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In the past few years we have witnessed the rapid emergence of a new technological and social object: the electronic cigarette. By offering an alternative to traditional combustible cigarettes, proponents argue these devices have the potential to reduce the staggering harm associated with tobacco use. The need for an alternative to smoking remains an urgent global health priority; the World Health Organization estimates that if current trends continue, one billion people will die from tobacco-related diseases in the 21st century.
And yet, despite great promise, the appearance of this new artifact has unearthed a contentious divide among public health scholars and raised new questions about the long-settled status of smoking as a risky behavior. My research explores the electronic cigarette as a controversial scientific, cultural and political object by looking at three distinct groups: young adults in New York City who experiment with the product; global tobacco control experts fiercely debating its merits and dangers; and, by looking at historical documents and recent media accounts, the role of the tobacco industry for whom electronic cigarettes promise a reduced harm product that could breathe new life into a dying business. I am particularly interested in how public health science and tobacco industry profit become entangled in everyday experiences, examining how the polluted subjects rendered through tobacco smoke are understood as distinct from the clean, rational, pharmacological forms of subjectivity imagined through electronic cigarettes.
E-cigarettes (also called vapes, vape pens and hookah sticks, among other names) vary in appearance from slim cylinders that mimic traditional cigarettes to boxy, futuristic designs rendered in vibrant colors. Common elements include a small computer chip, a lithium-ion battery, and a cotton wick soaked in a solution of nicotine and propylene glycol. Such solutions are often flavored to simulate cured tobacco, but additionally come in flavors such as menthol, coffee or even gummy bear and peanut butter. In the US, the market has, in only a few short years, become a $2 billion market comprised of small, independent companies and increasingly, established tobacco corporations like Altria (which includes the Marlboro, Parliament and Skoal brands) and Lorillard (Newport). E-cigarettes are often marketed as producing "harmless water vapor" in place of smoke; as a way to smoke anywhere including bars, clubs and workplaces; and as a socially acceptable alternative to conventional smoking.
What precisely these products are considered under the law is ambiguous and the subject of debate. In 2009, the FDA began seizing shipments of e-cigarettes as they hit US shores, on the grounds that they were "drug delivery devices" that had failed to clear proper approval processes. In response, several companies successfully challenged the FDA ruling, arguing that e-cigarettes should be treated instead as existing tobacco products because their nicotine solution is derived from tobacco leaves. The logic of this challenge is far from straightforward, however, as the nicotine used in therapeutic gum and patches (such as Nicorette) is also derived from tobacco leaves, but is required to be tested and approved through the FDA's Drug Evaluation center. The FDA has recently issued a draft of their initial deeming regulation of electronic cigarettes, but currently there are no requirements to disclose ingredients or test product safety.
For public health experts there is quite a bit at stake in maintaining the distinction between the "polluted" nicotine that comes in the form of a cigarette, the "therapeutic" nicotine of the patch, and now this shape-shifting, ambiguous nicotine delivered in streams of vapor. E-cigarettes, in many ways, effectively blur the lines between substances of addiction and treatment, medication and recreation, and pleasure and pollution. Tobacco companies are increasingly adopting tactics common to the pharmaceutical industry. E-cigarettes are only the latest in a number of smokeless and reduced harm products that have entered the market, including pouches of tobacco to place in one's cheek, tobacco drops, and most recently, over the counter therapeutic nicotine gum manufactured by RJ Reynolds, the parent company of Camel brand cigarettes.
The pharmaceuticalization of tobacco implies that products such as e-cigarettes should be used to treat nicotine dependency. This represents a continuation of the shift away from broad level public health interventions to localizing the burden of health management on the individual consumer. As anthropologist Matthew Korhman and others have pointed out, this is an example of corporations using the very health problems that their commodities generate as a market opportunity for selling new harm-reduction products or therapies for newly-medicalized conditions. In this formulation, the tobacco industry, with a historical record of attempting to deliberately hide the dangers of their products from the public, is reframed as a partner in improving public health.
While there remains little scientific evidence establishing their safety, my research among young adults reveals that e-cigarettes are experienced as a cleaner form of nicotine, vapor understood as a lighter form of smoke, and the futuristic robot cigarette design as evidence of enhanced safety. Until tobacco corporations are compelled to conduct clinical trials investigating the effects of such products, those using electronic cigarettes will remain in the position of serving as the experimental test subjects for such devices, the health effects of which will be discovered through their bodies in decades to come.
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Civil rights advocate Hilbert Bradley had passion for justice
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Past drum major award winners Cherrie White and Hilbert Bradley, sing, "We shall Overcome," Jan. 15, 2007 at the end of the annual Drum Major Awards Ceremony at the Genesis Center. | File photo
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GARY — Legendary civil rights attorney Hilbert L. Bradley, who was the first African-American graduate of the Valparaiso University School of Law in 1950, died Sunday in Naples, Fla. He was 93.
Bradley, city attorney under former mayor Richard G. Hatcher, founded the Fair Share Organization in the 1960s to fight for equal employment opportunities for blacks.
His son, Gary Bradley, remembers being taken to a former Gary supermarket where his father organized a picket campaign to protest a lack of black workers.
"Even as a little boy, I remember picketing with him," said Gary Bradley.
Hilbert Bradley was also instrumental in getting blacks on the bench. In 1987, he founded the Indiana Coalition for Black Judicial Officials and led protests on the steps of the Indiana Supreme Court.
His efforts culminated with the 1990 election of Bernard Carter as Lake Superior Court judge. Carter is now Lake County prosecutor. Bradley also later became a Lake County judge.
"A lot of people here should know about him because they have him to thank," said attorney Robert L. Lewis, who joined Bradley's law office after leaving the Army in 1980.
Bradley grew up in Repton, Ala., where his passion for the law developed.
"It was very segregated during those times and I would go to the movies and watched those courtroom lawyers. Watching them in the movies sparked a fire," Bradley said in a 2009 interview.
World War II disrupted Bradley's studies at Tennessee State University. He enlisted in the Army and following his discharge he came to Valparaiso University, where the school was trying to integrate its campus.
"In 1950, it was the time of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in baseball and other barriers coming down," said Lewis, who said the VU law school dean John Moreland allowed Bradley to stay in his own home. "He was forever indebted to the dean," said Lewis.
Gary Bradley said his father needed an escort when he first began attending classes at VU.
