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I scraped the popcorn texture off of a ceiling successfully, then went to the paint store and told the man I wanted "the stuff you paint on the ceiling after you've scraped off the popcorn texture'. He gave me something he called 'ceiling paint'.
Oops, I should have googled the process first because, of course, 'ceiling paint' is not primer. The stuff came off in weird spotty places as I was painting, left little divots here and there and looked pretty ratty. I figured I could sand and repaint the bad parts later. I waited a couple of days, then masked off the edges so I could paint the walls. I used the nice painters tape that really did an excellent job protecting the trim, but when I pulled it off the ceiling it brought all of the new paint with it and left really nasty looking 'holes' all along the edges. I sanded it a bit and now I don't know what to do. Should I try to put primer on top of all of this? Or should I just put another coat of that 'ceiling paint'? The walls look fantastic and I don't want to mess them up. |
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- Posted by andrelaplume2 (My Page) on Wed, Oct 24, 12 at 16:39
...almost sounds like there was a residue or something on the ceiling. I learned a similar lesson real quick after removing wallpaper once. Paint was not sticking as I was rolling! I stopped immediately and properly cleaned the walls several times and the paint went on fine after that. |
- Posted by christophern (My Page) on Wed, Oct 24, 12 at 17:57
Depending on the "ceiling "paint, you probably could get by with another coat or 2 |
- Posted by lazygardens (My Page) on Wed, Oct 24, 12 at 20:04
What happened is the "popcorn" stuff was not 100% removed. The water in the latex paint softened it and then it was easy for the tape removing to pull it off the ceiling. Even drywall primer can't prevent that. Patch the divots, sand the rough spots and apply another coat of paint. |
- Posted by metaforical (My Page) on Wed, Oct 24, 12 at 20:25
The popcorn LOOKED removed. I'm not sure how to tell if I've gotten it all. There didn't seem to be a residue, but I believe you both that there must have been something there. I have three more ceilings with the stuff on them. How do I get it off next time? I steamed, scraped and sanded this time. Is there a product that will guarantee removal? Thanks. |
You should prime. Zinnser 123 would be good. |
- Posted by lazygardens (My Page) on Thu, Oct 25, 12 at 12:11
Prime with something that is NOT water-based. That seals in any traces of the popcorn and means the paint will stick to the ceiling. |
- Posted by bus_driver (My Page) on Thu, Oct 25, 12 at 12:48
While it might not have been visible, the ceiling had lots of dust on it. That might be part of the problem. |
I recently removed popcorn ceilings from my entire house (all rooms including closets, bathrooms, hallways.) The painter we hired, had his men scrape off the popcorn then smeared some sort of texture on the ceiling. After that they put on one coat of paint. So now, the ceilings have a swirly texture (which is common in Florida). They also sprayed something on the walls which produced an orange-peel effect and then painted. I know they didn't prime the ceilings. They used this stucco-type stuff and painted. It looks good. Jane |
- Posted by christophern (My Page) on Fri, Oct 26, 12 at 6:48
Prime with something that is NOT water-based. That seals in any traces of the popcorn and means the paint will stick to the ceiling. Except for Gardz. This is what I would have primed with. |
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I am a new gardener
I bought two cherry trees and put them in my garden as I was instructed to do by the experts. Now these trees are six years old were in a flowering state when I purchased them. The blooms are all gone after facing the harsh cold and then sudden hot weather . My leaves at their stems have ruby red growth like little beads. Are these cherries or the cherries will come out of the nodes on the branch. Please help. |
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Cherries come from the blossoms, get pretty big in a hurry, and have long stems. You should be able to easily spot the green fruits after the petals fall. Perhaps your fruit was frozen. The ruby red growths at the base of the leaves are not fruit. The fruit is green, grows in clusters off spurs or at the base of last years wood, and has a long stem. |
The red growths are nectaries intended to attract ants that protect the tree from caterpillars. |
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Last week, popular television serials like Saas Bina Sasuraal, Parichay, Kya Hua Tera Vaada and Balika Vadhu had something in common. Guess what was it?
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Balika Vadhu had Jagya's wife injured, Saas Bina Sasuraal had Toastie (played by Aishwarya Sakhuja) in coma, Parichay had Kunal's (played by Sameer Soni) wife on the verge of falling in coma and Kya Hua Tera Vaada had the vamp in unconscious state. Starting from 8pm till 10:30pm, all shows had their plots revolving in and around the hospital rooms. Ardent followers of the show had almost tagged the week as a 'hospital week' of television on many social notworking sites.
And in most probability, this week will have another common element amongst all these shows. From what the pre-caps seem to have promised, these shows will have their hospitalized protagonists getting out of their comas or being shifted to home. So what would you call this week - 'discharge week' on television?
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Carl was an elite gymnast in Spain where he trained and competed for over fifteen years. Throughout his gymnastics career he received many accolades including a National Gold Medal for Vault. Carl studied Environmental Science at Universidad Miguel Hernandez and specialized in Genetic Engineering and Coral Reef Ecology. After university, Carl returned to the U.S. to pursue his career in marine biology.
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Jess Allen is an NSCA-CSCS trainer, adjunct Exercise Science faculty instructor, and author of the fitness blog Blonde Ponytail, where dynamic workouts and healthy recipes are shared along with life in between exercising. She stays active by running, Crossfit, teaching fitness classes and taking daily walks with her golden retriever, Cooper. Jess resides in Omaha, NE where her husband coaches baseball at Creighton University. They will be expecting their first child in June 2013.
