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Social Darwinism
Ideas have consequences
Social Darwinism is generally understood to use the concepts of struggle for existence and 'survival of the fittest' to justify social policies which make no distinction between those able to support themselves and those unable to support themselves.
With savages, the weak in body or mind are soon eliminated; and those that survive commonly exhibit a vigorous state of health. We civilised men, on the other hand, do our utmost to check the process of elimination; we build asylums for the imbecile, the maimed, and the sick; we institute poor-laws; and our medical men exert their utmost skill to save the life of every one to the last moment. There is reason to believe that vaccination has preserved thousands, who from a weak constitution would formerly have succumbed to small-pox. Thus the weak members of civilised societies propagate their kind. No one who has attended to the breeding of domestic animals will doubt that this must be highly injurious to the race of man. It is surprising how soon a want of care, or care wrongly directed, leads to the degeneration of a domestic race; but excepting in the case of man himself, hardly any one is so ignorant as to allow his worst animals to breed.
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Darwin's ideas also played to the dangerously receptive imaginations of certain members of Victorian society, who threw caution to the wind and hastily carried Darwinian ideals beyond the realm of basic science.
Britannica - Beyond Darwin: Eugenics, Social Darwinism, and the Social Theory of the Natural Selection of Humans
Capitalists all, they took what they thought were the lessons of Darwin's book and applied them to human society. Their hard-hearted conclusion, of which a 17th-century religious puritan might have been proud, was that people got what they deserved — albeit that the criterion of desert was genetic, rather than moral. The fittest not only survived, but prospered. Moreover, the social Darwinists thought that measures to help the poor were wasted, since such people were obviously unfit and thus doomed to sink.
It is hard to overestimate the influence of Darwinian and eugenic ideas in the Progressive Era. I believe one cannot fully understand the economic ideas that underwrote labor and immigration reform without also understanding the biological thought that crucially informed them.
Powerful members of Victorian society aided powerful naturalists in order to orchestrate the rise of naturalism. Social Darwinism was used to seemingly justify greed and economic inequality which favored the same clique of powerful people. It stresses competition between individuals in laissez-faire capitalism. It justified the stratification of the wealthy and poor. Yale University professor William Graham Sumner argued that assistance to the poor actually weakens their ability to survive in society. Social Darwinism has also motivated ideas of eugenics. The evolutionary worldview obviously fits into a materialistic world in which the most powerful would like to make the world believe that their greed is justified with ideas like "survival of the fittest". With the rise of materialism comes the decline of morality. It is sold to the world as social Darwinism but in reality it is very anti-social.
From Darwin to Hitler
The western nations of Europe, who now so immeasurably surpass their former savage progenitors, and stand at the summit of civilisation, owe little or none of their superiority to direct inheritance from the old Greeks, though they owe much to the written works of that wonderful people. ... the anthropomorphous apes, as Professor Schaaffhausen has remarked, will no doubt be exterminated. The break between man and his nearest allies will then be wider, for it will intervene between man in a more civilised state, as we may hope, even than the Caucasian, and some ape as low as a baboon, instead of as now between the negro or Australian and the gorilla.
The text of The Descent of Man is undeniably racist.
Darwin regarded the Caucasian white race to be superior to all other human races. He propagated that negros and Aboriginal Australians were more closely related to gorillas. This is called racism. See also scientific racism.
Truly, this earth is a trophy cup for the industrious man. And this rightly so, in the service of natural selection. He who does not possess the force to secure his Lebensraum in this world, and, if necessary, to enlarge it, does not deserve to possess the necessities of life. He must step aside and allow stronger peoples to pass him by.
The basis of Hitler's political beliefs was a crude Darwinism.
In fundamental ways Hitler and Darwin had similar ideas about races based on natural selection. Just like Darwin in his time, Hitler had a close relationship with a certain part of the aristocracy of his time which used his ideas and beliefs in support of their agenda. Darwin and his fellow naturalists provided the idea, Hitler and his Nazi henchmen practiced it. What happens when someone believes that humans are mere animals? One starts behaving like one.
Once the old Christian idea of a total difference in kind between man and beast has been abandoned, then no argument for experiments on animals can be found which is not also an argument for experiments on inferior men. If we cut up beasts simply because they cannot prevent us and because we are backing up our own side in the struggle for existence, it is only logical to cut up imbeciles, criminals, enemies or capitalists for the same reason.
Naturalism faces a dilemma: Either humans in some sense "transcend" nature by their moral sensibility and agency, or they are mere by-products of evolution, in which case there is no ontological ground for saying they 'ought' to behave any less aggressively than other predatory creatures in the food chain who are looking out for their own good.
The belief in the idea that human beings are merely animals or descendants of animals can and will easily lead to moral relativism. Obviously, ideas have consequences. People who don't believe in a God Who will hold them accountable for their lives will certainly behave that way. Naturalism provokes these practices because if human beings do not possess a mind that transcends matter and energy there would be no point in discussing morality and every human being would ultimately be allowed to outcompete any other by whatever means available.
Atheist Bus Campaign creator Ariane Sherine and Richard Dawkins at its launch in London.
According to an evolutionist and atheist...
In a universe of blind physical forces and genetic replication, some people are going to get hurt, other people are going to get lucky, and you won't find any rhyme or reason in it, nor any justice. The universe we observe has precisely the properties we should expect if there is, at bottom, no design, no purpose, no evil and no good, nothing but blind, pitiless indifference.
It is obvious what evolution does with people's minds. Richard Dawkins is a fanatic evolutionist. The belief in evolution will tend to lower the bar of morality, or even exclude morality from reality. Good and evil are concepts only understood by humans but many evolutionists deny their value. If evolution is true then there is no reference for morality because it ultimately originated from dead matter and nobody will be accountable for his or her deeds to a higher existence like God. But the truth is that evil exists. No sane person will argue that for example the Nazi Holocaust or Stalin's Holocaust weren't evil.
Ideas have consequences. The philosophy naturalism undermines absolute morality. With the rise of materialism comes the decline of morality and naturalism plays a crucial role in this. To not see the link is to be utterly blind. The world is now experiencing the rise of the planet of the self-proclaimed monkey descendants.
Edwin Black - War Against the Weak: Eugenics and America's Campaign to Create a Master Race
Richard Weickart - From Darwin to Hitler: Evolutionary Ethics, Eugenics, and Racism in Germany
C. S. Lewis - The Abolition of Man
Jerry Bergman - The Dark Side of Charles Darwin
Jerry Bergman - Hitler and the Nazi Darwinian worldview
Rutledge M. Dennis - Social Darwinism, Scientific Racism, and the Metaphysics of Race
California State University Stanislaus - Richard Weikart
Richard Weickart - Was Hitler Influenced by Darwinism? A Response to Robert Richards
Lindsey Chalem - Social Darwinism to Eugenics in Germany
Salon - Hitler, Darwin and the Holocaust: How the Nazis distorted the theory of evolution
Richard Weickart - From Darwin to Hitler: Evolutionary Ethics, Eugenics, and Racism in Germany
C. S. Lewis - The Abolition of Man
Jerry Bergman - The Dark Side of Charles Darwin
Jerry Bergman - Hitler and the Nazi Darwinian worldview
Rutledge M. Dennis - Social Darwinism, Scientific Racism, and the Metaphysics of Race
California State University Stanislaus - Richard Weikart
Richard Weickart - Was Hitler Influenced by Darwinism? A Response to Robert Richards
Lindsey Chalem - Social Darwinism to Eugenics in Germany
Salon - Hitler, Darwin and the Holocaust: How the Nazis distorted the theory of evolution


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Between May and September, I seriously enjoy the extra time I get to spend with my kids. Unfortunately, all good things have to end and summer is no exception. On top of losing quality hours with my loved ones, insult to injury occurs as my balance sheet hemorrhages money getting them ready for school. Whether it is clothes, school supplies, or incidentals, it seems like everyone is trying to handy vac my wallet. To help minimize the financial pain that parents experience, I thought I would offer some money saving tips for back to school:
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As opposed to making most of your clothing purchases right before school starts, spread your purchases out through the year. In addition to being better for cash flow, you can take full advantage of sales and be selective about when to buy items. Also, your kids are not as likely to outgrow a lot of clothing at one time. Although many take advantage of the August tax free weekend to buy clothes and avoid sales tax, there are bigger opportunities from clearance items and sales. By pursuing clearances and sales, you can save up to 90 percent as opposed to saving 8.25 percent on a tax free weekend. That's better than a 10 to 1 advantage!
