24-03-2022 | Renesas | Automotive & Transport
Renesas Electronics Corporation has launched a next-generation customer reference design for automotive wireless charging stations. The new P9261-3C-CRBv2 offers industry-leading features that allow automotive manufacturers to swiftly and efficiently provide premium performance and safety features for in-cabin wireless charging.
The solution comprises the automotive-qualified wireless power controller P9261 with MP-A13 3-coils reference design as the wireless power transmitter. It provides a sizeable active charging area with high efficiency and superior EMC/EMI performance. The reference design complies with the WPC Qi 1.3 standard EPP for 15W charging. It also supports proprietary charging profiles and is capable of 50W power delivery.
The new design incorporates a Renesas RH850 automotive MCU as a host controller. This allows the system to deliver functional safety features that comply with Automotive Safety Integrity Level B (ASIL B).
The EVK can be controlled and monitored in real-time by a GUI. This GUI supplies numerical readouts of key parameters, such as the selected coil, input voltage, buck output current, transmitter status, Tx power, and bridge voltage. The GUI allows easy programming changes and can update the firmware. The GUI also supports tuning customer-specific variables connected to hardware design, such as settings for foreign object detection.
“The P9261-3C-CRBv2 reference design demonstrates why automotive customers utilize Renesas’ easy-to-use design environment to swiftly develop next-generation solutions,” said Niall Lyne, vice president, Automotive Power and Video Business Division at Renesas. “It offers the best wireless charging performance available and supports the latest safety features required by customers.”


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Anything less than a big win will be a disappointment for England as they prepare to face San Marino at Wembley on Friday.
The 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier is a genuine mismatch with Roy Hodgson’s side ranked fifth in the world, 202 places above their opponents.
No country in the world is ranked lower than Giampaolo Mazza’s side, with Bhutan and the Turks and Caicos Islands joining them at 207th in the world.
San Marino have lost their last 47 matches and have won just once from 112 matches overall.
They have scored 19 goals, conceding 480 in the process, making the result of the match almost a foregone conclusion.
But for Hodgson, a series of issues still to resolve mean the Group H clash carries a lot more weight than simply the result.
Firstly, the experienced manager must choose how to approach life without John Terry.
The Chelsea captain decided to retire from international football a fortnight ago, just before the Football Association found him guilty of racially abusing Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand.
Terry – who made 78 appearances for his country and was a mainstay at the back – was injured for last month’s 1-1 draw against Ukraine, also in a World Cup qualifier, with Phil Jagielka and Joleon Lescott deputising at the back.
Both played together at Everton and Hodgson could stick with the pair, but he also has options in Chelsea’s Gary Cahill or Stoke City’s uncapped Ryan Shawcross.
And with Manchester United duo Phil Jones and Chris Smalling still out injured, Hodgson has an array of options at his disposal despite the high-profile exit of Terry.
Despite abusing the FA on Twitter, left-back Ashley Cole has avoided suspension and should play, which would give him his 99th cap for his country.
Everton’s Leighton Baines is likely to make way despite his impressive form at Goodison Park.
The England boss also has selection headaches up front, with Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney set to return after suffering a gashed thigh in August, while the likes of Jermain Defoe and Andy Carroll have impressed at club level.
Rooney needs the run and is expected to play but Hodgson is likely to also experiment with sections of his squad against an unheralded opponent, particularly given his side face a tougher qualifier in Poland on Tuesday.
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The actual sequencing reaction is performed on a flow cell which is a special glass plate that is a little larger than a microscope slide. The surface of the flow cell is coated with short DNA sequences that recognize and bind to the DNA adapters we attached to the cDNA molecules during library preparation.
Because the RNA-seq library consists of many cDNA molecules floating in liquid, we can wash (or flow) the RNA-seq library over the surface of the flow cell. When we do this, many of the cDNA molecules in the library will stick to the flow cell's surface. The DNA sequencing module explains how the sequencing machine performs a small sequencing reaction at each location on the flow cell where a cDNA molecule is attached. By sequencing all the molecules attached to the flow cell at the same time, we can quickly read the sequences of the cDNA molecules in our library.
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NASA?s most powerful camera at Mars has beamed home thefirst photos of the red planet that highlight areas hand-picked by the public forcloser looks.
The new Mars photos, taken by the best camera on NASA?s Mars ReconnaissanceOrbiter (MRO) and released Wednesday, include eight images culled from nearly 1,000 suggestionssent in by the public for red planet postcards.
"NASA's Mars program is a prime example of what we callparticipatory exploration," NASA chief Charlie Bolden said in a statement."To allow the public to aim a camera at a specific site on a distant worldis an invaluable teaching tool that can help educate and inspire our youth topursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math."
Some of the new photographsof Mars include snapshots of surreal landscapes strewn with boulders androcks, while others reveal collapsed sections of Olympus Mons ? the largestvolcano in the solar system.
Martian ice sheets, dunes, mesas and other featureshighlight the other photos.
Scientists used the High-Resolution Imaging ScienceExperiment (HiRISE) camera on the MRO spacecraft to take the new Marssnapshots. The photographs were taken as part of the HiWish project, which begancalling for public suggestions in January and is organized by a science team runningthe HiRISE camera at the University of Arizona in Tucson.
"What we hope is that people become more interested inscience and appreciate this opportunity to explore another world," saidAlfred McEwen, principal investigator for the camera at the University ofArizona in Tucson. "We appreciate fresh thinking outside the box and lookfor things we may not have chosen otherwise. It's good to have a lot of eyes onMars."
The MROspacecraft is NASA?s youngest Mars probe, but the most prolific in terms ofred planet photography and observation. It has beamed more photos and observations of Mars to Earth than all other missions to the red planet combined, NASA officials have said [MRO's data flood explained].
Since it arrived at Mars in 2006, the spacecraft has takenmore than 13,000 photos with its main HiRISE camera. While that sounds like alot, it is actually just 1 percent of the entire surface of Mars.
NASA is hoping the public will have some choice targets tostart mapping the remaining 99 percent of Mars? surface. That hope, itappears, may be well-founded.
"Some people get into model railroading or Civil Warre-enactments. My thing is exploring Mars," said James Secosky, a retiredteacher in Manchester, N.Y., who suggested a target for HiRISE imaging after studyingphotos taken by other Mars-orbiting cameras that were posted online.
Another NASA probe, the Mars Odyssey orbiter (which is olderthan MRO), has taken nearly 500 photos of the red planet based the 1,400suggestions sent to its science team from the public since 2009.
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Kalen DeBoer and his University of Washington football coaching staff aren’t afraid to try something new or continually shake things up with their inherited personnel.
On Friday night at the Rose Bowl, they took a two-time, first-team, All-Pac-12 left offensive tackle in Jaxson Kirkland and made him a left guard. That doesn’t happen very often. Not someone so decorated at a particular position.
In facing UCLA, the 6-foot-7, 340-pound senior from Vancouver, Washington, flip-flopped positions with sophomore Troy Fautanu, who had started in both roles on the left side this season and intermittently last year.
“We just feel like Jaxson can be a great, great guard,” DeBoer said. “You can see how powerful he is.”
When the new coaches took over, they weren’t reluctant at all to move players around. They made starting offensive guard Ulumoo Ale a well-used defensive tackle. They turned safety Julius Irvin into a cornerback mid-game against Kent State. They made edge rusher Zion Tupola-Fetui a back-up player, always tinkering with their manpower and pushing ahead with tough decisions.
Kirkland began his UW career as a right guard, starting all 14 games as a redshirt freshman in 2018 and 11 more games the following season before he got hurt at Colorado.
He made the switch to left tackle during the pandemic-limited 2020 season and opened all four games, played that role again last year while fighting off an ankle injury and started 10 times, and he drew yet another left-tackle start a week ago against Stanford, giving him 15 in all.
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Now taking on his third position, Kirkland has 41 overall starts, the most of any Husky player.
What’s really unclear was if this move was made to accommodate Kirkland or Fautanu, the latter a rising star on the offensive line. The younger player opened the first three games at left tackle before Kirkland made his season debut after recovering from ankle surgery and Fautanu played at left guard against Stanford.
“We have the luxury with Troy to be able to play Jaxson wherever we feel he will give us that extra bit,” DeBoer said. “Tonight, we thought that was pretty good with the matchups inside.”
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For the second time in 16 years, Lancaster County sculptor Richard Blake has been chosen to capture the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in bronze.
Blake is about three weeks away from completing the clay version of what will become a bronze 7-foot 4-inch statue of King in the studio near his home in Kinzers.
The statue, which he is sculpting for a New Jersey nonprofit, means Blake’s ability to depict King in larger-than-life size has been recognized from coast to coast.
In 1998, Blake was commissioned to create a 9!-W-foot bronze statue of King that stands in the Peace Gardens at California State University in Fresno.
The statue in Fresno depicts King dressed in religious robes and holding a baby.
The baby, Blake said, “represents innocence and future generations.”
The statue he’s working on for the Bergen County Martin Luther King Jr. Monument Committee in New Jersey depicts King in academic robes, holding a scroll in one hand and a book in the other.
It will stand in a college campus in Hackensack, the county seat of New Jersey’s most-populous county.
It is meant, Blake said, to show King as a man simultaneously grounded in a knowledge of the past and pointing to a better future.
“It depicts him as a visionary and a national hero,” Blake said, “not just a black hero, but a national hero, a world hero.”
The statue seeks to evoke the stature of King’s “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech, his final one, , the last one he delivered before being assassinated in 1968.
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Bayern Munich have confirmed David Alaba and Jerome Boateng avoided serious injuries during the 7-2 drubbing of Tottenham in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Austria international Alaba, the target of a wild challenge from Serge Aurier in the early stages, complained of rib pain and had to be withdrawn at half-time in London.
But the Bundesliga champions have revealed the left-back suffered a "heavy bruise" rather than a break, meaning he is not yet out of contention for Saturday's home match against Hoffenheim.
Centre-back Boateng should be available as Niko Kovac's men seek to cement top spot.
Squad update:— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) October 3, 2019
@JB17Official has returned to full team training after his muscle problems
@David_Alaba sustained a heavy bruise to his ribs (not broken) and will complete a light session in the gym
@LucasHernandez continues to work individually on his recovery pic.twitter.com/GizCHNqmRU
The experienced defender was forced off in the 72nd minute against Spurs but the muscle problem he suffered did not prevent him from returning to training on Thursday.
Alaba completed a light gym session, while club-record signing Lucas Hernandez continued his recovery from a knee injury.


