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This article explains one way in which you can set up your workstation for writing Joomla! extensions. It assumes that you are using Eclipse and that you are familiar with using Eclipse for working with Joomla! and Subversion. For more information about the basics of getting started with Eclipse for Joomla! development, see Setting up your workstation for Joomla! development.
Joomla! developers can and do use many different development tools, and there is no one way that is best for everyone. This article documents one way to use Eclipse and Phing to help streamline the process of writing and testing Joomla! extensions.
If you are writing a Joomla! extension, you have a challenge. On one hand, you need to keep the source code for the extension separate from the Joomla! source code. However, you also need to be able to run and perhaps debug the extension from within Joomla!. The problem is somewhat more difficult if you are using the Subversion (SVN) source code control system for the extension source code.
One simple way to do this is to create two separate projects in Eclipse. One project will be the "development" project. It will only contain the extension source code, and, if needed, can be controlled by SVN. The second project will be a "test" project. It will contain a full copy of Joomla! as well as a copy of your extension source code. Then we will create a Phing automatic build task that will allow us to keep the test copy of the extension current with the actual development copy.
The development project will contain the source code just for your Joomla! extension. If you are using SVN, then you will create this project in Eclipse by using File → Import → Checkout Projects from SVN. If you are not using SVN, you will just create a new PHP Project and create the appropriate folders and files for the extension. You should also have an install archive file so you can install the extension in Joomla! using the normal extension installer (Extensions → Install/Uninstall).
In our simple example, our extension is a plugin called "FJ Author Plugin". This has just two files called "authorunpublish.php" and "authorunpublish.xml". We also have created a zip archive file that contains these files, so we can install this extension on a Joomla! website.
Creating the test project is very easy. Just create a new PHP Project in Eclipse (in our case, called "Joomla_1.5.0"). Then unzip a full Joomla! zip archive into the top-level folder for this project (in our example, "C:\xampp\htdocs\joomla_development\Joomla_1.5.9"). Then navigate to the back end of this site and install Joomla!. (Note: If you already have a test environment set up you can just use this environment.)
Once the environment is set up, install the current version of the extension into the Joomla! test site in the normal way. In the back end of Joomla!, navigate to Extensions → Install/Uninstall, press Browse, find the archive file for your extension, and press "Upload File and Install".
Next, we need to add the Phing program to our PHP environment. Phing is an open-source project build system based on Apache Ant. In our example, we are going to use it to copy the program files from the development project to the test project every time we build the project.
Installing Phing is very easy.
pear channel-discover pear.phing.info
pear install phing/phing
Next, we need to create a file called "build.xml". This file will tell Phing what we want it to do during a project build -- in our case, just copy the two plugin files from the development project to the test project.
In Eclipse, select File → New → XML and create a file called "build.xml" in the root folder of your extension project. In our example, the file will contain the following code:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <project name="FJ Author Plugin" default="copy_all" basedir="."> <property name="src" value="."/> <property name="test" value="../Joomla_1.5.9_test/plugins/content" /> <target name="copy_all" description="Copies files to test project."> <echo message="Running build.xml. Copying files from dev to test..." /> <copy file="${src}/authorunpublish.php" todir="${test}"/> <copy file="${src}/authorunpublish.xml" todir="${test}"/> </target> </project>
Line 3 tells Phing that the default action to take is called "copy_all" and that the base directory for this is the current directory. The next two lines just define the variables "src" (our current development folder) and "test" (where we want the files to be copied). Notice that "test" is set to copy the files to the "plugins/content" folder of the Joomla! test system. Of course, this will vary with different extension types. You can define as many variables as you need.
The next line creates the "target" element, in this case the default target called "copy_all". Inside the target element we have three lines. The first is just an echo command which will display the message in the Eclipse console when the build is run. The next two actually do the work. They copy the two files from the "src" folder to the "test" folder.
There are many things you can do inside a build file with Phing. See the Phing User Guide for more information.
The last step is to set up the project in Eclipse so that our Phing build program is run automatically each time we build the project. To do this:
If you check the options "Refresh resources upon completion" and "The entire workspace", then the workspace will be automatically refreshed after the build. On some systems, this might take a long time. In this case, you would uncheck the "Refresh resouces upon completion" box. If automatic refresh is not done, you just need to refresh the files (using F5 or right-click → Refresh) manually. If you try to open a file that hasn't been refreshed, you get a message "Resource is out of sync with the file system" and you can refresh at that time.
Note about Eclipse Refresh: Eclipse keeps track of all local file changes. This allows it to restore files from it's local history repository. When you copy or change files outside of Eclipse (for example, with Phing), Eclipse needs to record these file changes. This is done with the Refresh command.
Finally, let's test that this works. The idea here is that our Phing task should run whenever we build the Eclipse project. In the PHP Explorer, right-click on the project and select "Build". In the Eclipse console, you should see something similar to screen below.
Note that, in this example, the source files in the development project were identical to the files in the test project, so we got the message "omitted, is up to date" for both. If you change one or both of these files and build the project again, you will see they have been copied.
Below are some more examples of things you can do with Phing. Please keep in mind that there are many advanced capabilities that you can use with Phing. See the Phing website for more information.
In the previous example, we ran the Phing build.xml file automatically when the Eclipse project was built. We can also run any Phing file directly from Eclipse using the Eclipse External Tools Configuration. To do this:
To re-run this file, you can just select it from the list using the Run External Programs button, as shown below.
Alternatively, you can select Run → External Tools and select it from that list.
In some situations, it may be more convenient to write your code in the test environment and copy files from the test project to the development project. Again, this is very easy to do with Phing. In this example, we will create a Phing file in our development project called "copy_to_dev.xml" that will copy the files from our test project to the development project.
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <project name="Plugin Test" default="copy_to_dev" basedir="."> <property name="test" value="./plugins/content"/> <property name="dev" value="../FJ Author Plugin" /> <target name="copy_to_dev" description="Copies files to dev project."> <echo message="Copying files from test to dev..." /> <copy file="${test}/authorunpublish.php" todir="${dev}"/> <copy file="${test}/authorunpublish.xml" todir="${dev}"/> </target> </project>
To run this, add a new External Tools Run Configuration by following the steps outlined in the previous section. When you get to the External Tools Configurations dialog, enter the following in the Arguments field:
-f copy_to_dev.xml. Check that the settings in the Refresh and Build tabs are what you want. For example, you may want to uncheck the "Build before launch" option if it takes a long time to build the test project.
