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stage two of the usual bird rearing sequence. After hatching the baby birds are put into a brooder house, usually with a heat source attached, for rearing. Also used as a management strategy for baby pigs which are weaned early, at 3 weeks.
brooder pneumonia
respiratory tract infection of young birds with the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus. Called also aspergillosis.


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>Quite a good eyepiece on my C8.
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Friday, December 14, 2012
{This Moment}
If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see. Inspired by Soulemama.
38 comments:
- AnonymousDecember 14, 2012 at 7:59 AM
Just awesome!ReplyDelete
Hope you have a wonderful weekend :)Replies
Thanks, it is pretty cool!Delete
My girls would be over the moon to have chickadees eating out of their hands! Love this!ReplyDelete
Here's our moment!
Have a lovely weekend, my friend!Replies
One day when you visit, I know it will happen, we will take you there :)Delete
This is just so adorable, very, very cute...ReplyDelete
my moment out with the dogs http://www.tollerado.blogspot.de/2012/12/this-moment.html
Great picture. How nice to be so comfortable in nature - birds and people alike! Have a wonderful weekend,ReplyDelete
It is pretty special.Delete
Every time you post a photo like this I am in complete and total AWE. I bet it feels so thrilling and humbling at the same time to experience this!!ReplyDeleteReplies
Yes, both thrilling and humbling. Reece and I stopped to take a shadow picture and a squirrel climb right up my leg...that was pretty cool.Delete
Wow! Fantastic!!ReplyDelete
I"m with Karen.... in total and complete AWE!!! I am curious to how long he had to wait before the birds came. Such a beautiful moment!!!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Jules. It took about 10 seconds and they were right there ready to eat. We stopped counting how many landed on our hands after 50. I knew it would be a good day to go to this spot, it was a spring like day and I knew the birds would be hungry. They were actually chasing us, as were the squirrels. We love this spot.Delete
Those birds have not fear...of course they have no reason to be fearful, but it still amazes me every time.ReplyDelete
Have a wonderful weekend!Replies
They are very comfortable. It never gets old, doesn't matter how many times we visit.Delete
WONDERFUL! those are black capped chickadees right? perfect.ReplyDeleteReplies
Yes, they are. The forest was filled with their lovely sound.Delete
What?! This is the most awesome, beautiful thing ever. What a treat for all parties involved - including your readers! Love.ReplyDeleteReplies
Pretty amazing, eh? We go to this spot often, the birds, squirrels and chipmunks are used to human contact and welcome us. Each time we go it is amazing, and it never gets old.Delete
- AnonymousDecember 14, 2012 at 3:27 PM
What an absolutely beautiful and wonderful moment! I bet Reece was thrilled :) Fantastic capture.ReplyDelete
Enjoy the weekend - and thank you for being so lovely.
It was!!! Reece was more than thrilled.Delete
I love that Reece is so connected to his world, our world, it's a beautiful thing.ReplyDelete
Kim, I was thinking about you as I was reading Imagine Childhood, and thougtht
it would be right up your alley, I think you and Reece would really enjoy it.
Have a lovely weekend.Replies
Me too Tracey, me too. I saw the book in your moment today, I have it on my wish list, but I think you have just convinced me to order it...that didn't take much did it :) Have a wonderful weekend.Delete
So amazing!! What a special moment.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Gretchen, very special indeed.Delete
Oh my goodness! What a wonderful thing to experience! Our moment: http://likemamalikedaughter.blogspot.com/2012/12/this-moment_14.htmlReplyDelete
Awesome. http://sweetpnsunflower.blogspot.com/ReplyDelete
Gasp! No way! That is incredible!ReplyDeleteReplies
Yes way :) And it is amazing!Delete
Finally able to sit down to the computer! So lovely Kim. You weren't kidding when you said they land right in your hand!!ReplyDeleteReplies
They do and it is so amazing, every. single. time.Delete


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Richard Linklater's A Scanner Darkly, like the Philip K Dick novel that inspired it, ends with a scroll of dedications to "people who were punished entirely too much for what they did." "These were comrades I had; there are no better," reads the writer's citation. "They remain in my mind and the enemy will never be forgiven. The 'enemy' was their mistake in playing. Let them all play again and let them all be happy." Begin credits; roll to fade.
The movie that precedes this epigraph would no doubt have pleased "Gaylene" or "Ray", were they not both deceased. Or "Val" had she not suffered "massive permanent brain damage." They may have been surprised, though, to see a movie so adult and intelligent about illegal addling with the senses – so in-tune and unfiltered when it comes to the nature of addiction. Linklater's skewed sensibilities interlock lovingly with Dick's paranoid sci-fry, creating the most curiously moving of perhaps any of the writer's big-screen samplings (well, it beats the hell out of Paycheck). In using the "interpolated rotoscoping" technique (animation based on pre- filmed live footage) he employed on 2001's Waking Life, Linklater has found the perfect form for the film's woozy function: to sneak inside your cortex and sozzle your synapses. The compu-artists have conjured something visually quite astonishing – from the nightmarish "scramble suit" Keanu dons to camouflage his identity (its features morphing through a billion combinations like a photo album on speed dial) to the scuttling aphids Rory Cochrane's Freck imagines infesting his body. Images like this come closest to evoking Dick's screwy alt-universe with its all-pervasive surveillance and flickering levels of consciousness. The result is a darkly comic, deeply unsettling experience – a Robert Downey Jr blood test in celluloid form.