Tax Free Weekends
Although I don't think that tax free weekends are the best way to save money, they don't hurt in a pinch. Obviously, saving 8.25 percent is better than saving nothing in cases where you aren't able to get special prices. In Texas, the weekend of August 17-19, 2012 is a tax free holiday for clothing and school supplies.
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If your kids are enrolled in high school and you have to buy books for selected courses, keep in mind that academic book discounts are offered by Hastings. Be sure and ask for the discount when checking out. In my experience, it is not given unless it's asked for.
If you do any of your school supply shopping online, visit Ebates first and enter the website for your retailer through Ebates supplied links. If you are not already signed up, enroll in Ebates.com for free. Once enrolled, click on the link for your store at their website. When the link sends you to your store, you will get a percentage of your purchase back in a quarterly check. I love Ebates and wholeheartedly recommend it. It is free, well run, and there aren't any catches.
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One certainty associated with schools is they will request a lot of facial tissues at unpredictable times. If you aren't careful, it is easy to get your supply wiped out. Based on this experience, I always keep a lot on hand because I want the best price and don't want to make special trips to the store. If you aren't picky about using brand name, I recommend CVS private label 200 count. You can often buy these at 99 cents. If you must have Kleenex, I recommend buying 184 count at Walgreens or CVS when they are offering Buy One Get One Free.
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While your are helping yourself, why not help the schools as well? Box Tops for Education, Project A+, and Labels for Education are programs to provide additional funding for education. Every year, our nation's educators raise millions of dollar through such programs. For every box top or package label donated, manufacturers contribute money to the schools that receive them. To help this effort, keep your eyes out for specially marked packages, clip the associated coupons, and donate them to your favorite educational institution. For more information about these programs, go to www.boxtops4education.com, projectaplus.tyson.com, and www.labelsforeducation.com/About-the-Program. My family has been effortlessly saving labels and box tops for many years. The only challenge has been remembering to do it. Factoring the pleasure from helping worthwhile institutions, why not give it a shot?
Since most of the other educational costs are often fixed, saving on the supplies, clothing, and incidentals becomes especially critical to lowering your education related spending. If you haven't been using the above practices, there is no time like the present to begin. Hopefully, you will be able to use some of these principles to get better life quality at the same time. As you get ideas and tips, please visit our Facebook site (Log on to Facebook and enter "Lubbock Savvy Shopper" in the search tool) or write us at email@example.com and let us know about it. When you log in, you will find an engaged and growing community that is helpful and informative. Don't miss out!
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Global Online Gas Analyzer Market
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Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rmxpjj/global_online_gas) has announced the addition of the "Global Online Gas Analyzer Market" report to their offering.
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Vendors in the Global Online Gas Analyzer market are developing next-generation online gas analyzers in line with the development in technology. As a result of little product differentiation among the vendors in this market, the vendors are developing more technologically-advanced online gas analyzers in order to gain a competitive edge over their competitors. For instance, many vendors in the market are developing multi-function online gas analyzers.
Multi-function online gas analyzers offer various functions such as reporting the gas measurements, integrating with plant automation systems, and analyzing multiple gases/samples. Therefore, vendors in this market have started focusing on developing multi-function online gas analyzers, which help them gain a competitive edge over their competitors in the market. According to the report, one of the major drivers in the market is the increasing government regulations for air pollution control.
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The Artist, a silent black-and-white movie about an actor past his peak, scooped seven prizes including best picture, director and actor at the British Academy Film Awards, or BAFTAs, on Sunday night.
Meryl Streep, also an Oscar nominee, collected the best- actress trophy for her portrayal of U.K. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady. On her way up the stage, she lost a high-heeled shoe. The award's presenter Colin Firth chivalrously slipped the shoe back on her foot.
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The West Texas A&M Buff baseball team won its eighth straight game with a doubleheader sweep of New Mexico Highlands on Saturday at Wilder Park in Canyon.
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Is this possible? I want it to just be my first name. Not feeling the "Bookmommy" right now.
Is this possible? I want it to just be my first name. Not feeling the "Bookmommy" right now.
I think Josh needs to do it for you.
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Josh, is that something you can do for me?
There is already a user with the name "Liz," but I can try something else if you have another idea.
Thanks! How about LizD or second choice LizDV. :)
Sure, sorry I didn't notice this earlier. If anyone else wants to change their username, you can post here or shoot me a private message.
I appreciate it!
Liz, don't change your avatar, I'll think you're some newbie!
Yes, I thought of that too. I figured that even w/ a new name my avatar will clue people in that it's still me. Actually, I bet as long as I keep the same avatar it's possible nobody will even notice the new name. ;)
I get your desire to change. I don't think I have ever liked any name that I have come up with for anything (forums, email address, etc.). I just assume it's my lack of creativity and it has never really bothered me.
I agree with keeping the avatar since it's the first thing you notice anyway.
Josh, can I change my username too? There seems to be another Adrienne posting comments. How about adrienne a? Thank you!
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Josh, can you change my username from made2worship00 to just made2worship? That was an oversight when I was just getting started...
Hi josh, could u possible change my username from alijanet to alijaney? Wondered why alijaney wasn't working!!
The advantage of an uncommon last name, no need for anonymity, and no impulse towards creativity-in-naming, is that I have been able to get the same user name in almost every conceivable online forum: google, twitter, facebook, instagram, countless fora, many lesser social media outlets, etc. I think the only place I couldn't get my choice was My Fitness Pal, where I just put the "m" at the end.
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Unfailing Love is done
I'll make this short and sweet . . . my fifth book and the next in the Waldorf Manor series is DONE! It's the only one that took more than three months. In fact, it took ten. I have a low tolerance this time around for any kind of moaning about what people wished happened instead of what I just spent almost a year writing. Just enjoy it.
