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I think this was all fairly well put, though there is some unfortunate exclusion of people who have no religion:
Freedom requires religion just as religion requires freedom. Freedom opens the windows of the soul so that man can discover his most profound beliefs and commune with God. Freedom and religion endure together, or perish alone.If he means that to be free we must as a nation accept freedom and diversity of religion, that is fine. But if he means that one must be religious in order to be free, he is quite wrong.
He strongly states that a candidate for office should not have to explain or defend the doctrines of his religion, and he equates such a requirement with violating the constitutional proscription of religious tests. But are we really forbidden to take into account that we think a candidate's religion is too bizarre or too evil for a competent, reliable person to align with? What if the candidate were a Satanist or a Scientologist? Would we just put that to the side lest we violate the ban on religious tests?
It's not as though there is a statute disqualifying a member of a particular sect — which would clearly violate the ban on religious tests. To consider the candidate's religion is to look at the whole person and to try to make a judgment about whether he'd make a good President. Isn't it similar to looking at a candidate's personal life and judging him? Romney wants us to think about his seemingly — presumably — admirable family, even though having a solid family life is not a requirement for the presidency. It says something about his judgment and emotional stability.
But the fact is, we don't think much about the beliefs of the traditional mainstream religions, and there is an issue here as to whether Mormonism will receive the same treatment and not be classified with religions like Satanism and Scientology that the great majority of voters would see as a huge and probably insuperable barrier. Romney expects us to recognize Mormonism as one of the mainstream religions that provide a foundation in life for intelligent, responsible individuals who are worthy of our trust. I think we should do that, but we should also see that he is declining to participate in the debate about why we should. In so declining, he showed good judgment. There is absolutely no reason why he should engage in the obvious problem that I am raising in this paragraph. He'd be an inept candidate if he did.


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North Carolina's economy depends on people like Oscar Wong. Oscar started the Highland Brewing Co. nearly 20 years ago as a hobby in the basement of a taproom in downtown Asheville. Since then, he has grown the brewery from a three-person operation to a 40-person company that ships beer all over the Southeast.
Oscar didn't start his business looking to win any awards, but last year the Small Business Administration named him North Carolina's Small Business Person of the Year.
With his experience building a small business from the ground up — or basement up, in his case — Oscar was a natural choice to co-chair my newly formed Small Business Advisory Committee, which will advise me on legislative issues and help me develop policy proposals to support our state's small businesses.
As our economy continues to recover, I'm looking to small-business owners like Oscar for new ways we can jump-start hiring and growth in every corner of our state. The Advisory Committee, which is composed of four co-chairs and 15-20 small-business owners and advocates, will meet with me and my staff throughout the year.
Congress has taken bipartisan steps recently to help our small businesses. We've passed legislation to help companies raise money, go public and hire more workers. We've reauthorized the Export-Import Bank to support $2 billion worth of sales for 165 North Carolina companies, the majority of which are small businesses. And I've reintroduced my bipartisan AMERICA Works Act to close the skills gap and help businesses find qualified workers for jobs that are available today.
But I've found that the best way to promote small-business growth is by talking with North Carolinians on the ground. They are the ones working day-in, day-out to run a successful business, foster new ones and create a better, more economically vibrant community in the process.
The Advisory Committee will provide advice and policy ideas on how Congress can best help. Sometimes that means getting Congress out of the way; other times it may mean fixing or revising outdated regulations.
As a member of the Senate Small Business Committee, I am looking forward to taking input, feedback and ideas and giving them a voice in Washington as we work to craft legislation that affects small businesses. I plan to hold quarterly conference calls with committee members to hear about conditions facing small businesses in North Carolina. This type of dialogue is critical to ensuring policies in Washington reflect the real needs of our small businesses.
One thing I already know is that Washington has to set aside the bickering and provide some certainty for small businesses in order for them to thrive. To that end, I'm working on legislation that would make permanent the temporary 15-year depreciation schedule. This will allow businesses to write off certain expenses much sooner, plan for the future and spend resources on expanding and hiring new workers instead of paying more taxes.
I am eager to hear from the Advisory Committee about the most pressing needs for small businesses, and I will be ready to take their advice and policy ideas to Washington.
Kay Hagan is a U.S. senator representing North Carolina. Readers can follow her on Twitter (@SenatorHagan) and Facebook.
Let's listen to small businesses
North Carolina's economy depends on people like Oscar Wong. Oscar started the Highland Brewing Co. nearly 20 years ago as a hobby in the basement of a taproom in downtown Asheville. Since then, he has grown the brewery from a three-person operation to a 40-person company that ships beer all over the Southeast.

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The money comes from a total of $81.7 million in federal funding for 77 projects that will help improve air quality and public transportation; enhance roads and rehabilitate bridges and support focused development in the Kansas City region over the coming years.
The largest amount of funds was apportioned to the Kansas City, Mo., downtown streetcar project. It will receive $16 million through the Surface Transportation Program to purchase vehicles and $1.7 million from the Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality Program to build streetcar stations between River Market and Union Station/Crown Center.
The project received an additional boost from the Federal Transit Administration, which issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) to the city's Public Works Department environmental assessment submission.
"The City appreciates this positive response from the FTA," said Second District Councilman Russ Johnson. "This finding will allow us to immediately move forward on implementing the starter line once the voter-approved funding is in place."
Staff is currently planning on issuing requests for proposals for final design by mid-November 2012. The planned $100-million starter streetcar line will run from the River Market to Crown Center. Future proposed development may extend east, south, west and north of the starter line, to such places as North Kansas City, Southwest Boulevard, the Plaza and 18th and Vine.


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In Nashville, Leslie Wheeler will watch her son, R.A. Dickey, throw knuckleballs for the Blue Jays instead of the Mets. The one constant for her will be MLB.TV, which has allowed her to watch all of Dickey's starts since she started subscribing to the service six or seven years ago, long before he was a 20-game winner and Cy Young Award recipient.
But you don't need a famous son to reap the benefits of MLB.TV. Signups are under way for the annual MLB.TV Premium ($129.99) and basic MLB.TV ($109.99) packages, marking the 11th year for the most prolific live video subscription service. This launch of "Baseball Everywhere" will let you watch every live out-of-market regular-season game, plus more than 150 live Spring Training games, and it is a celebration of fans' ever-increasing ability to use the service over a wider range of platforms.
