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Selling Your Home
There are a million different reasons why people sell their homes, but every seller has one thing in common: the desire to get as much money as possible from their existing residence as quickly and as hassle-free as possible. (If your home is your principal residence, you won't have to pay capital gains tax on any profits from the sale. If, on the other hand, it is an investment property, prepare for the tax man!)
Before you begin the selling process, really evaluate why you're moving. Do you have too few rooms, or too many? Has your job moved to another city and you're relocating? Are the neighbours driving you away? Or are you simply looking for a change? A complete analysis of your current position will set a good foundation for your next home hunt.
Buy or Sell First?
Buy or sell first? That's tricky. After all, if you find a purchaser for your existing home, before you've found a new one, you may find yourself living out of a suitcase if convenient closing dates can not be negotiated. On the other hand, if you find your dream home before you've unloaded your old one, you may be faced with carrying two mortgages for a time.
So how do you manage? Easy. Do your homework and have a good idea about the neighbourhood and type of home you're looking for. Do an honest evaluation of your family's needs and budget.
Speak to your sales representative and start your new home search as soon as your existing home hits the market.
If you've found a home, before you've sold your existing one, use "sale of your existing home" as a condition on your offer. If you don't sell your house within a fixed period of time, you can choose not to go through with the offer. This, however, is a difficult condition for many vendors to agree upon and you may find that you have to forgo your price negotiating power.
Purchasing a home before you sell could be a risky strategy if you're counting on the proceeds from the sale.
If you've found a purchaser before you've found your next home, use "purchase of a new home" as a condition when you sign back the agreement. Again, it will only be for a fixed time. Even if you have not found the ideal next house by the time the deal closes, you may still wish to proceed with the offer. As a buyer with a "sold house" you will be in a better position to negotiate price.
Make Your House More Sellable
While we all believe that our home is our castle, our personal tastes may not appeal to everyone. Your sales representative will work with you to give you an impartial analysis of your home - how it relates to other "competing" homes on the market and how your home reflects current design and style trends. Your sales representative will also take a good look at the general condition and upkeep of your dwelling.
Overall, your sales representative will work with you to position your home on the market so that your sales experience will take place as expeditiously as possible.
Advertise Your Home on Various Internet Real Estate Portals
Your home will be advertised on many Internet Real Estate Portals to ensure that the details of your home will be seen by a large number of potential buyers.
Arrange Showings
In addition to giving your home the once over with a mop and dust cloth, have your sales representative prepare a home feature sheet. This is a one page synopsis of your home that highlights lot size, room dimensions, features and upgrades as well as utility costs and taxes. Prospective buyers will take a sheet and refer to it while viewing your home. Plus, it makes for a great reference sheet when the buyers are comparing properties.
The Open House: This is usually not a pleasant experience. The upside is that you usually won't have to be there to act as a guide. The downside is that you might have a series of open houses over a few weeks, with people poking through all areas of your home. And you'll have the constant pressure of keeping your home looking its best.
The Viewing: When a sales representative has a client who is interested in your home, they will first call to make an appointment with your sales representative. If you're lucky, you'll have time for the last-minute tidying. Of course, you can say no if the prospective purchaser wishes to come at an inconvenient time.
During the viewing, make sure you give the viewer and the sales representative a feature sheet and get the sales representative's business card. Give viewers the freedom to wander around your home by themselves. Following may make them uncomfortable. The sales representative will stay with the prospects to offer some protection against theft or property damage.
Choosing the Right Sales Representative
Your sales representative is a trained professional who knows all aspects of the real estate market. A sales representative will save you time, money and aggravation.
As with purchasing a home, you want to list with the sales representative who is the expert in your location. After all, potential purchasers will be calling this same "area expert" to inquire about houses for sale. There will be a few sales representatives who are knowledgeable about your neighbourhood. Call them up and interview them. You need to feel comfortable with him or her, after all, they will be working for you.
Should You Go With a Non-Exclusive or Exclusive Listing Arrangement?
If you enter into this type of arrangement with your sales representative, you are giving him or her the exclusive right to find a purchaser for your home. With this type of agreement, no other sales representative will bring potential buyers to your home, because only the listing sales representative is entitled to the commission.
You may consider this type of arrangement in a Sellers' Market during which time there are more people interested in purchasing a home than there are homes available.
Understand Market Conditions
The real estate market is in constant flux, not only as a whole but in particular areas as well. Knowing what is going on in the overall and local real estate markets will help you understand how these conditions can affect the sale of your home. We've designed the following comparison to help give you an overview of the three significant market positions. When you meet with your sales representative, ask about the current state of the market.
Buyers Market:
The supply of homes on the market exceeds demand.
High inventory of homes. Few buyers compared to availability. Homes usually stay on the market longer. Prices are stable or perhaps dropping.
Buyers spend more time looking for a home, and when they negotiate, they usually have more leverage.
Sellers Market:
The number of potential buyers exceeds the supply of homes on the market.
There is a smaller inventory of homes with many buyers. Homes sell quickly. Prices usually increase.
Prices may be higher or perhaps climbing. Buying decisions must be made quickly. Conditional offers may be rejected.
Balanced Market:
The number of homes on the market is roughly equal to the demand.
Demand equals supply. Sellers accept reasonable offers. Homes sell within a reasonable time period. Prices generally remain stable.
There is less tension among buyers and sellers. There is a reasonable number of homes to choose from.
Simple Home Improvements that will help you
clean up
It simply makes sense to clean up both the interior and exterior of your home before listing it for sale. But that doesn't mean you have to undertake major home renovation projects on order to sell your home. With a little effort you can increase the perceived value of your home by a great margin.
Here are some simple things to keep in mind that you can do to increase the perceived value of your home and make the perfect first impression.
Exterior of Home
Keep lawns cut
Trim hedges and bushes
Weed and edge gardens
Clear driveway and clean stains
Clean out garage
Power wash home exterior
Touch up paint
Plant colorful flowers
At The Front Door
Clean porch and foyer
Ensure door bell works
Repair any broken screens
Fresh paint or varnish front door
Repair any damages to the door and/or locks
Setting the Right Mood
Make sure your home smells fresh and clean
Turn on lights
Turn on air conditioner/heater
Open the drapes
Light the fireplace
Maximize Open Space
Clear halls and stairs of clutter
Clear kitchen counter and stove top
Clear closets of unnecessary items
Remove empty boxes and storage
Put away personal photos so buyers can envision the house as theirs
Repair leaking taps and toilets
Clean furnace and filters
Tighten door knobs and latches
Repair cracked plaster
Apply fresh coat of paint or touch up where necessary
Clean and repair windows
Repair seals around tubs and basins
Replace defective light bulbs
Oil squeaking doors
Repair squeaking floor boards
Squeaky Clean
Clean and freshen bathrooms
Clean fridge and stove
Clean around heating vents
Clean washer and dryer
Clean carpets, drapes and window blinds
Eliminate pet odors and stains
Closing the Sale
Closing is a time of packing and organization. Be sure you do not pack anything that you agreed to sell! Unless you specifically mentioned certain fixtures, everything must remain in place.
