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Liz Caruana documents S.F.'s designers
PHOTOGRAPHY Book captures style makers in our midst - milliners to jewelers - and their shared work ethos
Photographer Liz Caruana came to know dozens of Bay Area designers through working on projects like look books and editorial spreads, but she realized that few of them had ever met their contemporaries.
"There's a ... community of designers here who are all totally different but share certain values, who follow 'the principles,' " says Caruana, who lives in San Francisco's Richmond District. "And they didn't all even know each other. One day I just stepped back - I had all these contacts and realized no one was documenting the community, capturing that ethos."
In early 2011, she began inviting designers, one by one, to her house and casually - "often over scotch, sometimes over coffee" - taking their pictures. She decided to make the photos into a book.
The resulting collection of 54 portraits will be showcased later this month at the Carte Blanche gallery, accompanied by a self-published book titled "The Bay: Creators of Style." Featured designers range from "Project Runway" alum Christopher Collins to lesser-known names like feather and leather designer Jenn Hall.
"What Liz is doing is very exciting for us and definitely needed," says Chris Ospital, co-owner of Modern Appealing Clothing, an influential boutique in Hayes Valley and Dogpatch that carries many local designers. "No one else is doing anything like it."
"People in San Francisco are extremely individual, and they honor the tribe, which is what this is about," adds her brother and co-owner Ben Ospital. "Where other cities take their cues from (Vogue editor) Anna Wintour, we take ours from Margaret Mead," he says, referring to the cultural anthropologist.
Caruana said she chose to focus on clothing, jewelry, handbag and millinery designers dedicated to sustainable design and local production.
"That's where San Francisco is in terms of fashion," said Caruana, 35. "I found the designers who followed those principles and excelled at them. It was about creating a canon."
She encouraged her subjects to bring in props and wear their designs. Some portraits include thick canvas work belts, tree branches or small dogs, but most are simple moments with the designer. The photos are all in black and white to showcase the designer more than the clothes - "you see the person, just as they are."
"I blend fashion and real life - the grit and the glam. It's a lot harder to photograph the truth of what's happening than to get someone to pose in some high-fashion way."
In her Potrero Hill studio, she uses broad strokes to describe the temperaments of San Francisco designers (resistant to trends, looking more to Paris than to Los Angeles) and shoppers (eclectic and like to mix highs and lows). She keeps an Excel spreadsheet of contacts, nearly 1,500 names long, with meticulous notes (she is, after all, a pacer for the San Francisco marathon club).
Eight years earlier, Canadian-born Caruana was working in Toronto as a camera assistant - "putting clappers in front of Ethan Hawke's face" - when her husband got a job as an engineer at Dolby. They moved to the Inner Richmond and she signed up for photography classes at City College. She started going to fashion and trade shows.
"I was just hoping to do work for them or maybe borrow their clothes for other shoots," she says. "San Francisco has different kinds of fashion - we're not just making T-shirts."
With help from intern schools like California College of the Arts, Caruana shot almost all of the portraits in her house last year. Her husband plays electric guitar, so "a lot of Mastodon and Metallica would be playing."
Colleen Quen, who sells her couture dresses at her boutique South of Market and was photographed by Caruana, remembers when there were more books of Bay Area design.
"There were several books on local designers in the '70s. They were beautiful photo collections, really captured the community," says Quen. "But with mass production and exportation, the sewing companies all broke up, and that community became really scarce. I haven't seen a book since. Liz is certainly the only photographer doing anything like this today.
"Sometimes, we can feel we don't exist. What Liz is doing, it's so honoring. It makes me feel proud to be here, too."
The Bay: Creators of Style: Artist reception 7-9:30 p.m. Friday. Gallery hours 11 a.m.-7 p.m. every day except Tuesday. Through Feb. 13. Carte Blanche, 973 Valencia St., S.F. (415) 821-1055. www.gallerycarteblanche.com.
Nellie Bowles is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. E-mail: email@example.com Twitter: @NellieBowles


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The historic city of Exeter is the county town of Devon. Easily accessible by air, road and rail, Exeter is an ideal destination for a short break or longer holiday at any time of the year.
Most of the walks on walks4softies are in Dorset but there are also some walks in Hampshire and Wiltshire.
There are 21 walks in 11 areas within a 50 miles / 82 km radius of Exeter.
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Celebrity Babies of 2013
18 Feb
So many celebrities are expecting in 2013! A few we can't hear enough about:
- Kate Middleton
- Jessica Simpson
- Fergie
- Kim Kardashian
- Kristin Bell
- Busy Phillips
- Jenna Dewan-Tatum
- Hilaria Baldwin
Celebrity babies inspire all kinds of trends like hip strollers, cool outfits and decked out nurseries. Have you ever bought something for your baby based on a celebrity trend? Tell us what it was (leave a comment below) and why you had to have it, too!
Tags: baby nursery, baby outfit, baby stroller, busy phillips, celebrity baby, fergie, hilaria baldwin, jenna dewan-tatum, jessica simpson, kate middleton, kim kardashian, kristin bell


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Mt. Washington residents have been stopping and staring at an old bike that has been painted white–including its tires, seat, and pedals–and chained to a post near the corner of Avenue 45 and Canon Crest. So-called Ghost Bikes are created to honor cyclists who have been killed while riding but also to raise awareness of bike accidents and safety, according to GhostBikes.org. The Mt. Washington Ghost Bike was installed following the death of 34-year-old Jean Carlos Galavin, who died last Sunday after his bike hit a curb and he was thrown into a hillside, according to police. "It was really startling to come across the signs when I was driving down Avenue 45, then finding this [white bike] at the stop sign," said a Mt. Washington woman who took the accompanying photos.
While the sign above the Ghost Bike said Galavin was a victim of a hit-and-run police last week told Patch that there was no evidence any other vehicle was involved.


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We are proud to announce that the new Asylum Collection website is online.
This week Asylum Collection will be presented in Milan during the International furniture fair 2008.
Tools Galerie in Paris will presents our latest design in their new exhibition.
During an inspiring summer the designers of Asylum Collection worked on several new projects.
From the 2nd till the 7th of July Asylum Collection will visit London.
We would like to thank everybody who visited the TuttoBeNe Reprice Party.
The TuttoBeNe party was a big succes! Special thanx to Marcel Wanders and his crew for the compliments and being at the party!
During the 'Salone Internazionale Del Mobile' the 'Asylum Collection' will be officialy launched.
During Catwalk DMF in CLUB 11, Amsterdam. Asylum Collection won the publics' prize for best design.
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Our understanding of autism has grown a lot in the past few years. Notably, in May 2013, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders made significant changes to the section about pervasive developmental disorders.
In previous versions of this manual published by the American Psychiatric Association, asperger syndrome and autistic disorder were listed separately. In the DSM-5 they, along with many other disorders, fit under a single diagnosis: autism spectrum disorder.
Autism is a collection of closely related disorders that can best be understood on a spectrum. Children or adults with autism may exhibit one or several symptoms, and manifestations can range from mild to severe.
Prevalence and awareness of autism
About 1 in 68 children have autism spectrum disorder according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- ASD is about 4.5 times more common in boys than girls
- ASD is prevalent in all racial, ethnic and socioeconomic groups
- Children of older parents are at higher risk of having ASD
Research continues to bring to light the risks and causes behind autism, but the disorder is common and has several potential treatment options.
