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Anyone have any cheap backsplash ideas?
I also posted this in the Kitchen forum hoping someone can help.
My fiance & I (and our dog) have gotten tired of living in town so we bought a single wide mobile home to put out in the country. Well, other than a few small pieces of trim, I have almost got the living room and kitchen re-done to my liking... except I can't figure out what to do for a backsplash. I'm not sure how long we'll have the MH, so I don't want to spend a fortune on the backsplash, but want something that looks good. Any ideas? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Well, the first thing I thought of was anaglypta wall paper. It's textured and can be painted. There's a wide variety of styles to go with almost every style.
There's also beadboard, but not as easy to cut and install.
If you like the stainless steel or copper look you can always use roofing flashing.
That's about all I can think of right now. I hope this helps get you started thinking at least.
Enamel right on the drywall works just fine. You can do trim molding where the counter meets the wall - you can even get quite fancy and polyurethane it half to death.
Enamel now comes in a very durable, washable flat finish. I had it in my last bathroom and it worked wonderfully (with 4 kids).
I like Cliff and Joann's mirror BS, but I have a feeling that wasn't cheaper. It does make their kitchen look bigger.
I love the copper flashing idea, Just. : )
I would think you could use linoleum - I think vinyl peel and stick might look a little funny, but sheet linoleum (not vinyl) would just look like a textural wall paper. You can wax it even.
How about good old-fashioned paint, perhaps stenciled or stamped with an interesting pattern? Acrylic craft paints can be had at Walmart for about 89 cents a jar, and stencils are also often very inexpensive. Wedge-shaped makeup sponges are fantastic for stenciling on the cheap (get them by the bagful at a dollar store) instead of spending $5-7 each on those little brushes or sponge-ended daubers. Foam stamps are also inexpensive and extremely easy to use. An artsy type could freehand pretty designs like flowers and foliage (I hear good things about a "system" called One Stroke painting for being easy to learn and fast to execute). Once you're done with painting, you can make the craft paint more durable by putting on a coat of satin polyurethane. Simple, subtle stripes made by painting with two different sheens of the same color paint, like eggshell and semi-gloss, also looks very nice. I have a bit of a "thing" about decoupage but it does make a pretty good backsplash, although it would be a bear to get rid of once you're done with it.
If you are aiming for a country look, Lowes carries paintable embossed wallpapers in "beadboard" and "tin ceiling" patterns. IIRC it is about $25 a roll and one roll would be plenty for a huge kitchen's backsplash and probably enough left over to do an average-sized bathroom to boot. Install per the instructions on the roll and paint with a durable, high-quality washable paint. Cheaper and lots easier to install than sheet beadboard or real tin-ceiling, and looks absolutely smashing. Unless your length of backsplash is very short, I don't think the embossed plastic faux-tin-ceiling backsplashes at Lowes are a very good value at $18 per 18x24" piece.
Washable, vinyl-coated wallpapers are also not universally awful, and don't have to cost a mint - look in the clearance bins at the fancy wallpaper shops, 50% off is usually the minimum and I have at times seen 90% off! One roll of wallpaper would be far more than enough to do a seriously large backsplash.
Formica makes a nice backsplash and sheets of it are available at/through Lowes and Home Depot for $50-60. It definitely doesn't need to match the countertops, as long as it doesn't clash. There are some really great patterns, very realistic metals and fun retro ones like the "boomerang" that many of us remember from the old chrome dinette sets.
If you're quite handy, nice tile can be had on the cheap - check with tile companies about whether they have "remnant rooms". There are a couple where I live where most tiles are $1/sf, even tiles that are normally over $10/sf (IIRC handmade tiles are $5/sf, stone and glass tiles are $7-10/sf). If the backsplash area is very small, you may be able to luck into someone's leftover tile free or very cheap - when I did my master bathroom in the other house, we ended up with loads of extra tile. I would have paid a steep restocking fee to return it for a merchandise credit, so I saved out some for repairs and sold the rest on Craigslist for a pittance. I see partial bags of thinset or grout on Freecycle (freecycle.org for your local list) from time to time so it's worth posting and asking if anyone has any.
If you like the tile look but have no tiling skills and no time or inclination to learn, you can actually use peel-and-stick vinyl floor tiles to do up a very good-looking backsplash.
Some people dig the mirrored backsplash thing. 12x12 mirror tiles are available at Lowes and Home Depot and aren't very expensive. I don't think it's very practical but each to his own, said the lady as she kissed the cow. :-)
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The other posters above have covered all the bases that I was thinking about when I read your thread but I thought I'd throw some sites up here for you, to compare wallpaper faux tile prices.
JohnMari is right-on about the washable, vinyl-coated wallpapers.
Monday I helped my cousin put w/v-c wallpaper faux tile over her sink counter length area in her kitchen. 15 ft. long and ran the paper up to the cabinets.
Wasn't hard at all!
Only little problem I had was making sure the little squares matched up and that I didn't cut right down the middle of a square.
The paper came pre-pasted so we used the kitchen sink, very handy, to soak the glue backing then booked the paper right on the kitchen counter.
