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If you're an armed forces veteran or in the military now, you probably don't know about all the benefits you're entitled to.
Even if you do, gobbledegook could stop you like a tank. Pick up a government publication and you might need a translator to find whether you're eligible for some of the rewards of service and how to get them.
Don't despair. There's a humvee-load of practical help for you in print and on the Internet these days, especially with the heightened awareness of the military that comes with the Iraq war and global fight against terror.
One new addition that aims to make your search for answers easier is a book from the folks at Military.com called "The Military Advantage: A Comprehensive Guide To Your Military & Veterans Benefits."
The oversize, 389-page paperback is the work of Christopher P. Michel, founder and president of Military.com, who says it offers more details than what's posted on his company's Web site. Published by Simon & Schuster, it costs $20.
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VA home loans. Home loans through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs aren't always the best way to go. You might be able to get a conventional home loan with a lower interest rate. Do your homework and find out.
If you're a veteran with permanent and total service-connected disabilities, you might be able to get a VA Specially Adapted Housing grant for up to $50,000. You'd use the money to adapt a house so it meets your needs.
Are you a veteran with a VA-rated disability of 10 percent or higher? If so, your VA loan fees could be waived. That could save you thousands of dollars in loan origination fees.
Retired pay. The government offers a pension, with benefits, when you retire from the military. There are three military retirement systems. If you have a choice, how do you pick the best plan for your situation? Use the U.S. Department of Defense retirement calculators at www.dod.mil/militarypay/retirement/calc.
Veteran disability pay. If you have limited income and 90 days or more of active military service -- including at least one day in wartime -- you might be eligible for a veterans disability pension. Payments would be made to bring your total income, including other retirement or Social Security income, to a level set by Congress.
Earned a Medal of Honor? You could get a monthly veterans pension of $1,027.
VA health care. Veterans are eligible for VA programs, as well as dependents in many cases. The Department of Veterans Affairs is required by law to provide eligible veterans hospital care and outpatient care services that are defined as "needed."
The VA defines "needed" as care or service that will promote, preserve, and restore health. This includes treatment, procedures, supplies or services. This decision of need is on the judgment of your health care provider and in accordance with generally accepted standards of clinical practice.
There are also health programs you may be eligible for, including treatment for blindness rehabilitation, Agent Orange exposure and HIV/AIDS.
Health care coverage. TRICARE is the health care program for service members and retirees, along with their families and survivors. To learn about it, you can go on a self-help tutorial at www.tricareu.tricare.osd.mil. For general TRICARE information, call 877-363-6337.
If you can, pay your enrollment fee annually, not quarterly. With the current billing system, there's less chance of a problem with a billing and claims payment if you pay annually.
Save your receipts, and you'll end up saving money and avoiding headaches. Keep all receipts, Explanation of Benefits and copayment records for at least a year. You can deduct many health care expenses from your taxes, and you never know when you might be incorrectly billed.


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Fast Charger!!!10/15/2012
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The product is alright. It's a pretty good price for two Xbox360 battery pack and charger that lasted least 3 or 4 hours. The Charge lasted least 30 mins. I am not sure it's good as Mircosoft's XBox360 Batteries and chargers but it works good.
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Not long ago, my parents installed a sizable solar array on their home in England. Now my brother has just emailed with photos of his own installation. What's going on? Besides providing more evidence that solar feed-in
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From a 100MW solar farm in the French Alps through Google's investments in utility-scale solar in Nevada, industrial-sized solar power plants are springing up across the Globe. Now the Israelis are getting in on the act,
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With the royal wedding gift list including donations to green charities, you'd be forgiven for thinking that alternative giving was acceptable these days. But one reader over at The Guardian is concerned that her daughter may be being too
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They might not quite match the Google-supported 392MW solar thermal project in Nevada, but 2 projects launched in France look set to eclipse many other European utility-scale solar projects, like this 1MW solar farm in England.
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Raising the 'Beatrice's Goat': The Indian Experience in Microcredit
Empowerment of the poor entails three basic inter-linked dimensions – generation of employment (and income), reduction of poverty, and erasing inequality. The perspective has now undergone a basic change from the collective care mechanism of a paternalistic state intervention meted out from the top to bottom to a people-centered and participation-oriented bottom up approach. With this new perspective, new practices have emerged through integrated community participation of the poor. Thus the basis of the concept of micro finance is self-mobilization and self-organization of the poor at the community level driven by an ardent desire backed by an unfaltering trust in their own inherent capacity to improve their living conditions by themselves, given an enabling environment. An active realization of such self-mobilization is found in self help groups (SHGs), formed for distributing the microcredit benefits, inspired by the success of the Bangladesh Grameen experiment. This approach has already taken strong roots across the lengths and breadths of India as an effective and viable channel to take the poor to a new domain of economic empowerment and social upliftment. Microcredit, which synergies the thrift and credit habits of the poor in a participatory and informal setting, is now widely acknowledged as a strategic tool in all poverty alleviation programmes. This paper discusses the Indian experience in microcredit.
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Lessons from the ice storm
Crews worked around the clock to protect public
CORPUS CHRISTI - This month's historic ice storm closed bridges, caused wrecks and led to some heroic rescues.
It also gave authorities something to think about.
"It was an absolute learning experience," said Tom Tagliabue, Texas Department of Transportation spokesman. "I think it all happened a lot faster than anyone expected."
Tagliabue said the department did everything it could to prepare as weather officials predicted the worst.
"We pre-positioned people, materials, signage — everything we could get in place beforehand," he said.
They had trucks on hand filled with ice rock to provide traction and work crews out in the worst of it sanding down bridges and overpasses in an effort to keep people moving, he said.
The police department had about 125 extra officers out in the field during the height of the storm.
The department's Emergency Operations Center received more than 1,300 calls between 6 p.m. and 1 a.m., said Capt. Denny Asbury of the Corpus Christi Police Department.
The department also put officers on Corpus Christi Beach and North Padre Island so they could respond to calls in the area after the bridges closed.
"When you're talking about having to respond everywhere, it's a lot of work," Asbury said.
Police, Nueces County Sheriff's deputies, city street department crews, Department of Public Safety officials and representatives from other agencies worked around the clock to assist at accident scenes, divert traffic off closed roads and get information to the public.
Asbury credits information placed on www.CitizenObserver.com with keeping people up-to-date on road conditions.
