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Orioles slugger has gone deep in each of club's first three games this season
In his final seven games of the 2012 regular season, Baltimore's Chris Davis collected nine hits in 25 at-bats, with seven of those hits being of the four-base variety. In Davis' first three games of the 2013 season, he has collected seven hits in 11 at-bats, with six of the knocks going for extra bases. Put together, Chris Davis has been on an incredible, if oddly rationed, tear. Over his past 10 regular-season games, Davis owns a .444/.500/1.361 slash line, with three doubles, 10 homers and 24 RBIs.
In the O's 6-3 win over the Rays on Thursday, Davis homered in his third straight game and finished 2-for-3 with four RBIs. With the four RBIs, Davis has 11 for the season.
Davis joined Frank Robinson in 1966 as the only Orioles players to have hit at least one homer in each of the team's first three games. Davis is now one shy of the Major League record for most consecutive games with a home run to start the season. In '71, Willie Mays homered in his club's first four games, a feat later matched by Mark McGwire in '98 and Nelson Cruz in 2011.
Davis is the only player since at least 1916 to have at least three RBIs in each of his team's first three games. He is the fourth player since '16 to have six extra-base hits through his team's first three games (no player has had more). In '54, Jim Greengrass opened with five doubles and a homer; in '73, Cesar Cedeno had four doubles, a triple and a home run after three games; and in '98, David Segui had three doubles and three homers.
Davis' 11 RBIs through his team's first three games are the second most for any player since 1916. In '35, Dolph Camilli had 12.
The Nationals' shutout streak ended at two, but Washington defeated the Marlins, 6-1, to improve to 3-0 on the season. With six innings of one-run ball, Jordan Zimmermann picked up the win.
The 3-0 start marks the sixth time in franchise history that the club has won its first three games of the season. In 1972, the Expos opened with five straight wins, and in '83, they began with four consecutive victories. The franchise also began the '97, 2003 and '08 seasons at 3-0.
Zimmermann followed fellow starters Stephen Strasburg and Gio Gonzalez in the win column. In Expos/Nationals history, only two other seasons have opened with each of the first three starters collecting a victory. In 1983, Steve Rogers opened the season with a six-hit shutout, Bill Gullickson followed with an eight-hitter, and in the third game, Scott Sanderson went the first five and came away with the win. In 2003, Tony Armas (Opening Day), Zach Day and Javier Vazquez combined for a 3-0 record and a 0.48 ERA in 18 2/3 innings.
Washington's Bryce Harper went 2-for-4, giving him two hits in each of the team's first three games. The franchise high mark for most consecutive multihit games to begin the season is four, shared by Bryan Little (1984) and Ian Desmond (2009).
Jed Lowrie doubled twice in the Athletics' 8-2 win over the Mariners, giving him five extra-base hits (four doubles and a homer) through the club's first four games. Since 1916, Lowrie is one of six players to have at least five through the team's first four contests. In '74, Reggie Jackson had six, while Al Simmons ('30), Bob Cerv ('58), Joe Rudi ('74) and Geronimo Berroa ('97) each had five.
Seattle's Michael Morse hit his fourth homer of the year Thursday. Morse's four long balls through four games tied him with Ken Griffey, Jr. (four in 1997) for the most by a Mariners player.
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• In the Cubs' 3-2 win over the Pirates, Pittsburgh's starter James McDonald took the loss despite allowing just two hits and a run in seven innings. The outcome marks the second straight year a Pirates starter had a loss in an effort in an outing in which they finished with at least seven innings and no more than two hits allowed. On July 23, 2012, Erik Bedard allowed two hits and one run in seven innings and took the loss (also against the Cubs). Before last season, no Pirates starter had a loss of this nature since '02.
• Eric Stults (five innings, three hits, no runs, seven K's) and five relievers combined to strike out 14 Mets batters as the Padres picked up their first win of the year. Across the Majors, the strikeout rate stands at 8.01 K's/9 -- the highest mark for any one full season was produced in 2012: 7.50 K's per nine innings.
• Right-hander Jeremy Guthrie allowed a run and five hits in six innings of work, fanned nine White Sox and picked up the win as Kansas City got its first victory of the year. Since being acquired by the Royals in July 2012, Guthrie -- who owns a career 56-77 record and a 4.26 ERA -- has made 15 starts, going 6-3 with a 3.06 ERA.
• Andy Pettitte (eight innings, one run) picked up the win (the 246th of his career, tying him with Amos Rusie and Joe McGinnity for 49th all-time) and Mariano Rivera (one inning, one run) recorded his Major League record 609th save, as the Yankees notched their first win of the season. The scenario marked the 69th time that Rivera saved a win for Pettitte -- the most for any pitching combo in history.
• Cliff Lee (eight innings, two hits) and Jonathan Papelbon combined for a two-hit shutout as the Phillies defeated the Braves, 2-0. In helping the club claim their first victory of the season, Lee fanned eight with no walks -- the 18th time since the beginning of the 2008 season that he had at least eight K's and no bases on balls. Those 18 are the most in the Majors, with Justin Verlander and Roy Halladay each having 15 over this span.


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The Super Bowl is a pretty clear-cut contest: one team wins, one team loses and one player's going to Disneyworld, on Mickey Mouse's dime.
A more subjective game plays out in a competition of sorts that's as much or more of a draw than the game itself for 54 percent of viewers, according to a recent poll by Hanon McKendry: The battle of the clever commercials. It's a $100,000-per-second gamble born of corporate ego, modern Mad Men and Women creativity and bold grabs for brand recognition – with bragging rights measured in water cooler chatter and YouTube hits, if not immediately in sales.
Here are some of the ads that are good bets to have people talking and clicking away Monday when they should be working:
Volkswagen's Ad Force In-Vader
It feels almost silly to include this gem since it notched some 13 million views on YouTube before kickoff. But that tack probably only served to make folks drag uninitiated loved ones to the tube saying, "You've got to see the Darth Vader kid!" The genius of the spot rests not just in the sight of the familiar character and in the sound of the familiar music, but in making us imagine what we can't see or hear: The look on the face behind the mask and the cry of astonished joy when The Force actually works.
All in the Family
The NFL might have put together the best ad of the night – a joyous commercial for football and for, well, great commercials. The spot featured clips of shows ranging from "Seinfeld" to "The Brady Bunch" to "Happy Days" to "Sesame Street" to "The Sopranos," apparently altered, in some cases, to incorporate various team logos. This may be the ad that inspires the most repeat viewings, just to catch all the visual gags.
Crunch Time
The folks at Doritos produced some cheesy guilty pleasures, including ads featuring a determined bulldog and an office finger-licker. But our favorite is the one that suggests it's Doritos – and not GE – that brings good things (back) to life.
Can We Talk About Cameos?
As usual, the celebrities showed up in (sometimes) surprise cameos: There was Faith Hill for Teleflora. Kenny G got a gig as the kicker in a chuckle-worthy Audi ad about a rich-guy jail break. Richard Lewis and Roseanne aren't exactly Betty White and Abe Vigoda, but they held their own in the latest Snickers ad. Ozzy Osbourne and Justin Bieber made an amusing odd couple for Best Buy. Eminen showed up in both animated and human form.
But our favorite unexpected celebrity appearance came via a Go Daddy bait-and-switch as the company introduced its new spokesbabe. If you thought Joan Rivers was overexposed already, well, just wait until you check out this ad:
Breakout Baby
If the gang at HomeAway.com was looking make a splash, they made a crash with this funny, irreverent – and possibly controversy-inspiring – "Test Baby" ad:
Still Bud-ding
The King of Beers proved it can still put on a royal Super Bowl show. The kitchen makeover spot was spot-on for married guys, and the Wild West "Tiny Dancer" saloon sing-along spurred some laughs as did the "dog sitter" gag. But we got the biggest kick out of this product-placement satire, which played out on the set of an Errol Flynn-like swashbuckling epic:
Optima-l Effect
The new computer-animated Coke commercial, with its stunning, "Lord of the Rings"-inspired visuals nearly made us forgot we were watching TV. But Kia employed special effects to an even greater effect, in an commercial that took its latest Optima on a ride through movie clichés, from action flicks to sci-fi favorites – all while transcending space and time.
Paging Orwell
There's nothing very funny about this ad for the Motorola Tablet, an homage of sorts to George Orwell's "1984." The commercial gets across the counter-intuitive message of technology's ability to foster individualism and help bring people together in a smart, striking way.
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A man is behind bars after he inadvertently asked an undercover officer for a ride in Deerfield Beach Wednesday, police said.
Broward Sheriff's deputies said a man named Kareem Moore, who had just stolen an Audi SUV, dumped the car on the side of Interstate 95, crossed the highway and jumped a fence before approaching the officer, who was in an unmarked BSO car at 300 NE 2nd Street.