Sharp, sharp utility knife and a pack of new blades, scissors, measuring tape, yard stick (just to make straight cuts) and a few tightly folded towels (to rub the front of the wallpaper to secure it to the wall and to make sure the glue is wiped off the front of the wallpaper before it dries or the glue will dry shinier than the wallpaper.)
Between a coffee break and dancing around to music, we were done in a little less than 3 hours.
Total cost including blades---- $37 and some cents.
I talked to cousin last night and she was telling me how she made sketti sauce (her words. lol) and didn't see a few splatters on the wallpaper until morning.
She said the splatters wiped off, no stain, with a wipe of a damp sponge.
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Check your local Craigslist and search for "tile." I have seen ceramic, marble, granite, travertine and mosaic tile as well as bags of broken stainded glass for sale very cheaply on my CL. Often it's not much but is left over from some job. Be sure to look under "materials" too. You may find something just fabulous for very cheap, especially if you don't need a lot.
Good luck and please send us pictures when you're done.
My bs had vinyl flooring from PO that went up behind the cabinets so instead of hasseling with removing it I use a $12 roll of tile look wallpaper. When I got new countertops I thought the colors were off so I faux painted it. I may add tile or change it out later but for now its a cheap fix. I actually get compliments on my beautiful tile.
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You could use some sheet rock mud (as seen below) for more texture if you are trying to paint tile. The tile pictured was Royal blue shinny tile. I primed it and then painted with acrylic paint. In the other picture are rocks used with the sheetrock. I wanted stones but I knew I couldn't get the textured effect I wanted with just paint. Total cost of the arched rock wall was Sheetrock plus about $6 worth of craft paint.
These aren't perfect by any means. They are my first try at it. I thought I shouljd step away from the project before I pulled my hair out. One day I will paint them differently.
Painted beadboard is nice :) Trim pieces for the top and bottom.
$1 tiles from the big box wouldn't be much but certainly would seem to be more of a project.
I think you can even get inexp sheet metal like copper or stainless if you're handy. Maybe even a waffle pattern ;)
In a recent magazine I saw a gorgeous modern kitchen where the designer had back-painted sheets of glass - just regular glass - and bolted it to the walls like you would a mirror. It was turquoise blue, shiny, super easy to clean. I guess they put silicone in the joints. It looked really expensive and wonderful. If you're interested I'll go through the stack-o-mags and see what one it is.
Thank you everyone for your ideas! You all have really got me thinking!
Dian, Michelle, and Tropical ~ I love what you guys have done! I don't know if I'm crafty or artsy enough to pull this off, but it looks great & I might just have to give it a whirl.
Again, thanks everyone... keep the great ideas coming! :)
I would *seriously* recommend not using regular glass for this--anywhere where it could be subject to shattering, you want tempered glass or glass that's got a coating on it so that somehow it won't cause lethally dangerous shards if shifting happens and the glass cracks.
Karen, are you saying that that is painted drywall?!
ok i have questions!
tropical diva are you saying you painted something to make those faux stones? I am very interested in step by step instructions on that.
michelle are you saying that second picture of your counter top is faux painted? did you just touch up or painted the whole counter> what did it look like before?
DON'T use Flashing!!! DH put a piece of that on the wall next to my stove,what a P.I.A. it is.Never looks clean,and the Mr Clean eraser doesn't even help it.I've tried degreasers on it as well,everything sems to streak it.I hate it and after the first of the year,i'm going to do something about it,don't know what yet though.
Venetian plaster ($25 for a gallon from the big box stores but you might be able to get away with a pint if you don't have much to cover). You can trowel it on, then finish (that step is important in a kitchen) with a couple layers of paste wax. The paste wax makes it water proof and the finish will amaze you. It's like silk on the walls. If you need to define the area (if you don't want to do the entire kitchen) just use some cheap molding pieces to trim between top and lower cabinet then fill in with the plaster between the two cabinet sections. Paint or stain the trim to match. It's not only water proof, but it's very very washable :) The paste wax hardens so well that it's like gad....umm hard :oP You can scrub and scrub, and if worst comes to worst, use a razon to remove a spot, then paste wax again to fill in the spot you take off.
Honestly I wouldn't go for too decorative a finish in a single wide... it is a small space and the more you can eliminate major differences in finish, the less cluttered it will look. Maybe do a faux or real tile in the same colour as the walls, tone on tone sort of thing... you can put the variation into the tone on tone pattern and texture rather than into colour. Think of backsplashes made of all the same colour marble or tile, but one part is framed with long skinny border tiles and filled with tiles of a different size or orientation.
The wall was a rough texture. I spread sheetrock mud over small (about 3' x 3') areas at a time and used my fingers ( I tried all different things but fingers ended up working the best) to make the grout lines. (Next time I might try two finger widths instead of just one.) I then used a latex house paint (it was off white at first then I went back and repainted the grout like a dummy) all over the wall... and then painted each stone. After I was done I went back and shadowed. When people come to my home and see the "rocks" up close they don't belive they aren't real.
Some pics of the process below....
(BTW the colors that you see in these pictures have all changed. I FINALLY got it right!)
