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One of Stager's friends,
Olivia the Labradoodle,
Marta McClellan's baby
Kym Hough's babies,
Mrs. Moo and Buster
Above: Yeshlee and
her mom, Gaby Diskin
Lauren and Stager
Austin and Stager
owner: jennie norris
and family
Owner: Jana Wulffleff
Lauren's Baby Dog Boy
Howell Mayer's Doggy
Howell Mayer's Doggy
Let us introduce you to our Mascot at StagedHomes.com. His name is, of course, "Stager". Everyone that meets him loves him. He also loves to receive fan mail from his fans. He is a very talented Mascot and has really great answers for your questions. Please feel free to email Stager and we will post your question and his answer. Happy Staging and many puppy hugs from Stager to you!
Dear Barb and Fellow ASP's®,
Thought you would enjoy this photo of my 5-month-old Junior-Stager-in-Training grand daughter.
That's her first hammer in her hand!
Dear Miss Barb,
My mother, Claire,( you might know her, she's a redhead) tells me that I have earned a pin because I have been on so many Staging jobs with her. She really likes what she does and I know she's pretty good at it because once she's done with a house, it's not too long before we have to schlep back there and get all the stuff out. She thinks that's great, but it seems strange to me. She puts all the stuff in and then takes it out. What's up with that? Don't the people like it?
Anyway, it's kind of fun for me because I get to explore lots of different houses in all kinds of neighborhoods. Some of them have lots of old stuff in them and some of them are brand new with nothing in them; those are the boring ones, I think. I like the ones with lots of smells. I can learn a lot about the people who used to live there that way 'cause my nose is really good.
So, I'm looking forward to getting that pin for my collar. Does it cost anything? I've got some good stuff buried in lots of places and I could give you some of it for the pin.
Lots of love 'n licks.
Dear Stager,
I have a question as how to handle a Realtor who wants to use her own things but have me rent the furniture! I tried to explain to her that useing my inventory is where I make my money, not with the rental furniture. Any advice?
Also I have a Seattle Realtor who is selling a house in Tacoma and doesn't want to spend more than $250.00. I live in Gig Harbor and have to cross the Narrows Bridge, rent the furniture (it is a very small house 950 sq feet.) and get only $250.00. I have not given him the bid yet and I believe it is going to be more than 250.00 . He wants furniture, kitchen accessories, vignette in bedroom.. I have found that Realtors do not want to spend any money to have a house Staged... they seem to always try and get it for much less. At this point in Staging I have had to lower my prices quit abit... .and I know this will change when I get busy. Thank you
Hi and thanks for your questions.
I would recommend that you not make the point about how you make your money on inventory rental. Instead, charge for Staging the home and use rental furniture to do it. You should never pay for the rental furniture, the homeowner pays for that, and pays you to coordinate the Staging and Stage the home.
As far as the Realtor not wanting to pay for a house to be Staged - Well most of them don't. Most of the homeowners pay for services. You should be presenting to the Realtors to get them on board with Staging, then do a presentation to the home owner. You need to teach the Realtor/Home Owner that an investment in Staging up front is less expensive then their first price reduction. As far as the 250.00 is concerned, if they want to pay only 250.00 then give them a consultation for 250.00, a written detailed report of everything the home owner can do to Stage the home and they do the work themselves. If they feel overwhelmed by your report and feel they cant do it all themselves then give them a bid for you to do it. Don't lower your prices!! You are worth it. Change your approach as that is not working. Have you listened to Barb's Marketing CDs? They are wonderful and cover all of your questions and much more. Let me know if you have any questions.
Dear Stager,
Can you help us? We love our Mommy Wanda, an ASP Stager, but... She has this new kind of Staging she's doing called Vacant House Staging with all this stuff called Inventory. It's everywhere! We can't find a quiet place to take a nap anywhere! We are Fergie and Angus, two beautiful rescued Border Collie mixes. Even though we are brother and sister and sometimes don't always agree, on this subject we do. Mom's got to find someplace for her "Inventory". We love her, but it's got to go. Do you have any suggestions about the best place to get to store inventory, so we can find comfy nap places again (the grandchildren's toy corner just doesn't make it!) We heard you are a pretty smart dog. Hellllpppp!
Doggie Kisses to You, Fergie and Angus
PS We are sending our pictures. Fergie has the long hair and Angus has the short hair.
Dear Fergie and Angus,
Good question. Many ASPs put their inventory in their garage or kick the dad out of his office and use that. HA! Just joking.
Many ASPs also rent storage units. They are inexpensive to rent and you can access it any time you like.
We wanted to write to you to let you know that we think our mom, Donna Tanfani is a wonderful ASP Stager. Her business is called Staging Networks in Folsom, California. She has been working very hard since she received her ASP designation in January to keep us in the lifestyle to which we have become accustomed.
About us:
Smudge (the black and white one!). I keep my mom company so she isn't feeling lonely when she is working late in her office taking care of her clients and doing her office work. I also wait patiently on the arm of the couch for her to take a break.
Mitsouko (the very special Bengal). Smudge doesn't like me so much because my mom paid so much money for me and he was a rescued cat so we just kind of stay out of each other's way. We both keep my mom company. In this picture I am perched high atop the hutch of my mom's desk making sure she keeps working hard!
This is our mom's Featured Page:
It was really fun writing to you, Stager. You're cute!
Smudge & 'Souki'
Dear Stager,
I am a big boy... my name is Rocky and I am an 18 month old Husky/Lab mix. I know I represent many like me who live in homes where our extra fur isn't always appreciated. My owner is an ASP, and she knows that there are other dogs like me out there. Pure Ayre is great for getting rid of my dogginess but the real question for you is... Are there any products to help manage the fly-aways that end up on the floor. I think if our house was on the market my owner would have me at the doggie hotel, but as an ASP, we know that not all owners would be thrilled with that suggestion. Any ideas other than 24/7 vacuuming?
Thanks! Rocky!!!
p.s. this picture doesn't represent the real me, it is my baby picture, add 80 pounds of love and fur!
Dear Rocky,
Great question . The bottom line is that dogs shed and to reduce shedding you have to be brushed every day!!! Brushing is the only way to get rid of loose hair on any pet. I would ask your owner to brush you every night outside. That is the only way to REDUCE shedding. There is nothing that will stop it. Other than that any owners would have to put a shedding dog up in a doggie hotel or with friends. Hope that helps!!
Dear Stager,
You sure are one cute dog! We're cute, too, aren't we? We have a problem that you don't really have, though. Our hair is everywhere. What will our mom and dad do when it's time to sell our home and there's dog hair everywhere? Any recommendations on handling this much hair?
Dear Pretty Six-y,
Are you Yorkies models? You're quite beautiful, especially that hair! I must say, though, you're right about there being hair everywhere. A Stager's got to watch out for this. Dog or (cough, cough) cat hair can end up anywhere - under tables and desks, in every edge and corner, stuck to lampshades and curtains. How to deal with it? The homeowner's got to hire a really good housecleaner. After the house is cleaned, if it's being Staged and you see some last-minute hair stuck to lampshades or curtains, use a lint roller, or scotch tape if you don't have a lint roller. Wrap the scotch tape backwards around your hand and wipe that hair away. Some tricky hidden spots to look for pet hair - the tops of refrigerators and inside saucer-type ceiling lights. Speaking of saucer-type lights, don't forget these collect bugs and dust too!
