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One sure thing: A pro-market Egyptian constitution
The make-up of the assembly writing Egypt's new constitution may be bitterly contested, but the body's economists are likely to agree on putting business interests and growth ahead of social justice
Nevine Kamel (Al-Ahram Hebdo), Wednesday 4 Apr 2012
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Egyptian parliamentarians on Saturday cast ballots to select a 100-member panel that will draft the country's new constitution, amid deep polarization between liberals and Islamists over the process. (Photo: AP)
Five economists will be in charge of drafting the economic chapters in Egypt's new constitution and providing the country with answers to some vital questions.
Will Egypt's economic system be based on capitalist foundations, and what will be the future role of the State when it comes to business? What rights will citizens have when it comes to health, education and decent work?
These are just the most pressing economic issues a constitution is expected to clarify. But for the moment the principles they will suggest is anything but certain.
From the eight economic experts intially chosen for the constituent assembly, three have resigned in protest at alleged Islamist domination of proceedings.
Their withdrawal, however, has left a yet-greater Islamist majority in charge of drafting policy.
The five remaining members are Tareq El-Dessouki, Hussein Hamed Hassan, Maabad Ali El-Garhi, Ibrahim El-Arabi and Hussein El-Qazaz.
Tareq El-Dessouki is a businessman and now MP with the Nour Party. Heading the economic committee in Egypt's new parliament, among his duties are settling disputes with Saudi investors in Egypt.
Hussein Hamed Hassan, 80 years old, is an expert in Islamic finance who has held executive posts at the Islamic International Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank, Al-Sharja National Islamic and the International Union of Islamic Banks.
Maabed Ali El-Garhi is head of the International comittee of Islamic economy and an ally of Salafist Sheikh Mohamed Hassan.
Ibrahim El-Arabi is a businessman close to the Muslim Brotherhood and a member of Cairo's Chamber of Commerce.
Hussein El-Qazzaz is director of a business consultancy and a friend of the recently-announced Brotherhood presidential candidate Khairat El-Shater.
In contrast to the pro-business group in charge of drafting economic policy, the entire 100-member constituent assembly proposed by the Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) includes only three workers representatives
Abdel-Fattah Khattab, the former head of the textile workers trade union under Mubarak
Khaled El-Azhari, a member of the FJP and former member of the dissolved Trade Union Federation.
Maher Khezema, also a FJP member and ex-member of the Trade Union Federation.
This mismatch has prompted complaints from some observers both within and outside the constituent assembly.
"The limited number of economic experts, peasants or workers' representatives reflects the lack of interest the economy holds to those drafting the constitution," says Moustapha Kamel El-Sayed, a political expert who is also a member of the assembly.
"There is a lack of economic experts capable of achieving balance between economic development and social justice. We need representatives of the different currents -- liberal or capitalist -- in order to establish an economic orientation that achieves the right balance," he adds, describing the Muslim
Brotherhood's members as "inexperienced" in economic areas.
"They should have looked for more experts who are not in the Brotherhood in order to develop a comprehensive economic programme," he says.
Centre-left economist Ahmed El-Naggar also withdrew from the assembly but has worked on a document outlining what he says are basic human
rights that should be included in the constitution.
"The right to employment is a fundamental one. It has to be set clearly in the constitution," he says.
Farid Zahran, a member of the high committee of the Social Democratic Party, also criticises the lack of experience of Muslim Brotherhood representatives.
"They are simply ... promoting social justice without specifying the means to achieve such a goal," he says.
Mohamad El-Fiqi, head of the economic committee of in upper house of parliament and member of the constituent assembly, admitted that the number of economic representatives is low. But in his view, he added, the economy is not a priority.
"We must first reach an agreement on how the state will look between partisans of liberal and religious democracy. Only after that can we can focus on important economic issues," says El-Fiqi.
He adds that the the upper house's assembly will take into account the views of experts from all relevant fields.
"Not being an economist does not prevent someone from participating in making the economic chapter," he says.
Most commentators do not expect drastic changes, with free-market principles likely to continue and considerable room given to the private sector.
"The new constitution will very probably follow the same orientation of the old one, leaving the market to dominate," admits El-Fiqi.
This conservative approach doesn't sit well with everyone.
Tariq El-Dessouki hope the new constitution will include a set of economic principles stipulating economic activity in both the private and public arenas.
"The private sector will lead the economic activity given the lack of resources of the state," he says. "But the state needs to play the role of monitor.There is a need to establish a real supervisory body to protect the interest of all citizens and not just of a business elite."
Most agree that specifying the exact role of the state is a must.
"The articles of the old constitution were very superficial and general in this regard. The 1971 constitution tells us the state should monitor economic activities without specifying how. The articles are so imprecise they could be interpreted in any way," says El-Fiqi.
Anit-corruption safeguards could also make an appearance in the new constitution.
"We aim at the introduction of a few articles on the regulating role of the state, as well as some stipulating severe penalties for corruption. To avoid any misinterpretation of the articles they will have to be as precise as possible," El-Fiqi explains.
The previous Egyptian constitution, penned in 1971, dictated a socialist economy wherein the state had a leading role in economic activity.
With the adoption of the free market economy in the 1980s a series of business-friendly laws were enacted. The constitution was only modified in 2007 and any reference to Egypt as a socialist country was abolished.
Political analyst
Ibrahim El-Houdaiby
believes that basic citizens' rights must form the base of the constitution's new economic programme, which should outline access to health, education and housing.
"The state must be committed in the constitution to providing such rights," he says. "Don't forget that the revolution erupted at the same time as the state moved to privatise the social insurance."
cites the example of Brazil, which included very detailed chapters on citizens rights in its constitution.
"The economic principles in the constitution must be precise and strong. They must not be malleable to different interpretations," he says.
also believes that while the state shouldn't be the country's largest economic operator it must still play an important supervisory role to ensure wealth is not focused in the hands of a tiny minority.
Radical changes, however, seem unlikely.
Samer Soliman, a professor of political economy at the American University in Cairo, believes the interests of the members of the constituent assembly are too similar for there to be much conflict.
"It's unlikely we'll see arm-wrestling over the economic articles given the homogenity of the economic interests of the Islamic majority," he says.
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The 2014 Manischewitz All-Star Cook-Off event, the only national kosher cooking competition in America, has added a new twist this year in search of their fifth finalist. Manischewitz invites the public to visit their website to vote from Feb. 21- Feb. 27, the dish they would like to see entered at the live cook-off event scheduled in March.
The public may vote once per day and will be automatically entered into a daily drawing for a chance to win $50.
