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United Kingdom Independence Party
Template:Infobox British Political Party
The United Kingdom Independence Party (commonly known as UKIP, Template:PronEng) is a British political party. Its principal aim is the withdrawal of the UK from the European Union. UKIP currently has 10 seats in the European Parliament and two in the House of Lords. It also has around 30 local councillors on principal authorities, town and parish councils. The party has around 16,700 members.[1]
The party's policy is that the United Kingdom "shall again be governed by laws made to suit its own needs by its own Parliament, which must be directly and solely accountable to the electorate of the UK".[2] Other aspects of policy include promises to reduce taxation, the preservation of the pound sterling, promises to be tough on crime, and tighter controls on immigration.
In the 2004 European elections, UKIP received 2.7 million votes (16.8% of the national vote), gaining twelve seats in the European Parliament. However, in the 2005 General Election, the party received only 618,000 votes (2.38% of the vote).
- 1 History
- 2 Policies
- 3 Electoral performance 2004-2007
- 4 Relationship with other parties
- 5 Minority members of UKIP
- 6 Current representatives
- 7 Leaders of the UK Independence Party since 1993
- 8 Eurosceptics in the European Parliament
- 9 See also
- 10 External links
- 11 References
Early years
UKIP was founded in 1993, by Alan Sked and other members of the all-party Anti-Federalist League. Its central aim was to seek the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. The new party attracted many from the anti-European wing of the Conservative Party, which was split on the European question after the pound was forced out of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism in 1992 and the struggle over ratification of the Maastricht Treaty. UKIP candidates stood in the 1997 general election, but were overshadowed by James Goldsmith's Referendum Party. After the election, Sked resigned the leadership and left the party which was, he said, 'doomed to remain on the political fringes'. However, Goldsmith's death soon after the election precipitated the dissolution of the Referendum Party, with a resulting influx of new UKIP supporters. The leadership election was won by millionaire businessman Michael Holmes, and in the 1999 elections to the European Parliament UKIP surprised commentators by picking up three seats and 7% of the vote. In that election, Nigel Farage (South East England), Jeffrey Titford (East of England), and Michael Holmes (South West England) were elected.
Over the following months there was a power struggle between the leader, Michael Holmes, and the party's National Executive Committee (NEC). This was partly due to Holmes making a speech which was perceived to call for greater powers for the European Parliament against the European Commission. In a stormy meeting, ordinary party members forced the resignation of both Holmes and the entire NEC. Holmes resigned from the party itself in March 2000. There was a legal battle when he tried to continue as an independent MEP until resigning from the European Parliament in December 2002, when he was replaced by Graham Booth, the second candidate on the UKIP list in South West England.
Jeffrey Titford was narrowly elected to the vacant leadership, and succeeded in healing many of the wounds left by the previous infighting.
2001 General Election
UKIP put up candidates in more than 420 seats in the 2001 general election, coming fifth in terms of votes cast (but with just 1.5% of the vote) and failing to win any representation at Westminster. It also failed to break through in the elections to the Scottish Parliament or the Welsh Assembly, despite those elections being held under proportional representation. In 2002 Titford stood down as party leader, but continued to sit as a UKIP MEP. He was replaced as leader by Roger Knapman.
In late 2004, reports in the mainstream UK press speculated on if or when former Labour Party MP and chat show host Robert Kilroy-Silk would take control of the party. These reports were heightened by Kilroy-Silk's speech at the UKIP party conference in Bristol on 2 October 2004, in which he called for the Conservative Party to be "killed off" (following UKIP's forcing the Conservatives into fourth place in Hartlepool).
Interviewed by Channel 4 television, Kilroy-Silk did not deny having ambitions to lead the party, but underlined that Roger Knapman would lead it into the next general election. However, the next day, on Breakfast with Frost, he criticised Knapman's leadership. After further disagreement with the leadership, on 27 October 2004 Kilroy-Silk resigned the UKIP whip in the European Parliament. Initially, he remained a member, while seeking a bid for the party leadership. However, this was not successful, and Kilroy-Silk resigned completely from UKIP on 20 January 2005, calling it a "joke". Two weeks later, he founded his own party, Veritas, taking several UKIP members, including both London Assembly members, with him. Kilroy-Silk has subsequently resigned from Veritas.
2006 leadership election
In October 2005, Petrina Holdsworth resigned as Chairman of UKIP and from the party's National Executive Committee. She was replaced as Chairman "on an interim basis" by the party's former leader, Jeffrey Titford MEP. In December 2005, David Campbell-Bannerman, a former Conservative, became the new party chairman, appointed by the party leader, Roger Knapman MEP. Knapman's four-year term as leader ended in June 2006, triggering a leadership contest that saw four challengers (Richard Suchorzewski, David Campbell-Bannerman, David Noakes and Nigel Farage), from which Farage emerged as victor on 12 September 2006.
Farage's stated intention is to broaden public perception of UKIP beyond merely being a party seeking to get the UK out of the EU, to one of being a free market party broadly standing for traditional conservative and libertarian values.
Proposed change of name
It was announced on 5 February 2007 that UKIP intends to change its name to Independence Party in a bid to attract Conservative voters. This change will be subject to a postal ballot of members, and would have to be accepted by the Electoral Commission under the Registration of Political Parties Act.[3]
Although the UKIP's original raison d'être was, without a doubt, the EU, it has now expanded from being a single-issue party to developing a full domestic agenda, starting with a wide-ranging review and the establishment of a policy development group. UKIP has now produced detailed policy documents on taxation [4] and education [5].
UKIP also opposes the extension of state funding for political parties. Its economic stance is based what it claims to be the need for much lower taxation in order to compete internationally, a position which has been reinforced since the election of Nigel Farage as leader in September 2006.
On Europe
UKIP contends that the EU is corrupt, that it is undemocratic, that Britain's membership is very expensive, and that Britain's sovereignty is diluted by being part of a large bloc. In particular, it perceives the latter issue as being so fundamental a problem that only complete withdrawal from the Union can address it. For this reason, the aim of British withdrawal from the EU is written into UKIP's constitution. In line with this, one of UKIP's political goals is to break what it sees as the pro-EU consensus among the three established parties, and prevent the introduction of the euro and the adoption of a European constitution.
ID Cards
UKIP is against the planned introduction of identity cards, believing them to be ineffective as a way of combating fraud and terrorism, and an infringement of individual liberty. In December 2004 UKIP affiliated to the anti-ID card campaign, No2ID. Concern for civil liberties also led UKIP to oppose the Civil Contingencies Act 2004[6], which gives additional powers to the UK Home Secretary in broadly defined "emergency situations". UKIP's Jeffrey Titford MEP condemned the bill as "totalitarian". [7]
Devolution and Unionism
Although UKIP is strongly opposed to the loss of powers to the EU, as a strong supporter of the Union it argues that, within the UK itself, power should rest in Westminster. It therefore both opposes the notion of a devolved English parliament and argues that the Scottish Parliament and Welsh and Northern Irish Assemblies should be abolished, with all parliamentary powers returning to Westminster.
Climate change
UKIP believed that the Climate Change Bill, published by the Labour Government in March 2007, reflected a failure to devise a viable plan for alternative sources of energy to replace fossil fuels: it considered that the Bill was 'deeply misguided'.
UKIP argues in favour of the expansion of nuclear power for reasons of energy security as well as to cut carbon emissions. In line with American policy, it does not think large-scale cuts of carbon emissions are necessary. It also argues that plans to invest in wind power are uneconomic.[8]
Electoral performance 2004-2007
UKIP's first electoral success was the election of three MEPs in 1999, and it made further advances in 2004. Although it increased its share of the vote in both the 2001 General Election and 2005 General Election, it did not achieve the same levels of vote as in those elections to the European Parliament.
UKIP's expectations were high before the 2004 European Parliament election, with a number of opinion polls – starting with one from YouGov - showed them on course to beat the Liberal Democrats and pick up a dozen MEPs. The prediction proved accurate, with UKIP winning 16.8% of the vote and taking third place nationally with 12 seats. UKIP won seats in eight regions, taking votes from all three major political parties. It came second, ahead of both Labour and the Liberal Democrats, in four regions: South West, South East, Eastern and East Midlands. In the East Midlands region UKIP came within a percentage point of being top of the poll. UKIP received assistance in coordinating its 2004 election campaign from Dick Morris, formerly Bill Clinton's campaign advisor who has since emerged as an advocate of US unilateralism and an opponent of the EU.