When you run this, it should copy the files from the test project to the development project.
Another way to use Phing to copy files is using the "fileset" property. The script below does the same thing as the "build.xml" file shown earlier.
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <project name="FJ Author Plugin" default="copy_all" basedir="."> <property name="test" value="../Joomla_1.5.9_test/plugins/content" /> <!-- Fileset for all files --> <fileset dir="${project.basedir}" id="allfiles"> <include name="authorunpublish.*" /> </fileset> <!-- copy_all Target --> <target name="copy_all" description="copy all files target"> <echo message="Copying files to test project..." /> <copy todir="${test}"> <fileset refid="allfiles" /> </copy> </target> </project>
This code uses the Phing "fileset" property to select the files to be copied. With this property, you can include or exclude files using wildcards to create the list of files you need. You can read more about different Phing options at the Phing web site.
You can also use Phing to automate the creation of your extension archive files. For example, the script below creates a "tar.gz" archive using the built-in "tar" task in Phing:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <project name="FJ Author Plugin" basedir="." default="copy"> <property name="testdir" value="../Joomla_1.5.9_/plugins/content" override="true" /> <property name="srcdir" value="${project.basedir}" override="true" /> <!-- Fileset for all files --> <fileset dir="." id="allfiles"> <include name="authorunpublish.*" /> </fileset> <!-- Copy Target --> <target name="copy" description="copy target"> <echo>Running phing_test.xml. Copying files from dev to test...</echo> <copy todir="${testdir}"> <fileset refid="allfiles" /> </copy> <echo msg="Creating archive..." /> <tar destfile="plg_authorunpublish.tar.gz" compression="gzip"> <fileset refid="allfiles" /> </tar> <delete file="plg_authorunpublish.zip" quiet="true" /> <zip destfile="plg_authorunpublish.zip"> <fileset refid="allfiles" /> </zip> <echo msg="Files copied and archive file created OK!" /> </target> </project>
Notice that we can re-use the "fileset" we used for the copy task. The "tar" task creates a compressed "tar.gz" archive for our extension. The "zip" task creates a zip archive. Also note that we have a "delete" task before the "zip" task. This is because the zip task adds files to the archive instead of replacing files in the archive.


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The course is a 10k loop consisting of 80% paved bike path and 20% dirt single track. It is built for speed as the course is very flat with some small rollers for fun.
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Here is the link to the great FREE pictures Leyla Duechle took of the race. You may use them all you want for personal use. If needed for commercial use please contact the race director. If you use them for a publication please credit Leyla. Enjoy!2013 Photos
Results of the 2013 Autumn Leaves 50/50 are up on Ultra Signup. We will soon have the results up on the www.orrc.net website too. At the ORRC site we will have more detailed information such as split times etc.
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The Lakeside Blog springs forth from the creative mind of Michelle Bruck at the Interlaken Inn, Lakeville, CT. She writes about events, great places to visit and cool things to do – in and around Lakeville & Salisbury Connecticut.
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Not your average hotel food...
Hotel restaurants have a stigma, you know, and many times for good reason. Certain hotels with restaurants usually have banquet facilities as well, so it's almost assumed by the Customer that the food they are eating in the restaurant is the same frozen prepared "heat and serve" product that was being prepared for the banquet. Now, I certainly understand that this may be the best option when you are serving several hundred people for a large event, but not here at Interlaken! All of our food is prepared from scratch (for both our restaurant AND for our weddings/banquets) using the finest, local and organic ingredients as much as possible. Our menu changes many times during the week to add the freshest ingredients from our local farms, such as Farm Girl Farm, Feather Ridge Farm, Sky Farm, and Coach Farm. Our Culinary-trained Chefs love to produce creative items using the finest products we can find. Here are what our Guests have said about Morgan's:
Food was delicious
Food is yummy
A great dinner at Morgan's
Dinner was excellent
We greatly enjoyed the dinner
The food was top notch and the service was just the right amount of friendliness and privacy
The one meal we had at the restaurant was very good
The food was delicious
We especially enjoyed the cuisine of the restaurant
The food is great! All three of us are huge fans of the Morgan Burger
The food delicious (this is a popular one!)
Dinner at your restaurant was better than expected.
Don't you want to eat at a restaurant with reviews such as this? Come try us. You will be pleasantly surprised.
We are note friendly
Question for you: When is the last time that you hand wrote a note to someone, expressing your gratitude? I'm guessing most will say "it's a been a while". Now, when is the last time you left a handwritten note for the Manager of a resort you have stayed at? I'm going to guess all will say "it's been quite a while" - or perhaps never!
In today's world of texting, emailing, and voicemailing - hand written notes are a rare thing! Now, not to say there's anything wrong with any of these above ways to communicate (as a matter of fact, we receive many positive comments via email from our Guests, and love it!), but there is something especially touching about a hand written note. Maybe because it is such a thing of the past, and something that doesn't happen often. This rarity happened at Interlaken this week: a Guest just stayed with us in our Lakeside Cottage and enjoyed their time so much that they left the following note at check-out:
Now, not only did this Guest write a note, but their DOG wrote a heartfelt note as well!
Now, how cute is this?! Thank you Caryl, George and Riko!
The Lakeside Cottage is written about quite often on my blog, on our Facebook page, and on Tripadvisor. For those of you wishing for peacefulness, tranquility, a connection back to nature, a connection back to your family or complete privacy, this is the accommodation for you.
There are a couple of dates still open this summer and fall. Give us a call - you might love it enough to write a hand written note as well. (although emails are happily accepted too!)
A wedding hunt
I was doing my daily walk around the property, camera in hand, hoping to meet some Guests enjoying the property. I love seeing families at the pool (cold drinks anyone?) and people sitting on their patio with their dogs. In addition to meeting a family all the way from Denmark (visiting us in between their trip in NYC and Boston) and a group of ladies (who have known each other since they were 12!) here on a girlfriends getaway - I saw this:
Pretty, right? But besides it being pretty, I noticed the horse sculpture was holding something. The horse usually does not hold anything... So I got closer:
Not close enough:
OK, this is when I realized it was part of the Scavenger Hunt that the Bride and Groom created for their Wedding Guests! A little extra fun to challenge friends and family to see how well they truly know about the happy couple, and also to make sure Guests are discovering all aspects of the Interlaken property! As clues were collected by each Guest, they would fill in the crossword puzzle at the farewell brunch on Sunday, and a gift to the winner was awarded! Very cute, I just love these neat ideas!