The winning All-Star contestant with the most votes will join the other four All-Star contestants at the Jewish Community Center in Manhattan, N.Y. on March 27.
All five finalists will get a second chance by cooking live – they will each have one hour to cook their submitted recipe – in front of an audience and an esteem panel of chosen judges to vie for the grand prize, a retail value of $25,000.
All recipes submitted must be a kosher dish developed as a main course using at least one Manischewitz product in addition to using any variety of the Manischewitz Ready to Serve Broth line.
Voters, go to www.manischewitz.com – a proud partner with Saveur Magazine – everyday to vote and automatically be entered in a drawing to win $50.
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Birds are warm-blooded creatures, like mammals, but they lay eggs, like most reptiles. All birds have feathers and wings, and most birds are able to fly. Birds are amazingly varied in their shapes, sizes, colors, and behavior patterns. There are more than 9,000 different species of birds in the world.
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|This is a large and colorful parrot from South America. Its large hooked beak is used to crack open brazil nuts and to slice away at fruits. The colorful feathers act like a uniform: when you see the other Blue and Gold Macaws fly off, it's time for you to fly also.
|Orange-Winged Amazon
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|Fischer's Turaco
|The Turaco is a forest bird with colorful plumage from the countries of Kenya and Tanzania in East Africa. This bird is on exhibit in the Back Yard with our Cockatiels and Fruit Dove.
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Current Game
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Chapter two.
Finally the Ebon Hawke made it through the palace. Though it was difficult to park the ship outside
"Sigh: Thank goodness, we're finally here! Next time I'll find a better driver than this stupid trash compactor." said HK-rella.
T3 answer with a lot of angry Beep which could be translated as a lot of vulgarity
(T3 as the carriage driver)
"Statement: Oh, do shut up, you beeping little trash compactor."
HK-rella took out his blaster and said
"As a meetbag would say: Viva la fiesta!"
Then he went to the front door of the palace. No need for invitation, he blasted the guard in the front door
T3 was making a lot of angry noise that could be translated as
"After all that complaining and no tip? !"
In the palace
Prince Revan was really bored out of his intellectual mind. There was a cat girl who keep having switching moods, One time she admired him and then she hated him
(Juhani as the courtesan)
Then there was Bastila who keep rejecting him and keep telling him she love him in the dark side
The day was really boring...
Suddenly he heard a cry out of nowhere
"Aaah! Help! She is blasting everything!"
What he saw made his eyes widen.
A beautiful girl with long blond hair, with red skin, red eyes and in a pink dress was throwing a few grenades on the people invited at the party
"Statement: Take that, you low meatbags!"
Aaaah what a magnificent voice she had...A bit masculine but still it add to her charms.
Prince Revan was enchanted!
He had to ask her name and had to dance with her!
While HK-rella was putting the table on fire, someone asked her
"E-excuse me miss, would you like to dance please?"
"Unsure query: Uhm...Do I still have to blast the place all over after the dance?"
"Of course!"
"Then I guess I can do that master."
And so began the not so romantic dance between HK-rella and prince Revan.
Bastila and Juhani were destroyed that this... this Blondie girl got to dance with prince Revan
While HK-rella was trying to keep the dance up, Prince Revan was...well staring at her and touching
" Statement: What the hell are you doing?"
"You're not a girl anymore as I can see, you're quite a woman aren't you?" said Prince Revan while...giggling?!
"Horrified query: Pardon?!"
"What is your name?" asked Prince Revan.
"Answer: HK-rella"
Then he smelled her hair
. (Remember it's a wig)
"Hmm, so soft and smell like peach."
All HK-rella could think was: "WHAT? ! Pervert!!!"
"Recitation: Come on HK-rella, come one, One more minute and then you got to shoot at things, endure it for moment,...Think of something positive...A burning body, a meatbag with acid in his eyes..."
Prince Revan looked in her red eyes and said:
"You know, I never felt that way...about a girl before."
"Horrified: Do that mean you feel for Guys? !"
"My lady, I have a request."
"Angry query: Now what?"
"Kiss me."
"Indignation: WHAT?! Kiss a meatbag?! Male? !"
"I'm a prince, so You'll have to do as I say! Pucker up!"
"First answer: no. Second answer: NO and third answer: Hell NO!"
But it was too late prince Revan had grabbed HK-rella for a kiss.
Until he heard the first stroke of midnight
The glue on the blond wig has faded away and HK-rella was...bald again
"Statement: I know this will sound very girly but...My first kiss...with a meatbag...EW!"
"HK-rella? ! It was you all along!" Said the step mother canderous and step sister Bastila.
"Aaah Your kiss are so sweet HK-rella." Said Prince Revan in love.
"Query: How in hell could my kiss be sweet since I'm a droid? !"
"And you even used you tongue...Very sensual."
"Statement: I don't have a tongue!"
"Then what was that thing inside your mouth?" asked prince Revan blushing and very in love.
"Answer: I don't know and don't want to know!"
"Conclusion: It is time for me to go."
HK-rella ran off to the ebon hawk as fast as he could.
But prince Revan was rushing toward him very fast
"NOOOOO, Don't leave! I love you! My little love droid!"
"Yell: Aaaaaah! He is running after me! Quick you little trash compactor, hurry up with the Ebon Hawk!"
T3 insulted a few time HK-rella for not giving any tip again then proceeded to drive the Ebon Hawke at home
The prince was Heartbroken. His beloved ran off and there was nothing he could do...
Or...is it?
HK-rella in a hurry forgot about a little something that could bring him to his doom.
His blond wig
End of chapter two.
The more the difficulty, the more the glory.
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How to Make Any Phone Feel More Like Stock Android (Without Rooting)
Now is arguably the best time in the history of the platform for Android users—the OS is getting better, updates are getting (slightly) quicker, and there are several excellent handsetS to choose from. If you're not into the whole "manufacturer skin" that most are offering these days, however, it can be slightly less exciting to buy a non-Nexus phone. But giving your phone a "stock Android" look and feel isn't as hard as you think.
What's New in the Latest Windows 10 Insider Preview
Windows 10's next big update, dubbed the "Anniversary Update", comes out this summer. Here's what's been announced so far, along with a few goodies we've discovered in the first, second, third, and fourth Insider Preview builds.
How to Remove the "Get Windows 10" Icon from Your System Tray (and Stop Those Upgrade Notifications)
Ever since Windows 10 came out, Windows 7 and 8 users have been bombarded with upgrade notifications, thanks to a little Windows icon in their system trays called GWX ("Get Windows 10"). Here is how to remove that icon and avoid the pushy notifications.
