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On Nov 21, Joann's will have a sale on Pellon Natures Soft cotton batting. It's a 25 yard roll, 90" wide for $99.99 which looks incredible to me. Plus the 10% I get off for the QCA membership would bring it down to $90! It says it's lightweight, breathable, needle punched with a stabilizing scrim binder.
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I was thinking about the "under the bed" idea, As it is right now, the roll is too big for under my bed, but I was thinking maybe unrolling it and folding it like a zig-zag and putting it in a black plastic bag and then putting it under the bed??
I think my cats may start scratching away at it though.
Annie:Mimi,I was thinking about the "under the bed" idea
Well of course when I got home today there was a tall box on my front stoop. It came a day early!! Luckily DH was still at work so he didn't see it. It was so light and easy to lift. After I cut open the box and lifted out the roll of batting I knew it wouldn't fit under any of my beds either but since we are empty-nesters we have lots of closets that aren't used at all. I decided to stand it up in a corner of one of the smaller walk-in closets. I think it will be quite a while before DH sees it. I've been collecting boxes to pack up our kitchen during the remodel scheduled for January. So I put the big batting box with the other empty boxes I've been bringing home from work. I don't think he'll even question where it came from. He'll just assume that I brought it home from work. So I think everything is under control. Thanks for all your help. I'll let you know when he finally discovers it. LOL
Mimi, I discovered mine on the deck yesterday as well. Mine will probably find it's way into the attic, too big for anywhere else. Never imagined anything this size! My thought of it fitting under a bed was hysterical, the bed would have to be set on stilts mid air! LOL
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My 25 yard roll of batting arrived a few minutes ago. We took it out of the box and played with options. We are going to mount it above the wide doorway into my room. I'll just roll off what I need and it's the only place it would be out of the way in our small home. In the meantime it will be stuffed into the closet in George's "play" room.
As he was carrying it back he set it down and said "hmmm". I didn't like the sound of that and said "What??".... "This could make a good punching bag or kicking bag".
I stuffed it under my work table until we get it hung up. It's in the way but better than him setting it up in his room and using it as a Smurf punching bag.
Gee I feel left out mine didn't come in a box. LOL just wrapped in plastic.
Gee I feel left out mine didn't come in a box. LOL just wrapped in plastic.
Want the box Barbara?? We are looking at this humongous thing and wondering what to do with it. If our kids were little they would use it as a playhouse! George suggested using it for a Christmas gift card. Funny man.
no that's okay but thanks lol
Don't feel bad Barbara, mine came in plastic as well. No box
So, has anyone actually used theirs? If so, how do you like it?
Life is like a quilt...bits & pieces, joy & sorrow, stitched with love
So, has anyone actually used theirs? If so, how do you like it?
Maybe next week on a table topper I'm making for my granddaughter for Christmas. Of course, then I have to squeeze it out of it's hiding place where George can't get at it to use as a punching bag. But maybe by then we'll have it installed in it's place above the door way.
I look forward to finding out how it works. Are you going to hang it above the door so that you can roll it out and cut it or will you have to take it down each time?
I look forward to finding out how it works. Are you going to hang it above the door so that you can roll it out and cut it or will you have to take it down each time?
I'm looking forward to seeing if it works also. The plan is to hang it and roll and cut as needed. We'll see. Sometimes the best laid plans and all that...
Judy T-Bellingham:Sometimes the best laid plans and all that..
Exactly, for some reason when you said you were going to hang it above the door I had visions of the bucket above the door... :)
Spud, I'm hoping to use some of mine by this weekend ,I'm using it on the quilts I'm doing for the Sandy project ,I think I have found a spot in my house where I can lay it out to cut. I hope so cause this has been my big problem no place to sandwich my quilts . I'll let you know if I can get it to work .LOL Barbara
Opened my batting to use on a QOV on the longarm. Bit disappointed it is a much lighter weight than Warm and Natural. More like Hobbs. Will work well for charity quilts but will prob buy Warm and Natural for my quilts.


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Additive and non-additive, direct and maternal genetic effects for growth traits in a multibreed population of beef cattle
Efectos genéticos aditivos y no aditivos, directos y maternos para caracteres de crecimiento en una población multiracial de bovinos productores de carne
H. H. MONTALDO V.1, Med Vet Zoot, Msc, Ph.D.; B. P. KINGHORN2, Ph.D., Dr. Agric.
1 Departamento de Genética y Bioestadística, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, UNAM, Ciudad Universitaria, México D.F. 04510. Fax 55 5622 5956, e-mail:email@example.com (corresponding author)
2 Sygen Chair of Genetic Information Systems, University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia 2351. e-mail:email@example.com
Registros de pesos de 4319 bovinos, obtenidos entre 1989 y 1997 en un hato en New South Wales, Australia, fueron usados para estimar los efectos genéticos aditivos y no aditivos, directos y maternos para caracteres de crecimiento en una población que involucra animales de raza pura y cruzados de Angus, Gelbvieh, Polled Hereford, Red Angus y Santa Gertrudis. Los pesos ajustados para edad a 200 (W2), 400 (W4) y 600 días (W6), fueron analizados usando un modelo animal multicarácter incluyendo el efecto genético materno para W2. Se incluyeron en el modelo como covariables fijas, los efectos genéticos directos de raza, aditivo materno (Santa Gertrudis vs. otras razas) y los efectos directos de dominancia (heterocigocidad individual del animal) para todos los caracteres estudiados. Los valores intermedios obtenidos para las heredabilidades directas para W2, W4 y W6, son suficientemente altos para obtener progreso genético en la población mediante la selección de los mejores animales usando un modelo animal. Diferentes énfasis para cada característica pueden permitir cambios en la curva de crecimiento de los 200-600 días de edad. La heredabilidad materna para W2 fue cercana a cero, indicando una baja interferencia con el progreso genético de los efectos directos de las características de crecimiento y un valor reducido para la selección de este efecto. El potencial de crecimiento en terneros Gelbvieh y Angus fue mayor que en las otras razas, el potencial de crecimiento de Santa Gertrudis fue el menor. Santa Gertrudis fue superior al promedio de las otras razas para los efectos maternos de raza. El estimado del efecto promedio de dominancia fue positivo para W2 y W6 y negativo para W4 y menor que la diferencia máxima entre los efectos directos de raza.
Key words: heritability, genetic correlation, breed effects, heterosis.
Palabras claves: heredabilidad, correlación genética, efectos de raza, heterosis.
Animal genetic improvement programs involve two main methodologies for increasing the productivity of farm animals; selection of best animals within a breed or population or using the best breeds or breed combination through crossbreeding systems. Selection within a breed exploits additive genetic variation for selected traits. Selection among populations and crossbreeding systems exploits both additive and non-additive effects (heterosis) and complementarity among breeds (Kinghorn, 1987). Estimation of parameters for additive and non-additive effects in mutibreed populations allows the design of efficient genetic improvement strategies to utilize all these types of variation (Notter and Cundiff, 1991). Growth traits are important for increasing the economic efficiency of beef production in cattle (Koots et al., 1994a). Both additive and non-additive, direct and maternal effects for weaning weight are important to account for the variability of growth traits in cattle (Notter and Cundiff, 1991; Koots et al., 1994a, 1994b; Rodríguez-Almeida et al., 1997).