"He asked for a ride and our officers accommodated him," Deputy Rob Schankenberg said.
He said while the car was unmarked, the man inside was clearly marked as a Broward Sheriff's Office deputy.
The deputy was part of a Deerfield Beach ground search to find Moore, who allegedly led deputies on a chase down Dixie Highway.
"It doesn't typically happen that way, but we'll take it any way we can get it," Lighthouse Pointe Police Chief Ross Lacata said.
BSO was assisting Lighthouse Pointe Police after they allegedly spotted Moore speeding from a Northwest 23rd Avenue home in the Audi Quattro. Officials said Moore burglarized that home before he drove away.
"The guy kicked in the door here with a foot," said homeowner Ricardo Fernandez.
Fernandez said it took Moore about six minutes to make off with his valuables, including watches, a Louis Vuitton bag and two handguns with ammo.


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::hearty laugh:: Hardly.
So, who took time out to watch our President, Chairman Maobama, perform at max narcissism, with smugness, arrogance, and self-aggrandizement for all?
One for one. The sum of the political game in America.
For the previous eight years, two terms, worth of "administration", we had the Village Idiot; as puppet of Darth Cheney. Although, I shouldn't be too hard on Cheney; for eight years his lips didn't move once while making the illiterate dance.
What's changed with the new "administration"? Summarily, nothing. Instead of a man bereft of a discernable intellect, virtually incapable of properly completing a sentence; we've gotten the ass puppet of Skanky Pelosi, Chairman Maobama.
Again, can't be too hard on him though; it takes a great deal of denial to continue being that pointlessly smug, in the midst of so many hollow platitudes. It is a rare gift to be able to speak for an hour straight, and say absolutely nothing.
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CANNES, France - An autobiographical French-Cambodian film, "The Missing Picture," which explores the bloody history of Pol Pot's dictatorship in late 1970s Cambodia, has won the "Un Certain Regard" prize at the Cannes Film Festival.
To rousing applause, director Rithy Panh collected the award at a ceremony Saturday night, expressing his gratitude to be able "to have the freedom to do the films I want to do."
Panh's film, based on his nightmarish memoir "The Elimination," documents his own family's experience under the heavy-handed Communist Party's Khmer Rouge, which resulted in the death of his parents and sisters.
The "Un Certain Regard" accolade, presented one day before the Palme d'Or and decided by a jury of cinema insiders, rewards works from up-and-coming filmmakers or those that transmit original messages and aesthetics.
The premise of the "missing picture" in the film is that because of censorship within Cambodia, no photo exists that documents the atrocities committed against Panh's his family and relatives during Pol Pot's four-year reign of terror from 1975 to 1979.
The tale is told using old documentary footage, or whatever footage remained from the time, which was mainly of propaganda by the dictatorship. To represent his deceased relatives, Panh used hundreds of carefully carved clay figures.
Director Thomas Vinterberg, who was this year's jury president, said he was "very honored to be awarding this prize, which we all agree is for a fantastic movie."
He praised all of the 18 works, which, as well as including several directorial debuts, were made up of a handful from well-known filmmakers such as Sofia Coppola, who opened the category with "The Bling Ring."
"This selection was ferociously non-sentimental but poetic nonetheless. It was political, highly original, sometimes disturbing, varied, but above all unforgettable," Vinterberg said.
"Clay figurines, extreme beauty, violence... systematic humiliation of human nature... are images that will follow us for a long time... Moments that remain in our collective memory, a mirror of our existence," he added.
The "Jury Prize," the category's secondary award, was awarded to the Palestinian film "Omar," a war-torn love story, directed by Hany Abu-Assad.
Vinterberg was one of a five-strong jury that included French actress Ludivine Sagnier and Chinese starlet Zhang Ziyi, who came to the stage wearing a sparkling white couture gown.


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A lot of us are interviewing these days -- whether for full-time professional positions, as students or simply to meet someone and gather information. Making a good first impression is vital. Rita Fornino, executive recruiter of Garrison-Randall Executive Search Firm, offers some tips. As one of the most successful recruiters in health care administration and with over 21 years of experience, her advice is worth its weight in interview gold.
The Basics:
Arrive 10 minutes early.
Bring a few copies of your resume; you never know whom you will end up meeting.
Maintain good eye contact. Offer a firm handshake.
Conservative Attire is Always Best:
For men: a dark suit, white shirt, conservative tie and polished shoes. Hair should be neatly styled. If necessary, get a haircut in advance.
For women: a conservative suit (pants or skirt), or a dress with a blazer. Avoid short skirts. Wear hose regardless of the temperature, closed toe shoes, a neat purse and limited jewelry -- large and dangling earrings are not for interviews. If you are unsure, show your planned ensemble to someone you trust.
Most importantly, show up feeling confident about your clothes.
Teresa Williamson (seen with Nancy Pelosi below) demonstrates an appropriate interview ensemble styled by Karen Tamblyn of RedCarpetSF:
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Sit down the night before an interview and note 3-5 of your strengths and achievements, so that when you are prepared for the inevitable, "Tell me about yourself."
The employer's questions are likely going to be those that are best answered with examples, so take time to consider some responses. Keep them brief and to the point.
Make note of one or two potential weaknesses you might have and think of ways to turn them into positives. For example, some people say they dislike doing paper work. A positive to that negative is that paperwork takes time away from working with clients. Importantly, recognize that the paperwork gets done and always on time.
Keep it Positive:
Do not disparage your former employers; instead share your respect for them or their work, or both. Do not ramble in your answers.
Pay Attention:
Watch the interviewer's body language, listen to his or her tone of voice and the speed at which they speak, and mirror them. People tend to like people who are similar to them selves.
When you feel the interview is drawing to a close make a statement similar to, "Well, you certainly know more about me, and I have very much enjoyed meeting you. Regarding this opportunity, is there anything in my background or experience which would prevent me from getting this position?" This allows you to immediately address, and hopefully turn around, any concerns.
End the interview by asking about the next step.
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Choosing the right safety razor or straight razor can be a difficult decision. There are so many men's shaving razor options with various features, and given that these tools are built to last for years, making the right choice is very important. Enter our quick guide below that outlines the meat and potatoes of double-edge and safety razor shaving with key tips to help you find the right tool for your needs.
Straight Razor 101
Using A Straight Razor
Straight razors are the pinnacle of manliness (or so we hear). There's nothing more masculine than maneuvering a single blade across your face for a smooth shave. Straight razors take more time to master and come with a greater risk of nicks than their double-edge or safety razor counterparts. However, once mastered, straight razors can provide an incredibly close shave. The key is to keep the blade at a 30 degree angle, pull your skin tight with your free hand and maintain short strokes. Don't be discouraged by the learning curve, stick with it and you'll feel like a king, a smooth one at that, in no time.
Types of Straight Razors
Traditional: The typical razor people first think of. Traditional razors have one blade that is set in the razor and cannot be removed. Instead, the blade must be sharpened using a strop, which is a strap (often leather or canvas) that the blade is slid against against to refine. Since the process to create these razors is more tedious and the blades are much higher quality, traditional razors tend to be more expensive. We have a few options available from Dovo and Parker.
Shavette/Disposable Straight Razors: Often known as shavette razors, these razors have the same basic design and appearance of a traditional razor, except they use disposable blades that are swapped out after a few shaves. These razors are easier to maintain since replacing the blade is a quick and simple process and the price is generally much lower. We offer a few shavette razors by Dovo on our site.
What Type of Shaver Are You?
Depending on your skill level, skin type and shaving goals, there are a lot of different men's shaving razors out there to catch your eye. We've broken it down to the basics so that you can find a razor that fits your needs without feeling overwhelmed by information.
If you're new to double-edge shaving, go with a razor that's easy to use and forgiving of the inevitable slipups that are part of the learning curve. A closed comb head is your best bet for easing into the new shaving method. Then, choose a handle length that is similar to your hand size so that it feels comfortable as you get started. And, of course don't break the bank till you know this type of shaving is your thing. You can upgrade later.
If you only shave every 2 or 3 days, then you'll need an open comb razor to mow down that thicket of hair. Be warned though, while an open comb is great for powering through coarse hair, it must be handled with greater care to avoid nicks and cuts.
Sensitive Skin:
Go with a razor that will provide more protection. A closed-comb razor will be the best option as it provides the largest buffer and margin for error. Applying the right amount of pressure and proper angle is essential. The razor should do all the work. The razor blade type is critical as well -- as some are a lot sharper than others. We'd recommend starting with a Merkur Blade.
You're an avid double-edge shaver and you want the ultimate double-edge shaving experience. Grab yourself an adjustable safety razor. These razors are capable of changing the blade angle so that you can decide how close you want your shave – ideal for a shaving aficionado who likes to change up their routine.
