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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 2007 Greek forest fires 2007 Greek forest fires 2007 Greek forest fires Animation showing fires in southern Greece (22-26 August 2007), from NASA satellite images. Location Date Burned area Ignition source Fatalities Greece: Peloponnese, Attica and Euboea June 28, 2007[1] - September 3, 2007[2] 670,000 acres (2,711 km2)[3][4] heat wave, arson,[5] and wind June: 9[6] July: 5[7] August: 67[7] September: 3[8] Total: 84 Exact number unknown - number believed to be in the several dozens of people. Some of these firestorms are believed to be the result of arson while others were indeed the result of mere negligence.[5] Hot temperatures, that included three consecutive heat waves of over 40 °C (105 °F),[9] and severe drought rendered the 2007 summer unprecedented in modern Greek history.[6] From the end of June to early September, over 3,000 forest fires were recorded across the nation.[6] Nine more people were killed in blazes in June and July.[6] A total of 2,700 square kilometers (670,000 acres) of forest, olive groves and farmland were destroyed in the fires, which was the worst fire season on record in the past 50 years.[3][4] Of the total of 2,700 km², 1,500 km² (370,000 acres) were burnt forests in Southern Greece alone.[3] Many buildings were also destroyed in the blaze. The fire destroyed 1,000 houses and 1,100 other buildings, and damaging hundreds more.[10] Timeline View of the Parnitha National Park fire from north Athens Injuries The 2007 Greek forest fires were a series of massive forest fires that broke out in several areas across Greece throughout the summer of 2007. The most destructive and lethal infernos broke out on August 23, expanded rapidly and raged out of control until August 27, until they were put out in early September. The fires mainly affected western and southern Peloponnese as well as southern Euboea. The death toll in August alone stood at 67 people.[8] In total 84 people lost their lives because of the fires, including several fire fighters.[6][7][8] June The first major fire of the summer of 2007 was started on June 28, 2007.[1] It is perceived to have been started by either an exploding electrical pylon or by arsonists.[1] Significant parts of the Parnitha National Park were destroyed,[1] and in total, the fire burnt 15,723 acres (63.6 km2)[11] of the core of the national forest in a matter of days. Overall the mountain of Parnitha suffered a 1 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 2007 Greek forest fires evacuate to nearby Troulos,[13] and returned after the fire was put out.[13] More than 100 fires were reported by July 15, 2007,[14] in such locations as Keratea[15] outside of Athens, Peloponnese, and on the Aegean islands of Andros,[15] Evia,[15] Lesbos,[14] and Samos, as well as Crete[14] and the Ionian island of Kefalonia. In Peloponnese around July 20, 2007, a fire which started from the mountains over the town of Aigio expanded rapidly towards Diakopto and Akrata, destroyed a large area of forests and cultivated land. In the same fire many villages were totally or partiallly burned, resulting in the loss of 230 houses and 10 churches; three people lost their lives. A 26-year old farmer and a 77-year old woman were arrested on suspicion of arson concerning the fires in Aigio and Diakopto. The farmer confessed and is currently held in prison.[16] Forest fire on the island of Zakynthos in late July. August Fires continued, on August 17, 2007 they started to burn on the outskirts of Athens.[17] The fire started from Mt. Penteli and started burning down towards the suburbs.[17] More than sixty fire engines, nineteen planes and helicopters, and hundreds of firefighters as well as locals attempted to hold back the fire.[17] Melisia, Vrilisia, and Penteli city were affected in the blaze that was put out, once winds calmed down.[17] On August 24, 2007, fires broke out in Peloponnese, Attica and Euboea. In Peloponnese, the fire burnt many villages and accounted for 60 deaths.[18] Six people were reported to have been killed in the town of Areopoli.[18][19] In Zacharo, one of the worst hit areas, at least 30 people were found dead by firefighters while searching burning cars and homes.[18] Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis declared a state of emergency for the whole country and requested help from fellow members of the European Union.