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Does an apple a day keep the dentist away?
The saying goes that "an apple a day keeps the doctor away". But can apples keep dentists away too? Back in the day a lot of people believed they could. The belief was that an apple is good for your teeth, especially after a meal. This could be because apples are so crunchy and chewy, so they cause your mouth to produce a lot of saliva. After all, saliva washes away food particles and kills undesirable bacteria. It also creates an alkaline environment which means it makes it harder for acid-loving plaque to grow.
Some people have even dubbed the apple "nature's toothbrush". According to Indian dental surgeon Dr Kinjal Shah, apples "act as natural cleanser for your teeth. They are crunchy in texture and require a lot of chewing, which in turn helps to clean the surface of the teeth." Dr Shah even believes that the annoying fibres that get stuck between your teeth act as a natural floss.
However, most studies find apples don't improve dental health, and some even find apples can damage teeth. After all, a medium-sized apple contains roughly 20g of sugar, which is two thirds of the amount in a can of coke. What makes things worse is that the sugar content in apples has risen by up to 50% over the last decade, because apple breeders have created new types of apple with more sugar to give a sweeter taste.
What's more, although apples do clean our teeth a little, they don't remove plaque between the teeth and near the gums, which are the most important sites.
But perhaps the worst thing about apples is their high acid content. Acid erodes our enamel, which never grows back. Once it's gone, it's gone. Acid also creates the perfect environment for plaque to grow. According to an experiment in 1977 by Geddes et al., the acidity of apples cancels out any benefit from saliva produced from chewing.
A study by Professor David Bartlett published in 2011 in the Journal of Dentistry found that apple eaters were 3.7 times more likely to have damage to their dentine (the tooth's main support) than people who never ate apples. And even worse were people who drank fruit juice (such as apple juice), because they were four times more likely to have dentine damage.
So given that apples aren't that great for our teeth, how can we still enjoy them while limiting their damage? Professor Bartlett concludes that it's best to eat apples quickly, because this reduces the time acids are present in the mouth. He also advises eating apples as part of a meal rather than as a snack, to limit the number of times your teeth are under attack by acid throughout the day. But if you do snack, try something like peanuts or cheese, because these contain little acid and are therefore harmless to your teeth. Finally, it's better to eat apples rather than drinking them as a juice, because this way your teeth benefit from saliva produced.
So an apple a day won't keep the dentist away. Perhaps the saying should instead be 'brush twice a day to keep the dentist away'. We'll leave apples to the doctors.Leave a reply


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Tampa area drivers have likely witnessed their fair share of bizarre and downright dangerous driving behaviors. In many cases, drivers who are guilty of running red lights, failing to stop at stop signs and veering into adjacent lanes of traffic; are distracted and engaging in some other non-driving-related activity.
Eating, grooming in the mirror, talking on a cellphone and texting while driving are all highly distracting activities in which far too many drivers routinely engage. According to Distraction.gov, during 2012, more than 3,300 people in the U.S. lost their lives and approximately 387,000 were injured in motor vehicle accidents that were attributed to distracted driving.
While national and state safety organizations have taken steps to raise awareness of the many dangers associated with distracted driving, numerous studies and statistics show that a significant percentage of drivers aren't taking the issue seriously. For example, 2011 data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed that approximately 660,000 drivers are talking on their cellphones every minute. Additionally, a University of Michigan survey found that one in five teen drivers admits to regularly responding to a text message while driving.
There's no doubt that cellphones have contributed to an increase in distracted driving, but other seemingly more accepted activities like talking to backseat passengers, eating and tuning the radio also increase the likelihood that a driver will be involved in or cause a collision. All drivers would be wise to keep their eyes, attention and focus on the road. In cases where an individual is injured in an accident caused by a distracted driver, legal action may be taken to recover compensation.
Source: Distraction.gov, "Facts and Statistics," March 5, 2015

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Coming Alive Lenten Preaching Sermon Series
Over the next six weeks, we'll be looking at topics related to things "Coming Alive." In selecting our preaching texts from the lectionary, I noticed topics related to "Coming Alive" as a recurring theme. Lent is perfectly positioned on the calendar to help us think about life coming through death. Winter often feels harsh and cold and barren, but spring is full of glimpses of new life the greatest being Easter.
As I write this, the wind is gusting 20 to 30 mph and it will be freezing by midnight. Not very typical of Florida! At the same time, I noticed yesterday that the days are getting longer. This should be no surprise to anyone who paid attention to Groundhog Day last week, for the prognosticator of spring did not see his shadow, thus, indicating an early spring. Having grown up in Pennsylvania, I can recall the feelings of hope and excitement that I had when I spotted the green shoots of daffodils sticking up through the snow. The pointy shoots seemed delicate but strong enough to handle the frigid ground. They provided vivid pointers to warm summer days and good times ahead. They promised an end to the barrenness of winter.
When it comes to faith, we are likewise presented with an invitation to consider how new life can break forth from our old, dead ways. The Lenten preaching will look at regeneration, hope, learning to beat temptation, a new creation, a new purpose and a new kind of King. I'll preach the bulk of it, but along the way we'll also hear from our Associate Pastor, Dan Wolf and Navy Chaplain, Dennis Andrews.
Lent will come to a climax during Holy Week. Palm Sunday will lead us into Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and then Resurrection Sunday. I hope you will make plans to be with us for the whole journey. Easter is always more meaningful when we've walked in the shoes of Jesus and his disciples through the agony and glory of our Lord's passion. I look forward to seeing you in His house these forty days!
More in Pastoral Leader's Blog
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October 18, 2016Mission Trip to Serve at Christar Conference in Spain


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SRU sweeps PSAC Scholar-Athlete of the Year awards
July 7, 2015
LOCK HAVEN, Pa. - Slippery Rock University track and field standouts Sabrina Anderson and David Reinhardt have been honored with the highest academic honor the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference gives as they were named the Pete Nevins Scholar-Athletes of the Year for the 2016-17 academic year.
The PSAC has named a Scholar-Athlete of the Year for each gender since the 1990-91 academic year. It's just the second time in the history of the awards, and the first time since 1993-94, that any institution in the league has swept both honors.
The pair become the ninth and 10th SRU honorees in the history of the award while Anderson becomes just the fifth woman and sixth overall student-athlete in the history of the award to win the honor twice. Anderson also captured the 2015-16 award.
In order to be eligible for the honor, a student-athlete must be named to at least one of the PSAC Top 10 teams throughout the year; must be at least a sophomore in academic and athletic standing; must maintain above a 3.50 cumulative grade point average; and must have significant athletic credentials. Each of the 18 member institutions in the league can nominate one male and one female for the award, which is voted on by the league's sports information directors.
The awards were renamed in 2007 to honor East Stroudsburg's long-time sports information director, Pete Nevins, who passed away earlier that year. Nevins held his position at ESU for 33 years. It is estimated that he wrote more than 12,000 articles that featured more than 5,000 student-athletes.
"This is a tremendous honor for Sabrina and Dave," said John Papa, head track and field coach. "There couldn't be two better role models and ambassadors for our program than these two. They were the epitome of excellence in their athletic and academic careers and we are extremely proud of their accomplishments."
"Having one winner of this prestigious award is an outstanding accomplishment, but sweeping the awards that exemplify the true meaning of the term student-athlete is incredible for our university and the athletic department," said Paul Lueken, director of athletics. "We commend John Papa and his staff for their leadership. We congratulate Sabrina and Dave on incredible careers and we thank them for being such great ambassadors for Slippery Rock University."
Anderson and Reinhardt were both first team Academic All-Americans and two-time PSAC Top 10 honorees this year, being named to the Winter and the Spring Top 10 teams.
