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The invention relates to an article carrier and, more specifically, to a customizable and modifiable article carrier built from a plurality of zipper strips. Each strip includes two bands of flexible material adjoined along an adjacent edge. The opposing edges of the bands have a toothed edge operable to lock to a toothed edge on an adjoining strip via a zipping mechanism. A plurality of strips are combined to form an article carrier compartment with optional closures and carrying straps.
1. A modifiable and customizable article carrier comprising:
a plurality of zipper strips, each zipper strip including two elongated bands of flexible material, each band having an adjoining edge and an opposing edge, the adjoining edge being permanently joined to a corresponding band, the opposing edge having a toothed edge;
each strip having a first toothed edge and a second toothed edge;
a zipper slide provided on the first toothed edge, the zipper slide operable to selectively lock the first toothed edge to the second toothed edge of a corresponding zipper strip, the first toothed edge and the second toothed edge of the corresponding zipper strip comprising a separating zipper when unlocked, the plurality of zipper strips forming an article carrier;
the article carrier comprising a compartment and a flap operable to selectively close the compartment and the flap formed via a portion of the plurality of zipper strips overlying a second portion of the plurality of zipper strips; and
the individual zipper strips being selectively removed and inserted from the plurality of zipper strips forming the article carrier.
2. The carrier of
3. The carrier of
4. The carrier of
5. The carrier of
6. The carrier of
7. The carrier of
wherein each border includes a toothed, unjoined edge to be joined to a corresponding toothed edge provided by the article carrier.
8. The carrier of
9. The carrier of
10. A modifiable and customizable article carrier comprising:
a plurality of zipper strips, each zipper strip having a first toothed edge and a second toothed edge and at least two elongated bands permanently joined together between the opposing toothed edges, where the zipper strips do not comprise snap fasteners;
a zipper slide provided on the first toothed edge, the zipper slide operable to selectively lock the first toothed edge to the second toothed edge of a corresponding zipper strip, the first toothed edge and the second toothed edge of the corresponding zipper strip comprising a separating zipper when unlocked, the plurality of zipper strips forming an article carrier; and
the individual zipper strips being selectively removed and inserted from the plurality of zipper strips forming the article carrier.
11. The carrier of
12. A method for modifying an article carrier comprising:
providing an article carrier comprised of a plurality of zipper strips, each zipper strip having two opposing toothed edges and at least two elongated and flexible bands permanently joined together between the opposing toothed edges, the opposing toothed edges joined to corresponding toothed edges;
unzipping a zipper strip via a zipper slide along both toothed edges, the step of unzipping both toothed edges further comprising the step of separating the zipper strip from any adjoining zipper strip;
removing the unzipped zipper strip from the article carrier; and
rezipping the corresponding toothed edges together in order to reform the article carrier.
13. The method of
14. The method of
15. The method of
The present invention relates to an article carrier built of zipper strips and, more specifically, to a selectively modifiable article carrier such as purses and the like.
The state of design is constantly in flux. From household appliances to architecture and apparel, design is constantly changing. Consumers have developed more particular and demanding tastes with each generation as they seek products that are comfortable, unique, and practical all in one package. Often, these characteristics are non-complimentary in that a unique product may not be practical. Consumers also want modern products to conform to the specific tasks at hand. They value the ability to modify and personalize their products in order to fit the situation or their personalities. Clearly, modern designers have a difficult task of predicting design and social change.
Article carriers, such as luggage, purses, briefcases, carryalls and the like, is one specific area that undergoes nearly continuous design change. Consumers will move from hard to soft-sided article carriers. Colors are also cyclical, varying between vibrant and loud to soft and dull. Even the size and shape of the article carriers varies. Small clutch purses may be demanded by consumers one month only to be replaced by large duffel-type purses the next month.
Despite the demand for nearly continuous change and consumers' desire to modify and customize article carriers, current article carriers offer very limited choices for customization or modification. Most commonly, the consumer can merely pick from a range of colors and materials. Customization and modification after the purchase is usually discouraged, impractical, or impossible.
As such, there is a clear need within the article carrier industry for an inexpensive, easy to operate, simple, durable, and selectively modifiable article carrier. The article carrier of the present invention addresses at least one of the shortcomings in the prior art.
In accordance with the present invention, an article carrier built of zipper strips is provided. More specifically, the article carrier of the present invention is selectively modifiable and customizable. The article carrier is formed from a plurality of individual zipper strips. Each strip will comprise two bands of flexible material joined along an adjacent edge. The outer, or opposing edges, will have integral zipper teeth. Unlike a traditional purse, jacket, or pants zipper that closes a single article of clothing or article carrier, the toothed edges are located on the exterior edges of the zipper strip. Therefore, the toothed edges can only be locked with another zipper strip by combining two strips.
Building an article carrier from a plurality of zipper strips is a unique construction technique with distinct advantages over the prior art. For instance, zipper strips can be inserted into or removed from the article carrier in order to modify the size of the article carrier. Inserting and removing strips also allows a user to customize or modify the colors and style of the article carrier. Strips can be exchanged between different styles or types of bags in order to create completely modified, personalized, and distinct article carriers.
An article carrier in accordance with the present invention efficiently address at least one of the shortcomings associated with prior art article carriers. The foregoing and additional features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those of skill in the art from the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
An article carrier in accordance with the present invention provides the article carrier industry with an inexpensive, easy to operate, simple, durable, and selectively modifiable article carrier. The article carrier allows a consumer to selectively modify and customize their article carrier. The article carrier is formed from a plurality of zipper strips. It should be noted that a large variety of styles and types of article carriers are envisioned besides the illustrated embodiments. Zipper strips can be added or removed from the article carrier. In fact, zipper strips from two or more different types or styles of bags can be swapped between the different types and styles of article carriers. Therefore, it will be obvious to one of skill in the art that the size, shape, and type of article carrier might vary from what is specifically described and illustrated without leaving the scope of the invention.
Turning to
End zippers 20 include a first end, a second end, and two lateral sides with a traditional zipper running the length of the end zipper. To form a strap 18, the first end of each end zipper 20 would abut the first end of a corresponding end zipper 20. The abutting first ends are joined to each other by sewing the ends, fusing the ends, or otherwise joining the ends by means that would be obvious to one of skill in the art. The joined end zippers form a convenient means to transport carrier 10. Because the first ends are secured together, unzipping the end zipper does not disconnect or separate the carrier whereas unzipping a zipper strip 12 would divide the article carrier. Again, depending on the style and type of article carrier, strap 18 is entirely optional. It is also envisioned that strap 18 might be formed from a number of suitable materials, such as a standard fabric, leather, suede or the like.
With or without strap 18, carrier 10 includes end zippers 20. An end border 22 is sewn along a first lateral side of the end zipper wherein border 22 wraps around the second end of each end zipper 20 and is then sewn along the second lateral edge of the end zipper 20. The second ends of end zippers 20 are sewn to the border 20. Therefore, unzipping end zippers 20 does not lead to the end zippers 20 separating from the article carrier.
As illustrated in
The outer edge of border 22 includes a toothed edge that allows border 22 to be selectively connected corresponding toothed edges provided by zipper strips 12 (as explained further below) or even, potentially, to a toothed edge on a corresponding border on a second end zipper. Other construction techniques are available.
