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Is it sometimes inconvenient and/or annoying to await the arrival of a package at home, or have it sent to your place of work? Yes. Do you want a drone finding your location via smartphone and dropping a package wherever you happen to be? Perhaps, though we can see some settings where Amazone's idea for its delivery drones might get a bit awkward.
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Amazon is getting one step closer to the company's dream of delivering packages by air, as the Federal Aviation Administration has given the company the go-ahead to start testing drones outside.
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Fine: if the Federal Aviation Administration won't let Amazon prepare for the robot apocalypse by testing its delivery drones near the company's Seattle headquarters, the company will take its new toys and play with them elsewhere. Namely, in India. The Times of India reports that the e-commerce giant plans to test the service near its current warehouses in Mumbai and Bangalore. [More]
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Last month, the Federal Aviation Administration laid down a speed bump in the road toward the impending robot apocalypse, clarifying that package-delivery drones like the ones being planned by Amazon and others are currently illegal. But, much like a locked door or a cinderblock wall will not stop a T-1000, a bit of bureaucracy will not stop Amazon from its destiny of creating
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Bronx Tax Preparer to Serve 6 Months at Riker's Island Guilty of preparing false New York State tax returns, Tax Department stops more than $6 million in fraudulent refunds
For Release: Immediate,
For press inquiries only, contact: James Gazzale, 518-457-7377
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced that a tax preparer who works in the Bronx will serve jail time for filing false corporate tax returns.
Joseph Barrios, Jr., 50, a Mahwah, NJ resident who owns JB Tax, Inc., also known as All Options Services, Inc., at 371 E 138th St., pled guilty in Bronx County Supreme Court to Aiding and Assisting the Preparation of False Returns on behalf of his clients, a felony.
From 2009 to 2013, the Tax Department audited more than 5,000 returns filed by Barrios, and stopped or recovered more than $6 million in fraudulent refunds claimed on those returns.
Under the terms of the plea bargain, Barrios agreed to a sentence of six month incarceration at Riker's Island and five years probation, during which he must refrain from preparing any tax returns. Additionally, he will pay a $20,000 fine.
The Barrios case was investigated by the Tax Department's Criminal Investigations Division and prosecuted by the Bronx County District Attorney's Office.
"I commend District Attorney Robert Johnson for prosecuting this case," said Commissioner Thomas H. Mattox. "Seventy percent of New Yorkers hire tax preparers who they trust to accurately and honestly prepare their returns. Preparers who betray that trust not only break the law, but jeopardize their clients' finances. We will continue to work with all levels of law enforcement to investigate and prosecute these individuals."
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If you suspect that a tax preparer is engaging in unethical or illegal practices, you can report it to the Department by calling 518-457-0578.
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Aug. 19, 2010
CINCINNATI - The University of Cincinnati football team will host a public season kickoff event at Dave & Buster's Tri-County location on Tuesday, Aug. 24, from 7-8:30 p.m.
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Head coach Butch Jones, select football student athletes, and members of the football staff will be on hand to address the crowd and sign autographs. The UC spirit squad and Bearcat mascot will also be in attendance to greet fans, while the Bearcat Caravan will be on site with great giveaways for UC fans.
"We are very excited at Dave and Buster's to continue our partnership with The University of Cincinnati and IMG", said Dave & Buster's General Manager, Tim Ragan. "We are anticipating a great year of college athletics from UC and are especially looking forward to hosting the UC Kickoff Event. What a great opportunity for fans to see what we have to offer and to exhibit the D & B way to play! We are honored to be the preferred UC away game Watch Party headquarters and are looking forward to an exciting season celebrating with our fans."
The Bearcats open the 2010 season on Saturday, Sept. 4 at Fresno State. Kickoff is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET and the game will be televised on ESPN2. UC will open the home schedule on Sept. 11 against Indiana State at noon inside Nippert Stadium. Call 1-877-CATS-TIX or visit CATSTIX.com to reserve your season tickets today.
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Vice-captain Rahul Dravid said on the eve of the fifth and final One-dayer that the Indian team had worked on the grey areas and would try to play to its full potential in the decider of the five-match series tied 2-2 at the moment.