How To Use A Safety Razor
It's one thing to have the right tool, but that's like having a nice car without knowing how to drive. Here are the key tips for putting that razor into action and getting a smooth shave.
- No Pressure: These razors are not designed to be bullied into the beard or skin. In fact, doing so will undoubtedly lead to bleeding or irritation. Instead, double edges should gently glide across the face.
- Change The Angle: Double edge razors should move across the beard area at an angle of approximately 30 degrees. Shaving should commence slowly and carefully with short, light strokes in the direction of hair growth (with the grain).
- Less Passes: Make it your goal to use no more than 2-3 passes over each area you shave. By making smaller, steadier passes you'll reduce the risk of irritation. This becomes easier over time, as you adapt to using the DE razor.
- Stretch The Skin: More so than with multi-blade cartridges, double edge razors do their best work on skin that is held taut. So, when taking passes on the cheeks or neck, use that free hand to stretch these areas.
- Stay Lubricated: Shaving oils, soaps, and gels help the razor to glide over the skin evenly. It also helps protect your skin from the blade. Being well lubricated during your shave will ensure your skin is irritation and nick free.
- Rinse Often: Another benefit of this type of razor is that having two sides enables the user to flip the blade over before rinsing. That said, running the blade under water between major passes is recommended.
Why Go With A Safety Razor?
Here's why you should make the leap to a Safety Razor.
- Better Blades: Some cartridge razors are made of inferior steel. This means that they may dull quickly, pick up more bacteria and can cause more shaving mishaps. Double-edge razors are made of superior, single-source stainless steel. This is what helps a safety razor maintain its sharp double edge and cut hair with minimal pressure.
- Better For Your Skin: Contrary to the belief that more blades get any extra little hairs on the face, all you're really doing is increasing your chances of having razor burn or ingrown hairs. A safety razor eliminates this because you're just using one very sharp, well-angled blade. You only need to pass over an area 2-3 times, in short, light-handed strokes. Naturally, this reduces your chances of skin irritation!
- Better For Your Wallet: Replacement blades are more affordable than current multi-blade razors and the thinking is that the two sides of a safety razor extend each unit's lifespan. Saving money is always cool, but shaving money while you also get a great product is even better. Sure, you have to pay more for the initial razor, but you'll make your money back really quickly.
- Better Access: In many cases, the blade's slimmer design enables improved access and removal of hair in tough-to-reach areas like under the nose and neck crevices. A patchy shave is an amateur shave.
Pick A Safety Razor Head
The type of head is the most important consideration when choosing a safety razor.
Straight, bar to protect your face
- Pros: Most common razor, the closed comb provides a mild shave which leads to the least irritation.
- Cons: May require a few more passes for an closer shave.
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Openings across the bar to let more hair through
- Pros: Open bar lets more hair in without clogging, for an efficiently smooth shave.
- Cons: Allowing more hair into the razor leaves you more susceptible to nicks.
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Blade bends for closer cutting
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- Cons: Can be difficult to get used to.
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Blade angle can be adjusted
- Pros: Smooth, sleek design that allows you to alter the closeness of every shave.
- Cons: Typically the priciest razor and it can be tough to get used to the different blade angles.
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IMF Survey Vol.34, No.1 January 2005
- What's On
- At a glance: IMF financial assistance
- In the news: IMF focuses on financing needs after devastating tsunami
- Mexico's economic recovery broadens
- Country focus: Ireland: Challenges after the tiger years
- Book notes: The grass is always greener across the pond
- Policy: Helping countries develop: the role of fiscal policy
- Research: How are land inequality and development related?
- Forum: Have African regional trade pacts delivered on their promises?
- IMF lending: Stand-By, EFF, and PRGF arrangements as of December 31
- Outreach: GCC countries explore ways to boost growth
Research: How are land inequality and development related?
- International Monetary Fund. External Relations Dept.
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Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning share a smooch in their new rock 'n' roll movie, "The Runaways," but Kristen said one thing got in the way – the law.
"She was 15, and I wasn't allowed to grope her," Kristen, 19, told Access Hollywood on Wednesday at the press junket for her new rocker film. "I'm actually not kidding, there are major restrictions that I don't remember [from] when I was younger.
"I don't want to give anything way. It's a really passionate, hardcore scene," she continued. "No, it's just a kiss. It's not really a big deal."
"It's just something that happened in their lives," Dakota told Access of the kissing scene. "In the script, it's not like a big build up or something that they talk about afterwards."
The two play teenage members of '70s all-girl rock act The Runaways, starring as the iconic Joan Jett (Kristen) and Cherie Currie (Dakota).
"It looks great in the movie, but we are not close to the musicians that they are," Kristen said.
But the two loved looking like rock stars – and plan to share their outfits with the women who inspired the film.
"I loved the outfits, I kept most all of them," Dakota said. "Cherie gave her corsets away and we had them remade for the movie, [so] I'm going to give her one and I think that will be really cool."
"I gave Joan a leather jacket," Kristen said. "I wrote all over the back of it."
"The Runaways" is due April 9.
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CALL FOR PROPOSALS (collection of essays): 'The Reception of Herodotus in Antiquity and Beyond' (Submissions due by 31/08/12)
(collection of essays)
'The Reception of Herodotus in Antiquity and Beyond'
Herodotus' 'Histories' has proved to be one of the most influential and controversial texts to have survived from antiquity. It has been adopted, adapted, imitated, contested, admired and criticized across a diverse range of genres, historical periods, and geographical boundaries.
Although the reception of the 'Histories' has been the subject of some scholarly attention, there remains a significant amount of work to be done in this area. We therefore invite proposals for contributions to an edited volume, provisionally entitled 'The Reception of Herodotus in Antiquity and Beyond', on the reception of Herodotus from antiquity to the present day. The volume will aim to present fresh perspectives on both the 'Histories' and its ''afterlife'' through a series of complementary but interrelated studies which will analyze the interactions between different reception contexts and different readings of the 'Histories'. The editors plan to hold a series of colloquia to assist contributors as their work progresses and to help achieve a coherent collection of papers.
We invite papers that explore the reception of the 'Histories' in specific works or genres (including the literary, visual, and performing arts), or which trace the impact of the 'Histories' on intellectual or cultural history at different times (diachronically or in circumscribed periods) and in different places. Proposals with a thematic focus (within a given reception context) are particularly encouraged in anticipation that this will lend new perspectives to the reception of Herodotus by considering the subject in a different way from traditional, chronologically arranged accounts.
Some suggested themes include, but are not limited to: historical thought and methods, ethnography, geography, narrative techniques, language and style, the Greco-Persian Wars, imperialism, nationality, travel writing, religion, mythology, scholarly approaches, educational approaches, polemic and emulation, translation. Proposals may focus on multiple themes if appropriate.
Details on submitting proposals:
Proposals for papers (which will be c. 8,000 words) should reach the editors, Dr Vasiliki Zali and Dr Jessica Priestley, at firstname.lastname@example.com by 31st August 2012. Proposals should outline the planned subject, scope and method for the paper in approximately 600 words. Potential contributors are also encouraged to submit a second proposal or suggest alternative titles/topics on which they would be willing to submit a second proposal in the event that, in the interest of the coherence of the volume, their first proposal is not accepted. Queries regarding the appropriateness of submission topics are welcome.
The editors will incorporate accepted abstracts into a book proposal and seek a publishing contract with a high quality University press before formally commissioning papers.
Graduate students are welcome to submit proposals but they must arrange for their supervisor(s) to write a brief letter of recommendation to the editors which (1) outlines the student's expertise on the proposed topic and (2) attests to the student's ability to write an article suitable for publication with a top scholarly press. Post-doctoral scholars who do not hold a permanent or tenure-track position should include a brief CV with their proposal.


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I don't believe that is correct.
Try this out using your patch:
echo duration( mktime(0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 2006)-time() );
As of right now, this will read:
1 month, 22 days, 24 hours, 49 minutes, 15 seconds
Which is completely incorrect. Seeing as how it is the 9th of December.
The real real flaw here is how the 'year' and 'month' periods are calculated. As most months vary in length...
Thank you very much SnakeEater251 for pointing this out.
The quickest way to get slightly more accurate results, is to use averages based on one "true" year, which is 365.25 days.
Change the year and month to:
'year' => 31557600, // one 'true year' (365.25 days)
'month' => 2629800, // one 'true year' divided by 12 :-)
I will work on developing a true fix, for pin-point accuracy. ;-)
- Cory Christison


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By Mark J. Donovan
I often get asked what exactly is Ice and Water Shield. When I first started receiving this question I was somewhat shocked that people were unaware of this roofing product. Ice and water shield has been a godsend in the housing industry for years now. It is used for protecting homes and roofs from water and ice damage and every responsible builder and roofer uses it today.