Take care and take care of that hair, my fellow Yorkies.
P.S. Since we got onto the subject of lights, reader, I wanted to pass on to you a good hint. If you have not tried using lamps on the counters of dark kitchens or laundry rooms, just try it! It works like a dream to add light and mood.
Keep those emails and pictures coming, my fans!
Dear Stager:
My mommy has had it with my stinky puppy area! She keeps it picked up,but odors still remain in this damp weather. It is a large cement pad that is about 20'x 25' in width and I have marked from one corner to the next. She has tried bleach and other disinfecting solutions. I thought she might try Pure Ayre, but she thinks she would have to use it by the gallons. Does it come by the gallon? I really don't think my stink is all that bad.
Odie Walden
Dear Odie:
A more economic solution is called Simple Solution. It is great for kennels, yards etc. It smells really good and is about 14.00 a gallon I think and you can dilute it with water, Or pour a 1//4 cup on the cement then spray with hose and move it all around. My Auntie Shell uses this for her patio and she swears by it. You can get it at Petsmart or other fine Pet Retailers.
Have a non Stinky Day!!
Dear Stager:
Grrrrrrwoof! Arrrrf, bark, bark, bark, garrwowl, yap, wooooofer!!!
Hi Shauni!
WHOO HOOO Shauni, you are totally Centerfold Material!!!! RUUUUUFFF RUUUUUUUFFF
Question: Dear Stager
Would you please ask your Mom how to answer someone (realtor) that wants to know what you charge to do vignettes? This sort of threw me... thank you.
Answer: Dear Thrown
Hi and thanks for writing!
Well it's best that you tell the client you need to see the space so you can get some ideas of vignettes. Then you can charge according to how much time it takes you to do the job. If you have your own inventory you can use that or you may have to rent some furniture.
Hope that answers your question!
Hi Stager
I think you are one hot little pup! I like those dark sunglasses and all the different outfits you wear. My Dad is buying me some clothes too, but I really don't like wearing them and I hate those little hair bows he puts in my hair. He showed me your pictures and told me all about you and your Mommy. He says she is the best! Well, I just wanted to say hello and to introduce myself to you. Maybe you will ask me out sometime. Let's hook up and play sometime.
I'm a little Diva and my name is "Alexis Carrington Colby" but everyone calls me Alexis xoxo. My dad is Chuck Snipes, ASPTM.
Hi Alexis
Wow you are a cutie!!! I would love to have a play date with a hot Yorkie like yourself! Yeah, my mom is pretty great. I love her so much. Sometimes I don't know how she puts up with me because I get into a lot of stuff!! Well take care of yourself and don't go eating any bad bones!!
Things to do with Kids on a Rainy Day: Hi ASPsTM & ASPMsTM! I found this craft and really liked it.
Yarn Dog
Colored rug yarn or think 8-ply knitting wool
White glue
Dog photos or pictures
Trace a good, clear picture of a dog, the larger the better (feel free to print one of mine if you like), onto the cardboard. Cut the yarn or wool into 1" or 2" strands. Use an egg carton to separate the colors and to make selecting or handling of yarn easier. The child then glues the yarn strands onto the dog outline to make hair and a tail. Draw a mouth and eyes and define the ears and the tail. Finally, invent an appropriate name for the new dog (Stager is always a good choice).
Question: Dear Stager,
When Staging a completely vacant house, how detailed should I get? Do I consider the closets, refrigerator, basement or cupboards?
Many Thanks!
Answer: Dear Diane,
When Staging a vacant home a lot depends on the budget you have to work with. If the client wants a very heavy look then you may rent enough furniture to fill the home. If not then you can go with a lighter look and smaller vignettes. We don't see a need to add food to refrigerators etc. The basement could be Staged if you like.
Thanks for writing,
I have noticed that none of your Staged homes have wallpaper and I haven't been able to locate any comments on retaining existing wallpaper. Are there any guidelines regarding the use of wallpaper?
Jack C. Moore
Answer: Dear Jack,
Wallpaper is a difficult thing to deal with. The desirable way to go would be to not have to remove it. Factors that affect ease or difficulty of removal include what type of paper it is, what type of adhesive was used, whether or not there is paint or more wallpaper underneath the wallpaper, how old it is, and what type of room it is in (damp or dry). The least expensive way to go would be to do what you can to de-emphasize the wallpaper rather than having to remove it, such as making a focal point on a wall that is not papered. If the wallpaper is really gaudy, loud, or just plain ugly, though, you might consider having it painted over. You would want to have a professional painter do this, as they have all had experience with it. They will make sure the wallpaper's seams don't show under the paint, and they may also recommend using one the of the new textured paints that are on the market. These will help cover up evidence of the wallpaper underneath. Good luck with this sticky situation, Jack!
Question: Dear Stager,
I am bidding on a job where the inside of the house needs so much Staging that the homeowner wants me to ignore the outside. How do I Stage® the outside of a house on a minimal budget?
Fearful of Frugality
Answer: Dear Fearful,
This is where the salesperson in you should come out. Explain to the
homeowner that a house won't be completely Staged unless you get the
outside too. That should be part of every job. There are some things you can do outside, however, if you really must keep your budget down.
Don't forget "beauty bark", or redwood bark, the "great equalizer". You can cover almost any bad looking area with this stuff and it will look great. If you use the larger bark pieces, rather than the shredded or the small bark, it will be easier for the next homeowner to remove if they don't want it. And besides, dogs LOVE to roll in bark. It feels good!
Flowers (plants and all) in pots are also easy, fast and cheap, and often
homeowners will have old pots in their garage that you can use. One of my favorite things I've seen done in winter is tall dried stems in large pots. Even though they are brown, they have a beautiful stark look against a winter background. I'd avoid using beautiful bright berries in this way, though, because many are poisonous and can be easily reached by children or pets when displayed this way.
Also, don't forget that pruning just a few scraggly stems here and there
can make a big difference in how shrubs and plants can look. Good Luck!
Advice: Dear Reader,
While attending several open houses over the holidays, I was reminded that "flow" is an important thing to remember when rearranging furniture. I walked into several houses where my entrance into the first room was virtually blocked by sofas or tables. If you look at things from my perspective (remember that I am only about 10 inches tall), that is where your feet will be moving; so, although something may look okay from up high, take another look from down low and also make sure you actually walk into the room to see how it feels. You'll be surprised at what perspective can do, in all areas of a house!
Thanks for listening, readers, and keep those emails, cards and letters coming!
Question: Dear Stager,
I just wanted to let you know that my mom is working very hard at developing her Staging business, and sometimes I get lonely. Do you ever get lonely when your mom is so busy?
Your friend,
Kahlua DeBella
Answer: Hey Kahlua
Thanks for writing!! I am including some pictures I thought you would enjoy. As for your question about being lonely when my mom is gone, actually its quite the opposite. See me in my Santa Suit below? And if you notice, I get to stand on the counters when my mom is gone. Keep reading..
One time she left I had too much Egg Nog and this was the result. FUN FUN FUN...
On this day when my mom was gone I went and played in the rain!! But shhhhhhh!! Don't tell her!!
This was one of the best!!! I had a Rockin' Party, you know, what's a dog to do when his parents are gone?? This is Punkin, the girl from across the street, she is one PARTY ANIMAL!!!
