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House Cleaning Hub
The House Cleaning HUB offers professional house cleaning in London covering: Regular scheduled house / home / office cleaning service, One off cleaning service, Spring cleaning service, End of tenancy cleaning service, Move in / move out cleaning service, After builders property cleaning service, Oven / kitchen cleaning service, Carpet cleaning service, Upholstery cleaning service. Our most important assets are our devoted and professional London House Cleaning HUB cleaners. They perform every cleaning task with special attention to the details. We guarantee that no matter which London cleaning service you request, you will be really pleased with the flawless outcome.
Welcome to Safeclean1. we are a commercial/domestic cleaning company with years of good experience. We focus on HIGH QUALITY CLEANING that exceeds industry and domestic standards, while addressing environmentally friendly concerns! Our cleaning services are - 1. end of tenancy 2. domestic 3. after builders 4. landlords and tenants 5. private home owners 6. air bnb owners 7. party services before and after 8. offices 9. oven 10.shops 11, one off blitz Our range of commercial cleaning services are available to any commercial premises including retail, school, Offices, Estate Agencies, Landlords, Restaurants and Pubs
RGV Multiservices Ltd
At RGV , we are a professional company based in Uxbridge supplying multi-services to both private customers and businesses in and around London . From cleaning to property maintenance , removals or onsite-services , we strive to offer best services, in the most cost effective ways to both our existing clients as well as new ones . For more information , services and reviews from existing clients ,please visit our website : www.rgvmultiservices.com
Ivoryrose Cleaning Services Ltd
IvoryRose is a first class cleaning specialist in London and the South East. We have built a reputation for providing an exquisite service at a very competitive price. Our attention to detail is exemplary and we consistently offer a quality finish that is sure to satisfy your needs. We offer a wide range of services that are flexible enough to cater to the specific needs of your home or business. Whether you need commercial cleaning, home cleaning, pre or end of tenancy cleaning, window cleaning, carpet cleaning, office cleaning or shop cleaning we're sure to have the right package to suit you. We cover a wide range of areas in London and all over the south east. Where ever your home or offices may be, our team of dedicated cleaners can get to you promptly. With our hub in the heart of London we're very near to north, east, south, west and central London. We also specialize in areas such as Rainham, Barking, Seven Kings, Hornchurch, Grays, Purfleet, Redbridge, Romford, West Thurrock, Stanford LeHope, Chafford Hundred and all surrounding areas. We're a company of the highest standards who always insists on excellence. All our staff are DBS checked and undertake thorough health and safety training which underpin all the work we carry out.
Professional Cleaning Services for Shining Properties Choose the cleaning service you need and get any building professionally cleaned. All cleans are carried out by experienced cleaners, with special equipment and chemicals. ⇒ End of tenancy cleaning Top to bottom deep cleaning of rented buildings. Special discounts for landlords and agencies. ⇒ Carpet cleaning Dirt and stains removal from carpets with professional Prochem equipment and chemicals. All carpet cleaning services are available at a discount when booked together with another service. ⇒ Domestic cleaning Regular home cleaning, catering to individual needs. Weekly and fortnightly rates available. ⇒ Office cleaning Daily, weekly and one-off cleaning of offices and commercial spaces. The entire London areas are covered, M25 included.
JMDomestic Services
A professional house cleaning service you can trust For more than a year JM Domestics Cleaning services has been providing professional house cleaning services to households across the London. Our trained staff are covered by our industry-leading insurance to give you peace of mind. Morva, my staff speaks good English which is very important for clients to communicate with them to understand what their needs are. Always thorough, consistent and reliable, JM Domestics Cleaning services London's number one house cleaning company offers a flexible and affordable bespoke cleaning service to suit individual needs and pockets, giving you more time to do the things you enjoy. We also clean offices and other commercial premises
bristol residential cleaning
Here at Bristol residential cleaning we provide: A full cleaning service Every aspect of your property will be cleaned ,including the hard to reach places, we believe in a full service of which will give you peace of mind or the ability to hand back your keys to your landlord or agency with confidence. Call us today on 01179670815 07534130708 We will do our best to work with your budget all quotes are negotiable and we can even collect keys taking the hassle out of your cleaning needs Call us today for the following: Student cleaning Regular cleaning Oven cleaning Carpet cleaning Office cleaning Commercial cleaning End of tenacey cleaning Quotes are negotiable
Clean & Tidy UKCertificate of Excellence 2015
We clean everything ranging from offices, hospitals, schools, houses, flats, parks, laboratories, warehouses to public toilets. All our employees are fully vetted and CRB checked which means once they've finished cleaning your property you still have your property left in your property.
360Pro Cleaning Services Ltd
At 360Pro Cleaning services , we are focused on providing the best quality efficient and effective cleaning services with the highest levels of customer satisfaction – we will do everything we can to meet your expectations. With a team boosting with a minimum four years cleaning experience there is NO JOB TOO DIRTY FOR 360Pro Cleaning Services.. With a variety of offerings to choose from, we're sure you'll be happy working with us. We provide our services all across the United kingdom
Out of Hour Cleaning Services
We specialise in office and commercial cleaning services in the London and M25 area. If your looking for a blend of quality and affordability, then Out of Hour is going to be your best bet. With a highly skilled and trained staff, we ensure the task of cleaning is performed exactly up to the standards of our client or the particular building. Why use us ? 1.Find out what your initial cleaning costs in seconds 2.You select from rated & reviewed cleaners on our database 3.Smart communication tool to monitor cleaning activities 4.Each cleaner is DBS background checked with regular site audit visits Request a quote for FREE now and see who we have in your area or call us and we'll do everything for you to make it even easier.
JZ Cleaners Ltd
Cleaning Services across London and the South East.
We offer professional, flexible and affordable clearance, removal and end of tenancy cleaning services in the Basingstoke area. We also have storage solutions which are secure and available 24/7 for your convenience. We are a fully- insured and licensed waste carrier with over 10 years experience in domestic and commercial clearance. Our uniformed staff are polite, friendly and efficient and available to answer any queries you may have. Our cleaners are thorough, respectful and flexible to your needs. Each one is BCCA qualified, highly experienced and criminal record-checked for peace of mind. We use specialist equipment and can provide all packaging required for a house move including wardrobe boxes.
Sparking Cobwebs Domestic and Carpet Cleaning Service
We offer domestic cleaning, carpet cleaning, end of tenancy cleans, one off spring cleans and other various services of small jobs around the house that you may not be able, or want to do yourself.
BaylieandBlake Cleaning Service.
Our service is of the highest standard, providing: Professional Training Effective Management Time & Attendance System Domestic and Commercial One Off Spring Cleans End of Tenancy Cleans Professional, Reliable, Discreet Comprehensive Insurance Also we can incorporate... House Sitting , Cat Feeds / Dog Walking
Empire Facility Services Ltd
Money-saving cleaning/security services right around the corner... Tired of calling your current cleaning/security company trying to get them to do what they said they would in the first place? You are not alone. You could replace them with the latest "big name" franchise. I'm sure they do nice work, but they come with outrageous monthly fees (someone's has to pay for their pretty letterhead, logo and fancy advertising). Let me suggest a far better option. Empire Facility Services LTD (Currently obtaining the Safecontractor Plus Accreditation). My name is Christopher Eracleous and I own the cleaning/security company that's been delivering great results for local businesses like Buckle & Vaughn Restaurant, Highbury Barn Tavern, Taxassist Accountants, Network Agency, Homelink, Highbury Library, Elite Sourcing. My company is located right in your town and I would love to share with you how I can make a difference in the overall appearance or security of your facility or home. Give me a call at 07825271446 to set up a meeting to discuss how Empire Facility Services can solve your problem once and for all. You can pick up the phone to learn a little more, ask a question or just say hello. The choice is yours. Isn't it time you discovered what many other businesses in town have already learned? That affordable, dependable and highly responsive cleaning/security services are available just a stones throw away. P.S. We are currently offering 50% off our first full month of cleaning to all new customers. This won't last long, so don't delay. Call me at 07825271446 to learn more. Sincerely, Christopher Eracleous Empire Facility Services Ltd.
