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    Bill setting up prayer room advances - March 30, 2012 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Topeka A majority in the House approved a bill on Wednesday to install a meditation and prayer room in the Statehouse.

    House Bill 2694, originally introduced by Rep. Arlen Siegfried, R-Olathe, was created to provide space in the Capitol for state legislators and others to pray and relax.

    The Kansas Statehouse previously had a chapel in the 1960s and early 1970s, before it was changed into an office.

    The room will be open to people of any denomination or belief to use. Rep. Bill Otto, R-LeRoy, said the room will lack any religious symbols.

    We were assured this is a place where there would be no religious symbolism, Otto said. The room should be free for anyone to use.

    All costs associated with construction, remodeling and furnishing will be paid by private donors, who will remain anonymous.

    Rep. Sean Gatewood D-Topeka, said he feared the measure could be abused, specifically citing the likelihood of disturbances by the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka.

    All things considered, I dont believe this is something we want to get into, Gatewood said. Thats a problem I dont want.

    A final vote is expected Thursday.

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    Kansas House OKs prayer room at state Capitol - March 30, 2012 by Mr HomeBuilder

    TOPEKA Whether a representation of Kansas heritage, or an erosion of the separation of church and state, the Capitol Prayer and Meditation Room moved one step closer to fruition Wednesday.

    The state House approved a bill creating a room within the state Capitol for prayer and reflection. Six other states, including Florida and Arizona, and the U.S. Congress have set aside capitol space for prayer.

    It seems to me like a very good place to do his (Gods) work, said Rep. Bill Otto, R-LeRoy. ... this place for me is not a place just of meditation but a place of celebration that Kansas has a very rich history of religion and its faith.

    House majority leader Rep. Arlen Siegfreid, R-Olathe, who proposed the bill, had originally named the room the All Faiths Chapel, but the name was later changed because of worries that the word chapel would violate the First Amendments establishment clause.

    However, representatives spent little time discussing the separation of church and state on the house floor some representatives opposed the bill because of concerns that certain groups would have access to use the room.

    There is one little elephant in the room that hasnt been addressed tonight that slipped my mind: that is the Westboro Baptist Church right here in Topeka, said Rep. Sean Gatewood, D-Topeka. They have already decided to send in a letter to the editor saying that if we have this open that is absolutely their right to be here. That is really a problem I dont want to have.

    Other representatives argued that the state should not be scared of one or two groups.

    If he (Fred Phelps) comes down here, certain people, I will be one, will be glad to volunteer and be praying for him, said Otto. If enough of us take enough time to pray for him maybe he will change or decide its not worth the time. We should not be backing down because of a certain group of people who have run around and shamed the state.

    According to the bill, the prayer room will be built using private funds donated to the state treasury. All donors names will be kept confidential. Religious books could be allowed in the room.

    The bill does not list a location within the Capitol for the room but Siegfreid said Gov. Sam Brownback was willing to have the chapel in one of his administrations offices on the second floor of the Statehouse. The Capitol visitor center has also been suggested as a possible location for the room, once remodeling is completed.

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    Heard on the Street: Remodeling project targets north Rochester retailer - March 28, 2012 by Mr HomeBuilder

    About 11 years after it opened, Rochester's North Target store is getting a more than $2 million facelift.

    Construction storage containers are lined up outside the store at 3827 Marketplace Drive N.W. and Target is adding more workers to supplement its staff during the remodel.

    "Overall, it will create a fresher, newer look for our guests," says store manager Patti Scharpen.

    Ryan Cos. kicked off the project earlier this month in the store's back-room area. It is expected to wrap up by the middle of June, Scharpen says.

    The store's fitting rooms will be updated and relocated.

    "We're moving around a few things to make the store flow better for guests," says Scharpen.

    Infant and toddler clothing, equipment and diapers are also being being brought together from various areas around the store.

    "We're creating a whole new Baby World area, which should be more convenient," she says.

    Target is also making some changes in the frozen foods area with new coolers and the addition of new product lines.

    New carpet, shelving and some freshening up of the Starbucks Coffee shop also are part of the project.

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    Penn State commences first spring under O'Brien - March 28, 2012 by Mr HomeBuilder

    STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Bill O'Brien is still living out of a hotel room nearly three months after arriving at Penn State to take over the football program.

    At least O'Brien is back in his element at work with spring drills finally starting for the Nittany Lions.

    The start of practice Monday allowed the first on-field glimpse into the transition to the first new head coach at Penn State in nearly a half-century. O'Brien made his presence known during a fast-paced day of drills.

    O'Brien is slowly leaving his own mark of the program, from a remodeling of the weight room to an overhaul of the offense.

    The late Joe Paterno ran the program 46 years before his ouster in November in the aftermath of child sex abuse charges against a retired assistant coach.