Sabrina Anderson
Major: Master of Business Administration (UG: Exercise Science)
Cumulative GPA: 3.91 (UG), 4.0 (G)
Named PSAC Pete Nevins Scholar-Athlete of the Year for the second straight year ... becomes just the fifth woman in league history to win the award twice ... earned her third straight Academic All-America honor and her second straight first team selection ... was one of only four women in the nation to earn three Academic All-America honors in track and field ... competed indoor and outdoor on two torn ankle ligaments that required surgery after PSAC outdoor championships ... battled through that injury to place second and earn All-PSAC honors in the seven-event heptathlon at the PSAC Championships, her sixth straight All-PSAC finish in the multi-event competition at PSAC championship events ... first team CoSIDA Academic All-District ... All-Region in the heptathlon with the second best score in the region this spring ... despite competing on torn ligaments, still won her third straight PSAC title in the pentathlon indoor this year and was All-Region in the multi both indoor and outdoor ... completed 30 graduate credits while taking classes 30 miles from campus in less than one year while competing this season ... six-time PSAC Top 10 honoree, being named to the team in every season she has been eligible... just the second student-athlete in PSAC history to be named to six PSAC Top 10 teams ... all-time PSAC record holder in pentathlon indoor (3,818 points) and first team All-American in the event last winter before suffering the ankle injuries this year ... graduated with her undergrad degree in exercise science in just three years with a 3.91 GPA and 143 completed credits in those three years ... will finish her entire MBA graduate degree in less than one year after taking 30 credits heading into this summer, posting a 4.0 GPA this year ... in total, Anderson has completed 173 academic credits in less than four full years ... Dean's List every semester ... USTFCCCA All-Academic each year.
David Reinhardt
Major: Doctor of Physical Therapy (UG: Exercise Science)
Cumulative GPA: 3.76 (UG), 3.82 (D)
Bio: Earns his first career Pete Nevins Scholar-Athlete of the Year honor ... first SRU male to win the honor since Tim Kusniez in 1999-00 and just the fourth male in SRU history to win the honor ... first team Academic All-America selection for the third time in his career, becoming the only male in the nation to earn that recognition ... All-American in javelin for the second time in his career ... PSAC champion and national qualifier in hammer throw, finishing one spot shy of All-America honors at nationals ... broke SRU record in the hammer when he won the event at PSAC meet with the ninth best throw in the nation this year (61.59 meters) ... had NCAA marks and ranked in the top 20 in both the hammer and the javelin ... scored 16 points at PSAC championships by placing in the hammer, javelin and discus to help SRU to a second place finish in the team standings ... took 20 700-level doctoral credits during the spring semester alone, most of which were in clinical settings 60 miles from campus ... first team CoSIDA Academic All-District ... success this year came after missing entire 2015-16 indoor and outdoor seasons after having Tommy John surgery on throwing elbow ... All-Region in hammer and javelin this spring and All-Region in the weight throw during the winter this year ... four-time PSAC top 10 honoree ... National Champion in the javelin in 2014 before he suffered injury to his throwing elbow that required Tommy John surgery ... owns a 3.82 graduate GPA after completing 82 credits in the rigorous doctor of physical therapy program at SRU ... graduated with his undergrad in exercise science with a 3.76 GPA after completing 143 credits ... in total, Reinhardt has completed 225 academic credits during his career at SRU ... Dean's List every semester ... USTFCCCA All-Academic in each of his last two years of competition ... SRU record holder ... last PSAC track and field athlete, male or female, to win an individual national title (2014 javelin).
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ALTON — Residents can show support for Hayner Library Public Library District and save money at their favorite small businesses by participating in the library's second annual Library Card Drive.
Residents can check the library's website at the beginning of November for a list of local businesses offering discounts for showing a Hayner library card from Saturday, Nov. 29, to Saturday, Dec. 6.
Residents who don't have a library card can get one at the Downtown or Alton Square library before the end of November. They will need to fill out a short library card application and provide a photo identification — a valid driver's license or state ID with their current residence. If the photo ID does not have a current address, they will need to provide a piece of business mail (utility bill, bank statement, etc.) dated within the last 30 days as proof of residency.
Businesses in Alton, Godfrey, and Fosterburg will offer a discount or other incentive to customers showing their library cards for the week starting on Small Business Saturday (Sat., Nov. 29) to encourage residents to shop locally for the holidays. Businesses that would like to participate or want more information can contact Lacy McDonald at (618) 433-2859 or email@example.com by Nov. 3.


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Oh, how I love Sculpey. Oh how my kids love Sculpey! Such an open ended product! We have been rained in today so we dragged out the Sculpey for a play. My son has to make a board game up school, so being the crafty kid he his, he made all the token out of Sculpey. Clever! I have a few sites I love for Sculpey inspiration...
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Sculpey - Projects and Products using Sculpey Polymer Clays!
Deep Fried Kudzu: Sculpey Bagel Roll Sushi Magnets
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I attempted today to write to a separate category, for my dream reader, on the subject of one of the travels I have taken. It became a much more daunting task than I expected, and I found myself trying to decipher a new form of web design instead of writing. So here I refocus the attempt into one aspect of last summer's road trip: My walk through the tomb of a tremendous American president.
So, reader, rather than inspire you to visit Springfield, Illinois, by blandly retracing my own steps through it and sharing information that you can easily find elsewhere on the web, I call out to you my most endearing moment of the trip, and let that alone stand as reason to see the town.
So reads the sign between the parking lot and Lincoln's tomb. Tourist attraction, yes, but it is also a final resting place–of an entire family–among the final resting places of many other souls nearby, and deserved of quiet observation. Not play; not cell phone calls. Silence and respect. That is before you even go inside.
There is a bronze bust outside that begs you to take a moment for a lucky rub of the nose, a photo op that cannot be missed. But once inside, selfies should cease. Our cameras clicked away only at the many sculpture originals and reproductions that ring the corridors of the monument, and took a solemn image at the family crypt and the grave of the President.
During a 2010 vacation in our nation's capital, we took a walking tour along the route of the investigation immediately following Lincoln's assassination. For me, it was one of the highlights of our whole vacation. But after that experience of the plot to end his life, and my reading the events of his final weeks in Bill O'Reilly's Killing Lincoln last year, our first two days in Springfield were about getting to know the man that he was. Doing so brought a feeling of attachment; a personal connection to an enormous historical figure. By the time we reached the Lincoln Tomb, silence and respect were not a problem.
Each of the sculptures inside had a title and, if reproduced, a location of the original. His likeness is represented well across the country, and even in Westminster Abbey. Just inside the entrance is a small-scale version of the seated president we saw years earlier on the National Mall in DC. The others depict his many occupations in life, from circuit rider and lawyer, to militia man, debater, and legislator. In the center of the monument sits the vault containing Mary, Tad, Willie and Eddie, and a marker honoring Robert, who is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Across from the four lies the grave of Abraham Lincoln, and it couldn't be more fitting in its glory.
There are stories about how many times the President's sarcophagus was opened–mostly to verify that he was actually inside it–and that he was embalmed multiple times. Finally he was placed 10 feet below the ground, encased in wire and cement, never to be touched again. You are allowed no closer than ten feet away from the base of his marble marker. But even at this distance, I felt close. I paid my respects. Rest in peace, Mr. President.
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Pietermaritzburg – Police believe remote control jammers may be responsible for an increase in the number of theft from motor vehicle cases.
In recent years, the Ipsos 'best of vehicle quality' awards (previously under the Synovate banner) have become a yardstick in determining the initial quality offered by new vehicles after they roll off the showroom floors.
Whether you have outgrown your car because the dog is the only thing you can now squeeze into it, or you now have twins to accommodate and need to trade your two seater for a family car, or you need to fund that last-minute overseas trip, selling your car online for cash is a good way to guarantee you get a good price, but preparation is key.
Although the system has gone live, it does not seem to be the end of the road for the anti-tolling lobbyists. Tuesday will see at least two anti-tolling media briefings – Cosatu in Gauteng, which has been protesting against the project to "irritate politicians", was scheduled to address the media on Tuesday.
LONDON, England – Audi's new A8 will head to South Africa in 2014 – more luxurious, more refined and more efficient.
