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In Part 1 of this two-part blog series, we discussed how the continued lack of safety within the cruise industry has prompted Senator John "Jay" Rockefeller to host several Senate Committee hearings on the issue. Despite the advances in surveillance and accident detection technology and the number of incidents that have occurred within the cruise industry, including injuries, assaults, thefts, and death, the cruise industry doesn't seem to be taking the necessary procedures to ensure optimal safety for passengers on board. The continued increase in cruise crime and accident statistics has led the senator to propose another hearing to discuss these issues, which will hopefully be the turning point for improved cruise safety policies and procedures.
The new hearing, titled "The Cruise Passenger Protection Act: Improving Consumer Protections for Cruise Passengers," is scheduled for July 23, 2014 at 2:30 PM and will be broadcasted live to the public via the Senate Committee's website.
Much like each admiralty attorney at our firm, Sen. Rockefeller recognizes that the lack of industry-wide safety onboard ships has contributed to the escalating number of incidents. A problem that we've seen time and time against is that safety seems to be an afterthought for the cruise industry. It usually takes a serious accident or crime to occur – followed by heavy media coverage – to get cruise operators to discuss safety concerns and make promises to improve safety policies or even address the concerns of the public or maritime safety organizations.
Unfortunately, cruise ship safety isn't one of those "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" matters. Cruise lines shouldn't wait until someone is seriously injured, assaulted, robbed, or killed in order to make improvements to their safety policies. If there is even the slightest chance that an accident or crime may occur due to a particular cruise ship's maintenance conditions or the line's overall safety policies, the issue should be addressed immediately. Sadly, this has not been the case, and hopefully, next week's hearing will touch upon this critical concern.


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Former Dilworth resident Gerhardt Busche 81, of Detroit Lakes, died Tuesday, September 2, 2008 in Detroit Lakes.
Gerhardt was born to Louis and Amanda (Wagner) Busche on Feb. 24, 1927, on the family farm near Litchville. He grew up and attended school in that area. Gerhardt married Verna May Eggert in Detroit Lakes on July 19, 1948. They lived in Dumont, Minn., until 1955 when they moved to Fargo.
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Password stealing trojan hits Mac OS X and Linux, declared "first in history" to affect both platforms
Posted By Ashraf On September 5, 2012 @ 9:30 PM In Linux,Mac OS X | No Comments
[1]Russian security firm Doctor Web is reporting the discovery of a password stealing trojan that is taking aim at Mac OS X [2] and Linux [3]. (Should have bought a Windows.)
According to Doctor Web, the maker of Dr. Web Anti-Virus and related products, the BackDoor.Wirenet.1 trojan (a name Dr. Web gave to it) is "designed to steal passwords stored by a number of popular Internet applications", such as Opera, Firefox, Chrome, Thunderbird, SeaMonkey, and Pidgin. Dr. Web says this trojan also has a keylogger component which logs all the keys you type, stealing passwords that way, too.
This is "the first Trojan in history to steal Linux and Mac OS X passwords", if Dr. Web is to believed.
Dr. Web does not know exactly how this trojan is spreading but they do say that, when downloaded, this malware creates a copy of itself in home directories (folder% home% / WIFIADAPT.app.app for Mac OS X and ~ / WIFIADAPT for Linux) and uses AES encryption to communicate with a server located at IP address 220.127.116.11.
Of course Dr. Web wants you to know that you can protect yourself from this trojan by grabbing Dr. Web for Mac OS X or Dr. Web for Linux (the products aren't free but they do have trials). If you don't want to shell out the money for Dr. Web, you can either wait until your current anti-virus is updated to clean this trojan (if you have an anti-virus installed, you smug jerk) or manually try to protect yourself by deleting any files/folders named "WIFIADAPT" and blocking the 18.104.22.168 IP address.
Yes, Macs do not get PC [Windows] viruses. Apple [4] doesn't lie.
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NORTH STONINGTON — Kelsey Melinosky was the top runner for the Wheeler High girls' cross country team and earned first team All-ECC Small Division honors.
Melinosky was one of seven runners named to the first team. Selection to the team is determined by a point system based on the performance at each meet involving another ECC-Small school.
As a sophomore, Melinosky primarily posted times of 23 to 24 minutes in the 3.1-mile races and earned an ECC-Small honorable mention.
Melinosky was able to reduce those times to the mid 22's as a junior and closed the seasaon with a time of 21 minutes and 59 seconds at the Class S state meet at Wickham Park.
Wheeler coach Diane Kodama said that Melinoksy has more than enough stamina to run cross country, and that her improvement was simply a matter of speed.
"She probably could run forever if she wanted to," Kodama said. "She wants to start running half-marathons. We did a lot of speed work to help her get her times down."
Melinosky finished first for the Lions in all nine races and won the race at Fishers Island on Sept. 27.
Kodama said confidence and health were issues for Melinosky in 2012.
"She didn't have a lot of confidence last year and she twisted her ankle, too. She overcame the injury and ran with a lot more confidence this year," she said.
Melinosky finished sixth among ECC-Small runners at the ECC championship meet (22:20) and placed 29th at the Class S meet.
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News Release 358
Open house planned Oct. 22 for Hawn State Park
Volume 39-358 (For Immediate Release)
For more information: 573-751-1010
JEFFERSON CITY, MO., OCT. 12, 2011 – The public is invited to bring their ideas to an open house Saturday, Oct. 22, to discuss issues related to Hawn State Park near Ste. Genevieve. The open house will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the park's amphitheater and the public is invited to attend.
Recent accomplishments at the park and future plans will be highlighted during the open house. Visitors are invited to share comments on Hawn State Park's services and operations. Staff from the park will be on hand to provide information about the park and to answer questions.
These informational meetings are part of an ongoing effort by Missouri State Parks to ensure the public has input on services and facilities offered in state parks and historic sites.
Hawn State Park is located off Highway 144, 20 miles west of Ste. Genevieve in Ste. Genevieve County. The amphitheater is located in the campground. People requiring special services or accommodations to attend the meeting can make arrangements by calling the park directly at 573-883-3603 or the Missouri Department of Natural Resources toll free at 800-334-6946 (voice) or 800-379-2419 (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf). For more information about Missouri state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com.


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Bootcamp 101
by Dana Angelo White in Fitness, January 6, 2013
Looking for new form of exercise? Maybe you're already a fan of this intense workout regimen. Learn more about this exhilarating fitness craze.
Defining Bootcamp
Inspired by military training, bootcamp workouts combine cardio and weight training. Classes may include the use of free weights, bands, balls and plyometric-type exercises – all designed to build lean muscle. Sessions also include lots of interval training where intensity is ramped up for short bursts to maximize calorie burn.
Class attendees will often find themselves switching between running, doing pull-ups, playing tug of war and jumping through a course of oversized tires all in one session. Bootcamp workouts are designed to push participants to work together in groups, while weaving some healthy competition in to the mix. If you're a competitive person or former athlete, bootcamp is for you. Some programs are designed to be a little less intense and can be offered for specific groups like women only – there's lots of variety so find the best fit for you.