"People ask, who shut this bridge or that road down? Let's face it — the weather shut everything down," Asbury said.
By the end of the night, every major freeway, bridge and causeway in the Corpus Christi area had been shut down.
Between 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. there were more than 90 car wrecks on the roads, Asbury said. The average is about 27 a day.
There were no wreck-related fatalities, but the Nueces County Medical Examiner's Office is reviewing the case of a man who may have slept in his car after an argument and succumbed to exposure, a police spokeswoman said.
One of the worst injuries came on the Crosstown Expressway when a group of teens went out to look at the weather and were struck on the frontage road by a car being driven by a 21-year-old man who fled the scene.
In some cases, people were trapped in cars on causeways that rescuers weren't able to reach for hours.
"We had an ambulance stuck on the Oso Bay bridge and our trucks sanded the bridge while driving backward, reached them, then sanded the whole way back down to make it out," Tagliabue said.
Police weren't immune from the conditions, either. Assistant Chief Steve Mylett was injured when his stopped patrol car was struck from behind by a van at the scene of another wreck. Mylett, who was taken to the hospital, has returned to work.
Police officials already have had and are planning more meetings to look at what happened and what can be improved. Asbury said one area to look at is the level of preplanning between law enforcement entities to ensure everyone is on the same page.
"Overall, we were very well prepared, he said. "The officers did a great job of responding. It's an ongoing process that we're going to learn from."
166: Number of Texas Department of Transportation employees working in Coastal Bend
125: Extra police officers who worked during the ice storm in Corpus Christi
1,005: Cubic yards of ice rock laid in Coastal Bend
377: Number of bridges/overpasses treated with ice rock in Coastal Bend
90: Number of wrecks reported in first three hours of the storm in Corpus Christi
0: Number of fatalities from wrecks
Source: Texas Department of Transportation and Corpus Christi Police Department
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High on A Mountain Top
We had a wonderful stay at the Ojai Retreat. We were in the Balcony Room and from our window we had a view of the Ojai Valley that was spectacular. Our room was very comfortable and sitting on the balcony on a beautiful day with a soft breezed blowing from the east was very relaxing. The staff was very friendly and made us feel very welcome.
The breakfast was very good-- an egg fatatah, fresh fruit, sweet rolls, and lots of coffee.
We also enjoyed dinner at the Ranch House which is just below The Ojai Retreat. Great food.
Brilliant & peaceful
Quite a lovely hotel/retreat. The biggest plus for me is that it is not corporate and so does not have that corporate look that all hotels tend to have. Our room was nicely furnished and extremely comfortable. Breakfast was superb. All in all, a truly relaxing stay (Sat morning yoga helps!). We will most certainly return.
Loved it!
The Ojai Retreat is a beautiful, relaxing place on a hill overlooking Ojai. We stayed in the Patio Room and thoroughly enjoyed both the accommodations and breakfast in the morning. We would definitely stay again!
A True Gem
Hello fellow retreaters!
I almost hesitate to write a review so as not to expose this gem of a place to the world but, I need to give credit where credit is due!
A friend and I spent one of the most perfect weekends I have had in years at the Center. We arrived on the landscaped gardens of the property and immediately wanted to take a restful nap - it was that wonderful.
The office let us check-in early (lovely touch), to our fabulous room - the Ojai Suite which was great - comfortable bed with a comfy pull-out couch. The highlight for us was really the private patio where we sat outside with wine and contemplated our futures overlooking a beautiful valley and mountain viewscape. Each guestroom had this feature!
Oh, have I mentioned the breakfast? I was so amazed at the spread they put out for guests - fresh fruit, a beautiful souffle, muffins, yogurt, cereal and all types of beverages. Fantastic! We were able to meet others staying at the retreat center in this great reading room - and made some business contacts - which didn't surprise us a bit.
Really, the place rocks. I was relaxed, enjoyed walking through miles of fabulous trails around the property (complete with woodpeckers, goldfinches, coyotes (heard them in the distance) and hawks.
So, in a few words, a gem...
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Best kept secret in Ojai
The Ojai Retreat is one of favorite places to go. I have been numerous times over the past several years and always loved my stays. They have recently done some wonderful updating and renovations. I go to the Ojai Retreat to write usually for several days. I can't think of a more peaceful place to write and get inspiration. The grounds are lovely and quiet and there is just something there that gives me a great sense of calm. I prefer the rooms that look out to the mountains as it is wonderful view. The coffee is excellent and always available. The front desk folks are accommodating and genuinely nice. For me, the Ojai Retreat is the best kept secret in Ojai.
Ruhige und entspannte Umgebung
Wenn Sie sich in kleiner und ruhiger Umgebung erholen m�chten, dann sind Sie hier richtig. Meine Braut und ich �bernachteten im erst k�rzlich renovierten Eukalyptus Zimmer. Aber es ist nicht wirklich ein Zimmer. Wir hatten ca. 60 Quadratmeter mit K�chenzeile, privater Veranda usw. Es war sauber, ordentlich und modern. Der Kaffee und das Fr�hst�ck (Montag bis Freitag: Muffins, Wochenende: Eier, Bratkartoffeln usw.) war sch�n. Wir brauchten neue Handt�cher und als wir mit dem Handy anriefen, da war der Service prompt.
Als "Retreat" ist das Feeling hier anders - auf unserem Zimmer gab es weder Fernseher noch Telefon und vielleicht ist es deshalb etwas preiswerter als ein Hotel. Es handelt hier sich auch um eine gemeinn�tzige Organisation und so entf�llt die 10prozentige Steuer f�rs Bett. Man wird nur gebeten, f�r mindestens zwei �bernachtungen zu buchen. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder.
Quiet, serene environment
If you're looking for a place to relax in a small, quiet environment- this is it. My bride & I stayed in the recently renovated Eucalyptus "room". However, it's not a room per se. We had about 600 sq feet w/ a kitchenette, private patio, etc. The place was clean, neat & modern. The coffee & breakfast (M- F: muffins, Sat- Sun: eggs/potatoes, etc.) they provide is nice. We needed our towels changed & when we called (using our mobile phone), the service was prompt! It's a little different being a "retreat" place- our room didn't have a tv or a phone which perhaps is why it's a little less expensive than a hotel. Also, being a non-profit organization- there's no 10% bed tax. They only ask that guests stay at least two nights. We'll definitely be back ;0).
