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Published in MouthZoff Magazine, May 2015
From an appendectomy to orgasms, Dallas Frasca talks to Kylie Cobb about the prolonged gestation and glorious delivery of the band's new baby, third studio album Love Army.
She was cackling to herself as she entered the Elefant Lounge Cafe in Sandringham, Melbourne. Needless to say I quickly checked my fly (which was securely fastened I'm pleased to say) and before I could ask Dallas what was funny, we leapt into an enthusiastic conversation about my new favorite album, Love Army, by Melbourne's notorious riff-rock trio, Dallas Frasca.
With this new album, Dallas Frasca are the voice of a generation. They pit themselves against the greats like Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd with standout tracks, Today, Here All Along and Love Army, and hands down, hold their own.
Love Army was conceived on the streets of London in early 2014 when the band discovered an army of hessian dolls dispersing messages of love throughout the city. Watching people's positive reactions to the hessian dolls was instrumental in setting the direction and purpose of this album. The band were so inspired from the street art by Spanish artist and visionary, Piluca, they knew then and there they had to continue this message of love the only way they knew how - through sound and song.
Creating an album that would have the social impact they envisioned didn't come easy. Dallas Frasca were ruthless in pushing themselves and each other to create epic musical stories, truthfully and soulfully. Dallas tells of tears and tantrums, the most touching when she recalls guitarist, Jeff Curran, singing for the first time on the extended, revamped version of politically infused track, Lizard Boy.
Bed-bound for all the wrong reasons in a Parisian hotel room (she had an emergency appendectomy mid-tour), Dallas took three weeks to conceptualise, research and write the title track, Love Army. Did she set out to create a ten minute, eminent soundscape? "Not at all," explains Dallas, "It was a question of how do I get the message across in a way that captures the real essence of the story." Crafted like the Nordic myths she studied, the track tells the tale of the deity, Goddess Freya's interaction with humanity at its worst - on the battlefield - told via a sublime, vivid soundscape of vocals, violins, guitar and more. Rather than bringing her choice of fallen soldiers to her afterlife field, as per the traditional Nordic tale of Goddess Freyja, the Freya in Frasca's song blows orgasms to each and every soldier, who fall to the ground writhing in ecstasy! In their post orgasmic bliss, the soldiers join and march as one. How bloody awesome is that? Who wouldn't enlist in Dallas Frasca's Love Army?
Without a doubt, we see Dallas Frasca extend themselves musically and emotionally on this album. Many hands have touched this music, and Dallas was adamant that all involved fully understood and embraced the vision and higher purpose of the album. From new label, Social Family Records to guest artists, including Danny Leo (King of the North). Collaborating with Whitfield Crane and Sonny Mayo (Ugly Kid Joe) certainly influenced their journey and New York producer, Andy Baldwin (Bjork, Morcheeba) was instrumental in pushing the band's boundaries.
The result? Undoubtedly their most diverse and best work yet. You can tell that each and every song has been constructed, de-constructed and re-constructed to have the perfect composition of riffs, harmony, tension, crescendo, composure, abandon, drama and the straight out rock-fucking-roll the band are renowned for.
And limit themselves they did not! Love Army is incredibly diverse, offering something for everyone:
- Commercial rock pop? Check.
- Acoustic ballad? Check.
- Political protest? Check.
- Love song? Check.
- Sex, drugs & rock n roll? Check.
- Epic 10 minute anthem? Check.
- A big social fuck you? Check. Check.
Eighteen months in the making and the band's commitment, determination, vision and hard work have paid dividends. Overcoming hurdles like a drummer change, which she likened to a marriage breakup, writer's block and an appendectomy, these rock stars used the disappointments to fuel their determination and desire to make this their best work yet.
All in all, Love Army is a true labour of love that will see Dallas Frasca fulfill their ambitions to dominate the world through love, rock and multiple orgasms.
by Kylie Cobb
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Thu 28 May – Racehorse Hotel | Ipswich
Fri 29 May – Parkwood Tavern | Gold Coast | with Phil Barlow and The Wolf
Sat 30 May – Big Pineapple Festival | Sunshine Coast
Sun 31 May – Hotel Brunswick | Brunswick Heads
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My Fitness Pal Scan Feature Evaluation
My Role: UX Designer
Summary: My Fitness Pal is a calorie counter application that aims to make the process of food logging fast and easy for users. There are many benefits to tracking what you eat that directly translate to healthy eating and weight loss. I wanted to look into the application to see how the process worked and what potential pain points arose that were hindering users from achieving their goals.
Disclaimer: This project is an independent case-study to dig into the workings of My Fitness Pal, I am not associated with the company. I am sure that their team has identified many of the issues that surfaced during my own research and hope that this additional work can be of some value to them.
Provisional Persona
The persona I created for this project is Jenny, a 26 year-old woman who works a sedentary job in an urban environment and wants to make a change towards a healthier lifestyle.
She has a demanding schedule and needs quick processes to help her stay on track with her goals. Her gym workout is typically 30 mins cardio or a group class. She tends to get anxious if there are too many red dot notifications on her phone, they all need to be read. Her overall goal is to be healthier so she needs an easy system to achieve this.
To gather some initial feedback on the application, I tested 5 participants at a open shopping center. 3/5 had experience using MyFitnessPal before, while the other 2 had experience with some sort of health app and considered themselves tech savvy. All participants were women within the 18-28 age range.
They were asked to complete a series of tasks that included food logging, exercise entry, checking nutrition stats, updating water intake, and scanning items.
Task 1: Imagine it's a Friday afternoon around 3pm, and you decide to grab a snack bar and take a quick break from work (participant is given a choice of bars to select and keep). Since you have a little bit a of time, you go to update My Fitness Pal. Take a few seconds to think about everything that you've eaten today. Once you've gathered your thoughts, enter in what you had for lunch and approximately how much water you've had today.
Task 2: Let's say that you did a 30 min workout before work, had a bowl of Cheerios for breakfast with 2% milk, and then got a drink from Starbucks a few hours later. Please update the record accordingly.
Task 3: So you just remembered that the milk from the morning was actually fat free and want the log to be accurate. What would you do?
Task 4: Great! You're all updated for the day so far. Now let's say the snack you're having is the bar you picked up earlier. Please scan in the item.
Task 5: Now you're set! Final step, let's say that you've been trying to make sure that you are getting enough fiber in your diet recently. Check to see how close you are to your daily goal.
Results and Synthesis
I set up a 2x2 to map out the business needs versus the user needs. This was to organize and prioritize different pain points that arose from the testing. I focused on items in the top right quadrant as those make the highest impact for both the user and business.
One common pain point that arose was that most people overlooked the "+" quick add function at the bottom of the application or took a few tasks to locate it. A test user said that she avoided clicking it initially because she thought she would have to upload something like an image, as you would on social media applications.
Another issue that groups with the first was that users did not know where to enter in their water log. Many put it into one of the pre-existing categories and searched "water" in the database instead of using the built in feature. If the built in feature was used, the category then appears in the diary log after the first entry was made.
A common reaction was that all of the participants were surprised and delighted by the scanning feature. It took each one a while to find it, some faster than others, but there was an extremely positive reaction once they used the feature. One participant was not able to recognize that scanning the barcode was required and unsuccessfully attempted to take a photo of the entire item.
