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Nose-to-Nose – 10 Fave Frags for April

Photo - Wikimedia Commons - Common violet by H. Zell, May 6, 2009

The Scene: Virtual headquarters for Gwen is lining up perfume bottles on a shelf, Kay is thumbing through magazines.
Kay: People love lists. Look at this magazine, “ Ten Ways to use Leftover  Chicken”, and this one “20 New Looks for Spring”.
Gwen: Well, that’s what our Whizkid Marketing Guru told us when we worked him with a couple of years back.

Kay: Say, whatever happened to him?

Gwen: Oh, he moved to Grasse to study perfume-making. Hey, take a whiff of this, it’s Le Temps d’une Fête.
Kay: Mmm, so gorgeous, smells like spring.
Gwen: Yeah, for some reason, I can’t stop wearing it.
Kay: Tell me about it. I have spells where I just want to wear 2 or 3 frags for days on end. Say, that gives me an idea. Why don’t we do a Top Favourites list?
Gwen: We’ve been down this road before – how can we do top faves when we love all our frags?
Kay: You’re right. But we can come up with something.

A few days later….
Kay: OK, I’ve got it….a solution to a Top Faves List.
Gwen: OK, I’m listening.
Kay: On the last Wednesday of each month we’ll do a Nose-to-Nose post, and talk about the scents we’re currently lusting after…
Gwen: Yeah, they’re not our forever Top Faves and they don’t have to be by season, either – just the ones we like right now, and will wear for the next few weeks.
Kay: Exactly, so it’s the end of March – what are you going to wear in April?

Gwen: I’m still loving Le Temps d’une Fête. That green, herbal opening that leads the way to a floral heart of narcissus and hyacinth.  It’s like smelling a whole garden – the green leaves, warmed by the sun, animals that might have wandered through, flowers - anchored by a woody base that balances it all and makes it creamy and long-lasting on the skin. What a beauty.

Oh and I just can’t get enough of La Violette, by Annick Goutal. That blast of metallic violet, sweetened by red fruits, tempered by a tangy green note appears, making the scent smell more natural - of flower, leaf and stem - as if it were a little bouquet of violets. Turkish rose is here too, adding an opulence that rounds out and warms the violet. A touch of iris gives it a powdery, vintage feel. Just so spring-worthy.

Then there’s Aedes de Venustas Eau de Parfum. Green, rooty, earthy, rich, opulent - in a word: perfection. The unique thing about this frag, and one of the reasons why blogs are so abuzz with its launch, is that it doesn’t really have the traditional top/heart/base linear progression. It is experienced as a full, rounded fragrance – right from the start.

And, you know, I re-discovered Ormonde Woman the other day. This is a dark, dangerous swooner. Earthy, skanky violet appears along beside floral white jasmine while hemlock, that poisonous evergreen, shows up and gives it a heady note and a dangerous feel.

Then there’s Sicily. It opens with a bright neroli note, which suggests the orange blossoms that bloom there in spring, along with delicate freesia and sweet jasmine. Then, a there is a note of hay, which along with cedarwood, add dry warmth and a sense of place. A little immortelle gives it depth while amber, patchouli, agarwood and myrrh at the base add earthiness to the mix. Sicily smells like a day in early spring in a warmer climate, where you really feel the wet winter is fading, the earth is drier, the light is getting stronger and plants have started to grow.

How about you? Where’s your nose leading you?

Kay: Through the garden and into the woods, right to Violet Empire, and Bois de Violette. I always hanker for woody earthy violet scents when spring is in the air. Violet Empire is violet in a bed of earthy green grasses, with a halo of minty herbs. Top notes are dry and almost haunting, the dry-down is resinous woods, with a sinuous trail of leather. Very bold and chic.

And Bois de Violette is violets blooming in the woods in a spring forest. I smell wet cedar, young green groundcover, including mint, and the faintest green violet note. It sweetens slightly into pure violet blooms in the base – it feels like I’m floating in the forest air. I think it’s one of Serge Lutens best!

Then there’s Ma Griffe – one of my favourite vintage scents that I crave in Spring. It’s shocking green – grass and herbs layered with citrus – it transports me to the French countryside, inhaling the cool green air from the fields, smelling the warm damp earth. It sweetens slightly with white florals and spicy resins, and ends up as a mossy cloud, sort of musky – subtle and sexy.