The party had hoped to sustain its momentum in the 2005 General Election, but despite fielding 495 candidates, the party failed to win any seats at Westminster. At the general election, UKIP gained 618,000 votes, or 2.4% of the total votes cast (an increase of 220,000 votes/0.9% from its result in the 2001 general election). Although this may be regarded as respectable for a small party, and sufficient to place it fourth in terms of total votes cast behind the Liberal Democrats, the Liberal Democrats polled, as is customary, in excess of 20% of the total vote cast. UKIP's best result on election night was in Boston & Skegness, where their candidate Richard Horsnell came third with 9.6% of the vote.
In the first parliamentary election test of 2006, UKIP came eighth out of nine candidates in the Dunfermline and West Fife by-election on 9 February 2006, and their candidate lost his deposit, polling only 208 votes (0.6%).
In the 2006 English local elections, UKIP won its first borough council seat in Hartlepool when Stephen Allison was elected to serve as Councillor for the St. Hilda Ward; however, a councillor in Wirral who had recently defected to UKIP from the Conservatives failed to be re-elected for her new party, so UKIP's overall net gain was zero. UKIP also beat Labour into fourth place in the Bromley and Chislehurst by-election in June 2006. The UKIP candidate, Nigel Farage, came third with 8.1% of the vote, against Labour's 6.6%.
In February 2007, Henry Reilly, a Ulster Unionist Party councillor in Newry and Mourne defected to UKIP. He subsequently stood as a UKIP candidate in the Assembly election for the South Down constituency, their first-ever candidate in Northern Ireland. He polled 1,229 votes, 2.7% of the poll.
In the May local elections UKIP fielded its highest number of candidates, just under a thousand. Six UKIP councillors were up for re-election in the 2007 Local Elections. Four lost their seats, two were re-elected and three new seats were won, leaving the party with a net loss of one councillor. [9]
In the regional list vote for the Welsh Assembly Election the party polled 38,490 votes, 3.9% of the total, an increase of 9,063 votes from the 2003 election when they polled 3.5% of the total. In the Scottish Parliament elections the party polled 8,197 votes, 0.4% of the total, a fall of 3,772 votes from the 2003 election when they polled 0.6% of the total.
On 22 May 2007 UKIP announced that a Conservative Councillor in the London Borough of Sutton had defected to the party over the issue of the Conservatives' perceived lack of support for grammar schools.[10] On 19 July 2007, Dr. K.T. Rajan polled 285 votes (0.8%) in the Ealing Southall by-election coming 6th out of 12 candidates. Toby Horton polled 536 votes (1.9%)in the Sedgefield by-election held on the same day, coming 6th out of 11 candidates.
Relationship with other parties
The Conservatives
UKIP is often seen as a "Tory pressure group", whose main aim is to persuade the Conservative Party to support withdrawal from the European Union. Many prominent members of UKIP are former members of the Conservative Party, such as former UKIP leader Roger Knapman; in addition, some of the staff at Conservative Central Office are former UKIP candidates.[Citation Needed]
Although UKIP did not come close to winning any seats at the 2005 general election, they polled well enough that their votes, if added to the Conservative candidates totals constituency by constituency, would have led to Conservative majorities in 22 more seats (13 of which were won by Labour, 9 by the Liberal Democrats). This has led to UKIP being criticised for preventing the election of eurosceptic Conservative MPs. UKIP counter by saying that they will not oppose Conservatives who support the Better Off Out campaign. A recent ConservativeHome survey revealed that 43% of surveyed members of the Conservative Party felt that UKIP was the closest party to their views (apart from the Conservative Party itself)[11], with 66% either supporting or sympathising with the Better Off Out campaign. 6 Conservative MPs have signed the Better Off Out petition.
In April 2006, Conservative Party leader David Cameron called UKIP members "fruitcakes, loonies and closet racists" while talking on LBC radio in London after a question about UKIP using the Freedom of Information Act to force the disclosure of donors. UKIP demanded an apology for the "closet racists" remark and threatened legal action for slander, although this was later dropped, on the grounds that to sue the party would have to prove loss, and the comment had actually had a positive effect for UKIP. Conservative MP Bob Spink criticised his leader's remarks, as did the pro-Conservative The Daily Telegraph. [12]
In April 2007 an undercover journalist was found to be spying on the UK Independence Party. Tom Harper, a journalist on the Sunday Telegraph, used his middle name to try to delude the party into thinking he was a supporter, but according to UKIP still kept his real name on his voicemail and forgot to use his fake e-mail address. They claim that they initially thought he was a plant and played him along by feeding him "laughable made-up stories", but once they found out that he was a journalist, they threw him out. UKIP described the journalist as the "Worst plant since giant hogweed".[13]
Defection of Conservative Peers to UKIP
On 9 January 2007, two former Conservative peers defected from the Conservative Party to the UKIP. Lords Pearson and Willoughby de Broke joined the UKIP as they felt the Conservative Party was not producing policy to support their beliefs. They had previously had the Conservative whip withdrawn when they had encouraged voters to support UKIP. Other high-profile Conservatives have defected to UKIP, but this is the first example of sitting parliamentarians doing so. On 20 January 2007 the Earl of Dartmouth, also a former Tory peer, defected.[14]
Far-right parties
UKIP's constitution contains a clause guaranteeing that the party will not discriminate on the grounds of race and will be non-sectarian, and the party's rules require all candidates to declare that they have no past or present links with far-right organisations.
It has been a stated policy of the British National Party (BNP) to "eliminate" UKIP, as they perceive that UKIP's existence prevents them from capitalising on the issue of EU membership. The BNP has infiltrated UKIP in the past, notably in the cases of Mark Deavin, a UKIP head office researcher (hired by the party founder Alan Sked) who was exposed as a BNP agent in 1997, and John Brayshaw in 2004. [15] The aim appears simply to have been to damage UKIP.
Minority members of UKIP
The first ethnic-minority candidate to represent UKIP in a parliamentary by-election was Ashwinkumar Tanna, a pharmacist who had previously been an independent candidate for Mayor of London. He represented UKIP in the Tottenham by-election, 2000; his campaign, which called for British withdrawal from the EU and fairer treatment for immigrants.
Perhaps the best-known black member of UKIP is former TV chef Rustie Lee, who stood as a candidate in the 2005 general election and also appeared in the party's election broadcast that year. The most senior black member of the UKIP leadership is Delroy Young, another general election candidate, who was elected to the party's NEC in 2006 (coming 2nd out of 46 candidates). UKIP's only Muslim local councillor to date was Mohammed Yaqub, originally elected as a Conservative to Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council. He and a colleague defected to UKIP in 2004 but were defeated in their re-election bids a few months later.
Current representatives
UKIP has two working peers in the House of Lords, who joined the party in January 2007 after defecting from the Conservative Party. Lord Pearson of Rannoch and Lord Willoughby de Broke will form a new grouping within the House of Lords to actively seek to encourage more Lords to defect to the new UKIP group.[16] UKIP has about nine district councillors and seventeen town/parish councillors. Although the party does not provide a list of councillors, an unofficial list is maintained on the British Democracy Forum. [17]
Ashley Mote, who was elected as a Member of the European Parliament for UKIP in 2004 but had the party whip withdrawn within days, joined the far-right Identity, Tradition and Sovereignty grouping in the European Parliament, alongside parties like the French National Front. Mote, who was elected for the South East England constituency, had the UKIP whip removed on 15 July 2004, because he had not informed them previously of an imminent court case involving housing benefit fraud. He was subsequently made to leave the party and is currently serving a 9-month jail sentence for several counts of fraud.[18] On 28 February 2007 UKIP suspended Tom Wise due to his being under investigation by OLAF (the European Anti Fraud Office)[19].
The remaining MEPs are:
Leaders of the UK Independence Party since 1993
- Dr Alan Sked 1993-1997
- Craig Mackinlay 1997 (acting leader)
- Michael Holmes 1997-2000 (MEP from 1999 on)
- Jeffrey Titford, MEP 2000-2002
- Roger Knapman, MEP 2002-2006
- Nigel Farage, MEP 2006-present
Eurosceptics in the European Parliament
In 2004, 37 MEPs from the UK, Poland, Denmark and Sweden founded a new European Parliament group called Independence and Democracy from the old Europe of Democracies and Diversities (EDD) group. The main goals of this group are to reject the Treaty establishing a constitution for Europe and to oppose further European integration[Citation Needed]. Some delegations within the group, including UKIP, advocate the complete withdrawal of their country from the EU. The group's leaders are Nigel Farage of UKIP and Jens-Peter Bonde of Denmark.