This preliminary study was undertaken with the aim of estimating direct breed and maternal effects and heterosis and co(variances) for animal and maternal effects for growth traits. Previous studies involved several breed combinations including some, but not all breeds and crosses used in this study (Notter and Cundiff, 1991; Koots et al., 1994a, 1994b; Rodríguez-Almeida et al., 1997).
The data were generated from 1989 to 1997 on a commercial beef operation at Jemalong, NSW, Australia, latitude: -33.3892 S, longitude: 148.0081 E, elevation: 240.0 m, mean daily maximum temperature: 23.8 C°, mean daily minimum temperature: 10.0 C°, mean annual rainfall: 526.5 mm.
Growth data of 4319 crossbred and purebred cattle were used to estimate additive and nonadditive, direct and maternal genetic effects between and within crosses involving Angus, Gelbvieh, Hereford, Poll Hereford, Red Angus and Santa Gertrudis. Birth (BW) and ageadjusted weights to 200 (W2), 400 (W4) and 600-day (W6) by linear interpolation, were analyzed using a mixed, multiple-trait animal model plus the maternal genetic effect for W2. Number of observations by genotype and trait are shown in table1.
Direct breed and maternal (Santa Gertrudis vs. any other breed) additive genetic effects, direct dominance (individual calf breed heterozygocity) and maternal dominance (dam breed heterozygocity) for BW, were included in the model as fixed covariates (Kinghorn, 1987). The model also included the fixed effects of month-year of birth, sex and the linear and quadratic effects of dams age at birth. In previous univariate analysis, permanent maternal environment variances were found close to zero, thus, they were excluded from the final multivariate model. Estimated (co)variances and fixed effects solutions and their standard errors were obtained from the mixed model analysis with the AI-REML algorithm implemented in the program ASREML (Gilmour et al., 1998). In order to avoid singularity, the columns of covariate values for Angus were dropped from the model, thus including the effect of purebred Angus in the intercept. The convergence criterion was attained after 9 iterations.
Estimability of breed and heterosis effects was tested for each trait by finding full rank of XX, where X is the incidence matrix of coefficients with rows for the genotypes and columns for the covariates to be included in the breed genetic model. Maternal dominance from dam heterozygosity was only estimable for BW. Data structure allowed only estimation of average dominance across crosses and average maternal breed effect of Santa Gertrudis vs. any other breed of the dam (table 1). Simplification of the model using average coefficients for groups of genotypes is common in this type of study due to estimability issues (Rodríguez- Almeida et al., 1997; Hikoora et al., 1998). After completion of the analysis, some recording errors were found for birth weight records, thus, results for this variable are not displayed or discussed further in this paper. The inclusion of birth weight in the model would not affect the estimates for parameters of other traits, because correlation estimates of the direct effect for this trait where close to zero with the effects for other traits (results not shown).
Number of observations by genetic group and trait (in crossbred, sire x dam breeds).
Número de observaciones por grupo genético y carácter (en cruzas, raza del semental x raza de la madre).
|Genetic group
Angus (A)
Gelbvieh (G)
Polled Hereford (P)
Red Angus (R)
Santa Gertrudis (S)
Table 2 displays estimated heritabilities and genetic and environmental correlations. The heritability of the direct effect for W2 is within the range of values reviewed by Groeneveld et al. (1998) of 0.19 to 0.47 and Koots et al. (1994a) of 0.12 to 0.59. The heritability of the maternal effect found in this study was 0.02, lower than the lowest value for the heritability of the maternal effect reported by Koots et al. (1994a) of 0.08, Groeneveld et al. (1998) of 0.10 and the estimate of 0.13 by Tosh et al. (1999). In agreement with most of these studies, the direct effect had a higher heritability than the maternal effect. Heritability values for W4 and W6 were lower than most estimates from the literature (Koots et al., 1994a; Groeneveld et al., 1998).
Heritabilities (diagonal), genetic correlations (above diagonal) and environmental correlations (below diagonal).
Heredabilidades (diagonal), correlaciones genéticas (sobre la diagonal) y correlaciones ambientales (debajo de la diagonal).
W2 (direct)
W2 (maternal)
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W2 (maternal)
0.38 (0.06)
0.62 (0.03)
0.48 (0.04)
-0.65 (0.16)
0.02 (0.02)
0.90 (0.06)
-0.55 (0.25)
0.22 (0.04)
0.76 (0.02)
0.90 (0.06)
-0.55 (0.25)
0.22 (0.04)
0.76 (0.02)
|Standard error within parentheses.
Correlations are in agreement with the general trend of available estimates (Koots et al., 1994b; Groeneveld et al., 1998), indicating a negative correlation among maternal and direct effects and high and positive genetic correlations among direct effects for weights at different ages. It is surprising to find only moderate standard errors for genetic correlations involving maternal effects for W2 (viz. 0.25 to 0.27) given the low heritability estimate for this trait. Previous estimates of correlations between maternal and direct effects for weights obtained using multitrait animal models in multibreed beef populations have ranged from positive (Nuñez-Domínguez et al., 1993), over close to zero (0.07) (Tosh et al., 1999), to negative (Schoeman and Jordaan, 1999).
Figure 1 displays estimates for breed direct effects. Figure 2 displays values for maternal effects and Figure 3 displays direct dominance effects. In agreement with Notter and Cundiff (1991), direct effects in Gelbvieh were higher for all traits than Angus and Polled Hereford. Estimates for Santa Gertrudis and Red Angus were lower than Angus. Additive maternal effect of Santa Gertrudis was positive for all traits (P<0.01). Direct dominance effects were positive for all weights, excepting W4.
|Direct breed effects (kg) (Angus=0).
|Efectos directos de raza (kg) (Angus=0).
Maternal breed effects (Santa Gertrudis vs. any other breed) (kg).
Efectos maternos de raza (Santa Gertrudis vs. otras razas) (kg).
|Average direct dominance effects (kg).
|Efectos promedio de dominancia directa (kg).
This analysis illustrates some of the potentials and limitations of approaches for simultaneous modeling of between and within breed variation. For direct breed genetic effects, Gelbvieh and Angus results were generally higher than those for other breeds, with Santa Gertrudis being the lowest. Superiority of Santa Gertrudis, a composite breed, for maternal genetic effects and inferiority for direct genetic effects, seems to indicate an across-breed negative direct-maternal relationship. However, the positive effect of some retained heterosis by Santa Gertrudis on maternal ability is another possible factor. While these results may be caused by specific characteristics of the traits in the population studied, some inconsistencies are observed for the Red Angus effect (figure 1) and direct dominance for W4 in figure 3. Hence caution is required when making conclusions about additive and dominance effects among breeds and values of (co)variances from populations with non-designed crosses, even when simplified average parameters for group of breeds are used in certain cases (Rodríguez- Almeida et al., 1997).
