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In light of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act1 and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010,2 small and family owned businesses have been reevaluating choice of entity considerations. This article summarizes the most common business entity forms and some of the major tax consequences of each in light of these new laws.
Changing Tax Landscape
Net Investment Income Tax ("NIIT")Since Jan. 1, 2013, a new 3.8% Medicare Surtax has been imposed on the lesser of a taxpayer's "net investment income" or any income over certain threshold amounts.3 In general, net investment income includes portfolio-type income and income from passive activities.4 Under Internal Revenue Code §469,5 business activities are treated as passive activities unless the taxpayer "materially participates" in the activity.
With respect to pass-through entities such as S corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies taxed as partnerships or sole proprietorships, the determination of "material participation" is made at the individual or shareholder level, rather than the entity level.6 This means that items of income from pass-through entities may be active income to some owners and passive income to others.
Increased Medicare TaxesBeginning in 2013, the employee portion of the Medicare tax, and the reciprocal Medicare tax imposed on self-employed persons, increased by 0.9% on compensation income in excess of the threshold amounts.7 The entire burden of the increase falls on the employee and self-employed persons, not on employers. (Employers and employees share equally the initial 2.9% Medicare tax imposed on wages, while self-employed persons obviously bear the entire burden of the maximum 3.8% Medicare tax). Thus, with these Medicare tax law changes, passive investment income and compensation income generally bear the same rate of Medicare tax above the threshold amounts.
Change in Tax RatesWith the expiration of certain tax breaks at the end of 2012, the top corporate rate became lower than the top individual rate for the first time since 2003. The top individual tax rates for 2015 are 39.6% for ordinary income and 20% for long term capital gains and qualified dividends. For corporations, the top tax rates for 2015 are 35% for both ordinary income and long term capital gains.
Choice of Entity
In light of the changes in the taxation of both individuals and corporations, a taxpayer can minimize his or her tax burden by carefully choosing the type of entity for a business.
C CorporationFor C corporation shareholders, the NIIT applies to all dividends paid to shareholders, as well as any gain a shareholder recognizes from the sale of his or her stock, regardless of the level of participation the shareholder has in the company. Furthermore, the NIIT applies to all income from a C corporation, even if the corporation's business activities are active with respect to a particular shareholder.
Self-employment tax is not assessed on dividends paid to a shareholder from a C corporation or to any gain on the sale of stock. If a shareholder is also employed by the corporation, that shareholder's earnings will be subject to the NIIT.
Although C corporations are taxed at a relatively lower rate when compared to individuals in the top bracket, typically this advantage is outweighed by the increased tax burden at the shareholder level. A corporation is subject to tax at a top rate of 35% on its earnings at the corporate level, and when the earnings are distributed to the shareholders in the form of a dividend, the earnings are taxed again at the shareholder level at the shareholder's individual rate. With the added NIIT imposed on corporate dividends, every dollar a shareholder receives from a corporation will be taxed at rate as high as 35% and then again at the individual's rate plus the 3.8% NIIT for high-income shareholders.
S CorporationS corporations are pass-through entities for tax purposes and the NIIT applies to a shareholder's distributive share of S corporation income allocated to the shareholder, but only to the extent the income comes from a passive activity, from trading in financial instruments, or is generated by the corporation's investments. Because the material participation test is applied at the shareholder level, if a shareholder materially participates in the corporation (i.e., by being a shareholder as well as an employee of the corporation), his or her distributive share of the corporation's income is not subject to the NIIT.8
Provided the S corporation pays its shareholder-employees a reasonable salary, a shareholder-employee's share of the S corporation's income is also not subject to the Medicare self-employment tax. Note however, any wages will be subject to employer and employee Medicare taxes that equate to having to pay the self-employment tax on that amount.
LLCs and PartnershipsFor partners and members of LLCs taxed as partnerships, the treatment of income for NIIT purposes depends on whether the business is passive with respect to the owner and whether the owner is treated as a "limited partner." Income that flows through to a partner is subject to the NIIT if it is derived from partnership activity that constitutes a passive activity with respect to the partner, income from trading in financial instruments, or income from the partnership's investments. However, if a partner materially participates in the partnership's business, the NIIT generally does not apply to any of the partner's share of income from the partnership.9
However, a partner who materially participates in a partnership will likely be subject to the self-employment tax on the partner's entire distributive share of the partnership's income.10 Thus, in the case of partnerships, a partner with income above the threshold amount will be subject to the 3.8% Medicare tax on income above the threshold amount allocable from the partnership regardless of whether the partner materially participates in the partnership.
Most family businesses will choose to operate as either an S corporation, a partnership or an LLC taxed as partnership or as a sole proprietorship. With the enactment of the NIIT, the S corporation has emerged as a stronger competitor to the previously favored partnership and LLC for business owners who plan on actively participating in the business. An S corporation shareholder-employee can likely avoid both self-employment tax and NIIT on the shareholder's distributive share of income (after being paid a reasonable salary), while a partner will likely be subject to one or the other of the Medicare taxes on all income derived from the business. Thus, in certain cases, particularly in cases involving a service business in which the owners will materially participate and capital assets are not an important part of the business, use of an S corporation may be preferable to utilizing an LLC or a partnership.


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We investigate women's underrepresentation among holders of commercialized patents: only 5.5% of holders of such patents are female. Using the National Survey of College Graduates 2003, we find only 7% of the gap is accounted for by women's lower probability of holding any science or engineering degree, because women with such a degree are scarcely more likely to patent than women without. Differences among those without a science or engineering degree account for 15%, while 78% is accounted for by differences among those with a science or engineering degree. For the latter group, we find that women's underrepresentation in engineering and in jobs involving development and design explain much of the gap; closing it would increase U.S. GDP per capita by 2.7%. [Emphasis added.]
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Women and Patents
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Focusing only on patent numbers is misleading as well and it would be impossible to get a clear picture of "improving" sexual equality (which is, itself, impossible).ReplyDelete
We tend to have an image of the lone inventor working in his cellar coming up with the next billion dollar idea. That rarely happens. Innovative ideas are looked at strategically by companies and can take 3 routes:
1. Keep it a trade (company) secret - no way to tally sexual (in)equality.
2. Publish it in a trade journal to prevent your competitors from patenting it.
3. Apply for a patent.
Due to the cost of #3 (paperwork, lawyers, etc.), companies are very careful to consider all aspects of an idea before resorting to a patent application, mostly from the business perspective. (Of course, some office politics are always at play.) Since it is truly a free market/business review without any influence of government quotes (yet!), it's quite telling that most inventors on patents are men. There is no influence of PC motivated themes sifting innovative ideas.
I know of what I speak, having a few US patents myself (i.e. 'having' = I'm the inventor but signed away ownership to my employer) and many more ideas which went through the company process and did not go on to a patent application.
@Carnivore- Thanks for commenting. I don't have enough direct knowledge of how corporations decide to patent, but I do know that there is quite a self-selection bias inherent in corporate patents. Thus, trying to analyze non-random outcomes with random analysis makes about as much sense as it sounds like it would.ReplyDelete

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The Shutdown Corner Interview: Wes Welker, Pt. 1
It was our pleasure to talk with New England Patriots receiver Wes Welker recently, especially given the promotion he's doing with two other famous NFL players -- Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews and Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware (who we'll be talking with very soon ... stay tuned). While most athlete endorsements focus on the appearance of physical dominance, Welker, Matthews and Ware recently took part in something called "The Big Try-On" for ... Depend undergarments.