In the next 24 hours I will be decided whether I move straight on to book six in the series or if I take a wee break and write a different book and come back to the series. I need to make that decision based on my functioning after the kind of work schedule I've been keeping. And for those of you who don't know, I'm back in England. I've been here for a week now and I'm staying until 27th May. I worked on the plane whilst everyone else slept on the flight over and one of the Virgin Atlantic girls (who is adorable and I love her and we exchanged emails) made mention of it when they delivered breakfast at 5am. Such is the life. I love being able to write on the train and being back makes it feel as though time is less wasted. It takes 56 minutes to get to St. Pancras from where I'm staying and if I go up to London, let's say, to have dinner with Uncle David (WHERE I WAS EXTREMELY WELL BEHAVED AND YOU'RE VERY WELCOME!) then that's almost two more hours that would otherwise be difficult in a car. The trains have tables and I always get a table. Bella's spot. Thank you very much. I don't miss our car at all.
I came back to England because the miscarriage made it difficult to continue staring at the same walls as I tried to carry on working. I only had two days off and then I jumped back in, although it felt like I was running round in circles and taking more steps backward than forward. Concentration has been a privilege and I knew I needed a change of scenery. So here I am, trying to live my life and schedule as it has been with a different set of walls and better coffee shops. This book has been hell to write because the past year has been difficult. There are expectations to live up to and Amazon rankings to obsess over now. I need to get back to the mindset that I first had when 'The Solicitation' was written and that's, 'if they don't like it, oh well.' Life changes when you write a series and gain a readership. I've learned a lot about that because I've only ever written a series. I don't even know what it's like to write a book that has nothing to do with Brayden or Alice. There is no shortage of stories to come without my beloved Waldorf babies but as I say, it will be a new concept. I will announce the release date as soon as I know it.
7/5/2015 04:24:25 pm
Good for you! Writing should be a love not a task. So excited for your book. I've checked daily for it since Christmas! Glad yoy are doing a bit better.....
9/5/2015 06:44:23 am
9/5/2015 03:42:52 am
Well done Bella! Looking forward to reading it… and yes you were very well behaved over dinner.. which was much appreciated, even if the self praise along with the flagrant use of capital letters in your post (which you well know my views on) were somewhat unbecoming!
9/5/2015 06:43:05 am
Whaaaaaaa? I am *the* *most* *well-behaved* girl there *ever* was at ****alllllllll***** times. There, no capital letters used. Happy?
Whitney H.
19/5/2015 10:30:21 am
YES I CAN NOT WAIT THAT IS TOTALLY AWESOME BELLA!!! (Just for you). DOING A HAPPY DANCE
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Whitney H
22/5/2015 12:01:03 am
Oh i plan on it in the mist of rereading the courting. You write anyway u like. And pooh with others think bloody buggers.
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Skunks are famous for their odorous defensive spray. When alarmed or threatened, skunks have been known to spray people, pets, and automobiles. They also spray in basements, garages, window wells and under porches. The musk that they spray is a yellow-tinted, oily liquid stored in two sacks located on opposite sides of the anus. Each sack holds about a teaspoon of musk and is enough to allow multiple sprays. Skunk musk does not emanate from the animal as it does in the PePe LePew cartoon; it is discharged through 2 "nipples" that allow the skunk to adjust the spray to a mist or stream and direct the spray at a specific target and shoot up to 20 feet with "both barrels."
Skunk musk can temporarily blind and stun individuals unlucky enough to be sprayed in the face. Victims experience watering eyes, nasal irritation and nausea. Asthmatics may also experience difficulties breathing when exposed to the odor. The rabies virus cannot be transmitted through skunk musk. Skunk musk is composed primarily of seven ingredients, six of which contain thiols that give the skunk musk its awful smell. Humans can smell skunk musk in concentrations as low as 10 parts per billion. Ironically, skunks don't like the odor any more than humans.
Three essential aspects that must be present before someone can smell an odor. First, there must be an odor source, second the odor must be released and third, the odor must be perceived. Remove any single part of the odor triad and problems with odor will not occur. Odor control methods that endeavor to encapsulate odor, second part, are usually impractical for most situations. Most odor control techniques are associated with the removal of the first or third parts of the triad.
1. Whenever possible, treat the source of the odor. Deodorants work best when applied on the target of the skunk's spray. 2. Avoid unnecessary movement of contaminated materials to reduce the spread of odors to new areas, unless the contaminated materials are being moved from the site to a less inhabited area. 3. Ventilate the area, as much as possible, with fresh air. 4. Skunk odor may "reactivate" during periods of high humidity. 5. If the odor doesn't decrease in strength after a week or two, the skunk may have re-sprayed or died on the property. 6. Use air fresheners as needed to mask residual odor. 7. Typically, women notice odors than men. While the research is not conclusive, it appears that women are biologically wired to have more sensitive noses than men.
Odor caused by skunk musk can be reduced by washing away, chemically neutralizing or masking the thiols that cause the odor. Ultimately, all three approaches have their role in controlling skunk odor.
Always read safety and first-aid guidelines on product labels before mixing and applying any product. If a poisoning event has occurred contact your local physician, emergency services personnel or the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222 immediately.
Eyes If eyes are contaminated flush with copious amounts of luke-warm water for 15 minutes. Use a large cup and hold it 2-4 inches above the eye. While pouring, make sure run-off water doesn't contaminate the unaffected eye. Seek medical advice.
Ingestion Follow the directions on the product label and/or call the Poison Control Center. Do not encourage vomiting or give fluids without label or medical recommendation.
Inhalation Move the victim into fresh air immediately. Seek medical advice. Key signs of inhalation poisoning include headache, nausea, dizziness and fatigue.
Skin Remove contaminated clothing and flush the skin with water for at least 10 minutes. Seek medical advice.
Never overlook just plain old fashioned washing of one's body and clothes. The fact is even using plain water will help mitigate the smell. Time, air, soap and water, and ammonia in water are recommended to remove odor from fabrics. Other treatments include washing items with a strong soap, a heavy-duty liquid detergent, or borax. Be sure to follow any directions that are specific to washing a particular fabric. A chemist by the name of Paul Krebaum discovered a solution that chemically neutralizes odorous thiols.
The formula is 1 quart 3% hydrogen peroxide ¼ cup of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) 1 teaspoon of liquid dish soap (Not Dawn). Ingredients must be mixed in an open container and used immediately. Never mix the ingredients in advance as the oxygen in the hydrogen peroxide may be released causing the container to explode. The solution can be used on people or pets; avoid splashing the product in the eyes or mouth. Allow the solution to remain in hair for five minutes before rinsing with water. Repeat as needed. Do not use this solution on clothing as it may discolor the fabric.
For inanimate objects only, mix one cup of liquid laundry bleach (sodium hypochlorite) into one gallon of water. Be careful as bleach has corrosive and whitening properties. It is unclear if "color safe" bleach will be an effective deodorizer for skunk essence.
For clothing that can not be washed or dry-cleaned, such as shoes, some have suggested burying them in fine, dry soil for several days. The fine particles of soil are purported to absorb the odor, leaving the original article odor free. Kitty litter, sweeping compound, and other fine-particle materials are also alleged to work. Odorous materials can be suspended outdoors allowing fresh air to carry away the volatile thiols. Provided the material isn't re-exposed to skunk musk, the odor will decrease over time.
There are a variety of odor control products available on area stores. They include names such as, Skunk-Off®, Odor-Mute® , Nature's Miracle Skunk Odor Remover®, Earth Friendly Products® Skunk Odor Remover, etc. Homeowners may find these products helpful in deodorizing their property.