Classes are typically an hour in length. Some gyms and fitness outlets offer outdoor sessions at local parks. Many also offer package deals where participants can sign up for a month of hour-long sessions that take place 5 days a week.
Like any exercise regimen, check with your doctor before getting started. Those with existing orthopedic issues may need to modify their activity for some of the more high-impact activities.
Diet and Hydration Tips
Bootcamp can get really sweaty! Proper hydration is vital, especially when classes are held outdoors during the summer months. Participants often find themselves using muscles they didn't know they had and soreness is common in the first few days. To help combat tender muscles, focus on electrolyte replenishment from healthy potassium and sodium-rich foods.
More fueling tips for bootcamp include:
- No bootcamp on an empty stomach – have a light meal 60 to 90 minutes before.
- Don't only drink during sessions – hydrate before, during AND after classes.
- Give TLC to sore muscles by eating these recovery foods.
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"The camp is cool. As a kid growing up -- I never did a camp or anything," Gronkowski said. "I started off in high school going to big-time college camps to start and get recruited. It's cool to see everyone out here just running around having a good time. We've got a lot of high school coaches around here that know what they're doing, we've got the ProCamp guys and they all love their football. We're having a blast and it's going well."
His surgically repaired arm prevented him from actively participating in the drills, otherwise he would have been "out there running around with the kids," but he and his brother, Browns tight end Dan, and his father, Gordon, were involved in the camp.
Asked how he answers questions from his campers regarding his potential return from the arm surgery as well as a reported back procedure he's to undergo later this month, Gronkowski answered with a smile.
"I just tell them every time, 'we'll see.' Obviously I tell the kids, 'you'll see me out there again one day,'" Gronkowski said. "That's all, no guarantee answer to them, I just mess around and I'm just here to have a good time with them."
The tight end said the enthusiasm of the campers is uplifting given his current state of health, and he explained how much being on hand for the two-day event is beneficial to him as much as anyone.
"You just see everyone having a great time, the parents in the stands, they're all happy, all smiling, their kids are out here doing the camp, having a good time during the day on this beautiful day here," he said. "It brings up my spirits too, seeing the kids running around, having a blast, just happy to see me. Even though I'm not even participating, they're just happy to see me.
"I don't really back out of anything ever and what would it take for me to [not] come out here?" he concluded with a smile. "If I were in like a body bag or something."


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HAVANA — In its heyday, Havana's Capri hotel and casino was the playground of men known as The Blade and The Fat Butcher.
It was also a pleasure garden for headline stars who portrayed Mafiosi on the silver screen: George Raft, known for hoodlum roles such as Guino Rinaldo in 1932's "Scarface," was the casino's celebrity "greeter" and made his home in the 19th-floor penthouse.
Havana's hedonistic mob-and-movie-star days came to an end with Fidel Castro's 1959 revolution, and the hotel drifted into a long, slow decline. But now the Capri is back in business after being closed more than a decade ago. Its rebirth is part of Cuba's latest bid to trade on its colorful pre-Communist past and attract tourist dollars to fund its socialist present.
"It's a feeling of that era (at the Capri). I think in Cuba you feel that in general," said Roberto Escalante, a 62-year-old Mexican university professor who was staying in the hotel this month during an academic conference. "It's very comfortable. It's missing some services still, but yes, you feel like you're back in those times — which were good!"
Indeed, details such as the Capri's polished, art-deco granite floors with their flowery bronze inlays fit right into a city that still teems with finned Chevrolet and Cadillac classics. So do the graceful copper-colored lobby chandeliers, which like the floors are restored originals.
The newly refurbished Capri reopened around New Year's as a partnership between state-run tourism company Grupo Caribe, which owns the hotel, and Spanish hotel chain NH Hoteles SA, which is responsible for administration.
Built in late 1957, the Capri enjoyed a brief but madcap run as one of the flashiest mob joints of the time. Charles Tourine (The Blade), managed the nightclub, while Nicholas di Costanzo (The Fat Butcher) ran the casino. The two were lesser-known henchmen associated with more notorious bosses like Meyer Lansky and Santo Trafficante.
Gangsters rubbed elbows with some of Hollywood's leading lights here. Swashbuckling actor and renowned playboy Errol Flynn frequented the Salon Rojo club where scantily clad cabaret dancers shimmied for tourists.
The handsome public face of it all was Raft, who grew up around gangsters and maintained personal ties to a number of capos.
T.J. English's "Havana Nocturne," a history of the mob in Havana, recounts Raft's memories of the night when Cuban strongman Fulgencio Batista fled the country ahead of the inexorable advance of Castro's bearded rebels. New Year's Eve merrymaking was coming to an end and Raft had just retired to the penthouse, where a young woman recently crowned Miss Cuba was waiting.
"There she was, asleep in my bed, but I noticed how she opened one eye when I came in the room. Now she's half awake and amorous. 'Feliz ano nuevo,' I said as I got between my silk sheets, alongside this fantastic girl," Raft later said, according to "Havana Nocturne." ''In the middle of this beautiful scene — suddenly — machine-gun fire!"
Hurrying downstairs, Raft pleaded for calm with revolutionary-minded Cubans who were ransacking the hotel, English writes. Finally a young woman recognized the movie star and persuaded the others to listen. They ended up doing a little "lightweight looting," then left.
"So while the shooting and all that continued in the streets, the Capri was saved, at least for the moment," said Raft, who died in 1980.
It wasn't long before the mob's hotels all passed into the hands of the revolutionary government. Castro himself set up shop for a time in the nearby Havana Hilton, later redubbed the Habana Libre.
Most of the mafia bosses fled Cuba — out millions of dollars in lost revenue and investments.
The Capri operated as a state-run hotel for decades and at times hosted a different sort of celebrity guest, people such as Cuban crooner Omara Portuondo and left-wing Uruguayan writer Mario Benedetti. In 1997, militant anti-Castro exiles set off a bomb in the lobby that caused severe damage but no fatalities. The Capri survived, but like many buildings it became run-down from lack of maintenance, and closed in the early 2000s.
After apparently sitting idle for years, restoration began about four years ago according to hotel officials.
Workers are still refurbishing some rooms and laying carpeting on some floors. During a recent visit, finishing touches were being put on the rooftop pool, which boasts stunning views of the Florida Straits.
Much has been kept faithful to history, down to the Capri's swooping deco logo. Low-slung, 1950s-modern sofas grace the lobby, and old Havana cityscape photos hang in the rooms. Hotel operators are talking about putting historic pictures in the lobby like the nearby Nacional, another hotel where the mob once ran a lucrative casino.
Nods to modernity include building-wide Wi-Fi, though it's not included in the price of a room. What once was Raft's penthouse is now a high-end restaurant with white tablecloths and plush, lavender-paisley chairs. The Salon Rojo is a popular disco with a $10 cover — no gambling allowed.
"It's just friendly, modern. We like being here," said Elke Feusi, a 49-year-old banker from Winterthur, Switzerland.


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Born in Astoria, Queens, New York to parents living in the United States after emigrating from Ireland to look for work, McGoohan was born on the same date as the nameless character he created and portrayed in The Prisoner. Shortly after he was born, McGoohan's parents moved back to Ireland and, seven years later, they moved to Sheffield, England. His mother had promised God if her first child was a boy, he would grow up to be a priest, and Patrick spent the first 15 years of his life working toward that goal.