Yes, you read that right.
In truth, it's an interesting deal for an important cause. Per the press release, "The Great American Try-On" raises awareness and offers confidence to the many Americans living with bladder control issues. All three players have tried on a pair of the new Depend Real Fit briefs under their uniforms to show that you can be as active as you want to be while wearing them. Their participation in The Great American Try-On supports The V Foundation for Cancer Research's mission to find a cure for cancers — specifically prostate cancer, a leading cause of bladder control issues in men. They're also encouraging others to participate by visiting TheGreatAmericanTryOn.com, and we would encourage you to do the same.
Welker helped us transition from his part in the promotion to more hardcore football talk with some ... interesting stories about certain inevitabilities that may occur when one is on a football field and nature calls. This is Part 1 of the interview; we'll have the conclusion up later Monday.
Shutdown Corner: I wanted to start with "The Great American Try-On" that you and Clay Matthews and DeMarcus Ware are doing -- this has to be the most unconventional promotion I've ever seen involving NFL players. How did you get involved, and what was the appeal to you?
Wes Welker: Depend approached us about taking part in the Great American Try-On, and at first we were a little sensitive about it -- it's about diapers. But after they started talking about all the things that people really go through, and all the bladder control issues that people have with prostate cancer and other things like that, we decided that it would be a great thing to take part in. Not only that, but the donations that have been made to the V Foundation have been over $100,000. So, it's been a great deal all the way around. We've done a lot with it, and it's been really cool to see. We really enjoyed it and had fun with it.
[ Also: Warren Sapp filed for bankruptcy to avoid going to jail ]
SC: I think it's great, because there are certain things that aren't talked about, or made fun of when they are talked about, and that can hinder awareness of real problems. When athletes at your level bring that awareness to it, it seems to change perceptions over time.
WW: Yeah, I think so. And having us actually physically trying them on, and seeing how they fit, and everything else -- you can really hardly tell you're wearing them at all. We wore them underneath football pants and everything else, and it really is a comfortable fit. We definitely had some fun with this whole deal. It's really been cool to see how people have changed their thoughts on this.
SC: Is this the kind of thing that could solve that noted sideline problem of having to go during a game -- all of a sudden, you see three low-level assistants surround a player with towels to hide the player from view, and you know exactly what's happening?
WW: [Laughs] Yeah -- I joked about that -- wearing them before games, because I'm always over there, peeing on the sidelines. Might as well just throw these bad boys on and let 'er rip.
SC: Well, all right then! Moving from that to the Patriots' 2011 season as smoothly as we are able -- it was another great season for you guys, and you came very close to getting that Super Bowl ring. I wanted to start with the change in your offense from when you came to New England in 2007, and it was more of a spread-style offense with you and Randy Moss, to the two-tight sets, and the more fast-break offense with Aaron Hernandez and Rob Gronkowski. How has that change been for you, and for Tom Brady, and for the offensive structure?
WW: I think the change in process was really just going with our best guys -- the guys we feel are our best players, and really trying to get them out there. Get them moving around in different scenarios and making plays. Our two tight ends are great assets to us, and we try to keep them out there as much as possible. I think that's why you have to go at it, where in the past, our receivers were a strength for us. Not that they aren't now, but that's just kind of where we are as an offense, and the guys just change in that way. It's been really good.
SC: Now, while you've been doing your promotion, Gronk has been throwing watermelons on the ground, and smashing Megatron figures, in a transparent attempt to get the Madden cover. His on-field role is fairly defined, but this seems like a pretty unconventional character off the field.
WW: Off the field ... yeah ... that's just Gronk being Gronk. He's just one of those guys -- he's funny, and he's just being himself. We always tell him, 'Dude, don't change for anything.' It's pretty comical to watch. I encourage it a little too much, I must admit.
SC: On the field, it helps that you have a fairly decent quarterback ... name of Brady ... he seems pretty good. But what is it about that offense that allows Gronkowski to flourish in ways we've never really seen any tight end in any offense before?
WW: Really, the guy's just a beast. He's kind of a freak out there. He's so big and so strong, he catches the ball really well and runs really well. And, believe it or not, he's a pretty intelligent guy. He does a good job of being in the plays for the coaches, and he's so physically gifted, that he's able to make some plays for us.
SC: The relationship between you and Tom Brady -- there's only one season that you haven't caught at least 100 passes with the Patriots. When you develop that kind of connection, at what point does everything become sort of second nature, and you can change a route with just a look, and communicate at another level?
WW: I feel like it's always advancing. We're always trying to find new ways to attack defenses -- it's always evolving as we look for different things to do. Sometimes, I think we think almost more than we need to, but we're always looking for new routes, and new ways to get open -- get the ball, and go make some plays.
[ Related: Chad Ochocinco slashes pay to remain with Patriots ]
SC: Chad Ochocinco had that first disappointing season with the Patriots, whereas you came in and hit the ground running from day one in 2007. Why did he struggle, and what will be different for him in 2012?
WW: Going into last year, we were in a lockout, and we had no offseason to put anything together. I think that's going to help, having [OTAs] this year. Just being out there and hearing the calls and not just thinking about where to line up. [He'll be able to] think about the routes, and what he's going to run and things like that. Having a year of experience in the system -- I mean, he ran the same system in Cincinnati for the last 10-11 years, whatever it was, so to come to a whole different system and hear a whole new set of play calls ... it's different, and it's hard to get used to after all those years, you really almost have to re-learn everything as if you were a rookie.
SC: Was that the case for you when you went from Miami to New England? Because you came in, and you caught 112 balls in what may have been the most explosive offense in NFL history.
WW: Yeah ... I feel that we were a little more simplified that year. If you look back at 2007, it was me, Randy [Moss], Donte [Stallworth], Jabar [Gaffney] had just half a season the year before, so we had a lot of guys who had just come into the system. So we were kind of on ground level at that point. Chad came in at a point where me and Deion [Branch] had been in the offense for quite a while, and we were a little more evolved. It was different scenarios, different places, different times.
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CALGARY -- In making the largest cocaine bust in Alberta history, city police say they've won a major battle but not the war.
In a series of seizures spanning a year that eventually led to the discovery of 80 kg of cocaine with a street value of $8 million, police say they've broken the back of a major organization that moved the drug from B.C. into Alberta.
But Staff Sgt. Darren Cave said it's only one criminal group among a number plying the lucrative trade in a city whose continued affluence feeds an appetite for the drug.
"This is one criminal organization we've put a dent in -- we realize there are others out there," said Cave, standing behind bags and tightly-wrapped bricks of cocaine and several firearms seized in raids.
"They're never really shut down ... for criminals, it's all they know, they'll re-start."
Even some of the 14 people arrested in the crackdown and since released, he said, could be back committing crimes.
But police believe Operation High Noon, which began with a raid in January 2008 that netted 42 kg of cocaine from a safe in a home in the 300 block of Hawthorne Dr. N.W., drove up the price of cocaine by reducing its availability.
Police also found 25 kg of the drug in the same home a week earlier.
In the months after that, police found an additional 13 kg of cocaine cleverly hidden in vehicles in what was a sophisticated operation.
