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|March 14, 2007
Volume 9, Issue 6
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The Art of Midwifery
In 1997, New York required midwives to have post-nursing education and written practice agreements with obstetricians or hospitals. A direct entry midwife, Lange-Kessler, argued that the requirements violated her right to practice a lawful profession. Specifically, she argued that the statute was irrational because homebirths supervised by direct entry midwives were as safe as hospital births and because obstetricians refused to enter into practice agreements with midwives. The court held that even if Lange-Kessler's assertions were true, it was still reasonable for the legislature to have believed, when passing the law, that midwives who had nursing degrees and were affiliated with obstetricians would be more fit than direct entry midwives to assist births. Thus, the statute was constitutional.
In 1995, only a nurse or physician could practice midwifery in Alabama. A direct entry midwife charged with practicing nurse-midwifery without a license challenged the statute on privacy grounds. The Alabama Criminal Appeals Court held that because the right to privacy did not extend to choosing the manner of childbirth, a mother's privacy right was secondary to the state's interest in protecting mothers and newborns.
— Erik L. Smith, excerpted from "Midwifery and the Constitution," Midwifery Today Issue 65
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Midwifery and the Law
We who live in the United States are fully aware how different our country is from most others when it comes to midwifery and the way the state looks at childbirth. If we try to list every variety of midwife that has come into existence during the last half-century, we have to write a very long sentence with lots of adjectives and commas. We lead the world in the number of criminal trials for the practice of midwifery or the practice of medicine, or even manslaughter or second-degree murder charges brought against unlicensed midwives. In this dubious sweepstakes, we have the company of our neighbor to the north, Canada, which got itself into a similar societal mess a century ago by neglecting to create a way for midwives to continue to exist by following the example of the rest of the industrialized world. In both countries, obstetrician-surgeons became the overlords of childbirth, and two generations of women came to consider it "normal" to have their babies in hospitals where there was no such person as a midwife.
— Ina May Gaskin, excerpted from "Unity: An Elusive but Necessary Goal for US Midwives and Their Advocates," Midwifery Today Issue 64
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Research to Remember
Researchers at Aberdeen University Medical School in Scotland found, in a 17 year long study of more than 25,000 women, that those who had had a cesarean were less likely to have another baby, and that those who did waited longer than mothers who had vaginal births. The researchers also found that the women who had a caesarean were also more likely to have an ectopic pregnancy the next time.
— BJOG August 2005, 112(8): 1061
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Q: I have a friend whose three-month-old baby girl has closing labia and is now only peeing out of one-third of what the opening should be. The doctor says that sometimes they open again themselves, but has prescribed estrogen cream to put on it. He said not to worry if you see her breasts become large for a while. He also said that sometimes this happens when there has been a sore or tear and it healed wrong, and that they may have to think about cutting it open again.
Does anyone know how common this is and if there are alternatives to putting estrogen on the baby? They don't want to do this, but we don't know anything about this problem.
— Audrey Lynne
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Q: Women being discharged from hospital receive almost universal postpartum instructions to avoid tub baths. I suspect that long ago some OB thought this sounded reasonable and it was repeated from generation to generation till it became etched in stone ("common"sense??).
I rather think this is hogwash but have no evidence one way or the other. Apart from the studies cited about women in labor with ruptured membranes NOT having increased infections caused by tub baths in labor, does anyone know of any evidence supporting or discrediting the theory that bath water gets up into the vagina (postpartum or otherwise)?
— Susan Robinson
A: I'm afraid you are mistaken that the advice not to have "tub baths" is universal in the postpartum period. In Scotland we encourage women to have a bath within the first couple of hours after birth and then on a daily basis as and when they wish. We have a low level of post partum infection and the women seem to find the bath relaxing and enjoyable.
— Brenda Docherty
A: See the following link from Ronnie Falcao's midwifery site: http://www.gentlebirth.org/archives/postpart.html#Bathing
It is very succinct and pertinent:
In the labor and delivery unit where I work as a staff nurse, we put our mothers in the Jacuzzi all the time after birth; a Jacuzzi is great for the "all-over soreness" that moms complain of, and also soothing for soreness at the epidural site. We don't see or hear of more endometritis or other issues from our obstetricians, and mothers love it.
From Ronnie's comments, it would appear that the research on postpartum bathing is from the late 1960s; it just takes a while to filter down! BTW, we clean our Jacuzzis by dissolving one cup bleach or one cup Cascade dishwasher soap in a hot tub and and running it for 20 minutes, then wiping it down well.
— Marianne Moore, RN, MSN, CNM
A: As far as I know, the problem is not as much the possibility of water going up into the vagina, but more the fear of potentially pathogenic bacteria that come with the lochia. Taking a tub bath with the lochia being dissolved in the water, they might get to the breast and there cause a mastitis, although I am not sure whether there is any evidence for that.
Sorry about my English, I am not a native speaker.
— Dagmar Erdmann
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It dawned on me as I was reading the information on depression during pregnancy that we should also be looking at a woman's past experiences as a culprit.
As a childbirth educator I get to spend a great deal of time with my students, and see many women about whom I worry. I can usually pick out the ones who are unhappy and as a result may have more difficult birth experiences. Unfortunately my input is limited unless I am specifically asked for information. I wonder how many are so fearful because of past physical or sexual abuse? How many have been told their bodies don't work, and that birth is a horrible thing? Pregnancy can be a very uncontrollable time in life and for a woman who has coped with past baggage by creating a very controlled environment this can be overwhelming. I talk about past baggage in general in class, and do keep information on hand for them (e.g., Penny Simkin's tapes), and have therapists I can refer them to if they ask. Usually they don't. What can we do to improve this?
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UPDATE. 6pm: After tests have been carried out by gas safety experts and scenes of crime officers at the property today, the cause of the deaths has been established as carbon monoxide poisoning, believed to be from incorrect operation of the gas cooker.
Carbon monoxide levels were reported to be very high, with the people inside the home likely to have slipped into unconsciousness "within a few minutes".
UPDATE 12.45pm: Initial examinations this morning have indicated that the likely cause of the deaths was carbon monoxide poisoning. (Police)
The identity of a family that died in a Camborne carbon monoxide poisoning incident has been confirmed.
John and Audrey Cook, their daughter Maureen Cook, and a pet Jack Russell, died of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at their home at Tremarle Home Park, North Roskear, Camborne on Saturday.
Insp David Eldridge of Devon and Cornwall Police said: "We were called to a caravan park near Camborne in Cornwall, where a helper had been unable to get a reply from an elderly couple who lived in the caravan.
"We were able to see that there was a figure sat in a chair but they were unresponsive to knocks at the door.
"Cornwall Fire and Rescue were called. They forced entry into the property and found that the three occupants were all dead."
An investigation has been launched into what caused the deaths, however the incident is not thought to be suspicious.


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If you're a fan of plus size designer fashion, then you must know about Navabi. They've kind of been around the web recently. They created this awesome video which was taped during Berlin Fashion Week. It features the beautiful and confident Mariesther Venegas strutting her stuff around Berlin…in the buff!
OK…well she's almost naked…or that's what they'd like you to believe as the pixelated her lady parts. In fact, she's walking around in a bra and underwear! Just like most of us…we wander around aimlessly looking for great fashion that fits!
