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I have an old house. The 4 columns had to be replaced. I noticed the column on the far left is leaning inward about one half of an inch. Is it worth having it redone or should I just live with it the way it is? Please give me some advice. Thanks in advance for your help. |
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- Posted by ks_toolgirl (My Page) on Tue, Dec 27, 11 at 20:56
Hi, I expect that you'll have to be more specific before anyone can offer advice... Also, if at all possible, pictures will really help! Are you talking about porch columns, or something else? The more information you provide, the more helpful this forum will be. :-) |
Yes, I am talking about porch columns. The guy who put them up came by yesterday and measured the one that is leaning a little and he said it's 1/2 inch off and that is why it is leaning inward a little. I had 4 columns replaced. It's the one at the far end that is a little off. The guy said he could move the top of the column over a little. I hope this helps. |
- Posted by antiquesilver (My Page) on Wed, Dec 28, 11 at 14:33
Did he forget to check if it was plumb when he originally installed it or has something caused it to lean since (like the porch floor or pier shifting or something happening with the porch roof to cause the weight to be redistributed)? Finding out the reason is far more important than a quick fix that may not actually fix anything. |
Thanks for your comments. This is what happened. They put the last columns up without measuring it. I had the guys to come over and one of them measured the column (one that is leaning) and he told me it was 1/2 inch from being straight and that they could move the top part over a half of an inch. I will try to post a picture if I can find the directions on how to do it. |
- Posted by Renovator8 (My Page) on Thu, Dec 29, 11 at 9:20
The perimeter columns of the Parthenon are of a larger diameter at the corners and the axes of the columns are inclined inward nearly three inches. Of course, your columns might be smaller but we don't know enough about them to offer advice except to say that if they look bad to you, they should be corrected. |
The guy who put them up came by and measured them and admitted that one of the columns is off 1/2 of an inch. I am afraid to allow him to fix it because I don't think he knew what he was doing in the first place. He showed me a piece of paper he cut out of the newspapers that stated he had license to paint. I am so displeased with the outcome. I have had him back at my house 2 times. I discovered he spilled green paint on my new gutters (white gutters). I do thank you for all your help. I can't thank you enough. I'm getting another guy to come and fix what he messed up. |
Of course, your columns might be smaller Think? |
I don't know who I can get to fix this problem? I'm a female and just don't know. I get upset when I think about it. I think I will look in the ad section of the newspaper today. Thanks for the suggestion about one of the columns might be a bit smaller. I never thought about that. |
Good news! I got my columns fixed. They look really nice. Thanks for all your comments. |
- Posted by Renovator8 (My Page) on Mon, Feb 13, 12 at 9:21
No reason to get upset; be happy they aren't stone. I want to hear more about Worthy's "missing years" on Long Island. |
Thanks to all of you for your comments. |
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This year's topics encompassed a range of statewide and national challenges — the growing number of family violence fatalities, the upcoming 83rd Legislative Session and the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). While we face challenges, the conference also offered a moment together to celebrate our successes — our vibrant momentum legislatively, the services and innovations Texas programs have adopted and the diligent work of all advocates.
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it is because a lot of reasons. One big reason i know that was a big issue with my guild was that they keep on using the same weapon and armor designs over and over just different colors. This is not Sims world so its not going to keep people attracted my just changing colors of the gear and weapons make new stuff all ready blizzard. putting out 1 legendary item does not change the fact that you lost your creativeness that you once had. Content is ok just to easy to beat they nerf everything because the lower rank people can't beat it… suck it up a lot of the wow players can complete it easy no problem the ones that can there is always hello kitty island. In pvp there is always one class that stands out from the rest. It seems they don't know how to balance the pvp and pve aspects which cause alot of conflicts with players. These are some of many reasons why they are losing players to others MMOs and i am one of them.
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Doing more to convince him, I assume, means "That's cute but you're just kids so I won't value what you said too much." But then again, I wasn't there to hear him or what tone he used so I could be completely off.