Neutroleum Alpha® is a scent product that has been used to control skunk odor in a variety of settings. It deodorizes by masking the odor with a smell, described as "minty." Use it directly on surfaces. It can also be used as an air deodorizer by suspending napkins that have been dipped in the product. Generally one application is sufficient. Consumers have reported that Neutroleum Alpha® can be effective for deodorizing washable items as well. Use at a rate of 1 oz per 2 gallons of warm water. The manufacturer does not offer evidence for laundry and carpet use. Neutroleum Alpha® has toxic and irritating properties. Use the product in well ventilated areas and avoid direct contact with skin and mucous membranes. Wear rubber gloves (vinyl if allergic to latex) when mixing the solution. Product dissolves best in warm water. Only use freshly-made solutions and dispose of any left over product. Unmixed Neutroleum Alpha® must be stored in a cool dark environment to prevent fire hazards. Neutroleum Alpha® can be ordered from the Pocatello Supply Depot in Idaho 208-236-6920.
Freshwave® is the retail name of the industrial product known as Ecosorb®. The product captures the malodorous compounds and chemically neutralizes them. Freshwave® can be sprayed on affected surfaces and repeated as needed. Freshwave® does have a slight smell which has been described as "Tea tree" in nature. For lingering odors, pour the product in a wide mouthed jar and allow it to spread into the air. Use a fan to hasten the process. Freshwave® is also available as a gel or candle for slow dispersal. Use appropriate fire pre-cautions with candles. Freshwave® consists of plant oils and has few safety warnings, but avoid splashing product in the eyes. It is available at the company's website "FreshWave" and Pocatello Supply Depot in Idaho 208-236-6920.
Epoleon N100® has had good reviews in its ability to neutralize skunk odor. The manufacturer states that Epoleon® is a water based organic odor neutralizer. The Epoleon® is sold as a concentrate and must be diluted in water before use. Unfortunately, the manufacturer doesn't specifically give mixing instructions for skunk odor. One professional, who has used the product on multiple occasions, suggests a 1 to 20 ratio up to a 1 to 5 ratio depending on need. The diluted chemical can then be sprayed or atomized. The product will leave a slight residue as the water evaporates. Simply wipe down surfaces with a wet towel to gather up any remaining product. Although the chemical has an odor, it is so slight that it can almost be classified as an odorless product. Epoleon® can be used in a variety of settings except where food is prepared. Epoleon® can be obtained through the company at "Epoleon".
Bioshield® is an anti-microbial (EPA Registration Number 70871) that deodorizes by actually killing odor causing bacteria. It has been successfully used to control skunk odor. Bioshield® has a slight alcohol scent but is otherwise neutral in odor, but given its toxicity and warnings regarding use, it is perhaps advisable that homeowners not use this product.
Sometimes the skunk odor is so dispersed that fogging a deodorant is necessary to cover a large area. Atomizers, by converting the deodorant solution into fine mists, provide two key advantages for odor control over hand-pump sprayers. First, the small droplets that they produce stay airborne longer, thereby circulating throughout the treatment area. The tiny nooks and crannies present in basements and crawl spaces can be completely treated by exploiting natural air movements. Second, smaller droplets allow less product to be used because they have greater surface area to volume than larger droplets. As a rule of thumb, 16 ounces of neutralizing deodorant solution, atomized with a droplet size of 15 microns can deodorize a 1500 square foot residence. The droplet size should be 22 microns or smaller. Several foggers are available and here are some tips to help you evaluate the type which will best suit your needs.
1. Portability—Evaluate the weight, balance and power source. 2. Versaility—Use a flexible spray hose to direct the fog to different areas of the room. 3. Cost—You can rent foggers or purchase them for less than $100.00
1. Ozone generators are sometimes marketed as having deodorizing abilities. Studies have raised significant questions regarding their safety and effectiveness. It is best to avoid these products. 2. Never mix deodorants with other chemicals or products unless the directions specifically permit it.
First Aid guidelines are often included with product use directions. Be sure that you and those around you familiarize yourselves with the guidelines before using the product. Keep the product handy in case you need to re-read the safety information.
If one is experiencing headaches, difficulty breathing etc. then the individual needs to be immediately moved into an area with fresh air. Clothing soaked with deodorants should be removed and the exposed skin flushed with clean water for (fifteen minutes) to prevent any potential for chemical burns. Eyes, exposed to caustic deodorants, must be flushed with clean water for 15 minutes making sure the water from the contaminated eye doesn't spill over into the unaffected eye. Have someone else call for Emergency assistance during the flushing process. If deodorants are ingested call the Poison Control Center for more detailed instructions.
1. Some deodorants contain toxic materials and may cause adverse reactions in people sensitive to the ingredients. Thus all chemicals, whether natural or synthetic, should be used in a manner that reduces exposure. Special care should be taken to avoid exposing children, pets and plants to chemicals unnecessarily. Remove or secure food stuffs and food preparation areas whenever possible. 2. Read and follow all product label directions and warnings. It is preferable to use deodorants in well ventilated areas. 3. Some products may discolor fabrics and other materials. Always test the product on a less noticeable area prior to treating more visible areas. 4. Whenever odors penetrate porous surfaces, such as sheet rock, concrete or unpainted wood, etc. multiple deodorant treatments maybe needed. Sometimes removal of contaminated materials will be the only solution.


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1) Go to Manage => Punches, and in the Filter section, select Status=Overridden. When you open an override punch, expand the Advanced section, and you'll see who overrode it and what the original times were (if they were edited from clock punch)
2) Go to Reports => Audit Trail, and select your filter criteria. To see original times, hover over any column title and select to show In Orig and Out Orig.
3) Go to Reports => Time Cards, and select your filter criteria. Added punches will have a red 'A' next to them, and edited punches will have a red 'E' next to them.


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In October 2013, I sat down on the floor of my apartment next to my best friend, Anh, and decided I would start a business while watching "Grey's Anatomy."
I had no idea what I was doing; I had no clue the scope or span of what a LLC or a W-9 or an invoice really meant for my new venture. All I knew was that Meredith and McDreamy were on the outs again, and I was formalizing a working business relationship with my uncle, William Bishop, who owned Bishop Enterprises to do his social media for his company.
At the time, I did social media for a city lifestyle publication, and I was pretty good at my job. So I knew I definitely could do social media for my uncle, but I had no idea what was in store for me as a business owner.
Fast forward two years and a few more episodes later, I'm sitting at the desk of my home office in my new home, listening to my favorite Christmas piano album as I type on a laptop purchased for this thriving little business. This year alone, I met the needs of eight (8!) businesses, consulting on event planning, designing websites, writing brand standards and developing social media strategies for clients in the Ozarks, central Missouri, Ohio and beyond.
In February, I developed and designed a website for Mike Luebbering Construction, adding website development to my stable of services available to current and prospective clients. In July and August, I worked alongside my first retailer, Etsy shop Linda Kay's Creations, to develop a fully functional digital portfolio of her handmade creations.
In September, I met and fell in love with the hogs of Circle B Ranch, a Berkshire humane hog farm an hour from my door. John and Marina joined two other clients to become the third Checkmate ongoing social management client. The ranch also served as my first food-based brand, letting me explore my passion for food writing outside of the publications I write reviews for and into the world of food marketing.
And in October, an old friend from college reached out to connect me with Claudia and Carol Ball, owners of Diet Center of Cincinnati. I was given the task to build their social marketing strategy from the ground up, developing brand standards, writing a formal website review and an all-encompassing social media strategy on both a monthly and yearly basis for the brand. The weight loss center became the fourth Checkmate ongoing social management client to close out the year.