Get Windows 10 for Free After July 29th, with a Little Prep Now
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10's free upgrade offer will expire on July 29, 2016. After that, you'll have to pay $119 to upgrade on any computer that hasn't already made the leap. But with a few simple steps, you can "reserve" that free copy now, so you can upgrade after July 29 without paying.
The Best Android Shortcuts You're Probably Not Using
The beauty of technology isn't just doing more stuff–it's doing stuff quickly. Whether you want to call a specific contact with one tap, keep your phone unlocked when you're at home or work, launch the camera in a flash to quickly capture the perfect moment, or search for an app while in a rush, here are some of the best shortcuts built into Android that you're probably not using.
Ubuntu 16.04 Makes Ubuntu Exciting Again
Ubuntu hasn't had the best reputation among Linux users over the past few years–with some even going so far as to call it "boring". If you've been hesitant to try it out, then hold on to your seats–Ubuntu 16.04 "Xenial Xerus" is not only an exciting release, but one that has the potential to be a game changer for the Linux ecosystem.
How to Install and Use the Linux Bash Shell on Windows 10
Windows 10's Anniversary Update offers a big new feature for developers: A full, Ubuntu-based Bash shell that can run Linux software directly on Windows. This is made possible by the new "Linux Subsystem for Windows" Microsoft is adding to Windows 10.
How to Dim the Blinding Glare of Your Gadgets' LED Lights
Just because the manufacturer decided your gadget needed a blinking LED as bright as a car headlamp doesn't mean you have to tolerate it. Let's take a look at how you can those brilliant LEDs so your bedroom doesn't look like a night club.
Windows 10 May Delete Your Programs Without Asking
When you install a major Windows 10 update, you may reboot to find some of your programs missing. Yes, Windows 10 may remove your programs without asking you–but you can get them back pretty easily.
How to Disable Ads on Your Windows 10 Lock Screen
If you're like me, you might have opened up your Windows 10 laptop today only to see a giant ad for Square Enix's Rise of the Tomb Raider plastered across your login screen. This is the work of the "Windows Spotlight" feature in your Personalization settings, and thankfully, you can turn it off for good.
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- Final Fantasy XII - The Zodiac Age
Announcement Trailer
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Train a Nincada to level 20 with at least one pokeball and no more then 5 pokemon in your party. After Nincada hits level 20 it evolves into Ninjask but in your empty space you will also have a Shedinja.
Battle in a Friend's Secret
Once you link up at Pokemon Record Corner, your friend's Secret Base will appear in your game. Once you enter the Hall of Fame, find the Base, and you'll be able to fight your friend there.
Exclusive Pokemon: Groudon
The Ruby version allows you to catch the ancient Pokemon Groudon. It's only available in Ruby, and you only face it once... in the Cave of Origin in Sootopolis City. Save your Master Ball so you'll be sure to capture it at this encounter.
Get Mystery Event
After you beat the Elite Four, go to Petalburg City and talk to the man by the computer. He'll ask you for a profile. Tell him "Mystery Event Is Excited". After you're done talking to him, save your game and turn your GameBoy off and then back on. You'll now have the Mystery Event option unlocked.
Battle Tower Prizes
Complete tasks in the Battle Tower to earn the following prizes:
1-5 Victories:
HP Up
6 or more Victories:
Bright Powder
Choice Band
Focus Band
King's Rock
Mental Herb
Quick Claw
Scope Lens
White Herb
50 Victories in a row:
Award Ribbon
Silver Shield
100 Victories in a row:
Gold Shield
Watch TV for Hints
Watch television to see commercials advertising bargains and the like. Here are some occurences to keep your eyes peeled for:
A commercial for the Mauville Game Corner. When it plays, head over there for increased prizes.
A commercial for the Lilycove Department Store. Get a discount after you see the commercial.
Pokemon sighting information. When the TV tells you a specific Pokemon is spotted, go to that location to find the monster in question.
A commercial for the Slateport City energy guy. Go to him to get energy items at a reduced price.
Tell the Berry Master's Wife certain phrases to receive the following berries. You can only tell her one of these each day. You will receive a Spelon Berry.
GREAT BATTLE - You will receive a Pamtre Berry.
CHALLENGE CONTEST - You will receive a Watmel Berry.
OVERWHELMING LATIAS - You will receive a Durin Berry.
COOL LATIOS - You will receive a Belue Berry.
Mirage Island
There is an island called Mirage Island. Mirage Island can only appear if you have a Mirage Island Sensitive Pokemon in your party. Mirage Island Sensitive Pokemon are found randomly in the wild like an ordinary wild pokemon. If you catch a pokemon and bring it to the man in Pacifilog town in the bottom most house he will tell you if you have a pokemon that can find Mirage Island.
How to get two rare berries every day
You have to go to sootopolis city. Go to the girl beside the three trees and talk to her and she'll give you two berries (you can only do this once a day.)
Bring Fossil to Life
Go to Route 111, go to the sandstorm, and go all the way to the right. There you will find two fossils--the Claw Fossil and the Root Fossil. Pick one, then go to Rustboro City. Go to the president's office and go in a room with lots of scientists. Talk to the one in the lower right hand corner. Then go outside and walk around for about 30 seconds and go back in to talk to the same scientist as before. He will give you your Pokemon from the fossil.
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Advanced GPIO
By Yolande Poirier-Oracle on Apr 29, 2014
How do you connect your board with sensors, controllers, other boards, and electronics, when those devices have different protocols and voltage? "For each board you use you will find a different GPIO setup" explains Vinicius. Check the Raspberry Pi cheat sheet that describes the GPIO pins for the Pi.
In this video, you will learn how to use digital ports, PWM, serial communication such as UART for the Raspberry Pi, and level converter for any boards.
Learn about Raspberry Pi GPIO, Pi4J, HelloWorld and PiPicture with this video
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Make sure you check out tonight's official release party tonight at Joe's Pub (NYC) for Sonnyboy's new album, The Barfly Theory.
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Make sure you check out tonight's official release party tonight at Joe's Pub (NYC) for Sonnyboy's new album, The Barfly Theory.
Purchase The Barfly Theory on iTunes | Amazon
"Time (Clock of the Heart)" video after the jump:
SonnyBoy combines the key elements of black music over the last 50 years: from bebop to hip-hop, jazz to pop, mixed with a heavy dose of pure soul and layered with some very funk-driven rock'n'roll. The Barfly Theory has a more contemporary twist on the soulful sounds of previous SonnyBoy efforts and expresses messages of love, hate and empowerment, coupled with that ever prevalent Sonnyboy sense of humor!