"It is true that we have not done so well in finals, but it is mainly against Australia. We had not played to our full potential in the past and we are aware of it. If we play to our full potential, the result will take care of itself," Dravid told a pre-match press conference in Lahore.
But Dravid was quick to point out that the Indians had done very well against Pakistan in crunch matches in the past and would be keen to keep the trend going.
"We have not done well against Australia in the finals, but we probably have better results against Pakistan. We have to go into the match with a positive frame of mind," he said.
Dravid said the team had prepared well for the series-decider and had analysed the problem areas. "We have worked on the grey areas like improving the bowling in the middle overs. We bowled well in the first 15 overs in the last match but gave away a lot of runs between the 30-45 overs. We have watched the videos and discussed the problems," he said.
"You may plan a lot but ultimately you have to do it in the middle. It is a question of getting your focus right ". Asked whether the team management was contemplating making changes to the team for the last match, he said, "we have decided to retain the 12 players who played the last match. The final eleven has not yet been decided."
The Indian vice-captain admitted that the absence of regular bowlers like Anil Kumble, Harbhajan Singh, Ajit Agarkar and Ashish Nehra had made the Indian bowling attack rather inexperienced.
"We obviously miss such experienced bowlers. Our bowling lacks the experience as we have some young guys. But you can't use that as an excuse always. Lot of international matches are being played nowadays, and teams have to play even if your main bowlers are injured," Dravid said.
On Pakistan fast bowlers conceding a large number of extras right through the series, he said, "We are happy to receive that kind of help (of conceding runs through extras). Their pace bowlers come hard at us and are aggressive. Sometimes it can go against them."
Dravid also believed that the toss would not play a vital role in the day-and-night match on Wednesday. "I don't think the toss will make much of a difference. It will be a good batting track in the afternoon but the same team could be affected by the dew in the evening. So it neutralises the advantage."


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I completely discounted this song when I first heard it as a silly novelty with zero substance. Then I gave it a chance, a few more listens, checked out some internet content with Meghan and it clicked. She's got a super cool retro 60's vibe, as you can see in the video and hear in the subtle sprinkling of "doo-wop's" along with a great message reminding us to be confident with who we are. Being yourself. At least that's what I take from it.
LOVE the look of this video. Check it out.....
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Nineteen-year-old Cummins, who was not named for the
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Because of his history of injury, officials
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of his age and past history we decided to investigate the source of the
pain and unfortunately he has an early stage stress fracture of his
spine, confirmed by scans today," team physiotherapist Alex Kountouris
"Pat had a spine bone stress injury a few years ago but the
current injury is new and in an entirely different part of the spine."
said Cummins was expected to fully recover and would be closely
monitored to determine his return to the playing field, but officials
expect he will miss most of the 2012-13 domestic cricket season.
has only played one Test but is seen as one of Australia's most
exciting prospects. He broke down with a foot injury during Australia's
Test tour of South Africa a year ago which cost him the last domestic
He said at least time was on his side with the latest injury.
much the worst-case scenario was finding a little bit of a crack there
and there was -- and I guess there's nothing else to do but to wait a
couple of months," he told reporters on Friday.
"It was pretty
unexpected. I came back from South Africa and I felt pretty good and
thought it was just a precautionary scan and unfortunately they found
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This is a discussion on Guy on bike ..Amazing within the Off Topic & Humor Discussion forums, part of the The Back Porch category; I am not a big bike rider but this just blew me away. NEWS DEFAULT VIRAL ST_UIP...
I am not a big bike rider but this just blew me away.
I would've been killed on the first attempt.
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Combine Parkour and Bike riding......okay thats new.
I know not what this "overkill" means.
Honing the knives, Cleaning the longguns, Stocking up ammo.
As an ex mountain bike racer,.. And dabbled in trials riding,.. WOW.... That is some amazing stuff there,. :-)
I woudl love to see the outtakes!!
There aren't enough bandages and orthopaedic doctors in supply for me to learn any of that.
