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Whey Protein with added vitamins, minerals and digestive enzymes
Impact Whey Protein Plus has been designed to offer a quick and convenient method of consuming your favourite whey protein supplement. Our Impact Whey Protein Plus contains whey protein concentrate from vegetarian sweet cheese. Whey protein concentrate contains high levels of both essential and non-essential Amino Acids.
With 80% protein content and a full amino acid profile containing BCAAs, Impact Whey Protein Plus is the ideal supplement for anyone looking to contributes to growth and maintenance of muscle mass and contributes to the maintenance of normal bones. Taken as part of a healthy diet and training routine, Impact Whey Protein Plus is a great way of adding quality protein to your daily diet. The addition of our vitamin and mineral blend provides you with 14 essential nutrients to help you achieve your recommended daily intake. This protein has a full amino acid profile and contains a high proportion of branched chain amino acids with over 2g of Leucine per serving. Impact Whey Protein Plus also contains our digestive enzyme blend called DigeZyme®.
Impact Whey Protein Plus is for all individuals and is a great option for anyone looking to increase to their daily protein intake. We suggest using Impact Whey Protein Plus straight after a workout or at any other time in the day where you may require a protein boost.
Please note that the labelling on this product is provided in English as a minimum. French, Italian, German, Spanish, Danish, Swedish and Finnish may also be present on a product by product basis.
Add 150-250ml of water or milk into our shaker (the less liquid the thicker the shake will be). Then add 25g, shake and consume. Use 2-3 times daily.
Note: We advise that all servings are measured using an accurate set of scales. While we make every attempt to provide an accurate equivalent measure using our Myprotein scoops, these are only approximate and are not a substitute for using a standardised measuring device.
Do not exceed the stated recommended daily dose. This product is a food supplement and therefore should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Store in a cool dry place, out of the reach of young children.
For allergens, see ingredients listed in bold. Made in a facility that also handles Egg, Gluten and products thereof.
Chocolate Smooth Flavour: Whey Protein Concentrate (Milk) (88%), Vitamin and Mineral Blend (1%) (Magnesium Oxide, Vitamin C, Ferrous Fumarate, Vitamin E, Nicotinamide BP, Vitamin A Acetate, Zinc Oxide, Pyridoxine Hydro Chloride, Vitamin D3, Thiamine Hydro Chloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin B12, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide), DigeZyme® (Amylase, Protease, Cellulase, Beta-D-Galactosidase, Lipase), Cocoa Powder, Flavouring, Sweetener (Sucralose), Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin)
Strawberry Cream Flavour: Whey Protein Concentrate (Milk) (88%), Vitamin and Mineral Blend (1%) (Magnesium Oxide, Vitamin C, Ferrous Fumarate, Vitamin E, Nicotinamide BP, Vitamin A Acetate, Zinc Oxide, Pyridoxine Hydro Chloride, Vitamin D3, Thiamine Hydro Chloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin B12, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide), DigeZyme® (Amylase, Protease, Cellulase, Beta-D-Galactosidase, Lipase), Flavouring, Colour (Beetroot Red), Sweetener (Sucralose), Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin)
Unflavoured: Whey Protein Concentrate (Milk) (88%), Vitamin and Mineral Blend (1%) (Magnesium Oxide, Vitamin C, Ferrous Fumarate, Vitamin E, Nicotinamide BP, Vitamin A Acetate, Zinc Oxide, Pyridoxine Hydro Chloride, Vitamin D3, Thiamine Hydro Chloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin B12, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide), DigeZyme® (Amylase, Protease, Cellulase, Beta-D-Galactosidase, Lipase), Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin)
Vanilla Flavour: Whey Protein Concentrate (Milk) (88%), Vitamin and Mineral Blend (1%) (Magnesium Oxide, Vitamin C, Ferrous Fumarate, Vitamin E, Nicotinamide BP, Vitamin A Acetate, Zinc Oxide, Pyridoxine Hydro Chloride, Vitamin D3, Thiamine Hydro Chloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin B12, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide), DigeZyme® (Amylase, Protease, Cellulase, Beta-D-Galactosidase, Lipase), Flavouring, Sweetener (Sucralose), Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin)
Serving Size - 1 Scoop (25g)
Servings Per Container - 100 (2.5kg), 200 (5kg)
|Per 100g
|Per Serving
|1657 kJ/396 kcal
|414 kJ/99 kcal
|5 g
|1.3 g
|of which saturates
|2.9 g
|0.7 g
|6.6 g
|1.7 g
|of which sugars
|4.8 g
|1.2 g
|78 g
|19 g
|0.37 g
|0.09 g
|Vitamin A
|403 µg RE
|Vitamin D
|2.5 µg
|Vitamin E
|6 mg a-TE
|Vitamin C
|40 mg
|0.6 mg
|0.7 mg
|8 mg NE
|Vitamin B6
|0.71 µg
|Folic Acid
|101 µg
|Vitamin B12
|1.25 µg
|189 mg
|7 mg
|5 mg
|75 µg
* Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ/2000 kcal)
The nutritional information is based on the Unflavoured version, when choosing an alternative flavour the nutritional values may vary by up to 10%
Where reviews refer to foods or cosmetic products, results may vary from person to person. Customer reviews are independent and do not represent the views of The Hut Group.
(72 reviews)
I got the banana flavour and its loevly, It tastes good and tastes like real bananas and didn't taste like I was having a protein shake. Has certainly helped with gaining muscle too. Would definitely purchase againGoes Well With:I only ever mixed it with half milk half water. Before would taste better with just milk I guess!
Great product. Not happy with the delivery service though. When you have to pay delivery on top of an expensive order I expect more than it to be just dumped outside my front door where anybody can help themselves
This is a nice tasting protein. If you prefer it a bit thicker and creamier then I would use milk as it tastes better than with water. I had the strawberry and cream flavor and it actually does taste like strawberries and cream. It's quite a fluffy protein and sometimes I can't get all of the lumps out, but just keep shaking it for a bit longer and that should do the trick. Overall for the price, in comparison to some other protein brands, this is a really good protein to buy as it doesn't break the bank and tastes quite nice.Goes Well With:Milk Fresh strawberries in a smoothie
Lovely 2 scoops with bout 500ml water. Mixes well. Instead of shake I'm making quick protein cake. 2 scoops, about 100ml milk/water half tea spoon baking powder and in the microwave for minute or so. Perfect snack. Low carb low kcal. Need carbs in it makes perfect bars with some oats :)))Goes Well With:Milk/water
Bought by mistake instead of flavoured protein, on its own it takes some getting used to especially after having chocolate smooth for years. I bought some flavour drops though and now it tastes amazing.Goes Well With:Flavour drops
Been using this product for around 18 months, completely changed my recovery time/method and improved my build! Has all vitamins and minerals needed to keep a balanced diet as well, fantastic product!Goes Well With:Water - soy - almond milk - normal milk
Impact whey plus is a great choice for protein. Iv used a few different kinds of whey protein and impact plus was best by far. I would recommend to any1 and you also get all ur important macro nutrient's. Gift
Mix ability 6/10 Taste 4/10 (Vanilla...has a hint of Banana) Price 8/10 Nutrition 7/10 Great nutritional profile but lacking Glut amine. I mix with water and get small clumps of powder which I'm not used to from my previous brand. Has been giving me an upset stomach regularly which is a shame as I have 8 KG left to go through but might be down to my bodies tolerance and not applicable to everyone.
Great product. Was looking to get back into training having spent 2-3 months off and needed to get some protein in the diet fast. Taking three shakes a day with water and already feeling stronger after 3 weeks - seeing 5kg increases on all lifts per week. Recommend for all ability types.
