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After several communications- the two holsters, mag holder for each gun and the belt arrived. Instead of 4 weeks it ended up being 8 weeks. All items are great and of the highest quality.
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After several communications- the two holsters, mag holder for each gun and the belt arrived. Instead of 4 weeks it ended up being 8 weeks. All items are great and of the highest quality.
I've waited over 20 months for my Max Con V. I finally had enough.
I called Coal Creek last Wed. and they had a LH Max Con V for a 1911 4 1/4 in barrel. I received the holster today. It is beautiful. It had become a quest to see if I would ever get one. I did pay more for it than original order, but it's my first and last Brommeland holster. Now I'm waiting for my S&W 1911PD that I sent to be bobtailed and other work. That's been 8 months and suppost to be done next month. I'm looking forward to the end of this match up.
Now I'm working with credit card company for return of my money.
I would call Brommeland but they have never called me or kept me informed on my order.
Refunds, although maybe not as fast as some would like, have not seemed to be a problem.
After reading some of the horror stories on this thread I have to consider myself lucky. I ordered a pancake holster from Beretta for my Px4 in the beginning of March 08 (5th or 6th). They promised me it would ship no later than the end of March because they are expecting a large shipment of these for the Px4. I called them on April 4th because their site still said my order is still back ordered. The guy I spoke to on that day said they have no idea when they're coming in. So, how long do I have to wait? He had no idea. My reply: "Cancel my order, please." He said, "Canceled, have a nice day". I don't know what makes these people think they can make us wait and wait and wait for a product when they promise it on a certain date. Our only recourse is to cancel the order when it doesn't arrive as promised the first time. If enough people do that, the manufacturers will start to get the message when they can't cover their own overhead.
On April 2nd I ordered a Safariland 6377. They told me it would take at most three weeks to ship but more than likely it will be sooner. I called them on April 23rd to get the status of my order and they said it was scheduled to ship on the 24th, Thursday. I asked if they could email me the tracking number so I won't have to bother them again and their CSR, Maree Meza, told me she would. Sho nuf, when I woke p on Friday morning at 10:30 AM there was an email from her with the tracking number. It's a shame all companies can't be this efficient. My holster is scheduled to arrive on Tuesday, the 29th via FedEx. I can't wait!
I ordered an undercovercomfort holster, 2XHVneck in February. After reading all these posts I realize that I have not been waiting very long. But, my question is, are they even still in business? I not received any feedback from them whatsoever - not even an email confirming my order. I don't mind waiting a reasonable amount of time, but I'd at least like to know that the order went through. I gave them my credit card info but they haven't charged it yet.
They will not respond to any of my emails, so I don't know if I should just forget it and find another holster to buy, or if I should just wait.
Does anyone have any previous experience purchasing from this company?
FWIW, I received this email today from Remy Brommeland.
Gary has your left hand MaxCon V for your Commander finished, and the rest of the order is underway. I should be shipping it all out in 2-3 weeks. I will be sure and let you know when it is on the way. Take care, Remy
The WRB Holster I bought (IWB) scratched the slide on my Px4 when I was trying to practice with it. Actually the metal clip scratched it. I sent a suggestion on how to improve their holster and told them what happened to me. In response for my suggestion, they are sending me a free IWB holster with a thumb break. Pretty cool.:danceban:
As permanent customer of shooting products and since I live outside USA, I should be very carefully where to order. However I had an experience some 16 years ago with KRAMER LEATHER. In those days of no on line order, I asked by fax for information about a holster, and for some reason I do not know they send the holster to my country and charge my credit card. When I have had the holster it was great but I do not feel comfortable, so I faxed they about this, the answer was: SEND IT BACK, WE REFUND YOU. The next day I send back the holster standard mail, but the refund was INMEDIATELY. Today Kramer is a large manufacturer and so is their reputation, as last for me. Excellent company.
I ordered a holster on 2-22-2007 and was promised it delivered to my door in 13-15 weeks. As of this date, no holster. I haven't inquired about it's status because it will delay delivery or so they say. My order has been in the finishing/shipping stage for 3 weeks. I hope it is worth it. A personal email would have been nice to say the product was going to be delayed, but I guess customer service is not a priority with alot of these caftsmen. I do however want to give Nate at UBG a huge pat on the back because he delivers what he promises and at a very high quality.
In late Feb Brock Morgan, Bluegrass Holsters, came to our attention here, and within the next few weeks his holsters received some excellent reviews.
Brock posted information as to payment policies and delivery times on 25 Feb. as he referred us to his FAQ on his site.
Turnaround Times and Payment Policy
Currently turnaround is only about two weeks from order to delivery. In most cases this is less.