In 1957, Bradley lobbied Congress for the passage of the Civil Rights Bill. He led a delegation of Gary residents to the 1963 March on Washington with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Poor People's March on Washington in 1968.
Bradley is survived by his wife, Della Burt-Bradley, and seven children.
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There is a half moon looking marking on one side, and the numbers 635 on the other side - the pill is yellowish white.
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The closest thing which I have found so far (based on the "half moon looking mark") is Lovastatin 40 mg, manufactured by Actavis. Their pill is described as "yellow, round, flat-faced, beveled edge tablet ... Actavis logo on one side; 635 on the other side" [1]. If you see the manufacturer's logo at the top left of their site you will see that it does resemble a half moon. I hope this information helps! Please let me know if you have any other details which could be used as a clue.
[1] Actavis - Lovastatin
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Monadnock expands its portfolio with Smart Planet Technologies' EarthCoating extruding technology for adhesive beverage labels
BENNINGTON, NH, Dec. 5, 2014 (Press Release) -Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc. has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Smart Planet Technologies for use of its extruded EarthCoating technology for adhesive beverage labels in North America.
Xerium introduces ProSeam CL felt technology for cylinder board machines
YOUNGSVILLE, N.C, Dec. 4, 2014 (Globe Newswire) -Xerium Technologies, Inc. (XRM), a leading global provider of industrial consumable products and services, recently launched ProSeam CL felt technology. ProSeam CL is specifically engineered to provide increased seam durability and felt life on demanding cylinder board machines.
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BRUSSELS, Dec. 4, 2014 (PPI Europe) -Multi Packaging Solutions (MPS) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Presentation Products Group, a Scottish supplier of specialty rigid packaging and gifting products. The value of the deal was not disclosed.
Stora Enso taps Valmet to supply new winder for its BM 5 at Imatra Tainionkoski unit in Finland
BRUSSELS, Dec. 4, 2014 (PPI Europe) -Valmet will supply a new OptiWin Drum two-drum winder and auxiliaries to Stora Enso's BM 5 at its Tainionkoski unit in the Imatra complex in Finland. The value of the order was not disclosed. Valmet's delivery will include a winder pulper, transfer rails, related dust control systems and core handling system.
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To celebrate their 30th anniversary, Sierra Nevada tapped some of the foremost pioneers in the craft-brewing world to collaborate on four different brews that will be released throughout this year. For the series' inaugural beer, Anchor Brewing Company's founder Fritz Maytag joined with Sierra Nevada's Ken Grossman to craft this rich, inky-black stout. Aromas of molasses and rum-soaked raisins quickly open into potent flavors of dark, roasted malts, black coffee and pronounced hop bitterness. Finishing with notes of pure bitter dark chocolate and a trace of smoke, this robust imperial stout is a great candidate for cellaring and is best sipped only with a slight chill. Released earlier this month, Fritz and Ken's Ale is currently making its way into all 50 states, and be sure to keep an eye out for the other beers in this series in the coming months, which highlight Sierra Nevada's collaborations with Charlie Papazian, Fred Eckhart and Jack McAuliffe.
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EdgeStar 36 Bottle Built-In Dual Zone French Door Wine Cooler - Black/Stainless Steel
The EdgeStar 36 Bottle Built-In Dual Zone French Door Wine Cooler (CWR361FDOB) is like having two (2) completely separate wine coolers rolled into one. The unit features two (2) sides that are virtually independent of one another as each has its own electronically-controlled thermostat, stainless steel trim door, racking system, LED display, carbon filter, and internal fan. However, they do share the same cabinet which in turn saves you space, and keeps all of your favorite wines together in one convenient place. From Port and Pinot Noir to Chardonnay and champagne, this wine refrigerator can simultaneously store red and white wines since each cooling zone can be adjusted to different temperatures in a range from 40-65° F. Unless making changes to the temperature, the current temperature for each zone will always be shown on its designated blue LED display to give you peace of mind.
The wine cooler's highly consistent and effective cooling is supplied by the use of a quiet compressor-based system. The unit exhausts through the stainless steel vent located on the front of the unit enabling the cooler to be installed without a need for extra room around the cabinet. This makes this unit ideal for under-counter applications and installs where you want and need a snug fit that's flush with your existing cabinetry to achieve a professional appearance everyone will admire. Additionally, there's an internal fan within each cooling zone that disperses the air evenly throughout no matter what your desired temperature may be. The entire cooler can hold up to 36 bottles -- 18 per side -- across 10 full depth slide-out stainless steel-trimmed wood shelves and two (2) partial depth matching shelves. Each door's attractive stainless steel frame encases tempered glass with a black dot matrix that offers protection from UV light, and the built-in security locks keep unwanted visitors out. Each cooling zone also has its own carbon filter installed to remove odors that can affect the quality of your valuable collection.
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This cooler has two doors that swing open away from each other -- the same configuration you see in high-end restaurants and barsUnder-Counter or Freestanding Application:
The stainless steel toe kick is also an exhaust vent for the compressor-powered cooling system, so you can install it flush with existing cabinetryTwo Separate Cooling Zones:
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Our home has 7yo builder grade vinyl and carpet that has seen much better days. Is it worth it to install cheap laminate (I'm thinking Costco) downstairs? Would this increase the appeal, or would new carpeting do better? Laminate we could do ourselves and save on installation costs. Our home is probably in a low-average neighborhood. Buyers would likely be investors or first-time buyers.