JDA Services Ltd
Commercial & Domestic Cleaning Services End of Tenancy deep cleans Restaurant & Pubs Offices, Retail shops, Warehouses Specialist Oven deep cleans
My name is Vyara and I have 5 years of experience in cleaning and ironing. I am precise, accurate and fair. I work for minimum of 2 hours per week and a minimum of 3 hours per every other week.
Mykleener.com (Kleen Support Services)
Mykleener.com is an online cleaning portal operating in London. Our aim is to bring cleanliness into London homes by directly linking cleaners and clients. We pride ourselves on our customer services and our ability to exceed expectations whilst offering high quality at affordable prices. Our workforce will always strive and complete all given tasks to the highest possible standard. No job is too small, we'll do them all. We are passionate about our work and pride ourselves in providing all our clients with the best possible service at all times
Top Notch Cleaners
We provide an affordable high quality cleaning and housekeeping service at a fair price. No contracts, no agency fees and no hidden charges. Quality cleaning guaranteed ! We offer a fast and efficient cleaning and ironing service at competitive prices; Fast response to every inquiry; Friendly, hard-working, reliable and punctual cleaners. Remember there are no silly questions, just get in touch, we are here to help.
Elfa Cleaning Ltd
We cover all Surrey residential homes, organizations - offices, schools, churches, pubs, hotels, shops etc. We provide wide range of cleaning services such us Regular Domestic Cleaning, Spring cleaning, End of tenancy cleaning, Move in cleaning, Carpet & Upholstery cleaning, Washing and Ironing Services, Housekeeping services, After party cleaning, Office and commercial cleaning, Window cleaning, Gutter Cleaning, Patio & Driveways cleaning, After builders cleaning and many more. Our cleaners are trained, fully vetted with excellent references and long experience. They are trustworthy, reliable and professional. Our mission is to ensure that all clients receive the best possible service. We are proud that 98% of our customers are recommended to us. You can book a cleaning visit for every day of the week. We can provide it on weekends and bank or public holidays as well
Paradigm Cleaning Solutions Ltd
Paradigm Cleaning Solutions Ltd is the cleaning company with a difference. We are an Eco-friendly cleaning company who clean with a purpose and a conscience. We pride ourselves in using products and equipment that will have minimal impact on the environment, does not emit strong chemical odours and are safer for our Cleaning Operatives. Our staff have a number of years experience in the domestic and commercial sectors.
My Cleaning Pro
Don't seek your cleaning professional any longer! With My Cleaning Pro you can book a professional, friendly, reliable and experienced cleaner within minutes. Do you expect the cleaner to come once a week or once a month? Or maybe it is just one off? No time for washing and ironing? We will find a suitable staff just for you, and we will provide an excellent service tailored for your specific requirements, whether you've got a flat, house or an office.
CleaneazyCertificate of Excellence 2015
-Offices -Studios -Salons -Shops -Nurseries -Bars, Pubs/Clubs -Hotels -Homes -End of Tenancy -After Builders clean and more… We do any type of clean from a simple domestic clean to a after builder clean... What ever your needs are we are here to help you.
Henry Matthew Contractors
Paint & Decorating Cleaning Services Flooring installation Facilities Management Services Business Development Consultancy
Express Domestic and Commercial Cleaning Westminster
Hi, I'm Linda from Express Domestic and Commercial Cleaning, a local franchisee owner in the Westminster area. I provide a professional and reliable cleaning services for offices and residential properties within the area with satisfaction guaranteed. I provide all equipment and chemicals at no extra cost to you and personalize the service to suit your needs. You will be immediately impressed with the high standard of cleaning we provide, tailored to meet your needs on a weekly, fortnightly, monthly or a one off spring clean. As an Express domestic and commercial cleaner I have a police clearance, fully insured providing you with peace of mind, and professionally trained to meet the company's high standard. I have a high standard of cleaning of my own home and this will be transferred and delivered professionally through the services I provide. Express Domestic and Commercial Cleaning Westminter provides: Residential House cleaning Commercial cleaning Office cleaning Oven cleans End of tenancy cleans Move in cleans Building cleans Holiday home cleans and so much more I might not be the the cheapest on the Market but my workmanship and quality of work is worth every penny.
On Pointe Cleaning Service
On pointe are a professional domestic and commercial cleaning company, we offer a bespoke service to meet your individual needs.
JUPA Property Services Ltd.
We provide cleaning services to domestic and commercial properties, gardening/landscaping and small building work.
GW cleaning services provides a high standard commercial cleaning service. We take pride in our cleans and are not happy unless our clients are happy. The company was first founded by. Husband and wife with a passion to clean. "Keeping it clean" is our motto and that's just what we do. We provide great rates that can not be beaten. Our staff are all fully trained to a high standard and are very friendly and hardworking. Get in touch today for your free no obligation quote or to set up a meeting with our great management team.
Reflections Cleaners Ltd
We are London's cleaning specialists, providing premium professional cleaning services for businesses and homes across London. Some key things about what we do for you: A fair price: • Get a premium maid/cleaning service without the price tag! • Professional maids/cleaners with 2-3 years UK based experience of domestic cleaning and housekeeping. • High quality and professional service tailored to your individual needs. • Insurance coverage for accidental damages, theft & loss of keys. • English speaking cleaners that are carefully vetted, trained and monitored • We guarantee that if you not completely satisfied we will do the job again free of charge. Fully Insured: Don't worry about something breaking because we've got it covered. Just relax and know that you're getting a spotless home. Skilled cleaners: Our cleaners are put through a rigorous training program to make sure they know how to clean efficiently, and thoroughly. Same local cleaner Your cleaner will be predominantly based/working in your local area and we ensure that the same cleaning person visits your residence each week and in time. Also, if you are not entirely satisfied with your cleaning person, you can request to change your cleaner. No judgment: We've found so many people clean and tidy their homes before we get there because they are afraid of the cleaners judging them. We know life gets crazy and people get dirty. Leave it up to us to clean. Why trust us with your home? We have a 'spotless record and reputation' of cleaning homes in London. We are Experienced – Honest – Reliable and we guarantee 100% Satisfaction! *************** Read what one of our recent customers said: "Hi Thomas, I just wanted to let you know that our place looks absolutely gorgeous! We want to thank Sally so very much for all the work she did today, it was a big job and she has absolutely exceeded our expectations. Thank you once again for setting this all up! Reflections Cleaners (and Sally herself) came highly recommended by other residents of the Bow Quarter, and now we see why!" *************** All the very best, Thomas Minarik Reflections Cleaners 1418B London Road London, SW16 4BZ 07544994860 email@example.com www.reflectionscleaners.co.uk
Affinity Dust Busters
Affinity Dust Busters are a team of dynamic cleaners based in the South East. We are a leading supplier of domestic and commercial contract cleaning services to homes and businesses across the South East. Our domestic cleaning services are available in Medway & the surrounding areas.' Why should you choose Affinity Dust Busters? Competitive prices – We are not a faceless franchise nor an agency so there are no hidden costs. Flexible service – tailor made to suit your needs, we clean any time day or night 7 days a week, no job is too big or too small, bookings accepted at short notice. We employ the right people to do the right job – all our team are vetted, fully insured, trained to a high standard & in uniform. We care about the service we provide – we consistently monitor our service standards & take the time to ensure we provide each & every customer with an excellent aftercare service. We reward loyalty – we offer special discounts to those customers who repeatedly use our service.