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Martin "Marty" Napoli Jr.(1945 - 2013)
Napoli Jr., Martin J. "Marty" Age 67, a resident of Naperville, IL since 1975 and Bonita Springs, FL since 1997, died Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at Seasons Hospice Home in Naperville after a courageous six year battle with cancer. He was born December 27, 1945 in Chicago, IL. Beloved husband and sweetheart of Teena (nee Gribauskas) Napoli, whom he married August 10, 1968; loving father of MJ Napoli of Naperville and Jason (Rachel) Napoli of North Liberty, IA; adored Papa of Joey and George Napoli; devoted son of the late Martin J., Sr. and Mary (nee Sortino) Napoli; dear brother of Jack R. (Marianne) Napoli; brother-in-law of Dorothy Bogdan, Jay (Bonita) Gribauskas, Dennis (Debbie) Gribauskas and Theresa Lux; loving uncle and godfather of many. Marty grew up in Westchester, IL, attended Divine Infant Grade School and was a member of the Class of 1964 at St. Joseph High School. He was the President of Napco Steel Inc., West Chicago, IL, which he founded in 1976. Marty was an active member of the Metal Service Center Institute (MSCI) since 1978. He served at MSCI as National Director at Large 2005-2011 and National Chapter Director in 2004. Locally, Marty served as the MSCI President from 2002-2005, Vice President from 2000-2002 and Recording Secretary 1996-2000. Marty loved to golf and was a member of Medinah Country Club, Medinah, IL since 1982. He served as director and chairperson of many committees, including the 2006 PGA Championship and 2012 Ryder Cup. Marty also was an honorary chairman of Medinah Patriot Day and Board Advisor to the Illinois Patriot Education Fund. In 1998, he proudly won the Medinah Classic with his longtime golf partner, the late John Sisul. Marty was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Naperville and was a Mason and Medinah Shriner. In 1970, Marty served as an Assistant Instructor for the Dale Carnegie Institute. Over the years, he also served on the board of directors at St. Anthony's Savings & Loan in Cicero, IL and on the board of directors for St. Joseph High School in Westchester. In 1991, he received the St. Joseph Worker Award from his alma mater and in 2011 received the LaSallian Award with his wife for their contribution and support of catholic education. Private family services will be held at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville. Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Marty's Life on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Medinah Country Club, 6N001 Medinah Rd., Medinah, IL 60157, (630) 773-1700,
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Wrestling: Mark Maldonado's confindence up, hopes high heading into state
By John O'Malley Post-Tribune correspondent February 14, 2013 9:52PM
Bishop Noll senior Damien Gomez, left, wrestles Highland senior Mark Maldonado during their 160-pound match for the semi-state wrestling championship Saturday, February 9, 2013, at Merrillville High School in Merrillville, Ind. Maldonado defeated Gomez for the semi-state championship in the 160-pound weight class. | Scott M. Bort~For Sun-Times Media
Updated: March 17, 2013 6:36PM
When Highland's Mark Maldonado looked at the bracket for the 75th annual IHSAA state wrestling tournament, his opponent's name seemed familar.
The 160-pound Maldonado (36-1) meets Carmel's Ben Krege (31-11) in a first-round matchup at Banker's Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis tonight.
"I wrestled him at an ISWA state meet in seventh grade, at Huntington North, and pinned him,'' Maldonado said. "I looked it up, and it was the same guy. It was my first year of wrestling. I thought that was interesting.''
Interesting, yet Maldonado realizes his match against Krege six years ago doesn't mean a darn thing now.
Maldonado is riding an emotional high right now after upsetting Lowell's Kenny Hughes 1-0 in the semifinals of last week's Merrillville Semistate before beating Bishop Noll's Damian Lopez 3-1 in the title match.
"He was so excited after beating (Hughes) that he came sprinting off the mat and jumped into my arms,'' Trojans interim head coach Ben Smithers said. "He caught me off-guard and about tackled me. That was the match he was worried about and the one that took a lot of pressure off him.''
Maldonado said he won't overlook Krege, or anyone else he faces at state, knowing the opportunity to stand on the awards stand hinges on his ability to win matches.
"The last couple years, I believed I had a solid shot, but I just didn't bring it, I guess,'' Maldonado said. "This year, I was just really ready.''
Maldonado, who lost in the ticket round to Penn's Danny Ginter last year, made things much easier for himself at state by winning the semistate title last weekend.
"I set myself up for this weekend,'' he said. "I like my chances. I just can't take this guy lightly at all. Even though he has double-digit losses, I just can't take him lightly. If I can just keep on doing what I've been doing — wrestling hard and not making mistakes, I think I'll eventually end up on the podium.''
Smithers, who took over as interim coach for the Trojans about three weeks ago when head coach Frank Marciano was suspended for unspecified reasons, believes Maldonado is ready for state.
"He doesn't let his head get too big,'' Smithers said. "He takes every match seriously — even if he thinks it's someone he can beat. I think his chances to place are pretty good as long as he shows up like he did at the regional and semistate.
"I think if Mark wrestles down there, the way he's been wrestling all season, he should at least place.''
Asked how he improved since last year, the Trojans standout was definitive.
"I think the biggest thing this year is my confidence level — it's a lot higher,'' he said. "I've also been taking more shots and looking more active. My defense has been good, and is more solid. I've been hard to score on. I think if I can keep that up, I'll have some success at state.''
Maldonado claims he's also become much better on top.
"I've been hitting more tilts,'' he said. "That opens up the match and helps me get an increased margin of victory.''
Smithers said Maldonado possesses a few other attributes that really help him.
"He's really smart (3.65 GPA) and it shows in school,'' he said. "He made the academic all-state team. He's always adapting and learns quick. He has a real good work ethic. He's always worked longer after every practice. Even before it was ever mandatory to come to practice during preseason, Mark was always there. He works out a lot. The entire season he's going to RWA (Region Wrestling Academy) and working out with people.''
There's something else Maldonado is very adept at in his matches.
"He's really good at escaping from the bottom,'' Smithers said. "I don't think anybody has actually held him down all season. He usually escapes all the time.''
Maldonado's partners in the wrestling room — Cody Kinley (132), Mark Arredondo (152) and Jordan Haapalianen (170) — have tried to give him good looks during practices this season.
Smithers, who wrestled at Merrillville High School under coach Dave Maldonado — no relation to Mark — also gets on the mat and attempts to give his talented senior some tough competition.