It's been a busy year, full of punny tweets, engaging Facebook posts, click-worthy social advertisements and increasingly well done graphic design images, all created for Checkmate Consulting clients in mind. I'm developing my skills at a rapid pace, and I'm calling my dad, another small business owner, every time I don't know what to do. I'm getting better as we go along.
And in 2016, "Grey's Anatomy" will still be on ABC, Bishop Enterprises will still be a client and Anh will still be my best friend, serving as a trusted adviser when I ask how much is too much. We'll see what the year and Shonda Rhimes brings.


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ALBANY, N.Y., April 14 (UPI) -- New York state officials said a retired prison food services director scammed nearly $500,000 from the state in various ways, including taking off Fridays.
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Inspector General Joseph Fisch said their investigation found Howard Dean, 64, of Locke, bilked the state Treasury of about $230,000 by skipping work at the state's Food Production Center in Rome every Friday for 17 years but claiming the hours on his time cards, the New York Post reported Wednesday.
The report said Dean "freely admitted" to skipping work on Fridays.
"Quite simply, this is outrageous," DiNapoli said.
The report said Dean was also able to scam the state out of $240,000 in travel expenses by having his supervisors falsely list his official work station as Albany.
"One can liken this to a robbery without a gun, with his supervisors serving as lookouts," Fisch said.
The officials said they believe Dean should repay the taxpayer funds and they may go after his $57,381 state pension.


text: At the end of 2015 (which feels approximately five minutes ago btw), I set myself some blogging goals for 2016. Given I had only been blogging a matter of months then, I wasn't really sure what I was doing (definitely still don't) so I wasn't sure what were reasonable goals to set myself. Looking back, it's interesting that all the goals I set were based on numbers. This year, I've realised that it isn't just about the numbers. While I fully understand that the stats often get you more opportunities, there is more to a great blog than just how many people follow you on Twitter. So I'm here to review my year in comparison to last year's stats goals and think about what goals I might set myself for 2017.


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Ex-Barclays director accused by U.S. of illegal tips to plumber
A former director at Barclays Plc was arrested on Tuesday on U.S. charges that he provided inside information about impending mergers that he learned about at the bank to a plumber, who used the tips to illegally make $76,000 (£52,526).
Steven McClatchey, 58, was charged in a criminal complaint filed in Manhattan federal court with conspiracy, wire fraud and securities fraud after the plumber, Gary Pusey, secretly pleaded guilty on Friday and agreed to cooperate with authorities.
McClatchey, who worked at the British bank in its Manhattan offices from December 2008 to December 2015, was arrested on Long Island, where he resides, and was expected to appear in court later in the day.
Lawyers for McClatchey and Pusey, 47, could not immediately be reached for comment.
The charges were announced by Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, whose office has been engaged in a crackdown on insider trading that since 2009 has resulted in 102 people being charged and 78 being convicted.
That crackdown has suffered significant setbacks more recently following a 2014 appellate ruling that limited the scope of the applicable laws, resulting in charges being dropped or dismissed against 14 insider trading defendants. ,
As part of his job, McClatchey was responsible for tracking all potential deals in which the bank was involved, enabling him to obtain highly confidential information on them, according to the complaint and a related U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit filed on Tuesday.
He began tipping Pusey, a friend he met through boating, as early as 2013, enabling the plumber to execute trades ahead of merger announcements involving 11 companies, including Forrest Oil Corp and PetSmart Inc.
In exchange, Pusey made thousands of cash payments to McClatchey, in some instances placing cash in a gym bag that McClatchey brought with him to a marina in Freeport, New York, and also provided home renovation services.
While Barclays was not identified by name in court papers, the bank confirmed it was the British investment bank that had employed McClatchey.
In a statement, Barclays said it has cooperated fully with authorities, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the SEC "since learning about this incident involving a former employee."
The cases in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, are U.S. v. McClatchey, No. 16-mj-3433, and Securities and Exchange Commission v. Pusey, No. 16-cv-04029.
(Reporting by Nate Raymond in New York; Editing by Jonathan Oatis and Cynthia Osterman)
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InterpretInnen / artistsPierre Boulez, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Florent Boffard, Christine Schäfer, Sophie Charrier, Alain Damiens, Jeanne-Marie Conquer, Jean-Guihen Queyras, Natascha Osterkorn
Beschreibung / descriptionThis double programme with singer Christine Schäfer offers classical music in a new visual context:In the film One Night. One Life (1999), based on the cycle Pierrot Lunaire, Arnold Schönberg's opus 21, director Oliver Herrmann has created a surreal, at times grotesque dream world set in a modern city, through which Pierrot (Christine Schäfer) moves like a spirit. In each new number she passes through different scenes and levels of the world around us: such as an abattoir, a peep-show, a station or a supermarket.
In Dichterliebe (2000), a film by Oliver Herrmann based on Robert Schumann's song-cycle of the same name, the boundaries between song recital and reality blur. The chosen setting – a night club in the centre of Berlin – creates the intimate, dark salon atmosphere in which the songs might also have been performed at the time they were written. Returning to origins in this way, the film departs from the concert atmosphere in which song-recitals are normally performed nowadays.
This DVD is enhanced by a 45-minute interview in which Christine Schäfer speaks about her life, career and understanding of classical music.
Inhalt / contentsArnold Schönberg: Pierrot lunaire op. 21Robert Schumann: DichterliebeInterview with Christine Schäfer
Christine Schäfer in... Arnold Schönberg - Pierrot Lunaire & Robert Schumann - Dichterliebedirected by Oliver Hermann, produced by Robert Zimmermann126 (including Christine Schäfer interview 45 min.) min., 16:9, NTSCSprache / language: Deutsch (UT: Deutsch, english, fancais, espagnol)Verlag / publisher: Naxos Deutschland GmbHJahr / year: 2002
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The Jam Report from Robbie Gennet - Spring 2010
Greetings from wintery L.A., where the Spring is starting to poke through the clouds and the fruit trees are starting to bloom. February was a great month for music here in Southern California and I got to see some awesome shows. First off was Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey at the Mint, playing two sets of their latest tunes and really blowing some minds. Some of the more interesting and hard to describe music which puts more of the emphasis on the Odyssey part of their name. Credit lap guitarist Chris Combs with adding an ethereal edge to the music, while keyboardist Brian Haas continues to morph his own style and ideas in some fascinating directions. His jazz influences have melted into the mix while his melodic sensibility has fermented with funk and fire.
The band stayed the weekend and recorded a record at Threshold Studios in Santa Monica with producer Gil Tamazyan, who had recorded their "Self is Gone" album a decade before. The band set up in this great live room and planned to track straight to vinyl on an old lathing machine, something that they hadn't done before. Tamazyan, who is also a pro mastering engineer, had the band running through the mixing board straight through into the mastering equipment and direct to the vinyl blanks. I got to hang and watch the process and when it was time to hit record, the band really stepped up and played some beautiful music. This is rumored to be released as a companion of sorts to their "One Day in Brooklyn" disc, kind of a One Day in L.A. sort of thing. Check the band out at www.jfjo.com and look out for it later this year. They're on tour in Europe right now, should be hitting Barcelona any day now after enjoying the fruits of the Netherlands. Stateside, you can catch them June 12th at the OK Mozart Festival debuting a piece called "Ludwig!" and June 19th in NYC at 92Y TriBeCa.
