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With the year winding down and most new acquisitions in the ground let's get involved with this thread.
Of all the additions you have added what is the one that is a cut above the rest? Give your reasons--rarity, unusual color, growing characteristics, focal point anchor plant...and so forth. I'll start with Picea omorika 'de Ruyter'. In my opinion one of the most unusual Picea omorika cultivars. Its irregular sculptural habit give this slow-growing cultivar a unique character and make it an excellent excellent focal point conifer for the small garden. Individual shoots display either blue or green needles, both on the same plant. Not rare in the trade but unique in its own right. Dave |
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Dave when I saw your title, I immediately thought of 'de Ruyter', so I'm going to be a copycat and say the same thing. Mine had burnt off buds on the leader when I got it, but since there were no others and I liked it so much, I still picked it up. Here's how it looked in its new spot when I put it in. Dan |
- Posted by Glaciers-End 8WA (My Page) on Sat, Nov 5, 11 at 22:57
hands down, my favorite acquisition for 2011 is Picea abies 'Anita's Golden Cloak.' The reason is obvious. I have the first one, and at the moment, I know the whereabouts of all of her babies. ~Dave |
Gorgeous plant ~Dave!!! I can see why it was an easy decision. I'm sure if you ever decide to sell or trade the "babies", they'll go like hotcakes :) Dan |
- Posted by bluespruce53 Dorset UK (My Page) on Sun, Nov 6, 11 at 4:22
Dave, can i assume that 'Anita's Golden Cloak' isn't one of Bob Fincham's new introductions ? ..nice plant by the way. |
In the interest of correctness the cultivar name should be spelled 'De Ruyter'. Dave |
- Posted by Glaciers-End 8WA (My Page) on Sun, Nov 6, 11 at 11:00
Hi Blue. 'Anita's Golden Cloak' isn't one of Bob's introductions, although it is a result of his work in crossing Acrocona and Gold Drift. He named and is propogating and selling his favorite 5-6, and is selling the others. The only other named cultivars I'm aware of right now are 'Anita's Golden Cloak,' and 'Catherine's Golden Heart,' which is in Will the Firefighter's garden. |
- Posted by greenman28 NorCal 7b/8a (My Page) on Sun, Nov 6, 11 at 14:03
Well, I only added one conifer to my small collection this year - a nice compact Picea abies 'Little Gem.'
Josh |
Of the 96 (!!) conifers I bought this year, my favorite is Picea sitchensis 'Bentham's Sunlight'. I read The Golden Spruce by John Vaillant over the winter and was inspired to buy the plant that is a descendant of the original tree. Although its a zone 6 in my zone 4, I plan to put it under a rose cone for the winter and throw extra snow over the top. -Matt P.S. Dan, I think we are all long overdue for a photo tour of your garden. Your design sense is second to none and your pictures serve as an inspiration for my own garden. |
I have to add this one also. Why I wanted it is self-explanatory. Dave |
- Posted by ricksample 6 (My Page) on Tue, Nov 8, 11 at 12:33
That's one great looking Picea engelmannii 'Blue Magoo'! I have that on the top of my 2012 spring list. Anyhow, so far my favorite and most expensive would be Pinus strobus 'Angel Falls' |
Considered an entry-level conifer: Check. Relatively common in the nursery trade: Check. Destined to be the visual anchor of my entryway landscape bed: Check. Picea glauca 'Pendula'...a classic. |
I feel the same way. I ended up getting two of them this year. Partly because one was so so cheap at the end of the year. Its so straight and narrow its perfect. |
GE, how cold hardy is Anita's Golden Cloak? It sure is nice. I want an Angel's Falls so bad. I think it is stunning. I happened to see a more mature AF's this summer and fell in love with it. Blue Magoo is beautiful. Does it grow into a pyramidal xmas tree shape? I wish I could grow Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Melody'. I just don't think I could get that one to grow up here. I guess perhaps I could grow it in a hypertufa pot. I bet Picea sitchensis 'Bentham's Sunlight' will be a stunning tree once it matures. Please keep me informed if it does well in your zone. |
- Posted by severnside UKsouthwest9 (My Page) on Tue, Nov 29, 11 at 11:09
Pseudotsuga menziesii 'Dandy Doug'. It has such a personality from a little creature standing up to a Japanese wave. In a fire it's would be the one I'd grab. (Talking of which where's Firefighter?) Since repotted to correct mix. |
lady, Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Melody'. Buchholz says it good to Zone 3. I would call them to see what they base that on. Everybody else Zone 4-5. Pinus strobus 'Angel Falls' good to Zone 3. I update my Photobucket album about this time every year. I have had this one for 6 years and discovered it was not in the album. Taken today. I hope this one will curl your toes enough to to make it a reality your garden next year. Dave |
Dave - Locally I've observed a large percentage of weeping white pine being infested with white pine adelgid. Are you experiencing any of that with your plants and if so - how do you treat? Marshall |
meant to write pine bark adelgid instead of white pine adelgid Marshall |
Marshall, Pine bark adelgid does not seem to be an issue here in Kansas City The heat/drought and humidity have taken its toll on Pinus strobus for the last two years. Out of 10 I had I have two left. The 'Angel Falls' is one of them. Dave |
Marshall, I might add for the last two years I have all my conifers treated professionally by a certified arborist. Early April for scale... etc. Late May for all other infestations aka Bagworms etc. I am now totally free from dealing with all these diseases/insect infestations I used to marginally treat. Also my dollar outlay went down considerably eliminating the purchase of expensive nursery products to treat various issues. When you have as many plants as I do at some point it becomes impractical to do it yourself. It took me a few years to realize that. I finally got the message when my sprayer wouldn't reach the top of my larger trees. If I remember right I did a thread on this subject last April/May. Photos are now probably erased. Dave |
Dave, Oh for BEAUTIFUL. I love your Angel Falls. I do have to get that one for SURE. Does it need to be staked up until you want it to begin weeping down? That is really a nice looking plant. Thanks for the information regarding Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Melody'. That is a really different looking plant. Severnside your Pseudotsuga menziesii 'Dandy Doug' does look like a little creature standing and reaching out with its little arms. LOL Adorable. I can see it is not a good idea for me to see everyone's photos of all these conifers. I'm weak and want them all. LOL |