Finally, one of the last hesitation points was when users went to enter mid-morning coffee into their log. Some grouped it with breakfast and others put it into snacks. Others were searching for a drinks category.
Based off these observations, the two problems I would recommend to focus on are making the scan feature more visible and the "+" menu more intuitive.
Current Screens
Design Analysis
The feature I am going to focus on redesigning the flow for is Scanning. The experience of using the tool was the highest satisfaction point in all of the tests, yet 4/5 users didn't know that it existed and it took them time to find where it was located. By making this feature more accessible, users will potentially be more incentivized to use the application, especially considering the enjoyment involved in the process, and My Fitness Pal will hopefully see a higher retention rate as a result.
The current flow offers two routes to scan in foods -- through the Diary and using "+ Add Food" to get to the search or through the shortcut "+" menu in the "Food" section. The new proposed flow makes the shortcut process faster by adding in the scan step right away. This does change the later steps in scan because you have to specify the meal, which I will address later.
The shortcut menu now leads directly into the scanning slow and a step that will need is added in toward the end is placing the item into a specific meal category for the day.
UI Sketches
The main modification to the UI is an alternation in the bottom shortcuts menu. In order to keep 5 main options, I needed to eliminate an existing shortcut. I made the decision to remove the "Weight" category from the shortcut menu because this is likely not updated on a daily basis. This made space for the scan option. I also added in some text indication of what the "+" menu is for.
I played around with the idea of having a double fan menu from the food category, but found it to be too many touch points within the shortcut menu. The two circles on the bottom right are initial ideas on how to potential improve the use of the "+" button to increase traffic to that menu.
Below are the mockups for the new Scanning task flow. The user opens the shortcut menu, selects Scan, scans the item they have, confirms if it is correct, chooses the meal to place it into, and then can see the input updated in the Diary.
In the prototype I am showing the following steps:
- Open the shortcut menu
- Select the Scan option
- Scan the item using the phone's camera
- View details and confirm that this is the correct item
- Select which meal this food belongs in
- View the entered item in the main log
Final Thoughts and Next Steps
This revised flow for Scanning adds great value for users as it increases awareness of the function. As mentioned earlier, the action of scanning an item is a point of high satisfaction with minimum user effort involved. By bringing this feature to a more prominent position, I believe that more users will engage with it and continue to regularly use the application with reduced friction.
Given more time and resources some future improvements I would suggest are testing the visual design options for the shortcut button, adding in a Drinks default category, and working through some feedback gaps in the search function. My Fitness Pal has done a great job so far by empowering so many users to take control of their health with food logging, and I believe that there is potential to create an even more seamless and enjoyable experience.

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First find a website that allows you to upload your pics from your computer to their site for free. The following is ones I recommend:
Both these sites require you to register with them first before you can use it. Its a simple process. We personally use photobucket, so we will give you examples based on their site.
Make sure that when you put them into photobucket or imageshack, they aren't all ready resized too small. If you are using paint to size your pics, make sure your camera hasn't already downsized them either, otherwise they are going to end up being small. Here are some instructions on downsizing after you take them off your camera and put them on your pc:
1. left click on pic
2. open with, click on paint
3. press down control w
4. make neccessary adjustments (if picure is so big it doesn't fit your screen, usually I will punch in 25 for width and 25 for height)
5. if not the right size, just hit control z, to go back to original size, then just hit control w and try different numbers till you get it the size you want it
6. hit save
7. now you can upload to whatever photo hosting site you use (photobucket, imageshack, etc...)
8. once you upload them there, you don't have to resize as you already did with paint , now minimize the photobucket site
9. go to this forum site and hit Post a new message. A big white square reading message should come up and at the bottom of it, there should be a little image icon. Click on this, and then another little white box should appear reading Optional Image URL, and http:// should be highlighted. Hit the delete key, getting rid off the highlighted http://, now minimize this forum website page and go back to the photobucket site
10. Under the picture or when your picture has uploaded onto the photobucket site, under share this, copy the direct link code from that file. Minimize this page and go back to the forum website and paste it onto the image bar that reads Optinal Image URL, then hit the little add button right beside it. It should now appear as a code in the body of the message above. If you want to add text or say something about the pic. Just click the mouse on before code and hit enter, so the image code is a few spaces under the cursor to give some space to write. Now you can describe or write details about the pic.
11. When you are done, just hit the preview button at the bottom before post it, so this way you can see if what you have posted actually has worked. If it does look fine, just go down to the bottom and hit post it. It should now appear on the forum.
Good luck and have fun posting.
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Naruto Uzumaki (うずまき ナルト, Uzumaki Naruto) is the titular protagonist of the series. He was the first character created by Kishimoto during the conception of the series and was designed with many traits from other shōnen characters. He is often ridiculed by the Konohagakure villagers, as he is the host of Kurama, the Nine-Tailed Fox that attacked Konoha. [ch. 2] He compensates for this with his cheerful and boisterous personality, vowing to never give up on any goal he sets. In particular, Naruto has ambitions of becoming Hokage, the leader of Konohagakure, to gain the villagers' respect and be able to protect both them and the world. Over the course of the series, Naruto befriends many foreign and Konoha people and eventually gains a sizable positive impact on their lives to the point where he gains worldwide fame. [ch. 450] Naruto eventually achieves his dream of becoming Hokage, marries Hinata Hyuga and has two children named Boruto Uzumaki and Himawari Uzumaki. [ch. 700]
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text: Community members are starting a campaign to demand the complete closure of detention centers (so-called "shelters) for immigrant children run by Heartland Alliance and Archdiocese of Chicago (Maryville) and the complete and immediate release of all immigrant children under their captivity. This comes in the aftermath of the recent publications of ProPublica regarding the conditions of detention of unaccompanied immigrant children in Chicago "shelters," and the more recent release of addresses of child detention facilities made in social media. Families did not ask Heartland Alliance or the Archdiocese of Chicago for their children to be kept in confinement in their so-called "shelters" – this is not voluntary, it is a trap, a kidnapping-like scheme, stated a community member. "We are calling on the entire community to publicly denounce these child detention centers. We do not want centers of captivity in our community. We do not want these centers to exist. We want the complete closure of these so-called "shelters." Community members demand Heartland Alliance and Archdiocese of Chicago (Maryville) to rescind their federal contracts that fund their so-called "shelters," and to close all their immigrant children jails down.


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Parent choice?
My kids are anxiously awaiting their report cards to see who their new teachers will be. I work at a school which doesn't allow parents to choose teachers and my own children attend a school where parents have the last vote as to which class their child is in.
The teachers take roster building very seriously at my pubic school of employment. A large team of counselors, classroom teachers, and specialists spend hours grouping students according to gender, friendships, learning style, educational need, etc. Administration oversees the process and gives the final roster approval. Parents are able to complete an input form with the above stated information but are asked not to make teachers-specific recommendations.
My children attend a public school which allows for parents to choose teachers. The classroom teachers also meet with the specialists/counselors to make placement decisions but the parents' choice is the final placement decision. I learned this first hand because I have a second grader with attentional issues who has had a very tough last two years of school. I wrote a letter to her current teacher and the principal with educationally relevant information and made my first teacher request.