It was a perfect day for a wedding and a perfect weekend to make it a destination one!
Cocktail hour
Sweet sunset
Interlaken Lakefront - it's waiting for you.
L O V E is in the Interlaken Air!
Last night there was a proposal in Morgan's restaurant. How romantic is that? They had an 8:30pm dinner reservation, and when they were done with their entrees, a dessert menu was presented to the bride-to-be with one, sweet item on the menu:
Diamond Engagement Chocolate Cake
*comes with a real diamond ring
I wondered if she ordered it....YES of course she did! So the staff brought over two glasses of champagne and then gave the couple some private time.
Right now as I type this, they are out on a canoe at the Interlaken's lakefront...
I hope this couple realizes that Interlaken is a wedding destination property...
Congratulations to you both! Thank you for letting Interlaken be a part of such a special moment in your lives!
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Your own view.
Secluded from the main property, this is a truly peaceful getaway. Drive down the long driveway through the woods to find our private lakeside cottage. You will find all that you need for a weekend or week long stay.
This cottage includes a king size bed, full size refrigerator and microwave, living room with sleeper-sofa, private bath, and a screened-in porch with a wonderful swing. There is also a small fire pit at the water's edge, perfect for making a bonfire at night and roasting marshmallows.
Don't forget, you still have full access to the main property to enjoy our outdoor heated pool, tennis courts, our restaurant, and spa services.
We have some last minute availabilty for this cabin at the end of July through Mid-August. Give us a call at 1-800-222-2909 if you are able to escape for a weekend or week long getaway!!
I have met some wonderful Guests this season that have stayed at the lake cabin and have fallen in love with it! (we immediately have something in common...) Thank you, Danielle Graham, for taking and for sharing such wonderful photos! You truly captured the beauty of this lovely, private and tranquil accommodation at Interlaken! I am so glad you and Fredy spent your 20 year anniversary with us, and hope we'll be a part of your yearly celebration! See what Danielle had to say about her experience at the Lakeside Cottage on our Facebook page! Here's another recent comment shared with me about the lakeside cottage:
"My husband and I had the most relaxing stay and are in love with the Cabin. Would love to take my two boys up with us. This place is amazing and having all the needs we need, and was so happy to see smores makings. Thank you again - our ten year anniversary was amazing."
Proper Property Use
I just walked around the property on this lovely warm day and was happy to see the property being used just as it should be!
Center stage of course is the pool. Not that you would know it as it's hidden amongst the greenery!
But it's there, and in use by many. Some basking in the sun, some relaxing under the umbrellas. Some splashing, some diving, some jumping. Some at the vending machine, and others enjoying some ice cold Coronas with lime, Rum and Coke, and Grey Goose vodka with a splash of cranberry. Many ways to get refreshed on this nice warm day.
Three young men playing basketball. A woman walking her beautiful Golden Retriever. A dad and his daughter tossing a ball in the lawn. The bride and groom getting married tomorrow enjoying a picnic in the courtyard under a big shady maple tree. A couple just arriving from NYC relaxing on the porch of Sunnyside. A couple walking down to the lakefront. A man outside our newly renovated Woodside pet friendly prototype room, petting his dog resting on his lap. A woman heading over to ELLORA Spa and Sanctuary for a one hour full body massage. Kids playing pool and ping pong in the Game room. A family reunion catching up with each other over drinks at the bar. And I saw all this within my 10 minute walk!
So many ways to properly use the Interlaken property!
Weather Forecast for tonight: Dark
Well spoken, George Carlin! But if you are at Interlaken this weekend with plans to see the Fireworks Spectacular over at Lime Rock Park tomorrow evening, then the sky certainly won't be dark! Gates open at 6pm for picnicking, and the show in the sky starts at 9pm. Sorry to our pet friendly Guests as dogs are not allowed. $15 per carload. A wonderful evening to relax on a blanket and celebrate the 4th of July!
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DURHAM — The fact they were on the ice with less than four minutes left in regulation, when coaches tend to shorten their bench, was a testament to how well Scott Pavelski and the fourth line were playing Sunday.
Sophomore Grayson Downing had a goal and an assist and freshman Maxim Gaudreault added two assists, including one on Pavelski's goal, for the fourth-ranked Wildcats, who are 16-7-3 overall and 11-6-2 in Hockey East.
"It was kind of a disappointment," Pavelski said of the tie. "We've been struggling of late. We're happy with the one point, but you always wish you could get two."
UNH will meet the Friars (10-10-6, 8-6-5 HE) in Providence on Wednesday night (7) in a game that was postponed from Friday night because of the snowstorm.
Pavelski's line finished with five points and 12 shots on goal Sunday.
"It just felt like one of those games where the puck was finding you," Pavelski said. "You didn't have to go to it. You like those every now and then. After the first period we felt like we were going to get one. We just had to keep pressing and not get frustrated."
"Any time you can get contributions from the fourth line it's big," Downing said. "I think all year we've had that. It's not just the top two lines that are carrying the load offensively."
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Bullied Canadian teen's suicide sparks online outrage
There's outrage in Canada following the suicide of a bullied teenager. Next, he Canadian province of British Columbia is cracking down on "hipsters". And Google launches a virtual museum devoted to 20th century history.
Bullied Canadian teen's suicide sparks online outrage
There has been an outpouring of emotion on the web following the suicide of Canadian teen Amanda Todd, who killed herself last Thursday after suffering years of abuse online. The 15 year old had posted a video to YouTube at the beginning of September recounting her ordeal and explaining how her life became a living nightmare when, at the age of twelve, she was tricked into posing topless by a webcam stalker who ended up circulating the comprising pictures on the net, making sure they were sent to Amanda's friends.
People laughed at her, called her names, the teenager moved schools several times but the torture and persecution followed her through the web. As the months went by, Amanda could no longer bear it, after sinking into depression, alcohol and drugs, she decided to end her life.