[19][20] Multiple countries responded to the call and sent help. Additionally, 500 Greek soldiers were sent in the affected areas.[21] Another 500 Greek soldiers were called up bringing the total to 1,000 military personnel involved in the fire fighting. On August 25, 2007, fires broke out on Mount Hymettus and in the suburb of Filothei in Athens. Officials said these fires were Forest fire in the suburbs of Athens on July 16 burnt area of 38,000 acres (153.8 km2),[11] making it one of the worst recorded wildfires in Attica since the Penteli fire of July 1995.[12] The magnitude of the devastation was unforeseen. Environmental studies in Greece report that the Athenian microclimate will significantly change to warmer during the summer season, and flooding is now a very probable danger for the northern suburbs of the city.[1] Mount Parnitha was considered the lungs of Athens;[12] following its considerable burning, both the city and local flora and fauna are expected to feel the consequences.[12] Other affected areas included Pelion,[12] Agia[12] and Melivoia, Skourta, Dafni, and Pyli. July On 11 July 2007,[13] a fire was sparked at a garbage dump near Agia Paraskevi, Skiathos,[13] and spread across the island.[13] Residents and tourists were forced to 2 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia the result of arson, as the firefighters found many bottles with gasoline in affected areas. Arson is also suspected for the fires in Peloponnese, as more than 20 fires started at about the same time.[18] Two fires broke out in Keratea and one in Markopoulo Mesogaias in East Attica on August 25, 2007.[18][22] The first fire was not under control until the following day, while the second was put out quickly.[22] The Keratea fire had a length of 12 kilometres (7 mi) and a man was hospitalised with second degree burns.[22] 2007 Greek forest fires fire did not damage the archaeological museum nor did it damage the several ancient structures in the area.[26] "The wider archaeological space of Olympia remains intact," stated Mr. Voulgarakis.[26] Despite the Minister's claims, it has been established, as of August 26, that the afflicted damage is of greater importance and scale;[27] the sacred Hill of Kronos was totally burnt during the blaze.[10][24] The hill was left blackened, but will soon be reforested.[10][24] New Culture Minister Michalis Liapis has stated that 3,200 bushes and saplings will be planted on the Hill of Kronos, to return the area to its previous appearance.[24] Olympia September The fires continued to burn into early September. On September 1, 2007, firefighters were still suppressing a strong blaze in Peloponnese.[28] Three blazes remained, with the fires destructive path continuing in Arcadia and Mt. Parnon in Laconia.[28] Then, on September 3, 2007 a lightning strike started a new fire on Mt. Vermion, which was soon brought under control by firefighters.[2] On September 5 the death toll reached 67,[29] and on September 21 reached 68.[8] International assistance Smoke seen from the Acropolis, Athens. Olympia, site of the ancient Olympics and World Heritage Site, was evacuated on August 26, 2007.[19] Fears were expressed for the survival of the ruins of ancient Olympia lying near the raging fire.[19] The famous statue of Hermes of Praxiteles and nearby antiquities were spared from the fire, but the yard of the museum where the statue is housed was scorched.[23][24] According to the official statement of former Minister of Culture Georgios Voulgarakis, no serious damage was caused to the antiquities.[25] The fire burnt all the trees on the hilltop above, and an area of brush and open space adjacent to the Olympic Academy.[26] The A Russian Be-200 operating in Athens. When the August fires broke out, Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis requested help from the members of the European Union and other nations. The following countries offered help, but some offers were refused:[30] • Austria – Two helicopters, two planes, one transport plane, and 20 firefighters.[30] • Canada - Four Canadair CL-215 water bombers and two spotter planes from the 3 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia provinces of Alberta and Manitoba and one Martin Mars bomber along with a Cessna L-19 spotter plane from British Columbia have been offered, but not yet accepted from the Greek government.