Another consideration is keeping it looking nice since we have 4 kids. They can trash a carpet pretty quick, but I don't know how laminate will hold up to them while we try to sell. So, any advice? Thanks. |
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- Posted by jerzeegirl (My Page) on Mon, Nov 27, 06 at 10:47
Whatever you do, don't do carpet! I could never buy a house with carpet because of my DH's allergies and I believe there are many others who feel the same way. I think laminate is a good way to go and Pergo is supposed to be pretty indestructible (according to their marketing anyway). |
- Posted by quirkyquercus (My Page) on Mon, Nov 27, 06 at 11:00
If you use something high-end, it will give the feel of "high end" throughout and it gives you something else to put in the listing "Premium Berber carpets!" or "real wood floors" If you use something tacky like fake wood or vinyl floors, it will give a sense of cheapness throughout but it's better than disgusting stained carpet. I don't mean to start an argument with Jerzeegirl but finding a home without even a little carpet is very unusual and if the floors are vacuumed weekly it should help with the dust bunnies from carpet. Real hardwood floors are advertised in my area all the time for $4.95/sf installed. Pergo is very much destructable, all you have to do is try to clean it with a mop and bucket! And if not installed correctly it will have sections where it presses down when you step on it. |
I'd go for the chaepest option that results in the nicest finished result. It doesn't do any good to save money with DIY laminate if the installation looks DIY (if you know what I mean). Are you replacing the vinyl as well or just the old carpet? If the entire floor is the same material, it always looks better, so in that case laminate throughout is a better choice (if it's done well). Otherwise, carpet is surprisingly cheap and the vast majority of buyers, esp 1st timers, are more concerned the flooring being clean and new than the material itself. There will always be buyers who won't like your choices for whatever reason. Try to adapt to every situation and you'll drive yourself crazy. |
- Posted by jerzeegirl (My Page) on Mon, Nov 27, 06 at 11:17
qq: :-) Think about all the dust mites that live in carpet and the stuff brought in from the outside on shoes! Sorry, but I just can't think of anything more unappealing than carpet (especially with kiddies crawling around on it). To me it's the equivalent of taking an article of clothing, walking all over it, then wearing it. I honestly don't have any personal experience with Pergo (or Pergo-like floors), but I believe it has a decent warranty. I have seen it used in some commercial applications and it seems to hold up pretty well. I probably would not do engineered wood only because it can scratch pretty easily and would be somewhat more expensive. |
My daughter had Pergo. She and my husband installed it. I was amazed at how good it looked and how well it held up. She had 3 large dogs who played on it constantly without ruining the look. She just had a new home built and had Pergo installed there as well. I think it would stand up to your children. The discussions about vinyl and carpeting on these boards have me worried since I just spent 10k to have new carpet and vinyl installed. Is everything supposed to be hardwood or slate now? |
As a buyer, I would much rather have a flooring allowance (however much you'd spend on Pergo) than Pergo. I'd use it to install hardwoods and tile in the kitchen. As a buyer, I also avoided carpets and vinyl. The house we ended up buying has vinyl in the bathroom, and that will be the first thing to go- we're installing tile ourselves. |
I agree with wpikhat. I think a flooring allowance would be best. Whatever you do some people aren't going to like it. If the carpet is really dirty, it might be a good idea to rent a shampooer to at least help it look a little better for showings. That shouldn't cost much. |
- Posted by jerzeegirl (My Page) on Mon, Nov 27, 06 at 14:09
I usually like the idea of a floor allowance, but it really depends on how bad the current floor looks. If the floor looks really bad, then not replacing the current floor coverings might actually result in a lower price for the house if it gives potential buyers a bad first impression. I think a lot depends on whether the OP is in a buyers market. |
I disagree with offering a flooring allowance. Most buyers see what is in front of them and you can't assume they will envision how nice a new floor will look. If you want to sell in a timely fashion, I reccomend you go ahead and install laminate flooring. It looks good and is easy to install. We just installed laminate in our downstairs and have put area rugs in appropriate places, it looks fantastic, even though it was fairly inexpensive (.99 sq ft from home depot) it has a 20 year warranty. If you install it correctly it lasts well and will look far better than dirty old carpet to any buyers. |
I've used both Pergo and Costco....I'll take the Costco ANYDAY of the week.....Much, much nicer. When I was so pleased with the Costco floor, I thought the Pergo would even be better when I needed a new floor in a different home. No way. It is much noisier and has a tendency to track smears (from your shoes) I think color is also a factor. I think the light and medium woodtones work better. Stay away from anything very dark or it shows problems. |
Laminate wood floors, no matter the brand, it screams where else did the seller go cheap. Carpet, a buyer thinks it wouldn't cost much to replace this. |
I must be suffering from old F*** disease. I had no idea I was slumming it because my half million dollar house has carpet and vinyl. I wonder if we don't get a very skewed look at things here - MUST we have granite countertops, tile or slate floors, etc. etc. to even think of putting our houses on the market? If that is the standard, there are a lot of homes around here that can't be sold. |
The OP said that the house is in a low-average neighborhood. I'd venture to guess that laminate would be an upgrade in such a neighborhood. |
Given the budget friendly choices of laminate or carpet in a low-average neighborhood, I'd pick laminate. Laminate will eliminate any "old-carpet-with-kids" odor and stain issues and give some continuity. And a buyer can easily rip it out if they don't care for it. Only do DIY installation if you can do it well (I think you can). In a high end neighborhood Costco lamiante might not fly, but it seems OK for the home described. While I fully admit that if I were buying, I'd rather have the flooring allowance, but I'm not the average buyer. Nor are others here :). The first impression made by clean, new, odor-free, stain-free flooring is superior to the intangible flooring allowance. And many buyers want a turn-key home. |
- Posted by nancy_in_mich (My Page) on Mon, Nov 27, 06 at 21:47
Do the laminate. No, the whole world has not gone off the deep end, Devorah. My friend just built the house of her dreams. She has vinyl floor tiles in the foyer, kitchens, and laundry. Around here, "tile" can include vinyl tiles! I do believe that THS members are a self-selected group of people who care more about the ins and outs of home ownership and we may be savy about trends compared to others in our locations. If laminate is considered "nice" and not "cheap" where you are, go for it. Even if it is not perfect, it will look nice and buyers will be influenced more by the new, clean look than considerations about whether it is real wood or just a photo of wood on a tough laminate surface. This is a starter home, so it seems appropriate. |
As a buyer I would prefer a floor allowance; I personally don't like carpet and would like 'real hardwood floors'....that said if you can pull it off by installing a nice looking hardwood then go for it. Good Luck in your decision~ |
- Posted by over_n_under (My Page) on Tue, Nov 28, 06 at 8:51
Just one thing to keep in mind if you are installing a laminate or floating floor. The floor will now be raised by close to 3/4 or a full inch. You may have to trim a few doors. Not a big deal, but something to keep in mind. |