Preview this track from the album: a little "Hey Ya" energy and some Cee-Lo vocal stylings make "Shake That Thing" one of those rare songs that crosses over from rock to hip-hop and back.
SonnyBoy – "Shake That Thing"
Don't miss the release party at Joe's Pub in NYC, on Friday October 8th: buy tickets here. The Barfly Theory will be available on the same day.
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Shannon Harris' Audio Urbanology: The Art of Audio Truism celebrates and transforms his African roots and Latin/Asian/Middle Eastern influences into an alluring aural narrative. Weaving sultry vocals and live instrumentation together with six dialects from four continents, Harris' second album truly sets a new standard for the definition of world in music.
The official album release party will be on 8/28 in Chicago at the Zhou B Art Center.
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Dub/funk group Agape featuring Nadia Harris just premiered the retro, kaleidoscopic visual for their latest single, "She Really Likes It," on LargeUp. The track is from their new EP 1, out now through Sustainable Recordings.
The release party for EP 1 is set for this Thursday, July 22nd at the Florida Room in Miami's Delano Hotel. Agape featuring Nadia Harris will also be performing live with King Britt in NYC on August 16th at Club Cielo's Deep Space.
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New York, if you missed the three sold out performances last month, stop what you are doing right now and RSVP!! On May 18th, at the Highline Ballroom, Janelle Monáe will be performing selections from her genre-bending debut album, The ArchAndroid. Not only will she be performing for all of her supporters and friends on the day of her album release for FREE, but she will be hosting an immediate afterparty like none you have ever been to! Come ready to party! Put your hair in a ponytail, cut it off, or leave it at home because on May 18th we are going to DANCE or DIE!!!!!
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By the time it's scheduled to reopen on Monday, the West End Lounge will have only been closed for sixteen days. This speedy change of ownership came as a surprise to many Drake students, especially considering the fanfare over its final weekend. The general opinion about this move so far has been somewhat skeptical.
A source related to the previous ownership said the buyer intended on naming it "Rory's" but decided rather to buy the rights on the West End name instead. Possibly a measure to cut down the cost of reopening, but in my opinion a wise move when dealing with their main clientele -Drake students.
Still, some alumni are waiting to see whether or not West End's reopening will prompt them to return to their unofficial homecoming.
"The Drake Relays will be very different this year with the loss of a fraternity, and security will be cracking down harder than ever since the university is trying to get in the running to host the next Olympic trials" Said Gina Ceasar from the class of '07. "Many of us drove here two weeks ago to say goodbye, thinking it'd still be closed for sure by the Relays so I don't know if many people will come back at all."
"While it may be reopening, it'll never be the same for me. The West End I knew and loved is dead. May it rest in peace." Pretty strong words from Drake senior Bob Meyers. He also added that since the staff of bartenders will surely change, he won't get nearly the deals -read: free alcohol, which is what closed down West End in the first place.
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When a fighter jet lands on a stool, it is so unbelievable that it has to make headlines. Now that the United States Marine Corps has released video footage of the incident, the brave pilot's miraculous landing has gone viral with good reason. The landing was incredible, and the stool in question was no ordinary stool. According to a June 26, 2014 report by Gizmodo, the landing was "perfect but bumpy."
Captain William Mahoney was in the pilot's seat of an AV-8B Harrier jet when he made the awful realization that something was wrong. The Cold War-era fighter took off smoothly from the U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship USS Bataan, but landing it was a different story. The nose landing gear refused to go down. The captain was forced to put his skills to the test, and he met the challenge by landing the fighter jet on a stool. To make matters worse, he couldn't even see the stool in question.
The first thing he did was fly past the ship's control tower, where the officer on duty confirmed the bad news. The landing gear was stuck. The Marine Corps just happened to have a plan in place for such an event, but it's doubtful that Captain Mahoney ever expected that he would have to use it. He was instructed to land the 22,000 pound aircraft vertically onto a specially made stool kept for this exact emergency.
Russia Today explained, "The $30 million AV-8B is capable of taking off and landing vertically, but without a proper landing gear in the front that would be nearly impossible to do without risking damages and potentially igniting the fuel inside."
Guided by air controllers and lights on the deck of the USS Bataan, the captain gently lowered the $30 million aircraft with as much finesse as the equipment's jump jets could muster. The AV-8B Harrier jet bounced on the stool before coming to the perfect landing, leaving the pilot and everyone on the Wasp-class ship uninjured.
The incident took place on June 7, 2014, but the video recorded as the fighter jet lands on stool wasn't released until June 26, 2014.
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While New Year's Eve partygoers were celebrating, they may have missed the new cell phone law. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, hand-held cell phone usage is banned while driving, as of Jan. 1.
There was already a ban on any driver under 19 and school bus drivers using any type of cell phone while driving. All drivers, including school bus drivers and novice drivers, are banned from texting while driving.
Drop It and Drive is putting out reminders this week to remind Chicagoans about the new law. According to their site, 6,000 car crashes occurred from 2008 to 2012 and police officers documented that there was some form of cell phone use to distract the driver. Thirty of them resulted in deaths.
Illinois is the 12th state to enact the hand-held phone ban law. The other 11 states are Calif., Conn., DC, Del., Hawaii, Md., Nev., N.J., N.Y., Ore., Wash., and W.Va.
Additional states are a bit more specific. In Vt., the ban is only in work zones. In N.M., the ban is only for in-state licensed vehicles. In Ark., they focus on drivers ages 18 to 20 probably because they're more likely to be novice drivers.
Punishment in Ill., for driving while using and/or holding a cell phone:
- $75 fine for drivers caught using a hand-held cell phone
- $150 fine for repeat offenders
- Driver's license suspension for continued illegal usage
- Stricter penalties for crashes involving electronic devices
- One year in prison if the crash causes bodily harm
- Three years in prison if the crash results in a fatality
While not talking on the phone may be easier to do than using a phone for navigational purposes, Drop It and Drive encourages drivers to program their devices beforehand. Or, safely pull over if a driver gets lost while traveling.
The total amount of crashes in Cook County for 2012, according to the Illinois Dept. of Transportation, were 131,402 total (252 were fatal and 26,624 included injuries).
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Heavy Boozing May Lead to Bad Prostate Cancer
The days of the film noir private dick taking a slick drag off a cigarette and sipping a shot of stiff whiskey are long gone. He died from lung cancer and cirrhosis of the liver.