This is my big sister Sophie, she doesn't breathe a word of my escapades because I have stuff on her too. Who do you think arranged for all the cake?? She did it!!
Finally I am pooped!!! NO pun intended!!! Thanks for writing!!
What about those messy refrigerators? Do you have any specific hints for
helping to declutter them?
Answer: Dear Reader,
Well, the first thing I have to say about refrigerators is that they
should be clean, clean, clean! Pack all personal items and fridge
magnets. If a family has calendars, schedules or notes that were on the
refrigerator that they need to keep handy, put them in a file folder to
be kept in a drawer nearby. Alternatively, if they REALLY need these
items out for daily use, they can be attached to a magnetic board which
can be hung out of site. If the garage, for instance, is right off of
the kitchen, the board can be hung there.
Magnetic boards are great for Staging a home for living. Train that
family to leave that refrigerator clean in their new home! The only
accessory that fridge should have is that ol' cookie box, anyway!
Until next time, dear Reader, Happy Staging!
Advice: Dear Reader,
Being rather short, I have to be very diligent in not missing the high spots when helping my mom Barb Stage® a home. This brings to mind an entire list of often-missed places that I want to remind you to NOT forget while you're Staging a home.
First of all, a place I don't often forget (because the cookie box is kept up there) is the top of the refrigerator. If nothing else, make SURE it gets dusted, because it is one of the favorite places for tall, hungry men to look when they are viewing a home.
Other oft-missed places include BEHIND open bedroom, bathroom and
entryway doors. When you Stage® a room, don't forget to close doors and
curtains or blinds for a moment to make sure you haven't missed anything
within or behind them.
Don't forget also the inside of wood-burning fireplaces (nothing looks
messier than ashes!) and the outside of mailboxes (oh, what the dust and
the rain can do!). Be ever-vigilant for those easy-to-miss places,
What can I tell a homeowner to do about those nasty scuff marks that real estate agents and prospective buyers leave on their vinyl floors every day while viewing their homes?
Answer: Dear Floored,
It's easy! Ask your dog if you can borrow an old tennis ball of his. Cut a slit in the ball, put it on the end of a broomstick, and just sweep those scuff marks away without bending over! For more stubborn scuffs, try some paste toothpaste (not gel) on a damp rag.
Advice: Dear Reader,
I am often asked what to do to Stage® a doghouse. Well, dear reader, the answer is centerpieces. We'll get back to the doghouse issue in a minute, but I can't say enough about centerpieces. When used appropriately, a centerpiece can really make a room "pop". Use whatever you have on hand - multiples of just about anything in a pretty bowl or on a beautiful platter can look striking! Just make sure that if it's produce, your homeowner changes it often, and DON'T use onions, as pretty as they are. They stink and are poisonous to your pooch!
For a doghouse centerpiece, the best thing to do is give a bowl and a box of bones to your dog and let him decide what looks best! He oughta know, right?
Thanks for listening, readers, and keep those emails coming!
Question: Dear Stager,
Where do you get those cute scarves you are wearing in the pictures on the website?
Answer: Thanks for asking. I do look cute in them, don't I? Actually, they are part of a canine couture line that is hand-sewn in Paris. The material is pure Egyptian cotton, woven in the Andes only by left-handed elderly women. I'm hoping my Mom Barb will add them to her Heart-to-Heart Scarves line soon.
Question: Dear Stager,
What do I do to prevent paint from chipping when I'm hammering in nails
to hang pictures?
Answer: Simple - Place a piece of scotch tape (don't press on too hard!) over
the place where you want to place the nail, and then nail it in. Viola! No
Question: Dear Stager,
How do I safely move those heavy or bulky pieces of furniture while I'm Staging?
Answer: Easy! If you have a dog, place him on the far side of the piece of furniture, and place a bone in the place you want the furniture moved to. The dog will push the furniture to get at the bone, and your work is done! Now, if you don't have a dog, the "Moving Men" furniture sliders available from the Staging Shopping Center at StagedHomes.com work great too. You just place them under the furniture feet and slide the furniture!
Question: Hi Stager,
Can you tell me of a really good cleaning product? I would like one that I can use on all kinds of jobs so I don't have to buy 10 different types of cleaner. Thanks for the help!
Answer:Ruff! And Thanks for asking. Actually Krud Kutter is a great product. It is a Concentrated cleaner degreaser and stain remover, it cuts grease, grime, oil, tar, removes food, drink and pet stains, latex paint, tape residue, glue, acid rain, nail polish, smoke damage, tree sap, markers, crayons, drake dust, fireplace soot, lipstick, scuff marks, blood stains, sun tan oil, gum, soap scum, mildew stains shoe polish and bird droppings.
You can't get much better then that. In fact my mom Barb Schwarz LOVES Krud Kutter . For your convenience you can buy it from the Stagedhomes.com site. Just click on the Staging Shopping Center.
Question: I needed a table cloth for a house that I am Staging but couldn't run out to buy one when I was at the home. Any ideas?
Answer: Sheets!!! Take a queen sheet and drape over the table tucking the ends under the table, you can take a table runner and put on the top or another colored sheet going the opposite direction.
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On Saturday, September 14, 2019, an attack damaged the Saudi Aramco Abqaiq oil processing facility and the Khurais oil field in eastern Saudi Arabia. The Abqaiq oil processing facility is the world's largest crude oil processing and stabilization plant with a capacity of 7 million barrels per day (b/d), equivalent to about 7% of global crude oil production capacity. On Monday, September 16, 2019, the first full day of trading after the attack, Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices experienced the largest single-day price increase since August 21, 2008 and June 29, 2012, respectively.
On Tuesday, September 17, Saudi Aramco reported that Abqaiq was producing 2 million b/d and that its entire output capacity was expected to be fully restored by the end of September. Additionally, Saudi Aramco stated that crude oil exports to customers will continue by drawing on existing inventories and offering additional crude oil production from other fields. Tanker loading estimates from third-party data sources indicate that loadings at two Saudi Arabian export facilities were restored to the pre-attack levels. Likely driven by news of the expected return of the lost production capacity both Brent and WTI crude oil prices fell on Tuesday, September 17.
Crude oil markets will certainly continue to react to new information as it becomes available in the days and weeks ahead, but this disruption and the resulting changes in global crude oil prices will influence U.S. retail gasoline prices.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates that Saudi Arabia was producing 9.9 million b/d of crude oil in August, and estimates from the Joint Organizations Data Initiative (JODI) indicate the country exported 6.9 million b/d during July, the latest month for which data are available (Figure 1). Estimates from a third-party tanker tracking data service, ClipperData, indicate Saudi Arabian crude oil exports in August remained at 6.7 million b/d. These crude oil production and export levels are each 0.5 million b/d lower than their respective 2018 annual averages. JODI data indicate that Saudi Arabia held nearly 180 million barrels of crude oil in inventory at the end of July 2019. Saudi Arabia can use these inventories to maintain a similar level of crude oil exports as before the strike, assuming the production outage is short in duration, as indicated by Saudi Aramco's update on September 17.
