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Simon Roofing gets BBB accreditation
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Simon Roofing, a national commercial roofing company with its corporate offices on Karago Avenue, earned accreditation and an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau for its locations in Ohio, North Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, Louisiana and California.
Simon Roofing maintains 64 service centers around the country, employing more than 400 people. In addition to roofing, the companys Simon Surfaces division offers commercial concrete repair and resurfacing solutions.
Farmers unveils new services
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Farmers National Bank unveiled updated online and mobile banking services Monday.
These services include: Popmoney, a service in which customers can either send or request money to or from another person via text or email; live chat (coming soon), a feature that will allow customers to communicate with a Farmers representative through online chat in real time; and finance manager, a budgeting tool that categorizes expenses, sets savings goals and aggregates customers accounts from any financial institution.
The services also offer remote deposit capture, picture pay and PIN login.
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New Orleans, LA (PRWEB) October 14, 2014
Though most spray foam contractors are neither licensed by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors nor certified by the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance, Corey Yates of Sunlight Contractors has gathered an exhaustive collection of certifications that require arduous training and testing. His most recent accomplishment, the SPFA Roofing Installer certification, secures Sunlight's position as the most licensed Louisiana spray foam installers in Louisiana.
Sunlight Contractors has long been a reliable source of energy efficient insulation for Louisiana homeowners, but this most recent certification also provides local businesses with a safe, energy efficient roofing alternative. Spray foam roofing, one of the longest lasting roofing options, not only increases the comfort of a commercial structure, it reduces utility costs and provides protection from strong winds and inclement weather.
The installation of spray foam insulation, however, whether on the roof of a commercial structure or in a home, requires precision in order to be both effective and safe. Improper curing of spray foam causes any number of problems for businesses and homeowners: from foul odors to health risks. Temperature and humidity fluctuations, improper workplace practices, and the poor installation techniques of unseasoned contractors all contribute to curing problems. However, faulty curing isnt the only threat posed by unlicensed contractors.
One Metairie homeowner at the recent Pontchartrain Home Show related her experience after hiring a spray foam contractor with no SPFA certification to insulate her home. After finishing the installation, the contractor carelessly disposed of excess insulation by burning it on the homeowners lot. The homeowner was shocked to witness the insulation used to fill her home burn so easily and so quickly.
This is why you must be sure you have a competent company do your work. Without a separate fire ignition barrier, or better yet, one built into the foam itself, like we use, you could have a disaster waiting to happen, says Yates.
If the company isnt licensed by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors and certified by the Spray Polyurethane Foam Association, customers often find themselves dissatisfied with no recourse. To ensure the best results, homeowners as well as business owners should hire a team of contractors who have taken the time to train and be assessed by their professional associations.
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Sunlight Contractors For more information about spray foam insulation, visit our website or call (855) 617-6527 or (504) 222-2082.
Sunlight Contractors are experts in New Orleans spray foam insulation installation, specializing in energy efficiency consultations and products for Louisiana. The BBB accredited companys team consists of SPFA-certified and LSBC-licensed spray foam insulation contractors.
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BOSTON Because of post-game interview requests, the last two players to leave the Avalanche dressing room at TD Garden on Monday were new additions Jarome Iginla and Daniel Briere. Iginla, of course, played last season for the Bruins, and by now, you all know Briere was super clutch in the Avs 2-1 Columbus Day win.
Briere, whose 53 career playoff goals are tied for 45th most all-time, scored with a half-second left in regulation to give Colorado a much-needed goal and two points, their first triumph of the young seasons. It was Brieres 300th career NHL regular-season goal. The online game story that will turn into a different online/print version is here. The notebook will be in the same vicinity, as well as a look at Tuesdays opponent, the Maple Leafs in Toronto, with a spotlight on top-line center Tyler Bozak, the former Denver Pioneer.