See also
External links
- Official UKIP homepage
- UKIP official YouTube channel
- UKIP's MEPs explain their aims
- Full history of UKIP : "Hard Pounding, The Story of the UK Independence Party"
- ↑ Electoral Commission files
- ↑ http://www.ukip.org/index.php?menu=theconstitution&page=constitution
- ↑ http://www.epolitix.com/EN/News/200702/742751d5-2e09-4430-92fd-0b93c9865fa6.htm
- ↑ http://www.ukip.org/pdf/ukipflattaxpolicy.pdf
- ↑ http://www.ukip.org/pdf/ukipeducation.pdf
- ↑ http://www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts2004/20040036.htm
- ↑ http://ukip.org/abc_news/gen12.php?t=1&id=974
- ↑ Environmental Policy. United Kingdom Independence Party (2007). Retrieved on 2007-10-17.
- ↑ http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/vote2007/local_councils/html/region_99999.stm
- ↑ http://www.ukip.org/ukip_news/gen12.php?t=1&id=3045
- ↑ http://conservativehome.blogs.com/torydiary/2006/12/tory_members_ar.html
- ↑ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/main.jhtml?xml=/opinion/2006/04/05/dl0502.xml&sSheet=/news/2006/04/05/ixnewstop.html
- ↑ http://ukip.org/ukip_news/gen12.php?t=1&id=3008
- ↑ http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/6281423.stm
- ↑ http://web.archive.org/web/20040803160702/http://www.stormfront.org/forum/showthread.php?t=114033
- ↑ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/01/09/uukip106.xml
- ↑ http://www.democracyforum.co.uk/ukip-general-issues/43811-new-list-ukip-councillors.html
- ↑ MEP is jailed for benefit fraud BBC News, 4 September 2007
- ↑ UKIP in disarray after MEP is suspended over fraud allegation, Times Online Edition, 2007-03-01. Retrieved 2008-01-21
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- Chinese Medicine Pediatrics Club, NUNM, 2016-2018
- Daishi Shonihari (Japanese Pediatrics) – Junko Shuto, LAc, TJM Seminars, 2017
- Shen Hammer Pulse with Acupuncture Seminar – Brandt Stickley, 2018
- Shen Hammer Pulse Course – Stephen Higgins, 2015-2018
- Shen Hammer Introductory Pulse Seminar – Brandt Stickley, 2014
- Midwifery Apprenticeship, Mary Grabowska, 2018
- Midwifery Apprenticeship, Jennifer Childress, currently
- Craniosacral Therapy: Level II – Moving Mountain Institute, 2018
- Craniosacral Therapy: Level I – Moving Mountain Institute, 2014
- Eagle's Wing Intuitive Healing Mentorship – Shayne Case, 2016-2017
- Healing Trauma: Gemstones & Meditation Course – Shayne Case, 2015
- Express Yourself: Flower Essences Course – Shayne Case, 2015
- Self-Care Training: Level I – Trudy Zimmerly, Arvigo® Institute, 2015
- Vipassana Meditation Course – Cali, Colombia, 2015


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Some Ideas for All-Inclusive Holidays
Nowadays, there are several all-inclusive holidays for you and your family that are being offered with great deals. A combination of cuisine, activities, rest and relaxation are offered without continuously getting money from your wallet through this means of holidays. For those who are on a budget, an all-inclusive holiday is perfect for them since their holidays are fully paid for before they step on the plane, with the activities all planned for and they will just have to focus on their vacations. If you are on a limited funds, an all-inclusive holiday plan is an ideal option for you and your family and there are several of these to choose from.
There are many travel agencies today that you can view on their sites that show a wide variety of cheap all-inclusive holiday deals where you can see the perfect hotel of your choice. This site will offer an all-inclusive holidays that you dreamed of, from a stress-free family getaway to the romantic couple's escape, or a holiday with your best friend, and what you will do is just to have fun and enjoy your vacation.
An example of a cheap and stylish all-inclusive holiday is the island getaway. One favoured spot is the Canary Islands with its whole year round of sunshine, sandy beaches and beautiful resorts. Those who are adventurous to spend time thrashing on a dune buggy, Lanzarote is a great place with its diverse landscapes of volcanic sands and green landscapes. Perfect for couples who just want to relax is Tenerife, with its luxurious all inclusive breaks hotels and delicious Canarian cuisine and on site spa to delight on.
If you want an all inclusive holiday with the kids, Malta has soft beaches and adventure parts made for family holidays.
Another alternatives are the idyllic islands of Greece and the culture of Turkey. There are several water parks that they offer for the kids, and lots of ruins for you to browse around.
The Caribbean retreats is considered as a great destination for a cheap all inclusive holidays. It is considered as the best destination to discover because of its paradisiacal escapes and desert island fantasies.
Other options are Jamaica for its thriving cultural scene and lingering sound of reggae beats, and Mexico for your romantic honeymoon or anniversary.
Note that you can cut the price for your flights when you opt for an exotic all inclusive holidays. Or you might want to visit Morocco and revel its endless coastlines and forever sunshine and sands of the Sahara Desert, or the camels and pyramids of the far flung Egypt.


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Technologies: Vue.js, Laravel, PHPUnit, Git, CSS, HTML, MySQL, JavaScript, PHP
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- Created online store based on OpenCart with the ability to export/import products for external systems, mass product/categories updates, viewing the group of products as one product, and multi-language support.
- Contributed to smaller jobs to update and fix existing Laravel- and OpenCart-based websites as well as create new ones based on Laravel/MySQL/Twitter Bootstrap, etc.
PHP Developer2009 - PRESENTDating Factory
Technologies: jQuery, PHPUnit, JavaScript, HTML, PHP
- Created and updated features in admin panels: one for internal use and one for public use with the ability to configure websites, claims, view statistics, etc.
- Worked with server-side scripts like daemons, mass-update scripts, and API calls.
- Updated and maintained some secondary projects based on WordPress (including multi-site) and OpenX/Revive.
- Created and updated promotional tools (static and dynamic) and collected some usage statistics.
- Integrated external systems (such as tickets, payment, and tracking) via their API.
PHP Developer2007 - 2009World Dating Partners
Technologies: Subversion (SVN), JavaScript, HTML, PHP
- Developed and updated admin panels with functionality to create and edit websites, customers, view reports, and configure the main system.
- Maintained WordPress-based blogs.
- Worked with server-side scripts like daemons, mass-update scripts, API calls, etc.
- Configured and sent big mailings, including checking the layouts, language, macros, and headers passed to email.
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Technologies: Subversion (SVN), JavaScript, CSS, HTML, MySQL, PHP
- Created a simple internal web application for bug and time tracking.
- Created websites from scratch and based on osCommerce/xtCommerce and Mambo/Joomla. Created templates, payment/shipping modules, calendars, modules to import/export products, etc.
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Cool Roofs in Thornton, Colorado
Elastomeric Roofs in Thornton
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Benefits of Cool Roofs
The benefits of enhancing your roof in Thornton with a cool roofing system are many. You will receive unmatched water resistance and weather resistance capabilities to your roof. The super-strong coating system will allow the entire top layer of your building the ability to expand and contract. This is beneficial because the flexibility compensates for the natural swaying and shifting that buildings constantly experience due to the wind, temperature changes, and settling.
Why a Cool Roof in Thornton?:
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Thornton's Cool Roof Experts
Our roofing experts in Thornton specialize in elastomeric roofing. Elastomeric roofs are rubber based and can be applied in most colors imaginable. Colors can also be customized to suit your specifications. Most home and business owners in Thornton choose roof coatings in white because it best reflects solar rays, making the building extremely energy efficient. The building stays cooler, reducing HVAC costs and the natural aging of the building due to the sun's powerful rays is slowed considerably.
5 Steps to Getting a Cooler Roof in Thornton, Colorado
- Hire a professional that is experienced in roof coatings in Thornton
- Opt for a light-colored coating, which will reflect the most UV rays
- Choose heat resistant materials, and consider elastomeric coatings, which will expand and contract through weather cycles
- Make sure your building has adequate ventilation
- Green roofing will reduce the amount of heat that is absorbed by your roof. There are a number of plants and trees that can help shade your roof.
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★★★★★ - "This is my second re-roof experience with Roof Masters of Colorado. My first experience was so good, I went back to them. I was impressed that the same people were still in place, so often there is huge turnover. Manny, the production manager, and a great person to work with, was present at both of the jobs, giving me peace of mind, and comfort that the jobs were going to be done well. The crew was the same, and was respectful and careful of my prized plantings, which mean the world to me.