Spectacular setting for personal rejuvenation
My husband and I have spent 4 extended periods at the Ojai Retreat. The staff cultivate a quiet, restful experience in the midst of exceptional natural and cultivated beauty. There are opportunities in every minute of our stay to maintain a meditative focus, converse with others on various topics, eat mindfully, and rejuvenate our bodies and spirits.
Sehr friedlich
Wir lieben diesen Ort - ich glaube, dass es sich hier um ein gemeinn�tziges Meditationszentrum mit 12 Zimmern handelt. Es ist super f�r Leute, die nach Ojai kommen und in einem wundersch�nen und friedlichen Hotel unterkommen. Wir waren in der Ojai Suite, die verf�gt �ber eine private Terrasse von der aus man eine sagenhafte Aussicht hatte. Wenn man gerne raucht und fernsieht, dann wird man hier entt�uscht werden - auf dem gesamten Grundst�ck herrscht Rauchverbot und keines der Zimmer hat einen Fernseher - aber genau deswegen hat es uns so gut gefallen. Ich habe hier viel Zeit damit verbracht, einen Roman zu lesen, den ich mir in der kleinen, hauseigenen Bibliothek ausgeliehen hatte, damit habe ich mir auf der kleinen Terrasse beim Sonnenbaden die Zeit vertrieben.
Wir holten uns auch bei einem nahegelegenen Weingut eine Flasche Wein und tranken die auf der Terrasse. Wir glauben auch, dass hier weder Haustiere noch kleine Kinder erlaubt sind - so wird man auf keinen Fall gest�rt. Am Wochenende gibt es ein vegetarisches Bio-Fr�hst�ck, das ist sehr lecker und man sieht hier jede Menge V�gel und Salamander. Der Service und die Zimmerm�dchen waren sehr gut und nicht aufdringlich. Wenn man sich mit seiner Liebsten erholen m�chte oder alleine nachdenken, meditieren oder schreiben m�chte, dann ist es ausgezeichnet.
Very Peaceful
We loved this place - I think it is actually a non-profit meditation center that has 12 retreat rooms, but it is very suitable for people who just want to take a trip to Ojai and stay somewhere beautiful and peaceful. We stayed in the Ojai Suite, which has a private outdoor patio area with an amazing view. If you like smoking and watching TV, you'd be disappointed - there is no smoking allowed on the entire property, and none of the rooms have TVs - but that's exactly why we loved it. I spent a good amount of time reading a novel I had borrowed from their small library and sunning myself on the outdoor patio. We also got a bottle of wine from a nearby winery and drank it on the patio. I think there is a no pet and no small children policy as well - so there is no way you can be disturbed. There is organic/ vegetarian breakfast on weekends, which is tasty, and lots of lizards and birds to watch. The customer service & room cleaning was very good, and very non-intrusive. It's an excellent place if you're looking to get away with your honey, or looking for some time alone to think/meditate/write.
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After brunch Hinesh and I go for a walk around the neighbourhood. It is so pretty here, blue skies, cool breeze. I know why they wish they could all be California girls. We of course return in time for the US vs Portugal match. The whole house bar me was going for USA, I was going for Ronaldo. After an early goal Portugal rested on their laurels for ...
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... a shop in warehouses...Luggage Base...we turn back ..got a great deal on another samsonite case...worth $500 ..we paid $198... Bargain. We then drove inland to Santa Maria ..and then onto Santa Barbara. We decided to stay in another Best Western.. On the main boulevard of the oceanfront. Nice room ..but basic motel. We seen other Spanish style motels...but this is quite good ..and reception gave us a good discount. Big room ..we need it to sort out our luggage to get ready for ...
USA Road-trip 2013 - Week 1
... the drive we encountered bush fires in the hills of Los Angeles besides the freeway so we were stuck in traffic a long time while the firefighters tried to get it under control. As we passed the fires and drove on we hit the coast and an amazing site was before us that none of us had seen before. As we drove a very low hanging fog cloud hung above us and all around. It had come down from the mountains and rolled out to sea. It was like one huge cloud that covered ...
Highway One - so much love!
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"Chez Olive" a delightful recently renovated two bed roomed apartment in an historic wine merchants house. It sits on a quiet street a minutes walk from the 'oldest stone Marianne in France' in the village square.
Tastefully and stylishly refurbished to include every modern convenience to provide all the comforts of home, brand new fully fitted kitchen combined with a bright modern lounge with 32" Plasma Screen & DVD player, Ipod docking station, luxurious bathroom with 'rain water shower' and separate WC and washbasin, master bedroom & twin bedroom. On the second floor it has a bright sunny south facing enclosed sun terrace to dine al fresco! Secure off street parking in Garage. WIFI in 2013.
Ceramic hob, electric oven, dishwasher, washing machine, full size fridge/freezer, microwave, kettle, cafetiere, floor fans, iron & ironing board, hair dryer. Books, guides, tourist information & appliance information.
|Sleeps up to 4, 2 bedrooms
|Nearest beach
|Marseillan Plage 2.5 km
|Will consider
|Corporate bookings, Long term lets (over 1 month)
|Car advised
|Nearest Amenities
|100 m
|Nearest travel links
|Nearest airport: Beziers 10 km, Nearest railway: Agde 5 km
|Family friendly
|Suitable for children over 5
|No pets allowed, No smoking at this property
Features and Facilities
|Internet access, DVD player
|Central heating, TV, Safe, Satellite TV, Wi-Fi available
|Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
|Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
|2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms of which 1 Family bathrooms
|Double beds (1), Single beds (2), Dining seats for 6, Lounge seats for 6
|Linen provided, Towels provided
|Balcony or terrace
|Secure parking, Not suitable for wheelchair users
The Languedoc-Roussillon region
"The Languedoc-Roussillon - the other south of France, it's the French Mediterranean in relax mode, laid back, minus the glitter, the thinking person's Provence - La Douce France" - Footprint France
It is one of Europes oldest and most historic regions. Note worthy wonders include the castles of the Cathars, abbey's such as the Abbaye de Vallemangne, breath taking & stunning gorges around the Pont de Diable, grotto's such as Les Grottes de Demoisselles and caves, the Camargue marshes, home to the wild white horses and black bulls. Magnificent Roman ruins such as the arena at Nimes, and Carcassonne, Europe's greatest fortified walled town.
The Languedoc Roussillon has an endless list of activities and things to do.