I just love the Picea engelmannii 'Blue Magoo'! I only purchased two, finally got the blue spruce while I was in California. It currently sits in a pot out on the deck. My Tanima No Yuki is my favorite. =) You've all seen it. ~Tina |
- Posted by Glaciers-End 8WA (My Page) on Tue, Nov 29, 11 at 21:36
Hey, Lady L, check your email. :-) ~Dave |
- Posted by katsura_grower (My Page) on Wed, Dec 7, 11 at 14:47
- Posted by gardener365 IL 5/6 (My Page) on Wed, Dec 7, 11 at 15:14
- Posted by coniferjoy (My Page) on Wed, Dec 7, 11 at 17:32
John, you've a very nice 'North Light'... This one is found by my German Friend Winfried Schirrmann and he found it as a witches' broom on a Metasequoia glypt. 'White Spot' and named it 'Schirrmann's Nordlicht'. It was Talon Buchholz who renamed it in 'North Light' but this is illegitimate! Please rename it back into the right the original cultivar name which is 'Schirrmann's Nordlicht'. Thanks in advance! |
- Posted by severnside UKsouthwest9 (My Page) on Wed, Dec 7, 11 at 18:14
For a singular annual purchase that 'Baby' is a very fine choice. |
- Posted by gardener365 IL 5/6 (My Page) on Wed, Dec 7, 11 at 19:28
Oh your Dandy Doug is a frosty beverage. The story goes I looked thru Coenosium Gardens offerings and that was the only plant being offered I didn't already have access to scionwood to, and, I'm a yearly purchaser from Bob Fincham w/o exception. Dax |
- Posted by AspenAcres 5b BC (My Page) on Wed, Dec 7, 11 at 20:49
My favorite conifer I bought this year would be tough to decide on. I bought 2 and I love them both. Pinus Nigra and Picea Pungens. |
- Posted by gardener365 IL 5/6 (My Page) on Wed, Dec 7, 11 at 21:38
I hear ya Aspen. There's nothing wrong with a seedling. Dax |
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Question For WDW Cast Members
Do you guys like it when a Guest fills out a Guest Fanatic Card for you?:)
Is it something you really like getting?Is it a "big deal"?:) When we as Guests have a magical experience with a CM,should we DEFINITELY make a point of making time to go by GR and fill out a form or is more of if we have time,fine,if we don't have time,fine?:) Thanks!:) |
Mother of a CM: YES, YES, YES please if a CM stands out to you in some way, please fill out a GSF card! It does matter!
As a former CM, absolutely, 100x YES.
It's one thing to get a GSF from a fellow CM, coordinator, or even leader. It's another thing ENTIRELY to know that a Guest took a few minutes of their wonderful, expensive vacation to commend you on something that you probably didn't even realize you were doing so well. Guests can either go to Guest Relations and ask to leave a CM comment or fill out a GSF card, or they can look for a manager in/around the location of the Cast Member. THE ABSOLUTE BEST thing is a letter written by a Guest after they got home from their vacation. I never received a Guest letter, but in my work location, Guest letters were printed out (or copied, if they were hand-written), placed in a special folder, and presented to the Cast Member at a morning/mid-shift/closing meeting, sometimes with pixie dust thrown. It really is one of the best feelings when you do something for a Guest that makes them want to formally compliment you on it. |
For further clarification ...
When a Guest fills out a card at Guest Relations it's considered an applause-o-gram and goes on the record card as such and is great. If a Guest goes home and hand writes a letter it's considered a Guest Letter and is an ever BIGGER deal (depending on the situation, some Cast recieve pins and other awards based on that letter). The GSF referenced above (which were actually discontinued in 2012 and replaced by the 4KB cards) are for Cast to Cast - that is not something a Guest can fill out (unless said Guest is also a CM). Those are good to and also go on the record card. Any recogintion is GOOD - thank you to the Guests that take time to mention their special moments with Cast! |
Edited to add: I also never had an applause-o-gram show up on my record card. All GSFs/4KBs were notated as GSFs or 4KBs. I'm certainly not saying you're wrong, it's just my experience :] |
YES YES YES YES OK sorry about that. There are three levels of recognition that you could give us: 1st you talk to our leader and they issue us a GSF or 4 keys basics card. (I got about 11 of these!!) 2nd You talk to Guest Relations and we get an Applause-o-gram, this is really really cool looking and looks very official. (I got 1!) 3rd, and this one meant the most to me, you write a email or letter to corporate and everyone from your area leader down to you knows you got a guest letter and they print out a copy of it for you and you are the subject of the morning opening meeting that day. When I got my letter I was nearly brought to tears to think that a guest would remember me when they got home and think that the simple little thing I did had a big impact on their vacation. It makes you feel soooo goood when someone takes even a minute out of their day to simply say, "You were awesome". This is the equivalent of a magical moment for CMs. A picture of the very cool Applause-o-gram you get! http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/...229/gram-1.jpg |
I once wrote a letter about a Cast member(character) who made my daughter's trip extremely magical...they printed the letter in the Main St Diary and on future trips we saw the CM/Princess on two other occasions and I know it was a BIG DEAL b/c she went WAY ABOVE AND BEYOND the call of duty on those future visits with my daughter!!!
We always make a point of stopping by guest relations because I know that it means a lot to the CMs. I know so many of them have totally thankless jobs and yet they still have such great attitudes so if someone makes our day a little brighter I am sure to return the favor!!! |
I've gotten a few applause-o-grams from guests, and I've also gotten a couple guest letters. It's such an awesome feeling to know that a guest took some time out of their vacation (or even took the time to write a letter after the fact) just to recognize you! |
You should make a copy of any A-O-Gs you have and give them to your Leader - those should go on your record! Unlike a 4KB that has 2 copies, the A-O-G needs to be photographed. I know I photograph my casts' before I give it to them so we can get it on their record. |
Holy acronyms. :upsidedow |
I still treasure my GSFs that are signed by "Bob and Jill from Maryland" or whoever it was, haha :] |
2 years ago we had an issue with Magical Express. We were checking out very early, our flight was listed wrong and we had to go to the front desk. The CM was super, helped us out, and really made me feel comfortable. I asked her if I could please speak to her supervisor and waited till he was available to talk. I let him know what a great help and how she really made me comfortable. Do you think she received recognition for this? I really hope so, I did not know I was supposed to fill out paperwork!