Danny Briere:
Some observations: If Reto Berra is a problem, hes a good problem to have. At this rate, Varlys backup will make more starts than any of us anticipated a month ago. Berra has been berry, berry good since his first preseason start my pick as No. 1 star Monday. Say what you want about Nathan MacKinnon, maybe the NHLs fastest skater, playing with 30-somethings Alex Tanguay and Briere. Too much speed paired with too much age? The line produced the shift of the game Monday. The Avs have improved after every game this season, which is good because the opener, of course, was a horror show. They played much better in the second game against Minnesota and Mondays win at Boston was their best performance of the season. Defenseman Ryan Wilson missed most of the third period to an apparent concussion, after being struck in the head by a puck. I thought Wilson was hit in the midsection, because he tried to stretch or shake it off, and lined up for a defensive-zone faceoff immediately after. But he was clearly uncomfortable and, the more I think about it, he could have been completely out of it, not knowing what was going on. Zach Redmond or Nate Guenin will replace Wilson on Tuesday. The boom box was blaring in the Avs locker room after the game, always a difficult environment to record conversations but nevertheless easier to do your job.
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For months I've been referring to Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel as More Borderlands or, occasionally, Morederlands Borderlands. That's still an apt description. Other possible titles could be Borderlands: The Largest Borderlands 2 Expansion orBorderlands 2 in Space.
That's what The Pre-Sequel is at its core. Just more Borderlands 2.
Borderlands is the latest franchise to fall prey to what I think we can now safely call an industry trendstopgap games. In other words, "Our new game won't be ready for an extra year, what do we do?" syndrome. Other privileged members of this club include Assassin's Creed: Revelations, Batman: Arkham Origins, and (going back a few years) Call of Duty: World at War.
With the "main" product still in development, a secondary studio is called in to create something to keep the franchise relevant and make a bit of cash while also (hopefully) not screwing everything up in the meantime.
Merely charged with regurgitating what's already popular while the primary studio works on something actually innovative, these games are inevitably just retreads of what we've already played with enough story hooks to keep core fans interested and maybe one or two new features. Arkham Origins had the audacity to place you on the exact same map as Arkham City except everything was Christmas themed. Revelations had that hook-thing that made you a bit more nimble while climbing, but otherwise felt like just another Assassin's Creed II expansion.
In Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel it's the ability to jump higher. This latest iteration of Gearbox's loot-driven shooter series takes place story-wise between Borderlands and Borderlands 2 and explores the rise of the second game's villain Handsome Jack. Rather than fighting on the planet of Pandora as in the last two games, this time you're going to the moonthus the low gravity.
You'll also have to monitor your oxygen levels, as most outside areas don't have an atmosphere. And there are now laser guns.
In just two (short) paragraphs I've listed literally every new feature in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. Sure, plenty of work has gone into this piece of content in terms of writing, voiceovers, et cetera. It's definitely long enough to be considered a "full game," whatever that means, and it's backed by a full story and new lore. I also really enjoy the way low gravity opens up the level design, adding more verticality and allowing you to scale some truly impressive structures.
But it plays everything so safe, it's impossible to think of The Pre-Sequel as anything but a long expansion pack. It's not just the same engine as Borderlands 2it's the same enemies, the same sorts of environments, the same everything. Oh, except these skags are white and are called kraggons, and the raiders now wear little transparent masks over their faces to breathe in space. Oh, and smaller enemies are now called "Lil Raider" and "Lil Lunatic" because Gearbox apparently realized the word midget is perhaps not the kindest term to throw around.
Even two of the classes feel like thin re-skins of old games. Athena throws her shield almost the same way I used to throw Bloodwing, and Wilhelm is clearly the heavy weapons class just like Roland and Axton. Nisha's Lawbringer class, a play on her role as the Sheriff in Borderlands 2, lets her lock onto enemies without aiming, but it's a relatively useless skill and actually is worse to use on a PC because it's faster to line up headshots than to auto-aim body shots.
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What:Texas basketball at Big 12 media days
When:Rick Barnes news conference at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Myles Turner at 10:55 a.m.
Who:Along with Barnes and Turner, players Isaiah Taylor and Jonathan Holmes will attend.
Where:Sprint Center, Kansas City, Mo.
The Longhorns are coming off a surprisingly successful season last year, as some unexpectedly strong play from several underclassmen led Texas to a Round of 32 appearance in the NCAA Tournament.
This off-season the Longhorns added even more young talent as Myles Turner, the second best prospect in the nation according to ESPN.com, committed to play for Rick Barnes. Texas also added power forward Jordan Barnett, another ESPN100 guy, and Shaquille Cleare, a center who transferred over from Maryland.
Here are three Texas basketball story lines to get you ready for Wednesday's Big 12 media day in Kansas City, Mo.