Visit Finally Navabi…
Navabi sent me this statement:
It was loud in Berlin. It was bold. It was shocking. And it was fascinating. At this years' Berlin Fashion Week, we have given a clear sign – we have set an example. As an online shop for designer fashion from a size 12 upwards, we do not want to put up with the current situation of the fashion industry. The "nudity" of our model is a symbol for the acute lack of sophisticated and stylish clothing for plus size women. At the same time, it stands for exactly this female self-confidence, to feel comfortable in one's own skin and to be proud of one's body.
Watch the video below:
I love this chick! I actually had a chance to hang out with Mariesther a little bit in New York and she's very cool. And she has guts! You've got to love that! I'm very happy to see Navabi create something like this to make a statement in the fashion world!
What do you think of the video?
And speaking of Navabi…
Last year, you may remember a post I wrote titled "Who is Manon Baptiste?" Yeah over 365 days later, I still don't know who this designer is and why they've decided to remain unknown. Maybe it's a marketing ploy? Who knows?!
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Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 31/10/2013 (1391 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Once again, a patient has asked me what they can do to get their spouse to make a dentist appointment. The spouse is not alone. There are many people nervous about going to the dentist. They know they need to, but won't.
Being nervous or apprehensive about dental treatment, or just disliking the experience, can make it difficult for some people to go for a checkup, especially if nothing is bothering them at the time. Unfortunately, not going means letting things get more extensive and expensive to treat.
I offered to see the spouse for an appointment just to talk. No examination. No cleaning. No treatment.
It would be a chance to meet each other, to discuss concerns and apprehensions, and to develop strategies to cope with treatment and overcome this barrier to a lifetime of dental health.
It's easy to be afraid of something you don't know about. A better understanding of modern dentistry can alleviate fears. Today, new techniques in dentistry make it virtually painless and more comfortable than ever. We could even talk by phone, but coming into the office is a big and important first step for an apprehensive patient to acknowledge their fears and be ready to overcome them.
What might be discussed at the first meeting with a nervous patient?
-- What are they most apprehensive about? The drill? The injection? Stories they have heard about some procedures? Is it just "the whole experience?" Once specific concerns are identified, patients are well on the way to developing strategies to cope with them.
-- What have past experiences been like? Most apprehensive patients have had a difficult experience or are intimately aware of the experiences of someone close to them. We will discuss what has been said or done at a past dental appointment that has made the experience particularly difficult.
-- What stories have they heard? Times and treatment methods have changed. These past experiences may or may not be relevant to the current situation. Getting the facts about their particular needs can save a lot of needless worry.
After that, we can begin to discuss coping strategies for dealing with treatment. There are many and varied ways of overcoming apprehension. Things such as time of day and length of appointments should be discussed. They may want someone to accompany them during treatment for support. It is important to develop a signal to use if they need to stop treatment when they need a break. Some patients find the more they know about their treatment, the easier it is for them. Others find the information upsetting and want to know as little as possible. These are just a few of the issues to be discussed before treatment begins to determine what will work best.
Will a pharmacological approach be required? Eliminating apprehension about going to the dentist is an admirable goal. It is an important step toward attending to immediate dental needs and ongoing preventive care. For some people, however, the barriers are too high and too difficult. Medications for relaxation or sedation may be needed to help.
It is important to discuss the cost of treatment. Fees for dental treatment are based on many factors, including time associated with strategies for coping with apprehensions. These may not be a benefit of a dental plan. For a variety of reasons, coming late and missing appointments is very common among apprehensive patients. Unfortunately, this can lead to treatment dragging out over time, a deterioration of the teeth and gums as active disease goes unattended -- leading to needing more treatment -- and fees for the lost and additional time. This can make a bad situation worse; a situation that is easily avoided.
People close to an apprehensive patient are best positioned to motivate them to take action. They must also be cautious not to say or do anything that will hold them back. The support and encouragement they can offer is essential. People who overcome their fear of dental care realize benefits beyond dental health. They can be justly proud of this significant accomplishment.
First, they must take that difficult first step, acknowledge their fears, be ready to overcome them and sit down with their dentist to begin the conversation.
Joel A. Antel is chairman of the Manitoba Dental Association's communication committee


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by tricia meeter of equinoxphoto.
okay, so i totally want to throw together
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Most days you can find me making pretty things with a 75 lb. rescued black lab by my side.
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Wrapper's Delight: the 2011 Holiday Gift Guide
Nov 22–Dec 21
Susan's Take: Fresh-faced and natural, Sagittarius prefers elegant, relaxed, and unpretentious clothing that allows for ease and speed—she's on the go!
Joe's Take: I'm a Sagittarius and always rushing from place to place (or plane to plane), so I have to be ready to roll at all times. Like PR assistant Emily Gambir, I never want to look too done up. Emily's classic trench, white T-shirt, and black leather pants (all of which I also own, minus the leather) get her where she needs to go without drowning her out. Sag has enough to say without her clothes speaking too.
Dec 22–Jan 19
Susan's Take: Capricorn's look is well-bred, understated. Like Prada's New York City store manager Chi Kim, Capricorns always manage to look like they come from wealth—the old-money kind—even if they don't.
Joe's Take: There's a silent-killer quality with a Capricorn. She's grounded, secure, practical. There's not a lot of fuss in her style, but it's never sloppy or drab; a true Cap will put an intelligent spin on the simplest basic. For Chi, we paired a simple fitted top (nipped jacket, men's shirt), with high-waisted jersey harem pants—a little twist that makes a big difference.
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Markets promptly react to flash releases of economic indicators and large sums of money are lost or made based on zero-point-something percentage points of GDP growth. But, in the excitement of new economic data, it is worth remembering how data is subject to frequent and quite substantial revisions.
Notoriously, in 2010 Japan's most watched economic indicator was drastically revised downwards, slicing off a full 3.5 percentage points from the annualised growth rate first reported for the third quarter of 2009, prompting soul searching about the quality of Japanese economic data. But revisions occur across many countries and not only after the flash releases.
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Tell President Obama to protect our oceans, coasts & Great Lakes
We've known for years that our oceans are in trouble, struggling under the strain of oil drilling, pollution and overfishing. More recently, scientists have learned that rising amounts of carbon dioxide from burning fuels reacts with seawater to form an acid that dissolves sea shells. This process, called ocean acidification, makes it more difficult for any shelled creature in the ocean to survive and threatens the stability of marine food webs worldwide.
Healthy marine and Great Lakes systems regulate our climate and provide us with food, jobs and recreational opportunities. Protecting and restoring them to health now is made all the more urgent because of global warming: the healthier these systems are, the better able they will be to withstand the additional stress imposed by ocean acidification and other harmful effects from global warming pollution.
Part of the challenge in addressing the various problems facing our oceans, coasts and Great Lakes is that they are currently governed by more than 140 laws and 20 different agencies, each with different goals and often conflicting mandates. Like the Clean Air Act for our air, and the Clean Water Act for our water, we need a national policy for our oceans, coasts and Great Lakes.
Earlier this summer, the Obama administration announced that it would develop a unifying national policy and framework to effectively manage the increasing amount of industrial pressure on our seas, coasts and Great Lakes, and is now collecting public comment on what that policy should look like. Protecting, maintaining and restoring the health of our oceans, coasts and Great Lakes must be the core focus of a national policy, which should be formalized in an executive order from the president.
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The independently produced documentary "Souls of Zen: Buddhism, Ancestors and the 2011 Tsunami in Japan" will be viewed and discussed on Monday, March 18 in the Moakley Center Auditorium starting at 2 p.m. The film presents perspectives on Buddhism in the midst of Japan's recovery from the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disasters. A discussion by Joshua Irizarry, a member of the Department of Anthropology faculty, will follow the viewing. The event, co-hosted by the anthropology department and the Asian Studies Program, is open to the campus community and the general public.