Inexperience (86 percent) and overconfidence (86 percent) are the main reasons that new drivers are the riskiest group of road-users, according to the latest poll from road safety charity, the Institute of Advanced Motorists.
From trucks with no brakes or steering wheel to one with grass growing in its undercarriage, the team behind the Brake and Tyre Watch initiative has seen it all.
Johannesburg – A gang moved, stripped and emptied a car of valuables inside a Gautrain parking lot – but the agency insists it was an isolated incident in what it describes as "one of the most secure public spaces in the country".
Most consumers have no idea just how expensive renting a car could be, if things go wrong. In some cases, hitting a pothole will see you charged for the entire repair, regardless of your "waiver".
The Automobile Association of South Africa has responded to draft regulations published for comment by the Department of Transport proposing that vehicles over ten years old must pass a roadworthiness test every two years.


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I went to purchase a hot water tank on Saturday Feb 9th 2019. On most of the boxes it states, that if you call for installation before 12:00pm, you can receive installation. My basement had just flooded and I required service as soon as possible. The sales representative was quite nice and had a fair amount of knowledge on various models. I chose one of the more expensive models and then spoke about the installation. I was told it would cost $215 plus there would be various other costs so expect it to be around $300+/-.
I paid the $40 inspection fee and then had to wait for the installers to come by. At 3:30 I received a call that nobody was coming as they only assist with emergencies on the weekend. I stated that I wasn't told this and I believed my situation was important. She stated she would call again and let me know. I even said if it had to be Sunday, I could live with that. 7:00pm came and went and no call. Sunday came and left and no call.
On Monday I walked into the store and spoke with the store manager. I took her to the boxes and showed the sign on them and asked what that meant sarcastically. She stated that a installation could happen as she knew one that took place which happened the same day. When asking for some sort of compensation, she stated I had to buy the product first and wait for the inspector to send in the measurement report. Once that is completed, someone from Home Depot would call me with the quote and wait for my answer. If I replied yes and paid for it then, they would then call the installation company to perform the work.
At 1:30pm on Monday, I called Home Depot as I hadn't heard from them. I was then given to their installation department who shared their breakdown of costs. The total for installation was around $1450 and about $1050 for the hot water tank for a total around $2500. Needless to say that caught my attention so I then asked for the store manager. When I told her the total costs, it didn't phase her at all. When I asked for some sort of compensation she offered me 50% off the original installation price of $215.
When I mentioned how I didn't receive a few phone calls and that the sign on the boxes stated same day installation, and that my basement was flooded, the phone went blank. I asked if she was still there and she responded saying I'd get 50% of the original $215 quote. I stated that was 4% of the total price and my time and effort is more than that. The phone went dead again. I asked for a discount on the water tank but she stated that couldn't be done. I asked for a employee discount or even a seniors discount but they don't have these supposedly. Yes I did hear an apology for five different infractions but no sincerity were behind them. Signs mean absolutely nothing and promises can't hold water so what's the point in believing anything that Home Depot states.
I am in the midst of a huge renovation which is being completed over 3 years where approximately $300,000 will be spent. I also have a cottage up north where a new deck, entrance way and kitchen will be constructed. What I can promise you is, Home Depot will not get one cent of business from any of my projects and future endeavors. The "Two Utes"
You have absolutely lost it. When you send the wrong finish for bathrooms, make it right. Don't blame the vendor. And for pro accounts offering a 10% discount and or waiving shipping is an insult! Get your act together. You sent all the wrong finishes. When I called them, they said, "We will give you a 10% discount if you keep and install the wrong finishes." ABOMINABLE. Time to buy from Lowe's or Wayfair or Build.com.
I ordered online (bathroom vanity as their only mode to order for the size I need). It was said 10 days delivery. I am expecting to get them on 7th December but I was told it will come only on 17th December. I was told by their agent Helen that it will be ready by 7th December but when I followed up, I was told by their agent Soraya that it will be available on 17th. Also, I ordered the vanity light only to found out that it has to be backed order as the item is no longer in circulation. They even have the intent to inform me. I do not know where their call agents are based. They are not helpful at all. Sorry to use this word, they sucks. I asked to talk to a manager but I was told that there is no supervisor available. What kind of call center does Home Depot have? What kind of service you will get from them if no escalation process in place. Online ordering at Home can jeopardize your home repair from them.
We used Home Depot's subcontractor, High Definition Bath Solutions located in Anaheim, CA. We are located in Northern California. The crew who did the install on our bathroom made many mistakes that I caught since the project manager is never on site, in fact they manage projects remotely, 400 miles away. It took a lot of grief and complaining to get anything fixed and the 2 week tiny bathroom remodel project, still isn't resolved 3 months later! WE HAD A NON-FUNCTIONING BATHROOM 2 MONTHS!!! The customer service at this company is the worst I've ever experienced, the way the project manager spoke to me was so disrespectful. I would not recommend this company to my worst enemy. It was a horrible experience that haunts me every time I look at my crooked tile job. Poor craftsmanship, lazy customer service, and no supervision on the project site.
I placed an order in the store to be delivered to my home. The tank arrived -- but no toilet base. After a week I returned to the store to find it had been shipped, broken, to the wrong store -- and that model toilet was no longer available. After an hour's worth of hassle at the store we found another toilet that met our specs and placed the order. When it arrived at the house the box looked like Frankenstein: kicked in, stitched together with tape and upon opening looked like a hand grenade had gone off inside. There were literally chunks of porcelain falling out the bottom of the box. That base went back and they shipped another -- which also arrived broken in pieces. On the fourth try we got a good base and I called the plumber to install. He told me he'd recently gone to Home Depot with a customer and they'd opened 12 toilet boxes -- all in the store -- before they found one intact. No wonder these damn things cost $350.
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To 'save me money' plumbers have gotten sink and shower fixtures from Home Depot. Don't let them do it. They look shiny and good for their purpose when, in fact, they are made of cheap plastic that does not stand up to use. And don't let the brand names fool you. I had a shower head clog up and, when I disassembled it, I found that the inside had just flaked off pieces of plastic clogging the ports. I bought a replacement from a local plumbing supply house and, six years later, it's in perfect condition.
I ordered a power flush toilet for my handicapped son. After a long wait it arrives at the store. I go pick it up and when we open the box, the tank is cracked. I use online chat, email, and phone and they all tell me, "I would LIKE to help, but I can't." Bottom line is I have to buy another $350 toilet to get the broken part replaced. So I do it which will cause another trip to Home Depot to pick it up because they won't waive the shipping charges. Then I get an email from UPS telling me that they are picking up the broken toilet (which I never requested) from a house I lived in three years ago. I tried to get that cancelled, but UPS said, it was a Home Depot problem, not theirs. So today the new toilet is supposedly at the store (trip 3) and I will make them open the box to make sure this one is intact before I leave the store. Then I still have to rebox the broken one and lug the whole unit back to the store to return it.
I paid over $5,000 to have tub and wall surrounding replaced. After 6 years the chrome faucet is no longer chrome, it's a dull grey. It's a single handle faucet and was told if I hit it the hot water would cut off. That didn't work. The tub has discolored in places. Can't remove stain. My water has iron and that is what caused the stain. The company that Home Depot contracted with didn't do what it said as far as the tub was concerned. The Home Depot needs to do a better job with the companies they contract to do the work.
I was at the store to purchase a hot water heater at 10 55 am. Sign read same day installation if in by noon. I had the assist manager working with me on the phone until 12:25 then she left me having finally contacted scheduling for me. I was informed the best they could do was next day between 9 and 2. That is not same day installation.
I signed up with Home Depot to have a water heater installed. They sent a company called ARS Rescue Rooter. The next day I smelled gas. When a different technician was sent out, it was revealed that the first technician had not connected the gas or had connected it so inadequately that it had not remained connected, thus resulting in gas going into my home for a 24 hour period. The outcome could have been far worse. I reported this to Home Depot, but they turned it back over to ARS. I signed the contract with Home Depot. My point here is that you don't have control over who your contractor is when you hire Home Depot. It seems to me that Home Depot then absolves themselves of responsibility.