You are responsible for handing over the home in the same condition it was at the time of closing. This applies to everything that was in the agreement. If the home suffers a major disaster, you are responsible for telling the buyer, at which point the buyer may walk away from the deal and have the deposit returned. The buyer may also choose to close and receive any insurance proceeds. In this unfortunate event, remember not to make any repairs until you find out what the buyer wants to do.
The Closing
Once signing the agreement, both the seller and buyer are under a legal obligation to close. If you decide not to for whatever reason, the buyer has the right to sue.
If the buyer decides to walk away from the deal, you can claim the buyer's deposit or sue for damages.
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Jalapeno Popper Burgers
These stuffed sandwiches let you enjoy a juicy beef burger and a spicy jalapeno popper all in one bite!
Edamame-and-Kale Fried Quinoa
Eat clean with this Edamame-and-Kale Fried Quinoa that's ideal for a feel-good breakfast, lunch or dinner. Eggs add protein and sriracha spices things up!
Smashed Peas on Ricotta Toasts
Fancy toast is all the rage lately. Try the trend by topping multigrain bread with ricotta and a smashed pea and edamame spread for a tasty light lunch.
Mediterranean Pressed Picnic Sandwich
This make-ahead grilled vegetable sandwich improves after an overnight stay in the fridge. It's the perfect picnic lunch or dinner!
Quick Dinner Idea: Asian Chicken Wraps
This speedy and delicious wrap is filled with raw veggies and leftover chicken, and tossed in a flavorful Asian peanut sauce. Try it for dinner or lunch!
A Better Brown Bag Lunch: Ham and Mango Sandwiches
Go beyond the basic ham and cheese sandwich for lunch today by adding mango, fresh herbs, and a flavorful spread.
Lunch Envy: Top Sandwiches for Brown Bagging
Avoid a PB&J rut so early in the school year with this collection of stellar sandwich recipes to stock your lunch bags.
Quick Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner for One: Vegetable Frittata
Whether you need a quick lunch, dinner, or even breakfast, this vegetable frittata is a satisfying and versatile way to satisfy your hunger.
Want More Omega-3? Try this Citrus Shrimp BLT Sandwich
Preparing fish doesn't have to be an elaborate, gourmet affair. Try this Shrimp BLT to find out how good simple can be.
Fun Back-to-School Lunches
Fun school lunches to spice up the standard brown bag fare for kids and kids at heart.
Our Best Brown Bag Lunch Sides and Snacks
Step aside, chips! Here are our favorite healthy sides and snacks to keep you and your little ones happy at lunch time.
9 Rocking Recipes for Your Picnic Basket
Whether you're partying over lunch or dinner, knock guests' socks off by filling your picnic basket with these easy and perfectly portable meals.

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I'll be fine, they'll cut a chunk outta my thigh, remove a lymph node and other than lots of follow up appointments that should be it. As long as it hasn't spread.
For you sciency types (ninja) it's a malignant melanoma, superficial spreading type, Breslow depth 1.10.
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Yes, I use only CLP for everything. I quit using gun scrubber and Rem-Oil a few years ago, and I only use CLP now.
Here is the basics:
Cleaning and Inspection w/220
-Wiped down each week.
-once a month, or every each trip to the range.
-Sig is broke down, parts are inspected with led light.
-take grips off (clean dust,grit,etc.)
-Use Q-tips for hard to reach areas (soaked with CLP), also used on rails.
-use tooth brush to wipe dust,grit,etc. of parts.
-CLP is used just as it's intended. (clean,lubricate and protect)
Is CLP good enough to use a primary (only lubricant)?
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Yes, I use only CLP for everything. I quit using gun scrubber and Rem-Oil a few years ago, and I only use CLP now.
It works just fine as a lubricant. I prefer to have a seperate solvent myself. Something kerosene-based usually.
I use army surplus Rifle bore cleaner to clean my barrels and CLP for the rest.
I love CLP! It was the bomb in the military, and it's the bomb at my cleaning bench! I swear by Hoppes 9 for the initial bore cleaning though. Break Free has come out with a 'carbon cutter' also in a look-alike bottle to the CLP. Very good product and almost a do-it-all product, but not quite.


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As a corporate leader, you understand a successful business is only as strong as the health of its employees. A healthy workforce, with access to high quality healthcare, has a positive impact on the local economy.
Your business or organization can support Fairview's work in a variety of ways. Unrestricted gifts allow us the ability to respond nimbly to quickly changing needs. Restricted gifts can target programs that align closely with your business objectives.
We invite you to join us in our mission to serve our patients, those who care for them and our communities by making a gift. As a member of our family of donors, your gift will be much more than a donation. It will be an investment in the future health of our community.
Outstanding corporate citizens
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2020 Software Solutions, Inc.
21st Century Vitamins
3M Foundation
7500 York Cooperative
A*Pro Pool & Spa, LLC
AA of Fairview Riverside
Advanced Health Media
Advisors Management Group, Inc.
Albert-E Services Co.
Alliant Techsystems, Inc.
Allied Professionals, Inc.
Amarillo Property Solutions, LLC
Amazon Smile Foundation
American Heart Association
American Solutions for Business
Ames Construction, Inc.
Anchor Bank
Claude M. Anderson
Electric Company
Apex Print Technologies, LLC
Eric Nicolin Applen Fund
Aramark Refreshment Services
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
Athletica Sport Systems
Axis Insurance Agency
Barney of Benton, Inc.
Bell State Bank & Trust
Benilde-St. Margaret's Boys
Lacrosse Family
D. Scott Berry Law Offices, P.A.
Bike the US for MS
Birchwood Financial Partners, Inc.
Bloomington Noon Rotary
Bloomington Richfield
Grief Coalition
The Blue Door Pub
Boehringer Ingelheim
Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Boston Scientific Corporation
Brackett's Crossing Country Club
Bremer Financial Corporation
The Brooks Group and Associates
Bruegger's Bagels
BTO Development Corporation
Burnsville Lions Club
Burnsville Rotary Breakfast Club
Burnsville Rotary Foundation
BWBR Architects
BWBR Foundation
Cafe Latte
Cardinal Health, Inc.
Carlson-LaVine, Inc.
Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral
Home, Inc.