RG Cleaners
It gives me great pleasure to introduce to you RG Cleaners. A dependable self-employed cleaning service provider for all your commercial cleaning needs. RG Cleaners offers a very high standard of commercial cleaning services, at RG cleaners our aim is to build lasting business relationships with our clients by providing a consistently flawless service. We offer very affordable rate, charging a flat-fee, with no lengthy contracts and a flexible service to cater for the unique requirements of your organization. Contact me via email at firstname.lastname@example.com / call, text, call or what's app on +447508 089449
Golden Mop
At Golden Mop, we provide high quality cleaning services throughout London, to a large base of happy clients. Our great reputation and outstanding customer feedback has allowed us to positioned ourselves as one of London's premier cleaning companies. We pride ourselves on the individual care and attention we give to every single one of our clients. Perfection is our aim for every job we complete; ranging from weekly house cleans through to large end of tenancy cleaning jobs. We ensure that all of our cleaners are experienced and understand exactly what's expected of them, and they are also fully CRB checked for your peace of mind. So, why not contact us today to see what we can do for you?
A.M.Sloan Maintenance
A.M.Sloan Maintenance provide a complete Garden Landscaping service making the most out of your garden regardless of its size. Grass Cutting, Hedge Cutting, Strimming, Leaf Removal, Weeding, Garden Clearance , Plants , Jet washing and much more.
Hallcrest Services Limited
Dear Sirs, Here is more information about Hallcrest Services, the services we can offer and the price list for our end of tenancy jobs. Amongst the wide range of services we offer our clients include: CONTRACT CLEANING, WINDOW CLEANING, CARPERT CLEANING, PAINTING AND BUILDING REPAIRS, GARDENING, WASTE REMOVAL & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Founded in 2007, Hallcrest Services Ltd has grown steadily to become one of the most sought-after, reliable and efficient contract cleaning and property maintenance providers in London. We offer a wide range of services for the commercial and residential sectors, including office, end of tenancy and construction site cleaning. Hallcrest has an enviable reputation for competitive prices, hygienic solutions, exceptionally high standards and a responsible attitude towards caring for the environment. Our well trained, enthusiastic and carefully vetted staff are proud of the work they do, and our commitment to integrity and the personal touch has helped us to retain our esteemed customers. Our competitive price structure is geared towards giving value for money along with our customary high level of quality, care and attention. We focus on customer satisfaction, so we're not happy until you're happy with our service, and that includes the cost, too. Get a quote from us and see. Let us provide a peace of mind solution to your problem. Just call, e-mail us or complete the online form to arrange a no obligation visit so we can assess your requirements and prepare your bespoke quote. We love our work and so will you. One of our specialised services is residential END OF TENANCY cleaning. We would be delighted if you could consider using us as your supplier for this service and would be delighted to discuss this further. Apart from providing cleaning services, Hallcrest Services has been providing maintenance services to many estate agents , landlords and private clients. The range of services include: • Painting & decorating • Electrical repairs • Plumbing repairs • Fencing new build or repairs • Mould / damp cleaning & repairs • Decking • Locksmith works • Gardening • Waste collection • Glass & window repairs or new build • Gutter cleaning and drainage repairs • Many more property maintenance services Please call us on : 02088083425/ 07814907918 visit us on : www.hallcrestservices.com contact us at : firstname.lastname@example.com
K1ngs clean
Commercial,offices,domestuc and industrial.
Your local painter ltd
Painting and DIY company offering services such as pest control and gardening too. London based company and reasonable rates. We pride ourselves in offering a great service thats friendly and punctual.
Spotclean Ltd
Spotclean Ltd is a Cleaning Services company located in Essex and our customers include corporate and individual clients. We operate in Romford, Dagenham, East London and Essex. Our services include Commercial and Domestic cleaning covering: • Office cleaning • Communal cleaning for apartment buildings etc • Residential house cleaning • Start and End of Tenancy cleaning We deliver our services meticulously with quality in mind while tailored to your exact standards and specific requirements. Be assured that we'll give you the best price possible. We currently provide services to Fix-Auto, Liberty Centre Ltd, Care Optics and many more. We also have numerous residential houses for regular cleaning services. There's no small job as we take one off jobs daily. Thank you Spotclean Ltd
falcon cleaners
Falcon Cleaners offers wide range of cleaning services including domestic cleaning, End of Tenancy Cleaning, Commercial Cleaning, After Builders Cleaning, One of Cleaning and Domestic and Commercial Removal Services across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, Hertfordshire and London
Expert cleaning service with eco friendly products
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Where do you need cleaning?
How often do you require cleaning services?
What is the approximate area to be cleaned?
1,000 - 2,000 sq ft
How soon would you like the cleaning to begin?
Less than 2 months
How many bathrooms/toilets are there?
Three bathrooms
Will the building be occupied while the cleaning is being carried out?
Yes, building will be occupied
Will you provide cleaning equipment and supplies?
No, I will need the professional to provide equipment and supplies
What day(s) would you consider for the cleaning?
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
What time(s) would you consider for the cleaning?
Early Morning (0600-0900), 8.30am-10am
Any additional details?
There is just the ground floor to hoover and mop and disabled and 2 men's and women's upstairs and that will be it
Where do you need cleaning?
How often do you require cleaning services?
A few times a week
What is the approximate area to be cleaned?
5,000 - 6,000 sq ft
How soon would you like the cleaning to begin?
I'm not sure
How many bathrooms/toilets are there?
No bathrooms or toilets
Will the building be occupied while the cleaning is being carried out?
Yes, building will be occupied
Will you provide cleaning equipment and supplies?
No, I will need the professional to provide equipment and supplies
What day(s) would you consider for the cleaning?
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
What time(s) would you consider for the cleaning?
Evening (1800-2100)
Any additional details?
for 2 people please
Where do you need cleaning?
How often do you require cleaning services?
Just once
What is the approximate area to be cleaned?
1,000 - 2,000 sq ft
How soon would you like the cleaning to begin?
Less than 2 weeks
How many bathrooms/toilets are there?
Three bathrooms
Will the building be occupied while the cleaning is being carried out?
No, building will be vacant
Will you provide cleaning equipment and supplies?
I don't know
What day(s) would you consider for the cleaning?
What time(s) would you consider for the cleaning?
Early Afternoon (1200-1500)
Any additional details?
We require a team for a one off deep clean of our bar. It will require around 3-4 cleaners for around 3-4 hours. The male toilet needs speci...


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Forty percent
of the respondents are with manufacturing companies,
9 percent represent logistics/distribution/warehousing
establishments, and 10 percent are with
construction and engineering enterprises.
Importantly, 40 percent of the survey respondents
are also the head of their companies, i.e.,
president, CEO, owner, etc. And another fifth are
financial or other corporate officers.
Nearly half of the respondents say they are responsible
for their companies' final location decisions,
and another 38 percent make the preliminary recommendations.
About a third of the respondents to the 27th
Annual Corporate Survey say they operate just one
domestic facility, and only slightly more than a
third operate five or more domestic facilities.
However, more than half of the respondents say
they operate 5 or more foreign facilities, with
another 29 percent claiming to operate just one
foreign facility.
Nearly 30 percent of the Corporate Survey
respondents say their firms employ 1,000 or more
people worldwide. A quarter are mid-sized in terms
of employment, with 100-499 workers, and about a
fifth of the respondents say their work forces are
comprised of fewer than 20 individuals.
Nearly 30 percent of the respondents to the 27th
Annual Corporate Survey say they have increased
their number of facilities over the past year, while
10 percent say they have decreased their number
of facilities, and 60 percent of the respondents
have not changed their number of facilities at all
- results that are remarkably consistent
with the year prior's Corporate Survey.
Nearly half of the respondents who say they have
increased their number of facilities needed to increase
production in response to increased sales, and nearly a
third needed better access to markets.
More than half of those decreasing their
number of facilities over the past year say they needed
to lower operating and/or labor costs - with only
16 percent saying the shuttering of facilities was due
to a decrease in product sales.
Almost half of
the respondents to
our 27th Annual
Corporate Survey do not expect the U.S. economy
to improve until 2015 or 2016.