I purchased a Glacier Bay all in one toilet to install myself. I had already removed the old toilet and was in a hurry(!!) to install the new one. I got the new toilet out of the box and had it installed in about 10 minutes. The only problem was that the toilet seat that had come with the toilet was broken. One of the two tabs that attach the seat to the toilet was broken and so you could only attach the seat with one bolt.
I called customer service and got a very nice lady on the phone from Home Depot. Once she had confirmed that I had bought the toilet there, she arranged for a replacement toilet seat to be sent. She promised to call me back by Wednesday (this was on Monday) once she got a confirmation from HD that they would send the replacement seat. She called back in like five minutes and said that she had gotten the confirmation email and the seat would be to me in 7-10 days. I got the seat on WEDNESDAY!! It was FedEx'd to me priority. I am very happy with the toilet and the service. Thank you Home Depot.
Purchased 2 Glacier Bay bathroom faucets. The cartridges inside have failed and the leaks have caused the water to corrode the metal and eat away the finish. We contacted Home Depot and they told us that the "Lifetime Warranty" they advertised at one time, now is only 90 days on these products. They sent us to Glacier Bay. The only contact for Glacier Bay on the web is Home Depot. We contacted Home Depot by email and sent the pics attached to them and they will send us replacement cartridges to stop the leaks, but will do nothing to replace or warranty the damage done as a result of these failing.
I am a homeowner and ordered 2 toilets from Home Depot as well as their delivery, installation and removal of the 2 old toilets. This work and products were contracted in writing with Home Depot, but on the scheduled day for the products and work to be provided, Home Depot never showed up, never contacted me to advise me of the cancellation or any reason for it. I wasted a whole day of taking off work (for which I was not paid) to provide access to the installer who never showed up.
I took off the next day to spend hours and hours calling every department of Home Depot, as well as the local Terminal Ave. branch in Vancouver where I had done the ordering, and Home Depot's Head Office in Canada and the US, as well as the Escalation Department, Accounts Department, Installation Department, Project Coordination Department, Delivery Department, etc. I was put on hold each time that I was passed to a new person or new department, and each "hold" was for 30-60 minutes minimum. I was hung up on repeatedly, told that no one knew why my order had been cancelled or why no installer showed up.
Unsolicited by me, Home Depot opted to send me a refund (as I had paid for the products and work in full weeks earlier when the order was placed -- I was told that I had to pay in full upfront, or Home Depot would not place my order). They did not explain or apologize for their mistakes and made no effort to rebook the work or deliver the product. Home Depot falsely advertises extensively (including on its phone line while customers are put on hold endlessly) its "worry-free installations," its "100% customer satisfaction guaranteed," and its "installation results guaranteed," but Home Depot did not make good on any of these claims to me.
I never received my products or services from Home Depot = 0% customer satisfaction, and zero guarantee of installation. These are the facts about Home Depot; it should not be permitted to continue to blatantly lie about its products and services. Consumer Affairs advocates must investigate Home Depot immediately in regard to their lengthy bad record of customer complaints and hold Home Depot accountable for its false advertising and breaches of contracts with customers.
I wish I had consulted this website before signing an $40K+ project with HD to partially renovate a guest bath and top down renovation of master bath. I completely agree with another reviewer. I thought we were paying for a general contractor (Romanoff) with the backing of HD but we ended up doing much of the supply ordering, installation scheduling and issue resolution ourselves. ROM managed the materials ordered through them. They would not order the faucets, shower fixtures or quartz countertops so we ordered them directly from HD and then had to manage them. Romanoff (ROM) contractors came without knowledge of the contract and specifications.
Electrician, plumber, demo/staller - none of them came prepared. Insufficient tile was ordered, shower door not cut properly, vanity plumbing had to be redone- all causing delays. Most of the work was completed on December 28 but a 13 item punch list is still incomplete on 1 Feb. HD makes you pay upfront when you sign a contract which was 6 Sept 2017! We have gotten the HD District Manager involved which does not seem to have improved the situation. If you are among those with no shows or unreturned calls from HD - consider yourself LUCKY!
On 9-26-17 I placed an online order with Home Depot. They took my money and sent a confirmation of shipping. 10 days later I still had not received my order and contacted Home Depot. At first they claimed I did not make an order. After showing them the receipt, bank debit and confirmation numbers they spent an hour on the phone claiming their shipper was at fault and lost the shipment. I gave them 3 more days to fix the problem to no avail. At this point I requested a refund. They sent me an email claiming they would credit my account (which has not yet happened) but ONLY for the cost of the item, less the sales tax AND shipping charge. So a warning to everyone. Home Depot is not only an unreliable vendor but will only refund part of your payment if they refund anything at all despite the fact that they did not ship the product and made continuous claims that they would fix their internal problems.
Was told the bathroom had to be measured before installing new toilet, but I would be reimbursed after buying and paying for it. Toilet and vanity was installed, but Home Depot never reimbursed me for the measuring. I went back three times, they did not reimburse me. I will never buy anything except small items from them again.
I ordered a tub online from on May 31 from Home Depot, it was supposed to arrive June 6-9. It didn't. My contractor left because he needs to put the tub in to continue the renovation. I didn't understand why an average tub takes 10 days to be delivered in the first place. I called the ridiculously, awful HD Customer Service and waited for 2 hours to get an answer. Not one person could tell me where my tub was or when it would be delivered. How do you lose track of a tub? Finally I got through to the store and was promised a call back, of course that never came either. Home Depot has to be the worst store on earth. I will never step foot in there again.
I needed help investigating the internal parts of my shower system exclusive to Home Depot (Glacier Bay). Keith was the employee which took the time to help me be knowledgeable about the parts I required to disassemble my shower, order the parts and fix my shower. This was appreciated very much by me. Could you please forward this to the Superstition Springs store where he works. I would shop at this location again because of him.
Canadian Spa Company; on the Home Depot website (Canada) and also to purchase on-line. Home Depot claims this company's hot tubs are made in Canada. Some say 100% Canada made, other hot tubs for sale say Canadian but assembled with foreign parts in Canada. This is all false and very very misleading. Every single Canadian Spa Company hot tub is made in China. Taken right from Home Depot's website "to purchase" it reads on this hot tub; Certified - Yes - Country of Origin - CA-Canada. Many have complained over the years to Consumer Affairs but Consumer Affairs just lets this happen. They say they are too busy for these type of complaints. Canadian Spa Company's logo is the Canadian Maple Leaf. How can this be allowed?
Placed an order on 12/31/16 for a bathroom vanity. Order was confirmed and billed. Item was delivered 2 weeks late and damaged. Placed a new order, requested a RA for damaged unit. No one would pick it up, so I was billed for both units. Second unit never delivered. Couldn't find unit, but wouldn't let me cancel as customer service rep said it had shipped. Local store had to come pick up damaged unit as delivery company never came. It took 27 documented phone calls and 12 emails, to get the damaged unit picked up and cancel the lost 2nd item.
Throughout the process with customer service reps/supervisors, I was told that extensive notes were being placed in my file. Each phone with Resolution Expediters indicated that was incorrect. I was told that if I didn't answer my phone shipping company would not leave message nor would they call back. I was told that this was not common practice nor common customer experience from Home Depot. I would strongly discourage online purchases from Home Depot. Amazon is far superior.
I just recently obtained a quote from one of Home Depot's preferred contractors. WOW the quote came in at over $22 000 dollars + HST not incl. vanity, and the fixtures were quoted at a base rate when it's all said and done it would be at over $30 000 dollars. That is 700-750 dollars a sq ft. The average cost is 250 - 300 dollars a sq ft on the low end. I have no idea how they are quoting jobs. I understand the quality maybe better. I know people that have built high end custom homes for 400-450 dollars a sq ft. Our ensuite is tiny it is only 40 sq ft. We renovated our kitchen last year which is 150 sq ft for less than $25 000 dollars, how does a tiny washroom cost more than a kitchen. Good thing I'm in the construction industry and quote civil work and I know what things cost.