Miriam B. Carr Fund of The
Minneapolis Foundation
Cascade Refining, Inc.
Castle Rock Bank
Center for Medicare and
Medicaid Innovation Center
Central Bank
Central Minnesota Diagnostic
Imaging, Inc.
Chapmans Auto Repair, LLC
Chilson Holding, LLC
Chisago Drug, Inc.
Chuckles for Chi-Chis
Church of St. Richard
City of Forest Lake
Cold Stone
Cole's Salon
Colonial Church of Edina
Columns Resource Group
Foundation, Inc.
Community Health Charities
Confidence & Co.
Construction Outsource Services,
The Cook Family Partnership
Patrice D. Cooper Foundation
Cornerstone Copy Center
Corporate Mechanical
Cremation Society, Inc.
CSM Properties
Daffodil Garden Club of Burnsville
Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.
Dakota Electric Association
The Demo Group
Dennis Chan Corporation
Designers Salon, LLC
Diversified Marketing Partners
Domino's Pizza, Inc.
Dorchester Insurance Company,
Dunham Associates, Inc.
East Bethel Senior Center
Eden Prairie Noon Rotary Club
Edina Coalition Grief Support
Edina Noon Rotary
Edward Jones - Lindstrom
Eide Bailly
Emergency Physicians
Professional Association
Emory University
Encompass Group, LLC
Engan Associates
Entrust Datacard
EPreward, Inc.
Era-Gillespie Real Estate
Evangelical Lutheran
Church in America
Fairview Lakes Auxiliary
Fairview Southdale Medical Staff
Fairway Financial Services, Inc.
Famous Dave's
Farmers Insurance - Tom
Kieffer Agency
The Fifth, Inc.
The Finish Line Bar & Grill
Fireside Foundry
First Presbyterian Women
Flaherty & Hood, P.A.
Foussard Montague Associates,
Fransen Decorating, Inc.
Frauenshuh Companies
Freshwaters United
Methodist Women
Gage & Gage, Inc.
Gap, Inc.
The Janice Gardner Foundation
GCS Printing
GE Foundation
GE United Way Campaign
Gearhart Funeral Home
Geiss, Destin & Dunn, Inc.
Genentech, Inc.
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General Marketing Solutions
George and the Dragon
Gerten Greenhouses
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Girl Scouts of Minnesota
& Wisconsin Lakes &
Pines Troop 460
Henry & Charlotte Gjersdal
Charitable Fund
Global Tax Network
Grandstrand Funeral Homes
Grazzini Brothers & Company
Greater Twin Cities United Way
Green Affairs
Greenwood 1997 Trust
H.B. Fuller Community Affairs
Hardy Auto Parts, LLC
Hermel Foodservice
Honey Baked Ham
Hoolihan EMC Consulting
Hope Chest News
Howard's Jewelry, Inc.
Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation
Hunt Electric Corporation
Hydrite Chemical Co.
Hy-Tech Automotive of
Princeton, Inc.
IBM Matching Grants Program
Immunization Action Coalition
Independent School District
#139 (Rush City)
Inmar Carolina Services
Instant Inventory Service
International Medical Relief
Invinceable1, Inc.
Janssen Pharmaceutical
Jay's Company
Jim's Mille Lacs Disposal, Inc.
JMD Enterprises
Charles E. and Andriene M.
Johnson Foundation
JPR Distributing
Judson Memorial Baptist Church
K & K Metal Recycling, LLC
KJ's Ice Fishing
KN Builders, Inc.
Thomas S. Kemp Foundation
Knutson Construction
Koehn Automotive Co.
Kowalski's Market
Kraft Foods Group
Kraus-Anderson Companies
Lakes Orthodontic Associates, P.A.
Lakeview Bank
Lakeville Rotary Foundation
Lampert Lumber
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
Larsen Larsen, P.A.
Lawrence Tree & Stump
Services, Inc.
Leder Bros Metal Co.
Liberty Diversified International
Lindstrom Loppett
John Lorenz Trucking, LLC
Lori's Gifts
Loucks and Associates, Inc.
Lundeen's Tackle Castle
Lutheran Women's
Missionary League
LUV Ice Cream, LLC
Macy's Foundation - Matching
Gifts Program
Mall of America
Marbrook Foundation
Mari Houck Homes, Inc.
Martyn Service Company, Inc.
Matrex Exhibits
McAdams Charitable Foundation
Medica Foundation
Medical Missions Dinner
Medtronic, Inc. - Corporate Center
Mesa Pizza
Metropolitan Endodontics
Metropolitan Mechanical
Contractors, Inc.
Michael O'Malley Insurance
Agency, Inc.
Midway Party Rental
Midwest Spine Institute
Milaca Family Dental, LLC
Milaca Fire Fighters
Relief Association
Minneapolis Fairview WA
Minneapolis Radiation
Oncology, P.A.
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
Minnesota Nice Spice
Minnesota Vikings
MMIC Group
MN-Minnesota Oncology
Molacek Family Eyecare
Our 365 Newborn Photo
The John Mondati Foundation
Melvin R. Mooty & Sally R.
Mooty Family Foundation
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Mortenson Construction
The Mount Sinai School of Medicine
The Moyer Foundation
Murphy Bros
NMB Technologies Corporation
Narcotics Anonymous
National Alliance for
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National Marrow Donor Program
Mike Nelson's Auto Glass, Inc.
New French Bakery
New Market Bank
New York Life Foundation
Nichibo Taiwan Corporation
Nordquist Sign Company, Inc.
The Jack and Gretchen
Norqual Foundation
North Memorial Ambulance Service
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Nuveen Investments
OEM Connect, Ltd.
Old Lindstrom, Ltd.
Olive Garden
Olsen Tool & Plastics, Inc.
On Time Delivery, Inc.
Onamia Lions Club
Oncology Nursing Foundation
Paradise Carwash
Park Chrysler Jeep
Party Lite
Pediatric Home Services
Edith M. Peilen & Thomas B.
Peilen Charitable Gift Account
Pfizer, Inc.
Pinnacle Insurance Agency
of Minnesota
Pizza Luce
Plastic Products Co., Inc.
Platte Lake Property
Owners Association
Pleasant Valley Orchard, Inc.
Polaris Foundation
Princeton Back & Neck Clinic
Princeton Used Clothing Center
Project SUCCESS
The Prudential Foundation
Matching Gift Program
Quality Tire & Rims
Quicksilver Express Courier
R. W. Builders, Inc.
RJM Construction, LLC
Rasmussen College
Red Wing Shoe Company
Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc.
Renee Lynn Photography
Richfield Rotary
Ridges Anesthesiology, P.A.
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
Rocky Mountain Construction, Inc.