I have a new fave for spring, too – Jour d'Hermès! This scent smells floral but airy, not earthy, and no specific floral note dominates. It gets warmer, as musks come up through the floral accord, softening the white and the green notes, and I think I may smell vanilla, just a touch, and Jour d’Hermès becomes luminous. This perfume smells like flowers in sunshine, green leaves, blue skies, with a warm sensuality. I love it!

And I can't not wear iris! 28 La Pausa from Chanel. Rooty earthy green iris, cool but soft, with a hint of yeast, like rising bread dough or wild mushrooms. Then the iris sweetens just a little into pale violet-coloured blooms. And then it dries down darker, with dry vetiver, becoming a luxurious warm skin scent, creamy and smooth, silky and sheer. Perfect for a Spring day!

Gwen: Well, that’s a good start. I’m ready for April now.

Kay: Of course, we’re going to keep adding to this list because there’s several new spring-y scents we haven’t even listed yet….like Attire-Moi, the smell of a Quebec maple forest in sugaring-off season…maple sap, forest, wood smoke, bubbling syrup, fresh cold air.. What an amazing smell, full of memories.

Gwen: Yup, truly Canadian, truly Quèbecois.  A scent that feeds our souls.

Kay: Mmmm. Maple syrup! I think I’m going to go make some pancakes.

Gwen: I think I’m going to spritz….

Try decants of violet or iris or green scents in April, wake up your nose and tune in to one of the most glorious, sensuous times of the year. Spring is here!


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Brownfields Initiative Community Meeting

The first community meeting for the Pershing/Lovelock Brownfields Initiative is set for January 27 at 6:00 p.m. at the Pershing County Community Center in Lovelock.

At this public meeting, discussion will be encouraged on directing EPA grant funds to Brownfield sites in and around Lovelock including community gateways, the industrial park and the downtown corridor. The project is a key element of the Pershing County Economic Development Strategic and Revitalization Plan, adopted by the Pershing County Economic Development Authority. The $600,000 EPA Brownfields Grant was awarded through the Western Nevada Development District.

View the article on This Is Reno.com

2020-2021 Secured Assessment Roll Now Available

The Pershing County Assessor's Office has published the 2020-2021 Secured Assessment Roll. You may download it from the Assessor's section in the Document Center, the Assessor's page, or by clicking the link below.

Download the 2020-2021 Secured Assessment Roll.

 A physical copy may be attained from the Assessor's office at 395 Main Street, Lovelock, NV.

Notice of Recording Fee Increase Effective January 1st, 2020

With the passing of SB 20 by the 2019 Nevada State Legislature, the Pershing County Recorder-Auditor's office will increase the Recording Fee by $2.00 in accordance with NRS 247.305 effective January 1, 2020 .

Download the full official notice and the new recording fees.

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Fri, Jan 17, 2020

peter-de-cupere-in-the-cloudsOlfactory art and other smelly businesses

Lecture organized by Caro Verbeek.

Mediamatic, Amsterdam NL

The speakers of the first Odorama edition:

Peter de Cupere

Peter de Cupere is know for his many scent sculptures, installations and perfomances. By exploiting the subjective, associative impact of smells, in combination with visual images, Peter De Cupere generates a kind of meta-sensory experience that goes beyond purely seeing or smelling. Peter will talk about the concept and context of his work, but there is more! You are invited to experience the Smell Me Perfumance.

Caro Verbeek

Art historian and Odorama-curator Caro Verbeek has been studying the olfaction arts for quite some time. Caro will introduce us to the history of olfactory art, her story will take us from the exclusive Nardus scent as shown in the painting by Jan van Scorel to the contemporary artwork Nursery Piece, with eucalyptus scent, by Job Koelewijn. Expect not only to see great historical images, you will also smell them.

Marit Mihklepp

The starting point of Marit's project is the contradiction between the source of fragrances and the actual smell. "Weirdly enough, humans try to hide the smells of our sweat with perfumes made of all those secretions and vomit from other animals." Same as with finger prints, every individual person has a unique specific odor profile. Responsible for these scents are bacteria, Marit used those to develop her own microbial perfume.

Beers + Bites from 18:00
Talks start at 20.00, language is english
Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark 6, Amsterdam
Ticket: €8,50 (€3,50 for members)

Students pay only €5,00 for their membership.
Fill in the code 'student' in the discount box and bring your student card to the event.