Now, booze might look cool up on the big screen, but it doesn't do your health any favors. In the past, reports have linked alcohol to cardiovascular disease and erectile dysfunction. Eek!
Go on and add prostate cancer to the list. A new study in the journal Cancer found heavy drinkers—men who drank 1.7 ounces of pure alcohol each day, the equivalent of four shots of hard liquor, four or five times a week—had a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
That's a lot of drinking! The typical beer has 4% to 6% alcohol by volume, wine 12.5% to 14.5% and around 40% for vodka.
The study aimed to test alcohol's effect on finasteride—found in popular prostate cancer medications—showing that alcohol reduces the drugs benefits. Clearly, drugs aren't the be-all-end-all of for prostate cancer. That's why the researchers recommend men limit their intake of alcohol.
In related news, experts determined eating less meat and more vegetables helps prevent prostate cancer.
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In a classic example of biting the hand that once fed you, Justin Bour and Brian Bogusevic led the New Orleans Zephyrs (4-9) to an 8-4 victory over the Iowa Cubs (6-6) on Tuesday night at Principal Park.
Bour, expected to be the Iowa Cubs first baseman before the Miami Marlins selected him in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft, began the Zephyrs' scoring by clubbing the first pitch he saw from Iowa starter Carlos Pimentel, deep over the right field wall, giving New Orleans a 1-0 lead.
The Zephyrs would load the bases later in the second. Brian Bogusevic who played for both the I-Cubs and Chicago Cubs before being traded to Miami this past December, lined a three-run double down the left field line, extending the lead to 5-0 for the Zephyrs.
Iowa posted some offense of their own in the second inning. Singles by Chris Coghlan and Chris Valaika combined with a walk to Christian Villanueva, loaded the bases for Iowa. Logan Watkins flared a 2-2 pitch down the right field line for a two-run single, cutting the Zephyrs lead to 5-2. Two batters later, Pimentel would help himself with an RBI single, scoring Villanueva. A fielder's choice RBI by Matt Szczur would cut the lead to 5-4.
Pimentel (1-2) struggled with his control on the evening. Pimentel hit Mark Canha with a pitch to lead off the third, leading to a two-run homer by Kyle Skipworth, extending the New Orleans lead to 7-4.
Pimentel pitched five innings, giving up seven earned runs on six hits, with five walks, five strikeouts, and hit a batter.
Valaika had two hits for Iowa in the loss.
NOTES: Former Iowa Cubs outfielder Darnell McDonald was named as baseball operations assistant for the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. McDonald announced his retirement from baseball earlier this year….. Casey Coleman signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. Coleman is likely headed to triple-A Omaha.


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College Hockey:Can Brown turn deep playoff run into sustained success?
Last year
Brown was no worst-to-first fairytale under rookie coach Brendan Whittet last year, but the Bears made strides nonetheless.
The former Dartmouth assistant and Brown letterwinner guided his alma mater to a six-point improvement over its 2008-09 finish, and stunned the field in a Cinderella sprint into the league tournament's final four in Albany.
"The fact that we had 13 wins was a major accomplishment. The fact that we had a winning record at home was a major accomplishment," Whittet said of last year's team.
The Ocean State icers collected 20 more goals in league play than they had in Roger Grillo's final season behind the bench (64, tied for seventh in the conference), but were also blistered for 13 more goals-against (95 total), which marked the worst defense in ECAC Hockey. The minus-31 goal differential was the second-worst in the league as well, so it was no surprise that the Bears finished 11th on the table.
The assets
Brown returns its top, second-, fourth-, sixth-, and eighth-highest overall point-producers, as well as 15 of 21 players who appeared in at least 20 games last year. The graduating seniors accounted for four defenders (of whom three were regular starters), one goalie (Dan Rosen, who played in only seven games his senior season), and three forwards, so this fall's squad shouldn't have to suffer from unreasonable inexperience at any given position.
"We're going to be a team that plays very hard and is in your face," Whittet said. "That's a major strength, in terms of philosophy of play."
Senior Harry Zolnierczyk (11-14–25 in ECAC play) and junior Jack Maclellan (9-14–23) were the Bears' big guns up front last time out, but they got a big boost from goal-minded blueliner Jeff Buvinow, who topped a 17-point freshman campaign with a 25-pointer last year. Forward Chris Zaires led Brown's freshman class in goals and points last year with nine and 24 overall, respectively.
"Maclellan's one of the best scorers in the league," Whittet said. "He's a guy we're going to lean on."
The weak links
Out of 29 rostered Bears, 10 are mere cubbies.
"We're going to be really young," Whittet said. "We have 10 freshmen, of whom many will be playing every night. We're going to have to grown and learn as a team. It's a new team with 10 new hockey players. We have to get those guys to believe in themselves and in their teammates, and that's hard to do."
Whittet has 11 upperclassmen in his locker room, composed of six seniors and five juniors. It's a young team, and its ability to maintain an even keel through a rough-and-tumble ECAC campaign remains to be seen.
Scoring may be an issue for the Bears, as Volpatti and his classmates accounted for over a third of Brown's goals last year, but Whittet's biggest concern will be right in his wheelhouse: the defense. The former assistant in charge of Dartmouth's D corps has his work cut out for him, but with a year of experience together, the coach and his young charges should see significant improvement over last year's red-light extravaganza. I'm not expecting a big jump for Bruno, but I wouldn't rush to the optometrist if I saw a playoff game in Providence on the books this spring.
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You're in the kitchen after a long day of work. You're cooking up a storm, trying to get dinner ready before the new episode of The Big Bang Theory comes on – all while trying not to pick on everything in sight so you can actually eat the meal that you are preparing. As a result, your kitchen looks like you have just completed the entrée round on Chopped, as you cook your chicken, steam your broccoli, boil your potatoes and (simultaneously) chop a salad. Don't worry though; you aren't alone. This is what the usual dinnertime rush looks like in many kitchens across the country.
However, what you might not know is that this kitchen chaos is not the norm in professional kitchens. Yes, I know what you are thinking: "Of course it's not the same – duh!" What I am referring to is cross-contamination. Cross-contamination is defined as the "transfer of harmful bacteria to food from other foods, cutting boards, utensils etc., if they are not handled properly." Believe it or not, cross-contamination is a hazard to be cognizant of from the moment you start shopping for groceries up until the moment you serve your meal.
Preventing cross-contamination means that you will be preventing your exposure to foodborne illnesses such as Salmonella, E. coli and Campylobacter.