At school in England, McGoohan excelled in mathematics and boxing, and later worked as a chicken farmer, a bank clerk and a lorry driver before getting a job as a stage manager at Sheffield Repertory Theatre. When one of the actors became ill, Patrick filled in, launching his acting career. He fell for an actress named Joan Drummond, the woman he reportedly writes love notes to every day. They are still considered one of show business's happiest couples. They were married between a rehearsal of The Taming of the Shrew and an evening performance on May 19, 1951. They have three daughters, Catherine (b. 1952), Anne (b. 1959) and Frances (b 1960).
In this late 1950s newspaper article, Patrick McGoohan is described as "Britain's most important film discovery"He became a priest on a few occasions... on stage. In 1955, McGoohan starred in a West End production of a play called Serious Charge, in the role of a priest accused of homosexuality. Orson Welles was so impressed by McGoohan's stage presence ("intimidated," Welles said later), Welles cast him as Starbuck in his York theatre production of Moby Dick Rehearsed.
While working as a stand-in during actress screen tests, McGoohan was signed to a contract with the Rank Organisation, the largest European Production Company between 1930 and 1960. The producers may have been more interested in capitalizing on his boxing skill and appearance than his acting ability, casting him as the conniving bad boy in such films as the gritty Hell Drivers and the steamy potboiler The Gypsy and the Gentleman, and after a few films and some clashes with the management, the contract was dissolved.
Free of the contract, he did some TV work and continued on the stage in his favourite role, Ibsen's Brand, for which he received an award, and soon producer Lew Grade approached him about another contract, this time for a TV series. Having learned from his experience as a product of the Rank Organisation, McGoohan insisted on several conditions before agreeing to do the spy show Danger Man: all the fistfights should be different, the character would always use his brain before using a gun, and, much to the horror of the executives, no kissing. They hired him anyway. The first series, half-hour shows about a spy named John Drake geared toward an American audience, did fairly well, but not as well as they hoped in the US. It lasted only one year. After the series was over, one interviewer asked McGoohan if he would have liked the series to continue, to which he replied, "I would rather do twenty TV series than go through what I went through under that Rank contract I signed a few years ago for which I blame no one but myself."
Patrick McGoohan, as John Drake, on one of the American Danger Man DVDsDanger Man was rerun in several countries, and gained in cult status worldwide. McGoohan spent some time working for Disney on The Three Lives of Thomasina and The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh. McGoohan had already turned down the roles of James Bond and Simon Templar (The Saint) when Lew Grade asked him if he would like to give John Drake another try. This time, McGoohan had even more say about the series; it was expanded to an hour and the writing was changed to allow McGoohan more acting range. The series' popularity exploded. McGoohan became the highest paid actor in England and it lasted almost three more seasons.
Patrick McGoohan in The PrisonerDuring the fourth season filming, after shooting the first two episodes in colour, McGoohan told Lew Grade he was going to quit. Grade asked if he would at least work on something for him, and McGoohan gave him a run-down of what would later be called a miniseries about a man in a secret position who resigns suddenly and wakes up to find himself in a prison disguised as a holiday resort. Grade asked for a budget, McGoohan had one ready, and they made a deal over a handshake early on a Saturday morning to produce The Prisoner. It was expanded from seven to seventeen episodes.
McGoohan produced, wrote, directed and starred in The Prisoner. He used two pseudonyms when writing : Paddy Fitz for "Free for All" and Joseph Serf for "A Change of Mind". He also wrote "Once Upon A Time" and "Fall Out" using his own name.
The main character spends the entire series trying to escape from The Village and to learn the identity of his nemesis, Number One. The Prisoner was a completely new, cerebral kind of series, stretching the limits of the established television formulas. Its influence has been echoed in Lost, Babylon 5, Nowhere Man, I-man, The Truman Show, The Simpsons, Reboot, even American Idol teaser ads. The final episode was so controversial McGoohan and his family had to leave Britain.
The main character, the nameless Number Six has become McGoohan's most recognisable character. Unfortunately, it has also become his prison. Number Six was so obsessively pro-individual that whenever McGoohan has played someone since who has something to say about individuality or freedom, the character is often compared to his previous incarnation; for example, his rather ironic portrayal of the Warden in Escape from Alcatraz
Patrick McGoohan and his close friend, Peter Falk."Mel [Gibson] will always be Mad Max, and me, I will always be a Number," he was once quoted as saying.
McGoohan has appeared in many films, including Howard Hughes' favourite, Ice Station Zebra, for which he was critically acclaimed, and Silver Streak, with Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor. In 1977 he starred in the TV series Rafferty, playing a former army doctor who has retired and moved into private practice. Many people consider this series as a forerunner to House, M.D.. He is most recognized today to a new generation of fans as the Machiavellian King Edward "Longshanks" from the Oscar-winning Braveheart. He directed Richie Havens in a rock-opera version of Othello called Catch My Soul. He has received two Emmy Awards for his work on Columbo with his long-time friend Peter Falk. He also appeared in Scanners, an early science fiction/horror film by Canadian director David Cronenberg that has since attained cult movie status.
Patrick McGoohan as Longshanks in BraveheartIn 2000, he reprised his role as Number Six in an episode of The Simpsons, "The Computer Wore Menace Shoes". In it, Homer Simpson concocts a news story to make his website more popular, and he wakes up in a prison disguised as a holiday resort. Dubbed Number Five, he befriends Number Six and escapes with his boat.
In 1996, he appeared in Paramount's big budget cinema adaptation of The Phantom comic strip, playing the father of the title character (played by Billy Zane). Many fans of the comic objected to the casting of McGoohan, claiming he was way too old to play the character who in the comics died in his late forties.
His last film to date was a voice role in the animated film Treasure Planet, released in 2002. That same year, he received the Prometheus Hall of Fame Award for The Prisoner.
McGoohan's name has been linked to several aborted attempts at producing a new motion picture version of The Prisoner, most recently in 2002 when director Simon West (Lara Croft: Tomb Raider) was signed to helm a version of the story. McGoohan was listed as executive producer on the project, which never came to fruition.
McGoohan was offered the roles of Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy and Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films, but turned both down for health reasons.
McGoohan was one of several actors considered for the role of James Bond in Dr. No (along with future Bond actor Roger Moore). Part of McGoohan's popular legend is that he turned down the role on moral grounds (the same grounds that would affect how he played John Drake). Ironically, the success of the Bond films is generally cited as the reason for Danger Man being revived in 1964, which led in turn to The Prisoner.
As of 2006, he is mostly retired and living in Los Angeles with his wife of 55 years, Joan Drummond McGoohan.
Posted 04 July 2007 - 11:48 AM
If anyone has any anecdotes, especially from anyone that can recall him actually performing, or was told stories by their parents/grand-parents about those days of the Playhouse, I'd be fascinated to hear them.
Also, Geoffrey Ost, the man who made the Playhouse what it was, for the generations either side of WWII.
I have a copy of the 1959 book about the Playhouse and if anyone wants an old name checked out: it has full lists of all the players to that year's date.