Ronald McDonald House
Charities, Upper Midwest
Steve Rouch Photography
Rum River Chapter of
Thrivent Financial
Rush City Sno-Bugs
Rush City Youth Sports Club
SafeNet Consulting
Salix Pharmaceuticals
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SBC Services
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Security State Bank of Marine
Security Victor Agency
Shaleen Team
Randy Shaver Cancer Research
and Community Fund of the
Minnesota Community
Shipp Dental Care, Ltd.
Singer Living Trust
Sirius Computer Solutions
Slalom Consulting
Smith & Nephew Endoscopy
Southdale Anesthesiologists, LLC
St. Cloud Surgical Center
St. Croix Orthopaedics, P.A.
St. Catherine University
St. Jude Medical
Stan Copouls Service
State of Minnesota
Department of Health
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Sterilmed, Inc.
Suburban Radiologic
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Superior Minerals Company
Thomson Reuters My
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Thrivent Asset Management, LLC
Thrivent Financial for
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Topa Insurance Services, Inc.
TopLine Federal Credit Union
Total Eye Care
Total Health Africa, Inc.
Towers Watson
Trent's Used Car Network, Inc.
Tri State Distribution
Trophy Flooring, Inc.
Troseth Companies, Inc.
Trust Church Group, Inc.
Turtle Derby - University
of Minnesota Masonic
Children's Hospital
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Unique Minds - Cellular Only
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United Way of Greater Philadelphia
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UnitedHealth Group
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Board of Regents
University of Minnesota Medical
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University of Minnesota Physicians
University of Rochester
UTC Aerospace Systems
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Vivo Kitchen
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The Wallin Foundation
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Washburn-McReavy Funeral
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Wellington Management
Wellness Rocks
Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota
Wells Fargo Community
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Whitney Foundation
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Upstate Makes First Appearance in Colonel Classic
Spartanburg, S.C. – The USC Upstate women's golf team will play its final tournament prior to the A-Sun Championship in a couple of weeks when it travels to Richmond, Ky., to make its first appearance in the Colonel Classic hosted by Eastern Kentucky at Arlington Golf Club Friday and Saturday.
Upstate is coming off a tie for seventh at the Low Country Intercollegiate March 23-24 and looks to continue to sharpen its performance heading into the A-Sun Tournament April 14-16. Allea Hawkins finished a career-best tied for 14th in the Low Country, while Amanda Hall was tied for 19th to give the Spartans two players in the Top 20. Hawkins and Kinsey Soniat both had their top career finishes in the tournament as well.
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A somewhat over-plotted spy thriller by the French master of suspense
Henri-Georges Clouzot, that features spies from different countries
converging on a psychiatric clinic, run by doctor Malik (Gerard Sety),
who is offered a substantial sum of money to shelter a new patient that
happens to be an atomic scientist. Soon, the hospital beds are filled
with international spies all desperate after the information the
patient holds.
Just about everything in this espionage tale is open to question, with its wildly imaginative insinuations of nuclear devices, Amerian and Soviet secret agents and crackpot taxi drivers, doctors and patients. This film certainly has its moments, but is a little uneven and anyone familiar with Clouzot's work, knows this one is not strictly for laughs. It's all meticulously scripted, but is just a taut long (137 minutes) and soon becomes such an impenetrable puzzle, it's hard to keep track of the proceedings, but the film benefits from a good international cast, including Peter Ustinov (SPARTACUS, TOPKAPI, DEATH ON THE NILE), Curd Jürgens (THE SPY WHO LOVED ME, THE LONGEST DAY), Sam Jaffe (BEN HUR) and Vera Clouzot (LES DIABOLIQUES).
Not without interest, but ultimately, the elements just don't glue together that well, with rather unsatisfactory results.
Camera Obscura --- 6/10
THE THIRD EYE (Mino Guerrini - Italy 1965).
This interesting little chiller by Mino Guerrini, starring Franco Nero and Erika Blanc, certainly was much better than I expected. Often categorized as an early Giallo, it's actually more of a mix of Gothic horror and some Giallo elements. Definitely not the six-penny quickie, I expected. It's quite an elaborate production, well-shot, with fine acting and cinematography.
Franco Nero is Mino, a young count who lives with his dominant mother and jealous servant Martha in an isolated mansion in the Italian countryside. Like Anthony Perkins in PSYCHO - with which this film shares quite a few parallels - Mino has a fascination with birds, particularly stuffed birds. A few days before his marriage with the young and beautiful Laura (Erika Blanc), she mysteriously dies in a car crash and soon-after, his mother is killed. Mino begins to lose his sanity and starts luring young women into his mansion in order to kill them, together with his willing accomplice Martha, who secretly loves him, but one day, a young woman visits him who looks just like his late fiancée Laura.
Although the "Count gone mad scenario" was already a bit over-used by the time the film was made, the (then) contemporary setting, the murder mystery angle, elegant production design, professional cinematography and more than adequate direction, make this one well worth a look and definitely a cut above the average attempt within European genre-film-making, to say the least. The film is also surprisingly candid in its sexual nature (although complete nudity is absent) and, regarding that aspect, is a typical exponent of the transitional period in the mid-sixties. Fans of Franco Nero might wanna take a look at him in a role as a neat, well-dressed and impeccably coiffured young man, quite the contrast to the sweaty, unshaven Django-look, or generally sleazy look, he would cultivate later in his career.
The film was remade as BURIED ALIVE (1978), the gore classic by Joe D'Amato.
Currently only available in German, but with the DVD-age already coming to a close, it's unlikely that this film will ever see an English-language release, so the German-only version is perhaps something even English speaking fans of obscure Italian cinema should consider.
Camera Obscura --- 7/10
THE LAST ROUND (Stelvio Massi - Italy 1976).
This moderately entertaining crime thriller by Stelvio Massi is pretty much a violent updating of YOYIMBO (1962) or A FISTFUL OF DOLLARS (1964). Star of the show is former middle-weight boxing champion Carlos Monzón, a drifter who arrives in town looking for a job, but doesn't seem entirely serious about his future and starts looking for trouble immediately. Within ten minutes, he wipes the floor with a whole gang of motley henchmen at the gates of some factory where he wanted to apply for a job. Apparently, they don't like Southerners (he just arrived from Sicily) and turned him down (at the gates, the old days). This scene provides the viewer with some social commentary as well, stating it's not good when people are turned down because they look a bit scruffy or come from the South. Some other workers claim the union should put a stop to this and that it's not right banging up poor workers for no reason. Damn right they are. Turns out the owner of the factory in question is Gino Manzetti (Luc Merenda), who also happens to be the head of a murderous crime ring and a pretty good shot as well, we learn later on the film. Now, Carlos Monzón starts working for him, but plays out every bad guy in town in the process, or something.