I actually just found an old purple GSF from a Guest who went to City Hall. I wish it was an Applause-O-Gram!
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...ps1cb70ccd.jpg |
Would it be to late to write a letter if It was from last year march 2012? A cast member was super nice to my son and I really would like to thank him and even have a picture of him.
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I bought the Squirrelinator trap, a multi-catch trap, and have been catching several squirrels a day, even a couple rats. Works great using parrot feed as bait. Check your local feed/pet store for them. If they don't carry them, ask them to order. The site I posted is wholesale only as there's a min buy of 6. They sell for $50-60 retail.
It got to be too expensive to keep poisoning them with the county's poisons. Neighbor's squirrels just move in. This way they move in but are immediately 'relocated'. http://www.ruggedranch.net/Squirrelinator.html Sue |
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- Posted by ottawan_z5a 5a (Canada) (My Page) on Mon, Aug 24, 09 at 23:38
Thanks for posting this, Sue. I acquired a Havahart live trap and the first thing caught was the intended nuisance, squirrel. I thought it worked great. The next one trapped was a skunk! I have not set it up since then because untrapping the skunk becomes an issue unless one drowns it. I hope it is just a temporary pause or the squirrels may make me do it again since my egg-plants were cleaned yesterday by either squirrels or raccoons. |
Ottawan - where did you get your trap from & how much. Any pic ?. I used to have squirrels & they were biting on my persimmons last year. However since my neighbour told me( mid 2009) they were nesting at her place & she wanted to do something about it, I have not seen the 2 fellas running along the top of my cedar fence in the backyard. I have another neighbour who cited her mum down the street from my place had trapped more than 60 squirrels. Thus, if the price is favourable I don't mind buying a trap just in case they show up for my persimmons in Nov. |
The haveaheart is good but takes too long, catching only one squirrel at a time. For the cost, it is not efficient if one has a lot of varmints. The cost difference is only about $20 US. Unfortunately, skunks may also be trapped in these as well. Since skunks are nocturnal, don't leave it out overnight or else close the doors to the 2 entrances before nightfall and that 'threat' is minimized. :-) |
- Posted by cuddywhiffer 4b/5a (My Page) on Tue, Aug 25, 09 at 13:01
I caught a skunk a couple of years ago in my raccoon size trap - I got 8 raccoons one year. You need to approach the trap from the side, and behind a sheet or a tarp. If the skunk cannot see you clearly, or what is there, it will not shoot, and the sheet is not a target. I draped the sheet over the trap so that I could access the sheet metal door end without being seen and locked the spring loaded latch, so that it would open when I chose. After that I rolled the trap onto its top (still covered) with a long rake, so that the door 'dropped' open. Skunk and I went our separate ways without tragedy. I also have a deep fishpond for dealing with more verminous or persistent pests. Skunks eat out wasp nests on the ground and do not appear to mind being stung - if they get stung - so I tend not to mind them too much. |
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SI still has Stewart at No. 18
The latest mock draft from Sports Illustrated has Jonathan Stewart going 18th to the Texans, about where he's been pegged since the combine. It notes, however, the questions about his status because of his toe injury. The SI reporter said Stewart has already had surgery, which I haven't seen reported elsewhere. Hopefully I can get in touch with Stewart myself today.


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Second Project Prometheus Career video & SDCC 2012 this weekend
The second Project Prometheus Career video features a fictional Brandon Wright and his testimonial.
This video arrives just days before the start of the 2012 San Diego Comic Con that takes place from July 12 to July 15. Weyland Corp and its accompanying viral aspect will be at the event as also recently confirmed by the official Prometheus Facebook page. Presumably, the viral presence is there to promote an upcoming release of some kind; my guess is the release of the US versions of the 9-disc Prometheus/Alien box set and/or the Steelbook.
Previously, Fox had elaborate set ups to promote the Blu-ray release of the Alien Anthology. Getting into one of these cryopods below, you can watch the trailer for AA. I imagine something just as elaborate will be in store for us this weekend regarding the Prometheus disc releases.
Thanks to seeasea for the video link and PF member tifosi77 for the AlienAnthology info!


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The Youth Hub will see the Darwin Entertainment Centre transformed into a colourful, vibrant and engaging hive of activity for the period 10 – 13 April 2013. The foyer, gallery, outdoor stage and studio will be a buzz with activities including dance classes, burlesque performances, a fashion parade, one on one theatre performances, chill out areas and a diverse range of music to suit all tastes.
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Tennis is back after a brief hiatus and we're a little anxious.
Let me clarify, I'm a little anxious.
This year's holiday season saw your correspondent consume far too much alcohol. To make matters worse was the rampant cigarette abuse. As a smoker for sometime I knew about the highs and lows. One smoke one day can be followed by the decimation of a pack the next. This wasn't that. My mouth was the equivalent of a landfill found near a McDonald's rendering plant.
I decided to quit. I had to.
Seven days later I'm still going strong, and aside from lashing out at 2-3 people a day for no reason I'm doing well.
My relationship with the Australian Open goes back a long way, with most of my memories consisting of smoking a cigarette at 4 am while watching a quarterfinal.
I won't have my vice this year, but the excitement is still there. The most wide open major of the year falls in the month of January, where rust is constant and upsets remain bountiful.
Who won't win
Maria Sharapova has a new coach, feels healthy and Serena Williams isn't in her half of the draw.
Though all of the above should bode well for the Russian it's unlikely to come together for Sharapova over the next two weeks.
First the good news. She's been in pretty good form in the leadup to the tournament, reaching the semifinals in Brisbane where she lost to Serena.
What doesn't bode well is her lack of match preparation. Brisbane was her first tournament since August. She faces a tough first round match-up against Bethanie Mattek-Sands. If she does make it to the business end of the tournament you have to like Victoria Azarenka's chances of making her third consecutive final.
Andy Murray is facing a similar problem. Last season's Wilmbledon champion had surgery on his lower back that kept him out of the Asian year-end tournament swing, the Paris Masters and the World Tour Finals.
Murray has played five matches since returning in late December, and three of those were exhibitions. His route to glory is a tough one. Beginning in the fourth round the Scot could face an Isner-Federer-Nadal path to the final. There he would likely meet Novak Djokovic.
We like his chances in 2014, just not in Melbourne.
