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EAST CARBON/TURNQUIST, ELMO-Lahoma Alice Goodin, 75, returned to her Heavenly Father March 14, 2007 after a brief illness at Castleview Hospital. She was born July 10, 1931, in Texhoma Okla., to Alice Noble and John Texhoma Weatherly. She married Alton "Bud" Loy Goodin July 28, 1949, in Texhoma, Okla.
Alice Goodin was a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. She served on this earth in all she did with honor. Alice was a nurse from the "Old School" ways, and was well known for her wonderful care of patients. She loved the mountains and loved road trips. She never minded detour signs along the way that would take her along a winding mountain pass.
Alice and Bud were seen every Tuesday night, for their date, at the Star Grill enjoying each other, family, and music. She lived in Moab and worked at Allen Memorial Hospital, she also worked for several years at Castleview Hospital in Price, Utah. Alice was a member of the LDS church. We will miss our sweet mother and friend; her quiet strength and tender ways.
Alice is survived by her husband Bud Goodin, her children: Alton "Buddy", (Kathleen) Goodin, of Wellington, Utah, Carolyn (Ken) Kay, of Castle Dale, Utah, Detra (Peter) Borner, of Montrose, Colo.; grandchildren: Boyd McFarland, Desiree Goodin, Nataleen Einerson, Richard Goodin, Stephen Goodin, Lisa Parberry, Jennica LeBaron; eight beautiful great-grandchildren; one brother Jimmy Weatherly El Paso Texas, and one sister Sue Kaddatz of Dallas, Texas.
Services will be held Tues., March 20, 2007 at 11 a.m. at the East Carbon LDS church. Interment will follow the services at Castle Dale City Cemetery.
We want to thank the nurses and staff at Castleview Hospital, who took such good care of Alice while in the hospital. They went above and beyond for their fellow nurse.
EAST CARBON- Sarah Frances "Sue" Coggins Goniotakis Whitlock, age 79, passed away in the loving arms of her family on March 17, 2007, at her daughter's home in Price.
She was born Jan. 23, 1928 in Powhatan, Ala. to Tilton James and Alice Idella Hogan Coggins.
Married Steve E. Goniotakis, June 27, 1946 in Reno, Nev.; he passed away on April 17, 1958. On Jan. 11, 1969, she married Warren B. Whitlock in Price, and together they shared 38 wonderful years together.
Sue was a longtime resident of East Carbon where she was a devoted member of the East Carbon Community Church. She always had a great faith in Jesus, her church, and the care of others. Sue graduated from Carbon High School, Carbon College and received her bachelors in education from Utah State University. After completion of her schooling, she returned to East Carbon where she began teaching at Petersen Elementary. She was active in her school, a volunteer for Headstart, and a member of BETA.
Sue loved to bowl, travel, but most of all she loved her family and friends. She will always be remembered for her unconditional love and generosity to others.
She is survived by her husband, Warren B. Whitlock, East Carbon; three daughters, Patricia "Patsy" Frandsen, Linda Diane (Mike) Doporto, both of Price, Terri (Art) Salas, Spring Glen; brothers and sisters, Mary Brotherson, Pauline "Polly" Kranker, Dorothy "Dot" (Perry) Fry, Joy (Don) Huitt, Helen (Brian) Owen, Jerry (Dixie) Coggins, Carol Wilding, Shirley (Bill) Butz, Linda (Kent) Lindsay, Charlotte (Bill) Sibley; and nine loving grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Sue was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers, Bill and Bobby Coggins.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Community Nursing Services, and a special thanks to Tisa Pendergrass.
Funeral service, Wed. March 21, 2007, 11 a.m., East Carbon Community Church. Family will be at Mitchell Funeral Home Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. and at the church in East Carbon Wednesday one hour prior to service. Interment, Cliffview Cemetery, Price.
EAST CARBON-Jewel Williamson Parr, age 90, passed away suddenly at her daughter's home in Price on March 17, 2007.
She was born Feb. 21, 1917 in Lamesa, Texas to James Roy and Mary Luella Dillon Williamson.
Married Dee D. Parr, June 11, 1941 in Duncan, Okla.; he died on Jan. 5, 1990.
Jewel was a member of the Baptist faith and she loved to read her Bible. She was a resident of East Carbon since1945, where she cared for many children over the years as a foster parent. Jewel enjoyed reading, gardening, sewing, knitting and caring for her family. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Jewel leaves behind three sons and two daughters, Donald (Lana) Parr, Richard Parr, both of Salt Lake, Brenda Howerton, Price, Kenneth (Susan) Parr, Clinton, Utah, Gina Kranker, Delta, Colo.; and many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her husband; great-granddaughter MayKala Howerton; three brothers and one sister.
Funeral service, Thurs., March 22, 2007, 2 p.m., Mitchell Funeral Home. Family will be at Mitchell's one hour prior to service. Interment, Price City Cemetery.
SALT LAKE CITY-In the late evening hours of March 17, 2007, Benton died peacefully at home.
A man with rough edges and a soft middle, he faced every challenge with determination. While he enjoyed many things, none were as great as sharing time with his family.
Married the love of his life, Marilyn Mancina, on June 8, 1968 at Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church in Price.
He leaves behind his loving wife, Marilyn Hildebrand, sons, Alex (Teresa), Nat (Carey), Nicholas, Zachary (Pam), his daughter Beth (Gavin), his grandchildren, Stephanie, Michael, Riley, Kellan, and Samantha; and many in-laws, nephews, and nieces.
Funeral Mass, will be held at Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church on Thurs., March 22, 2007, at 10 a.m. Vigil service, will be held at Mitchell Funeral Home, 233 East Main Street in Price, Utah on Wed., March 21, at 7 pm. Interment will follow in the Price City Cemetery, where he will join his daughter, Vanessa Leigh.
Wesley D. Shepherd passed away on March 18, 2007 in North Pole, Alaska. He was born on Sept. 10 1925.
Wesley spent the last five years in Green River with his companion of 13 years, Leila Dean. He was a veteran of World War II. Wesley was a trucker who hauled uranium in the Moab area and he hauled over the road.
Wesley is survived by his companion, Leila Dean and his eight children; Terry, Sherry, Duane, James Vernon (JV), Cole Wayne, Morgan, Corey and Calico.
A memorial service will be held on March 21 at 2 p.m. at the Green River Community Center.
Wesley requested that his body be cremated under the direction of Fairbanks Funeral Home.
HELPER-Our loving mother, grandmother, sister and beloved friend, Maria de la Luz Sisneros Martinez, affectionately known as Lucy, left us on March 16, 2007 at the age of 89 due to Alzheimers.
She was born May 1, 1917 in Ojo Caliente, N.M. to Aurelio and Serafina Aragon Sisneros.
Married Elias "Lee" C. Martinez, July 21, 1946 in Elko, Nev.; he passed away Sept. 25, 1982, and their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple.
Lucy came to the Carbon County area as a young girl and spent most of her life in the communities of Price, Helper, Columbia, Standardville and Castle Gate. She raised her family mostly in Castle Gate and was very proud of her community. For the past five years she shared her life at Parkdale Care Center in Price. She was an active member of the LDS Church in Castle Gate and Helper, and she served in a variety of positions.
Lucy is survived by three sons and two daughters, Robert (Sharon) Martinez, Richfield, Gloria (Arthur) Smith, Brinnon, Wash., Gary (Judy) Martinez, Palmdale, Calif., Michael (Beverly) Martinez, Price, Mary Ann Martinez, Salt Lake City; daughter-in-law, Josie Pando, Hesperia, Calif.; brother, Raymond (Catherine) Sisneros, Price; 25 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by parents, husband, son, Ronald Martinez; granddaughter, Jennifer Jackman; step-son, Phillip Martinez; brothers, Paul, Joe, Victor, Manuel, Abel; and sisters, Ursula and Ascension.
The family wishes to extend their thanks to the entire staff of Parkdale Care Center for their care of our mother.
Funeral service, Wed. March 21, 2007, 11 a.m., Helper LDS Stake Center, 150 Ridgeway. Family will be at Mitchell Funeral Home Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. and at the church Wednesday one hour prior to service. Interment, Mt. View Cemetery, Helper.


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|Posted by hj on July 22, 2003 at 18:38:08:
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: If you hadn't the answer would have been YES.
: Answered my own question! We have friends staying with us right now and they were VERY motivated for a hot shower today (Day 3 without hot water) - they got the hot water supply finished while we were at work, and the shower mixer works just fine again.
