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ST ROBERT, MISSOURI -- I had a small grease fire that left soot and smoke damage to our home and the insurance company recommended service master. It has been over two months since our smoke damaged occurred, we have the house finally cleaned up mostly due to myself completing the job service master was supposed to specialize in. Although, we still don't have the damage replaced that service master inflicted upon our home. They started out by putting all of our possessions in black trash bags and loading them in their vehicles, they then began to clean the rest of our possessions left behind and place them alongside of the walls in our house. When they were done with their unorganized sloppy cleaning nothing went back where it was supposed to go and my home (upstairs) looked as though we just moved in. It wasn't just some items misplaced it was the whole upstairs in our house...kitchen stuff in living room, bathroom in kitchen etc... I had to take time out of my schedule to rearrange my home back to the way it was, and that is why I called them to do the job, I didn't have time to do it myself. They also pulled vents and ripped strips of paint off the walls, they also left smoke streaks all over the bathroom walls and said they would have to be repainted and they would have to hire a third company to do this. In reality I wiped it off. They tried to hide the ripped paint by placing furniture infront of their destruction. They had also lost my sons curtains to his bedroom in the dry cleaning and broke the lamp shade to one of our lights on our ceiling fan. They have yet to replace these items. All of this plus they cleaned our ducts and when they finished left the cleaners came by and started their job....then the next day the cleaners came back to find black soot all over everything again, the duct cleaners forgot a duct (imagine that), so the process started all over again...what the hell service master?
The cleaning process has taken two months because if it flurried outside they would not show up that day, and they took more time driving to and from the job and for lunch than they did cleaning...and actually voiced this complaint to us because they weren't getting enough done.
The second floor of our home where the fire that caused the damage occurred was treated no better. They supposedly sent our clothing off to the dry cleaners, and we were left with no clothing for over month and longer than that for our coats and jackets, and let me remind you this occurred in the middle of winter. They argued about cleaning our carpets saying they only would clean the high traffic area's (hmmmm, smoke doesn't only cling to high traffic area's....right!) They then took everything off of our walls and broke my husbands indian plate set which was very expensive, they then broke my great grandmas hanging light which is a valuable antique. Then once again left everything sitting around like they didn't know where they picked it up from. I once again had to rearrange everything in the house (downstairs). When we received our laundry back from dry cleaning they left it on our couch and I gladly put it back in our closet nice and neat the way it belonged and realized that I had some clothes missing. I never complained I just took it as a loss and was glad it was almost over...Unfortunately service master came back the next day to finish up and to make things right when I complained about more broken items...and for some unknown reason the cleaners got back into the closet and messed up the clothing...why? They yet have to replace the items they broke but let me say this...once we got the check from our insurance company they took less than 24 hours for service master to contact us demanding their money...but yet they wouldn't return our phone calls when we were wondering when our broken items would be replaced. I will tell service master this....when you replace our broken items that occurred from your incompetent crew you will get your money.
I also found it rude when the floor cleaners arrived, they did nothing but talk on their phones and laugh and giggle, and it didn't matter if it was taking time off the job or in the middle of a conversation with us. I will never ever in my life recommend these people to anyone, not even to clean out a dog pen or a horse stall. They were horrible and wish I had known better than to call them myself. Thanks for the recommendation insurance company!
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ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA -- After we received significant water damage through our basement this winter, I called my insurance company who set me up with ServiceMaster. I should have researched this company first.
Two guys showed up and started throwing my items in trash bags - paper supplies, a hard drive, invaluable clay handprints of my children. One ServiceMaster employee reeked of alcohol and appeared and acted very drunk. He was very chatty and kept looking at our expensive entertainment center saying he wished he could have something like that, which made us extremely uncomfortable. He was also careless with our items and threw the bags anywhere away from the water, which broke many of my items.
The other ServiceMaster employee had his cell phone with him that kept ringing an X-rated rap song (in front of my children). So, when he wasn't working, he was busy talking to his "boo."
They dropped and damaged several expensive items including computers and furniture. They had a dolly, which they used to move our items.
After the chaos settled and they left, leaving behind many fans, which they were supposed to do, we noticed the damaged items. When we reported the broken items to ServiceMaster a few days later, they didn't want to be accountable.
ServiceMaster outright said they didn't believe that their guys broke some of the items. Additionally, they even told us that their guys don't have dollies on their trucks - so, according to them, we were lying about that as well.
Not only do I have to deal with water damage, but now I have to deal with ServiceMaster damage. Dealing with ServiceMaster is like pouring salt on a wound - painful.
ServiceMaster has the worst customer service that you will ever encounter. Don't call ServiceMaster - they'll make your clean up experience miserable.
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Disaster Worker on 06/10/2009:
It's unfortunate that ServiceMaster has come to this. The company was named for Service for the Master (God) and used to be one of the most upstanding, honest firms in the building services industry. They now have franchisees rather than employees, and I've seen a tremendous decline in the company. For many years I owned a competing business, and ServiceMaster was the icon we all wanted to emulate.
old fart on 06/10/2009:
Terminix was purchased by them when I worked for the "BIG T" and they ruined a great Pest control business...
