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Thread: Smart parking pcn - overstay
19th April 2017, 17:26:PM #1
Smart parking pcn - overstay
Hi guys
i have recieved a pcn saying my vehicle overstayed 17 mins in a shopping mall car park. Initial letter wanting £60. Is the advice still the same? to ignore?. I have seen on various websites that this has changed somewhat, so im just asking for your advice as you have been most helpful in the past.
thanks in advance
Last edited by Catflap123; 20th April 2017 at 05:59:AM.
19th April 2017, 21:54:PM #2
Re: Smart parking pcn - overstay
Ignore has not been the advice since 2012. If they do not know the driver (how can they?) then they can hold the keeper liable under POFA legislation so don't let them know who the driver was and make them jump through the POFA hoops. Edit your first post so that the driver cannot be inferred.
A copy of the Notice to Keeper you received, with identifying information redacted, would be handy.
Your car was logged through the cameras as 17 minutes over but when it was going past the cameras it was moving not parking. Was this a paid car park?
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20th April 2017, 06:03:AM #3
Re: Smart parking pcn - overstay
Hi, i have attached the letter for info and also, it was a max 2 hour paid car park and i paid.
20th April 2017, 08:39:AM #4
Re: Smart parking pcn - overstay
You have hidden the dates (but left in your VRN! repost the image). Was the duration of parking specified? There would appear to be no notice that the keeper is liable under POFA. Here is POFA, they need to have complied with paragraph 9 in it's entirety.
When you arrived in the car park you needed time, after passing the cameras, to find a parking space and read the conditions of parking before agreeing to stay and start the contract by paying. At the end of parking you need to leave your parking space and it takes several minutes to reach the camera again. They are required to provide a grace period of at least 10 minutes on leaving so 17 minutes is not unreasonable.
Have you got a photo of the sign? Every little helps.
Could you not compress your photo of the PCN so much please when you repost? The compression is making it hard to read.
20th April 2017, 09:07:AM #5
Re: Smart parking pcn - overstay
sorry for that.
The car park did state that it was for 2 hours max and that is what i paid for. I do remember getting to the machine and not having any change. After going into a shop in the precinct to get change i then paid for my ticket, so actually that took a good 5 minutes or so.
So can you please advise what i do next? do i use the appeal slip at the bottom of the notice ? im sorry to sound so stupid but im not very good with jargon.
Thank you
20th April 2017, 14:14:PM #6
Re: Smart parking pcn - overstay
Do it online or via email. Post goes missing and costs money.
Should win against Smart Parking at popla.
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21st April 2017, 18:06:PM #7
Re: Smart parking pcn - overstay
Ive just found the ticket from the machine and i entered the car park at 14.11 but didnt get the ticket until 14.15. So i was actually only 13 minutes over as i actually drove out. I will attach this to my appeal but would you mind giving me some advice on what to put as my mitigating circumstancea please.
thank you again
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People tend to take their final vacation of the summer the first week of August — the week of my birthday. I learned this as a kid, when my birthday parties were heavily under-attended. In mid-July, I looked at our out of office calendar and realized all of my coworkers were going to be out that week…so this year, I finally wised up and decided to do the same thing.
After I put a call on Facebook for a destination that would "include good food, historical stuff/antiques, nature, and other things one might Instagram" and got a bunch of great suggestions, Eric and I settled on Burlington. Neither of us had ever been to Vermont before. Burlington is a six-hour drive from Brooklyn, so we left early Friday morning (my birthday) and arrived around 1:00, and then headed headed home Sunday around 12:30. I was worried we wouldn't have time to do everything we wanted to do but we were able to fit a lot in.
Here are some things we both loved about it:
The weather. As we made the drive north, Eric noticed that the temperature kept dropping, even though it was getting later in the day. By the time we'd arrived, it was a cool 72 degrees. I repeat: IT WAS SEVENTY-TWO DEGREES FAHRENHEIT OUTDOORS IN AUGUST. It was also breezy and sunny and just all-around lovely.
How clean it was. In fairness, I don't know if it's actually clean, or if New York is just so incredibly dirty that anything would feel clean at this point, but all that fresh mountain air felt very clean.
It's beautiful. The drive up took us through a lot of beautiful farmland with a great Americana vibe, and I noticed colorful flowers everywhere we went in Burlington. It was nice to get out of the city and spend time in such lush surroundings.
How motivated we felt. As I was researching things to do, I learned that Burlington has been named one of the happiest and healthiest cities in America (especially for women), which I think made us feel a little more motivated overall. But it would be hard not to be motivated there; everywhere we went had a very crunchy-healthy vibe. We spent the majority of the trip hiking, which was awesome; I felt so smug by the time we left.
Here are some of the highlights of our trip:
Hiking Mt. Philo
We did this hike later on the afternoon we arrived; I wasn't sure we had it in us after a 5 a.m. wakeup call/six-hour drive, but I'm so glad we went for it. It was about a 25-minute drive from our hotel and the views are amazing. The first 15 minutes of the hike will get your heart rate up, but it's not too punishing overall. (And if you just want an awesome view, you can also just drive to the top.)
Hiking Mt. Mansfield
Mt. Mansfield was a 45-minute drive from our hotel, but it was definitely worth it. The drive was really pretty and took us through a bunch of very charming small towns. (This was the case with most of the drives we made through Vermont.) After some debate, Eric and I decided to hike Sunset Ridge Trail and the little spur that shoots off of it (which had an awesome view of its own). The hike ended up being three hours round-trip, including the hike up to the trail itself from the parking lot.
Some parts were definitely challenging (I'm not a huge fan of scaling steep rocks; I prefer ~forest floor~) but we saw a girl who I'd guess was about seven years old hiking it with one arm in a cast. The people I assume were her mother and father were hiking with a baby on their chest and a toddler on their back, respectively, so…either people from Burlington are ridiculously fit, or the trail is just pretty manageable.
Jericho Country Store
This little store was one of my favorite things about our trip. We first stopped there for water on our way to Mt. Mansfield; it's like a bodega in an old-timey general store. It has kombucha and root bear on tap and a wooden checkers set set up on an old barrel. As we were finishing up our hike and getting hungry, Eric suggested we stop there for lunch on our way back. All I wanted was a classic turkey sandwich with lettuce and mayo, and I figured they could make me that, so I was down. We ate our foodstuffs in the park across the street and my sandwich turned out to be, like, the best classic turkey sandwich ever.
Also, fun fact: Jericho, Vermont is the home of Walter "Snowflake" Bentley, who I wrote about earlier this year.
The Ben & Jerry's factory
The Ben & Jerry's factory was about a 30-minute drive from our hotel; we headed out there on Saturday evening after returning from Mt. Mansfield. The 30-minute tour was fun (though I felt like I learned the most interesting tidbits from reading the stuff in the lobby area, so be sure to check that out too!) and included a free sample, and it was just a beautiful night so it was hard not to feel happy about life. I wish we'd had time to check out Waterbury and Stowe a little more, but we did pop into the Cabot Cheese Annex on our way back to Burlington. (If you ever spot Cabot Private Stock Extra Sharp Cheddar in a store, I highly recommend it. We unknowingly walked in five minutes before they were going to close and I impulse-bought two blocks of the cheese, along with a souvenir wire cheese slicer, and all of these purchases were 100 percent worth it.)
Vermont Tap House
BuzzFeed's travel editor Annie recommended this restaurant, and I'm so glad she did. After looking at the menu, I was expecting something a little fussy, but it was in a more commercial part of town and looked/felt like a suburban chain restaurant. (Whether or not that's a good thing depends, I suppose.) In any case, the pizza was fantastic.