As may be more clearly illustrated in
The tapered look can also be achieved by sewing the same size bands together in a slightly skewed fashion. Using this technique, the tapered look can be created by varying the way a given zipper strip is sewn together.
Bands 30 are placed side-by-side so that each band has an adjacent lateral edge and an opposing lateral edge. The adjacent edges on the two bands 30 are permanently joined by conventional means, such as sewing, adhesives, heat bonding or the like. The fabric material can be any known flexible purse or article carrier material, including, but not limited to, cotton, polyester, suede, leather, linen, and the like.
A toothed edge 32 is provided on the opposing side of each joined band 30. The toothed edge locks with the toothed edge of an adjacent zipper strip 12 via a known zipping mechanism including a common slider 34 with a pull tab 36. A plurality of zipper strips 12 are then zipped together. These combined zipper strips can be inserted between the borders 22.
In order to create a flap, zipper strips 12 are of sufficient length to be folded twice. The first fold creates the article carrier compartment. This is the fold dictated by joining a zipper strip to border 22 that folds around the second end of the end zipper 20. The second fold provides a loose end of the strip that overlies the first folded section. This loose end acts as flap 16. This is facilitated by a border 22 that has one loose end, as explained above. The border, however, does not necessarily need to include a flap. The individual strips in
Article carrier 10 of the present invention is constructed from a plurality of zipper strips. This construction is also the mechanism that allows a consumer to customize and modify their article carrier. In
It should be noted that the end zippers or the optional strap do not need to include zippers. In
One skilled in the art will appreciate that the specific style or type of carrier is not limited to the above description or the figures. Carrier 10 could be a pouch, carry all, backpack, or other type of article carrier. Therefore, while the invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments thereof, it will be understood that numerous variations, modifications and additional embodiments are possible, and all such variations, modifications, and embodiments are to be regarded as being within the spirit and scope of the invention.
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The Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial is a wonderful place to visit to respectfully remember that freedom isn't free. It is the act of selfless giving that we must ALWAYS remember...
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The Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial is a wonderful place to visit to respectfully remember that freedom isn't free. It is the act of selfless giving that we must ALWAYS remember and honor.
This is laid out very well. It is a excellent display and a great representation of what a memorial should look like. Well done Veterans Committee!!!
This and the large city park in the northeast corner of town, are a great place to walk through and reflect.
We visited the Veteran's Memorial while attending a military reunion in Rochester. The memorial is a great place to spend some time reflecting on the sacrifices so many people have made for our Country! Very moving experience!
well I'm used to European ones... this is cute, but nothing more. The park around it is really beautiful though.
The city of Rochester should be very proud to have a memorial this nice. It not only show respect for our fallen hero's but is also beautiful and educational. Yes I shed a tear and am proud of it!
Every state should own one as beautiful and educational as this Memorial. The graphic's are just Beautiful. Wonderful Memorial to be proud of.
this place was made with a lot of love is all i will say, and the future is to grow it more. a lot of history in the walls and walks and the wall is huge also, not like DC but shows a lot of veterans from this area who gave their lives for this country in all wars. MN...
Must come and see this tribute to all the Soldiers who gave their lives for our Country! I go there each time I come to town. Bring your camera!
This is a really well done memorial. It is very tasteful and beautiful. It is worth taking the time to go and see.
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Sony cuts PlayStation TV UK price to Ł45
Bargain, I have 2 controllers, I have a spare 32gb memory card, and all I want to do is easily stream my ps4 into another room without going under the floor again. As my house is wired with cat 5 I'll get one of these :) Reply +1
King's Quest: How Sierra plans to reboot a three decade old classic
I played the King's quest games and space quest too. Looking forward to this for a bit of nostalgia with a modern twist. Loved em. Reply 0
Battlefield Hardline's disappointing campaign is more Bad Boys than The Wire
I've got this on Pre order for 35... I'm going to give it a try and see how it goes.
If it tanks I'll put it on Ebay and watch some unsuspecting victim buy it whilst making a couple of quid loss.
I like cops and robbers, it reminds me of my days as a kid (I prefer doctors and nurses though!) so I hope this is ok.
I was absolutely pants at the multi player beta. I'd really like (as someone mentioned above) the bad company multi player... It was fun, And total destruction really brought some great moments. The new engine feels like a step back in some aspects such as that to me.
Oh and I'd like servers with age ranges! I'm getting old and can't keep up with the cod kids that twitch and your dead! Reply +2
Titanfall DLC made free on Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC
Now where. Do I get. My refund as I already purchased it... Reply -3
Steam now shows Steam Machines and their prices
Well that's me out. Not for the casual user then...
As for the serious user, they build their own... Reply +1
Dying Light tops UK chart as physical version finally launches
Great news. I've bought this on ps4, it's a great game and plays well. I enjoy the tension that the night brings and I've got familiar with the controls now.
Overall a good game and one that gets me jumping off the sofa like mirrors edge did when I jump ledges... Reply -1
Eurogamer has dropped review scores
As controversial as it is I like scores... I think sure have the recommendation system, but why not put a metacritic average on the bottom then.
I've noticed the 4 systems, 3 being recommendations with the 4th being to put nothing on there (I. E the order 1886, you guys could be in politics with the opinion of no opinion being the opinion! )...
It feels more like a few mates chatting about games now, which is good, but If I'm being honest I will miss the scores. I've already starting looking at other sites for the scores I miss.
I know it's all subjective, however just how I feel, I'm sure it the long term it'll make sense, just my opinion that's all. Reply 0
Assassin's Creed Unity and Rogue shipped 10m copies combined
@drhickman1983 you should get assassins creed unity, they've put a few fixes in...
I didn't get it day one, I got it last month and I've got to say as unpopular as it is, it's one of the best games I've played in a while.
I've not really seen any glitches (ps4) probably due to the patches .. I bought it for Ł20 which I think was a bargain.
At 20 for new, you could put it on Ebay if you wanted but I find the world and buildings immersive and it actually feels lived in, rather than dumping a few characters here and there.
I'm about 20% into the game.
Give a try, you won't be disappointed (well I'm not on ps4) Reply +2
GDC preview: Windows 10 vs SteamOS
Windows 10 is a free upgrade for those with Windows 7 or 8...
Unpopular as it is I'm Microsoft all the way for normal day to day.
Steam os doesn't really excite me, having yet another platform between games and normal day to day stuff...
I'm not a big pc gamer, I'm an occasional one, I'm sure for the frequent gamers they may love it, but for me.. I'll pass for now and stick with my free windows 10 upgrade. Reply +4
Battlefield Hardline is more than just a palette swap
You can blow holes in walls, but when a truck rams you, no collateral damage to the car wing etc?..
Maybe a little pedantic there but with so much open world, it's the detail that I enjoy... Reply +2
Titanfall and Season Pass bundle just Ł10 on Xbox this week
Boooooo! I bought this full price! Bah!
Guys grab a bargain it's a great game and some of the Dlc is excellent. Reply +3
Video: First-person parkour - does it really work?
Absolutely loved mirrors edge, it still remembered very fondly and occasionally revisit it.
I frequently found myself jumping or lifting myself up when jumping ledges, etc.
The artistic direction was fantastic.