Anonymous on 06/10/2009:
OF, were you "lucky" enough to work with insecticides with DDT in them back in the day? Bedbugs hated that stuff I hear?
old fart on 06/10/2009:
DDT and chlordane... when the bugs were treated the bugs DIED! good shyt!
Megan Gandee on 05/16/2011:
We apologize sincerely for your negative experience with ServiceMaster. There are multiple ServiceMaster franchises operating in the DC Metro area, and while we cannot be sure to which franchise you are referring, the poor service you received reflects negatively on all of us. At ServiceMaster of Alexandria, we are committed to hiring technicians of sound character with high ethical standards. All of our employees undergo stringent background checks and are screened regularly for drugs and alcohol. We take pride in the people we choose to work with, and only allow those we feel represent us positively to become part of our team. We understand the level of trust required to allow us into your home and greatly appreciate the opportunity to work with you. During stressful times it is essential to feel safe and comfortable with the people working in your home, and we strive to provide that sense of security in everything we do. ServiceMaster of Alexandria also endeavors through every means possible to ensure customer satisfaction; if our technicians cause any damage while on site, our customer service managers follow rigorous procedures to provide our customers with the quickest and most equitable resolution to their concerns.
We are very sorry to hear that you had a poor experience with a ServiceMaster franchise in our area. Providing excellent customer service and a positive mitigation experience for our customers is extremely important to ServiceMaster of Alexandria; please allow us the opportunity to prove this to you by calling us for any future mitigation or remediation needs.
chad berkoben on 01/22/2012:
woo that's almost about what happened to me . not perfesonal at all
Disillussioned on 03/03/2012:
We were involved in a similar situation, except we didn't hire Servicemaster - our tenants did.
When furniture was being removed from the property, some walls were damaged.
We called Servicemaster and were told that because of all the people coming in going, we had no proof it was their people. That would be true if everyone was moving furniture - but they weren't.
Oh, and FURTHERMORE, if anything did occur, their people were so highly trained that they'd have told contacted the office immediately to notify them of any accidents. HOWEVER, they would look into the matter and call us back.
After waiting weeks for a return call, and after after complaints to the BBB, our tenants insurance adjuster and our adjuster, the franchise owner agreed to take care of the damage.
To this day, we are pretty sure that our insurance company paid to rectify the damages.
John Gonzalez on 10/05/2013:
Three months later after our basement flooded and the ServiceMaster owner Mike Layne refuses to complete the job agreed to. There is still doors and garbage that hasn't been picked up. They did work not agreed by my homeowners insurance and now say they are out of money. What a mess, what a dream case for my lawyer.
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Recently I contacted ServiceMaster to see if they could clean and condition a leather sofa that I have. I was told that they could. They came out to look at it and told me they could do this for $126,00.
This sofa, which has recliners at both ends and a drop down panel in the center from which I have a telephone connection as sell as controls to have the recliners vibrate and heat, was purchased in 1998 for a cost of more than $1700.00. It is a dyed off-white leather and there are no holes or tears in it.
When their worker came to do the service, he used their own brands of cleaners and conditioner. He did an excellent job in cleaning the sofa. However, when he applied the conditioner, it stained the leather. Where he rubbed the leather, it left a freckled appearance, and where he squirted the conditioner on, it left a stain showing the squirt marks. At this point the only solution to this is either to replace it or recover it, both of which would be very expensive.
His manager as well as another experienced service person came out to see what had happened. The manager even called their national office to see if anyone could offer an opinion on what caused their product to stain the sofa and to see if there was a known solution.
The manager later called me to see what I wanted to do. I told him that I would accept $800 in reparation. I felt with that I could purchase a less expensive replacement. I certainly don't want this stained sofa to remain in my house. He told me that he felt his boss would offer no more than $150 but that he would check and get back to me.
I waited almost two weeks for him to call me back before I called again. This time, he said they would give me $250. I told him that was unacceptable as it would not replace the sofa that they ruined.
I feel if a company comes in to service something in a customer's home and ruins it, then they should replace it with the agreement of the customer.
This is the first time that I have used ServiceMaster and obviously am not satisfied. I would urge others to beware.
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leet60 on 08/14/2010:
Your situation sounds like a small claims lawsuit waiting to happen. I hope you pursue this. I see no way they can win considering the damage they did to your sofa.
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ILLINOIS -- The man came to my house by himself and stayed about 4 1/2 hours getting water out (about 1 inch) and removing two rugs and pads. Sanatized and put fans and dehumidifier in...The cost was a whopping $2700!!!! That's pretty good for 4 1/2 hours of work!!! Don't EVER CALL SERVICEMASTER FOR ANYTHING!
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Anonymous on 07/22/2009:
Uh, so what's the complaint about?
The fact that he took so long or the cost?