Water – Beaches, Lakes, Rivers, Canal boating, Canoeing, Sailing, Windsurfing, Fishing, Swimming,
Hills & Mountains – Skiing, Hill walking, Rock climbing, Mountain biking
Childrens Waterparks, Zoo, Dinosaur Park, Carousels, Picnics
Cycling, Golf, Tennis, Horse Riding, Bird Watching, Sun Bathing, Long Lazy Lunches.
Sightseeing, Festivals & Fetes, Slow Food Foodie Heaven, Wine Buffs Paradise!
Marseillan... This serene little port lies at the southern end of the Etang de Thau, an inland lake situated on the Mediterranean coast... Famed for its delicious fresh oysters & mussels straight from the Etang! …Superb family orientated restaurants & bars within the village and port and just a few minutes stroll from the apartment. …300 days of glorious sunshine & cerulean blue skies! …Long term residents the gorgeous pink flamingos! …Tuesday market days in the village square. …Noilly Prat Vermouth distillery & the many renowned vineyards on its doorstep. …Miles & miles of golden sandy beaches, warm aquamarine sea & an array of water sports... Fun festivals, fireworks & music throughout the summer... Capelet or 'greasy pole" competitions & jolly jousting on the port...the click of the Boules near the village square....Canal de Midi - meander along the 240km of locks & tranquil cool shady waterways.
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* GUILHEM-LE-DESERT medieval honey stoned mountain village with narrow cobbled lanes, it is now an
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* Nearby Cities... Medieval Carcassonne, Beautiful Beziers, Noble Narbonne and Cosmopolitan Montpellier,
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"I can't wait to go back"
The apartment was more than you caould want for a week or two away. It has everything. Good size, 2 bedrooms and super kitchen/living area with all you could need, washing machine, dishwasher, cooker, TV and more. It is more like an aprtment to live in than just to holiday in. It also has a very new and clean feel to it.
It is right in the centre of the village with walking access to lot's of Cafes and restaurants as well as good supermarket. There are plenty of little Vegetable shops and boulengiers around as well.
Marseillan is a gem of a place. What I loved about it was it's laid back atmosphere and it is completely not commercialised. If you want shopping, this is not the place for you though Mountpellier is only a 50 minute drive away and it has plenty and has a beautiful town centre.
There are also some great restaurants and for you fish lovers out there you will truly be spoilt.
The East beach in Marseillan is beautiful and not too far away you have water parks and a dinosaur land which my kids loved though I could have done without all the "how did they become extinct" questions afterwards. Other interests are the amount of wineries around, this being a Languedoc village.
I could not recomment Marseillan enough, sitting back at one of the cafes and having a coffee or beer at 5 or 6pm after a day on the beach is something I missing like hell this week.
Not only would I recommend Marseillan and "Chez Olive" to a friend but I guarantee I will be going back.
29 Aug 2011
"Light, airy, comfortable, clean and recently modernised centrally located apartment."
Although compact it's and incredibly spacious apartment with fans and large windows to cool the August heat. You are literally on the doorstep of a great fruit and vegetable seller, numerous patisseries, bank, paper shops and restaurants. There is a new Carrefour (supermarket) less than ten minutes walk but in the opposite direction. We spent five days exploring; hiring bikes from the harbour and cycling from Marsillian along the Canal du Midi to Agde (twice because it was so wonderful) as well as along the mediterranean beach path to Sete -finding great places to either picnic or lunch along the way. We also drove as far as the spectacular gorge to bathe just by Saint-Guilhem-le-desert where we found the artisan shops, later driving around Lac de Salagou and then finding Chateau du Jonquieres where we tried their five wines. We ate a lot of local shellfish from oysters in Bouziques from the lake: Etang de Thau, mussels and everything else at Le Ferme Marien -where all the locals dine.
The area has so many more interesting places; Chez Olive is a super location that's decor and fittings really make you feel you are staying somewhere special. I would return.
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Sole Designs Brooke Tufted Diamond Storage Bench
This lovely magnolia tufted storage bench with espresso-colored wooden legs will put a smile on your face. Not only can you use this item to store your belongings, the high-quality, flame-retardant foam offers you a comfortable place to sit down.
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Lovely piece of furniture, beautiful cream color, fabric is well made and tufted nicely. Built well, sturdy. Good storage, 2 king blankets, 2 sets king sheets with room to spare.Read More
Brooke Tufted Diamond Storage Bench
The bench arrived in perfect condition; attaching the legs was easy. The color is perfectly neutral. The bench is holding @ 50 hard covered, large books in a room that does not have sufficient wall space for a tall book case. I have the bench positioned under a double window. V. Kara, *Read More
So far works perfectly and one of the largest Storage benches I could find as far as internal dimensions!Read More
This is a white/tan bench...
We were looking for a light gray bench. The color of this one is bright white with tan/gold-ish threads running through it. The fabric feels pretty plasticy, or like burlap. It's rough. We returned it b/c it wasn't the color we wanted at all (the pictures seem deceptive to me).Read More
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The piece is great, huge storage compartment. The tufting makes it firm and it feels study. The color is lighter than what it appeared but it is not an issue. A great piece for the price.Read More
I had had another bench picked out, but I chose this one because it is slightly higher. At 19 inches it is a better height for sitting. The bench arrived very well packed and in perfect condition. The upholstery outside and in is tight and finished well. No holes, loose threads, etc. The legs screwed on with no problem. I have it in front of a queen bed, and it is almost as wide as the bed. I have not measured the inside myself, but I think the dimensions in the Q&A are probably right: 53.5X16.5X7. I have four queen sheet sets (two flannel) in there so far, and only half the bench is full. Note that because it has a hinged top, it cannot sit against anything when open.Read More
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I looked online everywhere for a reasonably priced bedroom bench for the foot of my queen size bed. This is by far the best quality and price I found. Great construction and love the tufted buttons. Very neutral and goes great with my khaki carpet and dark wood furniture. The storage is also wonderful to have in the bedroom.Read More
Beautiful ottoman!!
