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- Posted by shades_of_idaho (My Page) on Mon, Feb 22, 10 at 23:45
WOW Loretta, How exciting. Love your inspiration picture. Will you then be removing your front door into your house and just having the new door as the one front door or? I would LOVE to close in our front porch. Maybe some day. It does have a full foundation under it. That makes it easier to do. Right now we do not need more house. Not to mention my pocket book is looking pretty thin. Can't wait for this to be come reality for you. So excited for you. Promise blow by blow pictures. Chris |
- Posted by trancegemini_wa (My Page) on Tue, Feb 23, 10 at 9:42
wow, you have so much going on right now! I love your house btw it's so pretty. I want to put up shutters like yours on my house (one day) to give it a bit of zing. are yours decorative or do you use them? mine would just be decorative and it's not something you see very often here but every now and then I drive past a house with them and love the way they look. DH thinks its a stupid idea unless they do something :/ pfft lol |
Chris, I will be moving the current front door and storm door out to the porch entry. This will be the house entry. Since I'm installing regular windows and its going to be framed like a regular room, it will be secure. Then I'm going to put an interior door where the current door is. Trance, the shutters are decorative (really common around most parts of the south). I would love to reuse them, but with the door and windows, I do not believe there will be enough room to put them back up. Tell your DH that they do 'DO something' - they give you joy, lol I have been planning the past several years to build a room(s) onto my house. In this economic climate, I scaled back - and back - and back! I finally decided that I could do several projects for less money than the room would cost. That is how I came up with 1) enlarging my bedroom (done) I have a lot going on, but I wanted to get these projects done before the Spring (which is typically very busy for contractor's). |
- Posted by moccasinlanding (My Page) on Tue, Feb 23, 10 at 13:48
i enclosed part of a large front porch on the old house, added a french door and a window and a closet to it..it was my office and i loved it..that was before our fire..on the new house i have now i have a 8 x 12 porch that we enclosed entirely with plexiglass on 3 sides and a glass paneled entry door..it isn't heated..but it gets warm when the sun is out..there is a door between that and our home..so it is cold in the shady winter days..but we really like it..the slightest sun warms it up enough to use it and in the summertime we ventilate it by opening the door |
- Posted by flgargoyle (My Page) on Tue, Feb 23, 10 at 17:31
I see lots of windows, with plants hanging in them. Can't wait to see the pictures! |
Moccassin, I love the pics of your porch. I have a friend who has one very similiar to yours. The windows will be operable and there is already an outlet on the porch if I decide to put in a window unit. The porch floor is cement so I have considered tile, but I'm going to start with an area rug for now. There may not be room accross the front for the door and 2 windows so I went to the salvage shop and saw a couple of sidelites for sale. But then I rememberted you saying your porch had Lexan and so when I went into Lowes today I looked at the Lexan sheets to price them. They are supposed to be almost unbreakable. Fortunately the ceiling is 8' high so I can have a ceiling fan. Ronbre, was that your house I saw where a really nice front porch was added? Jay, you must really want plants to die, lol |
- Posted by moccasinlanding (My Page) on Tue, Feb 23, 10 at 23:31
Idie, thank you. You can choose to get Lexan/polycarbonate panels with a UV filter in them, but we chose the unfiltered kind since the parrots need the full spectrum light. And so do plants. Polycarbonate is, in fact, bulletproof and probably good enough to withstand hurricane debris as well. One thing you must allow when using the Lexan panels is for extreme expansion/contraction of the material. You will need to use the type of sealant that the mfgr specifies or it will leak on you. And, the panels will scratch if you clean it with an improper kind of cloth, so be careful not to make it go glazey/hazy on you. On the front of our porch, the wall facing full on west, I put a matchstick or bamboo blind and it is great to cut the heat in summer. The roof of the porch is beadboard, the real stuff, and hubby used the extreme expansion sealant like on the polycarb panels to really seal from the attic space. He also added more insulation up there, and ran another surface electrical circuit for the Frigidaire 8000 BTU window a/c. The sheets we got are .24" thick, almost 1/4 inch. The area rug on the cement floor will be great. Are you thinking jute or sisal? One thing for sure: You are going to LOVE your new space. |
- Posted by trancegemini_wa (My Page) on Wed, Feb 24, 10 at 5:43
"Tell your DH that they do 'DO something' - they give you joy, lol " oh Im going to use that as my comeback next time hehe. He doesnt get that our bricks are so plain and pale and our house looks really drab from the outside. but since I do most of the repair/decorating work I think I should get to decide. honestly as long as I put them up myself I should get around him. He just doesn't like me asking him to do things so he poo poos a lot of my ideas just in case he has to be involved :) |
- Posted by flgargoyle (My Page) on Wed, Feb 24, 10 at 17:21
We used to use old bird cage stands for hanging plants- you can move them wherever you want. Nowadays, they're probably hard to find, and you might pay dearly for them. It would be easy enough to make some, though. |
Well, the contractor came by today to go over the details. He is going to start on Monday morning. I decided to do the interior painting myself - haven't decided on a color. Furnishing: I've been trying to decide between an arm chair or maybe one of those outdoor chairs with cushions (the kind that look like wicker). The arm chair will be much more comfortable, but the outdoor chair will be a lot cheaper! I'll also probably put up blinds and shears also. I have a cabinet that I think will be perfect for the space. I also have a 15" flat screen tv (I could leave it out there, or if its really hot or cold in there, I can bring it back inside. Does heat and cold affect electronics?) |
- Posted by shades_of_idaho (My Page) on Mon, Mar 1, 10 at 21:26
WOW So fast. Looking good and I think you will enjoy the windows. I like the way they are placed so you still can put something under them like your nice sitting chair. The side light door windows will be perfect. Woo Hoo Loretta. Looking good. Hope your weather does not hold things up for too long. Chris |
- Posted by moccasinlanding (My Page) on Mon, Mar 1, 10 at 23:19
Hey boy! That contractor is FAST. And it looks great. I think you will be so pleased with the Lexan side lights. Now when spring comes, cut those boxwood back hard, so you can make a real show at your front door. Maybe get a couple of huge pots to sit on either side of the steps. Just plop some containers of geraniums in there, or maybe asparagus ferns. Inside would be a nice place to put a hanging basket in front of the sidelite panels, on a chain so they can be raised or lowered easily and watered easily. And also block folks from seing straight into your room. You'd be surprised how a group of really green plants creates a green haze to the room. Also, have you thought about the window box which is wire and which you can simply set flower pots in seasonally? You will get a lot of pleasure from this tiny space. Your very own catbird seat. |