Get HD-quality video, thanks to speed detection that delivers high-def on any size monitor. Alternate Audio Options allow you to overlay the home or away teams' radio broadcasts over live video feeds or use the "Park" option to enjoy the ballpark's natural sounds. Pause and rewind or fast-forward live games. Use Clickable Linescores to go directly to any at-bat or half-inning of a game. Watch up to four games simultaneously.
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Another perk that comes with having MLB.TV Premium: watching tomorrow's stars today. You can save $20 on a yearly subscription to MiLB.TV, which allows you to watch live games involving all Triple-A teams, select games from other classifications, select All-Star and playoff games and on-demand archives.
"I use this to watch Oakland's Triple-A Sacramento River Cats and Minnesota's Triple-A Rochester Red Wings," Twins fan Erin Nagel explained. "As roster moves are made between the Majors and Minors, it's an easy way to keep tabs on players. It's also an easy way to take a look at players that may be ready to make the move up to the Major League level."
Dickey said his mother has relied on MLB.TV to watch him evolve into a Cy Young Award winner.
"It's been fun to watch, because of the progression of technology," he told MLB.com shortly before winning his 20th game last season. "One, because it brings the gift of baseball into so many more lives. That's what's first and foremost -- it's awesome. Secondly, it gives my mom a chance to watch every time I pitch, which probably should be first.
"She used to just follow on the [Gameday] pitch tracker and then she got MLB.TV. The evolution of it has just been fantastic. She started subscribing around 2006-07, and she has been with it ever since."
MLB.TV Premium will continue to support a growing variety of mobile and connected platforms. Additional distribution platforms for MLB.TV live streaming will launch this season, and each will be announced as it becomes available.
If you sign up for MLB.TV Premium, you will receive an exclusive offer for a subscription to MLB.com At Bat 13, the top sports app of all-time. This offer is only available for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Android smartphones and tablets. At Bat is expected to be available by the start of Spring Training exhibitions, so be on the lookout in coming days.
"In addition to never missing a Sox game, I always have a game on via MLB.TV throughout the day," White Sox fan Melissa Dickson said. "Being a huge MLB fan, the service allows me to never miss a second of action and always remain close to the game even though I'm thousands of miles away.
"It's safe to say I easily get my money's worth and much more each season with MLB.TV, and always look forward to the improvements made to it for fans every year upon its release. Even just the ability to have access to Spring Training games makes life just that much more enjoyable."


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Those that came today not only were able to purchase it almost a whole month early, but they got a pretty sweet discount too.
Oh, and the best part? They were the FIRST to see the inside! Before I get to all the fun event photos, do you guys want a peek?? ;)
WOOOHOOOO!! Here it is. Here's a better shot.
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Here's a sneak peek of those below. These were part of the slideshow that played on the huge screen during the event...
Just realized we didn't get a photo of the fifth... Oh well, you'll have to get the palette to see!! haha, I'm terrible, I know. But seriously I'm just so excited about this palette I don't know what to do.
This baby has been in the works for about a year. Getting everything just right takes time! Can you imagine how hard it was to keep this secret? The waiting almost killed me!
I created this palette especially for you all and seeing your reactions to it today for the first time IN PERSON was SO wonderful.
Right now, the OFFICIAL release date is set for November 26th. It will be available online to everyone at that date. I'm sure I'll have some sort of special offer for you guys during that time so no worries! I'll keep you in-the-know. ;)
Oh, and I'll be posting a detailed swatch post on the palette with all the details closer to the release date, so don't miss that!
Here are some photos Brad took at the event. Oh, speaking of... He had a great time too. ;)
I'll do another post soon when I get the pro photos from the event as well. I wish I could post photos with everyone from today, but look out for the pro pics post soon. You could be in those too!
|These girls were FIRST in line at the event :)
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The Lafourche Parish Council on Tuesday will debate a $1 million contribution to Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center in Houma to prevent cuts to staff and services.
The Lafourche Parish Council on Tuesday will debate a $1 million contribution to Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center in Houma to prevent cuts to staff and services.
The council meets at 5 p.m. in the Mathews Government Center, 4876 La. 1.
The Terrebonne Parish Council has given preliminary approval to transfer $2 million to the state-run charity hospital. The action awaits a final vote Dec. 19 after a public hearing.
Lafourche Parish President Charlotte Randolph is pushing a $1 million contribution despite the reluctance of some Parish Council members.
She said whether the money will still be necessary will hinge on today's announcement by state officials of a public-private partnership designed to keep the hospital up and running.
In September, the LSU board that oversees state hospitals announced it would cut more than $14.3 million from Chabert's budget, eliminating 245 jobs, about a quarter of its staff.
Chabert CEO Rhonda Green said the parishes' contributions tied with $4 million the hospital plans to save by being more efficient will stave off the job and service cuts until a more permanent solution is found.
The $3 million from the parish governments would render up to triple that amount for Chabert because of federal Medicare matching rates.
Councilman Jerry Lafont spoke out against the contribution at a previous council meeting. Lafont has also questioned the legality of contributing parish money to a hospital in another parish.
A special meeting was called last week to pass a resolution asking the parish district attorney for his opinion on the legality of the contribution. The meeting failed to reach a quorum, so no action was taken.
Lisa Orgeron, assistant district attorney in Lafourche, said Friday no opinion will be issued since it was not formally requested by the council.
The money would be taken from the royalties the parish receives from oil-and-gas production.
Previously, Randolph described the account as healthy given the current economy for energy production. She couldn't be reached Friday.
The council briefly discussed the issue at its previous meeting when state Sen. Norby Chabert, R-Houma, gave a defense of the aid package, saying it would prevent the hospital's services from being permanently decimated while a long-term solution is negotiated. The hospital is named for his late father.
"We have a lot of projects in Lafourche Parish and a lot of issues that need to be addressed," Lafont said then.
Councilman Daniel Lorraine said he is also uneasy about the contribution, noting St. Mary Parish should contribute as well.
"It's a hard decision," he said Friday.
Randolph previously argued the parish's residents see a major benefit from Chabert, so the parish is obligated to help save the institution from the planned cuts. She noted Lafourche residents accounted for about 45,000 visits to the hospital last fiscal year.
The money would serve as a short-term buffer while the hospital sorts out a permanent solution. Chabert employees were informed Monday of the hospital's partnership talks with private hospitals.
Chabert CEO Rhonda Green said there are ongoing discussions with "more than one entity" at the state level.


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Sunday, August 12, 2012
Off-Season Posting Schedule
Be sure to follow us on Twitter @MZoneBlog as we'll still be tweeting away during the off-season. Plus, we'll let you know when we have new stuff up here.