Her death has sent shock waves across social networks in Canada. A Facebook page has been set up in her memory, drawing some 230 000 members in a short space of time. Web users are encouraged to dress in pink or blue over the next few days to pay tribute to Amanda and condemn cyber bullying.
Politicians have also taken up the issue. The premier of British Colombia, Christy Clark, has posted a video online announcing her determination to combat this phenomenon.
British Columbia government cracking down on "hipsters"
The British Columbia government in Canada is running a somewhat unusual campaign on university campuses and public transport to encourage young people to seek employment. The local authorities have decided to get their messages across by running ads in buses and trains with slogans like "hipster is not a real job", or by making fun of graduates who hope to win the lottery so as to avoid working. The initiative has sparked lively reaction on social networks.
The web soon became awash with posts criticizing the campaign's choice of words. With numerous Twitter users saying it is insulting and stigmatizes young people, most of whom are trying to fight unemployment and are actively looking for work. Others say they do not understand the point of the campaign which is financed by tax payers, nor who the campaign is actually targeting as the word "hipster" is deemed to be something of a blanket term.
But the local authorities are having none of it despite the online outcry. The campaign continues, and also on the Internet with a website highlighting fifty or so trades that will be in demand in the Canadian province in the future. The jobs are showcased in videos presented by the campaign's "non-hipster" spokespersons, Brian and Vivianna. The stated aim of the site is to help young people discover new careers, and facilitate their transition to working life.
Google launches "Cultural Institute" chronicling 20th century
Google is hoping to bring it's cutting edge technologies to the cultural sector with its new platform "Cultural Institute", a digital visual archive of landmark twentieth century events and personalities. Web users have access to over 6 million documents, including photos, , texts and films covering the Holocaust, Nelson Mandela and the May 1968 protests in France. The archives will be regularly updated with fresh content.
Now trending on social networks
On Sunday, Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner became the first person to break the sound barrier in free fall, and has naturally been trending heavily on social networks ever since, with well-known figures and ordinary members of the public hailing the death defying feat, many calling it inspirational. Some have even recreated the exploit in LEGO, like the people who made this video which is currently doing the rounds on sharing sites…
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THE WOMEN of Bromsgrove & Redditch Athletic Club overcame the mud and hills of Newbold Comyn in Leamington to make a good start in the first Midlands Women's Cross Country League race.
Out of a huge field of 280 runners with 38 clubs and teams represented, this event is one of the biggest the club faces.
The first three scorers - Sally Hogan, Katy Anderson and Tamara Ball - took the A team to a very respectable tenth place, whilst the veteran runners also took tenth in the team event.
The race was won by Coventry's Frances Briscoe in 12min, 04, with Hogan coming in first for B&R in 28th in 28min, 10.
She was followed in by Katy Anderson (36th, 28.35), Tamara Ball (54th, 29.42), Mel Hepke (96th, 31.54), Charlotte Ball (111th, 32.44), Ann Stuart (160th, 35.22) and Jane Anderson (185th, 37.29).
THE FOLLOWING day the club's juniors travelled to Wolverhampton to take part in the West Midlands Young Athletes League second fixture.
In the U17 men's race 60 competitors took part with Calum Smith finishing first for the club in 17th, 17.44. He was followed by James Downing, 35th, 19.00, and Lewis Anderson 60th, 22.37.
The U15 boys saw 82 competitors take part. Ben O'Connor was first for the club in 47th place in 13.06, followed by Andrew Pearson 64th, 13.55, Conor Lewis 69th, 14.11, and Kieran Henry in 82nd, 16.20.
The U13 boys competition saw the highest placing of the day for the club with Altay Gardiner finishing in 14th position in 9.47.
Next was Cameron Cooper in 24th, 10.11, Joshua Pearson, 32nd, 10.24, Max Battle 46th, 10.47 and Elliot Omahony 68th, 11.32, as 86 ran in this field.
Two B&R boys ran in the U11s amongst a field of 98 competitors, with Felix Gill coming 27th in 6.51 and Trenten Roberts 67th in 7.45.
Forty-four competitors took part in the U17 women's competition in which B&R were represented by Anna Ball who finished 20th in 18.18.
In the U15 girls competition 135 competitors took part and Imogen Freeman finished 17th in 13.30. Then came Amelia Tompkin 53rd, 15.28, Ruth Gameson 60th, 15.58 and Lillie Murphy 70th, 16.43.
The U13 girls race saw 139 competitors and the B&R athletes finished as follows: Olivia Worth 28th, 10.47, Megan Nicod 35th, 10.54, Amy Mijovic-Couldwell 36th, 10.55, Gabriella Padmore 58th, 11.18, Amy Tongue 64th, 11.23, Ellen Bowen 84th, 11.50, Eva James 101st, 12.15, Alice Battey 111th, 12.27, Jessica Lane 121st, 12.56, Mollie Quinney 136th, 14.34.
In the largest field of the day, 160 U11 girls set off with B&R represented by Beth Lloyd 24th 6.47, Kitty Luscombe 33rd, 6.47, Nicol Green 39th, 6.47, Anna Nicod 62nd, 6.47, Buffy Pinnegar 113th, 8.10, and Ellie Green 143rd.
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For years, I listened to insurance brokers market a product called rep and warranty insurance, which they said would help get deals done. During this time, I had clients consider it, but ultimately they didn't buy it. It seemed nobody wanted to be the first or only one using this new product. Today, however, this insurance is fast becoming a valuable deal tool.
For background and to simplify: Reps and warranties in mergers and acquisitions are sellers' promises about the business being sold. If those promises turn out to be inaccurate, buyers don't want to chase sellers after closing to recover their damages. Consequently, depending on the type of deal, sellers are often required to place some of the purchase price in escrow at closing to give buyers an accessible pot of money to seek recovery.
Depending on the deal, the escrow may be the only source of recovery (typically called an "escrow only" deal) or the sellers may be on the hook for amounts greater than the escrow, typically up to an agreed cap.
In the escrow only deal, buyers may not be comfortable with the size of the escrow. In a deal with a gap between the escrow and the cap, buyers may not be comfortable they can find and collect from sellers after closing. This is particularly true when sellers are private equity funds at the end of their life cycle or individual sellers. Rep and warranty insurance has become a way for buyers to get protection they want but don't get from sellers.