The values found in this study for heritabilities and genetic correlations suggest some possibility to make changes to the growth curves, if needed for market requirements. The genetic correlations between direct and maternal effects were all negative, compatible with a biological negative genetic relationship found by Miller and Wilton (1999) between milk production of the mother and the additive direct value of the calf. However, these values could also be confounded with the negative relationships between cow and calf environments (Meyer, 1997; Schoeman and Jordaan, 1999). The low value found for maternal heritability, together with moderate negative estimates for genetic correlations between maternal and direct effects for all studied traits, may indicate problems for obtaining unbiased estimations for random direct and maternal variances. Models containing both direct and maternal random effects might produce downwards biased estimates and correlations between direct and maternal effects in beef cattle populations by insufficiencies of data (Clément et al., 2001). Most common problems for the estimation of maternal effects are insufficient connection between levels of fixed effect through sires and inadequate familial structures such as the limited number of progeny from each dam. In multibreed studies using an animal model, these problems are probably more serious, because the degree of connection through pedigree of the fixed level of some breed effects would be low a problem that is not present for a purebred population (Clément et al., 2001). Meyer (1997) and Rodríguez- Almeida et al. (1997) mention some of the problems found for the simultaneous estimation of breed and random animal and maternal effects in this type of population. Even with moderately good connection, unfitted effects, such as sire by year interaction, can manifest themselves as direct-maternal correlations (Robinson, 1996ab).
Testing of other models, including models with breed effects and month-year effects considered as random, and with heterogeneous variances by breed (Meyer et al., 1993) may perhaps result in a better understanding of the nature of the genetic (co)variation among and within breeds in this type of study. Further analysis of these data will be done to compare multitrait and longitudinal model approaches (Apiolaza et al., 2000; Meyer, 2001). Ideally, the use of the best model for a particular set of multibreed data, will allow for a better use of all genetic effects in order to maximize progeny performance.
Medium direct heritability values are high enough to allow genetic progress in the population from selection of best animals for W2, W4 and W6 using an animal model. Different emphasis on each trait could allow changes in the growth curve from 200-600 days of age. Maternal heritability for W2 was close to zero, indicating a low interference with direct effect genetic progress in growth traits and a reduced value for selection for this effect.
The growth potential in Gelbvieh and Angus calves was higher than those for other breeds, with Santa Gertrudis being the lowest. Santa Gertrudis was superior for maternal breed effect to the average of other breeds.
The estimate for the dominance average effect was positive for W2 and W6 and negative for W4 and lower than the maximum difference between direct breed effects.
Growth data of 4319 calves, obtained from a herd in New South Wales, Australia in 1989- 1997, were used to estimate additive and nonadditive, direct and maternal genetic effects in a multibreed population on crossbred and purebred Angus, Gelbvieh, Polled Hereford, Red Angus and Santa Gertrudis. Age-adjusted weights to 200 (W2), 400 (W4) and 600-day (W6), were analyzed using a multiple-trait animal model including the maternal genetic effect for W2. Direct breed, maternal additive genetic effects (Santa Gertrudis vs. any other breed) and direct dominance effect (individual calf breed heterozygocity) for all studied traits, were included in the model as fixed covariates. Medium direct heritability values are high enough to allow genetic progress in the population from selection of best animals for W2, W4 and W6 using an animal model. Different emphasis on each trait could allow changes in the growth curve from 200-600 days of age. Maternal heritability for W2 was close to zero, indicating a low interference with direct effect genetic progress in growth traits and a reduced value for selection for this effect. The growth potential in Gelbvieh and Angus calves was higher than those for other breeds, with Santa Gertrudis being the lowest. Santa Gertrudis was superior for maternal breed effect to the average of other breeds. The estimate for the dominance average effect was positive for W2 and W6 and negative for W4 and lower than the maximum difference between direct breed effects.
APIOLAZA, L. A., A. R. GILMOUR, D. J. GARRICK. 2000. Variance modelling of longitudinal height data from a Pinus radiata progeny test. Can. J. For. Res. 30: 645-654. [ Links ]
CLÉMENT, V., B. BIBÉ, É. VERRIER, J-M. ELSEN, E. MANFREDI, J. BOUIX, É. HANOCQ, 2001. Simulation analysis to test the influence of model adequacy and data structure on the estimation of genetic parameters for traits with direct and maternal effects. Genet. Sel. Evol. 33: 369-395. [ Links ]
GILMOUR, A. R., B. R: CULLIS, S. R. WELHAM, R. THOMPSON. 1998. ASREML Reference manual. NSW Agriculture, Orange 2800, NSW, Australia. p. 150. [ Links ]
GROENEVELD, E., B. E. MOSTERT, T. RUST. 1998. The covariance structure of growth traits in the Afrikaner beef population. Livest. Prod. Sci. 55: 99-107. [ Links ]
HIKOORA, H., A. F. GROEN, J. H. J. VAN DER WERF. 1998. Estimation of additive and nonadditive genetic parameters for carcass traits on bulls in dairy, dual purpose and beef cattle breeds. Livest. Prod. Sci. 54: 99-105. [ Links ]
KINGHORN, B. P. 1987. Crossbreeding in domestic animals. Proceedings of the Australian Association of Animal Breeding and Genetics, 6: 112-123. [ Links ]
KOOTS, K., J. GIBSON, C. SMITH AND J. WILTON. 1994a. Analysis of published genetic parameter estimates for beef production traits. 1 Heritability. Anim. Breed. Abstr. 62: 309-338. [ Links ]
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MEYER, K., M. CARRICK, B. CONNELLY. 1993. Genetic parameters for growth traits of Australian beef cattle from a multibreed selection experiment. J. Anim. Sci. 71: 26142622. [ Links ]
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NOTTER, D. R., L. V. CUNDIFF. 1991. Across-breed expected progeny differences: use of within-breed expected progeny differences to adjust breed evaluations for sire sampling and genetic trend. J. Anim. Sci. 69: 4763-4776. [ Links ]
NÚÑEZ-DOMÍNGUEZ, R., L. D. VAN VLECK, K. G. BOLDMAN, L. V. CUNDIFF. 1993. Correlations for genetic expression for growth of calves of Hereford and Angus dams using a multivariate animal model. J. Anim. Sci. 71: 2330- 2340. [ Links ]
ROBINSON, D. L. 1996a. Models which might explain negative correlations between direct and maternal genetic effects. Livest. Prod. Sci. 45: 111-122. [ Links ]
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36 week check-up. Should I decline the vaginal exam?
I had a hospital transfer and c-section at 39 weeks with my first pregnancy due to pre-eclampsia, and we were in the hospital over a week getting my blood pressure and DS's jaundice under control.
I have the same wonderful midwife this time around, and we're both on board for a VBAC at her birth center. (Fingers crossed that pre-e doesn't rear its head this time around!).
So, she said she typically likes to do a vaginal exam at 36 weeks, but she won't if I don't want one.
I'm not so sure that declining would benefit me, as I'm hoping to arm myself with as much information as possible to help ensure this delivery goes as we'd planned our last one. If my cervix doesn't show signs of ripening, she has some alternative measures she can take (herbs, I think), but if we don't do the exam, we simply won't know...
Yet I don't want a vag exam to halt whatever progress I might be having, as I'm already a bit head-shy about delivery, considering my first birth experience...
Any thoughts, ladies?