I had to resort to scaffolding because I was deathly afraid of the tall ladder!
The finished product ( except for wall color)
Wow! Tropical, that is amazing. I wish I had that patience & talent to do something like that!
Kathi~ I agree, thanks for letting me know not to use that!
Ruc~ Thanks for that idea... I do like that, but I have a sunflower motif in my kitchen & that would kind of clash, but it's a great idea.
I have been thinking about using peel & stick floor tile then finding some trim that matched. Does anyone have a reason that this wouldn't work? I would think it would be durable & clean easily.
I've linked to the patterns that I like.
Also, Windy~ The kitchen actually isn't as small as some SW's. It's approx. 13'x13'... I've seen smaller in stick built homes. But, I wasn't going to do anything really "splashy", that's just not my style. I considered using mirrored plexi-glass that I found on Ebay, but thought that would probably show dirt & fingerprints, etc. extremely well. My walls are now a "Hazelnut Cream" color... I think these colors would look OK.
Thanks again for all the suggestions & tips. Keep 'em comin'! :)
This is the one I'm leaning towards:
Here is a link that might be useful: 2nd choice tile
Diva ~~ that looks amazing! You did a super job and thanks for telling us how. How did you manage to get scaffolding -- rent it? What talent you have! You could make good money hiring out to do that for people. I'll bet everyone admires it. And the golden wall next to it -- how was that done?
Igloo ~~ do you have a pic of waxed Venetian plaster? I'm intrigued. Did you do this yourself in your home? Was the paste wax shiny? What do you mean by "paste wax?" You mean floor wax? Car wax? BTW, if the wax is clear, would it work on an old sink that stains too easily and is murder to clean?
Rucnmom ~~ that's very pretty paper. I book marked it, thanks.
Mchud ~~ That vinyl tile looks very real on our monitors. But I'd want to see something like that in person. Have you checked your local hardware stores?
The Gold color in the family room is the Tuscany faux stuff from Lowes. It's quite costly but I couldnt figure the right combination of glazes to get just the right gold. You paint a white primer (expensive) then use this really thick multi colored paint in cross patters with a 4" brush. It turned out ok. Only one person should do it though as everyone's touch is different.
I know this because I originally had my husband do the top part of the wall and when it was my turn it was totally different. We had to start all over and that's when we rented the scaffolding. It was about $200 for 3 weeks.
Diva, thanks for your answers. Your remark about only one person reminds me of the times I've watched Joan Steffend (sp?) tell the decorator that they'd better finish the painting themselves. You're right; two different people have two different touches and it's quite likely not to match.
I'm with you -- I don't like being 30' up on a ladder! I've done it several times, but I sure was scared the whole time.
Just an update: I can't find the tile I'm looking for anywhere! So, in the flooring store the other day I found paneling... Small tiles like I wanted, so I'm gonna give this a shot. It only cost $13.79, so I'm not out much if it doesn't work out.
I'll post pics when it gets done.
mc_hudd just want to share something with you. In my house there is that tile board on all the bathroom walls and ceiling and in the kitchen on the ceiling. It does not like moisture because it is buckled all over. Perhaps it was not properly sealed so that should be the main thing you concentrate on once it gets put up (sealing it from water intrustions). I swear duct tape, caulk and primer are a handypersons best friend!!
It is not my idea but I will pass it on to you.Here is the link
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Client Seating at Island-KD wants to know
Looking for some input- we are in process of putting in an island display that will have a seating area. This will occasionally be used to meet with clients. Though there is another area with normal chairs which is the primary meeting area.
What I want to know is your opinion on stool options-
Backs or backless
Wood seats or padded
Adjustable height or fixed
swivel or stationary.
Style is a bit unusual/transitional and island is right as you enter the studio:
We are leaning toward backless- definitely armeless, your not here for hors d'oerves :)
Also leaning toward padded but not sure I think it is better- my own island has backsless wood seats that I love- but this isn't for me either.
There is only one options we have found suitable that has adjustable height (so far at least within budget)
I'm wondering if swivel creates more problems than it solves in this case (again "meeting" not party) especially if I use wood seats. However stylistically padded seats are going to be a better options- there is one stainless swivel seat in the mix right now.
I don't want to post the choices at this time- really want your preference for type- will post a final when all is done- it's kinda cool:)
Thanks for any input.
if they are counter height, then I'd be fine with backless. Bar height; I'm short... and would prefer a back. Have padded and love padded. Ours are also swivel but we eat almost all our meals there. If your clients are older; as in empty nesters redoing for the last time as they age; you might want to consider swivel so it's easier for them to get into.
Padded, backs, swivel, no need to height adjustable.
That said, I've had to sit at a counter-height table in a stool as a client and I was p#ssed about it the entire meeting and could not interest myself in the services proffered. It's unprofessional and uncomfortable and awkward unless you're trying to sell me beer. :)
Is the island counter height or bar height?
If this is the first thing clients see when they come in, IMO, it should be as wow-bang as possible. That means backs and swivel at least.