: : From the web research I've done today, it seems that the mixer may not be working properly without the balanced pressure of the hot water supply? Before we run out and buy a new mixer, is this a possibility?
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Oversize lobby with fireplace, beautiful, quiet location, expanded continental breakfast, pay per view movies. Free local calls, 800# access calls. 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Hilton Honors Bonus Program.
The legendary Heritage Motel offers clean and quiet rooms at reasonable rates. The rooms are equipped with a fridge, microwave, free WiFi internet, and 75 channels of cable TV (with HBO) in every room, as well as an on-site laundry room. Deluxe rooms with kitchenettes and apartment suites are also available. Conveniently located just one block from a 24 hour grocery store, gas station, numerous restaurants, and one mile from the SIUC campus.
Built in 1998, nice decor, close to Giant City State Park. Located within walking distance to shopping, the University Mall and restaurants.
Located in the heart of Carbondale. Minutes away from Southern Illinois University Campus, Carbondale City Hall/Civic Center, John A. Logan College, shopping and restaurants. 10 minutes from the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds.
Located near a variety of shopping and eating establishments, including the University Mall. Also offers meeting space and staff with foreign language ability.
40-year old, 2-story, interior and exterior doors, king size beds, full-size beds.
A brand new in a "fancy farm setting", offering soothing decor & pampering So IL style. 3 special gardens – butterfly (featuring a stunning bronze butterfly seating area), heirloom plantings, & seasonal. Close to SIU, shopping, & many area attractions.
Kite Hill Vineyards Bed and Breakfast
Kite Hill's B&B is located on a 30-acre estate with a five-acre vineyard, all surrounding Kite Hill Lake. Start your day with a full three-course breakfast followed by a stroll through the vineyards or around the lake. After a full day of Southern Illinois activities, enjoy a complimentary wine tasting at the winery.
The Train Inn features 4 rooms, they are called "Chicago, Memphis, New Orleans and Carbondale". The house is an Arts & Crafts Bungalow with a masterfully refinished interior and many antiques including a Mission Oak staircase.
Super 8 Worldwide - Carbondale
We guarantee the cleanest rooms in town. 25" TV with cable, including HBO and pay per view movies. Our beds are either Queen or King size and many rooms include a recliner. Life is great at Super 8 !
If you are looking for a peaceful and private retreat look no further than Cabin on the Hill. We're nestled on a wooded hill, south of Carbondale, close to many wonderful and picturesque places to explore. You can enjoy hiking, boating, horseback riding, wine festivals and much more. The cabins are beautifully decorated in an old-fashioned cabin style – like stepping back into time, yet they have all of the comforts of today's living. Premier Luxury Cabin sleeps 10, Cabins 1&2 sleeps 6. The Little Red Barn sleeps 6. Winter Special - if a guest rents two week nights during the months of January or February 2012, they will get the the third week night free.
Holiday Inn - Conference Center
Award winning hotel, receiving the Holiday Inn's Service Excellence and Torchbearer Awards in 2008. Built in 2006, it features five stories, 100 sleeping rooms and meeting spaces available. It's an excellent venue for a convention, as it's attached to Boondocks Seafood Co. which provides exceptional catering.
We offer all the comforts of home without the responsibilities. Located 5 miles SW of Carbondale, Woodland Cabins site at the edge of Southern IL rolling hills. Two ponds offer fishing, paddle boating, bird watching & relaxation. All four cabins sleep 2.
Remodel and Renovations in 2000, convenient location in the heart of the city. Close to the SIU-C campus.
Provides you with rustic luxury for your well deserved vacation, romantic weekend getaway or business retreat in Southern Illinois. All the luxuries of home – leave your cares & worries behind you while you relax in Carbondale. Cabin one has 4 beds, 3 baths, sleeps up to 4 couples in private rooms (2 futons are also available.) - 10 person normal occupancy can accommodate more. Cabin 2 sleeps 4, Cabin 3 sleeps 2 or 4. Private beach area, pond area, swimming, fishing, canoes & much more. Wheelchair accessible.
Whether you need accommodations for a business trip or are looking for warm and inviting lodging during a vacation, our new facility is a great place to stay. Relax in our spacious guest rooms that have features like a flat-screen television with cable, in addition to many other amenities. Ask about our rooms that have sofa sleepers and hot tubs. Connecting rooms can be requested. There is also an onsite coin-operated laundry facility.
Located off the Shawnee Hills, 5 miles north of Alto Pass on IL 127,(2 miles from Cedar Lake) you will find these two luxury cabins, Cabin #1 accommodates eight. Cabin #2 accommodates two. The cabins offer wonderful amenities to create a relaxing enjoyable visit. Some of the special features are gourmet kitchen, hot tub, washer & dryer, gas fireplace; satellite TV, WiFi, DVD/VCR Player, central air & heat. Boat rental are available for patrons - pontoons, canoes, kayaks for use on nearby Cedar Lake. A great ending for a day would be relaxing in the hot tub or sitting on the deck overlooking the Shawnee National Forest.
Train-Inn Vacation/Executive Rental Home
If you need longer-term accommodation this is a perfect vacation/executive rental, hotel alternative, or home away from home when visiting Carbondale or Southern Illinois University. This cottage is location adjacent to the Train-Inn B&B and has a comfortable, rustic charm. Recently renovated it offers modern comfort, with three bedrooms, easily sleeping six guests. Fully furnished and with its fully equipped kitchen, including dishes and cookware, towels, linens, washer & dryer a great place to stay while visiting the area. In addition, there is parking for up to four cars.
The Wedding Garden & Event Center
Whether you're looking for an event venue or simply wish to be amazed, the Wedding Garden & Event Center is perfect for you! This gorgeous venue has both indoor and outdoor facilities, each carefully constructed to create a sensual atmosphere. While the garden is conveniently located in the commercial district, you would never know it based on the surroundings. It really is one of Carbondale's hidden gems!
Offering five cabins combining rustic style with modern amenities including full kitchens, open layouts, luxury baths, beautiful indoor and outdoor entertaining areas and amenities. Minutes from SIU Carbondale, IL, numerous wineries on the Shawnee wine trail, golf courses and Giant City State Park. Custom log and stone exteriors, fireplaces, and wooded lakefront setting.
Pine Manor Estate is a luxury bed and breakfast located in the hills of Southern Illinois that can accommodate over 70 guests. With 126 sprawling acres, Pine Manor provides a beautiful backdrop for a romantic getaway or as the perfect setting for your dream wedding or event.
We are Southern Illinois' destination for a secluded and peaceful getaway. We are luxurious, fully equipped log homes, set on 95 acres, available to you for a few days, a week, or even longer. Each cabin can comfortably sleep 6 to 8 people. Our cabins were built specifically for guests who want to get away from the busy realities of life and just enjoy the simple things. Enjoy fishing in our lakes, hunting, the wildlife and beautiful sunsets from the deck. We are an easy ten minutes from Carbondale and Southern Illinois University, and within driving distance to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, Southern Illinois lakes, Shawnee National Forest, Giant City Park and the DuQuoin fairgrounds.
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Welcome to the Americas Best Value Inn- Murphysboro, which is located in the heart of beautiful Jackson County. We are just west off of I-57, approx. 20 miles to Carbondale. We are a newly remodeled property with a clean and comfortable home feeling.
If you like to fish, enjoy the beautiful outdoors, for boating, hiking, relaxing rent a cabin that puts you right on the edge of beautiful Kinkaid Lake, Muskie fishing at your fingertips!


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Celebrate 30 Delicious, Kid-Approved Recipes during National Nutrition Month
For much of the nation, the long winter has presented a great opportunity to gather in the kitchen and cook up a new dish with the family. In the spirit of National Nutrition Month, USDA has recently released new cookbooks that feature 30 delicious, kid-approved recipes. The offerings represent the top picks from the Recipes for Healthy Kids Competition where teams of students, teachers, community members and chefs competed to create dishes that could be incorporated into school lunch menus.
Inspired by the First Lady's Let's Move! initiative, the Competition kicked off on September 7, 2010 at the start of the school year. The Competition supported historic improvements made to school meals made possible by the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 and the aggressive goals set by the White House for the HealthierUS School Challenge (HUSSC). Read more »


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The Reconstructionist
The Reconstructionist
By Nick Arvin
Harper Perennial, Paperback, 9780061995163, 329pp.
Publication Date: March 13, 2012
One instant can change an entire lifetime.
