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Bob the Builder deal agreed
Thomas the Tank Engine will team up with Bob the Builder thanks to a media company takeover.
Directors at Gullane Entertainment have recommended a £130m ($200m) takeover by its rival Hit Entertainment.
The company said the new group would be "one of the leading independent young children's studios in the world."
Gullane chairman Adam Mills said that after reviewing its alternatives the board decided the deal with hit was in shareholders' best interests.
Other bidders
Last month Hit increased its offer for Gullane, whose other characters include Sooty and Captain Pugwash.
At the time Gullane said it had also bee in talks with other potential bidders, thought to include Carlton Communications.
But Hit said its cash and shares offer had the backing of investors owning more than half of Gullane shares.
At the time Hit chief executive Rob Lawes said: "Thomas the Tank Engine is a premier, world-class brand and fits perfectly with our own strong children's brands."
Based on Thursday¿s closing prices, Hit's offer was worth 425 pence for each Gullane share - which was the exact price of Gullane shares a the close.
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Johnson puts horrific injury behind him
Red Sox No. 14 prospect pitches five perfect innings for Drive
By Robert Emrich / MiLB.com | July 27, 2013 7:34 PM ET
With the annual Futures at Fenway game some 280 miles away, Brian Johnson put the worst moment of his career a million miles behind him on Saturday.
The Red Sox's No. 14 prospect tossed five perfect innings as Class A Greenville edged Lakewood, 4-3, at FirstEnergy Park.
Johnson, who did not figure in the decision, needed only 52 pitches to string together 15 outs. He induced seven ground balls and struck out four.
"I have to give credit to my catcher, Tim Roberson. He called a great game, I don't think i shook him off once," Johnson said. "It's not many times when you have everything working. I worked my fastball in and out and used my off-speed when I needed to."
The 22-year-old left-hander was on the mound at Fenway Park at last year's Futures event for short-season Lowell when he was struck in the face by a line drive off the bat of Hudson Valley's Joey Rickard. Johnson suffered multiple fractures on the left side of his face and missed the remainder of the season.
"I try not to think about it anymore," he said. "I worked a lot this offseason with our mental coach, Bob Tewksbury of the Red Sox. I didn't even realize it was today. I put it behind me. It was tough starting Spring Training a little bit, but the more and more I went out, the less and less it bothered me and I got more comfortable on the mound."
Overall, the University of Florida product is 1-4 with a 3.26 ERA in 11 starts for the Drive. He's fanned 48 batters over 40 innings while holding South Atlantic League foes to a .208 average. Saturday was his second start back from the disabled list after missing six weeks due to shoulder soreness.
"You never want to miss any time [at] any time of the year," Johnson said. "Definitely frustrating because I felt like I was just starting to get into a groove."
Drafted 31st overall last year, Johnson is concentrating solely on pitching for the first time in his career. In college, he spent his "off days" as the Gators' designated hitter and was one of three finalists for the 2012 John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year Award.
"Besides the injury, I feel like I'm learning a lot," Johnson said. "It's the first season where I'm predominately pitching. I'm starting to get into a groove. At first, it was kind of weird to be in the dugout when I wasn't pitching, but I feel like it's starting to roll for me."
Jacob Dahlstrand (3-4) followed Johnson and tossed a 1-2-3 sixth before giving up two runs on one hit in the seventh. Jeffrey Wendelken earned his 10th save, despite allowing a run on three hits over the final two innings.
Roberson put the Drive ahead with a three-run double in the seventh and Jose Vincio -- Boston's 20th-ranked prospect -- added an RBI single in the ninth.
Art Charles had two hits, including a double, and drove in all three runs for the BlueClaws.
Robert Emrich is a contributor to MiLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @RobertEmrich. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.View More

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We've all seen celebrities postpartum sporting barely a shred of a bump around their middles and thought with incredulity– wait did this woman just pass a baby from her lady parts two weeks ago?
These include but are not limited to Bethenny Frankel, Heidi Klum (and oh every other model to grace a catwalk; Adriana Lima, Gisele Bundchen), Jessica Alba, Ellen Pompeo, And the list goes on of celebs who a month, at most, postpartum look like they were never even preggers.
Of course when I see celebs stick thin two weeks postpartum, I immediately think back to my body postpartum and all I can say is after I had my son, who was just six pounds, I was still lugging around a solid 25 pounds of baby weight- that didn't dissipate as soon as I delivered him. Believe me, it's not like I was shoveling eclairs into my mouth as soon as I popped him out and yes I did briefly breastfeed (as so many of these celebrities claim breastfeeding just "melts the fat right off") and no I certainly didn't experience that miraculous melting off of fat. In fact, I struggled to lose each and every one of those pounds and was no where near getting into skinny jeans even a month postpartum.