The team did not agree with my choice of teacher for my child. They asked to meet with me and explained why my choice was not their choice. They clearly articulated my child's strengths and weaknesses and asked me to reconsider my request. I believe that the team had my child's best interest at heart and was able to be open-minded, revoke my placement request, and trust their opinion.
I feel fortunate that the small schools in my area usually know the students well and have the best interest of each child in mind when building rosters. Unfortunately, I know that this is not the case in all districts.
Personally, I worry about a system that trusts parent requests as the final decision. Many of my students with special needs come from poverty and homes in which the parents are not involved in their child's education. Most likely the teachers being requested are more hand-on/visual teachers which, as we know, our students with learning challenges need the most.
So while my first and third grader wait for the mailman, I'll wait to hear your opinions on this topic.
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Blog Post 1 - Learning to Weave
I am experimenting with weaving textiles out of electrical wire; specifically, 2-conductor speaker wire. I'm interested in creating a functional "fabric" through which signal can be successfully conducted, and exploring how the ancient familiar form might be reconsidered when made out of an unlikely material. Moreover, I want to use the physical layout of the "fibers" in this configuration to exploit properties of electrical interference, rendered as sound from speakers attached to the textile.
Having never worked with weaving or fibers before, I did some research into different weaving techniques and found some tutorials on YouTube.
Woven textiles consist of both a "warp" (the vertical fibers strung around the loom, usually one continuous piece of fiber), and the weft (which weaves through the warp in a perpendicular over-under pattern in its most basic ).
My first experiment involved building a loom using a picture frame and nails (as described here), and using yarn for the warp and some spare 16 AWG speaker wire for the weft.
My first experiment involved building a loom using a picture frame and nails, and using yarn for the warp and 16 AWG speaker wire for the weft.
Unfortunately, the difference in tension was too great and the warp snapped. The thickness of this wire was also a little too inflexible to get a tight weave. I also really disliked the way the yarn looked in combination with the speaker wire. I realized both warp and weft should be speaker wire. I had the revelation that I could then run two different signals through each strand and have them interfere with each other within the same textile (hopefully!)
I purchased some stiff cardboard notch looms, which could handle the tension of the wires, and thinner gauge speaker wire (24 AWG) to make a tighter weave. I used this wire for both warp and weft. The resulting textile was structurally sound and functional.
When using yarn or other fibers, a weaver can use multiple strands in the weft, tying them off to the warp as they go along (this can create multicolor patterns or complex shapes, for example.) However, I am interested in getting a continuous length of wire through which a signal can pass.
The problem is that a continuous wire must be very long must be used to make even a small textile, and it has to be pulled entirely through the warp to get each row snug as the weaver progresses, which means each row takes a LOT of time. Furthermore, I found that the friction of the wire jackets on each other as I pulled the weft created some visible wear, so I have to be careful to pull in a way that minimizes the direct friction. Use of a heddle, a rigid piece that spans the width of the warp and elevates it, could help this problem.
Because of these problems, I quickly realized that I'd have to work with individual pieces of wire and solder them together, covering them in heat shrink. In my first textile, I covered these connections with white heat shrink, as pictured above.
I don't really like the way this looks aesthetically, so I tried to account for it in my second textile, by using these points to alternate to a different color wire. I was also trying to make sure that this point was close to the edge of the outermost warp wire, so it could wrap around and be less noticeable:
In further experiments, I think I will need to make these heat shrink joints an intentional part of the weaving pattern, perhaps using different colored heat shrink or having it expand over greater lengths than just the soldered connection.
Though these two textiles can carry two separate connections through both warp and weft, they don't have the interference between the wires I was hoping for. In fact, speaker wire runs have to be either EXTREMELY long and/or situated next to an interference source like an AC main to really pick up any sort of noise, not just the sounds of two signals through two amplifiers. Furthermore, this doesn't even account for the increase in resistance as a wire gets longer, which makes further demands on the amplifier to be able to hear its output.
My next textile will be much larger, which will allow a greater length of wire and hopefully one more susceptible to interference, whether from ambient energy or the perpendicular signal.
I was talking with my friend Tom about his experiments with VLF recording ("Very Low Frequency" - the electrical interference in the magnetosphere that is in the audible range between 20-20,000 Hz). I realized I could make the warp a VLF microphone – essentially an antenna! I will warp my new, much larger loom with unshielded, single-strand copper wire, which has the advantage of being very flexible and thin. I'll solder on a TS jack and see if I can get some ambient sound, so at the very least, I can get some interference from the electrical grid from the warp.
Then I'll weave the speaker wire, or perhaps even another run of the wire as the weft, and see what happens! I would ultimately like to be able to choose the signals running through at least one side, so to add a layer of critical depth to the audio content (conceptually orthogonal recordings interfering within the weave). I might even try to add other electrical components or circuits into the weave – I've been watching the basic electronics course on Lynda.com to brush up on my circuits knowledge and generate some ideas.


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Fiscal Sponsorship Partners of EGC
EGC formally supports local organizations, ministries, and missionaries by providing infrastructure and technical assistance.
By serving as a fiscal agent and passing on high standards of accountability, structures, and operations we can cultivate God's work here in Boston and around the world. Sometimes we provide basic structures to help organizations grow to a point where they are self-sustaining. Other organizations are best served with a long-term commitment.
Boston Faith and Justice Network, bringing Christians together to live simply and give generously in pursuit of a just world
Boston International Student Ministry, helping international students in the greater Boston area to adjust to U.S. life
Chinatown Respite Care, sharing the gospel with Chinese families affected by disability and connecting them with neighboring churches
Christian Cambodian-American Fellowship, supporting inter-church collaboration among Cambodian congregations in Greater Boston
Institute for Christian Unity, bringing Catholic, Orthodox, Evangelical/ Pentecostal and Mainline Protestant Christians into closer proximity with each other toward a truer, more recognizable oneness in our common faith
John 17:23 Ministries, strengthening biblical unity and cooperative efforts in cities and towns throughout Massachusetts
KCC Support Coalition (KCCSC), a Boston-based working team supporting ministry in India
Michael Dottin Ministries, equipping worship and arts teams with biblical teaching and training that promotes effective ministry that honors God
Mustard Seed Generation is striving for holistic growth in the Korean American community
The Anastasis Center, proclaiming the healing of humanity in Jesus by teaching Nicene Incarnational Trinitarian theology and resourcing leaders to do the same
RESTORE, connecting and equipping volunteers from local churches and agencies in the Rt. 128/495 corridor to develop life-changing relationships with men, women and families living on the financial edge. For more info contact Rev. Dr. Brian Gearin at email@example.com
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Product Description
XGun is a massive multiplayer online game. Its exciting rhythm, unique evolutionary system, great variety of weapon, all-embracing skills and plenty of characteristics make players enjoy the game by making their own weapons and fighting with players from all the world on the most treacherous and varied battlefield!
After the war, the world is a mess since its lack of food and resources. You are one of the survivors living in this chaos. All you have to do is to grab your weapon and use your talents and skills to fight for either yourself, your country, your life or your honor in this horrible era. You either fight in this ruleless and status-less world to become a king to have all, or become no one to lose all.