"It's not just someone ripping out a seat cushion -- it goes far beyond that, " said Cave, adding the active part of the investigation ended last December.
"What you're seeing here is part of the upper echelon of the distribution network."
The discovery of packaging for 20 more kilos of cocaine that "illustrates the high volume of cocaine passing through our city," he said.
Cave said Calgary's relative affluence means much of the cocaine heading to Calgary -- including that seized in Operation High Noon -- is destined for city users.
"It's staying here -- you've got to look at the economy in Calgary," he said.
Police held off on announcing the entire scope of the seizures until prosecutors were certain they could lay trafficking conspiracy charges -- an offence rarely alleged by local authorities, said Cave.
Police also seized $330,000 in cash from the suspects in an investigation that involved police forces in B.C. and throughout Alberta.
Prosecutors, he said, are seeking 15-20 prison sentences for the most serious offences.
- Alycia Lynn Faithful-Lebrun, 26, of Calgary;
- Christian Balmore Zepeda, 37, of Calgaryl
- Thuan Xuan Ngo, 33, of Calgary;
- An Xuan Go, 27, of Calgary;
Kayla Elizabeth Wright, 24, of Calgary
- Duncan Howard Bailey, 24, of Calgary;
- Kevin James Wambolt, 23, of Calgary;
- Miguel Ernesto Rivas Franco, 28, of Calgary;
- Leopoldo Fernando Rojo Beltran, 34, of Calgary;
- Anthony Raymond Middlekoop, 25, of Calgary;
- Carlos Enrique Aguirre, 41, of Calgary;
- Roberto Stanley Olmedo-Rajo, 26, of Surrey, B.C.
- Graham Scott Taylor, 30, of Calgary;
- Erickson Lopez Delalcazar, 28, of Victoria
- Franco and Lebrun area also charged with conspiracy to traffic cocaine.


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Databases and Database Management Systems (DBMS) transform large quantities of data into specific and valuable information for accomplishing some goal.
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Front End
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Which field would act as the best primary key?
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Here's a context-free collection of comments posted after assorted blogs on patheos.com. Apparently, thou shalt not behave any better on the Internet than thou doth in public.
No! We can't elect this guy! He might suddenly stop hating gay people! And that would be terrible!
One man's religion is just another man's cult.
You cannot prove Christ came to the USA any more than you can prove Martians came here.
Religion teaches people intolerance and closed-mindedness. The so-called great books teach hatred.
Get your facts straight, get with the times, and stop being such a narrow minded little putz.
I may not wish to destroy Christianity myself, but I can be hell on wheels passive-aggressively.
I have seen the mind of religious people, and I have not found it pretty.
These leaders of Protestantism amount to nothing more than the bouncers of a club.
Also, you would think after that many years of "praying away the gay," the need to be in the arms of another man should have been driven to oblivion. I would've had just as much luck "praying away" my right hand.
You are all so dumb for real. I can not believe you read this article and gave it any consideration. This guy is obviously gay.
He's unable to find a definition of marriage, perhaps because he didn't check the dictionary.
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"Uppity" meaning that the women don't know their place in the gender hierarchy.
What I learned from listening to them talk is that, if you tell the thousands of hormone-driven students at Wheaton College that, whatever they do, they must not have "sexual intercourse," then you will have a substantial percentage of the combined brainpower of the Wheaton College student body devoted to figuring out what exactly they can do that does not count as "sexual intercourse."
Is sanctimony a product made from cattle?
I knew a woman who believed that all mental illness was caused by demons. I was particularly shocked as she had been a practicing mental health nurse for a number of years.


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Ok -- since the last time I wrote -- I have had my first flight delayed and then rescheduled from a totally different airport -- I had to get my bag retrieved from baggage claim -- head over to LaGuardia Airport, check in again - -and go through security and now I am seated at the gate waiting for my non-stop flight to Chicago which leaves at 1:00pm -- hopefully as snow is coming......I have a better chance of getting out going this route.......the adventure continues...
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I would love to hear some ideas from placenta utilizing women - whether you plan to plant it, eat it, encapsulate it, or something else! Also has anyone here made a placenta print? I would kind of like to know how that works, I think it would be a really amazing keepsake!
I just planted DD's. If everything went exactly as I planned, i would do a placenta print, then make a tonic with part of it, and plant the rest under a tree similar to DD's. I def would never throw it away. It's like miracle food, and it's the vessel that nourished your baby for the whole pregnancy. It's special...that said, I'm not eating it. Unless i was hemoraging. But i have some chemical issues, so I'm def doing the tonic or encapsulating for hormone stability.
Fritz's placenta is in my parents' freezer. We'll be planting it under a tree next fall probably.
I hope you don't mind me posting here. I had desparately wanted a homebirth, but unfortunately my little Boo had other plans. Someday... maybe... we'll try again. Anyways, i had planned on planting a rosebush over the placenta in my parents yard. When I asked to see the placenta during my c-section they looked at me like I had rocks in my head. I know it may sound silly, but the thought of my placenta becoming medical waste makes me want to cry. :confused:
That's not silly! Docs are just weird! I'm GLAD to see you posting here, you don't have to have had a HB to be here, just be interested. Planted over a rosebush is actually what we did with DD's placenta, how funny. I didn't even think of it, but my mother made them save it...it was a hospital in a rather small town, I don't think anyone had ever asked to take it home and they were just so surprised they did it, LOL. I'm sure it was against regs though... We had it in our freezer for two years and my mom would try to show it to whoever walked through the door, she's so weird......
So, WELCOME! keep posting, stick around, we're glad to have you! Can i ask why the c-sec? I'm due in about 8-10 weeks and that's one of my fears... :o :smile:
I'm sorry, but the thought of eating something that comes from inside your body seems wrong to me. Is there anyone who can explain this to me?
I did read that hospitals don't always burn the placenta. Many hospitals sell it to be used to make cosmetics. That's a little disturbing also.
Mine is in my freezer until spring, at which time Ill plant it :)
I don't think the hospital should have the right to sell your placenta... It's not thiers to sell.
Animals eat the placenta.... and techinically we are animals..lol
That being said... I didn't keep either girl's placentas.....Althought i did look at it. it was totaly cool! it's a relativly small organ to hold such a plump little thing!
I believe it! I've just been reading about how they sell the foreskins or baby boys to cosmetic and research companies, EW!
I don't think i could actually EAT mine, I won't be grilling it up like a steak or anything. I was just going to plant it but i did some digging and it's apparently like the miracle "food" for after birth. One bite can stop PPH in it's tracks! And women who encapsulate it and then take those after the birth report feelings of immense well being when taking and they report bouncing back even faster. I guess it's kind of like eggs. Eating the unfertilized eggs of a chiken skeeves me out too, but they're good for me so I do it :blush:
I had a hospital birth with my DD. I was too afraid to do anything else since my family has a history of horrendously long labors (like 40+ hours). Anyway, I let the doctor bring in an EMT in training to the delivery room so I got to watch as they pointed out all the parts of the placenta and where the sac was attached. I think I spent more of Gemma's first 15 minutes learning about the placenta then I did staring at her! Kind of weird, I know, but I love learning new things! I never thought to ask to take it home. I'm thinking home birth if I ever have another baby since my labor was extremely quick and easy. Maybe next time I'll plant it!