My question is, "How many poor people have they taken advantage of?" For better quality I would be willing to pay 400-450 a sq ft which is well over the average but not close to triple the average. I will add one thing a small 2 x 2 window and some marble was incl. in their quote that is why we would of paid 450-500 dollars a sq ft which is still high, like I said before average cost to build high end is 450-500 dollars a sq ft. For 700 dollars a sq ft you could get solid gold fixtures tiles etc. and have everything imported from Italy. I knew going to Home Depot I would be overpaying which I was prepared to do so but I refuse to pay triple the norm. I'm hoping that people who are unaware of what things cost educate yourself before you spend your money foolishly.
Ordered a tub and surround for delivery. Worst experience ever. First two delivery attempts I waited, they didn't come. I called and they increased the delivery time from 5pm until 8:30pm. Waited all day. Still didn't come. Rescheduled for next day Saturday. Tub came but it was a left-hand tub. The bill they had clearly said right-hand tub. So I refused it. Now I'm waiting again to be rescheduled. 2 weeks and I'm still waiting. My whole reno and moving in is on hold because of this. HD please do something. Your service has become unbearable. Hey Rona how's it going?
September 22, 2016. We went to Home Depot in London to look for a walk-in shower and get pricing. We found a 5-foot shower we liked and the store put the order in through Home Depot's online service for the shower and also a shower door. We were told we could expect delivery in 10 to 14 days and that we would receive a call from the delivery folks. September 29th - Received email saying that same-day courier would call to arrange a delivery date for the 'Door ONLY'.
They called October 5th and we arranged for delivery on October 11th. The only time frame the courier could give us was delivery sometime between 9 am & 5 pm. Because we had a previous problem with a dishwasher delivery August 2015, and I had not heard anything from the courier at 4:15 pm, I decided to call for an update. I was put on hold and then told that they would contact the driver and that I would receive a call-back within 10 minutes. No call came and I called again at 4:50 pm. Once more I was put on hold then told the delivery time had changed to between 1:00 and 6:00 pm. The driver arrived at 6:30 pm with the door. My entire day was wasted waiting.
I waited for another whole week (Oct 18th) and then called to enquire about the shower delivery. Again put on hold and then after at least 5 minutes was told they would check on a shipping date and call me back. There was NO CALL. On October 31st I visited the London store and asked for help. A very nice lady in Kitchen/Bath tried to help me and made some calls. After 1-1/2 hours she informed me that the ship date was in 2 days - on Nov 2nd - but that it could take up to 3 weeks for us to receive the shower. On November 1st, I received an email stating that the ship date had been changed to November 7th.
On November 2nd I called to On-Line and spoke with a gentleman who was very pleasant and after about one hour on the phone informed me that the ship date was now moved to November 5th. Later that same day, I received another email stating that the shower had been shipped, no date was given. November 3rd, I received a call from someone requesting my card number who said that they were trying to put the charge for the shower through on my card and that it had been declined.
I explained that it was not possible because we have a credit limit of $4,200 and we had a zero balance since June 2016. The only purchases put on the card were for the shower and the door. The total cost for both these items including shipping was 2,579.20 which would leave us an available balance of $1,620.80 on our card. I suggested that it looked as though the shower had already been billed to my card. I was told to call the Credit Department to get the issue resolved. Citi credit agreed that our card had been paid in full in June 2016 and that the only charges since then were at approximately $3,400. They would check to see why the error was made and have it corrected.
I have spent a minimum of 2 full days of my time trying to get these issues resolved and still do not have the shower or any real idea of when it will get delivered. I waited for over a month before having old tub and shower removed so that we could prepare for the shower installation. We have no shower now and it has greatly disrupted our life. We had planned to visit my mother mid-November who is ill and in a home in Saint John, New Brunswick. Our trip has been put on hold because of this mess. Every day it seems we are told a different story by different people. Both our plumber and electrician have been very understanding and have rescheduled their time around the ever changing delivery dates. However, they have both told us that they have other work they need to commit to. This just adds to the stress and uncertainty.
We have been loyal customers for the past several years and have always suggested Home Depot to friends and family. We have spent over $10,000 dollars at Home Depot in the past year. I know this amount is insignificant to your corporate gross sales but to us $10,000 is a substantial investment. We are going into our 8th week of waiting for the shower and still have no confirmation of when we will receive delivery. We are retired and this has caused considerable upheaval in our home and stress for both my wife and myself.
I am requesting an answer from customer care with confirmation that the billing has been cleared up with regards to my credit card and with definite firm dates for delivery. We feel strongly that we should be given some compensation from Home Depot for our suffering. This project started out with enthusiasm and excitement over getting a new renovated bathroom and it is fast becoming a nightmare with no end in sight. I am sure you would agree that having to go to a friends house for a shower is not an idyllic situation. I look forward to a reply by return email. PS - We now have had 5 conversations with customer care and although they continue to promise delivery and say they will call back they do not and we still have no shower as of November 10th.
I ordered a brand of toilet online that they don't offer in the store late March 2016. Had it shipped to the store. When I went to pick it up it was damaged. So, another was ordered. The second one came in and it was damaged. A third was ordered only to find out a week later that my order had been canceled because there were multiple transactions of the same amount charged on my Home Depot credit card (due to the toilet being returned and charged several times.) It is now May 2016 and I still have a bathroom without a toilet.
The thing that upsets me the most is that upon speaking to several Home Depot people on the phone they all had an attitude with me. One of them said, "Well, I'm offering you 15% off and I didn't have to." Another said, "Well, there's nothing we can do about it." And when asked to speak to a supervisor, one of them said, "They're not here right now." Needless to say, my business is going elsewhere.
BATHROOM INSTALLATION SERVICES - DO THEY EVEN EXIST? I shouldn't be rating HOME DEPOT'S bathroom installation services because no one ever showed up to even provide me with a quote. First visit to the store we registered with a sales rep from the Plumbing Department. We were assured one of their contractor would call us to arrange for measurement of custom shower doors and provide us with a quote for installation. We were supplied a printout and verified all contact info.
72 hours later we had not received a call. Several days later we had to visit to store to pick up other items. We tried again this time with Bill from the Plumbing Dept. A phone #, name, address, search failed to produce our original order in the computer system. Again, we were assured that we would hear within 24 hours and we did. We could not determine the name of the contractor due to the fact the company rep calling spoke little English and communications were difficult at best. We did successfully set a date and time for a rep to come and visit.
The following day Maria called and changed the date. Today she first called to rescheduled time of the appointment ruining our afternoon plans. Maria called again to inform us that today was not a convenient time for them. They'd have to reschedule to a different day. We protested and asked to speak to her manager. She just hung up.
I called in to the 800 HOMEDEPOT number on my Service Connect sheet to let them know that their vendors were no different than the typical Florida remodeling contractor who had taken on more work than they could handle. At least the typical Florida contractor shows up, provides a quote, requests a deposit, promises a start and finish date and never meet expectations. HOME DEPOT VENDORS ARE JUST WASTE YOUR TIME AND DON'T SHOW UP.
I need to remodel my bathroom but am short in cash. Went to HD to get an estimate and they send someone to provide the estimate. I was clear on my limitations and what I also needed to do to lower my costs. I also told the person that I could not even start any job in my house until Jan 10. Even so the person insisted on getting ready and got me to sign contracts ahead of time so that things could get ready. I was foolish and did so. Now because I found I can't do the project and I allowed them to continue pushing they are hitting me with penalties.
I recognize that I'm responsible for signing something I should not have signed but it seemed to be the only way to get the estimates I needed. I expected to have to pay some kind of penalty for my foolishness but 350 dollars seem excessive, to say the least, when my mistakes occurred because of their incessant pushing to get things underway. Though I have the paperwork I signed, there is no contract, or project number, on them. There is a mention of "General Terms for Cancellation" but they were not included on my paperwork and I did not ask because I thought that it was understood that nothing could go forward until after Jan 10 when I would be in better shape to make a final decision.