- A great variety of weapons
Besides normal weapons like automatic guns and cannon, we have a great variety of weapons such as Iron Thorn which attacks enemies by ramming the targets, Shadow Warrior that attacks with laser, Shadow which changes itself like a chameleon, and also other 30 kinds of weapons for you to choose.
- A Unique evolutionary system
Each first level weapon evolves different ways to become second level weapon. For example, you can choose Shadow Warrior, Mad Bull or Titan as the second-stage weapon of Iron Thorn. Also, a second level weapon evolves different ways to become a third level. Before you choose your weapon, you can read a evolutionary map to help you make a decision.
- All-embracing skills
Besides the skill you first require, you are free to add skills from the 26 skills on the list according to your points and devices to improve your skills.
- Plenty of characteristics
Each weapon has more than nine characteristics. It is difficult to choose a weapon that suits you when you are with a limited amount of points. Don't be upset when you make the wrong decision. There's some special ways you can do to rearrange your points, so you don't need to use the same weapons several times to gain new skills.
- Set your own special battlefield
You can create your own battlefield. Not only you can set a password of it, you can also set the level to meet players and enemies around your level. Most important of all, the maximum amount of people there is 20! You can have an exciting fight any time!
System Requirements
PC System Requirements
- OS: Windows 7 or newer
- Processor: DualCore AMD/Intel 2.3 GHz
- Memory: 4096 MB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon 4850 / Nvidia 8800 GTS 512 Mb or equivalent
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 2048 MB available space
Mac System Requirements
- OS: OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.3
- Processor: Dual core Intel processor, 2GHz or better
- Memory: 4096 MB RAM
- Graphics: ATI Radeon 2400 or higher / NVIDIA 8600M or higher / Intel HD Graphics 3000
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 2048 MB available space
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A man in O'Brien County has been arrested and now faces a felony drug charge, according to officials at the local sheriff's office. Officers in Samborn arrested the Iowa man following the execution of a search warrant. He is being held against $25,000 bond until his court date, where he will respond to his drug charge while being represented by a defense attorney.
Drug charge filed against Iowa man
A man from Argyle has been arrested and faces serious charges, according to the Lee County Narcotics Task Force. The 31-year-old Iowa man was arrested on Nov. 4 and now faces multiple charges, including at least one weapon and drug charge. If he is found guilty of these charges, he could face up to 80 years in prison. He is likely focused on preparing his criminal defense at this time.
Iowa woman faces drug charge
Police in Fort Madison have arrested a woman for suspected drug-related activity, according to a recent report. The 55-year-old Iowa woman was arrested on a drug charge after an investigation that suggested she was involved in trafficking. The local sheriff's office as well as the Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement were involved in the arrest, but so far, no court date for the accused woman has been announced.


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Series Three Episode Twenty - Microwaving/
Series Three Episode Twenty of the ICQ Podcast has been released. The latest news, your feedback, upcoming events and Martin (M1MRB) visits a Microwave Group.
Earth dodges another sun bullet
Goodbye to Sunspots?
Historic Chain Home Tower back on the air
Take your hand-held to work day
WSJT 9.0 released
Frequency change for Scotland Morse Enthusiasts Group
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Refuge, an award winning national charity, is recruiting a Service Manager in our service in Barking and Dagenham.
You will be responsible for managing the delivery and development of high quality independent advocacy services to victims escaping domestic and sexual violence. You will manage and motivate a team of front line independent domestic violence advocates, overseeing their demanding caseloads to deliver positive outcomes for our clients. This role will have a strategic focus and you will work pro-actively in partnership with other agencies, to ensure a coordinated community response and service in order to protect survivors and their children. You will manage relationships and influence professionals across a range of statutory services and the criminal justice system to ensure client safety is prioritised.
You will have significant experience of providing practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and of managing such a service. You will be able to develop, sustain, and evaluate joint work between agencies, establish good working relationships and negotiate effectively. Experience of managing and developing teams is essential.
As member of the management team the post holder will take part in an out of hours on call rota.
You will manage the out of hour's emergency on call service and be available to manage out of hours emergencies.
You will be a strong and effective communicator. Most importantly you will understand and know how to support survivors to navigate the civil and criminal justice systems in relation to domestic and sexual violence. An ability to work independently and prioritise a busy workload is essential.
All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality, which underpin all of our work.
Refuge is proud to be a leader in its field and an employer of choice with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. Other benefits include 28 days holiday, pension scheme, an employee assistance programme and a childcare voucher scheme.
Please visit Refuge's website for further details and other opportunities:
Closing date: 29th September 2019
Interview date: 7th and 9th of October 2019
An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.
Refuge is committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This post however is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
No agencies please - as a charity we work hard to keep our costs down.
Refuge is the UK's largest provider of specialist services for victims of all forms of gender-based violence (domestic, sexual, so called 'honour' violence, trafficking, prostitution, forced marriage, stalking and FGM). Every day we support over 6,000 women and children in our national network of services. These include Independent Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Advocacy services (IDVAs/ISVAs and IGVAs), community outreach, specialist refuge accommodation, sanctuary services and culturally-specific services and the Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline (run in partnership between Refuge and Women's Aid). We advise Government and lobby hard to keep violence against women and girls high on the public agenda. We run award-winning prevention and public education campaigns, managing a busy press office and website, and we are an accredited training provider. We give a voice to the voiceless.
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Dedicated to being people you know and trust, while providing nationwide solutions in transportation and logistics is an awesome challenge. For over a decade, Rapid Service, Inc has done precisely what we set out to do: build a professional trucking company while maintaining a personal and professional focus.
We operate a fleet of late-model, well-maintained 24 ft. straight trucks and cargo vans and support our fleet with the latest in dispatch, tracking and communications technology.
Our operators are some of the most experienced drivers in the country and they are part of our dedication to safety and professionalism. We are not a nameless, faceless 3PL - we're your neighbors, people you can count on seven days a week, 24 hours a day. We're the people you want to rely on when you need rapid, professional transportation services.
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On February 18, 2002, when Defense Litigation Group formed, the focus was on Products Liability Defense Investigations. At that time, some of the first clients included Ford Motor Company, Honda North America and Isuzu Motors America. These core clients remain, and join others such as Yamaha Motor Company, Toyota Motor Sales, Continental Tire The Americas, and Cooper Tire. We are proud to have been chosen to partner with these clients on some very high profile, difficult matters.
As our firm has grown, Insurance Defense Investigations have become another important segment of our service offerings. For years, Defense Litigation Group has investigated claims and litigated matters on behalf of insurance and self-insured companies. Within this segment, Defense Litigation Group specializes in Surveillance, Workers' Compensation, Commercial Liability, Premise Liability, and Security Negligence. Some of these clients include, The Pantry/Kangaroo Convenience Stores, Seneca Insurance and Bright House Networks.
As we enter our 12th year in business, Defense Litigation Group would like to recognize and thank all of our clients for their continued support. We remain focused on our clients and providing them with industry leading results.
Defense Litigation Group, Inc. is a full service investigative firm. The company specializes in defense investigations for claims and litigated matters. For additional information, or to consult about an investigative need, please contact us at 321-765-8555.