Compared to the past, mental health providers can more easily identify the disorder in children as young as 14 months, which provides the opportunity for early intervention and treatment. Most importantly, an increased awareness of autism and its signs helps parents notice problems and seek help early.
Signs to look for in toddlers
Although some people may not receive a diagnosis until adulthood, many others are fortunate enough to receive an early diagnosis and get help from the start. If you believe your child exhibits unusual behaviors or developmental issues, trust your instincts and investigate until you have an answer. Here is a list of signs to look for that may point to autism in your toddler:
- Lack of smiles or other joyful expressions by 6 months
- No back-and-forth sharing of sounds with you, and lack of facial expressions by 9 months
- No making noises to get your attention
- No babbling by 12 months, or only using one or two sounds
- Failing to play with others or share interest and enjoyment
- No attempt at gestures (pointing, showing, waving, reaching) by 12 months
- Inability to follow objects visually or notice when you gesture to an object
- No usage of words or verbal communication by 16 months
- Lack of meaningful multi-word phrases by 24 months (not counting imitating or repeating)
- No attempt at making eye contact
- Lack of response to his or her name
- Any loss of speech, gestures, or social skills at any age along the way
Some parents find it helpful to take an online evaluation regarding their toddler before seeking a health care provider's advice. Autism Speaks offers a free online quiz called M-CHAT-R to help parents evaluate their child's symptoms.
Diagnosis later on
Some children with autism do not receive a clear diagnosis until age 3 or 4. As you observe your child, remember that social and cognitive impairments, repetitive behaviors and difficulties communicating are the main hallmarks of ASD. Each child develops at an individual rate, so there's a range of what's normal. However, if you have questions about missing milestones, talk with your child's doctor about specific concerns.
An older child usually displays signs related to social and language difficulties:
- Plays alone and has trouble connecting with others
- Responds to questions by repeating them
- Appears disinterested or unaware of people around
- Uses grammar incorrectly or refers to him or herself in the third person
- Has difficulty understanding feelings
- Doesn't understand simple directions, statements or questions
- Prefers not to be touched, held or cuddled
- Interprets things too literally and misses social and humor cues
A child with ASD may have several or all these symptoms but doesn't have to show each one for a positive diagnosis. For more signs and symptoms of autism at any age, visit nationalautismassociation.org.
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Peanut Rx — an index that allows producers to get the most benefit from their crop management options — assigns a point total to each variety based on its resistance to certain diseases.
But what's the true value of a variety's resistance, from the viewpoint of growers?
"How do we integrate these varieties into a peanut disease management program?" asks Bob Kemerait, University of Georgia Extension plant pathologist. "We've got a number of different varieties out there now, but my question is, does disease resistance really matter?"
Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) resistance certainly matters, and breeders have spent considerable time breeding resistance to other diseases, he says.
According to Peanut Rx, Georgia Green has 30 points for TSWV and AP-3 has 10, which means that AP-3 has three times as much resistance to TSWV than Georgia Green. And York is five times more resistant to white mold than Georgia Green.
Peanut Rx was developed by researchers at the University of Georgia, Auburn University and the University of Florida and has been endorsed by Syngenta, Nichino, BASF, Bayer CropScience, and Arysta LifeScience.
"A lot of effort went into breeding those varieties, but for whatever reason, the grower community, the sheller community, or the buyers have decided that despite the resistance, the variety was not adopted widely by growers. So growers must be selecting varieties based on something more than just resistance," says Kemerait.
In the past five years, many disease-resistant varieties have been phased out because they were not widely adopted. "Resistant varieties are being made available to growers, but we don't keep them," he says.
Judging from the varieties currently being grown, producers obviously are demanding resistance to TSWV. We have five varieties that are now being grown, and they have different levels of resistance.
In a survey conducted in Miller County, Ga., peanut growers said that white mold, CBR and peanut root-knot nematodes are all severe problems, says Kemerait. Ninety-five percent of the acreage in Miller County this year is expected to be planted in the GA-06G variety.
"This is despite the fact we have Tifguard, which has near immunity to the peanut root-knot nematode. They'll go with GA-06G and put nematicides underneath them. What's so special about GA-06G? It has less disease resistance of any of the other varieties that'll be planted this year. But it's all about yield potential, which translates into money. Yield potential drives what you'll plant," he says.
Growers will adopt varieties that are more resistant to TSWV and CBR, says Kemerait. "You must have resistance to TSWV, and if you have CBR in your fields, you'll probably choose Georgia Greener or GA-02C over GA-06G.
Investing in yield
Why are growers willing to adopt TSWV and CBR resistance when they hesitate on others? The tools for managing TSWV and CBR are less reliable than tools for managing leafspot and white mold. So you invest in yield, and you say you'll buy a fungicide program that compensates for the reduction in resistance."
If you plant a more resistant variety but you treat it exactly the same as a less resistant variety, you're buying added insurance, he says.
"With Tifguard, we have absolute immunity to the root-knot nematode, and growers are considering instead using Telone or bumping up their rates on Temik and planting GA-06G. You can do that. But by choosing a variety that has to be treated with a nematicide, you are increasing your cost of production anywhere from $30 per acre to $150 per acre simply in the investment of a nematicide. And then you're assuming that the nematicide will bring up your yield of GA-06G."
From a research standpoint, it's a no-brainer between GA-06G and Tifguard if you've got nematodes, he says. "From a grower standpoint, there might be concerns over things like peg strength, but if you've got nematodes, you owe it to yourself to consider a variety like Tifguard."
Comparing GA-06G and GA-07W, as far as TSWV resistance, they're the same, he says, and as far as leafspot resistance, they're the same.
"But we know that GA-07W has twice the resistance to white mold as GA-06G. This difference is the same as having an extra year of rotation away from peanuts or soybeans. It's the same as allowing for an earlier planting date without compromising white mold control. This difference negates the effect of a high plant stand, and it negates the impact of tillage and irrigation as far as impact on white mold. That's the value of something like that. When you look at those differences in the Peanut Rx, that's what the value is. It's not just numbers — that's how you can relate it to what you're doing."
With greater resistance now available to growers, the goal of prescription fungicide programs is to make sure you use the right amount of fungicide to maintain yields and maximize profit on return, says Kemerait.
"The variety you select is a key component in what your risk may be. In Georgia, seven spray programs are what we've normally been accustomed to. By using this Peanut Rx — by using a good variety, a good rotation, and by choosing resistance, you can go to a low-risk or moderate-risk situation, and in doing so, you can go from a seven-spray program to a five-spray program. Fewer sprays mean less money for fungicides and less cost."
Improved resistance in varieties should be an important consideration in how growers develop a fungicide program or a disease management program. When you're deciding between varieties, understand what the benefits are for the resistance program, says Kemerait.


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Sherman County artist Cameron Kaseberg, now living in Redmond, will be featured Jan. 30 on Oregon Art Beat on Oregon Public Broadcasting.
Kaseberg is becoming known as the artist who has taken the solvent transfer process of image making further than any artist working today. For Kaseberg, it's simply an exploration of the process brought to prominence in the 1950s by Robert Rauschenberg.
"During my studies at Portland State University I found myself in a drawing class. It turned out to be a drawing class where we didn't actually draw anything," said Kaseberg. "We explored all kinds of processes, solvent transfer being one. I was hooked.
