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You could be entitled to money for the damages you've suffered if your debt collector is violating fair debt collection laws. YOU HAVE RIGHTS, don't be intimidated!
Learn about your legal rights when facing Debt Collector Problems. Research the applicable laws that could help protect you when a debt collector is attempting to seize your assets, garnish your wages or continue collection of a debt that is outside Montana's Statutes Of Limitations. Montana phone recording laws could assist you in gathering proof of the debt collector's illegal tactics; find out whether recording your debt collector's phone conversation is permitted in your state.
The Montana Fair Debt Collection Consumer Practices Guide summarizes Montana's laws on wage garnishment, property and asset seizures and state statutes of limitations on debt collection and could provide the ammunition you need to stop or limit creditors and collectors from harassing you, garnishing your wages or bank accounts, and from seizing your property through liens, thus limiting your overall financial exposure.
This Guide does not include information concerning the FTC's Credit Practices Rule, state consumer protection laws or information regarding exemption provisions found in laws other than the state's general exemption laws and is not intended to substitute for the advice of an attorney.
If a debt collector threatens to seize your property or your assets, you could be protected under Montana's Consumer Debt Exemption Laws. Read the summarized information below to learn how to protect what you own and what you cannot protect from seizure. You could significantly strengthen your bargaining position with debt collectors by knowing your rights under Montana Debt Exemption Law!
The state of Montana has opted out of federal bankruptcy exemptions-Montana Code Annotated § 31-2-106.
Wages: Montana Code Annotated 25-13-601, -610, .614.
Homestead: Montana Code Annotated 70-32-101 through -107, -20Z .216.
Tangible personal property: Montana Code Annotated 25-13.608, -609, .613, 35.15.404.
Benefits, retirement plans, insurance, judgments, and other intangibles: Montana Code Annotated 25-13-608, -609, -610, -613, 35-15.404.
Your debt may have expired under Montana's Statutes of Limitations, and may be considered uncollectible. Read the summary below to see the length of time certain types of debt can continue to be collected under the Montana Debt Statutes of Limitations, don't let a collector threaten to take you to court over an expired debt.
Written contract, obligation or liability: 8 years.
Contract, account or promise that is not based on a written instrument: 5 years.
Montana obligation on to provide a certain level of support for a spouse, child or indigent parent: 2 years.
Obligation or liability, other than a contract, account or promise not based on a written instrument: 3 years.
Relief on the grounds of fraud or mistake: 2 years.
NOTE: A written acknowledgement signed by the debtor or any payment on a debt is sufficient evidence to cause the relevant statute of limitations to begin running anew.
Judgment or decree of any U.S. court: 10 years. NOTE: Judgments rendered in a court not of record: 6 years.
Wage garnishment doesn't mean a debt collector or creditor is entitled to take all your money. Under Montana's Wage Garnishment Laws, there are limits and protections on just how much can be taken from your paycheck.
Read the summary below to learn your garnishment rights under Montana law.
After the issuing or return of an execution against property of the judgment debtor or upon proof, by affidavit or otherwise, to the satisfaction of the judge that any person or corporation has property of such judgment debtor or is indebted to him in an amount exceeding $50, the judge may, by an order, require such person or corporation or any officer or member thereof to appear at a specified time and place before him or a referee appointed by him and answer concerning the same. Mont. Code Ann. _ 25-14-103.
If it appear that a person or corporation alleged to have property of the judgment debtor or to be indebted to him claims an interest in the property adverse to him or denies the debt, the court or judge may authorize, by an order made to that effect, the judgment creditor to institute an action against such person or corporation for the recovery of such interest or debt. The court or judge may, by order, forbid a transfer or other disposition of such interest or debt until an action can be commenced and prosecuted to judgment. Mont. Code Ann. _ 25-14-104.
The judge or referee may order any property of a judgment debtor, not exempt from execution, in the hands of such debtor or any other person or due to the judgment debtor, to be applied toward the satisfaction of the judgment. Mont. Code Ann. _ 25-14-107.
Interest Rate at which Judgments Accrue The clerk must include in the judgment entered up by him any interest on the verdict or decision of the court, from the time it was rendered or made. Mont. Code Ann. _ 25-9-204. Interest is payable on judgments recovered in the courts of Montana at the rate of ten percent per annum and no greater rate. Such interest must not be compounded in any manner or form. Interest on a judgment involving a contractual obligation that specifies an interest rate must be paid at the rate specified in the contractual obligation. Mont. Code Ann. _ 25-9-205.
Under Montana State and Federal Call Recording Laws, you could record the actual phone conversation with a debt collector in your efforts to stop debt collectors from calling! Montana is a two party consent state, meaning you need the permission of all parties that are on the call to record the conversation. Thus you DO need a debt collector's permission before you can record your phone conversation with him (or her) in the state of Montana.
Research and find additional information about Federal Call Recording Laws and learn what call recording procedures are legal in other states.


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According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports (that still doesn't seem right), the Colorado Rockies and Michael Cuddyer have agreed on a contract. While we don't know the details as of yet, the last offer that the Rockies are believed to have made was for three years and $27 million dollars, according to Troy Renck of the Denver Post (via MLB Trade Rumors).
Update: It's a three year deal for $31.5 million.
Cuddyer, as a modified Type A free agent, will bring the Minnesota Twins a supplemental and second round draft pick.
When thinking of Cuddyer, who will be 33 years old when next season begins, I'm reminded of two recent posts in the Getting Blanked archives. The first, by Drew Fairservice, is about Edwin Jackson and the value of having an average player.
Consider Edwin Jackson something of a humble brag. If he joins your favorite team, it means your team is in need of the very best workmanlike starter available. That probably means they have designs on the playoffs, like the Cardinals last year when they brought him in at the deadline. Or the White Sox before that. And the Tigers before them. You get the picture.
And it also reminds me of what I wrote when Josh Willingham signed with the Minnesota Twins earlier this week.
My bigger concern for the Twins is that with Willingham, their payroll projection rises to almost $100 million for 2012. That's a lot of money for a similar team to the one they fielded in 2011 when the Twins accumulated almost 100 losses and finished last in the weakest division in baseball.
Like Willingham and presumably Jackson when he signs, Cuddyer is likely to give his team back the value of the cost of his contract. In this case, he needs to offer slightly less than two wins above replacement in each of the next three years for the Rockies. However, he's been signed by a team that was 21 games back of the division winning Arizona Diamondbacks, a team that has significantly improved their roster this off season.
The Rockies also finished 14 games back of the San Francisco Giants. And even the horrible Los Angeles Dodgers were ten games better than them last year. Colorado is extremely unlikely to compete next year. So, what's the point in signing a league average player for an annual salary approaching $10 million?
There isn't a reasonable one.
cuddyer will be the michael young rockies missed out on last winter. all around plus. @TroyRenck named rox as favorite yest
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) December 16, 2011

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Get "Pre-Approved" - Not "Pre-Qualified!"
you want to get the best property you can for the least amount
of money?
Then make sure you are in the strongest negotiating
position possible.