Roll on the next version, let's hope they don't spoil it Reply +2
The evolution of Xbox One - as told by the SDK leak
I got the x1 on day one I got it as I'm pants at multi player games and I thought with its smart matchmaking, that in some games I may last more than 2 minutes without getting killed.
I'm sure I saw a marketing piece from Microsoft going on about the smart matchmaking it certainly does not feel like it at the moment .
I think someone told me that game devs had to put it in their code, so it's pretty poor of ms to advertise it as a feature as its optional.
Having said that ms have driven the console forward and it was from them driving it forward that they stopped me from selling mine.
I think Sony has a little catch up to do so it'll be interesting how it pans out in the next year...
As for now I think the difference from day 1 to now is good, however I will never buy a day one console again as it lacked features, was expensive and felt released in a half done state.
Fingers crossed they both up their game a little more.
As for next gen, both ps4 and xbox one although I enjoy them , I feel they are current and a half. Not 10 years plan next gen. Reply +1
Games of 2014: Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
@patricksayet cheers for the tip, I'll keep going then! Reply 0
Just got this for 23 new... Fingers crossed its worth a day!... Had an hour so far, looks and feels good..
Combat a little tricky for me... Can't remember how to get intelligence from the characters in green! (ironic!)
Sure I'll get time... Great buy for price, also got murdered soul suspect for 13 new... Need to get some time with that too!
Ps playing on ps4.. Reply 0
Games of 2014: The Last of Us: Left Behind
Incredible game. I thoroughly enjoyed the main a Dlc. More to come I hope. Reply +6
DriveClub revisited: is dynamic weather a game-changer?
I love weather effects in games. Absolutely love them. They really add to the atmosphere in a game for me.
This could be a post Christmas sale for me now... Reply 0
DICE vows: Final Stand is not the end for Battlefield 4
Perhaps it's rush modes on the xbox one for every map with more than 10 players on it..
Can live and dream I guess....
How difficult it is to find an official rush mode for all expansion maps is near impossible for me. Even dragon rising.
Open Nat, etc..
If I select quick match on those settings I may as well not bother...
Ps unless other xbox one owners are not having the same quick match rush issues of getting into a game with more than 10 people? Let me know if you aren't!
I use dyndns in router... Reply -1
"I don't want to be a part of piracy"
This is where the talent lives, people like this in the old days who where doing their thing too on the old amiga and atari st, are now very talented developers and very rich too.
I'm sure this lad will have a very bright future too.
It's about the challenge to achieve the objective. Well done him. Reply +5
GTA 5's next-gen grass compared
Never thought I'd see an article titled next gen grass compared...
Who cares... Reply +1
Far Cry 4 PC users accidentally reveal they pirated the game
should've gone to specsavers! Reply +4
Battlefield 4's Final Stand DLC gets a release date
Maybe it's my connection but I prefer rush games, I'm a premium member and I have great difficulty in finding a game with many players based on rush and China rising etc. I didn't at the start but there is nothing out there. Didn't eurogamer do an article on that in the past?
Ps the relevance being that every time a new Dlc comes out.... The content I've bought before disappears even more! Reply 0
Assassin's Creed: Unity launch debacle sparks Ubisoft rethink
I'll skip on this one thanks. I've had trouble enough with battlefield 4 and sim city. Reply 0
Performance Analysis: Assassin's Creed Unity
So many high profile games are now coming out in a half finished status and before the publishers could get away with it.
They can't now and their only concern will be that their shares dropped 12% and they need to recover it.
Let this be a lesson to all publishers that we won't put up with half finished games any more.
Ubisoft should be ashamed of what they released. Reply 0
Star Wars Battlefront out Christmas 2015
Let the hype begin! Only 2 years folks until Battlefield 5! Reply +22
Two discs "wasn't practical" for Halo: Master Chief Collection
@OnlyJoeKing I get that mate totally, I got the last of Us remastered on ps4, maybe it's me, but the sparkle and suspense dropped on the remastered version for me as I'd already played it.
The much for myself I feel will be the same for halo remastered too.. Although it's a great deal, I'm not sure I want to go down memory lane again, although I'm sure millions will, so I understand where you are coming from. Reply +1
Google announces $99 Nexus Player Android console
@Flying_Hellfish if you want a wired device get the Amazon fire TV then, as that has network ports and plex too.
Here's the Link (got mine cheap when they had offer for preorder)
Image shows the cat port. Reply 0
Microsoft rolls out Xbox One October system update
Excellent ms. Glad I didn't sell it. It's now becoming what it should have been... Reply +4
Battlefield 4 Premium Edition out later this month
How about letting me join an official dice server with many players on a map pack I want to play in a game mode I want to play.... As on my xbox one I don't see Many at all. Reply 0
Microsoft announces Windows 10 for late 2015
Must download the preview and try it out....
However It is comical watching the boss touch the screen of his laptop wondering why the tiles aren't working in Windows 8....
"well it works in the office on my pc"
I haven't got the heart to tell him he's not got a touch screen laptop...
Microsoft spoil sports! Reply +4
Battlefield 4's most important patch rolls out today
one of the very few games I play frequently.....
frustrating with some of the issues, and since having the xbox one, for me Open NAT (I have one and it tests fine and all clear, However every time I join a Quick Match Rush Match, I'm by myself.... )... if it where not for that, I'm sure I'd be happy...
if i browse the servers its fine... but thats not the point...
only that and the texture pop up at the start of the match...
and the 10 year olds who run circles around me! lol! Reply +2
Shadow of Mordor Ł20 Season Pass gets you Sauron fight DLC
I remember the days when you bought a game and played it from start to finish without buying Dlc.
Such as elite, or some of the Ultima games such as sabre wolf, underground etc...!
Ah they where the days, one to tell the grandchildren about....
Albeit not multi million to develop, but it felt the same in those days I'm sure! Reply +5
iPhone 6 sold 10 million units in three days
I remember getting iPhone v1 a day after release. It was amazing.
Now however, nothing has really evolved... Bigger screens, faster processors...
Need something new and fresh. It's hard to do.
Loved my iPhone 1,love my galaxy note 3 now....
Apple / samsung... Both great manufacturers of phones. Reply -1
Video: Watch us play Roundabout from 5pm BST
In tomorrow's exciting video from EG, watch us watch paint dry!...
.... Sorry can't help it sometimes... Reply -4
Xbox One price cut by Ł20 in the UK, now Ł329
Wish I hadn't bought day one! Doh! Reply -2
PlayStation TV release date, price and compatible games list confirmed
Nice idea, I'd get it at half the price, but as my house is so small, I've already done the deed with a Neet hdmi splitter (my controller is still in range).... Walls are. Paper thin here! Still I can see the appeal for most, especially as it has an ethernet port for streaming... (giga would have been better!) Reply 0
Solid gold PS4s and Xbox Ones to go for over Ł8.3K
Any chance of EG raffling one of these in a competition?! Reply +2
Sony insists Vita is here to stay
To be fair I'd buy another Killzone on my ps vita if one came out. It was one of the reasons I bought it. It was incredible game as was Uncharted for a handheld.
I just can't get with phone games as controls for me on phones are non existent or awful.
Wish Sony would being some more aaa games on it. Reply +1
Destiny thrills, but the big picture rings hollow
I kind of like the game. Enjoy the transition and the seamless way you meet other players and play as a team. It's really clever that, you can decide to go as a team or split your ways...
