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The rise in midcontinent North American crude production since 2010 has not benefited all U.S. refiners and consumers equally. In some cases, lower crude acquisition costs have been reflected in prices paid by consumers; in others, refiners have been able to capture higher profit margins. Perhaps not surprisingly, several refiners in the latter situation have been expanding and upgrading capacity. At the opposite end of the reshuffle, refiners have responded by idling capacity, a retrenchment that could ultimately leave local consumers with higher product prices. But this broad-based restructuring of the U.S. refining industry will not be without consequences for the very crude price trends that helped bring it on. Ironically, the remaining refiners in today's higher-cost crude markets could find themselves in an enhanced competitive position further down the road.
Figure 1 shows refiners' monthly crude acquisition costs by region since the beginning of 2010.[1] Starting in October 2010, prices in the Midwest (PADD 2) decoupled from those in the Gulf Coast (PADD 3) on the back of rising production from Canada and North Dakota. While generally trending upward everywhere, crude costs have increasingly given Midwest refiners an edge over those on the Gulf Coast. Crude acquisition costs in the Midwest, where relatively cheap inland crude from the midcontinent and Canada have increasingly replaced more expensive coastal and imported grades piped in from the Gulf of Mexico, swung from a $1 per barrel premium versus those in the Gulf Coast in April 2010 to a $16 per barrel discount in October 2011, the most recent month for which EIA has refiner acquisition cost data, although recent market data suggest a narrowing of differentials between coastal and midcontinent markets. Refiners in the much smaller Rocky Mountains (PADD 4) market, who are almost entirely reliant on "stranded" midcontinent and Canadian crudes, have enjoyed the lowest crude acquisition costs in the United States. By October 2011, their costs had dropped to $6 per barrel below those in the Midwest and as much as $22 per barrel below Gulf Coast refiners. In contrast, East Coast refiners have had to cope with the highest crude refiner acquisition costs in the United States. As recently as March 2010, East Coast costs were below both average U.S. and Midwest costs by about $1 per barrel, although for most of the last few years they exceeded those costs by roughly $1 to $5 per barrel. By October 2011, however, East Coast refiners paid, on average, $10 per barrel more for crude than the average U.S. refiner and $22 per barrel more than their Midwest counterparts. Those premiums had reached even higher levels earlier in 2011.
Not surprisingly, refinery utilization rates and crude oil runs have responded to crude acquisition costs. During the fourth quarter of 2011 (based on weekly data), gross inputs into U.S. refineries (which include crude oil, unfinished oils, and natural gas plant liquids put into atmospheric crude oil distillation units) ran about 1% above their seasonal average of the previous five years. But this aggregate figure hides wide regional disparities: Midwest refineries averaged gross inputs that were 8% above their five-year average, while those on the East Coast were running 22% lower than average. After a heavy September refinery maintenance schedule, gross inputs to refineries in the Rocky Mountains were 4% above average during the last three months of the year.
These diverging trends have gained momentum in the first weeks of 2012. As of January 13, Rocky Mountains refinery gross inputs were running 9% higher than average, while East Coast refinery gross inputs contracted further, to 41% below average. Weak product demand on the East Coast has helped rein in regional crude runs; the East Coast led the nation in gasoline consumption declines in 2011. On January 18, Hess announced the closure of its HOVENSA joint venture refinery in the U.S. Virgin Islands, a major source of product supply to the East Coast. That planned closure follows on the heels of the idling of two refineries in the Delaware Valley by Sunoco and ConocoPhillips and announced plans by Sunoco to idle another refinery in the region by mid-2012. The complete idling of the three refineries would collectively cut as much as 50% of current East Coast refining capacity.
To some extent, retail prices of refined products mirror those shifts in feedstock costs and refinery operations. For the last 20 years, East Coast motorists have been paying increasingly more for gasoline than those on the Gulf Coast, a trend to which the recent refinery closures and high East Coast crude costs appear to have lent considerable momentum. Since early October 2011, the East Coast gasoline price premium relative to the Gulf Coast has risen sharply, reaching near-record levels, and since late November 2011 has remained consistently above 22 cents per gallon (over $9 per barrel), a level which earlier had been reached only fleetingly. In contrast, prices in the Rocky Mountains have plummeted since early September, dropping to the lowest level of any region in the nation. Midwest prices fall somewhere between East Coast and Rocky Mountain regional prices. Historically, the spread between Midwest and East Coast prices has been very volatile, although more recently East Coast prices have moved to a widening premium versus the Midwest. Unlike Rocky Mountains motorists, those in the Midwest have not been able to parlay regional refiners' crude cost advantage into relatively lower retail product prices - most likely because the Midwest, for all its recent increases in refinery runs, remains far less self-sufficient than the Rockies in product supply. As Midwest markets continue to pull gasoline from the Gulf Coast, it is the higher cost of bringing in those Gulf Coast barrels, rather than Midwestern production costs, that tends to set Midwest product prices.
The very shifts in regional crude acquisition costs that are helping redraw the U.S. refining map remain subject to change, however. On the Gulf Coast, much of the considerable investments that refiners recently plowed into the sector have been geared less towards expanding nameplate capacity than increasing conversion depth - in other words, letting regional refineries replace light, sweet and light, sour barrels with lower-cost, heavy crudes. Those upgrades, when completed, will back out large volumes of light crude currently supplied regionally or piped north from the Gulf Coast. Following the reversal, and later expansion, of the Seaway pipeline, significant volumes of light crude may end up being shipped south from the Midwest to the Gulf Coast, even as the latter's own demand for light crudes wanes in the wake of local deep-conversion refinery expansions. This decrease in Midwest and Gulf Coast demand for light crudes will occur even as refinery closures curtail the East Coast's own crude demand and refined-product output. The outcome may be a narrowing of the so-called sweet/sour and light/heavy crude price spreads. East Coast refining margins could rise significantly due to the combined effects of lower relative feedstock costs and stronger relative product prices compared with those in markets that currently seem cost-competitive.


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Ryan: No, you aren't better off than 4 years ago
Republican VP candidate summons roaring applause with line on faith and guns in Adel campaign event
By DOUGLAS BURNS
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Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan spoke to about 1,000 people this morning during a rally outside of the Dallas County Courthouse. "Hope and change have now become attack and blame," Ryan said.
U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced GOP vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan as a fighter on crucial economic issues. Daily Times Herald photos by Douglas Burns
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
ADEL — Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan this morning said Barack Obama's rosy rhetoric can't hide a revelatory answer on the crucial question facing Americans in the November White House race.
Democrats themselves are having a hard time making the case in Charlotte, N.C., that the nation is better off today than it was four years ago, Ryan told a crowd police officials estimated at more than 1,000 in Adel, on the south side of the historic Dallas County Courthouse.
"We're not going to hear a conversation that we're better off than we were four years ago," the 42-year-old Wisconsin congressman predicted of the speeches at the Democratic National Convention this week.
Ryan said the nation's 8.3 percent unemployment rate is a number President Obama cannot shake. The president made an economically fatal mistake by chasing health-care reform in his first days in office when the focus should have been placed squarely on jobs, Ryan said.
