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World Trade Organization (WTO) Director General Lamy urged WTO members to pledge to work to salvage the faltering Doha Development Round of trade talks and ensure the multi-lateral trading system does not become irrelevant.
Lamy spoke during the opening of the WTO's biennial ministerial conference in Geneva.
He said WTO members must address the primary question causing the impasse in the negotiations, specifically what contribution major emerging markets (China, India and Brazil) should make towards the further opening of global markets.
Efforts to re-start the Doha negotiations earlier this year following the collapse of the talks in July 2008 were unsuccessful in part because the United States insisted that Brazil, China and India increase access for goods and services. This effort was followed by an unsuccessful attempt to secure a "deliverables" package in favor of least developed countries (LDCs) for the December ministerial. That package would have included concessions on cotton.
The United States refused to include a commitment to 100 percent duty-free/quota free market access for exports from LDCs without additional initiatives that would benefit developed and developing country exporters.
To facilitate the discussion of a way forward, Lamy said he would convene a "panel of multi-stakeholders of the WTO" to analyze all these elements and report back to the WTO membership by the end of 2012.
U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk told the Bureau of National Affairs he was encouraged that more and more WTO members were coming to the realization that the Doha talks could not go on with "business as usual." He noted, "We can't go back to the same formula and think we'll magically produce a different result. At least we've acknowledged we're at an impasse."
Lead the way to healthy trading system
Kirk said the WTO also must lead the way to examine the issues of vital importance to a "healthy global trading system." These include establishing new market access, disciplining fisheries subsidies leading to stock depletion, food security, trade facilitation and regional trade agreements, he said.
He said members should celebrate the organization's "day-to-day work" through its standing committees and monitoring functions, as well as the contributions of the dispute settlement system and existing rules. He struck a similar tone during a Nov. 30 speech at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in which he stressed that there is "more to the WTO than just Doha."
In a related development, USTR outlined a series of initiatives aimed at helping LDCs benefit more fully from global trade. In a statement, available at www.ustr.gov/about-us/press-office/press-releases/2011/december/united-states-announces-new-initiatives-boost-tra, the Office of the US Trade Representative said the administration would "work energetically" with Congress to enact legislation extending the "third-country fabric" provision under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) to 2015.
The third-country fabric provision allows least-developed beneficiaries under AGOA to use fabric from outside the United States and Africa when assembling apparel for duty-free export to the United States. USTR said the United States also would take "important, new steps" to provide access for in-quota imports of upland cotton fiber from LDCs.
The United States also will extend an assistance program (West African Cotton Improvement Program) for the so-called "Cotton-4" (C-4) countries of Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad and Mali upon the expiration of the existing program in April 2012.
In response to the USTR announcement the NCC issued a statement, available at www.cotton.org/news/releases/2011/wacip.cfm, that: 1) commended the Administration for its efforts to resolve cotton trade issues, 2) recommended that the U.S. cotton industry financially support and engage in a more structured exchange between U.S. and West African industry leaders, 3) urged other major cotton producing countries to follow the NCC's lead and offer the same duty free access to the LDCs, and 4) urged major cotton producing countries to promote an open and transparent system for global cotton fiber trade, by collectively removing distortions from the cotton fiber market — which have been particularly disruptive to growers in LDCs.
China also announced it would be offering $20 million worth of technical and financial assistance to four West African nations to help their cotton growers.
At a press conference in Geneva to announce the initiative, China's trade minister, Chen Deming, said the assistance to Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad and Mali would be provided over a three-year period, with the possibility of renewal.
The effort will include transferring technology; providing technical assistance for research into plant varieties and seed; supplying cotton plant varieties suitable to growers in West Africa; supplying agricultural machinery, fertilizer, and seed; and financing educational programs of benefit to cotton growers.


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Chimes Theatre
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Reopened as Uptown on January 8th, 1931. ad: Uptown theater opening Thu, Jan 8, 1931 – Page 14 · Oakland Tribune (Oakland, California) · Newspapers.com
This opened on December 15th, 1917. Grand opening ad in the photo section.
Here is a photo of the Chime Theater. Unknown date:
I think this is mostly wrong. And, how the hell I happened to think of the Chimes tonight escapes me. I grew up on Shafter Ave. and lived there from 1939 until 1954. The Chimes was the place where I kissed my first girl (Jerilyn Sullivan) probably in 1953. The movie was Calamity Jane, and I can remember it to this day. Secret Love was the hit song that came from it. As a kid, we went to all the Saturday matinees, then played cowboys and indians all the way home. The building is still there, it never burned down. It's been divided into two stores, but if you squint, you can still see what it was. Boy, that was a long time ago. I still wonder what became of Jerilyn; what a sweet girl she was.
The Chimes was part of the theater lineup in the Oakkland Tribune in January 1922:
In the early fifties I was in elementary school living on Hillegass near Claremont. During summer vacation, the Chimes had a Wednesday afternoon program, a respite for our mothers, who were all housewives, of course. We walked up to the Chimes and saw a few cartoons, a newsreel, a serial episode (Commander Cody and the Lost Planet Airmen was featured one year), and two movies, all for 75 cents.
From the Oakland Library, via the Online Archive of California, here is College Avenue in 1930, the Uptown Theatre in the distance (photo is highly zoom-able, so you can get a decent, though oblique, look at the front.)
The Chino Theater, designed by S. Charles Lee, would directly follow this entry:
Where would one look for photographs of the Chimes Theatre?
I think you are right gsmurph. Certainly the dates make more sense, and as you may be aware memories become a bit fuzzy after 35 years.
The Chimes was long gone by 1969—-could Andy T. be referring to the Elmwood instead?
The Chimes (its original name, by the way) was built by the Beach-Krahn Amusements Company and opened in December 1917. Originally a Period Revival structure, it was the first US theater to feature a row of chimes (hence, its name) on a projecting bay 40 feet above the ground. The first of many remodels was by architect James Plachek in 1920; the projection room was re-equipped on February 14, 1929 from plans by Allen J. Yerrick. In 1931 it received a new Moderne exterior by Alexander Aimwell Cantin and was renamed the Uptown; Cantin would do a subsequent exterior remodeling in the 1940's. By the late 1930's the theater was once more called the Chimes (though the row of chimes was by then gone). By the early 1950's the Chimes had closed as a theater.