This is a very beautiful ottoman! I love it and wanted to keep it so bad but it didn't match with the color of the room and was too large to place anywhere else in our house. The intended use for this ottoman was for our "pool area" that was right next to our formal dining space. We had planned to use it as extra seating in our dining. Get this item if you're looking for a sophisticated look, for a great price. But like I said, make sure you're looking for an ivory color and not grey as this appeared to be!Read More
I looked at all the choices here on Overstock for a storage bench, I picked this one because it was just a bit longer than some of the others,it looks great at the foot of my King size poster bed! The storage capacity is very generous. FYI inside dimensions are 531/2 X16/12X 7 1/4 Depth. It will easily hold 4 sets of K size sheets. The seat is very firm and is perfect for sitting to put on socks and shoes. The seat height measures 17/12 not 19 as stated here, maybe the Tufting in top is a bit compressed from shipping? It is still taller than most. There is about a 6' inch clearance space between the floor and bottom of bench, nice for shoes! I could have searched my area stores, and would never have found anything this nice for this price! I ordered it on a Monday, and it was at my door Wednesday morning! Unpacked it at my front door , slid in down the hall in its plastic bag,put the legs on , done in 5 minutes! Very pleased,, Thanks Overstock1Read More
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Thank you for your question, kamiller319. The color of fabric on the Sole Designs Brooke Tufted Diamond Storage Bench is Magnolia. Have a great day.
what's the weight capacity for this bench?
Thank you for contacting us cola20783. The weight capacity is 100-175 pounds. Please let us know if you have any further questions.
Had two grown men sitting on the bench at Christmas time. no problems noted with the bench and obviously the weight distribution would impact the sturdiness.
what is the overall width of this bench from front to back?
Thank you for your question, sstaggs2. The overall width of this bench is 19". I hope this helps, and thanks for shopping with us.
Is this grey or ivory? It says two different things. I would like the grey but want to be sure.
Hello, katefine. Hope your day is going well. The color does resemble gray but that is due to the lighting. This item is an off-white color, more like ivory. You are welcome to browse our site to try to find a similar item in gray. Thank you for shopping with us and please feel free to contact us again with any further questions.
It is ivory - but kind of twead. Not gray - ivory with flecks of brown and tan.
How deep is the inside storage, not the outside measurements, please.
The inside measurement is 53.5 inches X16.5 inches X 7 inches. Thank you for your patience.
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Thank you for shopping Overstock.com. The storage dimensions are: 19 inches high x 19 inches wide x 56 inches long.
What color is magnolia? Is it white or gray?
Magnolia is a gray color.
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Here's a bunch of random things about me for you to read.... I would say I am open minded, believe in strong family values, very faithful and do not tolerate anyone that's not, from Georgia, love my kids although I do not get to see them enough, and I love the outdoors. I enjoy making other people happy with acts of kindness. Don't like people taking my kindness for weakness...it's not. I've very confident in me and my way of thinking. I like being told I love you. I want someone who is faithful, believes in God; not saying I always follow the rules but it's just important to me. She should love her job, knows what she wants, likes the outdoors, and enjoys doing little extra things to make others happy. I like watching baseball, football and basketball but not good at any of them. I enjoy fly fishing as well, but something else I'm not very good at. I hunt and fish, and love it. I change my own oil and think every man should. A big turn off for me is a woman with too many guy friends. Big deal for me. I currently work overseas too...forgot to add that in. I've lived all over Europe and now I'm in Africa. I really enjoy history too. It's one of my favorite hobbies. I am fascinated with castles and anything involving that period of history. I'm not a wine drinker but I like a woman that is. I can't dance, but I want a woman that loves it. I prefer a woman that is ready for something new. I like taking walks/hikes and exploring the outdoors; camping is awesome in my opinion. I am a HUGE sucker for a girl in a sundress...I prefer that over a miniskirt any day! I'm not really a beach person but like the fresh smell of the ocean. I like campfires and grilling out, does't matter if it's at home or out at a campsite. I have The Lumineers, Justin Timberlake, Tim McGraw, and Taylor Swift all on the same playlist. A passport would be a nice thing for you to have, but if not, that's OK. :)
Camping , Cooking , Fishing/Hunting , Gardening/Landscaping , Movies/Videos , Museums and art , Exploring new areas , Travel/Sightseeing , Video games , Volunteering , Watching sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Golf, Running, Soccer, Tennis / Racquet sports, Walking / Hiking, Weights / Machines
I exercise 3-4 times per week.
I like Cats, Dogs, Horses
I don't have pets right now.
Don't really have any since I'm not in the Springs yet, but to give you an idea, I enjoy movies, a good steak, walking trails, and the golf course (although I haven't been in a while). I enjoy a good bar once in a while.
Music...any kind of music really, depends on my mood. Food...I love chicken, any kind of chicken. Rainy days are awesome to me.
Reading, BBQs, hiking, anything outdoors, watching movies, cooking, hanging out with friends and laughing a lot.
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|A few extra pounds
|Slender, About average, Curvy, A few extra pounds
|Blue, Grey, Green, Hazel
|Dark brown
|Auburn / Red, Black, Light brown, Dark brown, Blonde, Dark blonde
|No Way
|No Way, Occasionally, Daily, Yes, but trying to quit
|Social Drinker
|Social Drinker, Regularly
|Other profession
|Administrative / Secretarial, Executive / Management, Financial / Accounting / Real Estate, Legal, Medical / Dental / Veterinary / Fitness, Political / Govt / Civil Service / Military, Sales / Marketing, Self-Employed / Entrepreneur, Student, Education / Teacher / Professor, Technical / Science / Computers / Engineering, Travel / Hospitality / Transportation, Other profession, Nonprofit / Volunteer / Activist, Law enforcement / Security / Military, Fashion / Model / Beauty, Architecture / Interior design
I am a US military contractor working in the IT/communications field.
|$25,001 to $35,000, $35,001 to $50,000, $50,001 to $75,000, $75,001 to $100,000, $100,001 to $150,000, $150,001+
|Never Married, Widow / Widower, Currently Separated, Divorced
|Have kids:
|Yes, and they live away from home (2)
|Yes, and they sometimes live at home, No, Yes, and they live away from home, Yes, and they live at home
|Wants kids:
|I'll tell you later
|Definitely, Someday, Not sure, Probably not, No, No, but it's OK if my partner has kids
|White / Caucasian
|Latino / Hispanic, White / Caucasian
I've traced my roots to England. Big surprise there right?
|Christian / Protestant
|Christian / Catholic, Christian / Protestant, Christian / Other
I read the bible although I can't say I go to church much.
|Bachelors degree
|Some college, Bachelors degree, Graduate degree, PhD / Post Doctoral
I have several industry related certifications, but don't care to go into that right now.


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Cori's DogHouse has 38 fantastic dogs. Now they are looking to you for No. 39.
