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Understanding Ventilation Power: Selecting the Ideal CFM for Your Kitchen Exhaust Hood Installation

When it comes to kitchen exhaust hood installation, one of the most crucial factors to consider is the ventilation power, measured in cubic feet per minute (CFM). Choosing the right CFM ensures your kitchen remains free from smoke, grease, and odors, providing a safe and comfortable environment. This guide will help you understand how to select the appropriate CFM for your kitchen exhaust hood, enhancing both functionality and compliance with safety standards.

Why CFM Matters in Kitchen Exhaust Hood Installation

CFM, or cubic feet per minute, measures the volume of air a hood can exhaust in one minute. The right CFM is essential for effective ventilation, determining how quickly and efficiently smoke, steam, and grease are removed from your kitchen. An inadequate CFM can lead to poor air quality and increased fire hazards, while an excessively high CFM can be unnecessarily noisy and energy-consuming.

Calculating the Right CFM for Your Kitchen

The size of your cooking area and the type of cooking you do significantly impact the CFM requirements. For standard cooking ranges, a basic rule of thumb is 100 CFM per linear foot of cooktop. For example, a 30-inch range would need a hood with at least 250 CFM. For more intensive cooking methods, such as grilling or frying, you may need a higher CFM to ensure adequate ventilation.

Factors Influencing CFM Requirements

Several factors influence the CFM requirements for your kitchen exhaust hood installation:

Cooking Style: Heavy cooking styles like frying or grilling produce more smoke and grease, requiring higher CFM.

Kitchen Size: Larger kitchens may need more powerful hoods to ensure complete ventilation.

Ductwork Length: Longer duct runs can reduce efficiency, necessitating higher CFM to maintain performance.

Hood System Installation

Proper hood system installation is key to maximizing the effectiveness of your kitchen exhaust hood. Professional installation ensures your hood is correctly positioned and ducted, optimizing airflow and ventilation. Experts can assess your specific kitchen layout and recommend the best system and CFM for your needs, ensuring safety and compliance with local regulations.

Benefits of Choosing the Right CFM

Selecting the appropriate CFM for your kitchen exhaust hood offers several benefits:

Improved Air Quality: Efficient ventilation removes contaminants, keeping the air fresh and clean.

Enhanced Safety: Proper ventilation reduces the risk of grease fires and improves overall kitchen safety.

Energy Efficiency: Choosing the right CFM ensures your hood operates efficiently, saving on energy costs.

Noise Reduction: An appropriately powered hood operates more quietly, creating a more pleasant cooking environment.

Professional Kitchen Exhaust Hood Installation

Opting for professional kitchen exhaust hood installation guarantees your hood system is tailored to your kitchen’s specific needs. At Red Eagle – Kitchen Hood Services LA, we specialize in providing expert installation services. Our experienced team will help you choose the right CFM and ensure your hood is installed for maximum efficiency and safety.

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Reducing Fire Hazards: The Importance of Regular Hood Degreasing and Maintenance

Fire safety is a critical concern in any kitchen, especially in busy commercial settings. One of the best ways to minimize fire risks is through consistent kitchen exhaust hood cleaning and degreasing. Regular maintenance of the exhaust hood system removes built-up grease and contaminants, significantly reducing the chances of ignition and ensuring a safer workspace for everyone.

Why Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning is Essential for Fire Safety

In a bustling kitchen, the exhaust hood and ventilation system work constantly to filter out grease, smoke, and odors. Over time, grease can build up inside the hood, ducts, and filters, creating a potential fire hazard. Regular hood degreasing and kitchen exhaust cleaning help prevent this accumulation, keeping the system operating efficiently and safely. This maintenance is a vital part of any fire prevention strategy, especially for commercial kitchens.

The Importance of Regular Degreasing and Maintenance

Routine kitchen exhaust hood maintenance provides several advantages beyond just fire safety. It can extend the lifespan of your exhaust system and improve air quality within the kitchen. Here are some key reasons to prioritize regular hood cleaning and degreasing:

Minimized Fire Risks: Removing grease buildup reduces the chance of fires starting within the exhaust system.

Enhanced Airflow: A clean exhaust system allows for better ventilation, improving comfort for kitchen staff.

Energy Efficiency: Clean exhaust hoods operate more effectively, potentially reducing energy costs for your business.

Professional Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning Services

While some kitchen staff may try to handle cleaning themselves, hiring professional kitchen exhaust cleaning services ensures a more thorough and effective job. These experts have the tools and experience to clean every part of the exhaust system, including areas where grease tends to accumulate. This not only helps you comply with local fire codes but also gives you peace of mind, knowing your kitchen is safe.

Professional services can create a cleaning schedule tailored to your kitchen’s needs, whether it’s weekly, monthly, or quarterly maintenance. They also provide documentation of each cleaning, which is crucial for meeting regulatory requirements and maintaining insurance coverage.