Carlos Monzón is not the greatest of actors, to put it mildly. He is clearly there for his ... well, physique, or his fighting skills, or probably both, but he got what it takes to kick some serious ass, but after a while he kind of bored me. Director Stelvio Massi knows how to stage some effective slow-motion fight scenes. Problem is, the story is not very original and after 50 minutes or so, the film kind of lost my attention. It's attractively shot and starts out well, but the story loses much of its momentum halfway when the promising plot is dropped almost completely, with the second half of the film consisting of an endless array of nightly shootouts, fight scenes and lots of skulking in the dark between the various parties involved. Practically the entire second half of the film is devoted to a seemingly endless showdown between all kinds of rival factions whose interests were completely beyond my grasp. But, perhaps that's just me.
One thing I will remember about this charade is the score. No Shame's release came with a separate CD containing some seriously groovy tracks, that I've been playing in my car for the last week. Pretty funky. We also get an extensive 37 minute interview with Luc Merenda by some boot-licking Italian guy, which consists of an extensive tour of his Paris-based antique shop and a mere 5 minutes or so about his films.
Camera Obscura --- 6/10
This is prime hard-edged drama about greed, personal integrity and
abuse of power in corporate America with Van Heflin as Fred Staples, a
modest engineer, brought in from Ohio to serve at the company's head
office in New York. Everett Sloane is the company head who runs the
firm like a tyrant and wants to shove an older and morally conscious
executive, William Briggs (Ed Begley) out of the company in favour of
young and upcoming Heflin, who is unknowingly put forward as his
Perhaps the film doesn't offer a highly cinematic experience and betrays its television play origins as it hardly ever leaves the interior of the office with most of the action taking place in the executive chambers, but Rod Serling's superior writing and the universally excellent performances by a veteran cast elevate this far above the average.
Troma's Roan Group released the film on DVD, that includes an awkward introduction of the film by New York Post film critic Lou Lumenick, while he is standing in front of a large Troma Poster(!) in what looks like a theater lobby, looking distinctly uneasy, like Lloyd Kaufman is pointing a gun at his head off screen. In addition, we get Lloyd Kaufman interviewing director Vincent Sherman, who was blacklisted after the McCarthy hearings, but after a few "questions" Kaufman takes over and starts railing incoherently against the modern depiction of business in Hollywood and how he's unable to get a screen anywhere for his Troma films. He even compares his current position in American cinema with that of blacklisted directors in the McCarthy era! Now Lloyd, thanks for bringing this great film to wider audiences, but these remarks - especially while interviewing a man like Vincent Sherman - are truly off the mark.
Camera Obscura --- 8/10
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BLOODY Friday (Rolf Olsen - West Germany/Italy 1972).
A brutal police and hostage thriller by prolific German director Rolf Olsen, mostly active in the field of second-rate comedies, typically German "report" films about prostitution in Hamburg and Frankfurt, sleazy exploitation and even Mondo-style films like ON THE REEPERBAHN AT HALF PAST MIDNIGHT (1969) and SHOCKING ASIA (1974). Unsurprisingly, since this is a German-Italian co-production, the film is not unlike the numerous Italian crime films made at the time, although the film is set entirely in Germany. I don't wanna sound dismissive of Italian film-making with their often wildly overwrought, convoluted plots, entertaining in its own right, but in this case Germans get involved, and somehow logic seeps into the plot, a rarity in most Italian films of its type.
Supposedly, the film is based on a brutal bank robbery on August 4th 1971 of a branch office of the "Deutsche Bank" in the Prinzregenten Street in Munich, or is at least a reference to the explosive increase in violent bank robberies and rampant left-wing political violence in Federal Republic at the time. Either way, this is clear-cut piece of exploitation, but a pretty good one with Raimund Harnstorf dominating the screen as Heinz Klett, a fierce-looking red-bearded giant, well over six feet tall, clad in leather, and resorting to violence at the slightest incentive. He makes a plan to hold up the "Finanzbank" with his accomplice Luigi (Gianni Macchia), his pregnant girlfriend Heidi (Christine Böhm) and her reluctant brother (Amadeus August) and flee to Australia with the proceeds. The hold-up quickly deteriorates into a hostage situation, resulting in some horrendous bloodshed. An extremely unnerving scene takes place during the robbery, when a child gets hold of a dropped grenade outside the bank. An officer tries to grab it, but the pin is pulled just before he can throw himself onto the grenade, resulting in another blood-soaked scene with the man screaming in agony as he desperately tries to hold his erupted intestines.
For its low budget, it's a pretty good effort, with a good cast, a reasonably tense and entertaining storyline and some truly kick-in-the-face violence. The plot might be a bit too predictable, but the pace is brisk, with constantly changing scenarios like a the opening criminal breakout, weapons siege, bank robbery, hostages, some exciting pursuits with the cops and the final shoot-out. Leading man Raimund Harmstorf, who committed suicide at the age of 57 in May 1999, after hearing he had Parkinson's disease, will go down in my book as one of the most memorable bad guys in European cinema. Pretty frightening.
Camera Obscura --- 7/10
FOREVER NEVER ANYWHERE (Antonin Svoboda - Austria 2007).
Seen at the IFF Rotterdam, 3 February 2007.
The set-up is simple: Three men get into an accident with their car on a deserted mountain road when they try to avoid hitting a woman who is jogging there in the middle of the night. The car gets off the road, rolls of the mountain until it dashes against a tree. Problem is: they can't get out. The car is an armoured Mercedes, that used to belong to former Austrian president Kurt Waldheim, bought by one of them at a bargain price. But now, the electric doors and windows won't open and they're stuck. Filled with brash and lowbrow humour, and with its single set-up of three men stuck in the small confined space of a car, it's surprisingly entertaining. The film takes an even more bizarre twist when suddenly the three men become the subject of a young boy who starts using these men as live guinea pigs, instead of rescuing them.
Since I couldn't find this one anywhere on IMDb, I gathered it went ahead under a different title, but apparently it was added quite recently under its German title IMMER NIE AM MEER. However, the English title FOREVER NEVER ANYWHERE must be one of the worst I've come across in a long time, but don't let that fool you. This Austrian comedy is good fun and was received with almost constant laughter during its screening in the Netherlands, but festival audiences do tend to be a little more acceptant than most..
With its micro-budget and basically one outdoor location, this film shows that one can make an interesting film when starting with an original idea, convincing acting, humor and some clever plot twists. I had a perfectly good time watching this.
Camera Obscura --- 8/10
ALMOST HUMAN (Umberto Lenzi - Italy 1974.