In February 1958 a a skating rink was installed on the second floor; ads read in part "Chimes Skateland—-Just a Little Nicer." A short-lived trampoline studio was aded in 1960, and in 1961, a bowling alley, "Chimes Lanes," was built. But about 1963, a fire occured that closed the building for good, and in April 1965, the Cleveland Wrecking Company finished the job to make way for the Grove-Shafter (William Byron Rumford) Freeway.
Does anyone remember the Chimes as a foreign/art film house in the 60s? I think I remember seeing "Closely Watched Trains" here in about 1969. I do remember the theater was somewhere on College Ave.


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Varg (2008)
Directed by Daniel AlfredsonGenres - Adventure | Sub-Genres - Adventure Drama, Animal Picture | Run Time - 95 min. | Countries - Finland , Norway , Sweden | MPAA Rating - NR
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A divided family is driven even farther apart by an unusual crime in this drama. Klements Klementsen (Peter Stormare) lives in the wilds along the northern border that separates Sweden and Norway. Wild wolves were once a common sight in the region, but decades of unregulated hunting have reduced them to an endangered species, and killing one is now a crime that carries a sentence of as much as four years behind bars. Like his ancestors, Klements earns his living tending reindeer, mostly looking after the animals by himself with occasional help from Nejla (Robin Lundberg), his teenage nephew whose interest in this side of his family's history is not shared by his parents (Maria Delleskog and Rolf Degerlund). Wolves have been preying on Klements' reindeer, and when Nejla sees one in action, he kills the wolf with an axe blow to the head. Knowing the severity of the punishment, Klements claims responsibility for the crime, but his seemingly selfless act has unfortunate implications for Nejla and his family. Varg (aka Wolf) was an official selection at the 2008 Montreal World Film Festival.


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Four Hope College athletes have received weekly honors from the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) — Jessie Lockwood and Nora Kirk in women's soccer, Jason Muller in men's soccer and Allie Mitchell in volleyball.
Kirk is the MIAA's Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week.
The junior from Maumee, Ohio (Toledo Notre Dame Academy) was a constant offensive threat for the Flying Dutch in two MIAA victories last week. Kirk had eight shots on goal and assisted on the game-winning goal in a 2-1 victory over Adrian.
Kirk is being honored as Player of the Week for the second time this season and in her career.
Lockwood is the MIAA Defensive Player of the Week.
The freshman from Kentwood (Grand Rapids South Christian HS) played every minute of both games at the center back position as she helped limit Hope's opponents to two goals in two victories. She helped contain Adrian's powerful offensive tandem of Sam Barker and Erin Weide in a 2-1 win over the Bulldogs.
Lockwood is being honored as Player of the Week for the first time in her career.
Muller is the MIAA's Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week.
The senior from Petoskey (Petoskey HS) scored three goals and added an assist as Hope stayed within striking distance of first place in the MIAA with two conference wins. Muller scored the tying goal and added an assist in a 3-2 overtime win over Kalamazoo, then scored two second-half goals in a 4-1 victory over Alma.
Muller is being honored as Player of the Week for the second time this season and third time in his career.
Mitchell is the MIAA Specialty Player of the Week in volleyball.
The sophomore from Ada (Grand Rapids Forest Hills Eastern HS) led the Flying Dutch defensively with 86 digs as Hope won straight matches during the week.
Mitchell had 27 digs in a five-set victory over Elmhurst, Ill., and added 19 more in another five-set win over Wittenberg, Ohio, both at the Midwest Invitational tournament.
Mitchell is being honored as Player of the Week for the first time in her career.


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Ovarian cancers of low malignant potential
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I am a 34 year old who has just been diagnosed with borderline malignancy tumor of the ovaries. I am getting married in 3 weeks and while this is very overwhelming I am concerned with my potential to have children. What is known about borderline malignancy tumors and the ability to conceive? Is there a waiting period? What threat does this pose to the potential unborn fetus? I have many questions, but any information you can provide would greatly help.
Stephen C. Rubin, MD, Professor and Chief of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Pennsylvania Health System, responds:
Ovarian cancers of low malignant potential, also known as borderline tumors, constitute about 10-20% of all ovarian malignancies. They are very slow growing, non-aggressive malignancies that are typically diagnosed early, in women in their 30's and 40's. Complete surgical staging, including lymph node biopsies, is important to determine the outlook and appropriate treatment.
For patients with stage I borderline tumors, no further treatment is needed, as the likelihood of complete cure is excellent with surgery alone. There is no need to wait to conceive, and there is no threat to the fetus. For certain patients with advanced stage disease, chemotherapy may be needed. If you have not already done so, it would be wise to seek consultation with a gynecologic oncologist.


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What is Pana cotta?
Pana cotta actually is an Italian dessert made with a cream as a key ingredient, hence the translation of the words which mean "cooked cream." Although not all recipes for panna cotta actually require cooked cream, the traditional recipe makes a light, smooth, eggless custard, flavored with caramel, vanilla or cinnamon.
This version is a little different, which includes Lychees, Coconut cream and Ginger!!!
Cream : 200 ml
SemiWhipped cream : 200 ml
Coconut Cream : 100 ml
Sugar : 50 gms
Lychees : 100 gms, pureed
Ginger : 1 tsp, grated
Vanilla essence : few drops
Gelatin : 6 leaves
- Soak Gelatin in cold water to soften and keep aside.
- Take cream, coconut cream, sugar, ginger in a heavy saucepan and bring to light simmer, just till boiling for 10 mins.
- Remove from heat and add the Lychee puree and vanilla.
- Squeeze the excess water out of the gelatin and stir into the hot cream.
- Allow the cream to cool completely.
- Fold in the semi whipped cream and pour the mixture into moulds.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate till fully set.
- Serve with Mango Syrup and chopped lychees… errr… mine was actually Mango puree 🙂
- To serve, carefully pass a knife through the edges of the mould, and place the mould in warm water for few mins and then invert on to the serving plate.
And the Verdict:
Utterly delicious.. what more can it be when two exotic fruits come together?
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This is my entry for the Lychee – AFAM event being hosted by Sig of Live To Eat.


