Beyond the Boilerplate
July Newsletter - Curated by Boilersource
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Industry News
The Building Technologies Office announced $90 million in awards to help states, cities, tribes, and partners implement updated energy codes. These awards, funded by the President's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will support 27 projects across 27 states and D.C. to ensure energy-efficient buildings and reduce energy costs for families and businesses.
Upcoming Webinars
Thursday, July 27th | 10:30 AM Central
Continuing education certificates will be available for those who attend our LIVE event. Instructions will be sent out the day before our event to your registered email.
In this webinar, our team of Superior Problem Solvers will explore:
✓ Superior Boiler's commitment to non-propriety parts and burner & control neutrality
✓ Custom aftermarket solutions available for any boiler on the market
✓ Options for boiler retrofits, specifically with footprint limitations
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY:
Partnership How-To's
– Lessons Learned for Successful Energy-Efficiency Programs
July 27 | 1 p.m. ET
Learn more about the dynamics of successful partnerships in energy-efficiency programs, including understanding organizational capabilities, assessing potential partners, determining partnership duration, and the benefits of entering partnerships for community expansion or market growth.
Entertainment & Amusements
Brain Teaser
Summer is a time to kick back and relax, however keeping your brain sharp is always a good idea. Here are some brainteasers to help!
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A doctor and a bus driver are both in love with the same woman, an attractive girl named Sarah. The bus driver had to go on a long bus trip that would last a week. Before he left, he gave Sarah seven apples. Why?
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I left my campsite and hiked south for 3 miles. Then I turned east and hiked for 3 miles. I then turned north and hiked for 3 miles, at which time I came upon a bear inside my tent eating my food! What color was the bear?
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A woman shoots her husband. Then she holds him underwater for over 5 minutes. Finally, she hangs him. But 5 minutes later they both go out together and enjoy a wonderful dinner together. How can this be?
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What is special about these words: job, polish, herb?
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I am taken from a mine, and shut up in a wooden case, from which I am never released, and yet I am used by almost everybody. What am I?
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A man stands on one side of a river, his dog on the other. The man calls his dog, who immediately crosses the river without getting wet and without using a bridge or a boat. How did the dog do it?
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I can't be bought, but I can be stolen with a glance. I'm worthless to one, but priceless to two. What am I?
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Turn me on my side and I am everything. Cut me in half and I am nothing. What am I?
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No matter how little or how much you use me, you change me every month. What am I?
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How can 8 + 8 = 4?
Monthly Recipes
Easy, garlicky and buttery grilled shrimp boil with prawns, corn, baby potatoes and sausage, seasoned and tossed with parsley takes just 20 minutes to cook.
Easy Shrimp Boil!
Ingredients
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1 lb. tiger prawns (or jumbo shrimp), peeled and deveined
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2 tablespoons old bay seasoning, divided
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2 medium ears of corn, husks removed and cut crosswise into 2-inch slices
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10 baby potatoes, halved
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2-3 sausages, sliced
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1 lemon, quartered
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5 cloves garlic, crushed
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¼ cup melted butter, divided
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3 teaspoons parsley, freshly chopped, divided
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1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
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In a medium bowl, combine prawns and 1 tablespoon old bay seasoning. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
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Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine corn, baby potatoes, sausage, lemon and garlic. Add in the seasoned shrimp. Add 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1 teaspoon parsley, and remaining tablespoon of old bay seasoning. Toss together and let it sit for 10 minutes.
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You can grill these on either a grill pan or an outdoor barbecue grill.
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To cook on a grill pan: Brush grill with olive oil and heat on medium-high heat. Add items on the grill, and gently brush the remaining butter on top. Grill for 5 minutes until you see some distinct grill marks. Then, reduce heat to medium, flip the items over, and add 1 cup of water. Cover with aluminium foil, and simmer for 15 minutes.
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To cook on barbecue grill: Brush grill with olive oil or spray with cooking spray. Add items on the grill, and grill for a few minutes until you see some distinct grill marks. Remove items from the grill, and place into a large disposable aluminum tin, add in remaining butter, and cover with aluminum foil and seal the edges (OR divide onto four 12-inch sheets of aluminum foil. Divide the remaining butter amongst them. Fold over to create a pocket and seal the edges by rolling them up). Place aluminum pan or foil packets on the grill and cook for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
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Serve with remaining chopped parsley on top and Old Bay seasoning.