Since Haas always travels with his trusty but beat-up Rhodes on hand (along with a few spares in the trailer) he wanted to stop by the Rhodes factory in Long Beach and check out the new Mark 7 pianos. I came along to document the proceedings, and you'll soon see our exclusive videos on this site. Rhodes chief Joe Brandstetter showed the band through the factory and he and Haas got into some lively discussions about the Rhodes electric piano. The band decided to set up and play, so Haas brought in his stage rig and set it aside a brand new Mark 7. We got some great videos of the comparison tests and of their superb techs lifting the lid on Haas' Rhodes and giving it a tune up. The band played three tunes with Haas on the Mark 7 and really raised the roof on the factory!
As if I hadn't had my mind scrambled already, a few days later I hit the Baked Potato to see Eric Levy get funky with Garaj Mahal. What a group of major players! All I wanted to do after the show was go home and practice. The band is so damn tight and each member is capable in their own regard. And yet as a keyboard player, I can't help have a special affinity for Levy's playing. From the most nuanced harmonic changes to full-on two-handed shredding, Levy is one of the most well-rounded cats on the scene. Miss Garaj Mahal at your peril! www.myspace.com/garajmahalfunk
Two days later was the Valley Ragtime Stomp over at Henri's in Canoga Park and as always, it was a groovy time. People who get together for the love of old time piano music have a special place in my heart and it's always enlightening hearing so many different players. Nan Bostick (www.westcoastragtime.com/bios/bio.bostick.04.htm) has been in a few times and always plays with a lot of passion. If you're anywhere in the greater Los Angeles area and dig piano music, you should come on down! Meets the second Saturday of each month. http://valleyragtimestomp.blogspot.com/
Not long after, caught an awesome John Butler Trio show at the Troubadour. Though they have no keyboard player on the road at this point, Butler and his bandmates were killing it live. The new album comes out next month and I've been spinning an advance copy. I have to say it's really a great record; it's growing on me and the new songs sounded terrific live. Butler has a new rhythm section and they are a funky duo for sure, another band well worth seeing when they come through on their summer tour. Among those highlights will be headlining Red Rocks and playing the Central Park Summerstage in NYC. Add to that a nice slot at Bonnaroo and this could shape up to be Butlers year! www.johnbutlertrio.com
One of my favorite Canadian bands of all time, Sloan, hit King King in Hollywood recently and I was all about it. Their "Never Hear the End of It" disc is one of my favorite records of the last decade in my humble opinion and their catalogue of songs creates a unique and wonderful rock and roll journey. Keyboardist Gregory Macdonald handled the copious keyboard parts and added a lot of harmony vocals. Their fans were very vocal and expressed a lot of love for the band, who all came out to hang and chat afterwards. Though they never seem to play all of my favorite songs live, the band has such a deep catalog that I usually find some awesome tunes in their live set to go back and revisit on record. I never miss Sloan when they come through town and since that doesn't happen too often, neither should you! www.sloanmusic.com
To cap off a busy month, I headed to Mason City, Iowa to visit family and wound up touring the home of Meredith Willson, a composer who wrote the popular broadway hit The Music Man amongst others. Sure enough, I saw 76 trombones and at least some pictures of a big parade! He had quite a history that I didn't know about and the town sure loves their local celeb. The museum in Mason City had some really great vintage instruments, many of which I tweeted pics of on the Flickr slide show you'll find on the parent page of this blog. Check out Music Man Square online or visit sometime! www.themusicmansquare.org
Lastly, been hearing some great things from two talented pianowomen on the scene around LA, Tiff Randol and Beth Thornley. Check their music out online or better yet, go see a show if they come through your town! www.tiffrandol.com and www.beththornley.com
That's all for now~ hope your 2010 is looking bright.
See you soon~ keep shedding and shredding out there!
Robbie Gennet


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Marginalized by Maliki, Iraq's Sunnis turned violent
West must start viewing Iraq, Syria and Lebanon as one battlefield, says former adviser to the US military
As the world watched with amazement as jihadist fighters from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) seized Iraq's second largest city Mosul on Tuesday and began advancing toward Baghdad, one expert said that Islamism has been brewing in Iraq for at least two years; a result of the political marginalization of the country's Sunni population.
Emma Sky, a former political adviser to US Chief of Staff Ray Odierno when he served as commander of the US forces in Iraq between 2008-2010 and currently a senior fellow at Yale University's Jackson Institute, told The Times of Israel that Iraq's presidential elections of 2010 were a turning point in Iraq's post-Saddam history.
Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, backed by Iran, managed to form a staunchly Shiite coalition together with the followers of cleric Muqtada al-Sadr. Maliki pushed aside Iyad Allawi, head of the secular Iraqiyya bloc emerged first in the elections after winning the overwhelming support of Iraq's Sunni population. Sunnis were already feeling disenfranchised, having been largely removed from positions of power following the ouster of Saddam Hussein and his Baath party in 2003.
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"Supported by the US, the Sunni tribes pushed out and contained Al-Qaeda in Iraq. They turned out in large numbers to participate in the elections of 2010," Sky said. "Iraqiyya received large support from Sunnis and won the elections, but was never given first chance to try to form the government."
Since the elections, Maliki has been systematically eliminating his political rivals, mostly Sunnis or secular Shiites. In 2011, Sunni Vice President Tariq Al-Hashimi was forced to flee Iraq after being charged and sentenced for terrorist attacks in the country. His supporters said the case was politically motivated.
Soon after, in January 2012, Sunni Minister of Finance Rafia al-Issawi survived a car bomb attack, sparking demonstrations by his supporters. In December that year, Issawi told a news conference that 150 of his guards and staff members had been arrested by his political rival Maliki. The following month, another car bomb targeted his convoy in Baghdad.
Issawi's marginalization by Maliki in late 2012 led to widespread Sunni protests across Iraq. Starting in the city of Fallujah west of Baghdad, violence escalated in April 2013 when a government crackdown on a protest encampment in the northern city of Hawija led to the death of dozens of civilians. By the end of the month, more than 300 people were reported dead.
"Maliki undermined the moderate political leaders, which created the environment for ISIL to reemerge," Sky said. "Sunni tribes who previously stood against Al-Qaeda in Iraq, are now neutral or even supportive as the government has become their enemy."
While most of the ISIL fighters are Iraqi, there are foreigners among them, Sky said. Many of them hold Islamist views, but some appear to be supporters of the secular Baath party, rendered illegal in post-Saddam Iraq.
Mosul, Iraq's second largest city captured by ISIL on Tuesday, has been "a source of financing [for ISIL] for quite some time through blackmail and protection rackets," Sky noted.
ISIL's impressive military gains in northeastern Syria and northern Iraq render state borders less relevant, the UK-native added. The West must pick sides in the conflict, but the choice need not necessarily be between radical Shiites and radical Sunnis. Sky herself was instrumental in coordinating between the Sunni tribesmen of western Iraq and the American occupation forces during her time in the country.
"The west needs to view Iraq, Syria and Lebanon as one battlefield now, and needs a policy to deal with this," she said. "The choice should not be AL-Qaeda affiliates or Iranian-backed oppressive regimes. We need to identify who our friends are and support them. If we do not, the disastrous situation will spread further, beyond the region."