A press contact invited us to have breakfast at this restaurant (located in the Hotel Vermont); the food was great and it had a very chill vibe. After breakfast on Sunday, we walked around the waterfront and Church Street Marketplace area, just generally loving shit.
Green Mountain Suites
We mainly chose this hotel because it's dog-friendly and budget-friendly, but it was pretty great overall. The location was solid, the breakfast was good, and the suite was really big/nice. (The decor actually reminded us a lot of our bedroom in Houston, so that was kind of sweet.) While a lot of the things we did required 25-45 minutes of driving, there really aren't really hotels that were better located if that's what you want to do. (Like, the state parks are just kind of in the midst of all the farms.) If you're planning a trip. I'd definitely recommend Green Mountain Suites.
Burlington was great; I hope we'll go back at some point, but until then, Eric and I both want to take some day trips/do more hiking closer to home. The trip was was everything I'd want in a vacation (and a birthday); we escaped the city for a few days and returned feeling happy, inspired, and content.


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Since repairs in the apartment, to think about how best to bring smoother surface of the walls and ceiling.How would you not plastered walls, as if they are not aligned, still they are not perfectly smooth and even.To achieve an ideal surface, the wall can be closed with plasterboard.In addition, if desired, you can build plasterboard partitions with their own hands, if space allows.
Where to start to build a partition?First we need to plan your room.Make the necessary markings.Take a thin rope and draw a line on the floor, where it is supposed to make the partition.The spirit level and plumb to ceiling and walls to continue the line.Laser level would fit better, but not everyone has it in stock, so we use the rope.
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How to build a wall of plasterboard, discussed below, and while continuing to strengthen the metal profile.In the place where the planned opening for the door, set a profile and connect it with the previous dog-eared.The length he should be the same as the height between ceiling and floor, but with a deduction of one centimeter on each side.Then try on the door frame and the door itself.If it is level with respect to the profiles by means of screws it is set in place.Thereafter, on the door frame and set the fasten metal profile, which is prepared in the same manner as the lower.That is also Bends both ends at right angles to the convenience and reliability of fastening.
making the first plasterboard partitions with their own hands, you gain experience.Further construction of the walls will be much faster.Securing the door on a vertical profile, start the installation of the second lead.Cut to size, insert it into the upper and lower profiles, and screwed screws.To give rigidity to the upper profile that is located on the door frame, enhances its cut short by the size guides.
device plasterboard partitions with their own hands will be completed after securing to the frame itself sheets.Cut the sheet of drywall at a rate equal to the height between the floor and ceiling, and even cut off one centimeter from the part that is closer to the floor.This is to ensure that did not get wet.Then, with the help of two plates lift the sheet to the ceiling and fix it.Convinced that one of the profiles is in the middle of the sheet, are starting to mount.Self-tapping screws every 25 cm fasten drywall to the profile.In the same way we set the following lists and fix them.


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LIMA — The driver of the pickup truck involved in an accident that claimed the lives of two Elida students in August is no longer contesting the two counts of vehicular homicide that stemmed from that crash.
At Allen County Juvenile Court on Monday, with his parents by his side, Lawrence Slygh entered a plea of no contest to the two first-degree misdemeanor charges related to the deaths of Drew Dulebohn, 15, and Jakob Sexton, 15. Slygh had entered a not guilty plea in February.
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Bill over at Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child sent me the Frances England song "Charlie Parker" a long time ago. He loves this album and I understand why. Now. See, I didn't love the Parker song and so I dismissed it as a rare fluke where Bill and I don't see eye to eye. Then Frances herself wrote me and offered up the CD. I took it, kind of hoping that maybe I just didn't like the one song and the rest would be delightful. And that's pretty much what happened.
Frances England comes to us by way of San Francisco and this CD is meant for children with its tunes about bicycles and trains and pancakes and kid books. And you know, I'm not a lover of the genre "kids music." But this one is sweet and a little sassy and purty and smart. And I do applaud musicians who like connecting with children and families who are trying to do something other than what is expected (i.e., either cartoonish, sappy-gross or Kidz Bop-esque.) And I think when my daughter gets off her rock kick (perhaps the same one Aiden, son of Zak, my guest poster later on the week is on) she is going to really like this gal's voice and this CD. But I can't tell you what she thinks of it currently, because she just wants to listen to Blur and the rocking-est Ben Folds songs right now. I still don't feel the love for the Charlie Parker song. Sorry! But the Daddy song is tops as are the lover-ly two I have posted here today. So, end result is that if you actually have children, even young children, and aren't just here for curiosity sake, I recommend this one to you as a cool down, back porch, rainy day kind of CD. She got a lovely write up too, in the hipster parenting magazine, Cookie. That was nice to see, I hope it spikes her CD sales, I think she deserves it.
Unrelated side note: When I was in the hospital, my hubby brought over my iPod. I couldn't listen to it. I tried once, but it was too much. When you're raw like that music can be wonderful and soothing or help you express feelings that you aren't otherwise able, but for me, it just made the floodgates open and I was not ready for that. So I put it, and my music, away. Until this past weekend.
We got the Golden Smog CD, Another Fine Day on Friday. If you read this with any regularity, you know, I kind of think Jeff Tweedy is a genius. And Golden Smog does claim as a member Jeff Tweedy. And he's great here, for sure. But the combination of Gary Louris (another one of my most favorite voices, ever) and Kraig Jarrett Johnson and Dan Murphy and Tweedy singing is just well, it really does I think physically, warm my heart. I think this CD is just phenomenal, fun exuberance in musical form. I highly recommend it. My favorite two tracks right now are "Corvette," a retro rocker that is to me, unexpected and the title track, which I present to you here because, it's how I feel most of the time these days. At once completely lost and oddly thankful. I love how Gary (lead) and Tweedy (back-up) seem to almost be singing the chorus through gritted teeth (or maybe that's just how I'm singing along.) And the drums, well those are provided by Jody Stephens (Big Star!) A gem from the swirl of the start to the bombastic chorus to the fuzzed out end.
Frances England, "Sometimes"
Frances England, "Where Do They Go?"
Bonus Not-Exactly-For-The-Kids Song:
Golden Smog, "Another Fine Day"
Just a friendly reminder: If you like these songs, purchase the CDs.
More about: Frances England, Golden Smog
Monday, July 31, 2006
Fascinating Creatures
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3 comments:
- Much More Than A Mom said...
I think it's the mood I'm in these days, but I hear that Golden Smog song the same way you do. Chip on my shoulder - another fine day, another fine day. d-i-g.
- Jeff - OWTK said...
Hi there,
I kinda dig the 2nd Frances England track. Did not care for the first. Thanks for posting them.
Wow, a Cookie mention/review. That should boost sales!
Nice Golden Smog song. I loved The Jayhawks and LOVE Wilco - but never could get that into GS that much. Strange, I know.
Hope all is well!
Thanks for linking OWTK.
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- church;
- a building for public Christian worship.
- Cheryl Bible Chapel Church (0.7km)
- Solo Cristo Salva Baptist Church (1km)
- University Park Baptist Church (1.3km)
- Infant Jesus of Prague Church (1.5km)
- Grace Presbyterian Church (1.8km)
- Buckner Baptist Church (1.8km)
- Perez Hector Rev Assembly of God Church (2km)
- Saint Pauls Catholic Church (2km)
- Alta Vista Baptist Church (2.3km)
- Iglesia de Dios Church (2.4km)
- Pentecostal Holiness Church (2.6km)
- Redeeming Grace Baptist Church (2.7km)
- Woodlawn Hills Baptist Church (2.8km)
- Bethel Presbyterian Church (3km)
- La Trinidad Assembly of God Church (3km)
- park;
- an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation.