Or are you using sarcasm in the sentence, "That's pretty good for 4 1/2 hours of work!!!"
The way you describe it sounds like good service.
More details would be nice.
Eloise on 07/22/2009:
It sounds like he was very through. I'd expect nothing less for that amount of money. If it takes that long it takes that long. Well worth the time and money to avoid black mold.
moneybags on 07/22/2009:
Is this a complaint? Would you rather have mold? Call your insurance company!!
old fart on 07/22/2009:
All Servicemaster services are outrageously priced and should be avoided at all cost...
As an aside, the man who started Servicemaster was a born -again christian.
He named his company to reflect his religious beliefs, that is, "in His Service", but forgot that greed is and was always a sin...
The position of the company is to extract as much profit from it's customers as it can, any way it can without being considered robber barons...
BokiBean on 07/22/2009:
Did they quote you first?
PJ Boothe on 03/12/2013:
I am really impressed with this! I'm sure that the roofing in Abbotsford appreciates this as well. Thank you!
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CLIFTON PARK, NEW YORK -- During our duct cleaning ServiceMaster lost one of their brushes down a vent. They spent over an hour trying to fish it out. They called their boss. He walked in and immediately cut a hole in the ceiling to retrieve the brush. He then claimed that the hole would have been needed anyway. He refused to say why they spent over an hour trying to fish it out when they needed to cut a hole anyway. After they left, we found the vents were not reattached. In fact, one still had the blue film covering it. We attached the vents ourselves. A few days later we found that the duct 'patch' used to cover the hole cut for the vacuum had fallen off. When we asked how it was supposed to be attached they said it was supposed to be screwed in, brown side up. It was taped (had been taped before it fell), brown side down.
They would not admit any wrongdoing. At this point, we have a hole in the ceiling and a hole in the duct. Since virtually every aspect of the cleaning we could see was done wrong we have to assume that cleaning itself was a waste. At this point it appears the net transaction was to have ServiceMaster people come in, detach our vents, make holes in our ducts and in our wall and leave them exposed.
The work done was terrible and management was a nightmare to deal with.
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Anonymous on 01/14/2009:
I think you need a lawyer. They actually cut a hole in your ceiling and just left it?
Anonymous on 01/14/2009:
a shady company indeed..Hopefully it all works out in your favor
Soaring Consumer on 01/14/2009:
I'd definitely sue for the service fees and the repair costs. Make sure you have photos and documentation.
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NCLB Update
Teacher of the Year
Charter Schools Week
Funding Opportunities
New Appointments
Out-of-School Time
Quotes to Note
Upcoming Events
NCLB Update (http://www.nochildleftbehind.gov/)
To mitigate the loss of reading skills research shows takes place during the summer, the No Child Left Behind Summer Reading Achievers Program encourages kindergarten through eighth-grade students to read 10 or more age-appropriate books during vacation. In return, students receive certificates and prizes, with special recognition for those schools with the highest percentages of participating students. Last summer, nearly 18,000 of Atlanta Public Schools' 41,000 students took part in the program, and almost 11,000 met the goal of reading at least 10 books. This summer, the Department is expanding to 10 cities and one state, selected on the basis of strong business involvement in education, as well as supportive community groups and active district leadership. The pilot sites are Springfield, MA; Portsmouth, NH; Pittsburgh; Camden, NJ; Atlanta; Alachua County (Gainesville), FL; Kansas City, KS; Minneapolis; Albuquerque; San Diego; and South Dakota. In addition to covering the cost of promotional materials and certificates, the Department will conduct outreach to local, state, and national partners; organize local workshops; and provide support for kickoffs and other media events. For more information, please go to http://www.ed.gov/parents/academic/summer/reading/.
On April 21, Secretary Paige announced a new initiative to engage some of the best teachers and education experts in sharing techniques for raising student achievement with other teachers across the U.S. The four-pronged Teacher-to-Teacher Initiative features teacher roundtables, summer workshops, a Research-to-Practice Summit, and teacher email updates. The initiative also includes a new web site, https://www.teacherquality.us/default.asp, with information about effective practices and efforts at the state and local level. For more information, please go to http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2004/04/
Findings from a bicoastal public opinion poll conducted by the Mass Insight Education and Research Institute (Boston, MA) and the Partnership for Learning (Seattle, WA) suggest the public wants more math taught in school. Indeed, more than 75 percent of the adults surveyed in the two states believe all students should take algebra and geometry, and one-third think all students should study trigonometry and calculus. Overall, just one in fiveand only two of the 32 executives polledfelt American students do as well at math as other nation's students do. For more information, please go to http://www.massinsight.org/docs/MoreMathPlease.pdf.