Together, we have compiled a list with Star Career Academy Chef Lenny Messina on how you can avoid cross-contamination both in the grocery store and in your kitchen.
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When buying groceries, our shopping carts usually turn into an unorganized stockpile of everything we will need for the day, week or month. When you shop for groceries, make sure to take advantage of the produce bags provided by the store! Put raw meats and seafood in plastic bags to prevent their juices from dripping onto other items in your shopping cart. Make sure also to separate these items (both in your shopping cart and when checking out) to make sure they are placed in their own bags. When shopping, put your produce in bags rather than letting them roll around your cart sans bag. This will help protect them from the raw meats you may be purchasing as well as any bacteria that are lingering on the shopping cart from whoever used it before you.
When Storing Your Food
As soon as you get home from the grocery store, it is important to place your raw foods into the refrigerator as soon as possible. Just as you did when you went shopping, separate raw meat and seafood from other food in your refrigerator. Place the raw meat and seafood in storage containers with a tight fitting lid or a sealed plastic bag to prevent juices from dripping or spreading around. If you use a home vacuum system to seal your foods, it is important to clean the surrounding area, the machine itself, your hands, and believe it or not, the exterior of the bags after sealing. Even though you might not see any juices, bacteria can spread from your hands when putting the meat into the bag, as well as to your fridge/freezer door handle when putting the meat away. Think about it this way: by sanitizing the affected surfaces after preparing your meat for storage, you will also be cleaning your kitchen thus, killing two birds with one stone!
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Utensils and cutting boards are also important things to keep clean. When cooking meat, make sure to use different utensils for handling raw meat than you use for handling cooked meat. If possible, use different cutting boards for meat and for produce. Even though cutting boards may look clean, bacteria can sit in the hard-to-clean grooves that may form over time. These grooves are a sign that you should replace your cutting boards.
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Veronica Ann Park says she doesn't remember a lot about the night of April 22.
That was the night she violently mugged an 82-year-old woman she had earlier been watching play video lottery machines at a downtown bar.
Still, moments before she was taken away to serve a three-year prison sentence, the 37-year-old woman from Corner Brook said she was remorseful for what she did.
The older woman was not present in provincial court, nor was anyone from her family, for Park's appearance before Judge Wayne Gorman Monday.
Peter Chaffey, the legal aid lawyer who represented Park, entered guilty pleas on her behalf and agreed to a joint submission by Crown attorney John Noseworthy, recommending a three-year sentence for the crime.
Chaffey told Gorman that Park had a rough upbringing and had turned to drugs as a coping mechanism, albeit an inappropriate one, at a young age. He also told the court that Park had lost her social services benefits last summer after authorities learned she had received an amount of money.
Her drug addiction and the lack of an income may have contributed to the motive to rob the woman. Park, when given a chance to address the court, said she had "hit rock bottom" at the time of the offence.
The court heard that the victim had noticed Park watching her as she played the video lottery games at a bar on Broadway, but never thought much of it at the time. The woman, who was celebrating her birthday the night of the attack, left the bar after cashing out $153 on the machines.
Not far from the bar, the woman was knocked down by Park, who grabbed the older woman's purse and ran off with it. The woman broke her arm and suffered lacerations to her right knee in the attack.
"I'm sorry your arm was broke," Park said, reading from a prepared statement she had for the sentencing hearing. "That was not my intention."
The purse, which contained about $400 in cash and other personal items, was eventually located by police and returned to the victim.
"The money was not worth the time I will have to spend (in prison)," Park told the court, adding that she hopes to use the time she will be in custody to address her addictions issues and turn her life around.
"I was in denial," Park said. "Now I'm going away to get help for my sickness, which is addiction."
The woman who was robbed did provide the court with a victim impact statement, in which she said the most difficult part of the ordeal wasn't the idea of having money stolen from her. She said the painful injury has limited her ability to carry out her day-to-day chores and she felt like she has lost her independence.
The thought of having lost the other personal items in her purse — such as her family photos and her aboriginal status card — were also worrisome.
The joint submission from Noseworthy and Chaffey relied primarily on the locally high-profile case of Jonathan Kelly, who was given a three-year sentence for attacking and attempting to rob a teenage girl on the Corner Brook Stream Trail network in 2012.
In both cases, said Noseworthy, the attacks were on vulnerable people in public places by people with prior criminal records.
Park's criminal record stretches 17 pages and contains prior convictions for theft, assault, uttering threats and breaching court orders.
At the time of the robbery, Park was under a recognizance to keep the peace and be of good behaviour that had been issued by provincial court one week previously. She pleaded guilty Wednesday to breaching that court order and was given a 30-day sentence to be served concurrently with the three-year sentence.
At the time of sentencing Wednesday, Park had already served 33 days in custody since her arrest April 24. That time will be subtracted from her three-year term.
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Along cutting the cardboard into heart shapes, Amanda Lee had book pages leftover from another craft project, too. She did all kinds of things to add variety to the book pages: folding, crimping, and even painting them. She added embellishments and put all the hearts on a string to make a festive banner. Isn't it adorable?
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One of the biggest mistakes that both rookie and veteran gold goblins will do is to overprice an item. As we get closer to Mists of Pandaria, the markets on many of the epic items start to drain away. Players start to save their gold for the new round of sales. Many guilds go on a short hiatus from raiding to recharge their batteries for the next expansion.
But still from time to time there will be posts of epic items and unseasonable prices. The logic being that one of their addons should price it at this amount. Or they had read that a player had sold it at this inflated price. At times their luck will run with them and someone will purchase it. Other times that item just gets rotated over and over through the AH, til ultimately the new expansion hits and it becomes the new brown item to be vendored or DE'd.
One major skill of a gold goblin is to know when to start lowering their prices on items that will hold little or no value with the next expansion. This directly applies to crafted items where instead of looking for a big score sale, lowered profit per item but the ability to sell more items. This will allow the same level of gold to continue to pour in, but with less risk of holding onto items when they run out of playing life.
Maximum level required items (items requiring level 85) will end up becoming next to worthless in the next expansion. Many of the opening questline rewards will dwarf in stats what the most powerful items available in the game today. So emptying coffers of these items at "firesale" prices will allow a crafter to break even or squeak a small profit in the long term.
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"They do good work, and they are friendly.""Easy to work with"
"They're excellent people. They are quality people who do quality work. I'd recommend them to anybody.""They are people. I've been using them for years."
"They were very clean. I have recommended them to a couple of people.""I liked that they weren't here for two weeks. They were quick."