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We are a Building and Landscaping Company with areas of expertise in all the areas internally or externally. We can offer services such as garage conversions, restoration and renovation on all types of property, garden walls, block paving driveways, patios, pathways, turfing and all aspects of garden landscaping. We are a family run business with staff with more than 30years experience and knowledge offering total piece of mind. Fully insured.
Phoenix Restore
Phoenix Restore is a well established family company who will professionally deep clean your carpets or upholstery using professional equipment using natural products which leave your home smelling fresh and healthier and leave no dirt attracting residues and non toxic so safe for your family and pets.In our two day deep end of tenancy clean I guarantee your full deposit back on the cleanliness of the property . We also offer our plumbing services and also mould remediation services. Driveways and patios/decking power washed using on board water supply and a petrol power washer so no running up your electric or water bills.
plan build live
Our wide range of skills helps you with large or small projects from Gardening to Landscaping to Home renovations or Rear or side extensions we can help you plan & make your wishes a reality & We offer a service which allows trades men to help your project asap after a quick telephone consultation . We are also lucky enough to have trades men who live and work in London, Manchester, Marlborough, and Cornwall. We do not over charge and are very competitive and responsive and respectful
smiling jollys garden servicesCertificate of Excellence 2015
We are a landscape gardening business specialising in garden and grounds maintenance for domestic and commercial properties. We offer a complete grounds maintenance service that is tailored to suit your individual needs, these services include; • Grass Cutting & Lawn care • Pruning shrubs • Hedge cutting • Litter picking • Cleaning of car parks • Weeding • Weed killing and moss control • Seasonal planting • Regular maintenance throughout the year We operate throughout the east midlands area and are fully insured; we hold all the relevant qualifications for all aspects of grounds maintenance and weed control. Our clients include medical centres, private landlords, bars and pubs. Fully CRB checked and a member of IOSH. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any gardening requirements where we will be happy to provide you with a free quotation Regards Michael Matthews
AG services
We are a family business that takes a lot of pride in what we do We only use materials of the highest quality We are also very competitive on our pricing structure Many of our existing customers have become good friends and continue to use us for numerous jobs
Arthur Contracting Services
All Contracting Work Undertaken We are offering the following services throughout Yorkshire: * Garden tide-ups * Weeding * Turfing * Hedge pruning * Paving * Flagging * Fencing * Waste clearance * Cleaning * Loft clearance * Tree work * and many more
Chris Day Tree Services
We are a small team of arborists, some call us tree surgeons, who operate across South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and North Notts. We are insured to ten million pounds of public liability and operate to industry best practice and british standards. We conduct all tree work from delicate pruning to large dismantling work or site clearances.
garden and grounds maintenance.
Aire and Calder Ltd
Outdoor solutions
Fencing and landscaping. Based in Nottingham offer all types of landscaping from block paving , patios , fencing , turfing , decking , walling , small exstensions ,
Angel's Garden MaintenanceCertificate of Excellence 2015
We are a small family run business based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. We specialise in Domestic and Commercial Landscaping and Garden Maintenance
Smart Property Maintenance
We offer all types of garden and property services please feel free to messages us or to look at our facebook page smart property maintenance
Ken Howe Natural Stone SuppliesCertificate of Excellence 2015
We are stonemasons who blend traditional stonemasonry with design skills and to cut, carve, sculpt and engrave Natural Stone into beautiful fireplace designs, fire surrounds, headstones, gravestones, sculptures, carvings and engravings. Our heritage restoration projects include work on many Grade I and II listed buildings. Family Stonemasonry and Landscape Business Ken Howe Natural Stone Supplies is a family run stonemasonry and landscape business in Lancashire (UK). Everything we produce is to unique designs and hand made in natural stone, such as Granite, Limestone, Sandstone, and Marble. We also offer an in-house Bespoke Joinery and Landscape service. From a modern or contemporary fireplace, to a traditional stone fireplace. Lettered boulders to garden features. Drystone walling and landscape projects. Headstones and pet memorials. Stonework and restoration on listed and period property and buildings. Ken Howe Natural Stone Supplies can take on almost any stone related, fencing, or landscape project.
J.A.G. Property Maintenance
Here at J.A.G. property maintenance we pride ourselves on offering outstanding service to all clients whether it is in your home, office, or investment property. You can rest assured that you are well taken care of. We are specialists in kitchens, bathrooms, decorating, joinery, plumbing and gardening. No job is to small or to large. We are always here to help.
Advanced property and cleaning solutions ltd
We are a complete property maintenance, repair and cleaning company that covers all aspects of property maintenance from fitting a new kitchen, a quick repair, cutting your grass or giving the property a complete deep clean.
pro landscapes
Professional landscaping services in Nottingham & derby, we are also artificial grass specialists & all work is guaranteed. We have many references & happy customers
elite servicesCertificate of Excellence 2015
Lawn and hedge trimming. Turf and gravel laying. Tree cutting and removal. All aspects of fencing undertaken. Patio laying. Raking of leaves and removal. General tidy of garden All aspects of decking. All Groundworks done. And all other work considered. FULLY INSURED
D.M.S. Executive Builds,
as company of 16 years f trading in and around Harrogate, Leeds and York. we can handle your project from planning to completion. extensions, loft conversions, kitchens, bathrooms. a one stop shop for all the trades you would ever need.
Sam Harrison Garden services
hedge cutting, lawn mowing , strimming , weeding, turfing, laying patios
Foundation Building Services
New builds, extensions, loft and garage conversions, renovations, groundwork and civil service, paving decking and fencing, landscaping,
Mark Lomas
we offer a polite, clean and professional service to all past ,present and future clients ,there's always a free no obligation quote to all clients no matter how big or small the jobs are we provide every type of building work and can discuss projects whilst ongoing if there are any changes to the existing programme we also do fencing,turfing,patio's,drainage,retaining walls,full house build from start to finish including footings.
Nottinghamshire gardening specialists
Nottinghamshire gardening specialists.
We are a dedicated team of construction and landscaping specialists who provide many different services, all no obligation quotes provided. Call Zac today on 07977010041.
Wilkinson landscaping
UAS Ltd
We offer clients a professional tree surgery, fencing and ground maintenance service. We are Professional members of the Arboricultural Association and uphold the highest standards of tree works operations. We offer clients honest advice and competitive quotes for the management of trees you own or are responsible for. Our staff are trained in all tree works operations including, section felling, crown reductions, clear felling, stump grinding and planting. All staff are polite and wear company uniform with a staff ID card. The tree surgery teams have modern plant and fleet vehicles ensure our teams are highly productive and safe.
JPM Landscapes
JPM Landscapes is a well established company that has built up a great reputation. We pride ourselves on our commitment to provide a professional and speedy service at all times whilst maintaining the highest quality of work
We always focus on quality and will do it at the best possible price.Our company is constantly evolving and growing. We provide wide range of services. Our mission is to provide best solution that helps everyone. We are insured and we gurante our work. We always focus on quality and will do it at the best possible price
Budget landscaping
Cocklestorm Fencing Ltd
Fencing (Domestic & Industrial), Decking (Timber & Composite), Garden Buildings & Summer Houses, Artificial Grass, Aggregates, Indian Stone & Flags. We can supply and also fit. We are open 7 days a week to trade and public with a large display site that you are more than welcome to call in and take a look at. We deliver everyday, including weekends, and provide customers with a 2 hour time slot so you don't have to wait in all day.