PS... I don't think I've ever posted here before so quick intro... I'm Sara, almost 22, and DD is Gemma. She'll be 2 in March. My SO (not Gemma's dad) is Zack, 27. Hi ladies!
Hey SaraB! Welcome! It's nice to have you here, let us know if there are any HB questions we can answer!
Actually the NCB ladies directed me down here. They've answered alot of my questions and such. I'm sure when I eventually get pregnant again I'll have tons but for right now I'm just kind of learning through lurking! Thanks!
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Cricket has a way of not allowing its players the privilege of a happy ending. Inzamam, a big man, both literally and figuratively, bid adieu to cricket after a truly amazing and glittering career. But his retirement had to coincide with a drubbing for Pakistan.
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George "Shotgun" Shuba, 1924-2014
Former Brooklyn Dodger George "Shotgun" Shuba passed away today at his home in Ohio, according to news reports. He was 89.
Shuba was one of the last surviving members of the 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers team that won their only World Series title.
Bob Borkowski, Roger Craig, Carl Erskine, Sandy Koufax, Tommy Lasorda and Don Newcombe are all that remain, and only Craig, Erskine and Newcombe appeared in the World Series.
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Plan for new home development REJECTED over fears it could cripple Brian Cox's observatory
PLANS for a 120-home development have been scuppered because its microwave ovens and power tools would cripple TV star Professor Brian Cox's observatory.
Jodrell Bank researches meteors, quasars, pulsars, masers and gravitational lenses
Scientists argued against the new estate fearing a new influx of houses would mean residents' mobile phones, wifi transmitters, and other household good could hinder work at the world-famous Jodrell Bank.
But developers claimed the use of everyday appliances in Goostrey, Cheshire, would not affect the observatory's ability to receive radio signals from space.
The proposed site is two miles from the University of Manchester's famous observatory used by their professors and Brian Cox on his popular shows.
Established in 1945 by Sir Bernard Lovell, it researches meteors, quasars, pulsars, masers and gravitational lenses, and boasts Britain's iconic Lovell Telescope.
It is already claimed nearby electricity lines have already stopped scientists from finding new pulsars, dense stars that send out radio waves.
Jodrell Bank stated the housing development would raise signal pollution by 10 per cent, exceeding agreed thresholds for "detrimental interference" to radio astronomy observations.
Now Communities and Local Government Secretary Sajid Javid has quashed the proposed development, ruling it would "impair the efficiency" of this "world-class facility".
The Government's ruling backs up the decision already made last year by Cheshire East councillors – who also rejected the housing plans.
Jodrell Bank regularly features on TV science shows featuring Brian Cox – the University of Manchester's Advanced Fellow of particle physics.
Jodrell Bank was established in 1945 by Sir Bernard Lovell
Professor Cox is best known to the public as the presenter of science programmes, especially the 'Wonders of...' series and for science books, such as Why Does E=MC2? and The Quantum Universe.
The former keyboardist with pop group D:Ream, he has been the author or co-author of over 950 scientific publications.
Housing firm Gladman Developments had appealed the local council's decision against their proposal, claiming there was "no evidence" their plan would cause a significant increase in radio interference.
But a later public inquiry disagreed, saying the observatory, "as an established world class facility, should be afforded reasonable protection."
The statement on behalf of Mr Javid said: "The secretary of state agrees with the inspector that Jodrell Bank Observatory as an established world-class facility should be afforded reasonable protection.
The proposed site is two miles from the University of Manchester's famous observatory
"It considers that this proposal could damage the world-class work being carried out by the observatory.
"In his view, the harm to the efficiency of the radio telescope carries substantial weight against the proposal."
It added that "the reasonable protection of Jodrell Bank Observatory is a matter of global significance".
Also pointing out that "the protection of Jodrell Bank as a facility of international importance transcends the housing land supply circumstances of the case".
Cheshire East Councillor Ainsley Arnold said he was "delighted".
Professor Cox is best known to the public as the presenter of science programmes
Mr Arnold added: "Jodrell Bank observatory is a vital asset to this borough, the nation and the international scientific community.
"The protective zone around the telescope has been in place since 1973 and we are very pleased that its importance has been recognised and reinforced.
"As a council, we are doing everything possible to meet the housing needs of our area. However, this was simply the wrong development in the wrong place.
"It is very good to see that the long-term protection of vital scientific work has prevailed over the short-term high demand in housing supply.
"This further underlines the importance of the ongoing collaboration between the council and Manchester University over operations at the site."
Gladman Developments has been contacted by Express.co.uk for comment.


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BT's Liverpool call centre is among 53 earmarked for closure in the next two years resulting in 2,200 redundancies.
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You are creating a list of at least 20 books (title, author, and genre) that you are interested in reading over the summer. This list will get printed and sent home with your trimester 3 report card.
Why am I doing this?
Remember-reading is like training to run a marathon. You can't work hard for months, and then take a few months off, and expect to be as 'fast' as you were before! In fact, taking 3 months off of running, and then trying to run a marathon would probably make you puke.
You have worked hard all school year-don't let all of your brain training go to waste! Read this summer, or beware of summer learning loss! Kids that don't read lose learning-and tests like MAP expect you to make progress over the summer. Don't get stuck without a book-make a list!
What do I need to do?
1-Record your list of books to read this summer by using this form-To Read-Summer 2013
*After opening, make a copy and rename it using the following format:
Summer.Last Name.First Name.Class Period ( for example-Summer.Huch.Jess.1)
2-Find books using the following resources:
- This blog (CCA Reads)-use the label cloud on the right to click on different genres
- The page on this blog called "Other Great Book Review Sites"-these are a list of sites that I follow that update and give reviews about books.
- CCAMS Grade 6 Reading Site:
- Book Commercials/Trailers-Only if you have headphones! (Besides the videos posted on my page, I have NOT reviewed all of the videos on these channels/playlists. Please keep this in mind with what you are watching!)
- Mrs. Huch's Collection on CCAMS Grade 6 Reading (Beware-this takes time to load!)
- YouTube-Penguin Young Readers
3-When you are finished with your list, you need to print a copy that will be sent home in your report card. Double check that you typed your name at the top.


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Unanswered: db2nodes.cfg
Hi All,
Just a small question ..can you change the location of db2nodes.cfg .if yes will it effect the db2start ..
change in the sense move and copy to another location ..
Thanks & Regards
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no, you can't move the file.
Well, you could, but DB2 won't find it there...
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Why would you want to do that?
What you can do is to create a file with the content of db2nodes.cfg somewhere else and then replace sqllib/db2nodes.cfg with a link (symlink or hardlink) to that file.
Whether it works or if this would be supported, I do not know. I rather doubt it. (When coding, at least I try to guard against symlink attacks on config files.)Knut Stolze
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IBM Germany Research & Development


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Season 25, Episode 4 Henry Ford: American Experience
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A profile of Henry Ford (1863-1947), the Ford Motor Company founder whose Model T in 1908 changed the auto industry. He also instituted the assembly line (an idea borrowed from the meatpacking industry), introduced the $5/8-hour workday—and investigated employees through his company's Sociological Department. (Anyone who failed to pass muster had wages withheld and/or were fired.) The documentary also details his anti-Semitism, including a newspaper he purchased in order to publicize his views.