Communication was excellent; they kept me in the loop at all times so I never had to ask what the next step would be.
I highly recommend this company. They make re-roofing, which is normally a messy and noisy nuisance, an acceptable, temporary inconvenience which took only one day to do.
Two weeks after the job was completed, I got a call from the owner to make sure everything had been done to my satisfaction. Yep, that's why it's easy to recommend these people!"
John Bynum, Shingle Roofs in Thornton, CO2020-10-29
★★★★★ - "After measuring our roof, Monica returned with an estimate that was right in line with our insurance estimate. She was very knowledgeable with the city building codes, and she advised us to see if we had code upgrade coverage, as we have an older home. I wasn't even aware of what it is, but now we have it! If I had a question, Monica would return my call ASAP."
Julie & Don in Thornton, CO2013-04-30
★★★★★ - "I highly recommend Monica and her company Roof Masters of Colorado.
Monica is a caring professional whose company and crew provide great quality work at fair pricing.
They show up on time and do what they say they will do in a professional manner..
Quality ,Integrity, Value and Exemplary Customer service, what more could one ask for in selecting a roofing company."
Paul Teven, Roof Installation in Boulder, CO2020-10-29
★★★★★ - "I rent a house and our landlord called them (Monica & Alex) to provide an estimate on fixing some roof damage that was causing leaking inside the house. While I was not the one contracting their services, I dealt with them when they arrived for the estimate.
They were incredibly gracious, professional and thorough. They documented everything, taking pictures of all the damage. Spent time going over it all with me. Explaining what they were going to recommend to our landlord. I can be a pretty tough critic, but they made me feel 100% comfortable that they'd do a fantastic job if our landlord hires them."
Dave Warfel, Roofing in Boulder, CO2020-10-29
★★★★★ - "Would love to give a shout out to roof masters of Colorado! From getting a project manager on-site to get a full walk-through of the job after completion I couldn't be happier. Noticed a few shingles starting to collect in the driveway following some strong winds so decided to call in the professionals. The bid was more than reasonable and it was done very clean and very quickly. If you don't want to pay high prices for below-average work give these guys a call you won't regret it! 5/5 would love to have back for any future work or repairs!"
Tyler O., Roof Installation in Denver, CO2020-10-23
★★★★★ - "Very fast, reliable, and dedicated to good work!"
Jess R., Roofing in Boulder, CO2020-10-23
★★★★★ - "What a wonderful experience, Jennifer Aldridge came out with her crew. They looked at the roof of my new home. They were on time, professional, and didn't try to oversell me. They did the repair in one day for the amount they quoted. I would highly recommend Monica and Jennifer for any roofing needs."
Shelly H., Roofing in Boulder, CO2020-10-23
★★★★★ - "My elderly father-in-law somehow got sucked into the sales-pitch of one of those door-to-door roofers after a hail storm. Said he needed a completely new roof. I knew his roof was only about two years old, so I called Roof Masters for a second inspection, and to check where I could see what appeared to be a couple of missing shingles. Dylan came out the next day, got up there, said the roof was fine, looked brand new, and he could fix those missing shingles quickly. I said "do it" and he came back the next day with the shingles and took care of it. Would not hesitate to call them again."
John T., Shingle Roofs in Boulder, CO2020-10-23
★★★★★ - "After being referred to Roof Masters of Colorado by an insurance agency, I contacted Monica to evaluate the roof and provide an estimate for any repairs. The property was located about 25 miles from Boulder in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Monica stopped by, inspected the roof, and provided a written estimate of necessary repairs. She followed up with a telephone call to explain in detail what needed to be done and the process they would use. This report was needed for an insurance underwriter. I would highly recommend Roof Masters of Colorado. If you want great customer support and professionalism, contact Monica today!"
★★★★★ - "Had a complicated insurance adjustment and Roof Masters quickly resolved the issue and we were very satisfied with their work."
Guy in Berthoud, CO2020-08-04
★★★★★ - "My experience working with Roof Masters of Colorado was exemplary. They explained all the details of the job and helped me understand the complexities of the insurance paperwork. The crew that performed the work was excellent in their demeanor, their dedication to the work, and, in particular, their attention to the clean-up after the job was completed. I would highly recommend Roof Masters of Colorado to anyone needing work on their roof."
Ian C., Roofing in Boulder, CO2020-06-25
★★★★★ - "I called Roof Masters to provide an estimate for repairs on my roof following a home inspection. Jamie came out the same day I called and was an absolute pleasure to work with. She clearly knew her business and went out of her way to work with me and give me an honest and fair estimate of what it would take to make the roof integral. Both she and Monica worked with me to try and get a fair price while not cutting corners in the quality of the work. Jamie showed me exactly what the problems were and was very straightforward as to what the correct fix was. I felt that I was dealing with people that really cared about me as a customer as well as doing quality work. I would certainly recommend Roof Masters to anyone who is considering roof repair of any kind."
Andy Howard2020-05-15
★★★★★ - "Total pros through and through, great service, great quality, and great value. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a roof."
★★★★★ - "This company is a real gem. I had a leaky roof in late January. Monica helped me through each step of the process including negotiations with my insurance company. I felt that I received sound advice, with ample and solid information needed for each decision. The crew did the job professionally and in a timely manner. Monica followed up each day to check the work and ensure that it was done right and to my satisfaction. It's now been several months and I've encountered no problems at all. This is a company with high standards for workmanship and service."
Natalie in Boulder, CO2019-11-07
★★★★★ - "We are happy with our new shingle roof. I have tried to come up with criticism but there is none. The county inspector came by and just walked around the house once, did not use a ladder and was gone in a few minutes. Looks like we lucked out with Roof Masters, and it was sort of a family affair with even the owner of the company stopping by. I would give 6 stars!"
Eugene Monroe in Lyons, CO2019-06-17
★★★★★ - "Monica and Noble helped us with a very unique issue when no one else on the Front Range could! (Believe me, I called them all!) Thank you so much for your patience and creativity!"
Meredith in Boulder, CO2019-05-30
★★★★★ - "My roof needed to be replaced after a severe hailstorm in Louisville, CO in June 2018. I prefer to hire local firms, so I selected Roof Masters.
Jamie came out and inspected our roof with our insurance adjuster to keep him honest. She also served as project foreman when the workers were installing the roof and gutters. It is evident that she really loves her job.
The owner, Monica, handles the scheduling, permits, and other paperwork. She was able to obtain permits in record time, considering the crush of folks replacing their roofs.
I am very pleased with the workmanship and timely manner the roof was installed. Even better, it was a great pleasure working with Monica and Jamie on our project. Highly recommended!"
David Laird in Louisville, CO2019-01-28
★★★★★ - "We got critters in our attic. We called and Travis came and put together an estimate for us. The next day Roof Masters came and fixed my critter problem, they also took care of waterproof issues that needed attention. Highest praise for this fine company. I will call Roof Masters first next time."
Dale B. in Longmont, CO
★★★★★ - "My Skylight blew off and Roof Masters was there to help. They were prompt, very professional and got the job done right. I would definitely recommend this company!"
Michaela Higgins
★★★★★ - "This is my second re-roof experience with Roof Masters of Colorado. A friend recommended them to me for a hailstorm repair several years ago. The experience was so good that when I needed another roofing job done, I went back to them. I was impressed that the same people were still in place at the company- so often there is huge turnover. Manny, the production manager, and a great person to work with, was present at both of the jobs, giving me peace of mind, and comfort that the jobs were going to be done well. The crew was the same, and was respectful and careful of my prized plantings, which mean the world to me. Communication was excellent; they kept me in the loop at all times so I never had to ask what the next step would be. I highly recommend this company. They make re-roofing, which is normally a messy and noisy nuisance, an acceptable, temporary inconvenience which took only one day to do. Two weeks after the job was completed, I got a call from the owner to make sure everything had been done to my satisfaction. Yep, that's why it's easy to recommend these people!"
John Bynum in Dacono, CO
★★★★★ - "I highly recommend Monica and her company Roof Masters of Colorado. Monica is a caring professional whose company and crew provide great quality work at fair pricing. They show up on time and do what they say they will do in a professional manner.. Quality ,Integrity, Value and Exemplary Customer service, what more could one ask for in selecting a roofing company."