Esp if it is bar height, (I'm 5'4") I can barely get into those chairs, and once in them, I can't move them closer to the bar to get comfortable, so at a minimum swivel, and arms help me maneuver myself in the chair if not the chair to the bar.
Our stools are at counter height and DH insisted on swivel and back and I'm glad he did. Even at this height, it's very helpful.
And party or no party, it's about the comfort and security of the people sitting in the chair. If I'm trying to do a deal and I'm uncomfortable the whole time, I'm on some level less likely to do the deal....
Backless bar stools say party to me even more than those with backs.
Check out places like overstock.com or costco for better pricing.
For me, if you want me to pay attention, backs are important. If backless, I'd be more focused on trying to make sure I'm not going to fall off while still trying to be comfortable with my lower back issues. This won't get better as I age so if you see a broad age range of clients, then backs would be important. No one ever complains about a stool because it has a back. Conversely, many people do mind when there is not a back.
Padded is probably better, but if it's a comfy wood seat like my stools then either is fine. Again, padded is more universally friendly.
Swivel has never been important to me, although, like a padded seat, it's probably more age-range friendly.
Heights adjustments would probably not be used in your circumstance so is unnecessary.
To clarify-
It is counter height.
It is not for for "doing deals"- primary purpose is for some meetings we need to be out in the main are to have easy access to cabinet features, reason for it is easier up and down than marching out to the other room from the main comfy meeting area.
Island is wow which is why we are thinking of avoiding backs is to not hide it when you walk in. Visually backs will detract. Comfort may override that.
Thanks and keep em coming.
I'm thinking that if its to pick out cabinet guts, it could turn out to be more of a spouse or child parking lot. I'd be on the business side of the island so I could see the cabinet guts close up. As a child, I would also have been on the business side so I could see how they worked.
Dh, on the other hand, would be sitting at the island doing a math puzzle. He wakes up for choosing finishes. He's never had a lot to say about layout either.
I'm going to be contrary here. This isn't real life, and most showroom visitors won't be GW kitchen level savvy. If this is primarily a visual display, with only brief meetings on it, then don't worry about having backs or padded seats. Have whatever looks good and can be OK for a 10 minute perch. I think it's also extremely instructive for clients to learn that the pretty stools at the knockout island that they are envisioning aren't really comfortable! People will hold on to all kinds of mental images in their heads unless presented with a concrete example that flies in the face of that mental picture. Use those stools to show them that perching at that island isn't comfortable, and so probably won't happen much because of that. Just make sure you do another island elsewhere with more comfort in mind. And, then find a manufacturer that sells stools with backs and padding and sell those! You'll be doing a good design service, and can add to your profit margin. :)
Padded swivels with backs. The first time a child, or anyone, falls off a backless stool, you will be blamed for it because as a KD, you'd be expected to know the special risks of a backless counter-height stool.
If you expect kids to be in the showroom, they are going to spin on those swivels, just for the fun of it, and get them going as fast as they can... better to have the backs to hold them in for safety.
Best of luck with the new installation!
First rule of marketing is, never ask consumers what they want. They have no idea. Give them something they'll want when they see it.
Backless. More people will see the stools than sit in them. It's your first impression. And that's more important than the doubtless hundreds of small children who will break their necks toppling backwards to their doom, lol.
Thank you all- useful and got a few laughs- especially LWO and Marcolo
I expected the responses to lean toward backs but not so wholeheartedly.
As an aging empty nester with lots of grandkids, nephews etc I don't find backless as problematic as some say, actually my experience is opposite that. Have had more kids dump backed chairs and stools over by pushing with feet, never had one fall off plain stool. Same goes for getting on/off- personally I find it easier without a back but have had to pry friends (aging) out of backed stools at restaurants. I am worried about the wheee factor with swivels and no backs though and that appears to be more commonly available.
In any case all still useful and will take all into consideration and am having another look at backs. Final decision will likely be aesthetic first in this case though as it is secondary area.
We already have some accomodations for folks with kids, i.e seperate area near the island, at home design meetings, and meetings at my residence 1/4 mile from here with TV table and toys,
The concerns expressed have made me think about adding to what we have here at the studio for younguns to do.
Oh and there is a perfectly good SO parking area next to the island, a window seat that seams to attract the guys despite the pillows :)
Very useful to see how folks think can't thank you enough for the responses. Just don't get upset if I don't follow your advice- just like my clients and me :)
Figured I'd post a couple of pics just so you can see what you've help with- obviously we are still under construction but...
first is from the front door and you can just make out the main meeting area in the second room, other shows window seat and hints at the extra space by mantle (non working FP) Sorry LWO- no room for another island :)
Just so you don't have to guess- Island cabinets - Walnut with Autumn stain, legs -Art for Everyday, wood top and custom pedestal - white ash with custom oil stain from Engrain. Rest of counter will be Hahnstone Aspen- template is tomorrow.


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Trumpeted jade trouble
Hi all I am updating my earlier post about my jade tree. This just feel off. Don't think it's rot. I can't figure this out any help or ideas?
A photo of the plant from which it fell off would help...I have never had a limb fall off one of my Jades...What are your watering practices, what is your planting medium? We need more information to diagnose the problem and find a solution.