"Kaseberg finished college and went to work in the museum and tradeshow exhibit industry. After many years in Portland, he found himself changing gears and managing the family's irrigation business in The Dalles.
"It was a definite change," he said. "I was not in the creative environment I was used to. Although I had been playing with the solvent transfer process ever since college, a new energy came and I began pushing it more.
"With that new energy came a turn in Kasberg's work and yet another shift in his career. His father retired, and after 11 years managing the irrigation store Kaseberg decided to return to his creative heart.
In 2008, Kaseberg saw a call to artists for a new art show in Bend, Art in the High Desert.
"I don't know what possessed me to apply. I had never done an art festival and had been to only a handful," Kaseberg said. "The interactions with other artists, the collectors and winning a Benchmark Award cemented my path.
"Six years later, Kaseberg has become a veteran of art festivals up and down the West Coast. He has moved to Central Oregon and become a part of the arts community, serving on the Redmond Commission for Art in Public Places, the board of Art in the High Desert, and as a member of the High Desert Art League.
The "Oregon Art Beat" dream became reality for Kaseberg in May with an unexpected call from Katrina Sarson. A producer for "Oregon Art Beat," Sarson had seen Kaseberg's work on the Art in the High Desert website and was intrigued by the process. Within two weeks Katrina and the Oregon Art Beat crew arrived in Redmond to begin filming Kaseberg story. "I was a nervous wreck," he said, "but the moment they walked in the door all of my trepidation vanished. They were amazing."
Please visit the Oregon Art Beat website at http://www.opb.org/ programs/ artbeat/ for date and time.In the Columbia Gorge you can find his work at The Dalles Art Center and Westwind Frame and Gallery. For more information on Kaseberg's work and schedule visit www.kaseberg .com and find him on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ KasebergDesign.


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Construction Management
Building, from every angle.
Are you drawn to construction? Have a passion for management?
Then why not combine the two? The Construction Management program at IUPUI will equip you to run construction projects well, from every angle. Leave no stone unturned as you further your expertise in construction management, project controls, scheduling, cost estimating, bidding, contract administration, specification writing, field operations, economics, construction law, business management, communications and more.
Degrees Offered:
- BS in Construction Management
- MS in Technology, Construction Management concentration
- MS in Technology, Facilities Management concentration (online only)
- Construction Management Certificate
Why Construction Management at IUPUI?
- Strong curriculum with a balanced focus to develop strong technical, construction management and communication background
- Full-time faculty with real world experience
- Located in a strong construction industry community
- Unique student mix with traditional and non-traditional students
- Active and vibrant construction student organization
- Have industry professional; instruct key courses
- Strong relationship with construction industry professional organizations
Common Careers for Graduates:
- Professional construction project managers
- Construction field superintendents
- Construction project monitoring and controls specialists
- Field engineers
- Construction administrators including estimating, scheduling, etc.
Student Resources:
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Classic Camaros are sweet, but unless you have the deep pockets required to buy one in pristine or already-restored condition, then you're going to have to contend with sheetmetal repairs. How much you'll have to deal with is usually proportional to what you spent on purchasing your project car. Of course, there's some luck involved as well. After all, you don't always get what you pay for; sometimes you get less, much less. The amount of sheetmetal repair necessary typically shows up once you start getting a car ready for paint and you find a host of hidden issues, from rot to shoddy repair work. Find enough, and it becomes easier to replace a corrupted panel rather than repair it.
The good news is Camaros are pretty dang popular, and as such, just about every panel is available through the aftermarket. There was a time when the best, but most expensive, option was to find factory GM panels. Today, several aftermarket companies are churning out pieces that are even nicer than the OE stuff.
When Jesus Gonzalez bought his 1972 Camaro for $4,000, he was pretty happy, but after digging into his new project he kept finding trouble. One problematic area was the quarters, which were abused beyond rehabilitation. The solution turned out to be hitting up Auto Metal Direct for a pair of their recently released, second-gen full quarters along with the associated outer wheelhouses. Of course, quarters, unlike front fenders, aren't bolt-on endeavors, so follow along as we bring a Camaro back from the brink of junkyard oblivion.


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I have 6 of these Clones, and they are "outstanding" and they are all loose. The only thing I do'nt like is the fact that they have no holes in the feet to put them in the cool running postion they feature on the card. What gives? All this articulation and you have to hot glue them down in the running position
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I must be getting old.
I remember wine from 30 years ago (Manishewitz), wine from 20 years ago (Baron Herzog White Zinfandel) and wine from 10 years ago (Herzog Reserve Alexander Valley Cabernet – still a consistently great wine btw).
And while I have not written too much about cooking/food over the years (damn, I've been blogging since 2007) I am very much a foodie and remember restaurants from 30 years ago (Shmulke Bernstein's), from 20 years ago (Noah's Ark) and from 10 years ago (Le Marais).
Seeing where kosher wine & food has come from makes me nostalgic.
SO you ask, where are kosher wine & restaurants these days…???
Well, there are many Cabernet Sauvignon, cabernet based blends or similar big-bodied wines that have been rewarded with high-scores – and deservedly so. The best of these complex, elegant, full-bodied wines are excellent.
As to restaurants, there are some good ones on the scene now and over the past decade. Places such as Va Bene, Tevere, Le Marais and the Prime Group. Old world Italian, French or American Bistros…places where kosher consumers can bring non-kosher guests & feel proud (kosher isn't just knishes, hot dogs or deli sandwiches).
Well, the point of this whole personal kosher history is a prelude to my observation that kosher food has surged ahead of wine.
I had dinner the other night at Pardes. This 5 month old restaurant is at the cutting edge of molecular gastronomy with its unique & creative menu, its unpretentious hipster decor & artistic presentation – all at very fair prices. This follows a recent dinner at Basil (whose menu was constructed by the owner/chef of Pardes) as well as quality time out West in Oxnard California where I was treated to the delectable creations at Tierra Sur. My experience at each of these three has me confident that we are seeing a new generation of chefs stepping up the quality level of kosher food/restaurants to yet a new height.
But I fear wine is lagging. Sure there are some great wines to accompany a good steak or roast, but what about dishes such as Pardes' Salmon Tartare wrapped in Socca & topped with a poached egg, Basil's Parmesan & white asparagus, wood burning oven pizza or Tierra Sur's Fennel and orange zest encrusted Ahi tuna??? Sure there is a decent Chablis, a good New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and an expensive but nice Laurent Perrier Brut rose' & champagne. But the selection of good quality kosher wines OTHER THAN big Cab, merlot, zin or Syrah based wines is limited.
While at Pardes the other night I found myself lacking a quality wine pairing for many of the gourmet courses.
In general, there are few if any good Pinot Noirs (will there ever be a top-line Grand or Premier Cru kosher Burgundy?), no decent German Rieslings, French Sancerre or other well-priced high-quality food-friendly wines. Is there even a demand for these kinds of wines??
While the kosher world should be proud of the upward trend of high quality kosher offerings for both food & wine, I hope kosher wine offerings will broaden to include wines that will allow kosher foodies to accompany their non red meat meals with subtle wines and not just big Cabernet style wines.
Happy kosher food & wine pairing!