So rather than stew in my jealousy and feel bad about the fact that eight years later I'm finally "almost" down to my pre pregnancy weight, I asked the esteemed Dr. Caroline Cederquist, Founder and Physician at Cederquist Medical Wellness Center and Founding Physician of BistroMD to get her thoughts on whether or not us regular women should attempt such losses, and even beat ourselves up over the fact that our post baby weight loss is coming off much slower than that of our celebrity mommy counterparts. And here is what she had to say:
#1 Is this healthy?
Dr. Caroline Cederquist: After delivery, the body is relying on fat that is stored in pregnancy to allow for breastfeeding. If a woman drops all of her pregnancy weight in a very rapid time frame, it can impact her ability to establish her breast milk. One may wonder if it is alright to lose weight so rapidly if a woman is not breastfeeding. It would not be healthy to either restrict caloric intake or to engage in heavy exercise to accomplish a dramatic weight loss in a few weeks.
#2 Is this normal?
Dr. Caroline Cederquist" Losing all the weight gained two weeks after giving birth is not what the majority of women experience. A healthy pregnancy weight gain can vary between 15-30, or more commonly between 25-30 pounds on average, depending on the health and the weight of the mother before she becomes pregnant.
#3 What are the consequences of shedding pounds that fast?
Dr. Caroline Cederquist: The human body needs to recover from the significant metabolic effects of carrying and nourishing a child for nine months. Most women have some vitamin and mineral depletion after pregnancy as the fetus takes what it needs. For example, if a woman is calcium deficient during pregnancy, her fetus takes calcium from her bones to meet the need. Further restriction of nutrition with crash dieting will only aggravate this nutritional issue and lead to more problems in the future. Women also have hormones released just prior to delivery to allow the baby to be born. These hormones loosen the ligaments and a woman may be more prone to injury especially with heavy exercise.
#4 Why should post pregnant moms not feel pressured to follow in these celeb footsteps?
Dr. Caroline Cederquist:New moms should not feel pressure to follow in the footsteps of celebrity moms due to the consequences outlined above. Women celebrities are in a different world where the importance of physical appearance is excessive. If a woman has gained weight in pregnancy that is within the normal recommended amounts, she will lose that gained weight in a period of a few months as long as she eats well. Pregnancy and nursing should hopefully motivate women to eat healthier than they ever have with whole foods and avoiding chemicals and food processing. It is not a license to eat everything in excessive amounts and eat junk food that a woman normally does not allow herself. That type of intake will cause weight gain that remains even when the baby is a year old.
# 5 What is a healthy post-partum diet and schedule for shedding pounds?
Dr. Caroline Cederquist: A healthy postpartum diet for shedding pounds is to ensure she has protein at every meal and ideally every snack. I recommend eating at least three meals and 2-3 mini-meals all containing protein. It is very important to not become deficient in protein. Have 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables and keep grain intake to whole grain. Some women retain ten pounds above their normal weight while nursing but will be able to lose this when their baby is weaned. However, keeping on 50 extra pounds due to nursing is too much and women will need to take a real assessment of her diet and enlist some help from a dietitian.
Here are Dr. Caroline Cederquist's 7 tips for healthy post-pregnancy weight loss:
#1 Do not skip meals! Hunger is not a healthy sign of weight loss.
#2 Eat three meals and two to three mini-meals which contain 10-15 grams of protein.
#3 Ensure adequate fluid intake. Most women need more than 64 ounces after delivery to allow for the liberation of retained fluid with pregnancy
#4 Try to rest. This is important. Your baby will be up a lot and you have to recover. Not sleeping affects the ability to lose weight. Don't worry about cleaning your home. Trust me, I have had four children and I have no pride in the fact that on March 5th 2002 my living room was all picked up. Taking care of yourself and your new baby is most important.
#5 Try not to overdo it on meals that are very high carbs like pasta. They are easy but often will leave you more tired afterward.
#6 Ask a caregiver to grill some nice chicken breasts or cook a pork loin so you always have them around to add to your lunch or snack.
#7 Continue to take a good multivitamin like the prenatal vitamin as long as you are nursing, to ensure you do not develop deficiencies
If you are exhausted and worn out after several weeks, don't assume it is just from the pregnancy or delivery. See your doctor and ensure your thyroid is working correctly and consider being tested for nutritional deficiencies especially if this was a multiple pregnancy or one recently after another pregnancy.