From the picture the mix looks very wet or moist maybe the jade had gotten rot, and is dropping limbs as a defense mechanism, to keep its genes going on. If i were you i would take some cuttings, and unpot the main plant to see if there is any rot in the roots and trunk. But i would wait until someone more experience comes along and says what the issue might be. But this what my hypothesis is.
Thanks u think I had just watered it when I took that. The trunk is firm I haven't checked the roots. It also was moved from bad lighting to good lighting and maybe it was shocked. Has anyone experienced leaf drop associated with leaves becoming yellowish or more translusent
I've had entire branches drop just like that...from a 'Gollum,' no less. Plants will shed leaves or branches that they can no longer support. So we must ask: why can't the plant support this branch? Are there insufficient roots, insufficient light, or insufficient nutrients?
If the leaves are yellow and firm, then the plant has too much water.
So. I decided to repot in equal parts sand and succulent soil. I also removed dirt from roots as I felt like there was impacted wet soil around them. I did best I could without destructing roots. Plant is thining but seems to be dropping less after about a week. I can post another pic. Still a little yellow. No excessive rot but maybe early signs. Is the potting mix okay? I did put a later of med size rocks at bottom of pot as well. Thanks
No sorry, I see 2 problems here, sand is bad & rocks at the bottom don't actually help, that's been found untrue.
Unfortunately, the sand may compact around the roots even more than the soil you just struggled to remove. If it were mine, I'd get it out of there ASAP & give it C&S mix w/ 50% added perlite if that's what you've got to work w/ & avoid sand entirely.
How old is that Gollum? I agree with the advise...the mix seems too dense/water retentive...and the pot too large.
Did you use play sand (very fine), that is def. not recommended as PG suggested.
There is Silica sand (much more coarse) that can be used as an additive to potting mix.
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- 2 tsp lemon rind grated
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tbs honey
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/3 cup almond meal
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- 1/4 cup almond meal
- 2 tbs sugar
- 6 sheets filo pastry sheets
- 1 cooking oil spray
- 1 tbs caster sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon sugar
- STEP 1 Preheat oven to 180C or 160C fan forced.
- STEP 2 Combine apples, rind, sugar, honey, water and cinnamon stick in a large saucepan.
- STEP 3 Stir over low heat, without boiling, until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil and simmer, uncovered for 6-7 minutes or until apples are just tender, stirring occasionally.
- STEP 4 Drain and discard cinnamon and syrup. Cool.
- STEP 5 Combine apples and almond meal in a bowl and mix gently.
- STEP 6 Combine extra almond meal and sugar.
- STEP 7 Lay 6 filo sheets together, spraying every sheet with oil, and sprinkle with almond sugar mix.
- STEP 8 Spoon apple mixture over, leaving a 6 cm border around edges.
- STEP 9 Starting from the long side, roll up pastry to form a log.
- STEP 10 Combine sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over top.
- STEP 11 Place strudel onto baking paper lined oven tray and bake for about 30 minutes or until browned.
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The HPQ write down of goodwill was $8.8B out of their total of $36.8B goodwill on their books. Intel has a total of $9.6B goodwill which is spread over many company purchases and allocated to 4 of the Intel business groups. Check out the definition of goodwill to find out what it really is.
Will Intel follow HPQ in the writedowns? No.
The HPQ writedown is just Meg Whitman's clearing the books to lower the bar for HP going forward.
IDC and Gartner both project a 10% PC growth over the next 5 years. Intel will take a big chunk of that growth.
Macfee is the worst deal they ever made, not because it is pricey but it is totally irrelevant to their core biz. they wasted precious 7+B, it could have been used to revamp the mobile biz. INTC cant even get any non-CPU semi biz to work let alone a remote SW, The virus biz is not even a real SW biz, you can get most of those functionality free online these days. the last time I checked INTC balance sheet, I was shocked, 10.5B cash and 7.25B debt. it is no better than MRVL. I doubt PC will grow 10% for next 5 years, the consumer is shifting to tablet which does not run intel processor.
"i still cannot link this virus biz with intel's processor biz after 2 years..."
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We have been told that if there is no resolution in March that each federal employee will have to take 1 to 2 days off per pay period per month immediatly. Once again the president & officials take us for And unlike the furlough in 1994, there will be no retroactive pay for the days taken off.granted. This is accross the board---all agencies except probably the military, congress and execxutive management of the agencies.
How is it , we work for a goverment who is not affected by the laws they make. .05% is five dollars on a thousand. The cost of living increase is triple that. since we have had our last cost of living raise. MY energy bill doubled, my income was $4.00 over the proverty line to get assitance
My friend has a federal job and his housing is completely paid for by the federal government he also claims that his 52 inch flat screen is also paid for by the government. His wife also doesnt work and stays home watching tv all day.All this plus a pay check seems like a good deal, exesually when my family and probably thousands of other everyday loose $5,000 a year in taxes no because of this "bill" fixing the fiscal cliff.