Unless otherwise stated to the customer in advance, all orders will be charged just prior to beginning the customer's order. This has been the hold up with the web site as I have insisted that the shopping cart NOT charge the customer at the time of their order. Typically the idea is that the customer will be notified a day or two in advance of their scheduled holster build...in that email they will be offered the chance to 1) cancel their order with a returned email; 2) to change any options (firearm model, color, style, etc); 3) do nothing and keep the order as previously submitted at which time the order will be charged within 24-48 hours after submission of the email. End Quote
I posted on 9 March asking about a holster for a M60 3 inch. Shortly after that Brock and I talked on the telephone about the specs. He was very diligent and he got his pattern gun and I got my M60 and we took some measurements so that he could get the holster right.
I had expected, although I did not ask and he did not so state, that it would take 2-3 weeks at that time. I was not concerned as to the exact time considering that he might have a lot of orders.
On March 25th Brock charged my CC. I learned of this as I called him to find out what card I had used as one of my cards was upgraded and the number changed, and I did not want it to be refused. I had used a different card so there was no problem.
He did not follow the policy that he stated on his site and reproduced above. Evidently if I had not called I would not have known my CC was charged.
I got an email, and phone call from Brock on the 15th of April. He said that he had "trouble with the new conditioner and sealant that was being custom developed for me.....set me back 30 some holsters that I had to start remaking overnight."
He stated he expected to ship my holster by the following Thursday, the 17th .
On his site he states, "Typical delivery time from date of charge is 10-15 days"
As of May 13th the holster has not been delivered, and I have not heard anything as to the status. I have sent either 2 or 3 emails recently to Brock requesting status, but no reply has been received. Since it has been over 45 days since he charged my CC, and three times his max as stated on his site, and no delivery or communication I have lost patience with his lack of responsiveness.
I am aware of a problem with supplies, and that he may have had an emergency recently. I understand such problems, but not the total lack of communication to the customer.
In my last email I informed Brock that he had not shown the integrity I expect and require of the people with whom I deal.
Brock's integrity and ethical practices are in question as far as I am concerned. Integrity not only is concerned with money, but also doing what you say you will do. Brock has failed that test, and I will no longer deal with or recommend him regardless of the quality of his work.
Brock, if you read this I will give you the choice of either sending my holster this week or refunding the charge on my CC.
Regards, Jerry
My dance with Brock started around March 10-11? I sent a email to Brock and said that I wanted to send a business check instead of a credit card. But I provided my credit card to start the order. Then I spoke to him for sure on March 20th on my cell and told him to start the order as back up for payment he could hold the order until the check cleared the bank. He said he will start working on it Monday March 24th. I came home March 26th and I called again (I think) March 31-April 3? He told me that My order did not make last week order it will be started The next Monday.And so on and so on. I finally got an email with a USPS tracking number.This number is generated by filling on the USPS web site to print the label. There is no follow up info on the USPS web site. I do not know what to do. If you want to sell to the members of DC. These merchants should be held to a higher standard. If you can not complete the order as stated on the web site, change the the web site to reflect the amount of time it would take.Completly disappointed in Brock and Bluegrass Holsters.
First to Hitchking....the story as you described it is not entirely accurate, however, according the US Postal service your holster arrived at the post office in your city today.
>>Label/Receipt Number: 0703 8555 7491 4360 9109
Status: Arrival at Unit
Your item arrived at 8:58 AM on May 15, 2008 in OLD BETHPAGE, NY 11804. Information, if available, is updated every evening. Please check again later. <<
Your delay was caused by the fact that you insisted on sending a check which originally never arrived (second check did, obviously) , and as such I did not start your holsters until payment was completed. The same goes for folks with credit card orders....I charge just before I start working on the holsters. Checks add an additional burden to both me and the customer as I will have to wait until they clear before I start work. Yours was the exception as I do not take checks.
Regardless of the specific details either of us remember, the holsters were made in a timely manner and sent to you. The only real hitch was that they were ready a couple business days in advance of the actual mailing and left on my bench while attending to a family matter....the holster was obviously mailed when I arrived back in town and your were advised of the mailing and given the USPS delivery number. No tracking is available until after it is delivered which occurred this morning. I could ship UPS but choose not to in order to save money for the customer....that option is always available along with overnight US mail if a customer desires.
For Jerry......As you stated, your holster was one which was ruined in the finish fiasco. You should of received an email explaining that, however, a phone call would have been better. Unfortunately it was really impossible to make a phone call to each customer given my penchant for being unable to get off a call once I start....and calling 50 some customers was not going to work.
This being said however, your holster was mailed to you some time ago. Your order sheet with information regarding your card number and personal details was shredded after I sent the holster....my portion of the click-n-ship label with tracking info was apparently stuck on one of those sheets as I cannot find it to see if it was actually delivered to a wrong address, or whether it is still floating around somewhere.