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You read that title correctly, as the Daredevil TV Series is slowly wrapping up it's casting, Variety reports that [True Blood](series:200767) star Deborah Ann Woll (red-headed vamp Jessica Hamby) will play Karen Page, the love interest to the blind crimefighter's alter ego Matt Murdock.
Daredevil will be played by Charlie Cox in the 13-episode series, and Deborah Ann Woll joins Vincent D'Onofrio (Wilson Fisk/Kingpin), Elden Henson (Foggy Nelson), Peter Shinkoda (Hachiro), and Rosario Dawson (Dawson's character is as yet unannounced but rumors abound!) as proposed series regulars.
This announcement cuts it a little close as Daredevil was rumored to begin shooting this month (July).
Daredevil is the first of four 13-episode superhero series set in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of New York City and is scheduled for a Netflix release in 2015.
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Complaint Review: CBCS
CBCS\Resurgent Capital Services Hi! It's been 11 years, this is my first time hearing about this Sprint account and already a settlement offer? Suspicious Columbus Ohio
The first thing that came to my mind was "Wow I have had the same address for the last 5 or so years and this is the first time I'm seeing this and its a settlement letter?" - Suspicious. Let it be known that this is the first time I have ever heard of me having any Sprint account other than my Sprint cell phone which sits in front of me as I write this and I have had this phone for more than 1 year now and the bill is current and always has been. I figured since it was Sunday CBCS would be closed so all I got was their voicemail stating to call back at normal business hours.
I contacted Sprint collections department and they found no such record and advised me that the letter had to be a misprint. I told the Sprint rep that I would just call this CBCS tomorrow.
On February 25th, 2008, I called CBCS and got this really nice person who says she has to verify and update the information they have on file for me. I wasn't born yesterday so I just confirmed all the same information they already had on the letter- I didn't even correct the post office box address from my mom. I gave them no new information other than my prepaid cell phone number which is apart from my actual cell phone (I have two cell phones). The prepaid cell phone I have stays off intentionally so they get rolled to a voicemail and I check that voicemail box whenever I see fit; I'm not going to give out my real cell phone number offering the invitation for them to call me 20 times a day.
But anyway, I asked her could she provide more information on the account. I asked her was it a cell phone account, long distance, calling card, etc ... what kind of Sprint service was it? The rep replied it was a land line service from February of 1997. I replied 1997? I told the rep I'm sure I have had no land line Sprint service in 1997 or ever. I told her that in 1997 the only carrier in my city was Bell Atlantic and that was the *only* carrier anyone could have service with until they got bought out by Verizon and only then did other telephone carriers pop up but that wasnt until after 2000. I asked her what phone number was the service for? She replied she does not have that information. (mkay) I asked her what address was the service located at and she replied that she does not have that information either. She said all she has is the last billable address. I asked her what address she had and the address she gave me was for an old apartment I had 8 years ago back in 2000. I informed her well that cannot be the address the service was at because I did not move into that apartment until October of 2000.
The CBCS rep asked what phone service I had there. I told her I had Cavalier Telephone which is a 3rd party that leases the telephone lines from Verizon. (silence) She then asked if I had co-signed for anyone? I told her I have never co-signed for anyone in my life. I informed her that Sprint didn't even carry land line service in my area at that time. I then told the CBCS rep that I had called Sprint regarding the debt and they had no record (Now that I know that the account is 11 years old, Sprint would not have had the account in their systems anymore anyways. I believe they purge all that stuff after 7 years or even less).
She then provided me a fax number of 1-866-291-7413 and advised me to call Sprint back and have them fax verification of there being no account and that was the end of the call.
I called Sprint's Embarq department (their land line service) and asked to speak to their collections department and I spoke to a rep and repeated the whole ordeal to him about the letter I got from CBCS. The rep asked the phone number I was calling for and I told him that CBCS could not provide a phone number of service. He then asked for the address the service was installed at, I told him that CBCS could not provide that either. The Sprint rep laughed. He then suggested that I call CBCS back and request I speak to a supervisor and put the Sprint collections department on 3-way with them. Soooooo I called CBCS back and asked to speak to a supervisor ... and that's when I hit the dead zone.
I got nothing but dead air for about 15 minutes when the rep transferred me. I kept saying "hello" but no answer. I eventually hung up because now I was burning my prepaid minutes ( I dare not call them from my home phone or my main cell phone number). I was trying to do all this on my lunch break at work so I waited until later and I called Sprint back.
This time I got a Sprint rep lady who sounded like she really didnt give a s**t. She said there was no account on record just as the other Sprint rep had said. Then she told me just dispute the letter in writing within 30 days and theyll be forced to validate the debt with Sprint. End of call.
So at this time thats where I stand. Today February 27th, 2008 I have wrote CBCS a certified letter requiring a signature of reciept disputing the debt and if they try to go outside othe FDCPA (Fair Debt Collection Practices Act) to sue me for it, I'd tell the court that the debt is not mine and its outside the Statute of Limitations for Virginia, which is 3 years.
It seems to me based on my phone call to CBCS, they have nothing to go on but your name and address and they hope that you call hang yourself with your own words with a recorded phone call. It's like they are scavenging for information and trying to get information from *you* where they are unable to obtain themselves otherwise. I know for sure I have never had any Sprint service other than the cell phone I've got at this time. I am thinking its very possible someone, that I may be unaware of, or someone I dont even know, may have obtained enough information about me to either open a Sprint land line service in my name or used my name and forged a co-sign. I don't have any friends or family that I know would do that, but just think of all the times I've filled out applications for stuff; there is no telling who's hands my information landed across; how do I know the cashier at Macy*s doesnt put my application for a Macy*s credit card in her purse and then go apply for something? It can happen to anyone.
I dont think that CBCS is a scam. But I do think that CBCS is just a "bottom of the barrel" collection agency sending out "official-looking" letters hoping that people are stupid enough to pay on over decades old accounts without researching if its even a valid account first. Says on the BBB site that CBCS and its affiliated companies have been around since 1948. But I don't see them collecting on these old accounts with the Statutes of Limitations in many states is 3-5 years except if they can someone fool you to make a promise to pay over the phone in which yes, they can start the SOL all over again and can sue you for the money. But only someone ignorant I think would make a promise to pay without first researching if its an account they opened.
Based on their web site, they say they collect "aged" accounts for creditors. It's my belief that if this is a valid account that someone opened and put my information on it as a primary or secondary account holder, the account passed through so many collection agencies that they decided that the only info they had was mine and just went by whatever old information they had or mismatched the information with someone elses account. Afterall, they dont care if it was me who opened the account or not. Somehow my information got attached to it, so they contacted me in hopes to collect it but I'm not paying it. It's not mine, I have never had any account as such so they can cry into the wind as far as I'm concerned.
I will keep this report updated.
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Josh Grider Talks About 'Luck & Desire', Working With Trent Willmon + More – Exlculsive Interview
Josh Grider is excited, and with great reason. His new CD, 'Luck & Desire' is finally released, Josh feels it's the best work he's done in his career and nobody will argue that. He joined the KEAN 105 Afternoon Show to talk about the new album.