How fitting, then, that Downey is on hand as one of the strung-out deadbeats investigated by Keanu Reeves' narc. Whether fuming against "albino, shape-shifting, lizard bitches", ratting on his cohorts or pinching a mountain bike, he's a fountain of energy to counteract the sometimes stately pace of Scanner's altered state, as well as offering been-there, taken-that pathos.
How much you draw from this disorienting enterprise depends on your tolerance for drug-juiced verbiage and a narrative where no one's identity can be established with any degree of certainty. But considering the way Hollywood asset-strips Dick's prose for high-concept plots, it's refreshing to see a director treat one of his works with such respect. A Scanner Darkly may be murky, but it deserves to be seen through.


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And it doesn't stop there – government labs also have the mandate to commercialize and with all of this rule changing and corporate downsizing - companies are extolling the value and importance of Open Innovation, and former employees are creating ventures!
In this shifting landscape, where EVERYONE can play, what does it take to play well and very successfully?
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Florida State QB Jameis Winston, accused of rape. The university and local police have been implicated in a coverup. Photo: Fox Sports
College is a place where young people are meant to learn, thrive, and enjoy life, and a university is always responsible for providing a safe campus environment for the well-being of the student community. Students have every right to their own personal safety, especially from sexual assault. What happens when colleges fail to live up to these standards? You'll see the news headlines regularly featuring stories of campus rape, with little follow-up on addressing the prevalence of this crime.
As of late there have been numerous campus sexual assaults reported in the media, with the legal status of each varying from case to case. At Stanford, a 19-year-old star swimmer was just arrested after being caught allegedly raping an unconscious female outside of a frat party - the suspect is under arrest and banned from campus. Dartmouth has banned hard liquor and instituted a continuous four-year program of sexual violence prevention. And at Vanderbilt, two football players were convicted Tuesday for perpetrating a gang rape in 2013.
So are colleges getting serious about the campus rape epidemic? Despite some harsh words, plenty of "awareness" programs, and lots of announcements on new initiatives, the simple truth is that college rapists have a better chance of escaping justice. A study by the Justice Department proves it - from 1995 to 2013, 80 percent of campus rapes went unreported as opposed to 67% in the general population.
One important reason why can be found in the excuses made by university administrations whenever star athletes are accused of sexual assault. From Florida State to Mizzou to Notre Dame and beyond, there are numerous suspicious cases pointing to cover-ups of atrocious criminal behavior. We are witnessing a general breakdown in accountability - if the university quarterback can get away with rape, then other predators can, too.
Bad conduct is being rewarded. It's better to face hard facts than to tacitly permit further sexual violence: universities have failed system-wide to provide their students a safe environment. As long as schools continue to prioritize big money for athletic programs instead of protecting their students from rape, the mayhem won't stop. Let's stop enabling campus rape when it's profitable - victims of sexual assault and the entire student community deserve better.


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Another tournament, another early round loss for Ana. This one was more respectable though, not that anyone will believe it. People will look at this scoreline and just chalk it up to Ana's slump. Sure, yeah, I mean, a little. But let's give credit where it's due. Mono played great. She was absolutely crushing the ball, putting Ana on the defensive early and, when Ana did get into an offensive position, forcing Ana to hit the extra ball.
After the match Ana said that Mono was hitting harder and deeper and serving better than in their three prior matches. She also cited the court and conditions, saying that the court was playing fast and the ball was moving much more quickly than she expected. She felt she was a "little bit late" on her shots. And from a spectator's perspective that's exactly what it looked like.
Still, it's tough to watch. This match, much like most of Ana's matches these days, turned on 3-5 points. But Ana tacitly admitted after the match that the big points are all about confidence and she's working on removing the doubt that she has on those point to allow her to play freely. She still feels more sure of her shots than she did, say, two months ago. But it's a work in progress.
Just to reiterate, Ana didn't play poorly here. This wasn't one of those shambolic performances that force you back to the drawing board. She got plain beat while playing about a B game. There are a lot of positives to take away from this tournament and I for one have been really encouraged by what I've seen. She's off to San Diego next week and lucky for her, I won't be there to fuck up her draw.
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Today Magan & I are celebrating the upcoming release of Dear Teen Me, a collection of letters written by authors to their teen selves. It's available from Zest Books on Halloween, October 31! ( Amazon | Goodreads )
Dear Teen Me,
Here are a few things you need to know: Katie Holmes married and divorced Tom Cruise. (It's a long story.) James Van Der Beek is currently playing himself on a new TV show. (It's hilarious.) Your man, Joshua Jackson, stars on a show you don't watch (it's not your thing) but looks positively stylish and handsome, even more so than he did as Pacey. And the one who continues to garner the most buzz due to her acting talents (and unfortunate death of her daughter's dad) is Michelle Williams. She was even nominated for an Oscar.
Crazy and unexpected right?
Just when those Capeside kids were closing up shop, you were graduating high school. Off to a college near the beach, a place where none of your fellow graduates would attend. Your new campus was sprawling with space; you couldn't wait to write near the beach. You wanted to be a journalist. You were dating the most beautiful boy you had ever seen (up until that point) who wrote you love notes and made you mixed CDs. Like any normal teenager, you fought with your mom quite a bit. You also had some pretty awesome friends at home you were going to miss dearly.
You'd never think that the beautiful boy would break your heart into a thousand or so pieces, time and time again. That you would become the crazy of your suite because his drama sucked the life out of you. Or despite your hefty tuition and that new "green†library they were planning to build, your school was in a crapload of debt and would be closing its doors after your sophomore year. Or maybe that some of your good friends would drift away (one would even pass away – a day you still think about all the time).