We needed to get a new tub and walls over an existing tub. We called Home Depot and they sent out someone for a consultation. Well, she went on about how the job would take a day, how a professional would come out and use Laser Technology to measure the tub so the new tub going over the existing tub would be fitted precisely. She also addressed some concerns I had about existing walls and if they had any mold, how they would they handle that, and if the space between the old tub and new tub would have some insulation or something to be sure there was no give between the two tubs.
She sat there and flat out lied about everything. The guy that measured had no Laser tool to measure the tub. She told me that if there was anything wrong with the walls they would be replaced with special sheetrock meant for moisture, and all mold issues would be taken care of before replacing the tub. She also told me that the tubs were solid and that there would be no give on the walls because the walls fit perfectly and the backing would prevent any movement if the wall was pressed.
All the above was a lie from her just to sell the product and make her profit. When I get into the new tub and surround walls it sounds like I am getting into a rowboat, it creaks. The walls actually move when you place your hand on them as if there was nothing behind the wall. It has been 4 months since install and black mold spots where the caulking was done has appeared. Yes, I use a towel after every shower to dry walls and caulk to prevent mold. I was told the tub would be extremely easy to clean and that I could use a squeegee (another lie). This tub has everything stick to it. I have to clean it after every bath.
The installer spent more time outside smoking than inside working. He did not show up every day until 11 am or later and stepped outside every 20 min to smoke. It took 3 days!! The tub was not measured correctly because the installer kept taking the tub part outside to cut it over and over again, same for walls. Worse than that is he had trouble with install and actually cut a gaping hole in the original tub to put in drain. He opened it like a can and welded it back together.
The tub itself is not level. The walls are not cut right and are not level with the tub. I am so unhappy, but from all these reviews I have seen, I know if I call and complain nothing will get done. All I can say is they will get theirs. I can promise you that. I may have charged this, but they will not be getting paid in full. The debris that was not contained caused me to have to go to the Dr for a sinus infection. I never get sinus infections. Bad, bad, bad all around. Don't believe their lies. Shame on you Home Depot!!
I ordered a new toilet (1.5 gpm) at the Watertown store around 7/28/15. The first attempted delivery came a few weeks later. I opened the box with the delivery men there. Part of the pedestal was broken in two places. PLUS... the water tank had previously had a break that someone fixed with clear cement! Naturally, I returned it. The next attempt did not even get to my door because UPS found damage before it shipped it to me. (Hooray for UPS.) Finally, the third attempt was successful. My plumber was able to install a new toilet.
We placed an order for a toilet on Homedepot.com on 9/3/15. The product was shipped to a store and arrived sooner than expected (on 9/8/15) but was damaged. The store called to let me know and I was transferred a few times, put on hold, and ultimately was told to call homedepot.com. I was told they would reorder the item and they would give me a 10% discount (which showed up fairly quickly on my credit card statement).
On 9/14/15 I received an email that I needed to contact homedepot.com to give them more information on the reorder. When I called in, I was told they could not order a new toilet that way and that a new order was never placed and that the item was now out of stock online (but in their warehouse). I was told the item would be restocked online in 24 hours and that a new order would be placed. I got another email on 9/16/15 with my original order so I called in to double check. Good thing I did, because it was not an actual order and the item was still out of stock online. I was told it would take up to 72 hours to show up on their website and I would be notified immediately so I could place another order and that they would cancel the original order.
Today is 9/22/15 and there is no credit on my credit card yet for the cancelled order, it has been more than 72 hours, and the toilet is still not back in stock. Overall, I have called Home Depot at least 7 times, been on the phone for at least 2 hours total, spoken with many incompetent employees, have no toilet, no refund, and don't know if I will receive a toilet before our bathroom remodel is scheduled to finish. We will be placing our order through another site as I will no longer be shopping at Home Depot. Really disappointed with their level of service and the inconsistent answers I received when calling in.
I purchased $500 worth of porcelain tile for my bathroom remodel at the Madison, TN store today. The tile was available in several sizes and nice quality. However, they had ONE box of bullnose to finish the edges. I had previously looked at this same tile in the Hendersonville store; same situation. They told me they usually stock only a couple of boxes of the bullnose. After checking with 5 other area stores, I found that I will have to get the remaining 40 tiles I need by traveling a total of 156 miles to 3 other locations because none of them have more than 1 or 2 boxes. This is ridiculous! I was told they used to have a truck that traveled between the Nashville stores to pick up products that customers requested when it wasn't in their local store but that is no longer done. Very poor customer service decision! Home Depot needs to realize they have competition. I will think twice about purchasing tile there again.
Home Depot Bathrooms Company Information
- Company Name:
- Home Depot
- Year Founded:
- 1978
- City:
- Atlanta
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- Country:
- United States
- Phone:
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For most infants, the sucking of thumbs and pacifiers is a happy, everyday part of life. Since sucking is a natural, instinctual baby habit, infants derive a sense of comfort, relaxation, and security from using a thumb or pacifier as a sucking aid.
According to research from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the vast majority of children will cease using a pacifier before the age of four years old. Thumb sucking can be a harder habit to break and tends to persist for longer without intervention. Children who continue to suck thumbs or pacifiers after the age of five (and particularly those who continue after permanent teeth begin to emerge) are at high-risk for developing dental complications.
How can thumb sucking and pacifier use damage children's teeth?
Pacifier and thumb sucking damage can be quite insidious. Both can be difficult to assess with the naked eye, and both tend to occur over a prolonged period of time. Below is an overview of some of the risks associated with prolonged thumb sucking and pacifier use:
Jaw misalignment – Pacifiers come in a wide range of shapes and sizes, most of which are completely unnatural for the mouth to hold. Over time, pacifiers and thumbs can guide the developing jaws out of correct alignment.
Tooth decay – Many parents attempt to soothe infants by dipping pacifiers in honey, or some other sugary substance. Oral bacteria feed on sugar and emit harmful acids. The acids attack tooth enamel and can lead to pediatric tooth decay and childhood caries.
Roof narrowing – The structures in the mouth are extremely pliable during childhood. Prolonged, repeated exposure to thumb and pacifier sucking actually cause the roof of the mouth to narrow (as if molding around the sucking device). This can cause later problems with developing teeth.
Slanting teeth – Growing teeth can be caused to slant or protrude by thumb and pacifier sucking, leading to poor esthetic results. In addition, thumb sucking and pacifier use in later childhood increases the need for extensive orthodontic treatments.
Mouth sores – Passive sucking is much less harmful than aggressive sucking. Aggressive sucking (popping sounds when the child sucks) may cause sores or ulcers to develop.
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How can I encourage my child to stop thumb or pacifier sucking?
In most cases, children naturally relinquish the pacifier or thumb over time. As children grow, they develop new ways to self-soothe, relax, and entertain themselves. When thumb sucking or pacifier use persists past the age of five, a gentle intervention may be required.
Here are some helpful suggestions to help encourage the child to cease thumb sucking or pacifier use:
If the above suggestions do not seem to be working, your pediatric dentist can provide more guidance. Remember: the breaking of a habit takes time, patience, and plenty of encouragement!
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Guinness Cupcakes with Orange Cream Frosting
Miss Ella and I had our first bake date. Yay! History: Since it was our first time we each chose only one recipe each so that we could ease ourselves into the wonderful world of cupcakes. I chose a classic cake recipe with a twist while Ella went for something a little more modern (Ella's … Read more


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Overnight we lost an hour...sigh. Neither one of us are very fond of "springing forward". This morning we decided to have breakfast a little later taking into account the loss of an hour. It was sunny and warm out, so we opted to have our breakfast set up out on our balcony.
I think we could have stayed there for hours, and we actually did. I went on up to the 12th deck to take in the sun while Mom stayed on the balcony and read. The winds picked up quite a bit, and by about 1:15 I'd had about all the sun/wind I could take. Neither one of us was very hungry this morning, so by 1:30 we were ready for a bit to eat. We managed to make it to the Queen's Grill for lunch, surprising our waiter. Mom had the sweet and sour pork while I went Italian and had the spinach ravioli. Mom decided to try Eve's pudding for dessert. It looked a bit daunting, but was ever so tasty.