A vaginal exam will mean unnecessary risks/less chance of vbac success.
Don't do it if health & safety are your priority.
Quoting Duquesne:
Skip it. The only thing it tells you is what you're at then. Not what you would be at an hour later. They'll give you false hope or despair if you're not as far along as you hope. But I'm odd. I skip them all. I just figure things will move when they're ready. I'd be especially hesitant at 36 weeks. Good luck to you!
I have declined them for both of my pregnancies. My main reason: the ripeness or dilation of the cervix at the stage is not indicative of when labor will begin. On one side, it can get your hopes up if there is some softened or dilation. Or, it could be disappointing if there is no softness or dilation. What is the point of knowing the state of the cervix at 36 weeks unless you're at risk for preterm labor? As far as checking baby's position, a good doctor or midwife should be able to tell by feeling the baby externally. My first cervical check for each pregnancy was the check upon admission to the hospital (41w2d for dd1, 41w3d for dd2) once in active labor.
I firmly believe that it's best to have a more hand off approach. It's best for baby, and easiest on mom, to wait for labor to begin spontaneously. Why push the herbs? If you're worried about your blood pressure this time around, make sure you're eating a high protein diet.
This. There is no benefit to having a vaginal exam, it tells you nothing.
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Skip it. The only thing it tells you is what you're at then. Not what you would be at an hour later. They'll give you false hope or despair if you're not as far along as you hope. But I'm odd. I skip them all. I just figure things will move when they're ready. I'd be especially hesitant at 36 weeks. Good luck to you!
Definitely skip it! Your body is doing exactly what it needs to at this point in time and your cervix is ripening in its own pace.
Dilation and effacement tell you nothing - you can be tightly closed and go into labor an hour later, or be 5 cm for weeks. It's best not to know because it's so easy to have false hope or disappointment depending on the results.
There are also risks of introducing bacteria or having your waters accidentally broken.
I would all it does it get your hopes up or lets you down. No good really comes of it.
personally i wouldnt do it if i were in your situation. i also wouldnt let them TOUCH me before 42 weeks! with my first i made the mistake of doing cervical checks and it totally blew my confidence. with my second i was smart enough to refuse cervical checks except for right before i started pushing so i knew i was ready and even then i started pushing at 9 because thats what i felt i needed to do, my midwife just made sure i was on my knees squatting and that i pushed very gently for the first few minutes.
honestly i am glad i didnt mess around with them the last time. one of my biggest regrets during my first labor was feeling like it wasnt going "fast enough" because i wasnt dilated as much as i THOUGHT i "should" be. totally messed with my head!


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I've been to several of these types of parties over the last year or so and really it doesn't matter much how good your magician is. The kids seem to love all level of talented magician. There was one in particular that the adults didn't really care for but the kids loved him. Then there have been others that both adults and kids love. The best way to find these guys is just by word of mouth referrals.As you can tell by the faces of these kids, this magician was a bit hit. I will say that kids get to a certain age and they really try figuring out how the tricks work. You'll have to base it on your child and their friends. But I think that the perfect age range for a magician is where the kids are from say 4 to 8…..maybe 9. At some point, they start heckling the magician and that's not fun.
This particular magician was at a birthday party for a 5 year old and his name is Presto from Portland, OR. I'll just say that the kids loved him.


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This morning we received our first snowfall of the season and I did something highly unusual for me, I got up, pulled up the shades and climbed back under the covers to watch the snow fall.
As a mom, mornings involve me dragging myself out of bed to supervise the girls and approve outfit/makeup choices etc. I am in no way a morning person, so coffee is a necessity to get through the dressing/re-dressing and yet again more re-dressing that is a teenage girl's norm. By the time they head off to school I am totally awake and it is on to the drudgery of laundry, tidying, and getting myself ready for the day. But they had today off.
As a gardener, November winter weather events involve worrying about chores not done, bulbs not yet planted, and the consequences of snow so early in the season, but for some reason none of that seemed to matter, and I lay back all cozy in my bed to enjoy the sheer wonder of the first snow .It was simply enchanting.


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The filing period to run for City Council and School Districts in the East Valley ended on Friday, with the exception of Redlands City Council, which is open until Wednesday.
Here are the candidates as of Saturday, according to the San Bernardino County Elections Office of the Registrar of Voters:
Highland City Council
Sam Racadio, mayor
Jody Scott, councilwoman
Larry McCallon, councilman
Redlands Unified School District
Patty Holohan, board member
Donna West, board member
Ensen Mason, CPA/business owner
Yucaipa City Council
Tom Masner, mayor pro tem
Greg Bogh, councilman
David Avila, retired firefighter
Tom Powell, retired project manager from Caltrans
Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District
Patricia "Patty" Ingram, board member
Sharon Bannister, retired teacher
Matt Russo, board member
As of Saturday, three candidates have been validated to run for Redlands City Council.
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The University of Georgia's Public Service and Outreach division and Georgia Trend magazine are recognizing Tybee as one of four communities in the state with the Four for the Future award. The recipients are demonstrating collaboration, leadership and innovation in projects ranging from protection of the coast to literacy, from economic development to quality healthcare, according to a news release.
Tybee is recognized for its work with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association and Georgia's Sea Grant program to address the long-term impacts of rising sea levels.
"The communities we are recognizing are showing great foresight in investing their time and energy in a way that will have a payoff in the long term," says Jennifer Frum, vice president of the PSO. "In some cases, this has meant making some fairly tough decisions in the present. It's great to see, because it's going to benefit all of Georgia."
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The "Robust Statistics and Extremes" conference is the second main event in a "Special Year for Stochastics and Statistics" sponsored by the Mathematical Sciences Institute and the Research School of Finance and Applied Statistics of the Australian National University. The conference will bring together prominent Australian and international experts to provide researchers and students with an opportunity to hear up-to-date state-of-the art expositions in their areas. It will be the 25th in a series of ANU "Special Years" which have been outstandingly successful in attracting national and international interest.
Statistics today is faced with many challenges, especially relating to such topical issues as the analysis of "big data" through to understanding the complexities of climate change - and many others. Floods, fires, variations in temperature on local through to global scales, etc., have provided impetus for recent vigorous redevelopments of extreme value analysis. Extremely large data sets and high dimensional data now becoming available in genetics, finance, physics, astronomy, and many other areas, have spurred exponential advances in statistical theory and practice with special emphasis on robustness issues, in recent years. The need to analyse large, linked, data sets in health, crime, agriculture, surveys, and industry, just to name a few, has revolutionised our profession. It's an exciting time to be a statistician.
The aim of the Robust Statistics and Extremes (RS&E) conference is to provide an opportunity for researchers to present up-to-date accounts of the present state of the art in the topics of Robust Statistics and Extremes. A number of distinguished speakers, both international and Australian, will give keynote addresses in their areas of interest. Special provision will be made for student participation. The Australian National University (ANU) Campus is conveniently located adjacent to Canberra city centre and provides an attractive environment with modern conference facilities permitting close networking and interaction among participants. September is springtime in Australia bringing one of the most beautiful times to visit Canberra with its lovely weather and amazing flower displays.