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I have been active in the industry for over 13 years as a personal trainer and group instructor, and have an unparalleled passion for health and fitness that continues to grow on a daily basis. I consider training a fine art, therefore, I constantly work towards advancing my education while exploring ways to refine my craft in order to provide my clients with the best product/service. I have always enjoyed designing programs that integrate functional, real-life movement patterns, and after falling in love with kettlebell training, I became a certified HKC Russian Kettlebell instructor and there has been no looking back. I have never felt stronger, more structurally sound, or moved better, and it is my mission to help make others feel just as good! I currently train and instruct at Lincoln Park Athletic Club, where you can find me teaching Sports Training, HIIT, and TRX suspension training classes, or working (and usually sharing laughs) with private clients.
Named "Yoga Rebel" by the New York Times, Tara Stiles has inspired a wide audience around the world with her relatable approaches to yoga, meditation, exercise, awareness, nutrition, and everyday well-being. Tara is the founder and owner of Strala Yoga, widely known for its unpretentious, inclusive, and straightforward approach to yoga and meditation.Jane Fonda named Tara "the new face of fitness" and Vanity Fair declared her the "Coolest Yoga Instructor Ever.
Liz is proud to be an inspiration to people representing health of the mind and body.
Originally from Rochester, NY, Liz moved to NYC after completing her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance with a concentration in Exercise Physiology from Suny College at Brockport. Along with her college degree, Liz is also certified by the Equinox Fitness Training Institute as a tier 3 trainer.
Liz always brings energy and excitement to her classes but is also a form fanatic.
PJ Stahl, co-owner of Reebok CrossFit LAB, utilizes over 11 years of experience in the fitness industry, extensive education in kinesiology, and numerous national certifications to provide an elite level of service. His limitless knowledge and understanding of exercise physiology and creating results-oriented programs has made his services in demand from professional athletes (NFL, NHL, MLB, MLS & AVP) like David Beckham, to models, actors, performers, and musicians, like Britney Spears.
A tri-state native, Kenny Santucci lives and breathes fitness. Whether you catch him on the triathlon course or training at Equinox in NYC, Kenny is ready for whatever challenge fitness has for him next – in fact, Kenny invites that challenge.
In addition to becoming the recent owner and head coach of CrossFit GSP in NJ, Kenny is a certified NASM trainer, with a broad range of specialties inclusive of strength and conditioning, suspension training, corrective exercise, pre & post natal, as well as sports performance coaching.
Co-Founder of J2FIT, Alexandra hails from WV, and now resides in NYC.
With health and fitness always an integral part of Alexandra's lifestyle, Alexandra grew up as athlete/dancer and came from a family full of chefs in their own right.
Deemed the recipe guru of J2FIT, Alexandra has a passion for helping others reach their fitness goals and believes, "The only thing that stands between you and your dream is the WILL to try, and the BELIEF that it is actually possible."
Co-founder of Journey to Fitness (J2FIT), Michael Barbot, has a true love for sports. Growing up in Bronx, NY, Michael was an avid sports fan, competing in everything from baseball, to football, to basketball, to hockey, and even handball. It was baseball though that really kicked off Michael's career, when MLB scouts took an interest, moving Michael from NYC to Florida. It was in Florida where Michael's talents and dedication to sport and fitness were really developed. After two years of competing with Florida's best, Michael moved back up to NY.
Today, Michael lives and works throughout New York City as a personal/private trainer. His calling; spreading his knowledge about the body, pushing the body to the limit, and instilling good habits into the individuals he trains.
Co-founder of Journey to Fitness (J2FIT), Michael Dewar, is able to offer a magnitude of insight and guidance given his educational upbringings and experience. As a youth, Mike played football, baseball, ran track, and competed in weightlifting and power-lifting events. In college, the importance of fitness and health was solidified in his life, where he went on to study exercise science and nutrition. During his tenure at BGSU, Mike coached football at Perrysburg High School, was a fitness coach at the YMCA, and ultimately completed his Midwest tour as a Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Assistant at BGSU.
Mike further attended Columbia University in New York, NY, where he studied human physiology, sports nutrition, and exercise performance and health. During his tenure at Columbia University, Mike worked at New York Presbyterian Hospital under the Cardio-Pulmonary unit as an exercise physiologist assistant, as well as conducted his thesis research which determined the longitudinal outcomes of exercise parameter in post-lung transplant recipients.Today, Mike lives and trains in New York City as a trainer/coach/athlete. Founding J2FIT has further solidified his dedication and passion to instil, educate, motivate, and reform the destructive paths that many lead. Mike is dedicated to pursuing his personal goals of changing the outlooks on which fitness and health is perceived.
Randy Aikens is a father, Airman, Personal Trainer, and Bodybuilder. He got started in the world of fitness by being a part of his high school football team where he was a lineman. He quickly realized that just because you are an athlete, it does not mean that you are healthy. His weight had quickly ballooned to nearly 300 pounds and had a choice to make. Either lose weight and get his BP under control, or possibly not make into his 30's. That journey was the start of a love affair with health and fitness which he now shares with people locally in Panama City, FL as well as with his extended military family world wide. His philosophy is simple: work hard and have fun!
Krysta Crane's introduction into the fitness world came after she became a Mother. Like many women, she struggled with the adjustment from working full-time to staying at home caring for a new baby. At times depression found itself creeping into her life due to her post-pregnancy body and adjusting to her new routine as a mother. As Krysta focused her energy on raising and nurturing her beautiful boys, she found herself not recognizing who she was. Krysta felt as though she had lost her sense of identity. Fitness and running became her outlets to help her re-discover who she was. Developing a passion outside of her children has helped her to be a better mother.
Recognizing the benefits that fitness and proper nutrition brought into her own life, inspired her to help other mothers dealing with the similar issues. This discovery prompted Krysta to become a fitness instructor and coach. She now works daily with people that are struggling with the similar issues that she struggled with.
Krysta is a certified Les Mills instructor in CX Works , Body Combat and Spin. Additionally she is a Health and Fitness coach and volunteers her time once a week to host fitness classes for women in her community.