Okay, those are the bad things.
But, ya know, despite the fact that the boy kept hurting you, you kept trying. You'll still get mad that you didn't end things sooner. That you weren't stronger. But it's part of the reason you are who you are. You fight like mad. You don't give up on people. Or things. Even when your school announced its impending doom, you stayed. You became the youngest editor-in-chief of the campus paper. You tried to raise morale. You and your friends teamed up to "save the schoolâ€. You even tried out for a show in the theater. Even though you'd rather hang out in the background, the actual theater became your refuge (that smell of burnt coffee!). You starred (yes, you read that right) in a student-directed full-length movie. Sure, the school felt like a ghost town, but you still worked hard to get the best grades and made the most of all its opportunities (while partaking in round 2 of the college search).
Your drive wasn't the only thing that remained consistent. You had support pouring in from all angles – the three ladies you grew up with, your parents who might not always understand or approve of your choices but trusted you to make the right ones (so it's okay to stand up to them when it's important), and two science-y girls from college by the beach. It's amazing to think how one little choice, one friendship, can change your course and enhance your life. People come and go, but like a wise pal told you recently, they'll come back if they're meant to. Trust me when I say… you are the luckiest girl in town.
If anything, you've learned that life has its own ideas and can turn the best laid plans into a disaster and a blessing at the same time. You graduated from school in the city. You reconnected with the last person you ever thought and he ended up being the person you married. A man who makes you feel smart and beautiful, who encourages you to be your silly self, who deals with your moods, who listens to you, and who loves to go to Disney as much as you do. (This is why rewriting history and not going to your first school is not an option!) Maybe at this time certain details aren't perfect. They aren't ideal. But, like always, you keep on trucking. You make mistakes! You keep on fighting to do what you need to do to find happiness and move into the right direction.
When you were 18 – hell, even when you were 13 — you thought you understood the meaning of "it was the end of everything simple, and the beginning of everything else,†the little saying on those season 1 Dawson's Creek posters. Girl, you didn't even know the half of it. And that's okay. Because you are a happier, better dressed, super honest person who knows what she deserves and what she can accomplish because of all of that.
Hey, if you can dream it, you can do it.
P.S. If it's possible, you love Disney even more than you did then. Also, your music of choice is country. Seriously.


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Ray J -- My Bodyguards Didn't Attack ANYONE
Ray J My Guards Didn't Attack ANYONE
Ray J's bodyguards did NOT attack two drunk guys in Hollywood last month, leaving one man knocked out cold on the sidewalk -- this according to the singer's rep.
A rep for Ray J tells TMZ, neither Ray nor any member of his team "had anything to do with the incident that is being reported" -- when two men who appeared to be intoxicated approached Ray's car on the street, and got their asses handed to them.
The rep adds, "Ray J was working on the set of his new TV show and he had off duty police officers protecting him. After filming, they escorted him to his car and he left without incident."
TMZ posted a video of the incident this weekend ... in which Ray J is quickly escorted to his Rolls Royce while a man lies unconscious on the sidewalk. Meanwhile, a guy yells, "Ray, I got this ... Ray, get in the car!"
It's unclear what connection the attackers have with the singer -- if any -- but Ray's rep insists ... they are NOT employed by the singer.
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Ways to Save on Painting Your Interior When House Painting in San Ramon
Interior house painting in San Ramon can be done economically, especially when you decide to tackle it the DIY way and you have a limited budget.
That's exactly the reason for DIY house painting — it has to do with costs and expenses. While you want a smooth and almost-professional finish, you also want to cut costs and save money. At first, you may think that achieving both of these things is impossible, but they can be done if you follow the following steps:
- Use fewer colors. It will save you money, time, and effort in making clean lines as well as washing the brushes and rollers. It will also prevent excess unused paint.
- Try refreshing the existing paint, rather than entirely changing the colors. Instead of applying several coats of paint, you only have to apply one coat.
- Do the prepping and cleaning on your own if you plan to hire a painting contractor. The contractor will only have to do the painting part by the time he comes to your property. This will save you money from paying him more.
- Use latex paints, especially if the surface is new and has not been yet painted, or if the existing paint on the surface is latex. It is easier to apply, and dries faster, allowing you to do a much easier clean-up.
- Paint only accents or decorative touches instead of painting the whole room. Paint only the door and window frames, trim and baseboards, railings, and banisters. Or paint only one wall with a different color. It doesn't use much paint, but still, can completely transform the look of your space.
Paints and Tools
While we understand that you're looking to save money, remember that when it comes to paints and materials, cutting corners is a no-no. It's always best to purchase the best quality paints and tools that you can afford.
- It is always wise to buy good quality paints. Sure, you'll spend less on cheaper paints, but less cost generally means sacrificing quality. Cheaper paints, in the long run, will never last as long as the good quality paints. They may fade, crack or peel easily, and this will lead you to apply a new paint, which means an added dent to your pocket.Good quality paints may cost you a lot more. But since they are more durable and provide better coverage, they will save you time, money, and effort from re-applying them.
- Buy good quality painting tools. These will bring you quality results on your painting job. Cheaper painting tools won't perform the same and they are highly likely to be unstable (parts might break or fall off while in use). It is absolutely better to buy high-quality painting materials and tools since they are likely meant to be used more than once.
- Never forget to do prep work. No amount of good paint and primer will be able to cover a dirty or flawed surface. Proper preparation on the surface is always the key to a successful painting job. Ready your surface by cleaning, repairing flaws, and priming so that it will be able to receive the topcoat better.