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Since my Kindle is always in my purse, it seemed like it was time to kick it up a notch (as Emeril Lagasse would say) and discover some more uses of the Kindle for genealogy.
The Kindle actually functions as a high capacity USB drive that can be connected to the USB port on your computer. Adobe PDF files are one of the many file formats that are compatible with the Kindle. That means that any file that can be converted to PDF can be transferred to your Kindle.
I use Microsoft Word for creating word processing documents. Any Word file can easily be converted to the PDF format once you download and install the Microsoft Add-In Save as PDF. It's a quick download, automatically installs in the entire suite of Microsoft products and it's Free! If you don't have this Add-In already, you definitely need it. Being able to convert files to PDF format really makes file sharing quick and easy because just about everyone has the Adobe Reader on their computer.
In the illustration above, I started with a jpg image file that I inserted into a Word document. I then saved the Word document to a PDF file, then copied the PDF file from my computer to my Kindle via the USB port. This only took a couple minutes. If you have numerous photos you would like to put on your Kindle for reference, you can easily insert one photo per page into Word and follow the same process. You will then have a multi page PDF document that you can scroll through on your Kindle.
Carry all of your Descendant Charts, Family Group Sheets and other reports on your Kindle
I use Family Tree Maker 2011 to manage my genealogy database. Within this software, I'm able to create a variety of printed reports. For me, the most used are the Descendant Chart and the Family Group Sheet. Family Tree Maker allows me to export these reports to a PDF file. I'm not that familiar with other software packages, but I imagine they have a similar feature (please comment below if you can provide information about other software packages).
|Descendant Chart on my Kindle (landscape view)
In my Family Tree Maker software, I created a descendant chart on my great great grandfather, John Crispin Pecht, and within a couple minutes, the report was created.
I selected the "Export to PDF" option and in a minute or so, my PDF file was completed. I plugged in my Kindle to the USB port on my computer and copied the file.
Once my files are on my Kindle, I can organize them by Collections. In PC terms, that would be equivalent to creating a folder. The file names within that Collection (folder) are displayed. I can select the file I want to view on my Kindle.
The default display on the Kindle is full page, but since the font is too small for me to read the PDF file comfortably, I can change the orientation to landscape and I can easily read and scroll through my file. The Kindle also has a zoom feature which you may use. Since my report is in PDF format, the document is also fully searchable. So if I'm looking for a descendant named Ruby, I can use the Kindle keyboard and type in Ruby and locate all references to that name. That makes it very easy to find the information I am looking for.
As you add more information to your family tree, you can simply create new reports, export or save them as PDF files and transfer them to your Kindle, replacing the old file.
There are many advantages to putting your genealogy reports on your Kindle. Number one is portability. I thought my netbook and Flip-Pal scanner were the greatest things ever for portability and convenience. And they still are. But I don't carry those with me every day. By using my Kindle, I really can have as many genealogy reports as I want with me all the time. I already have 205 books on my Kindle and have barely used any of the storage space on the device. My Kindle Wi-Fi has the capacity for 3,500 books, so there's plenty of room left for me to upload as many genealogy reports as I will ever need.
I have no doubt that other genealogists also experience moments of spontaneity as I do - and discover you aren't prepared because you haven't really planned a research trip. But an idea strikes you as you are driving by a library, court house or cemetery and you think, "I should stop there and look up . . ." But you don't have your database or binder or research notes with you. By putting your genealogy reports on your Kindle, you can have that information with you all the time and be able to take advantage of those spontaneous moments.
Having these reports on your Kindle is also handy when you meet up with family members. You can look up the information on the spot, even when you don't have your laptop or netbook with you.
Even though I've demonstrated how you can put family photos on your Kindle, I will acknowledge that there are other portable devices that are more appropriate for carrying around digital versions of your family photos. I just wanted to point out that it can be done.
Copying my genealogy reports to my Kindle gives me yet another option in my genealogy toolbox. Please share your experiences using the Kindle for genealogy in the Comments section below. I'd love to hear other ideas for using this device to aid in genealogy research.


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We can solve your plumbing, drainage and heating issues quickly.We take care of all plumbing problems, repair burst pipes and leaks, repair and replace showers, toilets, sinks, taps and pipework, install bathrooms and fit appliances. Our Gas Safe registered heating experts deal with boiler breakdowns, radiator problems, fault diagnosis, and repair or replace, service and certify all heating systems. All types of blockages are cleared, whether that's toilets, sinks, drains or waste pipes, we can also jet drains and offer CCTV surveys to diagnose drainage problems. Work carried out by us and parts and materials used by us will be guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date that we started the work, expect where we have unblocked a drain or flushed a central heating system - in which case we will guarantee the clearance for 10 days, to ensure that there is no major underlying issue with your blockage.Latest reviews
The service was prompt and professional. I was very pleased and would recommend this service to others.mary mcleod in dunfermline18 Mar 19
The service I received was excellent from the initial telephone contact, the first visit of the engineer and to the completion of the job by the same engineer. I would use this company again and would strongly recommend it to others.John in Bhandall11 Mar 19
Having Ian Fisher attend was like the cavalry arriving to save the day - He asked a few questions, reassured me and immediately got to work and fixed the heating pipe I'd nailed through twice within the hour. The service was simply superb and saved the day so the carpet fitter could lay the carpet. Ian was a top bloke, too, and so pleasant and professional to deal with. I can't thank him enough.a mogg in st helens03 Mar 19
The plumber Craig who came was excellent knew his stuff and did not mess about wasting any time he diagnosed the problem and fixed it straight away he was polite friendly and knowledgeable and it was a great relief to have my elderly mothers issue sorted in such a professional way and it is very refreshing to have a trades person explain what they are doing and not be patronising highly recommend this service it does what it says on the tin.leona james in matlock28 Feb 19
Your engineer arrived within the allotted time and was very friendly, efficient and fixed the problem within about 30 minutes. Also gave advice about what we need to do to prevent reoccurring problems. The young man is a credit to your company. Thank you very much for the excellent service.dave frankland in bingley26 Feb 19
- Boiler breakdown repair
- Boiler replacements
- All areas covered
- All Plumbing Work
- Central Heating
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Plumb LondonLocal plumbers in se27020 3637 6413020 3637 6413
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At Plumb London we know it can be frustrating for customers who have previously been over charged or let down by their local plumbers in London. At Plumb London we can show you that not all plumbing, boiler and heating companies are the same. We value our customers and always put them first! We have a great customer return rate and we constantly strive to increase this. If your looking for the best London plumbing, boiler or heating services. Give us a try! Here at Plumb London, we're here to help when you need a plumber in London. Our local engineers and plumbers cover all of London and the surrounding areas, and all of our specialist engineers are fully trained Gas Safe Registered (Previously Corgi). We understand what a nightmare a plumbing emergency can present, and whatever your requirements, you can rest assured that we will do our very best to be at your premises as quickly as we can, whether you need a plumber in London for an emergency such as a boiler breakdown, for installation of a central heating system, or for a plumbing maintenance check. In addition our emergency plumbers are London based are the best in the business, with years of experience, and will have your problem rectified as quickly as possible without it costing you an arm and a leg. If you need a plumber in London, simply give Plumb London call, we can have a London plumber out to you in no time.Latest reviews