Smokers choice
One of the most taxing sports on the lungs has a dark secret. Tennis has a long history with the cigarette, and while you won't see a John Daly type smoking on the court, a number of top professionals have enjoyed a devil stick now and then. We present the all-time tennis smoker power rankings.
5. Bill Tilden
'Big Bill' won 10 grand slams and is still considered one of the greatest American players of all-time. He also appeared in advertisements for Lucky Strike, in which he claimed smoking 'protected his throat.' Living in the 1920s must have been incredible. Alive one day and dead the next, was it the smokes, Doc? I don't know, here, drink this almost poisonous bourbon.
4. Marat Safin
Arguably the coolest player to ever grace the tennis court, Marat Safin's lifestyle off the court could be summed up in one word: damn. Named the hottest man alive in numerous scientific polls commissioned by some of the smartest minds in the world, Safin was elected to the Russian Parliament in 2011 as a member of Vladimir Putin's United Russia Party. He could also probably have you killed. Some guys have it all.
3. David Ferrer
The hardest working man on tour is a smoker. That revelation took me aback, but if you consider Usain Bolt's McNugget addiction some athletes are just like that. Ferrer enjoyed a fantastic 2013 season, reaching the semi-finals in Australia, the final at the French and the quarters at Wimbledon and the US Open. Outdoing that in 2014 will be tough.
2. Anna Kournikova
Kournikova was on the level about her habit. "My smoking has nothing to do with my tennis," she once told an interviewer. Perhaps Anna was wrong, as her career never reached expected heights. Tobacco is wacko if you're an underachieving phenom with good looks.
1. Karsten Braasch
Braasch was a character in every sense of the word. The man who beat both Williams sisters in one afternoon had a training regiment that centered around 'a pack of cigarettes and more than a couple bottles of ice cold lager.' John McEnroe said Braasch would smoke on changeovers during tour matches. The German, somehow, made it to No. 38 in the world.
On the cusp
The man who can break the big four's stranglehold on men's tennis isn't a newcomer. Stanislas Wawrinka has been around for a while, but only now is his potential becoming a reality. Fresh off a win in Chennai, Wawrinka is primed for a 2014 to remember.
The Swiss understudy came close to knocking off the eventual champion last year. Novak Djokovic was put to the test in a grueling five set encounter that was easily the match of the tournament.
The two would meet again in New York, where they staged yet another classic that went the distance. Once again Djokovic prevailed. "Wawrinka was a better player for most of the match because he was aggressive and played better tennis," Djokovic said following the match. "I just tried to hang on and fight and be mentally tough and believe all the way through [that] I can actually win."
Wawrinka will need to find that belief this year in Melbourne with Djokovic lurking in the quarters. Rocky III was pretty bad. Let's hope the third installment of this burgeoning rivalry doesn't follow the same path.
The hard road
Roger Federer followed in the path of Murray (Lendl) and Djokovic (Becker) in the off-season, linking up with Stefan Edberg to aid his efforts in fighting the inevitable. His road to the final is littered with formidable foes, though he should make it to round four before things get real. There he will likely face Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, a notorious fast starter who plays some of his best tennis in Australia. Then it's Murray in the quarterfinals followed by Nadal in the semifinals.
If this was six years ago you would have to give Fed a fighting chance, but he'll need to play his best tennis in years to get through this gauntlet.
On the women's side Li Na, coincidentally the same age as Federer, is coming off her most consistent year to date, but she faces a daunting challenge in Melbourne. A potential third round clash with Lucie Safarova could be sneaky tough. Petra Kvitova awaits in the quarters and then it's Serena next. Li will need some divine intervention down under. As someone that is so easy to cheer for let's hope she gets it.
The favourites
Serena Williams enters Melbourne on a roll after beating Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka in Brisbane. The American will face her strongest test in Azarenka, who is the two time defending champion in Melbourne. Their last meeting at a Grand Slam came at last year's US Open. There we witnessed a captivating final that saw Williams prevail in three sets. Odds are we're in for another installment of the best rivalry in women's tennis.
On the men's side Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal are expected to meet for the title. Their path to the final will not be a cakewalk, however.
Nadal faces Bernard Tomic, Australia's native son, in the first round. Young Bernie plays his best tennis at home and a raucous evening crowd at Rod Laver Arena will help his chances. If he gets past Tomic, it says here he will, Nadal could then face Gael Monfils in the third round. From there Juan Martin del Potro is the biggest threat, but a rested and healthy Rafa is still the choice.
Djokovic's half of the draw is far less muddied, but there is potential for a major upset. Wawrinka is the pick to get past Nole in the quarterfinals.
The picks
Nadal d. Wawrinka
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Liberty Building Forensics Group Releases Third Industry Manual in 2010 following Critically Acclaimed Releases in 2003 and 2005.
ORLANDO, Fla., Mar 21, 2008 — With the heralded success of its many publications for the building design and construction industry, Liberty Building Forensics Group has done it again. Liberty Building has been a key contributing author to the new The Indoor Air Quality Guide: Best Practices for Design, Construction, and Commissioning published by ASHRAE in 2010. Other publications by the firm principals include Preventing Moisture and Mold Problems in Hot, Humid Climates: Design and Construction Guidelines and the Mold and Moisture Prevention Monograph published by NCARB.
Below is a description of each manual.
Indoor Air Quality Guide
The Indoor Air Quality Guide: Best Practices for Design, Construction, and Commissioning is a publication intended to assist building professionals in their efforts to improve indoor air quality (IAQ) by providing practical guidance on best practices for IAQ in all phases of building design and construction including those that affect operation and maintenance. Partnering with ASHRAE in the development of this design guide are the AIA (American Institute of Architects), USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council), BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association), SMACNA (Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors of North America), and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).
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NCARB Preventing Moisture and Mold Problems
"An alarming number of buildings suffer from moisture and mold problems. No single document can address all the issues related to moisture intrusion and mold growth. However, we believe this monograph addresses a significant proportion of the problems that architects will encounter in the design and construction of a typical commercial building."
— J. David Odom, as quoted on NCARB.org
- This manual looks at the key issues to help owners, designers and contractors work together to improve decision-making. Design professionals will discover what they need to do in order to develop good building performance.
- The end of the schematic design and design development chapters have sections outlining documents, steps, and criteria that should be completed before the next phase in the process.