Teacher of the Year
During a special Rose Garden ceremony with President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush, Kathy Mellor, an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher at Davisville Middle School in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, was named National Teacher of the Year. The 54th recipient of the nation's top teaching honor, she now begins a full-time, one-year term as spokesperson for education. The National Teacher of the Year program, sponsored jointly by the Council of Chief State School Officers and Scholastic, designates an outstanding representative of America's teachers from among the 56 State Teachers of the Year (from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Department of Defense, and four territoriessee http://www.ccsso.org/
projects/National_Teacher_of_the_Year/State_Teachers/). A panel composed of representatives from 14 leading national education organizations meets in early December to choose four finalists from the nominations received and, following personal interviews with the finalists in late February, chooses one winner. For more information, please go to http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/04/20040421-2.html.
Charter Schools Week
This year marks the fifth anniversary of National Charter Schools Week (May 3-7). As in previous years, activities will take place across the country, with state associations and schools planning events and inviting students, parents, and teachers to share their stories of success. Department officials will be participating in some of these events. For more information, please go to http://www.cslc.us/ncsw/about.asp. (A listing of events, state-by-state, is available at http://www.cslc.us/ncsw/events.asp.)
Funding Opportunities
Time is running out to submit grant applications under several competitive programs. For example, the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program seeks to improve the literacy skills and academic achievement of students by providing them with up-to-date library materials, well-equipped school libraries/media centers, and certified library/media specialists. However, only school districts in which at least 20 percent of students served are from families with incomes below the poverty line are currently eligible to apply (http://www.ed.gov/programs/lsl/eligibility.html). Applications are due May 20. The Community Technology Centers Program assists in the creation or expansion of community technology centers that will provide disadvantaged residents of distressed urban and rural communities with access to information technology and related training. Eligible applicants include states, school districts, institutions of higher education, faith-based and community organizations, and other non-profit groups, and up to one-fourth of the available funds will be set aside for "novice" applicants. Applications are due June 1. Meanwhile, applications are being reviewed as they are received under the State- and Local-Flexibility Demonstration Programs. http://www.ed.gov/GrantApps/ lists all the competitions that are currently underway and provides links to electronic application packages, forms, and other key information.
New Appointments
It is no longer lonely at the top. Secretary Paige proudly announced the White House's appointments of Gene Hickok as Deputy Secretary of Education and Edward McPherson as Undersecretary of Education. Hickok (http://www.ed.gov/news/staff/bios/hickok.html) had been serving as both acting Deputy Secretary and Undersecretary, while McPherson (http://www.ed.gov/news/staff/bios/mcpherson.html) joins the agency after serving as Chief Financial Officer at the U.S. Department of Agriculturemore than appropriate for his new role as the Secretary's principal advisor on financial and management issues. Also, the Secretary named Doug Mesecar as Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy, a position that provides strategic guidance and policy recommendations on the implementation of the No Child Left Behind Act. A native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Mesecar is a former elementary school teacher. Prior to his promotion, he served on the staff of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, where he played a role in drafting No Child Left Behind, and was chief of staff in the Department's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Out-of-School Time
A new report from the Department's National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) presents a broad overview of the out-of-school time of kindergarten through eighth-grade children in 2001. Results suggest that children's experiences before and after school were quite varied. Some children were in the care of their parents, but 20 percent had regularly scheduled non-parental arrangements before school and 50 percent had non-parental arrangements after school. Moreover, differences exist across racial/ethnic lines: black children were more likely than white and Hispanic children to be cared for by a relative and to be in self-care before and after school. They were also more likely to participate in center- or school-based programs after school. Intrigued? The report's data includes children's activities within their non-parental arrangements, the location and costs of arrangements, characteristics of relative and non-relative providers, and the number of children and adults present in different arrangement "types." For more information, please go to http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/
Quotes to Note
"To a child, it's a special feeling when a teacher knows your name, asks your opinion, cares what you think, and gives you encouragement. For some students, unfortunately, you might be the only person who does that. Anyone who has visited the classroom can see that teaching demands poise and warmth, and, often times, extraordinary patience, as my fourth-grade teacher had to show."
President George W. Bush (4/21/04)
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First Lady Laura Bush (4/21/04)
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Venue: Molineux Date: Sunday, 22 April 2012
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Wolves goalkeeper Dorus de Vries is poised to make his first Premier League start for the club in place of the injured Wayne Hennessey.
On-loan defender Sebastien Bassong is available after serving a one-game ban, while winger Matt Jarvis could be restored to the side.
Manchester City are still without forward Mario Balotelli, who completes a three-match ban.
Manager Roberto Mancini has reported no other injury concerns.
On paper this must go down as one of the mismatches of the season.
Manchester City are close to their best again, whacking 10 goals past West Brom and Norwich in the space of a few days, whilst Wolves are in a horrible spiral which is only taking them one way.
Relegation could be confirmed this weekend, but there will be no lasting stay of execution. So much has been written about the wisdom or otherwise of sacking Mick McCarthy, and particularly the messy process of finding a replacement, so I won't add to it other than to point out that Wolves had hardly spent a day in the bottom three this season prior to McCarthy's dismissal.
It may surprise some younger readers, but Wolves' record against Manchester City is actually rather good. They have won six of their last nine home league games against City stretching over the course of 30 years. The most recent was last season and nine of the 11 City players who started the 2 -1 defeat at Molineux then could very well be on show again; only Adebayor and Boateng are not around this time.