In my day about the wildest thing we did were:
1. Riding with no hands and shifting our weight to steer somewhat
2. Riding with one hapless kid on the handlebar, and one on the back all at the same time, while one of our parents hollered at us.
3. Putting squirrel tails on our handlebars, that only lasted one day. (the dogs always ate 'em off the same night)
4. Putting pieces of cardboard or playing cards attached with clothespins on our wheels so we imitated a "motorcycle" sound.
The riding in that video was great, though I think they would have looked better with squirrel tails.
Helpful hints on pushing back and strengthening the 2A:
I have a bike.
That is about as close as I will come to doing anything like that.
Just remember that shot placement is much more important with what you carry than how big a bang you get with each trigger pull.
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He'll be in the next James Bond movie.
By then your tax dollars will be covering the medical bills for the imitators.
Law without force is impotent.
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Almost doesn't seem possible...
Proverbs 27:12 says: The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.
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MCK is a street legend already......He is amazing on a bike, one of the best on the planet no doubt.
That was pretty cool...
I bet the guy has had some nasty spills and some serious painful moments, training for that stuff.
Thanks for the link.
makes me miss when I was younger and still rode. I could never do that, but i handled trails well... at least well enough to stay out of the hospital... most of the time... Though looking back, I don't know how I survived doing the stupid stuff I did.
"Dead is dead"
"Yea, till we show up with jumper cables and drugs to debate it"
OK, I used to think I did some crazy stuff on a bike. But um, no. That's just nuts!


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PROSPER: A Multinational, Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Efficacy and Safety Study of Enzalutamide in Patients with Nonmetastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
Principal Investigator(s)
- Protocol No. VICCURO1450
- Open Date: 08/13/2014
- Staging: Phase III
- Age Group: Adults
- Scope: International
- Objective: To determine the efficacy of enzalutamide compared with placebo as assessed by metastasis-free survival (MFS).
- Disease Sites: Prostate
- Therapies: Molecular Targeted Agents / Immunotherapy / Biologics
- Drugs: Enzalutamide; MDV3100
- Participating Institutions: Vanderbilt University
- National Clinical Trial ID: NCT02003924
- Secondary Protocol No: MDV3100-14
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• Histologically or cytologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the prostate without neuroendocrine differentiation, signet cell, or small cell features;
• Ongoing androgen deprivation therapy with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist/antagonist or prior bilateral orchiectomy (medical or surgical castration);
• Testosterone ≤ 50 ng/dL (≤ 1.73 nmol/L) at screening;
• Progressive disease on androgen deprivation therapy at enrollment;
• PSA and the screening PSA assessed by the central laboratory (central PSA) should be ≥ 2 µg/L (2 ng/mL:
• PSA doubling time ≤ 10 months;
• No prior or present evidence of metastatic disease;
• Asymptomatic prostate cancer;
• Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1;
• Estimated life expectancy ≥ 12 months.
Exclusion Criteria:
• Prior cytotoxic chemotherapy;
• Use of hormonal therapy or biologic therapy for prostate cancer (other than approved bone targeting agents and GnRH agonist/antagonist therapy) or use of an investigational agent within 4 weeks of randomization;
• Known or suspected brain metastasis or active leptomeningeal disease;
• History of another invasive cancer within 3 years of randomization;
• Absolute neutrophil count < 1000/μL, platelet count < 100,000/μL, or hemoglobin < 10 g/dL (6.2 mmol/L) at screening;
• Total bilirubin ≥ 1.5 times the upper limit of normal;
• Creatinine > 2 mg/dL (177 µmol/L) at screening;
• Albumin < 3.0 g/dL (30 g/L) at screening;
• History of seizure or any condition that may predispose to seizure;
• Clinically significant cardiovascular disease;
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• Major surgery within 4 weeks of randomization;
• Hypersensitivity reaction to the active pharmaceutical ingredient or any of the capsule components, including Labrasol, butylated hydroxyanisole, and butylated hydroxytoluene;
• Any concurrent disease, infection, or comorbid condition that interferes with the ability of the patient to participate in the trial, which places the patient at undue risk, or complicates the interpretation of data, in the opinion of the investigator or medical monitor.