Alot of people don't know this freeze does not include the bonuses Senior Executive Service (executive mgmnt) gets. I heard the senior management of the FBI gets anywhere from $10K to $30K in bonuses. Those pyouts wern't frozen!!!! I'm sure the same happens at other Fed agencies!!!!How 'bout startiung freezes there!!!!
Let's not forget Don, speaking of Congress, last year they voted themselves a 14% pay increase. Seems the "rules" they pass never apply to them. All of them (both Democrats and Republican) are worthless!!
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Submitted by marc.battyani 3330 days 18 hours 20 min ago
unicode possibilities
It would be nice if cl-user would display unicode input for CJK text. With PCL and On Lisp getting new printings in Japan, it might be beneficial to attract more brain-share from that side of the world. Would this be considered out of cl-user.net's scope?
Submitted by charliemac 2426 days 12 hours 5 min ago
Perhaps it would be interesting to open up a "universities" category (or subcategory of Organization) to list universities that teach lisp?
Submitted by informatimago 2419 days 3 hours 21 min ago
re: universities
This is a good idea. Done.
Submitted by marc.battyani 2416 days 7 hours 35 min ago
re: unicode possibilities
I have to think about it.
The use of English as the standard language is prefered so that the information is useable by most lispers.
I don't mind some other language content though.
Submitted by marc.battyani 2416 days 7 hours 7 min ago
Change descriptions may accept invalid characters
Attempting to view the "Last Modified Items" RSS feed in the Google Chrome browser gives the error: "error on line 10 at column 2048: PCDATA invalid Char value 12". Adding the feed in Mozilla Thunderbird: "<feed URL> is not a valid feed."
Submitted by WalterGR 1543 days 14 hours 6 min ago
Repository access
Many sites have a link to view the repository such as:
Source code repository http://common-lisp.net/cgi-bin/viewcvs.cgi/?cvsroot=cl-semantic
however, I can't find any place that describes how to convert that link into something that can be used to actually check out the source code. I'm very suppressed this hasn't been an issue before.
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... in shorter and more grazers were there and they were more visible. He left at 2:30 and was back by 6:20 with a 45 minute drive on gravel roads each way. Dinner was a braai (BBQ) consisting of lamb, sausage and chicken as well as chicken livers and beef curry set at the poolside/patio where we had lunch. A full moon and starry sky made it magical. The Southern Cross, visible only in the Southern Hemisphere was also visible. ...
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Sibylle Ouwerx, mom of four, had a rough week recently — three of her kids were sick simultaneously, each with different symptoms. "The idea of getting them all to the doctor's and sitting in the waiting room — what a pain," laments the transplanted Belgian.
Stephanie Kaster, mom of three, remembers her daughter getting sick at 3pm on a Friday in the height of the summer, and more recently, her son developing a severe cough as the weekend loomed. "Each time, we missed the doctor's hours," Kaster recalls.
But both Upper East Side moms had their children diagnosed and treated in the space of an hour and in the comfort and convenience of their homes. They called Naomi Friedman, who has been making house calls for a while, but because of the demand, just expanded her practice to include children.
Friedman is a physician associate (PA), licensed to evaluate, diagnose, and treat a range of common illnesses. She is also able to write prescriptions; treat burns, cuts and do sutures; and do on-the-spot blood tests. PAs work under the supervision of licensed MDs.
Expanding to pediatrics, Friedman has brought on board well-known, Mt. Sinai-affiliated pediatrician, Dr. Katherine Grimm, who says, "I think it's a great idea. PAs are very careful in their assessments. This kind of service shouldn't be a substitute for continuity of care from one's own doctor — but it's great when it's difficult to get to the doctor's office, and you don't want your child sitting in a waiting room with other sick kids." Friedman, she says, is trained to evaluate and treat the sicknesses common in childhood that keep pediatricians on the phone well after hours: coughing, vomiting and diarrhea, unexplained crying, earaches, pain, and the one Dr. Grimm says crosses all cultural divides, the one all parents are fearful of — fever.
Friedman and her associates are available seven days a week, 6am-11pm. They cover only Manhattan, and dependent on traffic, aim for arrival within the hour. "I called at 8:15 in the morning, and Naomi was there by 8.45," says Ouwerx, who adds that she is thrilled to have found the house call alternative — something that she says is common in Europe and that she was disappointed not to find when she and her family arrived in New York two years ago.
Both Ouwerx and Kaster say they have been hugely relieved to find Friedman's service, which always includes a phone call the next day to check on all patients. "Fabulous!" declares Kaster.
Friedman had worked in hospitals and then private practices for several years, and says she thought about the house call service while observing the time constraints that are usual in most doctors' offices. "There was never enough personalized time," she says. "Medical staffers are always rushed. There are constant interruptions. I figured: There has to be a better way!
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The Scioto County Commissioners received communication Thursday from the Ohio Department of Taxation, reporting the county's portion of sales tax for the month of May is up $3,262 when compared to the same period last year.
According to records obtained by the Daily Times from the Scioto County Auditor's Office for this year the estimated sales tax revenue is currently $226,560.41 above budget estimates.