[31] • Croatia - Two Canadair CL-415 firefighting aircraft.[30] • Cyprus – 12 firefighting vehicles, 98 firefighters, 29 civil defense personnel.[30][32] • • Czech Republic – One helicopter with a five member crew.[30] (Declined.) 2007 Greek forest fires deployment to assist. City of Novi Sad sent a team of 11 firefighters.[38][39][40] • Slovenia – One water-carrying helicopter.[30][32] • Spain – Two Canadair CL-215 watertanker planes.[30][32][41] • Sweden – One Bell-205 firefighting helicopter.[42] • • Switzerland – Four Eurocopter Super Puma water-carrying helicopters.[30] Turkey – One firefighting aircraft.[43] Denmark – Six firefighting all-terrain vehicles, which are able to scale steep slopes.[30] • Finland – Three helicopters, 25 firefighters[30] and 2-3 forest fire experts.[33] (Declined as the equipment was not suitable - Finland assisted in reconstruction instead.) • France – Four Canadair CL-215 watertanker planes, 60 firefighters who specialize in helicopter operations, six firefighting vehicles.[30][32][34] • Germany – Three CH-53 watercarrying helicopters.[30][32] • Hungary – Two fire engines, 18 firefighters, one doctor, as well as additional equipment.[30] • • • Israel – Three helicopters and 55 firefighters.[32][35] Italy – One Canadair water-tanker plane.[30][32] Netherlands – Three Eurocopter AS 532 firefighting helicopters and 27 crew members.[30][32] Norway – One Bell 214 firefighting helicopter.[30][32][36] Portugal – One Canadair CL-215 water-tanker plane and six personnel.[30][37] Romania – One Mil Mi-17 helicopter with a nine member crew and one airplane.[30][32] Russia – Five Kamov Ka-27 helicopters, six Mil Mi-26 helicopters, two Mil Mi-8 helicopters, and a Beriev Be-200 water-tanker plane.[30][37] Serbia – Six M-18 Dromader and one Antonov An-2 firefighting planes, 6 firefighting all-terrain vehicles and 55 firefighters. The army was on alert for List of affected areas Rapidfire – NASA image taken on 22 August, before the fires • • • Rapidfire – NASA image of the fires, taken on 23 August • • This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it. • Achaia[44] • Aigio • Diakopto • Akrata • Leontio • Kalavryta 4 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 2007 Greek forest fires Rapidfire – NASA image of the fires, taken on 24 August Rapidfire – NASA image of the fires, taken on 26 August • Leontari • Akovos • Veligosti • Mallota • Manthyrea Attica Periphery • Athens[45] • Grammatiko • Mt. Parnitha[7] • Mt. Imittos • Mt. Penteli[7] • Keratea • Lagonissi Corinthia Prefecture[44] • Chiliomodi • Sofiko East Attica Prefecture • Kalyvia Thorikou Elis Prefecture[45] • Ampelona • Ancient Olympia • Andritsaina • Chelidonio • Dafnoula • Figaleia • Giannitsochori • Koliri • Oleni • Pelopio • Pineia • Skillounta • Zacharo[45] Euboea Prefecture[44][45] • • • • Rapidfire – NASA image of the fires, taken on 25 August • Kallithea, Achaea • Patras • Aetolia-Acarnania • Astakos • Palaiochoraki Nafpaktias • Aegean Islands • Skiathos[14] • Lesbos[14] • Crete[14] • Arcadia Prefecture[44] • Anemodouri • 5 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia • Aliveri • Amarynthos • Marmari • Styra Ilia[44] Imathia Prefecture • Vermion Mountains Laconia Prefecture[44] • Areopoli • Skala • Krokees • Geraki • Gerolimenas • Oitylo Messinia Prefecture[44] • Kalamata • Filiatra • Meligalas • Pylos[15] • Aetos, Messenia • Christianous • Gargalianoi Phthiotis Prefecture • Lianokladi 2007 Greek forest fires Greek police announced the capture of three arson suspects: A 65-year old man from Areopolis was charged with arson and murder relating to the fire which killed at least 6 in this area.[5][19] Also, in northern Kavala, two youths have been detained on suspicion of arson.[5][19][21] Greek government press minister Theodoros Roussopoulos confirmed on August 27 that 61 people had been arrested on suspicion of involvement in arson, seven of these being retained in custody. On August 27, 2007, PASOK leader George Papandreou accused the government of insinuating that his party is involved in the fires and called on Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis to produce any evidence that would support there was such an organized plan.[50] Heavy criticism directed towards the government for its handling of the crisis, with the Greek press forming a chorus in ridiculing the incompetence of the country's officials, was accentuated in September by the reported discovery of steps aimed at giving a green light to property developers in the ravaged region.