- Always prioritize safety. Don't risk your own safety or the safety of your family by using improper or incorrect tools, not following safety precautions, or attempting procedures that can attract disaster. Among these include:
- Not wearing the proper gear while prepping, painting, or cleaning up.
- Using plastic instead of canvas drop cloths. Plastic can cause tripping.
- Climbing on an unstable or poor-quality step ladder.
- Stacking stools or chairs on top of each other instead of using a step ladder.
- Not keeping paints, primers, or thinners away from flammable sources (smoke, fireplace, etc.).
If you decide not to go the DIY way and instead choose to hire a contractor, don't settle for ones who are unlicensed or uninsured — it's highly likely that their safety record is poor or questionable.
Cost-cutting to a reasonable degree is good, but doing it way too much may sacrifice the quality of your painting job. Buy the best quality paints and materials that you can afford.
There are many ways to save money on your interior house painting in San Ramon. But as long as you purchase high-grade paints and materials, follow safety procedures, and apply these clever tricks to your house painting in San Ramon, you will end up satisfied with the results.
House Painting San Ramon: How to Paint Textured Walls
When you're house painting San Ramon, you may not realize painting textured walls is often more complicated than painting smooth surfaces. You will definitely want to pay particular attention to a textured surface while painting a textured and rough surface — whether it's stucco, brick, or surfaces with a plastered texture.
A regular paintbrush or a roller just won't work when painting textured walls. You need the right tools for your job, as well as a somewhat different painting approach.
Considering you're having textured walls to paint, you must also consider what type of paints you are going to use. Choose semi-glossy alkyd paint over latex or water-based flat paints for painting textured walls. Textured surfaces will draw in more dirt and dust, so therefore covering them with semi-glossy paints will make the walls easier to clean compared to using flat paints. Plus, semi-gloss paints won't be also prone to absorption by the textured surface, unlike water-based paints.
Consider the three common techniques of painting textured surfaces:
1. Painting by using a paintbrush
A wide paintbrush is usually preferable over smaller, narrower ones when you have to paint rough walls. Since you'll be using alkyd paint, choose a brush with natural bristles — soft ones that are made from natural animal fur such as a camel's. Don't choose a brush with synthetic bristles, which is used for water-based paints.
To paint the textured walls while using a paintbrush, start painting in one, diagonal direction, and then the other. In this manner, the paint will cover every part of the surface. Painting in diagonal directions will minimize brush strokes.
2. Painting by using a paint roller
You must look how "textured" your surface is and that will help you decide in choosing the type of roller you're going to use.
- Walls with enough amount of texture – a roller with a 1/2 nap
- Walls with an even rougher texture – a roller with a 3/4 nap or longer
Begin painting by doing overlapping vertical strokes. If this technique is still not enough to cover the rough surfaces then begin it instead by rolling with a "V" pattern, and then proceed by painting it with vertical strokes.
The great thing about rollers is that they hold more paint than a paintbrush does, even as you roll it on the textured surface. Painting with rollers will also eliminate the chances of small splashes of paint, unlike painting with a paintbrush.
Now that you've rolled the entire wall, then inspect areas that hold extra paint. Once you've noticed that they excessive paint, roll it off but this time — but this time using with a new roller.
3. Painting by using an airless sprayer
Start by spraying the textured walls horizontally measuring around 4 feet (or 1.2 meters). Coat it with another spray, but this time about 50% of the amount of paint from the first spray.
Use the sprayer slowly and deliberately to ensure proper coverage. If you spray too fast, you won't be able to cover the entire textured surface. If you otherwise spray too slowly, it will cause the paint to drip.
As indicated earlier, textured surfaces need particular attention when painting them. Whether you decide to use any of the three methods mentioned above, extra care should still be exercised in order to achieve a professional-looking and even result that you have always desired. Not applying the paint well will result in a considerable mess, and you will have to spend unnecessary extra time, paint and cost to correct any errors.
If you want more tips about painting textured surfaces, call a professional, licensed painting contractor like the team at Custom Painting, Inc. Only such contractors will be able to give homeowners wise tips and tricks about house painting in San Ramon.
House Painting in San Ramon: Can Paint Alter a Room's Size?
Sure, the four walls of a room are just standing there and cannot be moved. House painting in San Ramon may not make your walls move, but it can otherwise create a visual illusion that makes your room look larger or smaller, depending upon the paint treatment.
The eye has the tendency to view darker or warmer colors as closer and lighter or cooler colors as more distant. So using paints can actually trick the eye into seeing a remarkable change in the size, shape or form of a space. This method can be used to make the room more attractive, and allow highlighting the room's more appealing features and as well as conceal the less agreeable parts.
Interior painting in San Ramon is mostly used to "alter" the size or shape of a room. If you paint a smaller room with a lighter color, it will make the space seem bigger. Conversely, if you paint a spacious room with darker colors, it will give the illusion of a receding space. When the room is painted with one color (monochrome), it gives an illusion of a seamless space so nothing will draw attention to the eye. It means that you have to keep the trim in the same color so that nothing will attract the eye's attention. Using colors like blue and green will also boost the illusory distance of the walls. You may also want to shun things like borders, patterns or textures, anything that will be a stopping place for the eyes.
For a bigger space, using darker or warmer colors will make them appear smaller and snugger. You can also use borders, patterns, and textures, as well as painting different colors to the trim and baseboards to draw attention to the eyes. If you prefer, add a chair rail or a wainscoting. Paint the top half of the room with a different color, and then the lower half with another color.