"I roll around with him and try to help as much as I can,'' Smithers said. "The kid's strong. I'm 200 pounds myself, and he's moving me around like it's no problem. I can never do the same thing over and over, I have to change it up, because he knows what to look for from me. He's smart and always adjusts. If I can keep the score close, he'll always beat me in overtime.''
Making it to state is a dream come true for Maldonado.
"Making it there is awesome,'' he said. "I'm going to wrestle my best, and hopefully wrestle well. We'll see where that takes me.''
Of course, Maldonado hopes it takes him to a spot at least somewhere on the awards stand.


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Shares of Chicago-based Groupon rose 5.4 percent in early trading Wednesday after an analyst upgraded the company, saying he sees potential in Groupon's changing business model in the long term.
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Things Every Web Designer Should Know
We get a lot of e-mail from people asking for ways to be a better Web designer. There is no simple way to answer a question like that, but the majority of the time we find that a designer has been exposed to HTML and Web design in such a way that he or she is designing pages and uploading them to the Web, but was never shown some of the essentials of Web design.
If you're a new designer or you're already building pages and need to up your game, read on. These are the things that every Web designer should know.
Web Design Basics
First, you need to sit down and think about what your goal is with your Website. I already have the answer to that question for you, but do you?
You may immediately come up with answers like, "to make money," or "to tell my story," or "to keep up to date with friends." These are the ideas for your site, but they most likely are not your goals.
You may not know it yet, but your goal with any Website is to have it seen. You won't make money, share your story, or keep up to date with friends if nobody sees your site. Even worse, you won't accomplish any of these things if someone does see your site, but quickly turns away. The only way to keep your visitors from leaving your site almost immediately is to have a good, effective design.
Web design is so open-ended and the ways to build your website are numerous. As with anything else, though, it's good to have structure when building your site and always keep a handle on the best practices. Below you'll find a few of the most important rules and guidelines to designing an effective Website.
This is Rule Number 1, and the Number 1 Rule: Keep it simple. Don't make the user think about anything! The key words to remember are "instant gratification." The Web is becoming faster and filled with more and more information every day. Users have the freedom to pick and choose whatever medium best suits their needs the fastest, and you can bet they will instinctively exercise that freedom at every opportunity. If your website doesn't immediately and effortlessly meet their expectations, they will click their Back button and get right out. This rule will be emphasized more a bit later, but always keep this in the back of your mind.
Know your HTML. This one may seem obvious at first glance, but there are too many people out there using WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) editors and trying to pass themselves off as "web designers" without knowing any HTML. Don't get me wrong; I think WYSIWYG editors have their place among the consumer base, but they're simply not the right tool for a completely effective and successful Web design that will hold a visitor's interest and make your ideas worthwhile.
There are plenty of places online where you can get some basic HTML training, and of course you can always keep an eye on WPDFD for new ways to do things in HTML. If you don't know HTML and are serious about building an effective Web design, you can start by perusing the links below to get a handle on HTML.
- W3Schools HTML Tutorial
- PageTutor.com: HTML Tutorial
- [Book] My Website is Better Than Yours
- [Book] Amazon.com: HTML, XHTML, and CSS, Sixth Edition (Visual Quickstart Guide) (Paperback)
Use "Web safe" fonts. There are hundreds of thousands of fonts nowadays, but only a small handful of them are considered "Web safe." Not every computer is going to have every font installed, so when you use a font on a Website that a visitor doesn't have, their web browser will default to a fallback font. The fallback will likely make your design look much uglier on the site and deter visitors if it's difficult to read.
You can find a list of Web-safe fonts here.
Stick with standard layouts. Naturally, as a designer, it's fun to get creative every now and then and come up with a site that doesn't follow conventions. Maybe your site is completely Flash-based and uses the keyboard's arrow keys for navigation, or maybe your site scrolls left and right instead of up and down. While these designs are creative and make a statement, they are not effective designs. This is because users, when they visit a website, expect a standard convention. Sites like these cannot be easily scanned or navigated, and it slows the browsing process. If the experience is jarring in any way, you're likely to lose a visitor.
Good, standard layouts can be found everywhere. Take a look at this very site, WPDFD. It's a two-column layout with top main navigation and a header/footer. It's simple and the focus is on the content. Your browsing experience isn't hindered in any way. Other sites with good, clean and usable designs include A List Apart, Simplebits, and artypapers. Oh, and of course, you can't forget Google and its host of utilities.
Try to keep images small. Not necessarily physically small, but small in file size. It's true that a majority of users are connecting with a broadband connection these days and page loading time is not nearly the concern it was back in 1998 when the majority of users were dialing up to the Internet with a telephone line. But bandwidth is still a concern for a Website, especially one that hopes to attract a lot of traffic. Primarily, bandwidth costs money. Secondly, if you keep your site's filesize as low as possible, your site will load up blazing fast on a broadband connection, and that still impresses users today.
On the same note, try to keep code clean. Using good coding techniques will keep your site's HTML small and easy to maintain, and again, it will conserve bandwidth and help your site load faster, which is what visitors want. If you used any of the links above in the "Know Your HTML" section, you'll learn how to code proper HTML. There are steps you can further take, though, and practices to avoid common pitfalls, that you can find in the following links.