Paul Teven2016-01-26
★★★★★ - "RMC made re-roofing our home a painless incident for us since they were so professional and considerate of our needs. This is not our first time to have our roof replaced, but it was truly the very best time for us."
Royce and June in Sterling, CO2013-04-30
★★★★★ - "From the moment RMC representatives came to my door and began an inspection of my roof for damage caused by hail, I have been amazed at how smoothly the whole process evolved. RMC fulfilled all promises for each step in the process of having my roof replaced. I have the best roof in my neighborhood, and I know that all work was done with care and expertise. "
Janet in Denver, CO2013-04-30
★★★★★ - "I want to thank RMC for the service they provided to our family. We had a new roof put on in April 2011. Your employees used such care in regard to our flowers and bushes, but also our pets. We have a skittish dog that had to be medicated to get the work done. RMC's crew took extra steps to ensure the least amount of trauma to him. They scraped the old paper and nails off instead of pounding them in, which would have been one more noise for our poor dog. The entire job was completed in one day! After the roof was completed we noticed a few things that concerned us. They were addressed immediately and professionally without hesitation. Our new roof looks great and we couldn't be happier! I would highly recommend RMC to anyone needing a new roof. "
Jamee in Highlands Ranch, CO2013-04-30


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As The Killing's detective Stephen Holder, Swedish actor Joel Kinnaman brings a satisfying dose of dirtbag cop to the series. From the get-go, his character's unorthodox investigative methods, sloppy attire, ill-advised facial hair, and recently revealed addict past have made him the most interesting character investigating the murder of Rosie Larsen. Vulture spoke with Kinnaman about how he gets into such a sinister role, from the accent to the goatee.
The first thing you notice about Stephen Holder is that accent. How did you come up with it?
I wanted to get a flavor for him, that he grew up in a diverse community. He had friends growing up from different kind of backgrounds, ya know? Black, Asian, whatever. The background that he comes from is the core of his abilities and his weaknesses. He hasn't elevated himself into another class of society; he's still the same person as he was when he grew up. What he learned on the street growing up is his biggest strength as a cop, but that's also his biggest weakness when it comes to relating to people. He can blend in some parts of society, but not so much others.
Now that we've learned more about his past, his drug addiction, does that make him more sympathetic?
Definitely. We all can relate to people's weaknesses. We might put up a façade that everything is perfect but none of us are. When we see that weakness in somebody else, we understand or give ourselves a little bit of leeway.
I ask because the general consensus otherwise is that Holder's a pretty skeevy dude.
[Laughs.] Yeah. That's definitely a word I've been hearing a lot: skeevy. I think the show definitely wanted to keep him a mystery and the suspicion high up until this reveal. In the first seven episodes, I wanted to show a lot of other flavors, a lot of other colors, but that was held back because they wanted to keep that suspense. But after [Episode 8], I could relax a little bit. Then I could be who I wanted Holder to be, full-flavored.
And how do you want to portray the relationship between him and Linden?
There's a couple of episodes left in the season and I don't want to spoil anything, but they're very, very different as people and how they interact with other people. But they have some sort of similar background. There's an understanding of one another on a deeper level that will continue to expand.
Not to harp on Holder's skeeviness, but maybe if he shaved the goatee, that'd make him less suspect.
[Laughs.] It took me a long time to develop. That's one of my biggest accomplishments. That's probably a two-and-a-half-month goatee. Doesn't come easy for me, ya know.
You get to wear a ton of hooded sweatshirts. This has to be the most comfortable wardrobe ever.
It's pretty comfortable. But you'll actually see me change my hoodie. He's been wearing the same hoodie for eight episodes.
With all that wetness, it can't smell very good.
No, it smells terrible. I don't think Holder smells that great. I just got that feeling. He's celibate, so he's not on the prowl either. He probably smells like his car does: not good.
What's your take on the show's pacing and how the narrative flows?
I think for an American audience, when you compare it to Law & Order and everything, that's packaged and the pacing is high … I think there's a bit of insecure patience. You're not allowed to dive into depths and linger on everything, you're afraid they'll change the channel. But this show is trying to tell a story about these people.


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We were only a couple of weeks in to our most recent deployment and Murphy had reared his ugly head too many times to even want to remember! The last in our unfortunate incidences, the TV. One of my three wonderful children decided to take it out (with something apparently hard and sharp). This of course was realized once they were all tucked away snugly in bed. So me being the optimist that I strive to be, start looking for the silver lining in this extremely gray cloud! My husband has been wanting a BIG TV. We currently have a 42" and I have stood ground refusing anything bigger! Our TV is fine I have told him on several occasions and our definitions of bigger are totally different. I saw the lust in his eyes for the monstrous 60" TV displayed front and center of the many walking isles at the NEX. So in a moment of pure genius I decided to venture out the next morning in search of a new TV, best thing is it can get bigger without having to watch Dora and Bubble Guppies like we are at the movie theater! I left my house keeping in mind a few rules of TV purchasing for my husband: it must be BIG, it must be LG and it must not be a plasma! I arrive at the NEX around 0930, walk directly to the TV section find pretty much what I am looking for, call the sales associate over to ask a couple of questions. I have two TV's that I can choose from that fit the requirements; last years model and this years model. I decide that I will fork out the extra cash and get this years model. I purchase the TV, drive over and pick it up. I get home relax for a minute then reluctantly drag the TV from the car to the house (and yes, I literally drug the TV). With a little elbow grease and a few colorful "words" the TV is up and installed; working beautifully. I look at the clock and the time is 1045. Ummmm… yes, you read that right. In 1 hour and 15 minutes I had purchased, picked up, uninstalled the old TV and installed the new TV. This is something that all inclusive would have taken hours or even days if my husband had been present (I know I can't be alone here!). It would have been all day just choosing the perfect TV and that TV would have been way to big which would have required a new TV stand. You all know how that goes. So the lesson I learned is that TV shopping with out my husband is the only way to go! He got a "bigger" TV, it is an LG and it is not plasma! And I get to keep my entertainment center that I love! Another plus, and this is for him: he never has to listen to me talk bad about the TV, because I bought it all on my own! It is really a win, win for everybody! Except the kids who are currently on cleaning duty as punishment!
Grateful for the little things and the little moments.
Thanksgiving was very bittersweet this year. The man in blue's schedule has been erratic as of late. He We, however, were very fortunate that he was able to be home for the holiday, but for a few days only. Sadly, he left again all too soon. Here I type wishing he were still here by me. Still, I am appreciative because he was not due to be here at all, not even for a split second.
I should mention that today is also bittersweet in and of itself for me. Yes, he left, and that saddens me. However, *sigh* today marks the 12th anniversary of our first time meeting, but I digress. (Don't worry I'll bore excite you in December with our first date details).
Anyway…I am so grateful that we were able to cook together, play games together and tuck our children in at night together, for a few days. It is such a rare thing, and we will take what we can get. I am thankful for his diligence in picking out a Christmas tree very early for us so we could decorate it together as a family before he left. I am even thankful for his helping out with a huge project I have going on for a military support organization – he still gave his time even though he was home for a short spell. On top of it all, I am also grateful for the job that takes him away from us all too often. Silly though that may sound, it's true. Most of you can relate, I'm sure.
We appreciate the sense of a secure job that puts food on our tables and pays the bills. Sure, there are times we dislike things about the military, probably a lot of times, but it's really all about perspective. When I look at the grand picture before me, including the uncertainties facing my civilian counterparts in my family and friend circles, I realize how truly blessed we are. At least for now anyway. Yes, there are many scary topics looming on the horizon that have me nervous and anxious about what if's and what-may-comes, but for now I will remain grateful.
In my all-time favorite Christmas movie, General Waverly states, ""If there's one thing I learned in the Army, it's to always be positive… especially when you have no idea what you are talking about." So, since life is full of unknowns, especially the military side of life, I will do my best to remain positive and try and focus on the little happy moments and be grateful for what I can.
I hope you all too enjoyed many moments of happiness, grace, and thankfulness this week. Oh, and one last thing, I am thankful to be here as a part of the MyMilitaryLife family – thank you Wendy and all the bloggers for having me.
USS New Mexico on sea trials
USS New Mexico on sea trials
I recently read about the USS New Mexico's sea trials over on Bubbleheads Blog and gosh how I LOVE seeing that NM flag flying in the sail. NM just in case you didn't guess is my home state.
The commissioning date has finally been set and will be March 27, 2010. I am planning on attending and I'm so very excited! I have never been to a commissioning before and I can't wait.