Aside from making the room appear larger or smaller, painting can also make the shape of the room seem different. For instance, you can paint a low-ceiling room with vertical lines on the wall so that it will appear taller. Choosing to paint it with a darker color will also make it appear closer. If the room is long, you can paint it with horizontal stripes to help make it look wider. Using one color on a shorter room can also bring a focal point and will help "change" the form of a space.
It's certain that you won't be able to literally make the walls move, but you can trick the eye into seeing a room that it is bigger or smaller. House painting in San Ramon can help you in achieving the desired look of your space.
Tips to Paint Stucco When House Painting in San Ramon
House painting in San Ramon has its own share of formidable challenges — and one of them is painting stucco. Stucco is an excellent and cost-effective way to build a stylish house, it also keeps the space well-insulated. Compared to other surfaces, stucco needs only a bit of maintenance, which is another great thing about it. That's why a lot of Californians love stucco for their homes. If you want to update the look of your stucco, then paint may be the answer.
Like other painting projects, properly cleaning and prepping the surface is still important for a successful paint finish. Having the right prep work done will always help ensure you are quite satisfied with the finished job. Of course, you will also want the paint and the stucco beneath it to become a low-maintenance surface, so it requires a proper planning as well.
The stucco should be first cleaned, then repaired (if it needs to be). If you see any surface flaws such as old peeling paint, then it must be fixed before repainting the surface. For more stubborn dirt, loose paint, grime as well as peeling paint, pressure washing can also be used. However, use it with caution; a pressure setting with a range between 1200 and 1500 pounds per square inch (PSI) is ideal. Extremely high pressure from the washer can damage stucco, as it is rather a soft kind of masonry.
Generally, water is all you need to clean stucco. However, if the stucco has more stubborn dirt such as rust or efflorescence, you should use water plus a detergent which is specifically formulated for masonry cleaning. You may also need to use a wire brush and a putty knife to gently clean and remove peeling paint off the stucco. While a pressure washer will remove most loose paint, it may not get rid of the all old paint.
Don't overlook the spots where you see old paint, efflorescence or rust while you're cleaning stucco, as these may mean moisture problems that may need major repairs rather than paint only. Especially efflorescence — it might indicate water has passed through the stucco and is causing the alkaline salts to appear on the surface.
After cleaning the surface, leave it to dry completely. Once dried (or cured in case of new stucco), check if there are any flaws that must be repaired. In case there are large flaws such as cracks or gaps, fill them with patching compound or a brush-grade elastomeric sealant. For smaller cracks, caulk will do. After applying the sealant or the caulk on the surface, leave it to dry completely. Sand off any excess dried sealant or caulk. Then use primer to prepare the surface — a primer will help the topcoat to adhere to the surface properly. An acrylic primer is highly recommended for best results.
Then finally, there's the painting part! You shouldn't use any paint for stucco. A high-quality, exterior masonry paint is recommended, with elastomeric paint being the best option. While elastomeric paint might be more when compared to regular paints, they are well worth the price. With elastomeric paints, you don't need to prime the surface, or will only need minimum priming because elastomeric paints have a superior formulation that isn't found in common paints. The coatings of the elastomeric paints adhere excellently to the stucco surface and have an excellent coverage that will even help conceal smaller surface flaws. The elastomeric paint's flexibility will also help prevent the paint from the usual problems such as chipping, chalking or peeling. Unlike regular paints that tend to trap moisture, therefore allowing mold and mildew to breed on the surface, elastomeric paints do not.
There are some differences between applying paint on a smooth exterior surface and applying paint on stucco, however. While spraying may be the most common method of applying paint to most exteriors, this technique is not ideal for stucco. This is because spraying alone cannot cover the entire surface as it tends to miss the tiny cracks, pores, and texture "shadows." If you do spray paint on the surface, then the next step should be back-rolling. This method uses a paint roller and is done after spraying paint to make sure all these tiny holes, are also filled with paint. When back-rolling, it's ideal to use a fluffy, lamb's wool roller cover. Use a roller with a 1 or 1-1/4 inch nap for smoother stuccos, and 1-1/2 inch nap for rougher stucco. Even if the first coat looks good, a second coat is still recommended. Stucco, in particular, needs the paint to have a nice film thickness to cover the tiny holes and pores.
Having excellent paints and materials to go along with proper cleaning, preparation and applying the paint on stucco will give you excellent and long-lasting results. This will surely make your house painting in San Ramon a positive and fulfilling experience.
What to Look for in Painting Contractors in San Ramon
There are a lot of things a property owner can do when he or she finally decides that the exterior of their homes needs to be repainted. One is to do the painting job on their own. Another is to hire a contractor to do the work for them. If you want to choose a painting contractor in San Ramon to do the job, and then there are things you should consider before hiring them do the work.
Most property owners see experience as the top factor when choosing a contractor. Indeed, a good contractor in San Ramon should have a decent amount of experience. Because an experienced painting contractor is likely to be professional and do a satisfactory job.
However, just because a company is new doesn't necessarily mean that they aren't good at their chosen field. In fact, some budding painters in the industry have proven a lot in their relatively short time in the business. Some newly-established contractors operate legitimately, have the proper licenses, and have already put up a good quality performance, excellent track record and positive recommendations from their clients. These factors should be a good start for them to build up their name and reputation. Besides, other more seasoned contractors won't be where they are now if they weren't good way back when they started in the industry.
A good and reputable contractor in San Ramon should also be licensed and insured. These are extremely important considerations when looking for someone to do the job for you. When a company is insured, it gives an indication that it's a legitimate company — not someone who pretends as a company and whose only goal is to take money from you.