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Dominic is a Performance Specialist who has been in the trenches. He has been in the field since he stepped foot on his college campus ( Concordia University of Wisconsin) to play football and later obtained a degree in Exercise Leadership with a minor in Health . From there he went on to teach numerous bootcamps and classes as well as one on one training. He also spent time as strength coach for the Milwaukee Wave Professional Indoor Soccer Team as well as Strength a Coach for Dominican High School. He later in 2010 accepted a position Strength Coach Intern that led him to Miami, Florida (Florida International University) . He worked specifically with the football team ( while there they won the Sun Belt Championship 2x as well as made first ever bowl game (Little Caesar's Bowl appearance), Softball, Baseball, Track, Swimming.
Jacqueline Kasen has been immersed in the fitness world since her youth. From participating in the Junior Olympics, to excelling as a collegiate athlete and now as a Certified Personal Trainer. Her passion is to help people become something greater than themselves, and that passion has driven her to become a die-hard Professional in the Health & Fitness arena. Her extensive experience and knowledge has helped her develop unique skills to work with clients at every fitness level. She has worked with beginners, to Professional Athletes, to Olympic Gold Medalists, creating individualized programs tailored to each individual's long-term goals. Before her career as an exercise specialist, she worked at Inspired Studios. She also worked on the production of fitness DVD's and worked on such titles: The Method Series, SHAPE, and Elle. Jacqueline has trained in New York City, Boston, and currently trains in Miami Beach. She has worked with several Gold Olympians, has been featured in Shape, SELF, Radar, NBC,&TV spots.
Blake Robinson is an award-winning engineer of change. With a BS and 9 years of certified NSCA experience in his field as a health and fitness specialist. Blake is the founder of Evolve Fitness; a bespoke training studio that specializes in both personal and group health and fitness edification. Evolve encourages a perpetual state of goal-oriented progression and helps members realize their incredible potential.Blake regards health as a gift and with the right tools, a sound mind, a strong body and an indomitable will, lifelong fitness can be the bounty we claim for ourselves. He believes every day is what you make of it.He lives in downtown Salt Lake City, with his wife of 8 years and 2 French Bulldogs. He's captivated by the great outdoors, speaks 4 languages and encourages Cholula as staple with every meal.
Dan Daly is New York City's expert fitness consultant. With a B.S. in Kinesiology and minor in Nutrition from West Chester University, Dan's training is research based, results oriented, and experience tested. A former collegiate All-American swimmer, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Dan understands sport-specific training. His clientele range from aspiring collegiate athletes to weekend warriors, and everyone in between.
Also known as the "Double Time Twins," these identical twin sisters were born and raised in Long Island, New York, but are now living in Los Angeles. They have been dancers their whole lives and absolutely love it. Ava and Loretta were captains for their high school dance team, danced and choreographed for their college dance team, and received their bachelors in communications. After graduating, they worked full time Media/Marketing jobs in NYC while continuing to pursue their dance careers. They started at local gyms in Long Island which led to teaching at top clubs in New York City. They soon realized that teaching was what they wanted to do full-time because it enabled them to really make a difference and help change people's lives for the better.
Megan is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer with specialty certifications in:
-Corrective Exercise (NASM)
-Cancer Exercise (Cancer Exercise Institute)
-Pre and Post Natal (American Council on Exercise)
-Indoor Cycling (Schwinn)
-Dance Fitness (Zumba).
She holds a Bachelor's of Science degree from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. With over 5 years of personal training experience, Megan has had the opportunity to work with a diverse population from college athletes to clients with physical limitations.
Her focus and hopes are to use her expertise to help others realize that they are capable of achieving more than they think. She loves to be part of people realizing and achieving their goals, and thinking out of the box.
Coach Kelly Starrett founded San Francisco CrossFit with his wife and fellow athlete Juliet. Since opening its doors in 2005 as one of the first 50 CrossFit Affiliates, this athletic training center has become the prime coaching resource for reigning Olympians, national and world champions, tri-athletes, runners, and recreational athletes alike. Kelly's focused coaching and warm personality brings his professional training as a strength coach and a doctor of physical therapy to life for brilliant coaching in a positive environment. Kelly is an inspiration to nearly everyone he meets, causing even superior athletes to re-examine their physical capacities and reach higher levels, and motivating beginners to believe in their natural ability to excel.
Kelly received his Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2007 from Samuel Merritt College in Oakland, California.
Currently a CrossFit coach that has 8 years of experience coaching all types of athletes, from children learning how to walk across a balance beam, to athletes on the path to becoming professionals. As a former gymnast, she brings a well-ingrained understanding and awareness of body mechanics, which makes her a natural at coaching not only gymnastics movements, but all elements of CrossFit. She is a valuable resource for CrossFitters that specifically want to improve their gymnastics skills, but also has much to offer those looking to boost their general fitness. More broadly, Courtney wants to help all individuals realize their potential to move better and feel better doing so.
Currently, Courtney is training to be a competitive crossfit athlete with a goal of one day competing in the Crossfit Games.
One of the world's most recognized sports performance and conditioning coaches, David Jack is an industry leader and consultant for major brands & publications such as Rodale, Men's Health, and Women's Health.
Gerren's ascent in the fitness industry has been a fast and furious one! Rated #6 on RateYourBurn.com's Top 20 NYC Bootcamp/Strength Instructors for 2012, the founder of Gerren Liles Vision Fitness is one of the most sought-out instructors for the reputable Equinox fitness clubs. Gerren has helped to launch several of Equinox's signature programs, including ViPR, Shockwave, Equinox Training Camp, and has been featured on Fox 5 and Good Morning America. He is a standout trainer on the premier Hot5 Fitness app.
Mike Farr, aka Silent Mike, is a competitive elite powerlifter associated with Team Super Training out of Northern California. He is co-host of "Powercast," which is a fitness podcaset on iTunes. Silent Mike works with a wide variety of athletes ranging from collegiate basketball and rugby players to elite CrossFit athletes.