Like the graphics, like the game play, enjoy team work and a fresh approach.
What I don't like is the load times and the story is very weak. It's an 8/10 game. Which isn't bad. I guess I'm more looking forward to far cry 4 than this though and this Could be on ebay within the month... Reply 0
Video: Watch us play Destiny from 3pm BST
I enjoyed the beta, not really bothered on the 30/60 fps debate. I've plenty of 30fps that where amazing... (thank you Rockstar!).
I thought it looked bland when I first played the beta and thought it was too much halo themed...
Having said that I thoroughly enjoyed it and put my pre order on. Looking forward to playing again. Reply +2
Leading creators back latest Tropes vs Women video
Chuff me, I thought I was Just playing a game...
Nothing to do With reality, politics, gender, race, religion, or Anything...
Just playing a game and enjoying some escapism. Reply +8
PlayStation Network returns online following DDOS attack
Politics in gaming? Jezzzzzzz.
But bomb threats and fanatics claiming to know right from wrong? This has now just got really serious . Nothing on the Internet is untraceable.
Find them, punish them and pass their locations on to the military so they can finish them. Reply +2
The Witcher 3 includes Gwent, a Hearthstone-esque card game
Not really bothered about the freebies. As long as the game is awesome, I don't care.
I understand, more visibility = greater sales = bigger future and I support it.
At the end of the day they are a business that has to make profit so that the developers etc can have a life and a home! They cannot do it for free
sometimes a small token like they are doing without the game being touched can create millions of pounds in marketing.
I'm not going to. Penalise the developers for that... Reply +5
Xbox One snappable media player, Party updates roll out to preview members
Lucky enough to own both. Was about to sell the xbox one (in fact tried to on ebay) L, withdrew 2 days before as no bids. I'm now glad I kept it.
I love my ps4 but the xbox one is now starting to catch up.
Well done ms, just as I thought you had lost, you start to bring it back. Reply +1
Quantum Break gameplay footage debuts at Gamescom
Looks really really nice, a day one purchase for me.
However I'm cautious and pray that it does not turn into another Alan wake. Please don't screw this one up! Reply +2
PS4's system update to v2.00 will introduce Share Play
As genius as it is.. And it is something new... So still no dlna? Jezzzzzzz it's so unfair!
/stomps off in a strop! Reply +2
If it was multi platform then it'd be a winner for me Reply 0
EA Access gives players access to triple-A games for $5 a month
You almost had me then! I don't like sport games, and Battlefield games are still a bitter pill to swallow for me.
Think I'll pass but a great idea from Ea. Not sure I'd like to pay multiple publishers though... Reply -4


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Cubs 7
(7-10, 3-4 away)
Diamondbacks 5
(6-9, 3-5 home)
4:10 PM ET, March 11, 2013
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, Pima County, AZ
(7-10, 3-4 away)
(6-9, 3-5 home)
4:10 PM ET, March 11, 2013
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, Pima County, AZ
Associated PressSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Jeff Samardzija had no complaints Monday.Samardzija helped himself with a solo home run in the fifth and pitched 4 2/3 innings, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 7-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday."Close your eyes, and you run into some things sometimes," Samardzija said of his home run.He then used the word "outstanding" to describe how he pitched."The results aren't what we wanted. A couple of home runs and a couple of hanging off-speed pitches will do that to you but I tell you what, I like pitching against this team," Samardzija said. "They play ball the right way. They have an approach at the plate, the whole lineup does, and they jump on your mistakes. It's a great team to pitch against. They're well coached. Probably the best I felt all spring. We'll get those off-speed pitches down in the zone and be all right."Samardzija, earlier this month tabbed the Cubs' opening day starter, allowed four runs on four hits, including a pair of home runs, and walked two. He also struck out two and walked two in his longest outing of spring training.Despite only having given up two runs on four hits in five innings combined from his first two spring starts, Samardzija saw plenty of good in Monday's effort."(Monday) was a big turn for me, just how I felt, my pitch execution. If I missed I didn't miss by much," he said. "The adjustments I need to make are pretty simple, I feel. I'm excited. Obviously I've still got three or four more starts to go which is good and we'll fine tune some things, but I felt good."Second baseman Darwin Barney hit a go-ahead two-run double in the seventh and added a pair of solid defensive plays for the Cubs. Welington Castillo had tied the score at 4 with a two-run shot with two out, after Diamondbacks reliever David Holmberg struck out the first two hitters he faced in the sixth.Adam Eaton continued his hot hitting with a two-run homer for the Diamondbacks. Eaton, set to be the team's regular center fielder this season, has hit safely in 11 of 15 games and is batting .395."He's a scrappy hitter. He had two strikes, he's going to stay on the ball a little longer," Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson said. "He's stronger than people think."Arizona starter Trevor Cahill turned in his best effort of spring training, pitching four innings (61 pitches) and allowing a run on three hits. He struck out five including the side in the second inning.Infielder Didi Gregorius connected for a pinch-hit home run in the bottom of the fifth to give the Diamondbacks a 4-2 lead.
|Series tied 1-1 (as of Mon 3/11)
|Fri 3/1
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|Complete Schedule: Cubs | Diamondbacks
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WoodsideExact - 235 Haas Ave San Leandro, CA 9457737.729575654368 -122.15603451309
Woodside Apartments offers an excellent San Leandro, California location with easy access to I-580, I-880, 92, and 242. Great commute location to San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, and the San Mateo Bridge. Close to BART, bus and public transportation. Woodside offers one and two bedroom apartment homes and dual master suites for rent.
- Dual master suites
- Special building entry system
- Beautiful wood area
- Walk to BART and shopping
- Near I-580 and I-680
- Excellent San Leandro location
- 1 & 2 bedroom apartment homes
- Fireplaces
- Patios/balconies w/storage
- Gated underground parking
- Sundeck
- Walk to BART and shopping
St. Moritz GardensExact - 14744 Washington Avenue San Leandro, CA 9457837.696961501081 -122.13927322887
A beautiful garden setting makes S t. Moritz Gardens an ideal apartment community. Enjoy year-round swimming in our large in door pool. Easy acces s to BAR T, bus routes and Bayfair Mall. We offer 1 and 2 bedroom apartments for rent in San Leandro, CA.
- Intercom security link
- Fitness Center
- Community Room and Barbecue Area
- Convienient to BART
- Enclosed Pool, Heated year round
- Large Laundry Facility
- Awarded San Leandro's most improved community
- Close to I - 880 and I-580
- Location, location, location!..
The HamletExact - 1319 159th Avenue San Leandro, CA 9457837.700045331491 -122.12073609546
The Hamlet offers 1 and 2 Bedroom apartments for rent in San Leandro, CA with amenities such as fitness center, swimming pool, laundry facility, covered parking lot, carpet, extra storage, ceiling fan and so much more!
- 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments For Rent
- Swimming Pool and Lush Landscaping
- Walk to BART!
- Dual Master Suite Design!
- State of the Art Fitness Center
- Reserved Covered Parking
- Pets Welcome - Call for Details!
- Reserved Covered Parking
- Fitness Center, Swimming Pool
- Private Patio/Balcony
- Walk to BART and Bayfair Mall
- Pets Welcome - Call for Details!