Price is only one element in the negotiations, and not necessarily
the most important one. Often other terms, such as the strength
of the buyer or the length of escrow, are critical to a seller. In
years past, I always recommended that buyers get "pre-qualified"
by a
lender. This means that you spend a few minutes on the phone with a
lender who asks you a few questions. Based on the answers,
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pronounces you "pre-qualified" and issues a certificate
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actually APPROVED for the loan and the only loose end is
the appraisal
on the property. This process takes anywhere from a few days to
a few weeks depending on your situation. It's VERY POWERFUL and
a weapon
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Sell Your Property First, Then Buy the House
3. Play the Game of Nines
Before house hunting, make a list of things you want in the new place. Then make a list of the things you don't want. You can use this list as a guide to rate each property that you see. The one with the biggest score wins! This helps avoid confusion and keeps things in perspective when you're comparing dozens of homes. When house hunting, keep in mind the difference between "STYLE AND SUBSTANCE". The SUBSTANCE is the set of things that cannot be changed such as the location, view, size of lot, noise in the area, school district, and floor plan. The STYLE represents easily changed surface finishes like carpet, wallpaper, color, and window coverings. Buy the house with good SUBSTANCE, because the STYLE can always be changed to match your tastes. I always recommend that you imagine each house as if it were vacant. Consider each house on its underlying merits, not the seller's decorating skills.
4. Don't Be Pushed Into Any House
Your agent should show you everything available that meets your requirements. Don't make a decision on a house until you feel that you've seen enough to pick the best one. A decade ago, homes were selling quickly, usually a few days after listing. In that kind of market, agents advised their clients to make an offer ON THE SPOT if they liked the house. That was good advice at the time. Today there isn't always this urgency, unless a home is drastically under priced, and you'll know if it is. Don't forget to check into the SCHOOL DISTRICTS of the area you're considering. Information is available on every school; such as class sizes, % of students that go on to college, SAT scores, etc. You can get this information from this web site.
5. Stop Calling Ads!
Please note - ads are sometimes created to make the phone ring! Many of the homes have some drawback that's not mentioned in the ad, such as traffic noise, power lines, or litigation in the community. What's not mentioned in the ad is usually more important than what is. For this reason, I want you to be very careful when reading ads. Remember that the person writing the ad is representing the seller and not you! The most important thing you can do is have someone on your side looking out for your best interests. Your own agent will critique the property with an eye towards how well it meets yourneeds and will point out any drawbacks you should know about. So whether you decide to work with me or not, pick an agent you feel comfortable with and enlist the services of that agent as a buyer's broker. Then you become a client with all the rights, benefits, and privileges created by this agency relationship, and you're no longer just a shopper. Did you know that many homes are sold WITHOUT A SIGN ever going up or an AD EVER BEING PUT IN THE PAPER? These "great deals" go to those people who are committed to working with one agent. When an agent hears of a great buy, who do you think he's going to call? His client, who he has a legal obligation to work hard for you, or someone who just called on the phone and said "keep your eyes open"? So to get the best buy on a property, I always recommend that you hire your own agent and stick with him or her.


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Dismemberment Plan Drop Twitchy NYC Transplant Anthem 'Invisible'
The Dismemberment Plan's music is nervy and spastic, which makes it the perfect setting for a song about the anxiety of moving to New York City. Singer Travis Morrison did just that just a few years ago, leaving the D.C.
See A$AP Ferg Skewer Kendrick Lamar on 'Control' Response
Kendrick Lamar's verse on Big Sean's "Control" — an instant classic to some, not so big of a deal to others — has engendered a number of responses, mostly from guys who took offense to the Prince of Los Angeles calling himself the King of New York. Still, most have been duds, further proving Lamar's point. But last night during a freestyle on Funkmaster Flex's Hot 97 radio show (itself a N.Y.C. institution), Harlem's A$AP Ferg — whose new album Trap Lord we profiled last month — issued the first "Control"-provoked threats that might actually sting.
The 1975 Serve Raw 'Chocolate' in Intimate Acoustic Video
The 1975's "Chocolate" began to percolate early this year, but it still reigns as one of the Manchester four-piece's best songs. The band played under a number of different names (most recently the Slowdown) before settling on a year that's quite a few decades removed from the sound they evoke. "Chocolate," along with fellow British radio hits "Sex" and "The City," crisscrosses more recent eras: the teenage vignettes of the Arctic Monkeys funneled into the polished, hooky songwriting of an early emo band like Jimmy Eat World. This acoustic version lays those influences bare, with melody placed firmly in the spotlight.The 1975's self-titled debut album will be out on September 3, but you can stream their most recent EP, IV, on Soundcloud.
A$AP Ferg and Danny Brown Go Wild for the Night on 'Reynolds'
When we visited A$AP Ferg's Bronx studio to preview his new album Trap Lord, he was meticulously recording an unnamed track, testing the elasticity of his flow and tinkering with the lyrics to a particular verse. As it turns out, that song was "Reynolds," a leftover finished in the final few days of those recording sessions. This may very well be the most classically hip-hop cut Ferg has created, and as such, it shows off his underrated writing skills. The gruff-voiced MC kicks off his verse with a short story about an, ahem, wild night partying with A$AP Rocky and Busta Rhymes. He also cracks a few cutting jokes: "Niggas think we stupid with all these designer things / And we walk in Hilfiger office to hear the ch-ching." Danny Brown slides through later for a typically snapping finale. Trap Lord is in stores tomorrow, but can be streamed now.
Riff Raff's Response to Kendrick Lamar Wasn't Actually a Response to Kendrick Lamar
Yesterday, the Internet's favorite neon goofball Riff Raff released his "response" (which you can stream below) to Kendrick Lamar's already infamous "Control" verse — or at least he said he did. Instead, as a practiced gamer of online buzz, what he actually did was throw up a song called "Ballin' Outta Control" that's been sitting around for weeks and slap it with the crucial tag "the Neon Response" while also, of course, playing into the feverish culture of Kendrick responses on Twitter. He admitted to this ruse earlier today on Twitter, because the only thing more fun than pulling a prank is getting to out yourself.None of this is exactly surprise, even putting aside Riff Raff's inclinations to troll.
The-Dream Glides Away From NSFW in Elegant 'Too Early' Video
The-Dream is once again safe for the workplace. The radio-fighting R&B mastermind's last three videos — "Pussy," "High Art," and "Turnt" — were all highly pornographic. The ace new video for his Gary Clark Jr. collaboration "Too Early," one of the best tracks off recent album IV Play, renders the song's breakup/makeup tale in soft, spectacular purples, yellows, and blues. The way to do a literal video is to make it fit for the silver screen, and directors Stephen Garnett and Damien Sandoval pull that off flawlessly here, representing quite a swing from lowbrow to highbrow for the singer.The year could still be young for The-Dream. He put in a good bit of work on Jay Z's triumphant Magna Carta Holy Grail — which The-Dream spoke about to Revolt TV.
Danny Brown Echoes Usher for Squeaky Twerk Anthem 'Hand Stand'
Danny Brown wraps up a busy week of promotion for his upcoming album Old with a track that feels, well, not entirely new. The Detroit rapper has already released a whole host of new verses — including a remix of Chicago rapper SD's "New World Order" — and, most notably, has announced an October time frame for the follow-up to 2011's XXX. Last night Brown tweeted a link to a new song called "Hand Stand," produced by grime heavyweight (and Brown's "Blueberry (Pills & Cocaine)" collaborator) Darq E Freaker. The twerk-obsessed track bares a striking resemblance to two others: B.o.B.'s "Headband" and — as first pointed out by the FADER — Usher's "Dat Girl Right There," the balloon-squeaking, aborted mid-2000s single Freaker either references overtly or nicks totally.