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Olga Malkin, DMD – Tribeca Advanced Dentistry
Tribeca Advanced Dentistry is dedicated to providing advanced cosmetic dentistry to the downtown New York area. Started by prosthodontist Dr. Olga Malkin, Tribeca’s goal is to provide our patients with the smile they want and deserve.
We specialize in restorative and implant dentistry, including complex cases such as full mouth cosmetic rehabilitation, implant restorations, and denture conversion. We also offer new and innovative restorations in far less time than other clinics throughout the area. Our Teeth-in-A-Day procedure, for example, allows patients to receive full implant restorations in a single visit.
Tribeca Advanced Dentistry is dedicated to pioneering new and useful ways to change people’s lives with the most up-to-date procedures and technology available. By concentrating on comprehensive oral health, we coordinate complex treatments with multiple dental specialists and restore immediate function and appearance to badly damaged or missing teeth.
We are also highly concerned with our patients’ comfort, and do everything we can to ensure each patient feels relaxed during their appointment. With free high-speed Wi-Fi available throughout our downtown New York office as well as relaxing dental chairs with built-in screens that allow patients to stream Netflix or Pandora during their procedure, we hope to create a serene atmosphere while we improve your smile and dental health.

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1Cisco Series 300 Switches Dont Cut Networking Corners
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2Cisco 300 Series Switch
The Cisco 300 series switches offer a wide range of port configurations and a powerful array of management features.
Creating and modifying access control lists on the 300 Series switches is a simple matter, thanks to the Web browser interface.
4Access Control Engine Management
One can view the access control lists that the switch is using at a glance through the ACE tables; ACLs can be defined for both IPv4 and IPv6 traffic.
5Control Switch Functions
The Web browser interface makes managing the 300 Series switches straightforward, with links to commonly used functions.
6Port Settings at Fingertips
The basic settings for each port can be viewed and edited from a single screen of the management interface.
7View Power Savings
The 300 Series switches were designed for efficient power consumption, and those power savings are reflected in this management page.
8Accessible Service Status
The 300 Series switches can be managed in a variety of ways, and this management pane controls which methods are permitted, and in what fashion.
9Control Spanning Tree
The operation of the fundamental Spanning Tree Protocol can be adjusted when necessary, through this pane of the management interface.
10View Switch Status
This at-a-glance summary of a 300 Series switch’s functions makes remote management of the device simple, and includes a rendering of the LEDs for each port.
11Remote Configuration Storage
The configurations of 300 Series switches can be backed up for centralized management, via HTTP or TFTP.
12Define VLANs for Voice
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- Acceleration 0 to 60: 4.8 sec
- Braking 60 to 0: 108 feet
- Quarter Mile: 13.0 sec
- Skidpad: 0.86 g
- Slalom: 67.8 mph
*These times are reflective of only the convertible E93 M3 with DCT trans. They are way slower than those of the coupe and sedan because the E93 has around 441 pounds of extra weight to lug around, with no extra power to compensate.
The M3 is, in my opinion, the best all around sportscar currently made. It wins alll of the performance tests, has outstanding numbers for the price and luxury. It is the best combination of luxury and sport handling currently on the market today.
Now that that’s out of the way, I can identitfy a few cons of the current generation M3, There aren’t many, but it does have a somewhat awkward DCT shifter, and lousy fuel economy. Fortunately, the E90 and E92 M3 could be forgiven for their gas guzzling motors, because they both handle, and go very fast. Sadly, this is not true for the convertible M3.
The convertible M3 has a much much heavier curb weight, (4,145 pounds, vs. 3,704 pounds). Pretty much all of the plus points of the normal M3, are now compromised. Performance stats are lower across the board, including fuel economy. The already dismal reatings of 14 city and 20 highway miles per gallon, are now decreased by 1 on both counts. The BMW M3 is not worth it, unless you only want the V8 soundtrack and the looks, because the handling credentials just aren’t there, not anymore.
The lesser BMW 335i, makes more sense to purchase as a convertible. This is due to the fact, that the twin turbo 3.0 liter motor can be tuned (via Cobb AccessPort, Burger Tuning JB4 chip, Dinan ECU, etc.) to match or outperform the M3 and all it’s 414 horsepower glory. All for about 15 grand less. So, If you want an M3, get a coupe (or sedan predating 2012 model year). If you need a convertible, than just buy a 335i or 335is (which shares that wonderfully quick, though awkward looking DCT trans from the M3) and strap a JB4 chip to it for $500, you won’t be disappointed.


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Dragondrums by Anne McCaffrey – As Menolly uncovers magic and intrigue, mischievous Piemur discovers the rhythm of adventure in the final book in the. Dragondrums is the third book of the Harper Hall Trilogy in the Dragonriders of Pern series by Anne McCaffrey. Dragondrums was first published by Atheneum in. The Paperback of the Dragondrums (Harper Hall Trilogy Series #3) by Anne McCaffrey at Barnes & Noble. FREE Shipping on $ or more!.
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Piemur fakes disappointment to his friends until his new position is announced, and he is taken to the Drumheightswhere he begins learning the codes used to dragondurms messages via drums. When he wakes, and goes to the apprentice’s rooms, he finds the other drum apprentices have soiled his clothing and sleeping furs. This book follows Piemur. I love Piemur, but in this book I have a few more issues regarding reactions mccsffrey something huge Piemur does and the relationship between two characters.
A very enjoyable story.
Removing his drudge disguise, Piemur goes and hides until he can leave with those visiting Nabol Hold. And I felt like I just was reading for more snippets of Menolly and Sebell mostly. He is so unsure of what will happen to him in the Harper Hall once he loses his voice. I know these books were published years ago and no one particularly cares to discover Anne McCaffrey’s books today when they can read modern stories and such but those stories really hold something others don’t and I really can’t wait to read all of Anne Mccaffrey’s other books thank God there are so many!
All articles with dead external links Articles with dead external links from January Articles with permanently dead external links Pages to import drxgondrums to Wikidata. When I was a pre-teen and teen I read the first starting with Dragonsinger almost every year so those are the ones I am the most familiar with. At first I was a little miffed – I really wanted more of Menolly, to be honest.
No eBook available SimonandSchuster. It is, however, in the handling of broader themes and the worlds of her imagination, particularly the two series The Ship Who Sang and the fourteen novels about the Dragonriders of Pern that Ms. It was, however, my least favorite of the trilogy. Jan 28, Dan Debono rated it it was amazing.
As one might discern from my list I am a huge Anne McCaffrey fan. Piemur’s story is fun and adventuresome. Trivia About Dragondrums Harp Piemur is a good boy, but he does get into trouble. Piemur mccafcrey a beautiful Soprano voice as a young man, but his voice begins to crack as he begins to go through the change to becoming a man.
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I felt that more could have mccaffgey done with the book and characters which left overall a little dissatified with the series. It still would not be a great story.
Many things were not made clear. He also is bright and clever. Dragondrums is the coming of age story of Piemur, a small, quick, clever apprentice at Harper Hall. Ha Piemur, quel changement! Unknown to Piemur, the sacks are to be sent to Southern Weyr, and he is inadvertantly taken to the Southern Continent by Oldtimers.
The only good thing I can find is the fact that, through the story of the central character, we are following some interesting developments like the further maturation of Menolly, beyond that could not find anything interesting. During the festivities at Benden Weyr, Piemur listens in on conversations about the holdless, before he falls asleep and is returned to the Harper Hall.
View all 4 comments. Free eBook offer available to NEW subscribers only. Edwards Award, honoring her lifetime contribution to writing for teens. Not just because I want to though I do indeed want tobut because the sense of story in the first two draggondrums flowed with a confidence utterly lacking in this final one. Want to Read saving….
No longer capable of singing, Piemur is sent on various errands by Masterharper Robinton, including the task of learning the complicated beats of the messenger drums. I would really like to know if Mrs. On change de point de vue cette fois ci, on suis les aventures de Piemur. Unknown to him, the steps to the drumheights have been greased by the apprentices, and Piemur falls and knocks himself out as he runs up them.
Dragondrums is mccaffret coming of age story of Piemur, a small, quick, clever apprentice at Mcaffrey Hall. A Million More Pages: What about the people who impressed the dragons?
Dragondrums Anne McCaffrey Snippet view – Piemur won me over however and I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Out of the three books, this one is the best even though the main character switches from Menolly to her best friend. Dispatched from the UK in 2 business days When will my order arrive? He is all set to start practicing the part of Lessa in a new song to be performed, when his voice cracks.
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Drumming for Kids
Making the Basics Fun & EasyDVD - 2004
Sam Zucchini teaches how to keep time, count beats, understand rhythm and get used to playing in an ensemble. No drum set is necessary to learn Sam's methods. He demonstrates basic techniques using drumsticks on a kitchen stool.
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Criminal attorneys in Massachusetts that include the Oberhauser Law Firm are all too familiar with domestic violence cases. Recent legislation adopted by the state stemmed from a well-publicized crime involving domestic violence. In attempts at protecting the identity of violence victims, law enforcement officers can no longer include the names, addresses or any information pertaining to domestic complaints in logs accessible to the public unless a conviction occurs. Many law enforcement officials, legislators and abuse protection organizations believe that keeping this information confidential protects the identity of the victim.
What Prompted the New Law
The case that many believe was at least in part responsible for the new law centers around Jared Remy, who received a life prison sentence in June for the murder of his girlfriend. Remy not only had a history of abusing Jennifer Martel, but was reported as being violent with every former girlfriend. Dozens of affidavits implied that his abusive personality dated back to high school. Six times Remy was arrested for acts of violence and misconduct. Six times he received leniency and escaped time in jail. Though Ms. Martel acquired a restraining order against him, according to friends and relatives, the young woman let many instances come and go without notifying authorities. Martel and many other women in similar situations often fear retaliation by the abuser when the event becomes public.
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It is hoped that knowing that the complaints remain confidential, more victims will seek legal help immediately when violence occurs. The legislation was part of a domestic violence reform package that Governor Deval Patrick signed recently. Other provisions of the new law include that once arrested for a domestic disturbance, the detainee must remain in custody for a least six hours to allow time for tempers to cool. Law enforcement offices across the state are making the necessary changes. Agencies reported initiating separate filing systems. Photographs emerged on newspapers showing police logs with multiple lines blackened out with markers. The new law and subsequent changes have been met with mixed reviews by police and the public.
Law enforcement officials and officers report that making the necessary changes are not difficult. They also acknowledge that the crime is frequently under-reported. Some officers and citizens fear that maintaining the privacy of alleged perpetrators does nothing to protect potential future victims. Many feel that if the public is aware of an abuser, the individual is less likely to have the opportunity to repeat the behavior with someone else. However, this theory did not hold true in Remy”s case, as his six prior arrests were made public. Being the son of a local prominent sports figure, he also did not enjoy the same anonymity that the majority of perpetrators experience.
Whether the behavior remains private or public, there is also nothing stopping an offender from seeking a relationship with someone who is not a native to the community or the state. Some have also voiced that publicizing the names of the individuals may deter them from repeating the crime in the future. This theory also did not hold true in the Remy case. Time will reveal the positive and negative aspects of the law.