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2 Kings 13-14 New International Version (NIV)
Jehoahaz King of Israel
13 In the twenty-third year of Joash son of Ahaziah king of Judah, Jehoahaz son of Jehu became king of Israel in Samaria, and he reigned seventeen years. 2 He did evil in the eyes of the Lord by following the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat, which he had caused Israel to commit, and he did not turn away from them. 3 So the Lord's anger burned against Israel, and for a long time he kept them under the power of Hazael king of Aram and Ben-Hadad his son.
4 Then Jehoahaz sought the Lord's favor, and the Lord listened to him, for he saw how severely the king of Aram was oppressing Israel. 5 The Lord provided a deliverer for Israel, and they escaped from the power of Aram. So the Israelites lived in their own homes as they had before. 6 But they did not turn away from the sins of the house of Jeroboam, which he had caused Israel to commit; they continued in them. Also, the Asherah pole[a] remained standing in Samaria.
7 Nothing had been left of the army of Jehoahaz except fifty horsemen, ten chariots and ten thousand foot soldiers, for the king of Aram had destroyed the rest and made them like the dust at threshing time.
8 As for the other events of the reign of Jehoahaz, all he did and his achievements, are they not written in the book of the annals of the kings of Israel? 9 Jehoahaz rested with his ancestors and was buried in Samaria. And Jehoash[b] his son succeeded him as king.
Jehoash King of Israel
10 In the thirty-seventh year of Joash king of Judah, Jehoash son of Jehoahaz became king of Israel in Samaria, and he reigned sixteen years. 11 He did evil in the eyes of the Lord and did not turn away from any of the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat, which he had caused Israel to commit; he continued in them.
12 As for the other events of the reign of Jehoash, all he did and his achievements, including his war against Amaziah king of Judah, are they not written in the book of the annals of the kings of Israel? 13 Jehoash rested with his ancestors, and Jeroboam succeeded him on the throne. Jehoash was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel.
14 Now Elisha had been suffering from the illness from which he died. Jehoash king of Israel went down to see him and wept over him. "My father! My father!" he cried. "The chariots and horsemen of Israel!"
15 Elisha said, "Get a bow and some arrows," and he did so. 16 "Take the bow in your hands," he said to the king of Israel. When he had taken it, Elisha put his hands on the king's hands.
17 "Open the east window," he said, and he opened it. "Shoot!" Elisha said, and he shot. "The Lord's arrow of victory, the arrow of victory over Aram!" Elisha declared. "You will completely destroy the Arameans at Aphek."
18 Then he said, "Take the arrows," and the king took them. Elisha told him, "Strike the ground." He struck it three times and stopped. 19 The man of God was angry with him and said, "You should have struck the ground five or six times; then you would have defeated Aram and completely destroyed it. But now you will defeat it only three times."
20 Elisha died and was buried.
Now Moabite raiders used to enter the country every spring. 21 Once while some Israelites were burying a man, suddenly they saw a band of raiders; so they threw the man's body into Elisha's tomb. When the body touched Elisha's bones, the man came to life and stood up on his feet.
22 Hazael king of Aram oppressed Israel throughout the reign of Jehoahaz. 23 But the Lord was gracious to them and had compassion and showed concern for them because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. To this day he has been unwilling to destroy them or banish them from his presence.
24 Hazael king of Aram died, and Ben-Hadad his son succeeded him as king. 25 Then Jehoash son of Jehoahaz recaptured from Ben-Hadad son of Hazael the towns he had taken in battle from his father Jehoahaz. Three times Jehoash defeated him, and so he recovered the Israelite towns.
Amaziah King of Judah
14 In the second year of Jehoash[c] son of Jehoahaz king of Israel, Amaziah son of Joash king of Judah began to reign. 2 He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother's name was Jehoaddan; she was from Jerusalem. 3 He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, but not as his father David had done. In everything he followed the example of his father Joash. 4 The high places, however, were not removed; the people continued to offer sacrifices and burn incense there.
5 After the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, he executed the officials who had murdered his father the king. 6 Yet he did not put the children of the assassins to death, in accordance with what is written in the Book of the Law of Moses where the Lord commanded: "Parents are not to be put to death for their children, nor children put to death for their parents; each will die for their own sin."[d]
7 He was the one who defeated ten thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt and captured Sela in battle, calling it Joktheel, the name it has to this day.
8 Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu, king of Israel, with the challenge: "Come, let us face each other in battle."
9 But Jehoash king of Israel replied to Amaziah king of Judah: "A thistle in Lebanon sent a message to a cedar in Lebanon, 'Give your daughter to my son in marriage.' Then a wild beast in Lebanon came along and trampled the thistle underfoot. 10 You have indeed defeated Edom and now you are arrogant. Glory in your victory, but stay at home! Why ask for trouble and cause your own downfall and that of Judah also?"
11 Amaziah, however, would not listen, so Jehoash king of Israel attacked. He and Amaziah king of Judah faced each other at Beth Shemesh in Judah. 12 Judah was routed by Israel, and every man fled to his home. 13 Jehoash king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash, the son of Ahaziah, at Beth Shemesh. Then Jehoash went to Jerusalem and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate—a section about four hundred cubits long.[e] 14 He took all the gold and silver and all the articles found in the temple of the Lord and in the treasuries of the royal palace. He also took hostages and returned to Samaria.
15 As for the other events of the reign of Jehoash, what he did and his achievements, including his war against Amaziah king of Judah, are they not written in the book of the annals of the kings of Israel? 16 Jehoash rested with his ancestors and was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel. And Jeroboam his son succeeded him as king.
17 Amaziah son of Joash king of Judah lived for fifteen years after the death of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel. 18 As for the other events of Amaziah's reign, are they not written in the book of the annals of the kings of Judah?
19 They conspired against him in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish, but they sent men after him to Lachish and killed him there. 20 He was brought back by horse and was buried in Jerusalem with his ancestors, in the City of David.
21 Then all the people of Judah took Azariah,[f] who was sixteen years old, and made him king in place of his father Amaziah. 22 He was the one who rebuilt Elath and restored it to Judah after Amaziah rested with his ancestors.
Jeroboam II King of Israel
23 In the fifteenth year of Amaziah son of Joash king of Judah, Jeroboam son of Jehoash king of Israel became king in Samaria, and he reigned forty-one years. 24 He did evil in the eyes of the Lord and did not turn away from any of the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat, which he had caused Israel to commit. 25 He was the one who restored the boundaries of Israel from Lebo Hamath to the Dead Sea,[g] in accordance with the word of the Lord, the God of Israel, spoken through his servant Jonah son of Amittai, the prophet from Gath Hepher.