So what is ice and water shield? Simply put, it is a flexible and sticky membrane that is
placed on the roof sheathing prior to installing the shingles. This membrane seals up
leak-tight around roofing nails that puncture it. It is used mainly along the roof
edges and in the valleys, and along walls or chimneys to protect against ice dams and water seeping underneath flashing.
Ice and water shield is commonly sold in 3 foot width rolls. Typically one or two courses of it is installed along the roof eaves to achieve 3 to 6 feet of coverage. In the roof valleys it is usually positioned so that there is about 18 inches of coverage on either side of the valley. Where a roof abuts a wall the ice and water shield is typically installed up the wall 6 to 18 inches. House siding is then installed over it.
So if you are having your roof reshingled make sure that the roofing contractor includes the installation of ice and water shield in the quote.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Purpose of Ice and Water Shield
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It takes a ton of balls (literally) to be a rally racer. But to not lift like this. This takes all the balls. And they're probably made of diamonds.
Look how close the driver gets to that house. If I were the codriver, my pants would be so brown it just wouldn't be funny.
Any ideas on who it is? We've heard Robert Kubica (which makes sense, he has huge balls), but it could be someone else. Let us know in the comments so we can publicly congratulate him or her.


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FAA reconsiders limits on consumer electronics in the sky
By Mike M. Ahlers, CNN • Updated 28th August 2012
Will the familiar warning for airline passengers to "discontinue the use of all portable electronic devices" become a relic of the past?
By popular demand, the Federal Aviation Administration is forming a group to study policies governing the use of consumer electronics in the sky.
The review could lead to increased use of iPads, portable DVD players and other consumer electronics in aircraft cabins.
But don't pull out your cell phone yet.
Standby travel: Not for the faint of heart
The new group will not consider the use of cell phones for voice communications while in flight. That's because cell phones are banned by the Federal Communications Commission -- not by the FAA -- over concerns of potential interference to wireless networks on the ground.
The FAA, meanwhile, limits devices because of fears that consumer electronics could interfere with airplane communications and navigation systems. A study completed last year cited 75 instances in which consumer electronics were suspected of interfering with plane systems, although it is hard to verify pilots' suspicions because of the difficulty of replicating incidents.
All the while, airline travelers are mystified by policies that allow devices on some airlines but not others. And they are bewildered by policies that allow many pilots to use laptops and iPads when passengers cannot.
The FAA says the current regulations simply allow passengers to use devices when it has been demonstrated that they can be used safely, and some airlines are more aggressive at testing than others.
"With so many different types of devices available, we recognize that this is an issue of consumer interest," Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said in a statement.
Audit: FAA ineffective in program to keep animals from hitting planes
The new government-industry group, to be formally established this fall, will attempt to bring order to the chaos. The group will study current policies and procedures governing portable electronic devices.
The FAA said the group will examine a variety of issues, including the testing methods aircraft operators use to determine which new technologies passengers can safely use aboard aircraft and when they can use them. The group will also look at the establishment of technological standards associated with the use of portable electronic devices during any phase of flight.
The group will meet for six months and then present its recommendations to the FAA.
The FAA is also seeking public input, and a request for comments will appear in the Federal Register on Tuesday.
Potential FAA cuts would create big hassles for fliers
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Ravinia Plumbing, Heating, & Electric is a first class organization. We have been working with Ravinia for years. They always have the clients best interest in mind. Their employees are skilled and professional, and their managers and staff provide top notch service to their clients. I would use and recommend Ravinia to anyone who desires the very best in their homes.read more
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22:22 28 Oct 19
I am a member of the monthly home club and it is well worth the money. I called Ravinia late at night when I noticed an alarm beeping indicating a failure on my primary sump pump. Ravinia paged the plumber on call who returned my call within several minutes. After talking me through the situation, he determined that my back up pump was working properly and scheduled a service call for first thing the following morning. The technician, Phil, was fantastic. He spent a great deal of time and effort explaining to me how everything works. He also uncovered other plumbing-related issues that were in need of repair. Before he did work, he gave me a clear quote of costs. Great technician. Thanks Phil!read more
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19:49 28 Oct 19
We just had Ravinia Plumbing and in particular, Joe Hutchcraft out to rod out our sewer line. Joe was so professional and explained the entire process to my husband and me. He used the camera to make sure our pipes were good and solved our problem. We will always refer Ravinia Plumbing to friends and thank Joe for all of his work.read more
James Marker
12:53 07 Sep 19
Rick did a quick analysis of the situation, and pointed out some options. We brainstormed one solution that I've already incorporated, and that Rick said he would use in the future, too. He also noticed a couple of other things which we discussed that was also indicative that he was keeping an eye out for us, the customers, and our best interests. I much appreciate that! I was very satisfied with the service.read more
Billy Wilson
19:09 02 Sep 19
They are prompt, courteous, clean, efficient, happy to answer questions, offer alternative solutions where appropriate, reliable and effective. If having to call the plumber is a necessity, this is about as positive an experience of that kind as I have had.. Always a Positive Experience..read more
Will Thompson
19:13 29 Aug 19
This review is for Joe Hutchcraft in particular, a plumber with Ravinia. He came to our house today to rod the sewer line, and was fantastic to work with. He explained everything clearly, showed me a video of the line, and did a professional job. Cost even came out to less than expected. I'll be asking for him by name for any work in the future.read more
Erica Matson
20:24 28 Aug 19
Joe was early to our appointment. He did a thorough job explaining what he was doing. I located the clean out in from of my house and cleared the dirt in advance. Joe had to work around a shrub (not easy). He gave me a honest answer on what needed to be done, got the router to work and the scoping and routing job was completed successfully. I was very happy to ensure my sewer drain is clear both in the house and all the way to the street.read more
Kaitlyn Abagail
20:25 20 Aug 19
I have been so happy with my service lately - we have needed 2 service calls in the past month (for unrelated things). One case was an emergency over a weekend, and we were able to set up same-day service, which was amazing. Jeff was our technician for that visit, and he was very helpful and able to explain the whole service to me in a clear and precise manner. He was also lovely to be around and was very patient with my 4 year old son and his endless curiosity. The other visit was scheduled during the workweek, but right before Thanksgiving, so it was really important to me to get prompt service for my broken kitchen sink! Chris was our technician for this visit, and he could not have been nicer or more helpful. Not only was he able to fix my broken sink, but also took care of some other nagging plumbing issues around my house (one of which was a faucet I tried to install myself, and ended up doing a poor job - I have learned my lesson and will call the professionals next time!).read more
Marc Cohen
16:53 16 Aug 19
Charlie Genest was on time, very professional, knowledgeable, thorough and explained what he was doing as we were going along. That's worth five stars all day, any day.read more
Heather Musser
21:33 11 Aug 19
If you need plumbing services Ravinia Plumbing & Heating is the way to go! The technicians are punctual and even call ahead to let you know they are on their way. I love having that kind of prediction. Both technicians we have dealt with were friendly and very professional. They came in, did the work efficiently, cleaned up and were gone. So thanks for that. I feel very comfortable recommending you!!!read more
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15:58 08 Aug 19
Bar-none the most professional P&H organization I've encountered since becoming a homeowner ~20 years ago. The Best of the Best in Chicago! I highly recommend their services.read more
Michael Card
19:59 28 Jul 19
We are very pleased with the quality of the work, the explanations that accompanied it and the positive, polite nature of both of the technicians. My only concern is that I had to call back to schedule the 2nd part of the service call because no one had called me after a full week of waiting. I believe there was a miscommunication.read more
Mars ME
21:22 21 Jul 19
Excellent service, professional, would definitely recommend! Communication is important. Talk things through with them and ask questions. They are consultative!read more
Frances Roth
20:24 06 Jul 19
We had to have our air conditioning unit replaced. David did a spectacular job and it was a pleasure working with him. He answered any questions we had and did a good job of explaining our new thermostat. He gets very high marks from us!read more
Sarah James
20:03 30 Jun 19
Everything was fine. Technician arrived on time. Cesar was very proper and friendly.He did his work to inspect my heating system in a very professional way, I am very grateful for the Home Care Club and for the savings in the price I paid today, Thank you very much. I am a loyal Ravinia customer.read more
Alyson Owens
20:19 21 Jun 19
Your technicians are always on time. They are courteous friendly and very neat. Your service is extraordinary. You Are honest and trustworthy. We will continue to use you. As far as I'm concerned, you need no improvement.. Keep up what you are doing.read more
Olga Peterson
20:24 17 Jun 19