At Jones Day, we've now had a chance to see rep and warranty insurance in action. The good news is some insurers move quickly to complete their diligence and get the paperwork in place. Also, buyers seem to think the product is reasonably priced for the coverage provided, and sellers often will pay the premium rather than tie up more money in escrow. The not-as-good news is that the insurance can be quite complex, particularly in operation.
Here are some issues to consider:
The policy is a separate contract from your purchase agreement and is negotiable with the insurer. Terms and exclusions differ among insurers, so shop around for terms, not just rates. Don't assume you will get the same coverage under your policy that you negotiated with seller. For example, even if you can recover consequential damages under your purchase agreement, insurance companies will not insure them.
In operation, the policy must be viewed in tandem with the purchase agreement. For example, if you pursue fraud claims against sellers to eliminate indemnity limits, you could, depending on the policy's exclusions, undermine your insurance claim. Also, be sure you understand the insurance company's defense, settlement and subrogation rights under the policy before you assert or try to settle an indemnity claim under the purchase agreement. Again, you don't want these actions to undermine your insurance claim.
Finally, remember that insurance covers unknown liabilities. There is no coverage for items scheduled as exceptions to the reps and warranties. Also, be mindful that third-party reports from lawyers, accountants and consultants will be reviewed and the contents likely excluded from coverage. Thus, there is no reward for the "throw everything in but the kitchen sink" style of reporting.
Rep and warranty insurance is now a viable tool in the M&A toolkit. While it can be a relatively quick and affordable way for a buyer to get protection a seller can't or won't give, there are traps for the unwary that require insurance and M&A expertise to work around.
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Minnesota is known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," though it actually has 11,842. Water defines this state, and visitors will find charming lakeside resorts as well as wilderness to be explored only by paddlers. Even the Twin Cities can claim to be lakeside destinations, although Minneapolis' and Saint Paul's big-city attractions (not to mention the Mississippi River) usually outshine the 929 metro-area lakes.
Click ahead to find out about 20 of our favorite experiences in Minnesota, from Brainerd's lakeland fun to Minneapolis' theater scene.
Pictured at left: Gooseberry Falls plummets through a rocky gorge on Minnesota's North Shore.
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
The star attraction in the free Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen's Spoonbridge and Cherry, with its 5,800-pound spoon and 1,200-pound cherry. More than 40 other works are on view, including Kinji Akagawa's Garden Seating, Reading, Thinking bench and The Irene Hixon Whitney Bridge designed by Siah Armajani. Tours are available in summer. The sculpture garden is part of the Walker Art Center, a recently expanded museum of contemporary art. (612) 375-7600; walkerart.org
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Brainerd's lakeland fun
Just 125 miles north of the Twin Cities, Brainerd (population 13,700) is firmly in the lakelands—lots of pine trees and plenty of Paul Bunyan kitsch. The shores here are sprinkled with resorts (from old-school to woodsy chic), shops, restaurants, state parks and trails. Tee off on one of the Brainerd Golf Trail's 10 courses (180 total holes; brainerdgolftrail.com), or relax at Glacial Waters Spa at Grand View Lodge. Pictured at left. (866) 801-2951; grandviewlodge.com
North Shore state parks
North of Duluth on State-61, the turnoffs for fabulous state parks come one after another, like Burma Shave signs flashing past your window: Gooseberry Falls, Split Rock Lighthouse (left), Tettegouche. All told, eight parks sit along the North Shore, loaded with waterfalls, forest trails and achingly beautiful Lake Superior views (40 miles northeast of Duluth). (651) 296-6157; dnr.state.mn.us
Retro chic at Detroit Lakes
Tucked among north-central Minnesota's trees and lakes, you'll find generations-old resorts built around screen-door cabins and a refusal to gentrify. Downtown Detroit Lakes (population 8,100) features a mile-long beach near streets of everyday shops, not just gift stores. Throw in simple pleasures like water-skiing lessons, a huge flea market and a county fair, and you don't get much more Parent Trap (Hayley Mills version) than this—and that's why people love it.
Pictured: Canoe at Detroit Lakes' Fair Hills Resort.
Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce
Lanesboro's Root River charm
Three words best describe this Root River Valley town of 750: outdoors, agriculture and arts.
Mostly, visitors come for the trail system (left). Lanesboro (120 miles southeast of the Twin Cities) stands at the heart of the area's paved multi-use trails, including the 42-mile Root River Valley Trail and the 18-mile Harmony-Preston Trail. Many travelers bring their own bikes, but you also can rent them at the Little River General Store. (507) 467-2943; lrgeneralstore.net
Be sure to get a trail map before heading out. (507) 206-2841; rootrivertrail.org
Art galleries, a seasonal farmers market and a professional theater round out a weekend trip here.
Grand Marais' art scene
Tucked into a natural Lake Superior harbor (110 miles northeast of Duluth), this town of 1,400 has a surprising arts scene. You can poke around shops downtown such as the Sivertson Art Gallery, where the creations of regional artists reflect the influence of the lake. Pictured at left. (888) 880-4369; sivertson.com
Or head to the North House Folk School for classes (topics include boat-building and basket-weaving), films and even concerts. (218) 387-9762; northhouse.org
The creative spirit extends to area restaurants, where chefs work culinary magic with fresh-caught lake fish.
Voyageurs National Park
How do you get around a 218,000-acre national park that doesn't have any roads? The answer is the main reason people visit this park on the Canadian border: boats.
To explore Voyageurs' 30-some lakes (Rainy and Namekan are the biggest) and find the solitude this park is famous for, you need something that floats. Some folks spend a day on a guided walleye fishing trip and stay at a resort in one of the shore towns of International Falls (population 5,900) or tiny Ranier (population 200). Others motor around on houseboats, watching for moose by day and anchoring at a different island each night for sunset and a campfire. nps.gov/voya
Pictured: Rainy Lake's numerous bays and islands provide plenty of private berths for houseboats and campers.
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Minneapolis' theater scene
Want a glam night out at the theater? Look no further than Minneapolis, home to more theater seats per capita than any city outside of New York. Our pick: The legendary Guthrie (left), now housed in a spectacular complex on the Mississippi River. (612) 377-2224; guthrietheater.org
Take an architectural tour during the day, and then come back at night for a play and dinner or drinks in one of the Guthrie's restaurants.