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Finishing Cabinets -- Wow. Need advice!
Hey Guys,
My wife and I are building a house that probably should have been done by now. We've had weather delays, all the usual, and a new baby. At least we're getting close now. We chose to "try" to finish the cabinets and paint the place ourselves. I know, it's a job that sounds easy that really isn't and we found that out last night!
We have about 130LF of custom knotty alder cabinets. We're using Sherwin Williams bright cherry stain and Minwax semi-gloss poly. I started by doing one of the bathroom head knockers in case I screwed it up. I applied the stain with a brush and wiped it off with a rag ten minutes later and let it dry. We wiped it down with a tack cloth and applied the first coat of poly. It looked good, but it had quite a bit of dust in it. After it dried, I sanded it with 220 and cleaned it up with a tack cloth again. I then carefully applied a second coat of poly and it looks good. Not being a pro, I assume that one's done.
So, I move on to the laundry room. Oh no....:no:
I did the same thing. I puttied a few holes, sanded, stained, and that all went well. I applied the first coat of poly to the cabinets, and both sides of the door. (We removed the doors to do the work) The poly was smooth, but of course had some dust in it, but not much because we took care and cleaned the entire house before starting. At this point, I took a week or so off because we had a baby. I came back yesterday to work on them. I sanded the first coat of poly on all of the doors. I let the dust settle and cleaned them all with a tack cloth. Then, I started applying the second coat as I had done on the head knocker. After the first few doors, I kept thinking that the poly was thicker than when I first used it. (I later figured out that it was)
Okay, so I added a little paint thinner to it. The people at Sherwin Williams told me a lot of the pros do this on the first coat because it makes the poly dry faster. Well, here are my results:
The first half of the doors are glossy, but have paint brush strokes all through them. There are a couple of small runs, but very few. The second half of the doors (after adding about 1/3 cup of paint thinner to about 3/4 gallon of poly) have more of a satin finish, but no brush strokes. I was hoping that this second coat would be the final coat as it was on the head knocker, but that obviously isn't the case.
So, that's my problem. I don't think it's a matter of skill, but more of a lack of knowing how-to. So, here are the qustions that I have:
1) I brushed on stain and wiped off. Is this the best practice? (I have a 3000psi Graco sprayer)
2) I brushed on the poly, is that the best way?
3) I used Minwax poly. Is that a good choice?
4) How do you eliminate the brush strokes in the poly, or how do you keep it from thickening over time? Use quarts instead of a gallon? What do you suggest?
5) Is there a way to fix the brush strokes in the finished coat without damaging it and having to apply another coat?
6) I'm still getting a little bit of dust in the final coat. How is that normally handled?
I appreciate any advice! I'm on paternity leave and vacation time right now, so I'm trying to get as much done as possible while away from the office.:)
1) I brushed on stain and wiped off. Is this the best practice? (I have a 3000psi Graco sprayer)
That's good just be sure your using a lint free rag.
2) I brushed on the poly, is that the best way?
Spraying will give a better finish if your not real good with a brush. But brushing is fine (with a good quality brush)
3) I used Minwax poly. Is that a good choice?
That's fine.
4) How do you eliminate the brush strokes in the poly, or how do you keep it from thickening over time? Use quarts instead of a gallon? What do you suggest?
When applying the finish get it on as quickly and evenly as possible and don't over brush just a light finish stroke to smooth it out it ill level itself somewhat. Again a high quality brush for poly. I generally use quarts partly for this reason.
5) Is there a way to fix the brush strokes in the finished coat without damaging it and having to apply another coat?
You will need to sand them out. Re coat with fresh.
6) I'm still getting a little bit of dust in the final coat. How is that normally handled?
Dust is always a problem. You might close off the room and vacuum the room your working in. Rubbing compound will help once there dry.
Good advice from MinConst. I'll add a few more tips.....
