foundation repairs: : Week-in-Review — Dec 21, 2008 December 22, 2008 (blog)

Week-in-Review — Dec 21, 2008 December 22, 2008

Posted by ismailimail in Newsletter. trackback In the major news of the week, ... Foundation’s Plan Bee has won the BBC World Challenge 08. The Pakistani project helps female beekeepers ... that can repair and prepare lungs for transplant. Featured in our Ismaili Muslim Authors this week [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 21:17:00

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And miles to go after 100 days

And miles to go after 100 daysWe’ll develop city even if we have to take a loan: CMTIMES NEWS NETWORK Bangalore: ... construction of bridges, repair of storm water drains, construction of roads, repair of existing ones ... B S Yeddyurappa spent the day also inaugurating a slew of infrastructure projects and laying foundation [more...]

Date: 2008-09-10 10:00:00

203K Rehabilitation Program – Breaking it down into 12 Easy Steps

I toured a home with a friend of mine the other day ... has a block foundation that is cracking horizontally, shifting, and needs attention…pronto. It’ ... will not lend money on homes in need of significant repairs. But, the house can’t be repaired until [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 03:01:25

Tanks A Lot!

Saturday a bunch of guys from my shootin' club went up the hill to visit the Military Vehicle Technology Foundation - what is probably the world's ... one that's larger up the hill sideways to the setup... And a repair facility in another, separate building [more...]

Date: 2008-07-15 11:13:00

In Germany, a Dallas Man Continues to Thank the Man Who Saved His Life

James Chippendale A year ago, we noted that James Chippendale was taking the likes of the Alarm's Mike Peters, Stray Cat Slim Jim Phantom, ... Foundation, an international cancer charity the Deep Ellum-based concert insurer co-founded ... as "a simple man who repairs bicycles in the German village where he was born." So happens that Chippendale [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 01:12:51

And if you thought Queens was bad...

Last time we ventured out across the Prospect Expressway, things were not going so well ... attempts. Currently their foundation hole has been back filled and a large scaffolding shed has been installed over the sidewalk. It looks like remedial repairs are being attempted on the cracked [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 05:33:00

Hunting Bottles in an Old Barn

On Thursday July 17th The Glove mustered skilled workers to help him repair a weather beaten structure that stands alone on some property he recently ... the farm house and all other buildings on the property and now towers over their cement foundations – ... and loose material had collected over time against the stone foundation. It was easy to shovel [more...]

Date: 2008-07-19 12:41:00

What Lies Beneath

Plenty of people have had flashes of insight while in the bathroom. Others have them because they can't get into the bathroom ... repair and rebuilding that may prove necessary, than to live in a house built on sand until ... answers to all our questions, without being able to trace all our reasoning back to a sure foundation [more...]

Date: 2008-08-23 09:10:00

Obama Reveals Way to Make Millions...

He isn't a politician. And he's not a Washington insider. He's a scientist. The man I'll introduce to you is one of several top scientists who have President-Elect Obama's ear on what could be the most critical market story of the next decade. The ideas he controls are powerful enough to start a stream of wealth that could last your family [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 07:07:00

Obama Reveals Way to Make Millions...

Date: 2009-01-17 07:07:00

Obama Reveals Way to Make Millions...

Date: 2009-01-17 07:07:00

‘Obscene Monument to War’ Returns to NYC

While hundreds gathered to welcome the return of the U.S.S. Intrepid to its west Manhattan pier Oct. 2, not everyone present was there to celebrate ... repairs and renovation. Despite being a privately run enterprise, virtually every cent ... for these repairs, however, does not mark the first or the only time taxpayer dollars [more...]

Date: 2008-10-24 17:16:28

Daily Dose: 08/25/08

» AsianWeek Market Report » D.C. School Construction Chief Fires Back » Indictment in Death of VA Chinese Food Delivery Driver » Kamala ... for the beginning of the academic year Monday. He attributed problems in completing other key repairs ... students. In all, 60 buildings underwent repairs and fixes. Privately, officials [more...]