- V J Keefe Stadium (1.8km)
- Holy Cross of San Antonio School Baseball Field (2.5km)
- Lee's Creek Park (2.5km)
- Holy Cross Stadium (2.7km)
- Rosedale Park (3.2km)
- Woodlawn Park (3.2km)
- Alderette Park (3.3km)
- Aldevete Park (3.4km)
- Local Feature;
- A Nearby feature worthy of being marked on a map..
- Bandera Shopping Center (0km)
- Church of Saint Pauls Catholic (1.9km)
- Metro Church of Christ (2.5km)
- Church of Christ Woodlawn Hills (2.9km)
- Church of God (3.1km)
- reservoir(s);
- an artificial pond or lake.
- Woodlawn Lake (3.4km)
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- Leon Valley, Texas city city o
- Pearl Brewing Company landmark science
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- Castle Hills, Texas city city o
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David Ortiz Caps 'Emotional' Day With Memorable Night In Red Sox Win | Boston … – NESN.com
by Zack Cox on Mon, Jul 27, 2015 at 1:52AM
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BOSTON — The two players who most define the last decade-and-a-half of Boston Red Sox baseball once again owned the spotlight Sunday.
First, there was Pedro Martinez, who delighted the crowd in Cooperstown, N.Y., with a Hall of Fame induction speech for the ages. A few hours later, it was David Ortiz's turn to bask in the adoration of Red Sox Nation.
Ortiz put on one of the finest offensive displays of his illustrious Red Sox career Sunday night, going 4-for-5 with two home runs and a career-high seven RBIs as the Red Sox demolished the visiting Detroit Tigers 11-1 at Fenway Park.
"A big night for David," manager John Farrell said after the game. "A big night for us offensively overall, but David was all over the baseball. Two beautiful swings on the two three-run homers. Maybe it's somewhat fitting for Boston baseball today with Pedro's induction and then David with the seven RBIs as he climbs up higher on that list. But good to see him swing the bat like he did."
Farrell said Ortiz witnessing one of his close friends achieve baseball's highest honor might have given the veteran slugger some extra motivation. Ortiz confirmed that it most certainly did, but that his awe wasn't limited to Martinez's portion of the proceedings.
"(Sunday) was a day where emotions were pretty much going all over the place here in this clubhouse," he said. "Myself, I'm not going to lie to you, I was watching the induction. I watched pretty much the whole thing, and it was very emotional. Today, I got to know guys through their speech that you didn't really know them. I played with (John) Smoltz, I played with Pedro — you guys know what my relationship with Pedro is. Smoltz, I got to know him a little bit. But once you get to listen to those guys talking, it's just — it takes things to another level. The Big Unit (Randy Johnson) today talking, I'm (his) No. 1 fan from now on.
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It seems that at least some of the rumors last fall were entirely true. This week at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas Samsung officially unveiled two mega-tablets with screen sizes of over 12 inches.
The tablets are part of Samsung's existing Galaxy Note and Galaxy Tab tablet lineups. Named the Galaxy NotePRO (12.2-inch) and the Galaxy TabPRO (12.2-inch), the tablets feature displays with 2560 x 1600 resolution. Both of the tablets are nearly identical, sporting an 8MP rear camera (2MP front camera), a 9,500mAh battery, options for LTE and 3G data, and 3GB of memory. Each of the tablets comes with either 32GB or 64GB of storage and will be running Android 4.4 KitKat, though a whole host of Samsung software will come preinstalled.
One of the few differences between the tablets seems to be that the NotePRO comes with Samsung's S Pen stylus. The NotePRO also weighs a slight bit more than the TabPRO.
The TabPRO has also been announced in two smaller sizes with a 10.1-inch display and an 8.4-inch display. Both of the smaller TabPROs come with the 2560 x 1600 resolution displays of their larger counterpart and the same 8MP/2MP rear and front cameras. The only hardware concession to their size seems to be their 2GB of RAM.
According to Samsung these tablets will be available sometime during the first quarter of 2014, though pricing information has not been revealed.
"We created the Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO series to kick-off a year in which Samsung truly establishes its leadership in the tablet market," said JK Shin, CEO Samsung Mobile. "This new line offers the best-in-class content consumption and productivity, combining a stunning viewing experience with Samsung's design legacy. The Samsung Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO truly demonstrate our commitment to providing our customers with extraordinarily versatile product offerings, tailored to tablet users of every description."


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December 03, 2010
The year 2010 has been full of bad headlines for the Chicago Cubs, but this latest news is worse than everything else combined: Third base legend and radio broadcaster Ron Santo died on Wednesday night from complications due to bladder cancer. He was 70 years old.
Because his health was never the best — he battled diabetes for most of his life and later had both of his legs amputated because of the disease — we always kind of knew this gut punch might be coming soon. Still, it's hard to wake up to learn that the franchise's heart and soul has left us for a better place. It's a cold December morning here in Chicago and with a snowstorm approaching (and opening day at Wrigley Field still months away), the timing of Santo's passing seems to underscore the crushing news.
Also disappointing is the immediate realization that Santo really will never be around to see his beloved Cubs win the World Series or to deliver the Hall of Fame induction speech he long deserved to make in person as one of the best third basemen in baseball history. While both milestones may one day happen — especially with old No. 10 now being able to pull some strings up there in heaven — but it won't be nearly quite the same had he been here to experience both.
But while we mull over our disappointment, it should also be said that Ron lived his life with an unparalleled and consistent brand of optimism that made us such big fans in the first place. He came to the Cubs in 1960 as a fresh-faced 20-year-old rookie from Seattle and, apart from one year with the rival Chicago White Sox, never left. The only reason we're not calling him Mr. Cub today is that Ernie Banks already has a claim on that one.
Indeed, the closest thing that Santo had to a nickname was "Ronnie" and that was appropriate given how familiar he was to us. Pick a Cubs moment from the past half-century and Santo was never far away. Some of the most memorable of those were associated with the Cubs' trademark brand of doom (seeing the black cat at Shea Stadium during the 1969 collapse, Santo's groaning after Brant Brown dropped that ball in Milwaukee in 1998), but there are fewer pictures in Cubs (or Chicago) history that can bring a smile to my face like the iconic shot of him clicking his heels after a win.
In a town that beatifies our tough guys like Dick Butkus and Bobby Hull, Santo was one of the toughest. Playing with diabetes is a tough task today — just ask Bears quarterback Jay Cutler — but Santo played at a Hall of Fame level while 1) never using a glucometer (amazing) and 2) keeping his condition a secret from his teammates and manager at first. How much longer would his career have been if he were completely healthy? Santo wrote all about his experience for Guideposts and if you haven't had a chance to check out This Old Cub, make sure you do so when they start re-airing it soon.
On a personal note, Ron Santo was a man I truly admired. I had the great fortune to share a pressbox with him for a few years and it was a great thrill and privilege to start my work day with a smile and wave from Ron — how many of those did he give out a day? — as he traveled up the Wrigley Field ramps in his golf cart for another game at his favorite place on Earth.
Going to the Friendly Confines or HoHoKam Stadium in Arizona won't ever be the same, but we can comfort ourselves in knowing that his spirit won't ever be far away.
Rest in peace, Mr. Santo.
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In case you missed it, Social Security and Medicare are going bankrupt faster than originally thought.
Click here for the story: Social Security And Medicare Going Broke Faster
So what does this mean for us? Well it should mean that these two programs are closely examined and phased out over the next few years/decades to minimize the impact of their insolvency. Unfortunately, logical thinking isn't abundant in Washington. So of course they are looking at ways to "raise tax revenue".
Conservatives know that the way you do that is by getting government out of the way, letting the economy heat up, and then revenues increase as a result of the new wealth that is created. Unfortunately, Obama and company are not conservatives. So their first response is to tax and spend their way out the problem.