Grider admits he took a detour from country music a few years back with his project The Josh Grider Trio. While that phase of Josh's career turned out some outstanding music, 'Luck & Desire' is more country-influenced. It also promises to take Josh to another level of success. In our conversation, he tells us, "I'm pumped. I really am. I couldn't be prouder of this record, and it's finally time to share it with everybody. We recorded it late last year, so I've kind of been watching it come together, and it's finally just exactly the way I want it to be, and it's time to put it out there for everybody to hear." I asked Josh if he knew the new CD was something special as he it was being put together in the studio. He tells us, "I really did, man. Once we got in there and started tracking it and I started hearing it come together, I was like 'alright. Alright. Yep, this is feeling good'".
Grider goes on to describe the makeup of 'Luck & Desire' in a very cool way. "It's a very intentional album, you know. I've been writing, you know, it's been a long time since I put out a full length album. I think, I don't know, it's intentional. Every song has its place and its purpose on the album, and it's all reflective of me personally or musically. And I hope that all that comes through when you hear it. And again, if you don't hear all that, that's fine. Because I think the songs all stand on their own. Just, you know, song after song is their own little works. So they work together and they work independently."
I asked Josh to elaborate on 'Vinyl', one of the more feel-good songs on 'Luck & Desire'. He tells us about writing it, "It was a trip. I had the idea, I wanted to write 'Vinyl', you know, I just thought it was such a cool thing and I had just gotten a record player. And I grew up listening to my dad's vinyl [records] and stuff. I knew the record, but I was trying think of other things vinyl, you know, trying to be crafty with it a little bit. And I thought of the vinyl seats, because I drive this old Suburban, the Honey Badger…it's got vinyl seats, and they get so hot, you know? And then my friend, Greg Becker that I wrote the song with, was like, 'What about vinyl floors, man? Did you grow up on those?' And I was like 'Oh, of course!'…it's a leading contender for the second single [off 'Luck & Desire].
The timing of the CD's first single, 'White Van' has peaked on the charts nicely to coincide with the release of 'Luck& Desire', at #4 and rising the week of the album release. Grider states, "I love it when a plan comes together. And it seems like it's happened so few times in my life. But I am in the midst of a plan coming together. The single is peaking, and the record is coming out all at the same time, just like it was ordained."
'Luck & Desire' was produced by Trent Willmon, who is not just a great producer and songwriter, but Josh and Trent are also friends. "Well, he's just a snake-wranglin' Texas cowboy [laughs]…Man, Trent is one of a kind, to say the least. We became friends shortly after I moved to Nashville…we were co-writers. He was a guy that I'd write songs with, then we ended up getting signed to the same publishing company, and then it came time to do [the 'Gettin' There' EP]. And man, it came together so fast, and man, we just pulled it off, almost in the blink of an eye, between deciding to record and getting the band. It worked so good for me, I had three #1's off that EP, and for once in my life, when something was going right in my life, I didn't shoot myself in the foot and totally change direction. I said 'Well that went perfect. Let's do it again.' So, we had a lot more time this time, picking songs and picking our band, and putting the whole thing together. Artist, songwriter and producer [Willmon] is a triple-threat for sure."
Grider does a duet called 'Skin and Bones' with his wife, Kristi, and Josh talked about her talent. "Her talent is unbelievable. I tell everyone that I'm the third or fourth best singer in my whole house, between the boys and my wife, man, there's a lot of talent in my house…we had done some duets before, but I'm so glad she's on this record, because I think ['Luck & Desire'] is going to get more attention than, probably anything I've done up to now. For her to be showcased on there – she sang a lot of the background harmonies – but for her to have that duet, it's really cool. I tell people all the time that she's great, but you know, when it's the husband talking about a wife, people don't know…but no. It's for real. She's one bad mamma jamma."
Josh also gets into detail about a tear-jerker, 'High Enough', a song co-written with Adam Hood, and the 'Luck & Desire' album as a whole. "We cover a lot of ground. It's a wide album. I'll say that. The unifying thing in it is me. I had my hand in writing all but one of the songs. But 'High Enough' definitely covers the more classic country stuff that I was raised on, and that is still very near and dear to my heart. That covers that base."
The new CD is available through Josh Grider's official website, on iTunes, and of course you can pick up a copy at one of his shows from this point on. Josh's next trip to Abilene has yet to be scheduled, but we will keep you posted to let you know when you can see Grider on a stage near you. Congratulations, Josh!


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Look, I went from monster balling to losing Isaiah
We weathered the storm, I think FEMA should pay us
This ain't no fucking hobby, don't see no fucking hollies
I'm just throwing the truth, shit, I could pass a poly
Let's take it back to the, to my grandmother's basement
Try to make a hit 'cause moving base was basic
Too Too taught me the bagga, now I got my swagger
Trying to stunt for Quila and fuck my whole stash up
Hustling ain't me and shit, that's hard to see
'Cause when you feeling trapped, education is key
When the block is your teacher, Larry Hoover your preacher
Trying to get you a Pelle Pelle to go with your sneakers
This can't be life, lord show me another way, Biggie can't be right
You either slang crack, rap or got a wicked jumpshot
In the streets where its Novak scenes, just gunshots huh
Lord, grant the serenity, I promise I'll kill it from now to infinity
Stunting on my enemies, fuck where I came from
Look at where I'm finna be, where I'm finna be
[Verse Two: Emilio Rojas]
The murder rate as high as them fiends is
And the homes we growing up in, yeah they broke as our dreams is
Even dope boys ain't rolling around in no Beamers
My guy done pushed white for eight years and still he hope for that V6
He walking out the front door and looking both ways
Bullets barking at him like dogs, he hope for no strays
All we want is insurance with lower co-pays
So ma can buy some new clothes she could sport at a work place
I seen her wear the same sneakers for three summers
Too worried about buying food to just sit down and eat with us
Police come and they fuck what you becoming
And innocents flee, running like they finna beat something
We see judges as nothing but a formality
You grown, you go to jail, if you young, they pull you from family
And then they put you into foster care, only hate is fostered there
But that shit's our cross to bear, yeah
[Verse Three: Nick D's]
They say my mission was impossible
I'm scaling up the wall which means I'm breaking through the glass
When I'm tapping on your jaw, I'm boxing 'cause I got no other options
Like a warehouse worker, say my name, go ahead, wear it out further
You see I'm trying to get my granny rich
Pay her back for all them ham sandywiches that she made
When I was famishing, they tried to facemask me
But I still ran it in, long story short, man I rip 'em like Hamilton
I usher in a new era, can you handle it?
My manuscripts the only reason your girl's panties wet
I fuck her 'fore I head out the door then I'm beating down the block
Like Lew Al-Kan-Dor, I know it's Alcindor but the way I pronounce
And deliver only gon' result in me making profound figures
And never assume I'm down with ya
Unless we toast off the table 'fore we down liquor, coalition
[Verse Four: Paypa]
Look at where I'm finna be 'cause I grind endlessly
Made it from the bottom, it's the Coalition Embassy
Hoes had the tendency to overlook me
Now they throw the Vol up, Tennessee, listening to Hennessy
Bitch, I came from Burnstuy, went to school in Murdervalle
Ho, my name is Paypa, if you suck me, it'll be worth your while
I done had a million jobs, told you I was working wild
You was bullshitting, I was listening and working wild
Untamed nigga, you a lame nigga, kill your own brother
How you glorify Cain nigga? We put ourselves in the game nigga
Even if it came from 'caine, excuse my hypocritical ways
Diamonds, we was shining hard, I wish you coulda seen my niggas
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Paris: Paris St Germain boss Laurent Blanc has hit back at Jose Mourinho's taunt that Ligue 1 is a cakewalk for the Parisiens by pointing at the Portuguese's history with Real Madrid.