Read about Midwest Living's trip to Minneapolis/Saint Paul theaters
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Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway
This lovely 287-mile route, which parallels US-169 on its east end, starts in a broad valley near Belle Plaine (population: 6,600; 45 miles southwest of Minneapolis), then heads south before veering west at Mankato (population: 36,200). Apple stands and a soda fountain await in Henderson (population: 900), while New Ulm (population: 13,000) has handsome Germanic brick architecture (including the 1885 August Schell mansion at left) and a working glockenspiel. Morgan Creek Vineyards, just east of town, opens for tours and tastings on the weekends. (507) 947-3547; morgancreekvineyards.com
Eagles in Wabasha
Situated on the Mississippi, Wabasha (population 2,800) is famous for its wintering eagle population (and as the setting for the 1993 movie Grumpy Old Men). At the National Eagle Center, (877) 332-4537; nationaleaglecenter.org, you can learn about resident eagles and see live eagles up close. Hour-long educational feeding programs are held several times a day.
If you want to spot eagles in the wild, winter's the best time to visit. Eagles migrate from more northern homes as their feeding sites freeze. The big attraction in Wabasha: A stretch of the Mississippi River near Lake Pepin that usually stays ice-free—and has plenty of gizzard shad, one of eagles' favorite foods.
Austin's Spam heritage
The world has Austin (population 24,000) to thank for its favorite mystery meat. Founder George Hormel's processing plant cranks out 21,000 cans of Spam per hour. The Spam Museum, pictured at left, (800) 588-7726; spam.com, spins its meaty story with interactive and history exhibits. See vintage advertising, answer Spam trivia (Spam is actually made of pork shoulder and ham), and try canning Spam products.
More Spam history awaits at a self-guided tour of the Spam founder's Hormel Historic Home, restored to its early 1900s appearance. (507) 433-4243; hormelhistorichome.org
And if all the touring makes you hungry, head to Johnny's Main Event for a Spamarama menu, including Austin-style eggs Benedict and a Spam cheeseburger. (507) 433-8875
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Mall of America
More than 40 million people visit the Mall of America, 10 miles south of Minneapolis, each year. (952) 883-8800; mallofamerica.com
The nation's biggest mall has more than 500 stores, dozens of restaurants, an indoor amusement park, an aquarium and a butterfly garden.
A little planning before your outing will ensure you're not overwhelmed. Go to the mall's website for information on store locations, hours, parking, events and promotions—and a handy coupon book. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, and leave your coat in the car (the mall is 70 degrees year-round).
- Photo Courtesy of Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center
Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center
Learn about the lake's shipping industry and try your hand on a pilothouse wheel at the engaging Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center in Duluth (population: 84,200). The center has three replica cabins and a pilothouse, a two-story steam engine, 50 scale-model exhibits and presentations on shipwrecks, life on board a boat and more. The center's location at the foot of the 1905 Aerial Lift Bridge provides for great ship-watching, as huge freighters pass within 200 feet of the building. (218) 720-5260; lsmma.com
Also nearby is the Great Lakes Aquarium, with freshwater exhibits housing playful otters, gigantic sturgeon and more. (218) 740-3474; glaquarium.org
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
At the northeastern tip of Minnesota, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness qualifies as a backpacker's paradise, where paddles and boots replace motors, campfires replace ovens, and loons provide the background music for all. Travelers paddle from lake to lake, portaging gear in between. Solo trips are common, but outfitters in getaway towns, including Ely, Crane Lake, Grand Marias and Tofte can provide able guides and supplies to orchestrate the trip. Sharp-eyed visitors spot moose, black bears and bald eagles. (218) 626-4300; fs.fed.us/superior
The spirit of Jesse James
Townspeople in Northfield gunned down most of the Jesse James gang when it attempted to rob the First National Bank in 1876; only Jesse and brother Frank escaped. Now, some 100,000 celebrate the victory at the annual Defeat of Jesse James Days event in September, with bank raid re-enactments, a parade, arts and crafts show, antique tractor pull and other events. djjd.org
Northfield (population 19,600; 44 miles south of Minneapolis) also is home to the Northfield Historical Society Museum, which includes the restored office of the First National Bank. (507) 645-9268; northfieldhistory.org
The outlaw spirit also lives on at The Hideaway Coffeehouse and Wine Bar, where a bistro-style menu includes items named for Jesse and his gang. (507) 664-0400; thehideawaynorthfield.com
Minnesota State Capitol
The architect of the U.S. Supreme Court building designed this 1905 stunner in Saint Paul. Free guided tours are a great way to see the beautiful building. Among its impressive features: the quadriga, or golden horses, on the exterior of the building. Designed by Daniel Chester French (sculptor of the Lincoln Memorial), the figures are made of copper and covered with gold leaf. Weather permitting, tours lead to an outdoor balcony below the dome. Walk past the gleaming horses and enjoy a panoramic view over the city. (651) 259-3473; mnhs.org
Minnesota's bear market
Think our winters are a bear? In Apple Valley (about 20 miles south of Minneapolis), the Minnesota Zoo's recently opened $24 million Russia's Grizzly Coast offers a taste of Siberia. (952) 431-9200; mnzoo.org
Steaming geysers and erupting volcanoes evoke the wild Russian Far East, and you'll watch 1,000-pound grizzlies roam the Apple Valley grounds and catch live trout. (Neighbors in the exhibit include sea otters, leopards and wild boar.)