Had Chris come round to fix and replace a kitchen tap. Excellent service. He went to find a near-like replacement from a store and came back to fit it. Very clear re. cost options and job all completed in one day. Chris had a great 'customer' manner and was helpful. Definitely recommend.Tony in Stroud Green10 Sep 17
Very good reliable company, Plumbers were very friendly, helpful, punctual and tidy. The work completed was of a very good quality. I would highly recommend them.Chris Bishop in Catford - 15 Aug 1716 Aug 17
Fast and on time A+++Paul Munro in Ealing17 Jul 17
Brilliant guys! Arrived when they said they would, completed the job without any mess or damage and they made sure we were happy before they left the premises. Would highly recommend.Kerry in Marylebone, London20 Apr 17
Very Happy Customer. Great Service.Katie H in Stockwell16 Feb 17
- We Use Gas Safe Registered Engineers
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ERG PlumbersLocal plumbers in se270800 357 90150800 357 9015ERG Plumbing ServiceWe are very happy to help you in an emergency plumbing situation and we will be as proficient as possible. We are able to get to your property in as little as 30-90 minutes of your call to us with our emergency call out service, which is available on request*. No issue is too big or too small as our nationwide engineer network are fully capable to handle anything. As a company, we only use Gas Safe registered engineers, and the one we assign to your issue will always be fully qualified to deal with all your issues. Our network of engineers are ready to handle your problems; handling a lot of issues including: - Sink and toilet unblocking - Gas cooker installations - Gas pipe repairs - Plumbing in washing machines and dishwashers - Bathroom and kitchen installations - Jet flushing - Boiler room repairs and installations - Oil and Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) Our network of engineers are very proud of their work, so they take great care to work in a way that will not cause excess mess, they keep their work are tidy. All assigned plumbers are Gas Safe registered and follow all health and safety regulations. We can assure you that your issue will be sorted before you know it so you can continue with your day. *Emergency call out service dependent on engineer availability at time of call
- 24 hour emergency call out
- Landlord certificates CP12
- Central Heating Breakdowns
- Water Leaks
- All Plumbing Work
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A M EngineersLocal plumbers in se2707956 82656207956 82656286 Braxted Park , London , SW163AUWe are a local independent firm of Gas Safe registered contractorsWe are a local independent firm of Gas Safe registered contractors providing a complete central heating, gas and emergency plumbing service to homes all over South London. We understand the importance of growing our business by maintaining customer loyalty and often gain new clients through recommendation. We offer a fast professional reliable service and aim to have an engineer with you within 1 hour of your call - Which is how we keep our customers happy.
- Central heating repairs
- Plumbing Repairs
- Central Heating Breakdowns
- Servicing
- A M Engineers are members of
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Heating & Plumbing CentralLocal plumbers in se27020 3637 9630020 3637 9630COMPETITIVE RATES SAME DAY SERVICEWelcome to Heating and Plumbing Central, we are a company of local plumbers and central heating engineers serving all areas of London. We specialise in central heating installations, central heating repairs, boiler repairs, boiler installations, boiler replacements and emergency plumbing services. We employ a team of professional, qualified and Gas Safe registered plumbers are experts in all types of plumbing, heating and boiler breakdowns. Heating and Plumbing Central prides itself on its quality of service and its customer friendly staff. Your call is answered by one of our trained advisers who would be happy to assist you with any plumbing or heating related query you may have. This will be followed by a visit from one of our friendly plumbers to help you as soon as possible. Heating Central are leading installers & repairers of boilers, central heating systems, radiators and more for both domestic and commercial users across all areas of London. As part of our service we provide our customers with plumbing know how, expertise and a high level of customer service, as you'd expect from a leader in the plumbing and heating industry.
- We Use Gas Safe Registered Engineers
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Fast Response PlumbersLocal plumbers in se270800 118 20710800 118 2071All your plumbing emergencies quickly solved with us! Call now!We are very happy to help you in an emergency situation and we will be as proficient as possible. Our emergency response team is second to none. Were able to get your issue solved within 30-90 minutes of your call to us. No issue is too big or too small for us, we can handle anything. Were a Gas Safe registered company and all our engineers are fully qualified to deal with all your issues. Our team of engineers are ready to handle your problems; we handle a lot of issues including: - Sink and toilet unblocking - Gas cooker installations - Gas pipe repairs - Plumbing in washing machines and dishwashers - Bathroom and kitchen installations - Jet flushing - Boiler room repairs and installations - Oil and Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) Our engineers are very proud of their work, so they take great care to work in a way that will not cause excess mess, they keep their work are tidy. Were Gas Safe registered and our plumbers follow all health and safety regulations. We can assure you that your issue will be sorted before you know it so you can continue with your day.
- Domestic
- Central Heating Breakdowns
- Leak detection
- Water Leaks
- Commercial
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Edwards Plumbing ServicesLocal plumbers in se27020 8671 3677020 8671 3677We provide professional Plumbing and ceramic wall and floor tiling services to the local and surrounding areas.Fully insured and registered with the CIPHE.
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Badgers Of Blackheath Plumbers & DrainsLocal plumbers in se27020 8858 3039020 8858 3039128 Maurer Court/Teal St , London , SE100ST
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Offering 30 Years Experience in Plumbing & DrainsBadgers of Blackheath offer a variety of heating services to ensure that your property remains at a comfortable temperature, whatever the weather. Our experienced and knowledgeable specialists are ready and waiting to help. With regular plumbing services from the experts, you're sure to keep your systems running well. Our certified plumbers are very reliable, arriving on time, every time. Serving home-owners and businesses alike, our commercial and domestic plumbers offer fast and effective replacements, giving you instant peace of mind. By maintaining every component of your system in the very best condition, we ensure maximum efficiency at your property. Parts repaired and replaced include pipes, tanks, drains, taps, radiators, ball valves and cylinders. Available throughout the region at any time of the day or night, you know help is at hand. We arrive promptly, ensuring a fast and long-lasting solution. As we are always nearby, you know that 24-hour support is just a call away! Please mention Thomson Local, thank you.Latest reviews
Good Facility to call for in case of plumbing problems, no call out charges.ashrafitaz in London06 Nov 10
Quick serving, skilled staff, value for money.nowwacanna in London26 Oct 10
Attended quickly when I had an emergency, good prices, good friendly staff who did a good job, would recommend.pareme in Darton01 Jul 10
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Dare PlumbingLocal plumbers in se27020 7871 3643020 7871 3643Fleet Street , London , EC4Y1JUDare Plumbing is known for quality and professionalism. And we can prove it to you. You can rest assured knowing that your plumbing services are being provided by a skilled and experienced expert. We Promise Our Experts... are fully qualified and experienced in their respective trades are courteous, friendly and polite at all times carry full public liability insurance (up to £5 million) will tidy up after themselves at the end of each day to be responsive, efficient and reliable to provide explanations, advice and solutions to the problems, detailing how we intend to solve these problems and the estimated costs involved We Promise Our Company... understands your business and forms a relationship that works will ensure that you always have confidence in our services is a valued part of your business will allow you to pick and approve the option you like best, only then do we do the work provides a guarantee valid for twelve months, covering both parts and labour supplied and fitted by us