Thanks Chris, I've been looking for a chair for a couple of weeks. I want something with a firm seat and that does not sit too low. Everything I like cost more than I really want to spend. But I am also thinking about a wicker chair (the price is better). They usually have a deeper seat and of course are firm seating. Online I've also seen several different chair-and-a-half , but I can't imagine buying a chair without trying it out first. Moccassin, the yellow/green bushes are Eunomynous. They're about 20 years old. I cut them back at the end of spring. The others are Indian Hawthorne (I think). I plan to move them over to the fence. I usually buy potted plants for the steps. I love Hibiscus and Ferns. But what I really want is a very small, very slow-growing evergreen that could be used to decorate for Christmas. I'll have to ask the garden people is there is anything that can take our hot summers. |
- Posted by shades_of_idaho (My Page) on Tue, Mar 2, 10 at 0:41
Loretta, there is an Alberta Spruce that does nicely here and looks like a Christmas tree. We called them Pointy Pines before learning the proper name. Chris |
Here is a link that might be useful: Alberta Spruce
- Posted by shades_of_idaho (My Page) on Tue, Mar 2, 10 at 19:14
OH Good heavens that is a nice lot of shade. Wish we had it here. Do not know how they do in shade. I was thinking you were in a more sunny spot. Chris |
The porch is officially closed in! The front door and screen were moved out and most of the vinyl got done today. Tommorrow he will try to complete the inside and put up the new door to living room. The front 'windows' really adds to an 'open' feeling. |
- Posted by shades_of_idaho (My Page) on Wed, Mar 3, 10 at 20:57
OH My Loretta, Your dream is coming true. So so happy for you!! Looks wonderful and I bet those windows really do open things up. Loving the white v*nyl. Hehehe testing ML theory to see if that will stop the linking words.More than one way to skin a cat. Way to go. Maybe you need to send your man to us. You make me want to close in our porch now. EEEEKKKKK I would have to work for the city forever to pay it off. Chris |
- Posted by shades_of_idaho (My Page) on Wed, Mar 3, 10 at 21:00
SNORK IT WORKED!! Just add a * where a vowel should be and it will break the link like ML said. Supposed to be cooking dinner. Chris |
- Posted by flgargoyle (My Page) on Thu, Mar 4, 10 at 17:24
Wow Loretta- That's lookin' good... and fast, too! |
thankyou, I'm very pleased. But Monday night, I wasn't so sure! Before the front windows were cut out, it felt too tight. So when they came on Wednesday, I told them to enlarge the window on the right side of the door (27" x 70"). Wow, what a difference. They still need to mud and sand, hang door, install handrails and hang some kitchen cabinets. |
- Posted by moccasinlanding (My Page) on Mon, Mar 8, 10 at 1:46
OMG, Idie2live, your porch is such a spacemaker! It makes your house front look so good. Even the short strips of vinyl on either side of the two "lights" have the look of shutters. Which I dearly LOVE. That side light made 27 x 70 had a big impact. Is it still the polycarbonate/Lexan stuff? Somewhere I have a set of instructions on how to keep the material from getting scratched and I will try to get it to you. Or at least tell you. Without looking at it, I won't attempt to relay the info--too afraid of messing up your playhouse! I think the wicker chair inside that wider window will give a very comfortable and COMFORTING image of the style of living possible inside your home. Even the new door into the living room will become a part of the picture. Now while you are thinking about plants to emphasize the effect created by this new elegant VERY SOUTHERN porch, also think about a window box under the smaller window off to the right on the brick. You can take that last picture you posted and just keep pasting different styles of window boxes up to it, until you get the one you love. If you like ferns, and you are in South Carolina, I recommend that you try asparagus fern. I planted those in some very inhospitable places at my church, surrounded by cement, baking in sun all day with no shade, and they prospered. The asparagus fern has little thingys on the roots that look like grapes when they suck up the water, and they also survive the winter. This winter was very hard on mine, but they are already coming back, and I just need to cut off the dead tops. One of my favorite ferns which has survived this winter, but will need to have at least broken shade, is the holly fern. It is a deep deep glossy green with semi spiky edges to the leaves--but not dangerously so of course. An online source of information is PlantDelightsNursery up in Juniper Level NC....I order from them, and LOVE to read the plant info written by the owner, Tony Avent. For some good advice about selecting plants for your area, he'd be one person I'd trust. Very amusing too. And they have hibiscus there also. And HOSTAS LOVE SHADE. They would do great in your zone, because they keep on spreading like crazy at DH's house in MA. Also, if you want something that is BEAUTIFUL and will survive the winters, take a look at the HEUCHERAS, or coral bells. Mostly the leaves are stunning, with flowers on tiny spikes not being so impressive. But THEY keep coming back too. Oh dear me, I can tell my gardening fever is rising again. Sorry. |
- Posted by moccasinlanding (My Page) on Mon, Mar 8, 10 at 21:33
....what a lovely surprise! I know it makes you happy to find flowers blooming after such a difficult winter. The creamy white for the bricks, absolutely the right choice. That film on the skinny window works perfectly too. And the blind on your 27x70 window is a fine choice. Do you know where that tiny fan came from? I bought a totally white one w/ 6 blades from Lowes last year. I think it was 30" diameter counting the blades. But yours looks even smaller. Maybe because of the color? Anyway, I like the style. Mine really moves the air! Well, I know you will be a happy camper when you have it all together. This was a quick job, with an immediate payoff. Talk about improved curb appeal, you did it up right. Be sure to post a picture of the chair you decide to use. And the lamp. And the table. Inspirational, that's what it is. Kudos to your contractor too. |
- Posted by shades_of_idaho (My Page) on Mon, Mar 8, 10 at 23:52
OH and you already have blinds. Hoping you find just the perfect chair and ottoman. I love the space you have created. Chris |
- Posted by trancegemini_wa (My Page) on Tue, Mar 9, 10 at 23:19
what a great little space and I agree with moccasin that it really adds to the street appeal too. I love the film on the windows too it looks so good! I cant wait to see it all dressed up inside when it's finished. I think you should buy the most comfortable chair you can find and the cost be damned! you've earned a nice chair girlfriend! treat yourself for all the hard work you've done ;) |
- Posted by moccasinlanding (My Page) on Tue, Mar 9, 10 at 23:53
Trance, as busy as Idie2live stays, it is a wonder she EVER sits down! But even the image of a restful spot can be refreshing. Years ago, I hung a nice Pawley's Island hammock between two pear trees, under which I'd planted solid monkey grass. It was a shady quiet spot on the north side of my little house at Moccasin Landing. I guess I lay in it less than a dozen times before it rotted, but I could look at it every morning out my bedroom window, and get a long view down the tree-shaded bayou, and that promise of relaxation eased my mind. Sometimes all you need to have is the PROMISE of relief. I have a new hammock just like the old one, but so far have not found a great spot to hang it at this house. |