As for the emails, I sometimes do not get to check them every day and some go to spam and are destroyed. I really cannot do anything about the latter, however, I will become more diligent about checking the mail. I get to working on orders and that is the only thing I think about....this makes me look bad and I apologize to you directly and to anyone reading this post.
So, where am I with your holster? Before typing this I spoke to another customer who advised me of this thread. I went and cut out your holster and got it started. That holster will be expedited and will be mailed overnight at my expense to you when completed. I will even be happy to post photos of the delivery ticket and holster here if you would like me to do so, Jerry.
Again, to these gentlemen, and to others reading this, if you order from me, understand that I will keep your name in my order pile until ready to make your holster. Right now that pile varies from a couple weeks to a month at most. Once I start the holster the delivery time is about 2 weeks. However, this can change due to a variety of things including a perceived flaw in the holster (in which case I would be remaking the holster). If a delay is serious I will be notifying the customer, however, slight delays are not going to be reported to the customer as the time necessary to do so would take me away from building other holsters.
Being that the business is only a few months into actual operation, some snags are bound to be found. For each snag I will attempt a solution and welcome customer input, private or public. Again, my apologies to these two gentlemen, one of whom had his holster delivered today, and the other who will have his by end of the next week. I am putting his holster ahead of others because his order actually predated the current crop of holsters I am working on.
For the record, I have at least one other paid holster to a member on this forum which has not been delivered. That holster is an IWB and was delayed as I finished the final design working with the customer who was the first to order that design. That particular holster will also be overnighted during the coming week.
If there is anyone who ordered over a month ago, and have not received a holster, please send me a PM with your complete name so that I can verify my records. At this time these are the only three outstanding (delayed) holsters in my record. Any others are in the queue to be built.....
Hi Brock,
I greatly appreciate your response, and I accept your apology without reservation.
I do understand glitches in business procedures, postal problems, and just plain old human error. I have made enough of those errors myself.
I also accept your explanation of the events. If I do end up with two holsters I will contact you and see how you want to handle it. I do not need photos of the ticket, as I will take your word for it.
We cannot go back to yesterday, but just learn from our experiences. I am not very savvy regarding computers, etc, but wonder if there is not an easy way to set up a section of customers with unfinished orders so that one click could notify all. Maybe that is not a good way, and I'll leave it to you, a business man, to consider. Communication is important, and hopefully there is a way to do such without 50 emails or telephone calls. I can sympathize with that problem. Hopefully you will find a good solution that will not be too inconvenient for you, and yet do the job. I think communications has been the major problem in this situation.
I suppose this is a fringe benefit of being a new small business man. Hang in there, and don't let yesterday be an anchor to hold you back, but instead a rudder to guide the future.
I am going to PM you my address in case there was some glitch that helped cause the postal problem.
Please do not mail it overnight as I am not in a hurry, and that will be an additional expense to you. I don't want to contribute to your problems. Regular mail will be fine, and please let me know when you ship it.
Again I greatly appreciate your response, and hope all is well with you.
I too received my holster today. Wife was out of the house until 5.00pm and I did not arrive home until 6.45PM EST. I also except your apology. We are all people who can and do make mistakes. As my father used to say "thats why they put erasers on pencils". Your statement that I did want to pay by check is coorect but I provided my credit card numbers as back-up payment to start the order. As you stated on the phone to me that in was going to be over 2 weeks to complete the oder, I stated to you to process the check and hold the order until check clears. This was a busienss check from my company that I started over 18 years not a starter check that you get when you open a new account. It is all water unde the bridge!!! Still need a mag pouch for the extra magazine.You interesed? On a positive note the holsters do look nice and I look forward to wearing them this weekend. I would send pics but everybody on DC does not want to see my gut for sure. Again I too hope all is well with your and family. ADAM
Placed my order with Bulman on Nov 27th for my new off duty weapon and paid that day. Except for an email the next day thanking me, I have received no response to emails and just tried to call and noone answered the phone.
Guess that'll teach me.


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By Edith Honan
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. home improvement chain Lowe's Monday defended its decision to pull advertising from reality TV show "All-American Muslim" amid charges the company had given in to bigotry.
"All-American Muslim," which airs on TLC, follows several Muslim families in and around the Detroit suburb of Dearborn, Michigan, which is home to one of the largest Muslim populations in the United States and its largest mosque.
It has been accused by one Florida group to be propaganda. But the decision by Lowe's sparked an outcry by defenders of the show.
Lowe's employed its Facebook page to defend itself and called "All-American Muslim," a "lightning rod" for "strong political and societal views."
Lowe's spokeswoman Karen Cobb said the company was one of "dozens" of companies to pull their advertising late last month. Names of other companies were not immediately available.