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We'd like more refinement in the interior, too. A modified version of what you'd find in a regular Impreza, the cabin offers soft-touch plastics throughout, but they have a sheen that won't win over parishioners from the Church of the Volkswagen GTI. Bits of fake carbon-fiber trim attempt to inject some visual appeal, but the stuff is obviously counterfeit. This is not to say, however, that the interior is light on substance. Near the top of the dashboard sits a 4.3-inch multifunction display that provides audio and climate-control information, Bluetooth settings, a boost gauge, and a rear view while backing up. Automatic climate control is standard, as are extremely comfortable cloth sport seats. We found it easy to find a good driving position, and outward visibility is excellent for a modern car.
Aside from a 0.6-inch increase in length, the WRX is the same size as before, although a one-inch wheelbase stretch delivers a larger rear seat with almost two more inches of legroom. Despite the similar footprint, overall interior space is up, and trunk space has grown from 11.3 cubic feet to an even 12. On the safety front, there's a new knee airbag on the driver's side as well as three-mode stability control—on, off, and off with brake-based yaw control (ATV). The firmer structure and additional standard equipment have bumped up the curb weight to 3314, an increase of 64 pounds.
Hot-hatch aficionados will have to shop at Ford or VW stores, as the WRX is now available only as a sedan. And, aside from the nose, the new WRX is not a very pretty four-door. As we go to print, Subaru has not announced pricing, but we're told it will be very close to the outgoing car's. We expect that our mid-level Premium model with sunroof and heated cloth seats will wear a sticker of $30,000. Base versions will likely come in at $27,500, and a fully loaded Limited model with navigation and CVT automatic will likely crest $31,000.
If we were shopping in this class and really wanted four-wheel drive, we'd look no further than the WRX. In fact, the new Rex reminds us of the old, track-ready STI and has us speculating about the upcoming next-gen STI. If it is meaningfully more aggressive than this WRX, it will be one of the most extreme road cars ever to wear the Subaru badge. We hope the good people at Fuji Heavy Industries don't chicken out.


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Is the Liberal Party the true defender of liberalism in Australia? In his 2009 Deakin lecture, Liberal senator
The Sex Discrimination Act and Racial Discrimination Act were both passed by Labor governments, over the quibbles of some Liberal members of Parliament. It took the current Labor government to remove from the statute books much of the explicit discrimination against same-sex couples. And that most liberal of ideas, an Australian republic, finds 100 per cent backing only on one side of the House of Representatives.
If we in the ALP have sometimes been coy about our liberalism, it is because modern Labor stands at the confluence of two powerful rivers in Australian politics. We are best known as the party that believes in egalitarianism – that a child from Aurukun can become a High Court judge, and that a mine worker should get the same medical treatment as the bloke who owns the mine.
But we are also the party that believes in liberalism – that governments have a role in protecting the rights of minorities, that freedom of speech applies for unpopular ideas as for popular ones, and that all of us stand equal. In this, the modern Labor Party is the true heir to the small-l liberal tradition in Australia.
Alfred Deakin was one of the earliest Australian leaders to make the distinction between liberals and conservatives. Deakin argued that liberalism meant the destruction of class privileges, equality of political rights without reference to creed, and equality of legal rights without reference to wealth. Liberalism, Deakin said, meant a government that acted in the interests of the majority, with particular regard to the poorest in the community.
As for conservatives, to quote Deakin's description of his opponents, they are "a party less easy to describe or define, because, as a rule it has no positive program of its own, adopting instead an attitude of denial and negation. This mixed body, which may fairly be termed the party of anti-liberalism, justifies its existence, not by proposing its own solution of problems, but by politically blocking all proposals of a progressive character, and putting the brakes on those it cannot block".
While liberalism derives from a deep belief in individual freedom, conservatism depends on where one stands. In defending the established order of things, conservatives may find themselves supporting different institutions according to time and place. As Brandis noted in his 2009 lecture, conservatism "lacks the moral clarity to make the most fundamental judgments about right and wrong".
Perhaps the Liberal Party could once claim to be the defender of small-l liberalism, but today's party has shed the livery of liberalism and donned the crown of conservatism. Leaders such as
This approach can readily be seen in the modern Liberal Party's hostility to the work of the independent Murray- Darling Basin Authority and its opposition to using market-based mechanisms to address climate change. In both cases, the Liberal Party's position is to defend the status quo.
Parties will continue to argue over the values that inspire them. Howard fuelled the notion of "Howard's battlers", the idea that working-class voters had deserted Labor. This was a daring rhetorical grab into Labor's heartland, though one backed by little evidence, since low-income voters have always been more likely to support ALP.