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    Contractor Li | Long Island Remodeling from Contractor LI – Video - March 28, 2012 by Mr HomeBuilder

    27-03-2012 13:57 http://www.contractorli.com CONTRACTOR LI A Contractor LI is what you need if you are in the market to do a makeover in your home to redo your kitchen or add a room to your house. While some people try to do their Long Island Remodeling themselves, it's usually a better idea to hire some professionals like those at Contractor LI who have the proper skills and tools to handle your remodeling job. Finding a Contractor LI for you Long Island Remodeling First, you need to find a Long island Remodeling contractor who is honest, trustworthy and who can do the job that you desire. In order to find one, you can start by contacting home builders in your area. They may either provide one of their own people to do the job, or they will be able to refer you to a reliable Contractor in LI Another way to find a Long Island Remodeling contractor is to contact some of the area real estate businesses. These places will most likely have an up-to-date list of Long Island remodeling contractors licensed to work in your area. They will be able to steer you to a reliable Contractor LI since they would have used them to do work for their own properties. You can also talk to friends or relatives who have had similar remodeling jobs done in their homes. You can go to their house and see the quality of the work the remodeling contractor did to see if you are satisfied. If so, you could hire them to do your Long Island remodeling job. VISIT OUR WEBSITE http://www.contractorli.com CALL Contractor LI 516 340 9549

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    Quick And Easy Ways To Update Your Kitchen - March 28, 2012 by Mr HomeBuilder

    For many families, the kitchen is the most important room in the house, topping the list of rooms where they gather most. And its almost always the busiest room when entertaining friends.

    But if your kitchen is outmoded or looking just plain drab, some easy, cost-efficient updates can make it more inviting, without undertaking a major remodeling job.

    Walls

    Wallpaper styles come and go. And if your walls were papered more than a few years ago, you are probably living with a design thats no longer in fashion.

    For a timeless look, strip the dated wallpaper and replace it with a bright new coat of paint. Be sure to choose a color that nicely complements the floors, countertops and cabinets.

    For a modern take on wallpaper, look for mosaic tile collections that showcase beautiful tiles and patterns, providing texture for any wall in your home. For example, Trend USA offers patterns ideally suited to give tired accent walls a fresh twist.

    Countertops

    Inconvenience is a major factor with a full kitchen remodel. But you can update the overall appearance of the kitchen by redoing just the countertops. For example, Granite Transformations, a kitchen and bathroom remodeling company, can transform a kitchen in one day by replacing your countertops with heat, cold and scratch resistant glass or granite.

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    Penn State begins first spring under O'Brien - March 28, 2012 by Mr HomeBuilder

    STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Bill O'Brien is still living out of a hotel room nearly three months after arriving at Penn State to take over the football program.

    At least O'Brien is back in his element at work with spring drills finally starting for the Nittany Lions.

    The start of practice Monday allowed the first on-field glimpse into the transition to the first new head coach at Penn State in nearly a half-century. O'Brien made his presence known during a fast-paced day of drills.

    O'Brien is slowly leaving his own mark of the program, from a remodeling of the weight room to an overhaul of the offense.

    The late Joe Paterno ran the program 46 years before his ouster in November in the aftermath of child sex abuse charges against a retired assistant coach.

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    Reeds Spring cafe has new name, look - March 28, 2012 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Some remodeling, some new menu items and a new name has converted Memes Antiques & Tea Room in Reeds Spring to MeMes Antiques & Country Caf.

    According to owner Judy Thornton, the restaurant features breakfast and lunch with all homemade meals such as country fried steak, cashew chicken and four kinds of quiche. They also have pies and cakes, including their specialty, fried pies. Thornton said one of the unique features of the restaurant is that customers can shop for antiques, glassware, books by local authors and more while they wait for their food.

    Everything is for sale, including the table you eat on, she said.

    The restaurant also hosts book-signings by local authors, through Homegrown Books, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every third Wednesday of the month.

    The restaurant is at 17 Spring Street, near Missouri 413 (Old Highway 13) in downtown Reeds Spring. Hours are 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 417-272-0009.

    Jordan Heinz State Farm Insurance opened earlier this year in Nixa.

    Located at 504 E. Mount Vernon Street, Jordan Heinz Insurance offers a range of services from auto, home, renters, life, mutual funds, mortgage products, annuities and State Farm Bank products.

    Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

    For more information, call 417-725-2621 or visit http://www.jordanheinzinsurance.com.

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    The Remodel Process – Video - March 27, 2012 by Mr HomeBuilder

    25-03-2012 18:40 A Major Renovation - Custom Kitchen Remodel completed in 4 weeks in San Diego

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    9 unconventional ways to improve your home - March 26, 2012 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Conventional wisdom, as it relates to houses, is often too much convention and not enough wisdom.

    Every year, somebody publishes a list of which conventional home improvements will give you the best (or the worst) return on your remodeling investment.

    Remodel a bathroom. Replace your siding. Don't build a swimming pool. Paint everything neutral colors.

    Sit up straight. Get a haircut. Call your mother.

    If "return on investment" (ROI) is why you bought a home, or why you're remodeling one, you can stop reading now. Because the rest of this article isn't for you.

    Three, two, one still here?

    You invest in your home to improve livability first, not value. If you get more value in the process, consider it a bonus, but don't make ROI your prime directive.

    Otherwise you'll end up like the potential client that came into my office a few years ago with a three-page single-spaced typewritten (as in made with a "typewriter") list of things he wanted in his house.

    His list included this line: "A large dining room, near the kitchen. Although we don't need or want a dining room." Why would he want to build a room he didn't need?

    Because he's

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