By the time City kick off, they will know how Manchester United have done against Everton. No matter what Roberto Mancini says in public, he will be hoping that Everton can take something from Old Trafford. If Everton do avoid defeat, then a City win over Wolves would put then in a position to go top if they win their next game - the Manchester derby.
For City there are twists and turns ahead - not so for Wolves.
Wolves won their last home meeting against Manchester City, with David Edwards scoring the decisive goal in a 2-1 victory 18 months ago.
They lead the overall head-to-head by 46 wins to 44, with 24 draws.
Wolves ended a run of seven consecutive league defeats by earning a point at Sunderland last weekend.
That goalless draw was their first clean sheet in 31 games since 27 August.
The Black Country side have the worst home record in the top flight, with three wins and 11 points from 17 matches.
They have lost a club record eight successive matches at Molineux and are winless in 10 since beating Sunderland on 4 December.
Terry Connor has taken two points from his first nine Premier League games in charge - the only manager ever to fare worse in the Premier League is his mentor Mick McCarthy (no points with Sunderland in 2003).
Steven Fletcher has failed to score in his last eight Premier League matches, equalling his longest spell without a goal.
Manchester City
Manager Roberto Mancini's first ever Premier League away match in charge of Manchester City was a 3-0 win at Molineux in December 2009.
They have only earned 12 points from their last 11 away matches (W3, D3, L5).
Roberto Mancini's side have the best goal difference after 34 games in Premier League history (+58). They have the best goalscoring and defensive records in the division this season.
Sergio Aguero has scored 21 league goals in 30 appearances this season. His goals at Norwich last weekend were his first outside of London or Manchester in the Premier League.
Our relegation could be confirmed over the weekend, and deservedly so. Sunderland away last week was a big improvement, but too little too late. Away win and 1-4 in City's favour.


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Louisville junior Teddy Bridgewater ranks as NFL.com draft analyst Bucky Brooks' No. 4 QB in college football.
NOLA.com reports LSU redshirt junior CB Jalen Collins will enter the 2015 NFL draft.
Arizona State redshirt junior WR Jaelen Strong will enter the 2015 NFL Draft.
Former Oklahoma and current Cardinals S Tony Jefferson took to Twitter to advise college prospects to not declare for the draft unless they are a "top pick."
Alabama junior S Landon Collins is considered a "lock" to declare for the NFL draft, according to Yahoo Sports' Rand Getlin.
Texas A&M is courting LSU DC John Chavis in the hopes of adding him in the same role, according to Ross Dellenger.
Notre Dame HC Brian Kelly told reporters freshman WR Justin Brent is in his doghouse.
Former Clemson QB Chad Kelly, who recently agreed to join Ole Miss next season after spending time at the JUCO level, was arrested for his involvement in a "melee."
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Stanford head coach David Shaw will not entertain NFL offers.
Boise State redshirt junior RB Jay Ajayi announced on Sunday that he will declare for the 2015 NFL Draft.
FSU redshirt sophomore Jameis Winston's attorney, David Cornwell, tweeted the QB has been cleared of charges in his conduct hearing.
The Redskins win Saturday "may have clinched" the Titans and Bucs as the two staffs coaching the 2015 Senior Bowl, per Patrick Woo.


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Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Quick 6: Can't-Miss PDF Recommendations
1) Disposable Heroes Series: Seriously, forget what you knew about minis or counters. If you've ever had need of an army of skeletons or orcs, a host of superheroes, a gaggle of animals, a brave company of mercenaries, fearsome redcoats, a sci-fi hero, a Wild West posse, or just about any other type of miniature you can ever think of using in an RPG, you need to check out the Disposable Heroes line of paper miniatures. For a fraction of the cost of buying a plastic minis collection, you can print out a fully customizable line of minis you need. Numbered, color, black and white, flat counter, stand-up--pure and simple, this line is not only one of the best accessories in all of gaming, its one of the most affordable and customizable. And you can take that to the bank.
2) Bits of... Series: Look, I'll admit it: I don't have the time I once did for game prep. (Family life will do that to you). And even when I do, there are nights when my descriptive text comes out like a poorly-translated Japanese grill instruction manual. Thank goodness for Tabletop Adventures, whose Bits of... series provide some nice descriptive and flavor text for various wilderness and urban settings alike. It may even give rise to a plot hook or two. If you're a GM, regardless of what system you're using, this line will do right by you. (I would especially recommend Bits of the Boulevard and Bits of the Wilderness: Into the Mountains).
3) Two-Fisted Tales: This is the second Precis Intermedia product on this list, but it is a well-deserved placement. This is my favorite pulp RPG of, well...ever? Its supremely easy to jump into, and can be easily used to run anything from deadly serious pulp fiction spinoffs to the Venture Brothers. This is a book that really almost reads like a tutorial in parts--an inspiring one, at that! Simple, elegant resolution mechanics and a real feel for helping make the game your make this product an absolute home run. Nearly everyone I have let borrow this game has gone absolutely wild over it.