Madeline Dolente is an international fitness expert with 17 years of experience. She is the trainer to the trainers, fitness celebrity, motivational speaker, author, and life coach. She has appeared on CNN, ABC, NBC, FOX, the Washington Post, Shape magazine and many more publications. She is an avid runner and cyclist and loves to travel. She has run 22 marathons and recently ran her first international marathon and fastest half marathon. She has over 50 fitness certifications and believes diversity to a fitness program is what keeps your body in the best shape of your life.
Katrina Pilkington was once a couch potato who ate ice cream every night like it was nothing. She soon realized that her unhealthy habits weren't just affecting her personal appearance but her internal health. Over the years she has lost weight - the hard way and have kept it off through living a fitter lifestyle. She's also a pug-mom, wife, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Insanity Group Fitness Instructor and Fitness Coach focusing on living the fit life while tackling work, coaching others, and managing asthma. She also writes a blog at katrinaelle.com to hold her accountable for all the goals she plans on accomplishing and also a way for her to try to inspire others - if she can do it the hard and right way, anyone can! Fitness is a huge part of her life as well as traveling and seeing all that life has to be lived. She wants to pass on the knowledge she's gained to make a positive impact.
"Being comfortable in my skin didn't come easy. I was teased at school for never being the fastest in gym class or coordinated enough to participate in sports. Because of my outgoing personality, I knew that I wanted to be involved in some way with different sports and activities. With variety, challenge, and positivity (the three terms I live by), I knew nothing was going to stop me from pursuing my dreams.
Putting my past behind me, I kick started my fitness career by accepting a sales position at a small club in my hometown. It was there that I truly fell in love with group fitness. I became certified in different fitness categories and immediately started teaching several times a week. This stemmed my passion for fitness and I want to share my message and fire with everyone!" - Jana Hare


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Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Monday, December 23, 2013, at Ray Funeral Home.
A graveside service will immediately follow beginning at 11 a.m. Monday, December 23, 2013, in Delta Heights Memorial Gardens with Bro. Robert Haney officiating.
Mr. Redd was born June 9, 1923, to Joe Vergil Redd and Mable Clara Kellum Redd. On March 17, 1942, in Boyle, he married Ethel Johnson.
He proudly served his country during WWII in the United States Army and he worked for 25 years in the automotive business selling parts.
He loved people, helping children, doing the Lord's work, and playing bass guitar. A major joy in his life was singing with The Boundless Love Singers.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe Vergil Redd and Mable Clara Redd; his spouse, Ethel Johnson Redd; and his siblings.
Survivors include his daughters, Elizabeth Redd of Cleveland and Bonnie Redd of Memphis, Tenn.
Memorials may be made to Habitat for Humanity.
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Hi Everyone, I'm looking for your opinion. My split level home was built in 1959. Its considered a starter home, and is not what you would call a historic home. I still have the original windows, with storms. Is it worth spending the money to put in new windows, or should I try and repair the windows I have? Maybe getting some new storms as well? How much heat am I actually losing vs the cost of the new windows? I've read a lot of articles on line saying that people are being brainwashed into thinking they need replacement windows, when the cost does not outweigh the benefit. The new construction windows I was looking at are Anderson 400. I was going to side the house at the same time. Thanks, |
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With a well engineered replacement window, you will not only save money but you will also be much more comfortable. Some of the higher end vinyl companies make some exciting products that look very nice, nothing like the low end stuff everyone is used to seeing a Home Depot. They also make composite windows that are made out of material similar to composite decking; Starmark is one. In high end vinyl there is HiMark, Soft Lite, Okna, Sunrise, and Gorell. I get this question all the time, there is really no substitute for a well engineered ,energy efficient window that's properly installed by a professional window contractor. |
- Posted by HomeSealed (My Page) on Thu, Mar 21, 13 at 15:56
Good recommendations by mmarels. Your question is a very valid one Cindy, and there is not always a right or wrong answer. Can you significantly improve the efficiency of your existing windows through repair/refinishing, storms, etc? Certainly. Will it be as efficient as a quality replacement? No. Now the hard part comes in when you start weighing the cost difference between the two (could be large, could be small), the condition of your existing windows, ease of use/functionality, the added value to your home by each option, etc, etc. Generally speaking replacements offer great value when all is said and done, but there are certainly circumstances where a good storm window is a wiser investment, when your existing windows are still in good shape (operation and appearance). You may also look at other areas in the home such as insulation and air-sealing if "bang-for-the-buck" energy savings is your primary goal. |
Here's the article that prompted me to post this question: http://www.oldhouseguy.com/windows.php |
- Posted by HomeSealed (My Page) on Thu, Mar 21, 13 at 17:48
Some of those points are legitimate, and some are very skewed, using questionable data. One main point is when he references the insulating capability of 3" of air between a storm and prime window. If that was truly sealed, dead air space that would be true, but its not. He also recommends heavy drapes/blinds over existing windows to save energy which again is true in theory, however in that case you are cutting off circulation of conditioned air to the interior window surface (making it colder) and increasing the likelihood of condensation on those old wood windows--if not on the storms behind them... There are plenty of other holes in there, but you get the point. At the end of the day, as I mentioned earlier, replacement windows are the best option for some, but not for others. There are just too many variables to make a blanket statement without knowing all of the details in a given situation. :) |
- Posted by TorontoTim (My Page) on Thu, Mar 21, 13 at 17:51
Even if my heating/cooling bills were cut in 1/2 with my new windows (100 year old house getting new Andersen windows next month) it would take 15-20 years for the windows to pay for themselves. Saving the money will be nice, but don't spend $15,000 to save a few hundred dollars a year. Invest the $15,000 in a GIC at 3% and you'll earn $450 a year on it. Just an example. I'm doing ours for comfort - our house is darn cold in the winter because of all the cold air streaming in. I have no illusions of the windows ever paying for themselves. |