Whether derived from nature, or chemically constructed, odourant molecules have the ability to profoundly effect our behaviour, emotions and associations. At Odorama we’ll actively engage with our senses and explore everything that reaches and effects the nose. We will consider olfactory history and design that is experimental and challenging. And introduce you to the fragrance as a work of art in itself.

Food at 18:00, Talks at 20:00. Tickets.
Odorama is a collaboration between Mediamatic and Caro Verbeek.

Mediamatic Foundation
Dijksgracht 6, 1019 BS Amsterdam +31206389901


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Sunday, 29 September 2013

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Two weeks ago the London Sinfonietta held a special concert in which they played and displayed a selection of pieces that could be written on one side of a postcard. Along with around 370 other composers I submitted my own postcard, with a piece laid out in the form of an ampersand.

I’ve always been attracted to the visual possibilities of music notation. This also fascinated Medieval and Renaissance composers. Here is one of the most famous examples, dating from the early fifteenth century, with the whole piece represented in pictorial format. It’s by the French composer Baude Cordier and is called Belle bonne sage.

Having done one of these now, I’m very interested in making more short pieces in this way.

Monday, 16 September 2013

Still Life with Guitar

Yesterday the musicians Still Life with Guitar gave a lunchtime concert at the National Museum of Wales, Cardiff. As usual with these players, it was a fascinating and unusual event and included the premiere of a new piece of mine (see previous blog, Song for a Hidden Chapel, for more details)

They played in front of an impressive Stanley Spencer Resurrection painting and this, and the other paintings and sculptures dotted around, made it a visual and musical treat

They played a great new piece by the young Cardiff-based composer Luke Starkey – one of the movements, called Five Little Pigs, consists of five micro pieces, one of which is only two notes long. Fabulous! Here's Michael McCartney and Emma Coulthard rehearsing.

As you can see the rehearsals were very serious, but also fun …

Wednesday, 11 September 2013

Song for a Hidden Chapel

Built around 1720, Beiliheulog is a small non-conformist chapel, hidden deep in a remote valley in Breconshire.

After visiting during harvest time in 2009, I composed a piece for flute, viola and guitar, being premiered at the National Museum of Wales on Sunday 15 September by Still Life With Guitar.

Although only six minutes long it’s one of most sparse pieces I’ve ever written – there are only 89 notes in total, and I even took out a few more the other day!

The concert starts at 1pm and is free – it’s a fascinating programme with another first performance by the wonderful young composer Luke Starkey. The three musicians are Emma Coulthard (flute), Philip Heyman (viola) & Michael McCartney (guitar). It would be great to see you there.

Sunday, 8 September 2013

Hot off-the-press madrigals

Last night the fabulous Madrigali Redux gave a concert in York’s Late Music Series. They gave 10 first performances in one night of new madrigals for four voices to a large enthusiastic audience in the intimate York Unitarian Chapel.

Pianist Mark Hutchinson also played four new piano pieces based on 16th and 17th century madrigals. Here he is rehearsing during Saturday afternoon.

He played a brand new piece of mine based on a Monteverdi madrigal – it’s wonderful when someone like Mark knows straightaway how your piece should go. I was delighted with what he did.

With luck, a recording should be posted on the Late Music Series’s website before too long. Thanks Mark and to Steve who organised the concert.

Tuesday, 3 September 2013

Venetian Dawn

Dawn over Venice, evoked by Monteverdi in his 1590 madrigal Ecco Mormorar L’onde (Now the waves murmur). Next Saturday, 7 September, pianist Mark Hutchinson premieres a piano piece I’ve written with the same name at the Late Music Series, York. It’s part of a concert of contemporary madrigals and they asked me to write something inspired by a traditional madrigal. Monteverdi was thinking of a brilliant sunrise; my piece has a more muted dawn!

Hear Monteverdi’s original


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Botanical Name: Teucrium fruticans Silver n Sapphires

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A very hardy, dry tolerant shrub offering ornamental silver foliage which will tolerate regular clipping to produce a dense formal hedge. Left as a specimen shrub in the garden T. 'Silver 'n' Sapphires' will flower from autumn through to late spring with a display of blue flowers deeper in colour than those normally found in this species.

• Ornamental, silvery foliage year round.
• Deep, true blue flowers from autumn through to late spring.
• Very hardy and dry tolerant shrub once established
• Responds well to clipping for hedging.