- Posted by western_pa_luann (My Page) on Tue, Nov 28, 06 at 8:59
I would also prefer the allowance. BUT if something had to be done now, I would rather see carpet than a fake wood. Plus, the carpet will be easier for me to remove and put what I want in... |
- Posted by quirkyquercus (My Page) on Tue, Nov 28, 06 at 9:54
Jerzee girl, I agree about the carpet being nasty part. I think it's hard to keep clean and the dust is a problem for me also. Not to mention the traffic/wear marks. Personally I would like a home with very minimal carpet. PErhaps in the living room and bedrooms other than master but that's it. My point was I've never heard of it being necessary to get top dollar for a house to have all solid floors. The last house I owned, there was a house next door built by the same builder at the same time and they used pergo throughout. (per buyer) The same color and everything. I thought it looked strange. Each room looked good by itself but not having any change whatsoever just looked kinda bad. They did the whole house, start to finish in one day. Let's take a dining room measuring 12'x12' I would pay up to 3 times the value of the wood floors to buy a house with them already installed in sellers market. If it was a buyers market and I had plenty to choose from, I'd buy a house with the wood floors installed over those without. Luckily here in GA practically every new construction has at least a portion of the house in hardwood and it makes a big difference when you (in my case) walk through a hardwood foyer into a berber living room then by the time you get to the vinyl kitchen, it doesn't seem so bad. It's a balance I can live with. I have walked in and directly out of houses that used new pergo thinking that was an upgrade. Upgrade over what? Bare concrete? |
In the area we live in, laminate flooring would be considered desireable. Not as desireable as real wood floors, but more desireable than carpet (especially worn or dirty looking carpet). Uprgrades like granite countertops are rare and generally only found in high end homes. We have laminate floors throughout our home. Real wood floors (nail down) were not an option, and there was a significant cost difference between engineered wood floors and laminate. I don't regret it. Our laminate floors are nice, low maintenance, and perfect for our kids and our dog. Carrie |
- Posted by pamghatten (My Page) on Tue, Nov 28, 06 at 13:31
Devorah ... I have to laugh because that's my reaction too. My older home has hardwoods, laminate and vinyl. I installed Pergo in 2 additions, and redid my bedroom with a different laminate. I hardly consider myself "cheap" ... it was a personal preference. Large dogs and their furry feline friends are very destructive to hard wood floors. The laminates are much more forgiving. People have walked into my family room addition and asked me what type of wood floor it is ... they are amazed when I say it's Pergo. And this Spring I'm going to be redoing my kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and I'm putting down VINYL! Marmoleum to be exact. Can't wait, the colors it comes in are just amazing. And there will be NO granite counter tops, cherry cabinets or stainless appliances .... not my style. So install the laminate ... better than wall-to-wall carpeting, in my opinion. You or your buyers can always add area rugs. |
- Posted by jerzeegirl (My Page) on Tue, Nov 28, 06 at 13:56
"and I'm putting down VINYL! Marmoleum to be exact." pam: actually Marmoleum is not vinyl but a totally natural product made of sawdust and linseed oil and other stuff. I love Marmoleum! |
Laminate... is laminate... is laminate... Yes, it is better than cheap carpet; but despite what the advertising says, it still scratches. Yes, there are varing degrees of depth to different laminates... but it still scratches and unlike hardwood, you can't strip, sand, & re-stain when it needs to be refinished. So, if you have pets with sharp toenails/claws, or if you have kids who like to bring skateboards or blades into the home, if you have furniture with rough rollers, or if you don't take your shoes off when entering the home (small rocks do embed themselves in tread more often than you think).... stay away from laminate flooring! In my opinion, You would actually be better off installing a quality vinyl or a low grade hardwood than Pergo. On the other hand, if you are diligent about removing your shoes once inside.... Pergo will give you the upgraded look at a fraction of the cost. (and many people don't recognize the difference, until it scratches of course) |
I say go laminate. With our 2 dogs and grandkids and friends it wears like iron. It even looks great with the granite slab counters in the kitchen. |
I'd much rather have "preowned" laminate than "preowned" carpet. You can really clean laminate, while you can't really get all the imbedded dirt out of carpet. People with allergies will prefer laminate, too. In a starter home, I'd be thrilled to find newish laminate. Whatever new flooring you decide on, you'll probably make yourself crazy getting the kids to treat it nicely. Such is the life in a home for sale. |
- Posted by onlygirlsmom (My Page) on Tue, Nov 28, 06 at 20:29
My DH and I are planning on putting our house on the market next Spring. We are planning on replacing the carpet in our living room and down the hallway - we are leaning toward laminate, but are not sure. We HAVE to do something b/c our beloved Lab tore up the berber carpet by the back door and has also peed on the carpet which I can never seem to get clean. I think that the quality of laminate has improved tremendously and like it better than carpet in a common area. |
Living in a rural area and having a husband who enjoys working outside,cutting wood etc, we chose to replace our kitchen and family room floors with the laminate about 2 yrs ago. We got a sample first and let it get wet,put it thru some other tests to see if it held up. It has held up beautifully and was not " Top of the line " -- the "Click-Lock type. " I have heard there are problems with Pergo. Did the installation ourselves. We did leave/replace the LR carpet with frankly a cheaper carpet. I sometimes think we should have replaced that with laminate also. If it becomes important to replace the Lr Carpet, we will not be out a lot, even if we offer an allowance. There are commercial cleaners made to clean laminate but I usually just use a bit of liquid soap in warm water. Tried some of the oil-based wood cleaners but they left a film. Have carpet in the bedrooms, a tiled entry, hall and main flr.Bath. |
My experience with laminate has been oposite of dach's. We have four kids who bring in roller skates, we always wear our shoes and roll stuff all over the place. We chose Wilsonart and it has been fine. Not a scratch, except where one of the kids dropped something over the staircase and any type of floor would have gouged there. If the choice is between laminate and carpet, I'd go with the laminate. Just try and pick something which won't limit people in decorating. Gloria |
My neighbor has 4 dogs (one a Malamute) and beautiful laminate floors. I really thought they were hardwood when I saw them. Their floors were there when they bought the house 5 years ago and still look nice. I say go for the laminate. Sure, we (almost) all want hardwood, but laminate will make a good impression. |
I say go for the laminate. Sister with two large german shepherds had laminate installed a couple of years ago, not even a very realistic one but she loves it and I couldn't see any signs of scratching or damage. It will be my next choice when the time comes. OTOH prior to moving into this house last month we were staying at moms who has real hardwoods original with her 40's house. I have to go back now and cover up some of the scratches my two dogs did while we were living there, just from walking over it. Plus I agree, you're talking about an investor or first time buyers house so spending extra on higher quality real hardwood or even the highest quality laminate isn't worth it in my mind. |