San Leandro Racquet ClubExact - 2600 San Leandro Blvd San Leandro, CA 9457837.713237841873 -122.14677277657
San Leandro Racquet Club apartment community is located in San Leandro, CA. We offer unique and spacious studio, one and two bedroom floor plans 14 foot closets and 18 foot vaulted ceilings, large bay windows, woodburning fireplaces, extra storage space, 5-cycle dishwashers and marble vanities in baths. We are just a few blocks from Starbucks, great shopping centers and mall's.
- We Pay 4 Gas, Water, Garbage
- Energy-saving full insulation
- Min. from 580/880 and downtown Oakland
- "Relax by a Stream"
- Lighted Tennis Courts
- Swim year round-Its HEATED!
- Over looking Ponds & Streams
- 18 ft ceilings-14 ft closets
- Heated Pool & Spa
- Lg. Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Apt. Homes
- Near BART/880 and 580 Freeway's
- Walk to STARBUCKS
Summerhill TerraceExact - 15267 Hesperian Blvd San Leandro, CA 9457837.69578 -122.129825
Location, Comfort and Convenience at Summerhill Terrace. BART is across the street and freeways are minutes away. Relax at the pool and enjoy beautifully landscaped grounds in a controlled access community. We offer Studio, 1 and 2 Bedroom apartments for rent in San Leandro, CA.
- All electric kitchen with built in microwave
- Public Transportation
- Please Provide Phone Number For Quickest Response
- ONE BLOCK to BART
- Each room separately heat controlled
- Prices subject to change
- Oversized closets
- Walk to shopping
- Close to Shopping Mall
- Five on-site laundry facilities
- Built-in shelving
- Pool & Spa!!
Metro ParkExact - 13495 Bancroft Avenue San Leandro, CA 9457837.7169844 -122.1423674
- Pets Welcome
- Courtesy Patrol
- Swimming Pool
- Assigned Covered parking
- Large Walk-in Closets
- Private Balcony or Patio
- Sparkling 24-hour Emergency Maintenance
- Upgraded Countertops
- Beautiful Landscaping
- Controlled Access
- Over-sized Windows
- Elevator Access
Liberty Hill TownhomesExact - 16001 Liberty Street San Leandro, CA 9457837.704838 -122.1169
Liberty Hills offers spacious two & three bedroom apartments for rent in the heart of San Leandro. W ith sought after amenities such as garage parking, gated community, ceiling fans, walk-in closets, extra storage, patio/balcony, short-term lease available and so much more, making the decision to call Liberty Hill Townhomes HOME will be an easy one!
- 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments For Rent
- Garbage Disposal
- On-Site Laundry Rooms
- One Parking Spaces per Unit
- Gated Community
- Garages Available
- Spacious Backyard/Patio Area
- Ceiling Fans
- Upgraded Units
- Walk in Closets
- Professional and Friendly Management
- Fantastic Location!
Linvale TownhomesExact - 153-A Haas Avenue San Leandro, CA 9457737.729148767545 -122.15693609806
2 bedroom 1 bath townhomes available for rent now in San Leandro, CA with sought after amenities such as ceiling fans, walk-in closets, hardwood flooring, garage parking available and much more!
- Two Bedroom Townhomes For Rent
- Garages and Storage Available
- Hardwood-Style Floors
- Covered Parking
- Park-Like Setting
- Pet Friendly (see Pet Policy)
- Professional On-Site Management
- Instant Credit Screening for your convenience
- Spacious Closets
- Digital/Cable TV Available
- Chef Inspired Kitchen with Gas Cooktops
- Garages and Storage Available
Marina BreezeExact - 13931 Doolittle Drive San Leandro, CA 9457737.697992 -122.175692
At Marina Breeze Apartments we are now offering a 2 bedroom 1 bath townhome with sought after amenities such as controlled access, swimming pools, laundry centers, ceiling fans and much, much more! Call today for your personal tour!
- New and Upgraded Interiors
- Some Utilities Included
- Gated Community
- Two Story Townhomes!
- Storage Available
- Free Assigned Parking
- One-half mile to Marina Shoreline Recreation
- Close to Public Transportation
- Central Location for Interstate Access
- Walking distance of schools and library
- Great Resident Service
- Close to Oakland Airport and Shopping Areas
WoodchaseExact - 2795 San Leandro Blvd San Leandro, CA 9457837.7143749 -122.1439132
A gated community. About one and a half miles from BART, 580, 880, and the Oakland Airport is nearby. A great value and the perfect location. From our spot on the map you are ideally positioned to reach San Francisco, Alameda, Fremont, and Silicon Valley. Beautifully maintained. Meandering paths and lush green gardens wander through our thirteen buildings giving the sensation of being in a small village. A serene, quiet, sanctuary. Our community was designed by the award winning architectural firm of Fisher Friedman Associates.
- New Interior & Exterior Renoations!
- Free Garage Parking
- Private Patio/Balcony ,Heat (Electric)
- Resort Style Pool and Spa
- Gated Community
- Window Coverings, Waling closets
- High Energy Fitness Center
- Resident Activities & Social Events
- BBQ / Picnic Area
- Individual Climate Control
- Garbage Disposal
Panoramic ApartmentsExact - 2276 Miramar Ave. San Leandro, CA 9457837.701661661267 -122.10490398109
Panoramic Apartments San Leandro, Miramar Apartments, Views, Granite Counter Top, Pool, Bart, Bayfair Shopping Center, Pet Friendly
- Views or Private Yard
- Granite Countertops
- Large Sparkling Pool
- Ceiling Fan
- Panoramic Apartments
- Miramar Apartments
- Assigned, covered parking
- Select Units feature Wood grain floor
- Window Coverings
- En suite and guest bath
- Quiet setting
- Multiple laundry centers
Bancroft TowersExact - 13475 Bancroft Avenue San Leandro, CA 9457837.716811 -122.142096
Beautiful and spacious one and two bedroom apartment homes in the heart of San Leandro! Bancroft Towers offers everything you will ever need and more, enjoy amenities such as gated access, olympic size swimming pool and covered parking.
- Newly Tiled Kitchens
- Large Closets and Extra Storage
- Private Balcony/Patio
- Assigned Covered Parking
- New Appliances
- Sparkling Pool
- Newly Remodeled Bathrooms!
- Lush Landscaping
- Spacious 1 and 2 bedrooms
- Minutes to Shopping and BART
- Minutes to I-580, I-880, & 238
- Professional Management Team
Eden HouseExact - 1601 165th Ave San Leandro, CA 9457837.69678 -122.106975
1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartment homes for rent in San Leandro, CA! Call today for a personal tour of your new home!
- 1, 2, 3 and 4 Bedroom Apartments
- Townhome and Apartment Style Floor Plans
- High-Speed Internet Available
- Business Center
- Controlled Access
- Resident's Lounge
- Convenient Location, Easy Freeway Access
- Laundry Facility On-Site
- Parking
- Controlled Access Property
- Patio/Balcony
- Water & Trash Paid
Chateau ManorExact - 724 Lewelling Blvd. San Leandro, CA 9457937.68599 -122.14061
Offering one bedroom and two bedroom apartment homes in San Leandro, CA with amenities such as a business center, bbq area, controlled access, patio/balcony, dishwasher, sauna and much more!