P D Building & Paving Ltd
Green & Pleasant ltd
Green Barrow
ATG Home Services
My name is Andy. I was born in Kirkby in Ashfield many years ago and now live in Sutton in Ashfield. ATG Home Services was founded to fill a gap in the market in the Nottinghamshire Derbyshire and surrounding areas. People these days need to work so there is very little time for your general DIY or some just like to see the job done properly. That's where I come in. I will take all of the effort and mess away and leave you with the job done and all at very reasonable prices.
P S Property Maintenance
lk house and garden clearance
We are a house and garden clearance company based in Stamford Lincolnshire. We work throughout the Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire area and can clear most types of rubbish away. We also offer a garden maintenance service
Wingfield landscapesCertificate of Excellence 2015
Our New Garden
Richard Clegg DSW
Mr Turf
hard landscape and paving company based on the nottinghamshire south yorkshire boarder
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Sole trader
Hi im general builder working at construction industry. My priority is to get the job done in a 100% satisfaction and recommendation from the client. I have 15 years of experience in general building sector and in this period of time has developed many work. Cooperation with many subcontractors as well as performing their own work and manages building projects for developers. It has own transportation, tools, and brigade. The work of small and bigger in collaboration with professional groups.
Barings Construction
An Established professional builder providing a complete service for customers wishing to remodel their homes, build an extension or a complete new build. We provide all trades as well as a design and project management service. No job to big or to small. Please call for a no obligation consultation.
Fusion Interiors Southeast Ltd
Refurbishment of commercial buildings, Domestic refurb , New Build and commercial maintenance
Innovation PHE services limited
We are a family run Plumbing, Heating, Electrical & general building company. Specialising in all domestic and commercial projects. With over 30 years experience.
builder star professional
GENERAL INFO ABOUT BUILDER STAR PROFESSIONALS SERVICES We offers a broad range of excellent property & building services ,Now we have recruited a full team of professionals that cover jobs such as,Plumbing,Damp proofing,Plastering,Skimming,Sealing,Kitchen Fixtures,Bathroom Fixtures,Door locks/handles,High Standard painting and decorating and 3D Geometry.We use High Quality Machinery that is capable of 100 litres of paint per day .We cover commercial and residential properties.Why choose builder star professional? We take one job at a time,simple contracts and 100% guaranteed job.
plan build live
Our wide range of skills helps you with large or small projects from Gardening to Landscaping to Home renovations or Rear or side extensions we can help you plan & make your wishes a reality & We offer a service which allows trades men to help your project asap after a quick telephone consultation . We are also lucky enough to have trades men who live and work in London, Manchester, Marlborough, and Cornwall. We do not over charge and are very competitive and responsive and respectful
020HandymanCertificate of Excellence 2015
We are a seasoned team of quality Tradesmen and operating in London and South East for the past 9 years. We have an experienced and disciplined team who have worked on hundreds of projects from small handyman jobs to larger more complex tasks such as renovations and kitchen installation, building bespoke wardrobes. We pride ourselves on our impeccably high standards and always strive to deliver on time and within budget. Having specialists in Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing and Painting, 020Handyman provides you with all the necessary support for your domestic and commercial projects. Call us now on 07881 524 592 to discuss how we can help you. 020Handyman quotes are always FREE!
Burchington drives & patios
Our company has grown to become a respected local paving contractor. Our attention to detail, unrivalled value and customer service ensures a high referral rate. Over the years we have garnered a strong local reputation. What does that mean for you "the customer?" Simple - if you decide to engage us as your contractor we can assure you of a first class job using the best materials and techniques within your budget. Many customers can attest to our excellence in quality - affordability - professionalism! We do not charge up-front fees. You pay for the work when it is complete and to your full satisfaction. We provide a full spectrum paving and landscaping service throughout Romford and Essex. Our skilled craftsmen possess extensive knowledge and experience in the design and installation of: Driveways, Patios, Decking, Walls, Fences, Landscaping and much much more. Peace Of Mind Guarantee Relax in the knowledge that all of our work is fully guaranteed. We offer a no-quibble guarantee. We guarantee the materials and the workmanship for a minimum of 60 Months. *Terms and conditions apply, ask your representative for details. In addition, we carry full Public Liability Insurance protecting you and us against all eventualities whilst we are on site.
Cugini Construct Limited
We are the best opportunity for construction whit the best price from the market!
B ROWAT BRICKWORK / ROOFING / GENERAL BUILDERSCertificate of Excellence 2015
A professional bricklaying , roofing and building contractor with many satisfied customers working along side Architects , project managers and clients , have worked on many high end projects in London where attention to detail Is paramount, , from full house builds , extensions ,refurbishments and garden design, to smaller works ,steels installed for open plan living,friendly and reliable with competitive rates.Can provide references .
Do It SMART
We offer high quality services in the sphere of Gardening and Hard Landscaping, interior and exterior building service including concreate, paving,flooring & tiling, walling, plastering, carpentry service, painting & decorating and other. With many years of experience we can guarantee high quality and reliability of our services. We perform work on the client and offer comprehensive design
The Green Brothers
We are Peter and Paul, brothers, founders of "The Green Brothers". If you are looking for cost effective professional gardeners, we are what you need!We are provide a comprehensive variety of services in gardening, landscaping. We accepting both commerical or residential work. We have a professional but personal approach to every client's requests in regards to your space. For us there is no request too silly, small or too big to be considered.
Sphere Construction
We offer total design and build services in London and surrounding areas, we do new builds, developments, extensions including side and return, single story extensions, double story extensions, loft conversions, internal renovations and alterations.
pavecrete ltd
Hi my name is Martin cash here at pavecrete ltd we can assist you with all your paving and landscaping needs so feel free to view our website to check out some of our recently completed jobs we specialise in all drives and patios such as resin bonded/bound driveways,block paving,Tarmac ,Indian sandstone,,turfing,walling ,porches,garages,sheds.
Professional and competitive Attention to details TrustMark registered Liability Insurence We offer a various range of services as: -full refurbishment projects -bathroom fitting (design if needed) -kitchen fitting -tiling -decorative painting - handyman services For more reviews, please google my company name!
Tur&Tur Ltd
We offer a very good quality for our job for more like15 years building and refurbish houses in Germany, Spain and UK ... All our job are insured and we are very happy to help every client with our experience... We have in our team electricians, plumbers, tillers, structural workers ,plasterers, bricklayers, painters , carpenters...
Paul wood flooring
Floor sanding /repair / filling gap / varnishing all type
Kova is the London based office refurbishment and fit-out company, which focuses on high level of craftsmanship at affordable costs. Every single type of work is covered by Kova in house staff, which allows us to keep unbeatable rates giving us amazing edge over the competition. Anything from the floor to the ceiling and everything in between we would be happy to help! Do not hesitate to get in touch for free, no obligation quote.