43 comments:
- Ramona said...
I'm probably the last person in the 48 who doesn't "tweet" so I will check in here now and again.
Have a great off season.
RIP Jo Pa, feel bad for him that his life had to end with the knowledge he had, and for all the young kids that were violated.
- January 22, 2012 5:30 PM
- Bigasshammm said...
I don't feel bad for jopa at all. Sure he was a great coach but no human being should ever turn their back on what he turned his back on.
- January 22, 2012 9:24 PM
- Ramona said...
I couldn't care less about his coaching ability or legacy. It's about... the pain he must have felt in his final days, knowing what he turned his back on, and knowingly dying with that knowledge. What kind of pain is that? What can be helped now?
- January 22, 2012 9:59 PM
- GoBlueBob said...
Ramona... I also do not tweet so we probably miss out on some good stuff from Yost but that is just the way it is.
- January 22, 2012 10:47 PM
- Dennis said...
Yost goes on hiatus and Tat-gate explodes. Yost goes on hiatus and JoePa dies. Yost goes on extended hiatus and RichRod happens.
24/7, buddy. Otherwise bad stuff happens.
As for JoePa, I'm not sure what to think. McQuery's evolving testimony makes me wonder what he told the old man. I need to wait for the trial to come to conclusion before I am sure. I will say it sure doesn't look good. I think his arrogance cost him his job, his statement on stepping down was an attempt at damage control, but the wording just reinforced the idea that he lived by his own set of rules.
- January 23, 2012 7:38 AM
- phil said...
The one story about JoePa I love is when the University representatives came to his house in 2005 to fire him and they got tossed out on his lawn. That's just too damn funny and shows the fricking power he had. Alas, it was that very power that finally consumed and destroyed his legacy.
- January 23, 2012 9:00 AM
- Dennis said...
Man, Phil Knight really wants Penn State in Pro Combat Uniforms.
- January 27, 2012 1:40 PM
- threadogg said...
Yost goes on hiatus we got a child porn case threatening to bring the school down. Forget about JoePa we've got our own pervert at UM to coverup. Talk about imploding, let's get this Jenson guy out of town as fast as we can or will be sunk like PENN STATE.
Don't want this child abuse making national headlines or it will smoke recruiting and destroy our image.
- January 30, 2012 8:57 PM
- Ramona said...
I read through the story, and many of the reader comments, some of which were crazyass. There is no comparison here with what happened at PSU. SO different facts, you can stay awake all night differentiating the two. Please.
- January 30, 2012 9:09 PM
- threadogg said...
Thanks Ramona, that helps maybe your right, over reacting to this "crazyass" stuff, it's just depressing. Maybe also the past week is finally taking it's toll, the growing realization of what Meyer has pulled off at that school down south in the few short weeks he's been there, unprecedented.
- January 30, 2012 10:22 PM
- Dennis said...
I read it as well and mostly agree with Ramona. While there are some similarities, the athletic department isn't involved so it will never get the kind of pub it would if athletics are involved.
I'm wondering if they found something else, because without the pictures or logs of the pictures, I wonder how they got enough evidence for a warrant.
I love this part. He (University spokesman Rick Fitzgerald) said he didn't have specifics on why hospital security officials finally came forward six months later and reported the incident to police, but believes they were revisiting the case.
Case was reported in May. Six Months later was Novemeber. Was there some story in the news that might have given someone the thought that passing the info on might be a good idea? I wonder what that story could have been.
As for Urban Meyer, two things.
One, we were helped in recruiting by PSU imploding. You still get Kalis. I think that is a case of OSU fans burning bridges. I don't know if he would have flipped if we didn't have folks wishing ill on him online and on the radio. I wish the young man well, except when he plays us. Yes Urban got some great players, but a lot of that was PSU and some of it is just the cache of the name.
Which leads me to thought two. He needs to prove it on the field. A lot of folks say next year is a freebie since we can't play for a bowl or a B1G championship. There will be some slack for him since it is a transition year, but we have a lot of kids coming back it seems and I think fewer than 9 wins would be troubling. Urban also needs to recruit well next year and he set a pretty high bar after this year.
We have the shiny new toy. You guys had that to some extent last year, especially with Mattison. And you won games last year and locked up a lot of your class early. Let's see where we are at this time next year and probably even more importantly in two years when either the shine may have worn off or Urban's sytem is starting to run smoothly.
- January 31, 2012 1:43 PM
- Dennis said...
What I meant to say about Kalis was, I don't know that he would have flipped back from Michigan to OSU if OSU fans had been civil when he flipped over to you guys.
Rereading my post, it didn't look clear.
I can't blame the kid one bit for changing when he did since he had no idea how bad we might get hit, where we were going with coaching, etc. And once Urban was in place, I wouldn't have a problem with him switching back. However, if I was him and had taken the crap he got, I wouldn't switch back even if they managed to create some kind of OSU super coach cobbled together from the DNA of Woody, Bo, Bear Bryant, Pop Warner, Amos Stagg and the ever elusive Sun Tzu. Sorry, watched too much G.I. Joe as a kid.
- January 31, 2012 2:00 PM
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- February 01, 2012 12:07 AM
- Bigasshammm said...
You know in the several years I've been on here I've never not liked someone. All the Ohio posters were civil or obnoxiously funny. Thread, you're just a douche. And I don't care if this gets deleted. You bring nothing of any significance to the conversation. Clearly shows your fanbase's maturity. You're giving Dennis a bad name.
- February 01, 2012 12:17 AM
- threadogg said...
Bigasshammm-Regarding jopa, I felt bad for him and yet your right, how do you turn your back, how do you not remember and worry about not protecting others.
Regarding the next few years it will be a daunting for sure but I'll stick with Dennis' "wait and see."
- February 01, 2012 1:19 AM
- phil said...
Ohio State University trustees have approved the creation of a new office responsible for monitoring compliance with rules and regulations in the wake of its football program's NCAA infractions scandal. In other words, they created an office that will watch the original office that monitors compliance. Knowing Ohio State as well as I do, they need to create an office to watch the office that watches the office that monitors compliance.
wv: philati - a special coffee for phil
- February 11, 2012 8:24 AM
- Yost said...
LOL, that's great, Phil.
- February 11, 2012 11:39 AM
- VictoryForMSU said...
Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon said he had heard about the Ohio State schedule referencing Michigan as "that team up north".