I had missed out far too long on Umberto Lenzi's best known crime flick, which is hands down one of the best poliziotesschi I've seen so far, almost on par with the best of Fernando Di Leo's work, together with Lenzi one of the more prolific directors within the genre. Whilst generally acknowledged to be one of the better Italian crime flicks, Lenzi's somewhat ham-fisted approach to his gialli, had made me a little reluctant to catch up with any of his other work. Although Lenzi's own VIOLENT NAPLES is also a well-made, highly effective genre entry, this one comes close to beating out that one when it comes to sheer brutality and an almost unbelievable barrage of nasty violence.
A rarity in most Italian crime thrillers, this film benefits enormously from an intriguing and woefully ambivalent central character, played with tremendous vigour by Tomas Milian, who plays Guillio Sacchi, a violent low life scumbag with no regard for human life at all and with a real penchant for torture and rape. The other side of the law is represented by stone-faced Henry Silva, who switches to playing a cop this time, instead of his usual turn as the calculating crime kingpin. The story by Ernesto Gastaldi is simplicity itself and doesn't take all kinds of distracting side-roads that make many other genre efforts so forgettable in that department. Anyway, if you're still in doubt about the merits of Italo-crime flicks, watch this one. An intriguing story, Tomas Milian in a great role and Ennio Morricone contributes another impressive soundtrack what must be one of his most recognizable scores this side from Sergio Leone. I keep wondering if the members of the Academy, who recently honoured Morricone with the honorary Oscar, had any idea what kind of films the maestro generally got involved in.
Camera Obscura --- 9/10
TIME OUT (Laurent Cantet - France 2001).
The English language title Time Out is not entirely fitting. Perhaps Time Running Out would be a more appropriate title, since this is exactly what Vincent, the main character, is going through.
Vincent (Aurélien Recoing) is a highly motivated financial consultant. Or, at least, that's what he used to be. Fact of the matter is, he lost his job three months ago and now concocts an elaborate facade to cover up the fact he is now unemployed. While his wife, Muriel (Karin Viard), thinks he's at work, Vincent is aimlessly roaming the highways, hanging out at rest stops, and sleeping in his car, regularly calling his wife to give her an update about his next meeting and apologizing for coming home late, before turning in for his overnight stay in his car. Vincent lives like a ghost, increasingly detached from his wife, children and former colleagues, he doesn't seem to realize the truth is closing in. One day, they will find out. But Vincent has gotten to a point where he's constructed his own dream world. He resorts to reading all kinds of economic pamphlets about his apparent line of business, studying and memorizing them like he really is active in this line of work. As Vincent needs money, he makes up a plan to defraud old friends and his parents out of their savings by letting them in on some bogus investment scheme. He conducts his business out of a hotel lounge, where he catches the eye of Jean-Michel (Serge Livrozet, a brilliant role), a "real" , experienced operator who immediately recognizes Vincent is a fraud. He offers Vincent a job in his own operation, meaning some extra pocket money and perhaps even a way out of his increasingly sticky situation.
Director Cantet's style is distinctly unflashy. Set against the wintry landscapes of Rhône-Alpes around Grenoble and Annecy, the film makes very good use of its locations. Whether it's the bland office complexes in the "zones commerciales" at the outskirts of anonymous towns, or the snow-clad mountains surrounding them, it seems to blend perfectly with the film's tone. Accompanied by a beautiful classical score, Cantet shows himself a remarkably sharp and observant storyteller. Although the film maintains interest throughout, the running time of 132 minutes did seem a tad long, and Vincent's lengthy economic arguments when conning his friends and relatives (some of them business men themselves) out of their money weren't terribly convincing. His arguments range from unconvincing to downright nonsense. At least he would'n have convinced me, but even my 91 year old grandmother wouldn't have bought any of this for a moment. But, some of these inconsistencies aside, this is a skilfully constructed film and an engrossing psychological drama that slowly unfolds like a thriller with a brilliant performance by Aurélien Recoing to top it off.
Camera Obscura --- 8/10
THE BEAT THAT MY HEART SKIPPED (Jacques Audiard - France 2005).
It's usually the other way round, but this time the French took a shot at remaking an American film, James Toback's FINGERS (1978), which starred Harvey Keitel. And the result is excellent. This riveting human drama by Jacques Audiard features an impressive performance by Romain Duris as Tom, a 28 year-old hoodlum who seems destined to follow in his father's footsteps as a property shark working in a sleazy, barely legal twilight zone of the dodgy Parisian real-estate world. But a chance encounter with a former music teacher leads him to believe that he can become, like his mother, a concert pianist. With the help of a young virtuoso pianist, who just arrived from China, he starts preparing for a crucial audition, but soon the pressures from his former pals mount and he gets trapped between two opposite worlds. But Tom is not just a sensible artistic young man desperately trying to escape the world he lives in. He's not entirely sure he wants to leave his old life behind him. He's got a mean streak and when necessary, he takes care of some unresolved matters using whatever means he deems appropriate to take care of unwilling partners, squatters or whoever gets in the way of his (or his father's business interests), really putting the squeeze on people unwilling to cooperate.
Romain Duris injects his role with an enormous amount of vibrancy and energy. I've never seen Duris in another role before, but his character is complex, perennially nervous, strained, angry, but incredibly charming. One moment he's in leather jacket, wiping the blood of his face after a little bashing with some squatters. The next, he's in suit and tie and negotiates with real-estate moguls. The film's atmosphere is dark, moody and downbeat, but Tom's vibrant energy and aggression firmly keeps the viewer's attention. Jacques Audiard's direction is remarkable assured. He seems to know exactly what he wants to present on the screen, never showy and a keen camera eye to give the already top-notch performances maximum impact. What's so refreshing, is that the film doesn't make a big point out of the human relationships. It never becomes overly sentimental, but at the same time all these characters are real and completely believable, just incredibly vivid characterizations. Sharply written, stylish, expertly paced, directed and performed, this is definitely one to catch.
Camera Obscura --- 9/10
The omission of Jazzy Jeff, the creator of the chirp and transformer
scratch, raised a few eyebrows, but it's good to see he made it to the
extras of the DVD after all. With SCRATCH, Doug Pray, who previously
chronicled the grunge phenomenon of the '90s in HYPE (1996), made an
excellent documentary about the world of the hip-hop DJ and the
evolution of turntablism. His latest documentary, INFAMY (2005),
explores contemporary American graffiti culture. After a couple of
viewings four years ago, my DVD had been gathering dust ever since, but
recently I watched it again and besides the subject material, I was
surprised how well-shot and edited this documentary actually is. An
immensely enjoyable soundtrack as well and not just talking heads, but
lots of music, old school footage, parties, break dancing, you name it.