Great product, quick and easy to mix with a nice flavour (chocolate). I have put on 3 lbs in 2 weeks from drinking after training
Anyone who is looking for proteins and simple multivitamin this is the best choice.Nice taste,mixes easily slight in stomach and good value for money.
This effective meal is great choice if you are looking for 2 score - high protein shake + great amount of micronutrient for every ambitious athlete. Highly recommended.
Tastes great, mixes easily and fantastic results! I still haven't found anything that compares and gives such fantastic results!
This product was recommended to me by a highly qualified personal trainer - the texture is smooth, it turns greek yogurt into a smooth paste when mixed and the taste is rich and creemy. Also, in the past I've found that protein powders make me bloated, however, this particular brand has no such side effects. Just excellent and the nutritional profile is great too - 98kcals and 25g of protein per serving, excellent if you want to add as few calories on top of your daily allowance as possible!
This product first of all has the best taste ever compared to other whey proteins I've tried. I am taking 3 shakes a day at the moment and feel alot stronger full of energy and it has curbed my cravings to so I'm losing fat and packing lean muscle. Overall great product and at a really good price.
One of the best protein I ever had. Ever since I started taking it my muscles were recovering better and I lost some fat while gaining 8 pounds of muscles which means it was a 100 percent lean mass gain. It would recommend it to anyone who works out!
Like a lot of people I've moved from brand to brand over the years. Some brands were good and some were bad. However, even the good ones had something wrong with them. Either too expensive, tasted horrible, hard to digest or didn't mix well. Well, I'm glad to report Impact Whey Protein Plus is by far the overall winner for me. Everything about it, price, taste, mixability... just everything is fantastic value for money. Plus, the one thing I'm really happy about, NO MORE LUMPY DRINKS! Honestly this stuff mixes perfectly. I mix 2 scoops with 4 tbps skimmed milk powder and it's as smooth as can be. Massive two thumbs up from me!
As title states, really easy to mix tastes great too! been using this before and after my workouts with thermopure, works a treat, been seeing alot of gains!
Top class protein. Cheap and effective. Wil neva buy protein elsewhere. Easy to mix and tastes great. 5 star
Got strawberry cream flavour... Not as nice as delicious strawberry flavour in a certain other large and famous brand, but still fairly drinkable. Don't have a chemistry lab at my disposal so I can't comment on it's purity or nutritional content. It was delivered 2 working days after I ordered it which was pretty nice.Goes Well With:Milk
Nice taste , mixes easily and good value for money.
I used different brands of proteins but this one is the best. I highly recommend this. Impact whey protein plus have all essential vitamins and minerals including proteins. Anyone who is looking for more than proteins then this is the best.
This is by far the best I've tried so far. Awesome taste (Strawberry Cream) and mixes in seconds with no lumps at all. Even tastes great with water! I will be buying this again as soon as I run out.
After extensive research throughout a minefield of different options over the vastness of the internet I chose this product as my first foray into Protein Shakes. During my change of diet to a Clean Eating one I noticed that I was finding it difficult to maintain my daily balance of vitamins, minerals, inc iron. Then I found this product and it contained the right balance of low calories, high protein & vitamin supplements I required. I use 1 scoop with skimmed milk on non excercise days and 2 scoops (1 before & 1 after) with skimmed milk on gym days. A few folk have warned me about buying unflavoured versions as they can be a bit difficult for some to consume. I however find that when mixed with 300ml of skimmed milk it is very pleasant (for me) however I did try it with water once to cut back on calories, the result wasnt as good am afraid. So I now just balance the additional milk into my diet plan. Goes Well With:Skimmed milk
Amazingly great!!! This is the best Protein shake I have ever taken! I mix it with the Whey Protein Deluxe to bring down the price.Goes Well With:Creatine
Only just started taking the product so I can't comment on its effectiveness but a good taste and a very easy mix!
HI I ahve rated this as Ok purely because the vanilla one i found sickly sweet, i tend to like it unfalvoured so you can just knock it back. It also doesn't mix that well with water, can be lumpy. In terms of effectivness its good as other high protein shakes. But if you hate very sweet products and mixability is an issue then the normal impact whey is betterGoes Well With:water, milk
Good taste
Very cheap and great quality, will buy it again when my stock is low! Goes Well With:Milk, water and smoothie
I chose this product because of the good press that Impact Whey recieves and because of the bonus of having both digestive enzymes and multivitamins that are added. I went for Strawberry and I will be buying this again.Goes Well With:Water
Excellent product! Really enjoyed the taste and the results are close to and not if the best I've had so far! Goes Well With:Water
More protein per scoop means that you won't have to ingest so much powder to achieve the same results. Good mixability even with water. The unflavoured stuff is pretty good if you haven't got a sweet tooth.
Impact Whey Protein Plus is pretty good I like the chocolate flavour best. Does what it says on the tin!Goes Well With:Recovery xs
Impact Whey Protein Plus is good value, clean whey protein. The unflavoured is easily mixed. Goes Well With:Pretty much anything I've ever put it in.
Mixes easy. Tastes OK. Works great for recovery. I mix it with Creatine and iBCAA for after workout shake. Have seen good results overall. Well worth the money as it also has all the multivitamins you need and forget to take.Goes Well With:Water or milk. Creatine is just fine as a mixture but iBCAA ruins the taste of anything anyway.
Although it may not have the same protien gains as the Impact Native Whey 95, it's not far off and the added nutrients and minerals definately help keep your RDA's up (which is a great benefit over the winter period that is inevitably getting closer) Forget the hyped up American style Whey powders or the rubbish at Holland & Barrett!! The Vanilla Impact Whey Protien Plus tates just like McDonalds milkshake (3 scoops per shaker)Goes Well With:- Milk (preferably semi-skimmed) - A good work out!! - A well balanced meal
Vanilla flavour is excellent; taste and 'mouth feel' so good that the thought of having this after a workout is a real incentive. Mixing is first class and very easy; no issues at all. Mixed with water at the recommended strength, it is rich and tasty - can't see any reason to use milk. It seems very similar to Impact Whey Deluxe but with the addition of the vitamins etc. Highly recommended - recently re-ordered.
Excellent product mixes well and tastes great. I look forward to my next buy!Goes Well With:Creapure
Excellent delivery time, protein arrived just two days after I ordered. Overall a very good protein shake. Not the tastiest I have ever had, however not full of all the artificial crap a lot of shakes have in the now a days. This product mixes extremely well, I have never had clumpy bits in my shake. Tastes good when mixed and cooked with porridge oats in the morning! Will buy this product again, definitely!
I love the double chocolate cookies from myprotein so I bought the Chocolate Smooth hoping it would be a nice chocolate milkshake flavour. Unfortunately, it's incredibly sweet, far too sweet for my liking and doesn't really taste very chocolatey. Leaves a sickly aftertaste in my mouth. Next time I'm going to try the unflavoured.
I am a regular purchaser of impact whey protein. I gave the plus a bash and weights went up and had more energy.The added extras are certainly beneficial.
This is my first time using Whey powder as part of a high protein diet. The powder itself really mixes well with water and tastes good, i would actually say i prefer this in a higher concentration (50-100ml) as it has a very smooth chocolate taste whereas when you water it down as per the instructions (150-250ml) the taste is diminished, this of course is down to personal taste. I have only been using the powder for about 2 weeks now and can't guarantee the results of using this as a supplement, i have noticed weight loss and strength gain but this could be down to my work but it is keeping me satisfied between meals. My current use is using a heaped large scoop between lunch and dinner and again after my evening workout. Goes Well With:Water or Milk MyProtein Blender Bottle Large Scoop
Impact Whey Protein Plus is excellent tasting and very good value for money.