In January the county received 835,377.70, which was down $82,769.62 when compared to the same time in 2013. In February the county received $971,044.39, in March the county received $1,074,179.71. In April the county received $889,305.04, in May the county received $959,690.66, and in June the county received $1,015,050.78.
In 2013 the county set a record with the amount of sales tax taken in with $11.126 million.
Wayne Allen can be reached at 740-353-3101, ext. 228 or on Twitter @WayneallenPDT.


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The woman at the front desk of Dom & Tom sent me a message today:
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After ordering during beta, and following the updates for the last 8 months, Soylent has arrived!!
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I was in Chinatown yesterday talking to friend, and he mentioned a tweet he sent out.
I told him I didn't have a chance to respond.
After I said that, he said I was someone who didn't retweet things very often, even though I tweet all the time, so he expected it and wasn't surprised.
That got me thinking….. Sure, I'm too busy most of the time to reply or retweet, but what if I outsourced it? Would I get the same results? It was time for an experiment.
To further test this, I threw a quick post up on oDesk looking for virtual assistants and social media managers to handle my Twitter account.
Can you spot which of these messages would be more effective when asking a skilled friend for free help?
"Hey man, would you mind writing a landing page for this event I'm having?"
"Hey, I wrote up some language for the event, but would love to have your feedback on the copy since I know you're so great at it! Would you mind taking a quick look?"
Another quick example:
"Hey, can you point me toward a couple great WordPress templates?"
"Hi, I've been researching websites for the last 30 minutes and came up with these three templates for the new site – which one do you think would work best?"
Imagine how you would feel getting that first message. It'd probably go something like:
"So you're my friend, asking me to do something that is worth six figures in some markets FOR FREE, and you won't spend 10 minutes of your time to speed up the process? If it's not worth it to YOU to do a little bit of research, why should I even bother?"
Now, let's check out the second request:
"Hi, I've been researching websites for the last 30 minutes and came up with these three templates for the new site – which one do you think would work best?"
A top performer is going to look at this and think something like:
"Hmm, all I have to do is open up an email and pick a template, and I'll be doing a favor for a friend? Yeah no problem, I'll get on that."
A top performer reading that second message will see that you care enough about the project you're asking them to help with — that you took an empathetic approach and realized that they're at least as busy (probably busier) than you are — and so you are only asking them for a small favor, of something you couldn't do yourself, rather than asking them to complete an entire project for free.
When asking for help, it's much better to bring them into a project slowly, ask for small favors and do 85-90% of the work on your project FIRST. Once you're able to do that, one of your more skilled friends will be more than happy to help you take it to 100%.
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The Peters Company is a highly rated and successful metro Atlanta real estate team. We are experienced and knowledgeable real estate agents, tactful negotiators, and conscientious advisors. We represent both buyers and sellers independently, and we enjoy the challenge in each role. We hire a market consultant to provide us with the most up to date metro Atlanta statistics, and we rely heavily upon real data when helping our clients make decisions to meet their short and long term goals,.. regardless of the market. We understand that your real estate decision is one of the most important you will make. We will take the time to understand your needs first and foremost, and we will always have your best interest at heart. Our approach is battle tested for results and wound with the caring comforts of customer service. Please take this information as a quick guide to what makes us who we are, keeping in mind that to know us is to meet us. We look forward to the opportunity, and we hope that whether you are buying, selling, or investing that you will come home to The Peters Company for all of your real estate needs!
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As consistent performers regardless of the market, Lesley & Andy Peters are both Lifetime Members of the Atlanta Board of Realtors Million Dollar Club. The Peters Company is the #1 Group (3+ licensed agents) in the Keller Williams Realty Peachtree Road office, which is ranked #16 amongst all Keller Williams offices in the nation. Also, Andy Peters is consistently ranked in the top 15 agents in the Southeast Region amongst over 5,000 Keller Williams agents.
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Andy and his team are a top notch organization and provided excellent service throughout the process
We have had such an amazing experience with The Peters Company. A few years ago we worked with them to help find our first home. We recently listed our home with Andy Peters and our home was under... contract in 4 days! We are currently working with The Peters Company to find our next home. If you are looking for excellence when listing or purchasing a home, choose The Peters Company. For each step of the process, they have an outstanding member of their team guide you through the process in a relational, organized and professional fashion. You will be thankful for choosing them while making such an important real estate transaction.VIEW MORE »VIEW LESS »
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We have had such an amazing experience with The Peters Company. A few years ago we worked with them to help find our first home. We recently listed our home with Andy Peters and our home was under contract in 4 days! We are currently working with The Peters Company to find our next home. If you are looking for excellence when listing or purchasing a home, choose The Peters Company. For each step of the process, they have an outstanding member of their team guide you through the process in a relational, organized and professional fashion. You will be thankful for choosing them while making such an important real estate transaction.
My fiancee (now wife) and I had a terrific experience with Jennie when we bought our first home in July 2014. She was recommended by a good friend of mine and we have nothing but good things to say about our experience with Jennie and the Peters Company. They are very professional, knowledgeable in the area we were looking (in fact Jennie lives in the same area) and we felt no pressure to commit to anything if we had any reservation at all about the place. In fact Jennie was very honest with her opinion of the places we were looking at and helped us screen out several houses. When we finally found the house we both liked the process of going through the entire closing was a breeze (including late night discussions on offers and counters). We would recommend them without any hesitation.