Yet in the process, Howard also placed himself and his party firmly in the conservative tradition. This was reflected in the Howard government's stance on everything from reconciliation to refugees, the monarchy to multiculturalism. Although Brandis and other moderates in the Liberal Party would like to distance themselves from this, the party of Howard and Abbott is very much a party of conservatism: instinctively suspicious of social change.
A century on, it is hard to escape the conclusion that if Deakin were in the Parliament today, he and his brand of progressive liberalism would find a natural home in the Labor Party.
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An introduction to the study of planet Earth--the materials of which it is made, the forces that shape its surface and interior, the relationship of geological processes to people, and the application of geological knowledge to the search for useful materials. Laboratory and fieldwork focus on learning the tools for geological investigations and applying them to the local area and selected areas around the world. Three lectures and one afternoon of laboratory or fieldwork a week. One required one-day field trip on a weekend.
GEOL B110 Focus: Exploring Mars
In this introductory-level course, students will explore the geologic history of Mars, focusing on current landers and satellites exploring Mars right now. In addition to examining major outstanding controversies about the history of past water and possible life on Mars, students will learn how to use data from on-going missions to explore key regions of Mars themselves. No prerequisites.
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GEOL B299 Geology Field Short Course: Geology of Death ValleyIn pre-trip class meetings, students engage in a forum for discussing assigned readings. During the week-long field trip, students are exposed to geologic field methods while visiting sites that exemplify different geology from that at sites near campus. Geologic methods introduced include proper field note-taking, mapping and measuring geologic structures, and interpreting geologic history. Culminating work introduces students to geologic illustration and report writing. A passing grade requires full participation and engagement by the student before, during and after the field trip. Post-trip meetings will synthesize the material covered, and to go over students' final reports. Prerequisite: GEOL B101, B102 or B103; and GEOL B202, B203, B204 or B205.
GEOL B302 Low-Temperature GeochemistryThe geochemistry of Earth surface processes. Emphasis is on the chemistry of surface waters, atmosphere-water environmental chemistry, chemical evolution of natural waters, and pollution issues. Fundamental principles are applied to natural systems with particular focus on environmental chemistry. One required field trip on a weekend. Prerequisites: CHEM 103, 104 and GEOL 202 or two 200-level chemistry courses, or permission of instructor
GEOL B305 Igneous and Metamorphic PetrologyThe origin, mode of occurrence, and distribution of igneous and metamorphic rocks. The focus is on the experimental and field evidence for interpreting rock associations and the interplay between igneous and metamorphic rock genesis and tectonics. Three lecture hours weekly. Occasional weekend field trips. Prerequisites: GEOL 202.
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On 4/19/06, Mat Murdock <mmurdock underscore lists at kimballequipment dot com> wrote:
> I have two m0n0wall's setup with a vpn connecting the two. This is
> up and running just fine. What I would like to do, using DNS forwarder,
> is set the authoritative DNS server for a specific domain This DNS
> server would be a machine that is on the other side of the VPN Tunnel.
> What I think is happening is that m0n0wall cannot access the server
> because it can't reach that server because it doesn't know how to route
> that DNS request through the vpn. However from a client connected to
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DeckSource, the foremost deck company in the southeast, provides complete deck design, construction and renovation services. We also renovate and expand existing porches along with building trellises, arbors and other outside hardscapes.
Active in Atlanta since 1994, our years of experience have made us proficient in all types of decking materials, from pressure treated to the latest composites and exotic woods on the market today. Whether you are considering a small project or something on a larger scale, it would be our pleasure to meet with you and help create your new outdoor project.
When we visit your home to evaluate your project, we are there to help build your dream. That means building from an existing plan or designing a project from the ground up. Through our years of experience, we have designed and built many new and inventive ways to differentiate your.. project from more common designs. We also encourage you to thumb through books, magazines, and other sources to find creative ideas. We can match just about any design you find. Either way, you can count on DeckSource to fulfill your expectations by delivering exactly what you desire.
DeckSource and its parent company S.J.Matrangos Construction, Inc. realize that they thrive in a community environment and are glad to give to the community in return. The company contributes both personal involvement and monetary support to a variety of local charities and missions such as Home Aid Atlanta, The Drake House, Going Green Project sponsored by WSB TV and Brockbuilt Homes that benefits Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, and Extreme Home Makeover. We also support both high school and youth sport programs, Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society. We feel very fortunate to be a part of such a great community and are pleased to do our part.