One of the best things about the film, is that it mainly examines where
the art of turntablism is today (in 2001 that is), without disregarding
the pioneers of course. Good stuff.
Camera Obscura --- 8/10
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There is almost 0 benefit from what little weight a steel guide rod provides. Would I prefer a steel rod over plastic, sure simply because it's going to be more durable without adding any significant weight.
Hi, new to the forum. I have become interested in Sig pistols since being introduced to them by my brother. Prior to that I just owned a nice 1911, which I still like to shoot.
Recently we have been toying around with different guide rods on the 229, using a stainless steel guide rod as opposed to the factory plastic part. I am no handgun expert, but I like the idea of a steel piece as opposed to plastic in my gun and I like the bit of added weight and dampening it provides during shooting.
Is it common for Sig owners to use aftermarket guide rods? What do you guys prefer? Factory or other? Any problems with non-factory guide rods?
ok, thank you. I guess I simply prefer them for the fact they are steel as opposed to plastic too. Is there a preferred aftermarket manufacturer for guide rods or since they are relatively simple does it even matter?
Lots of guys on Sig Forum use them but, I never have bought one I just don't think there would be a lot of extra added benefit to one but, if you do I have heard a lot of good talk about the Bedair rods.
Steve Bedair at guiderods.com is a class act.
To myself it seems more a matter of preference than necessity...some of my Sigs were shipped with metal guide rods and some have plastic, I doubt if as some speculate it is causing problems, if it were Sig would be forced to discontinue them as shipping and repair costs would negate and parts savings but as with many good things about this country you have choices.........JJ
I picked up 2 one for my P226 and one for my P220 carry from Stainless Steel Guide Rods - Sig Glock Beretta SS Guide Rods . They had fast shipping and they look like they are tough as nails and grate finish. I will be definitely be back to get one for my P2022 when it gets here. Thanks ssguiderods.com
I don't think any plastic guide rod would fail or be a problem., to many companies use them. Like it states just a guide for the spring. That being said first thing I bought for my P290 was a SS guide rod, just like them better. Still shoot the same.
So some silver paint would save everyone a lot of money??????


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Stainless Steel Martini Glasses
martinis always taste better in chilled stainless
This mirror would look great over a home bar. Love the unique look!Tags: home, wall, martini, bars, decorations, mirrors, apartmentsAdded 7 Years Ago from Bed Bath and Beyond
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Love this! I gave this to a friend for Christmas and he loved it as well. I think it's a genius idea and even if you don't drink alcohol, it's still perfect to use to cool down your favorite beverage!
I always get bored of the 'same old wine glasses'. These would definitely liven up a party (provided you don't have white carpet :)
I want this in my bar when I'm older! Its so perfect for a small sink for a martini/home bar.Tags: home, sinks, home decor, martini, bars, alcohol, design, unique, commercialsAdded 9 Years Ago from Elkayusa
How fun are these? Someone is getting them for christmas, I just know it!Added 9 Years Ago from MoMA Store
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Your drink will taste a little stronger in these tumblers made from a unique combo of real concrete and glass. Great for any mixed drinks or just plain ol' water. Scotch on the rocks just seems so fitting for them!Added 9 Years Ago from Charles and Marie
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I have this friend who likes to party and likes to have martinis at her parties. Her birthday is coming up in June and i've been stuck on what to get her, but this martini glass styled serving dish might be just the ticket. It's... I have this friend who likes to party and likes to have martinis at her parties. Her birthday is coming up in June and i've been stuck on what to get her, but this martini glass styled serving dish might be just the ticket. It's her personal style and, as she is big on global responsibility, just her political style too.Added 9 Years Ago from Saks Fifth Avenue
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Israel's foreign minister on Tuesday callied for "a long-term intermediate agreement" with the Palestinians and land swaps. Avigdor Liberman's appeal at the U.N. General Assembly's annual ministerial meeting was at odds with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's stance, which aims to reach a final peace deal with the Palestinians within one year.
Liberman said the solution must be "two-staged" because the "emotional problems" between Israelis and Palestinians can't be resolved until a new generation is raised that has mutual trust. During Liberman's speech, two Palestinian diplomats got up and walked out of the assembly chamber, the AP reported.
[1] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtMY-Po3Wxo
[2] http://www.albawaba.com
[3] http://www.csmonitor.com/Books/Book-Reviews/2010/0908/How-to-Make-Peace-in-the-Middle-East-in-Six-Months-or-Less-Without-Leaving-Your-Apartment
[4] http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/worldview/100901/israel-palestine-middle-east-peace-talks
[5] http://www.cfr.org/publication/13850/crisis_guide.html
[6] http://jta.org/news/article/2010/04/28/2394543/abrams-us-must-bomb-iran-before-israel


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Baroness Lawrence's tireless campaign for justice for her son led to the Macpherson Inquiry, which found evidence of ''institutional racism'' in the Metropolitan Police. Two of his killers were finally convicted of murder in 2012.
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Stain mixed with concrete
Soon our church will have a building built, we thought about have the floors sanded and stained after the slab is poured and the building is done, the cost is unreal. Is there a way we can have the dye mixed with the concrete while they pour it or is that a bad idea?
Yes, with integral color mixed in from the ready mix supplier. I would assume this is fairly large areas of floor, which requires a little more attention. The contractor really should lay out the pours based on natural breaks in the building floor plan, and the mix needs to stay about the same slump/consistency the entire pour to ensure minimal color variation. Adding just a gallon or two of water to the last few yards of concrete in a mixer can change the color noticeably.........
I thought that stained floors could only be done on cured concrete, have they advanced that much that it's now possible to mix in at the plant???
Thanks JM, I didn't realize it was that touchy, oh well, back to the drawing board.:)
We haul colored concrete quite a bit. Usually it's a liquid color added before loading the concrete in the truck.
We even did a bright purple for a local high school. Mostly, though, it's silver, black, or earth tones.
It isn't terribly expensive, and at least with my company, if you get 3 yards per load or more, we guarantee a color match if more than one truckload is required.