I think the deciding factor would be the condition of the prime windows and how much time or money it would take to rehab them and add that to the cost of a new storm. Sometimes it does make finacial sense to fix the old windows.Insulation uprades and air sealing are usually the better investment money wise. I would also look at doing inserts instead of full framed units. |
Toronto Tim, You're absolutely right. I'm probably considering doing it for comfort as well. Plus in the long run, it will increase the value of my home if I were to sell. |
Exactly, seeing new energy efficient windows will make your home much more marketable. |
Old windows can be weatherstripped. There are buyers who prefer the original windows. If you do replace don't throw away the old windows. You might also look at the Old House forum for more information. |
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Hey guys,
Just a quick review of my recent trip to the parks (I'll try to make it short). I was in Orlando for the week attending a conference during the week of April 10th-17th. My friend and I decided to go on the Tuesday (April 16th) before we had to fly back home. We purchased the convention tickets which were priced at $67 (plus tax and fees) Park-to-Park with an entry of after 2pm. We arrived at the park just before 2pm so I did have to wait about 20mins to enter the park. First park of the afternoon was Islands of Adventure. I was so happy to see that ride times at that time and day were all about 10mins with 30mins for the Forbidden Journey. We headed to the Hulk first and got a seat at the back row. I usually put any loose items in the free lockers before riding. I asked my friend if he wanted to put his wallet, keys or phone in a locker, but he said he would be fine just keeping it secure in his pockets. Once the ride was over, we both did the usual pocket-pat-down to make sure everything was still there. Only this time, he looked back, checked his pocket again to realize his phone was gone. We checked the seats and couldn't see anything. A team member quickly said, 'Phone?' and told us to it on the side just beside the exits. At this point the train has been loaded with new guests and about 4 team members are trying to look around the seat and over the guests who are just sitting there. I'm already thinking it had fallen out and would been in pieces. One of the team members sees the phone, wedged between the back of the seat. The 4 of them try to slide it out, reach for it, or try with a plastic claw. Finally, they were able to slide it out and gave it back to us. A few cheers and applause were heard afterwards. The phone was barely scratched and was working perfectly. I'm not sure how often that happens but thanks to the crew that day that helped us out! After that ordeal, lockers were used the rest of the day for the other thrill rides. We made our way to the forbidden journey and waited about 35-40 minutes which was the longest of our day. Next up was Dragon Challenge, Dr.Doom, and then Spiderman. We decided to forego the water attractions and make our way to the Studios. At the Studios, we rode Rip Rocket with a wait time of 10mins. It was my first time riding and was my favorite of the day. The parade was going on at the time so we headed to ride Mummy and MIB. To close the day we ended up riding Rip Rocket anther 3 times. Overall, for someone like myself who usually goes during the summer busier months and waiting over 40mins for most attractions, it was a nice change. My friend and I both managed to do a lot within the 2 parks, mostly focusing on the larger attractions. I'd say for about $70 it was well worth it, considering all the wait times were around the 5-10min mark. We ordered our tickets online through the universal convention site - they could be purchased at the Orlando Convention Center as well. Once at the ticket window they did not ask to see any proof of a badge from a conference that we attended (i;m not sure if they do or it was just the employee we had at the time). They only asked for the credit card used and printed our tickets. There are a few blackout dates, but I'd recommend those tickets if you were in town during months where there's lower crowd levels. April worked out great. It was a great way to end a busy week of listening to seminars and workshops. |
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Clark Elementary School receives Project Fit America grant
Western Baptist Hospital and Clark Elementary School leaders meet to discuss the Western Baptist-sponsored Project Fit America grant for the school. Pictured are Clark physical education teacher Jan Godwin, (left); PTO vice president Missy Brown; Bonnie Schrock, vice president of patient services; Paducah Public Schools facility director Troy Brock; Clark principal Steve Ybarzabal; vice-principal Erin Hayden, and Dona Rains, Western Baptist marketing director.
With a grant from Baptist Health Paducah, Clark Elementary School this fall will launch Project Fit America, a fitness program aimed at reducing childhood obesity.
Clark is the fifth area school to win the $16,500 grant from Baptist Health Paducah for indoor and outdoor fitness equipment, teacher training and curriculum materials. Paducah's McNabb Elementary and Graves County's Central Elementary were awarded the program in 2007; Lone Oak Elementary, 2009; and Concord Elementary, 2011.
The outdoor equipment in front of the school will be free and open, so the community may use it to get in shape.
It is part of Baptist Health Paducah's efforts aimed at reducing childhood obesity.
Principal Steve Ybarzabal said the school is excited to partner with Baptist Health Paducah and Project Fit America.
"Any time we partner with others in our community, it's a good thing," Ybarzabal said. "But when the partnership improves the lives of our students, we're making a difference."
Physical education teacher Jan Godwin said Project Fit provides the perfect vehicle for exercise and nutrition education for her students and their families.
"I am excited that Clark students will have a variety of opportunities, through P.E. classes, recess and after-school play, to utilize the Project Fit America equipment as an additional resource to continue to develop and maintain an exercise program to live a healthy life," Godwin said.
Project Fit America (PFA) is a national nonprofit charity that provides exemplary cardiovascular health and fitness programming to schools. Its mission is to create new opportunities for kids to be active, fit and healthy by providing vital resources and support for physical education one schoolyard at a time. For more information, visit http://www.projectfitamerica.org.
Baptist Health Paducah is a regional medical and referral center, serving about 200,000 patients a year from four states. With more than 1,700 employees and 240 physicians, it offers a full range of services, including cardiac and cancer care, diagnostic imaging, women's and children's services, surgery, emergency treatment, rehabilitation and more. It is part of Baptist Health, one of the largest not-for-profit healthcare systems in Kentucky. For information, see westernbaptist.com.