I think either is good for a starter home. But if time/money is an issue... For less than $2 sf installed, you can get someone else to carpet all through your crazy twists and turns. For the same amount, you can get cheaper laminate that holds up amazingly well (I have two different brands and it's been great through kids and pets), but can be a bear to install in tricky rooms. I did my kitchen and hall years ago and it was quite time-consuming. I just replaced my old stained carpet in the family room and it was much faster/easier because it's just a big square room. As for the kids, I'd consider installing the carpet RIGHT before it goes on the market. |
Thank you so much. I have really enjoyed reading everyone's responses. I think we will go with laminate downstairs. Many of you, like the last poster, have said even some of the less expensive brands have worked well. Would you mind sharing which brands you used or saw, and which worked well (or not)? I saw the Trafficmaster laminate at HD for $0.97/sq ft, and a similar price for Kronotex at Lowes. And of course, there's Costco. Any suggestions? This is mainly to get this house sold (though I don't want to cheat the new owner with stuff that will fall apart in a week). Thanks. |
- Posted by quirkyquercus (My Page) on Tue, Dec 5, 06 at 13:10
I too have learned a lot from the replies here! Good golly, miss molly. I cannot believe the overwhelming tolerance of laminate flooring but this is good to know next time I got to sell a place. |
Another laminate person here! We have the armstrong swiftlock and LOVE it!!! We did a scratch test first and we couldn't seem to damage it so we picked that one. Also it is textured like real wood and comes in planks so it looks very "real" We are DIY's (out of necessity) and installing hardwood is near impossible so we did the laminate and are extremely happy. We have two dogs, one of which was sick and happened to vomit on our laminate a couple times and it cleans up SO easily! -renee |
- Posted by imjustagirl (My Page) on Tue, Dec 5, 06 at 23:40
I agree! Go for the laminate! We have the Costco laminate. It's a different 'finish' then the finishes in stores now, but believe it is the same brand. We LOVE our floors. They were SO EASY to install. We've got them on the entire first floor of our house (so, about 1000 sq ft) and in the playroom upstairs. We'll be installing them in our master bath as well. We've had 3 different family members use the Costco flooring since putting in ours. My parents even replaced their hardwood with the Costco laminate. It's such an inexpensive project...in a couple of years when you (or buyer) change their mind it's not like they're destroying thousands. I believe total cost for ALL our flooring was $1600. |
Everyone has their own ideas and tastes so I think it would change for every person that walks through you house. For me, personally, I would like a floor allowance. I can look over the nasty floors if I know there's some cash for me to redo it. Many of my friends don't want to be bothered with "redoing" anything in a house they've just purchased. I also don't like Pergo flooring. To me it looks cheap, plastic and it sounds hollow. It would drive me crazy and I would replace that. What I'm trying to say, is every person likes/dislikes something different. The previous owners of my house replaced the carpet in the living/dining room because the cat had accidents on it. We told them to just give us the money, but the carpet was already ordered adn cut. We've ripped the brand new carpet out because it was ugly and cheap---and that was IMO of course. You have to do what you feel will work for the majority of people. Ask your realtor for her input would be my suggestion. She'll likely know what people looking at houses in your area will find attractive. |
- Posted by quirkyquercus (My Page) on Wed, Dec 6, 06 at 11:54
lizzie I think we're the only two that feel this way about laminate! It's like saying you'd rather have vinyl car seats instead of leather because it doesn't get scratched as easily. |
The OP mentioned that their neighborhood attracts first time buyers. I can tell you from experience, the buyers I've worked with don't care what the surface is, as long as it's new. New carpet, new laminate, new tile.... Makes very little difference. They often don't have the resources to re-do their first place, and are looking for as many replaced items as they can find. |
quickyquercus: I think most of us "laminate lovers" can only afford vinyl car seats. Of course I would get hardwood, fully installed by super efficient and well trained workers, if I could afford it however most people can not justify the HUGE difference in price between laminate and real wood. I wanted something that was pretty, easy to clean, and affordable. Laminate is also something that can be installed easily by homeowners and this saves alot of money! There are many types of people on this forum and we all have different incomes and needs. You need to keep that in mind. |
I don't think income is even an issue here. I don't tolerate my laminate flooring. I chose it because it is the best flooring surface for how we live. I could have put in hardwood. We live, and live hard, in this house. The flooring was a practical decision, just like the fabrics and paint. Surfaces which fit our lifestyle. The original question was choosing between laminate and carpet, not a dispute that anyone who would choose laminate is only tolerating the material and wish they could afford something else. Gloria |
Your right, I am sorry. I just felt a little offended at someone's comment. That is why i wrote that my comments. I did say that laminate is more suitable than wood for some people: "there are many types of people on this forum and we all have different incomes and needs" |
For a low-average house, my personal preference would be carpet. We've had people voice opinions on all the options, and all with conflicting advice. I recommend asking a local real estate agent or two. They would probably be better able to tell you than us what would be most valuable in *your* area. In my area, for an older home (mine is 30 years old), most people seem to expect ceramic entry, vinyl kitchen and baths, and carpet everywher else. Good luck! --Beth |
"I don't think income is even an issue here. I don't tolerate my laminate flooring. I chose it because it is the best flooring surface for how we live." Amen to that. Like I said before, it goes great with my slab granite kitchen counters. |
- Posted by imjustagirl (My Page) on Thu, Dec 7, 06 at 0:48
Well, the question wasn't what do you want in YOUR home, it's what will attract buyers. Bottom line, CLEAN and modern is the number one goal there. While I agree that *I*, Jana the informed buyer, would want a carpet allowance, I'm a realist and know that new flooring will make the home more marketable, even if it's not the nicest floor in the world. The OP is in a neighborhood of starter homes. His market is first time buyers. Hardwood is probably not an option for OP. He's looking for the *least* expensive way to increase the marketability of his home. IMO, laminate is the way to do that. BTW, I have leather seats in my car LOL. |
- Posted by quirkyquercus (My Page) on Thu, Dec 7, 06 at 12:12
"I can tell you from experience, the buyers I've worked with don't care what the surface is, as long as it's new." That's why builders take short cuts. They don't care because the buyer doesn't care. Well I would take a different approach. Instead of giving a first time buyer the cheapest possible everything, why not give them a sampling of the good life. You can skimp in some rooms but if you do at least the foyer in real wood or tile you really are adding value to the house. You have to spend money to make money, it has nothing to do with income. I didn't mean to hurt anyones feelings or offend. If you want to get back at me, you can feel free to email me privately and tease me about my vinyl siding and how tacky it looks. I promise I will take it and then we'll be even. |