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Russell's short fiction first appeared in The New Yorker when she was at university. This distinctive debut collection paints a mythic vision of smalltown life: a place where minotaurs live behind picket fences and werewolves pack their children off to school.
Florida is the setting for many stories, and the dangers of the deep are never far away. In "Ava Wrestles the Alligator", two sisters summer by a swamp; in "Haunting Olivia", a girl is swept out to sea on a giant shell. An instinctive writer with a gift for arresting prose, Russell specialisies in metamorphosis with a modern twist.Reuse content


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Rapper Chief Keef has reportedly been dropped from his record label.
The hip-hop star, real name Keith Cozart, has been embroiled in legal issues for the past several years and in the summer (14), the 19 year old relocated to Los Angeles in an effort to remove himself from the troubles he was experiencing while living in his native Chicago, Illinois, according to AllHipHop.com.
However, the move brought him closer to executives at Interscope Records and that has caused tension over the way they are working behind the scenes on his new album.
A source tells the website, "Keef and his people tried to keep the label accountable (once Keef moved to Los Angeles), but Interscope didn't seem interested in dropping a new album. Keef's team tried to have formal meetings but nothing moved."
Chief Keef was signed to the label in 2012 and released his first album, Finally Rich, later that year.


Cell phones are intrusive, not because they sound off during lectures, faculty meetings and commencement -- not even because they blur the line between home and work, with calls chiming at all hours -- but because university policy just about requires them.
I direct the journalism school at Iowa State University and am author of a technology book documenting the interpersonal divide caused by digital gadgetry. So I should have known better when my institution recommended cell phones as an option in a new policy prohibiting in-office personal long distance calls, which used to be allowed, as long as employees reimbursed the university -- a practice dubbed labor
intensive and unproductive.
Of course I know why the new policy was instituted: The old reimbursement system made secretaries monthly bill collectors put in the position of challenging the occasional employee making dozens of work-related calls to cities where families and partners just happened to reside. Cell phones cause other personnel problems. Because employees foot the bill, many feel they can use the mobile gadget on university time in off-limits settings like restrooms.
We won’t go there.
We live in a brave new digital world where ivory towers have been replaced with cellular ones. Each new high-tech gadget paid for by employees resolves one ethical issue and creates a dozen more hitherto unanticipated conundrums. Some days it seems anything requiring human trust and interpersonal communication can be declared labor intensive and unproductive, what, with e-mail, computer networks, teleconferencing, digital television, pocket cameras and wireless Internet at our fingertips, all of which, incidentally, assimilated of late by the cell phone.
Administrators want to be good institutional citizens. So I gave each professor and staff member a copy of the new long-distance policy. Because I had recommended cell phones, I felt obliged to upgrade mine and along with that of my spouse. Diane, a journalism lecturer, heeding offers by Cingular, which had recently absorbed our carrier AT&T Wireless.
After last year’s $41 billion merger, Cingular informed us about its calling plans and focus on customer service and technical support -- both of which seemed like AT&T Wireless oxymorons. Reminders about the merger came with bills and bulk mail touting rollover minutes. A skeptical consumer, I had researched the allusion of individuality reflected in the Cingular brand, as if it cared about each single 46 million customers.
Like many of those customers, I could have ordered new phones and plans online and tried to migrate -- a curious word, as if consumers flock like ducks in cyberspace -- from AT&T to Cingular. Instead we visited our local Cingular Wireless vendor in Ames, Iowa, and bought two phones with rebate savings (another oxymoron) and a $59.99 calling plan with $9.99 additional line. This was cheaper than my $69.99 AT&T Wireless plan with a $39.99 line for my spouse.
The salesperson, Kevin, switched our phones, charged the appropriate fees, wrote up bills and outlined plans meticulously. What follows is a narrative of what happened after Diane and I left the sales office. True, our story may simply be an anomaly, a bit of lousy cellular luck. So I’ll be reading the posted comments to see if mine is a Cingular experience.
Two weeks after placing our order I received my official welcome from Cingular Wireless -- my final AT&T bill with a $175 early cancellation fee for switching carriers. I called “customer care.” On its Web site,  Cingular Wireless aspires to provide best-in-class sales and service.
Keeping with that shared vision, an AT&T Wireless representative told me that I would have to pay the cancellation fee. This was company policy. I asked for his supervisor. On hold, I listened to a female voice
sing the many virtues of the recent merger offering rollover minutes and more. Her silken voice was interrupted by the supervisor’s. Like Lily Tomlin’s Ernestine, she was adamantine. “When you break a contract, sir, you are obligated.”
This was a teachable moment. “That would be true,” I remember replying, if I had left AT&T for Sprint. But I left it for Cingular, “which owns you now.” I paused. I had meant that in a good way.I would have to pay, she said.
I called back later and spoke to a more helpful supervisor. She contacted the Ames wireless store and learned that a glitch occurred because my old cell phone had an Ohio area code. (Yes, I kept my old number, even though Diane and I had migrated to Iowa.) It took six weeks to fix that bill, about the time for rebate offers to be honored.
Remember those rebates? To get them, consumers fill out a form, copy serial numbers, enclose copies of receipts and cut barcodes from boxes. I did those chores on the day I purchased the cell phones with the kind of concentration I usually reserve for income tax itemization. I received two copies of a form letter from the rebate center in Young America, Minn. “We regret that we are unable to process your request as received. The cash register receipt enclosed was either not dated or not dated within the time period designated for this offer.”
I made several calls to rebate center representatives who gave conflicting instructions. At last I learned that in addition to getting a dated receipt from the local wireless story, I would have to return original barcodes cut from the box.
Did I mention that the customer care department did not send them back?
A snippy rebate representative told me to dismantle the cell phones and locate the serial numbers behind the batteries. Then I was to photocopy the cell phones so that the numbers were legible. I opened the cell phones and photocopied the serial numbers in the main office of the journalism building, telling the secretary that these were personal copies. There’s a policy on that, too. Then I mailed new rebate materials during the lunch hour and placed my personal cell phone next to my office phone in case I needed to make an emergency long-distance call.
My first emergency call was to Cingular Wireless when my new bill arrived showing two separate calling plans -- a $59.99 one for me and another $59.99 for my spouse (rather than the $9.99 additional line that
I was promised). With fees, the bill was $138.85 I had kept the original documentation of our calling plan -- as precious as copies of IRS 1040 forms in an audit.
“We apologize for the billing mistake,” the Cingular Wireless operator said.
“Please send me a new bill then.”
“That would cost an additional $5.”
I asked why I had to pay for Cingular’s mistake.
“Because that is our policy,” he replied, perhaps without sensing the double meaning.
I asked for his supervisor, Stephen, who also apologized for the mistake and told me to forget a new bill. “Just pay online with a credit card.”
But I wanted documentation.
He said that the company was not equipped to provide that.
At that moment I beheld a core truth about the state of customer service in today’s high-tech global media environment. The world’s largest digital calling company lacks a function to send, e-mail or fax a new bill
without a fee.
By now I was whimsical. “Do you have a minute?” I asked, realizing that he had plenty of minutes, sold by the plan. I shared with him my cell phone saga that began with a university policy, continued with early termination fees, included denied rebate offers and now was approaching denouement. “When will this end?” I asked.
“Just cross out the $138.85 on the Cingular bill and send the correct amount,” he suggested.
By now I was anticipating the next glitch, an outsourced bill processor in Carol Stream, Ill., confronted with the conundrum of a $138.85 bill with an $82.17 payment.
“It’ll be fine,” the supervisor said. He didn’t say “trust me,” but I intuited that in his tone.
“Let’s make a bet,” I replied, predicting I would get another $138.85 charge.
“No, you won’t,” Stephen said. He gave me his full name and offered additional rollover minutes if the bill wasn’t corrected in the next cycle.
My next bill arrived stating that I still had two $59.99 plans and charging me another $138.85. I put in three calls to Stephen and left messages that he must make good on his bet. But he did not return messages even though he has my e-mail, cell phone, home phone, work phone, text messaging, fax and other digital means of access.
During my last call to Cingular, an operator apologized for the latest bill, telling me to cross out the $138.85 and just pay the $82.17. That is the same bad advice that the elusive Stephen gave, I explained.
“I know what I am doing, and I’ll fix this for you,” she said.
The next week I received my rebate checks. Cingular eventually sent me a corrected statement. I remember opening the envelope and feeling a rush of relief, a curious emotional response that occurs when justice is served, along with the consumer.
That evening in my home office my Eudora pinged with a message from Sprint that somehow had circumvented the university’s spam filter: “Great news! Due to the affiliation with the State of Iowa, All University Faculty and Staff are now eligible for huge discounts with Sprint PCS. You now receive a 15% monthly discount on all rate plans, and a free phone with new activation. You are also now able to take your phone number from another carrier to Sprint PCS at no charge. For details on phones and rate plans please call Customer Solutions @ 877-777-4680 or 888-727-2003.”
Was this truly great news, this corporate affiliation with the state? Would I enjoy huge discounts and a free phone with new activation? Could I really take my Cingular Wireless number to Sprint at no charge?
I remain skeptical. But I no longer make personal calls on my university phone, although I still feel that I make monthly restitution.
Michael Bugeja, director of the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication at Iowa State University, is author of Interpersonal Divide: The Search for Community in a Technological Age (Oxford, 2005). He writes a monthly technology column for Inside Higher Ed.