"After getting the runaround for four years, it is time to have a turnaround," Ryan said.
Ryan's Iowa campaign co-chairman David Oman, in an interview with The Daily Times Herald, said Ryan is resonating with the state's voters who are expected to play a determining role in the outcome of the national election.
"It is a delight to see him on the ticket and especially have him out here," said Oman, a Des Moines businessman and former chief of staff to Govs. Terry Branstad and Robert Ray. "He has a genuineness about him, a sincerity, life experiences that a lot of Iowans can relate to."
Added Oman, "He's a truth-teller, talks about what this country needs to do strategically."
Ryan is not afraid to tackle big-picture economic and entitlement issues, Oman said.
"That's the reality check that Iowa and America need," Oman said.
In a speech, Oman said key words are strikingly absent from the Democratic convention.
"How many of you heard the words taxes, spending, debt, deficit?" Oman said.
Ryan drew his most sustained applause when he mocked a 2008 gaffe by President Obama who was unknowingly taped at a San Francisco fund-raiser analyzing the motivations of some rural and Rust Belt voters who weren't with him. "It's not surprising then that they get bitter, they cling to guns or religion or antipathy to people who aren't like them or anti-immigrant sentiment or anti-trade sentiment as a way to explain their frustrations," said then-Sen. Obama.
Ryan said he could spot plenty of fellow hunters in the Adel audience — and that he wouldn't apologize for his faith or owning guns.
"This Catholic deer hunter is darned proud of that," Ryan said.
In another religious reference, Ryan said Americans' rights come from nature and God, not government.
Ryan said GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney has a plan for competent leadership, a resurrection of the economy, not ambitions of being a revolutionary figure.
"We are not going to transform this country into something it was never intended to be," Ryan said.
U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced Ryan, saying he has the policy chops to challenge Obama and an ideology that fits with Iowa.
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The current scandal in the oval office totally out weighes whether or not we see Romney's taxes. Wake up!
This current administration has left borders fully open to criminals and enemies.
Continues to support unemployement benefits and welfare to individuals here illegally & have never paid into the system.
Simple math...this isn't working. We need change, AND would someone please let Obama know that his representation of our flag falls 100 % short of this countries standards. We are sick to death of seeing him make us look foolish, beat up, tattered and torn!
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Something positive about Congressman Paul Ryan, and John has to taint it with his democratic rhetoric. How pathetic!
When did it become a sin to make money in America? If that's all the democrats have on Romney, which I'm sure it is, you're a pitiful party!
What about the records Obama has sealed? His mysterious travel records and college records must have great significance for him to spend millions to insure they are kept that way. Maybe it's due to the fact he wasn't an American Citizen at the time of his college enrollment.
There is circumstantial evidence that Obama's college records are sealed, because he attended as a foreign student under his adopted name of Soetero. I've always wondered how Obama, (or is it Soetero), with his mediocre grades in high school and described as a pot smoking Marxist radical, could afford to get into top, expensive colleges like Columbia and Harvard without incurring huge student loans. Could it be foreign nationals are given admission because of their fulfilling a quota for the schools? Foreign nationals also receive federal grant money that is NOT AVAILABLE TO AMERICAN STUDENTS, meaning that you and I pay for their education at prestigious colleges and universities.
Obama is, without a doubt, the most clandestine president our country has ever known, or not known for that matter.
The Democratic Party will do anything to deter the American people from the facts. Let's discuss the real issues of the day. For example: the dreadful economy, unemployment (over 8% for over 42 straight months), the budget (what budget?), how obamacare pillages medicare (716,000,000,000, that's billion), to fund it, how he apologizes to countries, (mostly muslim), that hate us, and just how much of our military will he cut, at a time when we, and our allies, desperately need to be a dominant force in the world.
I'll tell you why the democrats are deliberately avoiding the facts. They believe the American Voters are imbeciles, and have no thought process of their own. They also believe, if they continue to repeat an issue, it will finally resonate with the American People, regardless of the issues' importance. The Democrats seem to always attempt to deviate from the facts, and the facts are: Obama is the worse, most unpatriotic president, this country has ever known. He has never been in charge of anything in his life, probably not even a lemonade stand, until now.
Obama's own words, quote/unquote: The only people who don't want to disclose the truth, are people with something to hide. He hit the nail on the head there.
I liken Obama, as that of a preacher who tickles his congregation's ears, with meaningless, feel good grandiosity, which has absolutely no relevance to sound doctrine. Obama could sell ice water to an eskimo, and he is SELLING OUT the United States of America!
Four more years of President Obama will absolutely, without a doubt, VOID OUR CONSTITUTION, and we will become one, with the mediocre nations of the world. Countless nations depend on the USA to keep some sort of lawful legitimacy throughout the globe, and without us, the world, AND THE USA, will become a lawless, tumultuous society.
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The Dow Jones doubled since 2008. That explains why Romney won't release his tax returns. They show he's better off today than he was four years ago.
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Investigation into allelopathic effects of weeds on the germination and early growth of spring wheat has been investigated in recent years, but one of the first investigations that caught the eye of Jim Bauder, soil and water quality specialist at Montana State University/Bozeman still is quite interesting. It happens that this research into the allelopathic effect was done by two high school students.
Bauder wrote about it as his agronomy note number 255 quoting Jeremy Brimhall and Marshall Overcast's research, the two students at Northern Toole County Sunburst High School in Montana. He also credited the student's teacher Lawrence Fauque. The rest of this write-up comes from Bauder's number 255 report.
The title (abbreviated) of this more than modest investigation was "the allelopathic effects of selected weed exudates on the germination and early growth of spring wheat". They hypothesized that certain plants, namely kochia, wild oat, and wild buckwheat, produce either root exudates (allelochemicals) or some other mechanism associated with water soluble chemicals that inhibit or adversely affect the germination and growth of spring wheat. They then set out a series of very rigorous and very controlled experiments to find out if their hypotheses were true.
Bottom line - from the abstract: Wild oat and wild buckwheat showed no effect on emergence, rate of growth, average vegetative dry weight or final height and had no effect on germination of spring wheat. In contrast, kochia had a significant negative effect on the emergence and average vegetative dry weight of spring wheat grown in pots.
A little background about this whole allelopathy thing - from the experts. "Allelopathy refers to the exchange of any chemicals known as secondary metabolites of plant, fungal, or microbial origin that influence the growth and development of other plants or microbes. Plants produce many organic compounds that they do not use directly. These compounds are known as secondary metabolites, and can appear in all parts of a plant, including leaves, flowers, fruit, stems, roots, rhizomes, seeds, and pollen. Plants eventually release their secondary metabolites into the soil during germination, growth, or decomposition. The purposes of secondary metabolites are various, and scientists know very little about them. Secondary metabolites such as alkaloids, phenolics, flavonoids, terpenoids, and glucosinolates which do not play a role in primary metabolic processes essential for a plant's survival, and are produced as offshoots of primary metabolic pathways."