Riccio builders
Here at Riccio Builders we understand how hard it is to choose the right company to foresee your project; it's a HARD choice! These are people who will be in your private home for a while depending on the size of the project, so you will need to trust the company. What else is important for you? Here is a step-by-step guide of how we work: - - We firstly set up a quotation meeting, this will give you the opportunity to meet us and ask us any questions. It will be our opportunity to get measurements, find out what you are are looking for. We take pictures to understand the project. - Measurements and notes are forwarded to our admin team, who will start on the quotation document. - We will post or email the quotation within a 48-hour period. This will give you time to query our quotation if needed. - Once the quotation has been confirmed we will settle on a start date. - Depending on the size of the project there will be more than one guy working throughout the project. As the owner, I'm available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week for a catch up. - After the project has been completed, I would like to meet you for a post meeting to make sure you are happy with our work, this can been done face to face or over the phone. Feedback is an imperative part of our business, this will help us improve the business. We currently cover the following areas: - - Exterior restoration work (redering, pointing - Exterior and interior painting & decorator - Brickwork - Fencing - Carpentry - Electrician - Plumbing - Kitchen and bathroom refits - Loft conversion - Extensions - Tiling
Just 4 Home Ltd
With many years of experience in the business, Just 4 Home Ltd are committed to providing high-quality services to domestic and commercial customers. CLEANING SERVICES GARDENING SERVICES PAINTING FENCING PAVING BUILDING WORK
ABODES.Co (UK) Ltd
Abodes.Co team of rated tradesmen do guarantee that all your decorating, building and plumbing works are delivered on budget and on time, 7 days a week. Fixed quotes & all materials at trade price.
CHCCertificate of Excellence 2015
Landscaping hard and soft Services include: fencing, paving, driveways, decking, artificial grass, play surfaces, tree surgery, resin bound products, general garden duties, ponds and much more. Building commercial and domestic (we work alongside many councils and private estates) Services include: full house builds, extensions and loft conversions, kitchens, bathrooms, doors, full carpentry services, flooring, electrical, plumbing works, decorating and plastering. Feel free to call Keith 07920728197 NO JOB TO BIG OR SMALL -ALL QUOTES ARE FREE Check out our Facebook for examples of our recent projects ! https://facebook.com/CHCServicesLtd
S&J painting and building services
We are a family run business with more than 20 years experience in all types of general building and painting and decorating trades
Handy Mike
Handy Man Services
Deskay builders
Deskay Builders have built a fantastic reputation for providing high quality home improvement and maintenance services to homes and businesses throughout London and the surrounding areas. Plastering, bricklaying, plumbing, electrical, tiling, kitchen fitting, bathroom fitting, painting and decorating boiler repairs and installations.
Grass cutting Seeding Top soil Leveling Turf installation Garden clearance Lawn Drainage
Surrey & Hampshire Roofing & Developments Ltd
We offer complete comprehensive roofing and building services through out Surrey & Hampshire, with a friendly family company where professionalism is a priority!
Leons Panting and Decorating.
We are Leons's painting and decorating company, we've being running this company for over twenty years. We are qualified and experienced trades men. We are very clean, tidy, reliable and we're very professional to our jobs. We undertake all types of work and we promise to our customers that, satisfaction is always guaranteed with Leon's Painting and Decorating Company. Please feel free to contact us any time on our contact numbers or our e-mail. you can visit our website on: www.leonspainting.co.uk Thank you very much and we are looking forward to do business with you.
Richard Jones
We are a hardwood flooring company that install engineed & solid wood floors. We also sand and renovate floorboards.
Oakwood drives and patios ltd With over 25 Years Experience Oakwood Drives And Patios Ltd are able to provide full and comprehensive quality paving , covering all areas in London Business description We have extensive knowledge of materials and processes to ensure your landscaping service is second to none and longevity is guaranteed. We can help transform your garden or landscape into something that not only looks good but serves a purpose. We understand that customers may need more car space on their driveway, or that gardens may need to have separate 'zones' and can advise you on how best to achieve this. There are a whole host of different products available to transform your home; for driveways you can choose from the more economical ranges, which will create an attractive yet practical surface, through to the more intricate designs which, whilst being more expensive, are truly stunning in appearance. For patios the choice is just as wide, with economical utility surfaces available through to some of the top of the range paving products. There's even the real thing - Natural Stone - with setts for driveways and pavings for patios. Services
apex tilers
Apex Tilers London have built a undiminished reputation within the tiling industry working more ergonomically than our competitors in a aggressive market! However, we are confident that we are getting it right - as we always get the job (and get it done!). With competitive prices and a constant strive to be our best
Quick removals ltd
London established Removal Company, fully insured, with a professional team . Removals, storage, handy man, painters, cleaners, constructors and End of tenancy services.
Etmond Kalemi
The serve company
Serve you is a company offering a range of maintenance services to help you avoid DIY disasters at an affordable price. We are able to provide reliable work in construction assistances including extensions, painting, fencing and gardening projects. We also offer more domestic servicing which includes cleaning, instillations and assembling.
Great Pavings Ltd
We are London based specialists in installing / laying down block paving. If you need block paving for your garden, house parking driveway or a commercial property, Great Pavings Services will deliver highest quality standard service to you. From our base in Bexley borough of London, we cover a wide area of South, South East including Welling, Bexleyheath, Sidcup, Bromley, Sevenoaks, Chislehurs, Lewisham, Greenwich, Bexley, Crayford, Catford. Our promise is our experience and expertise will ensure you will be 100% satisfied with our work. "Very reliable and would definitely use them again." - Dartford "Happy with service, finished on time and did a good job." - Hornchurch "Reliable and efficient, I would recommend him to anyone." - London
M&MS CONSTRUCTION LTD provide a range of expert building services in Watford and London areas. Whether you are looking to build, extend or upgrade we will help. We undertake all building work include: Kitchen and Bathroom fitting Loft Converisions Extensions Full House Refurbishment Building Roofing Flooring Decorating Plumbing / Heating Joinery and Carpentry Plastering Tiling For more information about our services or a free quotation, please contact us now
Greenlife ContractorsCertificate of Excellence 2015
GreenLife, is an established building business, based in Fulham, but operating across London. Greenlife Contractors is a family run company with practical Green solutions which minimise environmental impact whilst saving our clients on energy and water costs. As a one stop building service, all aspects of complete projects are undertaken within domestic, rental and commercial sectors, all works are carried out by skilled qualified tradesmen and our jobs are run efficiently by our in-house project managers. All our Quotes are submitted in writing and are valid for 30 days period from the date of the issue. All works are insured (10 years) and guaranteed (Contractors and employers Liability of 10 Million pounds). As a one-stop building services company, all types of projects are undertaken and carried out from start to finish. We directly liaise with structural engineers, architects, planning consultations, surveyors and building controls ensuring smooth operation of our clients projects. The majority of work comes from recommendations and repeat business. Works undertaken for all aspects of loft conversion and extension works from architecturally approved drawings. Types of work covered by Greenlife Contractors: - extensions and loft conversion - property maintenance and refurbishments - brickwork and tiling - carpentry and joinery - structural alterations and spatial layout - painting and decorating - plastering and rendering - electrical and lighting - heating and plumbing - bathroom updating / fittings and installation - porches and driveways - general renovations - gardens and outside areas - garage conversions. Greenlife Contractors are members of Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and Trustmark, therefore our customers can have piece of mind in regards to the quality of work and customer service. Many thanks from Ben and the Greenlife team www.greenlifecontractors.co.uk email@example.com 02077362006
Ground Force Contractors
Ground Force Contractors has more than 30 years' experience within the Landscaping and Horticultural industry. Our specialisms includes country estate management, equestrian facilities, grounds maintenance, sports ground services and water features. No job is ever too small or too large. We provide a wide range of services and undertake both hard and soft landscaping projects, all our projects are competitively priced. We manage maintenance projects for both the residential and commercial sector and using our vast specialist sports surfaces and sports ground maintenance knowledge we are also well equipped to undertake any size project in the emerging market of artificial turf supply, installation and maintenance. Our team work to ensure every aspect of a project is undertaken to the highest standard of quality and professionalism Artificial Turf Supply Install Maintenance Landscaping Artificial Turf Automated Gates Brickwork Driveway Construction Fencing and Gates Lakes, Ponds and Water Features Lighting Natural Turf Patios Supply and Planting of Trees, Shrubs, Bedding Grounds Maintenance Aeration Country Estate Maintenance Fertilising Garden Maintenance Hard Surfaces Hedges Lawns - Artificial and Natural Turf Parks Maintenance Scarifying Shrubs Trees Weed Spraying Water Features Lakes Ponds River Works Civil Engineering Bulk Earthworks Foundation Excavation and Earthworks Support Kerb Laying Road, Car Park and Footpath Construction Sewer and Drainage Installation
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A BURNLEY frozen food distributor was targeted by masked raiders who forced their way in after breaking down a door and a protective gate.