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‘Take That’ singer Gary Barlow along with his wife ‘Dawn’are in grieving after losing their daughter Poppy. The devastated news had been announced that their fourth child has been delivered stillborn on Saturday.
‘Dawn and I are devastated to announce that we’ve lost our baby,’ their statement began.
‘Poppy Barlow was delivered stillborn on August 4th in London. Our focus now is giving her a beautiful funeral and loving our three children with all our hearts. We’d ask at this painful time that our privacy be respected.’
The couple who were married for twelve years did reveal back in April that they were awaiting on a new baby girl. The couple also have three other children Daniel a boy who is eleven and two daughters Emily who is nine and Daisy who is now three.


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New Radicals You Get What You Give.
The New Bossa Nova is not, however, all about darkness and despair. A duet with guest James Taylor on his poignant "Never Die Young reveals just how lush Souza's voice is contrasted with Taylor's sharp tenor, while she reworks Antonio Carlos Jobim's classic "Waters of March into an uplifting set closer. Like Swiss singer Susanne Abbuehl, Souza's range and emotional resonance are made all the more powerful for her avoidance of overstatement.
Listen free to Luciana Souza – The New Bossa Nova (Down To You, Never Die Young and more). Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at Last. A new version of Last. Overview (current section).
The New Bossa Nova Q&A. More Luciana Souza albums. Duos II. Show all albums by Luciana Souza.
Luciana Souza: A Bossa Nova Baby Makes Her Way in the Jazz Realm". January 4, 2014 Blumenfeld, Larry. She's Brazilian, Tempered by a Bit of Everything Else". Ratliff, Ben. "Guitar and Conversation: A Singer at Ease with Her Roots". "Souza's 'New Bossa Nova' Covers Pop Standards".
For her sixth recording and first on a major label (Verve), Luciana Souza's concept of "new bossa nova" is melding Brazilian rhythms onto adult contemporary folk-pop MOR songs. She sings lyrics exclusively in English. The stamp of Joni Mitchell, aided and abetted by producer Larry Klein, makes this image unmistakable immediately from the first tune, Joni's "Down to Yo. Souza sounds exactly like Mitchell in her melancholic phrasing during "Were You Blind That Day" and "You and the Girl.
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How and Where to Buy the Best Workout Leggings (That Are Sure to Make a Difference in Your Next Workout)
Guess What? Not All Workout Tights Are the Same! (I’ll Tell You How to Figure Out Which Ones to Invest In)
I’m excited to have you here today to tell you about 5 places you can buy workout tights (that you might not have checked out before). Plus, I’m sharing a few things you need to know BEFORE you buy one more pair of workout pants.
Today I’m talking cool designs, prints and fits that you might not have tried.
I love finding new places to find workout clothes.
I’m the girl who buys a lot of workout apparel from Target and Walmart, etc.
But I love discovering new places with unique athletic clothes that no one else is wearing.
And maybe you have a friend that’s about to need a gift for some occasion—a new pair of tights is the perfect gift to surprise them!
Fact 👉 New workout clothes will keep you motivated to exercise!
Let’s get started…
You’re listening to the Crunches & Cosmos podcast where I break down all the parts of your home exercise program from your mindset to the products, programs and services you use every day.
I want to help you piece together an amazing home exercise routine because I believe exercise can make every woman’s life better.
The tips and advice I share don’t JUST apply to home exercises. Home exercise is my jam but most of the tips and advice I share can be applied to any exercise routine, in general, no matter where you workout.
I want to help you live your best life as the best version of you there is and I believe regular exercise will help you do that.
Today’s episode is brought to you by the aerobic step by One Strong Southern Girl. These are full sized aerobics steps just like the ones you’ll find in your gym—and are the best style on the market.
They’re 43 inches long and come with 4 or 6 risers in pink or blue.
Speaking of aerobics steps…
If you’re a Cathe Friedrich fan then listen up! She recently announced a new program she’s about to release that’s full of classic aerobic step routines!
She hasn’t released anything like that in a while so I’m really excited. I think the routines will be similar to her Imax videos where she uses step choreography. These are fun! (But they tend to be more challenging when it comes to the footwork so be ready for that.)
I’ll let you know what I think of the workouts as soon as she puts them out there in the world.
I never preorder her workouts because I have a membership to Cathe on Demand and all of her videos go inside her subscription service eventually so I always wait for it to drop there.
If you love Cathe workouts then I definitely encourage you to look into that membership.
And my Season One podcast episode #10-Cathe on Demand–Why It’s Better than Beachbody on Demand for Some People will also be helpful.
And if you’re not sure what exercise on demand is then check out the Season One Episode #1 podcast–Exercise on Demand (Is it Right for You?).
*And by the way on today’s episode when I say ‘workout pants’ I’m talking about workout leggings, tights…athletic pants you put on your lower body when you get ready to workout (not sweatpants or joggers).
Before I get to the first company I want to point out a few things that I’ve noticed that really matters when it comes to workout leggings.
After buying hundreds of exercise leggings I’ve discovered some important things you need to consider before you buy (or keep) a pair:
*Before I go on, please remember I don’t know anything about sewing. So, if I use the wrong terms I apologize. But I hope you can follow what I’m saying about the seams because it’s very important to how the pants feel on your body.
I’m talking about the seam that goes between your legs.
I’ve found 3 different seam styles when it comes to workouts pants.
- Straight up the middle between you legs (what I’d call a vertical seam).
- A diamond patch—where there’s no seam between your legs.
- A horizontal seam– one ankle all the way to the other—running thigh to thigh between your legs (vs. the vertical seam I mentioned first that runs belly button to back).
The seam that runs vertically between your legs can be really uncomfortable. Not always. But sometimes it bothers me.
So, if you see a crotch seam that runs vertically then make sure you try them on so you can decide if it’s going to bother you when you’re moving around (working out).
I prefer the diamond patch crotch seam, if it’s available.
It’s easy to overlook the material when you’re shopping online. We all get distracted by the print.
BUT once you get them in your hands you need to pay attention to the material.
A really thick material that’s not very stretchy can be hot and not comfy when you’re trying to workout.
You want a material that’s breathable and fits like a glove. No baggy crotch or thick, stiff material.
Are you looking for mid-calf, below the knee or all the way to the ankle?
They make all the 3 lengths.
Your preference will be unique.
I have several pair in all 3 lengths and the mid calf length can sometimes cut off circulation if I wear them for a long time.
But, I have biggish calves so it might not bother you.
I prefer the full ankle length tights.
The new style is a high waist.
At first I was excited about the high waist tights.
It seemed like a great idea for keeping everything tucked in place during a workout but I’ve quickly discovered that sometimes the high waist is too tight and super uncomfortable.
Your tights should NOT feel like Spanx.
Also, the really high waist can feel like it’s constricting my breathing sometimes. (But I have a short torso so it might not bother you.)
At this point I think the high waist is just a fashion statement.
Don’t keep a pair of tights for the fashion statement they make. Make sure they’re comfy for what you’ll be using them for. Buy street clothes for fashion.
You need to make sure the waistband doesn’t roll down when you move, too.
Now, let’s talk about where you can buy some workout leggings that are the perfect fit and function…
*All of these companies sell leggings for $65-$110 and I’ve found they all fit true to size.
Here’s a link to the site:
Their specialty is graphic prints.
They have a huge inventory of tons of different prints.
I love the sugar skull print leggings I have.
I’ve got several pair of Gearbunch leggings and have been happy with most of them.
*I did have one pair that I got rid of because they put together their tights with a vertical seam that runs right between your legs and this one pair was too uncomfortable when I went to workout in them.
The Gearbunch material is a slick spandex material.
A pair of Gearbunch workout tights would be a great gift for any girl with a big personality. They’re just fun to wear.
Here’s a good article with more gift ideas for leggings:
Here’s a link for the Alala site:
They sell those tights that look like liquid leather.
Alala has a decent sized inventory on the site with some block prints, but mostly solid colors.
Here’s your link to check out the tights at Bombshell Sportswear:
This company uses sex appeal to sell their products.
They specialize in the sock leggings.
They don’t have a huge inventory but the ones they have are nice.
Look at the ‘classic sock legging’ if you don’t want a high waist.
Violate the Dresscode
Here’s your link:
I discovered this company when Cathe Friedrich gave them a shout out on Instagram.
I just bought my 3rd pair so I think I officially love them.
The fit is incredibly comfortable and perfect for a workout.
Here’s your link:
This company specializes in booty shorts. (But they also sell leggings so check them out.)
So, I’m veering slightly off topic because these aren’t traditional tights.
But they’re still workout apparel for your lower body. So, I wanted to include them here.
This company sells booty shorts that won’t roll up your legs when you exercise.
They have a big inventory of colors and prints.
Tip of the Day
I finish every podcast with a tip of the day!
My tip is for you to head over and grab this free cheat sheet that’ll help you pick out your next home workout.
Show Links & Important Info
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Have questions/comments? Want to hear about a specific topic related to home exercise? Email me: [email protected]