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Here's wishing everyone a healthy and happy New Year.
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- Posted by tsugajunkie 5a SE_WI (My Page) on Fri, Jan 8, 10 at 19:10
Thank you, wayner, and the same to you as well. tj |
Hey .. How did I miss this .. Happy New Year! |
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Thank you, I hope your enjoying the nice mile weather so far. It's been cold however we are lucky we haven't had any huge snow falls to date. And the best news is that only a short time away Canada Blooms will be here again. |
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Oh yes, I meant to mention the other good news, the seeds have started appearing in the stores. |
Won't be long before the BBS start pushing the plants in boxes (berry bushes, dayliliies, etc) -- all long before they can be safely planted. :) |
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A very Happy Valentines Day to all and I know it's rather early however I just wanted to see some colour so I have cut some of my forsythia branches and placed them in water and am looking forward to seeing them flower. I have also purchased some daffodils and tulips from the local grocery and it's such a joy to see them bloom. They certainly bring back memories of last spring and they give a boost to the morale, knowing we still have some weeks of winter to get through. Wayner |
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How to Use "Who" and "Whom" Correctly
Two Methods:Sample UsageUsing Who and Whom Correctly
The correct use of who and whom in questions and statements may seem like a lost battle, still joined only by punctilious English teachers, but the correct usage remains important in formal writing. Even careful speakers have not yet surrendered the distinction either! After reading this article, you will feel more comfortable using the distinction of "who" and "whom" correctly.
Sample Usage
Using Who and Whom Correctly
1Understand the difference between who and whom. Both who and whom are pronouns. However, "who" is used as the subject of a sentence or clause, to denote who is doing something (like he or she). On the other hand, "whom" is used as the object of a verb or preposition, to denote who has something done to it (like him or her). While a preposition (at, by, for, in, with, etc.) often comes before "whom", this is not always the case, so the key question is to ask "who is doing what to whom". What follows is a quick way to determine which pronoun to use in a particular question.Ad
2Use whom when referring to the object of a verb or preposition.
- To whom it may concern:
- To whom did you talk today?
- Whom does Sarah love?
3Use who when referring to the subject of a sentence or clause.
- Who brought the paper inside?
- Who talked to you today?
- Who went to dinner?
- Who ate the cake?
- Our job is to determine who qualifies.
4Ask yourself if the answer to the question would be he or him. If you can answer the question with him, then use whom. It's easy to remember because they both end with "m". If you can answer the question with he, then use who.
- Example: A suitable answer to the question, "To [who or whom] did the prize go?" is, "It went to him." (It is improper to say "It went to he.") The correct pronoun for the question is whom.
- Example: A suitable answer to the question, "[Who or Whom] went to the store?" is, "He went to the store." (It is improper to say "Him went to the store.") The correct pronoun for the question who.
5When trying to decide whether who or whom is correct, simplify the sentence. Where other words in a complex sentence might throw you off track, simplify the sentence to include just the basic subject, verb, and object. It helps to move the words around in your head to identify the word relationships. For example:
- "Marie Antoinette and her ladies-in-waiting only invited people to their party [who or whom] they considered to love parties as much as they did." The simplified mental version becomes: "whom they considered."
- "Marie Antoinette prevented her mother from knowing [who or whom] she invited to the Petit Trianon." The simplified mental version becomes: "[who or whom] she invited." Then, you could rearrange it again to say: "she invited whom", clarifying that she did something to (invited) whom.
6The distinction between who and whom is less important in informal spoken language than it is in formal written language. It's possible that the distinction might someday erode altogether. For now, though, it is important to keep the clear in written language.Ad
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- Ask yourself "who did what to whom?"
- Learning "who" and "whom" can help with grammar and understanding different languages. It is also good to know this if you want to speak fluent English and write correct sentences.
- It is possible to write around problems involving who and whom, but the result is almost always clumsy. If you write "To which person did the prize go?" because you can't remember that whom is the correct pronoun for such a question, you will have avoided a grammatical error at the expense of elegance.
- Here's a useful mnemonic for remembering about objects and subjects; If you say "I love you", then "you" is the object of your affection and the object of the sentence. "I" is the subject. "[Whom or Who] do I love?" is "Whom do I love?" because the answer, "you", is an object.
- Learning another language can help greatly. In most languages, using "who" in the place of "whom" can cause great confusion. A great example of this is German or Spanish.
- When "who" or "whom" appear in a clause, the choice depends on whether the pronoun is serving as the subject or an object in the clause, regardless of whether the clause itself is functioning as the subject or an object in the full sentence.
- There is much confusion and misuse on this topic. Just as correctly using whom may make others think that you are intelligent, misusing it may make you seem pompous. Never use whom as a subject pronoun. This is as incorrect as using who where whom is required. Many people will mistakenly believe that you are trying to be formal.
- "Whom are you?" is wrong. It is meant to be "Who are you?"
- "John is the man whom I expect to be awarded the prize." is wrong. It should be "John is the man who I expect to be awarded the prize."
Sources and Citations
- http://ask.yahoo.com/20021113.html – research source
- http://wsu.edu/~brians/errors/who.html – research source
- Patricia T. O'Connor, Woe is I: The Grammarphobe's Guide to Better English in Plain English, pp. 6-8, (1996), ISBN 1-57322-625-4 – research source
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Feeling or Faith? You Decide.