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Pat McGoohan married Joan Drummond after they met at the Playhouse.
Patrick McGoohan RIP
Posted 15 January 2009 - 01:11 PM
Patrick McGoohan RIP
Pat McGoohan was said to "hate interviews and enjoyed intimidating journalists", but I can only say that when I had the pleasure of meeting him at Shepperton Studios in the mid-1960s he was generous with his time, very friendly, and I think he was as much interested in me as I was in him!
He was then filming "Danger Man", and he invited me to watch the filming. He also laid on a meal for me in the Studio cafe/restaurant, insisting that I couldn't travel all the way home on an empty stomach. In my view, a great guy...and he had a great affection for Sheffield, talking at length about working at the old Tinsley Wire premises in the East End, and of his early days at the Playhouse --where, of course, he met his wife, Joan Drummond.
Posted 16 March 2009 - 11:24 AM
That's a nice story. I've made something of a study in my recent years, of his British career back in the Fifties and Sixties and your experience seems to be consistent with most accounts of him. I'm actually a trifle baffled that he often gets tagged as being unfriendly. I loved that drawing you scanned in above!Pat McGoohan was said to "hate interviews and enjoyed intimidating journalists", but I can only say that when I had the pleasure of meeting him at Shepperton Studios in the mid-1960s he was generous with his time, very friendly, and I think he was as much interested in me as I was in him!
He was then filming "Danger Man", and he invited me to watch the filming. He also laid on a meal for me in the Studio cafe/restaurant, insisting that I couldn't travel all the way home on an empty stomach. In my view, a great guy...and he had a great affection for Sheffield, talking at length about working at the old Tinsley Wire premises in the East End, and of his early days at the Playhouse --where, of course, he met his wife, Joan Drummond.
My website (mentioned above) was unfortunately destroyed by the abandonement by Orange of my platform but I have been placing facsimiles of my pages on flickr, here:
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Preparing for complete roof tearoff
I have to have my three layers of roof (including original 1926 shingles) torn off along with the orinal spaced boards. Replacing all this will be new plywood decking and the dimensional roof shingles in a charcoal blend.
I am getting a tree trimmer in here before the schedule roof work. Are there any other things I should prepare for? Supposedly he is bringing a 10 man crew in here to get the work done in 2 days. I will have to tell my neighbors since they are so close.
Roofing material usually comes on a truck with a lift boom. - imagine a fire truck with ladder that has to be swung from the nearest drive or street and extended to your roof. Try to trim brances so that truck and boom can manuver and extend to over your roof to lift a pallet or two of roofing material up there. Otherwise its hard move heavy roofing from the ground up onto the roof.
If you were in a warmer climate I might say talk to the roofer before he schedules material about a White roof and maybe EnergyStar ratings. Be supprised how much electricity nice new cool roofs can save on a/c load.
I don't live in a warm climate which is one of the reasons that I am moving to a warm climate. The tree trimmer is coming today or tomorrow to give me an estimate. There are a lot of trees and bushes that need trimming while some just need to be removed totally. The roof goes on in 3 weeks.
Get your broad-brimmed hat and other sun protection out of the closet, and be prepared to PERSONALLY SUPERVISE THE WHOLE JOB, especially the first day, i.e. wood replacement. Call in sick if you have to. Roofers want to replace the least wood possible, while you obviously want only solid rot free wood underneath all that new tar paper and shingles. Oh, hold it, looks like you're having ALL the sheathing replaced anyway, eh? Hell, they'll still short you on something, fascia, gable vents, etc.
Also, you have to make sure they use the code/contractually required number of nails, the correct length and type (RING-SHANK???) of nails, and that the nails actually hit the trusses--D'OH! You might not be in a hurricane zone, but the amount of incompetent inexperienced (illegal immigrant) labor on roofing crews is high EVERYWHERE. Especially on the 10-man-crew do-it-in-2-days gigs. Count on only the foreman speaking English, and him being gone when sh*t goes wrong. Be prepared to stop the job, forcefully, and in Espanol!
You'll also have to insure they re-install ALL of the plumbing stacks, hood vents, and other thru-roof fixtures.
True story: I had a (vacant) rental quad-plex re-roofed, at the same time the interior was being majorly re-furbished. The contract spelled out 4 roof stacks (among others) for the kitchen range hoods, and 4 such galvanized stacks were delivered and placed on the roof, along with the whole pile of materials.
Comes the first day of roofing--tile and underlayment tear-off--incl. stacks--wood replacement, and "dry-in". Well at that time the 40-year-old grease-caked flex-ducts from kitchens up to the roof stacks had been yanked, and the new ones (and associated range hoods) hadn't been installed yet. Shouldn't make one dang difference, but Jose' looks through the holes (instead of at bill of materials), and seeing nothing connected, just rolls tar paper right over them!!! Luckily I was up there to call TIME OUT, pick up the shiny new stacks, and insure they were installed correctly. The whole day went like that... 10 hours keeping 9 idiots from destroying my property.
Good luck. You're on your way into hell and frustration. ;')
Prepare for unexpected rain by investing in some large tarps and personally secure them tightly if needed. If you get a big downpour before the job is done, it will create all sorts of damage and result in replacing all attic insulation, drywall on the ceiling, and texturing if needed.
Been there :(
Things you don't need to worry about when signing with a professional, qualified roofing company.
They speak English.
Water damage. A pro will not remove more than can be covered prior to the end of the day.
Doing it wrong. If you feel you need to be there for every shingle strip, you've got a serious problem.
Asking you questions. If your roofing contractor is asking you questions about the installation, be alarmed.
Some people just hire the wrong company or choose the lowest price which results in frustration. Hiring the cheapest is always the customer's fault.
"Hiring the cheapest is always the customer's fault."
We just finished having this work done (yesterday). And from our experience, Fixizin has some good points. If you want to be sure a quality job is done, *you* will need to learn how to do a roof and you will need to make sure they do it that way.
Michael also brings up a good point, but sadly, hiring a reputable company with an expensive bid is no guarantee of quality. We got three bids for our roof, and did end up going with the lowest bid -- for one-third the price of the highest bid, half of the #2 bid. (We provided materials for all.) Since DH is a professional remodeler, he knew he'd be up there supervising anyway. Turns out the crew we hired directly also does subcontract work for the most expensive company. But when they do that, the cost is just three times higher for the exact same crew... The only other difference is the waranty the expensive company provides. Nice - but if the roof is done right, you won't need it. And if it's wrong, it's a major headache no matter who pays for what.
They were competent roofers, and thanks to DH's close supervision, we ended up with a high-quality product for a reasonable price. Though not without frustration...
I went through that a couple years back; it was a week in you know where. We didn't tear off my spaced boards and put up plywood sheathing because they weren't damaged, hope that wasn't a mistake. Two layers of shingles had to come off, three in some areas.
I did buy very high quality shingles and have two packs of spares in the garage, I got the kind that look more rustic, can't remember what they're called, not flat and all one shade like the ones before.
Yes, it rained and I had water running down my light fixture in the front hall among other things, but the roof by the time I replaced it was leaking in several places.