Impact Whey Protein Plus is a good tasting product and does the trick.
Brought the vanilla flavour, really great taste and mixes well. only just started using it so won't be able to see results just yet.
This Impact Whey Protein Plus is great tasting, one of the best tasting protein drinks that I've tried. It has a great texture, not powdery like other protein drinks. It has great effectiveness and a great protein count. The only down fall is that a scoop was not included or provided, but it's worth the buy and the delivery was fast. So I strongly recommend Impact WheyGoes Well With:Mix with porridge and it makes an amazing carb+protein breakfast or lunch with hardly any fat.
I started taking Impact Whey Protein Plus about 2 weeks ago and already noticed the change after using Impact Whey Protein for about 10 months. The Whey Protein Plus provided fast recovery, meaning I could hit the gym and train the same muscle groups after only 2 recovery days - since I am 37 years of age it takes a bit longer to recover lately. The added vitamins gave me a small boost when I used this protein in my pre-workout shake. I highly recommend it over the normal Impact Whey Protein, the bit of extra cash you spend on this is worth it. Goes Well With:BCAA's, Instant Oats, CreaPure Monohydrate and Glutamine.
As a newcomer to protein shakes of all kinds this has been a great introduction. Tastes good and keeps you full. Stops me making the age old mistake of eating everything in the house after training. I don't have anything to compare it to unfortunately but it seems to be doing the job I intended it for.Goes Well With:Milk
Overall, Impact Whey Protein Plus is excellent for flavour and results. I've been training for about 3 weeks now, used the shake and I can see a difference in size on my arms and shoulders. I train every other day and it's nice going home to a tastey protein shake, I feel like my workout is never wasted when using protein shakes. I recommend this shake. Also, the protein to calorie ratio is unbeatable in this shake. I think it's something like 19.3 grams of protein and 100 calories.
I had given up on finding the perfect shake until my friend gave me some Impact Whey Protein Plus (mixed with MP Strawberry Flavouring), and almost immediately I could feel the benefits. I've had no more hunger pangs for a start and after only two weeks of using mine, I can remove my jean shorts without undoing them, which I have to say gives me a thrill and the encouragement to carry on. I also want to add that my need to binge on chocolate has been curbed.


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2013 Taiwan Film SeriesNovember 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Manoa Campus, ART 132 and Moore 258
Center for Chinese Studies presents the 2013 Taiwan Film Series, co-sponsored with Ministry of Culture, Taiwan; Taiwan Academy; and the Academy for Creative Media, UHM.
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2011 RITA Award Winners
The 2011 RITA Awards were announced last week for excellence in the romance genre by recognizing outstanding published romance novels awarded by the Romance Writers of America.
Some of winning titles that MCPL owns include:
REGENCY HISTORICAL ROMANCE: The Mischief of the Mistletoe by Lauren Willig
HISTORICAL ROMANCE: His at Night by Sherry Thomas
INSPIRATIONAL ROMANCE: In Harm's Way by Irene Hannon
YOUNG ADULT ROMANCE: The Iron King by Julie Kagawa
CONTEMPORARY SERIES ROMANCE: SUSPENSE/ADVENTURE: The Moon That Night by Helen Brenna
NOVEL WITH STRONG ROMANTIC ELEMENTS: Welcome to Harmony by Jodi Thomas
ROMANTIC SUSPENSE: Silent Scream by Karen Rose
BEST FIRST BOOK: Pieces of Sky by Kaki Warner
CONTEMPORARY SINGLE TITLE ROMANCE: Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis
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Her father-in-law first spilled the beans in May, and this week a revealing bikini shot showed a baby bump, but it has taken until Friday morning for French First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy to make it official.
Oui, she's pregnant.
Having already been spotted sporting maternity wear, the 43-year-old tells the newspaper Nice-Matin that her condition is "coming happiness, unexpected and unhoped for."
While tabloids have said the baby is to be a boy – and that she is 5½ months along – when it comes to the impending arrival's gender, Bruni-Sarkozy says, "That, I don't even know myself. There are certain things which one should keep secret."
She is equally elusive about her due date, but does reveal that her three years as France's first lady has not been a "burden" and "is much less tiring than 10 years of modeling."
She also says she has another song album in the works.
Sarkozy, 56, and Bruni wed in 2008. Her son from a previous relationship, Aurélian, is 10.
The French president has three sons between the ages of 25 and 13 from his two previous marriages. Last year, he became a grandfather for the first time.
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Did you know some of the world's most successful – and profitable – businesses are also the most frugal? Chances are you've heard – and hate – the term "cost cutting." Similar cost vigilance entails maximizing your resources through intelligent spending, not cutting costs altogether…unless you're buying your employees lunch every day!
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Hire Contractors – Not Employees
Unfortunately, benefits are very expensive for small businesses. You can achieve the same results by using a different segment of the workforce: contractors and interns. Contractors work the same hours and wear the same uniforms but aren't privileged to the same benefits as their full-time counterparts. This includes health care, paid time off and other perks.
Furthermore, unless you specify hours in the contract, your workforce can be on demand. Why pay someone to work full time when you find you only need them 20 to 30 hours each week? Contractors may cost more per hour, but save you thousands of dollars in the long run. And since you're not paying benefits, they pose less of a burden on your organization.
Train Future Generations
Educate the future workforce of America by providing an intern program. First, don't treat interns like unpaid contractors. Laws vary by state, but for an intern program to be unpaid, it must be an enriching learning experience for them. Thus, you can't have an intern to do your grunt work, but you can mentor them into performing your tasks, such as office management.
Purchase Responsibly
While you have to spend money to make money, consider streamlining your purchasing department by not buying in bulk, shopping from discount retailers when possible and avoiding finance charges. Contrary to common belief, purchasing in bulk doesn't save you money in the long run. Why? Because, chances are those 1,000 pens you bought will dry up before you use them.
And to this effect, why pay market prices for pens? Shop at bargain basement stores whenever possible, whether it's the 99 cent store or a surplus supply store on eBay. Unless it's pertinent for your company's success, don't pay "premium market value." Pens are pens, right? The same doesn't apply to pricier items, such as printers or copiers.
Don't Use Paper
Speaking of paper, don't use it! Rather, eliminate the need to use a printer altogether. By going "green," you can save green in the process. Printers and their toner are expensive, not to mention unnecessary in this day in age. With iPads, fancy laptops and gigantic monitors, who needs to hold a physical piece of paper? Encourage your employees to read long PDFs or memos on their screen rather than printing them.
Encourage Employees to Work from Home
The cost of office real estate is rising and isn't going to decrease anytime soon. As such, consider encouraging your employees to work from home. Studies have shown time and time again that certain employees are more productive in their own home. Plus, you're not paying for their electricity, Internet, furniture, or workspace.
While not advisable for everyone, consider offering the privilege to your top performers. Set goals that hold them accountable, so they have hard objectives regardless of where they're performing the work. Use technology, such as Skype, FaceTime and Google+ Hangouts for face-to-face meetings.
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Watch this video! I love it and I love the common sense it makes. Is this the answer? I believe that its an awesome beginning. Not only that, I believe that every American who can prove that they are buying American, should get huge tax breaks for it. USA, USA, USA!!!