Flying Lotus (as Captain Murphy) Leads All-Star Rap Roster on Blunted Single 'Between Villains'
Flying Lotus — both as himself and as his rap alter-ego Captain Murphy — has been a close friend and collaborator of L.A. rap whiz kid Earl Sweatshirt (who began streaming his new LP, Doris, yesterday). Earl has been on the scene for both of the big moments in FlyLo's career as Captain Murphy: Earl duels with him on "Between Friends," which was Captain Murphy's first on-mic appearance, and at the show in which FlyLo publicly revealed himself as his alter-ego. Now the two have united once again for another career mile-marker: a team-up with MF Doom, whose dizzying, stoned mumbles has been a major influence on both Earl and Captain Murphy.The track — which also features bass gymnast Thundercat — is "Between Villains," the newest joint from Adult Swim's single series.
Feds Fight African Heir Apparent Over Michael Jackson's Crystal 'Bad' Glove
America's foreign diplomacy involves an untold number of moving parts that affect the lives of billions of people around the world. Just this week the U.S. government has had to deal with the eruption of violence in Egypt, a proposed boycott of the upcoming Winter Olympics over Russia's draconian anti-gay laws, and the ongoing saga of Edward Snowden — oh, and recovering one of the Swarovski crystal gloves Michael Jackson rocked on his "Bad" tour. According to the Hollywood Reporter, federal prosecutors have been embroiled in a lawsuit with Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, the son of Equatorial Guinea's dictator, in a case filed as United States of America v. One White Crystal-Covered "Bad Tour" Glove and Other Michael Jackson Memorabilia.
Download Chief Keef's Punishing New Mixtape 'Bang Pt. 2'
It's been a whirlwind year for Chicago rapper Chief Keef, who turned 18 today. He has spent time in juvenile detention and been arrested multiple times for smoking pot and speeding, among other offenses. He has threatened to hit Katy Perry. He has also released a steady stream of one-off tracks, some representing his best work (and racking up millions of YouTube views) and others landing far on the wrong side of stoned unintelligibility. But he hasn't released a full-length tape until tonight: Bang Pt. 2 is here, and you can download it via LiveMixtapes.The 16-track tape features previously released songs like "Morgan Tracy" and "I Ain't Done Turnin' Up" but otherwise features a bunch of new material with the only guest spots coming from realtively unknown friends Tray Savage and Tadoe.


text: Starting today, the annual burn ban on lands protected by the Department of Natural Resources goes into effect. At this time, the ban will be in place until September 30th. The burn ban applies to all forestlands in Washington that are under DNR protection. Already this year, DNR has responded to 57 wildfires, mostly started by fire that escaped from outdoor burn piles. The ban applies to all outdoor burning on DNR-protected lands, except for recreational fires in approved fire pits inside officially-designated campgrounds. Gas and propane barbecues are also allowed under this ban. DNR-approved prescribed fires are also allowed under specific terms lined out by the agency. This burn ban takes precedence over and supersedes all other burn bans currently in effect on DNR lands. The ban does NOT cover federal forest lands.


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Keystone RV to hold RV Giveaway Sweepstakes
The Keystone RV Company is having a giveaway sweepstake where winners will win their own recreational vehicles of the Keystone Company. While this sweepstake began on March 8 last year, the sweepstakes won't end till March 6 this year. This sweepstakes are open only to legal residents of the United States and for those above the age of 18.
Those wishing to enter the 'Live your Dreams' RV giveaway can participate by registering at the company's website or through other trade magazines as well as retail promotions. A great thing about this sweepstake is that no prior purchase is required to be eligible for registering.
People who will be attending the 25th Annual Washington Camping RV Expo also stand a chance to take part in these sweepstakes. There are four models to be won through these sweepstakes. These include the Passport Travel Trailer, the Sprinter Travel Trailer, the fifth wheel Montana Mountaineer. The last model to be won will be the Hornet Travel Trailer.
To stand a chance to win your very own free RV you have to fill an entry form which can be submitted either online or at the various outlets for where you got the form. The limit is however restricted to one person only and multiple entries will be disqualified. For more information on the various rules and the eligibility criteria you can visit the company's website.
The Cain family from Indiana has already won one of the RV's on offer. The Cain family won for themselves the Passport Travel Trailer last year in August. There are still two more additional recreational vehicles to be won that will be given away soon in the following months. The final prize to be won will be the Keystone fifth wheel Montana Mountaineer which will be given out at the end of the sweepstakes in March.


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Eek! That's two week away!
After being stuck in the Middle Muddles, a tremendous burst of writing occurred last week. Do you see the leap in the Word-o-Meter from before (about 23k words)?
{For those of you whose browsers dislike my Word-o-Meter, I've logged 34,483 words toward my 50-60k goal.}
Yeah, kinda proud of that. Good thing, too, because the rest of the novel needs to be written.
Usually my tangles, the ones that hold up forward movement on a story, involve not really knowing how to get from Point A to Point B. Now that I've reached the Act II Climax, I can't seem to write fast enough. It's like the forward momentum of the story has built an enormous pressure, just behind my fingertips, and it needs to go, go, go!
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My name is Cocoa Puff!
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- Breed: Labrador Retriever
- Color: Brown/Chocolate
- Age: Adult
- Size: Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
- Sex: Male
Cocoa Puff's Info...
I am already neutered, housetrained, purebred, up to date with shots, good with kids, and good with dogs.
Cocoa Puff is a 5-6 year old, male Chocolate Labrador Retriever. He is friendly and easy going. He is well-behaved in his foster home and is trustworthy when left alone. He gets along well with other dogs and is totally housebroken.
Other Pets at Northeast Ohio Labrador Retriever Rescue
Why Adoption is a Great Option
Cocoa Puff, a North Jackson Labrador Retriever dog was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Labrador Retriever for sale in North Jackson, or seeking a Labrador Retriever dog from a breeder in North Jackson.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in North Jackson already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
- On average adoption fees are much less than you'd pay a North Jackson breeder, or pet store. Plus most often rescue pets have already been to the veterinarian for a check-up, had a round of vaccinations, and are spayed or neutered. That is a lot of savings!
- You will become a hero, and give a needy dog or cat a loving home. In fact, there are even Labrador Retriever breeders who help with Labrador Retriever rescue. One puppy or kitten adopted in North Jackson paves the way for another one to be saved.


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Gov. Bob Riley has declared 2010 "The Year of Small Towns and Downtowns."
The celebration for Auburn was held Jan. 29 at Toomer's Corner.
"Basically it's a big Alabama homecoming," said Carl Morgan, assistant planning director of the Auburn Planning Department.
Morgan is also on the steering committee for the City of Auburn Historic Preservation Commission. "This is part of the tourism department's 'Year of 'campaigns that they do," Morgan said.
Morgan said each year since 1994, the Alabama Tourism Department has declared various "Year of" campaigns. For example, 2009 was the "Year of Alabama History."
Ingrid Brown, owner of AuburnArt.com and The Villager, said she was excited that the state is highlighting small towns and downtowns.
"We're going to do our part," Brown said. "Last year we made fliers going into customers' bags."
Brown said the fliers were passed out to raise awareness about how it is beneficial to a community when residents shop locally.
In addition to helping encourage local business, the state is providing each participating town with a historical marker.
"We're looking right now in the vicinity of Toomer's Corner," Morgan said.
Morgan said the language of the historical marker was drafted by Ralph Draughon Jr.,
"I think it'll bring a lot of focus and a lot of interest particularly on downtown and a heightened sense of pride in downtown," Ham said.
Ham said Auburn City Council has a variety of events coming up to celebrate throughout the year.