As a boy, Ellis Barstow heard the sound of the collision that killed Christopher, his older half brotheran accident that would haunt him for years. A decade later, searching for purpose after college, Ellis takes a job as a forensic reconstructionist, investigating and re-creating the details of fatal car accidentsunder the guidance of the irascible John Boggs, who married Christopher's girlfriend. Ellis takes naturally to the work, fascinated by the task of trying to find reason, and justice, within the seemingly random chaos of smashed glass and broken lives. But Ellis is harboring secrets of his ownnot only his memory of the car crash that killed his brother but also his feelings for Boggs's wife, Heather, which soon lead to a full-blown affair. And when Boggs inexplicably disappears, Ellis sets out to find him . . . and to try to make sense of the crash site his own life has become.
Raising a host of universal questionsCan science ever explain matters of the heart? Can we ever escape the gravitational pull of the past?Nick Arvin's novel is at once deeply moving and compulsively readable.
"Suffused with sharp turns and minute, telling details that add up to a riveting consideration of risk and responsibility."
-Publishers Weekly
"The Reconstructionist becomes a contemplation of the broadest questions of life: How do we love one another? How do we survive the accidents of our lives? … Nick Arvin is an immensely gifted writer, and he has given us a thrilling, soulful book."
-David Wroblewski, author of The Story of Edgar Sawtelle
"With precision prose, The Reconstructionist hurtles the reader at breakneck pace through a story of love and the collision physics of auto crashes....A materpiece of modern fiction."
-Cortright McMeel, author of Short


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GREEN RIVER-Lidia Trevizo Mendoza, age 69, passed away May 6, 2012 in Provo, Utah, surrounded by those she loved. mShe was born April 20, 1943 in Colonial, Juarez, Mexico to Silviano and Margarita Pulliam Trevizo.
Married Andres Mendoza on March 7, 1964 in Hejigo, Hernandez, Mexico.
Lidia was a longtime resident of Green River, Utah where she lived an active life and raised three sons and one daughter. She was the core of the family and was always there for good times and bad times. Her family was her passion and she loved nothing more than doing things for her family and extended family. Her children and grandchildren were her absolute pride and joy. She treated everyone with respect and dignity and made us all feel like we were her favorite. We may no longer see her but we will always have those special moments that we shared with her. She will always have a special place in our hearts. We are all so thankful to have had her in our lives and thank her for the example she set.
Survived by her husband, Andres Mendoza; three sons and one daughter, Arturo (Laura) Mendoza; Virgilio (Antonia) Mendoza; Alicia (Ernesto) Escalante; Raul (Selene) Mendoza; all of Green River, Utah; she was surrounded daily by her eleven grandchildren and two great-granddaughters; brothers and sisters, Oscar Trevizo, Uriel Trevizo, Silviano Trevizo, Rosalia Trevizo, Adelisa Treviso.
Preceded in death by her parents and brother Carlos.
Funeral Mass, Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 10 a.m., St. Michael Catholic Church, 140 North Long Street, Green River, Utah. Holy Rosary will be recited Monday evening 6 p.m. at the church in Green River. Committal service Elgin Cemetery, Green River, Utah.
Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price where friends are welcome to share memories of Lydia at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net


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Comments: I purchased these after a positive experience with the Flyknit Free 5.0. Outside of the Lunaracer 1 & 2 sole, this is my favorite from Nike. I've got about 50 miles on the shoes and the sole is holding up ok. However, I doubt I will get much more than about 250 miles on these because the rubber is so thin. This is similar to what I get out of the Lunaracers that are significantly cheaper. Beyond the sole, the upper is comfortable, especially without socks. I found that my socks (Balega) get bunched up under my toes so it's easier and more comfortable to go without them. What I don't like about this shoe is that the sole and upper don't seem to be designed for each other. The heel cup doesn't hold my foot to the shoe well at all and tightening the laces helps but is uncomfortable. I'm a pretty severe underpronator and I run off the mid part of my foot so it's not a huge deal but it's noticeable. I haven't had this issue at all with the Flyknit Frees, which I attribute to the lack of a structured insert within the heel of the 5.0s that allows the Flyknit material to hug the foot better. Bottom line is that I hope they keep the shoe around, especially the sole, and keep working on the Flyknit upper for this shoe. It's a nice start but not great. I weight about 170 lbs., run about 50-70 miles a week, and rotate these shoes with three or four other pairs of shoes (vomero, lunaracer, free 5.0, and zoom elite 6).
From: Jeremy, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Comments: These shoes are awsome best running shoe ever
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Comments: It takes a few runs to break in these shoes but once you do you won't want to take them off. The upper is form fitting and the zoom air sole is resilient. I have used these for runs up to 15 miles and they performed well.
From: S, Philadelphia, PA
Comments: I tried this shoe on with a quick jog over at a high school cross country camp sponsored by Nike this summer. While the upper is amazing like Nike claims, the sole of the shoe is what really matters for the quality ride a runner gets. It was super hard and firm. I am a forefoot striker and prefer to run in my Altra Instincts than the New Balance Minimus Trail 00 I trained in last spring. The Flyknit trainer simply needs to be flatter and softer for heel-strikers or forefoot runners. It is just too hard a shoe... no matter how great the upper design is.
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Instruction Memorandum No. 2006-201
Expires: 09/30/2007
To: All Field Officials
Attn: State Recreation Program Leads, Outdoor Recreation Planners
From: Assistant Director, Renewable Resources and Planning
Subject: FY 2006 End-of-Year Recreation Management Information System Data Call DD: 10/13/2006; 10/27/2006
Program Area: Recreation and Visitor Services and National Landscape Conservation System
Purpose: This directive informs State Directors and Field Managers about the FY 2006 End-of-Year (EOY) Data Call for the Recreation Management Information System (RMIS) and requests all Field Offices to complete the data call. This directive also requests State Recreation Program leads or their designee to complete a review of their data after all State and Field Office data have been entered into the RMIS, and submit a confirmation memorandum to the Division of Recreation and Visitor Services (WO-250) certifying the review has been completed. Each of these requirements has a specific deadline.
Policy/Action: All Field, District and State Offices are requested to update required RMIS data for the period October 1, 2005 to September 30, 2006. These offices should enter their data into RMIS through the new BLM intranet site at: http://rmis.blm.gov.
This year's data call focuses on visits to public lands and waters, special recreation permits (SRPs) for both commercial and non-commercial private use, off-highway vehicle (OHV) designation acreage updates, review and update of formulas, and partnerships/agreements. Guidance to complete the reporting of visits to public lands and waters is detailed at the RMIS User Information Website described in the Background section below.
The Collection and Billing System (CBS) revenue and permit counts for recreation use permits must be reviewed for accuracy. The permit count from CBS will not be used in FY 2006 as the official permit count in the Public Lands Statistics Report for Recreation Use Permits, Entrance Permits and Federal Passports. As a result, Field Offices must enter these permit counts into the RMIS.
Once Field Offices have completed their work, State Recreation Program Leads must review their respective Field Offices' data for completeness and accuracy. The RMIS ad-hoc listed on attachment 1 will be available the week of October 23, 2006 to help with this review. When the review is complete, a confirmation memorandum should be sent to the Recreation and Visitor Services Division Chief (WO-250). This memorandum should identify both unresolved issues that need attention and any necessary justification of the data.
Time Frame: State and Field Office data are to be entered into the RMIS by October 13, 2006. The deadline for the State Recreation Program Lead review of their State and Field Office data and confirmation memorandum is October 27, 2006.
The schedule for this data call gives State Recreation Program Leads two weeks to review their respective EOY data, and assist Field Offices with correcting errors and identifying and entering missing data. The RMIS ad-hoc group will be conducting similar reviews and will be available to assist both State and Field Offices with addressing problems encountered in understanding the RMIS concepts, updating formulas, entering data, and comprehending the functionality of the system.
Budget Impact: This planned workload was included as part of the FY 2006 base Recreation (1220) budget. Use Program Element MA (Evaluate Recreation Areas) when reporting labor for both collecting and entering RMIS data.
Background: The RMIS is the BLM's official repository for data relating to the recreational and social use on public lands and waters. It is an internal system accessible only by BLM personnel. Data within the system include but are not limited to: recreation visits, visitor days, type of activities, permits issued, recreation site details, off-highway vehicle designation acreage, and partnership agreement details.
In FY 2006 the RMIS program was moved to a shared web environment and the software converted. RMIS now shares both software and hardware cost with other database applications and the operation and maintenance functions are now provided by National Information Resource Management Center. The FY 2006 EOY data call will be the first complete data entry in the new shared web environment.