- Posted by trancegemini_wa (My Page) on Wed, Mar 10, 10 at 1:09
I know what you mean moccasin and I've been the same with my garden. If I tried to sit down and relax out there all I could see was all of the things I needed to do ;) This year with so much unrelenting 100+ weather and a broken air conditioner I've spent a lot of evenings relaxing out the back because it was too hot to be in the house, relaxing in a nice sun lounge with a cold beer out there (*gasp* and I hate beer but it took the edge of the heat) hehe. I've finally realised why I we built that pergola and I bought those sun lounges for it. :) |
What a gorgeous transformation. I actually like it better than a large porch as it's yours alone and you have privacy. I'll bet you wished you did it long ago. |
- Posted by nancy_in_mich (My Page) on Sat, Mar 13, 10 at 22:04
Idie2live, I love your little sanctuary porch and your flexibility to change plans during the build. When you have a builder who will work with you, it is fun to make changes once you see the space all done. I have one concern about your new placement of the front door that I would like to raise. You are used to having the front door with the glass storm door underneath the shelter of the roof. Depending on which way the porch faces, you may find that you need to be careful to change out the glass in the storm door with the screen when warmer weather comes. If you get direct sun on the door, the heat build-up behind the glass storm door can warp or otherwise damage your steel. Just something to be aware of if the front faces the sun part of the day. |
Loretta, that looks great! Have you had time to really enjoy it yet? |
- Posted by shades_of_idaho (My Page) on Mon, Mar 15, 10 at 19:52
Oh Loretta it is all so lovely!!!! The rug is Gorgeous. Amazing how nicely the table fits. Great space and I bet in winter it will also help to keep your house warmer as a chamber to stop the cold draft from door opening. So pretty and glad you are home safe. Chris |
- Posted by moccasinlanding (My Page) on Thu, Mar 18, 10 at 2:54
Not sure about the price for the chairs, but I really like the styles at Room & Board. I know you said you wanted one with a FIRM SEAT. I know you need a streamlined but comfortable chair. A nice high backed slim armed wingback, with straight legs and small wings, what I'd call a "lady chair" would fit nicely. And it would obviously be a chair made for a woman. To make it functional, look for a storage ottoman on wheels, one which can be pushed under your table when not needed, yet you can sit there to do mail or maybe bring out your laptop and enjoy your neighborhood view. I really like your porch. Seeing you do it gives me as much enjoyment as doing one myself. |
- Posted by desertsteph (My Page) on Thu, Mar 18, 10 at 23:47
oh my. that is just an awesome space. I want one. have you checked one of those consignment stores for a chair? a friend of mine bought her LR furniture at one and got such a deal on her s*fa and 2 chairs. They are so beautiful. didn't even look used at all. |
- Posted by shades_of_idaho (My Page) on Fri, Mar 19, 10 at 19:08
Loretta you have such a st*le about you. I really like your choices in decorating.Looks so nice. Chris |
- Posted by trancegemini_wa (My Page) on Sun, Mar 21, 10 at 21:16
oh I love it! the chair really suits that area and the table. I just love the railing on the outside too. |
Loretta, I thought of you last night when I started reading my latest BH&G magazine. There is an enclosed porch with a cute little settee type bench. I like the curtains you put in there, makes it really private and cozy. |
- Posted by moccasinlanding (My Page) on Sun, Mar 21, 10 at 22:13
Loretta, do you make slip covers? (you can do everything me thinks) :) Keep your wingback chair there until you find that knockout chair you are looking for. Do not settle. Your porch is about the most perfect little jewel box I ever saw. Small spaces are priceless because you feel you just walk into them and PUT THEM ON. Like wrapped in clothing you really like. You done good, lady. |
- Posted by moccasinlanding (My Page) on Sun, Mar 21, 10 at 22:57
I wrote a message and it was totally rejected. Do NOT know why. Your porch looks fantastic. |
- Posted by trancegemini_wa (My Page) on Mon, Mar 22, 10 at 13:59
"SNORK IT WORKED!! Just add a * where a vowel should be and it will break the link like ML said. " shades are you still getting those underlined words? I noticed there were two of them, one comes from ivillage and one is from gardenweb. after I disabled both of them I didnt see those links any more. |
- Posted by moccasinlanding (My Page) on Mon, Mar 22, 10 at 15:23
Sorry that I misspoke earlier. It seems that even though there was a hangup, somehow it did post my fuller compliment to Loretta. Now, Trance, how do you disable the (popups?)....whatever you are talking about? Using Firefox these days, not as familiar with it as I was w/ IE7. |
- Posted by trancegemini_wa (My Page) on Mon, Mar 22, 10 at 15:59
Ha, I did this weeks ago so I couldnt even remember what I did so had to delete my cookies and try to get the darn things to come up again! boy do those things slow down bringing up the pages here grrr. anyway, Ive figured out what I did now, when you see one of those underlined words, put your mouse over it and when it opens up that pop up type box it says "vibrant" in the top right hand corner. click on "vibrant" and it will take you to a page where you can click on "disable". If you still see any more of those links do it again because I noticed some of them come from an ivillage page and some from a gardenweb page and I had to disable both before I stopped seeing all of the links |
- Posted by trancegemini_wa (My Page) on Mon, Mar 22, 10 at 16:08
oh I should have mentioned too that to see if it worked you might need to hit your refresh/reload button in ie or firefox |
Are y'all still getting the other popups from here? I've disabled that underline thing, but I still get the same popups I have all along here. |
- Posted by prairie-girl (My Page) on Sat, Mar 27, 10 at 11:11
Wow, wow, wow!! You have been one busy lady. Congrats on getting this done so fast! I am in awe, Loretta. It looks wonderful. Enjoy your new space! :o) Where did you find such a tiny fan? I've been looking for one for our bedroom ... |
- Posted by moccasinlanding (My Page) on Sat, Mar 27, 10 at 23:19
Prairie, I asked her that also, and she said LOWES. Well, I thought I had purchased a different model, but lo and behold, the one I bought last fall was the same model. Same everything. It is 24" wide blade tip to blade tip. Monte Carlo #94244. I got mine for the kitchen, and was informed by a friend that you don't put ceiling fans in a kitchen....well, I will ask about that in a separate thread, see what everyone else thinks. |
- Posted by shades_of_idaho (My Page) on Sat, Mar 27, 10 at 23:29
LOL Good thing I did not know you were NOT to put ceiling fans in kitchens because we used to have TWO in our kitchen. I think we all would like some of Loretta's expertise. Should we send her on a USA tour for awhile.?? What you think Loretta?? Chris |
- Posted by moccasinlanding (My Page) on Mon, Mar 29, 10 at 1:19
I'm just wondering if MARIO HAS A BROTHER? Or can you CLONE him? He really does good work. And so do you! |
- Posted by shades_of_idaho (My Page) on Mon, Mar 29, 10 at 11:29
Not sure on the brother for Mario, I know his two sisters and they are also great workers. In fact the whole family works hard. Grand sons nieces nephews. They are a real asset to the Weiser Community. chris |