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I agree the playing field isn't entirely even but that doesn't mean we should succumb to protectionism either. Trying to force other nations to "make it fair" is not only a pipe dream but disadvantageous to commerce anyway; one would have to concede other countries could ask the same of us in our trade relationships with them. In an ideal world, there would be no trade barriers and the market-the fairest and most efficient regulator-would oversee this.
The point isn't that it wouldn't be beneficial for Americans to buy American if it was the best deal, but that we need to address the reasons why it's not. Our trade deficits, especially with China, are enormous and growing everyday. Recently there has been a bit of a slowdown on this, likely from a giant asset bubble developing in China that is starting to show signs of contraction, but the problem still remains. Why? Why are our goods, which most would agree ARE superior in quality, not being exported? That is the real question. The answer of course is price. Why are our products more expensive? so much so it's cheaper to develop factories and deal with shipping costs across the Pacific than to produce here?
One reason is as one pointed out, the regulatory framework hundreds of thousands of pages long that cripples investment and production. Another is that we have the highest corporate tax rate of any developed nation. The third is our monetary policy has caused misallocation of trillions of dollars in capital and encouraged debt creation for consumption, rather than savings for investment and then production. All of these issues are the culprits. All of those have exacerbated and compounded the shift toward trade imbalances.
-- Posted by jlees on Fri, Oct 14, 2011, at 10:26 PM
It seems its more about moveing more $$$ around so that more can be scimed off to benefit the 1%
And screw the rest of us we are but sheep to them.
-- Posted by BRUSHPILE on Fri, Oct 14, 2011, at 2:41 PM
jlees, I agree with most of what you are saying if the playing field is level. That is the problem though, the field is tilted towards China and a significantly biased trade agreement. For some reason our "leaders" act like we couldn't survive without China and until we level the field on the imports coming in, no matter what our U.S. manufacturers do, they are handcuffed by things out of their control. Buying the best product at the best price is what people will do but when the price discrepentcy gets so great like it is now, people in efforts to save money then chose to give up quality for quantity. If I can by a vaccuum from a foreign maker for a 1/3 of the price of the U.S. maker why wouldn't I? There is a chance that it will do just as good of job and last as long, even though the chance is remote, but the worst case scenario is it doesn't and I have to buy another one. Thing is, who cares, I can still buy 2 units for less than the cost of one from the U.S. maker. I don't fault the U.S. maker, they have been hamstringed with so many irrelevant regulations that increase costs that they have to charge what they do to breakeven. I fault the pompous officials that are in office that will defend those regualtions because they know what is good for us and what really want, but then bow down to a foreign supplier and essentially hand over the keys to manufacturing sector by not making them play/pay by the same rules our domestic suppliers have to.
-- Posted by BitOfCommonSense on Fri, Oct 14, 2011, at 9:13 AM
I disagree. I don't think Americans shop smart at all. I think they buy based mainly on convenience...hence the success of low end products such as those sold at WalMart. This country needs to become self sufficient once again. We were our strongest when we did that. We need to stop catering to foreign countries. Raise our own food and eat our own food. Make our own products and use our own products. If we must share, then share our knowledge about how to become self sufficent.
-- Posted by Leah Cauthron on Fri, Oct 14, 2011, at 8:26 AM
Actually it's rather economically ignorant. It sounds like it makes a lot of sense, but in reality the so called economists he's talking about straight out ignore or are unaware of some basic economic principles.
People buy products and services based on quality and price. Telling people to sometimes spend either more money for a nail, as was one of his examples, that's American made and of the same quality as a foreign competitor's, or the same price and lower quality is destructive to domestic job creation.
Those unaware of, or unconcerned with, the origins of specific consumer goods, they would seek the highest-quality products at the best available prices. So for those American products that offer the highest quality at the best price, there is no need for encouragement to buy them; people will already seek them out. It's true if they bought nails and wood and other tools made in America it would perhaps save jobs in such things as steel fabrication and lumber, but if they spent thousands more-let's say $2500 more to build the house-that money will not go to create another job that is "unseen." Maybe with that money they'll buy more movies, or go out to eat more, or invest it in stock, or buy a new TV. That would have created jobs in those sectors or for those businesses.
And even if those products were foreign made, that doesn't mean the money goes away and never comes back. It finds its way back even indirectly quite often. Maybe he bought a TV that was made in China. Then the money from the sale gets used by the Chinese worker or business owner to buy boxes of German chocolates, and that German uses it to upgrade their copy of windows, or invests in an American company that makes houses on the stock market. That activity creates American jobs while also allocating capital more efficiently based on demand for quality goods at lower prices, instead of artificially limiting the flow of money.
The best thing people can do to save American jobs is to be smart shoppers and purchase goods that offer the highest quality at the lowest price, no matter where they are made. Simply acting in one's own self-interest is the best way to create jobs that are truly in demand and therefore with the greatest chances of being successful.
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Two people are dead, after the car they were in veered off Highway 4 in San Joaquin County and crashed into a canal.
The California Highway Patrol was at the scene investigating what caused Monday morning's crash.
Witnesses reported seeing a cloud of smoke before the vehicle went crashing into the canal.
One driver on Highway 4 who witnessed the crash told KCRA 3 he grabbed a crowbar and unsuccessfully tried to open one of the vehicle's doors.
When rescue teams arrived at the scene, they found the vehicle submerged in waist-high water, with two people dead inside, according to the CHP.
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|Electronic Structure of Cobalt Nanocrystals Suspended in Liquid
Advances in the synthesis of crystals of nanometer dimensions, narrow size distribution, and controlled shape have generated interest because of the potential to create novel materials with tailored physical and chemical properties. New properties arise from quantum confinement effects and from the increasing fraction of surface atoms with unique bonding and geometrical configurations. At the ALS, an international team of scientists has performed an electronic structure study of colloidal nanocrystals—nanocrystals suspended in the liquid solvent in which they were grown. A range of photon-in/photon-out spectroscopies, including x-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS), was applied. These techniques are element-selective, as they involve core atomic levels and can thus probe the local electronic structure of selected species in complex systems.
Colloidal nanocrystals have an inorganic core (in this case, cobalt) surrounded by an organic surfactant, or ligand, layer (in this case, oleic acid) and are suspended in a liquid solvent (in this case, 1,2-dichlorobenzene). Cobalt nanocrystals display a wealth of size-dependent structural, magnetic, electronic, and catalytic properties. The challenge in making isolated cobalt nanocrystals is to overcome the large attractive forces between the nanoparticles due to surface tension and van der Waals interactions that tend to aggregate them. Using appropriate surfactants, however, cobalt nanocrystals can be grown with controlled shapes and sizes. It has been found, for example, that cobalt initially forms disks in a binary surfactant mixture and that these spontaneously transform into more thermodynamically stable spheres after heating for a sufficient period of time. Cobalt nanocrystals with various diameters can be prepared by simply adjusting the amount of oleic acid used in the synthesis.
To gain a fundamental understanding of how the properties of nanocrystals are affected by the growth process, it is necessary to obtain detailed information of the electronic structure as a function of size and of the presence and nature of the molecules bound to the surface. Because cobalt nanocrystals are extremely reactive and oxidize easily, it is important to use techniques that can interrogate the particles in their growth environment so that their electronic and chemical structures can be followed during growth and during catalytic reactions. Samples of cobalt nanocrystals with diameters of 3, 4, 5, 6, and 9 nm were grown and suspended in 1,2-dichlorobenzene, encapsulated in a small liquid cell, and transferred to ALS Beamline 7.0.1 for x-ray spectroscopic experiments.