Cultural Care

Prefers a full sun location in most soil types given good drainage. Withstands dry conditions well once established but should be watered deeply occasionally during extended periods of heat. A hard prune after flowering will encourage a dense habit. If hedging, lighter but more frequent prunes to shape is required.
An application of a slow release fertiliser after flowering is recommended.

Plant Uses

• Informal hedging
• Mixed perennial or shrub borders
• Provides beautiful contrast for lower growing plants in front
• Large containers
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Phagocyte Biology Laboratory

Dr. Bryan Heit, Western University

About Us

Welcome! You have reached the homepage for the laboratory of Dr. Bryan Heit. Our lab is part of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Western University, and we are members of the Center for Human Immunology, the lead centre for the CIHR Human Immunology Network.

Our interests surround the function of phagocytes – white blood cells which ingest (phagocytose) pathogens, particles, and dead cells. We focus on the cellular and molecular processes which control the function of these cells during the maintenance of homeostasis, infection and chronic inflammatory disease. Central to most of our studies is the study of efferoctyosis – the phagocytic removal of apoptotic (dying) cells, and how failures in this process lead to inflammation, autoimmunity and infection.

What is a Phagocyte?

Phagocytes are a class of white blood cells which have the capacity to engulf large particles such as bacterial and fungal pathogens, and subsequently destroy the engulfed material. The term phagocyte literally translates to “cell that eats”, which is an apt description of the primary function of these cells in our bodies. While there are many types of phagocytes, the Heit lab focuses primarily on macrophages, which play key roles in both maintaining our bodies and in fighting infections.

Our Methods

We use a combination of advanced microscopy techniques, gene expression analysis and functional assays to investigate the activity of macrophages. Some examples of the methods we employ can be found on our YouTube channel.

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Vesicular Trafficking Shapes Membrane Diffusion

We are excited to announce the publication of our newest paper Membrane Diffusion Occurs by Continuous-Time Random Walk Sustained by Vesicular Trafficking, published in Biophysical Journal. In this paper we investigate the diffusive process that mediates the movement of proteins on the cell surface, and demonstrate a key role of endocytosis and exocytosis in maintaining diffusion within the cell membrane.

Goiko M, de Bruyn JR, Heit B. Membrane Diffusion Occurs by Continuous-Time Random Walk Sustained by Vesicular TraffickingBiophysical Journal. Volume 114, Issue 12, 19 June 2018, Pages 2887–2899.

If you do not have access to the paper, the final author version is available for free as a preprint at Biorxiv.

The Heit lab is having a fantastic time at the Canadian Society for Immunology 2018 Annual Meeting. Great science, great interactions, and more than a bit of fun!

2018 RGE Murray Lecturer Announced

We are excited to announce that the 2018 RGE Murray Lecturship will be given by Dr. Joanna Goldberg from Emory University. Dr. Goldberg is a leading expert in the pathobiology of Pseudomonas and Burkholderia infections during cystic fibrosis. Save the date and attend if you can!

Congratulations Adam & Elaine

On Friday our honours students Adam and Elaine both gave excellent presentations of the work they conducted over the past 8 months. Great work, great presentations, and excellent science!

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KYW Philly Soccer Show: Brian Carroll

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On this week’s Philly Soccer Show podcast, KYW’s Greg Orlandini and the PSP’s Eli Pearlman-Storch are joined by the Philadelphia Union’s Brian Carroll.

In part one, Carroll talks about the Union’s recent draw versus San Jose, looks ahead to the New England match, and talks about team chemistry.

In part two, Greg and Eli break down that frustrating draw against San Jose.

In part three, the talk turns to the upcoming match at New England and speculate about some of the names that may be coming to Philadelphia when the transfer window opens on July 15.

In part four, Greg and Eli look at the Women’s World Cup and the Philadelphia Independence of the WPS.

  1. FWIW, Joseph is suspended for the Union game

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How to Make Homemade Spaghetti Sauce with Meat and Fresh Tomatoes - Easily! With Step-by-step Photos, Recipe, Directions, Ingredients and Costs

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Making and Canning (or freezing) Homemade Spaghetti Sauce from Fresh Tomatoes, with Meat!