"What I especially like is that they are always on time, and they keep everything clean and neat. They get the job done, because they always send an entire crew instead of just one guy.""They did a good job. They are always careful about how many coats of paint they put on, as each color differs. They are always realistic about that, so there are never any surprises."
"They show up, and they do the job.""I liked that the workmen were pleasant and arrived promptly. They did the job well."
"They are personable and caring.""I liked their customer service, specifically, that they genuinely cared about doing the job well."
"They are responsive, on time, very neat, and they keep their jobsites very clean. They are everything other painters aren't.""I liked Rob the best. His personality is very good. He has a positive attitude, and he maintains his schedule."
"They are very reliable, they do quality work, and the people are very personable.""I wanted to make a few changes during the process, and they were happy to work with me on that. They wanted to make sure that I was happy, and I definitely was. They are very professional."
"They are honest, they do an amazing job, and they are very thorough.""They get in and get it done. They walk you through it beforehand and answer your questions. I like that they are easy to get a hold of. The people who came out were very respectful. It is a very nice, well-run operation. I'm sold on them."
"It's a wonderful crew. They're clean, friendly, and they explain things if you have questions. I even told them they have a great crew.""I loved that they did a great job. I found them in my Diamond Certified Directory and was very pleased with them."
"They were quick, professional, thorough, and decently priced.""That they were professional"
"They have my overall satisfaction.""They were very thorough."
"They're prompt, efficient, and they do marvelous painting. Their clean-up is great too. I was very satisfied.""I liked the overall appearance of the work when it was completed. I think the owner, Rob, has got it just right."
"I wouldn't hesitate to use them.""I liked the communication between Rob and me. He was prompt with the proposal, he stuck to the schedule, so I always knew when he would show up, and he kept us abreast to any changes that occurred with the project."
"They are very professional. I've used them 2 or 3 times for both exterior and interior painting on our building. They did a great job, and everything was cleaned up well afterwards. They have very nice employees too.""I like their professionalism. Since I have used them several times, I know I can rely on them. I know they are going to do a good job, and they are dependable. "
"Robert Keech had four workmen there, and he was right there on the job all of the time to oversee everything. He would come in the morning and then come back later in the afternoon to see how things were going.""Robert Keech was right there on the job all of the time. He made sure everything went the way it was supposed to go. They did good work. His price was quite fair. If I need a house painter again, I will give him a call."
"Very trustworthy""The quality of the work and the accurate time estimates were top quality. They did an excellent job."
"They did a great job for us. They were professional, they worked quickly, and they were very clean as they worked. They also cleaned up afterwards. We had no complaints. ""They just did everything they said they would do, and they totally met all of our expectations. It was a great experience. "
"They were very thorough, and they cleaned up well. They did a great job. They don't just paint over dry rot but will take care of that too. They are proactive about maintenance and working to protect the integrity of what they are painting. ""I like that they are knowledgeable about construction and maintenance. They are willing to go above and beyond. I liked that they had so much knowledge and were able to do the job quickly. They were professional, they showed up on time, and they were businesslike and courteous. They made everything quick and easy. I highly recommend them. "
"I'd tell them about the quality of work and how fast it gets done.""The quality of work and the thoroughness of the explanation of what was going to happen, everything was explained as to why they did what they did. It was clear that they know what they were doing. I was very satisfied. I'm thinking about using them this summer. "
"I thought the owner had a good eye for color schemes.""I liked that they were Diamond Certified, so I knew I wasn't going to get a bad product or a bad company."
"We were really happy with them. We liked that they stuck to their quote. They were very helpful and knowledgeable. Painting the exterior is a huge job, and they helped me get the colors right. They did a good preparation. ""We liked that they always arrived on time and were very efficient in how they did the paint work. They were professional and so reliable. We were very satisfied."
"They were very thorough in their work. They kept the premises clean, and they did a good clean-up job at the end when they were finished too. I was very satisfied overall with the entire job and how everything went during the process. ""I liked that they were honest, professional, and reliable. The owner, Mr. Keech, came to look everything over and found a few areas, which he had his workers redo. I liked that he did a good follow-up. "
"They were very professional. They did a fine job, they showed up on time, and they did what they said they were going to do. There were no extra charges on the bill, so they kept to their estimate.""I liked that they were professional and honest. They kept the jobsite clean, and they did a good clean-up job afterward. I had no problems. I liked the way they worked and did the work. I gave them a '10', because there was nothing they could have done any better. "
"They are professional. I've been using them for years. I appreciated the workers. I had confidence in them and their ability to paint my house. They left my house clean, they did a really good job, and I felt comfortable with them. ""I liked their customer service and the quality of the painting that they did. Overall, it was a great experience. I had no complaints."
"They do excellent quality work. They are always on time. Robert did everything he said he would do. He had his crew fix one of my lamps outside. Robert just took care of everything. He had a wonderful can-do attitude about everything. I have recommended him to other people already. ""I liked Robert's professionalism. He listened to what we wanted and then went about doing it. It was a really great experience."
"They were very professional. I had no problems whatsoever, and I am glad I used them. I would recommend them to others.""They did everything that professionals do. They do quality work with great results and are very fast, clean, and efficient. I had absolutely no complaints about anything that they did or the way they did it. They were just great. "
"Robert was personable. When he came out, he was very responsive to our questions and our needs. He had his crew fix problems they saw that were over and beyond the job itself. They were prompt, reliable, and they did an outstanding job. Robert was always easy to reach by phone and easy to work with. They finished the job on time, and they cleaned up well. We were extremely satisfied with the quality of their work. ""Robert really delivered. We got our money's worth, and it was a great value. We really liked the quality of the work that they did. I am so glad we used the Diamond Certified Directory, which was our fall back when we found out our previous painter, the one we had used years before, was no longer in business. "
"I have a lot of rentals, and over the years, I've used a lot of contractors. Keech Painting is absolutely the best at what they do. The quality of their work is really exceptional. They are dependable and professional in every aspect of what they do. I would not use anyone else.""I like how they will come in and just take care of everything. They honor everything in their contract. They are very easy to work with, and they do a great job every time. Their work ethic is far above the rest that's out there. "
"They are honest, trustworthy, reliable, and they do fabulous work. ""I would give them a "15" across the board. They go above and beyond what is expected of them. I was so pleased and satisfied with the quality of their work. "
"They do a good paint job, and it is a great place.""They are very professional. They did a good, clean, and quick job. I negotiated a good rate with them."