Corporate Survey respondents also say the sluggish
economic recovery has caused their firms to put
new facilities and expansion plans on hold (23 percent)
and reduce their
current employment (13
percent) or defer hiring
additional workers (18
Another 13 percent
have longer-range new
facilities plans, and
nearly half have no
new facilities plans at
those with new facilities
plans, remarkably, a
fifth expect to open
five or more facilities.
However, another 39
percent expect to open
just one new facility,
and a quarter of the
respondents expect to
open two.
The South
Atlantic region (North Carolina, South Carolina,
Virginia, and West Virginia) and the Midwest
(Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin) will
each receive 13 percent of the respondents' planned
new facilities, closely followed by the Southwest
(Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas) with
12 percent and the Mid-Atlantic States (Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania)
with 11 percent.
than a quarter of the new domestic facilities
planned by the current Corporate Survey respondents will house manufacturing operations, and
another 25 percent will be warehouse/distribution
Unfortunately, three quarters of the respondents
say their planned new facilities will create fewer
than 100 new jobs, with only about a fifth of the
respondents saying the facilities will create
between 100 and 499 jobs.
Additionally, about 60 percent of the Corporate
Survey respondents say the planned new facilities
will represent less than $10 million in investment;
just 28 percent say they represent between $10 million
and $50 million in investment.
This year's Corporate Survey respondents appear
to have as much interest in South America as in
Canada and Western Europe - historically our readers'
top two outward FDI choices. The survey respondents
plan 12 percent of their new foreign facilities
for each of these three regions.
Year-over-year interest in Asia by the Corporate
Survey respondents has declined somewhat. This
year's survey respondents say 28 percent of their
new foreign facilities are planned for Asia, down
from 33 percent of those planned by the prior year's
respondents. Two thirds of the new facilities
planned for Asia will be in China.
Nearly 30 percent of the planned new foreign
facilities will house manufacturing operations, and
there will be many more foreign back office/call center
(10 percent of total projects) and shared services
facilities (14 percent) than seen on the domestic
front (10 percent in all).
about a third of the Corporate Survey respondents
say their new foreign facilities will create more than
100 jobs - more than expected at the
planned new domestic facilities. Investment expectations
are similar, however.
Sixty percent of the
respondents say they will invest less than $10 million
in new foreign facilities, and a quarter will invest
between $10 million and $50 million.
Half of the 27th Annual Corporate Survey
respondents have no plans to expand facilities at
their present locations — as was the case with the
prior year's survey respondents. Just 35 percent say
they expect to expand facilities over the next two
However, these expansions will
not create many new jobs. More than 80 percent
of those with expansion plans say their existing
facility expansions will create fewer than 100 new
Seventy percent of the Corporate Survey respondents
also have no relocation plans, with only a
fifth expecting to relocate within the next two
Of those with relocation plans, a
third cite high taxes and excessive government regulations
as their reasons for moving, while a quarter need to be in closer proximity to suppliers
and/or markets served, and about a fifth are also
concerned with healthcare costs and the quality of
life at their present locations.
Nonetheless, only 3 percent of the Corporate
Survey respondents expect to relocate a domestic operation to offshore
or a foreign facility
back to the United
those who say they will
re-shore, a third cite
social/cultural barriers
as their reasons for
doing so, and a fifth
are concerned about
rising foreign labor
and energy costs, product
quality issues, and
difficulties transporting
When asked about
the issues preventing
their companies from
spending more of their
earnings on investment
in U.S. facilities, more
than half of the
respondents cite high
U.S. tax rates/tax
uncertainty and excessive government regulations; nearly 40 percent are
also concerned about new healthcare regulations
and, importantly, fully two-thirds are concerned
about general economic instability
In a related question,
we asked our survey-takers
if the relatively high
unemployment rates
throughout the nation are
making it easier for them
to find the labor they
need. More than two
thirds say this is not the
two-fifths of the
Corporate Survey respondents
say the unemployed
are lacking basic reading
and math skills; 75 percent
say that, most importantly,
they are lacking
the more advanced skills
that the respondents
require, e.g., advanced
welding, machine tool
programming, etc.
A lack of skilled labor
may be the reason that 57
percent of the respondents
say they are very or somewhat
dependent on contract
or contingent workers.
Although, at
any given time, less than 25
percent of their work
forces are comprised of
contract labor, according to
nearly 80 percent of the
This factor
jumped in the rankings
from fifteenth
place in the year-prior
survey to eighth place
this year - the second-
largest jump in
the rankings - considered
"very important"
or "important" by 78.4
percent of the respondents.
Moreover, when they are looking for available land
for construction, 50 percent of our Corporate
Survey respondents consider the existence of a
shovel-ready or pre-certified site as very or somewhat
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First the pics, link to the last run I took with it.
Selling WITHOUT the winch and roof rack that you see in the pics, roof rack is gone, and I want to keep the winch.
Asking $8,500 Jeep books at 4,700 in fair condition, about 4k in the axles.
Would possibly consider partial trade for chevy/dodge 60 front, 37-40" tires and wheels.
located in escanaba, mi (upper peninsula)
-One front brake is dragging a little, haven't looked into it, but it seems to be an issue w/ the caliper and rotor alignment, possibly hub or spindle needed to fix.
-No e-brake cables currently
-Bright's don't work, haven't looked at it, been that way since I bought it.
-Needs an alignment
-leans to the drivers side a little in the rear, spring issue, seems only cosmetic though.
-Could use some camber shims installed to correct the camber some, which are included, last time it was aligned they said it was ok, but I didn't agree.
The rest of the specs:
1999 Jeep Cherokee classic sport 4 door 4wd 78,000 miles
Front suspension: Claytons long arms, and Rubicon express 7 front springs. Front axle is a 78 ford F250 Dana 44 narrowed to around 65 and completely rebuilt. Rubicon express brackets were welded on and the C's rotated, along with a JKS relocated track bar mount. It has 5.13 gears and an ARB air locker. Sky manufacturing crossover steering arm with sky tie rod and drag link using 1 ton TREs. JKS trackbar narrowed to fit. Bilstein shocks.
Rear suspension: Custom concoction of springs done by the previous owner, longer shackles were added, and a 2 inch block to level, with bilstein shocks. Rear axle is an 80s F250 dana 60, stock width w/ new perches. 5.13s and an ARB also. Axle was completely rebuilt also.
Wheels are black steel procomps. 17x9 (yes the jeep is now an 8 lug bolt pattern). Tires are hankook MTRT03s 35x12.5x17s, and are pretty much new still.
The main unibody rails on the xj were sleeved using ¼ box tube cut into a c-channel shape and formed to the rails. It is bolted and plug welded to the unibody, and seam sealed along the edges. The front has had the JKS steering box reinforcing plates welded to the frame (inside and outside plates w/ sleeves for the steering box bolts). This has been done on the passenger side also. Front bumper is a protofab
ARBs are controlled with an ARB mini compressor. There is a K&N drop in filter, TB spacer, and a Gibson exhaust that has seen better days, but is still functioning fine. Husky rear floor liner, nice thick floor mats, bar in the rear to tie down cargo. BPI rear bumper. Skid row Gas tank skid. Front brakes are the big dual piston ford calipers, rear has a disk conversion w/ elderado calipers (still needs e-brake cables made up). Brake lines are earls SS braided lines all around.
Jeep performs VERY well, flexes real good (could even stand longer front shocks). A/C is cold and heat works well. Has some scrapes and dents and dings, but isnt too bad overall. Drives down the road at speed w/o any problems, could use an alignment though
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Oil prices higher ahead of OPEC, FOMC and EIA inventory report
This has been mostly a fundamentally driven week for oil prices with the three monthly oil forecasts hitting the media airwaves over the last twenty four hours along with the API data late yesterday afternoon, the EIA inventory report this morning and an OPEC meeting going on at the moment. OPEC is meeting in Vienna to elect a new Secretary General and to discuss their production strategy for next year. The market is expecting OPEC to roll over their existing 30 million barrel per day ceiling for now and address a production cut during the first half of 2013 if needed. With the global economy showing signs of stabilizing OPEC may be more comfortable in taking a wait and see approach to changing production levels until the US fiscal cliff is in the background and more macroeconomic data is released in the first quarter.