- Sparkling Indoor Pool Open All Year
- Picnic Area w/ BBQ
- Modern Fitness Center
- Relaxing Sauna
- Controlled Access
- Professional On-site Management
- Extra Large 1 & 2 Bedrooms w/Den
- Minutes to Great Shopping and Restaurants
- Large Recreation Center
- Beautiful, Lush Landscaping
- Professional On-site Management
Bel BrookExact - 77 Estabrook Street San Leandro, CA 9457737.718212127686 -122.14881896973
Bel Brook Apartments in San Leandro, CA. is a quiet garden complex featuring studios, one and two bedroom apartment homes. We offer on-site laundry, covered parking, a sparkling swimming pool, exercise center, and professional on-site management. And we are within walking distance of BART, buses, and downtown San Leandro. We are a friendly community and we look forward to you joining us! So call today and be sure to ask about our specials!
- Spacious Studio, One,Two & Three Bedroom Homes
- Beautifully Appointed Kitchens
- On Site Management
- Recycling Available
- Elevator
- Controlled Access Community
- Heated Swimming Pool
- Clubhouse
- Assigned and Covered Parking
- Close to Shopping Centers
- Work-Out Facility
- Minutes to freeway, Shopping and Restaurants
Bel MarkExact - 1675 Hays Street San Leandro, CA 9457737.720961 -122.155181
Welcome to Bel Mark Apartments in San Leandro, CA where we offer beautiful 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments. Amenities include ceiling fans, walk-in closets, balconies, patios and much more!
- Controlled Access Community
- Private Patio/Balcony
- Elevator
- Walk-In Closets
- Minutes away from freeways & public transportation
- Cats Welcome - call for details
- Assigned and Covered Parking
- Gourmet Kitchens with Microwave
- Stylish Interior Finishes
- Close to Shopping and Restaurants
- Onsite, Professional Management
- 36 Apartments within 10 miles of San Leandro, CA
Summer HouseNearby - 1826 Poggi Street Alameda, CA 9450137.778171673417 -122.28449329734
- Gourmet Kitchens with New Appliances
- European Cabinetry
- Grand Tile Entryways
- Controlled Access Community
- Resort Style Swimming Pool
- Fitness Facility
- Play Area
- Close to Public Transportation
- Designer Two-Tone Paint
- Private Patios and Balconies
- Fine Dining and Shopping just minutes away
The BridgeNearby - 25800 Industrial Blvd Hayward, CA 9454537.6349822 -122.1131803
For rent now in Hayward, CA; spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes with sought after amenities such as air conditioning, private deck, large closets with built-in shelving, fully renovated, clubhouse, pool, spa and so much more!
- Washer and Dryer Now Available
- Spacious,Fully Renovated 1 & 2 Bedroom Floor Plans
- Refreshing Swimming Pools & Spas
- Pets Welcome - call for details
- Covered Parking
- Multi-Million Dollar Community Enhancement
- Play Area
- Fitness Studio, lounge & business center
- 6 on-site laundry facilities
- Fully-Equipped Gourmet Kitchens
- Lots of Storage
- Minutes to 880, 580 and San
Allegro at Jack London SquareNearby - 240 3rd Street Oakland, CA 9460737.7946894 -122.2700637
Allegro at Jack London Square offers one and two bedroom apartments for rent in Oakland, California. The center of the Bay Area sets the stage for classic luxury living that awaits your arrival: Allegro at Jack London Square. Conveniently located near the serene Jack London Square Marina, these luxury apartments are masterfully crafted to create quality living through a unique blend of timeless, classic design, and cutting-edge technology.
- Elevator to all Floors
- Patio or Balcony with Amazing Views
- Washer & Dryer in apartment
- State of the Art Fitness Center
- Garage Parking and Controlled Access
- Pets Welcome - call for details
- Beautiful Courtyard Areas
- Skyline Water and East Bay Hill Views
- Broadband Internet Access
- Pre-wired for Intrusion Alarm
- Over-Sized Bath Tubs
- Executive Suites Available
Austin CommonsNearby - 50 Austin Ave Hayward, CA 9454437.651431460074 -122.08653050809
Selected 2 bedrooms only for $1345! We offer one bedroom and two bedroom apartments for rent in one of Hayward, California's most desirable locations. Easy access to 92, I-880, 242, I-580 and the San Mateo Bridge! Walking distance to shops and dinning!
- Selected 2 bedrooms for $1345
- Spacious walk in closets, Balcony /Patio
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- 2 Bedroom roommate floorplans
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- Close to BART, Easy access to Hwy 92, I-880, I-580
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Emma Lazarus
Emma Lazarus was an American Jewish poet born in New York City.
She is best known for "The New Colossus", a sonnet written in 1883; its lines appear on a bronze plaque in the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty placed in 1903. The sonnet was written for and donated to an auction, conducted by the "Art Loan Fund Exhibition in Aid of the Bartholdi Pedestal Fund for the Statue of Liberty" to raise funds to build the pedestal.
Emma Lazarus was honored by the Office of the Manhattan Borough President in March 2008 and was included in a map of historical sites related or dedicated to important women.
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The New Colossus
Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, With conquering limbs astride from land to land; Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame
Oft have I brooded on defeat and pain, The pathos of the stupid, stumbling throng. These I ignore to-day and only long To pour my soul forth in one trumpet strain,
1856 Paris, from throats of iron, silver, brass, Joy-thundering cannon, blent with chiming bells,
Marriage Bells
Music and silver chimes and sunlit air, Freighted with the scent of honeyed orange-flower; Glad, friendly festal faces everywhere. She, rapt from all in this unearthly hour,
Thou two-faced year, Mother of Change and Fate, Didst weep when Spain cast forth with flaming sword, The children of the prophets of the Lord, Prince, priest, and people, spurned by zealot hate.
Late-born and woman-souled I dare not hope, The freshness of the elder lays, the might Of manly, modern passion shall alight Upon my Muse's lips, nor may I cope
City Visions
I As the blind Milton's memory of light, The deaf Beethoven's phantasy of tone,
Last night I slept, and when I woke her kiss Still floated on my lips. For we had strayed Together in my dream, through some dim glade, Where the shy moonbeams scarce dared light our bliss.
Therefore I dare reveal my private woe, The secret blots of my imperfect heart, Nor strive to shrink or swell mine own desert, Nor beautify nor hide. For this I know,
Life and Art
Not while the fever of the blood is strong, The heart throbs loud, the eyes are veiled, no less With passion than with tears, the Muse shall bless The poet-sould to help and soothe with song.
In the Jewish Synagogue at Newport
Here, where the noises of the busy town, The ocean's plunge and roar can enter not, We stand and gaze around with tearful awe, And muse upon the consecrated spot.
The fervent, pale-faced Mother ere she sleep, Looks out upon the zigzag-lighted square, The beautiful bare trees, the blue night-air, The revelation of the star-strewn deep,
I A dream of interlinking hands, of feet Tireless to spin the unseen, fairy woof
Long Island Sound
I see it as it looked one afternoon In August,-by a fresh soft breeze o'erblown. The swiftness of the tide, the light thereon, A far-off sail, white as a crescent moon.
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Removing Chimney & adjusting layout
Hi GWers
Long time lurker, first time poster. I need help with updating the flow of my house, hoping you all could help.