Color has been around forever,OP was asking about stain,and jomama said it could be added at the plant,and i thought it was only done on cured concrete.
floors sanding is done to ' break the glaze ' that results from having the conc ' burned ' or power trowel'd,,, in order for the stain to work better, it needs to react w/the free lime in the concrete's cement,,, breaking the glaze uses up too much of the acid so that's why we hit it w/floor machines ( lo-speed swing buffer or oscillating ),,, you certainly ought to be able to do that yourself,,, it you want acid-stain, its not expensive UNLESS you buy the cheap stuff ( stay outta sher-wms & the apron/vest stores ),,, find a source/supplier who actually KNOWS acid & how it works,,, i don't know how you define ' unreal ' but here in atl any sizeable job goes for $2.50sf incl labor, mtls, profit, etc.
mixing dyes @ the plant is NEVER done,,, plants DO use wtr-soluble pigments ( solomon color's a big supplier as is schofield & butterfield,,, there are so many factors which affect color & crey conc IS a color,,, where the cement in the silo is 1, flyash added, cement supplier, water/cement ratio, weather @ the time of placing/finishing, sunlight @ time of placing/finishing, curing - just too many factors to list,,, even regular conc will vary shades w/same mix design,,, plan on NO 2 loads being the same color.
that being said, you notice decorative conc artisans rarely use constant color shades,,, there's usually something to ' break ' the color to our eyes,,, speak of which, color changes depending on which eye 1 uses,,, but, for purposes of answering your question, IF you can live w/varying shades of color, go for it,,, just don't anticipate the final appearance will be uniform in color. ps - you'll also need to have CLOSE cooperation between the plant, genl contractor, conc sub, AND a knowledgeable dec conc artisan:thumbup:
If you want uniform color that is permanent you have to have the pigment batched in to the mix with the cement and aggregate. Even the sequence of batching and mixing the different materials makes a difference.
Real concrete producers use only synthetic oxides (not cheap) and not the aniline liquids/dyes that are not as permanent or carbon blacks that do break down with abrasion and mixing. Iron oxides (reds, yellows, tans, browns and black) are available in a multitude of blends, but only in large amounts to producers. Chrome oxides can be used for greens, blues or combined with other pigments (not dyes). - All of these are synthetic oxides (purified or heat for color tints) and not natural oxides that contain many impurities and salts.
If you get synthetic oxides on you they will not wash off easily (even if quickly) and just have to let the pigment wear off as your skin wears off with time.
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What is a good blind setup for hunting winter wheat fields? Using Xmas Ivey on layout blinds right now,just looking for other ideas
that might help. Also decoy spreads, have Canadians with Snows decoys.
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weukolar wrote:You will have the best luck on fence lines or waterways. You will get a few in the middle of a field but you will flare 90% of them.
noweil wrote:set my BLINDS off to the side of my decoys about 20-25 yards where the birds will be working .
cut_un wrote:I think attempting to hide your layoust with a few decoys will help, also...if you can, take a small shovel along & dig your layouts in can help too.(low profile)..you have very little to hide in that getting down & dirty can help as well.Takes a few mins to do and fill the holes in when you are finished may help ......
[/quote]weukolar wrote:This guy probably doesn't hunt in Oklahoma wheat fields where there is 1/4 of winter wheat with red dirt to hide in. Most people that give advise on winter wheat live up north and it doesn't carry over to Oklahoma unless you can find a no till drill wheat field with stubble or get lucky and hunt a field that hasn't had cattle grazing it.
If the birds are on the field they will move a few hundred yards to a fence line but put out a lot of decoys.
I don't agree with this. I always try to be where the birds want to be and it is usually out away from fences and most forms of cover. In short cover like wheat stubble, chopped silage fields, or winter wheat I like to set my decoys off to the side of my decoys about 20-25 yards where the birds will be working right to left or left to right in front of me. Lots of other guys hide there blinds with decoys but I like to set my blind off to the side of the landing area.
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I know there are modest preachers who live a meager existance. From my experience they are few and far between though, every time I look out my window I see a perfect example. I have no problem with christains what so ever, however I do have a problem with hypocrites. It just happens to be that 98% of christains are hypocrites.
Well, from my experience they are very common. My dad's College buddies are all pastors....mostly because his college was seminary. They are all great guys and none of them live extravagantly. If you were to go to a majority of the small town churches I think you'll find they are struggling to pay the bills/meet the needs of the community.
Are there corrupt and messed up pastors in the world? Absolutely, but I think, from my more intimate experience, they are the few and far between. If you are in it to make money, and you know anything about churches and thier budgets, you won't become a pastor.
Also, We're all hypocrites. We strive to live an example of perfection in imperfect bodies. AND the squeaky wheel gets the most grease. You hear about corrupt pastors all the time but you don't hear about the millions of pastors/churches in our country that are helping the needy both locally and far away.
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Female Syrian refugees are being repeatedly harassed by their employers, landlords, and faith- based aid distributors in Lebanon. Unfortunately these women fail to report such incidents to the local authorities for fear of being arrested for not having a valid residency permit or being hurt further by the abuser. They also believe that authorities wouldn't bother to carry out an investigation or punishment. One woman who reported her case to a United Nations representative was told that nothing could be done to aid her. These refugees have already suffered dearly from fleeing Syria; the authorities in Lebanon should respect that they are in a vulnerable position and halt the sexual harassment.
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One woman by the name of Hala worked as a maid, cleaning homes to support herself and her four children. She suffered sexual harassment in nine of the ten houses she cleaned, where they would try to touch her breasts, coerce her into having sex, or try to marry her sixteen year old daughter. They would say, 'We will give you more money if you perform a sexual favor or give us your daughter.' Hala no longer works and depends on the church for help. She has not reported these incidents to authorities because she believes they will not help her.
Hala's situation has been experienced throughout Lebanon, where employers and landlords try to touch the women's breasts or coerce them into having sex. Refugees shouldn't have to suffer further, especially after experiencing the destruction and fear from fleeing Syria. The authorities need to reassure these women that their reports of sexual harassment will be taken care of. You can help ensure the safety of these women by signing this petition.
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Each service listed in your dashboard contains an overview of your usage and links to change any data-sharing settings, edit any associated profiles and control who can see what. For example, the Google Reader entry in the dashboard shows a summary of your feeds, starred items and followers, and includes handy links to control your sharing settings.
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Dashboard doesn't currently offer any transparency about how your data is being used by Google for advertising or user-behavior data-collection purposes. It also offers little info about how (or how long) your data is being stored. It would also be nice if the Dashboard gave you a nice link to export all your data for each Google service. Eventually we're hoping Google's Data Liberation Front will fix that oversight and integrate some exporting tools directly into Dashboard.
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Re: Simplifying expressions for use in C programs
On a previous post, I said
>My biggest problem is actually recognizing sub-expressions that
>appear frequently. Performing that simplification would save a
>substantial amount of computation given the expressions I'm dealing
Since then, I came up with this:
GetSubExpressions[z_] :=
x = Cases[z, _Plus, { 1, \[Infinity] }];
x = Union[Flatten[x]];
It finds all sub-expressions surrounded by (), ie, it returns b + c
when applied to things like a*(b + c) and (b + c)^3, but leaves the
problem of finding common terms not surrounded by () still unsolved.
Wagner Truppel
wtruppel at uci.edu