26 The Lord had seen how bitterly everyone in Israel, whether slave or free, was suffering;[h] there was no one to help them. 27 And since the Lord had not said he would blot out the name of Israel from under heaven, he saved them by the hand of Jeroboam son of Jehoash.
28 As for the other events of Jeroboam's reign, all he did, and his military achievements, including how he recovered for Israel both Damascus and Hamath, which had belonged to Judah, are they not written in the book of the annals of the kings of Israel? 29 Jeroboam rested with his ancestors, the kings of Israel. And Zechariah his son succeeded him as king.
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Jesus Changes Water Into Wine
2 On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus' mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine was gone, Jesus' mother said to him, "They have no more wine."
4 "Woman,[a] why do you involve me?" Jesus replied. "My hour has not yet come."
5 His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you."
6 Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons.[b]
7 Jesus said to the servants, "Fill the jars with water"; so they filled them to the brim.
8 Then he told them, "Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet."
They did so, 9 and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside 10 and said, "Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now."
11 What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.
12 After this he went down to Capernaum with his mother and brothers and his disciples. There they stayed for a few days.
Jesus Clears the Temple Courts
13 When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 In the temple courts he found people selling cattle, sheep and doves, and others sitting at tables exchanging money. 15 So he made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple courts, both sheep and cattle; he scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. 16 To those who sold doves he said, "Get these out of here! Stop turning my Father's house into a market!" 17 His disciples remembered that it is written: "Zeal for your house will consume me."[c]
18 The Jews then responded to him, "What sign can you show us to prove your authority to do all this?"
19 Jesus answered them, "Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days."
20 They replied, "It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and you are going to raise it in three days?" 21 But the temple he had spoken of was his body. 22 After he was raised from the dead, his disciples recalled what he had said. Then they believed the scripture and the words that Jesus had spoken.
23 Now while he was in Jerusalem at the Passover Festival, many people saw the signs he was performing and believed in his name.[d] 24 But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, for he knew all people. 25 He did not need any testimony about mankind, for he knew what was in each person.
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Supreme Court rejects atheist's appeal over 11-story Illinois cross
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a Buffalo Grove atheist's final appeal in his lawsuit challenging the use of state funds to renovate an 11-story cross atop southern Illinois' tallest peak, ending the legal dispute spanning more than two years.
The nation's high court on Tuesday declined without comment to review Robert Sherman's request to hear his case involving the $20,000 grant given in 2008 to the 111-foot-high Bald Knob Cross of Peace near Alto Pass. Lower courts already had ruled that Sherman lacked standing to sue over the grant.
Sherman sued in August 2010, arguing that efforts to repair the cross using state money have "the primary effect of advancing a particular religious sect, namely Christianity." He noted that the grant came from a $5 million pot of money that the state Legislature channeled to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
Sherman insisted that the grant was a legislative earmark — not a discretionary allocation from the executive branch — and therefore violated the First Amendment's prohibition against the establishment of religion.
"This action by the Supreme Court affirms that our nation's court system is a joke," Sherman said in a statement. The high court's "refusal to take my case means that any legislative (body), whether it be Congress, a state legislature or a municipal board, can make blatantly unconstitutional grants to advance religion simply by naming an executive branch agency as a middleman in the transaction.
"What a joke! What a fraud against the taxpayers of this country."
Marcelyn Love, a spokeswoman for the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, declined to comment.
D.W. Presley, president of the cross' board of directors, called the Supreme Court's decision "not completely surprising," given the atheist's series of legal defeats.
"In the grand scheme of things, while this is sensational news, this was just a small portion of what we've had going on in the last three years. The more important story is seeing the cross restored," Presley said. Sherman "used the legal process to the fullest extent, and there's nothing wrong with that. We're just glad it's over and behind us."
The grant in question has long been spent, used as a down payment on the recently completed, three-year effort to restore the nearly 50-year-old cross that had been showing its age with hundreds of white porcelain panels rusting, missing or hanging on by coat hangers and bailing wire.
The panels and the electrical system have been replaced on the structure, which was peeled back to its steel-and-concrete frame during the renovation. Forty ground-level, 1,000-watt incandescent bulbs that had been frequently vandalized were replaced with elevated, more efficient LED illumination, and security cameras were added.
The cross, about 130 miles southeast of St. Louis near the Shawnee National Forest, was built largely thanks to local farmers' profits from selling pigs. It has been a fixture on the 1,025-foot-high Bald Knob Mountain, a sentry standing over forests and the region's orchards and burgeoning wine country. Easter services have been held on the mountain since 1937.


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Set five years after the events of Borderlands, Handsome Jack, the game's main antagonist, has taken over the Hyperion corporation, has declared himself Dictator of Pandora, and stolen all of the credit for finding the Vault, going so far to claim responsibility for killing the Destroyer. Jack has also blotted out much of the light on the planet by having a giant orbiting H-shaped base set in front of Pandora's stationary moon. The new team in Borderlands 2 is tasked with killing Jack and returning peace to Pandora.
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By: Omer Decock (STAHL N.V.)
On April 15, STAHL N.V.'s event, the STAHL 'Ex' day, was held at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Antwerp. Present among the numerous guests present were engineering agencies, end users, manufacturers and installers. As usual, the event consisted of an exhibition of explosion proof products, solutions and presentations by various guest speakers.
Wout Moelard, chairman of the Dutch Standardization Commission NEC 31, gave a general lecture on the development of standards.
Participants in the standards committees determine how and how fast a standard evolves. Whether it relates to explosion proof equipment or anything else. The greater the pressure from the industry, the quicker a standard can be deployed following new trends. This is presuming that the industry is represented in the standards committee. That is rather a problem in Belgium.
Omer Decock, moderator and Senior Sales Engineer at STAHL NV, gave in his introduction for the next speaker a brief explanation of the terms "competent" and "responsible" as we can find them in the Belgian legislation.
Holger Semrau, Low Voltage Switchgear Product Manager at R. STAHL Schaltgeräte, talked about inspection and maintenance of explosion proof equipment. In his presentation he regularly referred to the standard EN 60079-17 "Explosive atmospheres – Part 17: Electrical installations inspection and maintenance" , the standard EN 61241-17 EN61241-17 "Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust – Part 17: Inspection and maintenance of electrical installations in hazardous areas (other then mines)", and the standard IEC 60079-19 with respect to repair of explosion proof equipment. Also the obligations mentioned in the ATEX 137 were discussed.