[51] • • • • • Aftermath Alleged arson "The reward is set between €100,000 and €1,000,000 ($1.36 million US dollars) for every [act of] arson, depending on whether death or serious injury occurred and the size of the damage." —Vyron Polydoras[46][47] The former Minister for Public Order, Vyron Polydoras, stated the fires may be a result of terrorist attacks, as many of the fires started simultaneously and in places where an arsonist could not be seen. He also stated that the country is facing an asymmetric threat, a military term used for terrorist attacks.[48] While some fires are believed to have been caused by environmental factors, others clearly were not.[5] The fires could have been deliberately put as a way to get around Greek law which forbids property development on areas designated as forest land and to pull benefit from Greece's unique position as the only EU country without a full land registry system.[5][45][49] A substantial reward has been offered for anyone providing information which leads to the arrest of an arsonist.[49] Consequences On August 25, Super League Greece and the Hellenic Football Federation decided to postpone the opening fixtures scheduled for that weekend due to the fires.[52] Campaigning for the country's forthcoming general election was suspended for a short period of time.[21] The vote was not be postponed since this is not allowed under the current Constitution.[53] The destruction that was caused by the fires is expected to have a large financial impact to the areas affected by the fires. Originally the estimated amount was about 1.5 billion euro in immediate damages.[54] The amount has now risen to 2 billion euros ($2.9 billion).[55] The cumulative financial impact after taking into consideration the loss of national income due to the destruction of the local agricultural infrastructure and the potentially negative impact on local tourism is estimated around 5 billion euro or more.[56] The status of Olympia for the 2008 Summer Olympics flame-lighting ceremony is threatening to undermine the whole ceremony.[57] The Hellenic Olympic Committee (HOC) has warned that the delays in the 6 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia reforestation process will undermine the whole ceremony.[57] The HOC states, "Unless it drastically improves in the coming period, (Olympia's) present image will constitute global defamation for Greece."[57] 2007 Greek forest fires The European Union has proposed 89.7 million euros in aid to Greece to offset part of the cost of the 2007 forest fires.[66] The grant will be used to reimburse the costs of rescue services, provision of temporary housing, cleaning up of disaster-stricken areas, and the restoration of basic infrastructures to working condition.[66] Furthermore, the EU created a 600 member team of European firefighters to combat continental forest fires, as a response to the 2007 summer forest fires in Southern Europe.[67] Financial assistance Due to the unprecedented scale of the destruction many of the country's leading banks, businesses, institutions and local administrations have offered considerable amounts of cash in order to help the people and businesses that suffer financially due to the fires.[58] The government has created a special account in all Greek banks, where financial help in relief of the people affected by the fire from all over the world is accepted.[59] Additionally, financial aid from the EU is expected.[60] Forms of assistance in nature were also offered such as olive plants contributed by a Turkish municipality and businessmen to a collect already organized in Mytilene.[61] The Greek Government plans to spend 645.7 million euros ($946.7 million) to restore and rehabilitate areas burnt by the fires.[44] This amount will be provided by both the European Union and the Greek Government.[44] The government has earmarked 150 million euros ($222 million) to help the people affected by the fire rebuild their homes and other buildings.[10] The rapid nature of the response given in the form of a direct aid scheme free of red tape led to official claims in reverse a year after the calamity, as it has been the case for the residents of Ileia who were notified to return the aid payments.