Laurie Goldberg, a TLC spokeswoman, declined to say how many companies have pulled their advertising from the show, which attracts about a million viewers per week.
"We stand behind the show 'All-American Muslim' and we're happy the show has strong advertising support," Goldberg said.
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Attention all playas, pimps, hustlers, ballers and macks: Texas Southern University will host its first-ever Old School Celebrity Weekend, where locals and celebrities will come together and get their roll on.
The three-day shindig will kick off Thursday night at TSU's Hannah Hall with Luther Campbell, Luke Skyywalker himself, presenting a special screening of his critically acclaimed (well, if you count drunk brothas on spring break as "critics") motion picture, Luke's Freak Fest 2000, a surprisingly tame (by Luke's standards) comedy that BET called "more Ebony Man swimsuit issue than Black Tail magazine." The after-party will be at Max's 2001 [2630 Augusta Drive, (713)781-8838], hosted by Campbell and weekend organizer John Tucker.
Friday night will feature an "Old School Concert," with performances by Dana Dane, Black Sheep and others. Saturday will have celebs taking it to the hole with a charity basketball game, featuring rappers Mystikal and Willie D as well as Dondre Whitfield (TV's Between Brothers), Antwon Tanner (who appeared in the 1996 film Sunset Park), Khalil Kain (Love Jones, Juice) and other black actors whom most white folks have never heard of. The weekend will culminate with a "Comedy Show" and an "'80s Old School After Party" at Club Ambiance [5851 Southwest Freeway, (713)661-6829], hosted by BET funnyman Joe Clair.
John Tucker's Old School Celebrity Weekend
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Thursday, September 21, through Saturday, September 23
The weekend is the work of onetime Houstonian Tucker. The Cincinnati-born Tucker, 29, graduated from the historical black college in 1997 before going on to become the producer of BET's popular video show Rap City. Proceeds from all events will go to the J.D. Tucker Foundation, an organization that will fund two or three scholarships for students in the university's communications department, Tucker's old stomping ground. It is simply Tucker's way of giving back to the institute of higher learning that made him the big man on campus he will be this weekend. "A lot of times, we award the A students and whatnot, and rightfully so," says Tucker. "But that doesn't mean that the students that weren't A students don't deserve, you know, help. And that's what I wanna do."
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Wednesday night, a witness saw a vehicle slow on I-205 northbound at Padden Parkway in Clark County and two dogs were thrown out.
The witness pulled over to check on the dogs and they both jumped into his car. The male Chihuahua and female Cocker Spaniel, were not hurt. They both had collars, but no tags.
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We're trying to close more business over the phone. Is there a way to be more persuasive so we get better results? —D.M.H., New York
Telephone sales calls are more difficult than in-person sales. By treating a call as you would a personal meeting, you'll increase the likelihood that the prospective customer will take you seriously. See if you can use technology such as video chat to help personalize your phone interactions.
Whether you are cold-calling hundreds of prospects a day or making a dedicated call to a promising repeat customer, good sales rules always apply, says Scott Messer, principal at sales training company Sales Evolution in Philadelphia. "Be polite and friendly. Ask if they have a moment to talk. Know how to pronounce the person's name. Slow down and give the other person a chance to talk. How many times have you had somebody on the telephone who talks a mile a minute and you never get a chance to chime in?" he says.
Instruct your sales staff that calls are not about them, their quotas, or your company's goals. Sales calls should be all about the customer, says Joanne Black, a San Francisco-based sales trainer and author of No More Cold Calling. "Be flexible. Have an agenda but be ready to throw it out the window to accommodate the client," she says. "Have key questions ready and then drill down into their situation until you're clear what their issues are."
Bill Rosenthal, chief executive officer of corporate communications company Communispond, with headquarters in East Hampton, N.Y., advises clients to practice their sales pitches ahead of time, standing and using the hand and arm movements they would use in a face-to-face meeting. "You'll be more dynamic that way," he says. "Vary your volume and word pacing; make a brief pause before something that's really important. Have a friend role-play with you, then tape the dialogue and listen to see how you can make improvements." Make sure that your conversation does not sound overly programmed or stilted.
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Another sales killer is desperation. "Don't back people into a corner," Black says.
If you can get your prospect open to buying from you on an initial call, then you can get back to them with a specific proposal. "At the end of the conversation, you say: 'I have a couple thoughts about how we can help you. Let me put them down in an e-mail.' Then, before you hang up, set up the time for the next call. They may change it, but at least you've got something on their calendar," Black says.
Of course, it's nearly always preferable to make a "warm call," as opposed to a cold call. "Send a pre-approach letter explaining what you're selling and letting them know you'll be calling on a specific date and time," Messer advises. "If you can get a direct referral or a trusted connection, that's even better."