"You can rely entirely on their honesty and technical proficiency. You really can. There is no question about what they tell you. They are the real deal.""Just what I said, when you call them up, they come out promptly. They are comprehensive in what they tell you. They exhibit some pretty extensive knowledge of the whole area. They know about painting and construction, including the different types of wood. They know about stain and paint. Their knowledge is very indepth. It helps for them to diagnose what should be done. They are not guessing at things, which generates a complete confidence in the situation."
"He did a magnificent job.""We have redwood decks. We have had other people come out and take care of them before, but they just didn't look as nice and it didn't last. This guy did it right."
"They are very responsible. Their work is excellent. They are meticulous and timely. I have been looking for a good painter for the last seven years. They are the first ones who have come in here and have done a good job.""The quality of their work, I have called them out for several jobs, and they are scheduled for more."
"They were so thorough and really pleasant. They got things done when they said they would. Just excellent workers, they were great.""They got it done when they said they would. We were worried about the rainy season, but they got it done. It was done to perfection."
"They are straightforward and honest.""They are easy to deal with. "
"I wish others would be as thorough as he is.""It was their thoroughness, everything was taken care of. Other contractors and people say what a beautiful paint job it is."
"That they were wonderful to work with, and they did a great job. It's not very often that you are 100% satisfied with anyone these days, but I actually was.""They actually did what they said they would do, They took care of business."
"I really don't know what I would tell them.""They were on time, efficient, and we didn't have any issues."
"They were on time, and they did everything that they were supposed to do.""They cleaned everything up. I liked the fact that the owner was here quite a bit and came out to check everything over when they were finished."
"They were very attentive to details and very concerned about what I wanted and making it happen.""Very attentive to details and very concerned about what I wanted and making sure that it happened"
"I would say they are friendly, on time, and they do a good job.""They are very thorough and very professional."
"I would say that they were efficient, and they did a good job.""They finished on time, and I liked the quality of their work."
"He was very knowledgeable and very nice.""They bid at a good price and did the work in a timely manner."
"They showed up, did a good job, and did it in the time they communicated they would.""The high quality and detailed oriented nature of the guys who did the work"
"I would say that they were very detail oriented. They listened to all of the needs that I had and responded accordingly.""The personalization from Rob Keech"
"He was reliable, easy to work with, and he seemed to be an honest guy. His crew was cool. They did a good job. He was very interactive and worked with my wife on getting the colors right. Most of all, he seemed to be very professional.""They did what they said they would do."
"They were reliable, they showed up on time, and they did what they said they would do.""They were timely, and they seem to have good people working for them. Basically, I like that they got in and got it done."
"They are competitively priced, they do what they say, and they do very good work.""The service and the prices"
"They do a really good job, they are super reliable, and I was very happy with them. You can count on them to give you the results you want.""I was having trouble deciding on colors. I like that Rob spent a lot of time working with me on that and helping me figure out which direction I was leaning toward."
"The painters were on time, they worked incredibly hard, and the house looked beautiful when they were done. ""I liked the quality of the work and that the head of the crew really knew what he was doing."
"They are very professional, and their quality of work is very thorough. They do good work quickly. It's very efficient in how they organize and implement their painting.""Robert Keech saved me a lot of money. Because of his experience and knowledge, when he came out to do the estimate, he saw things that I would not have realized or known to do. They were able to take care of things as preventative and maintenance measures. I appreciated the benefit of his insight. It was a very good experience. "
"The business is run well, and the owner, Robert Keech, takes pride in his work. He doubled checked on his workers daily. I liked his overseeing and interaction with the project about what was being done. ""I liked the daily checking in that Robert did with his crew, looking at the job and ensuring everything was being done right. "
"I think they do a quality job.""They came in at a very reasonable time, they got the job done, and they were very quick and prompt."
"The quality of the work that was done was just fine. All of us were satisfied. They were appropriately dressed and professional. They did everything they were supposed to do. ""We were very happy with the results and how everything looked when they were done. "
"They got it done as promised and on time.""The way the job turned out, it turned out as expected."
"My wife and I give them two-thumbs up. They did exactly what they said they would do, and we were very satisfied.""They were professional, reliable, and they did not leave a mess. They did everything we expected them to do, and it turned out really nice. "
"Robert and the painters who did the work were friendly and professional. Robert was a good listener with a good attitude. I was very satisfied with the results and with the quality of the finished work that they did. ""I liked that Robert was good at getting back to me on the phone right away. I liked how he explained things, so that I felt comfortable. He was trustworthy."
"They are professional, prompt, and they finish when they say they will.""It was good. They definitely cleaned up really nice, their price was good, and they came in on budget."
"It is hard to find anyone who can do that good of a job for you.""They are nice people, prompt, clean, and they do a good job."
"I never recommend anyone for anything.""When I did find a little thing that I wasn't satisfied with, they responded quickly to fix it."
"Just that the man who sells the bid probably won't be there doing the work, so you don't really know what you are getting with the crew.""They showed up when they said they would, they were timely, and they finished the job sooner than expected."
"I thought they were very helpful in going over options. They had so much experience that they were able to discuss the options we were considering and made some sense of them for us.""I liked that they did what they said they were going to do and that there were no surprises. I was very satisfied with their work."
"They did reputable work.""They were methodical. They got the job done quickly."
"They did a great job. They were on time, a good value, and very professional.""The quality of their work was good."
"I thought he did a good job painting the house overall, but he missed one small area. Robert does quality work for larger jobs.""I like that he has the equipment and skillset to do large exterior painting jobs."
"Use someone else.""The paint that I wanted was on special and he passed along the savings to me."
"I thought Robert Keech was a nice man.""I liked that they were efficient."
"I would say to check out other people.""The workers were very nice and polite."
"I would suggest that they use them.""I liked that he had insurance, so I had no problems."
"The consumer needs to be very careful to spend a lot of time walking around the house, opening and closing windows, and making sure everything works before their workers leave. If the painting isn't dry, they should wait until the paint dries. I was left with windows and doors that were stuck. I had them come back once, and they still didn't get it all done. They got some of the windows un-stuck but not all of them. I am not going to call them again, not even to come back out and fix the rest of the windows that they missed the last time they came out. Be vigilant about inspecting the outside before they leave. Make sure they do a decent job. Don't just let them walk away. Check every door and every window.""They use a high quality paint. They were good about knowing which area needed two coats. They cleaned up after themselves well, and the guys who worked here were really friendly. They were conscientious about cleaning up drips."
"Don't use them.""They were timely."
"They need to ask Rob to use his main crew to do a quality job.""He was able to actually get someone in fairly quickly during a busy time. I also think the owner, Rob Keech, is very responsive."