In case of inspection and maintenance of installations in hazardous areas, attention should be paid to the knowledge and competence of those who should carry out these activities. That knowledge can only be achieved if there is proper training and information in return.
According to the program the next speaker should have been Professor Jan Van Impe, chairman of the department of Chemical Engineering at the Catholic University of Leuven. Professor Van Impe has been assigned a new project called Process Safety Engineering. Unfortunately due to unexpected events his place was taken by Jos Abbing, Business Developer Process Automation within the R. STAHL Technology Group. He gave an introduction about the concept SIL, Safety Integrity Level.
In a very vivid way Jos Abbing explained various definitions and concepts, and made it clear that the Safety Integrity Level is not determined by a single device, but an entire chain.
It soon became clear that determining the SIL level is not something you do quickly, it is work for a specialist. It became also clear that the SIL level, which is assigned to a device or appliance, is not relevant without consulting the accompanying report and implement the necessary parameters in formulas.
The last speaker was Mr. Laurent Degroote, Liability Insurance Client Advisor at MARSH Insurances, talked about responsibility in a very broad context. Mr. Degroote explained that there is a distinction between civil liability and product liability. Product liability can lead to serious impact as a causal link between an "incident involving damage" and the delivered product can be proven.
In this context the term product should not only be understood as an appliance or device, it can also involve engineering services, installation, repair or maintenance. The link to competence, responsibility, information and training was obvious. Mr. Degroote also described clearly the chain of events which a insurance company has to follow when persuing a manufacturer of explosion proof materials, the liability involved resting with the manufacturer and the operator.
After the presentations a forum was formed by the four speakers to answer all questions of the audience. It was clear that all topics were important in the world of explosion protection in which STAHL operates.
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The Porsche 919 was out testing at Monza, so Porsche sent out a bunch of pictures of the test to the press, only it looks like they forgot to include one mechanic's legs.
Despite being able to create a V4 hybrid racing drivetrain, the engineers over at Porsche don't seem to quite have a mastery of 'content aware fill.'
At least they didn't lift the car into the air or anything.
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For a little background try this article and this one. You can google up much more.
Unless you're just 20 years old or less, it won't seem like all that long ago that Yahoo was the go to search engine and was used by many as their homepage. Then Google came along. Propelled by a better search algorithm and an email program possessing an anti-spam algorithm that to this day borders on magic. Any antispam is going to let a little spam through...the key is not to call anything spam that isn't, and in that regard Google may still be the best. It's so good that I no longer check.
Marissa Mayer was a key part of Google's success.
Mayer joined Google in 1999 as employee number 20 and was the company's first female engineer. During her 13 years with the company, she was an engineer, designer, product manager and executive. Mayer held key roles in Google Search, Google Images, Google News, Google Maps,Google Books, Google Product Search, Google Toolbar, iGoogle and Gmail. She also oversaw the layout of Google's famous, unadorned search homepage. In her final years with Google, she was Vice President of Local, Maps, and Location Services and, before that, Vice President of Search Products and User Experience. (source)
Many women (and men) see her edict as an attack on working-at-home in general as well as the trend toward flexible work scheduling. Others say let's see what happens. Everyone knows that it is her job to save a dying company. Desperate times can call for desperate measures.
Will her policy drive Yahoo's best minds to leave (possibly to Google?) or will it cull out the slackers?
Is it temporary until the company is turned around?
Will it be liberal as the culture at Google is, with people allowed to bring children and pets to work?
What do you think? Can Yahoo be saved? Is this policy key to doing so? Or is it a big mistake?
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One thing that seems to be missing from the "no work at home" edict at Yahoo is a "Let's wait and see" attitude. It's very divisive.
Particularly offended are Yahoo's telecommuting moms. They resent the fact that Marissa Mayer has her own nursery while they feel they're going to have to find nannies or day care for their children or quit. (I'm not so sure that Ms. Mayer won't provide in-house nurseries much as Google does). At any rate, they may be forgetting that Mayer is trying to SAVE their jobs and as such might deserve a perk they don't.
Ex-Yahoo employees say she's right, that a lot of telecommuting abuse was going on, with people collecting money for minimal work while they worked on their own projects, some of them using company confidential info to potentially compete against Yahoo.
Mayer's past tells us that if anyone knows what s/he is doing, it's her.
I doubt the wisdom of her directive.
Doug, I didn't really want a poll. I wanted some reasons for people's positions.


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I have just completed radiation therapy, following successful neo-adjuvant chemo and a lumpectomy (1.5 cm). Can I have my radiation tattoos removed with a laser, or do I need to keep them?
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The ink used to tattoo you for treatment can be removed by a laser technique, just like laser tattoo removal for regular skin tattoos. However, we strongly advise against this, as these marks can help with your long-term follow up care. For example, during breast examinations, your physician will be paying a great deal of attention to the previously treated area while checking for tumor recurrence. In the unfortunate case that you would need radiation treatment again, your physician uses these marks to locate the exact area of prior treatment (i.e. "the radiation field"). So, while we understand that to you, these marks may be a painful reminder of your treatment, to us, they can be useful tools to help guide your care and monitor your post-treatment health.


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, Jun 14, 2012 / 02:15 am (CNA).- Physicians who are also Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma are criticizing the Leadership Conference of Women Religious and its defenders for using an impoverished "language of politics" instead of "the language of faith" in the dialogue with the Catholic hierarchy.
"There is no basis for authentic dialogue between these two languages. The language of faith is rooted in Jesus Christ, His life and His mission, as well as the magisterial teaching of the Church," said the physician-sisters' statement, which was issued after a June 2 meeting on the contributions of religious women in the healing ministry of the Catholic Church.
"The language of politics arises from the social marketplace," they said. "The Sisters who use political language in their responses to the magisterial Church reflect the poverty of their education and formation in the faith."
In April 2012, the Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith released the results of a four-year doctrinal assessment which determined that the Leadership Conference of Women Religious exhibited a "crisis" of belief and "serious doctrinal problems." The audit also found that letters from conference officers suggested the presence of "corporate dissent" from Church teaching on issues like the ordination of men to the priesthood and homosexuality.