Anticipate the kinds of questions you'll be asked and prepare concise, persuasive answers, Rosenthal says: "Speak confidently. Don't convey whatever anxiety you may be feeling by speaking too quickly." Even if the person you're speaking to can't see it, they will "hear" it if you smile during the conversation and look up rather than down at your desk, he says.
Avoid schlocky openers such as "how are you on this lovely day?" or "what's the weather like today?" Not only are they time-wasters, they are dead giveaways that you're heading into a sales pitch.


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Dixie Chicks 'Storytellers' Contest Winners — See Their Videos!
The Dixie Chicks may be on a temporary hiatus, but the superstar trio's music certainly lives on through their fans. The Boot teamed up with the Chicks for a contest in conjunction with the Nov. 29 release of their 'VH1 Storytellers' DVD. Entrants were asked to film themselves performing one of the tracks from the upcoming project and submit their videos, and we received clips from talented Chicks fans from coast to coast.
See the Top 10 Dixie Chicks cover songs performances below (listed in no particular order). All ten winners will receive a free 'Dixie Chicks: VH1 Storytellers' DVD. The No. 1 finalist will also win a copy of 'The Essential Dixie Chicks' album and an acoustic guitar. Who do you think should be our No. 1 pick? Watch all ten videos below, and let us know your favorite in the 'Add a Comment' section underneath the players.
Noel Sings 'Cowboy Take Me Away'
Tori Sings 'Easy Silence'
Robin, Erika, Kelsey and Karlyn Sing 'Lullaby'
Chase and Amanda Sing 'Truth No. 2′
Beja Sings 'Wide Open Spaces'
Brad Performs 'Easy Silence'
Nisha Performs 'Cowboy Take Me Away'
Katie Sings 'Silent House'
Emma Sings 'Lullaby'
Shana Sings 'Easy Silence'
Dixie Chicks, 'VH1 Storytellers' Tracklisting:
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'The Long Way Around'
'Truth No.2′
'Silent House'
'Cowboy Take Me Away'
'Lubbock or Leave It'
'Not ready to Make Nice'
'Easy Silence'
'So Hard'
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Our family, who has virtually no sailing experience, is contemplating a sailing sabbatical in the Caribbean. Would you recommend a sailing school or hiring a captain that would serve as an instructor?
Debra Freyer
Mark Matthews responds:
Sailing, and cruising especially, is heavily dependent on the power of the will. Can lack of experience be overcome? Sure. Everyone has to start somewherewhether it's through a sailing school or elsewhere. I'd recommend you get as much experience as you can before you set off over the horizon. A sailing school ensures certain skill standards and that everyone is at the same level. Although cost could be a factor, consider the expenditure involved in crashing a sailboat into someone else's boat. Sailing with a captain could be instructional, but what if something happens to the captain if he or she isn't a good teacher, or you don't get along? There is no shortage of variables to consider.


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Help Wanted: Indianapolis Colts
Help Wanted: Indianapolis Colts
Cue the broken record. We're about to talk about the team needs of the Indianapolis Colts.
Yes that's right, there really is only one thing you can truly rely on in the NFL and, for the purpose of this article, that's the Colts. Built on a backbone of Peyton Manning's passing and Dwight Freeney's pass rush, Indianapolis have somehow managed to be successful with a roster lacking in talent at a number of key areas.
In essence, they make do. And that's one of the reasons why they haven't won more Super Bowls than the one they have in the Manning Era, because that formula will only get you so far.
So we're going to suggest some changes. Changes we expect to be largely ignored, but at least I'll get to say 'I told you so' at the end of the year. Here's our top three team needs for the Indianapolis Colts.
Defensive Tackle
Excuse me if you've heard this before, but the Colts could use an upgrade in the defensive tackle department. Right now there isn't a guy on the Colts roster you'd be comfortable with starting, and no guys coming through that are likely to do anything to change that. The best you can really say, is that perhaps – in limited roles – Antonio Johnson can contribute or that Ricardo Matthews didn't look too bad.
But the starters? Both Fili Moala and Daniel Muir set the bar extremely low for defensive tackle play in 2010, managing to both be moved around in the run game and offer very little as pass rushers. Take the playoff defeat to the Jets for example. The Colts lost that game because, at the start of the second half, the Jets line just decided to dominate Indianapolis' defensive interior. It's been a problem for a long time, and it really is one that needs an immediate remedy. Having our lowest ranked defensive tackle (Muir) and pairing him with a guy ranked 61st (Moala) just isn't good enough.