- The final design chapter has a peer review section including a checklist to provide designers and builders with independent design reviews and technical guidance to promote technically sound, budget-conscious designs.
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Preventing Moisture and Mold Problems: Design and Construction Guidelines
A new set of guidelines for designing and constructing moisture free buildings has been established. The manual provides proven guidelines on specific ways to avoid moisture and mold problems.
Introducing the latest information for designers, contractors, and building owners on today's key issues. Specific instructions for solutions of:
- Building envelope and rainwater intrusion
- HVAC systems and humidity control
- Moisture and mold
This 100-page manual provides a series of proven guidelines on specific ways to construct building envelopes and HVAC systems to avoid these problems, and was originally developed while the LBFG principals were employed by CH2M Hill and on behalf of the Disney Development Company.


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Integrating health and social care: The Better Care Fund and its chances for success
The Integration Transformation Fund has been renamed the Better Care Fund and the final guidance, planning templates for local Better Care Plans and good practice tools have been issued, available variously on the websites of:
◾the LGA
◾NHS England.
This policy briefing summarises and comments on the guidance, drawing on other recent publications about integration, and considers what chance this initiative has of achieving seamless health and social care.
As well as officers and members working in social care and health positions in upper tier councils, this briefing will be of interest to partners in district councils, particularly those working in housing.
Progress in adult social care 2012-13
The second annual assessment of progress on priorities for adult social care found:
– a reduction in the number of people receiving a council-funded service
– a reduction in the numbers of reviews
– service users' perceptions of quality of life and control over daily life increased slightly
– self directed support continues to increase
– large variations in performance within and across regions.
This briefing summarises and comments on the findings.
The Care Bill
The Care Bill builds on the draft Care and Support Bill published last year. All the major elements of the draft bill remain – wellbeing, prevention, carers' rights, choice and personalisation. Most of the changes from the draft bill are around the detail, but nevertheless will involve some reconsideration by local authorities. Changes include:
• greater emphasis on promoting prevention
• more focus on supporting people who are not eligible for state-funded support
• details about implementing the cap on care costs
• new responsibilities for local authorities and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) on provider failures
• a new power for safeguarding adults boards but no powers of entry for social workers.
The Care Bill will be subject to detailed scrutiny as it passes through the Lords over the summer. Overall, this legislation will require a massive change for local authorities with adult social care responsibilities, all at a time of major budget pressure. Documents relating to the Care Bill can be accessed through the Care Bill page of the Department of Health website.
A Good Death: the role of the local authority in end of life care
This briefing outlines the findings of a new LGiU report, supported by Home Group. 'A Good Death: the role of the local authority in good end of life care' looks at the role of local authorities in end of life care provision and considers how councils can best develop their part in this important service provision.
Equality Act 2010: The ban on age discrimination in services and the exceptions
This briefing outlines the ban on age discrimination in the provision of goods, facilities and services which comes into force on 1 October 2012, and provides links to some useful resources.
Final report of the Commission on Improving Dignity in Care for Older People
This briefing summarises and comments on the recently published final report of the Commission on Dignity in Care for Older people and its recommendations.
The briefing will be of interest to health and social care commissioners, councillors with a health and/or social care remit, members of Health and Wellbeing Boards and local authority health scrutiny committees.
C'llr Awards 2012: Age UK Pride of Place Award
(Guest blog post by Age UK, first appeared at http://ageukblog.org.uk/2011/11/07/do-you-know-a-councillor-who-deserves-an-award/#more-1320.) Recent research for Age UK showed that more than half of people over the age of 60 say they have never had contact with their local councillor. Yet despite this lack …
BBC News 24 coverage of LGiU's Supporting People report
BBC coverage of LGiU's Supporting People report from Rob Dale on Vimeo. New research published by the LGiU has found that almost 9 out of 10 local authorities say that cuts to housing support 'will put vulnerable people at risk' …
REPORT: Promoting Independence: the future of housing related support
Since 2003, the Supporting People programme has funded a wide range of housing related support services that help vulnerable people to manage their accommodation and live independently. This includes offering life-skills training, mediating in neighbourhood disputes, providing support to older …
BASW report is misguided: social work needs leadership not legislation
Update: Andy's comments have been written up in Community Care. I have argued in the media, including here in the Independent and here in the Guardian, that social work is an overworked, underpaid and undervalued profession, when any reasonable comparison …


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The 2010 Folger Gala menu took its cue from Hamlet, with an Art Deco twist. Treats included a decadent chocolate cake inspired by Elsinore Castle, as well as classic cocktails such as sidecars and gin martinis.
1 ½ ounces Cognac 1 ounce Cointreau® Orange Liqueur ½ ounce Fresh Lemon Juice
1. Take a lemon wedge, notch a slice into the middle and use it to moisten the rim of a chilled cocktail glass. 2. Frost the moistened outer rim of the glass with superfine sugar. 3. Shake ingredients together with cracked Ice and strain into cocktail glass. 4. Garnish with lemon twist, and serve.