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AA PlumbingLocal plumbers in se27020 3375 2538020 3375 253830 Upper Tachbrook Street , LONDON , SW1V1SW
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Providing plumbing, heating, and drainage services throughout London.AA Plumbing specialises in maintenance & remedial works throughout London & Essex. Over the decades we have grown, utilising the latest technologies and techniques to complete our work to the highest standard. AA Plumbing covers all aspects of plumbing, heating, and drainage. The earth is our home and we need to look after it, that is why we embrace cleaner & more energy efficient technologies. To help us look after the environment and lower household emissions.Latest reviews
Brilliant and efficient service! Repaired my water leak to my kitchen sink. And got to the job promptly, very friendly plumber. Great service will use them again in the future. Recommend AA plumbing to everyone.Amber Phillips in London11 Mar 19
Excellent service from initial call to office, the plumber arrived quickly and sorted out problem at a reasonable cost, would recommend. !!Ravinder J in London23 Aug 16
Very fast emergency service at a reasonable cost, highly recommend prompt and reliable.Tina White in London01 Jul 16
Fantastic service by this plumber from initial call to office, got to me in no time, sorted out problem quick and very reasonable price. Highly Recommend. Thank You.Lisa Thomas in London22 Jun 16
We're very polite and prompt, will recommend to my friends and family. Would use them again in the future.Jamie Thornton in Leytonstone13 May 16
- Boiler servicing
- Gas Safe Registered
- Fully insured
- Central Heating Breakdowns
- All Plumbing Work
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P J Edwards Plumbing ServicesLocal plumbers in se27020 3151 6819020 3151 6819Aldermary Rd , Bromley , BR13PH
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Quality Bathrooms & Kitchen Fitting In BromleyAre you looking for a quality, professional bathroom or kitchen fitter in the Bromley area? P J Edwards Plumbing Services can help you, whether you're after a brand-new heating system installation or you simply need a leaky pipe fixed, rest assured that have it covered. We welcome both domestic and commercial clients, and offer a full range of professional plumbing and heating solutions. We also offer guttering services so whether you want them repaired or replaced, we have a dedicated team that can help you with this! Full bathroom refurbishments is what we specialise in and we offer a complete planning service, and top-quality installations. A stylish, en-suite bathroom can really increase the value of your home. We offer comprehensive bathroom tiling options and our bathroom and kitchen fitters are happy to fit products that you have already purchased. Contact us today for more information.Latest reviews
set up tiles in kitchen, good designs and styles.sangkikim2 in London12 Oct 10
Good work in repairing badly damaged plumbing,neat and clean work.leticiabulam in London23 Aug 10
Pleased with the bathroom flooring work done, skilled labour. Reliable company.kyoungjuh0 in London01 Jun 10
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Drips PlumbingLocal plumbers in se2707860 13096007860 1309605 Sunray Avenue , Bromley , BR28ENDrips Plumbing ServicesAre you looking for reliable plumbing and heating services in Bromley? Drips Plumbing Services, based in Bromley, are an independent plumbing company that cover all of London and the surrounding areas. We offer a whole host of plumbing and heating services including boiler work, full heating systems, pipework replacement, water tank installation, underfloor heating, pump repairs and installs, unblocking toilets, sinks baths, basins and showers, guttering and downpipes, full bathroom installations, thermostats, hot water problems, immersion heaters and much more. Our dedicated team of plumbing and heating engineers are fully qualified, fully insured and 100% professionals in their trade. We offer top quality work at very affordable prices. So whatever your requirements, give us a call today and let us see how we can help. We look forward to hearing from you. Please let us know that you found us through ThomsonLocal.com
- Maintenance
- Installations
- Heating system
- Bathroom Installations
- All Plumbing Work
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Joseph Richardson Plumbing & HeatingLocal plumbers in se2707720 39477907720 39477915 Brookside Way , Croydon , CR07RRCentral Heating and Boiler Repairs & InstallationsCroydon based, reliable and Experienced Plumbing Company Gas Safe Registered Boilers, Central Heating Systems Installed and Maintained Cookers and Hobs Fitted and Repaired Call on 07720 394779 to arrange an appointment
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Bromley Plumbers LtdLocal plumbers in se2707903 64929407903 64929440 Parkfield Way , Bromley , BR28AFBromley Plumbers - Plumbing & Drainage SpecialistsAre you looking for expert plumbing & drainage services in Bromley & the surrounding areas? At Bromley Plumbers Ltd we have a wealth of experience within the industry and expertly resolve plumbing & drainage problems quickly and effectively. Our services range from general plumbing & drainage work to bespoke property maintenance solutions. We have a team of highly trained engineers that are able to use their excellent skill & expertise to resolve almost any problem you may be experiencing with your property. In addition to delivering quality workmanship, our dedicated engineers can also offer a wealth of useful tips & expert advice to help you keep your home running smoothly & potentially avoid future problems. So whatever your requirements give us a call today and let us see how we can help. We look forward to hearing from you. Please let us know that you found us on ThomsonLocal.com
- Blocked Drains
- No call out charge
- Plumbing Repairs
- Bathroom Installations
- All Plumbing Work
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Alloy Plumbing ServicesLocal plumbers in se27020 8642 4263020 8642 426344 Sunnymede Av , Carshalton , SM54JF
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Based in Sutton and Tooting, with a same day service, no job too smallWe are a genuine Local Plumbing service offering Same Day Service Alloy Plumbing Services offer a genuine reliable 24 hour Service with a Plumber within the hour, we work weekends at the same rate as weekdays with no call out charge. Our main work includes: All aspects of Plumbing leaks and Burst pipes, Lead, Immersions, Cylinders, Tanks, Toilets, All kinds of taps, Macerators, Pumps, Power showers, Central heating (radiator replacement and valves), and we cover across North Surrey and South London including Sutton, Cheam, Worcester Park, Wallington, Carshalton, Kingston, Epsom, Ewell, Croydon, Thorton Heath, Selhurst, Tooting, Balham, Norwood, Stoneleigh, Mitcham, Merton, Wimbledon, Banstead, Wandsworth and all surrounding areas. You can also contact our other office address at: Tooting, sw17 9tj.Latest reviews
Terrible service. Quote for £850 accepted to do all the work. Actually did half and got my wife to believe it had all been done. She paid in full the same day. I made contact with James he stated he would get someone to complete the work asap but never did. Review put in Checkatrade. James not happy with poor review used intimidation on phone telling me to take it off. Very nasty actually. No sign of half money returned. Professional NO. Trustworthy NO. You got the picture.K Roberts in BN235PB05 Mar 19
Unfortunately we were one of many effefed by the freezing temperatures earlier this month (March 2018). Our condense pipe to our boiler had frozen, and we called out Alloy Plumbing, they came out immediately and sorted the problem. The engineer was Polite & kept us well informed throughout, the price of the emergency call out was cheaper than other companies we had called prior to Alloy. Highly recommend.Mr Hampton in Warlingham06 Mar 18
I call out Alloy plumbing service I had water pouring through my ceiling into my front room,I had no way of turning it off, and the plumber came and made safe in no time,The lady on the phone explained the prices. gave me advice on how to slow the leak down (it worked) thank you. JulieJulie in Sutton06 Mar 18
Terrible experience of Alloy plumbing, temporary fixing of problem, no aftercare and charged nearly £500! still not fixed now!!!!Dawn in Kenley06 Mar 18