I do not envy you. If you work, you can't be there all the time. I didn't hire illegals, but lots of people out looking for work don't have transportation because of drunk driving. If you hire a regular contractor, you pay twice as much.
The last guy didn't have a truck for a cement job. It all matters on how the job progresses.
One thing I didn't like is that the guy I hired worked hard the first day the shingles were loaded on the roof (and I had to watch to make sure he spread the load), and then neighbors showed up and he subscontracted most of the rest of it out. Luckily he got a good shingler, but the neighbors ended up stripping the old shingles and he shafted them paywise. It was out of my control, but I hate that and would negotiate ahead of time so that wouldn't happen again.
Before it was over, there were a lot of things I didn't like, the disturbance, the loud radio playing (made them turn it down), other things I may not know about yet . . .I had the ridge vented but opted not to get the other vent things.
"So, if your air conditioner breaks down, you study the principles of HVAC before you hire someone so you can instruct them on how to fix it? "
No, of course not. -- But I'm glad that I've already studied enough about the principles of HVAC to know when I'm being fed a line of BS and can recognize shoddy or incomplete work. There's nothing like being well-prepared to assure you get a good result. And let's face it -- Roofing is not rocket science; it's not even HVAC science... And the skill level of the people doing the work varies from 'nearly none' to 'highly competent,' with the average consumer having very little to go on to know the difference.
ThreeDGrad - If you DO decide to pay more and go with a reputable company (and truly, I'm not recommending against it), one question I would ask them is if the people who will be on your roof are their actual full-time employees, or if they are subcontractors or part-timers. If they're subs, then odds are you're simply paying more money for the same crew you could hire on your own. If they're part-timers, they may not have been well-trained and are probably not very experienced. If they are full-time employees, ask for the names of the crew members and the length of time they have been with the company. That should be a big part of what they're selling for all that extra money.
My roof was also just done last week. After 3 rescheduled appointments, due to rain, the roofers finally made it last Friday & Saturday. It was really nice to get the three pallets of materials out of the driveway. They were delivered just prior to the first appointment and sat for 4 weeks. Like most homes that have cedar shingle, ours was built in 1928 and had 2 layers of asphalt roof shingle applied on top of that.
I spoke several times to the roofing company so that I would know what to expect. There were going to be 10-15 guys on the site. The company supervisor would not be on site all day, but the jobsite forman was there and that was the person we would speak to for questions/ concerns. While the forman spoke to the guys in spanish, he spoke english well. I found that the entire crew was polite, professional and respectful to our concerns and property. The forman let us know when someone was working in the attic (removing debris and vacuuming the attic), and any one else asked for permission to come into the house mainly to use the bathroom. They removed the debris into a container truck (not a dumpster that would be left on site). They would provide protection for my front and side gardens (consisted of plywood and tarps draped from the roof). The roofers would clean the site including the neighbors driveway & our attic (which I had removed 75% of the things stored up there.) We refered to our contract several times to ensure that we were indeed getting all of the things listed, such as ice shield, new flashings, ridge vent etc. The guys were wonderful and they worked the job smart, completing the upper roof and being sure the house was weather tight for the evening. (slight chance of a sprinkle) If it there is a possibility of rain, the roofers should supply tarps. They are liable for damages while working on your home, including water damage from the roof being open.
One thing that we were sure was addressed was where the roof met the siding on our dormer. The existing roof is thicker than what the new roof would be and we wanted to be sure that new flashing would be installed under the existing vinyl siding and the new roof. Otherwise there is the possibility of water leaking into the wall/roof.
Through the entire process either my husband or myself was home to keep an eye on things. My husband went up on the roof several times to make sure what was going on and that the details were all going together properly. The only thing that concerned me was the fascia boards. Since there was moss growing on the ends of the exposed cedar, I was concerned that there might have been a water issue. But all was good and any fascia boards that had to be replaced were taken care of.
I would note that I obtained the roofer from a referal from my office (construction) and our subcontractors. We did pay more than we would have liked, but we received first class service and a beautiful job. The fact that the guys actually vacuumed the attic once it was enclosed, did a great job picking up debris around the house and also did a nice job protecting my garden, I was thrilled. It also did not hurt that we bought the crew breakfast and lunch. A little respect goes a long way.
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LOL!... if by "they" you mean the phone receptionist, the owners, and the foreman, then yes, but I guarantee you that anywhere south of the Mason-Dixon line, the actual grunts will be "No habla Anglais". If in your mild Ohio clime you actually have guys named Rob and Phil swinging the nail guns, well, lucky you. But roofing in So-Fla is the 8th Circle of Hell type job, 8 months of the year... Rob and Phil didn't apply. ;')
Some people just hire the wrong company or choose the lowest price which results in frustration. Hiring the cheapest is always the customer's fault.
I *AM* talking about the top-shelf guys! Oh yeah, big names, longstanding reps, licenses you can lookup on the state website, shiny brochures, testimonials from local big-wigs and hospitals, the whole nine yards, baby! THAT is the only way one DIYer has a chance supervising a 10-man crew. Hire the low-cost hosers, and you'll wind up with a botched job even if you're supervising.
... and that was BEFORE the last 2 wicked hurricane seasons!
PS: The job I'm referring to was in 2003, and the city "inspector" never went up on the roof! Well, OK, for the final tug-on-the-tiles check the city subbed it out to... a private couple who DIDN'T SPEAK ENGLISH!
My next door neighbor here in RI had a 35 architectural shingle put on after a tear off of a single layer of standard 3 tabs. Company with a top rep and price to match. The crew did an excellent job with meticulous clean up every day. I doubt they had 100 words of English between them.
Is this one of these jobs that Americans won't do? Six summers of putting on asphalt roofing paid 75% of my college expenses to an Ivy school. College price increases being what they are, the same labor today would pay about 40%. Its hard, dirty and dangerous work, but it sure paid well. And even covering 40% of a private college's expense is no mean feat. However, roofing as a real job for the long term would have worn me out.
Is this one of these jobs that Americans won't do?
Largely, yes, especially in the sub-tropics... makes you old before your time... plus breathing those healthy all-natural TAR fumes... never seen an OSHA inspector at a residential roofing job. ;')
Its hard, dirty and dangerous work...
However, roofing as a real job for the long term would have worn me out.
Yep, Dept. of Labor rates roofing as the #1 most dangerous occupation, whereas law enforcement officer is about #20. You probably had steep pitches to deal with in RI, whereas in FL you have wicked sun, lots of lightning, the hot-mop tar business, and heavy concrete tiles. Fatigue leads to accidents.
PS: 'brushworks' sounds like someone who read about getting a roofing job done in Reader's Digest... or was that 1 consumer in 1,000 who got a no hassle job the first time.
Lots of good advice given above. Would like to add one personal piece though. First, it will be your best opportunity to truly inspect all of your duct work and other attic goodies. Bright and wide open. If your attic is full of possessions, junk, etc., it's the most PERFECT time to clean it out. There will probably be a large dumpster placed within tossing distance. My former H and his friends were able to stand tall in the attic (no bumbing heads in tight spaces) and just toss the stuff straight from the open air attic into the dumpster. Was nice, cool and easily accessed for a change.