Saudi Arabia is rare among oil producing countries, in that it regularly maintains spare crude oil production capacity as a matter of its oil production policy. EIA defines spare capacity as the volume of production that can be brought online within 30 days and sustained for at least 90 days using sound business practices. In the September Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) EIA estimated that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) spare capacity was 2.2 million b/d in August 2019, nearly all of which was in Saudi Arabia. Outside of OPEC, EIA does not include any unused capacity in its spare capacity total, even when countries periodically hold such capacity (as is the case with Russia). During previous periods of significant oil supply disruptions, Saudi Arabia generally increased production to offset the loss of supplies and stabilize markets (Figure 2).
Following the September 14 attack and an ensuing outage at the Abqaiq facility, the amount of available spare capacity that can be brought online within 30 days in Saudi Arabia is unknown. In addition, because Saudi Arabia holds most of OPEC's spare capacity, there is likely little spare production capacity elsewhere to offset the loss. Russia may be able to increase production in response to disruption and higher prices, but the amount of time needed for these volumes to become available is uncertain. The United States would also likely be able to increase production, but it would take longer than 30 days. Therefore, without Saudi Arabian spare capacity, the global crude oil market is vulnerable to production outages, as events would be more disruptive than normal.
The most readily available alternative source of supply during a supply outage is stocks of crude oil. As of September 1, commercial inventories of crude oil and other liquids for Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) members were estimated at 2.9 billion barrels, enough to cover 61 days of its members' liquid fuels consumption. On a days-of-supply basis, OECD commercial inventories are 2% lower than the five-year (2014-18) average (Figure 3).
The United States has two types of crude oil inventories: those that private firms hold for commercial purposes, and those the federal government holds in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) for use during periods of major supply interruption. Weekly data for September 13 indicate total U.S. commercial inventories were equivalent to 24 days of current U.S. refinery crude oil inputs, with the SPR holding additional volumes equal to slightly more than 37 additional days of current refinery inputs, for a total of 62 days. The supply coverage provided by oil inventories can also be measured by days of net crude oil imports (imports minus exports). By this metric, as of June 2019 the United States could meet its net import needs by drawing down the SPR for 162 days. The Energy Policy and Conservation Act states the President may make the decision to withdraw crude oil from the SPR should they find that there is a severe petroleum supply disruption. The SPR has been used in this capacity three times since its creation: first, in 1991 at the beginning of Operation Desert Storm; second, in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in September 2005; and third, in June 2011 to help offset crude oil supply disruptions in Libya.
Although U.S. imports of crude oil from Saudi Arabia have declined during the past three years—and recently hit a four-week average record low of 380,000 b/d in the week ending September 6—the United States still imports about 7 million b/d of crude oil (Figure 4). As a result, a tighter global crude oil market and increased global crude oil prices will ultimately increase the price of crude oil and transportation fuels in the United States.
Crude oil prices are the largest determinant of the retail price for gasoline, the most widely consumed transportation fuel in the United States. In general, because gasoline taxes and retail distribution costs are generally stable, movements in U.S. gasoline prices are primarily the result of changes in crude oil prices and wholesale margins. Each dollar per barrel of sustained price change in crude oil translates to an average change of about 2.4 cents/gal in petroleum product prices. About 50% of a crude oil price change passes through to retail gasoline prices within two weeks and 80% within four weeks. However, this price pass-through tends to be more rapid when crude oil prices increase than when they decrease. Brent crude oil prices are more relevant than WTI prices in determining U.S. retail gasoline prices.
EIA is closely monitoring the developments related to the oil supply disruption in Saudi Arabia and the effects that they have on oil markets. EIA's findings will be reflected in the October STEO, which is scheduled for release on October 8.
U.S. average regular gasoline and diesel prices increase
The U.S. average regular gasoline retail price rose less than 1 cent from the previous week to remain at $2.55 per gallon on September 16, 29 cents lower than the same time last year. The Rocky Mountain and Midwest prices each rose 2 cents to $2.65 per gallon and $2.46 per gallon, respectively. The East Coast price fell nearly 1 cent to $2.45 per gallon, and the Gulf Coast price fell less than 1 cent to $2.23 per gallon. The West Coast price remained unchanged at $3.25 per gallon.
The U.S. average diesel fuel price rose nearly 2 cents to $2.99 per gallon on September 16, 28 cents lower than a year ago. The West Coast and Rocky Mountain prices each rose nearly 3 cents to $3.57 per gallon and $2.96 per gallon respectively, the Midwest and Gulf Coast prices each rose nearly 2 cents to $2.88 per gallon and $2.76 per gallon, respectively, and the East Coast price rose nearly 1 cent to $3.00 per gallon.
Propane/propylene inventories rise
U.S. propane/propylene stocks increased by 2.9 million barrels last week to 100.7 million barrels as of September 13, 2019, 14.3 million barrels (16.6%) greater than the five-year (2014-18) average inventory levels for this time of year. Gulf Coast inventories increased by 1.2 million barrels, and East Coast and Midwest inventories each increased by 0.9 million barrels. Rocky Mountain/West Coast inventories decreased slightly, remaining virtually unchanged. Propylene non-fuel-use inventories represented 4.1% of total propane/propylene inventories.
Crude oil prices have been on a rollercoaster ride as tensions heat up in the Middle East. Drone strikes on the heart of the Saudi Arabian production complex – the Abqaiq processing plant (called the most important crude site in the world) and the 1.5 mmb/d Khurais oil field – took out 5.7 mmb/d of crude output. That's the single largest outage of crude output ever – more than 1973 Middle East oil embargo, more than the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, more than the 1978 Iranian Revolution. The fires it caused affected more than half of Saudi Arabia's current crude production output and essentially wipes a large part of the country's spare capacity. Fortunately, I have not read of any casualty reports from this massive incident.
Yemeni Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for the attacks. There is some logic to this, given that the Houthi rebel have waged an extended campaign on Saudi oil facilities over the past few years, including a recent attack on the East-West Pipeline – part of a proxy war between Saudi Arabia and Iran backing different factions in Yemen's civil war. But this incident is different. The Abqaiq crude facilities are near Bahrain, over 700km from closest Yemeni border, and over 400km further than the farthest attack into Saudi territory by the Houthis. For the Houthis to suddenly gain a tremendous amount of range in their attacks – especially given that the suspected drones involved in the attack only have a range of up to about 200km – seems implausible. Which is why the US has publicly blamed Iran for the attacks, releasing data and photos that claim the attacks came from a north-westerly direction. Iran, predictably, has claimed that it is not responsible. Other countries, including Saudi Arabia and the UK, have struck a more cautious approach, promising 'investigations'.
Because the attacks occurred over the weekend, there was no immediate effect on traded prices. But when markets opened in Asia on Monday, crude oil prices soared by up to 20% at the highest point – with Brent jumping past the US$70/b mark – before settling back to a daily gain of 15%. Because the attacks were on such an important processing plant, market players worried about global supply disruptions that could last for months. President Donald Trump's move to release US strategic petroleum reserves calmed the market slightly, while subsequent reports from Saudi Aramco that up to 70% of the affected 5.7 mmb/d capacity at Abqaiq had been brought back online provided even more reassurance. Initial fears that the attack would take months to fully restore Saudi Arabian output were downgraded to weeks; still a severe shock, but nowhere near the catastrophe that was suspected.