1. High expectations.Aside from sophomore guard Martez Walker, who was dismissed from the team after being charged with assault, everyone from last year's squad is back in 2014. Led by Johnathan Holmes, the only senior on scholarship, the Longhorns landed second, just behind Kansas, in the Big 12 preseason coaches poll earlier this month. Turner will likely find his way into the starting lineup, and the addition of Barnett and Cleare will add depth to an already solid Texas bench. The return of so many players from last year's upstart bunch, combined with a few talented additions, has some touting the Longhorns as a team with potential to make a deep run in this year's NCAA tournament.
2. Freshman Phenom.From the moment he signed at Texas, the pressure has been mounting on Myles Turner. The incoming freshman center is already being labeled as the best Rick Barnes recruit since Kevin Durant and some outlets have him as a potential top-ten pick at next year's NBA Draft. After an illustrious career at Trinity High School in the DFW area, a lot is expected of Turner in his first season as a Longhorn. His length, athleticism and shooting range make it easy to compare the Bedford, Texas native to Durant. But if he is even just half as productive as Durant was in his lone year in burnt orange, Turner's first (and probably only) year on the 40 Acres will be considered a success.
3. Posts aplenty.If you haven't already noticed, Texas didn't lose any big men this off-season, but it added three more to an already crowded front court. Holmes, who spent last season playing the power forward position for the Longhorns, will likely move to small forward, but it will still be difficult to find playing time for each of Texas' post players. Juniors Cam Ridley and Prince Ibeh are expected to share time with Cleare at the center position while Turner, Barnett and junior Connor Lammert will probably rotate at the power forward spot. Barnes' will love having so much depth, but don't be surprised to see a couple players fall out of the crowded rotation by season's end.
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Investigators think both men planned to buy and sell large amounts of high grade marijuana. They arrested a 44-year-old man in Wausau Friday afternoon.
Investigators then served search warrants in the city of Wausau, Town of Rib Mountain, and Town of Guenther. They then arrested a 43-year-old Wausau man.
Dustin Gottschalk left the jail Friday morning around 11:00 a.m. He was supposed to go to work at Ski's Meat Market on Rib Mountain Drive. Gottschalk was due back at the jail by 7:00 Friday evening, but did not return.
Hunters usually set their stands in trees 12 to 20 feet tall. People have been seriously hurt or even died from the fall.
"Even in Oneida County, we've had incidents where we've had people fall out of tree stands and die as a result of their injuries," said DNR conservation warden Jim Jung. "I believe it was three or four years ago. In Piehl Township, we had that occur; [a] hunter fell out of a stand."
Paul Loucks of Weston and Ted Wasson of Rhinelander appeared in court today.
Wasson is a registered sex offender.
He was convicted of 2nd degree sexual assault of a child in 2004.
Both arrests were part of a statewide sting targeting online predators.
The criminal complaint says the Oneida County Sheriff's Office pretended to be a young girl and a young girl's mother.
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Wausau firefighters battled two fires
An efficient heating or cooling system is essential for the comfort of your home. Regardless of location, some form of climate control is a fundamental feature of every home. Prices for heating and cooling installations are affected by a number of variables-- considering them can help you plan for an effective system and a smooth installation.
Heating and cooling systems vary in their types, fuels, and installation methods. The type of system you choose will determine the materials, skills and equipment needed for installation, but in general you can expect an average heating system installation to cost about $1059, compared to $1588 for a cooling system and $1557 for a combination heating and cooling appliance.
The size and layout of homes often differ from apartment and business facilities, requiring different types of systems for efficient operation. Installations in single-family home are often straight-forward and cost an average of $626. Planning and installing heating and cooling systems for apartment and commercial buildings can be more complex and require substantial equipment, costing about $1123 for apartments and $1347 for businesses.
Most home system installations are simplest during construction, when walls and floors are open and unfinished. Installing a new heating or cooling system during construction or where one has never been installed typically costs $1210. Fitting a replacement system may require the removal of old equipment or modifications to accommodate the new one. Extra considerations for installing a replacement system contribute to average prices of $1083.
Natural gas, propane, oil, and electricity are typically used to power heating and cooling systems. An important factor in choosing your new system is whether it will use the same fuel as the current system or if conversion will be necessary. Average prices for replacing a unit of the same type include $1235 for natural gas, $1218 for propane, $1322 for oil and $1072 for electric appliances.