1. Dust: Don't vacuum that same day that you finish with poly. Vacuuming will stir up dust that will take at least 24 hours to settle. Make sure that there is no sanding or any other construction work anywhere in the house until the finish is dry. Also (and oddly) make sure no one walks around on the 2nd story of the house (if there is one). Traffic above will cause dust to fall from the ceiling. Don't ask me how I know this :laughing:
2. Brush marks: The first few times I worked with poly, I tried to work it like latex paint. It isn't, so don't. Just get it on (not too thick, not too thin) and leave it. Don't try to smooth it. If your brush runs out of poly, dip it again -- don't try to work poly from another area to cover.
Usually I brush on the first coat of poly then steel wool it down. After that the next coats I apply using Minwax Wipe-on Poly. I think it gives a much better finish with a softer glow to it. It takes a few more coats though but it dries quicker than normal poly as well.
I appreciate all of the info regarding this. I went out yesterday and sanded them all down. I put a fresh coat of poly on from a new quart. I brushed it on rather quickly and didn't go back over any of it. The results were MUCH better this time.
I do have a couple more questions.
1) I first did the face and sides of the cabinet doors, letting them dry sitting on the back. Once dry, I turned them over and put a coat of poly on the back. It isn't perfect where the two applications meet. Is there a trade secret that I'm missing on this one? It looks good, but I expect that there is a way to make it look better without much additional work.
2) I see some sanding marks from sanding down the "problem" coats that had brush strokes in them. I used 220 grit, is that what I should be using?
3) On the finished product, what is the best way to get the few pieces of dust, etc out of the finish coat? You mentioned rubbing compound, but I'm not sure what to buy and how to use it. I'm a newbee at the cabinet thing!
Thanks again!
David & Heather
Synko makes a product called Rottenstone I believe. It's a fine powdered stone that you drop on the cabinet and rub on with a cloth. It's almost like talc and gives a very fine abrasion which actually buffs the surface up to a waxy looking shine. That's one type of rubbing compound. There are liquid ones as well.
You can also use paste wax an 0000 steel wool. Make sure it is 0000 size and fill the wool with wax. Keep it full of wax and it wont scratch. It will rub out the dust.
As for the trick on getting the rear and sides to blend. I don't think there is a special trick unless you hand the doors and spray them. Being careful when applying the finish to the edge is your best bet.
Quite a project for a newbie to tackle- kudos!
Bay Area Painting Contractor
A couple more questions
I have learned the brushing poly is a very time consuming task. It's have to find a place to lay out enough of the cabinet doors to get them all done within a reasonable time. I've been thinking about trying a different approach to the rest of this project. (by the way, the next project is painting 15,000 sqft of wall and ceiling area. wow.)
I have a Graco XR7 3000psi airless sprayer and the thought of using it to spray the poly has crossed my mind a number of times. Of course, if I don't know the how's beforehand, it could mean disaster. So, I'm to the point that I want to try it, but I have some questions:
1. I do not have a good way to hang the cabinet doors. What is the best way to cover front, back, and the sides? Somebody locally said to spray the back, and barely spray the sides. Let it dry, turn it over and spray the front and barely spray the sides again. Is this a good practice?
2. How do you keep from "gluing" your pieces to the work area that they are sitting on due to overspray? What is the best work surface for this method (assuming it is the right way to do it)
3. What size tip should I use? I have a .015 "standard" tip used for painting area.
4. How prone is the poly to runs while spraying? I am using a Minwax product.
5. If I get a run while spraying, what's the best method of fixing it?
6. I have cabinets sitting on top of finished tile. I'm assuming I need to protect the entire tile area with paper. What about other surfaces? Will the atomized poly gather on the walls, windows, etc in the house and cause problems, or is this concern unwarranted?
7. With this oil based poly, I have been brushing it with minimal ventilation to help keep the dust down. Spraying is obviously different. How much should I ventilate?
8. Dust -- We have swept and vacuumed the entire house. We are using tack cloths to clean the surfaces prior to application. Naturally, in new construction, there is still a lot of dust around on the floors, etc. I'm worried about the sprayer kicking it up. Thoughts?
9. The Graco manual talks about safety while using the oil based products, especially during cleanup. It discusses things like actually grounding the metal bucket that you spray the gun into during cleanup, etc. Is this just a cover their butt practice, or is it "needed"? What do you guys normally do?