Originally opened in 1994 as a turnkey deck and porch company for one of Atlanta's premier home builders, we expanded our operations to the individual homeowner market with the advent of the DeckSource name. Since that time, due to our commitment to quality and service, we have grown our expertise and reputation as a professional installation business. Call us today and let us turn your dreams into reality!
Reviews: 1
The person that did our screened porch has results that look good but the roof leaks and has for quite a while. John Bean represented himself as part of DeckSource, and was as a sub. John Bean was very difficult to work with since he doesn't like anyone asking questions about how or what is being done. Several customers and supervisors at DeckSource confirmed the problem working with customers and they felt it best to not use him any more. Roof is leaking a slow leak into the house and he said " I told you I was not doing anymore work for you". Don't suggest using John Bean for anything. Craig from DeckSource informed me that he and DeckSource stands behind their work and I believe him. John Bean is an independent contractor and is not a licensed contractor. He has to work under a contractor. Roof expert checked the roof that John Bean and said the roof was as though it was done by someone that that didn't know how to build a roof. Flashing missing and mis installed, shingles with nails driven through them no underlayment or badely installed. In general just a bad job on the roof.
Project Details
Area Woodstock, GA
Cost $15,000 - $19,999
Date February 2015
Posted: 6/05/2017 • Last edited: 6/08/2017 • Link to this review
We are struggling to understand why you would post this review on DeckSource's Kudzu page. This has zero relevance and in no way has anything to do with DeckSource. This is a review of an independent individual in which you had a contract. This was completely between you and him. I wish you had called us to bid the work. As you can see from our previous reviews, I think you would have been much happier had you had DeckSource do the project. This particular contractor you hired has worked for us in the past in our home builder division but never on our individual homeowner projects. We have specialty crews for those situations. In the construction world, if someone is half the cost, there is a reason. As they say, "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten". With that said, I always hate to hear about situations like this. It does nothing good for our industry. We strive for 100% satisfaction on all of our projects and stand behind our work. This is why you putting a review from another contractor on our page is so puzzling.
We would like to provide some clarity and context by sharing an email we received from the reviewer the day he wrote the review.
"Subject: John Bean - won't honor warranty
Phone: (hidden)
Address: (hidden)
Woodstock, GA 30188
Message Body:
John Bean built our deck and screened porch. He was working for you at the time. He told me he could do our deck and porch for half what you charged. He built the deck and a few months later came back and built the porch on the deck.
He did the roof tie in to the existing roof on the house. We have had a problem with the roof ever since he finished it. I now find water is getting into the house from where he tied tho porch to the existing roof. I called John Bean and he told me that he wasn't about to come back to our house and do any more work for me. John Bean was very difficult to work with while he was building the deck and porch. Only put up with him because he was half the price of your company building the deck and porch. If I had known then what I know now, I would never have him do any work for me. Since he won't fix what he messed up, I need a good roof person to fix the problem he caused. Can you recommend some roofer to look at my roof and fix it?
I am not upset with your company, only with John Bean for the way he has treated myself and my wife.
Would not recommend him for any job if I had to deal with his personality.
-This e-mail was sent from a contact form on DeckSource (http://www.decksource.com)-
Note that DeckSource happily provided some references for roofing specialists for this gentleman.
We had a great experience with DeckSource. Friendly, efficient, and quality service all the way around. We are very pleased with our new pergola on top of our existing deck. I recommend this company to anyone considering a new deck, porch, arbor, etc. Thanks for a job well-done!
Posted: 1/25/2017 • Link to this review
DeskSource was efficient, the quality was super high and the workers were kind and very respectful of not only my property but my neighbors... even showed concern that they'd be parking in front of a neighbor's house. I let them lead the way in determing the design and what the came up with was a perfect fit for my home and backyard. The attention to detail in both design and construction was marvelous. They also worked seamlessly with the city building inspector. They took time to use a router on edges that I would have never thought mattered and they went beyond what was required by code to make sure the deck is super strong. Very, very pleased.
Project Details
Back deck, roughly 15 feet up from ground level, large.
Posted: 11/21/2016 • Link to this review
I had their representative come out for a bid. We were given an oral bid. About 4 weeks later we realized we had not received a written bid. I called, left a message to ask for the bid in writing. It has been about 2 weeks, no return call, no written bid. 10/17/2016 received a call today and sent the bid.