4) In Harm's Way: You knew it would be on here! As I've mentioned before (repeatedly), this game gets the nod for "Game I Love The Most That I Never Get To Play", but that doesn't mean it wasn't worth every penny. Clash Bowley's mechanics are a delight, and this game brings to mind the best of Captain Jack Aubrey, Horatio Hornblower, and dozens of other nautical heros from fiction and history alike. There's so much to love about the game: competitive play, the voluntary wound system, the Interest/Notice mechanic, the well-realized troupe play... Even if you have as hard a time as I have convincing your regular players to take on this genre, I guarantee you'll be adopting or thinking about some of the mechanics for your other games.
5) Dungeon Sets 1 & 2 (Fat Dragon Games): I am, quite possibly, the worst miniatures cardstock assembler on the face of the earth who can still claim reasonably normal motor control in his daily life. However, as much some of Fat Dragon's other products were a bit tough on me, the Dungeon sets were a nice 2-D/3-D blend, allowing me to create really nice dungeon scenes without blowing a ton on ink to boot, and were easy enough that even I had no problems with them. The Caverns set is also pretty nifty.
6) D&D Rules Cyclopedia: Because its still considered by many the finest rules compilation of all time. Because regardless of the edition you play, reading and perusing this volume can give you a better idea of many of the "whys" of Dungeons & Dragons, as well as make you think as to why certain things are as they are. Because for $5.95, you are getting one hell of a bargain.
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- Olman Feelyus said...
Thing is, for me, I want the Rules Cyclopedia in dead tree form. It's out there and not that expensive, I know, but you have to move fast. I'll find it one of these days.
In Harm's Way. Hmmm, I just finished Master & Commander and friggin' loved it. I like Clash's attitude, but there is always something unsexy about the layout of his products so they don't grab me right away. I'll take another, more mature look as your recommendation holds weight.
I have to throw in EvilDM's World of Broadsword. I know I'm a bit of a pimp for that product, but I just found it really hit my sword and sorcery buttons. It gives you a great little campaign world, city by city with just enough info for the players to get mixed up in.
- November 5, 2008 at 10:54 AM
- Zachary The First said...
@olman: I ended up with a pdf and a deadtree on the RC, and haven't regretted it.
I hear you on the layout for Flying Mice products. But its an area clash has made more functional (if certainly not aesthetically pleasing), and IMO, his games are totally worth it. I hope you'll feel the same. :)
- November 5, 2008 at 6:51 PM
Hmm..I saw Tabletop Adventures at Gen Con, but really didn't have the time to stop by. It looks like they're filling an interesting niche! I'm going to d/l a couple of those Bits of.. items tonight or tomorrow. Thanks!
- November 5, 2008 at 7:55 PM
- Zachary The First said...
I should add Fat Dragon's Tombs & Horrors set includes a Gelatinous Cube that's just too cool for words:
- November 5, 2008 at 11:04 PM
- clash bowley said...
Urg! My suckitude at layout has now reached mythic proportions. I should probably just retire before my name becomes a synonym for crap layout. "Man, you just totally clashed that book, dude! What happened - you went blind and had to lay it out in braille?"
/me slinks quietly into the dark, dark night...
- November 6, 2008 at 10:34 AM
- Zachary The First said...
Awww, clash, you gotta give us SOMETHING to complain about! :)
- November 7, 2008 at 10:29 PM


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Kimberly Calliari paid $300, lost 51 pounds and won $1,200.
That all happened after she signed up for two challenges on HealthyWage.com, a website that lets dieters bet their own money that they'll meet a weight loss goal. HealthyWage is one of several wagering websites that have launched in the past few years, including DietBet.com and Stickk.com. GymPact, a smartphone app, pushes people to go to the gym or get charged for it. All of the sites work differently, but have the same premise: get healthy or risk losing your cash.
"If I didn't have anything on the line I don't think I would have done it," says Calliari, a 29-year-old merchandise buyer for grocery stores in Milwaukee.
The services make money by taking a percentage of the total collected from those who don't meet their goals. To make sure no one fakes a weight loss, the sites ask users to photograph themselves on a scale or film a video and submit it to the site for verification.
Calliari first heard about HealthyWage after the company she worked for used the website as a way to motivate employees to lose weight. In February 2012, she started two challenges. One was to lose 10 percent of her body weight in six months. She wagered $100. She lost the weight and won $200.
The second was a year-long challenge to drop her body mass index from obese to healthy. She wagered $300. Her weight dropped from 204 pounds to 153 pounds and her body mass index, a number determined using weight and height, fell to 24 from 33.8. She'll soon receive a check for $1,000.
"I think it does motivate people," says Susan Adams, a registered dietitian and assistant professor of nutrition at La Salle University in Philadelphia. She says betting $300 might be too much, saying that many people lose the motivation even after paying cash. "How many people join gyms on Jan. 1? Go back in March and see how many are left," Adams says.