10. I now understand the skill and knowledge required to become an "expert" painter. I'm far from that and must commend all of you that have reached that level.
I have attached a few project photos below. Again, thanks for the help!!!
Looks good from here.
How pourous is the wood? How long you letting the stain dry? This doesn't have to be over complicated. Sometimes the dust from sanding gets into the pores of the wood. Tac rags alone may not do the job, I always use a duster brush and get the corners real well. Also, a shop vac with the round brush is very good, along with the tac cloth. Don't rub the tac cloth very hard. The adhesive rubs off onto the wood.
Easy solution to your problem is to go get a can of quick dry ployeurethane.
Found at home depot. Get a white or black china bristle brush. These brushes are notorious for letting go of the bristles while you work. So, try to get all the loose bristles out before using. Make sure the stain is dry, dry dry. Leaving it on for 10 minutes is a fairly heavy layer.
Lay the poly on and don't be a afraid to spread it out. For a flat panel, spread it cross grain across the top and then pull it out with the grain. Go quickly, avoid the tempation to touch up and you'll be fine. As an amateur, you may not get complete coverage first time. But you will on the second coat.
If you're going to spray- the tip is too big - use 411 0r 412 (8" fan, .11 or .12 orifice).
Yes,mask everything you don't want the fog to get on. If you have a way to hang doors- make a drying rack for afterwards. Or, what a lot of guys do is spray each door, then place on the floor or wood scraps, leaning one corner against the wall. You can stack a lot this way- place them a few inches apart.
The other option is to spray one side of everything- let dry overnight and then spray other sides- this method minimizes runs. If you get a run, use a brand new quality brush- lightly blending. SOmetimes we've used sponge brushes because they don't leave bristle marks.
Good Luck
Bay Area Painting Company
joewho - The wood is knotty alder. From what I understand it's a soft wood, but not a really soft wood. I have been letting the stain dry at least 5 or 6 hours, but typically overnight. I was staining one set, then poly, sand, poly, etc. I decided to go ahead and get all of the staining out of the way and then work only with the poly. We should be done staining everything tomorrow or Thursday.
Da Vinci - So, you're saying to spray them, then prop them up against a wall? I'm assuming you only spray one side at a time doing this method, right?
I appreciate the help so far. What about ventilation while spraying poly?
Thanks again!:)
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We would spray all sides of door using hook in an edge to hold it/move it. Once sprayed, we'd take it by the hook carefully and place it in the manner shown in illustration below (sorry for crudity of drawing). Start at an angle shown place one, then carefully begin to stack one at a time leaving a few inches (3-4) in between for air circulation. BE CAREFUL when placing- nothing sucks more than slipping with the last one and seeing a quick domino effect ruin your beautiful job.
If you place them carefully, you can spray everything in an hour- and have a beautiful finish. The only thing that actually touches the wall is the inside top corner- that's all you need. If you can see it afterward- touch it with a little dab from an artist brush-still beats hand brushing all those...
Two things- Spray doors and carry over so that it is the inside top corner that goes against the wall, and the edge that sits on the floor should be the edge that is the "unseen" one. If door is an "upper" - it's the edge closest to ceiling- lower is closet edge to floor.
If your floor is covered in rosin paper- put paint sticks (2 parallel rows) or wood scraps to hold doors off floor.
Also, practice a few times with some dry doors- get the feel for it- it's easy with a little practice.
Yes, use something to exhaust fumes, even if it's a fan- through a cheap filter on suction side to catch poly.
Nice job so far! By this time- you're probably ready to just get done and put it together. Use this method to speed things up
Bay Area Painting Contractor and Cabinet Faux Finishes
Da Vinci,
Can you please expand on what type of hook to use to hold and move the doors? I'm trying to get this figured out. :)
I don't know it if matters, but the cabinets were built with the hinges that don't use screws. Might be a European style hinge or something?
Does anybody know what type of "hooks" to use given this scenario? I hope to knock the rest of this project out this weekend.
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Why the different terms? What's the difference in a Permit and a License? Just one of those wondering type questions.[?]
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Why the different terms? What's the difference in a Permit and a License? Just one of those wondering type questions.[?]