I had sunned enough, so after lunch we did some shopping around the ship and before we knew it, it was time for tea. We had a great spot for people watching both inside and out on deck. We enjoyed our "gunpowder green mint tea" along with some scones and clotted cream. The other sandwiches and sweets that were presented looked divine, but we were both too full at that point. After tea we came back to the suite to catch up on Fox News. Before we knew it, I think we both had fallen asleep for a bit. Marchell soon arrived with evening canapés and some blue cheese and crackers. So's here's something funny. Yesterday, I ordered blue cheese and olives so that I could make blue cheese stuffed olives for a martini. It's not like Silversea where all you do is mention it and within 24 hours every bar onboard has it. I had to take a more proactive approach and stuff them myself. Well tonight he brought more blue cheese (since he thought it must be a favorite). We hadn't even opened it when I started to smell something reminiscent of smelly feet. It wasn't long when we realized that it was the type of blue cheese that they had sent to our suite. It's a French blue call Eppoise, and it is very very pungent. We braved the small and tasted it. Sure enough, it was a lovely cheese. It was time for us to get ready for our first formal evening, the Black and White Ball.
We donned our gowns while enjoying an original cocktail that we created just for this trip. We arrived in the dining room around 8:15 and settled in for a delicious dinner. I started with caviar, and ended up with a second serving. I think it's some of the best I've ever had. For our entree we opted to have lobster thermador and some sautéed spinach as a side. It was truly an awesome meal followed by one of our favorites, a white chocolate grand mariner soufflé. I'll leave it at that. After dinner we made our way down to the Black and White Ball just for a moment. We ended up in the Royal Court Theater for a Celtic musical which was incredible. The singer and dancers did an amazing job. By now it's after midnight and time for us to get our beauty sleep. Tomorrow we arrive in Aruba! See you then.


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It's either a cliche or a truism that family traditions run stronger in rural areas than in urban ones, but there's an important example in the news now that illuminates the principle.
Officials in the U.S. Department of Labor recently proposed a rule limiting what kinds of jobs teenagers could hold in agricultural industries, including close relatives' family farms.
The rules were in response to overall statistics showing that minors suffered a fatality rate four times higher in agricultural work than in other types of industry.
While farms owned by parents were exempt, the rules did prohibit minors from doing identical work — such as driving tractors or operating other machinery — on farms owned by other relatives, along with non-family businesses such as stockyards, feed lots, granaries and farm supply stores.
The proposed rules, however, had no sooner hit the news when they were plowed under by an overwhelmingly negative response from farm families, who not surprisingly depend heavily on older children to keep their operations from lying fallow.
It's not that the families deny the work is hazardous. Farming is an inherently risky operation for workers of any age, since it is conducted with large, powerful machines that are used for cutting, plowing and digging, among other dangerous tasks. Just working with large farm animals also offers its own specific risks.
From the families' point of view, inculcating children with a familiarity with the family enterprise not only is a free contribution to the collective enterprise, it boosts the chances that the younger generation will continue it in years to come.
And accident rates among workers younger than age 20 have been declining in recent years. Overall farm accident rates in that group dropped nearly 50 percent from 2001 to 2009.
The Labor Department wasn't wrong to be concerned about fatalities among young farm workers, but families have made it clear they want to be the ones responsible for ensuring the safety of their own children.
Now, they have that responsibility, and must prove they are worthy of it.
If the rate continues to be high, officials should revisit this issue, armed with the argument that no matter how parents feel, results are what counts.
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Environmental Portraits for Business
A Great Business Photo of your Associates and Staff makes a comment about who you are as a firm! It is the first impression that will be made. It should show energy as well as convey an attitude that you have about how much you care about the service and product you are providing to potential clients!
What constitutes a Portrait?
What constitutes a portrait?
Most of us would answer something to the effect that it is a rendition of a person that possibly makes a statement about them…
Wondering now, is or has there been a difference in how a painter has approached the subject?
How often in either case is there interaction between the subject and the artist.
If the subject does not look at the artist is it something else?
Does it always have to be a person? Just asking..
Home Decor
Framed prints can really set the mood in your home, loft or apartment. Making a strong or even a subtle statement tells any guest something about you they may not have known, very cool!
In my mind there should be fewer images and more wall space. Possibly framed maps that pertains to the area you live in or one that has some historical significance would also add to the overall ambience. The right touches will add warmth and make your home even more inviting.
Subject matter is whatever appeals to you and possibly not for a reason you can put your finger on. And creative and thoughtful frame choice is imperative. Along with this making sure your art is protected by using conservation glass and rag matting will insure the long lasting value of your treasure!
Early Victorian Women Photographers
Quotes by Women Photographers I love..
Amy Toensing, National Geographic
"The essence of photography is getting what's in your heart out into the photograph"
Erika Larsen NG
"It's extremely relevant to my work that I am a woman. "
Linsey Addario NG
"I think it's really important to cover people who don't have a voice"
Carolyn Drake NG
"Making a good photograph is about editing. It' about seeing something that draws you in but doesn't give everything away"


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Who is Gareth?by Hervé Musseau
This is the last post in my series of "Who is Gareth?". It lists the suggestions that were made either on the MML or to me in private email, and there are a lot of them. Some were meant as jokes (but I'll consider them seriously as jokes sometimes infer good questions), some were serious business, some were not very different from one another.
Anyway, that'll probably make quite a long post, but keep reading. And when you've finished, you can criticise/add ideas/voice your opinion now that you have the whole set of posts.
9. Gareth = uppity mortal who has found some way to remain hidden from Immortals for a time.
Probably originally meant as a joke, this suggestion was followed by various funny ideas by other MMLers. But first, it implied the following remark "It could be the first mortal who manages to gives another mortal clerical spells...".
Indeed, the concept is interesting: Since Gareth seems to be no known Immortal, maybe it's actually a mortal (obviously a powerful one, or a very cunning one). However, how could the mortal give clerical spells? How could he communicate with his priests?
One suggestion was that "maybe Gareth is a prank of some resourceful gnomes, maybe they've created a machine capable of granting spells to clerics".
A more reasonable approach would be that some mortal has in his possession an artifact, probably made by some forgotten Immortal, or given by his patron, that allows to grant clerics their spells. We know from the rules in WotI that Immortals can (and do) make such artifacts. It is easily assumed that this artifact may also be imbued with the power to communicate with those priests; alternatively, simple mortal magic could be used to communicate telepathically or in the dreams of the clerics.
Another artifact that may be tapped to produce such a result would be the NoS. Those who master the Radiance (either directly in Glantri, or indirectly for the SE shamans) can cast additional spells. Maybe someone did discover how to use it to grant other selected mortals clerical spells, and thus become as powerful as an Immortal. Although one immediately thinks to Rad, any Brother of the Radiance, or even a non-brother, may be tapping the NoS to that end, and not necessarily knowing where does the energy come from. Note that the NoS doesn't shut down on the DoD, unlike the above-mentioned gnome device, and thus could "grant" spells to clerics on that day. (See also Synn, later.)
Along the same lines of the gnomish device, one could imagine a wizard inventing a powerful magic item that would give clerics spells, and thus allow the wizard to pass for an Immortal without having to get through the proper Path and thus bow to a greater Immortal. One such wizard could be Gargantua, if IYC like in Marco's, he's trying to get to a higher state of existence then immortality without becoming Immortal first. Alternatively, it could be an undead wizard, possibly a powerful lich (like Brannart, a Brother, though it's not really in character) or nosferatu who is not interested in giving up his form of immortality to get another one, but still wishes to become as powerful. Please note that the reason why a wizard would want to start a religion must be tailored to your campaign.
Someone also mentioned a parallel between "Gareth is a mortal" and RW Jesus. There has actually been a discussion on that very subject on the MML, with many ideas sparking from it. Please refer to it.