I just wanted to show you all the chair I ended up getting for the porch. The chair I really wanted was $800.00 (ouch)! I decided it was to much to spend on a porch. But I'm thinking I MAY end up getting it for my bedroom. Anyway, I saw an outdoor recliner by Lazy Boy. I had a coupon for 15% off, so I got it. The frame is all steel so it is really sturdy. http://www.lazboyoutdoor.com/product.php?sku=STAN2010RECL |
Here is a link that might be useful: Too lazy to download picture
- Posted by moccasinlanding (My Page) on Tue, May 11, 10 at 14:51
Idie, I looked at your link. Had no idea that BedBathBeyond also sold La-Z-Boy products! Wow. I like the styling of the chair. The side panels of the wicker weaving will stay looking good for a long time. So when will we expect to see the bedroom lounging scene? |
- Posted by mama_goose (My Page) on Tue, May 11, 10 at 19:24
idie, your porch is lovely--you've done a great job making it functional and comfortable, and the curtains and artwork are a really nice touch. Our back porch has been enclosed--long before we bought the house. We can tell because of the way the brick has been laid around the original pillars, and because the floor slopes down drastically for drainage. I also like the ceiling fan. We have them in all our main rooms, even the kitchen, but we have an electric stove. Our house didn't have air conditioning, and those fans have been life-savers. |
- Posted by mama_goose (My Page) on Wed, May 12, 10 at 11:25
I really like the style of your house--it looks about the same vintage as ours, and I use similar furniture and rugs. The wall colors and chair-rail are beautiful, so is the new light fixture. I've always loved chair-rail, and I'm considering it for the dining room when we get to that. LOL, if you are neighbor watching, you're missing a vital piece of 'porch decor'--field glasses! |
- Posted by desertsteph (My Page) on Thu, May 13, 10 at 2:52
oh, idie - that is a great chair for there! you're all set - except for those glasses...lol! 'bird' watching... |
Pssst! Don't tell anyone, but I've got a pair og field glasses and they have come in handy! |
- Posted by desertsteph (My Page) on Sat, May 15, 10 at 0:18
lol! mums the word! |
- Posted by moccasinlanding (My Page) on Sun, Jul 25, 10 at 15:49
This is one of my favorite threads, showing a lot of improvement in a little space. And I want to make sure that Kiki22 can take an easy look at it when she thinks about redoing her entry way. Consider this a BUMP in the right direction. :) |
- Posted by enigmaquandry (My Page) on Sun, Jul 25, 10 at 17:15
Moccasin I'm so glad you did bump this, I wonder why I missed it the first time! Idie what a great space you've made, I'm so impressed how quickly you went from idea to finished product, whew! |
I was curious to see how hot it would get in the summer. Our temps have been hoovering in the high 90s and its still comfortable for me to sit on the porch. If it gets too warm, I leave the door open to the living room for a while. My DGD and her sisters love to sit out there when they're here (which has been a lot lately, lol) I have a small flatscreen tv on the porch. So, one of my favorite things on sunday after church, is to sit on the porch and watch bad movies on the SyFy network! |
- Posted by nancy_in_mich (My Page) on Mon, Jul 26, 10 at 0:46
Loretta, I am glad that you have had a chance to use your porch, even in the heat. I do love your Laz-e-boy, too. Can I come down and watch those SyFy movies with you? (My sister is really steamed at them doing their name with the "y"s for some reason.) I want you to know that your work has been a great inspiration to me. Like ML, I also love your style. I was planning to do my kitchen in your green and lilac color combo, but it turned into a huge project and I decided to just do green. The paint is on the walls in the kitchen and the family room and within two or three weeks, we should have it all done. Like you did, I asked the contractor to leave the painting to me, I needed to save money. He hates staining, so I stained the woodwork this weekend, too. Here is to you, on your porch with a cool drink, a good movie, and those binoculars to make sure you see all of the wildlife! |
- Posted by moccasinlanding (My Page) on Mon, Jul 26, 10 at 14:22
Loretta sez:"I have a small flatscreen tv on the porch. So, one of my favorite things on sunday after church, is to sit on the porch and watch bad movies on the SyFy network!" Oh (groan) those old sci-fi movies were the worst. But at least you did not see too much gore like the newer monster movies have. I sure cannot watch those. Last night I found THE HOLIDAY, where the two young women swap houses for Christmas. It was full of eye candy for house lovers. I think it was my third time to see it. Sorry if I seem to stray off topic here. But sitting on a porch relaxing brings up such images. I think you are getting your money's worth from that porch, Loretta. I bet you have room for a glass of wine and a plate of snacks too. |
hi, i know this is an old post, but i love what you did! and i'm thinking of doing the same to my small cape one day in the future...how much would something like this cost? i know there are variables like material costs but just curious for a ballpark figure... i'm in NJ btw.... thanks!! |
Hi EMC, I'm in South Carolina so prices are probably considerably cheaper. I paid $3,450. That includes all labor and materials (not including the fan or door). This also included moving the existing entry door and screen to the new location and installing a new interior door in the old position. The roof and floor remained as is. The floor is cement so there was no issue with the weight of the added walls. HTH Loretta |
Loretta, was it hard to get a building permit? |
No, it was no problem at all. Someone in the city office told me that as long as I did not change any existing loadbearing wall, roof or floor; and that I was essentially just filling in the wall space - then the city would still consider it a porch. I didn't even have to draw it out for them. Its different with new construction though. I am planning to add a room to my house in a couple of months and we are required to have a designer/architech draw the plans and a PE has to ok them. |
- Posted by moccasinlanding (My Page) on Wed, Jan 4, 12 at 16:32
Loretta, old ideas never die, they just get ADDED ON. So glad to see you rejuvenated for 2012, and more plans to look forward to. Are you going to give that new room a thread of its own? |
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Hello Lee-Anne. You have a lovely name! You probably read my reply to you at the KT, but I'm Danielle and I live in Calgary. I'm a little foggy on what town you could be living in, so please forgive me! :) How do you like it there? I would love to move away from Calgary. It's just too big and mean. :)Danielle H
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Posted by jlwile on August 31, 2012
It's popular these days to claim that science and Christianity are incompatible. Of course, no one who spends any amount of time learning the history of science can be fooled by such a claim, because the history of science makes it very clear that modern science is a product of Christianity. Specifically, because early Christians understood that the world was created by a single God who is a Lawgiver, it made sense to them that the universe should run according to specific laws, and those laws should be the same everywhere in the universe. In addition, because they believed they had been given the image of God, they thought it was possible to understand those laws. That's what prompted the revolution that produced science as we know it today.