Burglars targeted Wiltshire Farm Foods in Caroline Court, Billington Road, smashing their way in to the building, damaging brickwork.
They escaped with a small amount of petty cash, which included bags of coins and the float intended for the next day.
The raiders wore balaclavas to cover their faces during the raid, which took place at around 2am last Friday.
A Ford pick-up truck had been seen in Caroline Court during the day, with the passengers acting suspiciously.
Three men were seen with the vehicle at the time.
The truck was described as having a white cab with black raised sides and back end, with sign-writing asking for scrap metal with a mobile telephone number in yellow numbering across the back.
Gwilym Dwyfor, manager of the premises, said: "It was very upsetting, it's a family business.
"I was at Alton Towers with the kids when a member of staff phoned me to tell me what had happened when he came in."
Police have warned people to be on the lookout for the distinctive pick-up truck, which officers believe may still be touting for scrap metal in East Lancashire.
Watch liaison officer Keith Sandham, of Lancashire Police, said: "Please bear in mind they may well be visiting your estate.
"If you have any information on this crime, or on the pick-up truck please ring 101 and quote log 190 of 30/5. Alternatively you can ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


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Welcome to the FatWallet Black Friday Forum!
Welcome to the FatWallet Black Friday Forum! At FatWallet, Black Friday is a huge event. Our members consolidate as many deals as they can for Black Friday sales. If you plan on going to a store to shop on Black Friday, here you can see advance information that will help you plan your trip. Or if you intend to shop online, you can pick what you want, click through to the deal, and make your purchase from your computer while avoiding the general in-store insanity.
Um, yeah, but what is Black Friday?
Okay, if you are on FatWallet and you have this question, I would like to start by inviting you to step away from the rock you've been living under all these years. Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving. Since Thanksgiving vacations extended the weekend (which gave potential customers more time to shop), merchants turned that day into a major sale day. Its hallmarks include stores opening their doors at midnight, ridiculously long lines (yes, people will stand in line for hours), a slew of sale flyers with a variety of deals, and doorbusters (a sale item specifically geared toward getting people into the store), among others. At FatWallet, the approach of Black Friday is the most exciting time of the year for us. After all, we're a community of shoppers looking for the best deals we can find. One of the ways we are celebrating is through our annual Black Friday FatWallet T-Shirt contest. We may even have some fun and games on our FaceBook page.
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How does FatWallet intend to give me even more of an edge hunting deals than last year?
We have a new tool this year that will help you find what you're looking for fast. All you need to do is open it up and start sorting. You can sort by store, brand name, or even specific product to find your item and related items. You can even search by specific item. Some things cost more than you're willing to spend? You can set your price range and not even bother with them. Don't want to deal with mail-in rebates? You can filter them out. This tool will grab the information out of out Black Friday Forum for you before you can say...oh, look, it's already done.
In order to use the tool, just select either "store" or "category." You will move to the next filter. As you move through the trees by making selections and hitting "next," you are focusing in on what you want to look at. If you want to see everything at a particular store, it's right there for you. If you are specifically looking for an LED HDTV at any store, it's just as easy. Play around with the tool and see what happens. It will make your Black Friday shopping easier, and maybe even more fun.
What should I post in the Black Friday Forum?
Feel free to post any information you have regarding Black Friday sales. This forum is meant to be a hub for Black Friday shopping information. If you are aware of a killer deal, drop it in. If you have tips for shopping that makes the day more efficient, we would love to hear them. After Black Friday is over, it would even be fun to have a thread for everyone to post their best finds. If you are posting a deal, you can either post it in Hot Deals or the Black Friday Forum, since it will be mirrored in the other forum.
Oh, and a quick couple of tips: When getting ready to post, please search to see if your information is already there. A cluttered forum becomes hard to use. Also, feel free to use FatWallet acronyms. They save space and make reading threads easier.
Acronymns? WTF?
The acronyms used in the BF forum are the same as in our Hot Deals Forum and other places on our site.
B&M Brick and mortar store (A physical retail store as opposed to an online merchant)
B1G1 or BOGO Buy one get one free
BF - Black Friday (Friday after Thanksgiving. Sales on BF show if stores will profit, or "run in the black," on the year)
Bump - Replying to a thread to move it to the top of a forum to make it more prominent
BVG - Best Value Guarantee
DD - Deal discussion
FAR - Free after rebate
FS - free shipping
MIR Mail in rebate
OOS - Out of stock
OP - Original poster (author of thread) or original post (first post in thread)
PM Price match OR private message
SKU - Stock Keeping Unit (Unique product ID number assigned by the retailer)
SPAM - Unwanted commercial e-mail advertisements, usually unsolicited Your legislators can stop SPAM!
S/H Shipping and handling
TOS - Terms of service
YMMV - Your Mileage May Vary
What is this "Black Friday T-Shirt Contest" of which you speak?
Why thank you for asking. For the last couple of years, we have invited our community to design what they think our Black Friday t-shirt should look like. Every year, we have many designs that just make us go, "Wow!" Keep your eyes open for our upcoming official announcement.
You missed something. Who do I contact?
If you think something needs to be added to this Black Friday FAQ, then please contact me (VBMcGB) via PM. I'd love to hear from you.


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SEC's Top 25 players: No. 6 C.J. Mosley
Published: Saturday, July 20, 2013 at 12:00 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, July 19, 2013 at 11:53 p.m.
Gatorsports.com counts down this season's standout players in the nation's toughest conference.
No. 6 C.J. Mosley
Position: Linebacker
School: Alabama
Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 232 pounds
Year: Senior
Why he's No. 6: It was a huge boost for Alabama's defense when Mosley chose to return for his senior season instead of head for the NFL draft back in December. Mosley was by far the leading tackler for the Tide last year with 107 (14 of them in the loss to Texas A&M) and was a first-team All-American. He has been impacting the program since his first year when he was a freshman All-American. Mosley also had a pair of interceptions last year — including pick-six in the opener against Michigan — and will be the leader of Alabama's defense.
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I promised Dellapina I wouldn't go overboard in bidding him a proper adieu from the Rangers beat. In fact, when earlier this week I mentioned writing something on the blog about "his departure from the Daily News":http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/rangers/, he waved me off.
"Nobody cares," he said.
Count this is as one of the few times I know John to be wrong. For instance, I know there are thousands of readers who care because he has long been one of the premier writers in hockey. I know there are players, coaches, and executives throughout the league who care because they respect him as a tough but fair reporter, and an astute hockey mind.
And I know I care because few people have been more influential — both directly and indirectly — in my own education writing about this game.