Cori's DogHouse is hosting The Next Great Dog Contest, in which customers submit their ideas for what toppings they would put on one of Cori's delicious dogs.
"I really want to see some imagination here," said Cori's DogHouse Owner Sean Sullivan.
Sullivan said people are not restricted to the toppings at Cori's DogHouse.
If it is food, and will make for a great dog, then you can enter it in the contest.
The winner of the contest, which runs from Sept. 26 through Oct. 5, will win $100, and their dog will be run as a special for two weeks.
However, Sullivan said that if the item proves popular, they may keep it on the menu for a long time.
If you want to enter, go to Cori's DogHouse and ask how.
Cori's DogHouse is located in Providence Marketplace. You can reach them at (615)758-6960 or visit them on the web at www.corisdoghouse.com. You can also like them on Facebook.
Senior Appreciation Day
Cori's DogHouse is happy to announce a Senior Appreciation Day.
"We probably should have done this a long time ago," said Sullivan.
Sullivan said they have done events at Del Webb Lake Providence, and were appreciative of the experience.
He is showing that appreciation by giving seniors, 55-and-over, 20 percent off every Tuesday, all day long.
If you are looking for a natural way to cure what is ailing you, Bruce Dailey's Health Foods should be able to help.
Wilson County's first full-service cigar and pipe store has opened in Mt. Juliet.
Big Star Cigar Lounge is an upscale establishment that specializes in premium hand-rolled cigars, with an emphasis on boutique and hard-to-find cigars.
Some consignment stores focus on certain things. Some will be clothes. Some will be furniture.
But Revived Fashions has it all.
The Lake Forest Acres Garden Club will present a workshop, Introduction to Hyper-Tufa, Saturday, Sept. 8, at 9 a.m. and again at 11 a.m. at Garr's Rental & Feed in Mt. Juliet. During the workshops, gardening enthusiasts will create their own Hyper-Tufa planter to take home and fill with the plants of their choice.
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Tracks from Issue 355
Office Ambience #355
August 2013
Listen to some of the tracks we've been playing on the office hifi during the making of The Wire 355 September 2013 issue.
Listen to some of the tracks we've been playing on the office hifi during the making of The Wire 355 September 2013 issue.
Listen to a recording made by Danish electronic music pioneer Else Marie Pade, with sound artist Jacob Kirkegaard.
Listen to solo work by Chicago Underground musician Rob Mazurek, and a track by his Exploding Star Orchestra.
Listen to a track by the Hamburg DJ and producer, featured in an article by Joe Muggs in The Wire 354.
The career of the New York City based artist and composer Meredith Monk spans 40 years and takes in music, film, dance and theatre, listen to a collection of her early work in the 1960s and 70s.
Listen to solo and collaborative tracks by the Falcon (ex-Circle) frontman and Ektro Records boss Jussi Lehtisalo. Lehtisalo is the subject of The Wire 354 Invisible Jukebox, tested by Petri Kuljuntausta.
Listen to recordings by the Portland based American folk guitarist. Anderson talks to Nick Southgate in The Wire 354.
The anti-government protests that have shaken Istanbul since the end of May have prompted a wide range of musicians to respond with new work, inspired and informed by the uprising in Taksim Square's Gezi Park.
Listen to three exclusive recordings of late 1980s/early 90s UK psychedelic heroes Terminal Cheesecake rehearsing in early July, in a farmhouse in Le Roche, France.
Listen to a selection of tracks that were played in The Wire offices during the production of the August 2013 issue.
Listen to a selection of tracks as a primer to The Wire Salon, which returns after a two month break with an illustrated talk by historian David Crowley, exploring the politics of experimentation that reigned in the state funded radio and recording studios of Eastern Europe during the 1960s and 1970s.
Listen to a selection of sound works by the Japanese composer Ryoko Akama, featured in The Wire 353 in an article by Abi Bliss.
Stream a selection of tracks by artists featured in Paul Margree's Global Ear: Kowloon article, looking at some of Hong Kong's underground music makers, in The Wire 353.
Stream a recording of a performance by German trio The Durian Brothers, a reinterpratation of "Inside Palace" from their Clubs EP.
Listen to three tracks by Metzger, who expands the vocabulary of the banjo, modifying it and filtering it through Hindustani classical music. Covered by Byron Coley in The Wire 353.
Listen to some of the music that was played in The Wire HQ during the making of issue 353, July 2013. With tracks from Paul Metzger, Richard Pinhas, Don Cherry, The Siege Of Troy, Peter Jefferies, Legowelt and more.
Stream three unreleased tracks by the Lithuanian composer, featured in The Wire 353 in an article by Clive Bell.
Five tracks by the Dutch composer and poet, subject of this month's Invisible Jukebox article, tested by Philip Clark.
Listen to a selection of tracks by artists featured in The Wire 352 Global Ear article on the no-brow Noise activities in Australia's Newcastle, with track notes by correspondent Cooper Bowman.
A collection of this month's best incoming tracks culled from the stereo at The Wire HQ.
Listen to two recordings from gonzo ethnomusicology label Sublime Frequencies's Ethnic Minority Music Of Southern China.
Stream a 17 minute mix of new material from a collaboration between Maria Chavez and Maria Minerva, Maria2maria.
Erkki Kurenniemi built the first electronic music studio at The University of Helsinki. Listen to three versions of the first official piece to come out of the studio, the electronic noise piece On-Off.
Listen to two Wolf Eyes tracks released on Mike Connelly's Gods Of Tundra label. Wolf Eyes are featured in an article by Marc Masters in The Wire 351.


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Learn from SONY: Don't use trash talk in your construction project emails!
Lessons in construction administration come from everywhere — including the SONY scandal.
In case you are a bear hibernating in a cave (in which case, go back to sleep!), you've heard about the SONY hacking that was apparently, but not definitively, done by North Korea due to their displeasure over the movie The Interview. And, you may have found it amusing to read of the inner bickering at SONY, at lease until the threat of a national incident and the (at least temporary) yanking of the movie from its planned Christmas release.
Lost in all of the discussion about taste, censorship, security, and First Amendment rights, however, was a simple lesson for each of us. Never put anything in writing that you wouldn't want to see on the TMZ report, the Wall Street Journal, or the New York Times. For example, don't call one of the biggest stars in your studio (Angelina Jolie) a "minimally talented spoiled brat."