Date: 2008-08-25 06:46:27

Stimulus spending, transportation and bicycling

The U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee has been working on "The American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act" ... that public transit in the recovery package builds a foundation for the new economy and lifts up low-income ... of our economy, ourselves, our environment, and our wallets. Use your tax cut to buy, fix, repair or upgrade [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 22:16:51

BLAIR FIDDLES WITH HIS ROMAN CATHOLICISM WHILE GAZA BURNS

blair Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair is setting up an American office for his “Tony Blair Faith Foundation” charity. He’s being assisted by his close aide Ruth Turner (both are pictured above), who is reportedly also a “devout Roman Catholic” . This “Faith Foundation” insists it wants to promote understanding [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 00:01:06

Skills to Help You Rehab a Home

by Erin Cureton Drywall/ Plaster Repair In the city where I do most of my rehabilitation work, all the houses are 90 to 100 years old ... the result of vandalism, but could be the sign of more serious foundation issues. Once the root cause ... drywall screws, mud the gaps, tape, re-mud then sand to a smooth finish. Basic Water Pipe Repair [more...]

Date: 2008-10-28 09:27:53

Motorists’ habits spur call for tax increases

(The day is going to come when these “officals” (criminals) are get a long overdue “Spankin’”…Paul) ... in the program that funds highway repairs and construction is talking about increasing federal gas ... for upkeep of the system we have now,” said Adrian Moore, vice president of the Reason Foundation [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 18:43:18

When it Comes to Emergency Funds, Size Does Matter

giantredwoods090208.jpg Photo courtesy of Maurice A solid emergency fund is the foundation of any solid financial plan. Having a little tucked away for rainy days puts some distance between you and the ledge of a financial cliff that could give way at any moment–usually from broken appliances, car repairs or major [more...]

Date: 2008-09-02 11:00:28

Buying a house that needs repairs

Before you make an offer on that home of your dreams, it’s important to protect yourself. Most homes in the U.S. are safe ... and is free of dangerous levels of radon, toxic mold, asbestos fibers, lead-based paint or other hazards ... . Some, however, can be hazardous to your health. The house you have your eye on may have dangerous [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 07:30:11

Loose Lips Daily: Fenty Bids Dubya Farewell

As much local politics as humanly possible. Send your tips, releases, stories, events, etc. to lips@washingtoncitypaper.com. And get LL Daily sent straight to your inbox every morning! IN CASE YOU MISSED IT—”Man Dies at City Detox Facility“; “Wilson Building Gift Grab Begins” DATELINE CHICAGO—Morning all [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 14:47:20

A Guide to Winterizing Your House

Winter is approaching and in much of the United States, that means very cold temperatures, snow, and ice ... an insulation blanket on your hot water heater (if it needs one). Keep blinds and curtains open ... water bottle before bed each night, then dip the temperature. What else? Here are twelve [more...]

Date: 2008-11-02 14:00:40

The Brain Builders (Mar, 1955)

view additional pages The Brain Builders “At last I came under a huge archway and beheld the Grand Lunar exalted on his throne in a blaze of incandescent blue . . . The quintessential brain looked very much like an opaque, featureless bladder with dim, undulating ghosts of convolutions writhing visibly within . . [more...]

Date: 2008-11-06 02:01:19

BREAKING: Ted Stevens Guilty On All Counts

Tubes flushed: WASHINGTON (AP) - Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens has been convicted of lying about free home renovations and other gifts he received from a wealthy oil contractor. The Senate's longest-serving Republican, Stevens was found guilty on all seven counts of making false statements on Senate financial documents [more...]

Date: 2008-10-27 21:05:38

First Draft Of Stimulus Package

SUMMARY: AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT Action and Action Now! The economy is in a crisis not seen since the Great Depression. Credit is frozen, consumer purchasing power is in decline, in the last four months the country has lost 2 million jobs and we are expected to lose another 3 to 5 million in the next year [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 23:03:30

Home Inspection Basics

Home Inspection Basics January 19, 2009 on 4:53 pm | In General | No Comments Before purchasing a new Boise home it is always a great idea to have ... has a fireplace check to see if the chimney and flue are clean, safe, and working. Foundation – cracks in the foundation may indicate a foundation shift or leakage into the crawlspace or basement. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 00:53:28