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Making and canning your own spaghetti sauce is something families remember years later.  No store bought spaghetti sauce compares with the taste of that made from your own tomatoes from your garden or fresh-picked from a local farm!  In the middle of the winter, you can make a meal with your spaghetti sauce and taste the summer flavor of fresh tomatoes. And yes, you CAN do it with meat, although, frankly, I don't recommend it, for two reasons.  First, you need a pressure canner: it cannot be done safely in a plain water bath canner because the temperatures do not get high enough to kill the bacteria that can attack the meat.  Secondly, have you ever eaten canned meat (yes, it's called "Spam").  If canning meats improved or even maintained their flavor, then we'd all be buying canned beef, chicken in a tin, pork whiz, and Turkey ala Can, wouldn't we? I just can the spaghetti sauce without the meat (see this recipe for how to can meatless spaghetti sauce) and make a batch of meatballs separately, freeze them and combine the two when I want to make a meal. OR brown the meat and add it when I use the sauce.

Now, having tried to discourage you from adding meat to the spaghetti sauce your going to can , here's how to do it, in easy steps and completely illustrated.   This method is so easy, ANYONE (with access to a pressure canner) can do this!

Ingredients and Equipment

  • Tomatoes - about 20 lbs (yes, you need a big basketful - you remove the skins, seeds and a lot of the water, so it takes a lot to start.)
  • Spaghetti sauce mix or your own seasonings. The Ball spaghetti sauce mix sells for about $2.00 to $4.00 per packet. A packet will make about a 7 pint jars. See below for seasonings.
  • 1.5 pounds of ground ("minced" for you English-types) meat: beef, turkey, chicken or even pork.
  • 1 Pressure Canner - Note: we sell many sizes and types of canners for all types of stoves and needs - see canning supplies). Tomatoes are on the border between the high-acid fruits that can be preserved in a boiling-water bath and the low-acid fruits, vegetables  and meats that need pressure canning, and this recipe requires a pressure canner.
  • Pint or quart canning jars (Ball or Kerr jars can be found at Publix, Kroger, Safeway and local "big box" stores - about $9 per dozen jars including the lids and rings).
  • Lids - thin, flat, round metal lids with a gum binder that seals them against the top of the jar.  They may only be used once.
  • Rings - metal bands that secure the lids to the jars.  They may be reused many times.
  • Jar grabber (to pick up the hot jars)
  • Lid lifter (has a magnet to pick the lids out of the boiling water where you sanitize them. ($2 at mall kitchen stores and local "big box" stores, but it's usually cheaper online from our affiliates)
  • 1 large pot.
  • Large spoons and ladles
  • Jar funnel ($3-Grocery stores, like Publix, Kroger and Safeway and local "big box" stores; sometimes even hardware stores)

Process - How to Make Spaghetti Sauce from Fresh Tomatoes

Types of tomatoesStep 1 - Selecting the tomatoes

It's fun to go pick your own and you can obviously get better quality tomatoes!

At right is a picture of tomatoes from my garden - they are so much better than anything from the grocery store. And if you don't have enough, a pick-your-own farm is the pace to go!  At right are 4 common varieties that will work:

Top left: Beefsteak Top right: Lemon Boy, yellow
Bottom left: Roma, paste-type Bottom right: Better Boy

The picture at right shows the best variety of tomato to use: Roma; also called paste tomatoes.  They have fewer sides, thicker, meatier walls, and less water. And that means thicker sauce in less cooking time!

Also, you don't want mushy, bruised or rotten tomatoes!

Step 2 - Removing the tomato skins

Here's a trick you may not know: put the tomatoes, a few at a time in a large pot of boiling water for no more than 1 minute (30 - 45 seconds is usually enough)

Plunge them into a waiting bowl of ice water.

This makes the skins slide right off of the tomatoes!  If you leave the skins in, they become tough and chewy in the sauce, not very pleasant.

Step 3 -  Removing seeds and water

After you have peeled the skins off the tomatoes, cut the tomatoes in half.  Now we need to remove the seeds and excess water.

Step 4 - Squeeze of the seeds and water

Just like it sounds: wash your hands then squeeze each tomato and use your finger or a spoon to scoop and shake out most of the seeds.  You don't need to get fanatical about it; removing just most will do. Another way to do it is to cut each tomato in half, across it, instead of lengthwise. Then just shake the seeds and juice out.

Step 5 - Drain the tomatoes

Toss the squeezed (Squozen? :) tomatoes into a colander or drainer, while you work on others. This helps more of the water to drain off.  You may want to save the liquid: if you then pass it through a sieve, screen or cheesecloth, you have fresh tomato juice; great to drink cold or use in cooking! By draining the water off now, you'll end up with a thicker spaghetti sauce in less cooking time! And that preserves vitamins (and your sanity).