When a contractor is insured it means that if there is an injury in the course of their work, you are not liable for their medical (and sometimes even legal) expenses. An insured contractor also ensures that if the work is not properly completed or damage occurs to the property, the company will insure it on their employers' behalf.
References are helpful since they enable you to get a sense of contractors' work ethic and skill level. Since the contractors will be working in and out of your house, it is important to find out if they are honest and trustworthy. Other customers a company has worked with are the best source to speak with to learn if the company has a good reputation, professionalism, and working ethic.
To the average property owner, prices are generally important. You want to have an idea on how much a contractor charges, so getting prices from several painting contractors in San Ramon and adjacent areas is a wise move indeed. It will help you to know if the prices that your preferred company charges are comparable to others of a similar quality. But if they are not, it's good to ask why. If one contractor's prices are remarkably higher (or lower) than that of the other contractors, then there is usually a reason why. Don't be afraid to ask questions if you think the price is too high.
A contractor that offers warranties for their work is another mark of a good contractor. A warranty is even more important particularly when the price a company tenders is significantly lower than that of the others. If they do offer a warranty, find out specifically what it covers. It's also good idea to request them to give you a copy of their warranty prior to hiring them. Because contractors deal their own businesses differently, it's not safe anymore to assume that any warranty covers all the same things as any other. So it's best to get the information in writing whenever possible.
A good painting contractor in San Ramon also puts emphasis on safety, workmanship and attention to detail. These are also exactly the things that should be of an issue to a lot of potential clients. If a company otherwise does shoddy, inferior work or uses unsafe practices, then it's much better not to hire them.
House Painting in San Ramon: Is There a Right Color for Kitchens?
Painting the kitchen may be one of the most demanding parts of house painting in San Ramon. The kitchen is the place where your meals are prepared. Your dining area may be next to the kitchen. It can be a busy room and may experience oil, smoke, or dirt and grime.
Painting the kitchen is both a challenge as well as an opportunity. It is a challenge because it may require you to remove fixtures like faucets, sinks, or countertops. Cabinets and shelves may also need to be removed to facilitate painting. But it's also an opportunity because you have the chance to turn an otherwise utilitarian space into a more appealing space. Accomplishing this takes getting the right type of paint and colors that will make a difference in the room.
For most high-traffic areas like the kitchen, a glossy finish is recommended. You can choose from eggshell, satin, semi-gloss, and glossy. Eggshell paints are generally recommended for most aspects of kitchen painting, while some types of paint finishes are better for accents. All glossy paint types clean easily, although they are not perfect at hiding flaws on the surface.
Now that you have decided about the type of paint finish, your concern will be toward color. So what really is the best color for the kitchen? Well, there's no fixed answer to that, but will depend on your kitchen as well as your preference. Take a look at some of our color suggestions that can work for your kitchen:
- White – This choice provides brightness to your kitchen. It also helps you to see the food as you prepare it, and is easy to spot spills and food drops. However, a kitchen painted white is more prone to visible dirt so maintenance and cleaning should be done regularly. White is ideal especially for smaller kitchens, as it gives an illusion of space.
- Beige – If you want a bright kitchen but don't want it all-white, go for beige. Like white, beige is a neutral color and can also give brightness to the space. But unlike white, beige otherwise provides a warm ambience. You can also pair beige with white — for example, paint the walls with beige and paint the kitchen islands and cabinets with white.
- Red – Red is a warm and vibrant color and may stimulate an appetite. If you notice, most fast-food joints and restaurants are painted in red. No wonder red is often used to paint a kitchen. Most people start the day in the kitchen. A vibrant color like red will provide an energizing feeling. Believe or not, the color is very versatile and you can choose a variety of shades from crimson or vermillion to scarlet and maroon.
- Yellow – Like red, yellow is a warm color which gives off vibrancy to the kitchen. Yellow makes people think of sunshine, so a kitchen painted in yellow can make people happy and spirited. It could also whet one's appetite. Yellow is soothing and can calm the mind. You can use yellow with either gray or white accents in the kitchen.
- Green – Green has the perfect combination of being both energetic and soothing. Green works well with white accents, but can work equally as well with natural accents like ones made of wood. The perfect shades of green for the kitchen will be mint green, olive green, apple green, and lime green. Brighter greens, in particular, are ideal for accents such as kitchen cabinets and shelves.
- Gray – You may be surprised by this, as gray is neutral and generally considered as dull. However the right shade can make a difference in your kitchen. You may want to pair gray with other colors to make it more versatile. It is a great color to build upon and is also good for cabinets and countertops.
These are only a few ideas to help you choose the right kitchen paint. Keep these suggestions in mind as you consider house painting in San Ramon.
Comparison of "Green" Paints before House Painting in San Ramon
You're about to start house painting in San Ramon, but have become more environmentally-conscious. You know you definitely want to use paint that is environmentally-friendly. Fortunately, many paint manufacturers produce "green" paints because more and more people are aware of their paint use and its impact on the earth.
Do you know which paints are "green" and which ones aren't? Most people will identify the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in paints that cause them not to be environmentally-friendly. These include chemicals like benzene and formaldehyde, but these aren't the only things to think about when you compare "green" paints and non-"green" paints. There are other ingredients that are harmful to the environment such as biocides (which is a necessary ingredient because it kills bacteria), phthalates, vinyl chloride, and others. You may want to find out how biodegradable these ingredients are. You may also consider the packaging of the paint since packaging may be hazardous to the environment.