"Frankly, I don't care a whole lot to how they refer to us," Brandon said with a smirk Thursday after a news conference to announce the NHL's Winter Classic coming to Michigan Stadium in 2013. "I think it's really unfortunate the slam that they're taking at Michigan State, because Michigan State really is the team that's the furthest north. I don't know how to read all that. I don't know if they thought that through completely."
Oh, Davey..
- February 13, 2012 7:22 AM
- Dennis said...
I like to think of it as a job creation program. If you take it to its logical conclusion we could have zero unemployement. Heck maybe we could even hire some Michigan folks. ;)
Personal request. I will be in Ann Arbor on St. Patrick's Day weekend. Looking for a good place to eat, with perhaps some local flavor, that would accomodate 20 or so people 8 or so that would be 7-10 year old boys. We'll probably have dinner together as a team. The Pizza place you guys recommended last year was good (because of scheduling it wasn't a team meal) and might work, but we are trying to culture them up a bit. We hit Tony Packo's in Toledo yesterday, for example.
- February 13, 2012 7:54 AM
- Ramona said...
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- February 16, 2012 11:31 PM
- Ramona said...
Comment was lost in moderation limbo.. for Dennis, will post something as a substitute, tomorrow
- February 16, 2012 11:35 PM
- Ramona said...
OK. For Dennis.. 2 places come to mind. Both off campus and both can accommodate large groups and kids. Both on Washtenaw off the 23 exit. First, Paesano's, directly off the exit at Arborland. Italian, a little pricey,nice ambience and very popular for gatherings. Not certain they have a kids' menu but it would definitely fulfull the culture requirement.
A little less cultured, a little more casual but more relaxing atmosphere... same side of Washtenaw, cross 23 but further east, my personal fave: Smokehouse Blues. Outstanding BBQ and I, the avoider of all pork products, LOVE their pulled pork sandwich. Or try the chicken. Fried okra is my favorite appetizer. Everything is good! There will be an assortment of house BBQ sauce at the table - Hot, Sweet and Mild. Try mixing the Hot and the Sweet. Oh, and kids' menu with all the usual offerings. You will not be disappointed!
- February 17, 2012 9:00 AM
- Dennis said...
Thank you Ramona. I will pass on the info to the other parents and see what we come up with.
- February 17, 2012 10:08 AM
- Pam said...
Every Michigan fan needs to see this!~
- February 17, 2012 1:09 PM
- Dennis said...
You're welcome. :)
I had to listen to the game as I was finishing up my parent's house to put it on the market. I thought I might have to write we intentionally lost just to spite you and keep you from get a share of the championship.
However, I likely would have written an apology because I think it is stupid to say you'd rather give up part of a championship (or a BCS berth) so a rival doesn't get a part either. See Mark Dantonio, MSU.
- March 05, 2012 10:19 AM
- Yost said...
I'll take it, Dennis!
- March 05, 2012 3:29 PM
- Ramona said...
Dennis, so, what restaruant did you guy end up taking the kids to?
Hope you enjoyed the visit to this land up north ;)
- March 06, 2012 10:55 AM
- Dennis said...
We won't be up until next weekend, St. Patrick's Day. Sergei competes on 3/18 at the Cliff Keen Arena. We'll probably go with Smokehouse Blues. I thought about Blimpy Burger but the size of our group and the rules for ordering would probably be more chaos than I want to deal with.
- March 07, 2012 8:08 AM
- Ramona said...
Update: Well, there is a small problem. I had just been thinking it's been a while since we enjoyed that Memphis style BBQ, and I wanted to post a link for you... but the link went to a different name, the "Brahma Steakhouse." Hmm, that couldn't be right. I found reviews, etc (good reviews) but no Smokehouse Blues....damn...SO... apparently it is going through another incarnation and reopening as a steakhouse. They are completely redoing the interior, which is unfortunate as it was such a cozy setup.. tables, fireplace on one side, booths and a long table or two by the front window. And it had such great character, non chain... anyway. I agree that Blimpy's while being a fun campus institution, is not as good for a large party. On the plus side, the new steakhouse also is not a chain and is family friendly... I might take a drive by there later today. But I sure will miss the Memphis style BBQ.
- March 07, 2012 9:48 AM
- Dennis said...
How is Zingerman's Roadhouse? We may do the Original Cottage Inn. Just wonder how parking is down there. I had Cottage Inn Pizza last year, but it was just a simple place down by a mall.
- March 13, 2012 1:19 PM
- Yost said...
You mean Zingerman's Deli? That's an A2 institution. But I'm also partial to Cottage Inn, the main one near central campus.
- March 13, 2012 8:45 PM
- Ramona said...
It's been so many years since I've visited the Cottage Inn dine in location on campus.. back in the day they were great. Never been to Zingerman's.
Still mourning the loss of Smokehouse Blues. For many years it was Herc's Beef and Spirits...an amazing destination right there on good old Washtenaw Ave.... after Herc's closed, Smokehouse Blues opened with their unique menu but kept the same decor for the most part. It was related to the ambience at Herc's, where you felt like you were exploring an out of town area while patronizing a local business. Unfortunately, Washtenaw appears to be rough on stand alone eateries as they appear and disappear all the time. I was going to suggest your group visit Tios on Washtenaw closer to Ypsi but alas... that seems to be closed also. I'm not being very helpful.
- March 13, 2012 11:07 PM
- Dennis said...
Same folks that have the Deli, but this looks to be a bigger <a href="http://www.zingermansroadhouse.com/> site </a>. Looking at Google Maps it is roughly where Stadium Blvd turns into Maple there is a Staples and a Kroger near by.
Assuming we don't have practice on Saturday Sergei and I will come up in the late morning, hit Blimpy Burger for an early lunch then the Archaeology and/or hands on museum. We probably will try to do dinner early, around 5, so we can see UM host UIC in men's gymnastics at 7 pm.
We'd do the Henry Ford, but I see they are going to have a Titanic exhibit starting at the end of March so we might come back up at some point for that. Sergei has been on a Titanic kick lately.
- March 14, 2012 7:37 AM
- GoBlueBob said...
Dennis... Zingerman's Roadhouse is on the west side of town and is not close to downtown at all. It is also pricy so may not work for a large group. I would recommend the Arena which is at Washington and Fourth. If you go there tell Gordon that the waterboy sent you.
- March 14, 2012 4:15 PM
- Dennis said...