For instance, there is talk in Washington of taxing employer provided medical benefits. This is not a new issue as it came up during last year's election campaign. In fact, Obama derided McCain over it, whom they positioned as wanting to tax those benefits. It will be interesting to keep an eye on Obama and see if he flip-flops on the issue.
There is also talk of raising Social Security taxes to 14.5%. This would impact employers as well as employees since employers pay a portion of that tax. Not really a good idea when an estimated 15 people are already losing their jobs every minute in this country.
Then there is Obama. When he wants money he eyes the wealthy. He is talking about raising the Social Security cap. In 2009 that cap is already increasing to $106,800. Who knows what it will be if Obama gets a hold of it.
There are further rumblings that Obama is looking at other ways to take wealth away from individuals to fund his radical plans. With Obama it always seems to come back to class warfare: fire up the middle class and poor against the wealthy.
Now, wouldn't you think that this news about the government being so terrible at running Social Security and Medicare would kill any discussion of socializing health care? After all, if they can't properly manage those programs, how is adding another social program going to help? Remember what was said earlier: we aren't dealing with people that think logically.
Many commentators think just the opposite will happen. That Obama and company will now use the insolvency of Medicare as an excuse to push through socialized medicine. They'll work the middle class and poor into a frenzy on the issue and those people will be disillusioned into clamoring for socialized medicine. May heaven help your bank account if that happens.
The problem with all of these social programs is that once you have them they are almost impossible to get rid of. As time passes, they become ingrained into the fabric of our society and people just accept them as reality. FDR never envisioned public Social Security existing in its current form for as long as it has. But since it is all people today have ever known, even normally right-thinking people become uneasy about getting rid of it.
Medicare is the same way. Talk about doing away with it and people, even some proclaimed conservatives, start asking: what will happen to people 65 and older? The answer lies in a number of areas, but as long as the government is there taking care of it no one will be motivated to explore those answers.
And as the mentality that the government is taking care of that, whether it be Social Security, Medicare, or socialized medicine, becomes the norm, then it becomes nearly impossible to get movement to phase-out and replace a social program.
The result is that 80 years later the program is still there no matter how deficient, and any discussion of doing away with it is met with ridicule.
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Wednesday, May 13, 2009
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Coolors is an addictive web and mobile app that lets you generate colour palettes. You can create an endless number of colour combinations. A new template split into five hues appears with each tap. The app provides you with different colours that go well together, giving you great ideas for paint schemes, fabric choices and more.
Generate unique colour schemes
Just like a slot machine mixing and matching different symbols, Coolors automatically generates colour schemes. If you are unhappy with the combination, simply tap or click again to start over. You can also pick colours you like to keep while a new palette is generated based on your choices. Although the app produces pre-determined palettes, it still offers the right amount of customisation. With each colour you can adjust the HSB, RGB and CMYK values. You are also able to save and export in a variety of file formats. Along with a mobile and web app, Coolors is available as an Adobe add-on and Chrome extension.
A fun way to generate colour palettes
Similar palette generators are either too complicated or too simple. This app avoids the problems of countless customisations or making it seem as if you are flipping through paint swatches. Creating the perfect colour combination is easy with Coolors. Despite a simple interface, the app delivers the same results as other colour generators but with a game-like experience that is fun and addictive.


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On November 25, 2011, BiMBA graduates working at World Mall in Beijing gathered for a wine-tasting event at Times Art Museum inside CITC Plaza. Guests stepping down the escalator found themselves in an elegant white world with soothing background music, soft lights, white tablecloth, and crustal goblets. Director Liu Changyan of Alumni Affairs and Career Development hosted the event. Wine expert Jin Yang from WineNice.com lectured on how to enjoy a glass of wine.
Mr. Jin started with sparkling wine and said opening a bottle of sparkling wine required different skills. Then he invited a guest to help him open a bottle and poured it into goblets. "Before tasting a glass of wine you should get well prepared," said Jin. Apart from location, light, odor, and time, another important factor is the mood of the drinker. There are three basic steps to combine three senses of sight, smell, and taste, which are essential to enjoy wine. "Wine has life," said Jin. "In different locations, environments, and drinking with different people, you'll find the wine, even from the same bottle, will give you different feelings. That's what makes wine fascinating."
Mr. Jin also prepared a tray of snacks and talked about how to choose food to go with the wine. In addition to ingredients, you have to take into consideration of cooking methods. For example, salty food is the best friend for sweet or high-acid wines, and white wine is best for spicy food, but most people will avoid fish when drinking red wine, for tannins and fish create an uncomfortable metal taste.
After the lecture, the participants drank wine and talked with old classmates and new friends about work and life. Thanks to the organizer and the wine, these busy people had a chance to relax and chat an afternoon away. This is what wine is about, good health, good taste, and good time.


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bSa / Proceedings / March 2009 COBie Challenge / MicroMain
by E. William East, PhD, PE - Engineer Research and Development Center, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
The evaluation of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) implementation of COBIE conducted at the March 2009 COBIE Challenge was accomplished as a live "quality assurance" check. Direct quality control for the import of COBIE data cannot be accomplished due to each vendor's proprietary information mappings and storage formats. As a result, CMMS vendors self-certified the extent of their implementation of COBIE import. The vendor's certification letter is provided below.
At the Mar 2009 COBIE Challenge the vendor loaded the sample COBIE spreadsheet used for the Challenge into a new, blank building. The vendor then demonstrated that the imported data was the same as the data that had been loaded into their products. Vendors were provided a script of Quality Control checks and were demonstrate these checks during the live demonstration. The quality assurance checks listed below were conducted as a "spot checks" during the demonstration.
Q: What is the name of the building you imported?
A: "Maintenance Facility"
Result: Pass
Q: What is the name of room 104?
A: "Office/Break"
Result: Pass
Q: What type of work goes on in room 102?
A: "13-81 21 24 Telecommunications Room"
Result: Pass
Q: Equipment makes up the "Electrical Service"
A: Transformer,Conduits, Breakers, and Switches
Result: Pass
Q: Where is AHU-1? (id=48)
A: Room 100-B
Result: Pass
Q: What is the make/model of the Utility Transformer? (id=74)
A: Square D. 100S3HEE (id=74)
Result: Pass
Q: Who holds the overhead doors warranty? (id=2)
A: SEATAC Overhead doors (id=11)
Result: Pass
Q: Where can I buy fire alarm system parts? (id=19)
A: Performance Spares, HONGBO Parts (id's 16,17)
Result: Pass
Q: What PM's are required for the HVAC System?
A: Provide general description
Q: What PM's are required for the Overhead Doors? (id=6)
A: 2 annual inspections, 1 quarterly inspection. (id's 6, 32, 34)
Result: Pass
Notes: Minor formatting issue with line feeds and wrapping during import of detailed PM task descriptions.
Q: Demonstrate where O.H. Door lockout has been loaded (id=5)
A: (in V08 sample file it comes in under Register ID 7!)
Result: Pass
Q: What is required for Electric Crane (Quarterly) (id=22)
A: matls "Crane Cable" (id=17), "R-16 Grease" (id=18)
A: tools "Calipher" (id=4), id=17 NOT IN SAMPLE DATA!
A: training: "Bridge Crane Certification" (id=8)
Result: Not Checked during meeting due to time limit.
Q: Is equipment identified as fixed/moveable property?
A: Yes = Pass, No=Fail
Result: Not Checked during meeting due to time limit.
Q: How many pieces of "fixed" equipment are installed in this building?
A: 82 individually named components are identified
Result: Not Checked during meeting due to time limit.
Q: Was any space measurement information imported?