The RMIS User Information Website serves as a helpful resource for RMIS users and guests and can be reached at http://rmishelp.blm.gov. This website provides links to the RMIS 4.0 User Guide, Instruction Memorandum No. 2003-245 detailing the Guidelines for Reporting Recreation Visitation, and reference documents such as "Techniques and Equipment for Gathering Visitor Use Data on Recreation Sites".
Directives Sections Affected: None.
Coordination: Continued coordination and communication will be provided to all RMIS end users via e-mail.
Contact: Attached is an updated RMIS Team Contact List for use by the State Recreation Program Leads and Field Office users. Users in each State are directed to a primary RMIS Contact for assistance in completing this EOY data call. There are several changes to this year's contact list, including new contacts for Nevada, Montana, Wyoming, and Utah. When either no primary contact is listed or when the primary RMIS contact is unavailable, anyone on the list may be contacted. If you have questions or need additional information regarding this data call, please contact Tina McDonald, RMIS Project Manager, at (303) 239-3716.
Disclaimer: Check the BLM Directives Website to verify that this is the current directive before use.
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TOM: Coast to coast and floorboards to shingles, this is The Money Pit Home Improvement Radio Show. I'm Tom Kraeutler.
LESLIE: And I'm Leslie Segrete.
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Before you pick up a paintbrush, pick up the phone. But if you are going to pick up a paintbrush, we've got some tips for you this hour about how you use color. If you're going to paint an interior room this summer, we want to suggest that you consider the fifth wall. What's the fifth wall, you might ask? Well, it's your ceiling and it's a great place to add a shade of color that can really add a layered effect to your total color scheme and give your room some new personality. We'll have some tips on how you can do that, in just a bit.
LESLIE: Mm-hmm. I love to do that. I always talk my clients into it; they always seem apprehensive but it makes such a beautiful, finished product.
Well, this weekend, I bet a lot of you guys are using the grill out there, so we're going to give you some easy tips for grilling safely, including how to make sure that your propane lines, your burners and your tank are all in good shape. We want you to have a good time but we want you to be safe.
TOM: And later, hardwood floors have come a long way. You know, it used to be that installing, sanding and finishing them required a boatload of work, not to mention some very specialized tools. But now, that is all behind us thanks to major advances in prefinished hardwood floors for your home. We're going to have some tips on the latest technology, a little later in the program.
LESLIE: Plus, this hour we're giving away a prize pack from our friends over at AM Conservation that's going to help you save water, energy and money.
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Leslie, who's first?
LESLIE: Ed in Iowa, you've got The Money Pit. How can we help you today?
ED: I have an insulated concrete form home and have a dimple fabric – think of an egg carton made into a plastic roll.
TOM: Great. Right.
ED: It's called Platon. And it's attached with their clip system to the outside of the foundation walls, for waterproofing. That was followed on by a trowel-on coating to transition to the vinyl siding before backfilling. So that sounds all fine and great.
But as the backfilled earth settled, it pulled on this Platon material, breaking the nice, flat, top-edge seal against the ICF block and tearing that trowel-on coating. So now I no longer have an aesthetically-pleasing transition and mice are actually using the torn spots in this trowel-on coating to gain access to the inside of the house, crumbling up the outside of the home until they get access to the attic, if you can believe that, on a two-story.
TOM: Wow. Wow.
ED: So what can I do about this?
TOM: You can use an epoxy patching compound and put it back together again. That's what I would use. You can't – obviously, you can't use more concrete but you could use an epoxy product.
LESLIE: And that's the only thing that'll cause everything to stick back together.
TOM: Yeah, there's a website called Abatron – A-b-a-t-r-o-n. It has a lot of industrial-strength products like that and you can find one for – that will work in this particular application.
But how do you like the ICF home? I mean we covered those years and years ago. Insulated concrete form homes, for those of you that are not aware – or I always describe them as sort of LEGO blocks for adults. You stack these hollow blocks up and then they're filled with concrete and they become the walls and you can get a house that's pretty well-insulated. Are you finding that you get good energy savings in this home?
ED: Oh, yeah. Absolutely. It's 5,200 square feet and my utilities average 130 bucks a month.
TOM: That's unbelievable.
LESLIE: Wow, that's great.
TOM: Yeah. Yeah. When I saw that technology, I thought to myself, "If I was building another house today, that's definitely the way I would go." Insulated concrete form homes are just fantastic. They're also storm-proof and very, very weather-resistant, as well.
So, it sounds like one minor maintenance hassle, Ed, that you've got to deal with here but I think an epoxy patching compound is your solution.
ED: So when I apply that, am I trying to repair this trowel-on material with that which actually pulled away from the house or what am I doing? Or am I peeling off that stuff first?
TOM: Yeah, I think you can repair the material. I think you can also seal in the gaps that have now formed between the trowel-on material and the exterior wall. Because epoxy is a product that has very, very excellent adhesion, so you'll have a lot of flexibility as to where you can use it.
ED: OK. I'll absolutely give that a whirl because prior to calling you guys, I was planning on excavating and reapplying another layer of Platon. This sounds way easier than that.
TOM: Yeah and let's try this first because even if you reapply, remember, you're going to still have the same adhesion issues. And I think you'll find that the epoxy products are the way to rock on this one.
ED: Guys, thank you so much.
TOM: You're welcome, Ed. Thanks so much for calling us at 1-888-MONEY-PIT.
LESLIE: Lorraine in Georgia is calling in with a flooring question. What can we do for you?
LORRAINE: We are in the process of remodeling a 108-year-old farmhouse and we want to do it right. It was my grandfather's. We're going to be renting it, so we're trying to watch our expenses. In the kitchen, we had to go down to the floor joist and we are going to put back on top of it a subfloor called AdvanTech.
TOM: OK. Uh-huh.
LORRAINE: And what we were initially talking about doing was putting cement board on top of that and then doing a 20x20 porcelain tile?
LORRAINE: But I've heard about a product called Schluter-DITRA and they're saying that tiles won't ever break if you use that. And I'm trying to watch what we're putting into this house because it is going to be a rental. But we're trying to figure what would be better: to put cement board and then the porcelain tiles or the large tile or do the Schluter-DITRA.
TOM: Lorraine, it's a good question. The Schluter-DITRA that you're referring to is essentially a membrane that goes under the tile but it's pretty complicated to install. Because on top of the plywood subfloor, you would have to put mortar; then you'd have to put the membrane, then more mortar, then the tile.
Another thing to consider is that if you are going to use 20-inch tile, that floor has to be absolutely rock solid because the bigger the tile, the easier they break. And so if you have any flex whatsoever, you're going to have broken tiles. And especially since you mentioned that this is going to be a rental situation, you don't want to have that kind of maintenance.
So what I would suggest, especially since you're starting from scratch, is why not just do a standard, old-fashioned but always reliable mud floor where you put in a mud underlayment. It's reinforced with mesh and then once it dries, it's rock solid; there's no bend, there's no flex and you can put your tiles down right on top of that.
LESLIE: Mm-hmm. And I imagine the cost is going to be far less than going for something as high-tech as that substrate you're talking about.
LORRAINE: OK, so that might be the better way to go.
TOM: Alright, Lorraine. Good luck with that project. Thanks so much for calling us at 1-888-MONEY-PIT.
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Coming up, is your ceiling just plain, old white? Well, there are no rules that say your decorating has to stop at the walls. We're going to teach you how to use that ceiling as a fifth wall that'll add color to your décor and make the total room pop, after this.
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TOM: Making good homes better, welcome back to The Money Pit Home Improvement Radio Show. I'm Tom Kraeutler.
LESLIE: And I'm Leslie Segrete. And we love to give you great prizes to help you be home improvement savvy, because Tom and I both grew up in homes where our moms would say, "Rinse those dishes, rinse those dishes before you put them in the dishwasher." And I think it was just a ploy to get us to do more work.
In fact, up to 6,500 gallons of water a year are wasted pre-rinsing those dishes, Mom. So you don't have to do that and that's according to the folks over at Consumer Reports who say there's no need to pre-rinse those dishes. But if you want to get the excess food off of them, give us a call at 888-MONEY-PIT because this hour, we are giving away a do-it-yourself, deluxe home-energy and water-savings kit.
And there are all kinds of things in there that you're going to need to help you out with those projects, like the Dish Squeegee, which is a flexible, silicone scraper that will pre-clean those dishes without water. And the prize pack is worth $40 and it's great on this Independence Day weekend. Really think about conserving energy and giving back to America.