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- Talk with UConn faculty members in your chosen field of study for advice on choosing and applying to graduate schools. If you are unsure who to contact, you may view a listing of EEB faculty members.
- Go to the Ecological Society of America's website to read "A Primer on How to Apply to and Get Admitted to Graduate School in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology".


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Franco Vázquez has quickly become one of Italy's most dynamic playmakers, with suitors from across Europe keeping tabs on the Palermo star. Despite the departure of Paulo Dybala, the 26-year has continued to shine
What you need to know
Full name: Franco Damián Vázquez
Date of birth: 02.22.89
Position: Midfielder (Attacking Mid)
Nationality: Italy
Current club: Palermo
Height: 1.86 m
National caps: Italy (2 caps)
Who is Vázquez?
Franco Damián Vázquez has enjoyed a stellar run here these past two years for Palermo. The Argentina-born playmaker has flourished in Italy's top-flight since his brief stint with Spanish side Rayo Vallecano back in 2012-13. With his breakout season coming in 2014-15 in which he scored 10 goals to compliment eleven assists, the Italian international has quickly become one of the most sought after number 10's in Europe.
For country, Vázquez had recently elected to choose Italy over Argentina, which was not the case for former Palermo forward Paulo Dybala who did the exact opposite. Since his choice, the Azzurri midfielder has only made two appearances under Antonio Conte, both coming in international friendlies against England and Portugal.
Strengths and weaknesses
Vázquez possesses good size and strength in the midfield which allows him to body defenders and be physical in order to link up play. While he may not be the most explosive player, the 26-year old tends to be able to find space for himself due to being an above average dribbler and controller of the ball. As a midfielder that plays in a more attacking role, Vázquez has the vision qualifications that the trequartista role requires. He won't turn heads and be on the highlight reel of passing, however his vision allows him to see the open space and make the necessary distribution.
The former Rayo Vallecano man has proven that he can be the creator, most notably in 14/15 under now former manager Giuseppe Iachini when he managed to score ten times while providing 11 assists. With the combination of goals and assists that he can bring, Vázquez is a prime asset and has found his calling as a professional in Italy.
The player has a flattering arsenal of talent but of course, there are his weaknesses. Vázquez, as mentioned before, does not have explosive speed which while might not be a huge problem, it does put him at a disadvantage on occasion. One of his major weaknesses is that at age 26, he may have reached his ceiling in terms of potential, but that could be put to rest should he make a move to a more complete side. He tends to favor his left too much in the final third which has caused him to miss out on a few more goals. His biggest weakness is that we have seen a completely different player these past two seasons than we have in previous years, which makes you wonder if this type of form can be replicated with a bigger European club on a bigger stage.
2015/16 and beyond
Club president Maurizio Zamparini has already stated that this star playmaker will cost around 30 million euros to any club seeking his talent. On the flip side, the midfielder had recently signed a new contract with the rosanero until June 2019 so there is still a slight chance that the club retains him and looks to build around him for the future. Regardless of the situation, Vázquez has enjoyed his spell these past two years as a professional footballer, which makes for a solid prime in his career.
It is expected that Vázquez will appeal to other teams (most notably Milan, who are reportedly heavily interested) across Europe who are looking to add a playmaker of his caliber without breaking the bank like Juventus did with the youngster Dybala.
As for his national career, Antonio Conte has been reluctant to give Vázquez the call-up he deserves and questions surround his chances at next summer's Euro in France. Certainly he is deserving of a shot, but it remains to be seen if the former bianconeri manager will look his way moving forward.
Franco Vázquez, a name that we will surely keep our eyes on this season and during the hectic mercato months.


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Having amenities like a pool in our own house allows us to have a cool splash especially during summer, but did you know that that meeting the right standard for pool glass fencing is a very delicate matter? This article will serve as your guide when you want pool glass fencing application for your pool.
- The Type of Glass for Fencing
Selecting the right installer for glass pool fencing is important. They are the one who knows what type of glass that meets the certain standard to be installed in the pool because the inferior quality of glass panel could shatter or explode. For this reason, it will just be a waste of money if you need to reinstall new glass pool fencing.
- The Thickness Of The Glass
There is a specific thickness that is commonly installed for glass pool fencing. For semi-frameless glass, it should be at least 10mm thick and for complete frameless glass, the thickness should be at least 12mm. While there are other glass panels with a thickness from 6 to 8 mm, we do not recommend using this because over time, it has less capacity to manage impact and pressure and may result to explosion or shattering of the glass especially when the weather condition is extremely bad.
- Standard Panels With Stamp Certification
You should also pick the panel that has passed the safety standard for glass in the building and should be certified with international criteria so that you can ensure that it meets the strict regulation for its quality. There are many glass pool fencing installer and company that would scrape the standard regulated but there are also many installers in your area that uses only the panel that has stamped with the very high quality for their panel.
- The Size Of The Glass Pool Fencing Panels
There are types of the pool that needs a customized panel for fencings such as when the owner wants a retaining wall, deck, or garden bed. This may have ranged from 1300 to 1800 mm with an elevation of 50mm increments. For standard glass pool fencing panel installation, it normally should be at 1200mm in height while for semi-frameless it can be between 1500mm to 1800mm. For complete frameless pool fence, it must have 1800 to 1900mm wide for panels. The cost for any customized glass pool fencing panel is normally higher than the standard panel but before you will engage in dealing with the installation work, you must check first the cost of the specialized panel to avoid getting surprised.
- Alternative &The Type Of Spigot
There are also home and resort owners that would want to use premium compression spigots. For this type of installation, it will need to use a glass with mounted holes already pre-drilled in the glass because compression spigots use bolted system to stabilized stronger capacity of the fence. If you do not like this one, you may have an option with the friction spigot. This will use grub screw where the glass will be clamped in and this does not necessarily need to have mounted holes in the glass.
With the right selection of glass materials, one can enjoy a good swim in their own pool at home and avoid unpleasant incidents that may harm you and your loved ones.


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We are starting a new series of blogs. Every Thursday be on the lookout for a curated vignette of shop-able items that we are in love with!
P.F. Candle Co.
If you have never had the chance the smell one of their soy candles, boy are you missing out! I have one in every single room of the house. They come in a variety of intoxicating scents and will last a good 20-25 hours. P.F. Candle Co. is an artisanal candle company based in downtown Los Angeles, run by a husband and wife team focused on creating high-quality, small batch soy candles.
Bosc Duffle Sofa
I am a hard core Anthropologie advocate, their unique collection of clothing, home goods, and furniture is stellar. You might not want to buy everything from them as you will leave broke but finding those key accent pieces to create a curated look in your space in worth every penny. The Bosc Duffle Sofa caught my eye as it is comfortable and beautiful. The detailing of the sofa, though minimal goes a long way in giving the sofa custom tailored look.
Tabouret Solvay
When I saw this table I knew it was a perfect pairing with the Bosc Duffle Sofa as they both have accent pieces that tie together the overall piece of the furniture. The leather strap of the sofa tying together the cushions and the black sheet metal connecting the wood legs of the accent table. This piece is made of Solid Oak and can be used as an accent table or a stool for extra seating. The details are what make these two pieces stunning.