Rebecca Urrutia
November 5, 2009
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"I just don't feel like it," said Pastor Bob Coy last Friday during CCA's high school chapel. These six words effectively sum up our teenage mindset and attitude towards many things in life. We don't feel like doing our homework, cleaning our rooms, or washing our cars. We don't have the time, are too tired, or simply don't want to deal with our responsibilities. But as many of us have unfortunately learned, we can't trust our feelings. Pastor Bob summed it up so profoundly last Friday when he said, "If you let your feelings dictate what you do, it will lead to disobedience." Point well-taken. Translation: when we act in the flesh, consequences will always follow.
Mark 14:32 says, "Watch and pray so that the body will not fall into temptation. For the spirit is willing but the body is weak." Sometimes, we sincerely desire to follow Christ and be obedient to His commands, but we end up giving in to temptation. When our flesh is stronger than our spirit, we will find it impossible to honor God in our daily actions. We will want to get up early to have our devotions, but instead we will end up succumbing to our exhaustion and the warm covers of our beds. And that is exactly what the enemy desires. John 10: 10 says, "The thief has come only to steal, kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."
"It won't be the devil showing up in a devil costume with a red pitchfork and cute little ears," said Pastor Bob. As Christians, we have been informed that there is a spiritual battle going on at all times . . . but do we really understand what that means? More often than not, we expect Satan to politely knock on our door, introduce himself, and say that he is going to commence a series of trials on us that will test our faith. "Satan himself masquerades as an ANGEL OF LIGHT" (1 Corinthians 2:14). He is the Father of Lies who is here to "steal, kill, and destroy."
Pastor Bob said, "The enemy knows your weakness, and because your flesh is weak, you don't even know you're being ripped off." Many times, the devil uses the media and even friends to try and destroy you—friends who cause you to stumble, provoke you to sin, and challenge your faith. We need to stop living according to the flesh and take a step of faith! Living by faith not only leads to heavenly reward, but it also brings us into an intimate relationship with the Creator of the universe. As Pastor Bob concluded in chapel, "Feeling or faith. That's the difference."


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How to Avoid Identity Theft House File 659
A message from Attorney General Tom Miller:
Dear fellow Iowans, The goal of this brochure is to help you if you are a victim of "identity theft." Identity theft occurs when someone obtains important personal information, such as your Social Security number, banking or credit card account numbers, to commit fraud or theft
"Identity thieves" commit a kind of financial sabotage. They use people's personal information to open fraudulent credit card accounts, rob retirement earnings, siphon money out of people's accounts, or commit other kinds of fraud.
The Consumer Protection Division of my office has developed this guide to provide you with information and steps to take if you are a victim; whom to contact, what to say, where to write or call, how to repair your credit record, and how to avoid future problems.
I am very sorry if you have been victimized by identity theft, and I sincerely hope the information in this guide will help you.
I encourage you to contact my office if we can provide any more information. Please write to the Consumer Protection Division, Hoover Building, Des Moines, Iowa 50319, or call 515-281-5926.
With best wishes, Tom Miller Attorney General of Iowa
Identity theft crimes are on the rise, causing nationwide concern. Your personal identifying information can be accessed in an increasing variety of ways. An imposter can misuse your information to open fraudulent credit card accounts, secure deposits on cars and housing, obtain employment opportunities, create insurance benefits, and rob retirement earnings. This form of financial sabotage can devastate your credit and require endless hours of telephone and written communication to resolve. In the meantime, you may experience difficulty writing checks, obtaining loans, renting apartments, and even getting hired.
This guide provides victims of identity theft with clear and concise information, and the major resources to contact to resolve the conflicts which remain long after the thief disappears. Unfortunately, the responsibility of identifying and resolving the consequences of identity theft is left largely to the victims themselves. It is important to act quickly and assertively to minimize the damage to your credit reputation. While identity theft is a "crime" which law enforcement officials can prosecute, the perpetrator is often difficult to track. In addition, law enforcement officials cannot clean up the havoc created for you.
In dealing with the authorities and financial institutions, keep a log of all conversations, including dates, names, and telephone numbers. Keep notes on the time spent and any expenses incurred. Confirm all conversations in writing. Send correspondence by certified mail (return receipt requested). Keep copies of all letters and documents.
1. Credit Bureaus 2. Creditors 3. Law Enforcement 4. Stolen Checks 5. Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) cards 6. Fraudalent Change of Address, Mail Theft, or Other Mail Involvment 7. Secret Service Jurisdiction 8. Social Security Number Misuse 9. Income Tax Fraud 10. Passports 11. Utilities 12. Driver's License Number Misuse 13. False Civil and Criminal Judgments 14. Credit Report Fraud 15. Insurance Coverage 16. Legal Help 17. Making Changes 18. Don't Give In
Immediately call the fraud units of the three credit reporting companies -- CSC Credit Services (Equifax Regional Office), Experian (formerly TRW), and Trans Union. Report the theft of your credit cards or misuse of your account numbers. Request that your credit account be flagged. Also, add a victim's statement (up to 100 words) to your report, such as: "My identification has been used to apply for fraudulent credit. Contact me at [your telephone number or mailing address] to verify ALL applications." Be sure to ask how long the fraud alert is posted on your credit account, and how you can extend it if necessary. Be aware that these measures may not entirely stop fraudulent new accounts from being opened by the identity thief. Ask the credit bureaus, in writing, to provide you with copies every few months so you can monitor your credit report. Upon your request, a credit bureau is required to provide you with one free credit report during any 12-month period if you have reason to believe the report contains inaccurate information due to fraud. Additional credit reports shall not exceed an $8.00 charge and this fee is often waived. (15 United States Code section 1682j(c)(3))
Request the credit bureaus, in writing, to provide you the names and phone numbers of credit grantors with whom fraudulent accounts have been opened. Request the credit bureaus, in writing, to remove inquiries that have been generated due to the fraudulent access. Request that all fraudulent information and inquiries be permanently removed from your credit report. You may also request the credit bureaus to notify those who have received your credit report in the last six months in order to alert them to the disputed and erroneous information (two years for employers).