Well, paint is a very inexpensive way to update the look of your room, as well as a good way to keep your home maintained. And according to the experts at Behr, the latest trend in paint to consider is your ceiling and using that as what they are calling "the fifth wall." That means add some color to it; it doesn't always have to be stark white. If you use the ceiling for a layer of color, it's a very unique way to accent your home's personality.
And you've been doing this for quite a while, haven't you, Leslie?
LESLIE: It's always been a decorator's trick of the trade and it's not for every client and it's not for every person. Some people really need some convincing to jump on board with this concept. But if you're feeling timid about it, generally in a master bedroom, you're going for a color on a wall that's really soft and soothing that's going to help you relax but create a beautiful, tranquil space.
Now, in a master bedroom like that, especially if I've got an amazing chandelier or a fixture in there for lighting that's dimmable, to set the mood, I'll paint the ceiling in there a soft, blushy, peachy, pale pink, depending on the wall color. You want to find something that's in the lightest hue where it's a like a tinted white almost. And that really does a wonderful job of just softening the lighting that's cast in that room and really giving you a nice, warm feeling when you're in that space.
Now, the same thing goes, if you're painting, say, a small powder room a really bold color, go ahead and paint the ceiling the same exact color. And you're going to think, "Ugh. It's going to make that room feel really small." You know, it does quite the opposite; it actually enlarges the space and makes it feel much bigger. You just have to have the courage to actually do it, which a lot of people get fearful of, but you can do it.
And you know what? In the bottom line, if you don't like it, you can always paint over it. But simply start by working with a color that really compliments your wall color and going in a super-super-super-soft shade. You can go even with something that has a hint of metallic, just to give you a reflecting point for light. Don't be afraid; choose a great lighting fixture. Always put it on a dimmer and use that ceiling as your fifth wall, because it's a great opportunity to really personalize your rooms.
TOM: Now, if you are going to take on that painting project, there are a number of great products that can help. In fact, the latest addition to Behr's Premium Plus Ultra paint-and-primer-in-one line has some time-saving products you might want to take a look at. Behr's Stain-Blocking Ceiling Paint, for example, is a great place to start.
The paint actually features NanoGuard technology and that's formulated to block most household and water stains, which is a very, very common homeowner complaint; we've heard it time and time again. People paint over things and they come back. Well, if you use the NanoGuard technology in the Behr Stain-Blocking Ceiling Paint, that's just not going to happen.
This paint is also spatter- and drip-resistant which is – by the way, the reason they call it ceiling paint, it actually doesn't drip as much. It makes it perfect for use on the ceiling and it dries to form an antimicrobial, mildew-resistant layer, which stops that mold from growing on it and it's backed by a lifetime guarantee.
The flat sheen also hides any minor surface imperfections. That can be very important on a ceiling, especially if you have light – a lighting fixture there where light comes on and casts across it. If you have any imperfections, you're going to see them but if you've got a flat sheen, you won't.
And of course, to Leslie's point, it can be tinted in many, many colors.
LESLIE: Mm-hmm. And if color seems fearful for you, Behr has a great ColorSmart feature that's available as a mobile application. It's really the first of its kind, because you can take a picture of your room with your iPhone, then use this app and you could touch and tap technology to preview those colors on your own walls, on your ceiling, on your trim to see exactly what your room is going to look like.
And best of all, it's free at the Apple App Store, so visit Behr.com for some more great ideas and information today.
TOM: 888-666-3974. Give us a call if you need some additional information on how to tackle your next project.
LESLIE: Ken in South Carolina, you've got The Money Pit. How can we help you today?
KEN: So I've got a house that I want to put a back porch on but I want to have a covered back porch on it.
KEN: And I'm looking at a back porch that's going to be about 40-foot long and about 12-foot deep. And basically, the deck part of it, I don't have a problem with that but I don't feel comfortable doing the roof part and tying that into the rest of my roof.
KEN: And I guess my questions kind of revolve around – if I go ahead and build the deck myself, do I need to go ahead and put in 4x4 or 6x6 beams that are going to support the roof? Or can I just build the deck and when the guy comes to do the roof, will he just put beams on top of the porch and build it on the existing structure? Or what's the best way to go about doing that, I guess?
TOM: The best way to do this is to have a design that incorporates both the deck and the porch-roof structure above it, because what you would do is you would have columns that basically went from grade up, supported the deck and all the way up and supported the girder that will hold the roof.
TOM: So I would invest some time into getting a design complete that is going to address this whole thing. Alright? Then you frame the whole thing first …
KEN: OK. So really just go do that ahead of time.
TOM: Yeah, I know what you're saying, because you're comfortable doing the deck; you feel like you have the skill set to do that. You're asking, "Can you do it in steps?" You can. That's what most people do because they decide to put the roof on as an afterthought. But if you do have this vision of doing it all, I would definitely build it all at the same time. It's going to come out a lot better and it's going to look like it was always supposed to be that way, as opposed to something that was an afterthought.
KEN: OK, OK. And then let me just follow up on that. What is your take – if I'm building a deck of that size, is it really worth it to go with a composite material?
TOM: Well, it depends. I mean how do you feel about maintenance? You know, the composite material is going to give you a lot of longevity and it's come a long way and there's a lot of options. And I think it's definitely something to consider.
KEN: In general, it's about twice the price, right?
TOM: Yeah, it's more expensive but there's no staining, there's no sealing, there's no cracked boards. It looks – 10 years down the line, it looks just as good as the day you put it down.
KEN: OK, OK. Alright. Well, I think that's the answer to what I was looking for, then.
TOM: You're very welcome, Ken. Thanks so much for calling us at 888-MONEY-PIT.
LESLIE: Now we've got Estelle from New Jersey on the line who's got a brick question. What can we do for you?
ESTELLE: Yes, I have a 1937 Victorian-style duplex and I've had it about four-and-a-half years and it has a red, clay, brick basement.
TOM: Oh, that's pretty.
ESTELLE: Every time I go down there, there's powder on my shoes that tracks the carpet and it's sort of powdering off and there's piles of red clay dust in corners.
TOM: Yeah, that's probably mostly efflorescence. You may be getting some moisture that's getting into those walls and it could be freezing and spalling a little bit at the same time. And so that's kind of what you're seeing. And I would address the moisture issues on the outside of your house first, so …
LESLIE: And that – yeah, Estelle, that's really easy to tackle. You want to make sure that the house has gutters and that they're clean and that the downspouts are free-flowing. And you want to look at where those downspouts deposit the water. You want to make sure that it's not just hitting right next to the foundation wall. You want to go out 3 feet or more, if you can. You want to look at the grading around the perimeter of your house; make sure it slopes away from the house. Just by maintaining those things, you'll see a much drier basement.
Now, Tom, can she use a vapor permeable sort of coating or painting: a clear coat on top of that brick on the interior?
TOM: Yeah, absolutely. You could use a Thompson's WaterSeal or a product like that. And what that does is that will help seal in any looseness on the surface but also help prevent some of the normal evaporation of moisture through those walls and out.
ESTELLE: Oh, OK. That sounds great.
TOM: But you can't do one without the other. You really need to start with the drainage issues first, OK?
ESTELLE: OK. That's great.
TOM: Alright? Good luck with that project, Estelle. Thanks so much for calling us at 1-888-MONEY-PIT.
LESLIE: Alright, now we've got David on the line who's dealing with a driveway versus a tree scenario. Tell us what's going on.
DAVID: Thanks for taking my call, you guys. Yeah, the house was built in 1974 and I'm sure the driveway was probably poured the same time. So it's a concrete driveway and the problem I'm having is I've got beautiful oak trees all along that line the driveway but the driveway is starting to get some buckles, starting to get some cracks.
The worst places I've fixed and there's no possible way I can match the concrete, so I'm getting this checkerboard – checkerboard is probably a kind word. Just real nasty-looking pattern. I don't know where I should go from here: if I need to replace the driveway, which I don't have the money to do, or is there some other alternative that I could be looking at.
TOM: Do you like your trees?
DAVID: I do. Yeah, that's really not part of the scenario and that was part of the (inaudible at 0:19:04).
TOM: Yeah, this is the price you pay. This is the price you pay. Look, you can keep trying to seal it and fill it and repair it and patch it but it's just going to look worse and worse and worse and eventually, you're going to want to just replace it.
If you do replace it, you might want to think about – you love the trees; it's going to continue to keep happening. You might want to think about just replacing it with paver bricks, because you can take apart your driveway every few years when the roots get crazy and cut them down a bit and then basically put it all back together again the same way you took it apart.