- Clean HTML Code - Cleaning Up HTML Coding
- What Beautiful HTML Code Looks Like
- Learn About HTML Validation
Avoid distracting elements on the page. Distracting elements, like animated gifs or Flash animations/advertisements with too much movement and action tend to distract a visitor. If your page is riddled with this kind of distraction, your content becomes more difficult to find, and even worse: it becomes more difficult to read when the visitor does find it. This is a good way to push your potential new visitor right out the door, and expect them never to come back. If you have a good reason to use an animated gif, use it, but keep it part of your content, not part of your layout. An animated gif of a weather radar in an article discussing precipitation patterns is fine, for example, because it furthers your content. An animated gif that spins in your sidebar that says "E-mail Me!" is a distraction, and just a decoration. Avoid decoration of this sort.
Advertisements are often flashy and animated. It's important to make money off of your Website, but try to keep a policy in place where advertisements must not be too flashy and they should remain as relative to your content as possible.
Users Don't Read, They Scan
An important concept that you'll want to keep at the forefront of your mind while building your Website is that the average Web user is looking for instant gratification. You need to keep things simple as your site is only one of hundreds of thousands out there and if your site doesn't meet visitors' expectations immediately after they see it, you'll lose them. Again, it's important to reiterate: keep it simple.
It would be ideal if every visitor read and analyzed every portion of a Web page, but they don't. Instead, they quickly scan your page for the following things:
- The information they're looking for
- The pictures they want to see (if any)
- The place to click to get further on your site.
- The way out, or the way back.
The first two things you see on the above list have to do with the user. Those are the "instant gratification" items. If they can't find these things immediately (a span of a second or two), they look for the next two, which deal with your design and the functionality of your site. If they can't quickly, effortlessly, and easily find all the places to click to get further on your site, they'll look for the last option: the way out. This is usually their browser's back button.
Eye-following studies have been done to determine where a user looks when browsing the Web. In the results of these studies, you can see that users follow an F-shaped pattern when scanning your page, and their attention is held very shortly on entire sections of the page that don't immediately suit their needs.
Because users are so easily deterred, it's important that you keep your design clean. It's possible to make a design that is good-looking and functional at the same time. The design should serve a purpose and never be fully decorative. Always remember: content is king! The content is why you created your site, and it's what the users are there to see. Make it as easy as possible to get to, and as easy as possible to read. To keep it easily-accessible, make sure your navigation is easy. If a user can't easily identify the ways to get around your site, the user won't be around long.
To be sure your navigation is easy to use, try to build a design that, at a glance for the user, can answer the following three questions:
- Where am I? (Present)
- Where can I go? (Future)
- Where have I been? (Past)
Your site should have indicators or some sort and links that answer all these questions without the user having to click their back button or read the page URL. A List Apart has a great article about navigation that is well worth your time to read.
Browser Compatibility
A Web browser is an application that allows a user to access the World Wide Web. Popular web browsers include Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Opera, and Netscape.
Not all browsers were created equal. IE displays things differently than Firefox does. Both of these may display things differently from Safari, Opera, and Netscape, as well. Basically, all Web browsers have a tendency to display pages slightly differently. This is a problem for Web developers, and the problem is deepened by the fact that different versions of different browsers exist, and visitors could be viewing your page on any one of them.
Different operating systems will also affect how a page looks. Coffeecup Software has a brief article about this topic that you might want to check out, as it goes into a bit more detail about the different types of web browsers, operating systems, and how they affect how a page can look so different in various browsers.
A big part of helping your site grow is to make sure it's accessible to the greatest number of users possible. To do this, you'll want to declare a DOCTYPE in your pages.
At the time of this writing, there are three current standards for coding a Web page. They are HTML 4.01, XHTML 1.0, and XHTML 1.1. HTML 4.01 is currently the widest-used standard on the Web, with XHTML (a combination of the XML markup language and HTML) being adopted at a fairly uneven pace. XHTML requires that you write well-formed code, whereas HTML 4.01 (especially in "transitional" format) will be more forgiving in your coding.
If you're just starting out, you will want to begin with a DOCTYPE of the HTML 4.01 variety. The DOCTYPE declaration needs to go at the very top of your page, so feel free to copy and paste one of these declarations at the top of your HTML document.
HTML 4.01 Transitional
If you have an older Website and are making the transition from older markup techniques to newer practices, you'll want to use the transitional DOCTYPE. Transitional may also be a good choice if you're just learning HTML/CSS.
HTML 4.01 Strict
<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN"
The Strict DOCTYPE is for pages that are written the way HTML 4.01 was constructed to be written. Be careful when using a Strict DOCTYPE; it requires that you really know your stuff. Certain attributes (like "align," "bgcolor," "link," "alink," and "vlink," just to name a few) aren't allowed in a Strict DOCTYPE. The benefit to using a Strict DOCTYPE is that more browsers will be able to render your page in a way that is satisfying to you, rather than having to work around a browser's shortcomings. This is because a Strict DOCTYPE emphasizes structure over presentation; it tries to completely separate the HTML code (the page) from the CSS (the design and presentation). Built in this manner, your page will be highly compatible with a large number of the most popular browsers.
HTML 4.01 Frameset
<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Frameset//EN"
If you're building a site with frames (which isn't really recommended), you'll use this DOCTYPE on your frameset page. However, you should stay away from frames if there is any possible way... and there's always a way to stay away from frames.