Never mind that Dellapina is a defenseman, a shameless Brian Leetch apologist, and someone who loves to make fun of my incessant need to update this blog. He's still become a good friend who I could consult on everything from the intricacies of the collective bargaining agreement to raising two kids.
We're fortunate in that his new gig working for the NHL John will be even more involved in hockey than ever before. As a writer, I won't miss having to compete with him on a regular basis — a challenge that remains with the other people on this beat who set the bar high. But as a reader and a hockey fan, I will miss the voice of someone who cherishes this game as much as the rest of us.


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THE Blackburn Combination is calling on all clubs, players, coaches, referees or anybody interested in Saturday afternoon football. The league is actively looking for new blood for next season 2014/15. The Blackburn Combination is a highly competitive, well run competition for players over 16 years old with games generally taking place at Pleasington Playing Fields. The league also welcomes junior sides looking to step up to adult football.
"We already have several boys' teams that have made that successful transition," said league secretary Bill Markham.
"We also have veteran sides that are competing well due to roll on roll off substitutions.
"We can also find clubs for individual players and coaches who may want to join us. "And any referees who would like a regular game would be made most welcome."
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HOUSTON - CenterPoint Energy crews from Houston are headed to the northeast to restore power that was knocked out by Superstorm Sandy.
KPRC Local 2 reporter Mark Boyle is following the crews on their journey.
More than 70 people and 45 trucks are headed to the Washington D.C. area after Pepco, an electricity provider, asked for help.
"The travel is a big challenge," said Thomas Klesel, a CenterPoint Energy operations manager.
Finding hotels, restaurants and gas stations along the way has been challenging.
"We try to travel 500 miles a day … about all we can make with three fuel stops and lunch and everything else," Klesel said.
The crews left Houston on Monday morning and spent the night in Jackson, Miss. They headed toward Knoxville, Tenn., on Tuesday and expect to make it to the Washington D.C. area on Wednesday.
"When we get there, we go through a safety orientation to make sure we understand their system," Klesel said.
The crews could begin restoring power as soon as Thursday.
Clarence Watkins has been with CenterPoint for 28 years. He said he's been to storm-ravaged areas before, but this situation is different.
"It's one of those things – how cold is it going to be? How wet is it going to be? But all in all, we are prepared for it," Watkins said. "We will be ready."
The crews could be away from their families for up to two weeks.
"(Relatives) are concerned about our safety, but they understand we come out here to help other families," Watkins said. "We consider these guys families, so we come out here and give them a hand."
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One Night Stand Halloween Costume
Get even more creative and glue some additional funny stuff on the table. Maybe a fake ID of one of your least favorite politicians or evangelical preachers.... Or for the truly daring, add some photos of your own most frightful one-night stands. Unless, like myself, you are much too pure to have any of those skeletons in your closet.
Last year I did a mash-up of this costume and went as the One-Night Stand of the Lucky Charms Leprechaun. Think green she-leprechaun costume, fake hickeys in the shape of the marshmallow charms and... well, you get the idea.Tags: cereal, irish, funny, costumes, Halloween, inflatable, Halloween costumes, ireland, St. Patrick's DayAdded 9 Years Ago from Wackyplanet


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If you plan on visiting Florida and eating at a certain restaurant chain, you might find something odd on your receipt.
A few Gator's Dockside locations have added a 1 percent "ACA surcharge" to diners' tabs, according to CNNMoney. That's ACA, as in Affordable Care Act, as in "Obamacare."
The extra charge is no surprise to patrons when they're paying for meals -- there are signs posted on the door and at tables that read:
The costs associated with ACA compliance could ultimately close our doors. Instead of raising prices on our products to generate the additional revenue needed to cover the costs of ACA compliance, certain Gator's Dockside locations have implemented a 1 percent surcharge on all food and beverage purchases only.
Why the surcharge?
By "ACA compliance," Gator's Dockside may be referring to Obamacare's "employer mandate," which requires employers with 50 or more full-time employees to offer health insurance coverage or face a penalty. However, the mandate doesn't take effect until next year.
Large employers with 100 or more full-timers will have to provide coverage to 70 percent of their employees in 2015. That amount increases to 95 percent in 2016 and the years that follow, according to the latest Obamacare tweak.
According to reports, eight of the 21 Gator's Dockside locations across Florida have implemented the Obamacare surcharge. About half of the 500 employees at those restaurants work full time. Currently, only managers have health insurance; other full-timers will gain it in December, at an estimated cost of $500,000 per year.
Pressing need -- or political stunt?
"I'm just trying to keep the employees I have that I've worked hard to train," Sandra Clark, director of operations for Gator's Dockside Group Inc., told CNNMoney. She said the added charge for diners will guarantee that the company can keep providing full-time hours for so many employees.
Orlando, Fla.-based economic consultant Hank Fishkind scoffs at the surcharge. "It's clearly political," he told Reuters.
What are your thoughts? Is this a company publicity stunt? Do you believe that other restaurant chains will impose a similar Obamacare fee on customers?
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YOUNGSTER Sam Shaw was flying high as his recovery from a life-threatening cancer continued.
The five-year-old from Hoddlesden was given a special trip in a helicopter courtesy of a generous local businessman.
It comes as Sam's life has returned to some normality following a long battle against neuroblastoma.
A public appeal with donations coming from across East Lancashire and beyond helped fund £250,000 immunotherapy treatment in America.
And earlier this year, the St Paul's Primary School pupil was given the all clear, much to the delight of parents Christine and Carl, of Glencoe Avenue.
Last week Steve Hartley, boss of Darwen metal fabrication firm WEC, took Sam and his new friend Sam Lomax for a ride in his personal helicopter.
Mum Christine said: "Twelve months before, Sam was three weeks into an eight-week hospital admission where he was in complete isolation.
"He was unable to eat or drink, was vomiting hourly, and losing weight fast and was in agony from the gruelling high-dose chemotherapy."
It was at this time that Sam, who has a keen interest in all modes of transport, decided he wanted to have a ride in a variety of different vehicles.
Christine added: "We tried to keep his spirits alive by doing a 'wish list', including some things that were very simple such as seeing his grandads again, going home and sleeping in his own bed, to more ambitious things like like sitting in every kid of vehicle he could think of.
"Thankfully, Steve Hartley helped grant the wish for Sam to fly in a helicopter giving Sam a truly amazing experience on such a beautiful, sunny, clear evening.
"Sam had asked if his new friend from school could join him on the helicopter and Steve very kindly allowed Sam's friend, me and nana to join him on the most incredible helicopter experience.
"We are always astounded by people's generosity and support so once again a heartfelt thanks for putting a smile on our brave little boy's face."
Mr Hartley, who flies the helicopter himself, said: "He brought a little friend and his mum and grandma came along and it put a big smile on his face.
"It was a fantastic evening and he really enjoyed it."


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I'm kind of unavailable this weekend … and next weekend, probably … so to keep you occupied, try this. A friend emailed me this online quiz: Name the '94 Rangers.
There were 25 of them on the Stanley Cup roster. I got them all (but I should get them all, right?). There are a couple of tricky ones.
See youse.
AFTERNOON UPDATE, 2:52 P.M.: For those who couldn't see the Blackhawks parade today, the NHL Network will broadcast WGN's coverage of the parade tomorrow at noon.
NHL Network will also show the remaining games of the AHL championship series between Hershey and Texas. Game 5 is tonight at 8:30; Game 6 Monday at 7 p.m.; and Game 7, if needed, Wednesday at 7.


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HOUSTON - Need information on local disasters or emergencies? There's an app for that.