Step 6 - Get the jars and lids sanitizing

The dishwasher is fine for the jars; especially if it has a "sanitize" cycle.  I get that going while I'm preparing everything else, so it's done by the time I'm ready to fill the jars.

Be sure to let it go through the rinse cycle to get rid of any soap!

Lids:  Put the very hot (but not quite boiling; around 180 F, steaming water is fine)
water for at least several minutes.

Note: everything gets sanitized in the water bath (step 7)
anyway, so this just helps to ensure there is no spoilage later!)

Step 7 - Brown the ground meat

Simply cook the ground meat in a pan (I use a tall pot to contain the splattering).  Cook the meat over medium high heat, stirring frequently (if not constantly) for about 10 to 15 minutes, until the no traces of pink remain, and the meat is uniformly browned. Then turn off the heat, cover and set it aside.  We won't need it until step

Step 8 - Mix or your own seasoning?

Either works equally well. The spaghetti sauce mix for canning has the advantage of being tested and VERY easy to use. It's basically corn starch, onion powder, salt and seasoning. It doesn't have any preservative to improve the canning, so the advantage is just that it is easier.

Otherwise, use:

1/2 cups chopped onions 3 Tablespoons of oregano
2 cloves of garlic, minced 4 bay leaves
2 Tablespoons diced, fresh OR dried basil 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup chopped celery 2 Tablespoons chopped green peppers
1 teaspoon salt (optional - I don't put any in!) 1/4 cup lemon juice (helps to acidify it, not needed if you have a pressure canner)
Mushrooms (also optional): up to 1 lb. 1/4 red wine (optional) I think a little burgundy makes it!)
And if you like your spaghetti sauce thick, add tomato paste to thicken it.

A note about spices: Less spice, especially garlic and onions in canned sauce is better.  They tend to strengthen and sometimes become bitter in storage.  So use less when you prepare the sauce and add more when you actually use it, if you want!

Step 9 - Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer

You don't need to overcook it; just bring it to boiling to sanitize it, mix the seasonings and cook down the tomatoes.

Step 10 - Add the browned ground meat.

Just add it to the pot and stir well!  Bring back to a boil, and now you simply cook it until it is the thickness that you desire!

Step 11 - Fill the jars with sauces and put the lid and rings on

Fill them to within 1/4-inch of the top, seat the lid and hand-tighten the ring around them.

NOTE: if you want to freeze the sauce instead, just fill your freezer containers (I like Ziploc freezer bags in the quart size), fill them completely, eliminate air pockets, seal them and pop them in the freezer.  You're done!

Be sure the contact surfaces (top of the jar and underside of the ring) are clean to get a good seal!

Step 12 - Process the jars in the canner

Put them in the canner and follow the directions that come with your canner (generally, you add a specified amount of water, put the jars in, clamp down the lid, and put the weight or dial gauge on. Process the jars according to the table below for your type of canner. Remember to adjust the time if you are at a different altitude other than sea level!

I use a dial-type pressure canner (shown at right) To order one, click on Canning supplies and select the canner that is right for your stove (regular or flat bottomed for glass or ceramic stoves)

Table 1. Recommended process time for Spaghetti Sauce With Meat in a dial-gauge pressure canner.
  Canner Gauge Pressure (PSI) at Altitudes of
Jar Size Process Time 0 - 2,000 ft 2,001 - 4,000 ft 4,001 - 6,000 ft 6,001 - 8,000 ft
Pints 60 min 11 lb 12 lb 13 lb 14 lb
Quarts 70 11 12 13 14

Table 2. Recommended process time for Spaghetti Sauce With Meat in a weighted-gauge pressure canner.
  Canner Gauge Pressure (PSI) at Altitudes of
Jar Size Process Time 0 - 1,000 ft Above 1,000 ft
Pints 60 min 10 lb 15 lb
Quarts 70 10 15

Step 13 - Done

Lift the jars out of the water and let them cool without touching or bumping them in a draft-free place (usually takes overnight)  You can then remove the rings if you like, but if you leave them on, at least loosen them quite a bit, so they don't rust in place due to trapped moisture. Once the jars are cool, you can check that they are sealed verifying that the lid has been sucked down. Just press in the center, gently, with your finger. If it pops up and down (often making a popping sound), it is not sealed. If you put the jar in the refrigerator right away, you can still use it. Some people replace the lid and reprocess the jar, then that's a bit iffy. If you heat the contents back up, re-jar them (with a new lid) and the full time in the canner, it's usually ok.