Take advantage of no decking while you have it. It's great!
Happened on this a little late, but, thought I'd add my 2cents worth.
Definitely take a little time to see how a roof should be done properly and to code. You will feel more comfortable when searching for a contractor. Even if you think you have a good contractor, everyone does things differently. Some think certain things don't matter, therefore, they don't use them. What you don't know can hurt you. Building codes change too.
Find out who will actually be doing the work, and if they speak English. Even in MN many roofing crews are Hispanic and communication can be a problem. Lots of workers are also just doing a summer job and may not have the experience that the owner does. We put an addition on our home 8 years ago which involved residing and reshingling the entire house. The shingles were stapled not nailed, which I guess can be ok but the staple gun had too much pressure and many of our shingles blew off in a strong wind as the staples went too far through to hold them. Our builder didn't use any homewrap on the siding either. I thought it should be done but the builder said it wasn't necessary and my husband didn't think it was either. Not to mention that the budget was already larger than we had planned. Now, 8 years down the line, it is actually code to have a housewrap. I'm wondering what the sheathing is going to look like underneath. Hopefully we won't have to replace it all when we reside(due to hail damage).
These are just some of the things that we didn't know any better about. I am much more concerned about learning as much as I can before hiring someone now. It will help me get a quality job, peace of mind, and a fair price. That Home Site has been a tremendous help. There are just so many things that one doesn't even know to ask about. Thanks to everyone that contributes to this site!
Great info here... I'm going to have to go through the roof thing here in the not too distant future, so thanks for the advice. In the past few years I've had two trees taken down on my property, one whent horriably wrong and I got taken for work that was left half complete and was never able to get a satisfactory solution. The crew had not a word of spanish spoken, but the crew of the second tree removal had 80% of the crew spanish speaking and they were more professional and cleaned up after the job was done leaving me 100% satisfied with the job. That's just my own experience, which obviously is much different as on a tree outfit you normally have one guy in the bucket truck doing the cutting while the rest of the crew is doing the heavy lifting, raking etc. I ended up being much happier with the second crew and would call them again anyday over the first.
I do have a few questions. What does one do if they can't stand heights? I can't even get the courage to climb the ladder to clean the gutters out on my two story, which is a full three story on the walk-out basement side of the house. There is no way I'm going to be able to climb up to the roof to inspect the roof to be sure all flashing and vents etc are installed and the roof is good to go. What does one do in this type of situation?
One thought I had was to ask a good neighbor friend of mine to come over and give it the once over in my stead. I might go that route, but that likely won't happen until the job is complete, meaning there won't be anyone on the roof durning install.
Thanks for all the thoughts into this adventure they call roofing... at least (crossing fingers) once taken care of we won't have to worry about it for many a year.


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A twisted, noir-drenched cab ride through the dark streets and back alleys of L.A. Lust, greed, murder - some things never change. Read more
A twisted, noir-drenched cab ride through the dark streets and back alleys of L.A. Lust, greed, murder - some things never change.
About this project
We're making history people. The old world is joining up with the new. We are proud to announce a partnership with Humphrey Bogart. His estate is coming on board, fully backing the project and offering to match your donations, Please consider being part of this. It is very cool!
Here is the link to the announcement!
The way independent films are financed, created and released is changing.
It's a revolution.
"This Last Lonely Place" was conceived with you in mind.
We want you to be part of it. We need you to be part of it.
Be part of the process.
Join the revolution.
What is Kickstarter?
Kickstarter is a website where you can support and nurture great creative projects. Here you can contribute money, in exchange for amazing rewards, and help finance our film. It turns the old way upside down. It used to be that once we finished a film, you'd show support by going out a see the movie or buying the DVD. At Kickstarter, you simply support us in advance. When the movie is finished, we bring it directly to you.
We've come up with some amazing rewards (which you can read to the right) but more importantly, with your contribution you get to participate and collaborate with Mudflap Films' amazing team to produce and finance this film. Everyone who gives $15 or more will get a supporter credit on the film.
AN IMPORTANT NOTE: We need to reach our stated goal of $75,000 in the allotted time, or we get nothing. So every dollar helps!
"This Last Lonely Place" is a noir-drenched thriller that is set largely in a dark taxi ride around the great colorful city of Los Angeles. (synopsis below.) Compelling characters, with twists and double crosses. Yes, there will be blood. There will be sex. Inspired by what they called B-movies back in the golden age of Hollywood, the film will be shot on a ultra-low budget, with a small, incredibly talented crew and a short schedule. Inspired by the past, but looking forward towards the future.
But the future is now. You are the future.
What's the film about?
"This Last Lonely Place"
Veteran Sam Taylor has returned from the war nearly deaf. He lives in a rundown downtown hotel and drives a yellow cab. One dark night in Beverly Hills, investment banker Frank Devore, slides into the taxi's back seat. Throwing $500 cash over the seat, Frank says "turn off the meter and just drive." Needing the money, Sam does as he's told. Nervous, and fueled by too much whiskey, Frank complains about his wife and confesses to a shady investment scheme. He's on the run, headed for a private jet. They pick up his beautiful and scheming mistress - the high-end escort Faye Gardner. She has a gun. An unspeakable crime has been committed. Something has gone horribly wrong, and Sam is now at their mercy. As this long and bloody evening progresses - through the lonely streets and back alleys of Los Angeles - the dark layers of deceit come to light. This night might never end.
Want to know more? Want read the script?
We're so confident that we have a great story to tell, that we've decided to make the script available for anyone to read. Now, of course, there will be spoilers, so if you'd prefer to experience the twists in the tale, you can just wait for the film itself. But we want to be open about this, so if you'd like to read the script first before you decide whether you'd like to donate, please feel to download it. We're happy for you to read, discuss and post your honest opinions, but please be respectful. Also, it will be Rated R.
Download the screenplay for "This Last Lonely Place" HERE.
Now, we have amazing people already involved on the film.
Support this film and you'll be directly supporting an amazing team of artists making it. The level of talent is almost unheard of on a Kickstarter project.
Writer/Producer/Director: Steve Anderson: Peabody Award winner and Chief Honcho at Mudflap Films. Steve wrote and directed Jon Favreau, Daryl Hannah, Sean Bean and Kelsey Grammer in "The Big Empty." A few years later, he produced and directed the insightful, and hilarious, documentary "Fuck." The film included the last filmed interview with Hunter S. Thompson, and holds the dubiously cool honor of featuring more f-words than any film ever produced.
Director of Photography - Chris Manley of "Mad Men." - Unfortunately, due to family issues, Chris has had to withdraw from actively shooting our film. He will however, stay on board and consult, so we look forward to his input and friendship. We're currently interviewing some amazing DP candidates.
Production Designer - Aaron Osborne: An Emmy Award winner. Currently working on Adam Sandler's newest film shooting in Boston, Aaron was also the PD of the seminal neo-noir "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" starring Robert Downey Jr.
Casting Directors - Rebecca Mangieri and Wendy Weidman: Emmy Award winners. Currently casting the new ABC network series "Last Resort," Wendy and Rebecca recently cast HBO's "Luck" with Dustin Hoffman and Nick Nolte. and have cast dozens of feature films and network shows. They are two of the best in the business.