Vinyl Siding! Oh, how could you? :-) I've discovered that's a very popular choice up here in Oregon. In SoCal it would never make an appearance. I'm a little put off by it, but it seems to be acceptable here. Must be the rainy weather. |
Vinyl Siding! Oh, how could you? :-) I've discovered that's a very popular choice up here in Oregon. I'm very surprised to hear that. In southern Oregon it is rarely seen and is considered a negative. I also never saw a house with vinyl siding when I lived in Eugene. My in-laws live in the Vancouver, BC area and there are quite a few homes with vinyl siding there, but I don't see it as a selling feature in Oregon. |
- Posted by quirkyquercus (My Page) on Fri, Dec 8, 06 at 12:25
The worst part is right after I bought the place the county placed a moratorium on new construction with vinyl siding! This builder gives you a big house for the money but it comes at the expense of some things, vinyl siding and lot size being two of them. This is also the perfect example to prove my point because I still feel this is a nice house because it does have a decent amount of hardwood flooring and berber, also cultured stone facade and nice plumbing fixtures and cabinetry. Little things like that really went a long way in my case. The level of finish was better with other builders but I really needed the extra space. Vinyl siding is horrible though. I can't imagine it being popular in the pacific NW since vinyl gets mildewed and needs to be pressure cleaned at least once a year. Twice on the north side. Neighbors were getting quotes of like $300 and up to do it but I did it myself. |
- Posted by quirkyquercus (My Page) on Fri, Dec 8, 06 at 12:29
By the way I have a truck with vinyl seats and the floors are not even carpeted, they are rubber! And yes... it's VERY EASY TO CLEAN! I kid you not, I take a hose and hose out the inside of the truck. But still, it's a truck and not a house. If you want the most practical house and easiest to clean why not live in a metal warehouse then you don't have to worry about the place getting messed up. |
- Posted by kathyg_in_mi (My Page) on Fri, Dec 8, 06 at 13:22
We have Uniboard Lock and Seal from Sam's Club. Very happy with it. Kathy G in MI |
If you're going to do laminate, be sure to install it correctly. Stagger the boards. We like laminate, but recently went into a house where the owner had DIY laminate and the board ends were all lined up. It looked pretty bad because of the repetitive grain on each board. We used the Uniboard from Sam's Club to do a basement. It came out very nicely and definitely was a selling feature in our price range (townhome under $200K). But I don't think it's THAT easy to install. My husband got frustrated a lot, if I remember correctly.... But that may be because we weren't working with a rectangular area. |
We bought laminate from a flooring company and had them install it at our house in SoCal. This is one thing I didn't want to DIY ourselves - I thought a bad job would be obviously bad. We went with a hickory plank by Quick-Step. Staggered with a beveled edge. Really nice medium color with a nice grain. More expensive than most but worth it. Almost everyone who came over thought it was real wood. Very easy to care for and nothing damaged it. We used it in the living room and master bed & bath. When I went to confirm the purchase they had stacks and stacks of our choice there, all with the same customer name marked on the boxes. The salesman said it was being installed in a 3-story house in Laguna Beach - that would be a several million $$ house. Laminate is great for the easy California lifestyle. |
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- Posted by Pam(firstname.lastname@example.com) onSun, Aug 21, 11 at 9:54
I am a buyer that has decided to build so I don't have to do repairs. I have been both pleased and appalled at some of the posts here. I am at the point in the decision making process where I need to choose flooring. Part of the reason I chose the builder I have was because he uses Vinyl siding. It's heavy gauge no maintenance and that is what I am looking for in flooring. I work 60 or more hours a week and everything has to be little to no maintenance. However, it also has to be durable, attractive, and affordable. I believe laminate flooring will achieve that and keep the resale value of my home so if I do have to sell I won't be having to renovate. Everyone has a preference in taste and no one will ever be able to match everyone's. If it's in good repair, clean, and livable buyers will live with it until they choose what fits their lifestyle, budget and taste. These posts have been very helpful thank you to everyone. |
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Sneaker Con returned to New York City this Saturday, opening its doors in the massive Basketball City venue in Pier 36. Situated in an iconic area of New York City history, Sneaker Con set up its biggest shop right by the East River, welcoming droves of sneaker-crazed patrons and a laundry-list of vendors showing off their personal collections, new innovations, and other goodies. Champion, New Era, and HOT 97 came through, while adidas Originals set up a sick showcase to preview the Big Sean 'Detroit Player' shoe, the Packer x adidas Conductor, and some new Rose 3 joints. As usual, Sneaker Con NYC was a massive success, and whether you're a hardcore collector, a newbie into the game, or just a fanatic of anything about street culture, Sneaker Con was certainly the place to be. Check out a nice recap of the day's events below and stay tuned for a recap of all the hot 'Feet' later tonight.
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Flying Robots Flip, Swarm and Move In Formation At UPenn
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It is a Viconsystem. They are pretty standard in robotics research labs. They are used from motion capture and localization. I imagine at this point it is needed for them to function properly but could later be replaced with any method of localization, gps or the likes.


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Jan. 12: Reading to Nero – Children can read to trained therapy dogs at 4 p.m. at the Richmond Hill Public Library. The dogs provide children with a non-judgmental reading environment that helps them improve both confidence and reading skills.
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Though Stony Knoll Vineyards' first harvest didn't take place until 2002, the winery's 48 acres of cropland have been part of the Coe family since 1896, making it a North Carolina Century Farm. For most of that time, the land yielded tobacco, but now, under winemaker Lynn Crouse, its two vineyards grow grapes for 12 wines. That selection ranges from two cabernet francs to the signature SKV Plantation White, a dessert wine fashioned from handpicked chardonnay grapes.
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At Fiddler's Vineyard, owners Mark and Sherry Crowder believe the every wine has its own melody?which is why each of their creations has a musical name. The Crowder's small, family-run winery specializes in sweet and unusual wines, including Muscadine, Scuppernong, and fruit wines. Additionally, Mark and Sherry utilize their vineyard space to entertain the community by hosting live performances, especially those featuring a fiddle and traditional acoustic instruments.
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A judge has THROWN OUT a lawsuit that two black men filed against "The Bachelor" ... in which they claimed they were rejected from the show based on the color of their skin.
In the original suit, the men pointed out that every bachelor in the show's history has been white -- and claim producers intentionally stayed away from people of color because they feared an interracial relationship would alienate the show's "predominantly white viewership."
But a Tennessee judge has officially dismissed the case -- citing the 1st Amendment (Freedom of Speech) ... and explaining that the court cannot tell TV producers ... or movie producers ... or playwrights ... how to cast a production.