Servicemen have always been courteous, professional, and polite. With the exception of once, the job was done efficiently and well. Scheduling has been prompt and responsive. And, they always are nice to my dogs who like to 'help'.read more
Lizzie Alexander
20:52 07 Jun 19
The technician this morning was WONDERFUL! He was timely, extremely professional and knowledgeable. He did a great job of explaining the issue and how it was fixed. One of the best technician's I've encountered and I've had a lot of service men.read more
Valee Miner
21:34 03 Jun 19
Todd was my Tech. He was very good. Spent considerable time doing my A/C Unit and explaining as going along. I really appreciated his courtesy of cleanliness as it COULD NOT have been muddier after the rains. I thought he did a great job. Thanks.read more
David Schultz
02:36 01 Jun 19
Many thanks to Joe at Ravinia Plumbing for helping work out the issue and providing advice on how to avoid another mishap. I will be using Ravinia again and recommend Joe to others. I just hope I never have to use them for this type of repair again (flood in our basement due to plumbing blockage / back-up)! :)read more
Jose Williams
22:34 24 May 19
I called Ravinia and got someone to come out same day. Joe was amazing in helping troubleshoot our water issue, explained things as he went along and wouldn't give up before he fixed everything. These guys are great and I will recommend them in the future to anyone who asks.read more
Mack McMahan
22:05 21 May 19
Our experience was very good. David was our technician and he was excellent and very friendly. So far, we love our new Cor Thermostat that he sold us. We also would like a sales person to come out and give us a quote on a new Comfort height toilet.read more
Sharon Pflaum
05:11 21 May 19
I was very impressed with the technician's knowledge and attitude. He spent much time making sure everything was working properly before he left. He also made sure that when they returned in the fall my dehumidifier would be properly serviced.read more
Tara Stewart
14:28 06 May 19
Kevin is a highly professional representative of your company. He explained his work thoroughly and to my understanding. I have every confidence that the annual cleaning of my boiler is of high quality, and I often speak highly of your group of companies.read more
Debbie O'Sullivan
20:38 26 Apr 19
Very quick response today by the electrician after the heavy brass chandelier came loose from the ceiling during cleaning. It was very precariously hanging by only the electric cord and resting atop 2 ladders when he arrived. He worked quickly to put it back up and ensure no damage to people, floor and furniture.read more
Sandy Hanson
21:56 19 Apr 19
We have had excellent experiences with Ravinia each time they've been out! Our technician this time was polite, efficient, and explained his findings clearly. He had the work completed in the time he quoted and made sure to go over all of the repairs before he left in case we needed follow up.read more
Marisa Allan
21:45 22 Mar 19
I was told my window of time for the technician's arrival was 1:00-4:00. I called in the morning to see if I could get a better idea of the time but that wasn't available. The technician arrived at about 4:00 and was worth the wait. Rick was very thorough and seemed to be very knowledgeable. He was very neat and very helpful.read more
Carla Brown
20:54 08 Mar 19
We were very pleased with today's technician. He arrived on time and was both friendly and professional. He explained what the options were and did the one we were comfortable with. We would appreciate having him return, should we have a problem.read more
Edina Zukic
23:06 31 Jan 19
Last Friday morning we lost heat because our nest thermostat was giving an error message that it wasn't receiving power. It was cold and we needed someone to come out same day to fix it. I called Ravinia at 9am and they came by at 1030. They fixed the thermostat and we have not had any issues with the recent polar vortex that hit Chicagoland. It was the best $169 we spent. Thank you Ravinia for saving the day and our family from this arctic chill. We know who to call next time! Next time, I'll just request that the techs take off their shoes. I had to do some cleanup after they left.read more
Alice Saunders
23:57 18 Jan 19
It seemed to be very good. The technician was on time and answered all my questions. My husband died unexpectedly a month ago and he had always taken care of the service calls. I really appreciated the time the tech took to help me out.read more
Ron Futterman
00:06 16 Jan 19
During the many years we have used Ravinia's services, we never have been disappointed. Every person who has come to our house was skilled, timely, friendly and efficient. One should expect reliability from a service provider. That word sums up our experience with Ravinia.read more
Danniel Huggins
23:13 15 Jan 19
We purchased new a/c & furnace from Bishop in 2014 and have had excellent service since with regard to annual maintenance. The furnace inspection which was done 10/15/18 was done by JACK. He was on time and was probably the best tech we have had. He explained everything, even things we already knew but it was a good "refresher" course and he was just a very pleasant person.read more
ella joe
11:54 06 Jan 19
Nick replaced our leaking water heater today. He explained clearly and thoroughly so many different aspects of its operation but also patiently answered other questions I had about the plumbing. It was impressive how very knowledgeable he is. What a pleasant experience having someone so professional and friendly and efficient working in our home!read more
Todd Jones
13:55 31 Dec 18
Bob cam to the house and my wife said got right to work. He was able to clean both Furnaces and let us know what was going to be needing replacement fairly soon. He has honest with his assessment of what we needed and even helped us take advantage of specials that were currently available.read more
Alexander Howard
13:10 27 Dec 18
My experiences with Ravinia have always been very positive, and today was no exception. From prompt timing, expertise and ease of explanation - the replacement of our sump pump was flawless. Our technician, Jason Innis, was the consummate professional and a true asset to the organization.read more
Michael Gibson
15:13 17 Dec 18
Just had my furnace, a/c and hot water heater replaced. Nick, Charlie, Victor and Jon did a great job! They were very courteous, friendly and professional. One thing is that any of the technicians that work for Ravinia always leave the job site clean when they leave. They always cover their shoes and put down protective mats or cloths to cover the carpet or hardwood floors. It is VERY much appreciated! Also Ron, the salesperson that I was working with, is easy to work with and very helpful with any questions that I had. Thank you for a great job! Kevin Saiki.read more
Michael Goodman
12:20 27 Nov 18
Very pleasant experience. Our tech, Terry B, was very professional and responsive as always. We appreciate that he's been to our house before and value his serviceread more
Cheri Curry
13:40 23 Nov 18
I was incredibly impressed with the timeliness of our service. They came out that very morning to assess the situation and immediately called a service guy, Joe, to proceed with the job which he came within a half hour! Joe was cordial, explained the situation in layman's terms so both my husband and I thoroughly understood what needed to be done and why.read more
Mollie Ingram
11:35 16 Nov 18
In July an air conditioning failure is a compelling problem. Your team responded promptly and efficiently to fix our concerns (which turned out to be a clog of cottonwood buildup!). We're now cool, comfortable, and able to enjoy our home together. There are6 of us--ranging in age from 11 to 86! Thanks!read more
Arlie Gentry
13:30 13 Nov 18
Bob was our technician, and he did a great job. He has serviced our home before, and we're always impressed by his professional knowledge, his thoroughness in taking care of our boiler or ac system, and his friendly manner when he's answering our questions. What's most reassuring is his method of double-checking his work.read more
Camilla Tilley
13:35 19 Oct 18
Ravinia installed a new air conditioner a few days ago. We've been in our house for 17 years (we built it in 2001), and our AC has always been pretty weak. We found that the entire experience with Ravinia was very good, from the initial estimate to the installation. Every person came on time; it was easy to schedule; the technicians were very knowledgeable . The total cost was high, but we hope that the new systems solves our cooling problems.read more
Sally Rojas
10:02 15 Oct 18
Your service representative, Joe, was very professional, courteous and customer focused. He came in to do a superb job, not just a job. I was extremely impressed with him because he took the time to explain to me in detail what my issue was, how he was going to fix it and that he wasn't leaving until 100% customer satisfaction was achieved. What a breath of fresh air!! Joe is a keeper.read more
Kenneth Carey
13:24 28 Sep 18
The sales person, Ron Mrowiec, did an excellent job in defining our heating and cooling needs insofar as equipment is concerned. The installers did an excellent job on the installation insofar as explaining mechanical aspects, doing the installation itself, and explaining the workings of our fancy new thermostat. I couldn't be more pleased. The pricing was higher than anticipated, and higher than one of the competing bids, and I would have been happier if Ron/Ravinia had provided a larger discount, but I bought from you because I had/have more faith in Ravinia.read more
Donald Glover
11:22 26 Jan 18
Saturday at 1:00 I noticed water coming up from the floor drain in the basement, I called Ravinia and was told Ray was on another job, but could be over by 2:00. Needless to say I was thrilled that someone was available so quickly. Within a half hour Ray called me to say he was on his way and would be to my home shortly. When he arrived he was pleasant, remembered being at my house for other service before and he got to work rodding the sewer drain from the street toward the house. We talked while he worked and explained to me that roots are always growing and this maintenance should be done on a regular basis. I truly appreciate the prompt and efficient service on a Saturday afternoon. Thank you Ray and Ravinia Plumbing for being consistently dependable !read more
lk nh
17:52 25 Jan 18
Ravinia Technicians installed a new AC unit today at our home. The technicians arrived on time and got to work quickly. We discussed the particulars about what was to happen, made sure the correct unit was to be installed and they went about the business of getting the unit installed. It took about three hours to get the project finished. Upon completion of the process the technician and I discussed the warranty and a few other concerns and all were answered. I had scheduled the installation a few months ago and had no trouble picking the date that worked best for my schedule. We feel the price is comparable for our Carrier AC unit.read more