Signs That Your Kitchen Exhaust Hood Needs Cleaning

Recognizing when your kitchen exhaust hood needs cleaning is vital for maintaining a safe kitchen. Here are some signs that it’s time to schedule a professional cleaning:

Visible grease or residue on the hood or filters

Smoke lingering in the kitchen longer than usual

Unusual noises or reduced airflow from the exhaust fan

Challenges in passing fire safety inspections

Addressing these signs quickly with thorough kitchen hood cleaning can prevent more serious issues and help keep your kitchen safe.

Protect Your Kitchen with Regular Exhaust Hood Cleaning

Routine kitchen exhaust hood cleaning and degreasing are essential for reducing fire hazards and ensuring the safety of your kitchen. By investing in professional cleaning services and maintaining a consistent schedule, you can protect your kitchen from fire risks, improve air quality, and keep your exhaust system functioning smoothly. Prioritizing regular cleaning not only ensures compliance with fire safety regulations but also creates a safer and more efficient kitchen for your staff and customers.

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From Fire Hazards to Safety: How Regular Cleaning Saves Kitchens

Maintaining a safe commercial kitchen goes beyond preparing delicious meals—it’s also about keeping the equipment clean and safe. A crucial part of this is kitchen exhaust hood cleaning. Without routine cleaning, grease buildup in the exhaust hood can become a significant fire hazard. Understanding how regular maintenance protects kitchens is key to creating a safer workspace.

How Grease Buildup Becomes a Fire Risk

As food cooks, grease and oil particles rise with the steam and stick to surfaces inside the exhaust hood and ductwork. Over time, this buildup forms a highly flammable layer, turning the kitchen ventilation system into a potential fire hazard. Even a small spark or high heat from cooking could ignite the grease, causing flames to spread quickly through the ducts. That’s why regular kitchen exhaust hood maintenance is essential to reduce fire risks.

The Benefits of Consistent Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning

Keeping up with kitchen hood cleaning offers several advantages beyond fire prevention. It improves air quality, helps the kitchen meet safety regulations, and enhances the overall efficiency of the exhaust system. Here are some key benefits:

Fire Prevention: Regular cleaning significantly reduces the risk of grease fires, protecting your staff and property.

Enhanced Air Quality: Clean exhaust systems help remove smoke and odors, creating a more comfortable environment for both employees and guests.

Compliance with Regulations: Many local fire codes require routine kitchen exhaust cleaning to meet safety standards, ensuring your kitchen stays compliant.

Professional Services vs. DIY Cleaning: Which Is Best?

When it comes to maintaining a clean kitchen exhaust hood, choosing between professional services and DIY methods depends on your kitchen’s needs. Understanding the differences can help you make the best choice:

Why Choose Professional Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning

Professional kitchen exhaust cleaning companies offer thorough services using specialized tools that reach deep into the ducts, ensuring all grease deposits are removed. This level of cleaning is especially important for high-volume kitchens where grease can build up quickly. Professional services provide a deeper clean that DIY methods may struggle to achieve.

DIY Kitchen Exhaust Hood Maintenance Tips

For smaller kitchens, some owners opt for DIY methods, using degreasers and manually scrubbing accessible parts of the exhaust hood. While DIY cleaning can be effective as part of a routine, it often doesn’t reach the depth of professional cleaning. Regular inspections and thorough scrubbing are necessary to ensure no hidden grease remains, which could pose a fire risk.

Determining How Often to Clean Your Kitchen Exhaust Hood

The frequency of kitchen exhaust hood cleaning depends on how busy your kitchen is. High-traffic restaurants may need professional cleanings every three months, while smaller kitchens might manage with biannual maintenance. Regular inspections can help determine when a more thorough cleaning is needed, ensuring that grease doesn’t accumulate to unsafe levels.

Prioritize Safety with Routine Maintenance

Neglecting regular kitchen exhaust hood cleaning can lead to serious fire hazards, turning your ventilation system into a potential danger. Consistent cleaning not only keeps your kitchen safer but also improves the overall environment for staff and customers. Whether you choose professional services or manage the cleaning yourself, maintaining a clean exhaust hood is essential for preventing fires and ensuring a safe, efficient kitchen.

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Courted by a... Hero?

synopsis: Diluc has feelings for you, but is under the impression that you do not reciprocate - his courting attempts show as much. But he comes to find out, that you are at ease around his alter ago... 

It won’t hurt to try and court you as the Darknight Hero. Right?

pairing: Diluc x fem!reader

tw: fluff, pining, courting, seemingly unreciprocated feelings, Darknight Hero!Diluc

word count: 3k words

a/n: this was suggested by a lovely anon~

Diluc Ragnvindr is enamored with you.

Diluc Ragnvindr thinks he is not that subtle about his affections. But it seems that he actually is, because otherwise the Master of the Dawn Winery does not understand how you manage to miss all the clues, all the longing gazes, all the small compliments and acts he does for you in attempts to hint that he'd like to court you.

Аpparently the longing in his eyes is lost in his regular stoic and a bit mournful expression, small compliments are so polite that it's not hard to mistake them for his gentlemanly antics, and his other actions are just a thread away from acts of service and help, which, given his сhivalry nature, do not stand out too.