What is chilling, though, is where this will lead us next. This is the single largest attack in the simmering tensions of the Persian Gulf. With the US so eager to blame Iran, claiming that it was 'locked and loaded' for any possible conflict, the risk of military conflict in the region has risen to new heights. Iran has replied that it is also 'always been ready for a full-fledged war'. We live in chilling times because of this. The supply disruption caused by the drone attack may have already be mitigated by quick action by Saudi Aramco, but the long-term implications are dangerous. War is always triggered by a series of escalating actions, and fears are that the attack on Abqaiq might be the straw that broke the camel's back. And if that happens, the supply disruptions that will be spinning out of this war will be considerably more severe.
Recent attacks on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure:
Fossil fuels continue to account for the largest share of energy consumption in the United States. In 2018, about 79% of domestic energy production was from fossil fuels, and 80% of domestic energy consumption originated from fossil fuels.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) publishes the U.S. total energy flow diagram to visualize U.S. energy from primary energy supply (production, imports, and stock withdrawals) to disposition (consumption and exports). In this diagram, losses that take place when energy is converted to the secondary forms that are delivered to customers—primarily electricity and gasoline—are allocated to those customers. The result is a visualization that associates the primary energy with customers, even though the amount of energy they purchase is much less.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Monthly Energy Review
Note: Natural gas plant liquids (NGPL) denoted at top of left panel in brown.
The share of U.S. total energy production from fossil fuels peaked in 1966 at 93%. Total fossil fuel production has continued to rise, but so have non-fossil fuel sources, mainly renewables like wind and solar energy. As a result, fossil fuels have accounted for close to 80% of U.S. energy production over the past decade. Since 2008, production of crude oil, dry natural gas, and natural gas plant liquids (NGPL) has increased by 12 quadrillion British thermal units (quads), 11 quads, and 3 quads, respectively. These increases have more than offset decreasing coal production, which has fallen 9 quads since its peak in 2008.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Monthly Energy Review
Petroleum has the largest share of U.S. energy trade, accounting for 67% of energy exports and 86% of energy imports in 2018. Much of the imported crude oil goes to U.S. refineries and is then exported as petroleum products. Petroleum products accounted for 71% of total U.S. energy exports in 2018.
In 2018, net energy imports reached the lowest level since 1963. U.S. net energy imports as a share of consumption peaked in 2005 when it reached 30%; in 2018, energy net imports fell to only 4% of consumption.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Monthly Energy Review
The share of U.S. total energy consumption that originated from fossil fuels has fallen from its peak of 94% in 1966 to 80% in 2018. The total amount of fossil fuels consumed in the United States has also fallen from its peak of 86 quads in 2007. Since then, coal consumption decreased by 10 quads and petroleum by 2 quads, more than offsetting a 7 quad increase in natural gas consumption.
EIA previously published articles detailing the energy flows of petroleum, natural gas, coal, and electricity. More information about total energy consumption, production, trade, and emissions is available in EIA's Monthly Energy Review.

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This month's Mixology Monday is hosted by The Scribe on his blog A Mixed Dram. The theme is, "New Horizons".
His summary of the theme:
Hello everyone, and welcome to A Mixed Dram. I'm hosting this month, and I think you will enjoy our topic this month. I know that we tend to do what is familiar to us, and I am no less a victim of this than anyone else, often even more. My first several cocktails were basically sours, and then my next several were little more than old fashioneds. Well, today I issue you a challenge: Try something new!
Yeah, I think I've got something happening that fits that bill…
Believe it or not, I will soon be drawing a paycheck, for the first time since 1995, from a restaurant.
I'm still a bit in shock about this, maybe even denial.
You may recall that Erik Adkins had mentioned the possibility of "staging" a shift or two at Slanted Door.
Turned out, because of the wonders of modern HR, that that would be more challenging than he initially thought. He would basically have had to put me on the payroll for the couple nights I worked, filling out all the fun paperwork required for any real employee.
But while he was mentioning that, he said something like, "Too bad the timing isn't right for the new space in the SOMA Grand. That would probably work better for you than either Flora or Slanted Door."
I may sometimes seem a bit scattered and forgetful. The Absent Minded Professor of modern American cocktails. But when I am interested and care about something, I don't forget. Nor do I give up.
So whenever Erik mentioned the new restaurant, I would get in a little dig about finding a space for enthusiastic and hard working ex-line cooks. Especially those with nearly encyclopedic knowledge of spirits and early Twentieth Century cocktails. After a month or so, I wore him down to a tentative, "Well, we've got all the bar shifts covered at open, but maybe after a month or two. We'll see." I thought that was pretty good!
Mrs. Flannestad and I headed to Arizona for the Christmas holiday. Family stuff. Oddly Phoenix was rainy and a bit cold. I love my family, but I have to say, after 5 days of non-stop closeness and honesty, I start to remember why I moved out in the first place.
December 27th, we're sitting in the bedroom, napping after an exhausting day of eating and sleeping, when my cell phone rings. "Erik Adkins" is calling? I am so flabbergasted and nervous that I accidentally hang up on the call trying to answer.
Call him back and he tells me that, if I want, he's got a shift a week at Heaven's Dog.
I tell him I'm definitely interested, but need to talk it over with Mrs. Flannestad. I will call him back the next day.
Mrs. Flannestad is unhappy that she will lose quality time, but also encouraging. Telling me that if I want to do this, I should. I may never get another opportunity quite like this.
Sunday morning, waiting for our plane at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, I call Erik to tell him, if he wants a middle aged bartender, he's got one.
His response, "Middle aged bartenders are totally in style these days."
But it's funny, so much of all of this goes back to a single afternoon in the early fall of 2007. I was sitting at Alembic Bar chatting with David Wondrich who had agreed to take time out of his busy schedule to meet for a drink. First David was incredibly encouraging of the "Savoy Stomp", telling me, "The Stomp must go on!" Well, if David Wondrich tells you something you're doing is worthwhile, I'll warn you, you've got your work cut out for you for the next few years. Second, David encouraged me to introduce myself to then Alembic bartender Josey Packard. Josey would agree to participate in a Savoy bartender feature, cementing the continuation of my favorite part of the Stomp, not to mention being an encouraging friend and like-minded spirit. Third, after a gentleman down the bar introduced himself to David, I also met Erik Adkins for the first time.
So instead of my usual scapegoat for drink related mishaps, Jeffrey Morgenthaler, perhaps I should be blaming David Wondrich for all this wonderful mess!
Or maybe I should just get over blaming others and start taking responsibility for the consequences of my actions. Just seems so "adult"…


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See our full service list below, and if you have something close – just go ahead and ask us – we'll see what we can do for you!
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Question: Do you live outside of an incorporated city? Or if you live inside of the city do you pay for sewage disposal?
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Is your septic system backed up? Do you have gurgling drains or poor drainage? If so you most likely need your septic system pumped, cleaned and inspected. Most systems require service every 2-5 years depending on the size of the house hold, size of the tank and condition of the tank and the leach field. Our technicians are highly trained and qualified to service your septic system. We use several different trucks and have the availability to pump large and small septic systems.
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We have small trucks with four wheel drive that can reach hard to get residences in remote parts of the state as well as our midsize and large trucks that can tackle projects up to 4,500 gallons at a time there is no job too big or too small for us. If you don't have water available at the residence or commercial building, we can use one of our trucks that has water on it to properly clean your septic system. We will clean and inspect every septic tank that we pump and supply the owner with a detailed invoice including information on the condition of the tank and a map of where the tank and septic cap is located.