I've written about this before, but this is a fine time to remind you that someday, someone will read your emails. And that someone will not be privy to your internal jokes, quirky sense of humor, or understand that you just had a bad day. If you have to have those awkward conversations– have them in person, or at least on the phone. Don't play around with written communications. Every email, text, tweet, Facebook post, letter, note, or diary entry can be discoverable in a lawsuit.
We've all done it. Sent inappropriate emails. Vents. Laments. Stop. Endeavor to be boring rather than funny in all of your online accounts. You may be only laughing on the inside, but you'll still have a job, respect, and knowledge that there are no hidden documents waiting to shame you at the stroke of a hacker's keyboard. And, tell your employees to do the same.
Do you have an example of getting an inadvertent email or text? Something that could have been embarrassing if it leaked beyond your firm? Share in the comments below.
Photo courtesy Wikimedia.
Wake County Justice Center- a LEED Silver Project done right!
Yesterday evening, I had the privilege of attending the Triangle USGBC's "Talk & Walk" at the Wake County Justice Center. The 576,996 square foot Justice Center was completed 6 months early and over 30 million under budget. (The final cost, including soft costs, came in at ~$141,000,000). Now that's what I call a LEED project done right!
Interestingly, the County did not endeavor for a LEED Silver rating– the plan was to aim for a Certification. However, as the process unfolded, the Team kept meeting the goals and points for a Silver certification without any appreciable additional costs.
The end result? An "iconic but energy efficient building," according to Tim Ashby, current Wake County Facilities Project Manager. Tim was initially involved in the Project while working at O'Brien Atkins, which served as the architecture firm for the Project under the direction of Architect Andrew Zwiacher.
The Project was a Construction Manager at Risk project, involving a joint venture between Balfour Beatty Construction and Barnhill Contracting Company. Did the contract type contribute to the success of the Project? According to Project representatives, it likely was responsible for the 6 month early completion due to the high level of coordination.
Energy efficiency in the Building comes from the low flow plumbing (total water savings of 45%, 15% more than LEED requires), programmable and natural daylighting, and almost 98% construction waste diversion.
Another interesting legal factoid: BIM (Building Information Modeling) was utilized. Through BIM, a conflict was discovered in the space allocated for the air handling units versus the planned size of those units. This discovery enabled a change to the AHU units (to make them wider and shorter) prior to manufacturer, saving untold delays in time and increases in cost. We'll talk more later about the pros (and cons) of BIM, but suffice it to say it worked very well on this Project.
If you haven't been by to see the Justice Center yet, please do. It's a great design (17 elevators!), and a great change from the old Courthouse across the street.
Have you seen the Justice Center yet? Thoughts on the design? Share in the comments below.
Photos (c) Melissa Brumback. .
Consequential Damages: What are they? Should I waive them? (law note)
A client asked me about a contract he was asked to sign in which consequential damages were being waived. Consequential damages are those things that cost money which arise indirectly out of a failure of a party on a construction project. They can include:
- loss of use
- loss of rent
- loss of profit
- loss of bonding capacity
- extended overhead
- extended equipment rental fees
- increased material costs
- interest
Note that this is not an exhaustive list, and other consequential damages may be applicable depending on the project.
The standard industry contracts all have at least some waiver of consequential damages, as noted in this chart.
Bottom line: waiver of consequentials can be a good thing or a bad thing, but you will not know which when you are signing on the dotted line.
Just make sure that if there is a waiver, that it is mutual on both sides. Good luck, and "be safe out there"
Your turn. Have you ever waived your right to consequentials? Horror story to share about paying someone else's costs? Share in the comment section.Dollar Photo (c) sivlen001. Chart (c) Melissa Brumback
Is there a dead body in your future? The first sign of trouble on the construction project (Law & Order: Hard Hat files Part 1)
Nobody dies in a construction dispute. At least most of the time!
However, just as the usual "thunk-thunk" chord in Law & Order warns the viewer that something is awry, there are warning signs that your construction project may be under similar dire straights. You should recognize these signs for what they are—early-warning lawsuit detection devices. Signs that a lawsuit may be in your future include:
- The "everything has gone wrong" situation. This one is fairly big and obvious, but it bears mentioning. If the project is delayed, over budget, and there are signs that the owner is looking for someone to take the fall, watch out.
- Much more subtle, but equally troubling, is the "start acting squirrely" syndrome. If you have always had a good working relationship with the general contractor, but suddenly he is aloof, watch out. If the owner is usually friendly and free with the flow of information, and he suddenly begins to clam up, be concerned.
- The "let's document everything" protocol. Now, as a lawyer, I feel duty bound to tell you that I think documenting everything is best management practice. However, I do know that most normal folk don't usually behave this way 24/7. So, if you are on a project where a contractor likes to write letters to the file almost as much as he does change order requests, be leery. Could be he just listens well to his lawyer's proactive advice to document everything. Or, could be he is preparing a case from the get-go to claim design failures, construction administration delays, and the like. How to tell the difference? Often, you can only go with your gut. But take note—is Mr. Letter Writer documenting everything, or just items that might be considered "blame-able" ?
- The "I'm confused" RFI king. Similar to #3 above, but more specific, the confused RFI king always seems to need clarification or further information about your design. The requests for information flow so fast, you may have trouble responding timely. This may be part of the plan. Or, it may simply be a numbers game— either the contractor is asking RFIs to buy time on the project (often on a case with strong liquidated damages provisions), or he wants to later be able to point out the "excess number of RFIs" to prove "bad design."
Now that you've caught the whiff of trouble brewing, how do you stop it before the dead body smell takes up residence in your car? Observe, document, and respond in kind.
If you are dealing with an RFI king, respond timely, and note when the RFI is asking for information that is readily available on the plans. You might even consider keeping your own running log of questionable RFIs, so you can readily show your lawyer, and a future jury, that although there may have appeared to be a large number of RFIs on the project, the fact was that most of them (X percentage) were questions about something that the contractor should have already known if he had reviewed the plans.
If you have a "document everything" guy on your hands, respond in kind. You should be doing this anyhow, of course, but if you have someone that is especially prone to documenting everything, you need to be extra vigilant that he is not stating anything that is untruthful, that the documentation is complete, and that any time you get a document that doesn't completely tell "the truth, the whole truth", that you supplement it with your own documentation accordingly.