Posted: 10/16/2016 • Last edited: 10/17/2016 • Link to this review
After contacting other companies we chose to go with DeckSource because their attention to detail was apparent from our initial quote request. When we purchased our house there was a hideous tiny orange deck on the back with no stairs to the backyard. We could barely fit our grill and a few chairs. Now we have a huge outdoor living space, with plenty of room to grill, enjoy the backyard views, let the kids play and easy access to the backyard with a nice set of stairs which includes a double landing. we added a larger/wider handrail on one side of the deck to work as a bar or place to hold drinks. If you can't tell we love being outside and entertaining. This new addition to our house was perfect and we could't be more pleased.
Project Details
Area Acworth, GA
Cost $20,000 - $24,999
Date October 2016
Posted: 10/11/2016 • Link to this review
We bought a new home in Alpharetta and Deck Source was the contractor who installed our deck. The quality of the workmanship is awful. We have many boards that were not cut straight, there are bolts in the supports that are not even close to being centered, there are large gaps in the joints, cut marks on some boards. Simply put, Deck Source did a horrible job and they are unwilling to come back and address. Our only recourse is to notify other home owners of our deep displeasure with this company Update - 10/4/16: We spoke with the developer on several occasions, they've been consistent in their message that this is not a "warranty issue"; that the cosmetics of the deck are not included. Furthermore, we spoke with a Deck Source representative yesterday. The told me that I ought to contact the sales department and that they'd be happy to come out and give me a bid for "fixing" my deck. Our beef remains the level of "craftsmanship" that was used to build the deck. Decking was installed upside down, boards were short, many cuts were not square, bolts were not centered, etc. The length of time since the completion is not a factor as the quality of work remains the same.
Project Details
Area Alpharetta, GA
Cost $10,000 - $14,999
Date November 2015
Posted: 10/03/2016 • Last edited: 10/04/2016 • Link to this review
First off, I would like it to be known that this reviewer has never contacted us. From the images, this deck appears to be one built for one of our builder customers. It was built using materials specified by the homebuilder. Standard/builder grade decking, especially when not sealed, will shrink, warp and split as seen in the images of this nearly year old deck. It should be noted that the builder has quality control walks prior to the home closing. There are homeowner orientation walks prior to the home closing along with a 30-day walk after move in. This gave you an opportunity to address any issues you may have had and the builder would have had them addressed at that time. Yet you signed off on a form stating you were happy with the house, including the deck. It is obvious from the images and the fact that you have a complaint a year later that this is normal weathering of standard/builder grade materials. Otherwise, these issues would have been brought up at closing by you or the quality control rep. In any event, as this deck was built for a homebuilder, any issues you have with the deck should be brought to the builder's attention and they will contact us if there is a warranty issue. At that point, if you feel that you were not treated fairly from the builder you should have contacted us directly. That would have been the honorable and moral thing to do. Especially before writing a review saying, "They are unwilling to come back and address". That is simply misleading and untrue. If folks read your other reviews, I think they will come to their own conclusions. As for us, I believe our other reviews and "best of" awards speak for themselves.
I had several companies come to the house and provide estimates. I selected DeckSource for the job and now that it is complete I have no regrets. DeckSource's price was very competitive and they were able to offer higher quality materials than some of their competitors at the same price point. When I spoke, they listened. DeckSource accommodated all requests and they also recommended technical solutions that were aesthetically pleasing. Two project managers were in constant contact with me during the process, keeping me informed of the progress being made and we frequently reviewed design decisions. The project managers were on the job-site daily and were aware of all work being accomplished. My family looks forward to many years of using our new deck and highly recommends DeckSource for your project.
Project Details
DeckSource removed an old smaller deck from my home and replaced it with a large 650 square-foot deck. This included a Trex decking solution with hidden fasteners, custom hand railing, and an under-deck system.
Area Acworth, GA
Cost $15,000 - $19,999
Date August 2016
Posted: 8/10/2016 • Link to this review
Sam and the team brought our 'vision' to life! The accessibility and openness to new ideas mid project and being able and willing to adjust while still hitting our deadline was very impressive. We are super satisfied with the result and could not be happier. We highly recommend Decksource if you have a custom project the you want to make reality. Thanks Sammy!!
Project Details
Add on gable roof screen area, double stone fireplace, and outdoor kitchen.
Area Alpharetta, GA
Cost $15,000 - $19,999
Date May 2016
Posted: 6/21/2016 • Link to this review
Reviews: 1
Craig and his team at DeckSource did a great job building an arbor/pergola over my existing townhouse deck. Not only did I get an estimate quickly, they also provided the level of detail required for the home owner association to review and approve. Construction took less than a day. I need to wait until the new wood weathers a bit, then onto staining. I'm very happy with DeckSource and highly recommend them.