The most notable feature of the cobalt L-edge XAS spectra is the new absorption peak, labeled A2, at about 6 eV above the main absorption edge, A1. This peak is absent in the reference spectra for Co3O4, CoO, CoCl2, and Co metal. Because the precursors in the synthesis materials contain only the elements Co, C, O, and Cl, no other absorption lines are expected near the cobalt L edges. The researchers believe that this peak is due to a metal-to-ligand charge transfer (MLCT) transition between the cobalt and the oleic acid or 1,2-dichlorobenzene. The MLCT satellite peak starts to appear in nanocrystals of 9 nm and shows an increasing intensity when the diameter decreases, as expected from the increasing proportion of cobalt–surfactant molecular interactions.
Comparison of the spectra to simulations using the single-impurity Anderson model showed excellent agreement, and the analysis indicated that the surface cobalt atoms are aligned in an ordered fashion to connect the ligands perpendicularly to the nanocrystal surface. The results also suggested that the nanocrystals interact more strongly with solvent molecules in the initial stages of growth, while at a later stage, the interaction is dominated by the oleic acid surfactant. More generally, experimental and theoretical studies such as these show that the interaction between cobalt nanocrystals and surfactant and solvent molecules can be measured by in situ techniques, opening the way for more detailed studies of growth and reactivity.
Research conducted by H. Liu, Y. Lin, D.F. Ogletree, and M. Salmeron (Berkeley Lab); J. Guo (ALS); A. Augustsson (ALS and Uppsala University, Sweden); C. Dong (ALS and Tamkang University, Taiwan); J. Nordgren (Uppsala University, Sweden); C. Chang (Tamkang University, Taiwan); P. Alivisatos (Berkeley Lab and University of California, Berkeley); G. Thornton (University College London); F.G. Requejo (Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina); and F. de Groot (Utrecht University, The Netherlands).
Research funding: U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Basic Energy Sciences (BES). Operation of the ALS is supported by BES.
Publication about this research: H. Liu, J. Guo, Y. Yin, A. Augustsson, C. Dong, J. Nordgren, C. Chang, P. Alivisatos, G. Thornton, D.F. Ogletree, F.G. Requejo, F. de Groot, and M. Salmeron, "Electronic structure of cobalt nanocrystals suspended in liquid," Nano Lett. 7, 1919 (2007).


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At least one New Hampshire ski resort is closed for now because of the bitter cold temperatures and wind chill warnings.
Wildcat Mountain in New Hampshire's White Mountains region is closed for skiing Wednesday and Thursday. The resort says the weather will create unsafe conditions for guests and employees. The resort was expecting to reopen Friday.
The resort says the forecast on Wednesday is calling for temperatures in the negative double digits and a wind chill of 48 degrees below zero.
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The whole family went to our local Santa Claus Parade a couple weeks ago. The kiddos had a blast! They were worried about something though! There was no snow!! How could they go to a Santa Claus Parade without any snow?! When you live in Canada, Santa and snow go hand in hand. That afternoon, before the parade, I decided to make the kids this awesome 'let it snow' bottle. We may not have had snow on the ground, but they just loved this snow bottle. It's like a giant version of a snow globe and they're still playing with it daily! Here's how we made it:
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1. Empty the entire bottle of clear glue into the empty water bottle. If you're using a smaller bottle than I did, you might want to add less glue. What the glue does is help make the water thicker so the glitter and snowflakes will suspend longer. The more glue you add, the thicker your water will be.
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Defining the Extraterritorial Reach of American Export Controls: Congress as Catalyst
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Since the United States began systematically to restrict exports in peacetime for national security and foreign policy purposes, foreign opposition to the extraterritorial reach of American export controls has been rife. The Reagan Administration's efforts to delay completion of the Soviet Union's natural gas pipeline to Western Europe raised foreign concern over American claims of extraterritorial jurisdiction to new heights. The jurisdictional reach of the pipeline sanctions was in several respects unprecedented. The foreign response was similarly unprecedented: both the British and French governments acted to block the application of the American controls, while other European governments openly urged that the controls be defied. Given the underlying realities of the international economy and the "dynamic of escalation" that some observers have discerned, there is every reason to fear that similar confrontations will be played out in the future.
This article argues that the current period of relative calm in trans-Atlantic political relations provides an unusual opportunity to seek at least partial resolution of a jurisdictional controversy that has split the United States and its major trading partners for over thirty years. The article does not attempt to analyze the principles and precedents of international law on the reach of national jurisdiction. Rather, it argues for a practical solution to the dispute, centering on international negotiations. In particular, the article suggests that Congress could be an effective catalyst of such a dispute resolution process and outlines a course of action that Congress might follow to perform this function.
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I love it when artists give back to others less fortunate. That's why one of this week's featured events is the Empty Bowls Meal at Cone 10 studios.
Twenty-five local potters from around the area are creating bowls for the meal that will benefit Crisis Ministries.
And the chef is the well-known Celia Cerasoli, formerly of Celia's Porta Via, a longtime favorite Italian hangout in Charleston.
She will be assisted by Fiorenzo Berardozzi, who has designed and made tableware for McCrady's and Husk restaurants.
Empty Bowls is an international grass-roots effort to fight hunger that has been used to raise money in communities across the United States (www.emptybowls.net).
According to Mayor Joe Riley's office, Charleston has reported a 5 percent increase in requests for emergency food aid in the past year. Thirty-two percent of those requests came from families in need, so this is a timely event.
Guests of the meal will take home their bowl to remind them of how they have helped others. Tickets for the event are $38.
The event will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at Cone 10 studios, 180 Morrison Drive. In case you've never been to the studio, you are likely to get a chance to see just how bowls are made. To purchase tickets, call 853-3345.
Historic characters
This week, two productions give a look inside historic characters, and yet both plays have so much to say about today's society.
The first is "The Whipping Man" by Matthew Lopez presented by the Village Repertory Co. at the Woolfe Street Playhouse on Friday.
The play opens with Passover, 1865. The Civil War has just ended and the annual celebration of freedom from bondage is being observed in Jewish homes across the country.
One of these homes, belonging to the DeLeons of Virginia, sits in ruins. Confederate officer Caleb DeLeon has returned from the war to find his family missing and only two former slaves remaining. Caleb is badly wounded and the two men, Simon and John, are forced to care for him.
As the three men wait for the family's return, they wrestle with their shared past as master and slave, digging up long-buried family secrets along the way as well as new ones. Slavery and war, they dis- cover, warp even good men's souls.
The play asks powerful questions about faith, family and freedom, and with the recent writings about Jews during the Civil War, it should be an eye-opening experience.
Directed by Keely Enright, the play features Michael Burgess, Young Stowe and Andre Hinds.
It opens at 7:30 p.m. Friday at 34 Woolfe St. and runs through March 16. Tickets are $20-$30 and can be purchased at woolfestreetplayhouse.com.
'Parhelia' workshop
Pure Theatre is staging a workshop of the new play "Parhelia" by Arlene Hutton, whose work has been produced off- and off-off-Broadway and at theaters across the United States, in London, and Edinburgh.
Hutton was inspired by Anton Chekov's "Three Sisters" but has focused instead on the Bronte sisters and their lives outside their literary fame.
In the play, the Bronte siblings have a craving for intellectual pursuits. Charlotte, Emily and Anne are young women who struggle to find meaning in the life they've been given.
Bonded, and with their ingenious but unstable brother Branwell, the siblings face the agony of love, loss, rejection and hope.
"Parhelia" is a five-year exploration of the volatile lives of the sisters, who today are recognized as some of the most evocative authors to contribute to classic literature.
"Parhelia" will play Feb. 26-March 10. Tickets can be found at www.puretheatre.org or via phone at 723-4444.