A: Yes = Pass, No=Fail
Result: Not Checked during meeting due to time limit.
This vendor has identified the following COBIE Point of Contact to assist your efforts:
MicroMain Corporation
5100 Bee Caves Road
Austin, Texas 78746
Dee Gardner
888-888-1300 x134
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The way your blog looks is just as, if not more, important than the content you're putting there. A good looking blog that functions well plays a huge part in keeping your audience engaged. The last thing you want to do is turn people off with illegible fonts and crazy colours as they will simply leave at the click of a button, never to be seen again.
This blog has been through its fair share of awful design, but over the years I've learned more about what visitors expect to see when they find themselves landing on a blog. On top of that, there are ever-evolving trends to keep up with too but since blogging has taken a turn for the mainstream, it's easier than ever to make your blog look good on a budget. Here are 5 quick and easy things you can do to make your blog look better…
1. Choose a Style and Stick to it
I'm sure you've heard it said before that your blog needs 'Branding'. All this means is consistency running through the content you're putting online, from your writing style to the quality of your photos.
When it comes to the look of your blog, choose a colour scheme, a few fonts that work well together and an all-over visual style for your blog and stick to it. You might also consider creating a logo or having a designer create one for you.
Once you've got everything sorted on your blog, carry it across your social media too – everything should be recognisable as YOU!
2. Buy a template
Unless you can design and code a blog yourself, you'll need to make use of the services of a designer at some point. Best to get it out of the way early by biting the bullet and investing in a template for your blog. There's no need to spend hundreds on a custom design at first (or ever, if you don't want to) as you can pick up beautiful premade templates for anything from £10-£50.
Whatever blogging platform you're using, there's a template out there for you. Some of my favourite places for browsing templates are pipdig, Blog Milk and Etsy but there are quite literally hundreds of places online where you can buy a good template.
3. Learn basic HTML
When it comes to formatting posts and tweaking the design of your blog, HTML knowledge is a huge advantage no matter your skill level – a little goes a very long way.
I learnt basic HTML as a teen when I started customising my MySpace profile (back then, you could customise your social media profiles in a BIG way!) and it's paid off both in terms of my personal blog and my career, even though I only know the very basics. I can't code a whole site from scratch, but I can go in to the code and tweak things without worrying about completely breaking my blog!
For me, the main advantage of knowing a little about HTML is that I don't have to consult (or pay!) someone else every time I want to make a small change to the way my blog looks or functions. I can decide this font needs to be a bit bigger or that share function needs changing and go straight in and do something about it.
I know it's very intimidating when you look at 2000 lines of code and don't know where to start, but you can learn it all online! I find reading help articles is the easiest way I learn but if you're more of a visual learner, there are plenty of YouTube tutorials to help as well. Although nothing compares to using these skills in practice, seeing the results of your work and learning as you go.
4. Design Your Own Graphics
Now I'm not talking about overhauling everything on your blog, but basic design skills are invaluable for any blogger. If you own and/or can use Photoshop and other design programs, that's awesome and you can probably ignore this point! I personally use Adobe Photoshop for all of my photo editing and design but if you're not so savvy with the software, there are plenty of free services out there to make graphic design easy for beginners.
Tools like Gimp, PicMonkey and new kid on the block Canva are at least partially free to use for editing and creating stunning imagery. They can be used to create everything from banners to pinnable images for your blog posts. Even though I am technically capable when it comes to design, I'm not the most creative when it comes to creating graphics so I frequent sites like Canva, Creative Bloq and Pinterest for inspiration and to keep up with current design trends.
5. Keep it Clean
There are a few exceptions but generally speaking, anything that doesn't add to the reader experience probably doesn't need to be there so it's important to regularly clear any clutter from your blog. When there's too much to look at, visitors can get overwhelmed or confused and may not stick around for very long. This is especially true for first time visitors.
In order to clean the clutter, slowly scroll through the front page of your blog and take a look at each individual element that makes up your blog. Decide whether it's necessary or useful to the reader and if its not, get rid of it. I've made it sound quick and easy but I know that it's not because I've been through it myself! I culled a lot of 'stuff' from my sidebar this year and at the time, it's always a hard decision to make but I don't miss any of it now! It really helps if you can be objective about it. I always try to think about it like I'm viewing someone else's blog, not my own.
Now I'm going to leave you with a challenge! One thing that you can do right now, in 10 minutes… clean up any clutter on your site and take that first step to a better looking blog.


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This past week has been one of the hardest of my life. When I started this blog just over two years ago, I wanted it to be an outlet for myself, as well as a place where others could look to learn from our experiences. With both of those in mind, I have decided to share my story of infertility and loss, and what I have learned. It may seem a bit personal to some, but writing about it is an outlet for myself, and reading about it may help someone who is going through the same thing.
My son has been one of the best things to happen to me. However, getting pregnant did not come easy. It tooks 13 months until I finally saw those two lines show up on a pregnancy test. Those 13 months were filled with frustration, learning about Dave's brain tumor, yet still having hope that one day it would happen. When it finally did, we were beyond thrilled, and Patrick has been an amazing blessing.
Dave and I have loved being parents, and we were excited to continue to grow our family. After I found out I was pregnant with Patrick, Dave had radiation to treat his brain tumor. The radiation was very successful (and ended up shrinking the tumor slightly), however we would not be able to conceive another child until 18-months after his treatments ended. After the 18-month window ended, we began the journey of trying to get pregnant again.
The past 10 months have been very similar to our previous journey. Constant tracking, peeing on sticks, and frustration. It seemed like everyone around me was getting pregnant, except for me. After 9 months, we decided to meet with an infertility doctor, and I began taking clomiphene.
After one month, I once again saw those two blue lines on a pregnancy test. We were over the moon! I couldn't believe it had actually happened. We told our family and closest friends. We starting imagining our lives with two kids, seeing Patrick as a big brother, and once again holding a newborn child in our arms.
Just over a week later, that was all taken away. It took two days until the blood tests could confirm it, however I knew in my heart what was happening. My family tried to convince me that it could just be normal spotting, but I knew that it wasn't. I knew that I was losing the baby.
The two days before I received the final results were agonizing. Dave and Patrick helped me get through it by making me smile when I needed it, and being by my side. I wanted to try to keep some glimmer of hope, but in reality I was processing what I knew was happening. However, it was still crushing when I got the call from the doctor confirming what I already knew.
We had only told our family and closest friends about the pregnancy, so those were also the only ones we had as our support system through this. We have some amazing friends and family, who messaged or called just to let us know they were thinking of us.
Despite the hurt and pain I was experiencing, life went on. I had to return to work. I had to interact with people who had no idea what was going on, and keep it together. Most importantly, I had to continue to be the wife and mother that my family deserved. I took my couple of days to cry, ask why this happened, be mad and sad, however I couldn't be that person forever.
I distracted myself with my work, going to the gym to get back on track for the upcoming 5K, and staying busy around the house. Then came another reminder that life doesn't stop just because you are going through something. My father-in-law suffered a stroke. They say when it rains it pours, and that was definitely true this week. It was a scary time in our family, however he is now home and on the mend. My father-in-law has always treated me like a daughter, and he has a big heart. Patrick absolutely adores him. It was hard to see him go through this, but I know he will be back to himself soon, because I told him he had to!
As I drove to the lab this morning to get one final blood test done to ensure the miscarriage is complete, I realized that I am not over it yet. As I walked out to my car after, I burst into tears. All of the distractions this week had been just that, and when I had a moment alone and had to think about it, the hurt was still there. However I know it will slowly get easier. It will probably never go away, but it will get easier, and life will continue to go on.