Project Details
Cost $1,000 - $2,999
Date June 2016
Posted: 6/17/2016 • Link to this review
Reviews: 2
I had a back deck (12x16) that was approx. 15-25years old, and had a narrow row of scary stairs and was rotting. Not to mention, it's about 10 -12 feet off the ground. The posts were 4x4's, set IN the concrete, and the concrete was cracked...it was a MESS! I had a previous company come out and quote me an OUTRAGEOUS price for the exact same footprint of our existing deck and stairs! My husband and I felt defeated, that we were not going to be able to afford a new back deck for years. I did some research online, (kudzu, Yelp, etc) and found that DeckSource not only, had stellar reviews, but looked at pictures of previous jobs, had been in business for a long time, and gave them a call. I worked with a guy named Sam. He came out, (in the snow!) measured and pointed out some issues we had with our deck. A few days later, we had our quote and I couldn't believe what a great price it was and the promptness. We kept the same deck size, but moved the stairs, added a double landing, had the stairs change direction, and end under the deck, were we can have a nice sitting area. They also added new flashing, 6x6 posts, made a custom railing, and brought everything up to code! It not only looks amazing, but they had almost everything done in a day. The crew was great, I trusted them enough to leave my house for a few hours both days, and i had to leave my garage/basement area open and unlocked! 10 stars! Sam, DeckSource, thank you a MILLION times! We will recommend you to everyone!
Project Details
Back deck redo/upgrade. There aren't caps on the 6x6's because my husband and I wanted to get either metal or solar powered light caps. Also, in the pictures, there is quite a bit of mud, but it just stormed last night and we have 2 Great Danes that love playing in the "lovely" GA red clay, we all know!
Area Woodstock, GA
Cost $5,000 - $9,999
Date March 2016
Posted: 4/07/2016 • Link to this review
Reviews: 2
After having Craig and his crew do a complete deck and addition last year to my complete satisfaction, I had them redo my front staircase that was falling apart. They did an outstanding job and it looks great!
Posted: 3/03/2016 • Link to this review
This company was great to work with! They came right out after calling for an estimate on my deck that was damaged in a storm. They also gave me a quote on having my roof done. They were very willing to work with me on any aspect of this whole project. Everyone I dealt with at Decksource was pleasant, professional and went above and beyond to help me. The amount they quoted didn't change, no surprises and the quality of the work done was great. The city inspector said the deck and roof both passed "with flying colors" and knew who did it by the quality of the work. My new deck is beautiful and I like the added, included touches that come from an obviously experienced deck builder. I would definitely recommend this company and plan to use them again in the future. P. M. in Kennesaw
Posted: 9/07/2015 • Link to this review
Reviews: 1
I cannot recommend Sam, Craig and the crew at Decksource highly enough. From the very first visit to discuss what we needed and prepare an estimate, to the completion of our deck, everything went exactly as promised. Sam came out to see what needed to be done, made a plan, explained everything to us completely and made sure we were kept informed at every step of the way. Once work began, it took just three days to complete the deck. The deck is a quality product, no cutting corners for these guys. We can't wait to start enjoying Fall evenings out back! Thanks!
Posted: 9/02/2015 • Link to this review
Reviews: 1
The original deck on our home was very small so we had DeckSource enlarge the upper deck and added stairs to the lower deck. When we called Sam came out within a day or two to give us a bid. He also came out three more times to answer questions we had. The guys building the deck were very professional and cleaned up every time they left. We were amazed how sturdy and solid it felt when they finished. They did a fantastic job and we couldn't be happier!
Posted: 9/01/2015 • Link to this review
Reviews: 2
We were very happy with Craig and everyone from Decksource. We changed our mind several times during the process but they were very flexible. We couldn"t be happier with our deck. True professionals who know their business!
Posted: 9/24/2014 • Link to this review
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Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association: Member of Nadra: Cobb Chamber of Commerce: Licensed GA Contractor # RBCO 004242, fully insured: Participant in Extreme Home Makeover: Contributes both personal involvement and monetary support to Home Aid Atlanta, The Drake House, American Cancer Society and Relay for Life
We use 'Yella" wood, an environmentally preferred product as well as composites that are made from recycled materials. Participant in 'Going Green" projects sponsored by WSB-TV and Brockbuilt Homes.


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Homegirl worksOUT! A lot. I follow Snooki on Twitter and she is always in the gym (jealous...can we please get some more time in our day?)