The box office is at 477 King St.
Soul Food
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is screening Byron Hurt's provocative "Soul Food Junkies" at noon Saturday during the Black History Month program, "Slavery to Freedom: A Testament of Time."
This new film promises to highlight a conversation about the role soul food plays in African-American culture and issues of health and food disparity in communities of color.
Joseph McGill, founder of the Slave Dwelling Project, will present at 10 a.m.
Other events and talks for Black History Month are scheduled Saturday. For more details, go to www.magnolia plantation.com.
Youth Art Contest
In another way art informs our culture, elementary, middle and high schools have a chance to participate in the annual Endangered Species Day Youth Art Contest, an integral part of the eighth annual national Endangered Species Day, celebrated on May 17.
Started in 2006 by the Congress, Endangered Species Day is a celebration of the nation's rarest plant and animal species.
The Youth Art Contest provides students from kindergarten to high school with an opportunity to learn about threatened and endangered species and express their knowledge and support through art.
Young artists who are home schooled and participate in youth groups also are eligible to submit their art.
This year, contest finalists will be judged by a panel of artists, photographers and conservationists, including Wyland, renowned marine life artist; Jack Hanna, host of Jack Hanna's "Into the Wild"; David Littschwager, a freelance photographer and contributor to National Geographic Magazine; Susan Middletown, a photographer who has collaborated with Littschwager and whose work has been published in four books; and Alice Tangerini, botanical illustrator for the Smithsonian Institution.
The International Child Art Foundation (ICAF) will select the 40 semifinalists.
Winners will be chosen in four categories: K-grade 2, grades 3-5, grades 6-8 and grades 9-12, in addition to a grand prize winner who will receive a trophy and an all-expense trip to Washington, D.C. with a parent or guardian.
Entries must be postmarked by March 15.
For more information, including judging criteria and an entry form, visit www.endangeredspeciesday.org.
Reach Stephanie Harvin at 937-5557.


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Easier Said Than Done is Released
We've worked very hard for this day, almost 2 years total. I'm happy to finally get to put this film out on the internet.
We have done 2 screenings now,... Read more
Tickets, Hotels, Screenings and More!
Hey Everyone. Super busy here as we finish up Easier Said Than Done. A couple of important items as we get ready for our release party on September 28 and... Read more
Official Trailer Release
We've released the official Easier Said Than Done trailer this morning. It is located here:
It's got helicopter shots, slow motion shots, scenic landscapes, funny Swedish fans and... Read more
Save The Date: September 28th
I think we're far enough along now to set a release date, and so we have. The tentative Grand Rapids screening/party will be held September 28th. If you're a backer... Read more
February Update
Ok, first things first, as I am sure you have guessed, considering it is currently early February. The films going to be a bit "late". Originally I estimated early spring... Read more
Heading Into Winter
Hey Everyone. Here's an update on our progress. Between the last update and now we did the following. (If you're reading this in e-mail, you might be missing the frame... Read more
Summertime Update
A number of you have asked for an update. So let's make one.
After successful funding the first thing I did was call a producer friend of mine for some... Read more
Simple and Sweet
Thank you everyone for your support. Whether you were one of the first a month ago, or in the last 5 minutes. I appreciate it, more than you think. No... Read more
Press On Regardless
First of all. Here is a selection of extremely slow rally cars set to emotional music. I don't really see how that could not be a winner.
I am on... Read more
Last Chance Teaser
The Last Chance Teaser. This is a "same day' whammer jammer. Wish I could have spent more time on the post work, but sometimes you just gotta roll with... Read more
Oregon Trail Rally
Last weekend of the Kickstarter campaign. KS says 3 days left. I'm not sure how they calculate their time, but the fun ends (or begins?) on Wednesday morning.
I'm in... Read more
A little math
6 days to go. I leave for Oregon Trail Rally tomorrow morning. Will post some video from that (teaser #2?) hopefully as soon as I can post event.
But I... Read more
1 Week Left - Here is some production stills
Here are a few stills from the first few shoots - From my phone. Can we raise nearly $30,000 in 7 days? I don't see why not.
If your reading... Read more
A Complete Rally Story (Mine) and why I want to make this film.
This was originally posted on my now pretty defunct driving website, i've edited it a bit to post as an update here. It's pretty much myrally story. I'm posting... Read more
What's The Story?
Amongst the many many messages offering tons of support, a few people have sent me messages asking for more details on the story as well. Fair enough. When I... Read more
First Week Update
Hello everyone,
I wanted to take a few minutes to do an update on the project now that we are one week into the Kickstarter campaign, and I have a... Read more


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completely honest and above-board. givin' it to you straight, with no exceptions. straight talk. like a true brother.
is Subway food on the level? I mean, do they cheat on the meat, if you know what I'm sayin'?
von I don't think so 10. Juni 2001
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synonymous with on the same level. friends who are on the level think similarly and get along well.... when presented with a problem, they might arrive at similar solutions.
me and holmes are on the level; he knows me better than I know myself.
von 23419 29. Juni 2004
the same buzz or high as everyone else.
i went to a mad rave lastnight, but i wasnt properly on the level till i scored some E
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Used to desribe someone who is a Freemason (member of the Masonic Lodge or related side-orders). The level (a builders tool used to to "prove" horizontals), in Freemasnory, indicates that all human beings are the equal - that not one person is any better than another.
"I notice you're wearing a masonic pin on your jacket - so you're on the level then?"
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We first brought you news of the production version of the
Prius v, a larger variant of the popular Prius, back
in January. The Prius v is the latest effort by Toyota to expand its hybrid
reach and make the Prius nameplate its best selling model in the United States
(that honor currently goes to the Camry).
Ed Larocque, Toyota's Marketing Manager of Advanced
Technology, has confirmed
that the 5-seat hatchback will go on sale in October of this year. The
Prius v was supposed to go on sale this summer, but the earthquake
that hit Japan in March altered Toyota's production schedule.
Toyota hopes that it will find 30,000 buyers a year in the
U.S. for its new Prius v, which shouldn't be too hard a target to hit. Toyota
sold 140,928 Prii in 2010 alone.
The larger body of the Prius v allows it to have more cargo
room than its sibling (34.3 cu ft behind the rear seats versus 21.6 cu ft).
Toyota says that this better use of space will make the vehicle a better fit
for young families who don't want to step up to a mammoth minivan or crossover.
Unfortunately, maximum seating capacity for the Prius v is
an un-minivan-like five. Toyota offers a seven-seat variant of the Prius v in
Japan which is made possible because the Japanese market vehicle uses a
smaller, lighter lithium-ion battery pack which is located between the front
seats. In an effort to keep costs in check for the U.S. market, Toyota decided
to use an older style nickel-metal hydride battery pack which is located in the
cargo area, robbing space for the third-row seat.
Another downside is that the Prius v uses the same
powertrain as the standard Prius, yet it is over 200 pounds heavier. That means
that 60 mph comes up in a leisurely 11.5 seconds. The added weight and inferior
aerodynamic design mean that the Prius v can "only" muster 40 mpg
combined compared to 50 mpg combined for the Prius.
Pricing has not yet been announced, but it expect the Prius
v to be priced a few thousand more than a comparably equipped Prius.