Infertility is difficult, no matter how long you have been struggling with it. A miscarriage is devastating, no matter how early in the pregnancy it occurs. Despite the struggles and loss we have experienced, I still have to believe that everything happens for a reason. For anyone else going through similar struggles, I hope that it gets better for you soon. I will continue to share my journey, and hope that soon it will be good news that we can celebrate together.


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April Showers bring May Flowers is a rhyme that has been taught in early childhood to young children. This is a poetic poem which means sometimes the smallest things bring goodness in the next season.
And for those of us who live on the east coast of the United States as I do, this new season is the season of flowers, sunshine, and warm breezes. Spring couldn't come soon enough, especially after the brutally cold winter we've just experienced! The harshest winter recorded in twenty years.
It seemed that every day this winter when I went on my computer and Googled the local weather report, it said something like this…
Yet another weekend storm is taking aim at the East. The storm will bring rain to most areas. Freezing temperatures and heavy snow is in the forecast.
Rain will drench the cities, flash flooding may ensue, saturated and streams running high thanks to the 1 to 3 inches of rain that may fall in many places.
Enough negative weather and enough negative feelings that may have gone along with the negatively cold forecast.
On the other hand, this childhood rhyme can also make us aware the smallest thing we do can also bring sadness and negativity in the next season… that is only if we allow it to!
How you ask? Easily, by allowing a negative thought, feeling, word, or action to become a part of your life or the lives of those around you – namely your children. And, whether you're conscious of it or not, I'm almost certain most of you may have actually partaken in one of the aforementioned negative-stimuli mentioned today… and more than once to boot!
A negative-stimuli may be something as simple as an unconscious thought you may have felt about yourself.
Take a moment and think about just how many times today you may have said or thought, "I can't" or "I don't feel it happening for me!"
Also, think about how long or how often you may have listened to a negative conversation spoken about someone else! You see, being on the receiving end of a conversation – the receiving end of someone else's negative actions – can and will taint your energy and soulful forecast.
Another thing you may be doing unconsciously that can bring negativity to your new – Breath-of fresh-air season – is feeling panicked or anxious about someone you'd like or wish to be romantically involved with!
These are all negative stimuli.
And, please keep in mind it's much harder to cleanse yourself of negative stimuli than you ever thoughtit could be. A little bit of Kosher Salt or Sea Salt won't do it. Nor will the burning of sage do it!
In fact, Einstein said it takes 11 positive stimuli to offset one negative! So, today for every negative or worrisome thought that may enter your consciousness, remember you'll need at least 11 positive ones to counteract that ONE NEGATIVE.
This spring create your own spiritual forecast for your life not just for a season.
And as we get ready to welcome this wondrous spring season into our lives – a season commonly acquainted with the renewal of life; not just by one's faith but also with one's consciousness, make a concerted effort to spread the seed of good will, noble thoughts and a natural sweet, kind behavior. And spread honorable behavior not only towards other but toward yourself.
For those of us who are lucky enough to have children in our lives, please keep in mind our youngsters are just beginning to discover the world. There is an innocent sense of wonder about them, and they perceive the world and the actions of their mentors very different from the world adults live in. We are responsible for planting the seeds of conscious stimuli in their lives as well as for our own.
Children are pure and react to their senses and levels of their natural and nurtured spirituality. This can be an unfortunate situation for some children already who may have been already subjected to an adult's fears and anxieties but one that can be correct by changing the rhythm of the life they are taking note.
So teach yourself, as well as your children this spring how to create a positive – sun shining forecast for their life!
Think happy thoughts, see yourself joyful and secure. In doing so you'll plant uncountable seeds for a wondrous, contagiously virtuous forecast for years to come!
Mary Occhino is a world-renowned psychic-intuitive, author of four books and more in the works as well as a radio host of several shows with her newest being Intuitive Intervention. Contact – Website – Facebook – Facebook2 – LinkedIn – Twitter – Intuitive Intervention Radio Show
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What a difference an Archadeck of Austin porch cover can make!
Ah, the sun, glorious sun! When we feel chilly, sunlight warms the skin and thaws the chilly spots. But when we're already warm … that big Texas sunshine can be downright uncomfortable. Escape is all we can think of. A sun umbrella? Not big enough. A porch roof? Aha! That's the ticket. A new porch cover built by Archadeck of Austin? The best!
Archadeck of Austin was able to help these North Austin homeowners reclaim their backyard patio. The family enjoyed using their backyard pool, but the adjoining patio, uncovered, seemed to be a magnet for blistering sunshine that made sitting outside unbearable. They wanted to turn their unusable patio into an area where they could relax outdoors without being driven inside by the hot sun. A new porch roof would provide the comfort they craved.
The homeowners first met with Archadeck of Austin a year ago. In terms of ideas, they were ready to proceed with a covered patio/porch project, but their budget was not. They estimated they would be ready in early 2017. Fortunately, they were able to start a little sooner; they called us back in December 2016, ready to roll.
Our first task was to repair a large crack in the existing concrete patio. We cut out that portion of the concrete and filled it back in, and at the same time we added two more feet to the patio's depth. The patio is now 24′ x 14′ — more space for outdoor living! While we were working with the concrete, we added a conduit so the homeowner could hook up his gas line with a flex line to grill out beyond the patio. That's a convenience he will appreciate for years to come. Of course, the concrete cut-out/replacement and the additional square footage blend in seamlessly with the original patio surface.
After repairing and enlarging the patio, we were ready to build the all-important porch roof. The addition of a roof is what changes this area from a simple patio into a porch — and into a new-and-improved outdoor living space. We were able to match the style and color of the home's existing shingles so it all blends nicely.
Under the roof is a vaulted ceiling made of beautiful Synergy Wood, hand-stained and prefinished wood with warm, rich tones. At the back of the porch, a ridge wall and flat ceiling/soffit, also built with Synergy Wood, provide a handsome transition from the painted porch wall to the vaulted wood ceiling. We added a full electrical package with a ceiling fan and built-in recessed lighting, and the homeowner mounted a flat-screen TV along the back wall. In the soffit area, we made sure to place the recessed lighting behind the TV so the images on the screen are not diluted when lights are on and the television is in use.
While the back of the porch roof is tied into the home, the front rests on Hardie-wrapped beams and columns, which we painted to match the home. We added stone coping at the bottom of the columns to match what had been used around the hot tub and pool.
At the very end of the project, Sundek (the company that originally surfaced the home's concrete pool surround) applied a cool-coat finish to the concrete. This finish provides a comfortable walking surface for bare feet by reducing heat build-up. It's cooler than regular concrete, brick or tile, and it's slip resistant, too!
The homeowners added comfy porch furniture and, voila! They have a comfortable, inviting covered porch enhanced by a ceiling fan, lights and TV. Gone is the blistering heat of the uncovered patio, a place no one wanted to be! They love, love, love their new outdoor living space and look forward to spending many relaxing hours there.
If you would like to learn more about turning your patio into a porch fitted out for relaxing and entertaining, or about combining a porch and patio with other outdoor living structures, contact Archadeck of Austin today at (515) 259-8282 or via email at firstname.lastname@example.com to schedule a free design consultation.
This East Austin Outdoor Living Environment Defines Upscale Urban Elegance
Have you ever perused through your favorite home & garden magazine and come across that one outstanding outdoor living space that exemplifies everything you dream about? For these East Austin homeowners, that dream is now a reality thanks to Archadeck of Austin.