The backstory: Last September, I purchased a very small 1915 farmhouse in Boston's near suburbs. I liked it because it still has some original features (hw floors, built in, some trim), it abuts a 60 acre town park (my pseudo-backyard is all trees), it's the last house on a dead end street (great neighborhood), it's in one of the best elementary school districts in the state, house is structurally sound, the sloping lot facilitates a walk-out basement (ripe for a family room buildout), and there is room for a first floor half bath. Downsides were that it's small (1,000 sq feet), no fireplace (one of my previous must-haves), no coat closet, it only has 2 bedrooms/1 bath (not terribly uncommon here), the 2nd floor has sloping bedroom walls (to 4'6" due to roof pitch), the previous owners were smokers, and they kept Noah's Ark (and its accompanying smells) living there.
Because it needed work (including eventually updating kitchen, bath & electric) this beauty was in my price range. Luckily, I come from a family who likes to renovate houses for fun and I am used to living in construction zones. So I rolled up my sleeves and started to work.thinking I'd tackle one project at a time.
To mitigate the pet & smoking smells, I demo-ed shoddily constructed basement rooms (down to cement foundation & open ceiling), removed the kitchen cabinets and 4 layers of linoleum floors, and demoed the bath (where the bottom drywall & 1980 door were so damp they had swelled to almost 2x the size). The smell was mostly gone, so I thought, after a bit of hospital disinfectant, I could install new kitchen cabinets and focus on renovating the bath.
Then, disaster struck. Over the holidays, when I was away, the old boiler shut down, and the supply line pipes for the kitchen & bath burst (luckily, the boiler & radiator weren't affected). As I removed one of the kitchen wall's plaster/lathe (for access to the pipes), I hit the motherlode: The kitchen plaster walls & ceiling were wet & smelly, the 1980s bath remodel had removed several key joists/supports, the bathroom's supply lines were a hatchet job (I know, I dated a master plumber for 7 years), electric wiring was a mess, plus, the radiator supply pipes were rusted beyond belief. So, the disaster was a blessing in disguiseÂI demo-ed the entire kitchen so that I could fix the plumbing, structural, electric and smell issues in one fell (albeit drawn out) swoop.
Now: And here is where I need your collective expertise! Now that the walls are open, I'm considering adjusting the building's layout. In a perfect world, I would love to add a 3 story addition (garage, family room, master suite & bath) where the side entry currently standsÂbut being single, this is probably not in my long term financial budget.
So, keeping within the current footprint, I was thinking of the following changesÂ
1. Currently, I have an old oil-fired boiler. Since I was going to upgrade to high efficiency, direct vent gas boiler, thought I could remove the chimney, which could allow for an updated layout on all 3 floors.
First floor: Removing the chimney would allow me to either:
A) Remove the dining room built in and move the kitchen-to-dining room doorway, allowing for a standard U shaped kitchen layoutÂOR
B) Add a fireplace (which I would LOVE) to the existing chimney, while leaving the kitchen with a less than idea layout. I know A is the right choice, but I hate to give up on the idea of a fireplaceÂ
Which would you choose? Why? Any other suggestions?
Second floor: Allow some flexibility to split the huge front bedroom into 2 smaller bedrooms. Although I love the big room, I think resale value (particularly in such a highly valued school district) would be greatly increased by having three bedrooms. I don't think adding a full dormer (to mitigate the sloping ceiling) is that cost effective, because it would add no actual floor space, and the knee walls are tall enough (4'6") to allow for furniture placement under the eaves. Plus, given how the house is situated on the lot & street, I think a full shed dormer would look pretty bad. Thoughts? Good idea? Bad idea? Any suggestions?
Basement: Direct vent furnace will allow me to move all utility plumbing to front half of house, which is mostly undergroundÂ.The back half of the basement could be turned into a rec room, complete with full sized windows overlooking my lovely, private forest (i.e. town park). Question here is whether or not the layout should include a hallway? Given that the basement entry & utility room are on opposite ends of the basement, I wanted to keep cross-traffic out of the family room. Any thoughts on this? Better ideas?
2-Eventually extending the side entry (3 feet or so) to allow me to change the current side entry to a first floor half bath.
I think that's all I can squeeze into the house's tiny footprint (without the major 3 story additionÂand as a point of reference, a 1200sq ft, 3 bd/1.5 bath house is pretty typical for my neighbourhood). Any other questions/ comments/ suggestions are certainly appreciated. To help ensure I have decent drawings, my friend's hubby, who is an architect, is helping me draw up plans. However, his area of expertise is commercial acoustic designs (music halls, etc), and so, given the small kitchen footprint and the 2nd floor's sloped ceilings, I'm open to all ideas.
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The layout looks nice without the existing chimney - FWIW, if you have your heart set on a fireplace, why not put in a "direct vent" unit on one of your exterior walls? My wife and I installed one in our old house for well under $2k, and that included having a pro handle the vent - it could have went straight out the back, but we had plenty of space, so it went through the roof instead.
If your house is anything like ours way, the little DV fireplace will heat most of it for very little money.
I'll try to post some images below...
Thanks for replying. I thought about adding a FP to the LR on an outer wall. The challenge with adding a FP there is twofold: There is not a lot of light in the LR to begin with (west facing), so I can't remove a window (to put the FP on the rightmost wall). I also have a baby grand piano that needs to go in that room, so I thought having a piano, FP and actual furniture might be too much.
What is the width of your FP? Is it gas or wood (I admit, I would only install a wood FP, having grown up with a wood stove).
How much
Chimneys are often loadbearing members to the roof support. You should have an engineer inspect things before you plan to remove it. We didn't think our chimney was load bearing because the bulk of it was on the exterior and the eaves of the attic were so low that actually inspecting the join are was extremely difficult. As we removed the bricks from the roof section, it became apparent that two of the roof rafters were supported by a notch in the bricks. We had to create headers and engineer support for the roof. You may need to do the same, and unless you're very experienced in construction, that's the job of a pro.
Could you keep the chimney and add a fireplace and then have it be the only structure in between the kitchen and the DR with entrances on either side?
Is removing the DR built-in a good idea if it is an attractive original feature? Or is it plain or ugly? If so, then go ahead.
You should ask your realtor about the issue of bedrooms and bathrooms because he/she will know what is best in your neighbourhood. Often they will advise putting in a master bath before adding a bedroom. We have a 4 bedroom (one very small), 1.5 bathroom house and the only way to get an extra bath without adding on is to lose the small bedroom. Our realtor said we would not lose money going to a 3 bedroom house because the master bath would be a bonus. Maybe you should convert the one big bedroom to a master suite?


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I think this should be a simple fix, or perhaps I am going at this the wrong way.
I have an accordion menu that slides up and down on click of a button. The button that activates the the accordion has a static, hovered, and clicked state, simply changing the text color.
All works fine, unless you close an accordion menu after having scrolled down the page. The browser window moves up collapsing the accordion, but it never activates the hover off function, so the button remains in the clicked state. If you hover over the button, everything goes back to the way it should be.
Is there a way to have the click state override the hover off state, so it goes back to the static color?
Have some code. It may help explain what I am saying.
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Did you have a feeling it was a certain sex bf you found out what it was? Were you right? going tomorrow and I'm convinced its a boy. This is my first.