Today the US Federal Reserve FOMC meeting will conclude around noon with most market participants expecting the Fed to keep short term interest rates at near zero levels and mostly likely extend the QE3 mortgage buying program. If QE3 is extended it could give a level of support for oil prices as participants view quantitative easing as an inflationary policy and one that could easily result in pushing oil and most all commodity prices higher if in fact inflation starts to increase.
On the US fiscal cliff negotiations there has been some movement over the last day or so as both sides talked yesterday with other discussions going on behind the scenes. Obama reduced his tax increase demand slightly. Both sides still remain pretty far apart but they are moving closer which is a positive sign that a deal will likely be done. I have been indicating that a deal will get done possibly as early as before the Christmas holiday. Both sides seem to have now come to the realization that they are at the end point as to how much each side can achieve toward their view. As such they are starting to slowly move to the middle.
Global equity markets have continued to price in a resolution to the US fiscal cliff situation as shown in the EMI Global Equity Index table below. The Index is now higher by 1.5% for the week resulting in the year to date gain widening to 9.6% or the highest level since early April of this year. Germany remains at the top of the leader board showing a 29% gain for 2013 with four other bourses also showing double digit gains for the year. Global equity market have been a positive price driver for oil prices as well as the broader commodity complex for the last week or so.
This morning the International Energy Agency released their monthly oil market report. Both OPEC and the EIA issued their reports yesterday with no change in oil demand projections for this year or for 2013 but with a bump up in supply from the US in the EIA report. Following are the highlights from the IEA report which is pretty much in sync with the EIA and OPEC reports except the IEA increased their projection for oil demand for 2013 as China demand is growing.
Oil futures extended earlier declines in November, as persistent concerns about the economy and the looming US fiscal cliff appeared to eclipse those about political risks in Israel, Gaza, Syria and Iran. Benchmark crudes inched further down in early December, with WTI last trading at $85.90/bbl and Brent at $107.85/bbl.
Global oil demand is projected at around 90.5 mb/d in 4Q12, 435 kb/d more than forecast last month, following stronger-than-expected October preliminary demand data and signs of improving Chinese sentiment. Relatively sluggish demand growth is forecast through 2013, as global economic expansion remains tepid.
Non-OPEC production bounced back by 0.7 mb/d in November on the month, to 54 mb/d, after fields in the North Sea and Brazil returned from maintenance. US output also rose steeply and will contribute to an aggregate non-OPEC increase of 0.9 mb/d to 54.2 mb/d in 2013, the highest growth rate since 2010.
OPEC crude oil supply inched up by 75 kb/d to 31.22 mb/d in November, led by higher output from Saudi Arabia, Angola, Algeria and Libya. Nigerian output remained constrained by severe flooding and sabotage. Iranian production edged lower under the weight of shipping constraints and stepped-up sanctions.
OECD commercial oil inventories drew by a seasonal 16.2 mb to stand at 2 722 mb in October, bringing to a halt seven consecutive months of stock building. Forward cover remains at 59.1 days, unchanged from a downwardly-revised September level. Preliminary data indicate a further draw in November.
Global refinery runs have been revised lower by 140 kb/d for 4Q12 to average 75.3 mb/d. Growth is nevertheless expected at 950 kb/d year-on-year, driven by non-OECD Asia. Refinery margins extended earlier declines in November, led by decreases in gasoline and fuel oil cracks.
The API report was simply bearish and not in directional sync with the range of expectations. Crude oil showed a surprise build compared to expectations for a modest draw. Gasoline showed a larger than expected build in inventory while distillate fuel also built versus an expectation for a smaller build. The API reported a build (of about 4.3 million barrels) in crude oil stocks versus an industry expectation for a modest draw as crude oil imports increased while refinery run rates increased by 0.9%. The API reported a modest build in distillate and in gasoline stocks.
The API report is bearish with many participants now looking at this morning's EIA inventory report with much more interest. The oil market is stable heading into the US trading session and ahead of the EIA oil inventory report at 10:30 AM today. The market is always cautious on trading on the API report and prefers to wait for the more widely watched EIA report due out this morning.
The API reported a build of about 4.3 million barrels of crude oil with PADD 2 stocks increasing by 1.1 million barrels. On the week gasoline stocks increased by about 2.3 million barrels while distillate fuel stocks increased by about 2.2 million barrels.
With geopolitics less of an issue or price driver than it was the last few weeks the main oil price drivers are likely to be any and all macroeconomic data on the global economy with oil fundamentals equally important. This week's oil inventory report could be a modest price catalyst especially if the actual outcome is outside of the range of industry projections.
My projections for this week's inventory report are summarized in the following table. I am expecting the US refining sector to increase marginally as the refining sector continues to return to normal from maintenance. I am expecting a modest draw in crude oil inventories, a build in gasoline and in distillate fuel stocks as the weather was mostly warmer than normal over the east coast during the report period. I am expecting crude oil stocks to decrease by about 2.3 million barrels. If the actual numbers are in sync with my projections the year over year comparison for crude oil will now show a surplus of 33.4 million barrels while the overhang versus the five year average for the same week will come in around 38.7 million barrels.
I am expecting a modest draw in crude oil stocks in Cushing, Ok as the Seaway pipeline is still pumping and refinery maintenance programs in the region are mostly over. This will be bearish for the Brent/WTI spread in the short term as the spread is currently trading at a relatively high premium to Brent and very near the highs recently hit. The slow return from maintenance in the North Sea as well as the evolving situation in the Middle East have been the main drivers that have resulted in the Jan Brent/WTI spread still trading around the $22/bbl level as of this writing. The narrowing of the spread should begin to ease once the North Sea returns to a more normal production level and the situation in the Middle East quiets down.
With refinery runs expected to increase by 0.2% I am expecting a build in gasoline stocks. Gasoline stocks are expected to increase by 1.8 million barrels which would result in the gasoline year over year deficit coming in around 1.1 million barrels while the surplus versus the five year average for the same week will come in around 4.2 million barrels.
Distillate fuel is projected to increase by 1.2 million barrels. If the actual EIA data is in sync with my distillate fuel projection inventories versus last year will likely now be about 24.8 million barrels below last year while the deficit versus the five year average will come in around 30 million barrels.
I am maintaining my view and bias at cautiously bearish as the fundamentals are now biased to the bearish side as well as the technicals. At the moment there is still no shortage of oil anyplace in the world and a portion of the risk premium from the evolving geopolitics of the Middle East is continuing to slowly recede from the price of oil. In the short term the price of oil is still very susceptible to sudden price moves based the 30 second news snippets. However, the fundamentals, the markets view of the global economy, the US fiscal cliff negotiations and less so the geopolitics will be the price drivers in the short term pretty much in that order. This is still an event driven market for oil at the moment.
I am maintaining my Nat Gas price direction at cautiously bearish as the fundamentals and technicals are still suggesting that the market may be heading lower for the short term. I anticipate that the market is now positioned to test the lower end of the trading range... even after last week's bullish inventory snapshot. As I have been discussing for weeks the direction of Nat Gas prices are primarily dependent on the actual and forecasted weather pattern now that we are in the early stages of the winter heating season and currently those forecasts are all still mostly bearish.
Markets are mostly higher into the US trading session as shown in the following table.
Dominick A. Chirichella
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Art for children is a way of saying "Please don't draw on these walls and lower the value of my house, thank you very much." See? You can encourage creativity AND good business sense at the same time!
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How's your child's room decorated? When do you let them get a say in the process?