More than 200 miles north, Ely's North American Bear Center offers an educational center and rehab facility for injured and orphaned bears named Ted, Honey and Lucky. (218) 365-7879; bear.org
Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park
Around 1900, a forward-thinking farmer bought up the dying town of Forestville and patiently waited for the state to recognize what he had saved. Today, interpreters chat with visitors in this beautifully resurrected pioneer town (120 miles south of Saint Paul). The village shares a park with Minnesota's longest cave, open for tours in the summer. (507) 352-5111; dnr.state.mn.us
- Photo Courtesy of Charlie Warner/Caledonia Area Chamber of Commerce
Caledonia's quilt barns
Caledonia launched "Quilting the Countryside" in southeast Minnesota's Houston County area to promote tourism and exhibit its many beautiful barns. The Crow's Nest pattern (left) is one of about 40 modern and classic barn quilts that weave a trail through the "Heart of Quilt Country"—officially designated by Minnesota Sen. Sharon Ropes. Downtown Caledonia also has fabric quilts on display in local businesses. Brochures, maps and bus tours are available through the Caledonia Chamber of Commerce. (507) 725-8687; caledoniamn.gov
Blue Mounds State Park
Blue Mounds offers a change in landscape from most Minnesota parks: wide-open spaces. Visitors come for simple prairie pleasures, like prickly pears blooming in June and July, bison grazing on wild grasses and quiet hikes along windswept trails (35 miles northeast of Sioux Falls, South Dakota). (507) 283-6050; dnr.state.mn.us


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51-4023.00 - Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend machines to roll steel or plastic forming bends, beads, knurls, rolls, or plate or to flatten, temper, or reduce gauge of material.
Sample of reported job titles: Breakdown Mill Operator, Calender Operator, Cold Mill Operator, Controller, High Frequency Mill Operator, Mill Operator, Piercer Operator, Roll Form Operator, Rolling Mill Operator, Roughing Mill Operator
Tasks | Tools & Technology | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
- Adjust and correct machine set-ups to reduce thicknesses, reshape products, and eliminate product defects.
- Monitor machine cycles and mill operation to detect jamming and to ensure that products conform to specifications.
- Examine, inspect, and measure raw materials and finished products to verify conformance to specifications.
- Read rolling orders, blueprints, and mill schedules to determine setup specifications, work sequences, product dimensions, and installation procedures.
- Manipulate controls and observe dial indicators to monitor, adjust, and regulate speeds of machine mechanisms.
- Start operation of rolling and milling machines to flatten, temper, form, and reduce sheet metal sections and to produce steel strips.
- Set distance points between rolls, guides, meters, and stops, according to specifications.
- Thread or feed sheets or rods through rolling mechanisms, or start and control mechanisms that automatically feed steel into rollers.
- Position, align, and secure arbors, spindles, coils, mandrels, dies, and slitting knives.
- Direct and train other workers to change rolls, operate mill equipment, remove coils and cobbles, and band and load material.
Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
|Lubricator pump — Roll lubrication systems
|Metal shearing machine — Crop shears
|Pressure transducer — Fluid pressure transducers
|Radius gauge — Diameter gauges; Digital radius gauges
|Rolling press — Cluster rolling mills; Finishing mills; Two-high reversing rolling mills; Two-high rolling mills
|Strain gauges — Digital strain gauges; Weighing load cells
|Thickness measuring devices — Plate outline gauges; Sheet metal gauges
Technology used in this occupation:
|Data base user interface and query software — Data entry software
|Electronic mail software — Email software
|Internet browser software — Web browser software
|Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
|Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
|Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
|Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
|Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
|Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
|Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
|Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
|Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
|Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
|Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
|Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
|Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
|Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
|Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
|Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
|Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
|Rate Control — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
|Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
|Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
|Multilimb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
|Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.
|Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Work Activities
|Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
|Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
|Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
|Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
|Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
|Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
|Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
|Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
|Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
|Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Work Context
|Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — 100% responded "Every day."
|Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — 89% responded "Every day."
|Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — 90% responded "Every day."
|Exposed to Contaminants — 85% responded "Every day."
|Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — 88% responded "Every day."
|Face-to-Face Discussions — 71% responded "Every day."
|Duration of Typical Work Week — 69% responded "More than 40 hours."
|Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — 50% responded "Continually or almost continually."
|Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 52% responded "Very important."
|Contact With Others — 43% responded "Constant contact with others."
Job Zone
|Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
|These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
|Related Experience
|Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
|Job Training
|Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
|Job Zone Examples
|These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include sheet metal workers, forest fire fighters, customer service representatives, physical therapist aides, salespersons (retail), and tellers.
|SVP Range
|(4.0 to < 6.0)
Percentage of Respondents
|Education Level Required
|High school diploma or equivalent
|Less than high school diploma
|Post-secondary certificate
Interest code: RC
|Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
|Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Work Styles
|Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
|Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
|Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
|Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
|Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
|Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
|Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
|Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
|Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
|Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Work Values
|Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
|Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
|Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
Related Occupations
Wages & Employment Trends
|Median wages (2014)
|$19.18 hourly, $39,900 annual
|State wages
|Employment (2012)
|36,000 employees
|Projected growth (2012-2022)
|Decline (-3% or lower)
|Projected job openings (2012-2022)
|State trends
|Top industries (2012)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2014 wage data and 2012-2022 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2012-2022). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Job Openings on the Web
Sources of Additional Information
Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.
- Metal and Plastic Machine Workers . Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition.


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Roof Caps
Roof Caps for sale include Duct Caps for 4" and 6" Duct, Roof Caps with Damper Flaps and Intake/Exhaust Louvers for 8" and 10" Ducts. Each item is made from galvanized steel, which shows outstanding resistance to environmental damage and offers easy and quick installation of devices. In addition, such material provides extra protection and reliability, thus making offered at Westside Wholesale Roof Caps a perfect solution for your roofing repairs.
It may seem like Roof Caps are more of a decorative detail for your roof rather than a useful device but that is just not true. When properly installed and maintained, Roof Caps can become a helpful tool in creating healthy and comfortable environment inside the building. Most attics have a tendency of collecting heat from the entire house, which results in heat buildups in this area. Installing Roof Caps on the roof helps provide proper ventilation to the attic by continuously exchanging heated inner air with the cooled one from outside. Such devices help keep the building's temperature at acceptable comfortable level without costly repercussions.
With Westside Wholesale's selection of Roof Caps you will not need to install auxiliary cooling devices in the attic, thus saving additional money while providing proper ventilation solutions for your home. Our selection of Roof Caps provides almost invisible devices to make sure your attic is ventilated at all times. The design of such devices allows warm air to easily escape from the area and be replaced by cooler air from the outside without the use of ventilators or fans.
Our store offers affordable prices for every item and device it sells. That's why after installing Westside Wholesale Roof Caps in your house you'll be able to forget about hot airless attic forever.
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How to select Roof Caps
A roof cap installed on the roof of a building will help you reduce cooling costs, in addition to providing the house with more fresh air. Besides, such detail can become a decorative addition to the roof itself. Westside Wholesale has prepared this guide to help you pay attention to the most important aspects of a roof cap and select the perfect option for your home.