Diluc doesn't get many opportunities to see you, since you do not visit the tavern often, but he tries so hard to make the meetings more numerous. An invitation to play cards at the Cat's Tail here and there, an insistence to walk you home, an offer to accompany you through the market as you go grocery shopping, always coming with an excuse of checking on the goods to tell Elzer later what purchases they should change for the Winery and its workers. Adelinde always smiles at him knowingly whenever some new dishes are added to his menu.

He is trying to show his affections to you, he really does, but he is too dense for that to come out exactly as he pictured it in his head. However, when you smile at him softly, accepting his offers, when you vent a little to him about a stupid coworker, when you stop at the Good Hunter to have supper with him - he thinks that the long process is worth it.

It's a great surprise, but the first time he gets an opportunity to hold you close is not a part of you dating him. No, your relationship is far from that, and his persona is hidden under the mask and a hooded cape, as he carries you bridal style. He is well aware of you staring up at him, but he can't make himself lower his gaze and meet with yours. He is just bringing you to a safe place after you twisted your ankle on a late evening run to catch a cat for your neighbor - a sweet old woman, whose pet seems to love escaping on an almost daily basis.

It's so hard to believe that he managed to be in the right place, at the right time, yet he chides himself for not arriving earlier - he could've caught you, preventing you from injuring yourself and falling. 

But it is such a quiet night… Maybe that's why he heard your painful yelp from two blocks away, rushing to help whoever got themselves in danger, and finding you sitting on the pavement and rubbing your leg.

"So… Mister Darknight Hero," he nearly groans at the name people gave him. He is intrigued by your lack of fear though, or at least worry, about some stranger picking you up and carrying you somewhere. The relaxed ring of arms wrapped around his neck only further proves it.

"Yes?" Diluc makes his voice gruff and low, still avoiding eye contact.

"Where are you taking me?" You sound curious, and the redhead can't help, but feel a bit aggravated - shouldn't you be concerned? Of course he is not taking you home - it'd be both creepy if a stranger knew your address and stupid, since your leg needs proper examination and treatment. Though still, you are so willingly accepting the masked man's help and entrust your fate in his arms fully, that it makes sarcasm evident in his words.

"On a late night date," he huffs with a slight roll of his eyes, letting his boldness out - something he can't allow himself to do often in the broad daylight as Diluc Ragnvindr.

"Oh really?" There is a hint of amusement in your tone, like you are enjoying his admission. "We've just met and you are bringing me on a date already? My, aren't you a forward man, Mister Hero. And where is this amazing place that's open so late? The tavern?"

"The hospital," Diluc does not realize it, but his cheeks are tinted pink, even if his voice remains inexpressive. However, he easily notices how relaxed you are in his hold, in his presence - even shooting teasing comments back at him and calling a date, well, a date. That's like more progress than he's had in the past month trying to court you.

Can it be… that he must change his approach? You, of course, can be attracted to completely different qualities in a man, and he should've taken it into consideration. Maybe this whole time he's been doing everything wrong.

Yet it’s too early to jump to conclusions, even if the winery owner slowly but surely grows desperate. To avoid false assumptions he decides to give it a proper thought tomorrow, after he visits you to check on your condition, bare of his alter ego.

As the morning comes and the sun gets brighter, Diluc is patiently waiting for the afternoon to see you. Half a day is enough for him to ‘receive the news’ about your condition however, but those several hours are excruciating. Are you well? Does your ankle hurt? Are you hungry? Maybe he should bring you food from Good Hunter… Are you thinking of him? Or…of tonight?

These thoughts are eating at his consciousness and when the midday eventually comes, the poor man looks exhausted. Lisa, whom he bumps into near the Alchemy stand, comments on it accordingly. Oh, but how fortunate it is, that she is the one to tell him about the events of last night and your current whereabouts.

“She looked ecstatic though,” the woman smiles, hands crossed and an intricate bell chiming on the tip of her large hat as she walks beside Diluc. “You should’ve seen that look on her face when she was telling me about the hero who saved her… Oh, but you will, won’t you? I am guessing you are going to pay her a visit.”

“You are correct,” the redhead nods, eyes trained on the today’s menu of the restaurant, as they get closer. “Right after I buy her some lunch.”

“A bouquet too, perhaps,” the smile turns teasing, emerald eyes glinting with knowledge. “I wonder when…” she pauses, but then decides against speaking what’s on her mind, shaking her head. “No matter. Good luck, Diluc.”

Luck? It’s such an abstract thing, something the wine tycoon doesn’t want in his life. If he needs something - he’d forge it with his own two hands, the ones that are currently occupied with a steaming meal and fresh flowers as he steps inside your chamber.

You are so lovely. Crimson eyes take in your resting form, basking in the sunlight from an open window. Warm rays kiss your cheeks and nose, falling right on the pages of a book he is sure Lisa has brought you. Tranquility suits you like the best of dresses and for a moment he gets lost in a scene before him, honored to be a part of it. 