Offensive Tackle
Here's another case of us repeating ourselves. The Colts are getting woeful play from their offensive tackles. Charlie Johnson just doesn't have it in him to stop a guy like Mario Williams once a year, let alone twice, while Ryan Diem went from a guy you could rely on, to a guy you could rely on to get beat.
We're not sure what it is about playing for the Colts, but it's almost as if their tackles realize they have Peyton Manning calling the shots so they can count on him to do all the work. Well it's not that easy, and while Manning may be one of the best under pressure, his completion percentage, touchdown-to-interception ratio and QB rating all take a pounding when he faces pressure. You wouldn't protect your crown jewels with a faulty security system, so why offer your star asset such substandard protection?
Why this is a secondary need is that as good as Manning is when given time, he still makes things work regardless of who is playing left tackle. He got by with Tony Ugoh, and got to another Super Bowl with Charlie Johnson, so – like a lot of the great quarterbacks – he doesn't need an elite set of tackles (or even average ones.) Manning will keep on putting up points so long as the ball makes it to his hands.
Outside Linebacker
The Colts could stand to get better at a lot of positions, but outside linebacker is one to keep an eye on. Last year, Clint Session (when he played) struggled in run defense after a good 2009, while the rest of the players who contributed were very much a mixed bag.
The secret superstar of 2009 (in limited action) Tyjuan Hagler earned himself a nickel defense role with some good work in coverage, while showing why he should be kept off the field in base looks with suspect work in run defense. Rookie Pat Angerer had issues getting off blocks, and while Kavell Conner impressed as a two down linebacker, his work dropping back left a lot to be desired. The need to get better is there, but with two of those guys rookies you'd hope to improve, and with a healthy Clint Session playing like he did in 2009, there's reason to give what you have a chance.


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Well I have a serious issue in regards to my rental property and the foundation in the corner of the house is collapsing. Its noticable inside the house particularly in the Master bathroom and Master bedroom. I'll try and download some pics. Where the toilet is situated there is a noticable square around the toilet and it constantly being filled in with caulking. That section is collapsing, luckily there is no leaks & everything still works. On the opposite side of the toilet there is a square shape crack on the wall, underneath it, the foundation is crumbling away.
In the Master Bedroom there is a crack in the bottom corner of the window running down. On the opposite side of that wall there is also a crack running in the same direction. Plus. In the same room right in front of this window there is a crack in the foundation, there is a 1/2 inch ridge to this crack, it runs all the way into the opposite corner of this room and fades in the other room.
If anyone can offer some tips on a short term solution or long term solution, by all means please advise. I've had this property for over two years. It's a good rental, but my partner mismanaged the Claim for this problem and we ended up shorting ourselves in the outcome, by several thousand dollars, from whom we purchased this property from. Any and all advise welcome. I dont want to lose this property, the thought has entered my mind of just walking away from this place literally, I dont want to do that.
Thanks in advance.
You need a foundation repair specialty company. Yes, those are some pretty severe settlement problems, and it will take a professional to stabilize the foundation.
In the interim, you might take a hard look at how stormwater is managed on the property. Most of the time, foundation problems like you're having are caused by water. Is the grade sloping away from the house? Do the gutters discharge at least 3' away from the house? Does the sump pump discharge away from the house? All things to look at to keep it from getting worse.
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I have done a few foundation repairs in my time. this is not a DYI project. What I did was to have my engineer come out to the property and survey the damage, and and almost all the time had to hire a soil testing company to come out and test the soil where the foundation cracks are.
what the company will do is to see if the soil that the foundation footing was installed on met the Lb per square foot criteria that the soil needed to be at for the footing. That would be the smartest thing to do first. this way they will tell you if the soil is good or not and how far down you until you do find good soil. the most common repair here where I'm from is the Helicoil approach. I;ll see if I could post a picture so you can understand.Attachment 6299
both 'mite & bob have the right ideas,,, walking away's easy but for fact the problems will follow you.
so, 1st, soils engineer; 2nd, depending on his report, underpinning w/spread footer/grade beam; 3rd, ramjack or acme screw,,, now get back to bed :laughing:
Cool, thanks for the info.
I'll do my best to find a company to handle this. I'm asuming this repair will cost around $16,000, correct me if I'm wrong. I live in Phoenix Az. I'll just have to continue the patch work and save up some dough. Maybe theres a way I can reopen this civil matter and go about my way. It was a company that we bought this property from, all this is a result of illegal additions to this house. All we got from it was $3,000. I'm gonna look into it, wth i got nothing to lose.
Hard to say how much it will cost, but $16000 is probably in the right range. :(
I'm really noticing that this problem is only isolated to that area of the house. Particularly, the 3 ft in width by 6 ft in length ( that goes along the exterior wall. ) Would it be possible, To just tear out this small section of foundation, repack the ground correctly and repour concrete? Because, I dont see any other problems with the foundation through-out the house.