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Incoming freshman Kansas University basketball player Brannen Greene is scheduled to appear in Lawrence Municipal Court after being cited last week for leaving the scene of an accident.
Greene, 18, of Monroe, Ga., was cited July 17 by Lawrence police investigating a non-injury accident on July 13, in which a car was damaged by a vehicle that left the scene, according to police reports.
A 6-foot-7 small forward from Tift County High in Tifton, Ga., Greene signed to play at KU in November and has been practicing with the team this summer. He was ranked 47th among ESPN's top 100 high school players in the 2013 recruiting class.
The accident was reported about 3:20 a.m. on July 13, in the 2000 block of Ousdahl Rd., where an unoccupied 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis was struck while parked in a driveway. The trunk of the car was significantly damaged, according to police. Witnesses could not immediately identify the vehicle that struck the Mercury, but police later determined that it was a 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer belonging to a 25-year-old Lawrence man and driven by Greene.
Greene was cited for leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage and failure to report an accident. He is scheduled to appear in Lawrence Municipal Court on Aug. 7.
Kansas University associate athletic director Jim Marchiony said athletics officials were aware of the incident but that there would be no publicly announced sanctions. "There certainly will be discipline, but it will be handled internally," he said.
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Duck pondsSunday, May 15th, 2016
With the building of a duck house, there had to be a duck pond to go with it. or, as it happened, two duck ponds.
In addition to being ponds for ducks, these ponds also form part of the general water-retention strategy for the quinta. The aim is to slow the passage of water through this steep land and spread it as far as possible from the stream, allowing it to infiltrate and hydrate the soils. This promotes the growth of the vegetation which is so essential in improving the soils here. Vegetation decomposes to provide soil carbon. Without soil carbon, these thin soils haven't a hope of holding onto moisture (or much of their biota) through the hot dry summer months. Irrigation becomes necessary. But build up soil carbon levels enough and eventually irrigation needs are minimal, even zero. So in order to make irrigation unnecessary, it's initially necessary (at least if any kind of speed is required).
Back to the duck ponds. Or maybe duck puddles would be more accurate. They're barely large enough to be worthy of the word pond, though they're more than adequate to keep a couple of ducks happy.


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We women can sure be mean to each other. Mean girls don't die out after high school (and hey happy 10th Anniversary Mean Girls!). Don't lie, we've all done it. The cocktail infused gossip fest that starts with one little dig and then escalates and escalates until it seems like you and your girlfriends are ruthless dictators cackling your heads off at the expense of another woman (sometimes even another friend! gasp!)
Last week when I was driving home after such a gabfest I couldn't help but think, what was the point of that? What part of that conversation lifted us up or made our hearts sing? Did we learn anything new about each other or ourselves?
I tend to be a positive person, constantly reminding myself and other to "find the positive" and to "choose happiness". I know I annoy Ryan sometimes because I can hear him right now saying, "Sometimes I just want to be negative and be upset!" And that's the problem, isn't? Misery loves company. Negativity is like a fatal virus, it just takes one tiny comment for an outbreak to spread. Pretty soon we're spewing out negative comments because that's what everyone else is doing. Well, like The Lion King taught us, life is one big circle, and pretty soon that negativity is going to be coming right back to you.
We need to stop tearing each other down and instead start lifting each other up. Sit back and think about all the time and energy you spend on hating on other women, whether you're jealous, being critical, or simply tearing another woman down. Now, picture if you used all of that time and energy to lift up other women. Ladies, we hold the precious power to build a community of strong-minded and bold loving women. Yet, we'd rather isolate ourselves.
Take yourself back to the last time someone gave you a positive compliment, comment, or gesture. Didn't it just make your day? Pass it on! We all want empowerment. Together, we need to build it. Together we can be resilient. Imagine what we could accomplish if we were all full of positive encouragement everyday.
As bloggers we have the opportunity to build a community and to inspire with words. Last week I took part in Ashten and Amber's Happy Hour Hangout and had the opportunity to meet a lovely group of women including the all around beautiful and inspiring Casey from Aslan's Auspicious Albany Adventure does a weekly link up called Jeers not Cheers that asks bloggers to spread the love and encouragement by sharing their recent favorite bloggers and blog posts. Love it!
Emily from Ember Grey inspired us all to Just Do You. The blogging community can be a weird place, I find myself constantly doubting what I'm writing and sharing and if I should be doing it at all. Emily reminds us to follow your own heart and write for yourself, in the end your true self will shine through.
Erika from All Things E is a beautiful writer that always seems to be living inside of my head! Last week she wrote, Love Thy Neighborhood about how loving where you live can have a huge effect on your happiness. I'm currently in the works of writing about how I fell in love with my current home city, even though I never could ever picture living here. Now it's home.
Marquis from Simply Clarke shared one of her favorite marriage lessons in 1 Question to Ask Your Husband Every Day. Her words reminded me that we need to pay more attention to the day-to-day interactions of our marriage, even if you are A+ communicators, small feelings or needs can easily fall through the cracks. Sometimes people need reminders that you are there for them, all the time.
Sara from Life as a Hughes shared her post I'm Not A Fashionista or a Foodie, humorously writing about how she doesn't necessarily fit the description of a typical blogger. This spoke to my heart as I believe there are zero rules to living life, except those your write for yourself. Life can so easily put us in boxes. Sara shared the fact that she's just going to keep doing her thing and won't try to fit into a trendy mold.
Spread the love people! Please comment below and share any women that are inspiring you lately!


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Not so calm before the storm
Updated 10:06 pm, Saturday, October 27, 2012
Life was fairly normal Saturday.
In a busy election season, U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy, D, who is running for U.S. Senate, held a joint rally with Democratic congressional candidate Elizabeth Esty at the War Memorial in Danbury to rouse the voting troops.
There was a Halloween walk on Main Street in Ridgefield and another in Sandy Hook in Newtown to allow children to gather some candy a few days early.
But in the back of everyone's mind was the question of what would happen in two days, when Sandy would be here.
The giant storm, which has been watched like a hawk by town officials and everyday people, was spinning out in the Atlantic Ocean south of South Carolina on Saturday, slowly moving north. It was downgraded to a tropical storm briefly Saturday morning, then upgraded back to a hurricane.
The anticipation that Sandy will hit, and hard, set up mini-burst of energy in places like hardware stores.