That is until you lift your gaze and look at him and this time it’s your smile that makes the noble man go weak.

“Diluc! Hi,” your voice is so soft, bursting with excitement, which is also evident in how quickly you shut your book and put it away. This is a signal for the redhead to finally move closer and he eagerly takes this chance.

“I heard about what happened to you,” he offers you flowers and you gasp - a beautiful sound that touches the deepest strings of his soul. “I wanted to make you feel better. Also, I brought lunch.”

“Diluc…” There is appreciation in your tone, one, that strokes his ego. “You really didn’t have to, but I won’t decline the offer. Not to offend anyone,” you lower your voice, “but the food here is terrible.”

And he laughs. That’s a deep marvelous sound, that comes all the way from the confines of his chest, reserved for you only. Your giggles compliment it so perfectly, and when you hide behind the flowers, with only your eyes on display, shining and crinkling from joy - he falls in love even harder.

It almost feels like a date his nightly persona promised to take you on - flowers, delicious meal, his undivided attention… And even though it is not all that different from all the other times you spent together, this one feels far more special.

“So… You say you were saved by the Darknight Hero?” This question has been dancing on the tip of his tongue long before you even started to retell him the story of tonight. You nod vigorously, chewing on the most delicious chicken you’ve ever had.

“Mhm. And Archons, when I say this man is bold, he is bold.”

Your tone and the way your eyes just glinted… Can he assume you love such a character more? Should he…pursue you under the disguise of your savior?

He sure can try.

And try he does. Every night you would receive a masked visitor in your window. Every day Diluc would also come, to bring you fresh flowers, glorious meals and with hopes to know what you think of his other occupation. The Darknight Hero turned out to be charming. Diluc Ragnvindr is charming too, but it’s a different kind of charming - secure, understanding, reliable, loyal. While his alter-ego is mysterious, brooding, flirting and bold.

You seem to enjoy the latter. Why else would you wait for him, refusing to sleep, knowing that the Darknight Hero would come? Why would your eyes remain soft when gazing at an already not a stranger, yet not an acquaintance still? Why would you entertain his jokes and ask to tell you about what he does for Mondstadt? Watching him perch on the windowsill, chin resting on your fisted hands and purest interest written all over your face...

He was so right to ask the staff to move you to a different room with a bed close to the window. Doesn't matter he had to climb to the third floor, it's all in the name of love, however cheezy it sounds.

Only one question remains - how should he bring up the courting? Every normal woman would freak out if a man she barely knows (come on, even his face and voice are veiled) asked her out. Soon you'll be discharged, and climbing into your apartment's window is inappropriate too. The night strolls? No, he can't rob you of more sleep than he already selfishly does. But what should he do…

You seem to like it though, so there is absolutely no reason to complain.

You notice his silence. Curiosity replaces all other senses, just as it has been for all these nights you’ve spent with the man, and you cock your head to the left shoulder, observing, trying to guess what's behind the wall of his mind.

"What got you thinking so hard, Mr Hero?" At least you dropped using the whole title, which he is forever grateful for. "You look like someone who's trying to solve an extremely difficult case. Mind sharing? Maybe I can help."

Archons, you are so-so precious… and not completely wrong. He supposes, that since you’ve already started this conversation… He might just give it a shot. After all he is an entirely different man for you now, right? The straightforward one too.

Yet why is his heart thumping so wildly in his chest?

“I was… am wondering, if such a gorgeous woman, sitting in front of me right now, would let me court her.”

That’s it. The words are out, no turning back here. It feels surreal, true, but the male reassures himself that at least one issue is going to be out of his way, and whatever decision you’d make - he’d take it. Even if you angrily chase him out of the chamber.

However, it’s so hard to look you in the eyes - those pretty eyes that are filled with warmth and admiration, two things that are easy to turn into a freezing cold and disgust.

“You? As in the Darknight Hero?”

Here it is. Here is the implication that might as well as mean that whatever you two built during the few nighttime meetings is now ruined by a simple half-flirtatious suggestion.

All he can do is nod.

“I am sorry, Sir,” oh, the everlasting softness of your voice... Is that really how one delivers the rejection? “But there is already someone in my heart. I hope you will understand.”

Of course he does, no matter how painful it is. A delicate soul and a loving heart of yours can’t stay unoccupied, it would’ve been stupid to think so. Doesn’t matter the notion pierces his heart - he mustn’t take it close to it while wearing a mask.

“I apologize,” is all he can mutter, the voice suddenly slipping its usual gruffness, but no attention is spared to it.

“No need,” he is aware of the groan of the mattress as you shift, pulling your legs over the edge of the bed, and fully facing him now. “I am actually grateful for you being here to hear that. It’s been hard to keep it all in,“ this he understands even more. “Can I ask for a small favor?”

“Sure,” it’s the least he can do for making you uncomfortable.

“Can I whisper his name to you?”