Check the major paint brands first. Most manufacture "green" paints because there is such a requirement for them. Consider Kelly-Moore Enviro Coat, Delta Soy Paint, Yolo Colorhouse No VOC Paint, Benjamin Moore Green Promise, Behr Premium Plus, Real Milk Paint, Center*Star Thermopel, Sherwin-Williams GreenSure, and Glidden Brilliance. These "green" paint varieties can be found in low or no VOC. Most of them are also low in odor.
Visit the paint manufacturer's website for information regarding their products. They will tell you which of their paints – either one variety or all of them – fall into the category of "environmentally friendly." The presence of VOC is an example of paint's eco-friendliness, although you may see other components as well.
Federal regulations restrict the limit of VOCs to 250 grams per liter (g/l) for flat paints. Other paint types are allowed 380 g/l. For paints to be labeled as "low VOC," it must contain less than 50 grams per liter. To be labeled as "no VOC," VOCs must be 5 grams or less. The brands of paint listed above offer paints in both of these two categories.
Some other ingredients that may be detrimental to the environment include mercury, cadmium, and lead. However, most paints that are advertised as "green" are devoid of these harmful ingredients. Real Milk Paint, for instance, uses pharmaceutical grade lime which is a natural anti-bacterial ingredient. This environmentally-friendly ingredient is also a curing agent. It works through carbonization which draws carbon dioxide away from the air as the surfaces hardens. This provides cleaner air and a safer environment overall. This is the type of information you want to know about when comparing eco-friendly paints.
Be careful when tinting environmentally-friendly paints. Some tints can greatly increase the levels of VOC. Research and verify the VOC levels in tints before adding them.
It's best to discuss the green paints you are interested in with experienced professional painting contractors in San Ramon. They can provide suggestions and recommendations for "green" paints when you are about to do house painting in San Ramon.
House Painting in San Ramon Can Help Your Home Sell
Consider house painting in San Ramon if you intend to resell your home. Doing so can help tremendously. Painting is one of the basic parts of staging a home for resale and can help you sell your home in a short span of time. "Staging" is a term that means decorating a home to highlight its greatest features.
Staging is needed to sell your home quickly and at the price that you want. If you are passive in this area, chances are it will undermine the resale value of your home as well as keep it from selling for a longer time. If you want to avoid this, then you may want to invest in staging. It lets potential buyers know that they won't need to do a lot of work when purchasing the house.
The most basic and most encompassing area of staging is painting. A fresh coat of paint will help make the house look cleaner and brand-new.
People have their own opinions about the choice of new paint colors. Some say that the classic white is perfect for the interior of a home because it leaves a blank slate. However, some people dismiss white as being too stark, too bland, cold or unwelcoming. While white is still the unbeatable choice, it is still better if you try to use warm neutral colors – beige, tan, gray, and light pastels. Any of these colors will work because it will enable prospective buyers to see the potential of the home as it may go well with their own furniture and decorations. For a more flowing look, use only two or three paint colors that complement each other.
Don't forget your home's exterior. Remember that first impressions are everything when selling your home, so it's recommended that you pay attention to your home's curb appeal. White or neutral colors are still the best option for exterior painting. Consider the overall look of your home when paint the trim. If your home is symmetrical (with the door in the center and windows on its side) then you may want to choose a classic white color for the walls and black paint for the trims. If it's asymmetrical, choose a lighter color for your trims like grays. Or rather, for example, paint your asymmetrical home with a beige color, and then choose a soft brown for the trim.
If you aren't still sure what color would you paint for your exterior, take a cue from the homes of your neighborhood. You may want your house to stand out in the area, but not stand out too much as it may upset your neighbors. For example, paint your home with a color that blends with others in the neighborhood, but paint the details (such as door and window frames) with contrasting colors to make your the colors pop and make your home more of a standout among your neighbors homes.
Remember that when you're doing house painting in San Ramon, keep in mind to use paint the best paint color combinations to sell your home a quickly as possible.
Do I Need to Use TSP When House Painting in San Ramon?
If house painting in San Ramon is needed, it's not only paint or primer that are being used. There are also some chemicals that professional painters use during the time they painted in your home. Homeowners may wonder about the process of painting as well as certain products other than paints and primers. One of these products is TSP. What exactly is TSP and does it have to be used when painting a house?
TSP stands for trisodium phosphate is a type of additive that is used by painters to clean a painted surface, before applying a new coat of paint. TSP is mixed with only warm water. TSP is considered safe, and is an ingredient in commercial laundry soap and other cleaning agents, as well as an additive in some food.
You may wonder why TSP is used in painting. As you may have noticed, our day-to-day activities directly affect the condition of our walls. For instance, there's grease on the kitchen walls and cabinets or smoke from cigarettes (if someone in your household smokes often). If you have a fireplace it may leave soot on the walls or there could be water damage from a leak as well as many other things. If you are planning to re-paint your home, TSP is needed to clean all the dirt attached to your walls. Remember that a clean wall means better paint adhesion.
TSP also acts as a degreaser. TSP is most often used when re-painting your kitchen walls and cabinets, especially for areas that are around the stove. For kitchen surfaces that aren't cleaned thoroughly, chances are the paint won't adhere properly. It may take a bit of time and effort (as well as materials) to address this problem which may have been prevented by using TSP.
You may think that your walls aren't that dirty, but it is likely more dirt is there than you realize. TSP is a potent cleaner, and you can use it to prep your walls before painting. In fact, painting contractors in San Ramon will know that when the walls are free of dirt, then they can proceed to paint.