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[Federal Register: November 14, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 218)] [Notices] [Page 69160-69161] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr14no05-59] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. 2003D-0554] Revised Compliance Policy Guide Regarding Prior Notice of Imported Food Under the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002; Availability AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a revised compliance policy guide (CPG) Sec. 110.310 entitled ``Prior Notice of Imported Food Under the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002.'' The CPG provides written guidance to FDA's and Customs and Border Protection's (CBP's) staff on enforcement of section 307 of the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (the Bioterrorism Act) and the agency's implementing regulations, which require prior notice for food imported or offered for import into the United States. The CPG has been revised to finalize the sections pertaining to routine shipments of food that are transshipped through the United States, arriving from and exiting to the same country, and regarding the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code that is part of the planned shipment information. DATES: The revised CPG is final upon the date of publication. However, you may submit written or electronic comments on the revised CPG at any time. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. 2003D-0544 and/ Regulatory Information Number (RIN) number (if a RIN number has been assigned), by any of the following methods: Electronic Submissions Submit electronic comments in the following ways:
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Probably a silly thing to do and I'm pretty sure I know the answer but here goes:
Last week for a couple nights in a row I had two vodka martinis (no vermouth) before dinner and felt fine the next day. This weekend I had a couple glasses of red wine at dinner and felt like crap the next day. Last night I had two bottles of Samuel Adams Imperial Stout and I am zonked out today. Gotta be the carb crash doing it? What do you think?
BTW, no more beer or wine for me for quite awhile.


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I talked with some dude from this group awhile back. They found my info somewhere and were asking about smokejumping operations and developing their own air operation. It looks like they will finally be doing the South America air drop thing, to fix a runway near a remote village and do some remote medicine. Great concept, and I hope it takes off as it get's more attention.
SOAR will be doing a partnership with RAM, and it should be cool to see how this pans out. Hopefully no one breaks a leg doing this shit. ha ha
Air Drop Assist is the training side of the operation. For a small fee, they will train you for paracargo and parachuting operations. This group is working with both RAM and SOAR, and these are the guys I think I talked with. -Head Jundi
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SOAR to deploy airborne medical team in South America
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Would you like to save as your currency permanently or for this visit only?
Nice hotel. Quiet area by the beach. Lit up nicely in the night. Dance show was very good Not enough loungers around the pool (6!). Location was quiet but no restaurants or other facilities are nearby, so need a taxi. Some bad smells from outside streams weren't pleasant. Staff messed our spa and dinner bookings. Service was pleasant and always with a smile, but often too slow. Food wasn't 5* standard at the restaurant.
Rooftop was nice, it is just next to the beach, central. The toilet has a smell in the room i think because of the pipes, we always stayed close the toilet door, a part of the hotel is still is underconstruction, so it is usual to find yourself in a weird place. stuff smiles always, but for a high standart hotel it is not fair that they try to charge customers as soon as possible as they arrive to the hotel, it should be at the end of the stay, i had a problem with the agency, and the stuff tried to charge me 3times to ensure their payment, the high quality hotels dont care about money, they care about customers. But the stuff just wanted payment as soon as possible in this hotel.
The room that was booked had no view to the outside, it had a view looking into the center of the hotel. Very depressing. Not a place I would ever stay again
swimming pool and the spa very good better than outside spa,the spa price also not expensive... location poor.....nothing can shop after nite life......
Cleanliness of the hotel.Very helpful staff team. The location.
Near the airport , local shops and restaurants and a good place to relax. None
Hotel is very close to the airport for an arrival/ departure night and offers simple, clean, 'good value' accommodation and facilities.
Comofortable destinantion close to the airport for next connection, not so far form shopping mall, service level was pretty good.
location and atmoshpere No king size bed avaialble although already put my preference.
Clean, lovely breakfast area and buffet, pool recliners always available, no towels left on chairs for hours so no-one else could use like at some hotels. not met at entrance when first arrived.
The hotel staff were courteous. The breakfast - very oily food and not much choice. A lot of flies and coffee hosue is just in front of main road so very noisy.
Good for surfers not good for families beach club is a joke they have 6 sunbeds!!' Really noisy no soundproofing
Location is very central,close to the beach,2 min with Vespa and 5 min walking distance.Shopping,restaurants,and night out places are all nearby as well.Very friendly staff,nice modern decoration,large hotel(was impressed,thought it was smaller).Breakfast is also complete,very international.Nice swimming pools,relaxing. We had to stay 3 days in a Suite before we moved into a standard room and there we had just one problem:the bathroom.Suite was large,nice,quiet,but the bathroom had poor light and the bath tub was clogged(we asked to be fixed,but apparently it didnt help whatever they did).The Standard room was better.Had a large shower and the light was good.
The hotel was very clean and well maintained We booked a king bed and on check in were told they didnt have any - no room for compromise