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What's the name of this plant? And can it be cultivated into bonsai? From where I purchased it the lady said that it is dusty miller but it doesn't look like it is. And can I cultivate it into bonsai? Because the trunk got pretty thick in just one year. Please help. |
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I think this is one of Altemisia species.The common name is Wormwood, Sagewort, Sagebrush and etc, It is very common to make it a Bonsai. |
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Saudi Medical Services Ltd (SMS) - RIYADH
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Omahans band together to sign a pledge for peace
UPDATED 7:40 AM CST Jan 27, 2014The Omaha community is banding together to pledge their support for those affected by gang violence
Video TranscriptNIGHT OFF.. TEN DAYS AFTER SOMEONE SHOT AND KILLED PAYTON BENSON THERE'S NOW A CITY WIDE CALL FOR PEACE. COMMUNITY LEADERS AND THOSE CLOSEST TO THE VIOLENCE UNITING TODAY FOR CHANGE.. THEIR MESSAGE - TOGETHER - ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE. K-E-T-V NEWSWATCH SEVEN'S KRISTYNA ENGDAHL HAS THE BIG STORY AT TEN. THE MESSAGE FROM THE EMPOWERMENT NETWORK: NO ONE HAS TO DO IT ALONE. THAT'S WHY áHUNDREDS OF PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER CAME TOGETHER.. TO SUPPORT THE PEOPLE WHO LOST THEIR LOVED ONES TO GANG VIOLENCE.. BUT ALSO SUPPORT THE GANG-MEMBERS.. PROMISING TO BE A PART OF THE SOLUTION.(CROWD SIGNING PLEDGE ..) HAND IN HAND..A COMMUNITY FIGHTS FOR PROGRESS. WITH THE HELP OF CITY LEADERS -- FILLING AN ENTIRE BANNER WITH SIGNATURES .. ALL MARKING A PLEDGE FOR PEACE.. A SIGN OF HOPE.. FOR PEOPLE LIKE CITY COUNCILMAN BEN GRAY.. WHO'S SEEN FIRST-HAND..WHAT VIOLENCE CAN DO TO A FAMILY. (Ben Gray/Omaha City Councilman: If we allow fear to reign over we are attempting to do, we won't get this done.) NEXT TO HIS SIGNATURE -- "PEACE IS THE ANSWER". IT'S A MOVEMENT THAT ALL STARTED WITH ONE LITTLE GIRL.(Robert Penn/Community Activist: That child is a part of this community, I'm a part of this community. So that was my child that was lost as well.) A STRAY BULLET KILLED FIVE-YEAR-OLD PAYTON BENSON..AS SHE ATE BREAKFAST. BUT NOW THIS COMMUNITY IS TIRED OF SEEING THEIR STREETS BEHIND POLICE TAPE.(Buffy Bush/Sister Killed by Gang Violence: My sister lost her life in her own home with him and was left for her two children to find, a five year old and a six year old.) (Shavon Carr/Arianna Carr's Mom: It's sad that I have a 12 year old, soon to be 13..And she's scared.She's so scared.) PERSON AFTER PERSON..WITH A SIMILAR STORY. ON A STAGE..SURROUNDED BY THE FACES OF THE LOVED ONES THEY LOST. BUT EVEN FORMER GANG-MEMBERS -- ARE TRYING TO STOP THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE.(Akeem Jones/Former Gang Member: There's a lot of gang members trying to change and we really want to change but we need the community to support us.) IN FRONT OF A CROWD..CITY OFFICIALS ARE PROMISING THAT HELP --(Mayor Jean Stothert: In our city every life matters, every violent death is unacceptable.) BUT POLICE SAY..THOSE VIOLENT DEATHS WILL ONLY áSTOP..WHEN THE COMMUNITY COMES FORWARD. (Police Chief Todd Schmaderer: So that one day I'll be able to stand and say we've made an arrest and charged individuals with murder in Payton's death.) TODAY..THE EMPOWERMENT NETWORK ALSO RAISED ABOUT 12- THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR "GAME CHANGERS".. A GROUP THAT HELPS PEOPLE OUT OF THE GANG- LIFESTYLE. TO SIGN THE PEACE PLEDGE..CALL "OMAHA 360" AT 402-502-5153. WITH MORE COMPLETE COVERAGE..KRISTYNA ENGDAHL KETV NEWSWATCH SEVEN.
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We bought a 13 year old house with a built in that my husband loves. Sadly, it was built around the old "big" TV's and we've had enough of not having HD and missing what's going on on the right and left sides of the screen. We've been going around in circles trying to figure out what we can do to make it work. Including getting an estimate to retro-fit the existing built in. The quotes for retro-fit were more than we want to spend ($12000?!, and that's AFTER talking them down) and the TV would still be on the small size for the room (55"). (And, that doesn't even include buying the TV!) I'm posting a photo of the room. I found a 46" LCD TV that we thought we might be able to live with but I think it's just too small. And clearly, we'd have to mount it to something we build in where the old TV was. I'm wondering if anyone has any insight or experience with this and maybe even before and after pics. FYI, we live in South Florida and ceilings here on single level homes are quite high (I think it's 20 feet). Thoughts? Thanks! |
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- Posted by yosemitebill (My Page) on Sun, May 29, 11 at 18:17
My first suggestion would be to think about mounting the television on the wall to the left of the current placement. My second suggestion would be to get some other estimates about removing the facade walls that flank the current television - sounds like somebody here is really attempting to make a little money here... Once that is done you could sheet rock an area across the corner diagonally and wall mount there, as well as running the AC and low voltage wiring behind it. By the way, the size of the television does not need to "fit the size of the room" but should just simply be of an appropriate size for the viewing distance. |
- Posted by azlighting (My Page) on Wed, Jun 1, 11 at 1:22
Anything you put in there is going to be swamped by the size of the built in, unless its a VERY large screen. I would suggest demoing the built-in. And yes, the size of the TV and resolution specs.(720 vs. 1080) are all based on the viewing distance. I see way to many people buy 1080 because the BB sales associate told them it was the best, but their viewing distance only allows them 720. |
- Posted by mrshenderson (My Page) on Thu, Jun 16, 11 at 14:14
Thanks for the replies! YoBill: "My first suggestion would be to think about mounting the television on the wall to the left of the current placement." Can't really do that because then what would the center be for? It would look odd, I think. azl: At this point, we have moved the couch a bit closer and the TV feels good. So, we are planning to retrofit the existing panel and mount the TV in the center. Seems to be the most economical option, for now. We've agreed to live with it for a couple of years and then see what our options are. There is another built-in in the house that present the same problem. The previous owners were short sighted in their design approach to the built-ins... Property values are still going down so hubby doesn't want to keep putting money into the house. My husband says it's about choices :-) Thanks for the help! |
- Posted by miclelee12 (My Page) on Wed, Apr 24, 13 at 4:59
My first idea will be to think of increasing those great TV on the walls left in the existing position. Mind you, the length of those great TV does not need for you to "fit the length of the room" yet ought to just simply possibly be of correct dimensions to the seeing length. We've shifted the couch somewhat more detailed plus the TV SET senses beneficial. Therefore, many of us are preparing to retrofit the current cell as well as support it in the middle. Is most often essentially the most inexpensive selection in the meantime? |
- Posted by jane_davis123 (My Page) on Fri, Jul 26, 13 at 8:35
According to this pic. I think you should use empty space right in front of this sofa set..! |
- Posted by jane_davis123 (My Page) on Fri, Jul 26, 13 at 8:39
According to this pic. I think you should use empty space right in front of this sofa set..! |
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FLORIDA, October 12, 2012 — I figured that this was going to happen.