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Water is vital to Nebraska. In fact, groundwater provides approximately 85 percent of the water used for human consumption in Nebraska.
About 65 percent of the High Plains Aquifer (also called the Ogallala Aquifer) lies beneath Nebraska and is estimated to contain about two billion acre-feet of water (an acre-foot being enough water to cover one acre of land with a foot of water, or about 326,000 gallons of water). This is equal to about 25 years of the state's average annual stream-flow or about 700 times the average amount of water in its surface water reservoirs.
Groundwater supplies drinking water for 51% of the total U.S. population and 99% of the rural population. (Nebraska Groundwater Foundation)
Groundwater helps grow our food. 64% of groundwater is used for irrigation to grow crops. (Nebraska Groundwater Foundation)
Agricultural producers are continously improving their irrigation management with crops.
Did You Know?
Nebraska has nearly 2,000 natural lakes in the Sandhills.
Nebraska has more than 5,000 wetlands, including many saline sites, and over 1,000 reservoirs and sandpit lakes.
Nebraska ranks 10th nationally in number of stream miles, including it's major river systems, and ranks 16th nationally in total wetland acres.
Source: Nebraska Water Center

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Interested in administering an EGRA? The EGRA Toolkit serves as a guide for countries using EGRA. The toolkit covers local adaptation of the instrument (the assessment), fieldwork, and how to analyze the results of a completed EGRA.
This toolkit is intended for use by ministry or department of education staff, donor staff, practitioners, and professionals in the field of education development. The document seeks to summarize a large body of research in an accessible manner. The procedures described in this toolkit are to be used in all USAID-funded administrations of EGRA, and can be used in other EGRA administrations as well.


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Jesus introduces this teaching by saying, “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower.” He follows this metaphor with four images. First, he says that if he is the vine, then the disciples are the branches that come out of the vine. Second, he tells us that the branches must bear fruit. Third, he tells us that branches that don’t bear fruit need to be pruned back. Fourth, the relationship between the branch and the vine is one of abiding. Like the branch abides in the vine, so we must abide in Jesus.
Join us as we reflect (with too many gardening metaphors!) on bearing good fruit as we are nourished in the life of God.

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The “Year of Big” goes on. But this fall, the focus won’t be on the 100th anniversary of Daniel Burnham’s grand plans for Chicago. It will be on big skyscrapers—very big skyscrapers. Are they good or just big? We’ll see, as the some of last giants of the prerecession building boom come on line.
1. Burj Dubai--The biggest of them all, the Burj Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (left), is expected to open late this year, though the developer, Emaar Properties, won’t say when. The mixed-use Burj Dubai, roughly 160 stories and 2,600 feet tall, is already the world’s tallest building. The glass-sheathed, setback tower was designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill of Chicago. Adrian Smith, the chief designer, now heads his own firm.
2. Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago--Donald Trump’s 92-story riverfront residential tower in the 400 block of North Wabash Avenue is the tallest American high-rise since Sears Tower’s completion in 1974. Its architects also designed the Burj Dubai. The last significant portions of the project, its public river walk and plaza, are likely to be complete around Sept. 30, according to Paul James, senior vice president of technical services for the contractor, Bovis Lend Lease.
3. Aqua--With its undulating concrete balconies, this 82-story residential high-rise in the 200 block of North Columbus Drive is among the most arresting new forms on Chicago’s skyline. Designed by Jeanne Gang of Chicago’s Studio Gang Architects, Aqua is thought to be the tallest skyscraper in the world designed by a woman. Its exterior is due to wrap up around November 1, according to the project’s developer Jim Loewenberg.


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Shigeru Miyamoto has suggested that Nintendo is once again targeting the hardcore gamer.
Speaking to Edge, the Nintendo developer said that the company no longer needs to "expand the gaming population" thanks to the rise of smartphones and tablets.
"In the days of DS and Wii, Nintendo tried its best to expand the gaming population," Miyamoto explained.
"Fortunately, because of the spread of smart devices, people take games for granted now.
"It's a good thing for us, because we do not have to worry about making games something that are relevant to general people's daily lives."
He also criticised passive gamers who make no attempt to challenge themselves.
"[These are] the sort of people who, for example, might want to watch a movie. They might want to go to Disneyland," he continued.
"Their attitude is, 'OK, I am the customer. You are supposed to entertain me'. It's kind of a passive attitude they're taking, and to me it's kind of a pathetic thing.
"They do not know how interesting it is if you move one step further and try to challenge yourself [with more advanced games]."
During the same interview, Miyamoto revealed that Nintendo held "heated debates" about whether to make Mario the lead character in upcoming shooter Splatoon.
Watch a trailer for Splatoon below:

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Finishing touches being put to the documentary Okhwan
- Slovak director Marek Mackovič is preparing to wrap the five-year-long work on his directorial debut
Slovak director Marek Mackovič is about to finish the feature documentary Okhwan, a portrait of peace activist Okhwan Yoon, whom he has been following since 2009. The former businessman from Seoul decided to leave his career behind him to reunify North and South Korea. The cycling freedom fighter went on a ten-year odyssey, passing though 192 countries while surviving car crashes, kidnappings, acute hypothermia and malaria, among other misfortunes, all for the sake of his quest. The shoot for the eponymous documentary wrapped in August 2014, and it is currently in the editing room at the fine-cut stage, where “certain minor changes might occur, considering the editing, the sound mix and the colour grading are yet to be finished,” the director reveals to Cineuropa.
“I was sitting at the airport contemplating my next project – something that would really inspire people,” Mackovič recalls, “when a man approached me and asked if I could take a photo of him. We started talking, and all of a sudden I got my next project. That man was Okhwan Yoon.” The Slovak director contacted a friend in Los Angeles to tell him about his plan. He suggested that he try the Life in a Day [+see also:
film profile] project, a user-generated feature documentary directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald, and produced by Ridley Scott’s Scott Free Productions and YouTube. In the end, Okhwan’s segment made it into the mosaic of snapshots from all over the globe, preserving 24 July 2010 for future generations. In total, 80,000 clips were submitted. Okhwan became the star of the documentary, while Macdonald considered the segment one of the project’s main building blocks. Mackovič admits that the feat boosted interest in his project and garnered new contacts.
In the past, Mackovič has collaborated with seasoned filmmakers such as Agnieszka Holland, Jon Avnet, Michael Haneke and John Moore, and has produced both feature films and documentaries. Okhwan is his directorial debut and is produced by Tomáš Kaminský, of independent production company Mandala Pictures, Filmpark Production, Radio and Television Slovakia and the UK’s Tarian Films Ltd. The project received support from the Slovak Audiovisual Fund. As for the distribution, the director hopes for a festival run before the theatrical release in Slovakia, which should happen “at best around the summer; however, a precise date will be decided upon with the domestic distributor,” he concludes.
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Review: could Concerta cause Urine discolouration?
Summary: there is no Urine discolouration reported by people who take Concerta yet.
We study 8,717 people who have side effects while taking Concerta from FDA and social media. Find out below who they are, when they have Urine discolouration and more.
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Concerta has active ingredients of methylphenidate hydrochloride. It is often used in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. (latest outcomes from 10,444 Concerta users)
Urine discolouration has been reported by people with hyperlipidaemia, high blood cholesterol, multiple sclerosis, nail tinea, peripheral neuropathy. (latest reports from 2,986 Urine discolouration patients)
On Mar, 2, 2015: No report is found
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1. Coronavirus death toll tops SARS; U.K. declares crackdown.
The death toll from the coronavirus outbreak hit 910, more than claimed by the SARS virus,after a weekend with no significant reduction in the rate of fatalities, & amid growing concern that the Chinese authorities may have under-reported incidence of new cases, as well as fatalities.
2. China gradually returns to work. The virus continues to ripple through the world economy. Foxconn, which manufactures most of Apple’s iPhones at its Chinese factories, cautiously attempted to restart production along with many others on Monday, after an extended New Year holiday.
3. Stocks set to open mixed. U.S. stock markets are set to open mixed after weak signals from Chinese and European markets damped the appetite to push higher. As of 6:30 AM ET, Dow futures were up two points, basically unchanged, while S&P 500 futures were up 0.1% & Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.2%. The main U.S. indices had had their best week in nearly two months last week in response to liquidity injections in China and signs of still-robust U.S. economic growth.
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ICYMI: Hulu renews Marvel’s Runaways for a second season!
We’re back again for another issue of Superhero After Dark! We have a lot of news to get to, but before we get to that, if you missed our issue last week, you can read it here.
If you’re a fan of Marvel’s Runaways on Hulu, then you’re in luck. Hulu recently renewed the series for a second season. While it’s unclear how well the series has actually done for Hulu, the series has received positive reviews from both critics and viewers. It’s unknown when the second season will appear on Hulu but fans can expect it to consist of 13 episodes.
Hot Topic: Black Widow closer to getting a standalone movie!
Scarlett Johansson has been playing Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow for years and fans have been wondering ‒ ok, demanding to know ‒ when the character will get her own standalone movie. While a movie still hasn’t been given the greenlight, Jac Schaeffer has reportedly been hired to write a script for a potential standalone movie.
TVAD Writers Room: Why you should be watching The CW’s upcoming Black Lightning!
The CW has been a huge source of superhero shows in recent years. From Supergirl to The Flash to Arrow, DC Comics fans have had plenty to choose from. Now superhero fans have another new show to look forward to on The CW: Black Lightning. Why should you be watching the show when it premieres on January 16 at 9/8c? We’ll let one of our writers convince you!
Rumor Has It: A possible second season for ABC’s Marvel’s Inhumans on ABC and hints about the plot of Avengers 4
“It didn’t perform for us at the level that we would’ve wanted. We haven’t made any official decision yet about what we’re going to pick up in May, but I will say that the numbers, unfortunately, were less exciting for us than we hoped they would be.”
‒ Channing Dungey (ABC President)
The third movie in the Avengers series, Avengers: Infinity War, hasn’t even premiered yet and possible spoilers about its untitled sequel have already surfaced. As a warning, the images for Avengers 4 potentially contain spoilers.
Interviews: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.‘s Ming-Na Wen, CW President Mark Pedowitz talks Supergirl, Syfy’s Krypton producers discuss show’s story, and more!
Ming-Na Wen, who plays Agent May on ABC‘s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., recently spoke to TVLine on a variety topics ranging from getting injured on the show to what’s in store for her character in season 5. Despite the sometimes facing injuries, she really enjoys working on the show.
CW President Mark Pedowitz recently discussed season 3 of Supergirl and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. Supergirl returns on January 15 for several episodes. When DC’s Legends of Tomorrow returns on February 12, it will be taking Supergirl‘s time slot for the rest of its third season. Supergirl will resume its third season on April 16. Pedowitz assured fans that Supergirl‘s isn’t at risk.
“The fans of Supergirl should not be worried in any way, shape or form. We are big believers in the show, and big believers in [series lead] Melissa [Benoist] and the direction of the show.”
‒ Mark Pedowitz (CW President)
Pedowitz also talked about the future of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow and hinted that Kid Flash (Keiynan Lonsdale) might be appearing on the show. He even suggested that Kid Flash might be replacing Firestorm.
An animated Constantine series is the works for CW Seed. Peter Girardi, CW Executive Vice President, revealed that the series will be much darker than the short-lived live-action NBC series.
Syfy‘s upcoming Superman prequel, titled Krypton, already has a relatively lengthy story mapped out. Apparently, the story involves time travel and isn’t a version of the backstory that’s been told before.
“A lot of people know that Krypton blows up and that’s what caused Superman to come to Earth, but this is really an untold story.”
‒ David S. Goyer (Executive Producer)
Coming Soon: Full trailer for Syfy’s Krypton, a new villain on The Flash, Kitty Pryde movie in development, and lots more promo trailers!
Syfy’s Krypton has finally gotten a full trailer! The prequel series is set 200 years before Superman and will be featuring characters such as Adam Strange, Brainiac, and more. The series set to premiere on Wednesday, March 21. Check out the trailer below!
The Flash is returning soon to The CW and news about what’s coming up for Barry (Grant Gustin) and the rest of Team Flash has already started to come out. The show will be introducing a new villain at some point in the second half of the season. Hyrax, who is known from the Green Arrow comics, is a domestic terrorist and is bound to give the S.T.A.R. Labs team a fair amount of trouble.
A trailer for Teen Titans GO! to the Movies was recently released! The movie is based on Cartoon Network’s show Teen Titans GO!, which follows younger versions of the Teen Titans. The movie will arrive in theaters on July 27.
In more DC movie news, the upcoming live-action adaptation of Shazam! finally has a release date. Shazam! will be in theaters on April 5th. The story is about a young boy who can turn into a superhero called Captain Marvel (Zachary Levi) by saying the word, “Shazam!”
In Marvel news, Kitty Pryde is getting her own X-Men spin-off movie! The movie is reportedly being developed by Tim Miller, who directed Deadpool. It’s currently unknown if Ellen Page will reprising her role as the character. Deadpool 2, The New Mutants, and Gambit have also all been given release dates. All three movies are set in Fox’s X-Men film universe.
What’s Happening Next Week: Black Lightning series premiere, Legion of Super-Heroes to debut on Supergirl, and more DCTV trailers!
The upcoming week is going to be extremely busy for fans of The CW’s DCTV superheroes! To start off, The CW released a trailer for all of its DC shows. The extended trailer, titled “Suit Up,” even includes Black Lightning.
The CW has recently teased what’s coming up in the second half of season 3 of Supergirl. First up are several promotional pictures. They also gave us a first look at Mon-El’s (Chris Wood) costume. Brainiac-5 (Jesse Rath) will also be making his first appearance on the show. An extended trailer for the midseason premiere was also released. Supergirl returns on January 15th at 8/7c.
Check out the trailer below for The Flash. The show returns on January 16th at 8/7c.
Arrow, on the other hand, is returning on January 18th at 9/8c. An extended trailer for its midseason premiere can be found below.
Last but not least, Black Lightning will be debuting on January 16th at 9/8c after The Flash. If you still can’t get enough of Black Lightning, check out the teaser clip below!
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Traeger Pellet Grill is the best pellet grill for outdoor cooking. It is a combination of several other cooking devices like oven, grill etc. It runs on fuel. This grill costs between $400-$700. You can search on amazon to get the current price of that product. You may search in different review website for details expert review on Traeger Pellet Grill. Whenever you buy this grill, please make sure it has folding legs.
Traeger Junior Elite Pellet Grill is a great model for those who want to start up the smoker, add some meat, and let the work be done for them. It is also extremely versatile, allowing you to grill, smoke, roast, and bake. It is perfect for individual households, college students, and even tailgating. And it’s a great option for first timers as well as those who have experience using pellet smokers.
I purchased my unit new this last weekend, and had the privilege of working with the owner directly. Extremely polite and informative gentleman who is straightforward and wants you to buy what you think is best. He was not pushy at all and doesn't need to be. The product sells itself. I have a friend who has a Traeger and I have grilled/smoked with him on several occasions. There is a reason this grill weighs significantly more than the Traeger. If you are truly going to invest this amount of money in a grill, please make sure you are completely happy with your investment by purchasing this Yoder grill.