Like HTML 4.01, XHTML 1.0 also has Strict, Transitional, and Frameset DOCTYPEs. XHTML of all types must be well-formed, meaning all of your quotes must be in the right places, your tags must be closed in the proper order, and tags that don't usually require a closing tag (like  and
) are now to be written as "self-closing." A self-closing tag includes a forward slash at the end of the tag to indicate that it's closed. For example, in HTML, the
 tag is sufficient and there's no need to close it. In XHTML, you'll make the tag self-closing by typing it as
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The XHTML 1.0 Transitional DOCTYPE serves the same purpose for XHTML as the HTML 4.01 Transitional DOCTYPE serves for HTML. That is, for Web pages that are using older markup, you'll want to use the Transitional DOCTYPE, but build new sites with the Strict DOCTYPE. Again, the Strict DOCTYPE is much more restrictive, but separates the page coding from the design, making your page much easier to maintain and more cross-browser compatible. Below you'll find all the XHTML 1.0 DOCTYPEs.
XHTML 1.0 Strict
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Strict//EN"
XHTML 1.0 Transitional
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN"
XHTML 1.0 Frameset
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Frameset//EN"
XHTML 1.1 is an even more restrictive and technical version of XHTML 1.0 Strict. XHTML 1.1 is Module-based XHTML, which allows developers to create documents that can be extended to allow other XML-based applications to use small bits of XHTML in a well-defined manner. XHTML 1.1 removes practically all presentation-based markup (like the center tag and frameset option, among many others) and makes CSS the sole method of presentation for the page.
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.1//EN"
Most Websites do not use XHTML 1.1.
The Future of DOCTYPEs
In the future, as far as page rendering is concerned, DOCTYPEs are likely to take a back seat to something on the horizon called "version targeting." Internet Explorer 8 will be the first browser to implement it. Using version targeting via a <meta> tag, you'll be able to lock a web browser into displaying any given page as if it were rendering in a specific version of that browser.
For example, if you have a Web page that looks great in Internet Explorer 7, but looks bad in Internet Explorer 8 (when it comes out), you will be able to use a single line of code on your page that will tell IE8 to display the page the way IE7 would, and your rendering problem is apparently solved.
There is much controversy over version targeting. Read our neutral article on version targeting to learn more about it; it's too much to go into here.
Either way, no matter what happens with DOCTYPEs and version targeting, you'll want clean code and to test your page AT LEAST in the most popular browsers of the time. At the time of this writing, those are Internet Explorer 7 and Firefox 2. If possible, test in more browsers. There's a simple rule to remember here: TETO. (Test early, test often.) It's not a good idea to build your entire page, spending hours or days on it, then test it out in a second web browser only to find out it doesn't display as you like. Each time you add something new, test your page in multiple browsers. Test early, test often.
Keep Yourself Up To Date
Staying on top of the news in Web development is important as a Web designer. As with any kind of technology, Web design is in constant flux; it's always changing and evolving. To continue to build effective Web designs, you must grow with the new technology, methods, and trends. This doesn't mean you have to start devoting lots of time to independent study and research (though if you enjoy Web design, by all means go right ahead), but it does mean you should occasionally check up on what's new in the Web design community.
A great way to stay up to date is to find Websites you like that provide the information that most pertains to you, and use their RSS feeds to keep tabs on new updates. Begin by subscribing to WPDFD's RSS feed - http://www.wpdfd.com/articles/feed/ - then you can use your favorite reader to see exactly when a new article is published.
Other popular sites to keep tabs on include A List Apart, Jeffrey Zeldman Presents, Simplebits, SEOmoz, and The Web Standards Project.
It's also a good idea to register for a few good Web design forums. You can ask questions and get feedback from other designers and often you'll find answers and have some of the most interesting conversations amongst your fellow developers. Try out the WPDFD Web Design Forums or give the DesignersTalk Forums a shot.
So There You Have It!
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I need to replace the belt on my self-propelled mower. This requires removing the blade. The owner's manual says I should first "Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine." I'd like to keep all my fingers so could someone explain how to ground the wire against the engine? Thanks. |
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If you have the spark plug terminal off the plug and pulled away so it doesn't make contact with the spark plug - it won't try and run. If you wish to ground the terminal - any piece of conductive wire attached to the terminal and the other end to the chassis of the mower .Tip the mower w/ the air filter up as to not contaminate the filter w/ fuel. |
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Agagite [S]
a name applied to Haman and also to his father ( Esther 3:1 Esther 3:10 ; Esther 8:3 Esther 8:5 ). Probably it was equivalent to Amalekite.
a'-gag-it, ('aghaghi, from, 'aghagh, "a member of the house of Agag"):
A title of opprobrium given to Haman (Esther 3:1,10; 8:3,5; 9:24). Jewish tradition always assigned the arch-enemies of Israel membership in the house of Amalek, the hereditary foe of the nation. Compare Ant, XI, vi, 5. The word Agag has properly been taken by Delitzsch as related to the Assyrian agagu, "to be powerful," "vehement," "angry." In the Greek parts of Esther, Haman is termed a Macedonian (Esther 1:2-6; 1:6-10). The name Haman is probably of Elamitic origin. Oppert's attempt to connect the term "Agagite" with "Agaz," a Median tribe mentioned by Sargon, has found no supporters.