In my research of what to expect, I came across this video of the USS New Hampshire being commissioned.
Even though New Mexico has two other submarines, for some reason I am very excited about this new submarine. Maybe it is because it is called "New Mexico", vs Albuquerque or Santa Fe. I'm seriously considering adopting this boat. Maybe it has something to do with the galley being called "La Posta", a local favorite in Las Cruces.
La Posta owner Tom Hutchinson said the naming of the galley after his restaurant has "extra special significance" because he served in the Navy from 1977 to 2002. Nine of those years were in active duty. His service was as an aviator, and he worked with Navy submarines to coordinate the tracking of Soviet Union submarines.
Hutchinson said he plans to name a room in his restaurant after the sub. read the entire article.
From navy.mil
Future USS New Mexico Completes Sea Trials
WASHINGTON (NNS) — Pre-Commissioning Unit New Mexico (SSN 779), the U.S. Navy's newest submarine, successfully completed its initial sea trials, or Alpha Trials, Nov. 26.
The submarine departed Newport News, Va., Nov. 24 to evaluate its seaworthiness and operational performance. New Mexico's Alpha Trials included diving to test depth, executing an emergency surfacing, and testing the ship's propulsion plant performance.
Successful completion of these sea trials is a significant step towards ensuring that New Mexico meets all specifications and is ready for delivery to the Navy, which is anticipated by the end of 2009, following completion of Bravo Sea Trials and the Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey trials.
"New Mexico's successful completion of sea trials is a testament to the hard work of the Navy's shipbuilding team," said Capt. Michael Jabaley, Virginia Class program manager. "It is this partnership that has helped get New Mexico to where it is today, ahead of original contract schedule."
New Mexico is the sixth submarine of the Virginia Class and third that Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding will deliver. Delivery of the ship prior to the end of the year would be four months early to its contract delivery date.
When commissioned in early 2010, New Mexico will join the five subs of its class as flexible, multi-mission platforms designed to carry out the seven core competencies of the Submarine Force: anti-submarine warfare; anti-surface warfare; special operations forces; strike; irregular warfare; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance; and mine warfare.
For more news from Naval Sea Systems Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/navsea/.
10 Valentine's Day Care Package Ideas
Valentine's day is one of those special days that you really want to share with your spouse!! But for some of us, our spouses are deployed, TAD, or a Geo-bachelor and are a way from us. But don't fret!! You can still share this holiday with your spouse or significant other.
Send a care package!!! This is one of the best times of the year to go all out and do a themed care package. Below are some ideas to get you started, and don't worry if it arrives a little late. Remember it's the thought that counts!
10 Valentine's Day Care Package Ideas:
1. Take an ordinary pillow case and get some iron on photo transfer paper and print out some photos of you and the family! Add some perfume or your Sailor/Soldier's favorite scent and pack it in a Ziploc bag to preserve the smell. It's an instant visual and scent memory of home. You can iron on the pictures on the inside of the pillow case if you're worried about the command wanting the racks to look uniform.
2. Take some handkerchiefs and iron on pictures to them, or have the kids make hand prints or paint pictures on them with fabric paint. Your sailor/soldier can carry these around in his pocket, something he doesn't have to worry about incase it gets wet or something! You can also send these in a Ziploc bag with a scent on it.
3. Of course candy, cookies, chips, cracker, cake snacks, etc!! Just beware of items possibly melting or spending a long time in a holding area before getting to the Sailor/Soldier.
4. Make a mixed CD or thumb drive (if they have their own computer), remember in school how you made your own mixed Tape or CD of your favorite songs (is that still big, lol. I'm starting to feel old and I only graduated 9 years ago). Make a theme of love songs and songs that you two as a couple liked to listen too. I used to draw silly pictures on my tapes and CDs to personalize it!
5. Send little toys and trinkets that represent Valentines Day! Everyone still loves to play with toys, come on you know it!! Send stuff that can put a smile on their face and that they can share with others.
6. Don't forget Cards and letters, in today's email crazy time a good handwritten letter can mean so much. And if you send one it is like a 'wink and nudge' to your spouse and you may get a handwritten letter back (note: you may actually have to spell it out in your letter that you want a hand written response…. Some guys just need the 'wink and nudge' explained to them. LOL).
7. Make a list of why you love your spouse, or what makes you smile about them.
8. If you have time find a place that can put images on insulated coffee cups, and have it personalized in addition to the picture.
9. Send something that is specific to what your spouse likes, for example a PSP Game, or a New CD from his favorite artist
10. And last of all instead of using packing material to make the box secure inside use socks, boxers, and t-shirts to make the box tight (take them out of the packaging and use a pair or two to pack, its ok if you don't use a whole pack just set the rest aside for the next package you send). No matter where your sailor/soldier is deployed they can always use new CLEAN socks, boxers/underwear, and t-shirts.
I hope that his has gotten you started!! Please share your additional Ideas!!
Doesn't a sailor belong at sea?
We are looking at options; options for the future.
So there is a possibility that if you go this route, you may never get underway….again? I asked my beloved.
Well, possibly, he replied.
I mulled this over. On the surface it sounded spectacular and many a wife would gladly hear those words. Still, I know, in my heart, that he loves being at sea. When we started dating, I will admit, I fell in love with the romantic notion that he'd go out to sea, and I'd wait lovingly until he returned. It wasn't forever, I told myself, and always been an independent woman. I could do this. I would do this. I've been doing this.
I knew from our first date that I wanted to spend eternity with this man. I felt like Brandy, watching his eyes and listening to his stories of riding the ocean waves. I could feel the power of the storms and smell the salt of the water. While I knew he'd always be in my heart, I knew also that he had a passion for the great deep blue. I never thought he'd choose it over me, but I know he has always been drawn to it, and I respect that. In turns he respects me and always discusses a new billet with me before jumping in head first (that's if he has a choice). In a way, I think it's his way of reassuring himself that I'm okay with this life. I'm sure he struggles with it. Who wouldn't? You love being at sea, but you love your family waiting at home too.
So, what's a girl to say? A teeny tiny part of me wants to say "Yes, stay ashore. Be home to watch the kids grow." Still, I'm a believe in allowing him to make his own career decisions (without too much nagging from me). We talk about the family first. Obviously, with children and school and housing matters, family often throws a wrench in the mix. Still, after we talk about ideal places for our family. I let him go from there. I can work almost anywhere so that doesn't concern me. So, I encourage him to think about his career advancement and getting the most out of educational and training opportunities. I want him to look back on his Coast Guard years and feel satisfied.
Why is this so important to me? Well, I'm glad you asked. When I was in the service, I didn't take advantage of a few opportunities that came my way. I felt I was young and had all the time in the world. In addition, I never envisioned getting out as soon as I did. I had my goals set on a 20 year career, at least. So, I have a few regrets. I wish I had taken that overseas tour. I wish I had gone to that school in D.C. I should have completed my Bachelors when I was still active. I could go on and on. Still, I did get to experience a lot of great things and establish some solid connections, and for that I'm grateful that I wasn't a complete dunce.
Back on topic though, I don't want my husband to look back with remorse over things in the years to come. So, what do you say to your husband when he's asking you about no more sea duty? Well, I told him, I support whatever decision you make. Either way, the future looks pretty bright, no matter what route he chooses. I just wish I had a crystal ball to show me what the ultimate decision will be. Until then, I'll hand over the looking glass for him to have a tête à tête about which road to travel.
So, what does a landlocked sailor do? I'll let you know if and when I find out. :)~
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What Are the Four Factors That Cause a Shift in Demand?
Normally, the demand for a product declines as its price goes up. Conversely, demand increases as its price declines. However, other factors can cause the demand curve to shift to either the right, which indicates increased demand, or to the left, which indicates decreased demand. These factors represent fundamental shifts in the marketplace.
Change in Income Level of Buyers
People buy more of a product when their income level goes up. For example, as incomes increase, consumers are more likely to buy brand-name groceries instead of generic products. Products that shift the demand curve to the right are known as "normal" goods.
In the short term, prices stay the same, but in the long run, sellers react to the increased demand for normal goods by raising prices.
Products that shift the demand curve to the left with increases in consumers' income are called "inferior" goods. Demand for these products goes down as consumers earn more money.
An example is a bus ride. If people can't afford a car, they take a bus, but, when their incomes go up, and they can afford to buy a car, they ride the buses less often.
Change in Consumer Tastes or Preferences
Changes in fashion are good examples of changes in consumer tastes. Styles of clothes are constantly changing. Fashions that were popular in the '60s are no longer marketable to today's consumers.