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Mourinho, who won one Primera Division title in three seasons in Spain in a Barcelona-led duopoly, had suggested winning Ligue 1 is easy, stoking the fires ahead of his Chelsea side's Champions League quarter-final first leg at Parc des Princes tonight.
"Maybe if we're talking about the league and I'm sure that Jose Mourinho knows the French league very well," Blanc said.
"There are two really big clubs in Ligue 1 (PSG and Monaco), but if I remember correctly, I think it was the same for him in Spain, with Barcelona and Madrid.
"The only answer we want to give is to show a great performance tomorrow and we'd like to show that Ligue 1 has some very good teams and some very good players."


text: Ultimately, the organisation needs to give leaders the tools to operate effectively. Top down accountability with clear lines of responsibility allows difficult decisions to be driven through, whilst effective reward mechanisms mean good performance can be noted and encouraged. I walk past the academy on a fairly regular basis and this is a really interesting insight into its' work. Thanks.


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Floor steam cleaners are your best friend for cleaning your floors when a steam mop just won't cut it. Floor steam cleaners pack more power, and have versatile features that clean carpets, wood, and tiles with ease. As you'll see, there are lots of crossover options that combine vacuums, carpet cleaners, steam mops, and more.
There's a huge variety of machines on the market, and they all have their own strengths and weaknesses. A lot of them appear to be great, but how do you separate the good ones from the gimmicks?
No worries–we're here to help! We looked at lots of steam floor cleaners to find the ones that are really worth your money.
We found three great machines that will help you clean all your floors with the power of heat and water! Our choices are all hybrids, and are all built to handle multiple surfaces.
We looked for versatility, durability, user-friendliness and most importantly, cleaning power!
Here are our favorite floor steam cleaners at a glance:
Best For Carpets
Best for Wood Floors
Best For Everything
Best Floor Steam Cleaner Reviews
1.Hoover All-Terrain
This machine finds the middle ground between a carpet cleaner and a steam mop for hot water cleaning on any hard or carpeted floor! Price at around $230 at the time of writing, it's recommended by Consumer Reports, and is very popular with online buyers. We love it for its scrubbing power, as well as its handy onboard heater.
There's an onboard heater to make sure your water stays hot. While this isn't a steam cleaner per se, it uses very hot water to have much the same effect. It dissolves sticky spots, and blasts grime out of crevices.
Because the machine uses hot water and not steam, it deep cleans carpet more effectively, getting hot soapy water right down to the base of the carpet fibers. And it still packs enough heat to dissolve dirt and stains on hard floors.
The brush head uses many circular brushes instead of a large brush roll. They scrub in many directions, rather than just one. That means they do a better job on carpet fibers, and provide more friction and scrubbing power to really work detergent into your carpets. They're also great for working into tile grout.
The auto-rinse feature makes sure any soap is sucked up on the return pass. There's a handy switch which changes from soapy water to hot rinse, so you can clean as needed.
The suction system channels soapy water, rinse water, and hot air across the whole nozzle. It's designed to clean, rinse and dry right to the edges of your floors.
The wheels are outfitted with little rubber tires, to protect your hardwood floors. In addition, the spray nozzle cover pops up for adjustments or untangling stray carpet fibers or pet hair.
With an 8-foot attachment hose and a 20-foot power cord, you have plenty of range.
There are two attachment heads. One is a Spin Scrub brush which can be used in the bathroom, on windows, or other flat surfaces. We love it for cleaning wall grout, as well as shower soap scum.
The other is an upholstery brush, for furniture and carpeted stairs. It's also very effective for tough stain spots, as you can zero in on the problem without getting the rest of your carpet too wet.
It's prone to leakage, especially when you're changing the tanks. You'll want to do a leak test when you get it, to make sure your unit doesn't have any problems. We also found that a lot of leak problems can be easily solved by making sure everything's aligned before you start cleaning.
One annoying design flaw is that the squeegee isn't held in place. It slides into a slot in the plastic body, but there's no catch or latch to keep it in. Some reviewers found that it slipped loose while they were cleaning.
You'll have to wipe up a bit of water on hard floors. While the Hoover does a pretty good job cleaning up after itself, there's usually a bit of sludge left behind. It's a good idea to have a towel handy. This might seem like a lot of work, but remember that it takes care of all the scrubbing for you!
Hoover's customer service has a poor reputation. We'd recommend double-checking everything in the return window with the vendor, before dealing with Hoover.
2. Bissell Symphony
The Symphony is a vacuum/steam mop hybrid. It's a quick, simple way to get your prep work and deep cleaning done in one swoop! Plus, it doesn't cost much more than a regular steam mop.
Not only does it double as a steam mop and vacuum cleaner, but it can do double duty at the same time! This machine uses a combined cleaning head with a vacuum in front, and a steam mop in back.
Having the vacuum in front is an advantage for a few reasons. It preserves the mop cloths, since they don't have to deal with any loose dirt. You'll get longer life out of them, and longer cleaning time with each use, maximizing your dollars spent.
Plus, it cuts out a step in the cleaning process. What's not to like about that? You don't have to haul out a bulky full-size vacuum to prep your floors before retracing your steps all over again with the mop.
You can just vacuum, just mop, or turn on both for full cleaning power!
You can control the cleaning settings straight from the handle, and switch over immediately. The Symphony keeps a reserve of steam at the ready, for whenever you need it.
The tanks are separate, so you won't have to worry about moisture getting involved in the vacuum system. Likewise, the mop goes behind the vacuum, so it's free of any loose dirt or debris.
Both tanks detach for emptying and refilling. The dust cup empties with the touch of a button, so you never have to touch the dirt inside. It also includes a filling cup for the water tank, so things don't overflow and make a mess.
It comes with two types of mop pads–soft and cushioned, and scrubbing. And you get two of each, so you can cycle them through the laundry. All of the mop pads are treated with Microban anti-bacterial coatings. This prevents any residual germs or other nasties from growing on the pads before and in the wash.
The mop pads switch out with a really neat system. By hitting a footswitch, you release a tray which drops out of the machine. Then you just slide the new pad over the tray, without having to fiddle with the vacuum parts. And there aren't any fiddly clips or holders to break (which is one of our pet peeves on other mops!).
Lots of convenient features like this really set the Symphony apart for us. Its adjustable handle, easy-empty dust cup, and separate cleaning settings make it easy to use, and take a lot of the hassle out of cleaning floors.
There are two steam settings, high and low. This allows you to handle different floors as well as different levels of mess.
It comes with a 2-year limited warranty.
It's not good at edge cleaning, since the vacuum portion is only along the front. You'll still have to use a traditional vacuum with a wand for cleaning baseboards and corners. The vacuum isn't super powerful, so it can't draw things in over much distance.
It doesn't work on carpets or rugs.
The steam mop isn't really equipped for deep grout. While there's a high steam setting, it doesn't have a scrubber brush for getting down into crevices. We recommend the Symphony if your home has wood floors, linoleum, or fairly level tile.