Thanks for the suggestion. If it was just the boy and me, I might do it. Not sure how well they would do with a party of 20 that would be at least half kids age 6-10 right in the middle of March Madness.
I did find a handy site with maps of parking garages and such. After years living around, attending or working around OSU and Georgetown, parking around campuses is always something for which I prefer to be prepared.
- March 15, 2012 11:15 AM
- Dennis said...
Good luck this evening. While part of me would enjoy the schadenfreude of you guys losing to Ohio, I'm in that camp that prefers to see the conference do well in post season play and particularly doesn't want to see B1G teams lose in upsets in the first round.
I do think if Cooper can do to Burke what Craft did and if Michigan is cold from three point land you guys might be in trouble.
- March 16, 2012 9:00 AM
- Dennis said...
So Michigan is 0-1 in the Hoke era against Ohio? Sorry for your loss, I really do like to see B1G teams do well in post season. Makes everyone in the conference look better.
I admit you are doing much better against us in the two major sports, going 2-2 overall. And to be fair, 1-0 in the one sport Hoke actually controls.
Heading up your way in a few minutes. Resisting the urge to pick up Bobcat gear since it is St. Patrick's day and I should wear green. :>
- March 17, 2012 9:43 AM
- Talented said...
Please check out OurGoBlueHub.com, the social network for Wolverines!
- April 08, 2012 11:12 PM
- Ramona said...
Hmmm... coach that just got fired today... do they never learn.. where the coverup is worse than the crime... over and out
- April 10, 2012 11:34 PM
- Dennis said...
I'm sure Yost is enjoying his off season vacation, but I thought he might post something on here about it. Though maybe best not to tempt fate, though I relly don't think I would see Hoke do something like this.
There is comedy gold out there to be found, though. Taiwanese animation, loads of gifs, etc. My favorite, perhaps, is Arkansas offered Miss Dorrell a first class ticket out of Arkansas for the destination of her choice. She declined because she prefers to ride coach.
- April 12, 2012 8:15 AM
- GoBlueBob said...
I was away from home this weekend and forgot to wish Yost a Happy Birthday yesterday. No, not the blog Yost, the original Yost (as in Feilding H.)
- May 01, 2012 7:36 AM
- Kyles Blog said...
Cant wait to see what Shane Morris can do in the next few years! Watch his highlight video at http://www.gamedayvideoproduction.com/blog
- July 13, 2012 6:41 PM
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Here's the NYT article headlined "False 'Death Panel' Rumor Has Some Familiar Roots":
Advanced even this week by Republican stalwarts including the party's last vice-presidential nominee, Sarah Palin, and Charles E. Grassley, the veteran Iowa senator, the nature of the assertion nonetheless seemed reminiscent of the modern-day viral Internet campaigns that dogged Mr. Obama last year, falsely calling him a Muslim and questioning his nationality."Seemed reminiscent"? To whom? "Death panels" was a characterization of a provision in a bill — an aggressive, politicized attempt at interpretation of the text of the proposed law. It was a parry in the debate about the bill, and the bill's defenders could have explained exactly why the text could not mean what Palin said it meant, or they could have rewritten the provision to make it absolutely clear that it meant whatever it was that they'd wanted it to mean when they wrote it. Rather than meet Palin's attack, the Democrats pulled the provision altogether, leaving us wondering what other provisions would have to be pulled if someone subjected them to a memorable — viral — attack.
When a big bill is dumped on us, we are challenged to read and understand the text. Usually we don't, but the text is there, and there's nothing scurrilous about trying to read it, calling attention to worrisome language, and putting our arguments in vivid words. A candidate, on the other hand, is not a text to be read, but there are facts about him that we may want to know. If someone asserts a fact about a candidate and says, for example, that Obama is a Muslim or Obama was born in Kenya, then the candidate, if he doesn't choose to ignore the assertion or simply make his own flat assertion of denial, is forced to come up with some evidence, which may be difficult and may lead to a new phase of the controversy in which the evidence is challenged.
This is completely different from a controversy about a written text that people are trying to read. If the text doesn't mean what its opponents are saying, it should be easy for the authors of the text to show how it means something good or to amend the text and make its goodness obvious. The authors of the text should trounce their opponents. If they can't, we should fear and mistrust them.
If Obama can't convincingly prove he's not a Muslim/not born in Kenya, it only means the rumors might be true, but he was not the creator of the rumor, as the Democrats were the creators of the text that lent itself to Palin's "death panels" characterization.
There is nothing in any of the legislative proposals that would call for the creation of death panels or any other governmental body that would cut off care for the critically ill as a cost-cutting measure. But over the course of the past few months, early, stated fears from anti-abortion conservatives that Mr. Obama would pursue a pro-abortion, pro-euthanasia agenda, combined with twisted accounts of actual legislative proposals that would provide financing for optional consultations with doctors about hospice care and other "end of life" services, fed the rumor to the point where it overcame the debate.Ha ha. I think that "On Thursday" paragraph had to be edited in a the last minute.
On Thursday, Mr. Grassley said in a statement that he and others in the small group of senators that was trying to negotiate a health care plan had dropped any "end of life" proposals from consideration.
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Oh come on... its no big deal...
That we are capable only of being what we are, remains our unforgivable sin.
- Gene Wolfe
She going thru a lot of trouble to not testify......*ssholes!!
She has been admitted to the hospital with a blood clot. I guess she is faking that too.
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Clinton's doctors discovered the clot Sunday while performing a follow-up exam, her spokesman, Philippe Reines, said. He would not elaborate on the location of the clot but said Clinton is being treated with anti-coagulants and would remain at New York-Presbyterian Hospital for at least the next 48 hours so doctors can monitor the medication.That second line should read Some republicans are so desperate and vile they will jump on any circumstance to try and push their insane conspiracy theories.Some conservative commentators suggested Clinton was faking the seriousness of her illness and concussion to avoid testifying, although State Department officials vehemently denied that was the case.
Seriously vile creatures.
Here is hoping HRC recovers. Blood clots are a bitch to deal with and at her age I cant imagine it becomes easier. She is (as the article points out) the most traveled SoS in US history. I wonder if so many altitude changes helped that along. I was once working in Korea with a working group doing a lot of diving ops and one of the guys dropped out as soon as we hit altitude because of an embolism that did not affect him until the change.... that and I have read of frequent flyer road warriors who have developed clotting issues.
I guess if anyone was still considering it the medical issues and her age makes her NOT the DNC nominee in 2016.
RANT Over....