Changes in Prices of Related Goods
Sometimes, goods can be substituted for one another. A change in the price of one good changes the demand for the other good.
Take ice cream, for example. If the price of ice cream drops, people buy more of it and buy fewer candy bars. They satisfy their needs for sweets at a lower price. The demand curve for candy bars shifts to the left.
The same process works for beef and chicken. When beef prices go up, people start buying more chicken. The demand curve for beef shifts to the left as people buy less of it.
Changes in Buyers' Expectations
Buyers' expectations about future prices can affect the demand curve. If consumers expect prices to increase, they buy more of a product now, and the demand curve moves to the right.
On the other hand, if consumers expect a product to go on sale soon, they delay their purchases, and the demand curve shifts to the right.
Implications of Changes in Demand Curves
Marketers pay attention to these four factors that affect demand. Changes in demand curves have implications for pricing strategies, marketing campaigns and production scheduling.


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If you are looking for a simple skin care routine that is effective and doesn't break your bank account, check out Etat Pur, a French skincare line developed by Bioderma/Institut Esthederm, the same company that is responsible for the amazing Crealine micellar cleansing water, a favorite among fashionistas, models and beauty fanatics around the world. Etat Pur's skincare system is simple: A + B.
The A refers to "actives". An "active" is concentrated ingredient in a small air-tight vial and it is designed to address a particular skin problem. For example, if you have small dark spots on your face and you want to fade them, you would use the Arbutin active. If you want to make your skin tone more even, you would use the AHA active. If you want to decrease the appearance of wrinkles, you would go for hyaluronic acid or resveratrol.
The B refers to biomimetic skin care which consists of a series of cleansers, toners, moisturizers that are free of harsh chemicals and work with your particular skin.
Used together, you can find the best A+B combination for your the skin problems that concern you. These can change from time to time. For example in winter, you might choose an A+B combination that addresses the appearance of wrinkles and very dry skin. In the summer, you would look for a combination that includes exfoliation (AHA/citric acid: A60) and a light moisturizing emulsion (B21).
I have been using several Etat Pur products, notably the micellar cleansing water, arbutin active, 4-peptide pro-collagen active, and the melting moisturizing cream. All have been effective. The arbutin has faded my most visible dark spots, the moisturizing cream absorbs quicky and keeps my face hydrated but not greasy, the cleansing water removes makeup and dirt without making my skin feel tight and the 4-peptide active has made my face look clearer and tighter.
The prices of Etat Pur products are reasonable:
- Eau micellaire demaquillante: cleanses effectively without stripping your skin (6.80 EUR)
- Creme fondante hydratante: Melting Moisturizing Cream (8.40 EUR)
- Hyaluronic acid concentrate: 14.80 EUR — many other skin care brands charge 5 to 6 times more for products containing far less concentrations of hyaluronic acid. The same applies to the other actives; they range in price from 8.60 EUR to 17.80 EUR.
Etat Pur has a concept store in Paris, not far from Le Bon Marche, on 24 rue du Regard (75006 Paris, Metro: St-Placide) where you can try their products and get advice. You can also visit the UK online store (www.etatpur.co.uk) or the French online store (www.etatpur.com).


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The Hilltop Ao Nang – A Krabi Restaurant in Ao nang
The Hilltop Restaurant & Bar is a Krabi restaurant that is truly an idyllic dining spot. With the breath-taking views of Ao Nang and Noppharat Thara beaches, the Hilltop Restaurant Krabi is located on one of the most phenomenal settings for panoramic sunset. Our guests will expect to be greeted and served by our friendly, dedicated staffs with a range of authentic Thai cuisine and seafood that promise to tickle your palate. Furnished with a stylish and spacious design, we are also perfect for hosting both romantic couples as well as big party groups.
Fresh Seafood Daily
Pamper yourselves with fresh Andaman lobsters. King prawns, crabs and giant oysters carefully chosen and prepared by our team of seafood specialists. At The Hilltop, menus are always evolving in an effort to create new, mouth-watering dishes such as "Duck, the Hilltop Style", "Southern Curry with Crabmeat & Local Herbs" & "Prawn Salad in Taro Pasty Basket". Besides the delectable spread that we bring to your table, you'll expect to find a wide range of local brews, wines and thirst-quenching cocktails to soothe your throat. Hilltop Sunset & 99 Aonang are among the list of signature cocktails available only at The Hilltop Restaurant & Bar. Chill out at The Hilltop Sky Lounge for an unforgettable experience of style and comfort! A Krabi Restaurant with a difference!
The Hilltop Ao Nang, Sunset View Dining in Ao Nang, Krabi
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One of the best things about the Insight Ambassador program is learning about the many unique reasons why our substitutes have decided to work in their local school districts and dedicate their time to furthering children's education. Everyone has their own story, and we are very privileged to be able to have some insight into the everyday lives and long-term goals of our employees.
This time around, we're excited to have Miriam Elizabeth Santowasso Cash as our Featured Insight Ambassador. Miriam was born in California, raised in North Carolina, and grew up in New Jersey before making a home in West Chester, Pennsylvania. She has been a paraprofessional with Insight for two and a half years now, and she loves working with elementary age children in grades K-5.
Why do you substitute?
Two of my three sons have diagnoses, one with a spectrum diagnosis; and I just want to give back for all the loving care and attention he received in our school district.
What is your favorite substituting story?
I remember how my heart swelled when I took a long-term, one-on-one position with a 6th grader who was very vocal about not wanting me to be his aide, and four weeks later [he] was hugging me and saying, "Mrs. Cash, please don't go!"
What do you like to do when you're not substituting?
I love the beach, dancing, museums, visiting big cities; Broadway shows, gardening, hiking in Vermont, jewelry making…oh and shopping!
Why did you become an Insight Ambassador?
I really see the need for help in the schools. I can't possibly take all the open slots, and I feel so badly that these kids are going without the help and attention they so need.
What's the best thing about working with Insight?
I love meeting the kids and making a difference in their day. I understand them, and I have a soft spot in my heart for that. My boys are grown, and it brings me back to where they were years ago and know that they had people doing what I am doing now that helped them get to where they are; a place where they are succeeding at great things!
What is a fun fact about yourself?
I remember one job, I walked into a classroom in an elementary school on the other side of our district, and the teacher was all three of my sons' 6th grade math teacher in our middle school! What a fun day we had!
Do you have any tips for new substitutes?
It's scary at first, [the] fear of the unknown when you greet a new face each day in a new place, but I love the reward of knowing I can be of some help, no matter how small!
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A 1600 Calorie Diet Helped Ms South Carolina Lose 110 lbs!
Bree Boyce, Miss South Carolina, used a good weight loss program to lose 110 pounds before she proceeded to win Miss South Carolina beauty pageant. What was this program you ask? Well, Bree stuck to 1600 calories per day, reduced salt intake, eliminated processed foods from her weight loss program and walked regularly.
According to ABC News, she initially went on an Atkins type diet when she was 17 years old. She lost 64 pounds at this point but gained it all back. She decided to stop dieting and went to see a nutritionist to help her design the best weight loss program for her.
Bree says, she started looking at food as fuel instead of comfort and that makes all the difference in the world to her. ABC News also states that she also got up every morning at 5:30am for a work out.
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So What's This Weight Loss Program In a Nutshell?
- 1600 calorie diet
- Eliminate processed food and reduce salt
- Walk for as long as you can increasing each time
- Don't look at food as comfort but rather as fuel
So basically, if you are not going to see a nutritionist like Bree did in order to customize your meal plan, you have to do it yourself. First, you should speak with your doctor if you are planning on restricting your calories to lose weight. You may not be able to do 1600 calories daily if you have certain health problems.
Also, 500 to 1000 calories is the recommended safe amount to reduce your daily calories for weight loss. If you reduce your calories by 500 daily, that will be 3500 weekly or 1 pound per week weight loss. Also 1000 calories daily reduces will be 7000 calories weekly reduced or 2 lbs per week. You have to make this reduction properly so you do not cause health problems or make existing health problems worse. Never go on a blanket calorie reduction diet, each body is different and your starting amount might be different than someone else's.
The University of Massachusetts have a great example of what a 1600 calorie diet should look like. Please see the sample below in the reference section. If that diet is not appealing to you, remember, all you are doing is counting calories so you can eat food that appeals more to you just make sure it's healthy and fills you up. Figure out what your current daily calorie intake is supposed to be for your current weight and then subtract either 500 or 1000 calories daily. You lose weight slower, but safer.