Color Block Throw Blanket
This color block throw blanket not only picks up on the hues of the pink sofa but also the metal detaining on the accent table. This cotton Jacquard knit is perfect for that additional warmth needed when getting cozy on your sofa to watch some tv and unwind at the end of the day.


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Research and documentation
The department is primarily responsible for the production of the reports on child rights violations in Zimbabwe.
Lobbying and advocacy
Findings from research is used to identify issues for discussion to influence the advancement and improvements of the lives of children. This targets policy makers and key duty bearers in the realisation of children's rights.
Child Protection
The focus of the department is the rehabilitation and reintegration of children in contact with the law using deliberate social work methods addressing their welfare needs. Ultimately the initiative seeks to correct and help build children's support systems, which would have been dysfunctional leading or pushing children to be in contact with the law. Psycho social support through case management model brings together different child protection players to address the different needs of an individual child and his/her family. Activities include family therapy, counseling (pre and post-trial/post-abuse),case conferencing, home assessment visits, peer support groups, linking up children to other specialist service providers among others.
Education and Awareness
The focus is information dissemination to children, their families as well as the community at large to address the huge information gap that exists in terms of them not being able to claim their rights as they may not be aware of those rights. Platforms that have been created include the following; support groups for child offenders, Conversation cafes for children in schools and 'shoko' campaigns for communities at large particularly parents as the primary duty bearers.


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A low resolution capture of the Bronze Age decorated Pool Farm (Somerset) cist cover in Bristol Museum. Anthropomorphic rock art is very rare in the UK, and this is a great example. The eagle-eyed viewed may spot a couple of foot carvings that are not coloured red.
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This capture was made during a personal visit to the museum. Read more about the rock art on the stone in the 2000 paper A Bronze Age decorated cist from Pool Farm, West Harptree: New Analyses (PDF) by John Coles, Hildur Gestsdóttir & Stephen Minnitt.


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Wandering relatives. Dementia and memory loss brings real hardship both for a Sufferer and those looking after him or her. When a Sufferer wanders off and gets lost, the stress on all concerned can be chronic. Being able to know such a person's location at any time has obvious advantages.
By attaching one of our GPS tracking and alerting devices to a Sufferer's clothing unobtrusively, or getting him or her to wear it around their neck, wrist or ankle, their (and its) location can be viewed on any kind of an internet device. It's usually necessary for a principal Carer to get, and learn how to use, a smart-phone. To help in this regard, we have provided two phone apps - an iOS app for iPhones or iPads and an Android app as well as 3 browser-based user interfaces.
Using anything with an internet connection, those caring for a person wearing a tracker can see their whereabouts at any time, and be reassured. Using either the Track panel (Silverlight) user interface or the Android app, it's possible to define a zone or perimeter around a location so that the tracker will send alerts if the tracker enters or leaves the zone. These are called "zone alerts". Some examples of a zone would be a street or farmyard where he or she lives. How to do this is contained in ...use Zone alerts (geo-fences). This requires that at least one mobile phone number (max: 3 numbers) needs to be entered for each zone. Up to 4 zones can be set up. Each can be a circle or a polygon. Call us if you need help in setting up a zone. Zones need to be a min of 300m in diameter.
Because much of this will be unfamiliar to elderly carers and family members, help from tech-savvy family members to set up and teach will be invaluable. When a Carer logs into the Track Panel [Mobile] they will see the position of the tracker (and its host) as an icon on a Google map or equivalent.
Operating the tracker: Needless to say, the tracker needs to be switched on and be at least partially charged. The tracker illustrated below (Prime1) has an internal battery will last typically 7 days of normal use, and consequently needs to be charged weekly. The battery level below which the tracker will send a low battery alert message to the (Carer's) phone by SMS can be set by users in the Admin section of the Track Panel. By default it's set to 20% of full charge. It's a good idea to develop a habit of charging at a specific time of the week.
Customers set the time interval between position reports, which can range from 10secs to 60 mins. With a low time interval, the current position and the historical trail will be more accurate, but the rate of consumption of position credits will be higher. If the interval is too long, the physical distance between consecutive reported positions may be too high to make finding them easy. In such circumstance, searchers can either wait for the next scheduled position report, or they can press the "Locate" button in the Track Panel for an immediate update. When searching for someone, reduce the time interval to 10secs until he/she is found.
When trackers stop moving, they go to sleep and stop sending position reports. If the device is attached to something like a trouser belt, it will tend to keep moving and not sleep. To avoid this, it might be possible to attach the device to something like a coat, which may not keep moving to the same extent. Alternatively the tracker can be set to run in Battery Save mode, whereby it sends out position reports irrespective of motion, at time intervals ranging from 30mins to 4hrs. This doesn't give up to the moment locations, but it does reduce position credit usage. Customers have many options from which to choose.
Pouch: The Prime trackers comes with a pouch that can be threaded onto a belt or strap (up to 36mm wide). It can be placed into a handbag or even fitted inside a lining. It is important for it not to be an irritant to the host, or they might remove it. There is also a magnetic pouch accessory allowing it possibly to be attached to the ferrous tubing e.g. on a wheelchair. There's also a fabric loop to allow the pouch to be attached to something. It is important that the tracker remains attached to the person's clothing or something that they will keep with them and not discard. This may call for experimentation to come up with a location and means of attachment that's acceptable to the person wearing it. The pouch and device are water/splash resistant but not waterproof. See our Accessories/Pouches section or somewhere like eBay for other pouch types that might work. This can be very challenging.
Leather Belt: We no longer offer the Leather Belt tracker, which had a tracker sewn into the leather, which had reliability problems. However, we offer a service to attach a Prime Pr-ME tracker to a belt that a customer sends to us. Contact us to discuss.
Key-ring Prime1-K: In response to customer requests and suggestions, a metal loop was added to the end of a Prime1 to allow its attachment to a key-ring. Often keys are among the last things that dementia patients forget. The indicator LEDs on the Pr1-K are covered with black tape to prevent undue distractions, as is the SIM card slot and the product's back information label. To prevent ongoing false alarms, the Function or SOS button has been disabled. With this version, it may be necessary to invent a cover story for it, such as it being an extension of the house alarm system.
Panic button: If the Sufferer's memory permits, he or she can also be trained/shown how to press the tracker's SOS/Panic button. When pressed for more than ~4 secs, this will cause an immediate alert to the Carer(s) with their last position co-ordinates in an SMS message or email containing a WAPlink that if clicked will show the last reported position on a Google map.
The Prime's large frontal oval or round button is the Panic button, not the On/Off button which is a small recessed button on the device's bottom edge. Assuming the tracker is on, the information from one of our trackers will help Carers find the bearer in a short time, as long as the smart-phone / tablet / laptop has an internet connection. Alternatively speak to someone by phone who is at a computer - to get directions. If the panic button is a nuisance, with multiple false alerts, we can disable it if you contact us - Contact.
Family technical know-how: An important consideration is that someone needs to help train the Carer(s) to become comfortable with using a modern device like a smart phone, which will be needed to find a lost person. Fortunately our trackers are simple to use, but considerable help and patience will be required from other family members to transfer competence. We have tried to provide as much training information as possible on this website, and will help train relatives by phone in this regard as much as possible. It would be helpful if the family member's mobile phone number could be added to the list of alert recipients, at least in the early stages, to help deal with the false alarms that will probably occur.