I was a first time home buyer and when looking to purchase I had only lived in the Atlanta area for two years. I was recommended to Jennie at The Peters Company through a friend and had a great experience working with her. She was knowledgeable of the industry, area, and was a pleasure to work with. The process of finding the right place, including two offers that fell through, took several months. Never once did she make me feel pressured into buying something I didn't like or compromise on what I wanted. Being new to the (long) home buying process she was happy to help me every step of the way. Answered every question, gave me her honest opinion, and made it a fun experience! I would recommend her (and have already) anytime!
I worked with Jennie on the purchase of a property in Atlanta a few months ago. I was very impressed with her knowledge and expertise of the Atlanta area. The search for this property took a few months due to my requirements/constraints and Jennie was extremely thoughtful and diligent through-out this process. This was my first experience in purchasing a home and I would highly recommend Jennie and her colleagues at Peters Company in your real estate endeavors.
My husband and I just sold the first home we ever bought through The Peters Company. Although we did buy our home, we both moved from apartments, so home selling was new to us. Andy and his team moved us through the process seamlessly. We stayed extremely well informed throughout the process from listing to showings to reviewing offers and then on to making a contract. Andy and his team answered any question we had in a very timely manner with well informed answers. The pictures of our home and the write-ups were beautifully done. We had two contracts (primary and back-up) on our home eight days after listing. We had moved out of state at the time of the closing, but we closed on time and it all went smoothly. I would highly recommend them to anyone selling their home.
Andy was wonderful, I met him crying in the driveway overwhelmed by the amount of work I had to do on the house but he helped me figure out what the best course of action was and got the house sold quickly! I would recommend them to anyone buying or selling their house, the Peters Company takes their work to heart and it shows!
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I HAVE NOTHING BUT WONDERFUL THINGS TO SAY ABOUT ANDY AND HIS TEAM. THEY ARE SO KIND, HELPFUL AND HARDWORKING. THANKS TO THEM, WE HAVE OUR DREAMHOUSE AND I WILL RECOMMEND THEM TO ANYONE LOOKING TO SELL OR BUY. Great Company!
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Posted on: 5/22/2014
As a retired residential homebuilder I have dealt with many realtors over the years and The Peters Company is in the top 1% of all agencies I have dealt with. What a pleasure to do business in this atmosphere. They are prepared, articulate, and deal closers. I highly recommend them.
Andy and his company represented me in the recent sale of my home. Due to some house problems it was not an easy sale but Andy persevered and worked hard to get the house sold and for the amount I wanted.
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Posted on: 12/7/2013
I have known Andy, Leslie and their family for over a decade. I have watched their company grow and know them to be honest, trust worthy, dependable and hard working. The Peters Company is eager to earn and keep your business. they have demonstrated to me that they are one of the best real estate agents in Atlanta. I would highly recommend them.
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That's what we call Jennie Moshure and The Peters Company Team. Jennie not only had the task of finding us our "forever home" but she also had to find us a new town! We had the luxury (and burden) of being able to live anywhere in the Atlanta area. And being from a small town in south Georgia made that pretty overwhelming. Jennie took the time to drive us all around Atlanta. Literally from the mountains to the lakes until we found the perfect place that felt like home; Canton. You can tell Jennie has a passion for real estate and develops a true bond with her clients. No matter how busy Jennie might be, she always makes you feel like you are her top priority. I honestly don't know when she sleeps! ;-) You won't regret working with Jennie Moshure or anyone on The Peters Company team!
I had such a great experience working with the Peters Company. I worked specifically with Jennie and she was amazing! It was my first home buying experience and she made sure I understood everything and helped to make it fun and easy. She really took the time to get to know me and I was able to find the PERFECT place because of her. I would highly recommend Jennie to anyone - she is great, truly knows her stuff, and keeps you involved every step of the way.
The Peters Group is an excellent team. Throughout our house search and closing process, we worked with all members of the team and were impressed by their organization, communication and dedication. They make each client feel like they are important and work long hours to meet your needs.
We purchased our first home in August and our agent was Jennie Moshure. From the very beginning we felt taken care of by Jennie, Andy, Leslie, and Heather. Jennie went through the process from looking at houses to prequalification to closing step by step and let us know exactly what to expect. They helped us out with recommendations for home inspectors, contractors, termite inspectors, surveyors--it was full service. I have heard stories from friends who felt like they were pressured into buying above their comfort level and that they were shocked to find out the costs associated with buying a home once their bid had been placed (survey, home inspector, etc.). That wasn't our experience at all--after meeting with Jennie a few times we felt very educated and informed and were able to make good decisions. She went to bat for us, too, when we had a difficult seller who didn't want to negotiate fairly. When we did have questions somebody was always available to help us out. We were fortunate to have found such a great company that was willing to invest so much time in making us educated, informed, and comfortable.