Let's see how many of these asshole republicans who accused her of faking have the guts to apologize.
Just as many vile, asshole Democrats who have said just as many vile things about Republicans, etc. Just wanted to level the playing field. Works both ways, now doesn't it? If she were a Republican and this was going on, this board would be ripping her to shreds. It's called hypocrisy. Seems to be going around a lot these days.
So like I said - works both ways.
Feel free Matt to name a democratic conspiracy started while warm bodies had yet to cool in the foreign country they had just died in doing Americas work. Sure you can string a few words together. Congrats on the ability to type. Now provide some proof or scoot along ....
hell I will even lower the bar... please name the time Democrats used the illness of a politician to claim conspiracy... not wingnut fucking lunatics that are not elected but actual elected reps... which in this case are the wingnut lunatics but i am getting ahead of you...
didn't realize she was 65 years old
I hope she feels better - blood clots can be serious - as my grandmother used to say "she's burning the candle at both ends"
her testifying about Benghazi is important and can certainly wait for her to get better
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as for Hills, her illness has nothing to do with her involvement or lack thereof in the Benghazi massacre - she needs to share what the fuck happened according to her - and while the subject is up how come the 4 scapegoats didn't really lose their jobs ?
what's that about anyway ?
Pres. Obama when he wasn't blaming Republicans for the fiscal cliff/tax cuts messiness today said that things were "sloppy" in Benghazi - guess he winged that
Guess what Sloppy in Benghazi means for the guy who was in charge in Benghazi... but does everything you post have to be about me chance...lol... start a fan club or something.
Funny how the Benghazi flu strikes again when you say you'll be back at your desk.
Who goes in for a routine checkup medical on a Sunday? Anyone in the medical profession knows that hospitals are almost in lockdown on the weekends -- nothing gets down except emergencies and those emergencies have to be BIG emergencies.
Sorry, I'm not buying her story. Bill and Hill have a long history of fooling the American people.
^ You need to stop fixating about Jayhawk.
And start fantasizing instead.
As for Benghazi...what is the rush....you and the others with Benghazi syndrome have 4 years to chase Hillary and castigate Obama.
Relax. It isn't going to change the November election results.
Start fighting the next election instead....
Just like a Canuck to bring a knife to a gun fight
Name the movie I referenced (sorta) here and you get an NHL season back
I want Obama to succeed
For the good of the country and me
As for Hills - bad Mofo karma here
as for fantasizing ....... Lemme chew on it
I feel like the right is really losing steam, if Benghazi is their best and brightest hope for a scandal...
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Considering that she had a concussion, a follow-up check for stuff like blood clots is the norm. Had they not checked and caught it in time, Hillary might have had a stroke or an aneurysm and died from it. Then she'd never be able to testify.
I'm pretty sure the Fox New Talking Points Parrots on here would take Hillary's death as a consolation prize for not being able to stick it to Fartbongo.
I demand to see the CAT scans and/or MRIs!.
Surprisingly ... this came from the Obama network ... NBC.
Good Lord this is unbelievable. They talked about it on CNN this morning. They tell you to get up and walk around on long flights so you don't develop a blood clot in your leg. She could very easily have developed a clot in the leg while lying in bed for the past three weeks recovering from the concussion. In which case they would treat you with blood thinners. Not a confirmed story or anything but a very likely scenario.
Breaking News on CNN - The clot is located behind her right ear between the brain and skull. Doctors statement confirms no stroke or neurological damage occurred and they expect a full recovery.
Will this finally STFU those people who think that she was intentionally calling in sick with Benghazi Flu?
"Some people without brains do an awful lot of talking." -The Scarecrow, WIZARD OF OZ, 1939
Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, to under-performing schools: DROP DEAD.
Make, for a man, a fire - and he'll be warm for a few hours. Set a man afire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.
Satire is meant to ridicule power. If you are laughing at people who are hurting, it's not satire, it's bullying. - Terry Pratchett
Sorry guys, the Clintons have a bad track record of lying. They are capable of about anything.
Hillary Clinton Hospitalized for Blood Clot: How Concussions and Clots Connect
Read more: http://healthland.time.com/2012/12/3...#ixzz2GfrRtoba
Just to clarify matters.
As someone who has had a concussion in the past...and has developed blood clots while on warfarin sodium (for the last 20 +/- years)..I can guarantee that the answer is never as clear cut for people with predisposition to coagulopathy.
I just want Hillary to stay well long enough to go and tell the Saudis to fuck right off.
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^ I did. It has nothing to do with Hillary Clinton in the hospital over a life-threatening blood clot.
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She will be seventy, says she doesn't want to and now has already been in the hospital very publicly..... remember previously she fell during her travels... this is not isolated and she knows it is a liability. She wont run.
^ we have a bet then - how could she not run - it's hers to lose - name your price
A dunno I don't gamble cash because that is boring but a bottle of Aberlour - A'Bunadh Cask Strength Single Malt and a few Cuban Maduro Churchills to be enjoyed at a ski lodge of your choosing anywhere that has at least a two thousand foot drop... travel and lodging to be accomplished individually and not to be a part of the debt to be paid by the losing entity....
What say you?
I bet on football games (for funzies not with bookies) and play a little blackjack (badly) on occasion and once in a blue moon get up a card game (poker) with some old time buddies
not much of a scotch and cigar guy either - more of a beer man - but that's an either or so we're good
skiing sounds good though - i reserve the right to not do double black diamonds depending on my mojo though
The Clintons are beyond capable of going to extremes in order to avoid shit...That's not an opinion that is a Fact...Hope the Old girl gets better, but it will probably take at least 2yrs for her to recover, just in time to start campaigning....
Sorry but I cant help myself saying this.....
that is how negotiations occur. Back and forth... lol
No wonder republicans cant do this in congress....
^ Yes, the fake one Bill implanted in her skull so the doctors would find it on her MRI.
"Some people without brains do an awful lot of talking." -The Scarecrow, WIZARD OF OZ, 1939
Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, to under-performing schools: DROP DEAD.
Make, for a man, a fire - and he'll be warm for a few hours. Set a man afire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.
Satire is meant to ridicule power. If you are laughing at people who are hurting, it's not satire, it's bullying. - Terry Pratchett


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Basically since the new closet made it's debut in my Closet Tour video, I had been eyeing the big empty space in the middle of the room...
Mint Ottoman, Mint Shorts.
Basically since the new closet made it's debut in my Closet Tour video, I had been eyeing the big empty space in the middle of the room...