The conference is made up of leaders from 1,500 women's religious congregations. Those sisters represent some 57,000 American women religious.
In response, the conference's board members charged that the assessment was "based on unsubstantiated accusations" and used "a flawed process that lacked transparency." They said the report "caused scandal and pain throughout the church community, and created greater polarization."
Critics of the Vatican assessment have found sympathy in major media outlets, some of which have depicted the action against the leadership conference as an attack on all religious sisters and nuns.
But the Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma see things differently.
Sr. Jane Mary Firestone, RSM, an internist at Sacred Heart Clinic in Alma, Mich., who helped write her religious congregation's statement, spoke about it with CNA. She said that there is no issue with people representing their perspective to the Church and stating where they see problems.
However, she said that critics of Vatican's assessment are taking their action into "a political arena of demonstrations" and are "garnering support in a political sense."
"That doesn't feel very appropriate," Sr. Firestone said June 13. In her view, the social marketplace uses "the language of majority rule" and does not necessarily have "a regard for authority."
"They've taken this into the public political arena and it no longer stays in the dialogue of faith. Representation is always possible, dialogue is always possible, but it's with the reverence towards the hierarchical Church."
She said that the "language of faith" expresses belief in the Church and the authority of the Church. Catholics believe that when the bishops speak, they have "a different degree of authority" than when someone else does.
"In other words, the magisterial Church does direct for us the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives as religious women," she said.
Sr. Firestone said that while Catholics do not believe the bishops are canonized saints, they are "not just 'a bunch of men.'"
Those who live as religious women should, "live in the dimension of faith all the time" and recognize when they fail to do so, she said.
Her comments echoed the Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma's broader statement. It said that a religious community's charism is given to "enrich the Church" and the Catholic hierarchy must determine its authenticity. A woman religious participates in this charism and "cannot separate her work from the Church."
The sisters praised "the generosity and service" of the religious women who preceded them and foresaw "great hope" for the future of religious life in the Church.
They said that this hope rests in remaining within "the deposit of faith and the hierarchical structure of the Church."
"We cannot separate ourselves from sacred tradition or claim to advance beyond the Church."
The sisters' June 2 meeting also addressed statements from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, various news agencies and other organizations. The Sisters of Mercy said these have created "confusion, polarization, and false representations about the beliefs, activities, and priorities of a significant number of women religious in the United States."
The Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma have about 100 members who work in hospitals and teach in seminaries and primary schools. The order, which was founded in 1973, runs clinics in Michigan, Minnesota and Germany.
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2 green (unripe) plantains
vegetable oil
sea salt
parchment paper and a can of veggies (for smashing)
Trim off both end of the plantain, then discard. Using a pairing knife, run a cut length-wise along the natural ridges of the plantain (as deep as the thickness of the skin), then using a butter knife, place the blade in the cut we made and peel back the skin. Cut the peeled plantains in 1 inch pieces and set aside in a bowl of cool water so they don't discolor. Put the oil to heat in a fairly deep sauce pan and heat on med/high. Drain the plantain pieces (if you had them in water) and pat dry with paper towels. Fry in hot oil for about 4 minutes in total. Be sure to flip them so they cook on all sides. Drain on paper towels and allow them to cool for a couple minutes. Fold the parchment paper in 2 and place a piece of the fried plantain on it, then flip the other piece to cover it. Using a little force, press down with the can to flatten it. Fry again for a minute or 2, drain and sprinkle with sea salt.
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4 unripe plantains
4 eggs
4-6 Salami slices in small pieces
4 tablespoons of butter
2 tablespoons of oil
2 large onions
1 tablespoon of vinegar
1 cup of cold water
Peel the plantains and cut them in half. Put the plantain in a pot with water and boil adding 2 tablespoons of salt to the mix. When the plantains are tender turn off the heat. While the plantains are boiling, heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan. Sautee the onions, along salami, add the salt and the vinegar and save it. Scramble the eggs.Take the plantains out of the water once tender and proceed to mash them with a fork. Add the butter and cold water and keep mashing until the consitency is very smooth. Top it off with the onions, eggs, and cut pieces of salami.
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1 whole chicken cut into pieces, (could be small or larger) leave bone in 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
1 teaspoons of sugar
3 tablespoons of sazon seasoning
1 large chicken bouillon cube, crumbled
1 tablespoon of tomato paste
1 teaspoon of ground cumin
1 teaspoon of chili powder
2 lemons cut in half
2 green bell peppers
1 small red onion chopped into fine strips or rings
1/2 teaspoon of mashed garlic
4 plum tomatoes cut into quarters
1 Large carrot
2 medium potatos pitted olives
In a bowl mix the chicken, oregano, onion, squeeze int he juice of the lemon, celery, tomatoes, olives and vegetables a pinch of salt and garlic. Marinate for 30 minutes. In a pot heat up the oil, Put in the bouillon and sazon seasoning then cook until the sugar gets to a lightly brown color. Add the chicken by itself and cook until meat is light brown, make sure to flip as needed. Add enough water until it covers the chicken, then heat until water gets to a boil. Add the remaining ingredients, cover and and simmer until all the ingredients are tender, adjust water if necessary until a sauce is formed. Serve with white rice along with the sauce of the chicken, and red beans.
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How To Paint Anything Outside
Painting Wood Siding and Trim
Whether it's lap siding, board and battens, or porch railings, if you want a successful paint job, it all starts with preparation. As is often the case with wood surfaces that have to deal with Mother Nature, the old paint begins to flake, exposing raw wood. Before you pick up your paintbrush, you need to remove as much of the old, flaking paint as possible with a paint scraper.
If you have a large area in need of scraping, you're best bet is to use a drill motor or cordless drill with an attachment specifically designed for stripping paint. A synthetic fiber wheel does a great job and lasts much longer than the old sandpaper wheels that are often used.
For very stubborn spots, you could also apply a chemical paint stripper. This, however, will mean that the job is going to take you longer to complete because the surface needs to be completely dry before moving on to the next step. Once the loose paint is removed, prime the raw wood with a good quality primer before applying a finished coat of paint.
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carol black Says:
April 23rd, 2016 at 10:33 pm
i have a concrete eagle standing on a rock what colour can i paint it it is outside in my garden
mike krecklau Says:
October 31st, 2014 at 10:02 pm
I'm spray paining my snowmobile suspension to get rid of rust. I started with rust encapsulator. Now I need to put on the top coat of paint. Now it states that I need to apply that in 70 degree weather. What would happen if I painted while it is only mid fifties? Would it just take longer? Of would I not get the adhesion I[ need?