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We at J&R Septic will perform a free septic tank inspection with our certified technicians on every system we pump and clean. If you our buying or selling your house, we can also inspect your tank to insure it is in good working order and supply you with the documentation you need for the buyer or mortgage company.
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We will clean every tank that we pump to insure it is operating at its peak performance level. If you do not have water available at the site of your septic system no worries our trucks hold their own water to efficiently clean your septic system.
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If you don't know where your septic system and or septic cap is located we can locate and find it for you. You can also log onto the Idaho department of Health and Welfare (See attached link) and follow their links to locate your septic system. We will also provide you with a map of where your septic system and cap is located making it easier for your next service. We can also sell and install septic cap risers so there is no digging up of your grass on the next pump. The risers can be custom fitted to your situation and blend naturally into grass and other landscaping in your yard.
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If you own a restaurant or other commercial business and need grease pumped out of either a holding tank or cleanout we can assist you and can setup routine servicing so as not to slow down your business.
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We can pump and clear flood and unwanted water from a magnitude of different residential and commercial applications to include, basement flooding, standing ground water, driveways, shops, parking lots, yards, ponds, roads etc….
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We supply our services to several different restoration companies in Wilderness Ranch Idaho. We are always eager to talk to new restoration companies and can assist with septic and water removal needs.
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We rent portable outhouses and provide full servicing to them. Please call for availability and cost.
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We service our outhouses as well as other companies. We can also service permanent outhouses in dry cabin and house situations. We have the availability with different size equipment to reach cabins that are off the beaten path in remote parts of the state by utilizing one of our four-wheel drive trucks.
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Do you have a large event such as a rodeo, fair, or large camping event where RV's septic systems will need to be emptied and there is not a convenient dump station? Don't worry with our specially made equipment we can empty Wilderness Ranch RV septic systems on site within minutes allowing you to stay at your event. We are also available to rent for the weekend or any other length of time at large events.
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We have several implements including Skid Steer loaders we use for snow removal. We do work both in the treasure valley and in Valley County. We have done projects as big as several hundred home subdivisions. Please call if you are interested in our snow removal services.
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We can provide light excavation services to include building culverts and other drainage needs, moving of dirt and debris from parking lots, fields etc… Please call if you are interested in our excavation services.
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How Your Boise Septic System Works
All water runs out of your house from one main drainage pipe into a septic tank.
The septic tank is a buried, water-tight container usually made of concrete, fiberglass, or polyethylene. Its job is to hold the wastewater long enough to allow solids to settle down to the bottom forming sludge, while the oil and grease floats to the top as scum.
Compartments and a T-shaped outlet prevent the sludge and scum from leaving the tank and traveling into the drainfield area.
The liquid wastewater (effluent) then exits the tank into the drainfield.
The drain field is a shallow, covered, excavation made in unsaturated soil. Pretreated wastewater is discharged through piping onto porous surfaces that allow wastewater to filter though the soil. The soil accepts, treats, and disperses… wastewater as it percolates through the soil, ultimately discharging to groundwater.
If the drainfield is overloaded with too much liquid, it will flood, causing sewage to flow to the ground surface or create backups in toilets and sinks.
Finally, the wastewater percolates into the soil, naturally removing harmful coliform bacteria, viruses and nutrients. Coliform bacteria is a group of bacteria predominantly inhabiting the intestines of humans or other warm-blooded animals. It is an indicator of human fecal contamination.
For a great many individuals living in country settings grease trap tank pumping is an unavoidable truth. With the nearest metropolitan sewage hookup miles away an appropriately kept up and working septic framework is indispensably critical and getting it pumped out at general interims is a piece of that maintenance. In this article we will take a gander at why getting it pumped out consistently is so critical, how it is done and about the amount you can hope to pay for this service.
Be that as it may, before we get into all that how about we investigate what a grease trap framework is and how it functions. In most straightforward terms a septic framework is an underground sewage treatment framework for homes that don't have admittance to city sewer services. It commonly is involved four sections; the waste pipe from the house, the grease trap tank, the deplete field and the dirt. Every one of these parts need to in working request yet the tank itself is the most vital part.
Getting the tank pumped out at consistent interims keeps it working appropriately and anticipates stops up that can make sewage move down into the house and make disturbing smells. The essential patron to septic tank stops up are things that extremely biodegradable. This incorporates cooking oil and oils that get dumped down the deplete and paper items other then bathroom tissue; paper towels, clean napkins and tampons, cigarette butts and cotton balls will all in the long run corrupt however they have a tendency to stall out in the internal working of the tank and make obstructs that exacerbate after some time.
Another motivation to get a grease trap tank pumped consistently is to check it for harm that can trade off its capacity to work in a proficient way. When it's pumped out it can be outwardly assessed for splits and other harm. On the off chance that any harm is distinguished it should be repaired to anticipate future issues.
The pumping procedure itself is really straight forward. A huge truck, now and again alluded to as a "Nectar Wagon", with a major tank, suction pump, and a huge hoses will go to the property and stop in the general region of the grease trap tank. The administrator will expel the sewer vent cover from the tank, bring down the suction hoses into it and start up the pumps, sucking the amassed squander into the holding tank on the truck.
A decent pumping grease trap will likewise give an intensive review of the grease trap tank once it is pumped clean. They will investigate the tank, valves and gulf and outlet ports for harm, for example, splits or stops up. They will likewise review the ground around the tank for indications of breaks too. Any issues ought to be conveyed to the mortgage holder so they can be managed to guarantee the correct operation of the whole septic framework.
The cost to get a grease trap tank pumped out fluctuates and will rely on upon where you live alongside a couple of different variables. Typically it will cost between $125 to $250 or more. The less demanding the occupation the less it will cost however there are a few conditions that can bring about the cost to increment.
The main issue numerous mortgage holders keep running into is knowing precisely where there grease trap tank is covered. This is especially valid for individuals who have acquired a home with a current framework. On the off chance that it is covered and its area isn't promptly clear then your grease trap pumping service can utilize a pipes wind with a radio emitter connected to the end. The snake is nourished through one of the cleanouts in the house and out into the tank. A radio recipient is then used to discover the finish of the snake which gives the area of the tank.
Another issue is an absence of a grease trap riser over the top covering the opening into the tank. On the off chance that the pumping contractual worker needs to burrow down to discover the cover this can add to the cost of the service. This is likewise the ideal chance to introduce a riser to stay away from this issue for future pump outs.
The thing to recall when it comes the cost of pumping a grease trap tank out; The less demanding it is to for the pumper truck driver to discover and get to the tank the lower the general cost will be. It can be well justified, despite all the trouble to address any of these issues the first occasion when you get your grease trap tank pumped out as it will minimize expenses later on.


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Senegal are through to the quarter-finals at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup for only the second time in their history after beating Iran 5-3 at Ravenna's Stadio del Mare.
The Iranians, who were already consigned to elimination before today's match, offered stern resistance before eventually being overwhelmed a Senegal side whose final position in Group A will depend on the later fixture between Switzerland and hosts Italy.
With the stakes so high, the African hopefuls might have been forgiven some early nerves, but as it was they shot in front with the second-fastest goal of the tournament. Just six seconds were on the clock, in fact, when Ndiaga Mbaye fired home a long-distance free-kick to open the scoring, and the same player was on target to double his team's advantage three minutes later, volleying powerfully into the net after lobbing his Iranian marker.