Called Alloy Plumbing at 2am for a emergency call out - was on site in 15 mins as promised - Jim knew exactly what the problem was very efficient and polite - would highly recommend themBernieB26 Feb 14
- checkatrade.com
- No call out charge
- Central Heating Breakdowns
- 24 Hours - 7 Days A Week
- All Plumbing Work
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Expert Plumbers LtdLocal plumbers in se27020 3151 0556020 3151 055646 Dagmar Court , London , E143JE
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Reliable and Trustworthy PlumbersWe Are Highly Experienced in All Types of Plumbing from Boiler Installs to Central Heating and Gas Fixing & installation. We Offer a 24 Hour Service 7 Days a Week. We Are a Family Run Independent Company With Years of Plumbing Experience. We Can Service and Install All Boilers Through to Design and Building Your Perfect Bathroom. We Pride Ourselves on Being Friendly and Knowledgeable and Will Come to the Rescue if You Need an Emergency London Plumber, We Will Come Over and Fix a Washer or Plumb Your Whole House if Needed No Job is too Big or Small.Latest reviews
Called Paul out for a boiler service, prompt, polite and reasonably priced, will be using him again for sure, thank you PaulJosh in Turnford25 Jun 18
Paul replaced my shower. He was prompt, communicative and very attentive. The job was done quickly, to my specification and when a part broke a few months later, Paul replaced it just as promptly and free of charge.Tina in London27 Jul 17
Expert plumbers attended at very short notice after my husband put a screw through a mains water pipe, The plumber was on time,polite and was good at he's job And extremely tidy Would highly recommend there service. ,Expert plumbers attended at very short notice after my husband put a screw through a mains water pipe plumber was on time ,polite and very good at he's job Rate was reasonable A very happy customer.Mrs read in Bow e305 Jul 17
My Dishwasher was overflowing and I didn't know what to do about it, I called Expert Plumbers up and they had it fixed the next day!Anna Akana in London21 May 17
Excellent service, the plumber arrived ten minutes early and quickly identified the problem. I set an appointment and when the day came he got it fixed in under an hour. Thanks Paul! 10/10Andrew Curry in London, England19 Apr 17
- Landlord gas safety checks
- Radiator installation
- Boiler breakdown repair
- Boiler servicing
- Bathroom Installations
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Aidan McMahon Plumbing & Heating LtdLocal plumbers in se2707986 61598307986 61598352 Lockesley Drive , Orpington , BR52AFProfessional Plumbing & Heating Services In KentAre you looking for an experienced, reliable plumbing and heating service in Orpington and the surrounding areas? At Aidan McMahon Ltd we offer a wealth of plumbing services including tiling and bathroom suites, showers and power flushing, and hot water cylinders and water leaks. We have an excellent reputation and most of our customers are from repeat business. We are fully insured for your peace of mind and there is no call out fee. So for any general plumbing enquiries please don't hesitate to give us a call on 01689 833929 or 07986 615983. We look forward to hearing from you. Please let us know that you found us on ThomsonLocal.com
- All General Plumbing Work
- Bathroom Suites
- Tiling
- Power flushing
- Shower Installation
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Givehand LtdLocal plumbers in se27020 8223 1320020 8223 132078 Brunner Road , London , E177NW
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Family Business Since 1979 For Plumbing & Heating Throughout London.Welcome to Givehand Ltd. We are a family run business based in Walthamstow providing first class plumbing and heating services to clients throughout London, Essex and the South East since 1979. With over 30 year's experience dealing with domestic and commercial customers we are happy to assist you whether you require a minor plumbing repair, a bathroom installation, a new boiler or a full central heating system installation. As a small yet highly respected company, Givehand has gone from strength to strength because we do not compromise on quality we demand and achieve the highest levels of professionalism from all of our staff. Our dedicated workforce have a wide range of expertise and specialize in working to improve and uphold the maintenance of social housing, development of commercial properties and looking after hundreds of households in the private sector. Not only are we prompt and reliable we can be contacted 24 hours a day and our levels of after sales service cannot be bettered. In short, we offer a value for money service that is second to none. For a no obligation estimate please contact us or call 020 8223 1320Latest reviews
used this company for boiler breakdown, have used these before, reliable, efficient and would definately use again, thanksSue in Leyton17 Feb 16
Have used this company a few times now, always very good and quick service. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.Gerio in London12 Feb 16
Central hearing packed up this company came out same day for it fixed and very helpful.James in Wanstead14 Nov 15
Called this company out after central heating packed up, got to me same day all working fine thank you and good price !!!!Rachel in Chingford05 Nov 15
Great service, from this company found them great price, will use this company again. Fantastic company and good pricesanonymous in Mobile19 May 15
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P B ServicesLocal plumbers in se27020 3151 7154020 3151 715487 Harold Road , London , E114QX
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P B Services Local Reliable Family Run Based In Leytonstone - Gas SafeP B Services are a local plumbing company based in Leytonstone East London we pride ourselves on being able to offer the highest quality service at prices people can afford. We are gas safe engineers and offer discounts for oap,s. We cover all aspects of plumbing and heating from fixing a leaking tap to installing a boiler. We are Worcester and Bosch approved contractors and cover all aspects of Central heating to repairs or installations and servicing. We can offer a full bathroom design service. We are a genuine local company with very competitive prices, please call us today or visit our website for further details.Latest reviews
called these guys out when heating packed up, extremely efficient and trustworthy would highly recommend.Rod Smith in London05 May 16
High quality work carried out by this firm and good price fixed central heating in no time and very good price will use again.Andrew1984 in London12 Mar 16
called these guys out to fix boiler, friendly and got to me quick, sorted problem fast and good price would use again, thanks.Joe in London17 Feb 16
this guy saved the day when my boiler packed up, got to me on the same day and good price. will use you again.Peter in Wantead18 Nov 15
Called this company out after being let down last minute by another company got to me within couple of hours boiler working fine now and good price thank youSam in Walthamstow05 Nov 15
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High Standard Plumbing & HeatingLocal plumbers in se2707958 43227507958 43227545 Dunbar Street , London , SE279JY
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Maintracts ServicesLocal plumbers in se27020 8546 3338020 8546 333889 Bickersteth Road , London , SW179SH
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Rod from Maintracts was very friendly and explained what he was doing and why very well. I learnt loads about my boiler. Thanks!James in Streatham07 Jul 17
We had a problem with our lighting in our living room, Ted from maintracts, arrived on time and located the fault and corrected it. Very polite and professional. Thank youMrs Allanson in Battersea06 Jul 17
Rod came today and serviced the boiler. He was punctual friendly and very efficient. Thank youMrs Allanson in Battersea's06 Jul 17
We called Maintracts to carry out our annual boiler service. Rod came right on appointment time and carried out the service. He was very polite and carried out his work in a tidy manner. We are extremely happy with the service. Thankyou maintractsJustin in London05 Jul 17
Had no water coming into the bathroom on a Saturday. Our estate agents called Maintracts and Scott came out and sorted out the cause of the issue very quickly, even going to get a part that was needed to fix the water tank. Top quality service.David in London22 Jun 17
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First 2 Fix LtdLocal plumbers in se27020 8665 0060020 8665 00603 Fairmead Road , Croydon , CR03NQ
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J Power PlumbingLocal plumbers in se2707870 50032807870 50032844 Stanthorpe Road , London , SW162DY
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The 13 Sea Spray Cottages at Main Beach will remain in the hands of their current tenants for the 2013 season, rather than having their leases auctioned as they were in 2010.