[62] Opposition parties, in the meantime, accused the government of using the scheme to "buy" the votes of locals in the weeks before the Greek legislative election, 2007.[62] The Cypriot Government along with J&P ABAX have pledged to rebuild the town of Artemida.[63] They have currently signed an 8.5 million euro contract,[63][64] which includes the construction of 80 structures of which 48 will be residential.[63] The overall cost of the project is expected to be 14.5 million euro.[63] On February 20, 2008 UEFA president Michel Platini presented the Hellenic Football Federation with a CHF1m cheque to help finance the rebuilding of football facilities damaged by the fires in Greece last summer.[65] Reforestation The Hill of Kronos in May 2008. The Greek Government has urged regional authorities to start replanting large areas burnt by the summer forest fires.[3] The government under Kostas Karamanlis has pledged that all burnt forests will be restored and protected from legal development.[3] Full Replanting is expected to start after a reforestation study by forestry experts that is to be completed by December.[3] Plans included anti-erosion measures and extensive replanting in the hardest hit prefectures of Arcadia, Achaia, Ilia, Corinth, Laconia, Messinia, and Evia.[44] The Hill of Kronos which was totally burnt by the fires will be replanted with bushes and saplings.[24] These bushes and saplings will include laurel bushes, oaks, olive trees, and other indigenous species.[24] See also • 2007 Croatian coast fires • 2007 European heat wave • October 2007 California wildfires 7 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 2007 Greek forest fires References 2/hi/europe/7121695.stm. Retrieved on 2007-12-19. 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I'll keep this as short as possible. I know there are probably a lot of factors that can come in to play when determining costs but I'd like to get a general answer.
What would be cheaper to build? A fireplace surround that consists of a basic wood with pedestals and a mantel shelf or a surround made out of stone veneers and a floating mantel shelf?
The story is that we are having a house built and after discovering that a bulkhead would be above about one third of our fireplace and that the planned upper wood mantel would look odd if it were to be built with one "column" higher than the other. So we decided that the only real choice we had was to lose the upper mantel altogether. We asked for a price adjustment from the builder since we'd be losing all the wood above the mantel piece and the labor it would take to install it and they came back and said that they would change it to a stone fireplace from floor to ceiling if we wanted to go that route. The pessimist in me thinks that maybe it's cheaper to go all stone and that the builder just wants us to think that he's doing us right (since it was their oversight with the bulkhead) by upgrading us to it instead of crediting us for not using the wood.
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I was wondering if watering with tubes to get the water to the roots will push the salt up as the water rises to the surface, or am I better just surface watering to push the salt down ?
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If you or your church is at a transitional point—like seeking a new pastor or formulating a new vision statement, or desiring to branch out in new ways and shake up the same-oldness— sometimes it is helpful to go back to basics and study the words and life of Jesus.
So while Jesus has terse words for the Pharisees, in Kraybill's book we dig beneath the stories to more profound understanding.
Our longtime pastor (24 years) retired last year and we are in this phase. This winter I helped to team-teach an adult Christian education class on The Upside-Down Kingdom by Donald Kraybill, taking an in-depth look at the historical and cultural context for Jesus and his teachings. Kraybill is a sociologist who has also written much on the Amish faith and traditions, and is a frequent spokesperson when news media seek statements or perspectives on the Amish.
The Upside-Down Kingdom was originally published by Herald Press in 1978, just after I finished college, so even though it has continued to be popular I never had the occasion or took the time to read this almost-classic. It was substantially revised in 2003.