More InformationArea towns prepare for Sandy BROOKIELD -- Emergency Shelter will be at Brookfield High School. Police number is 203-775-2575. Town website is www.brookfieldct.gov BETHEL -- Emergency shelter at the Municipal Center. Police: 203-748-1333. Town website: www.bethelct.org BRIDGEWATER -- Emergency shelter at the Senior Center. Police: 860-355-9375. Town website: www.bridgewatertownhall.org DANBURY -- Emergency shelter at the War Memorial. Police: 203-797-4614. City website: www.ci.danbury.ct.us KENT -- Emergency Shelter at the Community House. Police: 860-927-3134. Town website: www.townofkent.org NEW FAIRFIELD -- Emergency Shelter at New Fairfield High School. Police: 203-312-5701. Town website: www.newfairfield.org NEW MILFORD -- Emergency shelter can be at several school and municipal buildings, depending on severity of the storm. Town's largest shelter is at Sarah Noble Intermediate School. Police: 860-355-3133. Town website: www.newmilford.org NEWTOWN -- Town Emergency Shelter at Newtown High School. Police: 203 426-5841 Town website: www.newtown-ct.gov REDDING -- Town shelter at Joel Barlow High School. Police: 203-938-2564. Town website: www.townofreddingct.org RIDGEFIELD -- Emergency shelter at the Parks and Recreation Center. Town police: 203-438--6531. Town website: www.ridgefieldct.org ROXBURY -- Emergency shelter at Town Hall. Police: 860-354-0089. Town website: www.roxburyct.com SHERMAN -- Emergency shelter at the Sherman School. Police: 860-354-3715. Town website: www.townofshermanct.org SOUTHBURY -- Emergency shelter at the Senior Center. Police: 203-264- 5912. Town website: www.southbury-ct.org WASHINGTON -- Emergency shelter at Bryan Memorial Town Hall. Police: 860-868-2100. Town website: www.washingtonct.org Taking precautions Here are things people should have in advance of Hurricane Sandy: A portable battery-powered, or hand-cranked radio Flashlights with fresh batteries Extra batteries A full tank of gasoline in cars Water for the entire family. The general rule of thumb is a gallon of water a day per person per day. Canned and non-perishable food. If needed, refills of prescriptions drugs Safe at home Some advice for weathering the storm and, if necessary, for getting out: Before Sandy hits, plan an evacuation route in case you need to vacate your home. Locate and be prepared to take important documents, including insurance policies. Clean exterior drains in areas around your home to prevent or lessen flooding. Remove lawn furniture or other outdoor items that might become hazardous in high winds. Clear away leaves and debris from storm drains and catch basins on the roads abutting your property. This could help prevent flooding on the roads and back-up of water onto your property. Remove window air conditioners. To avoid water damage, bring up valuables from your basement, or at least elevate them. If you have a sump pump, pour water into it to make sure it is working properly. During a heavy storm, power off and unplug electronics and appliances. If there is a power outage, take extra care when using generators. Make sure they are properly grounded, and never run them indoors -- including garages and basements -- or near windows or doors. Make sure your carbon monoxide detector is in proper working order. Store generator fuel away from the house and any other fuel-burning appliances. Do not plug a generator into a wall outlet, which can create dangerous "backfeed" into the home's electrical system. Source: Adam Miller Agency, LLC, Monroe; John J. Berger, Sandy Hook
"It's been craziness," Tyler Grant, who works at the Bethel Handyman Hardware Store, said Saturday. "People have been buying anything they can use in an emergency situation. They've been buying flashlights, batteries, lamp oil, extension cords, generator connections. We're almost out of tarps. We've been selling people firewood."
In Danbury, Mayor Mark Boughton said he sent his public works crews home to get some rest.
"We're in good shape," Boughton said. "Everything is pre-positioned."
Boughton renewed his request Saturday for city residents to clean storm drains near their homes if town crews haven't gotten to them by Saturday.
"We've got 540 square miles to cover," he said.
Boughton also urged people to make their yards as ship-shape as possible.
"Anything that can be a flying projectile in 40 mph winds, put in your garage," he said.
Ridgefield First Selectman Rudy Marconi said Saturday that he declared a state of emergency in his town. The town emergency shelter at the Parks and Recreation Center is scheduled to open at 5 p.m. Sunday
"I've been at four different meetings today,'' Marconi said.
Early Saturday morning, Sandy had weakened briefly to tropical storm level before strengthening to become a hurricane again.
"The North Carolina coast is experiencing tropical storm conditions,'' said Dennis Feltgren, spokesman for the National Hurricane Center in Miami. "But everywhere along the coastline has felt Sandy. It's been felt in the Upper Florida Keys."
Feltgren said at this point, that's just semantics. Tropical storm winds extend up to 74 miles per hour, while hurricane winds begin at 75 mph.
"If you're a tree or a telephone pole, it doesn't make that much difference," Feltgren said.
On Saturday, Sandy remained on the course that's been widely forecast. It is projected to head north through Sunday, then veer into the Eastern Seaboard sometime on Monday. The worst of the storm is expected to be felt in Connecticut from Monday afternoon into Tuesday morning.
Feltrgen said that the spot where Sandy hits will suffer the most from storm surge as it pushes ashore. Whatever its status at the time -- hurricane, tropical storm, extratropical storm (a greatly expanded, unfocused hurricane) -- Sandy is expected to bring high winds and enough rain to flood local streams and rivers throughout much of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states.
Because of its size, because of how late it's coming in the year, and because of it's potential for damage, Feltgren said Sandy will be a historic storm.
"Its surname doesn't matter that much," he said.
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Our Preschool Musical Theatre was a big hit this year! Our Music Teacher Lynn Riegler taught the children the music and they rehearsed their roles for two weeks prior to the performance. The Preschool 3's performed "One Was Johnny" and the Preschool 4's performed the "Three Piggy Opera". The children assumed their various roles with enthusiasm and enjoyment much to the delight of the audience!
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Voice Of Gaia: Strawberry is a professional solo mezzo-soprano female vocal library featuring premier vocalist Linda Strawberry Coloma. This 5.4 GB collection features deeply sampled legato, sustain and staccato vowels, along with thousands of customizable live melodic phrases, all with total adaptability and full user control. Known for her work with Zwan, Smashing Pumpkins and numerous other collaborations and solo projects, Linda's voice has a intense, dynamic and truly expressive quality perfect for everything from cinematic scoring, EDM and dreampop to industrial and world music. Her rich, mysterious and passionate voice and distinctive emotive style burn through the mix.
We recorded her in a warm studio environment with state-of-the-art microphones and preamps to capture every subtle detail. We then carefully prepared and edited each sample and hand-programmed each element into a unrivaled interactive GUI-based performance system that delivers both efficiency and control. This comprehensive virtual solo voice instrument brings together superior programming, brilliant performance, unmatched quality and living, breathing soul into an unprecedented solo vocal solution that you will not find anywhere else.
The Voice
Linda Strawberry is a Los Angeles based vocalist, songwriter and producer/engineer. She has worked with Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins, Zwan, Spirits in the Sky), Bjorn Thorsrud, Alan Moulder, Bon Harris, Marianne Faithfull, The Dandy Warhols, David Coverdale, Dave Navarro, Mark Tulin, Kerry Brown, Mark Weitz and many more. She currently releases music through her label Lovely Chaos and has a song in the current season of Disney show Phineas and Ferb, airing soon. After a two year hiatus, during which she gave birth to her first child, she collaborated with director husband Justin Coloma creating the artwork for Peter Murphy's "I Spit Roses" music video. She also recorded a duet with Curt Smith (Tears for Fears) for The Shadow Bureau's "Don't Give Yourself Away". She is also finishing a new concept record and video project while anticipating the birth of her second child.