For example, Morris Kline discusses Sir Isaac Newton in his book, Mathematics: The Loss of Certainty. He explains why Newton believed that the same laws which govern motion on the surface of the earth should also govern motion in the heavens:1
The thought that all the phenomena of motion should follow from one set of principles might seem grandiose and inordinate, but it occurred very naturally to the religious mathematicians of the 17th century. God had designed the universe, and it was to be expected that all phenomena of nature would follow one master plan. One mind designing a universe would almost surely have employed one set of basic principles to govern related phenomena.
Morris Kline was a mathematician, but I recently ran across a scientist who says essentially the same thing.
His name is Dr. Melvin Calvin. I already knew of him, because he was the first to explain the Calvin Cycle, which is the process by which most plants take in carbon dioxide and incorporate it into a larger organic molecule that forms the basis of the photosynthetic process. While photosynthesis depends on light, the reactions that make up the Calvin cycle do not require light. As a result, they are sometimes called the "dark reactions" of photosynthesis. In 1961, Dr. Calvin won a Nobel Prize for his explanation of these "dark reactions."
In his book, Chemical Evolution, Calvin talks about the first and strongest tenet of science:2
The fundamental conviction that the universe is ordered is the first and strongest tenet. As I try to discern the origin of that conviction, I seem to find it in a basic notion discovered 2000 or 3000 years ago, and enunciated first in the Western world by the ancient Hebrews: namely that the universe is governed by a single God, and is not the product of the whims of many gods, each governing his own province according to his own laws. This monotheistic view seems to be the historical foundation of modern science.
Now why would Dr. Calvin say something like that? Was he promoting his own religion? That's doubtful. In an interview about his upbringing, he said this about his parents:3
They were Jews, both of them. Russian Jews. They didn't keep any religious practices. When I grew up I was without religion; a-religious, not anti-religious.
I cannot find any writings by him or any references about him that indicate he ever changed from the way he was brought up. Thus, Dr. Calvin was most likely a-religious. However, he knew enough about the history of science to give credit where credit is due.
1. Morris Kline, Mathematics: The Loss of Certainty, Oxford University Press 1980, p. 52.
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2. Melvin Calvin, Chemical evolution:Molecular Evolution Towards the Origin of Living Systems on the Earth and Elsewhere, Oxford University Press 1969, p. 258.
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3. David W. Swift, SETI Pioneers: Scientists Talk about Their Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, University of Arizona Press 1990, p. 123.
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Ironic then isn't it Dr Wile? Science trying to do away with religion?
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The idea that Hebrew monotheism is the historical foundation of modern science is hogwash. Thales and others who first saw the world as ordered and understandable through rational inquiry were Greek-speaking Gentiles who didn't believe in Homeric gods or any other god for that matter. They likely had never even heard of Yahweh and the claims of Hebrew monotheists. Does Calvin offer any examples of early scientists being influenced by the ancient Israelites? Can you offer any?
The other fact is that many who have studied the history of science have disagreed. Many of those who have come to this conclusion are religious, but they recognize the fact that a proper God concept was not necessary to the development of science. In fact, during the Middle Ages, the Church hindered the development of science.
It just so happens that the founding of modern scientific movement occurred at a time and place when most people were Christians. But was being Christian causal for the founding of modern science? No. Almost everyone in Europe was Christian for a thousand years before the scientific revolution began.
And to say that admiration of Israelites, who killed Jesus according to standard Christian thinking of the time, influenced the founders of modern science is ludicrous. Just who were these ancient Israelite thinkers that the Christian founders of modern science looked up to?
You made the distinction that Christians founded most modern sciences, and I agreed and used this category in my response. The Greeks sparked the scientific revolution, which I separate from the founding of modern science. However, it was the rediscovery of their works, and not an appreciation of ancient Israelites, that inspired the founding of modern science in the 1600′s. Monotheism is a correlated factor, but not causal factor in the founding of modern science.
Speaking of Muslims, they are monotheists (and not complicated by the trinity either) and they had far superior scientific knowledge in 1000 AD than Christians. Why didn't they found modern sciences?
You're quoting Robert Spencer approvingly? Do you know anything about him? Close minded? Not like those Medieval Popes, eh?
Google House of Wisdom Baghdad. Or read an introduction to Islamic science. It flourished for centuries when people in Europe didn't know bathing was a good idea. The pagan texts late Middle Age Christians read were preserved due to Islamic scholarship. By the way, can you name some of those learned theologians and philosophers (note, not scientists).
The Mongols overran Baghdad in the 13th century and set back scientific learning in the Islamic world just like after the barbarians destroyed Rome. Europe was lucky to emerge from the plagues at the right time to inherit and improve on pagan and Islamic learning.
As for institutional factors, and much more foundational than universities, Europe benefitted from competition among the patchwork of small political divisions at the time. If a lord or bishop didn't like a particular idea or project, the scholar or inventor just moved down the road to try somebody else. Once universities appeared, scholarship really took off, but nothing about Christianity per se helped it along.
Robert Spencer's arguments are indefensible. It is not the genetic fallacy to dismiss something he says about Islam after he has provided example after example after example after example of peddling ignorant bigotry. He is paid to spread hate.
I will give you a fallacy that is still worth stating, guilt by association: Anders Bering Breivik cited Robert Spencer 162 times in his manifesto. But I won't commit your favorite fallacy: providing a link and stating your opinion, then declaring the matter settled. I'd suggest your readers read the links above. And I'll require you to produce some of the defenses of the Spencer statement who quote. Just saying it is well defended does not make it so.
You have not produced any evidence that Christianity- specifically the belief in uniform laws, open-mindedness, and institutional support were necessary and sufficient causes of the scientific revolution. Scholars in the House of Wisdom in Baghdad from the 9th to 13th centuries had all of these characteristics. But they didn't develop modern science. Why not?
And doesn't the Holy Spirit complicate matters on the uniformity of nature? And how do you reconcile belief in miracles, including the resurrection, and belief in uniform natural laws?