The night is magical. There is no other explanation than its luring spell for why the man who’s just gotten rejected is sliding off the windowsill and moving closer to you to grant you your request. It’s also possible that your curiosity is contagious, but, Diluc does not dwell on it, he knows that the Darknight Hero wouldn’t.

Just as he doesn’t have time to react. A startled gasp is stuck in his throat, a hand shoots up, but it’s too late. Thick crimson bangs are spilling from under the pulled hood and ruby eyes widen in fright when the mask is pulled off of his face. He freezes in his bending position, staring at you in disbelief, fingers curled in a grasp not so far from his face. The face you know all too well. 

“Knew it,” you look content, twirling the beaked accessory between your fingers. Your smile is serene, and the image of a beautiful tranquility once again makes his heart skip a beat. What’s going on? Is this even real? Is there an option to let the ground swallow him whole? What do you mean ‘you knew’? Is it a good thing? Is it a bad thing? Is he screwed?

Archons, is your relationship screwed?

“Diluc,” it's his own name that shakes him back to reality. The blush creeps up his cheeks, mixing the blazing hues of embarrassment and shame.

“Yes..?”

You cock your head again, the smile getting wider.

“I promised the name of whom my heart belongs to, no? It’s Diluc. Diluc Ragnvindr. You.”

He swears he will faint right here and now. It must be a dream, it must be!

“You are thinking it’s a dream, aren’t you?” With a sigh you abandon the mask on the duvet, reaching out for his gloved hand, carefully tracing the back of it with the tips of your fingers. “Well, it’s not. And I am serious.”

“But-” He clears his throat, cursing the weakness in his knees at the barest of your touch. His mind is rushing, he can’t make logical conclusions, he can barely think with everything suddenly crashing and crumbling around him. So his heart takes over, bringing up his most sacred concern. “But I thought you were not interested in me.”

“Of course I am!” He flinches when the offense slips into your tone. “Of course I am, it’s just… you never asked me about dating. And I falsely assumed you are satisfied with what we already have.”

And he was. For the longest time, until it became obvious that he is not.

“When you saved me that evening I knew it was you. There is no mistake in the comforting warmth your body exudes, nor in the way you generally carry yourself. Also those strong hands… Can you name that many claymore users?”

You’ve known all this time?

“Forgive me for being selfish,” you chuckle sheepishly, unconsciously fiddling with his fingers, and Diluc finds it both cute and reassuring, calming even. “I kept you both during the day and at night for myself. I just wanted to know this side of you better. To know you better. And when you asked me under the disguise of the Darknight Hero… I just knew I wanted to hear that from the Diluc Ragnvindr.”

“In that case,” he lowers on his knee, clasping your hands in his and lying to himself that it’s not from how his body collapses with relief, clinging to you as if you’ll turn out to be just a piece of his desperate imagination, “I am selfish too. Because I was coming to you day and night with the exact same thoughts.”

“Does it make us a couple of selfish idiots, who clearly lack communication skills?” You giggle, and, Archons, what a splendid sound.

“I guess it does. Though I’d like the ‘couple’ part to become more real," giving your palms a squeeze, Diluc takes a deep breath, and with a new-found confidence makes his intentions clear. "Y/n L/n, will you go out with me?”

“Yes!”

The redhead cannot keep in his own laughter when you tug on his hands to draw him closer, to throw your arms around his broad shoulders and bury you face in his hair, smiling ear to ear. Gingerly he places his own palms on the small of your back, dropping his forehead onto your shoulder, and releasing a shaky breath.

Together. You are officially together.

And he is going to take his time with you.

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If Justice League had a support line

Priscilla - Agent (customer service voice): Hi, welcome to JLA hotline where you call in to vent and-

Batman (stoic): Could you stop reading that script every time, I own the building my name should pop up when I call.

Priscilla (regular valley girl voice): I'm obligated to read it every time, but you are the boss. All right, let me pull up your usual tabs.

Priscilla quickly went over to the files and tabs she needed for this caller.

Priscilla: What's up this time, Bruce?

Batman: Batman.

Priscilla (not taking this seriously, throwing her hands in the air like she's cheering): Agent, we've said our job titles, what do you need this time? Wait, let me guess, you want me to relay if Red Hood-

Batman (confused, frustrated): Why does he get to be called by his hero name?

Priscilla: I like him, we've been over this.

Priscilla took a few sips from her tumbler cup then cracked her knuckles and started typing.

Priscilla: Anywhoozle, you want to know if Red Hood has killed anyone on that mission he went on last week. He shot one of them, but it wasn't fatal, but from what he said in the notes 'I would kill him, but I don't want to waste the bullet. My dad's bullshit -he said that not me- code isn't why I avoided killing him, but my sister promised to get me a new video game if I avoid kills'. Aww, the girl with black hair? That's sweet.

Batman: I pay him to not kill, but he'll avoid it for a video game?!

Priscilla: Bruce, it's the Witcher three. Are we done here? Can you give the kid some slack?

Batman: He's in his twenties.

Priscilla: Who's been through a lot. Is there anything else you need help with?

Batman (exhausted): No. Thank you, Priscilla.