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We redid my Son's room for his 3rd bday... His 'big kid room'; we asked him what he wanted (gave him some options) and he picked Cars and Trucks. We didn't go overboard... new paint, sheets, bedspread some of those wall stickers and a couple lamps.
The traffic wall art would look great, but I can't see spending $50 for it.
If I had a candy shop, then I'd get "The Sweet Ones". As it is, I can barely afford candy. XD
This is the ugliest piece of art I have ever seen
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Obviously you're not an animal fan. I love puppy kid and adult art but I have a big heart too. I think it's adorable and will get things like this for 2 upcoming grandchildren if they're boys due to the colors. As I don't know, I'll wait. They'll hopefully have it again.
I let them have some input but limited. I gave them a choice, for example of two different swatches of wall borders and carpet runners that matched in color for when they got out of bed so their little feet weren't directly on hardwood floors. As they were 3 to 4, I took into account their ages. I had already chose 2 to 3 swatches, let them tell me which they liked and told them they would be surprised. Children of that age can't make the entire decisions.


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PUEBLO, Colo. - A Pueblo man is recovering after being hit by a stray bullet fired six blocks away from him. Jason Riffe, 37, was struck by a bullet in his foot.
Police say the shots were fired from the intersection of Baystate Avenue and Stone Avenue. Riffe was standing by Baystate Avenue and Spruce Street. The incident happened Sunday just before 1 p.m.
Justin George was standing outside his home, showing his car to Riffe when he heard what he says sounded like gunshots. "I've heard them around in my neighborhood before. Didn't really think anything about it," George said. "The next thing I know my friend's on the ground. He's like 'hey man call 911, I've just been shot.'"
Police say a stray bullet struck Riffe in his left foot. George says he never saw anyone drive by.
"The shot just went to the east and flew there and hit him in the foot while he was out working on the vehicle," said Sgt. Charles Bonomelli of the Pueblo Police Department. "He was wrong place at the wrong time."
Police have found five casings. One of the bullets pierced through a window on Stone Avenue. Police say the shooting appears to be random.
"I feel bad for him, but I'm glad that it was only his foot. It could have been a lot worse," George said.
Police are looking for two cars in connection with the shooting. One car is described as a red Chevy Cobalt with tinted windows. Witnesses describe the other vehicle as either a white Pontiac or a white Buick.
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Even with multi-factor authentication becoming more and more the norm in the defense community, managing accounts with elevated privileges continues to be a challenge. Application service accounts and administrative accounts can be used to make siginifcant changes to IT infrastructure -- and since they are often common accounts used by multiple individuals, controlling and monitoring their usage can be time-consuming and problematic at best.
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To introduce myself a little, I'm Ref Al'drann and I've been an official merc since 2011. I currently have a custom Mando as well as the only (that I know of) completed and approved Rohlan Dyre kit. But there's always been a hole in my heart that can only be filled by having my very own Fett costume.
I've been doing a ton of research and I hope I can live up to not only my expectations, but the expectations of the community.
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that proposed fight with Nog sounds interesting. hope he's well enough to return to competition soon.
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Maybe its because I live in Philly and had to listen to their anouncers yipping about how the great the Phillies are, but to go 0-4 in a series where you could have easilly gone 4-0 and losing in the worst possible ways.
-3 Walkoff losses
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- 6 run 9th inning lead loss
- 8 perfect innings loss
Absolutely BRUTAL!
I subscribe to the fact that you are guaranteed to win 40, guaranteed to lose 40 and the other 62 are where the season is determined. I will chalk these up to the bad 40 and hopefully things turn back around.


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Blissful Whites Wednesday @ Timewashed
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Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
Fabulously Creative Friday @ Jennifer Rizzo
Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest
Simply and easy but yet so elegant. What a great project and I love how pretty you styled it.
Have a great week
Hi Lisa,
Love your paper heart project. They look so pretty in an already pretty corner of your living room.
Those look so pretty Lisa! I love the look of that whole corner!ReplyDelete
what a beautiful spot you have created!ReplyDelete
Simply adorable.
It looks amazing Lisa! I love how fills up the window in such a pretty way.ReplyDelete
That is a very cute idea.... love it!ReplyDelete
Very cute! This would look so fun at my shop. There are huge walls of windows there.
That is such a cute craft for Valentines Day. Thanks for sharing it!ReplyDelete
I love your heart ribbons ... they made that pretty little corner of your world even prettier. XOXOReplyDelete
This is darling, Lisa! Very charming and I like that it's easy! ;-D
For some reason, when I look out your windows, it just doesn't look like Texas to me! it almost looks like you have snow! And we actually got some in Illinois today!
Love the crown!
So pretty Lisa!Love the whimsical and elegant look of this!
What a cute idea! I have a large window in the living room these would be perfect for hanging in front of. Great craft for me to do with the kids! Love that coffee filter flower too!:)ReplyDelete
I had some of those hearts but I think I gave them to the girls to play with. Wonder if they are still around somewhere...ReplyDelete
oohh la la, i love this idea!! Pinning. New follow. Follow back:) http://www.sewsweetvintage.com/2013/01/sweet-heart-pillow-upcycle.htmlReplyDelete
Simple and sweet, love it!ReplyDelete
What fun to discover your blog and learn that you live in Houston. I have not "met" many Houston bloggers. I look forward to seeing more of you.ReplyDelete
This is such a great idea! I am psyched to find some heart doilies! Thanks for sharing (Visiting from Jennifer Rizzo).ReplyDelete
So simple, but it makes such an impact-I love that!
Love your Valentine project. How cute and fun!ReplyDelete
Simple but beautiful...Love it by the chair.ReplyDelete
Lisa, these hearts are so cute! I love the idea of them lining the window, too! I was just thinking today that I need to get some Valentine's Day decor up FAST before it's passed me by! It's snowing here so maybe I will get something done! lol! ;)ReplyDelete
But aren't the best ideas the simplest ones? You have created a charming little vignette. When you mentioned that the flower was from coffee filters, I just about put my nose on the screen to see if it was really true.. and it still looks real to me!! I can just see you walking past this corner and the air stirring causes those pretty hearts to twirl. Great idea!!ReplyDelete
classic and beautiful, just perfect for anyone who loves "white"!ReplyDelete
LOVE EVERYTHING!ReplyDelete


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Waves lapped against the shore, an osprey flew overhead, warm sand squished between my toes, and all I thought was, "This is home." The sights, the sounds, the smells -- they made me wonder what it was like for our terrapins to experience these things for the first time.
At Kent Narrows, the place their mother laid their eggs, we released our brood back into the wild. Our tender loving care allowed our three terrapins to grow five times larger than terps of a comparable age in the wild. They truly have a head start on life thanks to the Terrapin Institute's program
Secchi was the first to be released. I set him down in the soft white sand and he took off instinctively towards the breaking waves. Without hesitation he swam through the cove and out into open water. After swimming about 10 yards he popped his little head out of the water and looked back at us standing on the shore. It was almost as if he was saying goodbye.
Skipjack was the next to go. Liana set this little lady down a few feet from the water. Skipjack swaggered her way into the waves. She swam in the cove for a few minutes before making her way through the breaking waves and into open water.
Finally it was Runoff's turn. I sent her down in the sand, and she just sat there looking up at me. After some encouragement and a nudge in the right direction her feet finally hit the waters of the Chesapeake and she beelined it out of the cove.
We all stood on the beach, watching our little babies all grown up and out on their own. We scanned the water for their little heads popping out here and there looking back at us. It was goodbye for the last time.
Being a part of this program and raising our brood will have a positive impact on this beautiful species and the Chesapeake Bay. These terrapins made me recognize all the connections between the land, the water, the people and the critters that call the bay their home.
I left that morning feeling I was a part of something much greater than myself; I had made a true Chesapeake connection.