The homecoming celebration of "The Year of Small Towns and Downtowns" will coincide with Auburn University's homecoming.
There will also be readings and storytelling by long-time residents of Auburn about downtown, how they remember it and how it has changed.
The Big Read, which kicked off Feb. 1 at the Student Union, and Read Across America will focus on historical readings.
Read Across America will also center on the Alabama Reading Initiative.
In the summer, walking tours of the city will be held.


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I have an plant that is from the seeds that were sent up on a Space Shuttle mission. The leaves are now turning white (not yellow, white; no white spots, just completely white). Is this plant dying?
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- Posted by fuzzyleaves 5 (My Page) on Mon, May 25, 09 at 20:51
Hi, Bleaching of leaves can be caused by a few things. The first thing that comes to mind is that the plant got too cold. Is it by a window and are the leaves facing the window the ones bleaching? Too much sun can also cause leaves to bleach. I have a few of the "Space Baby" violets also, and I've found that they tend to like less light than my other violets. I also find that the edges of the leaves curl up when they get too much light, but I've put them in lower light before they get a chance to bleach. I'm betting that this is your problem. Failing all else, a magnesium deficiency can cause bleaching of leaves, although this is usually seen with new leaves coming out of the crown. The remedy for this is to add epsom salts to your water. If only a few leaves became bleached, I would remove them so that the plant can recover faster. Good luck! |
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Hello, Mine are turning a light,pale yellow,is this caused by Michelle |
I am pretty sure you both have plants receiving too much light as I've unfortunately dealt with that a lot trying to get the light right for them under florescent lights. Better move them farther away or to a less lighted location. Mine have not recovered quickly from too much light. Tricia |
I would agree with everything said above plus I would use a very weak solution of a fish emulsion to leach the soil of these pots. Then - move it further from the window as was recommended above. You get a silght nitrogen boost from FE. I. |
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RE: Fiberglass, vinyl; vinyl, fiberglass...what to choose? (Follow-Up #5)
posted by: skydawggy on 10.28.2010 at 11:44 am in Windows Forum There are some manufacturers who offer painted interiors and some who offer a laminate. I prefer the laminate but the colors are limited. You can paint vinyl on the inside however if you have a warranty issue and it is due to the paint, the factories have the right to deny the warranty claim because you modified their product. I really doubt painting the interior could cause a problem as long as you use paint made for vinyl and avoid anything with nasty chemicals like acetone. Funny thing is that many factories offer painted interiors and will warrant the window if you have them do it but will deny a warranty claim if you do it yourself.
If that's an installed price on the Marvin, I'd go for it. To me, the jury is still out on Serious. They gained National attention when the bought Kensington Windows in bankruptcy and saved a lot of jobs. Even got a huge government contract out of it and a visit from the President and V.President. That doesn't equate to a first rate window or factory service. I'm not saying the aren't a fine company, it's just that I've been around the business long enough to take a wait and see attitude with situations like this. I don't recall where you live but if you are building to those specs, you may want to consider triple pane glass. NOTES: <none>
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posted by: galefarm on 12.29.2007 at 12:43 pm in Windows Forum Vinyl can be painted but needs to follow a very strict guideline of Light Reflectivity Value of the paint and how it is applied. I have had Painters refer me to Sherwin Williams who was very helpful in finding paints for a customers projects.
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posted by: phillyvictorian on 12.28.2007 at 08:40 am in Windows Forum I've heard about people successfully painting vinyl... start with a good primer like Glidden Gripper.
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posted by: abe gaskins (Guest) on 07.25.2009 at 06:17 pm in Windows Forum I'm a mechanical engineer and owner of a vinyl window manufacturing company. We have been making vinyl windows since 1985. We installed our tan windows on my uncle's house round about that time. The window exterior has faded a little, but the fading has been consistent and is not noticeable by the average on looker. Other than the fading, the windows look brand new. The sashes operate very well after almost 25 years of service.
I've been on thousands of service calls. In the beginning, I, too, didn't know about this "plastic stuff". My thinking has gradually changed to the point that I now believe that PVC is a fantastic window material if the windows are installed correctly. It really does not need much maintenance. I would recommend spraying it down from a distance with a pressure washer. This will knock off all dirt and possible mold or mildew. Vinyl itself is a good resistor to heat transfer. Most vinyl windows have two or three strips of "finseal" that is designed into the sash. This will reduce air infiltration that is a major source of heat loss. Old stile wood windows have no weather stripping designed into the window and they are notorious for air infiltration—resulting in heat loss and drafty windows. Newer style wood windows have a compression style jambliner that help along the air infiltration front, but make the window difficult to tilt in for easy cleaning. Most modern wood windows are made of new growth pine, not old growth. As a result the wood is softer and not as durable. Also modern manufacturing techniques maximize the yield of the tree. They do this by spicing the wood together by a "finger joint" a technique. This allows much more of the end grain of the wood to be potentially exposed to moisture. End grain will wick the moisture into the wood. When this happens the paint will blister off. When this happens, rot is a certainty. I've been in subdivisions in which the sills of all the windows were beginning to rot within two years. If the wood is not treated correctly immediately, then the wood window is certain to rot. I've seen it too many times. A lot of the cheaper clad windows are clad with a roll form aluminum. This is only about 14 thousands of an inch thick (.014 inch). This only caps the wood. Cheaper aluminum clad wood windows are a shoe-in for rot. My empirical service observations prove this to my mind. If you go with aluminum clad, then make sure that you buy a window which incorporates a hollow aluminum extrusion on the exterior. A good clad window is designed such that the water will never touch the wood. This is the key to a good clad window. I would suggest that you look cut away samples in the showroom to verify my ramblings. One of valid gripes of vinyl windows has, in the past, been the fact that color options have been limited. This is now changed, but is still not generally known. Vinyl windows can be painted. Vinyl windows have been painted in Canada for years. And the same Canadian paint companies have been selling their paint to places such as Arizona and California. The paint has been in the field for many years now and it is performing well. The typical vinyl window manufacture has recommended for years that their vinyl can not be painted. The reason is that vinyl has a distortion temperature of 140 Fahrenheit. If the surface of the vinyl gets above that, then the vinyl will deform. Dark paints bought from a typical hardware store can not be used to paint vinyl windows. Paints that are designed for vinyl have special heat reflecting pigments that will keep the vinyl from getting to this extreme. Anyway this is my 2 cents for the day. NOTES: vinyl paint?/
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Bill calls for better locks on Del. school doors Delaware locksmiths could see a surge in business under a school safety bill proposed by a Democratic lawmaker. In advance of the January start of next year's legislative session, Rep. Earl Jacques Jr. of Glasgow has pre-filed legislation requiring that every door into a classroom in every public school must be lockable from both inside and outside of the classroom. Jacques says many classroom doors currently can't be locked from the inside, even though an inside lock could help prevent an intruder from entering the classroom. There's no word yet on what it would cost to retrofit classroom doors throughout the state. |
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Against the backdrop of globalisation and convergence, the need for increased co-operation between European regulatory authorities has been highlighted repeatedly.
Set up in April 1995 in Malta, the European Platform of Regulatory Authorities aims at providing a forum:
for informal discussion and exchange of views between regulatory authorities in the broadcasting field;
for exchange of information about common issues of national and European broadcasting regulation;
for discussion of practical solutions to legal problems regarding the interpretation and application of broadcasting regulation.
Rather than pursuing national directives or acting as a tribune of common declarations, EPRA provides an open platform for discussions on a wide variety of relevant topics to regulators.