If you have a squirrely acting client, you might consider just politely confronting him to ask if anything is going on. It could be something that has nothing to do with the project – internal politics, personnel crises, etc. In which case, you will find that out. If there is something more sinister afoot, you can probably determine that as well. The key here is to ask whoever you are (or had been) close to, and to ask them off the record, in person. You can learn a whole lot through non-verbal body language. If you find out, directly or indirectly, that there may be a claim afoot, then you can proceed accordingly.
If the project has gone to hell in a handbasket, there is not a whole lot you can do, other than to keep ensuring that you and your team are meeting all contract requirements. Part of this should include documentation for the eventual lawsuit, if it comes to that. You might also contact your lawyer or insurance company for assistance behind the scenes—something called "loss prevention". Remember, reporting the dead body is the first step to clearing the air. It's the cover up that usually gets folks in trouble.
Now it's your turn. Drop me a note or comment below to share your own techniques for recognizing possible lawsuits. Next week in the series: the mechanics of being sued. Stay tuned!
Photo (which is not of a *real* dead body) (c) garlandcannon via cc.
Play Nicely in the Sandbox (or, Why GC's and Subs Should Get Along) (guest post)
Today's guest post is from Christopher G. Hill, lawyer, Virginia Supreme Court certified General District Court mediator and owner of the Richmond, VA firm, The Law Office of Christopher G. Hill, PC, a LEED AP. Chris authors the Construction Law Musings blog where he discusses legal and policy issues relevant to construction professionals. Additionally, Chris is active in the Associated General Contractors of Virginia and a member of the Board of Governors for the Construction Law and Public Contracts Section of the Virginia State Bar.
First off, thanks to Melissa for this opportunity to post here at Construction Law in North Carolina. Having co-presented with her and discussed construction contracting from all perspectives, I can safely say she's good at what she does and shares great insight here at her blog.
Now that the formalities are out of the way, I thought I'd share my thoughts as one who represents many subcontractors and general contractors on the topic of good relationships meaning good business. I am always a bit surprised at the failure of either side of the GC/Sub dynamic to act in a businesslike manner.
Remember, the General Contractor and the subs are in the boat together in many ways. They both have a job to do and, ultimately, an owner at the top of the payment food chain that is looking to get a project done on time. Ultimately, they both have an architect/engineer representing the owner that may or may not be up on the job (sorry Melissa) and may not be trained in project management. If the general and its subs aren't "playing well in the sandbox" together, the relationships up and down the project chain get all out of whack and cause delays in completion and importantly in payment.
Another phenomenon that happens more frequently than I would like is the general contractor "burning" good subcontractors in an area through making payment (particularly final payment) difficult to receive. While this type of activity occurs on what I am sure is the minority of projects (and fully acknowledging that my practice makes me think that Murphy was an optimist) I am always flabbergasted by this sort of treatment given to a subcontractor that should be helping pull the boat.
While it is obvious that subs need to play nice with GC's because they have the money, it may seem less obvious how the above can hurt a general contractor. The short answer (and don't worry I won't be going into the long one) is that burning good subs eventually means that good subs won't work with you. Subs talk to each other. Your reputation will precede you. Eventually the economy will improve and you won't be the only game in town. Not to mention that such actions are the stuff of which claims are made.
In short, getting along costs your local construction lawyer money because he or she doesn't get to go to court for you. It is almost always less expensive to get along, finish the job and work out payment than to get we attorneys involved in the construction claims process.
To make a long story somewhat less long, GC's work with the subs and subs, play nice with the GC's. It's the best way to a lower stress project and a higher monetary payoff.
Thanks, Chris, for your insights from the contractor's side of things. Even if you did (politely) slam the hard-working design professionals. Reader, now it's your turn. Share your thoughts, comments, or questions with Chris or me in the comment section, below.
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TAMPA, Fla. Its become something of a running bit for Tampa Bay Bucs head coach Greg Schiano to open his daily press briefing by stating what number workout has just been completed. A reporter beat him to the punch Friday, triggering laughter throughout the room. But for the record, Day Seven of training camp was the most grueling yet, thanks to the extreme heat and lack of any breeze on the practice fields at One Buc Place. Today was without a doubt the toughest day physically since weve been here, Schiano said. That flag didnt move a heck of a lot. Understandably, Schiano and his team are looking forward to a change of scenery and a later workout time Saturday, when the Bucs hold their annual night practice at Raymond James Stadium. The event, free to the public, kicks off with an autograph session from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. (with gates opening at 4), followed by a live scrimmage and fireworks not to mention 1 hotdogs and soft drinks. Im looking forward to tomorrow night; I think f...
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Horn given lofty rating
Golden Horn has matched the achievement of the great Frankel having been given a rating of 130 following the Coral-Eclipse.
Golden Horn has matched the achievement of the great Frankel having been given a rating of 130 following the Coral-Eclipse.
Luca Cumani could be double handed in Saturday's John Smith's Cup at York.
Leading duo Bushcraft and Zarwaan are both doubtful runners for the bet365 Bunbury Cup at Newmarket on Saturday.
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A review of the pick of the action from Tuesday's meeting at Pontefract as Show Stealer won the opener for Rae Guest.
Connor Beasley will be detained in hospital overnight after he suffered an awful fall at Wolverhampton on Tuesday.
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Mushroom-Shrimp Chowder
25 Sep 2009
The mushroom shrimp chowder is a flavorful and savory chowder made with cooked shrimps. Cooked with milk and butter, this creamy chowder has added onions in it and is a simply seasoned. Fully flavored and delicious, this mushroom shrimp chowder can be paired with grilled veggies and mashed potatoes.
|Fresh mushrooms
|1 Pound, trimmed
|1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs)
|2 1⁄2 Teaspoon
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), chopped (fresh)
|Melted butter
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
|All purpose flour
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
|Freshly ground pepper
|1⁄8 Teaspoon
|2 1⁄2 Cup (40 tbs)
|Whipping cream
|1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
|Cooked shrimp
|2 Cup (32 tbs), chopped
Combine mushrooms, water, and 1 teaspoon salt in saucepan; bring to boil.
Reduce heat; cover.
Simmer 10 minutes.
Drain mushrooms; reserve liquid.
Saute onion in butter in saucepan until tender.
Add flour, remaining salt, and pepper; mix well.
Stir in reserved liquid gradually; blend until smooth.
Add milk gradually; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to boil and thickens.
Remove from heat; stir in cream, shrimp, and mushrooms.
Chill thoroughly before serving.
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Mushroom-Shrimp Chowder Recipe