The East Hampton Village Board held a live auction that year for 3-year leases on the cottages, which are owned by the village, and prices paid were "very competitive," said Larry Cantwell, the village administrator. All tenants have remained for the duration of their leases, so "the board has negotiated renewal leases with an increase in rent every year," he said. Rather than holding another auction, "the board's feeling is that the first auction set the market for those prices. The tenants are all paying their bills, so the board felt they should hang on to them and increase rents every year," Mr. Cantwell said.
The cottages are a source of substantial revenue for the village — a total of $932,093 will be collected in 2013, with an increase of 3 percent set for both 2014 and 2015. Rental rates this year range from $34,067 to $108,150.
Nearly all of the cottages suffered roof damage between Hurricane Sandy and the subsequent northeaster, Drew Bennett, a consulting engineer working on behalf of the village, told the board at its Jan. 3 work session. Mr. Bennett advised the board that it would have to consider reroofing the buildings and suggested a piecemeal approach.
The brick chimneys featured on some of the cottages have weathered substantially above the roofline, Mr. Bennett said, and their caps were damaged by the hurricane.
"We are going to get prices on doing two of the roofs," Mr. Cantwell said Monday. "There was some damage to the roofs, to shingles of all the cottages," which he described as fairly minor. "We're doing bids to redo roofs on two cottages, and the plan would be to do them all, a couple at a time, rather than a shingle here and a shingle there."


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In 2009, Netanyahu delivered a speech at Bar-Ilan University in which he made his first public statement of support for a Palestinian state as the outcome of the peace process.
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We're in a brave new world of bragging, people. Everyone does it everywhere! Facebook, Twitter, the Internet in general. On the phone, in the car, via text message and gchat, even in that old-world in-person face-to-face method of using our big mouths. With friends, family, coworkers, and total strangers! We are in a self-promotional spiral. Brag, brag, braggedy brag-BRAG!
It is this very world, the world of the brag, that The Wall Street Journal's Elizabeth Bernstein considers why people brag, "what we can do about it," and the culture of bragging in general. She points out some ripped-from-Facebook-status-update-type brags:
Swam 30 minutes at a very fast time despite the large amount of Chardonnay served to me on the plane last night.
Got my first royalty check for my book!
Sunset sail. Turned into a moonlight sail. Shooting stars everywhere…Perfect.
These are brags in sheep's clothing, she implies; we've come to expect such comments on our friends' walls and in their tweets and on their Tumblrs and blogs, and while some of us, perhaps, groan over the implied "My life is more perfect than yours"-ness of such commentary, many of us fail to recognize these sentences as brags at all anymore. This is News, as Facebook puts it. She writes, "Clearly, the Internet has given us a global audience for our bombast, and social media sites encourage it. We're all expected to be perfect all the time. The result is more people carefully stage-managing their online image."
She is part right and part wrong. These brags are obvious brags, they are the former sales-and-marketing model of brags. They are not edgy or interesting or scary or drastic. They don't really have much of an impact individually, it's only after days and weeks of accumulation that they produce that faint twinge of annoyance on the reader and whatever weird feeling the poster gets from posting such brags. (Surely not much satisfaction, if any?) They also seem, well, kind of fake. No one who's spending a bunch of time on Facebook bragging has a life that's all that great, and savvy people have come to recognize that, which is why the humblebrag has had its moment.
The humblebrag, of course, is a way to brag while also seeming humble about it. It's a subtle brag, a brag with a wink and a nod, the inside joke of bragging, and is thus far more suited to today's "Don't even try to sell me something" (at least not overtly), "I can see your motives a mile away" modern marketing experience than is the brag-brag.
But the humblebrag, well, folks are onto that, now, too. We know when someone status updates, "Oh, I'm so exhausted from dancing all night with models at Cielo but I really need to pack up all my stuff tonight for my vacation on Martha's Vineyard," or tweets, "The food at Davos is really not very good, you know, that's why I bring snacks," or Tumbls, "I'm such a klutz, I broke the heel of my new Louboutin when I was getting out of the Venezuelan diplomat's Lincoln Town Car," that they're really bragging undercover. Which means it's not undercover anymore, now, is it?
Enter, then, the underbrag.
What's the underbrag? That's when you brag your own disaster or situation that one would not normally brag about. Skilled underbraggers can get away with doing so because the underbrag is not fake like the brag brag; it reveals intimate life details that are interesting and probably even embarrassing; also, it does not show any inclination to hold back or attempt to hide the truth about the person beyond the brag. Part of the twofold power punch of the underbrag is what it demonstrates about the person who can get away with it. It is a sign of both authenticity and enthusiasm. And power. If you can underbrag and not get fired, grounded, or shamed into brag-bragging, you are a force to contend with indeed.
The irony of the underbrag is that it shouldn't BE a brag. It's a terrible brag, the un-brag, not really a brag at all—except for the fact that the underbragger is bragging about it and therefore changing the rules of bragging as we know them.
Some examples of underbrags:
"I biked drunk last night and fell in a ditch and you should see the bruises!"
"I got dumped on a Post-it note!"
"I woke up with all of my clothes on, including my glasses and boots, and a bucket of chicken wings next to me. I then stumbled to the bathroom, where I discovered a goat in my bathtub! Whatta night!"
"I ate a big bag of Doritos for dinner last night!"
See? The underbrag is the new humblebrag because it is the brag that doesn't care what The Man thinks, the brag that pulls no punches, the brag that does whatever its braggy little heart desires.
"I am the best underbragger in the entire world!"
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Confession: I own two of Bette's gluten-free cookbooks but I haven't cooked a single recipe from them. I figured now was a good time to finally try one of the recipes, but on the day I planned to pull them off the shelf and bake something, I discovered that - alas - the books were not on my bookshelf. They are apparently still in a box in my storage space, probably buried under many other boxes. So I scoured the internet to see if there were any of her recipes I could find online. The first one that I found called out to me: Sorghum Bread, a recipe Bette created for gluten-free sorghum flour purveyors Twin Valley Mills. Sorghum is by far my favorite GF flour - It is mild and finely ground and sweet, with no unusual flavor or grittiness. It is a whole grain, yet has the appearance and texture of one of the more refined flours. It works in nearly every recipe and I've been using it more and more as a replacement for white and brown rice flours. It is delicious! I served this bread with Shabbat dinner this week and all of the people at the table, several of whom have never tasted gluten-free bread, raved about it.
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An Adaptation of Bette Hagman's Recipe for Twin Valley Mills
[ Gluten-Free / Dairy-Free / Soy-Free / Pareve / Vegetarian Option ]
1 cup sweet sorghum flour
2/3 cup tapioca flour
2/3 cup cornstarch
1 3/4 tsp xanthan gum
1/3 cup Vance's Dari-Free or other powdered non-dairy milk substitute
1 tsp salt
1 tsp unflavored kosher fish gelatin or equivalent agar-agar (vegan gelatin substitute)
1 tsp gluten-free baking powder
1 1/2 Tbsp sugar
2 1/4 tsp dry quick-acting yeast granules
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
3 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup lukewarm water
Preheat oven to 375 F. Grease an 8 1/2" by 4 1/2" loaf pan with vegetable oil and dust with rice flour. When the oven gets to the right temperature, turn it OFF and do not open the door.
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