It was a Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m., and already it was in the mid-70s and humid. After getting lost, I arrived at the Magothy River Day and Watershed Clean Up, an event organized by the Magothy River Association (MRA) to celebrate John Smith's discovery of the Magothy River on June 12th more than 400 years ago.
Once I arrived -- 15 minutes late -- the 25+ volunteers that had gathered at Chelsea Beach in Pasadena, Maryland, were already working hard and craving the water cooler and ice that I was in charge of bringing. The enthusiastic, hard-working (and sweaty!) volunteers, who ranged in age from 7 to 70, were helping to clean up Indian River Creek, which was riddled with hundreds of tires and other debris from more than 25 years of neglect. The creek was at the bottom of a steep ravine, and rolling huge truck tires up the hill was a muddy and sweaty challenge for many of us (including me!!!!). But over the next couple of hours we managed to nearly fill two 20-foot-long dumpsters with old tires, rims, rusty lawnmowers, water heaters (???) and other "junk."
MRA President Paul Sparado was there and working as hard as anyone. But the real organizers for the day were Juliet Page and Tom Hampton of the MRA Stormwater Committee, of which I am a member. Along with other members of the committee, they worked with Anne Arundel County to identify sites along the Magothy River in need of clean-up and restoration. These before and after photos show what a difference this small band of people made that morning and the value of citizens and government working together to achieve a common goal.
I just recently joined the Chesapeake Bay Program Office as its deputy director after more 20 years of working for the EPA in Washington, D.C. Not only has my carbon footprint become smaller, but my professional and personal worlds have become one. I have done volunteer work for many years with MRA, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and the Earth Conservation Corps, and now Bay-related work is my everyday job, too. But I am only one of the nearly 17 million people who live in the Bay watershed. It will take efforts from each and every one of us to restore the Bay we all know and love.
President Obama and his family of five (remember, his mother-in-law lives with him!) are among the newest residents of the Bay watershed, and it did not take him long to embrace his new home and recognize the Bay as a national treasure by issuing an Executive Order. It charges the EPA to lead a renewed federal effort to restore the Bay by working with its state and local partners and others throughout the watershed. But it is important to remember that the government can't do it all. The MRA cleanup and its volunteers are a prime example of that. So lets each do our part…one by one….it's a new day for the Bay!
The District of Columbia Council has unanimously approved a bill that will help clean up the Anacostia River by placing a fee on disposable bags.
The Anacostia River Cleanup and Protection Act of 2009 will charge a 5-cent fee on disposable paper and plastic carryout bags at grocery stores, restaurants, convenience stores, food vendors and other shops in the city. Most of the money collected will go towards a newly created Anacostia River Cleanup Fund, which will target environmental cleanup, reclamation and restoration efforts on the Anacostia River.
"This landmark law brings the District of Columbia to the forefront of addressing pollution caused by disposable bags and takes much-needed action to clean the Anacostia River," said D.C. Councilman Tommy Wells, sponsor of the bill and chair of the Bay Program's Local Government Advisory Committee.
According to a recent report by the D.C. Department of the Environment, plastic bags, bottles, wrappers and Styrofoam make up 85 percent of the trash in the Anacostia River, a tributary of the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay. In the river's tributaries, such as Watts Branch, nearly 50 percent of the trash is plastic bags.
The report stated that placing a small fee on disposable bags could eliminate up to 21 percent of the trash in the Anacostia and 47 percent of the trash in its tributaries.
The legislation also creates a new Anacostia River vehicle license plate and an income tax donation option. Proceeds from both will go to the Anacostia River Cleanup Fund.
For more information about the Anacostia River Cleanup and Protection Act of 2009 and the Anacostia River Cleanup Fund, visit trashfreeanacostia.com.
What You Can Do: Reduce the Amount of Plastic Bags You Use and Reduce Plastic Trash in the Anacostia River, the Chesapeake Bay and Your Local Waterways
Learn about more ways you can help the Bay.
At his 22nd annual Patuxent River Wade-in on June 14, former Maryland State Senator Bernie Fowler saw his white sneakers through 25.5 inches of water -- similar to last year's measurement of 26 inches but still far from the 60-plus inches Fowler could see his sneakers through during his childhood.
Fowler proclaimed "a new day" for the Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay due to recent commitments by the governors of Maryland and Virginia and the federal government to strengthen cleanup efforts. He told the crowd of nearly 200 people who came to Broomes Island, Md., for the wade-in not to focus on the river's poor water quality.
"Today is a day that we want to cleanse that from our thinking and think of this as a new beginning, a time when we will not forfeit our optimism or relent our determination to make this river better," Fowler said. "We will not stop until this Patuxent River glistens again."
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley echoed Fowler's sentiments, encouraging those gathered to help the river and the Bay get better for future generations.
"We need to get our hearts out of the dead zone and our hands and feet into the rivers, where we know we can make a difference," O'Malley said.
Fowler hosts a wade-in on the second Sunday of June each year to draw attention to the muddy, polluted waters of the Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay. He speaks of the days of his youth when he could wade up to his shoulders in his beloved Patuxent and still see the river's bottom, teeming with crabs and fish swimming among the grasses and oyster shells.
Since Fowler's first wade-in, other wade-ins have sprung up on creeks and rivers across Maryland and become popular springtime community events.
The annual Patuxent wade-in will have its own "new beginning" next year, when it will move from its usual Broomes Island location to Jefferson Patterson Park, its new permanent location.


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Jeff Davis: equality casting for his own sake?/ Racialicious on how TW needs to do better
In it, Tyler Posey said:
The creator (Jeff) of my show always mentions, "Yeah, he's a good actor, but he's also ethnic. And he's the lead of our show, so that's going to help us." It's weird the way that he says it, but it's true, and it's cool, and I'm totally stoked.
It sounded to some like he's shading Jeff cause that is a weird thing to say and then this came up:
Soo, he feels he deserves a pat on the back for casting minorities? Is that why he does it? y/n?
I thought it was 'interesting' in light of that race & racism in tw tumblr blowup post situation just now. Down below, Racialicious takes a critical look at the show vs. what Jeff said in that post.
Jeff's Twitter
This Show Was Supposed To Be A Gift: Teen Wolf + Race
I never wanted to write about MTV's Teen Wolf on the R. I tried so hard to avoid writing about it that, until this point, I've ignored that one time one of the lead actors got caught in blackface, a season and a half worth of problematic characters of color, and the question of whitewashed heroes. This show was supposed to be lighthearted fun peppered with beautiful abdominal muscles.
Unfortunately, that changed in the course of hours one night when Jeff Davis, the show's creator, started a Tumblr, dedicated his inaugural post to the topic of race of the show, received over 1,000 notes on said post, and then deleted everything altogether when his opinions on race and diversity were not taken well by a PoC and social justice-themed audiences.
It's the classic case of another well-meaning white male who forgot to check his white privilege at the door.
Because most people have better taste in television than I do, a little background: the show is a scripted drama based on the movie of the same name, starring a Latino actor, Tyler Posey, as Scott McCall. It's a silly, ridiculous show filled with plot holes and lazy writing that occasionally provides comedic gems–and, like I said, beautiful abs.
From the beginning the show had symptoms of a Magical Negro issue, when the only black character, Dr. Deaton (Seth Gilliam), was a mysterious veterinarian who had no background, first name, or personality but was always there to answer questions and help other characters (sometimes with magic!) in their time of need. The character had me raising an eyebrow, but again there were good-looking men…and the one thing I wanted to avoid was to ever have to mention this program here.
In season two, we've met Boyd (Sinqua Walls), one of three new teenage werewolves, and Ms. Morrell (Bianca Lawson), a guidance counselor with vague ties to Deaton. Along with Deaton, both are supporting characters, and that has been one of the main excuses given by Davis when the lack of development in the show's Black characters is brought up.