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*slaps forehead* I made a stupid schoolboy error last week. My carelessness cost me £59 (not a lot, but it was unnecessary), but on the plus side, I now I have a tale to tell. Actually, it's not so much of a tale; in reality it's a shitty little story about how I was an idiot. At best, I suppose some of you may get a kick out of how a tight-fisted landlord was forced to cough up some doe.
Last week a tenant of mine moved out. On his last day, we did a final inspection of the property together. I was left pleasantly surprised. Everything actually looked in good condition, besides from a few scuffs, which was marked off as "wear and tear". I also let a few other issues slide (e.g. nail polish stains on the carpet), but nothing major.
On the basis that the property seemed acceptable, I returned my tenant's deposit (of course, it was held in a Tenancy Deposit Scheme).
Now, during the inspection I thought I had covered all the pivotal stop-points. Apparently not. DOH!
Before I go into details, I'd just like to make it clear that tenants are expected to return the property in the same condition that they received it in, minus any wear and tear!
The area I forgot to check…
Oven & Extractor Fan
I only went and forgot to check INSIDE the oven and under the extractor hood, didn't I? It was only during one of my viewings that I noticed how FILTHY the appliances were. Fortunately, the prospective tenants didn't notice, I managed to swerve them away from the hazard.
When my ex-tenant started renting the property, the oven and extractor was newly fitted so I knew they were clean as a whistle. However, a year later, and the oven is smothered in thick, greasy, donor kebab residue. It actually looked like the oven was used as a bird aviary because it looked like a flock of birds had shit all over the place. The extractor was glazed with a similar coating but with added layers of thick dust and lint that had stuck to the congealed mesh on the air vents. It's amazing people can live like that. It genuinely makes me sick to the stomach. It also makes me question their personal hygiene, a topic of discussion which I don't particularly want to go expand on.
Here are some pictures I took on my low quality camera-phone so you can get a rough idea of what I'm talking about. Although, these images really don't do justice to the degree of filthiness I was subjected to:
Would you really cook food using those appliances? The thought of making dinner in that oven literally makes me want to rip my stomach out via my throat. It looks like bird shit, I wasn't wrong, right? Regarding the extractor, you can actually see a trial of grease, where at some point, grease was clearly dripping down from the hood. Even the buttons are buried in grease. Tragic.
You know what's most concerning about this situation? My tenant is a headchef. Un-fucking-believable. Some of you may remember last year, when I blogged about another greasy sly-fuck tenant that left the entire kitchen smothered in congealed goose fat and God knows what else, and he was a Surgeon. This time round, the situation wasn't as bad because it was only the oven and extractor fan, but it's still worrying when someone with a professional obligation to carry high levels of hygiene standards can't be bothered to maintain those standards after working hours (i'm praying to God they're maintained during working hours. Benefit of the doubt).
Anyways, the thick grease was so prominent in the oven and extractor that I had to hire a professional oven cleaning company to handle the situation. They came around, took the extractor hood and oven apart and got to work. The service cost £59, and they were there for 3 hours. That included oven, extractor and three racks and grill pan cleaning. It's cheaper if you just want the Oven cleaned alone.
Oddly enough, I didn't even know there was such a thing as a "Professional Oven cleaner" for domestic ovens before this incident occurred. I was actually contemplating the idea of replacing the entire oven because I didn't think it could be restored to its former glory. However, I'm a Google/Internet fiend, so naturally my instincts forced me to enquiry into "Professional Oven Cleaners" To my surprise, I discovered that there are tonnes of companies out there that offer the service.
If I had spotted the condition of the oven and extractor during the inspection, I would have made my filthy tenant clean the oven and extractor himself. Oh well, lesson learned.
Pro oven cleaner at work…
The end result
Looks like new, right? I was genuinely impressed with the service. I never thought for one second the end result would be so sparkly. And for £59, I thought that was good value considering how long the process took.
The areas I usually check (and did check this time)…
Before diving into it, I just to clarify what your tenant's responsibility is when it comes to the condition in which they should return the property in.
Your tenant has a obligation to return the property in the same condition they received it in, minus damages caused by wear and tear. They are NOT required to return it in a better condition!
General cleanliness
A bit of a no-brainer, but the property should be returned clean, both on the surface and behind and under surface areas. At least, as clean as it was when the tenant first moved in. Generally speaking, most landlords provide clean properties at the start of tenancies.
For more details, here's an end of tenancy cleaning guide.
But now, let's move onto a few specific areas that require attention during the final inspection, which landlords often forget to check or consider…
Outside/Inside Bins
Always check that the bins are completely empty. It should be the tenants responsibility to dispose of all rubbish before they vacate the property.
It's common for properties to remain vacant for weeks during the viewing process. During that time, if there are unpleasant products left in the bins, it could kick up a stink (especially in the summer) and attract wildlife. That's not exactly the most welcoming situation to present to prospective tenants during a viewing.
It's also worth noting that while the property is vacant, landlords can apply for council tax exemption (I ALWAYS do this- even if it's for a few days). During the exemption period, the garbage men aren't meant to empty your wheelie bins. So I would ensure the wheelie bins are also emptied if you're planning on being exempt from council tax.
Make sure storage units are empty
Kind of a no-brainer, but still worth mentioning. Tenants often have a habit of leaving junk behind (at least from my experience). Most of the times it isn't intentional, but a lot of the times it is because they're too lazy to do it themselves.
Check all storage areas for hauls of junk, like drawers, cupboards, garage, loft, and attic. Make sure everything is removed, otherwise the new tenants will only make you do it.
Removing items like furniture and boxes of junk is time-consuming, boring, and can some times be costly. Don't take on the added responsibility. Disposing of tenants items (even after they have vacated) without consent can also land the landlord into legal battles.
Check furniture
If you're providing a furnished property, make sure every item is still there (it's easy to forget what came with the property some times) and in working order. You should have an Inventory Form to assist with the process.
Check around and under furniture
Oh man, the amount of times I've had tenants try and strategically place furniture in an attempt to cover up shit stains on the carpet is unbelievable.
Ensure to check around and under all furniture because you never know what could be hiding.
Moving out furniture
A lot of damage is often caused when moving furniture in and out of a property. So don't contemplate doing a full inspection and/or returning a deposit until ALL the tenant's furniture is removed from the property.
A few years ago one of my tenant's left me with a blocked drain. I actually didn't pick up on this until the new tenants complained. Basically, the old tenants had blocked the outside drain by pouring ungodly amounts of fat and rice grains down the sink during their 3 year tenancy.
That was NOT a cheap fix. I had to call Dyno Rod (notorious for being expensive), and it cost me like £150 to resolve the issue, as the blockage transpired from 15feet below.
Ensure all plumbing in general is working properly, for example:
- Flush all the toilets to ensure the water is circulating properly
- Generously run all taps/showers to check the waterflow and for any backups/blockages
- Check the outside drains for blockages- ensure they aren't overflowing or have a permanently high water level
- Check the boiler
In many cases, any issues picked up here may not be the tenant's responsibility to resolve. However, for example, if you pickup on any blockages which are clearly due to negligence of the tenant (e.g. stuffing the pipes with rice), then the tenant's maybe liable for the costs of repair.