3. McCullough Deluxe Canister
This Deluxe Canister set is the top of the line offering from McCullough. It combines a super powerful steam engine with a full set of attachments for dealing with all your floors, from hardwoods to concrete. We love it because it not only steam mops with incredible power, but is also versatile enough to clean the rest of your house.
The floor head is incredibly versatile. It's equipped with heavy-duty scrubber brushes, which you can cover with extra-large mop cloths for use as a steam mop on pretty much any flooring. The brushes are great for concrete, whether in the garage or on the walk. The mop pads are ideal for hardwood floors and more delicate tiles.
At 13" x 8.5", the floor head provides more coverage than traditional steam mops. The 64 oz. water tank provides up to 2 hours of steam power, and the steam is pressurized at 48 psi. The Deluxe set comes with an incredible 23 different attachments and accessories–more than any set we looked at. We also love that they can all be stored onboard. This makes up for the bulk of the canister.
The narrow "pen" wand is one of the best attachments. Previous buyers said it works on just about everything, producing a narrow, intense jet of steam. It's great for blasting grout without having to scrub as hard. It also cleans very well in corners and around bathroom fittings for cleaning hard water deposits and other gunk.
For floor cleaning, you can use any one of the wand attachments to spot-treat carpet stains. After a minute of steaming, you can wipe stains up with an ordinary towel.
The window attachment is wider than the attachments that come with handhelds and other steam cleaners, and comes with a squeegee. There's also a scraper attachment, and users said it works wonders on old wallpaper. It's also great for getting dried paint off walls and floors, if you need to clean up after painting or remodeling.
Unlike weaker steam cleaners, this one has the power to blast old paper off the walls. It's one of very few home steam cleaners with the power to really use the attachments to their fullest extent.
Even though it's powerful, it's user-friendly. The handle is adjustable and ergonomic. Steam power is adjustable right from the handle. That's a big step up over its little brother, the McCullough 1275. Adjustable steam makes this machine a lot safer for your hardwoods.
The power cord is 18 feet, so you'll have plenty of reach, even without a long attachment.
Customer support is based in Kansas, not overseas. That's a big plus for us, since steam cleaners can be very temperamental. You want to be well taken care of!
It's pretty bulky. Since it takes awhile to set up and take down, it's pretty inconvenient for small jobs.
The warranty is only for 1 year. For such a large, expensive steam cleaner, we think that's pretty short. You'll find longer warranties on many steam mops.
The power switch is a weak point. Several online reviewers said theirs gave out rather quickly. That's obviously a fatal flaw. While it's covered under the warranty, we would urge extra caution with this part.
Which steam cleaner is right for your floors?
The Bissell Symphony is your best bet for dealing with most hard floors. It's gentle enough to preserve and enhance the finish on your wood floors, and has enough steam and scrubbing power to handle most tile floors. However, it's not ideal for deeper grout. (Read more on this Guide to Hardwood Flooring)
If you have deep grout, the McCullough has the power to blast down deep into cracks, and more than enough attachments for dealing with whatever cracks and crevices are in your way.
The McCullough is also more versatile than our other two choices, as it comes with lots of attachments for cleaning various surfaces. We'd recommend it if you have a lot of grout to clean, or if you want a one-stop solution for cleaning your house.
If you have a lot of carpet, the Hoover is beyond capable. It's a step above many other carpet cleaners, since it has an onboard heating system. Plus, it's versatile enough to use on your other floors. While it's a bit of a hassle to set it up just for regular cleaning, it's an easy way to get all your floors deep cleaned at once when you need to do so.
Buying Guide
Think about your floors:
Do you have mostly tile, wood, or carpeted floors? Are you looking to clean all of them with one device? Are you looking to supplement your steam mop, vacuum or carpet cleaner? These are questions you'll want to answer. Thinking about what floors you'll be cleaning will narrow down your search.
Think about the rest of your house:
For this page, we chose dedicated floor cleaners. However, a floor cleaner can clean more than your floors, as you've seen from the McCullough and the Hoover. If you want a versatile machine, look for appropriate attachments and adjustable steam.
Consider your budget:
Floor steam cleaners generally cost between $100-$200, depending on whether you're looking at a carpet cleaner, steam mop, or canister steam cleaner. The best floor steam cleaners are some combination of the three. Thankfully, these hybrids don't cost much more than an ordinary steam mop or canister steam cleaner.
Steam mops are a bit cheaper than a full steam cleaner. However, a canister steam cleaning system like the McCullough can cover lots of cleaning needs for the price of one machine. That can be a smart investment, if you're going to make good use of it!
What's Next?
To have a look at steam cleaners for your whole house, check out our guide to the best steam mops!
If you're looking to add steam to your light cleaning arsenal, try a handheld steamer! We've reviewed the options and brought you the best models here.


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Q: We picked up a nice old oak table at an estate sale recently. Could you point us in a direction where we could find information on possibly sanding and/or varnishing the top or should this be left to professionals?
A: Unless you think you've got a candidate for the "Antiques Road Show," this is a perfect job for the do-it-yourselfer. If it is an antique, we suggest you leave it alone until you can find out what you've got.
When our mother was newly retired in the mid-1970s, she decided to refinish an old dresser she had. It was a grungy old thing. She spent weeks on that project and it turned out great. Today it's a family heirloom. It's with her today in her assisted-living home. If we do say so ourselves, it's one of the best-looking pieces of furniture in the joint.
You don't need to hire a pro. Refinish the piece yourself. The first step is to remove the old finish, or what is left of it.
Paint and varnish remover are the key here. There are a bunch of brands on the market and they all do the same thing, which is to soften the old finish so you can scrape it off. Traditional removers contain methylene chloride, a harsh chemical with a noxious odor. They also contain paraffin to retard drying.
When the stripping is done, the piece must be wiped down with solvent to remove the paraffin residue. More modern strippers rinse off with water. We're a little leery of these because water-based removers can raise the grain of the wood. Wood and water don't mix very well.
To strip the old finish, start from the top of the table and work to the bottom. Apply a generous coat of semi-paste paint remover, brushing it on in one direction only. Semi-paste remover is like a gel and will adhere to vertical surfaces. Let it sit for a while until the finish is crinkled. Remove it with soft tools such as a plastic scraper or steel wool. When all the finish is off, wipe the table with mineral spirits to remove any stripper residue. Finally, let the piece dry for 24 to 48 hours after stripping before sanding and finishing.
Safety precautions must be taken when using chemical strippers. Work in a well-ventilated area. Protect finished floors with drop cloths. Wear a respirator, eye protection, a long-sleeve shirt and rubber gloves.
Once the table is stripped, start the finishing process by sanding the wood. Depending on how good a job you were able to do with the stripper, you may not have a lot of sanding to do. Start with 120-grit paper to clean off any finish that may remain and to smooth out any bad places in the wood. Then smooth the whole piece down with 220-grit paper.
Sand with the grain. The quality of your final finish depends on the care you take when sanding. No amount of stain or varnish will correct a bad sanding job. Take the time to do a good job. It makes a big difference.
Because oak is an open-grained wood, consider using a filler to smooth the surface. Grain filler comes as a pigmented paste in a range of colors. If you want to emphasize the grain of the wood, select a color that contrasts with the natural color of the wood or the color you intend to stain it. If you want to de-emphasize the wood grain, select a color that closely matches the anticipated finish color of the wood. …CONTINUED


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