But the thought of losing such a large amount of money kept Calliari on track. "If I'm going to spend money on a purse why can't I put in $300 for my own health?" Calliari says.
If you think money will motivate you to drop the pounds, check out these four weight loss and exercise wagering programs:
DietBet users can go on the website and join a public group, or create their own private game among family members or friends. The amount of money needed to wager is set by the person who starts the game. There are many public games that charge as little as $25. The goal is to lose 4 percent of your body weight in four weeks. Those that do, share the total amount of money the group collected. Jamie Rosen, the CEO of DietBet.com, says that about a third of the dieters who bet money actually win money. But he says about 93 percent of people who join a game lose weight, even if they don't win cash. DietBet.com takes as much as 15 percent of the total amount collected before distributing it to winners. Rosen says the average person who wagers $25 can expect to win about $50 to $75 if they shed 4 percent of their body weight.
This app wants to make sure you're hitting the gym. You have to make a pact on which days of the week you plan to go to the gym. You have to wager at least $5 that will be charged if you don't make it to the gym. Every time you go to the gym, you have to check in on the GymPact app. GymPact verifies that every gym that is checked in to actually exists. The app uses your smartphone's global positioning system to make sure you are at your gym for at least 30 minutes when you check in. At the end of the week, you get cash rewards for making your goals. The reward money comes from people who didn't meet their goal. GymPact takes a 30 percent cut and then distributes it to those that met their goals. GymPact says that the average user is rewarded about 50 cents to $1 for each day they make it to the gym. The app is available for Apple Inc.'s iPhones and on smartphones that use Google Inc.'s Android operating system.
This website enables you to select from three different challenges. Bet $150 that you'll lose 10 percent of your body weight in six months, and you could win $300 if you drop the pounds. (The 10 percent challenge cost $100 with a $200 prize when Calliari started the challenge last year, but it was bumped up to $150 with a $300 prize in January after customers asked for a bigger prize, says HealthyWage's co-founder David Roddenberry.)


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The Butler is located in Youngstown, Ohio, in Mahoning County, and receives no revenues from the city or county. The Butler charges no admission fee at the main location or at its branch museums, and relies on contributions from the community and the nation to meet its cultural mission. How you can help
The Beecher Center, housed in the south wing of the Butler's Youngstown location, is the first museum addition dedicated solely to new media and electronic art. The facility regularly displays works of art that utilize computers, holography, lasers and other digital media. The Beecher Center houses the Zona Auditorium, a digital media theater designed for performance art and high-definition film presentations. Visit the Beecher Center
The Butler also operates two satellite facilities in nearby Columbiana and Trumbull Counties. The Salem branch, funded by The Salem Community Foundation, presents selections from the Butler's permanent collection, exhibitions by nationally-known contemporary and historic artists, and the best of regional art talent. The Butler's Trumbull branch, funded in part by Foundation Medici, focuses on important international artists whose works have profoundly influenced America, as well as exhibitions of works by contemporary master painters and sculptors. Visit Butler branches
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I'm writing this post from my sister Darci's house in Utah. I drove down yesterday, with my oldest son, Clark (pictured above.) Clark is returning to BYU to continue his college education —and it suddenly hit me this week—he's leaving me again. This summer is almost over. I've been wanting to blog some of our summer highlights for several weeks and now, here I am, realizing that if I don't start, it may not happen. So …
Summer highlight #1: Clark is home!!!!!
I've looked forward to this particular summer for two full years. This is what missionary moms do. We put our boys (and girls) on the airplane, headed to a Missionary Training Center (MTC for short) and we come home and circle the day on the calendar that they will return. And, while two years is a long time and there were moments and days when I thought, "I can't do this," I can hardly believe that he is home. He did it. We did it. And this first summer highlight has made every other highlight ten times better. We have LOVED having Clark back and have enjoyed so much everything we have planned and anticipated—the big trips, the family gatherings and perhaps even most of the all, the quiet moments where we sit around the kitchen table or the living room and just talk and listen to his stories.
The coolest thing about having Clark home is Clark himself. His mission changed him. I knew this would happen of course, but it's still so awesome to experience — he is everything good that he already was, only magnified — I am learning that adult children are worth every effort that you invest into teenage children (so, don't give up if you're dealing with teenage drama.) Anyway, having my first missionary come home will make it much easier for me to endure the last half of Chase's mission and to send out any other children that have the desire to serve. Clearly any experience (at 18 or 19 or 20) that requires self-sacrifice, hard work and discipline will build character, but there is something special about Mormon missionaries, and that is that their primary purpose is to invite others to come unto Jesus Christ. They are immersed in the Master's teachings and they work everyday to share the good news of His gospel. They help people find and restore their faith and (I believe) it is this spiritual focus that changes these boys and helps them mature and become better versions of themselves.