The first thing to pay attention to when selecting a roof cap is its size and compatibility with the ducting. You need to select the option that has the same diameter that the flexible ducting installed in your system has. Not only that, you need to ensure that a roof cap is possible to install with the ducting of your system.
The next factor to consider is the material from which the roof cap is made. The majority of caps that are on the market today are manufactured from galvanized steel. This is because such material is weather and temperature resistant, and offers simple installation. The design of a roof cap is yet something that plays great role in providing your home with fresh air. It should have a wide exhaust window to let the indoor air leave the house in exchange for fresh air to come in. The size of the cap depends on your system's specifications.
Remember that all roof caps should be equipped with a grille. The purpose of such grille is to protect the duct system and all of its applications from getting damaged by dirt and large particles that may accidentally fall through the cap. If you want to ensure that no garbage from outside will ever enter into your ventilation system, select a roof cap with the tightest grille.
The easy and fast installation of a roof cap is also the factor to consider. You may prefer it to have all of the mounting accessories in the kit rather than needing to purchase them separately. However, if you already have all of the necessary clamps, you may select a less expensive option and save some money, which never harms anyone.
When all of the factors have been considered and you have found the perfect roof cap for your home, some of the questions may still be unanswered. For example, many of the customers wonder if a bird can get inside the cap and into the ventilation system. Since all of such items are designed with safety in mind, they are protected from any loose objects or small animals from getting inside. You have nothing to worry about because every modern roof cap has a rigid grille that protects the system.


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The Office apps for iOS are worth downloading for free basic editing features, but are much more useful once you add a subscription to Office 365.
Corel Home Office
Despite some compatibility setbacks, Corel Home Office suite is useful for creating documents. Its conscientious size, small-screen optimizations, and attractive price make it a good buy for a Netbook office suite, or for saving space by shedding advanced features.
TurboTax Deluxe 2008 ( Federal + State)
TurboTax 2008 is the most expensive tax app on the market, but it's also fast, complete, and straightforward. If finishing quickly is your goal, the extra cost is worth it. If you anticipate wanting live help support, look into TaxCut.
iWork '09 Family Pack
Intuitive interface design and easy access to useful features make iWork the best office suite choice on the Mac. Though it lacks some of Microsoft Office's advanced options, iWork '09 is an emerging powerhouse in its own right.
Intuit QuickBooks Accounting Pro Edition 2009
Intuit QuickBooks Premier 2009 keeps the program's well-designed, intuitive interface, while adding a few new features. It's a worthy upgrade for people serious about online banking, and it remains the best accounting program for small business owners. However, Intuit should be more generous with customer support, particularly for setup issues.
Dragon Naturally Speaking 10 Standard
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 isn't perfect, but it's the best dictation software available. We don't find this upgrade necessary for the most basic dictation, although new features may benefit heavily accented English speakers and those who rely heavily on voice commands.
H&R Block TaxCut Premium Federal + State + e-file 2007
H&R Block TaxCut is relatively affordable and well-designed tax-prep software, although we found TurboTax's interview to be more direct and thorough.
Intuit TurboTax 2007 Premier
It's not perfect, but if you're brave enough to manage your own taxes, then TurboTax 2007 is Intuit's best tax application yet.
Microsoft Office for Mac 2008 ( Home and Student Edition)
Office for Mac 2008 may be the best pick for business users, but most people can get by with less costly alternatives.
Microsoft Office for Mac 2008 ( Special Media Edition)
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UPDATED: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - 2:14am
Washington (CNN) — Will she or won't she? Since last Tuesday's elections, speculation has swirled on Capitol Hill about whether House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi would run for another term as leader or whether she would step aside.
Pelosi played coy with reporters as Congress returned for the lame duck session, holding a press conference Tuesday with the large group of newly elected Democrats, but then telling the press she wouldn't make an announcement until Wednesday morning.
"I'll see you right here, 10 tomorrow morning. While I love you all very dearly I thought I would talk to my own caucus before I shared that information with you," Pelosi told reporters while she smiled broadly.
But standing in front of the dozens of newly elected members visiting Washington for orientation, Pelosi didn't sound like anyone who was ready to retire from her post.
"We may not have the majority, we may not have the gavel, but we have unity and with that unity -- consensus built to solve problems, to work with President Obama. We're ready to get to work," Pelosi said.
The California Democrat hailed the group of more than 40 new members who arrived in Washington for freshman orientation as transforming the House Democratic Caucus, saying it's "the first caucus in history -- in the history of civilized government - to have a majority of women and minorities in the caucus."
Pelosi herself conceded she fell short of the number of seats she predicted Democrats would win to retake the majority. "We did win 25 seats - we didn't net 25 seats."
Democratic Rep. Steve Israel of New York, the House Democrats' campaign chief, said that when the remaining House races are resolved, Democrats will have increased their numbers by seven to eight seats, but he maintained they achieved their goal of rolling back some of the gains the tea party-backed GOP candidates made when they swept the Democrats out of power in 2010.
"The Republican Caucus, if you look at it, it looks like a rerun of the show 'Mad Men.' Our caucus looks like America," Israel said.
While nothing is certain until Pelosi makes her announcement Wednesday--and she is known to keep her cards very close to her vest--many Democratic aides outside of her office believe Pelosi will keep her post. Two years ago after Democrats lost control of the House, many expected Pelosi to relinquish here leadership role, but she stayed on in the top position.
If she were to step down, the number two House Democrat -- Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland -- would run for the post, and he has broad support from his House colleagues. But it's possible that someone might challenge Hoyer for the job, and it's unclear whom Pelosi would back in that scenario. No one has publicly expressed interest in the top spot, but some speculate that Rep. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, who is close to Pelosi and is the top Democrat on the House Budget Committee, could be a candidate.
In the event Pelosi steps aside from the leadership position, many expect the number three Democrat, Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina, would run for Hoyer's current post as Democratic Whip, a job he used to do when Democrats controlled the House, but he too could be challenged.
Some Democrats note that the current House leadership is made up of veteran members in their 70s, and without much of a bench of younger members in line for leadership posts there could be a problem for future efforts to retake the majority.
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