In fact, the judge explains that Freedom of Speech is why "The Cosby Show" could have an all-black cast ... why "Jersey Shore" can cast all-Italians ... and why "Shahs of Sunset" can cast all-Persians.
A rep for Warner Bros. -- which produces the show -- tells TMZ, "We felt from the onset this case was completely without merit and we are pleased the Court has found in our favor."
Courtney Robertson
Who Said
Diamonds Are Forever?
Courtney Robertson is about $80k lighter today -- because "The Bachelor" winner finally returned her diamond engagement ring to its rightful owner ... and photogs caught every glorious moment of it.
Robertson -- who called it quits with "Bachelor" Ben Flajnik last week -- hit up a Neil Lane jewelry store in L.A. Sunday to say sayonara to the 3-carat rock.
We're told the ring ended up back at Neil Lane since "Bachelors" and "Bachelorettes" don't foot the bill for their own marital swag -- i.e. when the relationship goes away, so does the bling.
But Court's not shedding too many tears over the loss (of the ring or Ben) -- considering she was recently seen sucking face with "Bachelorette" cast-off Arie Luyendyk Jr.
Ah, love.
'Bachelor' Winner Courtney
with 'Bachelorette' Reject
Courtney Robertson is one helluva rebounder ... 'cause days after she split from "Bachelor" Ben Flajnik ... she was TOTALLY MAKING OUT with one of the rejects from "The Bachelorette."
TMZ obtained pics of Courtney sucking face with Arie Luyendyk Jr. -- who took 2nd place on last season's "Bachelorette" when he was shot down by Emily Maynard.
Of course, Courtney was SUPPOSED to marry Ben after he picked her on the "Bachelor" finale earlier this year ... but they split last week claiming things just weren't working out.
But it didn't take long for Court to move on ... 'cause Thursday night, she and Arie had dinner together at the fancy Quiessence Restaurant in Phoenix -- and we're told they were all over each other the whole time.
OMG, right??! !
Kasey Kahl
RELEASED from Jail
I Never Huffed Paint!!!
"Bachelorette" star Kasey Kahl has just been released from jail -- telling TMZ, he was NOT under the influence of paint thinners during a bar fight back in January ... and he never laid his hand on a woman.
TMZ broke the story ... 29-year-old Kahl was jailed this morning in Orange County, CA after prosecutors filed several felony charges against the reality star. It all stems from a nightclub brawl that took place on January 15th, in which Kahl allegedly beat up a man and his GF while drunk and high on drugs.
But on his way out of the slammer moments ago, Kahl denied all the allegations -- telling TMZ, he's never huffed paint in his life ... "I've never even smoked marijuana."
Kahl says cops never took a blood test or alcohol test or anything to prove he was under the influence -- so the allegations are BS.
As for allegations he beat up two people that night ... Kahl insists he was punched first and only got physical to defend himself.
Kahl says he's due back in court next month.
Kasey Kahl
'Bachelorette' Star Jailed
Allegedly Huffed Paint Thinner
Former "Bachelorette" star Kasey Kahl is back behind bars ... after being charged with multiple felonies for allegedly attacking two people at a nightclub earlier this year ... while under the influence of a paint thinner.
TMZ has learned ... months after the incident, prosecutors decided there was enough evidence to charge Kahl with felony assault for allegedly beating up a man and a woman on January 15.
After the charges were filed, a judge issued a warrant for his arrest ... and this morning, cops took the 29-year-old into custody ... and booked him into a jail in Orange County, CA.
According to legal documents, officials believe Kahl was drunk and on drugs when he attacked a man named Richard Cheney outside of Club Habano's nightclub in Fresno ... and then bashed Richard's GF in the face.
Kahl has been charged with 2 counts of felony assault, 1 count of battery with serious bodily injury and 1 count of public intoxication.
According to documents, officials believe Kahl was under the influence of both alcohol and a drug called toluene at the time of the attack ... an inhalant associated with paint thinners.
Kasey's reps have previously claimed the reality star is innocent -- and accused the alleged victims of antagonizing him in an effort to get their "15 minutes of fame."
If convicted on all 4 felony charges -- Kahl faces up to 8 years in prison.
Law enforcement sources tell us ... there was an error on the charging document ... and it should NOT have stated that Kahl was suspected of being under the influence of toluene.
Kahl also told TMZ he never, ever huffed paint.
'Bachelor' Racism Lawsuit
Producers Encourage
White Power Mentality
The producers of "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette" are responsible for encouraging racism across the country by refusing to cast black people in the shows' central roles -- this according to a new class action lawsuit.
Christopher Johnson and Nathaniel Claybrooks filed the lawsuit today in Tennessee federal court against the shows' producers -- claiming they both auditioned for "The Bachelor" in Nashville in August 2011 ... but were brazenly denied based solely on the color of their skin.
Christopher and Nathaniel claim producers were afraid to cast them for fear of alienating "the show's majority-white viewership."
As a result, the guys claim producers are teaching the public how to be racist -- by demonstrating preferences for white relationships over non-white and interracial relationships.
They might have a point too ... because the show has never once cast a person of color -- black, Asian, Latino, whatever -- in the central role as Bachelor or Bachelorette.
"Bachelor" creator Michael Fleiss has even acknowledged the problem -- stating long before the lawsuit was filed ... "We always want to cast for ethnic diversity. It's just that for whatever reason, they don't come forward. I wish they would."
Chris and Nathaniel are now demanding a change in "Bachelor" policy -- requiring producers to "consider persons of color as finalists for the role of the Bachelor and the Bachelorette."
Oh yeah, they also want money -- an unspecified amount of punitive damages.
'The Bachelor'
African Americans Will Sue --
We're Not Wanted
"The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette" are about to get a thorny rose -- in the form of a lawsuit.
We're told the 2 plaintiffs -- both African Americans -- went to a Nashville hotel to audition for the role of bachelor. Christopher Johnson -- an aspiring NFL player -- claims when he arrived a producer asked him what he was doing there.
Johnson and the other plaintiff, Nathaniel Claybrooks, both say they were taken to the side of the room and left out of the normal audition process. Neither was called back, and they believe it's because of their race.
They will be filing a class action lawsuit in federal court Wednesday AM. We're told ABC, Warner Horizon Television, Next Entertainment, NZK Productions and creator Mike Fleiss, will all be sued.