Voice of Gaia: Strawberry features outstanding True Legato sustains for Ah using the long-form solo method for unparalleled quality and realism, with infinite or natural sustains, natural release, 3-voice polyphonic support and a plethora of fine-tuning parameters. In addition to the True Legato, the library includes standard dynamic sustains with Ah(p), Ah(f), Mm, Oh(p), Oh(f) and Oo vowels, all in natural and infinite sustain variants. You'll also find matching fully shapable staccato vowels that include time stretching and EZ vowel switching. All of this chromatic content spans a playable key range of over 2 octaves, with total performance controls.
Included in the library is a vast array of improvised melodic phrases at four different tempos: 80, 100, 120 and 140 bpm. All of the collections are rooted in the keys of A#, C, D, E, F# and G# (bonus keys of F and G are available for 80 BPM as well) in a variety of scales. At over 2500 phrases, Linda covers a wide range of styles from ethnic to blues and soul. And of course there are plenty of vocal effects, such as whisper sustains, whisper staccatos, laughing, coughing, breathing, sweeps, swells and more. Finally, we took the source material and contorted it into a broad selection of ambiences, drones, atmospheres, pads, leads and special FX instruments.
NKI Program Presets
This library is designed for the full retail version of Kontakt 5.1.0 or later.
The free Kontakt Player doesn't support this open-format Kontakt library.
The special Libraries tab doesn't support this open-format Kontakt library.
This library includes fully accessible unlocked wav sample directories to allow optional user modification, customized mapping and reprogramming to other formats and audio environments.
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The following reviews have been placed by customers who also bought this product from us. All reviews are provided through eKomi, Europe's largest independent customer review company.
It was quite cheap. Clear interface, good quality sounds. Some of the sounds are a bit harsh or intense, but others have a more ethereal and dreamlike atmosphere. Great library of vocal sounds, very flexible.
Very cool voice.
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The minimum Kontakt version required to use this library is specified in the product description.
Windows 7, 8 or 10 (latest Service Pack, 32/64 Bit), Intel Core Duo or AMD Athlon 64, 4 GB RAM (6GB recommended)
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OS compatibility of previous Kontakt versions - please check compatibility with your libraries!
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Hypnosis is not typically the first resource that a person wanting to lose weight considers. In fact, it's usually the last. It is often only after a person has tried many, many different weight loss programs and failed, and then tried more, that they might think about trying something like hypnosis. Most people who have been on any weight loss program, such as Weight Watchers, Belly Fat Diet, Atkins, and the like, know what to eat. They know what they "should" be doing to exercise, and they know they "should" be drinking more water. They also know what foods and drinks NOT to eat. That's not their problem.
The problem is often the ability to stick to their weight control eating plan – to stick to their exercise goals – and to avoid eating the foods they love and crave. That's where hypnosis can help. Hypnosis can help you with the motivation and determination to stick with your eating and exercise plans. It can help you let go of the cravings as well! One client came to see me with a soda addiction. She would consume 4-5 32 ounce sodas every day. She new every market on her way to and from work where so could stop and get her "fix." After the first session, she had NO DESIRE at all to drink any of theses beverages.
Another client knew she wanted to start exercising, and even set her alarm for 4:30 every morning. And every morning, she'd hit the "snooze" button over and over, and never make it to the gym. After her first hypnosis session, she was up in the morning right after the alarm went off and has continued to go to the gym 3 times a week, where she is meeting her goal of 45 minutes on the treadmill!
If you think you might want help with your diet and exercise plan or need more help with motivation to stick to your plan, consider hypnosis.
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Improving the efficiency of your air condition isn't limited to inside the home – keep your outdoor unit in good shape as well to improve the effectiveness and overall functionality. Add these simple steps into your normal lawn care routine to cover basic maintenance of your outside air conditioning unit:
1. Remove or trim shrubs and bushes that surround the outdoor air conditioning unit. Your unit requires a minimum of 18 inches of clear space for proper performance.
2. Clear away fallen leaves, foliage, grass clippings, and other debris from your outdoor unit. Built up debris can obstruct airflow.
3. Double check the concrete pad on which the unit rests to make sure it is level (you can find a cheap carpenter's level at a local hardware store).
Always make sure your air conditioning system is not running before you attempt to clean anything on the actual unit. If you have any other questions about the maintenance of your outdoor unit, reach out to us on Facebook or Twitter, or give us a call at 770-565-5884.
Seasonal tune ups for your HVAC system are important, especially in preparation for the summer and winter months. With the summer heat here (whether we like it or not!) we all know that our HVAC systems will be working a little bit harder than normal to keep us cool. Here is a quick checklist of the tasks your contractor should do to prevent any problems or unwanted costs this summer:
1. Clean! Your contractor should clean your evaporator and condenser air conditioning coils to enhance your system's ability to cool your home. Dirty coils cause the system to run longer, resulting in a higher electric bill and lower life expectancy for your system.
2. Check Refrigerant Levels. He/she should check to make sure that there is just the right amount of refrigerant and adjust if needed. Too little or too much refrigerant could again, increase your energy bill and reduce the life of your system.
3. Check, Clean Again and Adjust It's important to check, clean and adjust the blower components for your system. If your blowers go unchecked, it could create airflow problems which could reduce the efficiency of your system.
For more checklist items, refer to Energy Star's maintenance checklist! If you have any questions or think you're due for a tune up, schedule an appointment with your HVAC repair service!
At Casteel Heating and Cooling, we pride ourselves in providing world class service, high quality products, affordable prices and exceptional warranties. But instead of hearing it from us, take a look at what some our customers are saying on Kudzu this month!
"Joe and Robert arrived on time and spent the entire day getting my new furnace and AC unit installed correctly. The job was more difficult than they expected originally because the space for the furnace was cramped and had a pipe sticking up in a very inconvenient place. They worked to get the old furnace out and the new one in, though, and didn't complain at all. They also did not charge me extra for the extra time. When they were finished, Robert took me on a tour of my house to show me everything I needed to know. They answered all of my questions and cleaned up everything before leaving. I was very happy with the service."
"Chavez and Jesus were exceptional. Being in the service industry myself, I appreciate and admire the job that these two guys did. Above and Beyond."
"I had called another well known company to have my a/c checked. They could not come out for three days. i called and spoke to Jessica at Caseel and would be the same according to their schedule. Before I even had the phone hung up Jessica was calling back to say she could have someone out that afternoon. It did not happen to be a good time for me so we left my appoint as it was. Jessica called me back the following day and service technician Brian was at my house by noon that day. I needed an estimate for replacement and Ryan was out to my house on a holiday. That is what I call "Service" I should know because I have been in "customer service" for many years. Great job, Jessica, Brian and Ryan. I will recommend your company to friends and family."
"Brian was wonderful! He filled my unit with freon (with no charge!!!!) and answered my questions about the heat pump we have."
We really value our cutomers, and appreciate the feedback! Our growth would not be possible without our amazing customers, so thank you! If you have any comments or questions, drop by our Facebook and Twitter pages, we love hearing from y'all!
The summer heat is rolling in so you are going to want to make sure your air conditioner is running the best it can to keep you cool all summer long! Make sure you take advantage of our $79 Furnace Efficiency Tune-Up Coupon! Remember, one of the most important things you can do to ensure efficiency is to change your filters regularly!