The age of a heating or cooling system can affect the price of installing a replacement, since removal and modifications can range in complexity. Replacing a system less than 5 years old generally requires little modification unless you are changing fuels, and may cost about $814. An 8 year old appliance may cost $1127 to replace, while replacing any system over 10 years old costs an average of $1378. Old heating and cooling systems may require extensive labor to dismantle and remove, and needed upgrades to ductwork or plumbing can add to overall costs. Converting to a new heating method can be a complex and expensive addition to your project as well, since switching from radiators or ducts to radiant tubing or baseboard heat may require substantial modifications to your home.
The type of fuel you will use for your new heating or cooling system is an important factor of installation costs. For new installations, wiring, venting, and supply lines can usually be run easily during construction, and fitting a replacement system that can use existing connections is generally straight forward. Installing a natural gas system may cost about $1177, while other units average $1148 for propane installations, $1386 for oil, and $814 for electric. Converting to a new fuel source for a replacement system may involve several modifications to your home, so be sure to confirm whether your installer will perform or contract for any needed changes or if you will need to hire additional contractors to handle any wiring or plumbing upgrades.
The type, age, and fuel of your existing system are important factors in selecting and installing a replacement, just as similar considerations are important in new installations. Your contractor can help you choose a system that is appropriate for your home and plan for conversions, modifications, or upgrades that may be needed for its operation.
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Ecovent
Cambridge, Mass.-based startup, Ecovent, was founded by Dipul Patel and developed at MIT. Although Ecovent is a new name in home heating and cooling, Patel told me that he has been toying around with this idea since 2008. Back then, he was working at Lockheed Martin and trying to save money for his upcoming wedding.
One ill-fated cost-saving strategy involved shutting off the air vents in select rooms throughout his house. It worked, but then his mom came to visit and ended up spending quite an uncomfortable night in one of Patel's unventilated rooms. This simple mistake prompted him to re-examine the entire concept of whole-home temperature control and eventually turned into Ecovent.
Rather than trying to remember to open and close your vents as needed, Ecovent's solution automatically adjusts them for you. And, instead of a pricey professional install, Ecovent says its wireless, DIY-friendly products can get the job done for roughly $200 a room.
Ecovent manages this with its own temperature, humidity and motion-sensing wall plugs (outfitted with USB ports for good measure), custom vents and an Android and iOS app. Stick the sensor plugs throughout your house, replace your current vents with Ecovent's app-enabled ones, label the various plugs and vents, tell the app your ideal temperature settings by room, and let the system re-route your heat and AC to suit your exact specifications.
According to Ecovent's official press release, it "applies aeronautical engineering principles to optimize airflow and preserve HVAC system integrity. It also adjusts to changes in the home and learns from users' input over time." Sounds good to me.
While Ecovent will work with a plain ol' thermostat, it's optimized for smart versions. And although Patel didn't share specifics, he mentioned that Ecovent was planning ahead as far as APIs and third-party partnerships. Pre-orderable kits are available now; check out Ecovent.com for more details.
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A 10-unit apartment house with three affordable units is proposed at 2 Island Hill Avenue, on the corner of Danbury Road.
Development plans for a 10-unit apartment building and an office building on the corner of Danbury Road and Island Hill Avenue will be up for public commentTuesday.
The commercially zoned one-acre property proposed for development is the site where a proposed Stop & Shop gas station was turned down two years ago, after fierce public opposition led by residents of the Island Hill neighborhood.
The Planning and Zoning Commission will host public hearings on the plans next Tuesday, Oct. 14, starting at 7:30 in the town hall annex.
The one-acre property is the site of a former construction yard with a small garage at 65 Danbury Road and a vacant house at 2 Island Hill Avenue.
The plans were submitted to the town by attorney Robert Jewell on behalf of two development corporations whose principal owners are James and Don Sturges of the Ridgefield-based building company Sturges Brothers.
The plans are to divide the roughly one-acre property, creating separate lots for two projects:
Of the apartment buildings 10 units, at least three would need to be affordable under state guidelines to qualify the application for treatment under the states affordable housing law, 8-30g, which makes projects exempt from local zoning rules.
Under 8-30g, at least 30% of apartments in a project must meet the states affordability guidelines.
The shingle and stone apartment building designed by MacMillan Architects of Boulder Hill Road shows a footprint of just over 5,000 square feet, with 10 apartment units five on each of the two floors. The proposal envisions eight two-bedroom units and two one-bedroom units.
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