lo mj
03:20 22 Jan 18
not sure if my previous note came through! Rick came to service our boiler. He was very nice and explained that it was time for a new one. Then Jeff helped us select a new one, followed up with me several times during the process and could not have been more kind and helpful. Roy and Don then came and spent a day installing the new boiler. We were incredibly appreciative of their expertise. They were so patient explaining to us how everything worked. We were delighted with the whole process. thank youread more
Tara Scott
15:02 15 Jan 18
I have the utmost respect and confidence in Bishop heating and plumbing. I have used them for many years. They bend over backwards to be of service. Years ago we needed new furnace in middle of Christmas and frigid cold. They supplied heaters etc because furnace had to be ordered and it's was middle of holiday. We really appreciated their care fir our comfort. They have the best servicemen. One is nicer than the other. Always a pleasant service call ..read more
tr gf
16:50 12 Jan 18
Excellent, courteous, personable. Kevin has been our air conditioning tech for several years and I trust him to help me get the most out of my investment. Tour water heater tech who came out a few months ago was the same, as is the furnace tech who has serviced us several times. I recently had a couple of Sears techs come out for washer and dryer service and your men are simply better in every way.read more
Frank Harris
18:06 02 Jan 18
As you know there are many heating & plumbing companies in the north shore. I will continue to use Ravinia because your staff are courteous and efficient. When Roy was here, he remembered me from before and I felt like a valued customer. Besides remembering me, he did an excellent job, cleaned up after himself, and was courteous. Thanks Ravinia job well done.read more
Janelle Strickland
15:26 30 Dec 17
Most disappointed with our seven year old Carrier units, installed by a previous co. Have spent $3,000 on repair, and as seniors have been without heat during the coldest times. Technician, Roy, was very pleasant and no nonsense.....got the job done well. Also appreciated the part picked up instead of waiting for it to come in. We have done $$$ business with Ravinia since making the switch. Some of the service is excellent, [in all areas] a few I would not want back in my house.read more
Norman Alexander
11:56 29 Dec 17
We had been a customer of Ravinia Plumbing & HVAC for many years, but switched to another provider after having some service problems with Ravinia a number of years ago. However, we recently needed to replace both our furnaces, both our AC units and our water heater in the midst of renovating our home, and called Bishop Heating & Cooling for one of our quotes. Jeff from Bishop called back to let me know that they had been acquired by Ravinia, and that he was aware of my service concerns with them from in the past, but he'd like to win my business again. Jeff spent significant time in preparing a couple different quotes for us, making sure I understood the differences between the two quotes and the advantages that either option would provide for our home. His knowledge of the equipment, the efficiency and comfort advantages of each, and all the details required for installation was well beyond what any of the other providers was able to offer. In addition, he responded quickly to my emails and calls to prepare us for our decision. Once we decided to use Ravinia, Jeff accompanied the installation team -- Charlie, Dan and Don -- to our home to walk through all of the details and make sure all would be installed correctly. Don, the installer of the water heater, was extremely efficient and thorough in his work, making sure we were without water and hot water for as short a time as possible, and correcting some related plumbing issues in the process of installation, which significantly improved our hot water situation in the home. Charlie and Dan were similarly thorough and detailed in their work, making a complicated installation of very high-tech equipment quite painless. And all of the installers were very friendly, presentable and timely throughout the installation process. At the end of the installation, Charlie was very helpful in getting us familiar with the new system and how to use the thermostats and online app to manage our comfort settings. Ravinia has definitely won our business back with a very different service level than had been provided under the direction of the previous owner.read more
Dennis McDonald
19:56 26 Dec 17
Technicians are very professional and willing to explain and answer questions. They arrived on time (within the time frame they had predicted) Scheduling service was simple. I have only one suggestion, since I had scheduled the service several weeks in advance, I would recommend a reminder email the day or two prior to appointment. I always put my appointments on my calendar, but actually called on the day scheduled to double check if someone was coming since I had no prior reminder.read more
Viviene Ginog
18:07 26 Dec 17
Gary from Ravinia Plumbing and Heating came right on time. He introduced himself and took off his dry shoes as not to dirty our carpet. He was professional and friendly and took the time to explain what needed to be done and the cost of the repair upfront. He even checked the sump pump with recommendations. He was thorough and finished in a timely manner. I hope the next time I call Ravinia Plumbing and Heating, Gary will be our serviceman.read more
Lizzie Simon
15:19 22 Dec 17
Most recent 2 experiences: Larry B for furnace maintenance and Danny for plumbing. Can't speak highly enough about both these guys. They are both so knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, and informative. I request them and they are one reason I've appreciated Ravinia so much. Not the only reason but a big factor. They use initiative to solve problems and are expert at what they do. The scheduling team is always as helpful as they can be in meeting my needs and this past year I've had over and above service in re to some issues that arose after I had a new HVAC system installed last year. Several follow up visits were made to make things right and it was very helpful to me.read more
Maxine Miller
11:11 18 Dec 17
You responded to my service request very quickly. I experienced a flooded floor from a leaky pipe on Wed and by thurs. a plumber was at my home fixing it. The leak was in a difficult area requiring cutting into my wall. The plumber was very efficient. He found the rusted pipe deep in the wall, changed it and cleaned up very effectively. He obviously knew what he was about. I am very grateful to have this over and very satisfied with the quality of the job. Thanksread more
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03:42 14 Dec 17
Rick C called to say he was on the way, arrived on time, was courteous & informative. He was thorough, vacuumed & removed & cleaned the parts that needed cleaning. He cleaned the area where he worked before leaving & insisted on covering his boots when he came inside. We were pleased with the work he did & would recommend him. We would recommend him & your company.read more
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01:42 14 Dec 17
When I called for a basic inquiry the phone was answered in a friendly and professional manner. They took the time to let me explain why I was calling and then asked me specific questions. While my heating situation was not an emergency, they scheduled a technician in the afternoon, within 3 hours!! Fast response, and a great service call that solved my issue at a fair price.read more
Tammy Hamilton
11:42 08 Dec 17
I called Ravinia Plumbing because I have a specific brand of wall toilet system that I thought was leaking. Other plumbers were hesitant to try and service the toilet. The technician, Jeff, who came out to the house was excellent! He was very friendly and knowledgeable. He answered all my questions. It turned out that it wasn't the toilet that was leaking, but the shower next to it in which the drain had not been installed correctly. Jeff had to cut the ceiling in the area below in order to access the plumbing and do the repair. He ended up spending the morning doing the work. He also checked the other shower drains in the house to make sure they did not have the same issue. Thankfully, they were installed correctly. Throughout it all, Jeff was wonderful. I really appreciate all he did. I am so glad I found Ravinia Plumbing (on the internet) and made the phone call to them. I would not hesitate to call them again.read more
Terrence Chloe
16:43 30 Nov 17
I have used Bishop Heating & Cooling for the 23 years I have lived in my house. It was easy to schedule the appointment on the phone for a day that was convenient for me. The technician Bob, showed up on time and efficiently completed work on the AC annual maintenance. Bob has been to the house before and knew exactly what to do. He conducted himself in a friendly yet professional manner.read more
Tina Luz
14:59 26 Nov 17
As usual, outstanding service!! Technicians are prompt, courteous, and knowledgeable!! Customer service from the office personnel is also outstanding!! I had been a customer of Mahoney Plumbing and Heating since 1986 and when it merged, then sold to Ravinia several years ago, I became a Ravinia customer and have always been extremely pleased. It has become an integral part of my "professional service family."read more
Amanda Paige
05:33 15 Nov 17
The company called to say that the piece needed for my job was found to be defective when the technician was examining the parts for the job. Although I appreciate the call to let me know that they would be showing up later, I would have appreciated it more if they had checked the parts the day before and let me know. I already had my day scheduled and was without a car as I knew I wouldn't need one. When the technician did show up (I think it was Andy), he was pleasant and profssional and answered all my questions and spoke with my husband over the phone. He did a great job, cleaned up and was pleasant to interact with.read more
Maricruz Richards
10:06 01 Nov 17
Ravinia Plumbing came when they said they would. Dan explained what the cost would be, with or without parts. Luckily we didn't need any parts because as customers we are always trying to keep our costs at a minimum. Dan assessed the situation, corrected the problem and was on his way. He has been here before, so I was comfortable to have him here. He is nice and polite and you should be happy to have him as one of your repairmen. You have always tried to schedule a visit as soon as you can - and you succeeded again. Thank You.read more
Sarah Crudes
02:21 01 Nov 17