By the way, you can read more about Clark (and Chase) serving missions here, here and here, and if you're curious about missionaries in general, there's an informative article here. It's actually interesting because the award-winning musical, The Book of Mormon is playing in Spokane right now and so I've had some friends ask me about missionaries. I have not seen this show—I'm sure it is entertaining, but I know that it also mocks missionaries and missionary work. So, I'll wrap up my thoughts by saying that I am so grateful for my faith, and for my membership in the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I think often about my mission (I served in Frankfurt, Germany from May, 1986 to November, 1987) because it was such a pivotal time in my life. I know that keeping the commandments and striving to live and teach my children gospel principles has done nothing but bless my life and theirs. If you ever have questions about what missionaries do or what I believe, I hope you'll ask me. I'm always eager to share!
A note about the picture: One of the smartest things I've ever done, is invite my friend Randi Brunt (awesome photographer) to come with our family to the airport for Clark's homecoming, so that I could just be in the moment and she could capture it. I love the photos she took and will absolutely do this again when Chase comes home next summer!


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J.W. Marriott Host to the World DVD
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- Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
- Rating: Not Rated
- Number of Discs: 1
- Run Time: 50 Minutes
- Region: Region 1
- Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
- Language: English
- Studio: A&E Home Video
- DVD Release Date: December 9, 1998
He was born into a family of faith and poverty. He had to mature early because the responsibilities of a man were placed on his boy's shoulders.
BIOGRAPHY® tells the story of the man whose ability to motivate others created a worldwide hospitality empire through interviews, candid photos and rare footage. The lanky young man from Utah inched his way into corporate America a nickel root beer at a time. It all began with a nine-stool refreshment stand, but it grew into a billion-dollar hospitality empire. Along the way, Marriott befriended presidents and gave generously to those who had helped him along the way. But he was also a man of contradiction swinging from moments of affability to severe criticism.
J.W. MARRIOTT features informative interviews with his sons J.W. Marriott, Jr. and Richard Marriott, granddaughter Debbie Harrison, friends the Reverend Billy Graham and Sterling Colton, a former employee and others.


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This picnic-style hamper is packed with premium fruit -- fresh Fuji Apples, Bosc Pears, and Navel Oranges -- and a comforting array of treats, such as Dolcetto Chocolate Wafer Rolls, Marionberry-Filled Cookies, and more.
Gift Includes:
- Three Premium-Grade Bosc Pears.
- Three Premium-Grade Fuji Apples.
- Three Premium-Grade Navel Oranges.
- Chocolate Nut Medley.
- Dolcetto Chocolate Wafer Rolls.
- Marionberry-Filled Cookies, and more.
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- Choose cider option for a bottle of refreshing Kristian Regale Sparkling Apple Juice.
- Gift packaged in a handsome keepsake picnic basket.
- Arrives decorated with a hand-tied satin ribbon.
Measures 18" x 12" x 7".Gift #7359
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Bosc PearsFor many fruit lovers, Bosc are the pinnacle of pears. These premium pears feature a creamy white flesh full of aroma and sweetness, and are often celebrated as the best pear variety. Three included
Dolcetto Chocolate WafersDelicately-rolled, European-style wafer rolls that are made with premium ingredients, including rich cocoa and decadent chocolate. A decadently sweet treat! 3 oz
Lindt Excellence Black BarThis famous chocolate is characterized by a powerful aroma of cocoa and a rich, dark brown color. The chocolate if full-bodied with just enough bitterness to highlight its strength and personality. 3.5 oz
Marionberry Filled Cookie Filled with healthy fruit jam, these moist and chewy cookies are fresh baked and individually wrapped for a healthy, satisfying treat. Three included, 2 oz each
Seattle Chocolate TrufflesIndividually wrapped truffles in a myriad of fun flavors, including peanut butter, orange, dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and raspberry. 1.3 oz
Tropical Island MixA variety of healthy, naturally sweet & delicious dried fruits such as pineapple, papaya, mango, kiwi, banana, and coconut. 2 oz
California Navel OrangePure natural enjoyment is ensured with juicy, tree-ripened oranges picked at their peak. Seedless and succulent. Three included
Lemon DropsLemon shaped hard candies with a sour sweet sensation that will make your mouth sing! 4 oz
Marich Chocolate Nut MedleyPremium macadamias, almonds, cashews, walnuts and pecans in luxurious milk and dark chocolates. 4.5 oz
NW Fuji ApplesOur Fuji Apples are the large, crisp variety with an intense sweetness that makes them ideal for eating raw. Freshly picked from NW orchards. The best of the crop. Three included
Snickerdoodle CookiesEveryone's favorite homemade cookie. The cookies are crackly on the outside and creamy on the inside. Sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. 2 oz
White Chocolate Amaretto Wafer CookiesCreamy chocolate-filled, European-style wafer cookies are made with all-natural ingredients and richly flavored with real amaretto. Enjoyed with coffee or right out of the box, these award-winning, chocolate-filled wafer cookies from Lady Walton's are a delightful indulgence. 2 oz
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Recipient very pleased


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