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"The economy is good but not great," he said in late July.
"People have gotten to the point to where if they have money, they're not holding onto it as tightly as they did a few years ago. They're trying to get back to normal if they have money and have a job. They are out there eating in restaurants and doing their activities."
Cefalu said the region's real estate picture is improving. He said prices are inching higher and owners that sat on many properties are beginning to market them.
Despite the cheers of a strong area economy, many still cite somewhat slower retail and foodservice traffic, said T.J. Rahll, operations manager of Edward G. Rahll & Sons Inc. in Jessup.
"It seems like everyone's complaining a little on all ends, but I don't think they've been too bad (business)," Rahll said.
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Seems like every time I get something stuck in my head, I can't find what I'm looking for. My master bedroom is primarily gray and ivory. New comforter is gray, headboard upholstered gray, rug...gray. Sheets, drapes, lampshades...ivory. I have a set of pink sheets that I love, and I want a few more pink accents around the room. I have looked everywhere (I think!) for a pale pink throw that doesn't say "baby girl"...or possibly a pink and gray patterned/textured throw. Can't find what I want! Have you seen any? Any recommendations on where to look? I have checked PB, West Elm, William Sonoma, Crate and Barrel, Layla Grace, Pine Cone Hill, Garnet Hill, Company Store, TJ Maxx...even Target! I want something sort of luxe feeling -- not a quilt -- possibly cashmere or cashmere-looking. I also don't want to spend $300 on something I'll just throw across the bed. Definitely under $200. Below is a link to my new comforter, which I love. I couldn't handle the duvet/cover mess any longer. I don't have the shiny bedskirt and pillows, though. |
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- Posted by lynninnewmexico 5 (My Page) on Fri, Jan 10, 14 at 10:48
Check out the "Super Soft Borrego Blanket Throw" on Amazon.com. It looks like a pretty pink color. At $37.99, the quality or style may not be what you're looking for, but it seems to have a lot of great customer ratings. Also found on Amazon in what looks to be a deep rose color: "Inner Mongolian Waterwave Cashmere Light Weight Throw & Shawl Wrap-The Highest Quality 4Ply 100% Pure Inner Mongolian Cashmere" for $155.95. |
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- Posted by sjhockeyfan (My Page) on Fri, Jan 10, 14 at 12:02
Your comforter is gorgeous. I'll keep my eyes open but haven't seen anything that might "fit the bill". (As an aside, your mention of pink & grey immediately brought to mind my very favorite childhood dress -- a beautiful grey & pink plaid chemise). |
- Posted by sjhockeyfan (My Page) on Fri, Jan 10, 14 at 12:07
I take it back - here's one, on One King's Lane. |
Here is a link that might be useful: OKL pink cashmere throw
I found one! This is more the pink I'm looking for... |
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- Posted by kellienoelle (My Page) on Fri, Jan 10, 14 at 12:26
Have you looked at Etsy? I saw a pretty pink and gray tartan, but I am not sure how the pattern would look with that bedding. |
- Posted by sjhockeyfan (My Page) on Fri, Jan 10, 14 at 12:33
Sue, the one you found is beautiful. |
It's beautiful and on sale. Can't beat that price! |
Below is a link to a nice pink and grey afghan on Etsy |
Here is a link that might be useful: Pink and grey afghan
Love the one Badgergal posted! |
I purchased two of these for my DDs former room to lay across the bottom of both twin beds. They are a great color, light as air but very warm. |
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Established in 2002, Alley Cat Guardians is a non-profit organization dedicated to humanely reducing the feral cat population in California's Central Valley through Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR). Alley Cat Guardians works to provide feral cats a safe and healthy living environment under the watch of informed caregivers.Alley Cat Guardians offers low-cost spay and neuter services for feral and stray cats at our licensed veterinary clinic. Cats in this program also receive vaccinations and are eartipped. Visit our website for spay/neuter clinic scheduling information and dates.
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Jun 28, 2013, 8:00 AM, Posted by Wendy Yallowitz
During my time as a social worker working with our most vulnerable older Americans, I saw firsthand just how much skilled nursing facilities need to do every day to care for our loved ones. Providing that care is always rewarding, but never easy. Residents come and go, and their care needs change daily. Beds go unfilled. Activities go unattended. Food goes uneaten.
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CTC View (formal statement of CTC's policy):
- Investing in roads policing is highly effective, not only for promoting road safety, but also in tackling other forms of crime. It should be prioritised by national government and included in all overarching policing strategies and plans (e.g. the Strategic Priority Requirement in England and Wales). This would strengthen the case for individual police forces throughout the UK and Police and Crime Commissioners (England and Wales) to give it the priority it deserves.
- Police and Crime Commissioners and local authority crime reduction/safety partnerships must prioritise speeding, dangerous driving and other road traffic offences as key issues to address.
- The police should always refer serious injury collisions up to the prosecution service for a charging decision, not just those that result in a fatality. If they do not charge or decide not to refer the case, the police should be required to explain their decision systematically.
- The police should avoid simply sending offending drivers on speed awareness or other remedial courses instead of prosecuting them. Such courses should be available as court sanctions, not as an alternative to prosecution.