Now, how is this going to happen?
"This Last Lonely Place" will be completely self-financed - using Mudflap's own money (Steve's selling his car!) and your Kickstarter contribution. There will be no traditional investors to pay back. We'll use non-traditional distribution techniques - putting the film directly into the audience's hands. We won't need to pay any traditional distribution fees. Perhaps a short festival run, then directly available to be downloaded or streaming using iTunes, Netflix and other great resources. We'll market the film using the ever expanding world of social media - Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Tumblr, YouTube and get the word out faster and farther than any newspaper ad could. We'll keep you updated all along the way and be transparent about it.
$75,000 is an incredibly low budget for any feature film. But it's still a lot of money to you and Mudflap Films. The only way this can be done right is to plan for it from the very start. Steve had the inspiration for a compelling genre story that could be created, from page one of the script, to be done at a very low budget, but still be an incredibly entertaining, visceral and visual film. Every dollar in the Kickstarter campaign we raise will go directly to the budget of making and delivering this movie. Your dollars will end up on screen.
Honestly, the times are a changin' for filmmakers. This time for the better. Crowd-sourcing sites like Kickstarter and always expanding social media platforms are revolutionizing the independent film world. New game-changing ways of financing, producing and distribution put the control back in the artist's hands. Creative artists can now harness the tremendous power of the internet, the tremendous power of you, and bring their creative works directly to the audience.
There have been some recent successes on Kickstarter. Read about The Canyons, Fat Kid Rules the World, or the amazing story of The Pebble Watch . Great (and financially successful!) films by filmmaker/actor Ed Burns (Nice Guy Johnny, Newlyweds) and The Polish Brothers (For Lovers Only) have led the way, and proven this plan can work.
From the bottom of our filmmaker hearts we thank you for your interest and support. One of the most inspiring things about this process is that we'll be able to maintain a direct connection with the people that most appreciate our work. There often seems to be a disconnect between the people that make movies, and the people that watch them. Kickstarter changes that and we're thrilled that you can join us and participate in pushing this new completely new paradigm for making films.
We'll be back soon with some exciting updates!
Follow our Twitter feed at @lastlonelyplace
Follow Steve at @__SteveAnderson at Twitter.
Any questions or press requests: email@example.com
Check out Kami Lerner's Artwork HERE.
Please let us know if you have any questions!
Let's get busy!
Have a question? If the info above doesn't help, you can ask the project creator directly.
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6 backers
Want to be listed and thanked publicly on our website? One easy dollar! Every little bit helps!
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We'll send you a HQ Digital Download of "This Last Lonely Place" poster. It will pull together any room!
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28 backers
Wow! HD Digital Download of the completed feature film. You'll get it one week before it's official online release.
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36 backers
Oh you betcha!. You'll get the HD Digital Download of the film, the HQ Digital download of the poster AND be listed in credits at the end of the film. See your name in lights!
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53 backers
THE "REAL DEAL" PACKAGE. Impress your friends.
You'll get the HD Digital Download of the film and ALL the amazing downloadable or streaming extras. Behind-the-scenes doc, deleted scenes, bloopers, spit takes, filmmaker's commentary, poster, what we have. You'll also be listed in the end credits.
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7 backers
KICKSTARTER FRIENDS SPECIAL! Scratch our back, we'll scratch yours. You'll get all the cool stuff in the "Real Deal "Package AND we'll help promote YOUR Kickstarter campaign. At least once a week, and likely much more, during your campaign's run we'll use our extensive social media super powers to get out info about your projects. We'll list your project website on our site. We're all in this together!
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28 backers
The "Real Deal DVD" Package: Be part of the team. You'll get a Special Collector's Edition DVD of "This Last Lonely Place," that includes all the extras. This will be a version we only make for the Kickstarter backers and be an original design. You'll also get the "Real Deal" download package above PLUS a photo from our location and production update e-mailed to you every day during shooting and occasionally during the edit. You'll feel like you're right there with us! Join the team and see you name in the credits!
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Pledge $55 or more
8 backers Limited (17 left of 25)
THE "BACK TO BAKER" SPECIAL! Steve Anderson will sign "The Big Empty" DVD for you. He will include a fresh band-aid. "Real Deal" package and listed in the credits too! LIMITED.
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5 backers Limited (70 left of 75)
F*CKIN' POSTERS! Steve has some pretty f*ckin' awesome posters from the "F*ck" documentary left. 25 full-sized and "safe-for-work" variety that they used in theaters (and features awesome original Bill Plympton art) and 50 smaller ultra-collectible ones we used for film festivals. Hang "F*ck" on your wall! Look at the poster while you watch your name roll by on the credits watching the "Real Deal" Package. LIMITED.
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14 backers
LIMITED EDITION: Signed, collectible edition of the full-sized "This Last Lonely Place" poster. We're going to save trees and only print a limited number of these. You'll get one, signed by everyone! Also, the "Real Deal" package and credit on the film.
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15 backers
THE "REAL DEAL" BLU-RAY PACKAGE: Step it up! Be part of the high quality team. You'll get a Special Collector's Edition Blu-Ray DVD of "This Last Lonely Place," that includes all the extras. A Blu-Ray version we only make for the Kickstarter backers and be an original design. You'll also get the "Real Deal" package above PLUS a photo from our location and production update e-mailed to you every day during shooting and occasionally during the edit. You'll feel like you're right there with us! Get a credit on the film. Join team Blu-Ray!
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9 backers
NAME YOUR OWN CREDIT ON THE FILM! In 20 letters or less. You'll be listed in final credits! Ever wanted to be a "Gaffer?" or a "Best Boy?" Now's your chance. Get creative! Anything you want. Immortalize your name in cinematic history! Freeze frame it when you watch your "Real Deal" package!
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6 backers
IT'S ALL ON THE PAGE! Signed cover-page of the script, by Steve Anderson and all the actors. Also, an exclusive link to the film's PDF shooting script if you'd like to print it out. Again, we're trying to save trees! The "Real Deal" Package too and credit on the film.
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1 backer
YES, I WILL READ YOUR F*CKING SCRIPT! It's nearly impossible to get someone in the business to read your script in Hollywood. Josh Olson won't. But Steve Anderson will do it! He'll have a 20+ minute phone call giving you his thoughts, notes and advice. Read in order received and he'll start right away and get to it as soon as it's f*cking possible!. When it's available, you'll ge the "Real Deal" Package as well and credit on the film.
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0 backers Limited (25 left of 25)
HOW ABOUT THE COOLEST PROP EVER? One of the characters, Luna, gives Sam her Zen Enso necklace and he hangs it in the cab. We're going to switch them out and you can wear a piece of jewelry, specially designed by artist Kami Lerner, featured in the film! (link to her art below!) Also, yes Zen Master, the "Real Deal" download and credit on the film.
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0 backers Limited (25 left of 25)
OR IS THIS THE COOLEST PROP? Sam drives with a Hula Girl on the dashboard of the cab. We're going to switch them out as well and make them available to you! Own a piece of indie film and hula girl history! She can dance while your credit rolls by while you're watching the "Real Deal" download!