Dr. Wile, please do not impute any sense of frustration to me. You do not know how I feel. Stick to my words, please.
I am not relying on what the SPLC, MPAC, CAP and others say about Spencer. I am reading his direct quotes included or linked to in these sources. You are committing the genetic fallacy yourself if you think I am relying on the source alone. You asked me to read a book I do not have. I've asked you to read links that are freely available to all. Please do not try to impeach a source because it from Muslims. If that were valid, I could impeach your book because it was written by a Christian. And the SPLC and CAP sources aren't Muslim in any case.
You have not offered an argument, but an unsupported conclusion. You have not offered examples of your supposed Christian theologians and philosophers who read and commented on pagan sources that were extant in Europe hundreds of years on either side of 1,000 AD. You have not offered examples of any pagan text that Medieval Christians read and learned from – the sign of open-mindedness.
On the other hand, I have offered the example of the House of Wisdom, which completely refutes Spencer's conclusion. Your unsupported paragraph about it is pathetic. Where is the source that said it only lasted from the early to mid 800's? One minute googling produces dozens of sources that say Baghdad was the intellectual capital of the world from the 9th through the 13th century. Here, here, here, here and here. If you would like to read a book, try this.


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Hispanic Heritage Month 2008
September 15 through October 15
The Library will be filled with events as we celebrate the many contributions of Spain and Latino Cultures to our country's history. All events are free and open to the public.
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Sisai: Music of the Andes
Saturday, September 20 at 3:00pm
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Come hear the enchanting sounds of Andean winds and strings as they blend into a unique and peaceful sound that creates a cultural bridge through music. Sisai performs traditional music from throughout the Andean region. The shared indigenous musical heritage of Peru, Bolivia, and Sisai's native Ecuador bring us Sanjuanito, Hauyno, Taquirari, Sikuri, and Tinku rhythms.
Sisai founder Jose Muenala learned to play Andean wind instruments as a boy, inspired by the elders who continued the rich musical heritage of his people. From his self-taught beginnings on Andean mountainsides to performing for more than 16 years at hundreds of venues across the United States, Jose and the other members of Sisai have remained dedicated to a true traditional sound.
Conjunto Presents Latin Jazz
Sunday, September 21 at 3:00pm
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With a flair and bite similar to that of Tito Puente, James Sanders & Conjunto fire up their audiences with zesty Latin jazz, mixing in the zing of salsa and upbeat dance rhythms with slower, bossa-like elegance.
Spanish and Latin American Songs
Sunday, September 28 at 3:00pm
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Members of VOX 3, Chicago's hottest vocal music collective, present an afternoon of Spanish and Latin American classical vocal music. Let songs by Spain's Fernando Obradors, Joaquin Rodrigo, Xavier Montsalvage, and Manuel de Falla take you away to Barcelona, Madrid, and beyond. Songs by Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos and Argentinean Alberto Ginastera will infuse you with exotic melodies and infectious Latin beats! The singers even offer a taste of the sultry tangos of Astor Piazzolla, vividly evoking the gritty nightlife of Buenos Aires. Come enjoy this fun and flashy, yet rarely performed, music.
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Sunday, October 12 at 3:00pm
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Flamenco Triana takes you on an unforgettable journey, in which you experience the power and passion of Spanish Gypsy Flamenco, expressed through the delightful melodies of the guitar, the heartfelt expression of the singing, and the fiery and explosive footwork and hand clapping of the dancing. Flamenco's rich tradition is a vibrant blend of many cultures, deeply rooted in southern Spain. The program, which is suitable for all ages, includes audience participation and questions and answers.
Collages by Maria Zamora Garcia
September 12 through October 15 in the Radmacher Gallery
Opening Reception: Friday, September 12 from 5:00 to 7:00pm
Works of Spanish artist Maria Zamora Garcia will be featured in the Radmacher Gallery. Zamora Garcia, who lives in Madrid, will be showing a selection of her collages, which have been featured most recently in exhibits in Barbate, Cadiz, and in Madrid. The collages are particularly interesting in their use of plain materials to obtain three-dimensional images. She teaches fine art in Mingorrubio and has been interviewed by and had her work reviewed in three of Spain's largest newspapers: El Mundo, El País, and La Razón. Don't miss this rare opportunity to see the work of one of Spain's current artists.
Pan's Labyrinth
Monday, October 6 at 6:30pm
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Set in 1944 Spain, at the end of the Civil War. The reality of Ofelia 's existence has become extremely perilous– a place of overwhelming cruelty. The young girl seeks refuge in a fantasy world, a mysterious labyrinth, where she is given three dangerous tasks. If successful, she will return as the princess of an underground realm. However, Ofelia becomes the center of an intense battle between good and evil. Directed by Guillermo del Toro; this movie won several international film awards, including 3 Academy Awards.
Released 2006 – 119 minutes – R for graphic violence and some language
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Monday, September 22 at 7:00pm
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The difference one day can make, and how an act of kindness can matter– these are two big themes explored in this movie by writer/director Alejandro Gomez Monteverde. Nina, a waitress at a Mexican restaurant, is fired for being late. Jose, the head chef and brother of her boss, impulsively runs after her. He learns that Nina is pregnant, single, and worried. They spend time together, talking and walking around New York City. By the end, both have helped each other.
Released 2006 – 91 minutes – PG-13 for thematic elements and brief disturbing images
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Tuesday, September 23 from 7:00 to 7:30pm
Join us for a fun, interactive storytime in Spanish featuring stories, action rhymes, and songs. For ages 3 to 7.
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Adventure Club Treks to Puerto Rico
Friday, September 26 from 4:00 to 5:00pm
Get your imaginary passport ready as we travel to the island of Puerto Rico. Don't forget to bring your scuba gear– Puerto Rico is home of the Puerto Rico Trench, the deepest submarine depression in the North Atlantic Ocean. For grades Kindergarten through 3.
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Let's Visit Mexico Off the Beaten Path
Friday, October 3 from 6:30 to 8:30pm
Get set to travel to Mexico and explore the country through art and food. Led by an artist from the National Museum of Mexican Art, each family will create a Mexican tree of life that includes a symbol or representation of each family member. For ages 5 and older accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. Space is limited.
Registration is required and begins September 2. Register online or call 847.324.3149.
Celebrate with Maya and Miguel
Sunday, October 12 from 1:00 to 2:30pm
Maya and Miguel, the brother and sister duo from PBS's popular children's show, will visit the Library to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Parents, don't forget your camera!
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Ni Hao! Welcome to China and the start of your holiday! Our local team will greet you at Beijing Airport and assist with the transfer to your hotel, where you can sit back and relax after your long flight.