Senegal extended their lead further with the end of the first period approaching, with Babacar Fall smashing home following a clever pass from Ibrahima Bakhoum. Even at this early stage, Iran looked down and out, but they rallied in the second period, pulling a goal back on 15 minutes through Mehdi Hassani's free-kick into the top right-hand corner.
Three minutes later, the deficit was reduced yet further, this time thanks to a stylish overhead kick from No10 Moslem Mesigar. However, any thoughts that Senegal were about to crumble under the pressure evaporated on 23 minutes, albeit in fortuitous circumstances, with Cheikh Ba's attempted block rebounding to the other end of the pitch and beyond the hapless Iranian keeper.
There was still plenty of pressure for the Senegalese to withstand, and nerves were once again set jangling when Farid Boulokbashi delicately lobbed home just after the hour-mark. However, all doubt was removed with 35 minutes played when Babacar Fall secured Senegal's place in the last eight with a precise free-kick that flashed into the bottom corner.


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Big Brother's Power housemate Pauline Bennett has made her 'killer nomination'.
The 49-year-old chose customer adviser Jale Karaturp to face the public vote for every week she remains in the house, citing her lack of help around the house as the reason for her vote.
Jale, who is already up for the Big Brother's first eviction alongside Danielle McMahon and Tamara Stewart-Wood, led the nominations with five nods while her fellow nominees received four votes apiece.
The 33-year-old admitted that the twist was 'a lot to take in' as her fellow housemates consoled her.
Her fate may have been sealed when she entered the Big Brother House and rolled her eyes when she saw Pauline's popularity amongst the housemates.
"I just got the impression she was jealous of how everyone loves Pauline," Helen Wood said in the diary room.
Her popularity later suffered when she helped herself to Pauline's chicken soup, and the housemates gave her the code name of Shelia so they could talk about her.
Jale realised, saying: "I know what bullies are like. I just want to stay out of the kitchen now."
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Big Brother confirmed that Pauline's Power Trip has come to an end, but revealed that a new Power housemate will be selected in the coming days. Their identity will remain a secret to the rest of the house.
Big Brother: Power Trip continues tonight at 10pm on Channel 5, with the first eviction to screen live on the channel on June 13.


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You know I love building my own palettes, and I love it when a company offers the option of putting solo shadows into one place! Urban Decay recently launched their own Build Your Own Palette system which has room for 6 full size eyeshadows in a tin.
I'll review the one I was sent next – but meanwhile, check out the colour selection! My head was spinning when I saw these shades – I recognised a lot of the names because I have nearly all the 24/7 eyeliners (my favourite).
The eyeshadows have been reformulated so they have a creamy soft texture and they have new packaging too.
There are 68 shades in total, in satin, shimmer, sparkle, matte and duo-tone.
Eyeshadows marked M are Matte, P means they were previously colours available in a palette only and N means it's a new shade. The eyeshadows are £14 each.
Can you guess which 5 shades I picked (it's 5 because you get a neutral shade included with the tin)?! Which 5 would you pick?


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Reality TV star Kim Kardashian tweeted a bloody photo of her face Sunday as a sneak peak of the "vampire face-lift" she was getting during the latest episode of her show, "Kourtney & Kim Take Miami."
"Tonight on Kourtney & Kim Take Miami!!! #VampireFacial #kktm," the star wrote.
Tonight on Kourtney & Kim Take Miami!!! #VampireFacial #kktm instagr.am/p/WsspMAuS2A/— Kim Kardashian (@KimKardashian) March 11, 2013
Kardashian's controversial face-lift is an up-and-coming trend that uses platelet rich plasma (PRP) extracted from blood that's been taken from a patient's arm and injected into their face. The transplant is supposed to boost collagen production, encourage tissue growth and smooth out wrinkles and fine lines.
If you think you can stomach it, you can see more pictures of Kardashian's vampiresque cosmetic surgery here.


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Joliet Police today arrested a 28-year-old Joliet man in the robbery-murder of his business partner.
Police Chief Mike Trafton said the suspect made self-incriminating comments while being questioned about the slaying of his partner, Sean D. McGin, 39, who was shot to death behind the gym they operated on the city's east side.
Trafton said the suspect lured McGin to the rear of the Joliet KO Zone Gym on the 200 block of East Cass Street with the promise of a non-existent quantity of cocaine.
He said police are pursuing murder and felony theft charges against the suspect in custody and are searching for at least two co-conspirators in connection with the fatal shooting, which occurred about 11 p.m. between Scott and Collins streets.
Trafton, crediting "outstanding police work by all involved," said the suspect admitted during questioning that he "never had the intention to deliver" the drug and that he had removed the drug payment from McGin's car, but blamed a co-conspirator for shooting McGin twice.
Police, responding to the 11:05 p.m. call, found McGin was unresponsive. The Will County Coroner's office pronounced McGin, of the 1000 block of McKinley Street in Lockport, dead at 12:50 a.m. Friday.
Trafton declined to release additional details about the slaying.


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Historical Context
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The following activities explore why log cabins have a special place in American culture.
Activity 1: Folk Housing
The homes of ordinary people of the pre-railroad era are called folk housing. They were built of available materials, such as wood, earth, and stone, and differ markedly by region of the country and cultural traditions of the first groups of settlers. Have students research the most common type of folk housing found in their region. Find out if there are examples of these houses that the class might visit. If the houses are log buildings, have the students examine them closely to see if they find any Finnish influences. If the folk housing is of another type, ask students to compare the structures to log cabins. What are the similarities and the differences? How much space do the buildings have compared with a typical one-pen log cabin? How might those houses have been enlarged? (Your State Historic Preservation Office can usually direct you to appropriate sites.)
Activity 2: Role Play
Have the students pretend that they are early settlers in the community in which they reside. They are to make their living by farming. Have them draw a sketch of their first home and of the outbuildings they will need for the farm work. Although they may base the sketch on what they know of log-built structures, encourage them to take into account their own ethnic heritage and the predominant pre-railroad building type of the area. The point is
to acknowledge not only the important role the Finns played in establishing the log cabin as a practical and popular form of housing, but also the vital role that folk housing of all ethnic groups played in establishing American values and continuing ways of life.
Activity 3: Modern Log Housing
Some students might enjoy rereading Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House on the Prairie to examine the techniques used by the Ingalls family to build their log house and then to compare that construction with what is used locally today. A good source for finding loghome builders in most states is the Annual Buyer's Guide, Log Home Living, found in most public libraries or on newsstands. In that publication, students will learn that companies in 49 of the 50 states, including Hawaii, can provide kits for owner-built log houses or can build a log house on site. The log cabin retains its appeal.