Contact all creditors immediately with whom your name has been used fraudulently -- by telephone and in writing. Get replacement cards with new account numbers for your own accounts that have been used fraudulently. Ask that old accounts be processed as "account closed at consumer's request." This is better than "card lost or stolen," because when this statement is reported to credit bureaus, it can be interpreted as blaming you for the loss. Carefully monitor your mail and credit card statements for evidence of new fraudulent activity. Report it immediately to credit grantors.
Victims of unauthorized use of a credit card will be liable for no more than the first $50 of the loss, although this is often waived and victim will not be required to pay any part of the loss. (15 United States Code section 1643)
Request the credit grantor to provide you with a copy of the fraudulent credit application and a statement of the incurred charges. Such information may be helpful in disputing the application and/or charges as fraudulent. If the credit grantor resists providing you this information, contact your local police or sheriff's department for assistance. The credit grantor should readily provide such information when requested to do so by local law enforcement authorities.
Pay particular attention to what personal identifying information the identity thief has provided on the application and note any discrepancies that may exist. When reviewing the charges, note the date of the purchases, where the purchases were made and what type of products or services were purchased. Look for dates, places or items which contradict your own schedule, whereabouts, and even tastes.
Credit requirements to verify fraud You may be asked by banks or credit grantors to fill out and notarize fraud affidavits, which could become costly. The law does NOT require that a notarized affidavit be provided to banks or creditors. A written statement and supporting documentation should be enough (unless the bank or creditor offer to pay for the notary). Overly burdensome requirements by banks or creditors should be reported to the government authority which regulates the credit card issuer. To determine which authority regulates the particular credit card issuer in question, contact: Iowa Department of Commerce Banking Division 200 E. Grand Suite 300 Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: 515-281-4014
Report the crime to all police and sheriff's departments with jurisdiction in your case. Give them as much documented evidence as possible. Get a copy of your police report. Keep the telephone number of your fraud investigator handy and give it to creditors and others who require certification of your case. Banks and credit card companies may require you to produce the police report in order to verify the crime.
If you have had checks stolen or bank accounts set up fraudulently, report it to the check verification companies listed below. Put stop payments on any outstanding checks that you are unsure of. Cancel your checking and savings accounts and obtain new account numbers. Give the bank a secret password for your account. When creating a password, don't use common numbers like the last four digits of your Social Security number, your birthdate, middle name, mother's maiden name, pet's name, address, consecutive numbers, or anything else that could easily be discovered by thieves.
Check Verification Company Telephone Number Mailing Address CheckRite 800-766-2748 P.O. Box 520370 Salt Lake City, UT 84152 Chexsystems 800-428-9623 12005 Ford Road #600 Dallas, TX 75234 Equifax 800-437-5120 11602 Roosevelt Blvd. St. Petersburg, FL 33716 NPC Check Services, Inc. 800-526-5380 P.O. Box 379 Riverdale, NJ 07457 SCAN 800-262-7771 19803 N. Creek Parkway Bothell, WA 98011 TeleCheck 800-710-9898 P.O. Box 17370 Denver, CO 80217
If your ATM card has been stolen or compromised, get a new card, account number and password. Do not use your old password or the common passwords and personal identification numbers listed above.


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The Greeting Committee and Positive Mental Attitude
After weeks of preparation and days and nights of shooting I was so proud and relieved to have finished my third music video for the Greeting Committee's new single Show Me the Lights of Home released on End of the Trail Records
It was great to see our ideas which we discussed in their practice room, actually evolve into this music video. I am especially happy to include cakes and cricket in this video
I am a big fan of Jesse Malin and love his take on P.M.A., we really needed positive thinking to complete the location shoots for the video. We had to endure heavy rain on both days which scuppered our original plans for many of the scenes, but the band and everyone involved had a totally positive attitude and will to get things done – even if it meant filming into the early hours of the morning.
It was great to work with such talented people from whom I can learn – Dan Horn was especially helpful as he has experience in filming, and had a load of helpful suggestions.
A big thank you also to the actors,Dan Horn, Olwyn Currie, Rebecca Currie , Chris Hardy, as well as the extras that came along in the rain and mud to help make this happen.
Also a big thank you to Paul Burgess for helping out in so many ways – he is also the genius behind the single artwork and many other things – you can find his work here. It was above and beyond that Karen and Alex Burgess also came down to the shoot, and even supplied the scary doll on Steve's turntable
This was to me an ambitious project, but I am pleased we did not play it safe and here are the results. I hope you like it:
Natasha Haws Stepping Stone Video
We discussed possible locations and style for the performance footage. Initially I was thinking of doing it in my studio where we could have complete control of the lighting and it would have been warm.The only place I was sure I did not want to film was on stepping stones. Eventually, we decided on shooting at the top of a fire escape in the center of Newcastle, on a cold and cloudy February day – it would have been great to have some sunshine but we are not in California. We filmed all afternoon, Natasha was super patient and we managed to get all the footage we needed. One of the highlights of the day was the improvisational skills used making a substitute guitar strap from some plastic fishing wire which was used on a previous photo shoot to tie balloons
Bridie Jackson and the Arbour Album Launch at Gateshead Sage Live Video
Back in January I filmed the Bridie Jackson and the Arbour gig to launch their debut album Bitter Lullabies. This was a sold out gig at Gateshead Sage
It was a real challenge there was four of us filming the gig with five cameras. This was first big live shoot that I have done, but I feel our research and preparation helped give us some excellent footage. We also came down early and filmed some of the soundcheck.
Some of the results can be found here:
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For my first attempt at filming an entire gig I am happy with the results – but know I can keep improving.
As with any video shoot, it is the editing that can take up your time. However there is one advantage when I saw Bridie play at The Central Bar in Gateshead I know all the songs word for word.
Posters and Publicity for Instamatic for the People
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