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this is my first i had in my head it was a girl an everyone was like boy an i stuck to girl an its a girl!! we both wanted a girl too!!(:
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My family and myself just KNEW it waz a girl and sure enough its a girl.
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I was convinced it was a girl and so were all my friends and fam! The ultrasound agreed.
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I thought boy from the beginning but swayed back and forth after everyone around me thought girl. I was right :) he's a boy :) my dr said he has collected data on "mother's instinct" and that moms are right almost exactly 50% of the time hehe
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No feelings. Its a boy.
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I always thought I would have a boy, but once I became pregnant, I knew right away it was a girl. I can't explain how I knew, but I just knew...
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Hubby and I thought it was a boy and some family members and friends all said boy because I didn't have any morning sickness and I have been feeling fine all along but at 17 weeks we found out its a girl :-) I'm so happy.
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I thought boy at the beginning, but I also really wanted a boy. A week before I had two different dreams about it being a girl including the night before. It is a girl.
I had a friend who thought she was having a boy as did everyone else, she even the us tech she was sure it was a boy turned out to be a girl. She is due this week but she asked dr a ton if she was sure because she was so convinced.
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With my first I really never would've known. The night before I had a vivid dream I was having a boy and it was true. This time I was 100% sure it was girl because I felt so different. I was right
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Now that lawns are greening up, it's time to consider best practices for mowing your grass.
"How you mow is important," advises Henrico Extension Agent Karen Carter. "One of the best ways to prevent weeds in your lawn is to mow correctly."
Start by checking the blade on your mower. It needs to be sharp so that you don't chew off or shred your grass, which makes it vulnerable to disease and attacks by insects.
The blade needs to be set high enough to leave grass at least 3 inches high. "This is probably the most important thing," said Carter. "Mowing high improves root growth and helps shade out weed seedlings. You'll still have some weeds, but the number will be greatly reduced."
Carter advised following the one-third rule: never remove more than 1/3 of the height of your grass at one time.
Mow regularly, though not when grass is wet, and rotate mowing patterns. And leave the grass clippings on the lawn. As long as they're not in clumps, grass clippings will decompose and return valuable nutrients and water to the soil. "Lawn clippings are 'free fertilizer," Carter said, "and they don't contribute to thatch buildup."
Tall fescue grasses, used most often in this area, don't develop thatch layers.
Tall fescue is a cool season grass that looks good in the spring, early summer, and fall, but it can go dormant in the heat of the summer unless it is watered.
"Lawn irrigation is an all or nothing proposition," said Carter.
Lawns that aren't watered can survive as long as they have a strong root system. To keep grass green in summer's heat, an inch of water is needed every week.
"That means a good, deep soaking that builds the root system," said Carter. "Not just 15 minutes."
"The roots are the root of the matter," she added. "Healthy lawns have strong root systems."
Applying a broadleaf weed killer should be done now before the weeds get too large. "Spot spray what you're seeing," said Carter. Spot spraying rather than broadcasting means you use less weed killer, save money, help the environment, and lessen your exposure to herbicides.
And, if you haven't already put down a crabgrass preventer, Carter said you can still benefit from applying it. Choose a product that doesn't contain fertilizer.
"Cool season grasses should be fertilized in the fall," said Carter. "In spring, fertilizer makes grass put on more top growth – which you don't need. You're already mowing in spring, and fall fertilizing promotes root growth."
Henrico Extension offers the SMART Lawns program to help homeowners have beautiful lawns. Master Gardeners collect lawn soil samples and measure total lawn area, and after processing, homeowners can get customized advice. To learn more, call 501-5160 or search SMART Lawns on Henrico County's website at http://www.co.henrico.va.us.
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Richmonders Jim Morgan and Dan Stackhouse were married at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Lakeside Mar. 7 month after winning the Say I Do! With OutRVA wedding contest in February. The contest was open to LGBT couples in recognition of Virginia's marriage equality law, which took effect last fall. The wedding included a package valued at $25,000.
Morgan and Stackhouse, who became engaged last fall on the day marriage equality became the law in Virginia, have been together for 16 years. They were selected from among 40 couples who registered for the contest. The winners were announced at the Say I Do! Dessert Soiree at the Renaissance in Richmond in February. > Read more.
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The Fourth Annual Healy Gala will be held Saturday, Apr. 11, at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The event was created to honor Michael Healy, a local businessman and community leader who died suddenly in June 2011, and to endow the Mike Healy Scholarship (through the Glen Allen Ruritan Club), which benefits students of Glen Allen High School.
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Pick-up will be at noon, March 14, at the Richmond Heights Civic Center, 7440 Wilton Road in Varina.
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Two events this weekend benefit man's best friend – a rabies clinic, sponsored by the Glendale Ruritan Club, and an American Red Cross Canine First Aid & CPR workshop at Alpha Dog Club. The fifth annual Shelby Rocks "Cancer is a Drag" Womanless Pageant will benefit the American Cancer Society and a spaghetti luncheon on Sunday will benefit the Eastern Henrico Ruritan Club. Twin Hickory Library will also host a used book sale this weekend with proceeds benefiting The Friends of the Twin Hickory Library. For all our top picks this weekend, click here! > Read more.
A taste of Japan
Ichiban offers rich Asian flavors, but portions lack
In a spot that could be easily overlooked is a surprising, and delicious, Japanese restaurant. In a tiny nook in the shops at the corner of Ridgefield Parkway and Pump Road sits a welcoming, warm and comfortable Asian restaurant called Ichiban, which means "the best."
The restaurant, tucked between a couple others in the Gleneagles Shopping Center, was so quiet and dark that it was difficult to tell if it was open at 6:30 p.m. on a Monday. When I opened the door, I smiled when I looked inside. > Read more.
One beauty of a charmer
Disney's no-frills, live-action 'Cinderella' delights
Cinderella is the latest from Disney's new moviemaking battle plan: producing live-action adaptations of all their older classics. Which is a plan that's had questionable results in the past.
Alice in Wonderland bloated with more Tim Burton goth-pop than the inside of a Hot Topic. Maleficent was a step in the right direction, but the movie couldn't decide if Maleficent should be a hero or a villain (even if she should obviously be a villain) and muddled itself into mediocrity.
Cinderella is much better. Primarily, because it's just Cinderella. No radical rebooting. No Tim Burton dreck. It's the 1950 Disney masterpiece, transposed into live action and left almost entirely untouched. > Read more.
Richmond growing faster than suburbs
Lowe's, First Alert donate smoke detectors
Deep Run Marathon Dance raises $216,753 for charities
Henrico County property transactions, Mar. 2-8
'All Henrico Reads' author Tayari Jones to speak at Glen Allen High School
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Weekend Top 10
A taste of Japan
One beauty of a charmer
'An Evening of Country' scheduled April 9-10
Restaurant watch
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Obituary – James L. Blanchard
Obituary – Martha A. Schulze
Obituary – Robert W. Taylor
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Local couple wins wedding at Lewis Ginter
Fourth-annual Healy Gala planned
Ruritan Club holding Brunswick stew sale
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Cabin fever cures - and blessings
Getting schooled
Time to give spanking the boot
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Athlete of the Week – March 27: Walter Williams
Local bowlers win awards at tourney
Athlete of the Week – March 20: Annemarie Beran
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