And, according to Jeremy and Marshall, allelopathy is significant for weed-crop ecology in three respects: (1) as a factor affecting changes in weed composition, (2) as a source of weed interference with crop growth and yield, and (3) as a possible tool in reducing crop losses from weeds. If the allelochemicals produced by certain seeds that affect crops can be identified, then scientists may be able to neutralize their effects or lessen their severity. If that is possible, then weeds that are a nuisance in agriculture could be controlled in a more natural manner.
Allelopathic potential has been suggested for only about 90 species of weeds and only one allelopathic effect has been proven to exist. So, the work of Brimhall and Overcast seems pretty significant at this point. Little did I know that plants can demonstrate two different types of allelopathy: (1) true allelopathy involves one plant releasing exudates that immediately affect another plant; (2) functional allelopathy occurs when exudates released by one plant affect another as the result of transformation by microflora. I also didn't know that true allelochemicals can be released by a plant in many ways. Volatilization occurs when plants release allelochemicals in gaseous form through their leaves. Other plants are affected when the absorb these chemicals from the air. Leaching occurs when plants store allelochemicals in their leaves. When their leaves fall to the ground and decompose, they release these chemicals into the soil. Exudation, which is probably the most common method, occurs when plants release allelochemicals directly into the soil through their roots. Functional allelopathy usually arises from decomposition of the exudates of plants or parts of the plants themselves by microflora. The products of the decomposition affect other plants.
Anyway, back to the studies of Jeremy and Marshall: kochia (Kochia scoparia), wild oat (Avena fatua), and wild buckwheat (Polygonum convolvulus) were tested on spring wheat (Triticum aestivum). In one of their studies, the three weed plants were grown in sterilized and unsterilized soil. These same pots were then used to grow spring wheat. Wild buckwheat (Polygonum convolvulus) and wild oat (Avena fatua) plants grown in both sterilized and unsterilized soil demonstrated no significant allelopathic affect on the emergence, rate of growth, final height, or average vegetative dry weight of spring wheat plants. These young scientists concluded that root exudates of wild buckwheat and wild oat plants have no significant effect on the early growth of spring wheat. Significance was found, however, in some of the experiments involving kochia (Kochia scoparia) plants. Kochia plants grown in unsterilized soil affected the total emergence of spring wheat such that it was significantly less than the respective control group. Kochia grown in sterilized soil also affected the total emergence of spring wheat negatively, but to a lesser extent. The average vegetative dry weight of spring wheat plants was significantly reduced by root exudates of kochia grown in sterilized soil but not in unsterilized soil.
In their second study, the same three weed plants were grown in pots and then the soil in which the weeds had been grown was leached. The leachate (drainage water) was used as a water stock for germination studies of spring wheat in petri dishes. Leachate containing water soluble root exudates, if at all present, of the three weed species demonstrated no significant effects on the total germination of spring wheat seeds in petri dishes. This occurred for all three weed species grown in both sterile and unsterile soil.
Bottom line here: The young scientist team of Jeremy Brimhall and Marshall Overcast did a great job of investigating allelopathy of wild oat, wild buckwheat, and kochia with respect to spring wheat. Their observations: something happens when kochia precedes spring wheat that reduces the performance of spring wheat. Allelopathy?


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Troopers said Dwayne Griffin, 26, was headed west on U.S. 190 in his 2004 Chevrolet pickup at 7:54 p.m. when, for unknown reasons, he crossed the centerline and struck a Dodge pickup driven by Rogelio Rico, 32, of Elton, and a Lincoln sport utility vehicle driven by Isidro Mendoza, 23, of Ville Platte, Trooper First Class Stephen Hammons said in a news release.
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Lunch on day three of Genmar's Backwater Fishing School is served at the restaurant on the beautiful island resort of Cabbage Key, located on Pine Island Sound, directly across from mile marker 60 on the ICW. The 100-acre island is accessible only by boat, helicopter, or seaplane. There are no paved roads on Cabbage Key and thus no cars, so it's a great place to relax and unwind.
The main house, now the Cabbage Key Inn and Restaurant, was built in the 1930's by the family of playwright and novelist Mary Roberts Rinehart. Rumor has it that this was where singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffet wrote his hit song "Cheeseburger in Paradise."
Although our crew stopped for lunch only, Cabbage Key is a vacation destination for boaters and landlubbers alike. The marina can accommodate boats to 85 feet, but space is limited, especially on weekends and in the winter, so call ahead. The surrounding cottages, each with its own spectacular view and lush surroundings, offer a comfortable alternative to staying onboard.
For more information or reservations, visit www.cabbagekey.com or call (239) 283-2278. —E.G.B.
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Blessing the image of Our Lady given to the Guaraní village of Catupurí by Missionary Families for the Third Millennium.
"Peoples everywhere, open the doors to Christ!" (Redemptoris Missio 3).
Deep within the thick forests of "the Reductions", as it
was once called due to the fruitful work of many
a Jesuit father among the Guaraní Indians four centuries ago,
Youth for the Third Millennium and Missionary Families for the
Third Millennium went on a mission during their summer vacation
(it is now summer in Argentina, in the southern hemisphere).
It was an inspiring location, knowing that these lands were
one of the birthplaces of Christianity in the New World.
There were two sets of missions, one in January for
whole families who wanted to spread the good news together
and one in February for young people. Both groups began
their missions with a Mass at the esplanade of St.
Ignacio Mini, a mission territory rich in history and ruins.
It is one of thirty mission communities established by the
Jesuits and became home to more than 100,000 Guaraní Indians
during the XVII century.The families and young people shared the
Gospel with these same Guaraní peoples who, after the Jesuits
Young Argentine missionaries in a Guaraní village.
were suppressed in 1767, moved further and further into the
forest awaiting the return of the missionaries. These new missionaries
experienced a simpler lifestyle where people live by the side
of rivers, speak their own dialects and many times make
do without running water, gas, telephones or electricity. They live
in small huts, eat what they cultivate and make their
own tools, which at times they sell to tourists. It
surprised the missionaries that the Guaranies still live a very
authentic Christian culture, even though they have not received any
outside Christian formation for 250 years: they all have Christian
names, many times according to the patron saint of their
birthday, they sing songs in Guaraní that were translated from
Latin by a famous German Jesuit priest, Father Sepp. Many
of their crafts are religious such as crucifixes, mangers, and
statues of Jesus. It gives
The missionaries shared their faith and their joy.
the impression that you are
in a slumbering Christian village longing to be awakened.The most
important moment of the mission was the first baptism. It
took place in a village that had received missionary visits
for three years. No one in the village had been
baptized. This baptism opened the door of grace encouraging other
Guaranies to come forward seeking the waters of life. It
was very exciting to see the young missionaries teaching the
faith with symbols, images and Bible phrases in the Guaraní
dialect, with the help of translators. The young missionaries prepared
the ceremony, decorated the altar and were even the
Godparents. One month after this first baptism, God inspired six
other young men to come forward and receive the sacrament
Father Arturo Díaz, LC, performs one of the first baptisms in the village.
as well.Missionary Families for the Third Millennium brought an image
of our Blessed Mother to the mission and the Guaranies
made a little house out of reeds for it. Father
Arturo Díaz, LC, blessed the image and everyone prayed for
our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego to intercede
for the evangelization of the indigenous peoples and that the
mission may bear fruit. Keeping with tradition all of the
missionaries visited the Iguazú waterfalls at the conclusion of the
missions. A number of missionaries commented that it was a
profound experience of the Legion and Regnum
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CANADA v SCOTLAND - ODI 2
After not a ball was bowled in the 4-day Intercontinental Cup match, and the first one-day international, play finally took place in Canada's final match of the tour of Scotland.