Priscilla: I'm always glad to help, have a good day Batman and thank you for calling into the JLA support line.

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Mount Hood

Mount Hood is the tallest peak in Oregon, over 11,240 feet. It's an active stratovolcano covered in glacial ice that last erupted about 240 years ago (in the 1780s, exact years unknown). The large crater that opens to the south near the summit was formed about 1,500 years ago, and the pinnacle standing in the middle - Crater Rock - was squeezed out like toothpaste in the most recent eruption (~240 years ago). The crater contains many active fumaroles and steam vents, hinting at the heat still within. The eruption that formed the crater is called the Timberline Eruptive Period. The collapse of the south face of the volcano deposited a huge debris fan that now appears as a gentle slope to the summit area. Timberline Lodge, a 1936 Works Progress Administration (WPA) project owned by the US Forest Service, is built on this debris fan and offers tremendous views of the southern glaciers, the summit cliffs, and the ski slopes that remain open to skiing through August most years.

These photos were taken in early August, 2022 on Kodak Gold film. Find more at my Flickr!

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[lemuel-apologist]

Listen. The way that universities treat ADHD is deplorable. The way that the public at large treats ADHD is just as bad, but universities in particular are fresh on my mind, given where I am in life, about a month post-graduation.

This post is a bit of a preamble. Bear with me.

I struggled through three and a half years of genuine college being the way I am with no buffer; had an unwelcome epiphany of a diagnosis at the end of my second-to-last semester; and had the best semester, confidence- and social-life-wise of my life-- which was, simultaneously, the worst semester of my life academically. I have gone on and on about organic chemistry and how it fucked with me, but I don't know that I have gone into why.

Post-diagnosis, I was presented with the opportunity to tell my ochem professor about anything that could be an issue during the semester. I debated it; I debated it very seriously; but this form was a graded assignment, and I had to either tell him or not tell him, and it was better than I tell him than not. So, I told him, in very edited-down words, that I have some issues with anxiety and I have ADHD. Both have, because of how I am as a person, meant that I have to approach labs in a certain way and I probably will freak out at some point, but I was optimistic that it wouldn't be an issue at that point, and I would recuse myself to the hall if it was. (After all, I'd been medicated for about a month and, in that time, had survived moot court, navigated a family member's arrest that I advised on forensically, and cooked for two family events. I was fine. I was only medicated for the sake of anxiety. It was working as planned.)

I have a bone to pick with that professor in particular for a lot of reasons. He had a lot of interactions with women that rubbed me the wrong way, but none of them crossed that line like they did with me. I told him the way that things were going for me, I told him what I needed (a chance to eat before class, some extensions as needed on assignments, and clarifications on what he wanted done with equipment), and he consistently held me to a higher standard to other students, stepped in to mess with my fume hood when I didn't ask him to, and, importantly, would dock anyone up to five points from their labwork for being late to class, meaning that I couldn't eat before lab, since I had to sprint uphill from my osteology class-- which he knew, because that was something I told him. I vented very briefly, in exasperation, to my Senate advisor, who was the only member of faculty anywhere near administration who knew about my ADHD; and, when she asked why I didn't see about more formal accommodations, I reminded her the state of our school's Disability Services processes, which we were in the middle of advocating for fixing, as a block (famously hard to navigate and famously impossible to get through in a timely manner, meaning I wouldn't be able to do anything about it before I graduated-- and it wouldn't guarantee nonretaliation anyway).

And you know what? I got a D+ not because of him, but in SPITE of him. I got a C total not because of him, but in SPITE of him. Eat my FUCKING ass.