Uninhabitable

Uninhabitable Posted by Michael Laprarie Published: January 4, 2009 - 6:19 PM Drudge is currently linking to this story from the Times Online: Charity homes built by Hollywood start to crumble RESIDENTS of a model housing estate bankrolled by Hollywood celebrities and hand-built by Jimmy Carter, the former US president, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 23:19:14

NY Loves Its Levers as New Voting Systems Fail

Guest Blogged by Rady Ananda... "The voting industry sells crap, and that is the problem." -Douglas A. Kellner, Co-Chair New York State Board of Elections I received a cache of documents surrounding NY's electoral system. Some of this material indicates justified resistance to computerized systems that fail to perform as intended, [more...]

Date: 2008-07-03 15:06:48

Home Insurance Cost

Have you ever wondered exactly how the cost of your home insurance is figured? What aspects are used to figure the amount? ... to no repair work, or does it need a new roof, new electrical wiring or plumbing? Does your house ... . Was your house built with quality in mind? Were high quality materials used for the framework and foundation [more...]

Date: 2008-08-08 19:26:26

Why Sell Your House to an Investor?

When talking to people who are trying to sell their house I’m often asked the question, “Why should I sell my house to you? ... of possible creative solutions to meet sellers’ needs that your average home buyer wouldn’t think of. 3. I’ ... that have fire damage, termites, mold, foundation problems [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 12:59:44

Anyone who wants the full benefit and results of CrossFit must understand--and then act on the information--that nutrition is the foundation for all the other work you do in the name of athletic development and elite health. The key, of course, is hormones, which regulate how the body stores and releases energy and repairs itself [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 10:06:33

CrossFit Tip!

Date: 2009-01-02 11:11:09

Obama's Ear on the Most Critical Market Story

As you know, we like to poke fun at politicians here in Whiskey.But that doesn't mean we can't let political policy make us a little more dough, right?Well, today I'll show you how Barack Obama wants to make you TONS more money in the near future...You see, he will open the floodgates on a trillion-dollar market.. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 07:55:00

Obama's Ear on the Most Critical Market Story

Date: 2009-01-18 07:55:00

Fireproof 2008 movie review

Yeah. Fireproof is another film from Sherwood Pictures that is also behind of Facing the Giants ... a couple may find in marriage and how God repairs it. To see the plot of the movie, read this Fireproof ... to talk to his father than to his mom. His father had a strong foundation of Jesus and challenged [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 08:57:09

McCain’s Choice: Where to begin?

You know, we don’t report a great deal on McCain’s Choice, but we have so much to choose from, I couldn’t resist. #1 - Governor, you’re running for Vice-President…wouldn’t it be nice if you ACTUALLY knew what the job entailed? Here’s a hint: READ THE CONSTITUTION A Third Grader…A THIRD GRADER….asked this question [more...]

Date: 2008-10-22 02:48:45

Crack Engineering Software Very Cheap Price

Download Latest Petroleum / Chemical / Plant Engineering / CAD CAM CFD FEA Engineering Software Let's put an end to your rigorous search for softwarePS, sending money and getting cheated, paying for evaluation versions in the name of full versions etc.. You can get almost all full working versions under one roof [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 19:26:16

The next installment of the Sophisticated Lady and Fairwinds trip to Haiti

I am continuing along with this story of the trip to Haiti. As of today, Sophisticated Lady left Haiti last night and is headed back this way. I have not heard from Fairwinds to see where they are... Again, these are taken from the reports that Rick is filing on Traveltalkonline, a central place to let everyone know what is going on, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 21:37:52

Extreme Makeover Home Edition To Remodel 148 Year Old House

On this week’s episode of Extreme Makeover Home Edition, Ty Pennington and his team will travel to Holt, ... Nickless and her three sons. The Nickless family lives in dilapidated and crumbling house that was built ... have been left alone to deal with repairs on the house. The house is suffering from deteriorating [more...]