Canada made a steady start with Gunasekera striking a couple of boundaries. Patel was struggling however and when he was leg before to Evans he had made 3 from 22 balls – 26/1 in the 9th over. Kumar helped Gunasekera put up the fifty before being caught behind for 9. Gunasekera made 53 from 75 balls before being stumped. Daesrath made a useful 24 as part of a 47 run partnership with Zeeshan Siddiqi. The score at that point was 134/3 with 12 overs remaining, but Canada only added another 43 runs. Zeeshan Siddiqi made 43 before hitting his own wicket, and two run outs finished off the innings in the last over for 176.
Jeremy Gordon dismissed the dangerous Kyle Coetzer with his second delivery, when Coetzer cut him straight to point. Calum Macleod however treated some friendly opening bowling with little respect, and the score mounted rapidly with the fifty coming up in the 9th over. The spinners slowed the scoring rate somewhat but the Scots comfortably progressed towards the modest target with Macleod reaching his fifty in the 15th over. Soraine bowled Davie when he returned to the attack, then Patel bowled Goudie. Soraine took a second wicket – 2/52 from his 10 overs. 23 year-old Macleod made a career best 99* as Scotland won by 4 wickets with 8 overs in hand.


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December 5, 1943
2nd Lt. Anderson ( Service Number O-818800) was on his 9th mission when he was killed. He had participated in his first mission on 18 July 1944 when he bombed Caen, France.
Co-Pilot, B-24, serial #42-50898, 732nd Bomb Squadron, 453rd Bomb Group (H), 8th Air Force.


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NOSTALGIC entertainment from the First World War era to the 60s will take place at the temporary Studio Theatre on The Grove as part of Ilkley Summer Festival.
Those Were the Days will be the theme of the day at the Studio Theatre on Friday August 22. The theatre, with a 200-seater canopy, will be set up on The Grove for four days, and play host to a variety of music.
Events on Friday August 22 include a children's event themed around the Great War.
Ilkley singer Shirley Britton will be taking the audience from the Great War to D-Day. She will perform - Let's All Go to the Music Hall- which will cover popular music of the times, from Marie Lloyd to Bud Flanagan.
War veterans will be welcomed with complimentary tickets. To ensure a free seat, contact (01943) 602319.
Steve Barton, a comedian fresh off the pier, to bring back memories of the sixties and holidays at the seaside.
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March 27 in Vienna
Austria 1, Switzerland 0. Goal: Ogris (73).
Austria -- Konsel, Schopp, Kartalija, Pfeffer, Feiersinger, Marasek, Pfeifenberger, Wetl, Polster (Ogris 58), Vastic, Stumpf (Haas, 58).
Switzerland -- Pascolo, Hottiger, Quentin, Henchoz, Jeanneret, Colombo, Comisetti, Ohrel (Cesa, 61), Knup, Koller (Vogel, 61), Grassi.
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Cap Cod Crusaders -- Named Roger Thompson head coach.
Hampton Roads Mariners -- Named general manager Shawn McDonald head coach.
Milwaukee Wave -- Named former U.S. national team head coach Bob Gansler.
Reno Rattlers -- Named Pete Petersen head coach.
Sacramento Scorpions -- Named Santa Rosa JC coach James Maxey head coach.
Following victories by France, Spain and Italy in European qualifying March 26 and 27 and Saudi Arabia in the third-place game of the Asian U-23 tournament March 27, these are the teams that have qualified:
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Coach Chris Petrucelli's team adds arguably the top recruit in the nation in U.S. national team defender Jen Grubb as well as possibly the top striker in the country in Jenny Heft. Both are from Region II. ...
The win gave the Saudis a berth in the 1996 Olympic men's soccer tournament. The other two berths went to South Korea and Japan. ...
France crushed Germany 4-1 before 25,000 fans in Metz to win their series 4-1 on aggregate. Hometown star Robert Pires and Florian Maurice of Lyon both had two goals. The French led 3-0 at halftime.
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Landscape links from around the world this week
Jane Jacobs Defends Urbanism in 1960s New York City Planning | WNYC
A 1962 audio recording of Jane Jacobs, at a Books and Authors Luncheon, explains her current role as a community leader in the fight against what she views as the excesses and excrescences of the arrogant Modernist redesign of city neighborhoods.
Urban forestry project creates jobs | Ear to the Ground
DNR-managed projects can provide jobs and supplement the efforts of volunteers
A Peek Inside The Sad And Artificial World Of Zoo Habitats | Cliff Kuang | Fast Co Design
Zoos are inherently bizarre. The sheer thrill of seeing strange and exotic beasts is often tempered by the reality of the strange and artificial environments they're kept in, raising the question: Can they really be happy hanging out in those habitats?
The Green Team: Part 4 – Planting for the future | Metropolis Magazine | Zeina Zahalan
Mathews Nielsen latest installment at Metropolis Magazine about the importance of planting correctly.
Keeping the winter landscape interesting | Michele Lerner | Washington Times
…options are more limited in winter. Instead, experts recommend planning for the season in advance.
Sustainable urban infrastructure key as African cities grow | Megan Wait | Engineering News
African cities would grow nearly three times faster than the global average over the next three-and-a-half decades, highlighting the need for efficient, effective and environmentally sustainable urban infrastructure development.


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One of the oldest and certainly quaintest towns in California and indeed the US, book a flight to Santa Ana with Qatar Airways and experience a slice of authentic Old World culture as well as a thoroughly modern and thriving urban centre.
The rolling hills and gardens of this part of California's Orange County are quite beautiful, and with Los Angeles just up the road you have a world of excitement and entertainment right on your doorstep. Fly to Santa Ana and explore one of the most attractive and cultured corners of the traditional American landscape.
On your trip to Santa Ana, don't miss the Bowers Museum of Cultural Art, which has brilliant ethnographic displays exploring the history of indigenous peoples around the world. There's also a children's section of the museum with interactive displays.
Another must-see museum here is the Discovery Cube Orange County, formerly the Discovery Science Centre, which has over 100 hands-on models and exhibits tracing scientific endeavours of the last century. They include a real rocket engine and a two-storey high dinosaur.
Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park is especially good for younger kids with its creative environments for exotic animals such as South American parrots and other species.
Find out more about the hip side of Santa Ana's artistic scene by visiting the Orange County Centre for Contemporary Art. It's a small and cosy museum bursting with colour and innovation, a showcase for the area's vibrant modern art movement in all its forms.