Check to see if all doors and windows are in the condition they were given in. Particularly check to see if all doors and windows open and lock properly. A few years ago a tenant of mine tried to get away with this shizzle:
You can read the full story here: I've Fallen Out With My Ex-Tenant Over Her Security Deposit – in retrospect, that was amusing.
White goods
Check to see that all appliances that were provided with the property still work. Do NOT take your tenants word for it. Physically switch all items on to test they still work.
Make sure you have all sets of keys returned before returning the deposit. Don't accept excuses like, "oh, I only have one set of keys with me, I'll drop the other set off next week"
They're unlikely to drop it off if they've already got their deposit back. Getting keys cut is annoying and an unnecessary expense.
Take meter readings
On the final day of your tenant's departure, it's a good idea to take ALL meter readings (gas, electricity and water) together so you have the same figures.
Tenant's usually contact all their service providers, providing them with the final meter readings. But it's always a good for the landlord to follow through with a phone call to ensure that firstly, the tenant has informed the appropriate companies they're vacating, and secondly, the meter readings are correct.
Final note
Remember, as soon as your tenant's vacate the property and the deposit is returned, it's extremely difficult to claim back any damages you notice after. So it's imperative to check everything thoroughly during your final inspection. I also can't stress enough how vital an Inventory Report is to help assist with this process.
Each rental package is unique, so each property may have a unique checklist, which the landlord should appropriately adhere to. However, most aspects I listed above should apply to most rental situations.
Finally, does anyone else have anymore tips/stories to share?
Disclaimer: I'm just a simple landlord blogger; I'm not qualified to give legal or financial advice. Any information I share is my opinion based on my personal experiences as an active landlord, and should never be contrued as legal or professional advice. For more information, please read my full disclaimer.


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"Cultivating the Homestead Community"
I never thought this day would come, but here it is. I've been debating it for a while, and have felt torn for sometime, but the time has come.
Today will be the last day I co-host the Homestead Barn Hop.
This Hop has been my baby for almost four years. I started it way back at the beginning of my blogging journey, and it has grown with me. I've enjoyed seeing the hundreds of submissions each week as folks share their best stories, recipes, and tips.
However. It's not going away entirely, as the fabulous Shaye and Kendra will still be running it on their blogs. So, you can still absolutely participate and share over there.
I feel really driven right now to create more of the really meaty homesteading content that ya'll are asking for: the animal tutorials, the hardcore DIY stuff, the from-scratch recipes, and everything in between. Stepping out of the Barn Hop commitment will free the space up on the blog and my calendar to pursue these new posts & topics.
I hope you're ready for 2015, but I have so many ideas and projects swimming around in my head, I can hardly sleep at night. I'm so darn excited and can't wait to share it all with you. It's gonna be good. 🙂
So a HUGE THANK YOU to all of you who have faithfully participated in and read the Barn Hop for all these years. You made it a fabulous success, and I hope you've gained as much from it as I have. <3
Now, on to the Barn Hop!
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Today I got to go thrift shopping thanks to my husband. He ran a 10k today but he was kind enough to go out with me anyway. We had a good time and Brandon was even picking things up from the rack to see if I liked them. I love him. Anyways, I was kinda unsure about today's outfit. I hadn't yet worn the long patterned hoodie from this week's picks so I pulled that out of my closet first. After seeing that it wouldn't look good with the black skirt or the grey slacks, I just put my collared pink shirt over it without buttoning it up. Since it was cool out, I put on some black tights. Brandon liked it so that made me feel confident as we went from store to store. Eventually we went back home so he could rest before hanging out with the fellas. I've spent my evening doing a little experimenting with software, video doing some light core work on the floor. Let me know what you think about today's outfit. It's a real wild card but that's the only way to tell if you can pull off an outfit.
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When you sense a hot flash coming on, breathe deeply and slowly; overdress, so that you always have an item _ a jacket, a sweater _ to remove at the onset of a hot flash; where possible, use a personal fan; keep iced water near; avoid caffeine; wear cotton nightclothes and use cotton sheets.
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At one time, that one-faceted high blood pressure was not thought to be as big a deal as when the diastolic number is also up. We now know better. A solitary rise can cause as much mischief as a rise in both numbers.
Sometimes, a discrepancy in the two pressures indicates specific problems, such as a leaking aortic valve, which would produce a characteristic murmur. Has your doctor mentioned that?
Dear Dr. Donohue: Whenever I get nervous, I feel hot and get embarrassing pink hives all over my neck and chest. What causes this? Is there something I can do to prevent it? _ B.G.
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Benoît Rihoux is a full professor of political science whose research interests include political parties, new social movements, organisational studies, political change, and policy processes.
He is manager of the COMPASSS international research group on comparative methods, in the development and refinement of which he plays a leading role, bringing together scholars from Europe, North America and Japan in particular.
Benoît is a convenor of international methods initiatives more generally, and has published Innovative Comparative Methods for Policy Analysis: Beyond the Quantitative-Qualitative Divide (Springer/Kluwer, ed. with Heike Grimm 2006) and Configurational Comparative Methods: Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) and Related Techniques (Sage, ed. with Charles Ragin 2009).
He has published extensively on systematic comparative methods (QCA in particular) and their applications in diverse fields – especially policy- and management-related – with interdisciplinary teams.
Thursday 21 – Saturday 23 February, 09:00–17:00 (organised flexibly)
This Workshop is tailored for scholars with significant research experience beyond their PhD, and organised on a flexible basis to meet specific needs.
It covers a broad range of case-oriented methods and designs (single case studies, process tracing, 'thick' binary comparisons, etc…), comparative methods and designs (small-N comparisons, intermediate-N comparison across multiple cases, Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) and neighbouring methods, typology-building, etc.), and 'mixed'/multi-methods designs combining qualitative, comparative and/or quantitative methods.
If you are an experienced scholar with significant research experience beyond your PhD, and/or if you occupy a senior academic role, this Workshop is for you.
Typical research methods needs / challenges you might face include:
We recognise that time is scarce for seasoned scholars like you. This Workshop offers you a time-efficient formula to get tailored advice from an expert team.
This is a fully interactive Workshop. However, if you wish, training updates can be organised à la carte, and training resources provided.
Phase 1: Input
Until 15 December, prospective participants email Benoît with the core methodological questions / problems / arbitrations they currently face. Benoît and Nena then correspond with participants to adapt the Workshop to best suit participants' needs.
Phase 2: Three-day Workshop, 21 – 23 February
Each day's schedule is organised around participants' needs. It involves non-limitative list group discussions / Q&A sessions around each participant's personal projects, as well as discussions on overarching methodological issues.
Ample time is also provided for one-to-one meetings with Benoît and Nena.
This Workshop takes place in parallel with Tamás Rudas's Quantitative Seasoned Scholar Workshop. If participants wish, we will convene a common session involving Tamás, Benoît, and their assistants, along with participants from both Workshops.
You can book at least one appointment with Tamás, and you'll have the chance to talk informally with other methods experts over dinner on the final day.
Catering & hospitality included in the registration fee:
Phase 3: Additional guidance, March – June
Benoît and Nena remain available for up to four Skype appointments per participant. You are also welcome to email them for further guidance.
This course description may be subject to subsequent adaptations (e.g. taking into account new developments in the field, participant demands, group size, etc). Registered participants will be informed in due time.
By registering for this course, you confirm that you possess the knowledge required to follow it. The instructor will not teach these prerequisite items. If in doubt, contact the instructor before registering.