How can you possibly estimate the cost at $16,000 without any kind of professional evaluation? At this moment, you have no idea what the cause of the problem is, let alone a solution. You don't even know if the "illegal addition" was built on a foundation. I second all the previous comments, you need to hire a professional engineer or foundation specialist to evaluate the damage, determine the cause, and recommend a solution.
By the way, the technique previously described as "helicoil" is more likely helical anchors. A helicoil is an insert used when a bolt thread goes bad. A helical anchor is a specialized type of foundation support that is screwed into the ground outside the foundation, and has a bracket designed to support a beam. It might be appropriate for your site, it might be totally useless, you need a professional who knows the common techniques local to your area.
ok, I'll get a professional opinion. Then take it from there.
thanx for the additional information.
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The third annual Proctor Chocolate Festival is coming up, and in addition to excellent treats, a multitude of chocolate-related activities and events will be filling up the whole of Proctor District with sweet dreams from Oct. 7-10.
Judi Quilici, Proctor District former district promotions chair in 2006 and 30-year retailer and owner of Giardini's Gifts for Garden and Home, affirmed that chocolate has been gaining in popularity at an impressive rate over the past few years.
"I had seen a number of articles in various newspapers on chocolate and I went to a gift show in Atlanta, and my interest was piqued as far as chocolate was concerned. I had always been a chocolate lover, things starred to percolate...there was an overall trend towards chocolate," she said.
Focus on artisan chocolatiers has become a prominent trend, almost as renowned as fine wine, gourmet food and crafted beer, which have each grown strong niche markets here in the United States. Milk chocolate had reigned domestically for decades, but dark chocolate and unique mixtures of flavors such as cayenne spiced and other unexpected flavors have been coming to the forefront and are frequently sought out. As a result, demand is higher and company offerings of the products are ever-changing and developing.
Quilici noticed small things that were connected to the phenomenon as well, such as a fashion trend moving from blacks and gray colors toward chocolate brown colors, chocolate-colored flowers and candles. A whole world was opening up to the possibilities of chocolate besides the edible desserts. One unusual discovery was chocolate in the form of jewelry.
"Chocolate diamonds began to appear on the market three to four years ago and my husband bought me a chocolate diamond ring," she stated.
The idea for the festival came to Proctor District as a result of the fact that prior to this event, fall came without a celebration in the busy neighborhood. "Nothing was happening to kick off the fall season, so the first weekend in October seemed to be a good time to do something fun and yet have a focus on the Proctor District," Quilici said.
Participants pick up a Proctor Chocolate Festival passport to begin their chocolate-covered experience at any of the following Proctor locations: Knapps Restaurant, Metropolitan Market, Giardini's and Safeway. From there, they can go to as many as 44 participating businesses to get a code either inside or on the door of the location. Many places will be giving discounts, chocolate demonstrations and contests, free chocolate-themed desserts, drinks, food and more.
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Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948, US
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Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
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Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
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Manteo, NC 27954
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Manteo, NC 27954
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Kill Devil Hills, NC
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The Cotton Gin789 Sunset Blvd
Timbuck II
Corolla, NC 27927
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The Cotton Gin5151 Croatan Hwy
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Nags Head, NC 27959
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HAMPSTEAD – Kevin McCarthy and his fiancée, Nancy Gorman, are eager to purchase a lot at 130 Mill Shore Drive from Marie and Edward Lombardi. Thanks to Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) approval of their request for a Special Exception to build on an undersized lot and for a variance to allow the rear setback for the proposed dwelling to be 30 feet rather than the required 50 feet, the sale is expected to go forward.
At the Thursday, Aug. 1 meeting, the ZBA learned that the vacant lot was once three separate small lots that were combined into one in 2006. Attorney Jim Troisi presented the hearing requests for McCarthy and Gorman and described the steep lot as challenging, as it is 100 feet deep but has 230 feet of frontage on Mill Shore Drive.
According to Tim Lavelle of Lavelle & Associates, all the other setbacks meet the Hampstead Zoning Requirements. He said he received a Shoreline Permit from the state as well as a septic system permit.
Asked if the dwelling could be placed closer to the road to lessen the 20-foot discrepancy for the back setbacks, he said the proposed location, due to the configuration and topography of the lot and the fact that ledge was found, is the only viable spot.
Troisi had a proto-type picture of the style of house being proposed and said it would be a two-bedroom home with 1,389 square feet and a 20- by 20-foot garage. However, Troisi said after consulting with a second builder, they would like to expand the size of the dwelling to 1,500 square feet and to 24- by 24-feet for the garage. The extra square feet would only impact one wall of the bottom floor, extending it six feet and not bringing it into any issues with setbacks.