Anyone interested in the aircraft used in World War II or just aviation history in general will love the Lyon Air Museum. Based at John Wayne Airport, the museum is home to a fleet of vehicles and aircraft from the period and has a hands-on approach that kids and adults alike will enjoy.
A good way to discover more of Orange County history on your trip to Santa Ana is to visit the Old Courthouse, which is now a museum with lots of displays and exhibitions throughout the year.
One of the few really old buildings still standing in Santa Ana is the ornate Queen Anne Victorian House, as it's quaintly (and somewhat confusingly) called. Take a guided tour to see how the folks round these parts used to live in perhaps more genteel days.
Another museum, but a really tiny and unusual one, is the Bowers, which has become something of an icon for Orange County. You can find it in the centre of the artistic downtown quarter of Santa Ana, surrounded by artists' villages. The pervading Spanish style makes you feel that you must have dozed off and woken up in Seville or Madrid.
Santa Ana has many different dining options on offer, from small taco bars to plush restaurants, but they all serve a delicious range of local Californian and international cuisine.
Anyone with a taste for Mexican food will be in heaven here, as Santa Ana has some of the best tapas and plates in the region.
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I do own an iPad and I will admit I'm kinda obsessed with the apps (a.k.a. applications). You know the saying…"There's an app for that!" Well is there?
Not exactly. We all know I'm a shopaholic and I'd love to do some shopping from my iPad. Sadly, there are only a few options for the "curvy" lady.
I found a few free iPhone and iPad shopping apps that offer plus sizes.
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AFP Commissioner Tony Negus addresses media following a major drug sting at Sydney Airport that has arrested eight people.
ALLEGED drug mule Krystle Hill has been granted bail, with the surety paid for by another woman, after controversial businessman Jim Byrnes was deemed not a suitable person.
The 27-year-old part-time model and makeup artist's bail application was delayed this afternoon, after the Crown argued Byrnes' criminal record made him unsuitable to pose as a guarantor.
Instead, another woman stepped up and posted the $20,000, and Hill was granted bail.
Byrnes, whose Bellevue Hill mansion was shot at last month, had appeared in person at Central Local Court today to offer his support to makeup artist Krystle Hill, 27.
Hill is accused of running pseudoephedrine between Thailand and Sydney and has been charged with bringing in a commercial quantity of the substance.
Hill was arrested in Adelaide on Tuesday and extradited back to Sydney yesterday.
The court heard she was allegedly paid $10,000 when she carried the substance back from Thailand in 2009, and was escorted through customs so as not to be detected.
As well as dabbling in makeup artistry, Hill has been employed recently by Byrnes as a public relations consultant, which is how the pair met.
The magistrate said conditional bail would be granted to Hill, provided $20,000 surety be paid, and that the person putting up the bail was of "suitable character".
The matter will return to court at 3pm when the magistrate will decide if Byrnes is a suitable person.
"Expect more stings, expect more arrests"
The hearing comes after explosive revelations into alleged illegal activity inside Australian Customs.
Two customs officers and a quarantine inspection officer have been arrested over the alleged importation of narcotics into Australia with more arrests over illegal activity expected.
The arrests come after a two year investigation by the Australian Federal Police, Australian Customs and Border Protection Service and the Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity, Home Affairs Minister, Jason Clare,said today.
Mr Clare said a total of eight arrests had been made as part of the investigation and warned more corrupt officers were yet to be charged.
"It is anticipated further arrests may be made in the future," Clare said.
"There is no place for corruption in our law enforcement agencies. Where it exists we have to weed it out.''
Mr Clare said the details of the investigation can only be released after a suppression order from a Victorian court was lifted.
Clare says one customs officer, one quarantine officer and two members of the public were arrested this week.
The other four were arrested in August and October.
The arrests include: a 22-year-old North Sydney woman and a 27-year-old Abbotsford woman who have been charged for their role as alleged drug couriers, a 35-year-old woman - who is an Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS) officer - who was arrested on corruption and drug importation charges and a 28-year-old serving customs officer who was arrested on corruption, weapons and drugs charges.
AFP Commissioner Tony Negus said the customs officers were allegedly walking drug couriers through customs.
He said drugs were not being planted in the luggage of other flight passengers.
"Wherever this investigation takes us, across any agencies to do with any of the border control areas, we will take action appropriately," he said.
Mr Clare said the operation was "just the start".
"This year I have introduced a major package of reforms to crackdown on organised crime and corruption."
"I have done all of this because of this investigation.
"And there is more to come."
As part of the crackdown former Royal Commissioner James Wood has been asked to investigate and advise the government on potential corruption risks as part of a Customs Reform Board.
He will be joined by former NSW Police Commissioner Ken Moroney and former Chairman of Australia Post and Leightons Holdings David Mortimer.
Mr Clare said most Customs officers would be "disgusted" by the revelations.
"Most officers are good, honest, and hardworking people," he said.
"(But) There will always be people who are tempted.
"You can expect more stings, you can expect more arrests and if you're a corrupt officer you can expect to be caught.
"If you're corrupt. We will hunt you down and lock you up."
Opposition customs spokesman Michael Keenan said the allegations are the most significant to rock a federal agency in decades.
"Given the seriousness of these charges the government must outline to the Australian people exactly what has happened and why it has been allowed to happen,'' he said in a statement.
"The widespread and systemic nature of it calls into question the culture of the agency that has allowed this to fester.''
Mr Keenan said Labor had cut 750 customs officers and stripped funding from the agency since being elected, leaving it open to exploitation from criminal syndicates.
Canberra Australian Customs and Border Protection Service acting chief Michael Pezzullo said he was disappointed but not surprised by the corruption revelations.
"I'm not so naive as to think that criminal elements will not attempt to penetrate this service, its systems and its staff,'' he told reporters.
His agency had identified the cell and notified ACLEI about it in January 2011.
Mr Pezzullo said his job now was to drive further integrity reforms.
New laws recently passed mean customs and border patrol officers will be subject to drug, alcohol and integrity tests; the laws also give the agency new dismissal powers.
"We're going to root out these cells,'' Mr Pezzullo said.
Mr Clare said the government in January had expanded the scope of the ACLEI to include Customs.
Around that time, Customs identified what it believed was potential evidence of corruption at Sydney Airport and referred its suspicions to the commission.
The watchdog has the power of a standing royal commission and can tap phones, coerce people to give evidence and execute search warrants.
The crackdown comes in response to wide-ranging allegations of corruption and criminal activity inside Sydney airport.
Officers are alleged to have ignored the illegal importation of cocaine and pseudoephedrine, used to make methamphetamine.
It was also alleged the officers may have been entire shifts of staff who were receiving kickbacks for their roles in the importation ring.
A Customs and Border Protection officer from Sydney International Airport yesterday faced Central Local Court charged with importing a commercial quantity of pseudoephedrine and receiving a bribe aimed at encouraging him to "circumvent Customs protocol". He has also been charged with abusing his office to gain a financial advantage, after allegedly receiving a bribe between August 10 and August 18.
Paul John Katralis, 25, of Menai, was arrested by the Australian Federal Police on August 20, two days after the man accused of paying him the bribe was arrested at Sydney Airport as he got off an international flight.