Geo-Fence: Using the Track Panel, it is possible for a Carer to set one or more virtual perimeter(s), also known as Geo-fences, around particular places (up to 4), so that if the tracker leaves (or enters) these zone(s), SMS alerts will be sent to the specified recipient(s). See yellow zone in image above. Four zones can operated simultaneously, with each zone can have up to 3 different SMS alert recipients. There can be alerts on entering, or leaving, each zone, or both, as set by customer when defining zones. This zone alert feature can be turned on and off as required. Those receiving alerts from the tracker obviously need to be told to expect them possibly/probably, and what to do if/when they do. See HowTo section on Zones.
Our devices are listed in the Assist Ireland website, where they can be compared to other less versatile and much more costly alternatives.


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About the Studio
We are dedicated to the art of dance. Our goal is to build talent and self-esteem while learning teamwork, dedication and commitment. We feel that at The Dance Works, there is a place for everyone, from the "competitive" to the "just for fun" dancer. We serve the Ceder Park, Leander, Round Rock and North Austin, areas.
Our History
The DanceWorks opened in 1998 by owner/director Michelle Bellamy-Arndt. Our Great Oaks facility has two large dance studios with marley floating floor systems. We began with one studio, continually increasing in size and eventually moved in 2006 to our larger spacious studios on the other side of the facility. LOT4 Production studios on Sam Bass Road was added in 2014. The LOT4 Production Studio is the home to our DW Competitive Dance Team, TheatreWorks, and serves as our space for our in studio performances.
Cafe Chelle
Enjoy a coffee, smoothie, or freshly baked gourmet cupcake from Cafe Chelle while viewing your dancers on our flat screen televisions. No small viewing windows here! Our spacious environment make dance class enjoyable for both the parents and the students.
From The Director
Our Mission at The DanceWorks is to instill a love of dance, while inspiring self-confidence, discipline and respect of the performing arts. We provide a solid technical foundation for the developing dancer and advocate the study of Ballet as a foundation to instill an awareness of poise, alignment and technique. We recognize that the heart of a dancer is unique and the love of dance can take on many different styles. The DanceWorks develops well-prepared dancers, should they choose to pursue the arts professionally or are college bound. We urge our students to strive for their personal best, as well as to support one another in fostering a sense of teamwork in the classroom. From our Recreational program to our Competitive Program, The DanceWorks offers something for you.
We currently have two state of the art locations. Our main location is in the Brushy Creek Subdivision located across the street from the Great Oaks Community Center and Great Oaks Elementary school. Our Lot4 Production Studio/Black Box Theater is located on Sam Bass Road in Round Rock.
16333 Great Oaks Drive Suite 120L Round Rock, Texas 78681
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I Work for YOU.
I'm Apollo Zimmerman, Certified professional home inspector and owner of A-Z Michigan Home Inspection.
If you have found this website, you are the type of person that knows an unbiased opinion is very valuable and not as easy to find as one would think. You know just taking the first guy on the agents list isn't always exactly in your best interest. When making one of the biggest decisions of your life things can get overwhelming. A home inspection does not eliminate risk but can mitigate surprises. I am here to help by taking the guess work out the condition of the home with an unbiased, and highly skilled perspective. After having an inspection done with me you will have a much better understanding of how you will be spending your free time if you choose to buy. Beautifying, investing in updates, immediate repairs, getting estimates, OR doing other things, like relaxing, vacationing, spending time with your family, enjoying your new home.
I am certified through InterNACHI to conduct professional home inspections whether it be brand new construction or older homes, large estates or fixer-uppers, and HUD homes. I inspect them all as if I was inspecting for my own family.
-Apollo Zimmerman
If you do get my name from an agent, that simply means they hold the same values as I do. A vote of confidence form an agent shows they are interested in value and integrity for the client too.
What to say if your agent does not consent to letting you pick your own inspector.
"I've done my research and this is who we are going to use." That's that, They do not have a say.
Some agents only feel comfortable working with inspectors they know. That is completely understandable, but it is YOU who should feel comfortable over all.
If an agent says " But, I have never heard of this guy…."
This is very probable. There are OVER 3,500 real estate agents in the Ann Arbor and Metro Detroit/Tri-County area of which I do inspections in. I do not personally work with over 3,500 different agents. That is statistically impossible, further more I do not solicit or advertise to agents. If I do 500 inspections a year that still leaves 3,000 agents that will not see me. Thats A LOT. So yes, very true they may not know me, but the agents that have seen my work tend to refer me over and over again based on merit.
Experience at a glance
Member of the InterNACHI (International association of certified home inspectors)
Certified in the state of Michigan.
Trained and educated with InterNACHI
Have performed hundreds of inspections each year.
Up Front home inspection pricing
Everyone deserves a TOP quality home inspection without the runaround or up-selling.
Book online below for 20% off these standard list prices!
Standard Pricing
(*if not booking online, which you really should since you are here and the sound of my voice isn't so smooth that its worth losing a 20% discount ;)
2,000 square feet or less..$310.00
2,001-3,000 square feet.....$375.00
3,001-4,000 square feet.....$460.00
4,001-5,000 Square Feet.....$537.00
Apartment style Condo*....$275.00
Add $70 for crawl spaces.
*For all other condos use square footage pricing above. If your condo shares only one or two walls and has it's own roof, or is totally detached the pricing is the same as a standard home. If you would like to omit a roof, attic, and exterior inspection you may let me know and use the "Apartment Style" condo pricing.
ATTENTION- Homes with multiple units such as for rental, or "in-laws" quarters are subject to an additional charges.
Click Button Below to instantly receive 20% off listed prices. Doing this saves time allowing me to focus on inspecting. I pass the savings directly to you.
Don't think I have the best value? Find a comparable service in the area and I will BEAT that price.
Why are prices so hard to find on other sites?
Many inspection sites hide or omit their pricing. This can be for several reasons. One of which is to allow them room to adjust the price based on how much they think they can get out of you at the moment or enable them the ability to price it out of your reach if they choose. I don't do this. Everyone deserves a quality home inspection.
What is a home inspection?
What is a home inspection?
- Thorough evaluation of all the major visible home systems
- Review of visible structural and mechanical elements
- Health and safety review including visual inspection for mold, and radon testing.
- General condition, especially areas that might appeal to pests
- Inspection of home systems like appliances, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical.
- Detailed digital inspection report with all the findings delivered same day.
What's included in a home inspection?
My quality home inspection includes coverage in four categories spanning over 400 points of inspection:
- Structural and mechanical aspects, including but not limited to, the foundation, the framing, the siding, the roof, and their associated parts. The attic and crawl space or basement are included.
- Component systems of the home, which include, electrical, heating, cooling, insulation, and ventilation.
- Health and safety issues that may impact how you'll live in the home. For example, radon, mold, carbon monoxide, gas leaks, tripping hazards and fall protection (railings), and pay special attention to features of the home that may affect children, the elderly, or pets.