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The kitchen is the heart of the home, so it’s essential that it feels both functional and beautiful. However, even the most well-loved kitchens can fall victim to design faux pas that can make them feel cluttered, outdated, or less than practical. Luckily, many of these problems can be easily fixed once you know what to look for. Whether you’re gearing up for a full kitchen renovation or just looking for ways to improve the appearance of your space, here are seven things in your kitchen that are making it look bad, according to design pros. Meet the Expert Philip Thomas Vanderford is the owner and founder of Studio Thomas James, a full-service interior design firm based in Dallas, Texas. Teri Simone is the head of design and marketing at Nieu Cabinet Doors, a bespoke cabinet door company that offers luxury products at DIY-friendly prices. Heavy Ornate Cabinetry Designers agree that if there’s one thing that can instantly date a kitchen and make it look bad, it’s overly ornate and heavy cabinetry. “Overly detailed cabinetry with intricate moldings feels visually cumbersome and lacks the subtlety required for a modern [kitchen]," says Philip Thomas Vanderford, owner and founder of Studio Thomas James. "These designs often overwhelm the space and appear outdated rather than timeless." Instead, bring your kitchen into the modern era with sleek lines and slim profiles. Choose natural wood tones, warm neutral hues, or richly pigmented lacquers, all of which offer an effortlessly sophisticated appeal. Teri Simone, head of design and marketing at Nieu Cabinet Doors, says shaker cabinets are always a great choice.  “Classic shakers will never go out of style—and you can repaint them without it looking like an obvious attempt at a refresh,” she says. Want more design inspiration? Sign up for our free daily newsletter for the latest decor ideas, designer tips, and more! Dark Granite Countertops Dark granite countertops are another design faux pas to avoid if timeless and sophisticated is the goal, Vanderford says. “High-gloss, speckled granite countertops exude an era of ostentation rather than contemporary refinement," he says. "Their busy patterns can feel heavy and visually chaotic." Instead, Vanderford recommends choosing sleek, natural surfaces with softer, more organic movement. These materials bring elegance and harmony, serving as a refined yet understated focal point rather than the immediate center of attention. However, if dark and dramatic is what you crave, don’t be afraid to opt for a material like black marble for a moody feel. Over-the-Range Microwaves Over-the-range microwaves were once commonplace in kitchen design, but they’re becoming increasingly scarce, and for good reason. While practical on the surface, this clunky arrangement creates visual clutter and has its functionality drawbacks, too. For one, an over-the-range microwave means a vented range hood is out of the question. Vented range hoods, while not required, significantly help to improve air quality in the kitchen and are often preferred when available. Second, due to their location, over-the-range microwaves are susceptible to lots of grime and require more frequent exterior cleaning.   Consider replacing your over-the-range microwave with a range hood (vented or ductless) and moving it to a different location.  “Integrate a built-in microwave drawer within the cabinetry or conceal it entirely within a pantry," says Vanderford. "This subtle approach ensures the focus remains on the kitchen’s design while still delivering functionality." Overuse of Stainless Steel Appliances Stainless steel appliances are everywhere, and your kitchen is likely full of them. However, experts caution against going all-in on stainless steel in the kitchen.  “A kitchen dominated by stainless steel can feel sterile and lacks the warmth and depth expected in modern luxury spaces,” Vanderford says. Even if luxury isn’t what you’re going for, there’s no denying that stainless-steel-everything can feel a bit cold, regardless of your home’s style. Plus—the cleaning! The fingerprints! It’s not always the most practical choice either.  Instead of choosing stainless steel for all your appliances, designers suggest varying the finishes in your space. Vanderford notes that panel-ready appliances are ideal for seamlessly integrating with custom cabinetry. Alternatively, explore distinctive finishes such as brushed or matte metals to enhance your design with a bespoke feel.  Tile Countertops Tile countertops were once beloved for their charm and warmth in the kitchen. Today, however, they are a sign of times gone by, according to Vanderford. Plus, the grout lines can deteriorate and discolor over time, making them impractical long-term. “Transition to single-surface countertops crafted from finely honed materials that exude understated luxury," he says. "The monolithic quality creates a polished, cohesive aesthetic." Unless you are going for a truly retro look, designers recommend leaving this trend in the time capsule.  Dated Light Fixtures Is your kitchen still rocking the outdated, builder-grade light fixtures that came with the house? If so, Vanderford says, it’s time to swap them out. It can be easy to forget about lighting, especially in the kitchen, where more prominent features like cabinets and countertops take priority, but the right light fixture can completely transform the look and feel of a space. Consider swapping out the old, dull fixtures for something more unique and personal.  “Introduce lighting that functions as both art and illumination," Vanderford says. "Sculptural pieces in metal, glass, or textured materials create drama and depth, ensuring the lighting becomes a defining element of the space." Exposed Trash Cans It needs little explanation that exposed trash cans in the kitchen will make the space look bad. With so many modern and sleek solutions for hiding trash receptacles in the kitchen, exposed bins are just a no. It’s a dated way of thinking about kitchen storage, Simone says. Luckily, you don’t need a total cabinet refresh to hide your cans, and a fully customized kitchen isn’t necessary either. According to Simone, there are many clever storage solutions for integrating garbage, recycling, and compost into your kitchen design—no extensive renovation required. Source link

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The young rioter surveyed the scene. A bus and a car blazed on O’Connell Bridge while masked groups marauded across the city centre looting shops, attacking police and shooting fireworks, turning the air acrid.

A police helicopter hovered and officers with shields and batons were assembling at the far end of O’Connell Street but the heart of Dublin, for now, belonged to the young man in a black hoodie who started to dance in the glow of the flames.

Comrades cheered as he punched the air and jigged to a soundtrack of breaking glass, shouts and sirens. He held his arms aloft like Rocky and paused, mesmerised by the mayhem. “Beautiful,” he said. “Fuck-ing beautiful.”

For other people in Ireland and elsewhere who saw images of Thursday’s anarchy it was the night Dublin went mad. For participants it was the night the city came to its senses – that here was an overdue venting of rage, a reckoning.

Ireland, according to this narrative, has opened the floodgates to foreigners with no controls or checks, leaving rapists and murderers to prowl the streets, and no one – not the government, not opposition parties, not the media, not the police – is taking it seriously.

So when social media rumours attributed a horrific stabbing attack on three children and a creche worker to a foreigner – Algerian, Moroccan, Romanian, versions varied – groups descended on Parnell Square, the scene of the crime, and decided to unleash chaos.