This property is located just one mile from the heart of downtown Austin. An area that is alive with renewal, energy and urban vibes. When we initially met with the homeowners they were only looking to design a sunken area to house their hot tub. After exploring this option, and the criteria and costs involved, the conversation broadened as the homeowners expressed their desire to unify the rear area of their home with the detached garage apartment that is just a stones throw from their back door. They were also keen on the idea of having a space that could function as an extension of the home. A place where they could open the doors and the outdoor living area would just naturally flow with no barriers. This is when the design ideas began to come to fruition…
We began perfecting their vision by transforming the area that was previously just a concrete patio. We expanded this area and installed an Ipe hardwood deck to join the backyard of the home with the detached garage/structure as one cohesive space. We then designed and built a versatile outdoor kitchen, gas-burning outdoor fire pit and one-of-a-kind custom vine wall. Each element in the design adds functionality and contemporary styling to the overall project. The vine wall in particular is ingenious as we used 2 x 2 metal tubing and cattle panels welded together, customized and powder coated as the final touch to deter rust.
The customers are over-the-moon about their new outdoor living environment and are looking forward to many years of enjoyment.
Contact Archadeck of Austin today to learn more about our innovative, unique outdoor living space designs. You can reach us at (515) 259-8282 or via email at firstname.lastname@example.com
A beefed-up deck design and gabled pergola make this SW Austin backyard a force to reckon with!
When Archadeck of Austin initially met with these SW Austin, TX, homeowners their backyard consisted of a multi-level cedar deck that needed work. Where many builders might have suggested the exiting deck be demolished and a new one built in its place, we looked past the deck's cosmetic flaws to reveal a vision of what the deck could become. With a little ingenuity, TLC and elbow-grease, we were able to transform the space into a huge asset as opposed to an eyesore.
We began by "beefing up" the existing cedar deck to make it structurally sound and safe. We then power-washed the structure bringing it back to the bare wood to reveal the beautiful grains of the cedar. After these steps we then began the addition of the gabled pergola.
The pergola is designed for versatility and engineered to ensure clearance of the top floor window of the existing home. The addition not only increases the aesthetics of the entire structure, it also serves as a refuge from inclement weather and sun. We also installed a Polygal cover for added protection. Archadeck of Austin installed the pergola cover in an ingenious manner that allows rainwater to drain into and through the existing gutters of the home. Multiwall sheets, often referred to by the brand name of Polygal, are a structured sheet product available in double and triple layered configurations and manufactured in various colors and degrees of transparency. Polygal allows sunlight in but provides protection from unwanted elements, such as rain.
To finish off the project we stained the entire structure in a dark cedar/walnut hue for cohesiveness. These SW Austin homeowners are elated with their new, old deck, that has added tons of enjoyment and satisfaction to the time they spend outdoors!
This project serves as a great example of our innovative design process. In certain scenarios, we can make your existing or aging outdoor structure like new again — or even better! Contact Archadeck of Austin today to learn more about revitalizing your backyard today! You can reach us at (515) 259-8282 to schedule a free design consultation today or via email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Read all about our dreamy Austin, TX, deck addition featured in Qualified Remodeler magazine
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As you are looking through the April 2016 issue of the Qualified Remodelers Magazine, you will find beautiful Outdoor Living Spaces highlighted that will have you dreaming of one for yourself. The good news is; a space like this is within reach with the right design and builder. Archadeck of Austin can turn your vision into a reality just as we did for these happy homeowners in Austin, Texas.
Starting on page 38 of the magazine, you will find a beautiful outdoor living space that Owner of Archadeck of Austin, Jim Odom, and TimberTown, a lumber and building materials dealer in Austin, TX, worked to complete. The extent of the project consisted of a complete tear down and rebuild. This meant creating a design to replace, enlarge and transform the existing cedar deck that stood in its place.
This beautiful 950 square foot elevated deck and porch was built with multiple living spaces to fit all needs, from outdoor dining to a peaceful haven you can appreciate day or night, while providing stunning views of the Cat Mountains that exceed the expectations of the homeowners. You can read more about the amazing details of this project in our article; "Custom features abound in this Austin, TX, elevated outdoor living space!"
One of Archadeck's main priorities in deck building is to provide deck safety; that's why we take the time to inspect the existing deck and see how we can improve upon the next structure. As you will read in the Qualified Remodelers Magazine, for this project we rebuilt the structure to new specifications and used 6-by-6-inch steal posts to properly secure the outdoor living space that sits 17-feet above a sloping site. For the railing we used a stainless steel baluster, or closely spaced supports, ensuring both safety and little obstruction of the amazing views.
Not only did we have the utmost safety in mind when building this deck, we wanted to extend the outdoor living space's life by using Fiberon Horizons decking in Tudor Brown, which is capped (covered) on all four sides with a patent-pending PermaTech® surface material. This increases the durability and fade resistance of the deck, and provides a polished appearance all over. This type of decking requires very little maintenance with no sanding, staining or sealing, and leaves more time enjoy your outdoor living space with family and friends!
If you too are interested in making your dream outdoor living space a reality, contact Archadeck of Austin at (515) 259-8282 to schedule a free design consultation today or via email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Archadeck of Austin Explores the History of the Beloved Backyard Deck
"The more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future"
— Theodore Roosevelt
In much the same way our interior spaces are the heart of our home, the backyard deck is an outdoor living staple and remains the heart of the backyard. Today's decks are not the one-dimensional "plain Jane" decks of the past. 21st century decks have become the centerpiece of the backyard the "glue" that holds the outdoor area together. The history of the deck itself is quite fascinating, and spans farther than you probably imagine. Its history and subsequent evolution have much to do with the industrialization and the post-war economy of America… and this is where our story begins…
Humble Beginnings
Interestingly enough, it wasn't until the 1950's and 1960's that the backyard became the focal point of recreation and relaxation as it known for today. Up until this time, the backyard served a more practical purpose of sustaining and supporting the family. For example, families kept livestock such as cows, chickens and pigs in their backyard. This utilitarian purposed often resulted in a backyard filled with malodorous odors, from the livestock to — YES the outhouse, which made it less than attractive for relaxing outdoors.
Gradually, outdoor environments evolved into what had once been a place to sustain families to becoming a place of leisure and relaxation instead. This is because Americana itself changed. The evolution of the backyard happened when households shifted from being self-contained to supporting the local economy by becoming consumers of shops and stores. Once indoor plumbing and sanitation became more commonplace, gone were the animals and smells of the outhouse as well as the labor of toiling for that night's dinner. Leisure suddenly became a popular concept as there was now actually time for relaxation.
Charting the changes of how Americans embraced their outdoor spaces began during the Civil War era, when families would relax after a meal on porches. Looking ahead into the early part of the 20th century, with the invention of the radio in the 1920's, families would then gather in the living room to listen to the evening's entertainment. Automobiles were prone to blowing up, so garages were placed to the rear of the lot taking up part of the backyard. The garage eventually became attached to the house in the 1950's, freeing up space in the backyard. The backyard evolved from a practical space to becoming our refuge and haven from life. The new vision became the idea of having your own little piece of greenspace behind the house in order to relax and to play.
While no one knows who actually invented or takes credit for the concept of the deck, evidence unearthed suggests that patios were used in ancient Israel, either in the courtyard or on the rooftop, as a place of leisure and entertainment. Necessity is the mother of invention, and entertaining in all kinds of weather, especially since the earth can become muddy and messy when it rained, became the impetus and thus, the American deck was born. Just as the porch did in the front of the house years earlier, decks became the answer to the problem and a key element to our homes, defining our backyards.
Decks really started to come into their own in the early 1980's when homeowners began to think about decks as an extension of their interior living space. Earlier decks were usually a simple 8 x 10 ft. platform. But, as the idea of bringing interior elements outside gained popularity Americans began having a more active, outdoor lifestyle. The popular trend of outdoor cooking made the deck an extension of the kitchen. Instead of a simple grill, the deck can now include an outdoor kitchen equipped with cooktops, refrigerators and warming drawers, not to mention the kitchen sink.