ZBA member Neil Emerson was unhappy with the last minute changes and reminded the board that approval is based on "per plan submitted." The board decided to allow Troisi to mark up the plan to reflect the changes. During public comment, three family members who own property across Mill Shore Drive from the lot had questions and concerns. Jim, Dave and Dan Boissneault expressed concern over the size of the proposed building and whether it would fit in. They took umbrage at a remark made by Troisi that suggested the proposed house would be better than most of the cottages on the road, and as such would increase property values. And they expressed unhappiness that instead of having trees to look at across the road there would be a house.
They also pointed out that the proposed plan has three bedrooms, and suggested the third bedroom would be included even if the approval were for two bedrooms. Troisi was asked by Emerson if the plan was for this dwelling to remain seasonal or whether they planned to seek conversion to a year-round dwelling. Troisi said their intention is to get it approved and built as a seasonal dwelling and then come back and seek conversion to year-round status. Troisi also said that only two bedrooms are planned, with the third room a den or office without a door.
ZBA member Dale Blaine noted that while the deck was initially proposed as 12 feet by 12 feet, they had changed it to 12 feet by 16 feet. Emerson said this was too many last minute changes and after some discussion, McCarthy and Gorman said they would stick with the original deck size, as long as the garage and dwelling size changes were approved.
The ZBA first voted unanimously to approve the special exception request to build on an undersized lot and then voted unanimously to approve the variance for the rear setback to be 30 feet rather than 50 feet. The change from 1,389 square feet to 1,500 square feet for the dwelling size and the 24-foot by 24-foot garage was approved also. During the proceedings, ZBA Chairman Geoffrey Dowd stepped down because he is acting as attorney for the applicant.


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January 31, 2012 at approximately 4:13 pm, the Baxter County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call on Cochran Drive, just East of Mountain Home. 911 Dispatchers advised they had an open line and could hear yelling in the background with what sounded like a female occasionally asking for help.
When Sgt. Ken Grayham and Deputy Billy Cox arrived at the residence the male suspect attempted to flee out the back door but fled back inside the residence when he encountered Deputy Cox. The female victim and her 11 year old son ran out the front door. The female had dialed 911 and hidden her cell phone where the suspect couldn't find it.
The male attempted to exit the front of the residence but after being warned numerous times, was pepper sprayed by Sgt. Grayham and then, after a brief struggle with Deputies, was taken into custody.
Sheriff's Investigators arrived at the scene and after a preliminary investigation it was learned that the male suspect was the husband of the victim and was out on bond from a January 22 arrest by Baxter County Deputies of Domestic Battery and Terroristic Threatening involving the same victim. A No Contact Order and Order of Protection were put in place since the incident. It is believed the suspect gained entry to the home and held both his wife and her son against their will, making threats of serious injury and death to the victims. The suspect is also believed to have used a handgun during the threats. Investigators recovered a 22 caliber handgun.
Ramiro Cox Barajas, age 33 of Mountain Home is charged with:
Assault on a Family Member, 3rd Degree Class A MisdemeanorViolation of an Order of Protection Class A MisdemeanorViolation of No Contact Order X2Terroristic Threatening Class A MisdemeanorResisting Arrest Class A MisdemeanorPossession of Firearms by Felon Class D FelonyFalse Imprisonment Class C FelonyFailure to Appear on Misdemeanor
Barajas bond is set at $50,000 pending his appearance in Baxter County Circuit Court on February 16, 2012 at 9 am.
Sheriff John Montgomery
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Pixies part ways with bassist Kim Shattuck
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The Pixies are without a bassist for the second time this year.
Newest member Kim Shattuck announced on Facebook Friday that her time with the band has come to an end, just a few months after it began.
Shattuck joined the Pixies back in July after founding bassist Kim Deal quit in the middle of recording sessions for the group's latest release, "EP-1." Shattuck says she's "super disappointed" about her quick exit, but still calls her stint as a Pixie an "amazing experience."
She's now looking forward to turning her attention back to her other band, the Muffs, and their upcoming album.
The Pixies, meanwhile, are scheduled to kick off a North American tour in January. They have yet to announce who will be handling bass duties on the trek.
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If you are paying with a personal credit card, we cannot refund the tax amount collected, regardless of your organization's tax-exempt status.
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A: Moderately priced buffet-style meals are available when Holmes Dining Hall or the University Center Food Court is open. There are also several retail options (ie Starbucks, Einstein Bros Bagels, Taco Bell, Subway) located in the University Center. Information regarding dates of operation, hours and meal prices is available here.
Q: Is North Hall ADA accessible?
A: The entrances and elevators at North Hall are ADA accessible. There are several fully ADA accessible suites available by request at reservation time or at check-in time on a first-come basis.
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