“People need to fight for this country,” said Samantha, a 27-year-old mother, as masked youths clashed with police attempting to retake Eden Quay along the River Liffey. “I’m not racist; I don’t mind people coming in if they respect Irish people. But the likes of the toerags coming into this country – they’re not vetted and are causing havoc.”

The unfolding scenes, in contrast, were legitimate havoc, a corrective to a political establishment impervious to previous protests over rising numbers of asylum seekers, said Samantha. “When we do things peacefully we get ignored.” She had left her five-year-old at home without dinner in order to join the revolt, she said. “I’m out here fighting for my country. We shouldn’t have to do this.”

Others echoed the refrain: to make Ireland safe, wreck the capital.

“It’s not right but it had to be done. The government is not listening,” said one man in his 20s, a bystander rather than a looter. “This isn’t against foreigners. We were the first emigrants. Immigrants are driving our buses, cleaning our hospitals – we need them. But they need to be vetted.”

Ireland’s demography has been transformed in recent decades as a booming economy reversed the historical flow of emigration. A fifth of the 5 million people now living in Ireland were born elsewhere. A recent increase in refugees from Ukraine and other countries fuelled a backlash amid concern over a housing shortage and straining public services. The number housed by the state jumped from 7,500 in 2021 to 73,000 in 2022.

Amid the destruction on Thursday night there was some linguistic nuance, with “non-national” usually preferred to “foreigner”, and “unvetted” or “unregulated” preferred to “illegal”, and an aversion to the label “far right”.

There was nothing subtle about the targeting of police. Bottles, bricks, fireworks and other missiles rained down on officers, many of whom lacked helmets and shields. The crowd cornered and attacked isolated officers, leaving several injured. Eleven police vehicles were damaged.

Journalists too were unwelcome and photographers had to conceal cameras. “He’s with the Guardian,” a man in his 60s, holding a tricolour, shouted. Younger, hooded men formed an intimidating cluster. The worst sin was to be with RTÉ, the national broadcaster, or the liberal Irish Times, which were accused of cheering the “replacement” of Irish people by new arrivals.

Many onlookers were appalled. “It’s heartbreaking for Dublin, for Ireland, for Europe,” said Matthew Butler, 28. A 53-year-old postman who gave his name only as John expressed fury. “Just a bunch of scumbags out to wreck Dublin city. The gardaí [police] should have free rein to beat the shit out of them.”

On Friday, Leo Varadkar, the taoiseach, said the rioters had shamed themselves and Ireland. “I want to say to a nation that is unsettled and afraid: this is not who we are – this is not who we want to be – and this is not who we will ever be.” The Garda commissioner, Drew Harris, blamed the disturbances on a “lunatic, hooligan faction driven by far-right ideology”.

The mob had diverse motives. Some belonged to fringe political groups and were veterans of protests against refugee centres. Some were opportunistic gangs that seized the chance to loot sportswear and alcohol. Others came for the spectacle and the chance to post dramatic footage on social media.

All, however, scorned the idea that Ireland is a safe, stable society. The economy is at full employment and the state is flush with tax revenue but their social media feeds depict a country overrun with “non-native” predators such as Jozef Puska, a Slovak man convicted earlier this month of murdering a teacher, Ashling Murphy, in 2022. As the night wore on, an unfounded rumour spread that one of the children in the Parnell Square attack had died.

It did not seem to matter that one of the people who stopped that attack was a Brazilian Deliveroo rider, Caio Benicio, and that Dublin gangs have assaulted numerous South American couriers in recent years.

Chilling threats of assaults against immigrants were made on a WhatsApp group titled “enough is enough”. “Everyone bally [balaclava] up, tool up,” said one man. “Let’s show the fucking media that we’re not a fucking pushover, that no more fucking foreigners are allowed into this poxy country.”

However, the mob targeted property and police rather than foreign and non-white bystanders, who watched in bewilderment.

As police gradually regained control James, a 33-year-old labourer, confronted a phalanx of shields on Burgh Quay, drawing cheers from others who hurled missiles. After being sprayed in the face, James staggered back to Butt Bridge where a Brazilian man, who had experience of being teargassed in his home country, offered recovery tips.

James thanked him but in an interview said “unregulated” arrivals were ruining Ireland. “We’re rammed to the gills with foreigners doing mad shit. You can’t do this to Irish people. I’m getting out of this country, I’m burning rubber. It’s not safe to walk around here.”

Mohammed Gaber, 27, an accountant who moved to Ireland from Sudan and is now an Irish citizen, came into the city centre to check on his sister, Ebba. He lauded his adopted home but worried about what the riot might augur. “Irish people are so welcoming. I’ve never experienced any discrimination. But this is crazy. This is the first time that I feel that there is something big.”

With roads sealed off and smoke pluming over Dublin, Ebba, 33, was blunter. “This is terrifying.” She was not sure of reaching her job as an emergency doctor at a police station.