- The police should be trained so that they understand the practical and legal issues facing cyclists and other non-motorised users.
- Wherever possible, the police should respond to any reported collision involving a cyclist or pedestrian by:
- Attending the scene, taking statements and gathering evidence from witnesses;
- Investigating incidents that result in very serious injury as thoroughly as those that result in death – the name of the College of Policing's 'Investigating Road Deaths' manual should be changed, e.g. 'Investigating Road Crashes', to reflect the fact that it covers serious as well as fatal injuries;
- Investigating reports of seriously bad or aggressive driving even when no injury occurs and allocating sufficient resources to do so – after all, such drivers are often involved in other criminal activity;
- Investigating and where possible charging motorists who fail to stop with 'leaving the scene of the accident'.
- The police should facilitate collision and 'near miss' reporting (e.g. via online systems)
- The victims of road crashes involving unlawful driving should be entitled to the same support services that other victims of crime receive.
- The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) should take a more proactive line over work-related road safety and should receive adequate funds to do so.
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Welcome to Sensational South Africa! Arriving into Cape Town Airport, you will see our friendly local team waiting to transfer you to your hotel. This afternoon meet our guide in reception for a scheduled afternoon City Tour – a geographical and cultural extravaganza showing you Cape Town from its historical beginnings to the dazzling modern shopping malls of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
Embark on a full day Cape Point excursion today. This morning travel along the Atlantic Seaboard via Sea Point, Clifton and Camps Bay to Hout Bay, a quaint village and fishing harbour with magnificent mountain views and beach. Here you have the option to take a boat trip to Seal Island (seasonal). Carry on over Chapman's Peak, one of the world's most breathtaking coastal drives, to Cape Point, the most south-westerly tip of Africa and and the picturesque Good Hope Nature Reserve. After lunch travel on to Simon's Town, a village with charming Victorian architecture, a naval base and a large penguin colony at the beautiful Boulders Beach.
Today take an excursion to the beautiful Winelands for wine tasting on one of the many estates in each of the following cities - Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl. This delightful drive winds its way through superb mountain ranges, vineyards and Cape Dutch homesteads.
We depart Cape Town this morning and head out onto Route 62, the longest wine route in the Western Cape. It is an area of magnificent landscapes, towering cliffs and an abundance of trees and indigenous flora, and meanders all the way to Oudtshoorn our first destination. Oudtshoorn is the ostrich capital of the world and this afternoon we visit a show farm to learn about the history and use of these unique birds, as well as their life cycle and how they are farmed.
After breakfast we travel to the beautiful Cango Caves where we embark on a guided tour of the mysterious limestone formations in this subterranean wonderland. We continue our drive over the breathtaking Outeniqua pass which offers stunning views over the Swartberg escarpment and the Indian Ocean, and make our way to the Garden Route town of Knysna. Embark on an informative cruise up the Keurbooms River before arriving at your lodge where you shall spend the following two nights.
After breakfast, get up-close-and-personal with nature at the Elephant Sanctuary. The visit presents you with the opportunity to touch, feed and photograph these gentle giants. After lunch (to own account), visit Birds of Eden – the largest free-flight bird aviary in the world. Optional: Whale & Dolphin boat experience (weather & time permitting; not included) before returning to the lodge.
After breakfast and check-out formalities, journey along the final leg of the Garden Route to the beautiful Tsitsikamma National Park. Enjoy a walk along the suspension bridge across the Storms River mouth gorge which offers visitors incredible views and photo opportunities. Arrive in Port Elizabeth at approximately 18h00 with drop-off the hotel.
Transfer to Port Elizabeth Airport for your flight to Durban (flight not included). On arrival at King Shaka International Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel which is located on the Golden Mile – Durban's distinctive beach front. Afternoon collection from your hotel for a city tour of Durban, where east meets west; a city beneath which beats the pulse of Africa. On the tour you will discover the cultural and historical contrasts of the city. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon.
This morning you depart Durban and travel up the Elephant Coast of KwaZulu Natal to St Lucia, located at the southern extremity of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park – a World Heritage Site. Here you embark on an estuarine boat trip which provides an opportunity to view crocodiles, hippo and numerous bird species, including the elusive African Kingfisher Eagle, in their natural habitat. In the afternoon you will transfer to the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve for an afternoon of game viewing.
Enjoy a morning at leisure to relax or embark on one of the optional morning activities on offer from the lodge. Later in the day, embark on a scenic drive up the Ubombo Mountains, offering views over Lake Jozini. The drive will be combined with a visit to a local and authentic Zulu homestead for a glimpse into Zulu life in today's world. End the day with dinner at the hotel.