This last experience I had with Ravinia was as positive and always. Both Jeff and Dave R were here to do plumbing work and they did an excellent job. Both were so professional, knowledge, and determined to get the job done even though a few obstacles presented themselves. I truly have never worked with such great contractors and I am so thrilled that I found Ravinia. I am pushing my brother in Wilmette to join "the club" as well!read more
Phoebe Dewey
13:46 20 Oct 17
We have used Ravinia for the past 18 months and have been very happy with the service. We are members and I always think you are on the expensive side but there is nothing like easy scheduling and technicians that are on time and pleasant. Customer service is very important to me. I do think some are better at this than others but overall satisfied. Everyone likes promotions so I think you should continue to do coupons and include members since we often refer you and call you every time.read more
James Cook
15:52 16 Oct 17
My experience today was the same as always. It was very easy to schedule an appointment. The office called me with enough time to leave my office and get home to meet the tech so I did not have to wait around for them. The tech was super friendly and knowledgeable. You guys are a pleasure to do business with.read more
John Phillips
15:36 16 Oct 17
I appreciated how fast Ravinia was able to schedule a technician to come out and take care of my clogged sewer pipe! I called at approximately 7:30AM and was advised by the representative that she would have someone out first thing,.. between 8 and 9 in the morning, same day. The technician was polite and flexible in my requests, and took care of the problem very quickly. And, advised what needs to be done as far as annual maintenance to help assure future problems can possibly be avoided and or reduced in severity. This information is helpful,.. being proactive is important as a home owner.read more
Michelle Rowe
12:54 09 Oct 17
Technician, Eric, was running a little late so called-always appreciated. I had to get something somewhere by a certain time and technician waited for my return as we cross paths by about 10 minutes. He was very kind, efficient and didn't make me feel guilty for having him wait a few minutes. He identified the problem and solution quickly. Thanks!read more
Katy Matilde
09:38 08 Oct 17
I called Ravinia at 1:30pm and Brian B., the tech, arrived about an hour later. He completed everything within 30 minutes and explained any issues. He also explained what to do in the future. Charge for services was reasonable. Everyone at Ravinia is consistently the best at everything they do. We have been using Ravinia's services for over ten years, and as a member we will continue to be a member in the future.read more
Lloyd Prater
21:59 04 Oct 17
The technician, Jason, was extremely skilled, professional and courteous. He was very expeditious in diagnosing the problem and completing the work (installed a new hot water heater, brought a couple of valves up to code, and rerouted the ice maker water line) in ~2.5 hours. It was very easy to schedule service. I called around 7:30 am and the work was completed by 3pm on the same day. While Ravinia is not the "cheapest" game in town, the work is always high quality and can be counted on.read more
Steff Hall
14:33 02 Oct 17
Terry came to see about our toilet was was very slow to review. Initially, he saw that we needed several new parts for the tank, but after installing those parts he found that the toilet was still not working properly. He called the office and asked them to send out an additional part. He then had to remove the tank, take everything out and reinstall with the original new parts and the additional part. He did a great job. The toilet is working fine and he was very careful to keep the area clean. Great job.read more
Sonia Wilson
12:35 22 Sep 17
Very good. We called and were able to get an appointment quickly that fit our schedule. The technician's were friendly and able to diagnose our problem and correct it on the spot, after confirming estimated costs (which was really important to us). They spent time with me understanding what work they thought was worth doing, and what alternate options we might have in order to save money (which is also really important to us). JJ and Joe did a great job and corrected our drainage problem. I'm looking forward to seeing Lake Silver in our backyard dry up and disappear.read more
Yang Louisa
11:33 20 Sep 17
Thank you so much for the excellent care you showed my mom and me. The technician always arrived when he said he would, he was always friendly and was knowledgeable. They worked with us to use what they could that was not damaged in the flood. We even had the supervisor check in with us and the technician. We are thankful for your help and support .read more
Christina Moultry
10:22 08 Sep 17
Tim was here today to service all four AC units. It takes a long time and endless trips up and down stairs and in and out of house! He was also here recently to help with an evaporator installation for one of the units, which resulted in many hours outside in rain and cold! His work and concentration are amazing! Very pleased with him and his work, and appreciate all the info I learned along the way!read more
Mueller Carter
12:48 30 Aug 17
Nick and David did an unbelievable job in replacing my spacepak system. Timely, professional and friendly. Highest quality job - exceptional attention to detail. Worked long hours the first day to insure system was cooling before leaving for the day and then returned the next day to balance air flow and recheck everything. Jeff Johnson has also been great through both the sales and installation process quick to follow up and everything. I have never been disappointed with Ravinia service but this experience has been the best by far.read more
Gaynelle Walker
03:31 30 Aug 17
Charlie came to my house on October 27, '16. Originally, a different date was scheduled, but Ravinia called to reschedule another day and was very kind to make it close to the original date. Charlie arrived here on time. In fact, he was waiting in my driveway when I got home from work. He was very thorough, very helpful, and is/was always nice to see and talk to. That's why I request that Charlie be the technician to come and do my furnace work. I think that the fees charged are comparable to other companies.read more
ladonna snow
05:48 27 Aug 17
Reed arrived on time after calling when he would arrive. He was very polite and informative about what was wrong with the air conditioner and gave me a quote before working on the unit. He also checked the filters and suggested how often we could take care of them to get better air flow from our unit. I will highly recommend your services to friends and use Ravinia for other needs with heating, air conditioning and plumbing.read more
Dianne Stevenson
14:05 28 Jul 17
Jose Guerra, electrician, completed 3 projects with exceptional service. His advice necessitated a return visit in order install specialty bulbs with greater performance than those sold by a supplier. I am extremely satisfied. Cesar, heating and cooling technician, performed a clean and check on my furnace with noted courtesy and attention to my questions regarding humidity. He has serviced me in the past including when an house emergency occurred. He made arrangements for Ravinia Plumbing to fix the problem which was not within work domain.read more
Nelly Walker
16:00 24 Jul 17
Ravinia/Bishop has worked at my house for over 30 years, and have always been pleased with service. From annual service of heating/air, the installation of new water heaters and furnaces to major plumbing projects. The quality of work has always been 5-star. Technicians arrive in a timely manner and are always friendly and professional. Scheduling appointments runs smoothly and prices are competitive in the area. I plan to continue working with Ravinia/Bishop, and frequently recommend them to friends.read more
Reyna Tang
09:26 10 Jul 17
Great service from Kevin H., the service technician. He arrived as scheduled, and did a thorough inspection of our furnaces and thermostats. I appreciated that he covered his shoes with paper booties as he entered my house. He answered my questions about ways to try and save money on my heating bills this winter, & I felt confident with his expert knowledge. He also took the time to explain what is the new Ravinia Plumbing & Heating Family of companies and how my new membership gives me options and benefits. I will absolutely ask for Kevin for the Spring inspection of my air conditioners.read more
Solutions to Aluminum Wiring Problems
- Categories: Ravinia Plumbing
- Date: April 24, 2017
Last month we discussed problems with aluminum wiring, and possible ways to detect those problems. This month we offer solutions.
- Remove "push in" terminals and replace them with screw connection terminals where the wiring is looped around a screw and held in place by the head of the screw.
- You (or a licensed electrician) can install short copper "pigtails" to connect to the aluminum wiring, and then the "pigtail" can be attached to the electrical device. This splicing can be accomplished with special crimp connectors, special miniature lug-type connectors, or twist-on connectors. The US. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends two connectors:
a. Special crimp-on connectors called COPALUM connectors
b. Miniature lug-type connectors called AlumiConn connectors
Note, however, that "pigtailing" has issues. The oxidation that occurs with aluminum wiring can cause poor connections. Also, since aluminum and copper are different metals, corrosion can occur, causing the connections to become unstable.
- The most extreme alternative is to rip out all the aluminum wiring and replace it with copper wiring. This can be extremely expensive. However some insurance companies will not insure homes with aluminum wiring. Others require a certificate from a licensed electrician or the electrical authority.
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GREENSBORO, N.C. – More than 300 student-athletes earned spots on the Academic All-Southern Conference Team for the 2013-14 spring season, the league announced Tuesday. UNCG placed 21 student-athletes on the team, including members of baseball, softball, women's outdoor track, men's outdoor track, women's golf, men's golf, women's tennis and men's tennis
To be eligible, student-athletes must carry at least a 3.3 cumulative GPA entering the spring season and were required to compete in at least one-half of their teams' competitions during the recently concluded winter campaign. In addition, the student-athletes must have successfully completed at least 24 credit hours in the previous two semesters.
Leading the way for the Spartans is the outdoor track and field team, which boasted 10 members on the team, including eight on the women's side. Sophomore Eira Jensen (Holmveien, Norway/Sortland VGS) owns the top mark among the 21 student-athletes honored in the spring with her 3.99 GPA in psychology, while junior Roy Dixon (Salisbury, N.C./Salisbury) is the top male student-athlete with a 3.97 GPA in finance.