The Prius family will grow yet again this time next year
with the 50+ mpg subcompact Prius c.
quote: I watch/listen to c-span and saw with my own eyes the republicans and democrats argue over a concession the democrats made. The democrats' original stance was they did not want tax cuts for anyone over $250k, but then offered to extend that number to $1 million in the hope that they could get the bill for unemployment benefits and whatever other benefits they were looking for passed. Republicans refused.
quote: republicans are for the wealthy getting plenty of money
quote: Everyone is alarmed (or should be) at the amount of debt we've accumulated over the last decade, and especially since the financial crisis which I absolutely agree that Obama failed to take into account and curb spending. ~$1.5 trillion a few years in a row is possibly the craziest thing i've ever heard.
quote: Nobody on Unemployment ever started a business and created jobs for other people.
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"Today was the best day of my life," Young, 32, tells PEOPLE. "Diana and I are in it forever. She's my best friend."
DeGarmo, 25, wore a form-fitting Sareh Nouri gown with pearls and rhinestones.
"It was the first dress she tried on," says Renée Strauss, the LA-based luxury bridal expert who organized the wedding. "She knew immediately that it was the perfect dress for her."
The wedding colors were purple and yellow. Young wore a custom-made box suit with a crest designed by Strauss: the couple's monogram with "Forever Young" emblazoned underneath.
"They wanted to put their personal touch on the wedding," says Strauss, who has also coordinated weddings for Heather Locklear and Valerie Bertinelli. "We all worked together to make sure every detail was special."
The ceremony began with six flower girls – all nieces of DeGarmo and Young – walking down the aisle with baskets of flower petals. Each basket had a different word on it, spelling out a message to the groom: "Hey Ace. Here Comes Your Bride."
A harpist played the Wedding March as DeGarmo walked down the aisle. The wedding was officiated by music writer Fred Bronson. After the couple exchanged vows that they wrote themselves, they walked back up the aisle to the strains of Led Zeppelin's "All of My Love."
The 250 guests included fellow Idol finalists Elliot Yamin, Michael Johns and Kevin Covais. Several of DeGarmo's costars from The Young and the Restless also attended, including Christian LeBlanc and Tracey Bregman.
After the ceremony, the guests headed to the reception. On the menu: filet mignon, chicken, salmon or pumpkin ravioli. There were two wedding cakes: a traditional vanilla, and a banana chocolate chip. The couple recorded an original song entitled "I Do" for their first dance.
"This was the best way to start the chapter of my life as Mrs. Young," DeGarmo tells PEOPLE. "I'm over the moon with joy and happiness about our wonderful wedding. I can't wait to spend my life with my husband!"
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For more on the couple's nuptials, including exclusive photos of the ceremony and reception, pick up the upcoming issue of PEOPLE.


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Well now. It's not too often that one finds Her Britannic Majesty and His New York Eminence opining on the same topic during the same week. But it just happened.
In her Christmas message, the one she writes and speaks from her own heart, Queen Elizabeth II talked about the importance of quiet contemplation. The Queen said, "For Christians, as for all people of faith, reflection, meditation and prayer help us to renew ourselves in God's love, as we strive daily to become better people."
Cardinal Dolan, in a Today Show interview he gave on Christmas morning, recalled a quiet time he spent in his chapel between Midnight Mass and the Christmas morning liturgy when he was Archbishop of Milwaukee.
"I went into my little cozy chapel and sat in the comfortable rocking chair. Then I lit the candles on the altar, illuminated the little tree, and took out the Bible. Glancing at the crib scene, I slowly read the story of the birth of Jesus from St. Luke's gospel. And then, I was quiet. I prayed. I thought of past Christmases and smiled. I recalled people for whom I had promised a memento. But mostly, I was quiet. Silence is a gift we crave, a present we need, as our hectic days long for a place where no one can reach us."
Even in our own busy lives, it is possible to steal a few minutes for quiet prayer and contemplation, whether it's early in the morning or late at night. There is a wonderful and ancient form of prayer which has recently regained popularity and which you might consider: Lectio Divina. This is a prayerful, reflective approach to reading Sacred Scripture. Among the nicest aids to Lectio Divina are the daily prayer companions such as Magnificat, Give Us this Day, and other similar publications. Another suggestion would be Father Jim Martin's e-book, Together on Retreat: Meeting Jesus in Prayer, which you can order from one of those great on-line booksellers. (I'd provide a link but I don't want to play favorites here.) All these make use of Sacred Scripture, prayer and contemplation.
I cannot think of a better way to close out an old year and move into a new year than to set aside daily time for quiet reflection and prayer. One will be in interesting company, won't one?
Happy New Year!
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Four Dog Expenses to Consider Before Adopting Fido
When my husband and I got married, the first big decision we made together was to adopt our first dog, Miss Doxie. A few years later, we adopted another dog, Mr. Pug. We knew these were big decisions because dogs, and pets in general, can be expensive. They cost money from the day you get them to the day they go to doggy heaven. I personally think that each dog I ever have in my life is more than worth it, but here are the costs to consider before getting a dog.
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How to Find A Notary Public to Notarize Documents
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When I bought my house a few years ago, I was introduced to the idea of a notary public. In most capacities, a notary public is a "public official" given the right to administer oaths and affirmations. In many of the cases where you'll need a notary public to "notarize" a document, they are there to affirm that the person signing the document is in fact the person who is supposed to be signing it. When you get a document notarized, you first provide proof of your identity, you sign the document in their presence, and then they sign and stamp the document, usually with a raised seal (depending on the state).
More recently, I had to get a notary to notarize my Pennsylvania claim form after I found some unclaimed property about a month ago (an old Best Buy rebate I think). It was a little trickier than when I still worked at a company, but eventually I found one. Now I'm going to write it down so I don't make the same mistakes again!
Not A Notary: Medallion Guarantee
If you see the words "Medallion Guarantee," stop looking for a notary public because they will not be able to provide it. A Medallion Guarantee is usually only available through a bank officer though the process is not much different than a notary. This is usually used for financial instruments, like bonds, and the bank is guaranteeing the person signing the document is who they say they are. Should the person forge a signature and the bank guarantees it, they are liable.
I had to get a medallion guarantee whenever I converted by paper Series I bonds into electric bonds. My recommendation is that you go to a bank you have an account with (call beforehand to ensure the person with the right to sign is available and present).
Where To Find A Notary Public
Now you know you need a notary, where should go? Notary publics are not free but what they can charge is limited by state law, usually a few dollars. That means the best option is the one that is easiest and most convenient, since price isn't a differentiator (in Maryland, it's $2 per notarial act).
Your Company
The cost of having someone certified to be a notary public is usually very small (in Maryland, you are certified for four years and it costs $20), so administrative assistants in many companies will be notaries. When I bought my house, I used a company notary to notarize the document. It's, by far, the most convenient way to have a document notarized because you're already at the office.
Your Bank
In the case of financial documents, banks often have notaries to notarize financial documents. If they are not financial documents, chances are your bank will refuse on the basis that their insurance doesn't cover it (which makes sense). When I was looking for a notary, I tried calling my local Bank of America branch and they refused because it wasn't a financial document.
UPS Store
This is probably the easiest way to get a document notarized because almost every UPS Store owner is a notary. To confirm, go to UPS Store's store locator to find a store near you, and call to double check the listing is correct. The listing will show you the Products & Services they offer and Notary Services is usually listed under "Additional Products and Services" (the last section, in the third column), but double check to save yourself a trip. Also, find out when the notary will be there because they might have out sick or have stepped out.
Actually, you can't notarize documents on your behalf. I added this because with the low cost of certification, you might be tempted to become a notary public. At least in Maryland, it's explicitely stated that "Notaries should refrain from performing any official acts for members of their immediate family or any acts where the notary is personally involved or may benefit from the outcome of the document." It's a simple conflict of interest issue.