DAVID: Alright. Well, thank you guys so much. I greatly, greatly appreciate it.
TOM: You're very welcome. Thanks so much for calling us at 1-888-MONEY-PIT.
You are tuned to The Money Pit Home Improvement Radio Show. Still ahead, there has never been a question about this, Leslie. Hardwood floors add value to your home.
LESLIE: Yeah, they sure do.
TOM: But did you ever ask yourself why? Well, part of the reason is that for decades, they were a very expensive luxury item. But not anymore. Prefinished hardwood floors are here to stay and we'll have tips on the latest technology in prefinished floors, after this.
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TOM: Making good homes better, welcome back to The Money Pit Home Improvement Radio Show. I'm Tom Kraeutler.
LESLIE: And I'm Leslie Segrete.
TOM: And I'm sorry to break it to you, folks, but it is allergy season. We are full-blown in the middle of it. Pollen counts are high and those who suffer are suffering big time. You know, seasonal allergies may be hard to deal with but what if you are allergic to dust? That is around 24-7, 365 days a year and twice as much dust. And if you are in a house like mine with three kids in it.
LESLIE: So, obviously, you invest in tissues if you have any allergies.
TOM: We do.
LESLIE: Well and another good idea if you do suffer with dust allergies and even dust-mite allergy sufferers is to get rid of as many fabrics that you have in your home as you can.
For example, why not replace your wall-to-wall carpeting with hardwood floors? Because not only are you going to cut down on the dust that gets held in by the carpet but it's actually going to add a valuable and really beautiful look to your room.
TOM: Now, your only problem is what kind of wood floors should you go with? Well, to find out, we welcome Tom Sullivan. Tom is the founder and chairman of Lumber Liquidators, a one-stop resource for all types of wood and laminate flooring. And he joins us now to tell us about one good option, which is prefinished hardwood.
Hi, Tom.
TOM SULLIVAN: Hey, Tom. Hey, Leslie.
TOM: Welcome to the program.
TOM SULLIVAN: Thank you.
TOM: We've been talking about hardwood floors. We get more questions about hardwood and flooring than really any other topic on the show and have for quite a few years.
And back when we started the show 10 years ago, prefinished was just kind of getting its start. And it was hard to draw a distinction – in my mind, at least – between prefinished and on-site finished because they were fairly comparable. But now, completely turned around. The finishes that you guys are putting on floors are unbelievable. They are so incredibly tough that they really are almost lifetime quality, wouldn't you say?
TOM SULLIVAN: Yes, definitely. With regular use, you will get a – definitely get a lifetime of use out of them, at least.
TOM: Now, talk to us about the Bellawood product, in particular, because that one has been getting the most press from you guys.
TOM SULLIVAN: Yeah. Bellawood is a line of flooring we've carried for a while. It has a lot of exotic flooring in it. The finish is what really separates it from anywhere else, as well as the quality of the wood. But the finish is the big thing; it has a high amount of aluminum oxide in it, which gives it a very strong Taber test.
And we've just – they've had a 50-year warranty. And we've just increased that to 100-year warranty. We changed some stuff in the finish and our Taber test has always been about double anyone else's and sometimes triple.
TOM: Did you say a 100-year warranty?
TOM SULLIVAN: Yeah, 100-year warranty and it is transferable.
TOM: Wow.
TOM SULLIVAN: So if you buy or put it in your house and you sell your house, you can transfer it to the new buyer.
LESLIE: Oh, that's great.
TOM SULLIVAN: I believe that is the only warranty in the flooring business that you can do that with.
TOM: Now, being a flooring guy, you use these terms like we talk about milk and butter, so I want to back you up for a second. And you mentioned Taber test.
Now, I know what a Taber abrasion test is but I'm willing to bet that most of our listeners don't know what that is. I think it's an important point to understand, because it really is the proof of how tough a finish is. Can you explain that process and how it's used to determine how long the finish can stand up to time?
TOM SULLIVAN: Yeah. Basically, what it is, is a wheel that rotates. It has a weighted wheel with sandpaper on it and each rotation is one Taber. And so, typically, ours is around 1,600, which means 600 rotations with that wheel before it goes through the finish into the wood.
TOM: So a fancy way of saying, "We try our best to sand the finish off and see how long it'll stand up."
TOM SULLIVAN: Yeah. Yeah, it …
LESLIE: And now, with your 100-year warranty – which I really think is fantastic, because I mean it's really unheard of. But you're right, this transferring option is just the first of its kind because when you do sell the home and you put the product in, it's sort of like, "Oh, well. Now, you've got the product and you're the new owner but it's – the warranty doesn't stand up."
So, is there a sort of a strenuous process that the new homeowner is going to have to sort of jump through to make sure that this warranty continues?
TOM SULLIVAN: No, no, nothing. It just transfers, so they – the next person could just take the warranty and use it. We started seeing a lot of when – in the advertising for people selling their houses, they would put in the – as the features in the house, that it had Bellawood flooring. So we do know it's a selling point for a house to have hardwood flooring in it and even more so with Bellawood. And now, if we can make it transferable, it's even a better selling point.
TOM: Now, Tom, tell me about the UV-resistance of these products, because sometimes we get calls from folks that pick up a throw rug and find a distinctly different-colored floor underneath. And they're just wondering what they can do about that. That really comes into the UV-resistance issue, doesn't it?
TOM SULLIVAN: Yeah. You'll get – it has some UV-resistant in it but it's the wood that's changing. American cherry, Brazilian cherry and some other woods – Brazilian koa is another one – that when it is exposed to the sun, it will change. It will get those – all those three woods will get darker, much darker. If you could take a piece of that wood, put it outside in the sun, cover half of it and you'll notice even in a day, that's a big difference from the part that's exposed to the sun.
TOM: So, chalk it up to charm?
TOM SULLIVAN: Yeah, that – it creates a beautiful color as it ages. The cherries become even nicer. It's not a defect in the wood; it's just – it's a natural product that it will change. And one – we tell people, either – depending on how much sun the room has, you're going to – when you put it in, it's going to look very light but when it gets exposed to the sun, it's going to get darker and you may want to keep the rugs – throw rug – out of that room until it changes.
But even if you have it there and you move the rug later, you will have a spot there but it'll all blend in once that exposed area gets exposed to the sun, as well.
TOM: Good advice, Tom Sullivan, Founder and Chairman of Lumber Liquidators. Thanks so much, Tom, for stopping by The Money Pit.
TOM SULLIVAN: Sure. Thank you.
TOM: Take a look at the Bellawood prefinished hardwood product at LumberLiquidators.com. Soon to bear the 100-year warranty.
LESLIE: Alright, Tom. Thanks so much for stopping by The Money Pit.
Hey, still ahead, are your electric bills sending shockwaves through your wallet? Well, LED bulbs save money in two ways: they actually use less energy and they don't need to be replaced as often. We're going to tell you all about it, after this.
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TOM: Making good homes better, welcome back to The Money Pit Home Improvement Radio Show. I'm Tom Kraeutler.
LESLIE: And I'm Leslie Segrete.
TOM: Hey, did you know that a hidden source of energy loss is through outlets on outside walls? If you give us a call at 1-888-MONEY-PIT, this hour we're giving away the DIY, deluxe home-energy and water-saving kit from AM Conservation.
There are all kinds of things in there to help you out, including the Plug Guard, which is an outlet plate that will seal out drafts and actually act as a child-safety accessory. It's pretty cool; it's spring-loaded with doors that slide open when you need them to plug in stuff and then automatically close when you don't.
The total kit is worth 40 bucks. Going to go out to one caller drawn at random of those we talk to on the air this hour, so pick up the phone and make that you. The number is 1-888-MONEY-PIT.
LESLIE: Alright. Pick up the phone and give us a call. And maybe you are looking for some more energy-saving tips. And another great way to save energy is to use LED bulbs around your house.
And now, more and more Americans are actually switching to these LED bulbs, which is good news because soon, you're not going to have a choice. Because incandescent bulbs are not going to be available starting next year; they're going to phase out gradually but starting next year. In fact, these LED bulbs offer great energy savings, because they use up to 85 percent less energy than those incandescent bulbs that I do love and everybody else loves. But we have to make a change.
And they also last much longer. They'll burn for 25,000 hours, which is about 25 times longer, which is huge.
TOM: Than a normal bulb.
LESLIE: Right. And LED bulbs don't contain mercury and they don't put off ultraviolet rays, so you don't have to worry about fading your furnishings or your floors.