In TN it is HCP meaning "Handgun Carry Permit" so in the absolute sense in can be open or concealed carry where not posted against. "As I understand", the intent of the legislature was to protect against negligent exposure from being construed as brandishing, not to promote open carry.
It's just state by state terminology.
In PA it's LTCF or something like that
In Arkansas it is CHL and says so on the license.
There are several different terms used that basically mean the same thing throughout the states. CHL,CCW,CHP,LTC,HCP are a few that come to mind.
It's a state thing.
There is no difference.
Same as some states have a Dept. of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and others a Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA).
The state specific terms of; CHL (Concealed Handgun License), CHP (Concealed Handgun Permit), HP (Handgun Permit), and LTC (License to Carry) are all relating to ability to keep & possess and/or carry a firearm of some sort as to some state statute specific degree.
Additional reading:
NRA-ILA :: Right-to-Carry 2009
Lastly, welcome to the board!!!
- Janq
In FL, it's a Concealed Weapon and Firearm License, which covers weapons (knives, sprays, tasers, etc.) and firearms. Puts everything in one catagory, whereas a Concealed Firearms License (or Permit) covers only firearms in general.
Sameo-sameo. In SC, it's a CWP (Concealed Weapon Permit).
To paraphrase Shakespere: A gun by any other name will still go BANG!
In Missouri, it is call a Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) endorsement.
There ARE differences. As an example, in OH you are issued a Concealed Handgun License (CHL). We are limited to only carrying handguns, no knives, etc. The definition of a handgun in OH is also restricted. Each state has its own laws.
California is also Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW).
Michigan is CPL Concealed Pistol license. As they don't want you carrying a concealed shotgun or rifle. Also knives have size restrictions as well.
"Permit to Carry" in Minnesota.
MN is not a "conceal" state. You may carry openly or discreetly. Hence the moniker "CHP" or "CHL" do not apply to MN. Of course, the leftist rags (Minneapolis Star Tribune) always call it "Conceal and Carry" even though that is not what it is.
A rose by any other name is still a rose...and a permit is still a permit...:rolleyes:


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It's a little technical, but hey, we're betting Samsung will take it!
A new teardown of Apple and Samsung's flagship devices by IHS has said that technically, the display on the Samsung S III is superior to that of the iPhone 5, although the difference is unlikely to be noticed by the lay user.
According to the study, the Galaxy S3?s display is just 1.1mm thick and offers the full color gamut of the NTSC standard. The iPhone 5, on the other hand, has a display which measures in at 1.5 millimeters thick and offers only 72 percent of the standard color gamut.
However the report notes that despite this fact, this does not mean that the iPhone display looks worse than that of the S III. It quoted an in-house analyst, Vinita Jakhanwal, as saying Apple chose features in the overall iPhone 5, as it has with other products, that are designed to yield profits and "deliver a superior customer experience, rather than of providing technology for technology's sake."
The new report is almost in direct contrast to a study conducted by Display Mate, which praised the iPhone 5 display in glowing terms saying,"It is very good and probably more accurate than any consumer display you own (including your HDTV), unless you have a new iPad."
Display Mate also did its own comparison with the Galaxy S III and were not impressed. "The Color Gamut is not only much larger than the Standard Color Gamut, which leads to distorted and exaggerated colors, but is quite lopsided… Samsung has not bothered to correct or calibrate their display colors to bring them into closer agreement with the Standard sRGB / Rec.709 Color Gamut", it said.
In fact, CNet quoted DisplayMate president Raymond Soneira as blasting the IHS study, saying that the color gamut test IHS conducted was based off of an old standard that has led to incorrect conclusions.
Despite this however,CNetnotesthat the findings are significant. "With consumers increasingly concerned with the minute details and specifications of their mobile devices, the results are a win for Samsung, and further illustrates the point that Apple no longer leads when it comes to adding the latest and greatest technology", says the report.
Publish date: October 3, 2012 10:48 am| Modified date: October 3, 2012 10:48 am
Apple, display, Galaxy S III, IHS, iPhone 5, MobileWars, Samsung