Today you journey to the Royal Kingdom of Swaziland. This tiny mountainous kingdom is filled with bygone African traditions and culture and offers beautiful scenery and attractions such as game reserves and art & craft outlets to name a few. Travel via Big Bend and visit the Swazi Candle Factory where each candle is made and finished by hand using the age-old technique "millefiore". No two are the same and the range boasts an astonishing array of patterns, shapes and designs. After spending some time at the Mbabane craft markets arrive at your hotel located in the beautiful Ezulwini Valley. (OVERNIGHT Royal Swazi Sun)
This morning the tour continues through Swaziland. En route you will stop at the Ngwenya Glass Works to see master craftsmen create beautiful sculptures and artwork from molten glass. At the Jeppe's Reef border, enjoy a showcase of the traditional Swazi culture followed by lunch at the Matsamo Cultural Village. Continue the journey to your hotel for late afternoon arrival followed by dinner. (OVERNIGHT Perry's Bridge Hollow)
Early this morning you will depart on an open vehicle safari through the Kruger National Park. The world-renowned Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa. At nearly 2 million hectares, the reserve is the flagship of South African National Parks and is home to an impressive number of flora and fauna. Return to your hotel in the afternoon and spend the remainder of the day at leisure. You will have the option to return to the Kruger National Park to absorb the tranquil beauty of an evening safari (additional charge).
Today we continue to Johannesburg via the magnificent Panorama Route. The most spectacular stretch of the Panorama Route is the Blyde River Canyon. From many well-positioned vantage points one has a view of the 33 km long gorge, which starts at "Bourke's Luck Potholes" and ends at the "Three Rondavels". Time and weather permitting, we also stop at God's Window.
Morning private transfer to the airport for your flight to Bulawayo Airport (flight not included).. Arriving here, a transfer brings you to your hotel in Matobo National Park where all meals, local brand drinks, two safari activities daily are included.
Enjoy the day in Matobo National Park with your included 2 game activities today such as a game drive, walking safari.
This morning we have a private transfer to the oldest and largest national park in Zimbabwe, the 14 650km2 Hwange National Park lies in the north west of the country on the ancient animal migration routes towards Chobe and the Linyanti of northern Botswana. Located in a private concession of 2,400 hectares of prime land adjoining the eastern region of the Hwange National Park, is Ivory Lodge "Place of the Elephants" and this is your residence for tonight and tomorrow.
Hwange National Park is one of Africa's finest havens for wildlife and is home to vast herds of elephant, buffalo, zebra and has a very large concentration of giraffe. It is also home to many predators and endangered species plus very large and varied bird life. The whole of today is spent exploring this magnificent park on the lodges included game viewing activities.
Today we journey to Victoria Falls Safari Lodge and your hotel with a break journey en-route at the Hwange Main Camp along the way. This afternoon you are transferred to the jetty, where you board a comfortable vessel with plenty of seating, open sides and a canopied roof. From here you cruise along towards Palm lsland and Kandahar lsland to enjoy a picturesque African sunset on the Zambezi River. This cruise is a superb way to relax and enjoy the beauty of the River, with the opportunity to see a variety of game; including hippo, crocodile, elephant and many different bird species.
Today enjoy a halfday elephant Safari. For this exciting excursion, you are transferred to the Wild Horizons Wildlife Sanctuary, which is situated within the Victoria Falls National Park. You will find that a strong emphasis is placed on an Elephant experience rather than just an Elephant ride, and you are encouraged to interact with the Elephants and gain a better insight into the history and the long term objectives of Wild Horizons elephant back safaris. The afternoon is free for many activities you can book and pay for locally here: Helicopter Flights, Whitewater Rafting, Canoeing, Bungi-Jumping, Boat Cruises or Horse Riding.
Sadly your epic journey has come to an end, we will transfer you to the airport in time for your flight home.


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Conservation Easement Drafting and Baseline Documentation
Presented by Jane Ellen Hamilton, Hamilton Consulting
Friday, January 29, 2010 ∙ 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Columbia, MO
The land you save with a conservation easement today is the land you will protect and defend tomorrow. And the next day. And the day after that… Before accepting this responsibility, land trusts and government agencies accepting easements need to be clear about the commitments they undertake today and the promises they make on behalf of future generations. Does your land trust know if the conservation easements they draft are following best standards and practices? Have you or your land trust been keeping up with new language to ensure their conservation easements are enforceable in the future?
Whether you or your land trust is new or experienced at drafting conservation easements and baseline reports, this LTA Standards and Practices workshop will provide you with the basics, as well as up-to-date tips on how to improve these documents. Better documentation will also be helpful if your land trust is interested in accreditation in the future. In this workshop, participants will learn how to:
• plan conservation easement projects
• draft the easement to fit the plan
• prepare baseline documentation materials to support the monitoring and enforcement of the easement
This is normally a 9 hour workshop, but will be abbreviated to 7.5 hours to accommodate day travel for most Missourians and a brief Missouri Land Trust Coalition business meeting that will precede the workshop. The baseline documentation chapter (last chapter) will be presented over dinner, which will be provided.
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Boone Electric Company Community Room
1413 Rangeline St
Columbia, MO 65201
The workshop will be presented by Jane Ellen Hamilton, an experienced attorney and consultant from Colorado. Jane counsels land trusts and landowners with conservation easement negotiations, and has helped establish conservation easement and stewardship programs for land trusts and public entities. Jane Ellen is well versed in teaching Land Trust Standards and Practices, and is both an author and reviewer of the Land Trust Alliance's Curriculum courses.
Registration and Amenities:
$60 Land Trust Alliance members
$65 Non-Land Trust Alliance members
Includes lunch, dinner, light break snacks, and the LTA S&P workbook "Conservation Easement Drafting and Baseline Documentation"
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