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You've definitely got a girls dream closet Tiffany! Great decision on the ottoman. Love love that colour too!ReplyDelete
Those shorts are so pretty! And a really nice and flattering shape.ReplyDelete
Your ottoman is so big! Its awesome.
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I would love a closet like this. The ottoman looks great, mint is one of my favourite colours!ReplyDelete
Love the ottoman and your shorts! Would love to have a closet like yours someday :)ReplyDelete
Love both the ottoman and the shorts!! :)ReplyDelete
wow, your outfit is perfect, I love the bagReplyDelete
Omg. i need that closet in my life! and those shorts are Lovelyyy.ReplyDelete
Love your ottoman and those J. Crew shorts are adorable as well as Waylon omg he is precious...ReplyDelete
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It really works perfectly in your closet Tiffany! We are so glad that you love it!ReplyDelete
Great touch and piece of your closet! thanks for sharingReplyDelete
We just did a closet remodel and I was looking for a similar ottoman (long/narrow), but then decided on a small, square ottoman from Target as my closet isn't as roomy as your closet/room. Now I don't have to sit on the floor to put on my shoes and that's good enough for me :-)ReplyDelete
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Waylon is smiling! <3 :) Cant wait to see him in the background now that he has something to sit on! I love that color, great choice Tiffany!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 14, 2013 at 5:49 PM
Where is your rug and mannequin from in your closet?ReplyDeleteReplies
The rug is an Overstock find. The mannequin is from PB Teen (got it about 5 years ago)Delete
Love your closet! The ottoman makes it so girly and sophisticated. Love your style Tiffany!ReplyDelete
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Absolutely LOVE it! It definitely pulls the space together. And I think those shorts are sooo cute. Perfect for spring!ReplyDelete
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- AnonymousMay 14, 2013 at 8:20 PM
What is the name of the jcrew shorts? I can't find them on the website, but must have them!!!ReplyDeleteReplies
Love the shorts! They look perfect =)ReplyDelete
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li love the mint green color of the 'couch'-thing!ReplyDelete
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Waylon = <3<3<3ReplyDelete
supercute!!! love the new addition to the closet, so jealous of your entire closet!!! I need to move down south... because you'd have to spend a fortune on a house like yours, if it were here in NY.. Amazing!ReplyDelete
I really love those ment shorts! especially with the black shirt. I really like pairing mint and black with some peach/coral jewelry. I think that makes it pop a bit more. I think this necklace would look too cute. http://www.redemptionstyle.com/collections/accessories/products/color-block-me-necklaceReplyDelete
So pretty-- the ottoman and the shorts! I have the same shorts in lavender :)ReplyDelete
Besides everything else awesome about this post, just wanted to say you got me into shorts!!!! the last few ootds you had shorts on I was like "omg, I need to buy shorts". I hate shorts, too. I could never find a pair that were long enough where my butt wasn't hanging out or (*coughstretchmarkscough*) LMAO. But anyways, I found a couple of pairs that actually are great fit and I can't wait to put cute outfits together with them. Now I want a pair of mint ones and white, too!!!!ReplyDelete
I love that mint colour! I also love your looks and your Youtube's Channel ;)ReplyDelete
Sorry for my english, i' French ;)
I LOVE your style Tiff! Glad you are now posting your outfit of the days! ;)ReplyDelete
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I just discovered you last week (apparently I have been spending too much time under my rock!)! I'm a new subscriber and love your style. Would you care to share the dimensions of your closet? (maybe you already have, though...)ReplyDelete
Love the ottoman and you look very pretty in the photos...xoxoReplyDelete
Tiffany, I absolutely love your walk-in robe and the ottoman. It is definitely a feature point of the room (although nothing will ever top Waylon's cuteness)and definitely draws the room together. I am currently converting a small bedroom into my own dressing room and feel inspired by your posts, so thanks!ReplyDelete
I love the mint ottoman! It looks so plush, and it seems really perfect for that space! I think you have my dream closet. I love your mint shorts too!! And the pup (I'm always a sucker for the pup pics).ReplyDelete
LOVE the OOTD! Gorg. BUT, just had to comment on the new tree backdrop at the new house! Very vibrant and refreshing to look at on a blog page :).ReplyDelete
I seriously love seeing home decor posts on here. I can't do much with the makeup but I can with your fabulous style and taste! I always look forward to see what you do with your house! Don't listen to people's comments about not liking so many decor posts please ;)ReplyDelete
Love your style!!!ReplyDelete
personal style and fashion musings of a LA fashion lawyer living life in the fab lane!
- AnonymousMay 17, 2013 at 2:52 AM
Want to clean out your closet? Use the Poshmark free Iphone app and get started! use code: HYKIY to get a $5 credit.ReplyDelete
Yes, it's so nice and comfort...to have room like this )ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 22, 2013 at 10:58 AM
Those cute shorts are on J. Crew Factory for $26.50! so cute.ReplyDelete
Can you give me a little more info on the Ikea closet units you have? Hubby and I are looking to remodel our walk-in to be more efficient and all I can find on the website are the less sturdy medal looking units. Thanks! Smiles, LeanneReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 25, 2014 at 6:10 PM
Could you tell me where your mannequin is from please? Thank youReplyDelete


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I'm flabbergasted. The House of Representatives passed the Hurricane Sandy relief bill today on the strength of Democratic support. Over 75% of House Republicans voted against the measure (179 out of 234). http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/0...p_ref=politics
Once again, Republicans have shown themselves to be unfit, indeed unable, to govern. It is shocking that so many of these Republicans, many of whom supported disaster relief in their own districts in the past, would be so indifferent to the suffering of their fellow citizens that they would vote to deny them disaster relief. It's also short sighted, of course, because if the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut region flounders economically, it will have a ripple affect that will hurt the entire economy.
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HRTV (R), The Network for Horse Sports, will premiere a documentary chronicling a poignant story of courage and determination in the world of steeplechase racing, titled Chasing: A Steeplechase Story, which will air on Sunday, Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. ET.
The half-hour unveiling will take a special look at former steeplechase jockey, Jake Chalfin, whose promising career in the saddle ended when he was paralyzed from a fall during a race at the Blue Ridge Point-to-Point Races in Virginia in September, 2010.
Chalfin's love of horses, and racing, placed him in a position for a very productive riding career, which was being fueled by tutelage from Hall of Fame trainer Jonathan Sheppard, as well as top jump conditioner, Ricky Hendriks. The horrific injury cut short a hoped-for career in the saddle, but has not dimmed Chalfin's strong will and passion for the sport — and his love of horses.