Up to now, 52 regulatory authorities in Europe have become members of the EPRA. The European Commission, the Council of Europe, the European Audiovisual Observatory and the Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media are standing observers of the Platform.
The EPRA holds two meetings a year at the invitation of a regulatory authority, usually one in spring and the second one in autumn.
The next meeting of the EPRA is scheduled for 13-15 May 2015 in Bern at the joint invitation of the Federal Office for Communications (OFCOM) and the Independent Complaints Authority (AIEP).
The Secretariat of the EPRA is based in Strasbourg (France) and is hosted by the European Audiovisual Observatory.
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Odeon Launch ABRAHAM LINCOLN VAMPIRE HUNTER Competition
To celebrate the UK release of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, Odeon Cinema have announced a competition that I thought may appeal to you readers.
Before we get to the details of the competition, here's the official synopsis of the film:
Fantasy horror 'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter', from king of the macabre Tim Burton, uncovers Abraham Lincoln's biggest secret. Following the premise that the most revered President in the history of the USA was in fact on a mission to rid the world of the undead, the film mixes historical fact and vampire lore to explain the remarkable events in the president's life.
Based on the best-selling novel by Seth Grahame-Smith, 'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter' stars Benjamin Walker (The War Boys) and Rufus Sewell (The Illusionist).
So what can you win? Well, first prize is a signed poster by one of the film makers & an Apple TV box & 5 runners up will each receive a pair of tickets to see the film. Not bad prizes, eh?
All ODEON are asking is for fans of the film to create a piece of original artwork, inspired by Tim Burton and the Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.
To enter you just have to send your piece of art to email@example.com before the closing date of the 4th of July and this will get pinned to the ODEON Pinterest board, ODEON will then select the winner and 5 runners up.
If you enter I wish you all the best of luck!
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Ubisoft has announced Spartacus, a game designed to immerse players into the world created by the Spartacus TV series from Starz Entertainment, which will be released on PS3 and Xbox 360 early next year.
Gamers will experience primeval gladiator moments, from training inside the ludus to brutal battles in the arena, all in an effort to become legends.
Spartacus Legends will also feature "thousands" of weapon customization and a robust kill system, giving players the freedom to manipulate their gladiator as they see fit, making it easier to defeat opponents.
You'll be able to fight as Spartacus, Crixus or create your own gladiator while you fight offline or online against friends competitively.
Liam McIntyre, who plays Spartacus in the series, "has been very involved with the Spartacus Legends team. In addition to allowing his likeness and voice to be featured, Liam, a big gamer himself, played early builds of the game and provided his creative feedback throughout the development process," the press release says.
"The Spartacus franchise (Gods of the Arena, Blood and Sand and Vengeance) airs in more than 150 countries and has been translated into 15 languages. In the United States, viewership for the show has grown with each season and is one of the highest rated cable series, with more than six million viewers watching each episode"


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April 17 2013, Ward Clayton
A look at some of the top player picks for the LPGA LOTTE Championship, the seventh tournament of the 2013 LPGA season which begins Wednesday:
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- Na Yeon Choi: The No. 4-ranked player in the world has a second and a seventh so far this season while South Korean counterparts Inbee Park (two wins) and Jiyai Shin (one win) have each won. Choi is due to win after capturing the U.S. Women's Open and the CME Group Titleholders in 2012. | |
- Azahara Munoz: The Spanish star fired a second-round 64 at Ko Olina last year to finish in a tie for second, four strokes behind Ai Miyazato. With a first career LPGA victory, Munoz would join Beatriz Recari of Spain in the 2013 winners circle. | |
- Katherine Hull-Kirk: Could a little national pride be in play here? Hull-Kirk is a year younger than Masters Tournament winner and Australian friend Adam Scott. They both grew up in the same area and attended U.S. colleges in the West (Hull-Kirk at Pepperdine, Scott at UNLV). | |
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- Michelle Wie: It has been 11 years since a 12-year-old Wie became the youngest player to Monday qualify for an LPGA event. In five LPGA starts in Hawaii from 2002-2009, she recorded two runner-up finishes – as a 15-year-old at the 2005 SBS Open at Turtle Bay, two behind winner Jennifer Rosales, and the 2009 SBS Open at Turtle Bay, three behind winner Angela Stanford. Additionally, as a 16-year old, Wie shot a final-round 66 at the 2006 Fields Open in Hawaii – played at this week's site, Ko Olina – to finish third, one stroke out of a playoff. Wie grew up 30 minutes away from the Ko Olina course. | |
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Third Millennium Bible (TMB) | New International Version (NIV) |
1 Come now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you. | 1 Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming upon you. |
2 Your riches are corrupted and your garments motheaten. | 2 Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. |
3 Your gold and silver are cankered, and the rust of them shall be a witness against you and shall eat your flesh as it were fire. Ye have heaped treasure together for the last days. | 3 Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like fire. You have hoarded wealth in the last days. |
4 Behold, the hire of the laborers who have reaped your fields, which you kept back by fraud, crieth; and the cries of those who have reaped have entered into the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth. | 4 Look! The wages you failed to pay the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord Almighty. |
5 Ye have lived in pleasure on the earth and been wanton. Ye have nourished your hearts, as in a day of slaughter. | 5 You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened yourselves in the day of slaughter. |
6 Ye have condemned and killed the just, and he doth not resist you. | 6 You have condemned and murdered innocent men, who were not opposing you. |
7 Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. | 7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. |
8 Be ye also patient; make firm your hearts, for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh. | 8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near. |
9 Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned. Behold, the Judge standeth before the door! | 9 Don't grumble against each other, brothers, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door! |
10 My brethren, take the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, as an example of suffering affliction and of patience. | 10 Brothers, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. |
11 Behold, we count them happy who endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job and have seen the end of the Lord, how the Lord is full of pity and of tender mercy. | 11 As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. |
12 But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by earth, nor by any other oath; but let your "Yea" be yea, and your "Nay" be nay, lest ye fall into condemnation. | 12 Above all, my brothers, do not swear--not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. Let your "Yes" be yes, and your "No," no, or you will be condemned. |
13 Is any among you affliced? Let him pray. Is any merry? Let him sing psalms. | 13 Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. |
14 Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. | 14 Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. |
15 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up. And if he has committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. | 15 And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. |
16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. | 16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. |
17 Elijah was a man subject to like passions as we are. And he prayed earnestly that it might not rain, and it rained not on the earth for the space of three years and six months. | 17 Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. |
18 And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain and the earth brought forth her fruit. | 18 Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops. |
19 Brethren, if any of you err from the truth and one convert him, | 19 My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, |
20 let him know that he who converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins. | 20 remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save him from death and cover over a multitude of sins. |
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The University Housing staff is eager to welcome you to your home away from home. The official move in date for Prairie Place for Spring 2015 is 9am on Sunday, January 18, 2015. Students, needing to move in earlier than January 18th may apply for early arrival through the Take Care of Housing Related Business Page starting December 05, 2014. Early arrival runs from January 5th through the night of January 17th. A nightly charge based on your assigned room type will be billed to your student account.
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Once upon a time (the 1990s) in a land far, far away (Glen Ridge, New Jersey), a pair of elementary-schoolers named Wes Miles and Ezra Koenig played their first song together. For Miles, the experience proved to be a formative one. "I guess my plan ever since me and Ezra were making music in my basement was always to be a musician," he says.