Whether the topic at hand pertained to fiscal, foreign, or social policy, Joe Biden was the man whose answers you were most likely to remember. Many pundits have made an issue out of his smirking between questions, but this will likely be forgotten by undecided voters.
What they are all but certain to recall, though, is the Vice President's speaking to, rather than at or over, them. On numerous occasions, he articulated his ideas about the tough issues directly to the audience. Insofar as Medicare and Social Security are concerned, this should pay off in dividends.
Biden's ability to relate with prospective voters who are light on policy knowledge but extremely concerned about policy itself was nothing short of remarkable. Even though more than a bit of what he said is out of alignment with the facts, he articulated his beliefs in an earnest, if not heartfelt, manner.
The same cannot be said for Paul Ryan.
During the debate's early stages, Ryan seemed to be a bit uncomfortable. He spoke in clipped sentences and, more often than not, sounded as if he were reading from a postgraduate economics textbook. His answers were probably more factual than Biden's, but if most could not understand what he was talking about, then that is that.
Ryan also responded to Martha Raddatz's powerful question regarding abortion rights in a horrid fashion. Instead of simply restating Mitt Romney's comments on Tuesday, he negated to specify if pro-choice Americans should worry about whether abortion would remain legal under a Romney-Ryan administration.
Biden soon stepped in and clearly explained the likelihood of this. His case was tremendously convincing, much to the Republican ticket's detriment.
All things considered, neither campaign can walk away from Danville claiming a decisive victory. Both Biden and Ryan unwittingly publicized their unique professional weaknesses. The former, however, was able to gloss over these with a curious blend of inspiring rhetoric and smooth talk.
It ought to be glaringly obvious that this debate was not a venue for serious policy discussion. Rather, it might be thought of as an overhyped "Meet the Candidates" forum — the sort of place where dull facts just can't compete with a compelling narrative.
A true testament to the state of political discourse in our country.
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I need to fill a ditch that runs across my lot along the road (100 ft minus the 10 foot driveway). My entire yard and lawn are finally to where I want them to be except this ugly weed filled ditch. It is difficult to keep weed wacking and looks funny until it levels out to my lushes green lawn.
I was thinking of doing ditch lilies, but my landscapes is in the shades of blue/pink/red/purple/white and I don't think the orange would look right. Is there an alternate that is as maintenance free? |
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Do you want something that spreads like ditch lilies? Is it a wet ditch? Gooseneck loosestrife would be a possibility. |
- Posted by gardenweed_z6a 5b/6a N CT (My Page) on Mon, Aug 1, 11 at 6:33
Lysimachia clethroides/gooseneck loosestrife is a non-native invasive plant that will quickly take over an entire garden. I wasn't able to find the link to the invasives list published by the USDA but I've seen it and if you check Dave's Garden, you'll find the negatives far outweigh the positives posted by folks who've planted it. If the ditch mentioned by the OP is a full sun area, there are many suitable substitutes for ditch lilies, including a vast selection of pink/red/purple/white daylilies, scabiosa/pincushion flower, sidalcea malviflora/checkerbloom & iris ensata/Japanese iris. Both red and blue cardinal flower also like a moist site. |
If it is moist for the most of the summer, you can sow trollius. T.europeus is lemon yellow as well as T.stenopetalus. T.stenopetalus blooms at least one month later. The trollius species from Eastern Asia are nearly all pure orange(asiaticus, chinensis, ircuticus - all gorgeous!)and bloom in summer.But it takes a few years before they are fully developed. |
- Posted by mamasllamas 6 (My Page) on Mon, Aug 1, 11 at 12:21
there's some daylilys in reds purples whites that are old fashion type tall landscaping daylilys you don't have your email set up on your page, email me, holly |
- Posted by Ibanez540r none (My Page) on Mon, Aug 1, 11 at 13:22
THANK YOU everyone, I will look into the suggestions thus far. The ditch bottom is fairly wet, rarely ever any standing water unless a real heavy rain, but only for a short period. Up the sides is just grass and weeds and then levels off to my lawn. The side up to my lawn is probably a 45 degree angle and about 3 feet. |
- Posted by Ibanez540r none (My Page) on Mon, Aug 1, 11 at 13:29
...BTW this area is not prepped or a bed. Just a wild ditch that I would like to dig holes and plant something in to fill the area rather than weeds and wild grass Do these suggestions still fit? |
- Posted by ken_adrian (My Page) on Mon, Aug 1, 11 at 14:14
- Posted by purpleinopp 8b AL (My Page) on Mon, Aug 1, 11 at 15:22
Yes, daylilies would suit your purpose. If they get weed-wacked a bit or even mowed once in a while, they will be fine. You could throw columbine seeds out there for earlier blooms. Zinnia seeds might be desirable. One or more milkweeds might do well for you. Heavy seeders are ones I would go for. Whatever you consider, investigate its' tolerance to salt since this ditch probably gets salted from the street run-off - if your road gets plowed/salted. |
I don't think scabiosa and sidalcea would like to have 'wet feet' |
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I recently purchased a 2006 with every option except 4x4.
I am hoping someone can help me out and let me know of an Ipod "kit" that will work with the Navigation/audio system.
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I recently purchased a 2006 with every option except 4x4.
I am hoping someone can help me out and let me know of an Ipod "kit" that will work with the Navigation/audio system.
Hopefully I can use the factory components to control the Ipod.
Has anyone done this?
Please let us know details/costs.
mossyhorns Posts: 6I have an 04 that was making an odd popping electrical sound that was coming from the rear passenger speaker position the other morning, I turned the head unit off and the noise went away and came back when I turned it on. When I backed out of the garage it quit and has not happened since. Did yours do anything simular before it quit completely?
gryhnd1 Posts: 9I have a 2002 that I just installed a Monster iCruze into yesterday. So far so good! They can be had on the cheap on ebay. Used to run into the hundreds of dollars...I got a full blown kit plus display for about $60.
No idea if it works with a 2006, but you can ask the seller first:
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gryhnd1 Posts: 92002 4x4, Alpine audio, 6 disc changer.
I just installed an iCruze kit to allow my iPod to play via the CD option on the OEM head unit.
One power wire required being on an accessory lead. In retrospect I'd really like this to be on the delayed circuit that keeps the radio on after turning the car off, but before opening the doors. Without that, the radio stays on but the iCruze shuts off.