In October, Joseph Harb, 28, of Ashfield, pleaded guilty to bribing a Commonwealth official. He also entered a guilty plea to charges of supplying the banned drug MDMA and importing the precursor drug pseudoephedrine.
A third co-accused, Isabel Martin, 20, of Swansea, was also charged over the alleged drug importation.
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East Devon comprises 29 parishes and the Tithe Maps for these parishes have been digitised and are now freely available online. The site notes that the map for Rousdown is not at the Devon Record Office and the Sidford map is yet to be scanned.
A nice, straight forward easy to use to website with just one click to get you to the actual map.


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Ian Bell hit a fine hundred as England's batsmen put up a much improved effort in their final one-day warm-up against Delhi.
The tourists suffered a 53-run defeat to India A in their previous fixture despite 91 from Bell, and the Warwickshire man again led the way at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium with 108 in his side's first-innings 294 for five.
He shared a 113-run stand with Eoin Morgan, who made a bright 52, while there were also runs for returning captain Alastair Cook (44) and Craig Kieswetter (41 not out).
Cook got England going in the fourth over, striking a pair of boundaries off Ashish Nehra and also picking up four leg byes. He was the senior partner to Bell for the duration of their opening stand, scoring 28 of England's 43 at the 10-over mark and 44 out of 70 by the time he perished in the 16th - bowled by Sumeet Narwal.
One glorious shot over extra-cover aside, Bell was playing a conservative game of accumulation but lost successive partners as Delhi fought their way into the match. Left-arm spinner Varun Sood took both wickets, Joe Root caught top-edging a sweep for an unconvincing 10 and Samit Patel bowled on the back foot for 13.
Bell was keeping his concentration, though, even telling the umpires Delhi had too many fielders outside the ring and earning England a no-ball. He brought up his 50 with a rare show of extravagance, swiping Rajat Bhatia for six and England were 135 for three after 30 overs.
Bell survived a stumping chance on 60, leaving him and Eoin Morgan to push England past 150. The latter launched Nehra for six and was then dropped on 23 as he looked to up the ante, while Bell eased into the nineties with successive fours off Sood.
Bell reached three figures with a nudged single and promptly began swinging the bat.
Morgan followed suit, striking a second six down the ground, and their partnership moved from 50 to 100 in 22 deliveries.
Bell eventually fell for 108, Sood claiming a third wicket, while Morgan departed just after passing 50. But Kieswetter ended the innings in style, making 41 off 27 balls and hitting the last two deliveries for six.


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Red Sox stay hot, pound four homers in rout of Jays
Papi drills pair, passes Yaz; Napoli, Drew go deep in fifth straight win
TORONTO -- The Red Sox swung their way out of the American League East basement Monday night, putting up run after run against an outmatched Blue Jays squad.
Boston cracked four homers over a three-inning span and totaled 18 hits on the night as the Sox drove Toronto starter Drew Hutchison from the game in the third en route to their fifth straight victory and eighth in their past nine games.
David Ortiz went deep twice in two innings and John Lackey cruised through the seventh in a 14-1 trouncing of the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.
"We're getting good offensive approaches over the past 10 games or so," said Red Sox manager John Farrell. "... There's been good energy throughout and when David [Ortiz] is doing what he's capable of, it's the hub of what our offensive is."
After the Red Sox followed a two-run second with a four-run third and a six-run fifth, the win was never in doubt. Big Papi led the way, going 2-for-5 with a pair of two-run homers. His second of the night was followed by a solo shot from Mike Napoli, giving the Red Sox four homers in one game for the first time this season.
"It gives the ability to win some games," said Farrell of the long ball. "Where swinging the bat gets you right back in it, gives you a margin."
The two dingers for Ortiz proved monumental. In hitting the 452nd and 453rd homers of his career, he surpassed Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski and took sole possession of No. 36 on the Major League all-time list.
It was a big night all around for Boston's offense, which saw hits from eight of its starting nine. The bats went to work early on Hutchison, who lasted only 2 2/3 innings as his record fell to 6-9.
After retiring the side to start the game, the 23-year-old right-hander hit a wall and was subjected to nine hits and six earned runs over the next 1 2/3 innings. Boston drove him from the game in the third with a big two-out rally, producing five straight hits and four runs for a 6-0 lead.
"I put us in a huge hole, I felt good and just didn't get the job done," Hutchison said. "I guess you could say it's one of those nights, move forward and be ready after this."
While the Boston bats did the damage, Red Sox starter John Lackey quietly went about his business, pitching a nearly flawless seven innings to record his 14th quality start while allowing a season-low two hits. Lackey struck out three and walked none as he improved to 11-6.
The right-hander said receiving such huge run support makes his job a whole lot easier.
"The guys swung the bats great tonight. it was a fun night, kind of fun to have them every now and then. The season can be a grind at times and it's nice to have a little fun," Lackey said. "The way they were swinging, I was trying to get quick outs and get our guys back in there, keep them in a rhythm."
Brock Holt hit his 19th double in the fourth and has hit safely in seven straight games. He's reached base safely in 47 of his 54 starts from the leadoff spot.
While the 26-year-old has proven himself to be an asset at the plate, he flashed the leather in the field in the fifth, robbing Dan Johnson of extra bases with a leaping catch into the right-field wall despite the Red Sox owning a 14-1 lead at that juncture.
"I chased it down, timed my leap right at the wall and was able to come down with it," he said. "'I'm not going to let balls fall or not play as hard because we're winning. We're trying to get outs and win the game and that was one of them."
The win moved the Red Sox a half-game ahead of the idle Rays for fourth place in the AL East.
Jamie Ross is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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With higher satisfaction scores than Costco, Ritz Carlton, Amazon and Apple* - it's no wonder Real Estate Professionals throughout the United States and Canada recommend HouseMaster to their home buyers for home inspection services.
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Here is a general description of what we inspect: Visible roof covering materials, (shingles), flashings at roof penetrations and valleys, skylights, chimneys, gutters and downspouts. We will assess the condition of these elements for proper function; looking for evidence of leakage or worn, damage, or missing components. But don't take our word for it, watch us in action!
Here is a general description of what we look for in an inspection: Visible siding and trim, windows, doors, garages, porches, decks, stairs, and railings. We will assess the condition of these elements for proper construction and function; looking for evidence of damage, missing components or other conditions that might lead to infiltration, or functional concerns. But don't take our word for it, watch us in action!
Here is a general description of what we inspect: Visible areas of all walls, ceilings, stairways, representative windows and doors, and attic areas. We will look for signs of leakage and damage, sagging or other significant structural concerns. Representative windows will be operated to determine function. In accessible attics, besides assessing structural components, we will note insulation and ventilation conditions. But don't take our word for it, watch us in action!
Here is a general description of what we inspect: Visible load-bearing framing components, foundation walls, slabs, piers and columns and other major structural components found in basements and crawlspaces. Visible and readily accessible structural components will be assessed for function and presence of damage, decay or other defects. We will look for water penetration conditions at below grade areas. But don't take our word for it, watch us in action!