So the next time you need a notary public, check to see if someone in your company is a notary. If not, head over to a UPS store. I wouldn't bother searching the web or doing anything else to find a notary because it'll only cause you headaches. My first reaction was to hit up Google and I emailed three or four local notary publics, none of them replied. I walked into the UPS store and was done in five minutes.
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Tell Us About Your Upcoming Project
Please tell us about your upcoming home improvement/home repair project. The information you provide will help us work to prevent contractor fraud and help other homeowners avoid victimization.
Complaints against home improvement and home repair contractors are one of the most common complaints consumer organizations and federal consumer agencies receive. With over $200 billion spent in America each year, home repairs and improvements make an attractive target for scam artists.
Here are some things to consider before you begin any home improvement or home repair project.
- Have a complete set of plans showing exactly what you are going to build before you start looking for a contractor.
- Consider your budget, timeline and insurance options before meeting with the contractor.
- Get written estimates from several companies for identical project specifications and get a second opinion from an impartial source, like a professional home inspector, before authorizing the work.
- Remember the lowest bid is not always the best deal.
- Ask questions of everyone involved in the project.
- Don't ever deed your property to anyone. First consult an attorney.
- Always secure your valuables when you are going to have someone in or near your house.
- Know the lien laws in your state before you begin a project. If you don't know where to begin,click here for resources, or hire an attorney on your own.
- Do not provide the contractor with your personal information, such as your social security number.
- Be cautious when someone offers you a lifetime warranty, or long-term promises.
Check out our "Before Your Project" Helpful Links for more resources.
Sales Pressure
To avoid the possibility of becoming a contractor fraud victim, there are several things to remember. Never accept offers from any door-to-door salesmen and definitely do not fall for the "Free" Inspection. This is probably the biggest home repair scam around. If you are being pressured into signing a contract for repairs, DON'T! Give yourself time to read and understand the offered contract and then get a second quote. And remember: If you are offered a "one-day" deal you are probably already in the presence of a fraudulent contractor.
Finding a "Reputable" Contractor
The most important thing to remember when looking for a reputable contractor: it's best to work with someone who has a history of good performance and good service. As with other types of referrals, your friends, neighbors and coworkers may know where to start. Ask around and do some research before you even spend time interviewing a contractor. More information>>
Using Pre-Screened Contractor Referral Resources
Although using a web site or service that provides pre-screened contractors may minimize the risk of contractor fraud, it does not guarantee against it. There is no written guarantee that the contractor will perform as expected or that his license, insurance coverage, credentials, and references are still in good standing. Use the Contractor Checklist below no matter where you found your contractor.
Interviewing a Contractor
When you interview a contractor, don't be afraid to ask questions. If your contractor is legitimate, he won't have a problem answering them. Make sure you have the following information and ask the questions listed below.
Your Contractor Checklist:
(download the PDF)
Make sure the contract you sign is well-written, without overly complicated legalese and includes this information:
Check your contract for the following
- Contractor's full legal name. If a business entity, be sure it is the name of the entity listed with the your state's Secretary of State and that the party's signing full name (legibly printed) and title is stated.
- Business address — a physical address not just a PO Box. If you have to serve a lawsuit, you will need a physical address.
- Contact information such as business phone, Cell phone and email
- If the work requires a state contractor's license, Contractor's state license number and not just a local business license.
- Clear scope of work, the plans and materials.
- Written warranty.
Get the following information for your own protection
- Vehicle make, model, license plate state and number. (Get a photo or two if you can)
- Download all of the information from the company website and keep any ads. You want proof of their advertising and web claims now so that it does not disappear later.
- Copy of bond, insurance information, business license. Confirm with the insurance and bond agents that the insurance/bond is in place. Discuss being named an additional insured for purposes of the project.
- How many years of experience do you have?
- If this is an insurance claim, do you have experience dealing with insurance adjusters and companies? Will you be billing my insurance company or me? Make sure your insurance agent is aware of this before you file a claim and discuss with your agent any issues or concerns before you authorize anyone to contact your insurance company.
- Can I see a breakdown list of costs? (i.e. labor, insurance, materials, overhead).
- Will the estimate detail the plans and specifications? (This will allow you to compare several estimates based on identical project specifications.)
- How long before you will be able to begin work?
- How long will the project take? Is the completion date stated in the contract.
- Is your company bonded? Do you have a copy of the bond and have you verified it is still in place with the bonding company.
- Is your company state licensed? (Check with your state licensing agency, local building inspectors or consumer protection officials to find out about licensing requirements in your area.)
- Do you carry the following types of insurance: Personal liability, Worker's compensation, Property damage?
- Can you provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance?
- Will you arrange for any subcontractors for cleaning or repairing, and guarantee in writing that they are licensed (if required), bond (when appropriate), insured and experienced?
- What is your warranty? Remember the warranty is only good as long as the contractor is in business. Understand what is covered by the manufacturer and what is covered by the contractor. A manufacturer's 20 year shingle warranty typically covers only the cost of the shingles and not the installation.
- What procedures for corrective action will be in the contract if I am not happy with any portion of the project?
Contractor "Do's", "Do Nots" And Things To Beware Of
There are many do's and do not's to consider before engaging a contractor. Download our pdf or see more tips you can use to help you pick the right contractor for you.
Requests for Payment
- NEVER EVER PAY CASH! Pay your contractor by check or credit card so you have documentation and recourse should you need it. Do not give your debit card number.
- Never pay for the job upfront or you may never see this "contractor" again. No reputable contractor will ask for most—or all—of his payment immediately. Most legitimate contractors only bill AFTER the job is done to your satisfaction.
- Never prepay more than $1,000 or 10% of the job total, whichever is less. That's the legal maximum in some states, and enough to establish that you're a serious customer so the contractor can work you into his schedule—the only valid purpose of an advance payment. As to the materials and backhoe rentals, if he's a professional in good standing, his suppliers will provide them on credit.
- Never fork over a large down payment for materials.
- Define and set up payment terms in conjunction with completed stages of the job. If a contractor makes a mistake or says he needs more money from you, DON'T give it to him. It's his responsibility to fix his error. Make sure your contract references this issue.
- Never pay a contractor the balance of the job, or sign a completion certificate, until all work has been finished.
Building Plans and Permits
Make sure you have a complete set of plans for your project and a building permit is secured by your contractor, not you. If you get the building permit in your name, you are on the hook for everything.More information>>
When it comes to financing, don't agree to financing through your contractor without shopping around and comparing loan terms. "Sign on the Dotted Line" Scam artists can also victimize consumers with special financing offers for home improvement repairs. And if you don't have enough money to make the monthly payments, don't agree take out a home equity loan. You may end up losing your house altogether. More information>>
Your Contract
No matter how small the job, make sure you have a written and signed contract. This in itself can be a deterrent from contractor fraud. Don't let your conversation with a contractor serve as a valid or binding agreement for the service he/she is to provide. Oral agreements mean it's your word against theirs! Depending on the size, complexity and cost of your job, it might be a good idea to have an attorney review your contract. But remember, even a perfect contract does not guarantee the quality of a contractor's work or that he or she is honorable. More information>>
There are many items that need to be included in your contract to protect you and your home.Download our Contract Check List (pdf).
Remember to call your insurance agent and check to ensure that your own homeowner's insurance policy provides appropriate coverage during and after your home improvement or home repair project. It's also a good idea to ask your insurance agent to look at the contractor's insurance policy to ensure that there are no coverage gaps between your policy and the contractor's. Make sure that they have enough insurance and liability coverage. If you use people who don't have any or enough coverage, make sure to get liability waivers and lien waivers to protect yourself and your property. More information>>