Eric, I’m sorry for the trouble you’ve had with your Traeger. Not sure this will help, but here is how I make sure I don’t have the problem you had. When I start after a long previous cook or any cook at all really, I vacuum out all the dust and vacuum out the burn pot. Then, I put a handful of pellets into the burnt pot, insert the heat deflector, the drip tray, and grate. I find that this keeps things working well. Sometimes, the burn pot will get too full of ash and this can cause the problems that you had. Give it a try. If it works, please let me know.
Big Horn’s largest available grill, the XL 1093 comes with a large cooking area of 1093 sq inches. With it’s low price tag of around $300 and a high cooking area, this product could have been a great choice for pellet smokers. However, we’d rather not suggest something that’s susceptible to rust and weather conditions to be kept outdoors at all times.
The grill is plated with beautiful stainless steel that gives the grill a refined and impressive look. The huge cooking area includes 570 square inches of surface area. That’s enough to hold 20 burgers or 4 rib racks! It also contains a second warming rack and bottom shelf that provides the grill stability and extra storage. This version comes with a sear box that can reach temperature of up to 900 degrees Fahrenheit, which caramelizes your food. There’s a cheaper version without a sear box that costs around $200 less if a sear box isn’t a necessity for you. Additionally, the legs are built with extreme thickness giving the grill a grounded base. The caster wheels add portability to the grill so you can find that perfect place in the backyard.
Heating pellets, meanwhile, can consist of a variety of woods, including softwoods like pine, which contains resin that infuses food with a bitter unappetizing taste. Because it doesn’t really matter what’s in heating pellets, so long as they burn, they can also include bark and leaves and other impurities that can adversely affect food flavor and possibly pose a health risk if ingested. Because less care goes into the production of heating pellets and they're not guaranteed to be 100% pure hardwood, heating pellets are significantly less expensive than BBQ pellets, making them appealing to budget conscious shoppers. However, resist the temptation to save a few bucks and never use heating pellets in a pellet smoker.
160ºF up to 500ºF temperature range for slow smoking to grill (25,000 BTU). Stainless Steel meat probe measures internal food temperature. Simple Ash Cleanout System (patented).Smart Smoke Technology. Stainless Steel fire box. Digital controller automatically maintains cooking temperature. Grease Management System. Blue LED digital temperature display..Bottom utility rack. Large, heavy wire grilling area dimensions: 19.5" x 22". Included warming rack provides (570 sq. in. total cooking surface).
In addition, due to the wood pellets used in the Traeger grill, it is easy to cook different food products even pies, something that is impossible with charcoal or propane fired grills like the big green egg grill and the camp chef grill, respectively. Moreover, it is hard to get consistent results with the big green egg grill, as some food might come out good while others will just burn. It is a great challenge to use the big green egg grill.
Words like Grilling, Barbecuing and Smoking are often used interchangeably by us. However, when looking at them from a grill master’s point of view, there are some subtle methodological differences among these three: One is done with the lid up, BBQ is done in a closed circulation with the lid down, and smoking is a slow cooking process in a closed circulation.
When reviewing pellet smokers, we’ve gone through over 1000 different user reviews to get an accurate understanding of how useful the products have been to them. With that primary data in hand, we did an extensive online research on 65 products from 17 different brands popular brands. In fact, we even looked into three less known brands as well, but they failed to stand out. We left no stone unturned.
When you have owned your smoker grill for 5-6 years you start wondering if owning a new one would be the best idea. This might happen because you are facing problems with your machine and not getting the desired result. The first and primary advice in this situation remains to clean up your grill thoroughly. Open up each and every part then proceed to doing a thorough cleaning. Most of the problems like temperature inconsistency or jamming will get solved this way.
The Pit Boss Wood Pellet Series offers superior The Pit Boss Wood Pellet Series offers superior cooking at an affordable cost. Fueled by 100% natural wood pellets Pit Boss grills use fan-forced convection cooking to perfect your BBQ experience. The PB340 features 341 sq. in. of porcelain coated cooking surface and is perfect for individuals or small groups. ... More + Product Details Close
The Tailgater 20 Series Freestanding Grill is one of the best wood pellet grills from Traeger for those who like to cook away from home. It’s small and lightweight enough that you can load it in your car for tailgating before the big game, cooking while camping or grilling at the park. The ash bucket collects all ash created, which makes cleaning up before heading home easier.
Thanks Kevin. I am about to buy both a 5 burner gas grill and a smoker for a new bbq island. Rather than buy both, will one of these higher end pellet grills take the place of a traditional propane grill? I can apply the funds for the gas grill to a higher end pellet if it can really do double duty. It has to be able to cook burgers and dogs and steaks etc. Just like a gas grill though. Thoughts?
WOW, that’s all I got. What an amazing piece of cooking equipment. I’ve owned mine now for a little over a year, and to be honest, each time I use it, I learn something new about it. I’ve cooked on Traeger’s and owned several Bradley smokers. But nothing compares to the versatility of the Yoder. This thing is well made (its heavy) and it cooks flawlessly. The worst thing about it is the need to empty the ashes, and it’s not that big of a deal. I will say, invest the money and buy the heat diffuser with the access door. It makes removing the ashes so much easier. Ask yourself this question, how many different flavors of propane can you use on your grill. Because with all of the different wood options for this, it’s almost limitless. Make the investment, you won’t be sorry
Typically, most portable grills would give up certain features just to maintain their portability, but this wood pellet grill from Traeger actually had more than what other top grills have to offer. Out of all of our features, it managed to tick 85% off the review. Its digital controls, versatile cooking features, and decent cooking space (perfect for outdoor adventures) all make it our best portable pick.
When starting on a grilling project, it’s important to know at what temperatures should a food be allowed to settle inside a pellet grill before it reaches its desired doneness. Of course, the time it spends on the grill also plays a major role in it, but you have to understand that cooking on a high heat for long time periods can leave the meat charred while on a low heat can turn it into soft and mushy.
Regarding your question about a decrease in smoke flavor when using the pellet grill / smoker, I do believe you will experience a little bit of a drop off. This said, many people find the flavor from pellet grills / movers to be adequate. If you require a stronger smoke profile, you can always use one of the tube smokers that sits inside of the cooking chamber.
Pellet grills come in various sizes from the portable types for tailgating to the extra-large units for commercial use. If you are someone who wants to be able to take your smoker on the go, be it camping, partying or any other event you’ll want something that’s easy to lift and has wheels to facilitate movement. If you have lots of parties and gatherings at home, then you might want something bigger. Its all up to what your needs are.
All of GMG’s like of product lines like the Daniel Boone and Jim Bowie come with similar features. In fact, the Daniel Boone will always be a better alternative to the Davy Crockett. However, the Daniel Boone line isn’t winning any spot in our budget pick due to its higher price tag. With its build and quality, it does become one of our honorable mentions, if not the pick; and the Davy Crockett continues to be the top choice for the grillers on budget.
Thank you all for a great site and an informative discussion. I am a newbie to smoking and presently have a charcoal grill for when I have more time and a gas grill for a fast meal. Its time to replace my gas grill so I am looking at alternative options. Is a pellet grill overkill, or a timely expedition, if I want to grill a couple steaks or chicken breasts during week nights? I’d also be interested in smoking larger hunks of meat (and ribs!) less often, but am wondering if a pellet grill can cover both? How long does it take a pellet grill to get to temp (e.g. 450°)? With the indirect heat, can you get char marks on your meat? Thanks in advance for the info!
Manufacturers advertise this piece of equipment as both a smoker and a grill, but it's best to think of it as a superb indirect-heat convection smoker, not a grill. Most models just don't do as good a job of searing a steak as a charcoal grill or even a gas grill with a sear burner can. You'll sear steaks better on a $20 hibachi than on most pellet smokers.
Let's just say I really love to cook! Especially BBQ. I've had the YS640 a couple months now and can't say enough great things about it! I've grilled ,smoked and high temp roasted with excellent results! After week's of comparing and watching videos I know I made the right decision. There's just no comparison to the Chinese makes and the over priced stainless steel models. I considered the MAK smokers but at double the price couldn't justify it. For the price and USA build quality there isn't anything that can touch the Yoder!
Bigger isn't necessarily better, especially if you're just paying for space you never use. The best pellet grill is the one that suits your needs. For an average size family, a pellet grill with a primary cooking area of 450-500 square inches should be sufficient. Singles and couples can go smaller, while larger families and those who like to entertain should consider larger pellet grills.
I purchased a Traeger Elite Grill from the website. I use the grill one time and it worked fine. A couple of weeks later we fired up the grill to cook some steaks. Approximately 10 minutes into cooking the auger stopped working. We had to finish our meal cooking it on the stove. I looked at the troubleshooting guide and the steps needed to be taken. To determine what was wrong you basically needed to dismantle the electric box and auger housing. I am not an electrician Nor a mechanic and feel this is excessive for a consumer to have to do.
-Warranty-(Forgive my soapbox here, folks.) I'd give it 5 stars if Camp Chef would give it a real warranty. One year is pathetic and WAY below the industry standard. Camp Chef, I know you are reading this because you guys are too excited about your great new product to not pay attention to feedback like this. Nut up and stand behind your awesome product. Why would anybody buy a product from an industry newcomer with no track record when you yourself are only willing to stand behind it for 1 lousy year?... Especially when the "industry leader" will guarantee their product for 3 years?!?! You are communicating that you have 1/3rd the amount of trust in your product that Traeger does. That's terrible! You should exceed what they are offering just to make the point in the industry! At a minimum, you should at least match their warranty just so it doesn't become a stumbling block to potential customers. Look, you basically took the lil tex and said "ok boys, so how can we make this better?!?" You did that! You totally knocked it out the park! Why cheap out with the warranty?!? As a customer, it makes me nervous that you know something I don't.
This purchase, the customer service and the lack of understanding from Traeger Pellet Grills, LLC, has been very unfortunate. I've since stopped payment with AMEX and Traeger is now telling AMEX that they will do nothing until they get the damaged grill back. Well, I'm in Florida and my brother is in Virginia, and at his age is not capable of handling a Grill that weighs over 100 pounds by himself. Additionally, he's not a "Grill Repair Man" and does not have the knowledge to tear down a Grill Body including electronics and putting it back together as assembled at Traeger.