In this book, Kraybill digs vigorously into what the various religious groupings at the time of Christ were all about. Pharisees, for example—often a word we utter with contempt because it has become synonymous with hypocrite—were super committed and faithful religious folks who emphasized putting faith into practice. They worked hard to apply their scriptures—the Torah—to everyday life. They were so zealous they went overboard and got hung up on the letter of the laws instead of the spirit—a practice Jesus brazenly critiqued. Kraybill points out how incredibly sad this is in light of their original intentions as religious leaders.
So while Jesus has terse words for the Pharisees, in Kraybill's book we dig beneath the stories to more profound understanding. Kraybill also diligently points out that Jesus was of course a Jew, so Jesus was critiquing his own faith family. The principle that sincere leaders often become blind and misguided regarding their own foibles applies to all religions, not just one.
The Sadducees, of whom Jesus often speaks, were more tied to political and administrative structures, and benefited by keeping cozy connections with Rome. According to Kraybill, they were part of the elite aristocracy (chief priests, wealthy landowners, merchants, and tax collectors). They played nice with the governing bodies to profit from collections at the temple—which also helped pay for the temple upkeep—roughly a 35-acre compound that Kraybill compares to a modest shopping mall.
A third grouping Kraybill describes as priests, Levites, and scribes: those who physically kept the temple and its rituals and financial operations going. Levites were one of the 12 tribes of ancient Israel, which as a clan had that priestly function. Kraybill notes the temple treasury functioned as huge national bank.
These are just three examples of how understanding more about the functions and priorities of these groups helps us understand why Jesus—who appealed especially to the peasant classes—was such a threat to the religious status quo. As individuals, I'm sure many Pharisees, Sadducees, and Levites were sincere religious persons doing what they've been trained and taught to do. But as we head toward Easter, we are reminded of how, the day after his triumphal entry on "Palm Sunday," Jesus lost his cool when driving the money changers out of the holy temple.
Kraybill's book helps me better understand why Jesus did so, and why the religious establishment could not tolerate him and worked with the local government leaders to have him killed.
But that wasn't the end of course. The Upside Down Kingdom gives incredible background for understanding the resurrection of Jesus and how Christ would have us live our lives today, in this time and culture. Reading and studying Kraybill's book has truly helped me better understand the other stories and parables of Jesus and his disciples in the New Testament, and the triumph of the resurrection.
Bottom line, no matter what you are facing, the Jesus of the Bible offers a powerful and riveting example of one who never flinched from controversy, never bowed in the face of political and religious criticism, and willingly died the death of a common criminal.
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2015 MSPIFF Feature Films Announced!
April 9 - 25: Browse the full lineup of feature length films in the 34th Annual Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival... read more
March 26 | Part of the Cuban Film Festival: Named after a song by Silvio Rodriguez, this doc follows the Grupo de Experimentación Sonora, a symbol of cultural resistance and creativity... read more
March 17 | Members-Only Free Screening | Part of Growing Up Baumbach: The Growing Up Baumbach series closes with a hilarious and moving portrait of a marriage tested by the invading forces of youth, starring Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts... read more
March 20 - 26 | series: Dark Out | #StudentGiveaway: An American on the run instantly connects with an alluring beauty on the Italian coast, but soon finds out that she's hiding a monstrous primordial secret... read more
March 27 - April 2 | series: Dark Out | #StudentGiveaway: A seemingly innocent sexual encounter leaves a teen plagued with nightmarish visions and the sensation that someone, or something, is following her... read more
The Film Society of Minneapolis St. Paul is a 501(c)(3) non-profit membership-based organization with a rich 50-year history of exhibiting the very best of contemporary and classic independent, local, national and international cinema to Minnesota audiences. We present daily screenings, regular film series and events, and our centerpiece, the annual Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival, informing our audiences about the culture, histories, cutting-edge news and the art of filmmaking from around the world.
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Looking for Homeowners/Auto Insurance
I am currently using Allstate for my 2 autos and homeowners policies. I am looking to switch to another company-Allstate seems to be getting more and more costly and the last time I filed a claim under homeowners it was not an easy process to collect from them. Does anyone have any suggestions-I am currently looking at State Farm and Liberty Mutual. Thanks.