Here is a general description of what we inspect: Plumbing fixtures, built-in appliances such as the dishwasher, cooktop, ovens, ventilators and built in cabinetry. We will check plumbing fixtures looking for water pressure or drainage issues and visible signs of leaks. We will check basic operational modes of the appliances and ventilators and look at cabinets and countertops for significant deficiencies. But don't take our word for it, watch us in action!
Here is a general description of what we inspect: Visible components of the central heating system (boilers, furnaces, heat pumps and electric baseboards) including associated fuel-supply piping, venting, and the heat distribution system (ductwork or piping). Readily visible components of fireplaces and stoves are also inspected. We will operate the heating system, subject to seasonal conditions, to assess for proper burner operation and visible fuel supply piping or venting issues. The condition of visible portions of the distribution system and presence of a functional heat supply to each area of the house will be noted. We will assess the physical condition of readily accessible fireplace components including exteriors of chimneys and vents. But don't take our word for it, watch us in action!
Here is a general description of what we inspect: Visible components of the central air conditioning or heat pump system including condensers and air handlers, and the distribution system ductwork. We will operate the system, subject to seasonal conditions, to assess function and check the condition of the accessible indoor and outdoor components. The distribution system will be assessed for functional cooling to each area of the house. But don't take our word for it, watch us in action!
Here is a general description of what we inspect: Visible service panels components and household wiring and devices. We will assess the condition of readily accessible panel components, note the presence of GFCIs, AFCIs and smoke alarms and check the operation of representative outlets, switches, fixtures and other devices. But don't take our word for it, watch us in action!
Here is a general description of what we inspect: Visible water supply piping, distribution piping, waste system piping, water heaters and plumbing fixtures. The inspection includes assessment of the physical condition of piping, kitchen and bathroom fixtures such as tubs, showers, toilets, and the operation of the fixtures to assess for the presence of functional flow and drainage and leakage. The physical condition and operation of water heating components will also be assessed. But don't take our word for it, watch us in action!
A radon screening consists of a short-term test by a qualified individual to determine the possible presence of elevated levels of radon gas pursuant to local regulations or practices for real estate transactions. Radon is an odorless, colorless and radioactive byproduct of natural soil decay known to increase the risk of cancer in those exposed. It is recommended that all homes be tested for radon and radon mitigation methods be employed when elevated levels are found.
A Termite Inspection (also referred to as a Wood Destroying Inspection or Wood Destroying Organism Inspection) includes a visual examination of the readily accessible areas of the home for evidence of wood-destroying insect activity such as termites, or carpenter ants or the visible damage caused by infestations.
Water testing services include taking a water sample following accepted protocols with analysis of samples performed by a certified lab. Elements to be sampled will be based on client request or common local practices. General options include a basic water Potability test for Coliform (bacteria) and other elements such as Nitrate/Nitrite, Hardness, Acidity (pH). Expanded testing options may include volatile organic compounds (fuels), heavy metals (lead, etc.) or other elements required or recommended by local authorities or common practice such as when a property is located in close proximity to agricultural land, mining, dry cleaning establishments, gas stations, industrial facilities, landfills, or other known or suspected local hazards exist.
The inspection of a pool includes an inspection of the visible (above water) pool and or spa elements including assessment of the physical condition of accessible decking, coping , walkways, and other surfaces. exposed electric and plumbing components, the filter and heater, if applicable.
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The inspection of a private onsite wastewater disposal system or septic system includes a limited water flow evaluation of the interior drain system and observation of the area over the drainage field. The inspection is intended to determine whether the water flows freely into the system from the house and whether any readily apparent defects are present. A standard wastewater system inspection does not include inspection of any buried or concealed components, a percolation (soil absorption) testing, soil testing, excavation of system components or opening or pumping of the tank.
A private onsite water supply (well) system inspection involves an inspection of visible interior pumps, piping, pressure and/or storage tanks and an assessment of the water flow (volume/pressure) from representative fixtures based on a representative water draw from plumbing fixtures. A well inspection does not include inspection of any buried or concealed components, determination of the water supply/source adequacy (yield or well capacity) or water quality.
This screening includes taking one or more samples of paint on surfaces inside and/or outside of the home following recognized protocol, with analysis by a certified lab. A lead paint screening is not intended to determine whether lead is a hazard; rather it determines whether sampled surfaces contain lead-based paint. Sampling can include bulk sampling, which includes removing paint chips and then forwarding to a qualified laboratory for analysis include or use of XRF (x-ray fluorescence) equipment.
Mold screening consists of air and/or surface (bulk) sampling to determine the possible presence of elevated levels of mold spores or verify the presence of a mold growth at suspect areas. Basic mold screening generally includes one air sample in one interior area of the house and one outdoor control sample, with surface sampling of random or client requested suspect mold growths. Air and bulk samples are processed by a qualified laboratory to determine results. Mold levels are subject to constant change due to house construction, maintenance issues, component deterioration, climatic conditions, indoor air quality, and other factors. The need for additional bulk, surface or air sampling or a mold assessment may be indicated by results of a basic mold screening or other reported conditions or changes in conditions.
An water intrusion inspection of a house clad with EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finishing System, also known as Synthetic Stucco) includes a visual inspection of exterior areas and invasive testing of one or more exterior walls to determine the type siding material, its condition, evidence of installation deficiencies, and where warranted, limited water intrusion testing using moisture meters and/or other devices following recognized protocol. Testing is performed to identify possible areas of moisture intrusion that may result in deterioration of structural members, mold growth or other defects. The extent of the inspection and sampling may be limited to one area or one side of house or include the entire exterior of house subject to observed conditions and client request.
Inspection services are available for several types of new home inspections. These include draw inspection (verification of installed elements for lender release of funds); phase inspections (a series of inspections conducted at several stage of the construction process); and inspections of completed new homes ready for occupancy. Phase and completed home inspections, provide an assessment of the condition of installed components to supplement code compliance inspection provided by local authorities having jurisdiction over building permits and inspection requirements.
Inspection services are available for multiple dwellings and commercial inspection properties. These inspection include inspection of the visible and readily accessible areas of the roof, structure, mechanical and electric components of the public areas of a building, as well as all or representative individual dwelling or office/store units, as requested by the client.
A preventive maintenance inspection involves a review of the condition and maintenance of the exterior and interior components of a home and the systems. We will look at the conditions of the roof, flashings, insulation issues, heating and air conditioning units, grading, the proper function of appliances and plumbing and check representative electric components & smoke alarms to determine condition, any deferred maintenance and recommended action.
WETT INSPECTIONS (Canada)
WETT INSPECTIONS (Canada)
A WETT inspection is an inspection of solid-fuel-burning fireplaces, stoves and other appliances conducted by an inspector trained and certified through programs conducted by the Wood Energy Technology Transfer, Inc. A WETT inspection includes inspection of all readily visible components of wood-burning fireplaces and appliances and connected chimneys to determine whether code compliant, installed correctly, properly maintained and safe. WETT inspections are often required in Canada in order to obtain homeowner insurance for homes with wood or solid fuel burning appliances.