While Davis did delete his tumblr and the post, everyone knows that the internet is forever. You can read it here in full without comment, but for now let's have a look at how Davis sees race on his show:
First off, the lack of story development for Boyd's character. I have said numerous times in interviews that the new supporting characters are there to "support" the main characters. I have 41 minutes a week in which to tell a story. It's not easy to service every character equally!
Forty-one minutes and twelve episodes to be exact and, no, that's not a lot of time. But Boyd's character is aligned with Issac Lahey (Daniel Sharman) and Erica Reyes, who have been developed far more thoroughly. Issac and Erica are also characterized as white; slapping the last name Reyes on a character played by a non-PoC, blonde actress, Gage Golightly, when you choose to not acknowledge the show's actual Mexican lead in the show's canon does not absolve Davis of his issues with race.
Which makes it no surprise–but typical of my favorite supernatural shows–that Boyd would get the short end of the character-development stick. Viewers have learned key details about Erica and Issac's pasts, and they've both had the opportunities to at least develop definable personality traits over the course of the season. They have their own storylines and their characters have their own arcs.
What do we know about Boyd? Well, he's a loner who drives a zamboni at the ice rink, and he takes the bus to school. Compared to Erica's backstory as an epileptic and Issac's abusive history with his now-deceased father–not to mention their numerous interactions with other characters and the obvious evolutions in their personalities and actions–Boyd hasn't been given much to work with. He may as well be a blank slate.
It may not be easy to 'service every character' equally, but Boyd follows an annoying, yet common, trend in characters of color and fans are right to question Davis on it. Especially since it wasn't exactly a fluke; the character was slated as African-American from the beginning, as seen on the casting notice:
Davis goes onto suggest budgeting and scheduling issues also impact his ability to better develop Boyd's character. This doesn't erase the fact that Boyd is a sorely underdeveloped character in comparison to his contemporaries, but it could have been a more viable excuse had he just stopped there. But like many well-meaning white people who are in over their heads when discussing the topic of race and media, Davis kept going.
When we send out breakdowns for cast it always says "All ethnicities." I'm quite proud of the fact that our lead actor is Latino. But I have also always said I will not make "Teen Wolf" an "issues" show. I think a series like "Glee" or even the humor of "Modern Family" are far more equipped to handle those subjects.
First, I question how proud you can be of having a Latino lead if it's not acknowledged with so much as a hint in the show's canon, thus allowing viewers to assume that he's 'All-American' and white. You can also obviously see above that underdeveloped Boyd was never meant to be cast as anything other than Black–that much should be clear. Issac and Erica were technically open to all races, but ultimately both characters, who are written and developed more extensively into the action, were cast as white:
Opening a casting call to any ethnicity (which poses its own challenges and doesn't guarantee a diverse media environment) doesn't earn you brownie points any more than being sure to develop your Black characters will make you an "issues show." To show care, fairness, and equality towards your PoC characters does not make you an "issues show"–it makes you, at worst, close to being considerate and, at best, a show that fans of more backgrounds can enjoy without complaint.
The burn of Boyd's lack of character development increases when you look at the other two black characters on the show. As mentioned, Magical Negro issues run deep within the show and on this week's episode, Dr. Deaton cemented himself as the Bonnie Bennett of Teen Wolf–a character of color with supernatural abilities who exists to serve white characters–when, after a season and a half of popping up at opportune times with convenient advice, wisdom, and occasional magic, he revealed to Derek, "helping your family used to be a pretty important part of my life." Ms. Morrell, the last hope for a well-developed Black character, has thus far turned out to be in some way related to Dr. Deaton, squashing most hope that she's not another Bonnie in the making.
If just one of the show's Black characters were allowed to progress into being a fully realized person it would be far easier to overlook the faults of the others. Not being able to develop all of your supporting Black characters is understandable, but when you score 0 out of 3, it's time to step back, take a look, and maybe stop making excuses. Particularly excuses as tired as this one:
I also worry that as a white male who grew up in a pretty ordinary middle class suburb I may not have the insight to be particularly adept at tackling issues of race head on. While there is no way I can write without socialization and my own personal bias both informing and affecting my work, I believe my first job is to entertain. That's what I love about writing. Entertaining people. If I skirt the issues of race and sexual politics, the reason is most likely that I don't feel like I'm going to be very good at tackling those issues within a show about teenage werewolves. I don't really know how to write those stories. But I think I do know how to scare people and how to make them laugh. There are far better writers out there like Aaron Sorkin, Shonda Rhimes, David E. Kelley, far more equipped to tackle those subjects. I'm here first and foremost to entertain. All else comes under the banner of "best effort."
Yes, this is a show about lacrosse-playing werewolves in an otherwise "pretty ordinary middle class suburb" in California. No one is asking for A Very Special Episode About Racism (Ft. Magical Beings), but we could still see fleshed out, acknowledged PoC characters that act as more than props, scenery, and spiritual guides. Believe it or not, there's no trick to writing these characters, no experience that you missed out on as a child that wouldn't allow you to expand on the characters of a teenage boy or a grown man. Plot lines for Black characters (or any PoC character) do not have to center around the color of their skin. When you exist in a world where getting bitten by a werewolf is a more pressing concern than discrimination that rule should only increase ten-fold.
Let's be real: if there were more characters like Olivia Pope on television I'd be a happier person, but it's unfair to expect Shonda Rhimes to carry that burden by herself. (Nor have I ever considered Aaron Sorkin or David E. Kelley to be the paragons of virtue and perfection when it comes to writing PoC characters. Has anyone?) It's also unfair to start this kind of dialogue and then run from it while backhandedly blaming the people who wanted to engage in the discussion you started to begin with.
Race and media isn't a topic that's going to lead to purely positive responses. It certainly doesn't get better when someone steeped in white male privilege decides to offer his opinion as the final word on the topic. If Davis thought that this post wasn't going to elicit a severe amount of response and backlash that would warrant further response from him, then he's operating either under a veil of naivete or sheer ignorance. Writers have to be prepared to stand by their words, deleted or not. Davis was obviously not up to that task.
Gawker points out the common use of the tumblr tag Jeff Davis is a gift. I'm not going to try and pretend that I haven't used that tag in the past. I enjoy what Teen Wolf has done with homosexuality (in addition to having a gay supporting character, both main male characters are shown to be comfortable with advances from other men) and, sometimes, their frank handling of female sexuality is a pleasant surprise. That said, while a good deal of the fandom (including some oft read, quoted, and re-blogged Big Name Fans, which only perpetuates the problem) seem to think that positive portrayals of some topics negate the problematic handling of others, I'm not as forgiving. These are not new excuses concerning PoC representation, and he hasn't provided me with, "Different insight into the whys and hows of the world of television." I've heard it all before.
As well-intentioned as Davis is in trying to explain himself to his fans and create a world where race isn't an issue, he may want to take a moment to reacquaint himself with the mantra his characters have spent the past three episodes repeating ad nauseum: "Once is an accident. Twice is a coincidence. Three times is a pattern."
Dr Deaton. Boyd. Ms. Morrell.
I'll leave you to it, Mr. Davis.
Brought to you by Colton 'Blackface' Haynes. bye Jackson


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Barnard News
Economics professor collaborates with former research assistant Molly Alter '10 on study published by the American Educational Research Association
Barnard President Debora Spar attends White House summit on fostering success for disadvantaged students
Summit will bring together leaders from over 100 U.S. colleges to discuss how to boost success among low-income students
Once a student activist on campus, Wolfe ascends to key political aide for Mayor-elect de Blasio
The first members of the Barnard class of 2018 received early decision acceptance letters this December, delighting students, family members, counselors and friends.
Prof. Sharp to deliver Distinguished Lecture in Anthropology at the American Museum of Natural History
December 18, 2013
Linder Theater
2:00 p.m.
In a recent episode of the Dare to Use the F-Word podcast, President Debora Spar talks with feminist media activist Jamia Wilson about how the drive for perfection affects young women today. Following the interview, President Spar shared her thoughts on the direction of feminism for the next generation.