You might consider looking at an independent insurance broker.
We had State Farm for over 20 years (home and auto). The premiums just kept going up and up. I finally shopped around, getting quotes from both the big companies and brokers. We saved (overall) nearly 300/year by switching. A few years from now, if our new company (Safeco) keeps doing the same thing, I will shop around.
We had one claim with State Farm and it was not a pleasant experience.
Just switched back to Amica after originally being with them for over 15 years-they went high-switched to Ameriprise through Costco for about the last 8 years- which is now IDS for auto. Last week made "the calls' and ended up back at Amica. Amica just adjusted their prices and they are now lower, for what we wanted, than IDS. They said they adjust about one time a year-so we will call again and check in a year! We have learned over the years that you need to shop around and check your rates frequently.
We had State Farm for over 20 years (home and auto). The premiums just kept going up and up. I finally shopped around, getting quotes from both the big companies and brokers. We saved (overall) nearly 300/year by switching.
Ditto. State Farm customer for 20 years and saw the premiums keep going up even though the houses and cars and I all were getting older and they had paid out only once (minor accident). When I left, I didn't even get a phone call from anyone at State Farm (not even my agent) wondering why a good 20-year customer left. Don't let the door hit you, guys....
I'm now with American Family and saving a bundle over what SF was charging. But I do watch and I do shop around, and, if AF starts getting unfriendly, I'm elsewhere.
We have Farmers Insurance Group and have had since my husband was a young man, even the same insurance man. We haven't had a claim in a long time, but when we did there was none of this, "heres a check for a down payment on the repairs, we will pay the balance when the work is done." They just wrote us out a check for the damages. We have our auto, home and an Umbrella Policy with them and never had a problem.
We've had pretty good treatment with State Farm. They are also about the only ones doing earthquake policies here. Which I consider essential. We also have 11 policies with them, which helps our rates. I was irritated with our agent once and my DH called him and said "Make nice with her or we change to a different agent." He called. Made nice. I'm still going to changed to a different State Farm agent, though. I shouldn't get a call only because the DH makes him do so.


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Sidewalk Cafe: When you need a nibble....
It was a warm day outside and we were feeling a bit hungry and in need of a cool drink. We headed into Sidewalk and were seated at a booth. I have been here several time before. This was once a popular spot to meet up with VTers.
Favorite Dish: We ordered the sliders special which was two mini burgers served with homemade potatochips. The sliders wee rather good and juicy. The chips were excellent and not too greasy.
Sidewalk Cafe: Sidewalk Cafe
Another typical East Village type of place to eat decent food and people watch. Mixed crowd here, but very comfy and interesting.
VERY IMPORTANT: They have a DAILY happy hour! (yes, this means weekends) good at both their bar (the bar half of the restaurant has live music in the back room and there's no cover)AND at the tables. The best part is that the hours are quite long--from 4 pm to 8! This seems to be the best happy hour in the East Village, because it's two for one(anything)--so you don't have to stick to those dreadful well drinks and crappy beer on tap.
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Does Sluggish Cognitive Tempo (SCT) Exist?
Sluggish cognitive tempo is a long-time component believed to either be a part of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or may be its own stand-alone concern.
Parts of what we now call sluggish cognitive tempo (SCT) has been around since the 1960s, but it was in the late 1980s — long before any attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications existed — when researchers first demonstrated that SCT symptoms are probably a unique condition or sub-type of ADHD (Lahey et al., 1988; Neeper & Lahey, 1986).
In other words, the scientific foundation for sluggish cognitive tempo has been around for nearly 30 years. It's not new. And it's hardly news. Scientists regularly identify dozens of proposed syndromes or symptom constellations in their research. Only a tiny minority of them ever go on to become a recognized mental disorder or diagnosis.
But does SCT really exist? Is it its own condition or disorder?


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