And if you were thinking that they only gave off that kind of unnatural-looking color, well, you're wrong. These LED bulbs, they come in a wide range of color temperatures, which make it super-easy to find that color temperature of lighting that's going to work for you.
TOM: Now, The Home Depot has a huge selection of LED bulbs and one of the ones that I like, that's just rolling out now, is this Philips 12.5-watt light. It's an ambient LED light bulb in the A19 size. And that's how you know what fixture it will fit. It's a 60 …
LESLIE: And that's like a regular light bulb.
TOM: That's like a regular light bulb, right. And it's an excellent replacement for a 60-watt light bulb you might have in a table lamp or a ceiling fan. It's got very soft, white light when it's on and it's sort of just like an incandescent bulb. But unlike the incandescent bulb, this thing will save $130 in energy costs over its life.
LESLIE: Per bulb?
TOM: A hundred and thirty bucks per bulb over the cost of a regular bulb.
LESLIE: That's huge.
TOM: And it lasts more than 20 years. The Philips 12.5-watt ambient LED A19 is totally dimmable, which is also important.
LESLIE: Great.
TOM: And that's what stopped me from putting as many energy-efficient bulbs in my house, because I have so many dimmable fixtures. I needed to make sure that they could dim.
LESLIE: Yeah, me too.
TOM: And that makes it very ideal for ceiling fixtures and pendant lights and things like that. It's got a very rugged design. There's no filament that's very fragile or glass that could easily break.
And – and this is important – it's the very first Energy Star-certified light bulb. So, you can visit The Home Depot today, check that out. It's the Philips A19. I think this product is going to do very, very well and I'm definitely going to pick up some, I think, this weekend for my kitchen. That's the next room we're going to convert over.
LESLIE: Alright. Good for you, Tom.
TOM: Because we've got all these high hats in there that are on dimmers.
LESLIE: And you know what? The LED – the high-hat bulb, the par can?
TOM: Mm-hmm. Right.
LESLIE: The LED par can is gorgeous.
TOM: They're really good, really cool-looking. Look great on the cabinets.
LESLIE: Good. Alright. Good luck with that.
LESLIE: Alright . Now we've got Britain (sp) from California on the line who's got a question about a deck. How can we help you today?
BRITAIN (sp): Yes, my husband and I bought a house about two years ago and it's a beautiful deck. However, it looks like it hasn't been painted in probably 10 to 15 years. It's white. The paint has been severely weathered and chipped and then on top of that, it's very intricate. It's not just a typical, plain wood; it's ingrained and everything. And my husband and I are trying to figure out how to go about to strip the paint without harming the wood and – so that we can repaint it nice, clean white.
TOM: Well, first of all, you don't have to strip it off 100 percent; you just have to get off all the loose stuff. And then after you get the loose stuff off, you can prime it. And the priming is going to take that old paint and really seal it in well and give you a fresh, new surface to put the top coat of paint on.
And if you do those – that sort of two-step process – with stripping it down and getting rid of all of the loose stuff, then priming and painting, I think you'll have a deck that can last many, many additional years.
BRITAIN (sp): Thanks. My follow-up question would be: what's the best way to go about stripping? It's a two-tiered deck. I mean it has a lot to just have – be doing it hand – with my hand. Is there another way that I could do it without having to ask a professional?
LESLIE: Oh, absolutely. If you head over to any home center and go into the painting aisle, they're going to have a professional stripping product, which comes in a can. And you roll it on with a roller and you usually let it sit for whatever time the specified directions tell you on the can itself.
And then you would go at it with a pressure washer and that'll take off all of the paint. Or sometimes you have to scrape it off but there's a lot of different approaches, depending on the type of chemical stripper that you get. And that's really what you're going to need; you just want to make sure that you protect any of your plantings around it, because some of it could be caustic to the natural items around it. So you want to make sure that you just do a good job of applying, following the directions and it'll come right off.
You may need to do it more than once but it'll come off.
BRITAIN (sp): Oh, my gosh. That's so helpful. Thank you so much.
LESLIE: Thanks so much for calling The Money Pit.
Well, a quick update to a dated kitchen, you know what that is? New countertops. We're going to give you tips to help you measure and install them yourself, next.
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TOM: Making good homes better, welcome back to The Money Pit Home Improvement Radio Show where home solutions live. I'm Tom Kraeutler.
LESLIE: And I'm Leslie Segrete.
TOM: Give us a call right now at 888-MONEY-PIT or head on over to MoneyPit.com and post your question to our Community section, just like Sandra did, who says, "I recently replaced the countertops in the kitchen. Unfortunately, the new backsplash is shorter in length than the old backsplash. Now there's about a 2-inch gap on the end of the counter. What can I do to cover up the hole?"
LESLIE: A KitchenAid mixer.
TOM: I find it really odd that the countertop is OK but the backsplash is not?
LESLIE: Backsplash is off.
TOM: Yeah. Large appliance.
You know, whenever you have a mistake like this in construction, you want to come up with a solution that is so creative that it always looks like it was supposed to be there. So, for example, what if you were to tile the wall above the backsplash? I'm assuming it's a small backsplash, right? A short one? So what if you were to tile up and around it and fill in those gaps and then center the short piece in between the two walls? Look like it was always supposed to be there and you can get away with it.
LESLIE: Mm-hmm. No, I think that's a really good idea. The only issue is if that piece is already affixed to the backsplash but that really makes sense. You want to sort of even it out so that you're not drawing attention to just one side. And again, in all doubt, a KitchenAid mixer does a great job of hiding a corner.
Alright. This post is from Elio (sp) who writes: "I have a wooden walkway in front of my Jersey Shore summer home. Because of the flooding, which is common in the area, it keeps coming up and apart. I've tried securing it using wooden sticks and rebar. Any other suggestions for securing it?"
TOM: Well, I've seen these homes and whenever you make these wooden walkways, you essentially have to make them in sort of – they're sort of like movable pallets. And you really have to build them very, very structurally soundly. You have to use long screws to secure them to a solid underside. If you do that, they will ride up and down with the soil.
But if you just try to throw some 2x4s down the flat and then bank some slats on top of it, it's not going to work. You've got to make them in a modular way, Elio (sp), so that they essentially – they can be picked up in the off-season and then put back down in the summer.
LESLIE: Alright. And Elio (sp), I hope that Snooki and the rest of the cast of the Jersey Shore don't end up knocking on your door.
TOM: Well, every year, over 500 fires are caused by gas grills. And no, we're not talking about the kind of fires we use to cook the steaks; we're talking about the unplanned fires. Leslie has got some tips to help keep you safe, in today's edition of Leslie's Last Word.
LESLIE: That's right. Grilling, while it's a lot of fun, it can actually be kind of dangerous if you don't do it correctly and you don't take some proper steps. So, what you can do to make sure that you stay safe is make sure that you keep your propane gas container upright. You never want to store the spare gas container under or near your grill or indoors.
And when you run to the gas station for a refill, don't keep that full container inside your hot car, because the heat will cause the gas pressure to increase, which might then open that relief valve and then allow all of that gas to escape.
Also, you want to keep in mind not to use the grill in your garage, in a breezeway, a carport, your porch or under a surface that can catch fire. And if your propane tank is more than 20 years old, it's time to replace it.
Today's tanks include an overfill protection valve, which is going to prevent excessive pressure from building. And the tanks also come with a built-in check valve to absolutely make sure that there are no leaks on that tank. So it makes a lot of sense. When you go to get it refilled, just swap it out. Most of them do the swap-out program anyway, so participate in that.
And remember, have a great time, don't overcook your steaks, don't turn them until they're just asking for it. And if you've got to pry it off of the top of the grill, it's not ready to flip yet. Enjoy it and have a great meal.
TOM: This is The Money Pit Home Improvement Radio Show. Coming up next week on the program, hey, if you've ever felt that first burst of water from a garden hose that was stretched across your lawn on a sunny day, you know exactly how solar hot-water heating works.
Coming up next time on The Money Pit, we're going to have tips on how you can use that energy to deliver a virtually never-ending supply of hot water for your home. And no, it doesn't involve you stretching out a garden hose all across the roof. We have a much more sophisticated way to get the job done. We'll tell you about that on the next edition of The Money Pit.
I'm Tom Kraeutler.
LESLIE: And I'm Leslie Segrete.
TOM: Remember, you can do it yourself ...
LESLIE: But you don't have to do it alone.
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Statement to the General Assembly by H.E. Karel J.G. van Oosterom
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on the issue of "Security Council Reform"
New York, 12 December 2013
Mr. Chairman,
I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Kingdom of Belgium.