In both of their cases, this fantasy became a reality: Koenig is currently the frontman for Vampire Weekend, and Miles sings and handles keyboards for Ra Ra Riot. And that's not the end of the similarities. For one thing, their groups rose to notoriety at roughly the same time, and with equally unusual speed. Vampire Weekend began 2008 as the most heavily hyped combo in the indie-rock universe despite having gigged for a relatively brief period prior to its PR breakthrough, and Miles's outfit only paid a modest amount of dues before signing to Barsuk Records in the U.S. and V2 in Europe. (The Rioters' debut full-length, the rhumb line, is expected in late summer.) Moreover, each band sprang from an eastern university: Vampire Weekend's members met at Columbia, Ra Ra Riot came together at Syracuse. As a result, they probably would have been linked in what's being touted as a new college-rock movement even if Koenig and Miles hadn't been childhood pals.
Not that the two acts sound all that much like each other. Whereas Vampire Weekend specializes in jittery melodies often underscored by African rhythms, Ra Ra Riot explores pop rudiments armed with notable smarts and uncommon instrumentation. On "Each Year" and "A Manner to Act," from the collective's self-titled 2007 EP, the efforts of Alexandra Lawn and Rebecca Zeller, who play cello and violin, respectively, are every bit as prominent as the sounds made by Miles, guitarist Milo Bonacci, bassist Mathieu Santos and drummer John Pike, who died unexpectedly in 2007 (more about that later). Live, however, no one will mistake the crew for a denuded string quartet. Riot has earned a reputation for hyperkinetic concerts, which Miles traces to early gigs at off-campus bashes: "We were playing at house parties, and you had to be loud and kind of crazy to get attention."
Miles's success at doing so is partly the result of his early musical start, which was influenced by his older brother, Spencer, the bassist in Thing One, a soul-rock purveyor. He says his first band with Koenig "was probably in fifth grade or so. And I think our first major performance was graduation from seventh grade," at which the set incorporated the Koenig original "The Beasts From the Sea" — a clever nod to the group's wet-and-wild name, the Aquatones. More screwy monikers (like the Sophisticuffs) followed, as did more configurations. "In my senior high school yearbook, Ezra drew a diagram of all the bands we'd been in together, and all the offshoots and side projects and things like that," Miles recalls. "There must have been, like, fifteen bands we were in together." The stylistic range was just as wide. Covers ranged from the English folk ditty "John Barleycorn" to Metallica's "Whiskey in a Jar."
This devotion to variety continued after Miles entered Syracuse as a physics major — a course of study chosen mainly as a safety net. "I started playing with friends down the hall pretty much immediately," he notes. The jam sessions led to the formation of more bands — even one specializing in funk and hip-hop. Along the way, he grew close to Pike, as well as guitarist Bonacci, who "asked me if I would be absorbed into his project, Ra Ra Riot. And I was like, 'Okay, why not? Another project!'"
At first, Miles was just the keyboard player vamping behind original vocalist Shaw Flick, who also played the instrument. But before long, Flick departed to concentrate on a teaching career, leaving Miles in the driver's seat — and he had to hold onto the wheel firmly. In 2006, less than a year since forming, Ra Ra Riot was invited to perform at New York City's CMJ Music Marathon, an industry showcase, and attendees emitted a discernible buzz that Miles and his cohorts found motivating. "It excited us a lot, so after that, we definitely started putting a lot more energy into it," he allows. "I guess shortly thereafter we recorded our EP, and we went on the road from there." V2 reps saw some of the gigs on the tour, and by springtime, they'd inked a contract — a feat they subsequently repeated with Barsuk.
All seemed right with the world, but not for long. On June 1, Ra Ra Riot played a show in Providence, Rhode Island, after which Pike headed to a house party in a nearby Massachusetts town — and the next morning, his body was found floating in several feet of standing water at a place called Wilbur's Point.
The other bandmembers were understandably devastated by this inexplicable tragedy, and Miles says the hurt was compounded by some of the media coverage that sprang up afterward. Although he feels most articles were sensitive, he takes issue with the ones that used the word "replace" to describe the decision to bring aboard a new drummer, Cameron Wisch. "That's a crazy concept," he says. "It wasn't just anyone that we lost. It was a really close friend. Not someone who gets replaced in your memory or in your sense of humor or in your songwriting process."


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(Alpine WY 83128) – That's why windows – quality windows – must be considered a crucial investment. The expense of windows will depend on the type, dimensions, products used, security functions, the intricacy of the installation, and, of course, the number of windows needed.
Key Benefits Of New Window Installation in Alpine WY 83128
Window installation is a common homeowner investment that can be either dreaded or embraced. Replacing all the windows in a home in Alpine WY 83128 can be a major undertaking, both in its planning and financially. Fortunately, with the help of a trusted Alpine WY 83128 window installation company, the process can be relatively easy and pain free. It is one of the largest home improvement projects most people will ever make to their property, and is usually necessary just once during ownership of the house. Fortunately, there are many ways in which a return on investment can be enjoyed.
First and foremost, the curb appeal of a property is enhanced tremendously by new window installation. Appearances within the home also improve, since every room essentially gets a mini facelift or upgrade from the process. There are many style options available that homeowners can customize their order to match the style of not only the home, but of each room. They can mix and match different shapes, add a new window to a wall that doesn't currently have one, or even introduce stained or artisan lead glass for an extra special touch.
Curb appeal is about more that just the current property owners appreciating the house, it's also an important selling point if they ever decide to put the property for sale. Alpine WY 83128 Prospective buyers and their agents appreciate the value of buying a home with major improvements, such as new window installation. Because they are making a huge financial investment in the purchase of the property, most buyers want to make sure that they won't need to worry about any major renovations in the near future. They are also conscious of rising energy costs and want to make sure properties they view are up-to-date with energy saving features. Prospective buyers see a home with newer features not only as a nicer looking property, but one that is well kept, modern, and energy efficient.
They also cut down on cool air and wind drafts that come into the home. This is especially noticeable during winter weather when cold drafts cause homeowners to crank up the heat and get out extra blankets.
Another benefit of replacement is that modern options are much more energy efficient. Environmentally conscious homeowners appreciate that they're being responsible about their energy consumption. They also enjoy the savings that come with lowered energy bills. Some research indicates that new windows pay for themselves in as little as three to five years, thanks to the money saved on energy bills. As electricity costs continue to soar, this may become the most convincing benefit of all.
Considering Window Replacement? How To Make The Job Easier On Your Alpine WY 83128 Contractors
If you're considering handling your Alpine WY 83128 home's window replacement yourself, you know that there's a lot of work to do! You need to measure your windows, understand what material is best for your house and then complete the installation. Because this is such a major undertaking, many smart homeowners choose to contact a window replacement company to do the work. Although this definitely minimizes the work that homeowners need to do (as well as ensuring that the job is done correctly and with the right tools!), there are a few things that homeowners should do before their contractors arrive.
If you're about to have replacement windows installed in your home, talk to your contractor about what he or she would like you to do beforehand. His or her needs may vary, but here are a few common things that you can expect to do.
Contact Your Alpine WY 83128 Alarm Company Before Having Replacement Windows Installed
If your home is monitored by an alarm company, you should check to see if you have glass break sensors installed. These sensors are set to go off if the glass breaks or there's a disruption, which means you could have the police at your doorstep if they aren't turned off. Depending on the type of alarm you have, the company may be able to turn these sensors off remotely, but it may be necessary to schedule a service call to have them removed. Once your replacement windows are installed, you'll need to call to schedule an alarm technician to have the sensors reinstalled so that your home has the same level of protection as before.