Date: 2008-11-30 16:00:36

Shocking, Behind-the-Scenes Inauguration Report

p {margin-bottom: 1em;} Shocking, Behind-the-Scenes Inauguration ReportBy Jim NelsonJanuary 20, 2009Dear Penny Sleuth Reader,The first-movers have already lined up to get legacy-rich... And for a few more hours, you can still join them Hanging in the balance potentially millions of dollars for your family's next three generations.. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 09:00:00

The Effects of the Democratic Stimulus Package

For all you Obama fans, this one’s for you. Hope and Change, Obama-style.From Powerline:http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2009/01/022586 ... , Minority Leader John Boehner sent out an email on the House Democrats' ridiculous $825 billion ‘stimulus’ bill. It is worth reproducing in its entirety:A Dozen Fun Facts About the House Democrats' Massive [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 21:32:00

Where To Give

Around the holidays, I usually get some email asking where to give money to help advance the issues I cover here ... .). Here are a few places I recommend: Reason Foundation. Obviously, a gift to my my employer supports my work, as well as the magazine as a whole, the foundation, and reason.tv. Kiva. My new favorite [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 23:33:18

CBS: NYT's Paul Krugman Warns Against Economic Prudence, Caution

On Monday’s CBS Early Show, co-host Maggie Rodriguez asked liberal economist and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman about Barack Obama’s proposed stimulus package: "What about the $500 billion economic stimulus plan that President-elect Obama is planning? Do you think it's realistic to get that done in two years? [more...]

Date: 2008-11-24 20:02:34

Winners of the Brad Meltzer/The Book of Lies Giveaway + The Siegel & Shuster Society Charity Auction!

Congratulations to Elizabeth Oerther (Kentucky), Michael Spencer (Colorado), Marcella Hugentobler (Florida), Joseph Hyde (California), Mary Kaufmann ( ... Siegel in Cleveland, Ohio, where Superman was created. As Meltzer says, “The house where Google was founded is preserved. The garage where Hewlett Packard was founded is protected. But the house wher [more...]

Date: 2008-09-02 14:18:00

Milllion Dollar Listing Gets the Girl and Sells Big Houses!

Million Dollar Listing finishes the season tonight, and all the big questions will be answered. Will Chad and Victoria move in together? Will Josh decide to stay in the business? Can Madison woe Lauren back? And will there be blood when Josh and Chad have a photo shoot together? “To me, it’s about relationships,” Chad says [more...]

Date: 2008-09-10 05:00:43

Negotiations After the Purchase Contract: Seller's Allowances and Fixing Problems

I had made a request to repair that included $3700 credit for closing costs ... . Primarily, high water pressure in the house (with the dire warnings of damage to pipes and fixtures ... time I looked at the house, (we visited it 5 times), I always saw ants not many usually only [more...]

Date: 2008-08-24 17:16:25

Damaged Itabali school repaired

Students of the Itabali Primary School, Mazaruni who were relocated following damage to the building said to have been aggravated by blasting at a nearby quarry, returned to the building last month, after some repairs were executed. According ... was constructed its foundation was not the same as other buildings. He said that the building might [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 09:28:54

Biggest Boondoggle in American History

Still believe this is about reinvestment?...:rofl2 Biggest Boondoggle in American History Quote: We are living in a historical moment that in some ways represents uncharted territory ... out an email on the House Democrats' ridiculous $825 billion "stimulus" bill. It is worth reproducing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 11:38:43

The Consequences Of Post Housing Bubble Policy

Readers added to my topic suggestion on policy. “There is a housing bubble question regarding the government and central bank that needs to be addressed at this point in time. What are the consequences of post housing bubble policy?” “It is well known that Japan had twin manias in both stocks and real estate in the 80’s [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 15:14:07

“I had no idea this was going to happen," exclaimed Angela. "It’s just like winning Powerball ... --all thanks to a grant from The Washington Nationals Dream Foundation partnering with Rebuilding ... t working out.” The Washington Nationals Dream Foundation has committed to improving the lives [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 02:57:32

Real Estate Appraisals - Ten things most people just don't understand about them

By Mary Webber Most of us will have a real estate appraisal done at some point in our property-owning lives, and yet, as common as that experience is, there are many misconceptions about what an appraisal is, why one is needed, and how truly it reflects the value of our homes [more...]

Date: 2008-08-23 21:40:50

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