- Conditions that could promote mold growth or be attractive to household pests. We have the knowledge to recognize signs of particular pets and fungal growth and determine the necessity to contact an licensed exterminator or mold remediation specialist.
This is the part that very often allows for the inspection to pay for it self.
Your Realtor can help guide you through the process of getting bids to estimate the cost of fixing any issues the inspector identified. Once you know the cost, you can negotiate with the home owner to determine whether they'll fix the issue, or lower the home price so you can pay for the fix. As a matter of integrity and as part of our code of ethics Home Inspectors separate themselves from making repair quotes or directing you to specific service providers. Doing this ensures the inspection is completely unbiased.
- Check in with your Realtor before the inspection to make sure they can provide access to the home.
- Make sure the utilities will be on, and that all systems in the home will be readily accessible. For example, there shouldn't be so many boxes stacked around the furnace that the inspector can't get to it.
80% Of Homes Will Be Inspected. Don't be left uninformed.
How a Home Inspection Saves you Money.
It Provides an "Out"
A quality home inspection can reveal critical information about the condition of a home. This makes the buyer aware of what costs, and maintenance the home may require. If a buyer isn't comfortable with the findings of the home inspection, it usually presents one last opportunity to back out of the offer to buy. This step is important when purchasing a property because it may save you thousands.
Negotiating Tool
Home inspection reports present an opportunity to ask for repairs or request a price reduction from the seller. Work with your realtor to understand what requests can and should be made to negotiate a better deal. This is where the cost of an inspection almost always pays for it self.
A home inspection can detect safety issues like electrical problems, unsafe structural issues, radon, and mold. Make sure that your home-buying contract states that should such hazards be detected, you have the option to cancel the offer to buy.
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Need more information? Review any of the categories below until to are comfortable.
Rest assured you found the right inspector. Need more information on me? Here is a run down of my qualifications, and education...
Sample Inspection report.
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Wood Destroying Organisms, such as mold are often a cause for anxiety when selecting an older home or a new one with certain issues.
Radon Information. The plain truth about radon, it's roll in home buying and home inspections, and your best course of action for addressing any concerns.
Standards of Practice. For those that can't get too much information.
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Update to Policy and Pricing - Homes 70 years old or older are regular list price, no discount for homes built before 1950.
Special online only booking prices!
2,000 square feet or less.....$248 (regularly $310)
2,001-3,000 sq. feet............$298 (regularly $375)
3,001-4,000 sq. feet............$368 (regularly $460)
4,001-5,000 sq. feet............$428 (regularly $537)
Apartment style CONDO 2,000 Sq/FT or less*......................$218
(regularly $275)
-Add $80 for crawl spaces-
*Condos over 2,000 square feet please use same pricing as single family home based on square footage. If your Condo is detached or connected by less than three sides it falls under the standard square footage pricing of a single family detached home. Most Condos do not fall under the apartment style condo pricing. If you would like the condo pricing I can do it if the exterior and roof are omitted.
ATTENTION- Homes with multiple units such as for rental, or "in-laws" quarters are subject to an additional 50% for EACH additional unit.
Schedule your inspection now with the form below.
Your Inspection will be tentatively scheduled based on the information you provide today. I will always do my very best to accommodate your schedule. Thank you!
Attention Real Estate Agents -
This is designed to be filled out by the buyer IF scheduling on behalf of your client please state your contact info in the '"notes" section, not in the main part of the form. Fill out the form with the buyers complete information. I will contact both parties. Thank you! There is no limit to number of discounts per client or agent if the form is used.
Were you brought to another screen that confirms your request? If not, you may have missed a section above, please scroll up, add info, then click the "Submit Request" button again.
Apollo Zimmerman
(734) 858-8491
Text any time - 24/7
Call 7am-8pm, 7days a week
I respond to all texts, emails and voicemails like clock work four times a day AT A MINIMUM. 9am, 1pm, 5pm, and 8pm. I can usually respond to a text much faster and at all times of day and night.
I Consistently GARNER POSITIVE REVIEWS FROM MY CUSTOMERS.
Service Area
I take pride and a vested interest in the area you plan on calling home, because this is where I call home too.
A rising tide can lift all boats... unless your boat is full of holes. A secondary effect of my home inspection is that I help to foster accountability for maintaining a standard of living in neighborhoods. One where inferior homes don't change hands to unknowing home owners creating a cycle of deterioration. My standards are helping to keep "slum lords" or unscrupulous "house flippers" from taking advantage of people and neighborhoods.
proudly serving South-East Michigan
If you want an inspector familiar with Southeast Michigan, the home styles, particular concerns and characteristics of homes in the area look no further.
- Northville
- Novi
- Plymouth
- Canton
- South Lyon / Lyon Township
- Farmington / Farmington Hills
- Westland
- Garden City
- Royal Oak
- Dearborn / Dearborn Heights
- Ann Arbor
- Ypsilanti
- Walled Lake
- Wixom
- Superior Township
- Southfield
- Wayne County
- Oakland County
- All of Metro Detroit


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As you know, I recently returned from a fruitful trip to the US and was blessed to have not one, but two reunions with some of our children from Xining. The time spent with them and their loving families was precious, and I am eagerly looking forward to the next reunion.
One of the families we saw in Washington DC were the Dyes and their beautiful daughter Smiley Kylie.
Kylie came to the meeting with her siblings, and we had a wonderful time catching up and sharing stories of how God is at work in our lives.
After reading our first blog on Kylie, Stacy (Kylie's mom) shared this beautiful story about their perspective throughout the adoption process. I knew how encouraging it would be for you to read it too. We serve such a generous God, and He really is directing our steps!
We were led to our sweet Kylie when her sister Emmie kept pretending she had a sister from China named Kylie and would ask when we were going to get her. Everywhere we went she would imagine 'Kylie' was with us. 'Come on Kylie,' she would say. I just blew it off as an imaginary friend until one day...
It was an advocating post made by our friend Amy that began it all! Facebook is where I first saw her little face alongside the name KYLEE and the words 'Could You Be My Mother?' Those words and that face were the ONLY things on my screen one early morning, and I literally spat my coffee across the table.
It was within no time at all that I had her file in my hands. It was a superfast search that led me to Ladybugs n Love Kelly. Kelly was so awesome! She went straight to work and within hours provided us with lots of info, videos, and updates on our girl! She got all of the info via an in-China contact: Angela and Siew Mei Cheung-Ang, Christian Action Executive Director!
It was a complete and total God thing. It was Orphan Sunday in China, and Siew Mei had placed Kylie's name on the list of children to pray for that day that she would soon have a family. How about that? There I was...asking about her within hours of that prayer. Siew Mei generally spent a lot of her time in Hong Kong but just so happened to be visiting the very place where Kylie was living that day.
Coincidence? I don't think so. It was all part of God's perfect plan, and things fell right into place that weekend. We now call the little sweetheart in the photo Kylie Sue-Mae Dye!
We couldn't possibly love her more! She is our little Smiley Kylie!
It is so encouraging to see the way that God arranged the meeting of this sweet girl with the perfect family for her. Again, I am so thankful that we had the opportunity to meet face-to-face with the Dye family, and I cannot be more excited about Kylie's bright future.
Siew Mei Cheung-Ang
Executive Director
Christian Action