The determined Chalfin candidly talks about the inherent thrill of riding, the acknowledged risks, and how he continues to cope since the injury that ended his lifelong dream. The close-knit steeplechase community has rallied around Chalfin, with a variety of fund-raisers, and he remains steadfast in his commitment to pursue a career involving horses. Chasing: A Steeplechase Story includes picturesque footage of the rolling hills and landscape of Pennsylvania. The pastoral look of the lush fields sets a wonderful backdrop and provides a further testament to the beauty of the sport. The documentary was produced by Kristy Cecil — wife of veteran California-based trainer, Ben Cecil — who also serves as a producer for the popular TV sitcom, The Big Bang Theory. Cecil originally submitted the piece for the first-ever HRTV Film Festival at Santa Anita in 2012, but the detailed storyline, while of high-quality and undeniable intrigue, wasn't ideally suited for the maximum five-minute shot.
Recognizing its vast potential, HRTV and Cecil explored the possibility of expanding it to a half-hour documentary, and the end result is its debut on the network.
About HRTV
HRTV, The Network for Horse Sports, is a television-based multimedia network dedicated to equine sports. HRTV's programming features horseracing from top U.S. and international racetracks, as well as a wide range of world-class English and Western horse competitions, news, original programming and award-winning documentaries covering the world of horse sports. The live stream of HRTV is available on a subscription basis to high-speed Internet users worldwide at www.hrtv.com. In the U.S., the HRTV television network is available via telco, cable and satellite in over 19 million homes.


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Q: What's the tap's material?
A: The main material of the body is high quality low lead-Copper. The main material of the handle is zinc alloy. Some subsidiary materials, including the spray and accessories, are plastic. The valve is made of a durable ceramic material.
Q: What tools should I have before I begin installing my tap?
A: It's good to have an adjustable wrench, some plumber's tape and plumber's putty on hand. You'll need an old towel to prevent chips or scratches to the sink, as well as to keep small pieces from falling down the drain. For awkward nuts and bolts behind the sink, it can help to have a basin wrench. If you have to cut old supply lines, a small hack-saw can help. The key to installing a tap is to make sure everything lines up and is sealed. You don't want a leaky tap that's not aligned.
Q: How long does the warranty last?
We are responsible for any quality problem caused by the tap itself, for up to 6 months from the day you receive the tap.
Q: When can I receive my orders?
A: We need 1-3 days for processing and another 6-8 days for shipping. Usually you will receive your order about 10 days after your order is placed.
Q: How does the LED Tap work?
A: The light only works while the tap is open, and works with 2kg of water pressure. Most LED taps are powered by water pressure, while some taps require a battery. Please read the product descriptions carefully for more details. Please also note that batteries are not included, for shipping safety reasons.
Q: How can I deal with any leaking or water marks?
A: Leaks: Please check the installation, as installation errors often lead to problems. If the tap leaks because of valve damage during shipping, you can contact our Customer Service for help.Water marks: If you find a water mark, this may be a result of our quality control testing. Should your tap arrive stained or damaged by a water mark, please contact Customer Service immediately.
Q: How can I deal with receiving the wrong product?A: We check the products three times during the testing and packaging process. Occasionally an error in processing leads to delivering the wrong product. If the product you receive doesn't match your order, please contact our Customers Service. Some tap accessories, such as nuts and washers, will be lodged in the tap's main body temporarily, in order to prevent losing small parts during shipping.
Q: What is the benefit of having a pull-out tap?
A: Pull-out (and pull-down) taps have a retractable spray hose hidden inside the traditional fixed spigot, making kitchen clean-up quick and convenient. Like most taps, they're simple to install. The current trend in taps is a single, sleek arm protruding from the sink rim—hose, tap, spray, and hot and cold controls all in one place. One hand, all functions.
Q: Do all bathroom taps fit all bathroom sinks?
A: • If you have a no-hole sink, you will need a wall-mounted or a floor-mounted tap. This s tyle is most commonly used for vessel sinks.
• If your sink has one hole, you will need a single hole bathroom tap, where the water and temperature controls are a part of the spigot.
• If your sink has three holes, you will want a tap with a spigot and two handles. There are three types of these taps, depending on the hole spacing. You will either need an 8-inch widespread, a 4-inch centerset or a 4-inch mini-spread tap. This measurement should be specified in the product description of your sink.
Q: How should I clean my tap?
A: To keep your tap in top shape, wipe off water spots as often as possible. Use a non-abrasive cleaner to remove water stains. Avoid using abrasive cleaners or pads, as these may damage the finish of your tap.
Q: Why do my handles work backward on my tap?
A: On a two-handle lavatory tap, if the handles rotate in the wrong direction, simply rotate the right stem stop assembly 180 degrees. This will change the rotation of the handle to the other direction.
Q: What can I do if I'm having trouble with the pull out spray?
A: There may be debris caught between the wand and the hose.
To check for debris:
1. Shut off water supply under the sink.
2. Unscrew the wand from the hose.
3. Tap the screen in the wand to remove debris.
Note: Do not disassemble the wand.
4. Screw the wand back on the hose.
Q: Why does my new tap have reduced flow?
A: Beyond intentional flow restriction, new installations can sometimes have reduced flow if the lines are not flushed prior to installation of aerators or shower heads. The flow restrictors required for aerators and shower heads can clog, resulting in greatly reduced flow rates. Remove the aerator or shower head and make sure the flow restrictor is not clogged.
Q: Why does water come out of my showerhead and the spout at the same time?
A: Most likely, you are experiencing "shower-rise" where the water can't get out of the spout as fast as it flows through the valve. This causes the water to back up and come out the showerhead.
There can be one of several reasons for this:
1. The valve could be upside down
2. The length from the valve to the tub spout is outside of the 8" to 18" rule
3. There is more than one 90-degree angle
4. Something other than copper or galvanized pipe was used going to the spout
5. The most common reason is that there is something restricting the water flow to the spout, e.g. solder or something lodged in the pipe. Something is impeding the flow of water to the spout and causing it to back up and go out the showerhead. If this is the cause of shower-rise it is possible to remove the blockage by removing the tub spout; then, feeding a plumber's snake or a speedometer cable up through the tub drop. The act of feeding it causes it to twirl and loosen the blockage. Be sure to flush the valve before reinstalling the tub spout. Be sure to check the tub spout itself for blockage.