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The synth pop group Book of Love were dance club staples in the '80s. Book of Love formed in Philadelphia, PA, by former art school students Susan Ottaviano (vocals), Ted Ottaviano (keyboards, vocals), Jade Lee (keyboards, vocals), and Lauren Roselli (keyboards, vocals) in 1984. (Although they share the same last name, Susan and Ted are not related nor are they married to one another.) Susan, Ted, and Lee had initially collaborated in a band called Head Cheese. In 1985, Book of Love recorded "Boy," a toe-tapping tale of teen-girl angst. The song was given to DJ Ivan Ivan, who then forwarded it to Sire Records president Seymour Stein. Impressed, Stein signed Book of Love to the label. "Boy" became a hit on the college and dance charts, with "I Touch Roses" subsequently hitting number one on the latter. Book of Love's self-titled debut LP was released in 1986, and the uplifting "You Make Me Feel So Good" crossed over onto Top 40 radio. Most of the electronic groups in the mid-'80s were led by men; Book of Love brought a feminine perspective that was lacking in synthesizer-based music. The band toured with Depeche Mode and Lullaby appeared afterward in 1988. A remix of Mike Oldfield's "Tubular Bells (Theme From the Exorcist)" was another number one smash on the dance charts, while "Pretty Boys and Pretty Girls" courageously addressed the then-taboo subject of AIDS. The group recorded two more albums before splitting up in 1993. A retrospective, I Touch Roses: The Best of Book of Love, was released in 2001. ~ Michael Sutton
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Santa Photo Booth & Kindling
This will be such fun!
My daughter and her fiance wanted a photo booth at their wedding mid-October. I made a lot of props for it. My guidelines weren't very clear and this Santa set I made didn't end up being used.
I was just cleaning and ran across it and a light-bulb went off! She and her new husband like photo booth things...this will be our first Christmas together...I have a great Santa hat that was my dear Mother's that would complete this... I think we'll all do Christmas pictures with this and it looks like fun to me! Ho, ho, ho!
I gathered them all up, broken to proper size to use as kindling and wrapped paper bags around the bundles with a strip of black duck tape around the center to hold them and make handles. I know at least one daughter will love this! Waste not want not! "Oh the fire is so delightful..."
Thanks for dropping by! Merry Christmas!
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Tonight may be the big night for this year's annual Geminid meteor shower, but early in the evening the moon and Jupiter should put on an eye-catching display of their own.
The Geminid meteor shower occurs every year and should be going strong by 12:30 a.m. local time tomorrow (Dec. 14). Jupiter and the moon are the cosmic opening act for the Geminids, which are typically the best meteor shower of the year.
This sky map shows where to look in the southwestern sky to see Jupiter just below the moon tonight for observers with good weather and clear skies.
Jupiter and the moon will be separated by about 7 degrees of arc in the night sky. Keep in mind that your clenched fist held at arm's length measures about 10 degrees. So Jupiter and the moon should appear less than three-quarters of a fist apart.
Tips for moon-watching
The moon, of course, has always been a prime target for telescope observers everywhere and shows amazing detail in even the smallest telescope. Even binoculars will show the mare or "seas," mountain ranges, and ringed plains, as well as the great craters, while with a telescope of only 3-inch aperture you can see practically everything as clear as the very best Earth-based photos.
Most observers agree that the very best time to view the moon is now right at the time of first quarter and in the few nights thereafter. Currently the moon is in a good position for evening study with most of its major features visible, while not overly bright (as is the case at full phase) to cause a loss of detail through glare.
The best views are along the sharp sunrise line separating darkness from light, called the terminator. Through a telescope, features near the terminator stand out in bold relief; shadows are strong and details are more easily seen. Sometimes you can even notice bright specks of light where high mountains catch the light of the rising Sun before it has reached the plains below.
Bright Jupiter is hard to miss
While you're looking at the moon early tonight, you'll immediately take note of the brilliant silvery "star" shining almost directly below it.
That's the largest planet in our solar system: the planet Jupiter. As darkness falls, you'll see this bright pair standing due south, about halfway up in the sky.
As soon as it gets dark, those using telescopes will have Jupiter manifest its profuse embellishment of atmospheric details. A medium-size telescope may show you literally dozens of features in the restless atmosphere of this fastest spinning of worlds.
And even in steadily-held seven-power binoculars, you can glimpse the four big Galilean satellites, which will appear as tiny stars immediately adjacent to Jupiter.
In fact, if you look tonight, you'll see all four stretched outward on one side of the planet in this order: Europa, Io, Callisto and Ganymede. And Jupiter itself will remain in view until it sets around midnight.
If the cold doesn't drive you inside after Jupiter sets, the Geminid meteor shower should be getting into full swing at that time.
The Geminids will peak at about 6 a.m. EST (3 a.m. PST and 1100 GMT). And if Jupiter, the moon and a meteor shower aren't enough for you, you can stay up past sunrise and try to spot the bright planet Venus in the daytime sky.
Joe Rao serves as an instructor and guest lecturer at New York's Hayden Planetarium. He writes about astronomy for The New York Times and other publications, and he is also an on-camera meteorologist for News 12 Westchester, New York.
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New Student Resources
Welcome to Loyola University Chicago's Quinlan School of Business. To ensure that you have a successful academic experience, we recommend that you complete the following steps before you begin your program:
- Confirm your acceptance
- Information for new students
- Graduate financial assistance: discuss options and procedures
- Academic advising: schedule an appointment
- Register for courses: use LOCUS
- Start me up orientation: plan to attend
- First class assignments: check online
- E-mail: access your Loyola account
- Campus card/student ID: visit the Bursar's Office
- Computer password/ID: use the personal account manager
- Textbooks: visit the Loyola bookstore
- Quinlan Graduate Student Ambassadors
Confirm your acceptance
Send an e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com to confirm your intent to enroll. You are not required to submit a deposit. Check your e-mail frequently as you will receive important information and updates.
Information for new students
Visit GPEM's information for new students page to learn about housing, registration, financial aid, ID card, campus e-mail account, and important steps in the enrollment process.
Graduate financial assistance
All admitted students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and search for external funding. You can also access information about the Quinlan School of Business graduate program Financial Aid here.
Register for courses
Course registration occurs on a quarterly basis. Please make sure that you understand the academic policies for withdrawal from a class and for late registration as found in the Quinlan Graduate Programs Student Handbook. You are strongly encouraged to schedule an appointment with an academic advisor prior to registering for your first quarter.
Graduate and Professional Enrollment Management mails each new student a Universal ID and password prior to registration. The ID and password are needed to access LOCUS, Loyola's online registration system. If you do not receive your ID or password, call the ITS Call Center at 773.508.7190.
For more information, visit the registration web page.
Q-Impact: plan to attend
Loyola University Chicago's Quinlan School of Business hosts a mandatory new-student orientation session before the start of each quarter (late August, early November, late February, late May) to welcome incoming students and provide them with an opportunity to meet faculty and fellow students. All new Quinlan School of Business graduate students are required to attend. For more information or to register, click here. Otherwise, call Mark Law, academic advisor, at 312.915.6124 or e-mail email@example.com.
First class assignments
Faculty may choose to post first class assignments before the quarter begins on Sakai (sakai.luc.edu). Your Universal ID and password will allow you to access Sakai. A complete syllabus will be distributed by each professor during the first class meeting. All students are expected to check Sakai to see if they need to complete any work before the first class period. If the course for which you have registered does not have an assignment listed, there is no first class assignment for that class.
Quinlan Graduate Student Ambassadors
With the purpose of welcoming new international students to Quinlan School of Business graduate programs, the Graduate Student Ambassadors are current students who assist new international students as they transition to Chicago and Loyola University Chicago. Typical information includes how to find a place to live, transportation, graduate business courses, etc. Along the way, students make friends and build professional networks.
New international students should contact the graduate programs office at firstname.lastname@example.com or Mark Law, Academic Advisor, at email@example.com.