The city of Houston's Office of Emergency Management has launched a new mobile website for smartphones and tablets.
The goal is to help residents prepare before, during and after disasters.
The site, m.houstonoem.net, provides residents with information on the city's emergency response. There are also resources to help residents build an emergency kit, develop an emergency plan and stay informed.
"Our city is becoming more and more mobile, and now Houston residents can get important emergency preparedness and incident information right where they are," said Sharon Nalls, Houston's Emergency Management Coordinator.
The city of Houston's Office of Emergency Management is the first local emergency management agency in the nation to offer emergency information through a version of a website optimized for mobile browsers.
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Romulus, Mich. - Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano unveiled a new high-tech Command Center Monday in Romulus.
The new center utilizes COMPASS technology, designed to make Wayne County Roads Division's response to weather events top notch.
"This system is one of the first of its kind in metro Detroit and the United States," said Ficano.
The Command Center, which cost approximately $222,000, will utilize road crew data and track snow-clearing data in real time.
Eighteen Wayne County Road trucks are now equipped with dash cameras.
Wayne County hopes to release a smart phone app this Spring, so residents can keep track of progress during weather events.
More News Headlines from Wayne County:
Court: Bicyclist hit by Detroit-area bus can't sue
One killed in highway crash; I-75 closed for hours
Review: Detroit not reaching consent deal targets
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Summer fishing
Well apart from the complete fuckup in not making it over to Italy for the weekend, it's been a good week. I have a new fence, steps and alarm system installed. This week while the Drava is dirty we'll be extending my roof slightly for a covered outdoor eating area. on Friday, Peter and I fished the Drava. Peter caught a nice Asp on dusk, I missed one!


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For some reason it's always cheaper in the US. I have family in Taiwan asking my parents to buy and send iPhones to them bc of how much more expensive it is there. In Taiwan, it's the equivalent of $400 USD for a new iPhone with contract. WITH contract! Consider $649 unlocked in the US cheap!
price includes 20 Percent Vat. The price from apple if you take off the VAT is 415. Using the same exchange rate you used of
1.62 that is $672.
That is not a lot of difference to the $649 price in the US before Tax.
The difference you are dealing with is almost totally due to Government Tax.
A friend of mine was going to the USA and wanted an iPad which looked a lot cheaper until we added VAT and import duty when the price was pretty much the same. When you then factor in sales tax (American prices are always quoted nett) it was actually more expensive to buy in the USA and bring back to the UK legally.
But people do like to moan about 'ripoff Britain' without letting facts get in the way. And when you take exchange rate fluctuations into account as well....
Now, about this price increase from 59 p to 69p for App store apps that cost 0.99$
"Rip-off Britain" is an old hat!
Over 20 years ago I bought some squash balls (Made in Great Britain on them!) in Singapore for a fraction of the price I paid in UK, same make, same model and NO fakes!
Makes you wonder how something that has been shipped half way around the world becomes cheaper.
I live in UK, I know full well its a damn rip off, and I know full well its the damn government.
The "made in ....." monikers can be put on anything made anywhere completely legally if they are made from materials that originated in the country they state they are made in.
cheap unsterilised backstreet surgical instruments made in pakistan can be stamped with made in Germany (well known as the best) as long as the steel is certified German stainless, this is completely legal.
But its not like these companies would think twice about stamping their inferior products in the same way is there, noooooo
You " know full well its the damn government" - so what was the excuse before the last election? Or is it all governments? You would prefer anarchy?
The people in charge of the country are the only ones setting the tariffs so of course that's the reason. The tax system in uk is designed for maximum benefit to the government. I would prefer a better system, Clinton had the right idea, say what you want about him but his tax system was clearly effective
I thought this thread was about unlocked phones being sold in the USA not about the British tax system?


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After reading the latest report on the Benghazi attack called Flashing Red: A Special Report On The Terrorist Attack At Benghazi, I came across another really cool report they referenced in regards to Best Value contracting. I thought it was pretty interesting and worthy of some attention here.
Here is the quote about it from the Benghazi report.
Though a few members of the February 17 Brigade and the Libya Shield militia assisted the Americans on the night of the attack, the security that these militias and the local police provided to U.S. personnel was woefully inadequate to the dangerous security environment in Benghazi.
The unarmed local contract guards also provided no meaningful resistance to the attackers. The Department of State's Inspector General had previously found that concerns about local security guards were not limited to Libya. A February 2012 Department of State Inspector General (IG) report found that more than two-thirds of 86 diplomatic posts around the world surveyed reported problems with their local guard contractors. Of those posts that reported problems with their contractors, 37 percent said there was an insufficient number of local guards and 40 percent said there was insufficient training. The IG found that overseas diplomatic posts, particularly those in high-threat situations beyond Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan urgently needed best-value contracting, which takes into account the past performance of contractors.
Recommendation: When it becomes clear that a host nation cannot adequately perform its functions under the Vienna Convention, the Department of State must provide additional security measures of its own, urgently attempt to upgrade the host nation security forces, or decide to close a U.S. Diplomatic facility and remove U.S. personnel until appropriate steps can be taken to provide adequate security. American personnel who serve us abroad must often work in high risk environments, but when they do, we must provide them with adequate security. That clearly was not the case in Benghazi on September 11, 2012.
Recommendation: The Department must conduct a review of its local guard programs and particularly the use of local guard contractors at high-risk posts who do not meet appropriate standards necessary for the protection of our personnel or facilities.
Did you read that highlight? Urgently needed Best Value contracting….. and this is the IG saying this. lol Myself and others have been promoting the concept for awhile now and at least the IG get's it. It sounds like DoS is starting to see the light as well.
The one interesting point that was discussed is the 10 percent price preference rule and how local guard force companies were just partnering with US companies in order to qualify. Here is a quote:
U.S. companies or qualified joint ventures "shall be evaluated by reducing the bid by 10 percent." Based on an examination of contract competition documents for 35 local guard contracts, OIG found that the 10 percent price preference given to qualifying U.S. companies had no effect on the outcome of the awards. OIG further determined that it is easy for foreign companies wishing to take advantage of the price preference to become eligible by simply forming a joint venture with a U.S. company, thus largely negating the purpose of the preference.
So private industry found a loophole and exploited it to win contracts. With that said, I agree with the IG's take on the 10 percent rule, and that it needs to be changed in order for it to be effective. Here is their suggestion.
Review the need for a 10 percent price preference given to U.S. companies bidding on local guard contracts because the preference has not been demonstrated to be a factor in recent local guard competitions.
Check it out below and it will be located in my Scribd or here on the blog for future reference. –Matt


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Harpenden skier Max Baggio is taking part in the European Youth Olympic Games for Team GB in Romania this week.
The 17-year-old travelled to Brasov in the Eastern European country as part of a five-strong squad for the Games which are currently taking place.
Baggio is a member of the British Alpine Ski Team and has cemented his position in the Team GB squad with a string of brilliant performances over the past 12 months.
He topped the podium at both the English Alpine Championships and the British Alpine Championships last year and also recorded the fourth-fastest Giant Slalom time in Villars Gryon.
He is ranked as Team GB's number one junior skier and has had to juggle his skiing with his studies which, up until now, has not had an adverse effect in either discipline. The youngster is part of Team Evolution who provide facilities for Baggio to work in.
Baggio said: "After being injured last year, this season I feel really well prepared and ready to represent Team GB at the Youth Olympics. I am happy with my training and I know that I have a good shot at doing well."