Vienna Girardi
Moves on From Kasey Kahl
... With Another Ex
1/26/2012 4:30 AM PST BY Johnny Lopez
While her ex-boyfriend Kasey Kahl deals with the aftermath of his drunk-and-disorderly arrest -- Vienna Girardi hung out in a bikini with her other ex-boyfriend Jake Pavelka Lee Smith in Miami on Tuesday.
In case you forgot -- Vienna stormed off "Relationship Rehab" last month, where she was hammering out issues with Kahl. Vienna was pissed because producers blindsided her with a surprise sit-down with Lee, an ex at the time.
But now, sources close to the couple tell us Vienna and Lee have since been talking and working on their relationship.
Fun fact: Lee was also the guy that allegedly sent Vienna flirty emails back when she was engaged to "Bachelor" Jake Pavelka.
'Bachelorette' Star Kasey Kahl
My Accusers Just Want
15 Mins of Fame
Former "Bachelorette" star Kasey Kahl is adamant ... the couple he brawled with inside a Fresno nightclub are just a couple of "Jersey Shore" wannabes bent on attaining their 15 minutes of fame.
Kahl's rep has released a NEW statement in the wake of an explosive police report, in which an allegedly intoxicated Kahl is accused of beating up a 25-year-old named Richard Chaney ... and smashing the dude's GF in the face at a Fresno nightclub this weekend.
Team Kahl says ... "As Kasey is in the public eye, it is not unlikely that we would not be surprised if these persons bent on attaining their 15 minutes of fame, while intoxicated and perhaps fueled by jealousy, will antagonize and attack stars such as Kasey in a 'Jersey Shore' type brawl given the opportunity."
He adds, "These persons wanted their 15 minutes, which they received, and now those 15 minutes are over."
The rep also echos what Kasey told police on the night of the incident ... that any violence on Kasey's part was PURELY in self-defense.
TMZ broke the story ... the accusers told cops Kasey was acting like a drunk a-hole and beat up Chaney for no reason. Kahl was arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct.
Kahl originally told cops he wanted to press charges. We'll see if he follows through.
'Bachelorette' Star
Accused of Bashing Woman
in Drunken Nightclub Attack
Former "Bachelorette" star Kasey Kahl smashed a woman in the face at a Fresno nightclub, giving her a bloody nose ... this according to the alleged victim ... though Kasey claims it was all in self-defense.
TMZ broke the story ... Kahl was arrested early Sunday morning for drunk and disorderly conduct at Club Habano's nightclub.
According to the police report, obtained by TMZ, Kahl was accused of attacking a man named Richard Chaney outside the club ... and then smashing Chaney's girlfriend in the face when she tried to break up the fight.
Chaney told cops Kahl had been running his mouth about having banged one of Renee's friends.
According to the report, Idsinga says her BF told Kahl to "stop being a d**k and stop talking to her" .. and that's when Kahl got violent ... striking Chaney several times in the face and head."
Idsinga told cops Kahl struck her in the face during the melee, causing her nose to bleed. She also admitted she scratched Kahl's neck in an effort to break up the fight.
Cops say Renee's nose was still bleeding when they arrived to the scene -- as was Chaney's mouth.
Police also spoke with Kahl -- who told them he had "a lot" to drink ... but insisted he DID NOT instigate the fight. Instead, Kahl claimed, "It was self defense."
In the police report, the arresting officer noted, "Kahl made it a point to tell me that he was a celebrity and he was on several reality shows including 'The Bachelor' and 'Celebrity Couple's Retreat.'"
According to police, Kahl said he wanted to press charges against the couple -- and the couple wanted to press charges against him.
Cops say Kahl was so "intoxicated and belligerent" ... they felt he couldn't take care of himself ... so they booked him into Fresno County Jail for his own safety. He was eventually released ... after taking a very smiley mug shot.
Calls to Kahl's rep have not been returned.
'Bachelorette' Star
ARRESTED for Being
a Drunken Mess
"Bachelorette" star Kasey Kahl was arrested Sunday morning in Fresno, CA -- hometown of Kevin Federline -- after cops say he was drunk and disorderly at a nightclub ... TMZ has learned.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Kahl -- who recently appeared on "Bachelor Pad" -- was allegedly involved in an incident at a place called Club Habanos. So far, it's unclear exactly what Kahl is accused of doing wrong.
Kahl was booked at a nearby police station -- where he took one of the prettiest mug shots we've ever seen and was released a few hours later.
Kahl just finished taping the inaugural season of VH1's upcoming "Relationship Rehab" with former GF Vienna Girardi.
4:25 PM PST: A rep for Kahl tells us, "Kasey and his friends were hanging out outside of the club where police officers allegedly thought they were being too loud. Kasey, along with a couple friends, were taken to the police station, but were released a couple hours later. No charges were or have been filed against him."
The rep adds, "Kasey was extremely respectful and very cooperative with the police officers despite the situation, even having a good laugh because of his model-esque mugshot. The police officers noted that it was the prettiest mugshot they've ever seen come into their station."
'Bachelorette' Contestant
Emergency Spinal Surgery
Kiptyn Locke -- a contestant on "The Bachelorette" who jumped to the show "Bachelor Pad" -- just underwent 4 1/2 hours of emergency surgery to repair severely ruptured discs in his neck ... that were perilously compressing against his spine.
Neck injuries are no joke ... but we're told Locke -- who is currently dating former "Bachelor" contestant Tenley Molzahn (left) -- is expected to make a full recovery. It's unclear how Kiptyn injured himself.
Tenley says, "There are definitely angels involved in this emergency."
'Bachelor Pad' Reject
My Co-Star
PUNCHED Me In the Face!
The bad blood between cast members on "Bachelor Pad" has spilled into real life ... so says one of the losers who claims Graham Bunn punched him in the face at a nightclub this week.
TMZ spoke with Justin Rego (aka Rated-R) -- who was eliminated from the reality show last month ... who says he was hanging out at the wrap party at a Hollywood nightclub Wednesday night when all hell broke loose.
According to Rego, two other members of the show -- Graham Bunn and Blake Julian -- had gotten into an argument ... and it started to become physical.
Rego says he went to break up the fight -- when Graham punched him in the nose ... and he started to bleed. Sources at the club tell us security rushed over to the scene and escorted Graham out of the building.
Justin tells us he does not plan on pressing charges -- but says he's still pretty pissed off at Graham. A rep for Graham tells TMZ, "It was nothing -- just boys being boys."


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