Casteel 25-Point Furnace Tune-Up Includes:
Check for Carbon Monoxide Leaks
Inspect Igniter
Inspect Rectifier Probe
Check Differential Pressure Switch
Inspect Draft Inducer
Inspect Exchanger for Micro Holes
Inspect Exchanger for Rust
Inspect Exchanger Face Plate
Check Pilot Assembly
Check Gas Valve Operation
Check for Gas Leaks
Check Gas Pressure
Inspect Limits and Safety Switches
Inspect Flue Conditions and Codes
Inspect Electrical Disconnect Wires
Inspect Electrical Component Wires
Inspect Door Switch for Safety
Check Safety Drain Pan Switches
Check Blower Motor
Inspect Indoor Coil for Visible Leaks
Minor Cleaning of Indoor Coil
Check Condensate Drain Line and Pump
Check Thermostat Operation / Calibration
Cycle System and Test Safety of Operation
Includes Standard 1″ Filters
If you decide to take advantage of our special, let us know how your experience was on Kudzu or our Facebook and Twitter pages. We'd love to hear from you!
We at Casteel have always valued you, our customers! We wanted to give back to you all by hosting the "You-Name-It Shopping Spree". We finally have a winner…drumroll please!
Congratulations to our "You-Name-It Shopping Spree" Sweepstakes winner, Eric D. of Canton! He won a $50 AMEX gift card! Enjoy Eric 🙂 Thank you to everyone else who participated!
Stay up to date on our Facebook and Twitter pages for any sweepstakes in the future!
The summer months are fast approaching and the temperature is heating up. If you live in the state of Georgia, then you are already familiar with humidity! Sometimes an air conditioner is not enough to get rid of that heavy, sticky, hot feeling in your home. Dehumidifiers are perfect for the summer heat! Experts have identified the ideal level of relative humidity in a home should be between 30% to 60%.
Not only does a dehumidifier help keep you comfortable in your home, but excessive humidity can also create an excellent breeding ground for mold and mildew – invaders that can be unhealthy and destructive to a home, its occupants and its furnishings. Just another reason to fight the humidity!
Just so you understand how a dehumidifier works, let's break it down into four simple components Fan Compressor, Reheater, Compressor cooling coils and Reservoir. These parts work together to collect the surrounding air, then, the coils use condensation to extract the moisture from the air. The dehumidifier reheats the air and exhausts it back into the room. Simple enough, right?
It's only May, so you still have time to invest in a dehumidifier before it's too late and your hair frizzes out of control! If you have any questions or comments let us know in the comment box or on our Facebook and Twitter pages!
Are you having some problems with you air conditioner? We are going to go over the common problems according to Kudzu and explain how you can fix them. It is always a good idea to remember that you should have your system serviced annually by a qualified HVAC technician, and you should use such a technician to resolve any home air conditioning problems where the cause and solution are not both obvious. Also, we recommend that you read through your HVAC manual, to familiarize yourself with your specific unit.
Your AC Unit is not Cooling: This is the most obvious sign that something is not working properly. Make sure that your thermostat is properly set a few degrees cooler than room temperature and make sure it is switched to the "cool" setting. Once you've determined that it is not a simple switch error, turn off your system. It may need to be cleaned. Start by removing any debris, twigs, dirt etc on and around it. Sometimes dirt can be restricting the air flow. If these simple steps do not resolve the issue, it would be best to call an HVAC technician.
Clean Filters: Your air conditioning system needs clean filters in order to run properly and efficiently. A filter collects all the dust and allergens from incoming air in order to keep the air in your home clean. We recommend that you change these filters every couple of months. If you do not, the filter will no longer be able to collect dust, forcing your system to work extra hard, which could lead to a breakdown.
If you are facing air conditioning problems that do not have an obvious cause or solution, we highly recommended that you call an HVAC technician. It is always better to be safe then sorry! If you have any questions please feel free to ask in the comment box below or on our Facebook and Twitter pages!
Are you considering installing a new air conditioning system? It might be a good idea, since the summer heat is starting to roll in! Before you make an investment like this, you should consider all your options, so you can invest in a system that is perfect for your wallet and your home!
The most common type of air conditioning system is a split system. This means that part of the system is located outside of your home and another part is inside. The loud, heat-generating parts are outside, and the condenser coil is located inside. The split system is perfect for those who already have ducktwork in place.
If you have an older home that does not have existing duct work, you may want to consider a Mini Split system. This is set up almost the same way as the split system except that instead of one air handler to cool the whole house, you have and air-handler for each room to be cooled.
When it comes to air conditioners, size matters! It is important that you purchase an air conditioner that is the correct size for your home. It's simple, an air conditioner that is too small with not be able to properly cool your home. An air conditioner that is too large, will turn on and off too frequently and have trouble maintaining a constant temperature, which will reduce the efficiency.
An HVAC professional will be able to determine the optimal size air conditioner for your home. So before you go and make a purchase, make sure you consult an HVAC professional.
According to Kudzu, the average air conditioning estimates range between a low $3,500- $5,500 or a high $6,500-$15,00. This all depends on the existing ductwork you may or may not have and the size of your home. These estimates are based on an average 2,000 square foot home.
Now that you have the air conditioner run down, you can make an investment that fits both your budget and home! If you have any questions or comments let us know in the comment box below or on our Facebook and Twitter pages!
The "You-Name-It Shopping Spree" Sweepstakes will be coming to an end by May 1st! You better get your entries in now before it is too late! When you enter the Sweepstakes, you are automatically in the drawing for a $50 gift card! If you refer a friend that gift card goes up $10 in value! You can refer up to 15 friends. That brings your gift card value up to $200! We at Casteel have always valued customer service and wanted to give back to you all by hosting this sweepstakes!
Remember, you can enter by going to our Facebook page. Once you've liked the page, look for the tab marked "Sweepstakes" under our profile image and enter. Be on the lookout for the winner on May 3rd, 2012! The winner will be randomly selected and notified via email.
Best of luck everyone! Where will you spend your $200 gift card?
Who doesn't like saving a few bucks here and there? With the summer heat rolling in, we're sure you'll have your air conditioner running 24/7…while your body may appreciate it, your wallet won't! According to the U.S. Department of Energy, your heating and cooling system accounts for 54% of your utility bill! Try these tips and watch your wallet grow, well not literally of course, but you know we mean!
Don't let the summer heat get the best of your utility bill. If you are looking to install a new HVAC system, make sure you consult an HVAC professional to get the right one for you. Try these money saving tips and let us know how it goes in our comment box below or on our Facebook and Twitter pages!


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Generico Filter is a very popular plugin in the Moodle plugins database which can do amazing things in your Moodle course by usage of text and code snippets.
Generico filter can be used to create different ad-hoc template purposes where writing a new plugin would be overkill, or just for re-using common pieces of text. It can be used to centralise and manage the embedding of iframe content from video hosting services, and educational app providers.
Andy Chaplin has started a forum thread in Moodle Forums to create a collection of the Generico Filter usage examples which includes great uses like creating Moodle Cloud style post-it notes, CourseBanner- slim slider at the top of a course, Bootstrap button maker, thinglink generico template etc.
If you are also using the Generico in your Moodle course for something special purpose, then you can share the same with Moodle community by posting in the forum thread.