Foods like fruit, vegetables, yogurt and keifer, eggs, lean meats and fish should be eating liberally. Use the food labels on everything you buy to count your calories and make sure you do not exceed 1600 calories daily.
Breakfast 400 calories
Lunch 500 calories
Dinner 500 calories
3 Snacks 200 calories
The Special K Weight Loss Meal Planner can also help you with this.
Delicious and filling smoothies make great snacks and they also make great and nutritious breakfast drinks. Soups like Dr. Oz's Turbo Diet Soup make a great substitute for lunch or dinner. You can go to a nutritionist to design the best weight loss program for you or design your best weight loss program for yourself. It's up to you how you do it. Bree Boyce did it and kept on it until she lost 110 pounds and went on to win a beauty contest. You can do it too!
Although the calories you eat are usually printed right on the food packaging, there are some times when they are not. In the case of foods without packaging such as fresh fruit and veggetables, you need to have a handy calorie counter so you can know how many calories you are putting into your body. Don't guess at it, calculate it.Credit: Amazon.com
You can get "Calorie Counter: The 4th Edition" from Amazon.
Here is a cookbook that gives you ideas on great meals that are 400 calories that are low in calorie but does not skimp on the flavor. You can plan your meals a week ahead of time so you know what to shop for and you know what you will be eating. Don't forget to keep a food journal of everything you eat, it is one of the best ways to make sure the weight keeps falling off.
You can get "The 400 Calorie Fix Cookbook: 400 All-New Simply Satisfying Meals," from Amazon.Credit: Amazon.com
The "Flat Belly Diet: From The Editors of Prevention Magazine," also available from Amazon, is based on the eating 1600 calorie meals. There is a whole flat belly line of books including the Flat Belly Cookbook and Flat Belly Diet For Men.Credit: Amazon.com
Here are some of the best weight loss programs that may help you design your own weight loss plan.
- 17 Day Diet Plan
- 3 Apple A Day Diet
- New Canadian Eat Clean Diet
There are also natural weight loss pills made from green tea and garlic or even African mango that can help you along with your weight loss goals
Always check with your doctor before starting any weight loss regimen, takingnatural weight loss or diet pills or doing strenuous exercise.
ABC News: Miss South Carolina's 110 Pound Weight Loss
The University of Massachusetts: 1600 Calorie Diet Plan
The Dash Diet Action Plan: 28 Days of Dash Menus
The Calorie Counter: Fifth Edition


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|Occurred : 8/7/2007 23:45 (Entered as : 07aug07 23:45)
Reported: 8/6/2007 11:27:19 PM 23:27
Posted: 8/7/2007
Location: Martinsburg, WV
Shape: Cigar
Duration:7 min
|i dont think i can explain what it truely was, but im sure the govt. will deny this one too.
I was outside smoking a cigarette and I usually like to look at star formations. I looked out off of my porch out over a large hill, and 2 cigar shaped objects came up over the hill probably 1600 meters out. Not off of the ground, but more like over the horizon.
Being military, I have seen some weird things, and never believed in UFO's. However, this was amazing. They moved slowly, and then would jump straight up probably 2 or 3 hundred meters, then would come back together. it had greenish blue lights, and id say i could count about 10 or so lights on the side facing me on each of them. It lasted about 6 or 7 minutes, and then they went beyond the hill, and I couldn't see them. I ran inside to get a video camera hoping they would come back, but they didn't. When I was stationed at Fort Hood Texas, we saw a few weird things in the sky, but nothing ever like this. we always thought it was people doing night training..but this is not Fort Hood, and I'm not aware of any night training missions around here. I thought I would say something. I hope this helps..


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Cadence (Cardento x Irco Marco) and McLain Ward won the Welcome Stakes during the CSI-W 4* American Gold Cup in North Salem, USA. Cyklon (Cardento x Cortus), ridden by Shane Sweetnam, placed 2nd and Campbell VDL (Cassini I x Carpaccio), ridden by Candice King, placed 11th.
More offspring of VDL Stud stallions placed as follows:
4th 1.60m class: Glory Days (Cardento x Diamond Serpent), ridden by Katherine Dinan
3rd 1.40m class: Chinwies BZ (Chin Chin x Glennridge), ridden by Hillary Simpson
3rd 1.40m class: Woklahoma (Sheraton x Calvados), ridden by Roberto Teran
6th 1.40m class: Brugal VDL (Indorado x Guidam), ridden by Jonathan McCrea
3rd and 4th 1.35m classes: VDL Dogan (Chin Chin x Darco), ridden by Nicole Bellissimo
4th junior class: Udento VDL (Cardento x Narcos II), ridden by Lauren Tyree
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Amanda Peet is a Married Womanby Free Britney at .
She recently announced she is preggers, and now actress Amanda Peet is an honest woman to boot. See, TomKat? That's how it's supposed to be done.
Peet, 34, who stars in the NBC drama Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, wed screenwriter David Benioff, 36, on Saturday at Peet's alma mater, Friends Seminary, a Quaker school in N.Y. City.
Guests included Elizabeth Berkley and Mark Ruffalo. Nick Carter? Not there. Come on, that would be absurd.
"[The ceremony] was amazing and as extraordinary as she is," said Berkley, reports People.
The bride walked down the aisle wearing a strapless white dress with a black sash, carrying a bouquet of roses. Following the ceremony, guests made their way to the Chelsea Art Museum for the reception.
The wedding went smoothly despite the fears she revealed on The Late Show with David Letterman.
"I have been having recurring nightmares about, not the ceremony, but the party. I go to the bathroom and I come back to the party and everyone's gone. Except for some, everyone's dispersed. And another one where the band just didn't show up so everyone got bored. And I was begging musicians that I know to just play, 'Play something!'" confessed Peet.
The wedding came two weeks after Peet announced that there was a bun in the oven. The couple dated for four years after they were set up on a blind date through friends. They became engaged in July of 2005. This is the first marriage for both. Yay.


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WBCSD Sustainable Mobility 2.0
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) launched a project for creating a toolkit to help cities finding the right solutions for their urban mobility issues. A-to-Be participation allowed for a sound and tested technological perspective in evaluating solution proposals that best address the mobility concerns of cities.
Project description and goals
Building on earlier work of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, particularly the Sustainable Mobility Project (2004) and Mobility for Development (2009), the WBCSD has launched a major new project – the «Sustainable Mobility Project 2.0», bringing together a uniquely global and cross-sectoral group of mobility-related companies and other stakeholders to accelerate progress towards sustainable mobility.
The ultimate goal of this Project was to accelerate and extend access to safe, reliable and comfortable mobility for all whilst aiming for affordability, zero traffic accidents, low environmental impacts, and reduced demands on energy and time. The movement of people and goods would be facilitated, contributing to a more prosperous and resilient society by creating new value and businesses, and a positive environmental and economic growth cycle.
This three-year project (2013-2015) aimed to speed and scale up the implementation of sustainable mobility solutions using the latest technological, systems and management developments to improve the situation including:
- Fostering optimal city and intercity approaches to sustainable mobility by promoting cross-sectoral cooperation, and encouraging cities to cooperate on implementation, supporting citizens who want to lead more sustainable lives.
- Contributing to a prosperous and positive society by minimizing negative aspects of mobility, such as traffic accidents, and energy and climate change constraints, and maximizing the positive impacts of moving goods and people through more comfortable, secure, safe, accessible, efficient and diverse mobility options.
- Developing a clear and compelling vision for future sustainable mobility and concrete recommendations to achieve it, taking an integrated approach to mobility, energy, information, and citizens' behavior and choices.
- Defining an objective metric for assessing the sustainability of mobility in cities. It will be used for evaluating the impact of mobility options in order to enable informed decisions for effectively improving the mobility stream. driving common understanding among key mobility stakeholders (e.g. cities, business, and government), on opportunities and enabling environments for attractive, innovative business models for mobility improvement projects with social and economic benefits, and minimal environmental impact.
The Sustainable Mobility Project worked with six major demonstrator cities across the world to showcase:
- sustainable mobility indicators that measure potential solutions to enable cities to better implement sustainable mobility solutions;
- how to develop a detailed roadmap and action plans to improve sustainable mobility in a integrated manner;
- how to apply cross-sectoral solutions that can be scaled up to accelerate progress towards sustainable mobility; and
- the necessary policy accelerators and framework conditions to support rapid and widespread deployment of sustainable mobility solutions.