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This morning enjoy a walking tour of this bustling Metropolis - we take in the Bund, alongside the Huangpu River, the shopping district along Nanjing Road, and the Ming Dynasty Yuyuan Garden. The afternoon is free for you to explore at your leisure.
This morning we take in amazing works of art at the Shanghai Museum. We then depart for Hangzhou, where we enjoy a boat cruise on West Lake. After lunch, we view colourful fish at Flower Harbour Park. This evening's dinner is a feast of local cuisine.
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This morning fly onto Shenzhen where you will be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel in Hong Kong. The rest of the day is free to explore the city.
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Leanne Heath 10 Derby 1 What Factors Affect the Resistance of an Electrical Conductor. The key factor I am going to investigate is what affect different lengths of wire has on the resistance of the wire. Hypothesis Resistance is the force which opposes the flow of electrons through an electrical conductor. Resistance occurs when the negatively charged electrons travelling along the current in the wire collide with the positively charged atoms of the wire. Hence the atoms are the property which opposes the flow of electrons. These collisions slow down the flow electrons, causing resistance. The electrons have to try to avoid, or travel around the atoms, therefore the flow of current is slowed down. The amount, size and density of atoms have an effect on resistance. The circuit itself holds some resistance. There are 3 factors which can affect resistance. These are : * The material of the wire * The length of the wire * The diameter of the wire The material of the wire is a very important factor. Different wires contain different numbers of atoms. Some wires have lots of atoms, whereas others have few atoms. A wire that does not easily conduct electricity would be said to be a bad conductor of electricity. An example of a metal conductor that does not easily conduct electricity is called nichrome. Wires that have many atoms will have a high resistance compared to wires which have a few atoms which have a low resistance. Wires have a high resistance because there is a smaller area for the electrons to pass through, because there are a large number of atoms present in the wire. Large numbers of atoms reduce the amount of area for the electrons to pass through. Also the size of these atoms can change. Some atoms are large compared to others which are small. A wire which large atoms will have a high resistance because there will be a small area for the flow of electrons in the current to pass through. ...read more.
Therefore when of the ice has melted and become a liquid the temperature rises. That's why the investigation has to be stopped when all of the ice has melted. To stop the wire touching I will place insulation tape around the wire as it is being wrapped around the test tube. This will stop the wire from moving around which means that the wire will not touch and short out. Safety To make sure that this investigation is safe the following aspects should be taken into account: * Don't touch the wire and the boiling tube just after the investigation has been done because the wire will still be hot. * Don't use faulty wires or a faulty power pack. Method The method that I will use in this investigation is 1. Collect the apparatus and check that all of the apparatus is working. 2. Set up the apparatus 3. Set the power pack to 4. (This means that the voltage won't be too high) 4. Place 40cm of new wire around the boiling tube, checking that none of the wire is touching as this will decrease the length of the wire. 5. Position the insulation tape around the wire. 6. Put the ice inside test tube and seal with a bung. 7. Turn on power pack, ammeter and voltmeter. 8. Push switch so that the current flows into the circuit. 9. Take first reading from the voltmeter and ammeter. 10. Repeat reading. 11. Find the average of both readings. 12. Record results in a table 13. Adjust the variable resistor to increase the current. 14. Repeat what has previously been done. 15. Adjust the variable resistor three more times. 16. Repeat for 50 cm, 60cm, 80cm, and 100cm. 17. Plot a graph of results and draw a line of best fit. Below is a labelled diagram of the experiment: Variable Battery Resistor Switch Voltmeter Ammeter Wire Boiling Tube Constantia Wire Ice Prediction Using my scientific knowledge on resistance I can make a prediction. ...read more.
This therefore would reduce the resistance of the wire because the current would take the easies route, which is the shortest instead of taking the longest route around the coil. This means that there would have been less collisions between the atoms of the wire and the electrons of the current. Therefore the current would have flowed faster than expected. Also as the electrons wouldn't have had as far to travel as predicted they wouldn't have had to squeeze together for as long, meaning there would have been less collisions between electrons and other electrons. The 60cm wire could have already been used. This means that it could have still held an electrical charge which would increase the resistance of the wire. Also all of the ice in the boiling tube could have melted meaning that the temperature would have increased, resulting in the resistance being increased. If I could repeat the investigation again there would be a number of changes that I would make. One of these changes would to decrease the lengths of the wire. The 100cm wire was too long and it was difficult to wrap the wire around the boiling tube without any of the coils touching. Also I could have used a bigger boiling tube that had a wider diameter. It would be easier to wrap the wire around the boiling tube without any of the coils touching. Also if more repetitions were done there would be less chance of anomalous results appearing. If I did the experiment again I would change the ice after each experiment. Therefore none of the ice would melt completely and the temperature wouldn't rise I don't think that the voltmeter and ammeter were read incorrectly because there are no massive changes in the two reading on the table. If I was to repeat the investigation I would make sure that the wire was new wire that hadn't been previously used and that the wire came from the same strip. I wouldn't change my graph because I fell that it is clear and easy to see where each length of wire is. ...read more.
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Re: DISCUSSION - TURKEY/SYRIA - the military buffer zone
Released on 2012-03-20 10:00 GMT
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Date | 2011-11-15 23:34:47 |
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across the border, ostensibly in order to safeguard its territory against
PKK attacks, and will use the terms of the agreement reached between
Turkey and Syria in 1998, which allows the Turkish army to penetrate a few
kilometers inside Syria to defend against PKK attacks. Turkey has been
asking for an Arab endorsement to commit itself more actively in Syrian
From: "Nathan Hughes" <firstname.lastname@example.com>
To: "Analyst List" <email@example.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 4:25:23 PM
Subject: Re: DISCUSSION - TURKEY/SYRIA - the military buffer zone
I'm no longer clear on what we're talking about.
Turkey is dropping hints about exercising an existing hot pursuit clause,
Can someone please lay out the specifics of what they're saying? What
exactly did Turkey hint at specifically and where did we get 'buffer
From: "Reva Bhalla" <email@example.com>
To: "Omar Lamrani" <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Cc: "Analyst List" <email@example.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 4:13:38 PM
Subject: Re: DISCUSSION - TURKEY/SYRIA - the military buffer zone
yes, it's a hot pursuit clause
but, the idea is that Turkey is contemplating using that hot pursuit
clause to justify sending and keeping troops on the other side of the
border. that would deifnitely be stretching the rules, and would require
Turkey responding to (or perhaps inventing) a Kurdish militant threat in
that area that would legally justify such intervention.
but if Turkey were willing to absorb the risk of entering Syrian territory
and establishing a buffer zone, essentially as an act of war, then why go
through the trouble of bringing up this 1998 agreement to begin with when
Syria is going to see through it
From: "Omar Lamrani" <email@example.com>
To: "Analyst List" <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Cc: "Reva Bhalla" <email@example.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 4:06:41 PM
Subject: Re: DISCUSSION - TURKEY/SYRIA - the military buffer zone
I looked through the links and this is what I found for the Adana
First Link - The right for Turkey to pursue terrorists (PKK) up to 15km
into Syria.