I'd prefer not to have to yank the head unit out again and probe the harness (it was tough packing all the extra iCruze cables in there), so I am wondering if anyone knows a lead under the dash (or elsewhere) I can tap into to get this functionality? -
akirby Posts: 7,757I'm not 100% sure but I think the way the delayed accessory feature works on Lincolns the radio gets an unswitched power lead and another wire that signals the radio when to shut off. So there is no power lead that you can tap into to mimic the delay.
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gryhnd1 Posts: 9> How much from dealer?
I don't recall exactly. More than I thought it was worth though. Less than $200...somewhere around $100. A quick phone call will answer that question for you.
> Did anyone tell you that any amp out of Navigator or Expedition will work from 98-02
I had no reason to ask.
> Did you have to pull all the panels off the passenger side from the door back to the trunk to get to the amp?
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tyler10 Posts: 4i have a 2002 navigator with stock alpine stero..my sub amp went bad so i tried to replace it. i cut off the connecter to try to connect the new amp and it didnt work. i dont know which wire is which other than the remote wire. also is it a high or low input to the new amp please help!!! thank you
navi_asylym Posts: 1Hi Fellow Navi Fans. I have a 2003 Navigator that came with the factory sound package/navigation. I noticed the speakers sound a bit weak after you listen to loud music for 20-30 minutes. I am planning to replace the factory speakers and add a custom box for added bass, however, keeping the head unit and navigation factory. Any ideas where to start? I had a GMC Denali before and I had to rewire the entire car since each speaker had a built-in am attached to it. Anyone ran into the same issue? Any help is greatly appreciated.
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akirby Posts: 7,757One word: Crutchfield. They can tell you everything you need in the way of adapters, amp bypasses, etc and they have all the hardware.
If you're just replacing the door speakers you shouldn't need anything special. There are no separate amps for those. The sub may be a different story. -
08navigator Posts: 4The dealership, sales rep and parts department are no answer, neither is the internet. Does anyone know if the THX (no navigation) head unit has preamp outputs? It says that there are 2 subwoofers and a total of 600 watts on line, but it doesn't go into any details as to preamp outs, % of thd and stuff. I'd like to just keep the head unit in the dash since it will match much better, already is sync'd with the suv's info center to mute when getting too close to backing up and stuff. Plus it's nice to have the extra controls in the back and the steering wheel controls. I'm sure I'd loose all of that if I tried an aftermarket unit.
The stereo isn't very loud compared to my old school Pontiac 6000 which had a $14,000 system in it. I'd just like to know if I am screwed with the factory unit.
Plus, anyone know if there is room in the doors to hide low heat amps? I like the old school Carver amps that put out almost no heat and don't need cooled. I am sure I wouldn't have a heat problem if they were confined to the doors. Sub amps I know I would have to modify the rear gate panel to tuck them in there.
Anyone ever try to tear the 3rd row seats out and make a cabinet on the frame to fold flat for when you really need the extra cargo room? Or am I thinking too crazy? I think an open air amp could be done like that.
Any help?
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akirby Posts: 7,757You'd be hard pressed to get a better sounding aftermarket setup. Louder? Sure, but the THX has been specifically tuned for that vehicle and has more than enough power for accurate reproduction.
That said, I doubt there are any lineouts on the head unit. The door speaker amps are probably integrated. Just use an amp with speaker level inputs or a converter. -
08navigator Posts: 4Hard pressed to get a better sounding aftermarket setup? Maybe not at Best Buy, but there is a lot of better equipment out there . I'm sure, just like your home stereo, this thing is at least 10%THD. I like to stay in the range of .04% as a maximum. This factory system probably only gets to about 100db if you are lucky not to distort it at max volume. I'm looking to get a bit louder, clearer and more range. They do a nice job with the subs for a factory unit, thats why I was thinking they may have pre amped them. Their spots will make a nice mid bass placement. Just need to figure out where to put a couple on 15" subs as well.
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08navigator Posts: 4http://www.lincolnaccessories.com/fas/b2c/home.asp
Part Number: 6R3Z-19A464-AA
Take your tunes on the road! Now you can connect portable audio players (MP3, iPod,® iRiver,® SanDisk,® etc.), plus portable CD and cassette players, right to your in-dash radio. Just plug your player into the harness – a 3.5mm stereo connector provides the interface so you can listen to music through the radio's speakers and control the volume. Audio connection is housed securely in your vehicle's glovebox or center console. "Dealer Installation Recommended" Some models require an additional antenna adapter, please check with your local dealer for details.
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newkbomb Posts: 2will the Trip Tunes work on my 2004 with navigation? I took it in to a car audio store a while back and they said there are no additional ports to plug into on this audio system, and it would require putting in a new head unit which I don't want to do since it runs the nav and dvd player. Your thoughts?
mikerr Posts: 4I recently bought a 2006 navigator. Coming out of the front console is a wire with a connector on it. I figured it was to connect to an mp3 player since it fits my ipod perfectly. There is also an on/off switch in the console below it that I believe is associated with this plug. When the switch is in the down position the AM/FM stations stop playing as if the antenna has been disconnected. I puzzled as to what this can be and how to test it. Could this set up be for a satellite radio ? Appreciate your thoughts, thanks !
deton8 Posts: 2The eBay seller... of such a unit is "cardemand"...
Currently $214 buy-it-now w/free shipping... and all connectoized... specific to your vehicle... good luck...!!
I have the 2004 with full navi.. if I could integrate bluetooth and a back-up camera... I'd beep the car until they come up with good anti-gravs...
(I jealous of my wife's BMW X5... Back-up and bluetooth... even though the NAVI system is stupid... & without touch screen)... -
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text: LOUISVILLE, KY: Will be fun. The two finalist chefs will compete on April 30, 2014 in Louisville, KY in front of their peers, judges and culinary afficionados. These two finalist chefs will go head to head in the kitchen for the win - and recognition in a national ad in Saveur Magazine. TASTE OF DERBY™: A Kentucky Derby® Culinary Experience is a chance to help the Judges cook for over 1,000 guests at the Skuna Bay station.


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Early Learning Journeys (formerly Toddler Storytime): Children ages 2-5. Loads of fun as we sing songs, read best-selling books, and make exciting crafts! Wednesdays at 10:30 AM.
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