Today, backyards are customized to fit an individual's artistic expression and style, just like any other space in your home. Decks can be designed to blend naturally with your home and surrounding property including natural elements such as rocks, trees and running water. Decks are so versatile in their design and entertainment value, that they have become the outdoor great room where one can curl up with a good book, swing in a hammock or soak in the hot tub. Today's multifunctional deck does it all, from being a stand alone structure, to a key element in an outdoor living environment.
Let us build the deck of your dreams and let your imagination run wild. With so many options and amenities available to the homeowner, you can create your own style and have a truly unique outdoor living space customized specifically for you.
Contact Archadeck of Austin today to learn more about getting the most out of your outdoor living environment with a deck upgrade, redecking or new deck addition today.
Our AZEK Deck Addition in Leander, TX, is Pure Enjoyment and Super Low Maintenance!
Being in the business of designing and building one-of-a-kind outdoor living spaces keeps us "in the know" about the best decking materials on the market. Our goal is to create a space that brings our clients the most enjoyment outdoors with the least amount of maintenance on their end. Archadeck of Austin is able to deliver almost maintenance-free outdoor living spaces through the use of many high-quality synthetic decking and porch material choices we offer to our clients. At the top of this list is AZEK decking.
Unlike other synthetic decking materials, that are wood/plastic composites or synthetics that contain a wooden core, AZEK is constructed of a cellular PVC material with a polymer cap for superior stain and scratch resistance. This material is solid and durable with a density similar to wood, but unlike wood, AZEK allows for maximum enjoyment with low maintenance. AZEK is impervious to insects and rot and stays 15 -30% cooler than typical wood or composite decks, making it the perfect choice for pool and spa decks, and welcome news for those bare feet! AZEK's decking warranty is also something to smile about. Unlike other synthetics that come with a 25 year, pro-rated warranty, this decking product comes with a lifetime, limited warranty.
One of our most recent projects takes us to Leander, TX, where our senior designer, Jim Schallon, has created a stunning low-maintenance dream deck for homeowners in the new Travisso neighborhood. Jim's background in outdoor living space design and building, and all facets of exterior residential building spans more than 30 years. He is a huge asset to our team and his talent shines through on each of his stunning projects!
The deck is built of AZEK decking in Hazelwood and the trim is built using Morado, both from AZEK's Arbor Collection. The railing is beautiful black gloss Fortress iron railing which compliments and contrasts the neutral tones of the decking perfectly. The skirting on the perimeter of the deck was completed in Hardie board and painted to match the colors of the existing home. We took the design a step further by adding concrete pads at the base of the stairs to avoid a slippery surface and to reduce the debris that is tracked onto the deck from the backyard. The homeowners' plan to install a retractable sunscreen to shade the area from the mid-afternoon sun.
Here is a look at the before and after images of this beautiful deck addition in Leander, TX:
As you can see from the before & after images, the new addition literally "opens up" the entire rear of the home. The new deck better accentuates the architectural lines of the existing home along with increasing the homeowners' outdoor living enjoyment.
If you are ready to learn more about enhancing the way you view, and utilize, your outdoors contact Archadeck of Austin today! We would love to meet with you and your family to discuss bringing your backyard dreams to life through one of our custom, upscale outdoor living space designs. You can reach us at (512) 259 – 8282 or via email at email@example.com.
Custom features abound in this Austin, TX, elevated outdoor living space!
Have you wondered what it would be like to have an outdoor living space that was designed to cater to your every outdoor living need? For instance, having the perfect spot for outdoor dining, a respite where the views exceed your expectations on a daily basis or an oasis that is as functional as it is beautiful, day or night? This is exactly what these Austin, TX, homeowner's got when they hired Archadeck of Austin to design and build their elevated deck and porch.
This spacious outdoor living space consists of an elevated, 2nd story low-maintenance deck and covered porch area with all the trimmings! The deck was built using Fiberon Horizons decking in Tudor Brown. Horizon decking is capped (or covered) on all four sides with a patent-pending PermaTech® surface material. Four-side capping increases durability, enhances stain and fade resistance, and ensures a more polished appearance all around. Plus, Horizon decking features two different wood grain patterns on the top and bottom to add more character to your deck design with less on-the-job waste. In addition, Fiberon decking requires no sanding, staining or sealing , ever. This means less worry over maintenance and more time to enjoy the finer things in life!
The beautiful deck is accented with custom-designed and constructed horizontal tubular railing that has been powder-coated black. Atop the railing, and expanding the entire perimeter of the space, Archadeck of Austin installed a double composite cap offset within with a super strong fabricated steel plate to prevent climbing on the railing. In addition to the safety factor, the double cap also serves as a luxurious bar area to use as a drink ledge measuring out to 11″, and is even large enough, standing at 42″, to pull up a bar stool and double as a impromptu spot for dining, conversation or enjoying a beverage while taking in breathtaking views of Austin proper.
We took the abundance of custom features a step further by designing and building integrated bistro-style seating out of the same composite used on the deck around the cedar posts of the covered porch portion of the space. We even designed a built-in bench for additional seating when entertaining friends and family. Last cut certainly not least, this outdoor living space picks up where other designs leave as an afterthought — evening enjoyment! The entire space is loaded with romantic LED outdoor lighting to aid in utilizing the space to its fullest potential in the evening, and creating ambiance.
These Austin homeowners are elated with their new space. They view it as an all-inclusive escape that is close as just a few steps out the door! With everlasting views of the beautiful Cat Mountain, the backdrop to outdoor living enjoyment knows no end — literally.
If you are interested in learning more about creating a slice of Heaven in your backyard too, contact Archadeck of Austin to schedule a consultation today at (512) 259 – 8282 or via email at email@example.com.
You can see more images of this project and many more of our stunning outdoor living designs by visiting our extensive galleries on Houzz.


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MANILA, March 2 (PNA) -- Department of National Defense (DND) spokesperson Dr. Peter Paul Galvez said that the Philippine Navy (PN) is still closely patrolling the country's maritime borders near Sabah to prevent the situation in Lahad Datu from getting more tense.
"As mentioned before by the PN, they are patrolling the area so (that the situation) would not escalate. We are continuously monitoring the area between Tawi-Tawi and Lahad Datu because we don't want the situation to go out of bounds," he added.
The PN is currently employing a six-ship task force to monitor the area along with an Islander aircraft to prevent sympathizers of the Kiram clan from making another landing in Sabah.
Besides, the Navy also has the BRP Tagbanua on stand-by should Filipinos living in the island feel the need for repatriation.
"We are still monitoring the situation there. Whatever is happening, we are in (close) coordination with the Department of Foreign Affairs," Galvez said.
Friday'shootout between Malaysian security forces and followers of Sultan Jamalul Kiram III resulted in the death of 15 people.
Of these, 12 are members of the "Royal Security Forces of the Sultanate of Sulu and North Borneo" who had holed up in Lahad Datu since Feb. 9, and three Malaysians — two Malaysian policemen and the owner of the house where the Sulu group's leader stayed.
The armed group that holed up in Lahad Datu was led by Rajah Mudah Agbimuddin Kiram, brother of Sultan Kiram, pressing for the sultanate of Sulu's historic claim over Sabah.
Priam F. Nepomuceno | Philippine News Agency | March 2, 2013 | Article Link


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Every Tuesday Eli Cannon's Taproom in Middletown, CT holds beer tastings where beer brands are poured and represented by the actual people responsible for their production! Last week I had the pleasure of talking to Joe Grotto, the Area Sales Manager for Smuttynose Brewing Company.
|The Old Brown Dog herself! (Courtesy: Smuttynose Brewing Co.)
|For reference, a real (cute) harbor seal. (Courtesy: Wikipedia.org)
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