Remove Coverings Before Window Replacement
It's easiest for your contractors if they're not trying to work around your curtains and window blinds. Simply pushing them aside or up out of the way isn't going to be enough — you need to remove them entirely. You may be able to leave curtain rod hangers installed and simply remove the rod and the curtain, but blinds should be removed entirely, especially if they're installed within the frame. In addition to creating an open workspace for your contractor, you're also protecting your curtains and blinds from dirt, dust and even accidental damage when you remove them.
Give Your Contractors A Place To Work
Lastly, make sure that your contractors have the space they need. They'll need access to both the inside and outside of your home during the window replacement. Cover any landscaping with tarps or drop cloths to protect it from dirt and debris that may fall from your home. Inside, remove artwork that's hanging on the same wall, even if it's not physically located near the window. The walls may shake a bit during the installation process and this helps ensure that your artwork won't fall off the walls. Also move furniture and removable floor covers to an opposite wall to create an open workspace.
If you're planning on having a window replacement done on your home in Alpine WY 83128, talk to your contractors about any other ways you can make the installation process go more smoothly. You're your contractors have open workspaces and don't need to worry about curtains or glass break sensors, they'll be able to get right to work, minimizing the disruption to your home.


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We don't have Tekken. We don't have Street Fighter. We don't have DOA. But Namco just gave fighter fans one hell of a reason to celebrate: the original SoulCalibur is now available on Android. The Dreamcast port of this arcade fighter favorite has long been considered one of the gems of the genre, and you can play it on your phone right now. It's a pricey $6.67 and compatible with Gingerbread and up.
Dateline: 1999. A 12-year-old Jeremiah Rice spends every cent of his allowance at the local Pizza Hut's dingy game room, trying to perfect an S-Class run on the brand new Crazy Taxi arcade unit. Another fourteen years have passed, and SEGA's ode to irresponsible driving isn't exactly the technical marvel it once was, but it's every bit as fun. And a single fiver will let you play as much as you want on Android.
If you're a fan of "bullet hell" shooters, the day you've been waiting for has arrived: the celebrated arcade and Dreamcast title Ikaruga is now available on Google Play after a brief Japan-only period. But hold your horses, nostalgic gamers - it's also one of the more expensive titles out there at a whopping $9, with no demo available. Still, for those who love this gem of a shooter, it's worth the high price tag.
If you've ever enjoyed a game with cartoony cell-shaded visuals, graffiti, and an incredible attention to licensed music, you've got Sega's Jet Set Radio (Jet Grind Radio in the original Dreamcast US version) to thank. There are more than a few gamers who keep the ol' beige box plugged in just for this little gem. But now they don't have to: Jet Set Radio is available for Android today, and it's just five bones in the Google Play Store.
Sega's ill-fated home console may have died in 2001, but with a library of classics such as Crazy Taxi and Shenmue the appeal of the Dreamcast has lived on. A popular open-source project, nullDC, has been providing PC-emulated nostalgia for some time now, but this week we're seeing the first fruits of a project set to bring the 200 MHz box to your own open-source OS device. While your old Nexus memory card may not fit in your Nexus One, the advent of nullDC on Android is set to bolster Google's mobile OS's reputation as a retro-gaming platform.


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I am already neutered, housetrained, up to date with shots, good with kids, good with dogs, and good with cats.
Milo was with Zoe's house before. He is back due to his Mom having fallen and broke her ankle in 4 places. It is unfortunate that she will not be able to care for him as she would like. She has asked us to find him a great home. He is 6yrs old neutered utd on shots on hw preventive. Is great with cats, kids and other dogs. House trained and loves walks. Can you give him the forever home he needs?
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Thanks you for sending me to Boston and for praying for the students and staff during our training! One student said this about her Trek experience. "The Trek was so encouraging to me. It changed my desire to love. It was a place of personal growth and it was such a healing experience."
The theme of our Boston Trek was "SET FREE" and God blessed our work to share His truths that have the power to set people free! A couple students commented on how God helped them deal with inner personal struggles and/or helped them recognize their new identity in Christ. Mary said, "I really did not want to share my weaknesses with others. I became more vulnerable. (However,) I am worried that when I go back tomorrow I won't be spiritual. I don't want to lose faith."
Many of the students God brought to the Trek returned to their US campus last week, but three students returned to China shortly after the project. For many students returning home will be a big adjustment as they learn to walk with Jesus without a supporting community of believers. We make every effort to connect these students with believers in their home cities, but our contacts are limited to mostly the largest cities in China. Please pray for Mary and other young believers that are back in China adjusting to following Jesus in an unbelieving environment!
Evangelism training is an emphasis of the Boston Trek. Each day we had an outreach to international students in Boston. For many of the students it was the first time they have ever initiated sharing their faith. This can be a scary experience. However, God honored their step of faith to initiate with strangers. As a result of their initiative God opened the door for them to share the Gospel 47 times in seven days of outreach.
Here's what Shelly said about her experience of learning to share her faith boldly, "It changed the way I think about missions as I told other people about God." Charles said, "Talking with people about God is easier than I thought." Harry learned to trust God in opening doors for spiritual conversations across cultural barriers, "I met three Muslim friends from Iraq. I used to think it would be tough to have a spiritual conversation with them and that they would reject everything I would say to them about Christianity. (After getting to know them I found them to be) friendly, open and honest. We had good spiritual discussions together. I shared my story that I was formerly an atheist and (how I came to) believe that Jesus is the way to God. When we said goodbye they showed their respect and friendship to me by kissing me three times (on the cheek). I think the door to their heart is open."
One morning students were challenged to connect with a friend or family member back in China through the internet or by phone to share the Gospel with them. Many of the students reported that they had very open conversations. In consideration of his roommate Frank laid in the dormitory hallway so that he could keep his phone plugged into an outlet (low battery) while sharing the Four Spiritual Laws Gospel tract with his friend. He later reported that he was very encouraged that his friend listened quietly to all four points and the verses and responded by saying he needed to think more about these points. They plan to talk again soon.
Praise God for all He did in and through these students! Thank you for making sacrifices to send me to Boston to teach them how they can be "SET FREE" and trust God to use them to reach others with the Gospel!
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It pains us to report that Eye Cream Firming Treatment contains a single ingredient that makes it a deal-breaker for use anywhere on the face. Juniper oil (listed by its Latin name of Juniperus communis) is considered a skin irritant due to its many volatile fragrance components (Sources: www.naturaldatabase.com; and International Journal of Toxicology, Volume 20 Supplement, 2001, pages 41–56).
What a shame because this is otherwise an extraordinarily well formulated eye cream despite not being able to help with puffiness, dark circles, or sagging skin. All of those concerns are not what the ingredients in this eye cream can fix (especially sagging, which must be corrected via cosmetic surgery, not skin-care products). However, it does contain several state-of-the-art ingredients that help skin resist further signs of aging—but it's all for naught thanks to the juniper oil. SkinCeuticals' previous formula for this product was preferred because it did not contain this fragrant irritant.
Powerful ingredients work synergistically in this firming eye treatment to help correct early signs of aging. Eye Cream is formulated with a special complex to combat symptoms such as puffiness, sagging skin, and dark circles — all specific to the delicate eye area.