UNCG All-Southern Conference Academic Team Spring Honorees
Ryan Clark, So., Johnson City, N.Y. – Baseball, 3.63, International Business
Roy Dixon, Jr. Salisbury, N.C. -- Men's golf, 3.97, Finance
Alex Ehlert, Jr. Raleigh, N.C. -- Men's golf, 3.75, Kinesiology
Luke Haithcock, So. Burlington, N.C. -- Men's golf, 3.45, Finance
Andrea Rangel, Jr. Bogota, Columbia -- Women's golf, 3.91, Economics
Tyron Alston, Sr. Mebane, N.C. -- Men's outdoor track & field, 3.54, Business Administration
Joshua Crawford, So. Fayetteville, N.C. -- Men's outdoor track & field, 3.42, Kinesiology
Katlyn Ayers, So. Strasburg, Va. -- Women's outdoor track & field, 3.34, Sociology
Shannon Hall, Sr. Waldorf, Md. -- Women's outdoor track & field, 3.70, Media Studies
Meredith Hicks, So. Raleigh, N.C. -- Women's outdoor track & field, 3.44, Nutrition
Eira Jensen, So. Holmveien, Norway -- Women's outdoor track & field, 3.99, Psychology
Katherine Link, So. Avon Lake, Ohio -- Women's outdoor track & field, 3.70, International Business
Kelly Montague, Sr. Garner, N.C. -- Women's outdoor track & field, 3.42, Kinesiology
Chelsea Sumney, Sr. Washington, Pa. -- Women's outdoor track & field, 3.79, Speech Pathology
Shaina Sumney, Sr. Washington, Pa. -- Women's outdoor track & field, 3.75, Speech Pathology
Lindsay Thomas, So. Irvine, Calif. – Softball, 3.49, Psychology
Nicole Thomas, So. Irvine, Calif. – Softball, 3.61, Kinesiology
Daniel Mack, So. Lakeland, Fla. -- Men's tennis, 3.34, Physical Therapy & Pharmacy
Amy Ellis, So. Cheshire, Great Britain -- Women's tennis, 3.58, Chemistry
Stephanie Falcon, Jr. Marietta, Ga. -- Women's tennis, 3.56, Mathematics
Devon Sutherland, Sr. Lake Wylie, S.C. -- Women's tennis, 3.60, Nursing


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Safari for Windows: Hands On
I've had Safari for Windows running on a Vista PC for several hours today. It is as simple, straightforward, and elegant in its design as version 2 (okay currently that's specifically version 2.0.4 if you want to split hairs) that I've been running on my Mac G5 for years now. I have to say though, that nothing I've found so far in this version has leapt out at me as compelling enough for me to prefer it over Firefox 2, IE7, or Opera 9. It seems stable too and while I have yet to make it crash (we've received quite a few anecdotal reports of instability) I did note that after installation the browser did not open automatically. I didn't receive a message saying that it would open on its own or that I needed to launch it myself.
After leaving my PC running on its own for a full six minutes to no effect I finally closed IE7 (I used it to download Safari) and then clicked on my Start menu and opened up Safari without incident.
I have to wonder at and perhaps question just how much time the Apple folks have put into really getting acquainted with how the Windows masses have come to surf using their various browsers of choice. A simple anecdote should suffice to illustrate this point. Credit for it goes to PC Magazine Reviews Editor Lance Ulanoff (read on for the revelation).
"Is it just me? Did I just miss it? Or is there no 'Home' icon in Safari for Windows?," Lance asked me this afternoon as we passed in the hall. My contacts from Apple indeed confirmed that there is no such default Home icon, though you can go in and add one under the View, Customize Toolbar menu.
To me this could be emblematic of a potentially larger divide since I can't recall another Windows browser lacking a Home button hanging out there for everyone to see right from initial installation. How many beta users of Safari for Windows will be left scratching their heads at its absence?
There are three versions of Safari 3 available: one for Vista or XP alone (a 7.97 MB download), one for these same two operating systems that has QuickTime bundled with it (28.1 MB download), and Safari 3 for Mac (14.5 MB download). I downloaded and have been running the Vista/XP sans QuickTime version.
Yes, it does feel fast--the Apple folks have been touting to everyone that will listen how it is faster than all the other browsers (I excerpted the graphic at the top of the post from Apple's Safari 3 reviewer's guide)--though again, the difference for me personally has really not proven that noticeable. Maybe tomorrow will be different.
I like the idea of the Bonjour feature (on board Safari 2 on the Mac), you can think of it as akin to UPnP in some ways, but different (I haven't had the chance to delve deeply yet into exactly how and folks I spoke with at Apple today weren't quite ready to delve deeply into it with me either). Think of it as a system that looks for Websites err Web services running on your network that would be potentially useful for you. The perfect example is that of a network printer that connects to you via a Web service on your LAN. With Bonjour running, the theory goes; you'll be spared a visit to that esoteric land of searching for the MAC or IP address of the printer and adding it manually.
An innovation I do like already is the bug icon placed front and almost center on the browser's main bar. You click on this and find a handy way of reporting bugs you discover or things that don't render correctly while on the page. I've yet to search for a publically available repository of these comments if it exists at all. That highlights another move worthy of mentioning: there are a lot of open source developers at work with the Apple community on Safari.
Now a brief mention of security. This topic has set that rumor mill that is the Tech blogosphere on fire today with the potential for cataclysmic disaster, after all SAFARI IS NOW RUNNING ON WINDOWS!!! (i.e. that puts a big red honking set of crosshairs on Apple by association). This is going to take a great deal more study. While I haven't had time to check out what the various vulnerability hunting and testing groups might have uncovered today, I'm certain a lot of thought has gone into Apple's planning. Apple representatives confirmed for me this afternoon that security updates will arrive on Windows PCs using the same technology that many people running iTunes on their Windows PCs will have experience with: Apple Security Updates and they will come out on an as necessary basis.
A full preview of Safari 3 will be available soon on PCMag.com. If you'd like to see a slideshow highlighting some of what you can expect check out today's story. Here's a link for those that want to head over and download Safari for Windows for themselves.


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Obama's slow walk on Syria
There aren't too many Americans pushing President Barack Obama to get more involved in Syria — and that's allowed a cautious White House to keep running the clock.
It's not just that most voters aren't paying attention to Syrian President Bashar Assad's massacring his own people, according to polls. Few members of Congress are either. And who have embraced the issue admit that they're not hearing much support among their colleagues or their constituents.
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"There are not a lot of members on planes going home right now trying to figure out what they're going to say if they get asked about Syria," said Rep. Steve Israel (D-N.Y.), the chairman of the House Democrats' campaign committee, told POLITICO Friday afternoon. "You're not going to get a big crowd at the Syria working group."
( Also on POLITICO: DOD has long urged caution on Syria)
Thursday, the White House announced it had confirmed the Syrian army used chemical weapons months after the fact, and announcing Thursday that military and political aid would be headed to the rebels without specifying what kind, how much, or when.
Israel, who introduced a House resolution calling for Assad to be tried for war crimes at the International Criminal Court, said he's surprised how little anything about the two-year old rebellion against Assad has resonated with the public.
"When I go home to New York I don't hear as much about as I would think," Israel said. "I don't hear from my colleagues that it's coming up in town hall meetings."
That's true across the country.
"I do town hall meetings regularly, and I can't say I ever have people ask me about Syria," said Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah). "I get lots of questions about Benghazi, but not Syria."
( Also on POLITICO: Complicated: Sequestration and Syria)
Obama himself has only referred in broad terms to Assad needing to go, and the new aid to the rebels that the White House portrayed as a significant shift was announced via a conference call held by a deputy national security adviser. On Friday, the White House promised the president would speak more to Americans about the administration's plans for Syria "in the coming days" — while in Europe for the G-8 conference.
The general disinterest gives Obama the freedom to make decisions on Syria without domestic political pressure, Chaffetz said.
"He has maximum flexibility," Chaffetz added. "You want to do what's best for the United States of America and the world, but if things continue to go poorly and the more the atrocities are exposed, that happened on President Obama's watch."
What attention the issue does generate has tended to focus on on resisting getting involved in another war, especially one without a clear connection to American interests.
"With Iraq … people understood or believed in their gut that Saddam Hussein was a really bad guy," said Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.), who represents a military-heavy district and co-sponsored the international court legislation with Israel. "We'd been at war with him before. Afghanistan, they understood completely because we'd been attacked from there. Here, they see no direct connection to the United States."
And Sen. Bob Casey (D-Penn.), the most hawkish Senate Democrat, said he has to bring up Syria to get input on it from his constituents.


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