Camp Chef is a leading manufacturer of camping stoves, dutch ovens, and other outdoor cooking equipment. If you want quality cookware to take on your next camping trip or barbecue in the park, Camp Chef has the solutions - from camp stoves to cast iron dutch ovens. Camp Chef makes cooking gear for campers, hunting, for traveling by RV, even for your next tailgate party. Camp Chef was built around the idea of finding better ways to cook outdoors - no matter the location, from woods to parking lots to campgrounds - and from that philosophy has come a whole line of outdoor cooking equipment, made to let you go gourmet in the wild!
Hey Drew – thank you for your comment. All told, most pellet grills are going to average about 1.2 to 1.5 lbs per hour. of pellets per hour at 225, and closer to 1.75 lbs. as you get up to 275. It’s tough to gauge, which is why you are probably seeing different figures across the web. Ambient temperature and pellet composition play a role as well as grill temp. Sorry I don’t have better information for you.
Each grill is porcelain coated, like you’d find on professional grills, for exceptional heat transfer and easy wipe cleaning. This attention to excellence is extended over the whole machine, with everything made out of heavy gauge steel and top quality material. The only real let down is the wheels, which are kind of low quality, but they’re real simple to switch out.
Rubbery skin has very little to do with the type of heat (direct vs indirect). Rubbery skin is a result of too low a cooking temperature. Take your smoker/grill or whatever you use and get the temperature in the mid 400’s or even higher and you will get crispy skin. One thing though never let the internal temperature of your bird get over 150 or you’ll have crispy skin and dry crunchy meat too. Take it off the grill and let is rest a full 30 minutes. Best bird you’ll ever eat no matter which grill, smoker, 50 gal barrel, etc you cooked it on.
The Traeger Lil-Tex 22 Wood Pellet Smoker and Grill impressed us the most with its “6-in-1” feature, which lets you braise, smoke, grill, braise, roast and BBQ all kinds of foods. With porcelain-coated racks, this durable grill offers top-grade function that you’d expect from high-quality pellet smoker grills. The smoker features 418 sq. in. of cooking area, enough to cook for medium-sized groups. But if that isn’t enough, other sizes are available, all offering the same functions. It comes with digital temperature controls, so you can leave it to take care of the rest while you relax and play. This durable pellet grill is 2nd not because it’s not as great as our first pick –the grill is a bit more costly that’s all.
This pellet smoker and its humongous 20 inches by 15 inches or 300 square inches of grilling space are capable of holding 3 rib racks, 18 hotdogs, 4 chickens, or 12 burgers at the same time. This is also one of the most Affordable pellet smokers around. Its thermostat control is LED digital so that you can set it as easily as your microwave. Just press buttons and get the setting you want every time.
Louisiana Grills was one of the first companies to muscle in on Traeger's one-brand show. The smallish CS 450 is one of its more popular models. In 2014, Louisiana upgraded all of its pellet smokers to include digital touch-pad controllers with integrated meat probes. Set it and forget it; the thermostat will maintain cooking temperature just like your indoor kitchen oven does. As a safety feature, the meat probe can be set for your desired target temp. When the internal meat temp rises to within 10°F of the target, the controller automatically drops the smoker down to 170°F (77°C) to avoid overcooking.
Renegade Pro is built to suit all your cooking needs; it can cook, braise, broil, char, sear, bake, smoke, roast, grill, and barbecue your food to that “melt-in-the-mouth” perfection. To bring about this versatility, it offers different temperature settings, such as “Hot and Fast” and “Low and Slow” that can be controlled using its Digital Pro Controller.
There is information overload when it comes choosing a pellet grill. This makes it very difficult for most people to make up their mind on a single grill. Getting back to why you can trust us then to get you the best grill? because our backyard grillers have based their unbiased opinion on these different Traeger grill reviews after months of experimenting and research on customer reviews and satisfaction.
If you’re a BBQ fan and you cherish cooking meat, then you may require a grill or a smoker. Similarly, as a kitchen won’t be finished without a microwave, a porch/cultivate/lawn/kitchen won’t likewise be without it. With a Traeger smoker, you can cook sound gourmet sustenance for your children and friends and family. Utilizing it, you likewise spare cash for not expecting to request nourishment and have it conveyed to you now and again.
In some ways, it’s surprising that something so small could be the culprit behind so many problems on a hi-tech cooker like a pellet grill. Then again, pellets are your grill’s fuel and using bad pellets is like using subpar charcoal in a kamado, and it can cause the same problems—too much ash is produced, making it hard to hold a steady temperature and snuffing out the oxygen supply to the fire.
Even and fast cooking – this is the common feedback of the new and past users of this pellet grill cooker. Although some of them would say that the temperature is inaccurate, they can still manage to adjust everything well by means of its digital temperature controller. Additionally, you may need to add more pellets if you will set the temperature on a high setting.
Pellet grills have electronic temperature controls that (should) keep the heat consistent. Top quality pellet grills can maintain temperatures within 5 degrees or less for hours at a time, with the auger releasing pellets as needed into the fire box to do so. A consistent temperature means less guess work and fantastic food! (If you read words like “heat zones” or “baffle”, that means that you’ll need to be playing with the heat to keep it consistent… so steer clear of those!)
This cooker is still the best value for the dollar for pellet grills I have been looking again for a larger rig, but haven't found one better. If you are looking for an entry level pellet grill this is the one you want. Don't be discouraged by the reviews that talk about leaking smoke or not sealing well because it does leak smoke everywhere. Look at the pic I attached to my review you can see it for yourself it does, but isn't it silly to buy a smoker that doesn't smoke. If you ever go to a BBQ competition you will see most of their smokers leak smoke also.
GrillGrates(TM) amplify heat, prevent flareups, make flipping foods easier, keep small foods from committing suicide, kill hotspots, are easier to clean, flip over to make a fine griddle, and can be easily removed and moved from one grill to another. You can even throw wood chips, pellets, or sawdust between the rails and deliver a quick burst of smoke to whatever is above. Every gas grill needs them.
Z GRILLS or Z Grills is a maker of smokers, grillers, and stainless steel prep work tables galore. It entered the world of pellet grills recently and launched an IndieGoGo campaign in order to fund its “affordable wood pellet grill” for $500,000 and currently gives even Traeger’s economical offerings a run for their money with its ability to accept all types of pellets and do all sorts of cooking styles.
Brad Barrett at Grill Grates makes a fantastic product. Reverse searing 2″ steaks and chops (or thicker) works great on pellet smokers as you can get the internal temp up to 10-15 degrees below your desired finish temp, remove them and loosely wrap / cover in foil, crank up the smoker with the grates on to say, 400 degrees, and then sear off your protein getting great grill marks with little to no sticking at all. Huge fan of Grill Grates.
Just started shopping around for a pellet smoker. Am also going to need a new gas grill soon. Stopped in at the local BBQ supply store today and they showed me the Memphis Pro and said it would function well for both smoking and cooking steaks/burgers. Price point on that one is pretty high. Would any of the others reviewed above offer similar functionality? Do you have a recommendation of which will work well for both functions? I live in KS so kind of like the idea of sticking with the local guys from Yoder, but Fast Eddys in OK isn’t too far away either. Thanks.
Buying factory direct means that you are purchasing a product directly from the manufacturer, which eliminates the need for a middleman. There’s no need for the product to go through any kind of supply chain and acquire additional costs in order to reach you. The price tag that’s displayed on factory direct products doesn’t contain any markup to compensate for additional costs. Buying factory direct gives you the best chance at receiving the lowest price possible for the product you’re purchasing.
Today, all serious players in the pellet smoker market have switched to digital thermostatic controllers that dictate pellet-feed commands based on a temperature sensor inside the cooking box. Just like with the oven in your kitchen, you set the desired cooking temperature, and the heating system kicks on and off to maintain that set point. An LED display shows your set temp, and most models allow you to toggle between set temp and actual temp readings from the internal thermostat. Actual temperatures will fluctuate a bit as the controller switches on and off to hover around your set temp, but many sophisticated touch-pad controllers can maintain tighter tolerances than your indoor oven. Some pellet controllers also have integrated probes that let you monitor the internal temperature of whatever you're smoking. Wireless remote control and monitoring from your smartphone or tablet are also increasingly common. (You can learn more about pellet smokers on AmazingRibs.com.)
Pellet grill uses various types of flavored wood pellets to flavor the food by infusing smoke into it. Pellets of numerous flavors are available on the market: hickory, strawberry, oak and olive are just to name a few. Many pellet grill companies also manufacture wood pellets alongside the pellet grills that go hand in hand with their respective grills. So know your options, and be sure to spend a few extra bucks into buying a good quality wood pellet for your pellet grill as this is what will set apart your smoked exotic BBQ from the mainstream flavors out there.
The first time I grilled something on it -- pulled pork, which takes a long time on the grill -- the fire kept going out on me. My husband called the company, and they said they knew they had that problem. So he told the nice lady on the end of the line that what they needed to do was to add something to the hopper to keep it jiggling just a little so that the pellets continued to go down. "We're working on a solution," she said. "I just told you the solution," my husband, who's a mechanic and loves solving mechanical problems using unusual, but straightforward solutions. His trick? -- get one of those cheap, plastic, clip-on fans and clip it to the hopper, pointing the fan down into the hopper. The fan jiggles it just enough. The air into the hopper "couldn't hurt, either," he told me.
The first thing to consider before purchasing a pellet smoker is your budget. This will allow you to buy the best pellet smoker for the money. If you are a beginner, you do not need to get an expensive unit in order to produce results. However, if you have some experience and you want to take your smoking to the next level, you may look into a more expensive model with the goal of getting some of the features you want.
I purchased a Traeger Lil Tex 22 yesterday. I “grilled” a whole chicken. It overshot the temperature by nearly a hundred degrees which wasn’t a bad way to crisp up the bird but I was afraid it was going to melt itself down so I shut it down. I was up by 5 this morning to smoke a pork butt for pulled pork sandwiches. My wife’s family is coming over for dinner tonight and time being a concern I fired up the “smoker”. It snowed 12 inches last night so the next hour I was shoveling my walks. Imagine my surprise when I checked on the Traeger and it had shut itself off . The meat was colt to the touch. I read through the instructions to make sure I started it up correctly and I did. I removed the meat and restarted the smoker. It smoked for awhile then quit. The temperature never got above 140. I called Traeger technical support twice and each rep gave me a different answer as to why it wasn’t working. After 3.5 hours I gave up on the Traeger for a more conventional method. I purchased the Traeger for the the set and walk away feature. It let me down!! It is 34 degrees outside today so I will wait until it warms up to try again. Should it fail me again I will sell it for scrap! So far I am not impressed. My wood smoker takes time but it is reliable.

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