Dennis Closser Says:
June 21st, 2013 at 12:06 am
I'm getting ready to paint a 104 year old train car..A Pullman, with a lot of oxidation, and some rust..I'm guessing its just iron, possibly old lead paint..But any and all tips would be greatly appreciated..Thanks so much
Kathleen Saavedra Says:
January 21st, 2013 at 10:29 pm
The wood siding outside of our home is old and was not maintained. I would like to paint it an off white. I believe I will need to prime then paint. The wood is dry. Do I need to oil it first and then give it time to cure before painting?
Bonnie Wylin Says:
July 15th, 2012 at 11:43 am
Painting natitive set for out doors. Thank you , on the right road with your help . Will let you no what they look like 🙂
Bernadette Says:
April 25th, 2012 at 12:51 pm
I have 6 different garden gnomes, all plastic and expensive. Weather has taken it's toll on them and I am looking to hand paint them. Any suggestions on what paints I should use to refresh the gnomes and keep them looking that way for a few more years?
Mary Velegol Says:
December 8th, 2011 at 7:19 pm
I have a white baby jesus from a 4 foot nativity. Someone stole my original one the day after I put it out and I was able to get it but not in color. How can I paint it and what type of paint should I buy. i have someone that is willing to paint it but I need the right type of paint so it will hold up in the weather as it is for the yard. Can you please tell me what I can buy for them to paint it and what color would you suggest for the eyes as they are shut as he is asleep. Thank you for your suggestions.
Lisa Pope Says:
November 28th, 2011 at 12:50 pm
I have an old plastic santa that has faided over the years and I would like to give it a freash coat of paint. is there any brush on paint I could use? I'm just thinking spraying it might difficult because it is detailed with many different colors.
Estelle Says:
November 1st, 2011 at 5:57 am
I have wood trim on our house that is just awful. I would like to paint certain areas to make it look like wrought iron, without the rust. I know there is a spray paint Rustoleum makes, but the areas are rather large. Is there any paint that comes in a bucket I can use for exterior wood trim to give the appearance of unrusted wrought iron? Thanks for your help.
Ben Erickson Says:
April 17th, 2011 at 10:58 am
Hi Melody,
Since painter's tape doesn't stick well to bricks, I would either paint carefully when using a brush, or use a paint shield for spraying. You can buy a large metal paint shield for spraying at painting stores, or make your own from a piece of sheet metal or cardboard, as we did in our video on How to Make a Homemade Paint Shield. For painting with a brush, I prefer to just be careful, or you can use a drywall knife as a paint shield. Check out our video on How to Use a Drywall Knife as a Paint Shield to find out more. Good luck with your project!
melody delozier Says:
April 17th, 2011 at 6:10 am
Hello I bet you get this alot but how would you tape the bricks or would you to paint with a portable sprayer (a wagner) to keep paint off the bricks.Would you have to use paper that would hong over the bricks or plastiic. Ive never done this before so just thought I would ask we have a nice but for a few things to fix about it
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February 28th, 2011 at 9:26 pm
Hi Fran,
The maximum temperature will vary a bit depending on the brand and type of paint, and it should be given on the can of paint. That said, it's usually around 85-90 degrees Fahrenheit. You can find more info on our site in the Ask Danny article on Temperature Range for Painting Your House.
Fran Says:
February 27th, 2011 at 5:22 pm
What should the outside temp be when painting outside?
Debra Rotkis Says:
February 4th, 2011 at 10:37 am
I have a window in my living room. When looking out you see a fence. I would like to paint a scenic picture on it.Can I do this? If so, what do i use. Thanks, Deb.
Greg Says:
November 3rd, 2010 at 8:17 am
In regards to all the Nativity questions about paint. You can repaint them. Use 3M Easy Stripper to take remaining paint off, mask area's off for painting using green automotive tape and you can use the spray paints for plastic such as Krylon Fusion. Check out planetchristmas.com for a complete write-up on there. It has a complete how-to on repainting your blowmolded plastic Nativity items.
BethKoenig Says:
September 27th, 2010 at 3:35 pm
as many of us on this site asked how do I paint an out door plastic nativity scene, alot of us would love to know thank you
Ben Erickson Says:
June 14th, 2010 at 10:59 am
Hi Lori,
I use plastic sheeting to keep spray paint off nearby objects, but avoid laying plastic on grass or shrubs, since the heat from the sun can kill it. Old sheets or blankets also work well. Good luck with your project!
lori Says:
June 11th, 2010 at 12:51 pm
I am spray painting a wrought iron fense that I can't remove. I do not want to get paint all over the house. What do you suggest I put around it to keep the paint only on the fense?
Christy Says:
February 1st, 2010 at 4:19 pm
I have the same question as others… And also I would like to add one thing, for the Nativity scenes, what material would I use to repair wholes in areas (like the nose of the wise man). I don't care if it is spray paint unlike the others who asked before.
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:33 pm
10-2-09, Hello! I would like to paint an outdoor plastic Nativity figure. It is the kind of Nativity Set where each figure is lighted with a light bulb inside. What type of paint would you recommend ? I'd like to brush the paint on and not spray it. Thanks so much! Sandy Smith
January 2nd, 2010 at 8:39 pm
I too have an outdoor plastic nativity scene that needs touch up. Each piece is lighted from within, with a light bulb. What type of paint, other than spray paint, would you reccomend, I would like it to be durable, translucent and not melt because of the heat of the bulbs. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Patrick Says:
January 2nd, 2010 at 8:39 pm
I too have an outdoor plastic nativity scene that needs touch up. Each piece is lighted from within, with a light bulb. What type of paint, other than spray paint, would you reccomend, I would like it to be durable, translucent and not melt because of the heat of the bulbs. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Del Says:
December 10th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
I too have a nativity scene with life-size plastic figures that need touch-up. What kind of paint should be used? It needs to be somewhat translucent so that the light can shine through. They appear to be made of the same plastic as milk jugs. Also, what kind of clear-coat would you recommend to keep the existing paint from chipping every time one of the figures falls over?
Deb Says:
December 7th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
I have an outdoor plastic nativity scene that needs touch up. Each peace is lighted from within. Please advise on the type of paint to use. Thank you.