Wind mitigation inspections are conducted to identify whether construction features that have been shown to reduce losses in hurricanes, such as a roof framing connectors, gable end bracing, impact resistant windows, shutters and opening protection, and secondary water resistance barrier are present. Homes with wind mitigation reports indicating the presence of features to minimize wind damage can qualify for insurance discounts. Wind mitigation inspections are performed by individuals that meet governmental and insurance company training and certification requirements.
A tank scan is conducted to identify the possible presence of a buried fuel tank or other components that may or may have contained fuel oil. A tank scan consists of a limited sweep of the surface of the ground (soil) area immediately surrounding a home or building using a type metal detector. The scan can detect the presence of metal objects up to several feet below the surface but cannot pick up objects when obstructions such as concrete, asphalt, or wood are present at or below the surface. This scan does not include any additional services such as probing, excavation, document or records search, sampling or testing of any tank, soil, water or other element or material.
Thermal imaging services make use of an infrared imaging camera that can detect the thermal energy (heat) emitted from an object. With an infrared imaging camera, a properly trained professional can obtain measurements indicating temperature differentials that may help diagnose a myriad of potential concerns in a home or building such as heat loss or gain and waste leakage. An infrared camera's use is limited in situations due to temperature levels and other factors, and cannot see into or through wall, but varying temperatures measured on surfaces may be an indicator of hidden conditions.
Here is a general description of what we inspect: Readily accessible areas of the chimney, structure, and flue; when no obstruction or combustible deposits in flue; for basic appliance installation and connection. Proper construction and condition of accessible portions of the chimney structure and all enclosed flues; proper clearances from combustibles in accessible locations; size and suitability of flues for connected appliances. All accessible portions of the chimney exterior and interior including areas within accessible attics, crawl spaces, and basements, and accessible portions of the appliance and chimney connections. May include inspection by video scanning or other means of inspection.
Sampling of suspected asbestos containing material can be done and analyzed by an approved laboratory. Asbestos is a mineral that occurs naturally in the environment is made up of long, thin fibers that look similar to fiberglass. Found in many manufactured products prior to the mid-1980 such as pipe insulation, ceiling tiles, floor tiles, paints, caulking, fire resistant clothing and brake pads. Exposure to asbestos in the form of fibers is always considered dangerous. Working with, or exposure to, material that is friable (damaged), or materials that could cause a release of loose asbestos fibers, is considered high risk.
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How do think that your software would look if it was a person/animal/object?
Most of us have an opinion about the software we use (browsers, graphic programs, Operating Systems, etc). We know what we like or hate about them... but do you think that you'll be able to show it? Graphically?
Should FireFox really be represented as a Fox on Fire? Should Opera be drawn as a fat lady singing? Should Photoshop be a shop with photos?
Well, only you have the answers. Send us your drawings/sketches/pictures/graphics in the most "artistic" manner you can. You don't need to be a graphic design expert, judges will be looking for creativity and scoring based on concepts, not how experienced you are with design programs
The rules
The prizeAny SitePoint book AND any course of your choice (kits are excluded)
The judgesFor the first time ever, staff members will not judge the contest! But your fellow members will!
Joebert, Sega, Ardan16, FaridHadi, Ditch182, Ferrari_Chris, Kaostream have kindly accepted the challenge to vote the most creative entry.
So what are you waiting for? Send us your file ASAP! Quick, quick, quick
Good luck to all participants
I had an idea and was G'ing for an image to use and someone one upped me so all I have is a link. My idea was a little more sarcastic but you get the idea.http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b12/al_oasis1/navigatorrip.jpg&imgrefurl=http://blogs.inquirer.net/m-ph/2008/01/&usg=__dHv9HBx3jdQRF_Oa2hSqKQlDYE4=&h=285&w=380&sz=105&hl=en&start=276&sig2=ljA3JZbZpznvHAg7x5gwZQ&zoom=1&tbnid=SzetkDNEy5IfcM:&tbnh=128&tbnw=198&ei=8PmcTN-sO8T38Abo7PA4&prev=/images%3Fq%3D%2522netscape%2Bnavigator%2522%2B4.0%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26biw%3D1280%26bih%3D578%26tbs%3Disch:10,6456&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=803&vpy=137&dur=2194&hovh=194&hovw=259&tx=110&ty=118&oei=svmcTI3mOYWclgewuO3nCQ&esq=15&page=15&ndsp=19&ved=1t:429,r:4,s:276&biw=1280&bih=578
That deserves a big :lol:
Not a real entry of course, but here's my first thought on most applications...
Yes, that's why this contest is graded on the idea, not the artistic ability.
I'm fairly happy with what I do have, drawing-wise, but finishing it! Inking it! Takes a lot of time.
Why I don't understand why animators spend the time inking the story boards. Holy cow, that's as much work as making a comic, might as well publish it and get extra cash.
I sent this last Tuesday, but the Flickr page seems to have stagnated so I'll repost it here to confirm my entry.
Good thing artistic talent isn't required!
Note: While I did draw this myself, a lot of the features were traced.
Good one Molona!Lack the requisite skillz you figure? You have a bank of smilies to work with in that case!
:eyebrow:Dirty old man. I mean Paint. They had nothing that could be construed as an ugly old man, so I took some poetic license!
Oh man, mine are going slow. So far only a pencil of vi, GNU-emacs (looks like stallman lawlz) and Ed, and Geany and Kate. The big one of all will be DreamWeaver coddling a user, and I haven't even pencilled that one yet!
Haven't decided what TextMate will look like; last minute I decided I should prolly include a Mac software to be non-discriminatory or something lawlz.
Haha, I love this contest! I hope I find time to make an entry or two!
Cool. I'm thinking about doing my own... after all, I'm not judging this contest... I'm thinking about comparing different graphic programs
:rofl: :rofl:
At least you can say that you were completely "transparent" on this topic
lol... it's a Dodo lol.... that's funny!
Finally started getting somewhere with mine...hope to be done by end of the week.
Text editors!
C'mon guys. Last chance... just one day to go!
Actually, I thought that yours were funny... but one of our requirements was the work had to be original meaning yours... Shame that transparent gifs were so widely used in all webs :lol:
Arg. Haven't had time to even touch my drawing, only scan it. : ( I'm not going to make it.
Trust me, I understand the feeling. Last week was hell for me, and this week has been even worse Must be end of the month's craziness
Would be awesome. Rasters vs vector or paid M$ shills vs struggling free software types? Yes of course it's all about fighting. And Illustrator would have way too many of those stupid web2.0 swirly vector things around her like we see everywhere.
Interesting............I have to start my picture, will attached soon.


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Just a SliceSeries teasers are where you try to complete the sequence of a series of letters, numbers or objects.
What is the first number in this series (represented by the question mark):
?, 14, 15, 92, 653, 5897, 9323, ...
If that was too easy, do you know what the next missing number is?
HintPerhaps if you looked at just the numbers:
AnswerThe first number is 3. The next missing number is 84626.
3, 14, 15, 92, 653, 5897, 9323, 84626, ...
This series, known as "Slices of Pi", is the digits of pi grouped so that each term is greater than the one before.
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