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With a strong presence in the professional (meaning spa and aesthetics) skin-care market, SkinCeuticals has a mostly well-deserved reputation for producing serious-minded, research-driven products, several of which are centered on L-ascorbic acid. Company founder Dr. Sheldon Pinnell began the line after a falling out with the folks behind Cellex-C, a company for which Dr. Pinnell once served as spokesperson. The falling out had to do with both Cellex-C and Dr. Pinnell holding patents on L-ascorbic acid; Cellex-C held the patent on a formula with L-ascorbic acid (the original Cellex-C serum) while Dr. Pinnell's patent (now conspicuously absent from SkinCeuticals products) was only for the ingredient. The drama continued as, years later, the doctor who joined Pinnell to work on SkinCeuticals' vitamin C products began his own company, also selling products with vitamin C. Who needs Desperate Housewives when we have desperate doctors racing to be the authoritative word on the anti-aging properties of vitamin C?
The good news is that copious research has demonstrated that L-ascorbic acid (despite its stability issues, which, formula-wise, SkinCeuticals products do address) is a good, potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. It has also been shown to provide photoprotective benefits when skin is exposed to UV light and is capable of stimulating collagen production - though don't take that to mean it is a cure for wrinkles (Sources: International Journal of Toxicology, 2005, supplement, pages 51–111; Experimental Dermatology, June 2003, pages 237–244; Dermatologic Surgery, March 2002, pages 231–236; Bioelectrochemistry and Bioenergetics, May 1999, pages 453–461; and International Journal of Radiation Biology, June 1999, pages 747–755). Of course, other forms of vitamin C have equally impressive research, and some forms, such as magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, have better stability profiles (Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, March 1997, pages 795–801).
As we've mentioned before, vitamin C is but one of many good antioxidants, and it's not the best approach to select any one or two antioxidants and bank on them alone to provide every conceivable skin-rejuvenating benefit. Instead, go for products that offer a cocktail of antioxidants because you'll get a greater range of benefits. Plus, some antioxidants in combination have a synergistic effect that surpasses what occurs when any of the ingredients are used alone. SkinCeuticals clearly knows this, because their vitamin C products also contain the antioxidant ferulic acid, and some add vitamin E to the mix as well. Above all, remember that as multifunctional as antioxidants are, they cannot stop aging, they won't eliminate wrinkles, and they do not replace the need for daily sun protection.
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Best Direction of a Musical Denver 2009 - The Producers
So you're producing a blockbuster musical on a limited budget, a show known for productions that feature sparkly costumes, amazing technical effects and big, big musical numbers. What do you do to make audiences forget the Broadway show and those costly touring versions? Here's Michael J. Duran's answer: He assembled a cast of talented actors and ingenious tech people, and he let everyone cut loose as only the BDT gang can. He put tall Brian Norber into staggeringly high heels and a glittering dress; he encouraged Wayne Kennedy and Scott Beyette to pull out all the stops as producer Max Bialystock and his bookkeeper sidekick; he deployed so much talent in the chorus that the group numbers were full of delicious surprises. And he put the vulgar, exhilarating whoop missing from many big-budget versions of The Producers back into this insane Hitler-baiting story.


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ARITON - Harvey Lee Lavender, age 60, of Ariton, died early Wednesday morning, August 11, 2010, in Dale Medical Center.
A memorial service for Mr. Lavender was held at 3 p.m. Monday, August 16, 2010, at Rocky Head Baptist Church with the Reverend Joe Underwood, the Reverend Dave Walsh, and the Reverend Bill Weed officiating, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing.
Mr. Lavender was born January 23, 1950 in Enterprise. He worked with Alabama Power Company for thirty-two years until his retirement, and later with his son, Rusty at Decks Unlimited. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Franklin Lavender Sr. Mr. Lavender was a member of Rocky Head Baptist Church. He loved the outdoors and his tractor, Clarice, and adored his grandchildren.
Survivors include his fiancé, Lynda Holloway of Ariton; his mother, Jane Marshall Lavender of Ariton; one daughter and son-in-law, Brandy Erin and Billy Sprouse of Ozark; one son and daughter-in-law, Rusty Lee and Michelle Lavender of Ozark; Tammy Raines, daughter of Lynda Holloway; one sister, Sharon Lavender of Loxley, Alabama; one brother and sister-in-law, Thomas Franklin Jr. and Susan McDonald Lavender of Ariton; three grandchildren, Tyler Lavender, Kylie Shay Lavender, and Kelsey Skye Lavender.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Shannon Peters, 423 Cara Vella Drive, Dothan, Alabama 36305; or to the American Heart Association Memorials, P. O. Box 840692, Dallas, Texas 75284-0692.
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Among many, many smart replies, The Washington Monthly's Steve Benen wrote:
I didn't care for this column the first hundred times it's been published over the years, and it's not improving with age Friedman has effectively endorsed the entirety of President Obama's agenda, most of which has passed, can't pass, or has to be severely watered down because of unprecedented Senate obstructionism. But instead of calling for reforming the legislative process, or calling on Republicans to start playing a constructive role in policymaking, or calling on voters to elect more candidates who agree with the agenda the columnist espouses, Friedman says what we really need is an amorphous third party that will think the way he does.
Ezra Klein also noted the misguided focus on the presidency:
If the legislative system is broken—if the best we can do is not good enough—you need to change the legislative system. Friedman laments Obama's "limited stimulus" and decision to "abandon an energy-climate bill altogether," but he doesn't mention the one thing that would've allowed for a larger stimulus and a fighting chance on an energy and climate bill: eliminating the filibuster.
And Brendan Nyhan recalled the fate of an independent executive who actually managed to get elected:
The best precedent in contemporary politics is Jesse Ventura, who was elected governor in Minnesota as an independent candidate and tried to govern without the support of either major party. Needless to say, it did not go well.
Meanwhile, Jamelle Bouie argued that rule by Davos Man is perhaps not in keeping with America's democratic tradition:
Friedman's pining for a third party—like David Broder's frequent pining for anti-political "independents"—is strikingly undemocratic. It's not just that he wants to enact his preferred agenda though an elite-driven party with no constituency, no activists, and no ties to local communities but that he is clearly uncomfortable living in the world as it is, where voters matter, interests are heard, and political disagreement is important.
And Jonathan Bernstein went even deeper into the realm of democratic theory:
From Madison and Federalist 10 on, the United States has always been a gamble that democracy from difference can be an enormous strength, despite the evident and frequently frightening dangers involved. And there have always been those who don't get that, and think there's an obvious consensus that would be reached if only politics or partisanship or nefarious special interests didn't get in the way If you don't like what's happening in a democracy, the solution is to persuade others to adopt your ideas, or mobilize people who already share your ideas, or form a coalition with others whose ideas or interests you can live with… but not, never, to assume that your ideas are the obvious and only correct ones that everyone would adopt if only… whatever.
* "Make Way for the Radical Center," July 23, 2011.
Collectively, the replies to Friedman's October column presented a two-pronged complaint: first, there's no way for the president to govern from the "radical center" alongside an empowered, polarized legislature. And second, participatory democracy in the United States means competition among (and, at times, cooperation between) rival political parties, not finding some way to impose elite opinion by transcending politics.
So naturally, Friedman's latest is a paean to Americans Elect, a Web-oriented effort "financed with some serious hedge fund money" that is trying to find a presidential candidate who can "reach across the divide of politics."
You can almost sense the Internet throwing up its hands in resignation. But Slate's Dave Weigel delivered the requisite snark, asking of Friedman's "glib claptrap":
[H]ow can a sophisticated political analyst buy into this? How do you look at the way Washington is actually organized, with multiple legislative veto points that can cripple or kill legislation, and say "we could fix this if a third party won the presidency"?