Ron Says:
November 21st, 2009 at 2:44 pm
I would like to know the answer to the questions being asked about the outdoor lighted Navitivity figures and what type of paint to paint them!
Thank you
Charlene Says:
October 25th, 2009 at 6:44 pm
I too would like to know what paints to use on a plastic Nativity Set where each one is lighted. They are very faded.
sandy smith Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:33 pm
10-2-09, Hello! I would like to paint an outdoor plastic Nativity figure. It is the kind of Nativity Set where each figure is lighted with a light bulb inside. What type of paint would you recommend ? I'd like to brush the paint on and not spray it. Thanks so much! Sandy Smith
steve harris Says:
September 26th, 2009 at 6:49 pm
have purchased a dragon that is concrete will be paint what primer an what paint
Diana Says:
July 5th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
How do I paint steel garage doors? There is some water damage(RUST)the doors.
Betty Says:
June 30th, 2009 at 8:07 am
What other paint can I use on plastic. I have lots of large plastic pots which would take more paint. I have a spray gun and would like to use it and will be able to cover more with the gun.
Tom Says:
May 6th, 2009 at 8:12 pm
To Whom it may concern,
I am in the process of trying to strip a metal roof in preparation to repaint it.
The porch roof has several layers of old roof paint which has flaked off in sections, and areas which are still solid. I do not want to just paint over the old, because of the uneven holes which will make the roof uneven.
I have tried several strippers combined with scraping such as "clean strip" the task is daunting and I have already committed many hours. I seem to be getting no where.
I have tried a grinder with a sanding attachment, a paint stripping hand tool, to little effect.
I really want to prep this roof properly and make the surface even when painted.
Any tricks or guidance?,
Thank You in advance,
Frustrated in New Castle,
Robert Mack Says:
April 24th, 2009 at 7:28 am
Hi Danny:
Concerning painting metal roof vents: Is it better to paint over bare galvanized metal as above or paint over one of the manufacturers colors to achieve your specific color?
For instance: Paint terra cotta color over dark brown O'Hagin composistion roof vent.
Thomas Miller Says:
April 1st, 2009 at 9:46 am
I am working on my BSA Eagle project. I need to get a old steel street lamp post ready to paint then paint. I would appreciate any information I can use on this project.
Thomas Miller
p.o. Box 163
Tonganoxie, KS 66086
Nancy Says:
March 22nd, 2009 at 4:52 pm
We want to paint a logo on the outside wall of a cinder-block concession stand. What kind of paint would we need? Thanks
Kathy Says:
January 28th, 2009 at 8:05 pm
We would like to repaint our concrete porch, it has been painted and the paint chipped, then outdoor carpet glued on it and we eventually pulled it up. I would like to make it look like it has flat rocks with grout in between, how would I start and what products would I need.
maria Says:
November 17th, 2008 at 5:28 pm
We would like to paint the outside wood fascia board of our house at the end of November when my brother comes to help me. Can we paint when the weather is between 40 to 60 degrees?? I have been told that the paint will flake if it is applied when it's too cold.
dusty Says:
November 8th, 2008 at 6:10 am
what kind of paint would you suggest i use.
dusty Says:
November 7th, 2008 at 6:57 am
I have a mobile home that needs painting.what kind of paint should I use should I prime first should I roll it on or spray if I spray paint it paint goes everywhere.
John C Says:
November 3rd, 2008 at 12:46 am
I have an old nativity set that is lacking some color. What kind of paint can I use, that is not necessarly in a spray can.
Ben Erickson Says:
November 7th, 2007 at 12:34 pm
J. Wargacki,
Be sure to remove any mildew first using a bleach and water solution. If the mildew/mold has gotten underneath the painted surface, you have a bigger problem on your hands, and you might have to replace it.
Ben Erickson Says:
November 7th, 2007 at 12:26 pm
It is best to paint over primer within 30 days of application. After that it might begin to chaulk and the top coat will not adhere to it as well. Perhaps you could prime and paint part of the house before winter rather than priming it all.
J. Wargacki Says:
October 28th, 2007 at 12:36 pm
What is the best way to prep masonite for repainting? The original white paint is now shows dark areas possible mildew.
Awaiting your reply.
paul Says:
October 13th, 2007 at 4:17 pm
I am hiring a contractor to install a custom wrought iron metal fence at my house in Minneapolis. We want to paint it black.
I am hearing different stories about whether to galvanize the iron before painting.
Any advise out there on whether to galvanize?
Jacqui Says:
October 11th, 2007 at 1:12 pm
We are almost done with the prep work for painting the outside of our home. My question is, what if the weather turns bad and we can only get the primer on. We live in north Idaho. Will we need have to put primer on again in the Spring? Our home was built in 1920 and has never had any of the paint removed, just layer after layer of paint. Thanks for any help you can give me.
Nicholas Roussos Says:
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Ben, our web editor, made a comment about painting decks not too long ago. It didn't sound like that great of an idea to me.
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September 16th, 2007 at 10:09 am
Can you paint a wooden deck with semi-gloss paint? or with any other type of paint?? Or do you have to stain it, because it is a deck?
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The 26-year-old defender became the youngest player to reach a century of international appearances, and his 49th minute header seemed to be enough for Vicente del Bosque's men, who dominated throughout but were frustrated for long spells by the visitors' defensive approach.
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Cazorla then completely mis-hit a loose ball that caught the defence by surprise, before Finland belatedly sniffed out their first decent sight on goal, when Roman Eremenko blasted about a foot over from outside the box.
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The goal seemed to unburden Spain, and Ramos, who was finding himself in increasingly advanced positions, nearly struck again when a rasping drive from him flew the wrong side of the post.
The hosts were then up in arms when the referee waved play on after Fabregas was sent tumbling by Alexander Ring in the area, moments before Pukki shot wide on a rare Finland sighting in the opposition half.
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I currently reside in Victoria B.C. Canada, and have been an avid Skater all my life, Since the age of Four, My Styles include Downhill Speed, Street and Freestyle, along with Figure and Ice/Roller hockey. Through the early eighties to mid nineties, I then became involved in one of the local Roller Derby teams here, The Fantastic Four of which I later made Captain, of which we are still undefeated. One of two Skating names i was labeled as and still go by is, Knight-RaveN, since I do most of my Street Skating way past midnight.
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