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2 backers
NAME YOUR OWN REWARD! The $999 Special. Is there something you'd like? E-mail us at firstname.lastname@example.com. If we make it happen, it's yours! Are you an artist, want some art in the film? Maybe a song you've written? Anything at all. Can't guarantee we can do everything but we'll try! And yes, the "Real Deal" package.
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2 backers
THE RED CARPET SPECIAL: Two seats to a Special "Kickstarter Premiere" in Los Angeles. (Transportation and lodging not included) You'll also be invited to the sweet afterparty and get VIP access! Also you'll get the "Real Deal" Package and see your name roll by on the screen.
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0 backers
DRINKS ON STEVE! Have coffee or a drink with filmmaker Steve Anderson, on his dime. If you live in (or can get too) Los Angeles, then Steve will be happy to sit down, sip a tasty beverage, and hear about your project or career, and offer real world advice and encouragement. Also, you'll enjoy the "Real Deal" package and credit on the film.
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0 backers
WHAT? A RIDE TO THE AIRPORT? If you live in L.A. then you know how hard it is to get someone to give you a ride to the airport! Well, Steve Anderson will do it! If you live within 30 miles of LAX and need a ride (or be picked up after your flight) then this reward is for you! If he can do it in the cab, he will! During the ride, ask him anything you want. ("Real Deal" and credit included!)
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0 backers Limited (5 left of 5)
MEET A REAL MAD MAN! Amazing. Have a coffee or drink on us with Director of Photography Chris Manley. Chris has been the sole DP on "Mad Men" for the past four years and surely has some stories to tell! Great reward for Mad Men fans, or DP's who want to learn a few tricks of the trade! LIMITED. You'll get a "Real Package" and credit too!
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DAY ON THE SET! You can spend one day filming with us. In fact, we'll probably put you to work and you'll end up with a production credit on the film! Find out how the movie gets made, maybe be an extra, eat lunch with the crew and cast and get your picture taken with the actors. LIMITED. Also, the "Real Deal" package.
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1 backer
CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE! Break into Hollywood with your own "Associate Producer" credit on the film. In the main credits and on IMDB. You'll be listed in order we get the donations. We'll reserve seats for you, and introduce you, at the Kickstarter Premiere. (travel and lodging not included) You'll receive constant updates on all phases of production and the "Real Deal" Package.
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0 backers Limited (3 left of 3)
DO YOU HAVE A GREAT SHORT FILM? Remember the good ol' days when they played great stuff before the feature in theaters? We'll play your short film (up to 7 minutes long) prior to "This Last Lonely Place" at our Exclusive Kickstarter LA Premiere. You can do a Q&A. (travel, lodging not included) We'll also make your short part of our "Real Deal" package and be credited in the end credits of our film.
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A HITCHCOCK MOMENT! A walk-on speaking part in the film. Be one of the cab's fares! We'll guarantee it makes the cut. A great early Christmas gift!
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EVEN MORE CREDIT! Break into Hollywood with your own "Co Producer" credit on the film. In the main credits and on IMDB. You'll be listed in order we get the donations. We'll reserve seats for you, and introduce you, at the Kickstarter Premiere. (travel and lodging not included)
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FIRST CREDITS ON THE FILM! Act fast! We are very happy to offer three very special "Presents" credits on the film. Listed in order we get the donations. You, your family or company will stand out, first, presenting the film to the rest of the world! In the main credits, you'll receive the "Your Name Here" Presents A Mudflap Films Production of "This Last Last Lonely Place." We'll make sure you get everything else as well. DVD's, posters, tickets to the Kickstarter Premiere. How often do you get the chance to present something?
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BE AN EXECUTIVE PRODUCER! Yes, listed in the main credits and IMDB. We'll list them in order we get the donations. You'll be updated on all the important decisions we make and we'll seek your opinion. You'll constantly be updated during all phases of production and also be sent an early cut of the film to provide notes and opinions. Be a real part of the process. We'll reserve seats for you, and introduce you, at the Kickstarter Premiere and invited to all the film's special events. (travel and lodging not included). You'll get all the bells and whistles - Blu-Ray, poster, basically anything we have. Support indie films! Be a filmmaker!
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TAXI! TAXI! A Special Edition Taxicab Tour of all the locations in the film. Bring a friend and we'll drive around and follow the route the cab takes in the film. While we're driving we'll watch the entire movie and director Steve Anderson will provide a live commentary track. Far more cool than those Star Tour bus trips! You'll also get all the bells and whistles, basically everything we have on hand to give. Bring a big bag!
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We are starting to settle into the George R. Brown and I thought now would be an excellent time to give you a forecast for what is to come over the next weekend of Quilt Market.
First, let me give you the forecast for Market (and I mean, literally…let me give you the forecast):
If you click on the above image, you'll see the extended ten-day forecast for the Houston area, which shows that even thought it is going to be a little chilly over the weekend with highs only in the low-to-mid 70s (brrrrrrr), the temperature picks up the middle of next week so we are once again in the low 80s. Don't forget that once the air is turned on in the convention center, it can get quite chilly, so pack that cardigan!
We also have some happenings at Quilt Market that I want to make sure you are aware of:
COME to our Fabric 2.0 Meet & Greet!
Fabric 2.0 Meet & Greet is brought to you by Quilt Market, and we are ever so grateful to our generous and shining sponsors for helping make this reception possible: Craftsy (our GOLD sponsor) and Quilting Arts (our Silver sponsor)!
For those who have not attended Fabric 2.0's Meet & Greet that the bubbly Caroline Devoy devised, hosted, and coordinated for the past four years, this is a very lively, casual, and fun kick-off to Quilt Market where those attending Market can meet up, enjoy a drink, and make new friends! No need to RSVP at this point, it is a cash bar with food, so please stop by with a smile, your camera, and your business or MOO cards!
Where: 3rd Floor Pre-Function Area at the Hilton
When: Friday, October 26, 6:00-8:00 PM
VIEW our new Sneak Peek Area!
If you are a retailer or in the media, you wont want to miss our brand new Sneak Peek area in front of Halls B & C where you will see samples of the latest and greatest in quilting and sewing! Click this link to get a sneak peek of our Sneak Peek.
.BE on TV! Twitter TV that is…
Once again, we will be featuring our Twitter Wall where tweets from the Market show floor will appear in real time. So make sure your twitter app is loaded on your smartphone, and see your tweets on your Market findings and experience live on TV! The Twitter Wall will be centrally located on Main Street in the Exhibitor Area right at the Information Booth. Make sure when you tweet you use #quiltmarket so it will appear on the wall. And if you are not able to come to Quilt Market, be sure to follow us on Twitter to see what is happening!
.MEET up in our new Networking Lounge
Brand new to Quilt Market is our Networking Lounge where you can sit comfortably for meetings and charge your smartphones simultaneously at our charging station! Our Networking Lounge will be located in the back of Hall D in Aisle A, which is located in the Special Exhibits area just on the other side of the Exhibitor Area.
All of us at Quilts Inc. are looking forward to a very busy and successful show! Are you attending or exhibiting at Quilt Market? Let us know in the comments area, and see you in just a few days!


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