There are other things that TSP can do, including de-glossing any paints that have levels of sheen – from satin and eggshell to a very glossy paint finish. De-glossing the surface using TSP means the surface will become dull, thus enabling a new coat of paint to adhere better. Usually, the surfaces are cleaned and prepped before using TSP on them. Make sure to rinse the surfaces with a damp (but not too wet) and clean sponge. Finally, allow them to dry completely.
If your surfaces have mildew, especially inside the bathroom, you may have seen professional painters in San Ramon using a certain solution. This solution consists of a combination of TSP and chlorine, which is ok for removing mildew but is not recommended for getting rid of mold permanently. Do not consider using TSP for general cleaning, for it may damage grout and stain metal in your bathroom.
Even though TSP is safe to use, you want to wear protective material such as glove, long-sleeves, and full-length pants. You will also want to use eye protection, as you would with other cleaning chemicals. It is also imperative that you keep TSP out of children's reach. In case TSP accidentally falls on plants, remove it immediately.
Perhaps the best way to utilize TSP to clean your walls is to hire a professional and licensed contractor who will do house painting in San Ramon. They understand how to properly use this additive and will your family is safe.
Use Paint for a Bold Entry When House Painting in San Ramon
The entry to our home may be the last area that we think about when we are house painting in San Ramon. Most of us see them as non-room spaces, which is unfortunate. These are high-traffic areas, meaning that we use it frequently. Obviously, in some houses at least, the entry way is what is seen when we open the main door, or after we climb up the stairs. So it's appropriate that we create a bold, unique space that is welcoming.
When painting the entry way or a hallway, it is important to know the size of the space. Some are long and narrow. Others are short and wide? Make a narrow space seem wider with lighter colors. You can make wide spaces seem smaller with darker colors.
Another way to highlight your hallway is to paint the architectural details. This could be arches, door frames, or window frames if your entry ways has windows. You can also paint the trim and molding either the same color as your walls or choose a shade darker. Tight hallways will look taller when the ceiling has been painted with white paint.
Think about the hallway's visual relationship to other rooms. If your hallways are open and have adjoining spaces, you will want to coordinate the hall with the room to make a seamless visual flow. If you have doors you keep closed, consider other colors. Remember to use the tricks above if your hallways are short and wide, or long and narrow. You may want to use similar colors for the adjoining rooms if you add artwork or photographs on the walls.
If your hallway is not open, you may want to try other colors. There are so many colors available. Consider adding bold colors like red or neutral colors (black or white) with other colors. Contrasting colors like plum and yellow may also make your entry way stand out. You can emphasize narrow spaces by painting vertical stripes with two shades to make it appear taller. Different shades of horizontal stripes will widen short hallways with an illusion of length.
Some hallways have walls at the end. Use that as an accent wall. If you have the budget, you could also install a window brighten it up.
Most entry ways are high-traffic areas. Be sure to use paints that are durable and can be washed.
When house painting, don't forget the entry way. It is an important part of your home. Make the entry bold by using wall colors and details that will capture the attention of your visitors whenever they come to visit. This is all possible with house painting in San Ramon.


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Welcome Lane is off of FM1960 between TC Jester and Kuykendahl.


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Helping the Homeless of Humboldt Park/
Homelessness and inadequate housing are serious problems in Chicago, especially in the low-income Latino neighborhood of Humboldt Park. As you walk from one end of the park to the other, nearly every park bench is occupied by someone who calls it home.
But thanks to the Chicago Community Trust Fellowship, social service agencies are getting more funding to combat the housing crisis in this struggling neighborhood. (See Chicago Community Trust: Chicago Area Grants).
The Trust Fellowships aim to nurture professional development of local leaders with the potential to increase their impact in the public or nonprofit sectors. The Fellowships come with cash awards to help leaders put their ideas into practice. (Read CCT senior program officer, Jim Lewis' IP profile).
Among the recent crop of CCT Fellows is Executive Director of Humboldt Park Social Services Delia Catalina Ramirez, who received a grant of $30,000. Delia runs the Center for Changing Lives, which is a spiritually-based agency striving to end homelessness by providing services to aid permanent housing arrangements.
CCT President and chief executive officer Terry Mazany noted, "Each Fellow has enormous talent and potential in his or her field. We are excited to see the leadership that they bring to their field and to the Chicago metropolitan area." Other grant recipients include Ana Guadjaro of the Immigrant Worker's Project and Eric Weinheimer of the Cara Program.
The Chicago Community Trust has long funded efforts to reduce homelessness in the city. For example, it has contributed between $10,000 and $150,000 to the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless every year since 2007.
As an emerging leader in the Humboldt Park social services community, Delia Catalina Ramirez plans to use CCT's grant to organize projects that provide interim housing to the homeless, food pantry and clothing distribution to the needy, and soup kitchens for the hungry. It's an uphill battle for social service leaders in all neighborhoods of Chicago, but hopefully with grant funds like these, Humboldt Park can finally begin to see some improvements.
The next round of CCT Fellows won't be announced until next year, but guidelines for applicants will be available on the Trust's website by this Spring.


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UFC Jon Jones vs. Glover Teixeira/
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UFC light heavyweight champion Jon "Bones" Jones will look for his seventh successful title defense when he fights Glover Teixeira at UFC 172 Saturday night.
One of the UFC's hottest commodities, Jones (19-1-0) technically hasn't been beaten yet in professional MMA. The lone blemish on his record was a 2009 DQ loss to Matt Hamill in a fight Jones had been winning up until he was disqualified for throwing illegal downward elbows.
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