10. Gareth = some "thing", not quite an Old One but maybe their spawn or some other vortex creature...
Since we don't know much about Old One or the Vortex, it's hard to get any working plot in that direction. However, Sinbad is referred to as possibly being an Old One or one of their messengers. The plot involving Sinbad may be found in the Gareth = an Old One post, including notes if he's only a messenger.
11. Gareth = Sitara Rohini was drunk when she heard the "voice of Gareth" and Korotiku was so amused by the results that he's granting her spells to see how this story will end...
This one was really funny.
However, it actually is interesting too. First of all, it mentions the possible involvement of Korotiku, which is more detailed in another post (Gareth = a new Initiate, IIRC).
Sitara being drunk and hearing voices can actually be a great plot and the truth IYC. This may seem like a joke in a world where Immortals do exist and manifest themselves, but in RW we don't get that many proofs of the existence of a God (trying not to offend anyone) and often simple voices, apparitions, or other miracles are taken as such and a whole religion may actually spawn from such events. Joan of Arc is a good RW example of how someone hearing voices can lead to important events (though not a new religion in that case). However, contrary to RW, on Mystara you have to actually be able to cast clerical spells to prove that there's an Immortal involved (whereas in RW we need only faith). So either some Immortal picked up the idea and started to give Sitara spells (and Korotiku seems like a good choice), or Gareth's philosophy is indeed a philosophy as per the CPH and the clerics of Gareth receive their spells not from an immortal but from that philosophy (if you use this rule IYC).
12. Gareth = Synn
This is a variant of #9.
This could be used if Synn is a (the?) recurring villain IYC (just don't let her have more plots running than an actual Immortal can). Synn is a night dragon, which is a powerful creature, but that doesn't give her the powers of an Immortal. However, she certainly didn't come to Glantri for no reason; maybe she was drawn there because of the NoS, which now is an artifact of Entropy. It has never been mentioned before that she was experimenting with the NoS, but that doesn't mean she doesn't. Maybe she has finally discovered it and uses its power to create a new religion as described in #9, with obviously dark goals has been described in previous posts about Loki, Thanatos, Hel, and other Entropics. She may directly use the NoS, or use its power without knowing where it comes from. She may also have successfully used the NoS and be the first Immortal spawned by the NoS since it started to feed on Entropy (Rad is not yet back at the time to control its use). In that case, the Synn we all know is just a mortal ID, and Synn had other plots running outside Glantri at an Immortal level, in that case in Sind. In that case, the scenario for Entropic Initiate may be used with Synn.
13. Gareth = some powerful exalted being, like the one who controlled the whole planet of crystalline dragons in the Dragonlord series, the Overlord.
The Overlord indeed has great power and many followers in the Dragonlord trilogy. Whether he has the power to grant clerical spells like an Immortal is unknown though, but one can easily assume he does. The Overlord is defeated in the trilogy, but he may just have been dispersed and not killed, like an Immortal banished to his homeplane. Today he is returning, having formed a new body, and with a new, more subtle plot to take over Mystara. Alternatively, it might be another creature like the Overlord.
It also depends on what exactly the Overlord IYC. Someone said it was a Kryst, and I never heard of such a creature before so can't comment further. I've already seen people believing that he actually was an Immortal, Alphaks to be precise, who had been following the progress of Flaems from world to world, and decided to act now that they had landed on the same world that the Alphatians (hey, cool, they brought me to the place where all the factions of Alphatians live, I can crush them all at once). If Overlord = Alphaks, it's highly unlikely that Gareth = Overlord.
A Dreaden is another possible exalted creature that we don't know much about but that may be powerful enough. It should be very campaign-specific, though, but there are people out there that have very detailed histories involving the Draeden.
14. Gareth = the Forgotten One
This is based on an idea by Rick LaRue you can find here There was an Immortal long ago that tried to harness the power of the five spheres at once. He failed at the attempt, and was thought to have been destroyed in the process. Later Immortals only harnessed the power of one sphere only ever since. However, maybe he was not destroyed. Maybe he just went dormant for millennia until his body and mind could bear the power of all five spheres. Or maybe he didn't fail at all, but indeed got that much power but disappeared from the Immortal pantheon (either because he didn't want other Immortals to follow his path before he mastered his new powers, or because he wasn't interested in petty Immortals anymore). Or he attained a higher state of existence, like the Old Ones. Anyway, he finally reappeared, and decided to show mortals and immortals alike the new way, the path he had followed, the path of the 5 spheres. His teachings and his philosophy differ so much from the other Immortals' because he has a very different view on the spheres of power, not considering them as opposing each other. He mentioned his return from the Vortex either because that was the best analogy he could think of to put the Immortals on the proper path, or because he actually crossed the Vortex in his attempt to master the 5 spheres, and came back.
Note that you can add to the complexity by having him actually harness not 5, but 6 spheres of power. When he first tried to do it, there were only 5 known spheres. The equation was incomplete, and that's why he failed and became dormant. However, when the NoS was turned from Energy to Entropy, showing the existence of the sphere of Principium, he could finally try to add it to his portfolio and complete the process.
15. Gareth = the lifeforce of the NoS having gained sentience.
This is actually very close to Gareth = Rad. Most scenarios used for Rad can be used with the NoS directly. You have the added complexity that Rad is still out there after MoA, and that the NoS can be used to achieve Immortality. How does Rad relate to the new sentient NoS and can the NoS bestow Immortality as it wishes/deny Immortality to Brothers of the Radiance become important questions in that case.
I guess that's all. I've detailed all the various possibilities as to who Gareth could be and what it implies that I could think of or that were suggested to me.


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It puissance not have escaped your notice that the fine people of Pike's Rise held another one of their hillclimb events recently and roughly 30 years after the Quattro earliest went blazing up the peak, another Quattro competed in its honor.
This Quattro S1 E2 was built by David Rowe of EPS Motorsport and christened Ray in honor of Rowe's buddy.
Tipping the scales at just 1,000 kg (2,250 lbs) this replica uses a 2.5-liter turbocharged 5-cylinder workshop from a TT RS. Impressive though that engine is from the factory, it needed a itty-bitty more tuning to be worthy of Pike's Peak.
Tuned to make up to 900 hp on the guts, the engine causes the lightweight Group B replica to move in a hurry.
Unfortunately, we don't from A to Z know how well it could have done, because problems on race day rate the team at least two minutes, effectively ruining their timed run.
Still, if the onboard and travel-by footage are anything go on, this Quattro is a fitting homage to the original artifact.
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peaceful soul sunset at old Bastakiya district mosque
We got wonderful sunset here in UAE, the colors are brilliance and changing or different everyday...it makes me so happy. I've got some great pixs of the old Bastakiya district with its interesting narrow lanes and tall wind-towers which gives glimpse of the old Dubai. In the past...this city was famous for a mass of wind towers that lined the Creek on either side. These wind towers were not just decorative. This were actually 'natural air con system' means for cooling houses & mosque in the olden days....cool or what


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Two Saskatoon youths are facing charges of attempted armed robbery following an incident in the early morning hours of April 17th.
At approximately 1:30 two males armed with a knife attempted to rob a convenience story in the 1500 block of 22nd Street West. They were unsuccessful in their attempt and fled on foot.
A short time later a cab driver was robbed of a small amount of money. The Saskatoon Police Service K9 Unit was able to track the suspects to a back yard nearby. Two males were arrested at the scene and charged with armed robbery.
The same males, ages 16 and 17 are now facing charges of attemped armed robbery in connection with the incident at the convenience store. They are scheduled to appear in Provincial Court Tuesday, April 22, on the new charges.


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I have used door dash 5 times now and the app is pretty accurate when it comes to tracking the driver. This time, the driver said my food was delivered, but it never was.
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I ended up speaking to 3 different customer service representatives and having to tell them my story each time. I finally decided to cancel my order and they could only offer me a complete refund and a $5 credit.
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