I would like to thank you for convening the Intergovernmental Negotiations on Security Council Reform. In addition, I would like to thank the President of the General Assembly as well as the advisory group for their preparatory work and their input.
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Belgium and the Netherlands wholeheartedly welcome the non-paper we have before us today - and indeed these Intergovernmental Negotiations. As the President of General Assembly stated on several occasions, the work of the advisory group was meant to be exactly that: advisory. Regardless of what the outcome may be, the value of this non-paper lies in the fact that it will inform our discussions, rather than limit our scope.
The Intergovernmental Negotiations will now have to resume in earnest. Willingness to compromise will be required of all of us. Let me highlight one specific issue: we would welcome a voluntary moratorium on the use of the veto in the case of mass atrocities. We are prepared to engage with all the members to reach a solution through the Intergovernmental Negotiations process. Our views of the ideal solution may differ, but we must set sights on a common goal: a modernized Security Council that reflects the geopolitical realities of the 21st century, a Security Council which is more inclusive, more representative, more transparent, and therefore more legitimate. Such a Security Council will contribute to a more credible United Nations and will be a reinforcement of the international system.
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Yes, but if the thread is based off of votes and explanations why they voted and what makes theirs the best, votes can actually be counted or revoked that way.
Yes, but if the thread is based off of votes and explanations why they voted and what makes theirs the best, votes can actually be counted or revoked that way.
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But, I think the best thing to do would have been to turn in the signatures to one person, and then when voting time had come, keep them anonymous....
Somewhat agreed. If we put up a poll, we'll have those lazy people that vote and say I'll explain when I'm not busy or not lazy, and never get around to it, and some people plainly have no lives and make multiple accounts just to get more votes, yes I've seen it happen.
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Well, then we could just make it so that people with, lets say, 10 posts or more can vote. That isn't too many posts ( at all, actually), but too many for a person to make another account, post, and vote.
There's no time for a forum vote.
This happens once a week, and if the votes carried over the week, then the person who submitted their image first would have an advantage.
If we made Sunday each week voting day, we'd barely get any votes in.
It has to be a staff vote.
And no - I won't vote for myself.
I was thinking we'd equally have a few days to submit and then a few days to vote. Didn't think we'd try to cram voting in one single day.
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I don't understand how adding your username is a good indication of proof. Admittingly, sig related stuff isn't my forte, but what's stopping a person from just cropping out someone's name and typing their own in its place? Theoretically, couldn't I go to another forum, take someone's sig, photoshop it a bit, and claim it as my own? It doesn't strike me as a reliable safeguard against stealing.
Err, I should add that I'm not accusing anyone or that I believe anyone here would cheat, it's just something I was curious about and wanted to bring up.
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In the late 1950s, the San Rafael Conservation District Board of Supervisors listed as a goal to bring a "no-till" seeding drill into the county. After 40 years, two no-till drills will make that goal a reality.
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The final score in Elmbrook's Annual Battle of the Books was Pilgrim Park 18, Wisconsin Hills 10, but that's not what mattered. An author's words did.
Everyone who competed in and attended the contest held Monday at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts had the opportunity to see, hear and meet Gordon Korman, the bestselling author of youth and teen books, who spent two days in the district.
"It was fun," said Kay Benning, the librarian for both middle schools who arranged Korman's visit. "I think all those who had a chance to be there and to meet him over his visit were impressed. I wanted to bring him to the district because he not only is a good writer and he tells a good story, he also is a good speaker."
Getting the author
Benning had seen Korman speak at a literary conference last January in Chicago. She finalized arrangements in March.
"His message is very important because he tells his audience that research is vital in the writing process," Benning said. "He may draw from his own experiences, but he also emphasizes that he wants to know more about what is going on around him.
"Now, we, as educators, can preach about the importance of research," she said. "When it comes from a New York Times bestselling author, that lends credibility to the message."
Korman, originally from Canada and now a resident of Long Island, N.Y., has written about 80 middle-grade and teen novels packaged as individual books and series. Some of his best known works include New York Times No. 1 bestseller "The 39 Clues: One False Note," "The Juvie Three," "Son of the Mob," "Born to Rock," "Swindle" and "Schooled."
Easy style
His self-deprecating humor went a long way Tuesday.
Moderating "Battle of the Books," in which the teams competed in identifying Jeopardy-style trivia in several of his works, Korman said he was "amazed that they know facts that I have forgotten."
He added: "Actually, Alex Trebek and I are both from Canada, so I think theirs is some genetic link that helps in hosting a trivia contest."
Afterward, in an informal talk to the more than 180 audience members, Korman said that "having people remember minute details of your books is a humbling experience."
Different gifts
In a pre-visit interview, Korman said it is difficult to select any one or two books as his favorites.
"I like them all the same, "he said, "though I guess I tend to get more excited about the ones that are most recent."
His most recent was "Ungifted," a story about an average student who gets put into a gifted program by mistake.
"It explores the notion of kids being gifted in different ways," Korman said. "A kid in this case is able to help the academically gifted to work a joystick on a computer. I think it's interesting to consider what gifted means. You look at kids in more remedial programs and they have strengths that sometimes go unrecognized. I think that whole notion is fascinating."
Interacting with youths
What he also finds fascinating is interacting with students, whether it is in a classroom or standing in front of a young audience. He said the interaction actually helps fuel ideas for his stories.
"You get in front of a group of kids and you can just see the new ideas that fuel questions," he said. "You get a sense of what they are thinking and what they are interested in. It puts the wind in your sails and sharpens your rudder for what's to come."
While the typical youngster's imagination has not changed over the past several decades, Korman said he senses their world has changed them.
"These kids know so much more and have so much more access to information," he said. "But they have less real-world experience. When I was growing up, I could take the bus to a subway and go into Toronto. I don't believe it's something that many would do today, but they have so much more virtual information and in some ways they are more experienced.
"I obsess about those types of things," he said. "About the future, what kind of adults will kids be because of that?"
Appreciative audience
Based on his Tuesday audience, Korman's loyal followers will continue to be eager readers.
Kathryn Lazar, a Wisconsin Hills seventh-grader, arrived with her mother, Maria. So did Pilgrim Park sixth-grader Amber Rothe and her mother, Kristin. Both students were trivia contest alternates for their respective teams, but they said they really came to see the author they have been reading for some time.
"I think the books are popular because they portray real people in situations that can be real," said Maria Lazar. "I'm glad she is interested in them. All my kids are avid readers."
Korman's influences
Katie Hughes, a seventh- and eighth-grade reading teacher at Pilgrim Park, uses Korman's works in her classes and practices what she preaches.
"I grew up with his books," Hughes said. "I really enjoyed them. I think it's important for the kids to see and hear the author that they have been reading. It's a great experience."
Korman's influence also reached local public libraries such as those in Brookfield and Elm Grove, whose friends groups helped sponsor the visit. Vicki Brostrom, who heads children's services at the Brookfield Public Library, said Korman's popularity is built on easy-to-digest plots.
"His stories are quite exciting and fast-paced," she said. "It's easy to see the appeal."
WHAT: Display of featured Gordon Korman books
WHERE: Brookfield Public Library, 1900 N. Calhoun Road
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Seattle Seahawks
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers, joined the NFL in 1976 as expansion teams. The Seahawks are the only NFL team to switch conferences twice in the post-merger era. The franchise began play in 1976 in the NFC West division but switched conferences with the Buccaneers after one season and joined the AFC West. This realignment was dictated by the league as part of the 1976 expansion plan, so that both expansion teams could play each other twice and every other NFL franchise once during their first two seasons. In 2002, the Seahawks were returned to the NFC West as part of an NFL realignment plan that gave each conference four balanced divisions of four teams each. As a result, the Seahawks are the only team to play in both the AFC and NFC Championship Games. The Seahawks have one Super Bowl appearance, losing 21-10 to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XL.


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Franco Sarto Lexington Hobo
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Item # dsw12prod4590097
Organization is everything in this Franco Sarto bag. This handbag gives you chic style and a place to store all your important belongings. The Lexington hobo will be your best friend whether your on the plane or gearing up for a long car ride!
- Nylon Hobo
- Snap closure in center compartment with two top zip closure compartments
- Flat handle with 9" drop
- Removable shoulder strap adjusts to 26" drop
- Front zip closure pocket and removable coin purse
- Fabric lining with two slip pockets and zip pocket
- Dimensions 17" x 6½ " x 10"
- Imported
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