Second Link - The right for Turkey to pursue terrorists (PKK) up to 5km
into Syria.
Third Link - The agreement allows the Turkish Army to penetrate some
distance into Syria in case it feels threatens by PKK operations.
Fourth Link - The right for Turkey to pursue terrorists (PKK) up to 15km
into Syria.
All links do not point to a buffer zone. Instead, the Adana Agreement
according to the links provided allows for the authorization of
pursuit/hot pursuit into Syria to a maximum of 15km.
On 11/15/11 2:23 PM, Reva Bhalla wrote:
A Turkish diplomatic source mentioned a few days ago that a stipulation
in the 1998 agreement between Turkey and Syria would allow TUrkish
troops to enter a few kms into Syrian territory. We searched the public
text of that agreement and didn't find anything that resembled a line
like that, but when I followed up with a source, this is what I found
On Oct. 20, 1998 the Syrians and Turks signed the Adana Agreement, a
secret document that ended the conflict between two countries, and
transformed their bi-lateral relations from enmity into cooperation.
According to the terms of the agreement, Syria renounced its claim to
Hatay and authorized the Turkish army to pursue Kurdish rebels inside
Syria up to 5 kilometers without seeking the prior permission of the
Syrian authorities (some sites say the later Hafiz Asad allowed the
Turkish army to penetrate Syrian territories up to 15 kms, although the
5kms authorization seems to make more sense.
This is obviously a major concession that Syria had to make when it was
legitimately scared that the TUrkish army was going to keep rolling its
tanks across the border. The terms of the Adana agreement were not made
public because it was a total Syrian capitulation to the Turkish
demands. Some describe the agreement as a Turkish-Syrian Camp david
The following Arabic sites mention the Adana Agreement and the right it
gave to the Turkish army to enter Syrian territories.
I still don't think Turkey is close to establishing this military buffer
zone, but we're taking a serious look at how they would go about it if
they did do it. Tactical team is mapping out the terrain, roads, ets.
in this area.
A few things to keep in mind:
As Omar pointed out, even if there is this stipulation in a secret 1998
agreement, i doubt Syria would respect it if Turkey is using it to send
troops into Turkish territory and has publicized its interest in
toppling the regime. It would likely be regarded by Syria (and Iran, by
extension) as an invasion and thus an act of war. That means TUrkey
would not only be facing the SYrian army, but also could bear the brunt
of militant proxy attacks (think Hezbollah, PKK possibly, etc.)
A Turkish military buffer zone in the north doesn't do shit for the
areas where the SUnni oppoisiton is concentrated and getting beat. the
natural escape route for Homs and Hama is southward toward LEbanon
(where Syria has a lot of leverage.) In the north, you have the Kurdish
areas (Qamishli is the main city) and you have the important city of
Aleppo, where Syria has concentrated a lot of forces.
Remember Turkey's main interest when it comes to Syria. They're not
looking ot march on Damascus for kicks. They are most concerned with the
spread of Kurdish separartism/militancy. So far, the Kurds in Syria have
been relatively calm (we had insight on this recently on how KRG is also
advising the SYrian Kurds to not push it.) So the Kurdish threat has
not risen to the level yet for TUrkey to intervene.
But --
Turkey wants to show it's capable of doing something. I am still going
to argue that establishing a military buffer zone and risking war with
Syria (and proxy war with Iran) is not worth it in Turkey's eyes.
But --
If Turkey has legit reason to believe Syria and Iran are playing the
PKK card, things could shift. That's what i think we need to be watching
for closely.
Omar Lamrani
221 W. 6th Street, Suite 400
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"Beam me up Scotty", and lets go to the next dimension! A Star Trek reference is the only suitable innuendo because we are talking about the unknown. In good old Apple fashion, the information regarding the new rumored Apple iWatch has been kept top secret. The only notion of its existence originated from a reported patent filed by Apple for a wearable device that boasts a full length flexible touch screen display that conforms to the user's body. On one hand, it could be the greatest technological advancement since the wheel. On the other hand, it could be a slap bracelet with Siri giving your daily horoscope. I wonder if Samuel L. Jackson will be available for that commercial.
In all actuality, the focus and pressure is on Apple. Apple enthusiasts are ready for the new "next best thing." Since the inception of the iPhone, every product since then has been a dressed up or dressed down iteration. The fascination associated with the coveted Apple iWatch or the "next thing" has become similar to the ground hog, Punxsutawney Phil. The world simply waits, knowing that it is in there. Similar to Phil, Apple is reluctant to show us its face. Maybe Apple is scared of the huge shadow it has cast.
This is not the first time Apple has teased us by venturing into the forum of wearable devices. In late 2006, Apple also patented a Glass Project, which was identified as iGlasses. Like the iWatch, very little information was released about the iGlasses. And resembling the iWatch, it created a huge buzz. Even though we are not getting the information we desire, we can see that Apple is spending significant dollars on the research and development of wearable devices. Perhaps we will be seeing a version of iUnderware, or maybe even iToupees. At least there is a demand for those.
The new Apple iWatch may pan out to be nothing more than a field of dreams or a research and development project for a future Apple product. On the contrary, it could take true Apple form and be the most innovative and revolutionizing product of this decade. Either way, Apple heads along with the rest of the world, are patiently waiting for the introduction of Apple's "next best thing." However, until something concrete comes out, iWatch for something that I can put my hands or even eyes on.
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The project is the latest indication that China wishes to take on Boeing and Airbus as a serious player in aircraft manufacture. No details were released about the airplane's carrying capacity or time to market, but the agency said the Yun-20 (Transport-20) would support China's economic growth as well as performing a military and humanitarian aid role.
China has made most progress in the narrowbody field so far. COMAC claims 380 orders for its C919, but admitted last November that it was unlikely to meet the planned 2016 entry into service date.
The C919 aims compete with the B737 and A320, but industry-watchers have claimed it will be heavier and less fuel-efficient than its rivals. Significantly, the only confirmed orders are from Chinese airlines. COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) is pondering later twin-aisle models, the C929 and C939, and a freighter.
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