Other Equipment:

From left to right:

  1. Jar lifting tongs to pick up hot jars
  2. Lid lifter - to remove lids from the pot of boiling water (sterilizing )
  3. Lid - disposable - you may only use them once
  4. Ring - holds the lids on the jar until after the jars cool - then you don't need them
  5. Canning jar funnel - to fill the jars
Canning tools

Home Canning Kits

This is the same type of  standard canner that my grandmother used to make everything from applesauce to jams and jellies to tomato and spaghetti sauce. This complete kit includes everything you need and lasts for years: the canner, jar rack, jar grabber tongs, lid lifting wand, a plastic funnel, labels, bubble freer, and the bible of canning, the Ball Blue Book. It's much cheaper than buying the items separately. You'll never need anything else except jars & lids! To see more canners, of different styles, makes and prices, click here!For more information and current pricing:

Summary - Cost of Making Homemade Spaghetti Sauce - makes 7 pint jars, 16 oz each*

Item Quantity Cost in 2020 Source Subtotal
Tomatoes 20 - 25 lbs (to make about 16 cups of prepared tomato) free from the garden, or $0.50 cents at a PYO Garden  $0.00
Canning jars (pint size, wide mouth), includes lids and rings 7 jars $8.00/dozen Grocery stores, like Publix, Kroger and Safeway and local "big box" stores; sometimes Big Lots and even hardware stores $4.50
seasoning See step 7 $2.00?  Grocery stores, like Publix, Kroger and Safeway and local "big box" stores $2.00
Spaghetti mix 1 packet $3.00 per package Grocery stores, like Publix, Kroger and Safeway and local "big box" stores; sometimes Big Lots and even hardware stores
Ground meat 1.5 lbs $3 to $5 Grocery store $4.00
Total $6.50 total
 or about  $0.95 per jar INCLUDING the jars - which you can reuse!

* - This assumes you already have the pots, pans, ladles, and reusable equipment. Note that you can reuse the jars!  Many products are sold in jars that will take the lids and rings for canning.  For example, Classico Spaghetti sauce is in quart sized jars that work with Ball and Kerr lids and rings. See this page for information about reusing jars from commercial products for home canning.

Answers to Common Questions

What did I do wrong if my jars spoil?

Tomatoes are a borderline acid / low acid fruit (see this page about tomato acidity for more information) - adding lemon juice helps, processing at least 35 minutes in the water bath canner, or better still, using a pressure canner almost eliminates spoilage.  If you don't have a pressure canner, you must boost the acid level of the sauce, by adding 2 tablespoons of lemon juice or 1/2 teaspoon of citric acid per quart of sauce.

I have read in other homemade spaghetti sauce recipes that you need to cook the mixture for at least 4-5 hours. Is this necessary?

I suppose if you really want to make sure that absolutely no vitamins survive, you could cook it that long! :) The only reason people used to tomato sauce that long was the Roma paste-type tomatoes, with thicker walls, meatier with fewer seeds and less water didn't exist, so they had to cook it for hours to get rid of water and thicken it. And of course, modern sauce mixes that contain a little bit of corn starch as a thickener, also help shorten the time.

And for those who want to go strictly organic and au naturale, my method of squeezing out the excess water and seeds eliminates much of the excess juice (which you can save as tomato juice for drinking) and lets you start with a thicker tomato pulp which means much shorter cooking time!

Meat - I noticed you said it is best not to put meat in the sauce, as it might spoil as a child my mom canned all her meat with nothing but salt in it as she had no freezer. I cannot remember a problem with it going bad. She submerged the jars in a canning pot with a wire rack under it and boiled it for 4 hours always making sure the meat in the jar was covered with water so it would not spoil, also the jars kept covered with water at all times for four hours of boiling. "

It is statistically possible to engage in a very dangerous activity and still experience no harm.  For example, one of my father's friends charged the beach at Iwo Jima in World War 2, (definitely, one of the riskiest things you could do) and yet he survived without a scratch, while 7 of 10 of his platoon died.  Canning meat in a water bath is the same.

The problem is that Botulism is not killed by temperatures under 240.  Water baths only reach 212.  You could boil it for 4 days and the botulism would still survive.  By the time you ate the jars, enough may not have grow to make you ill.  But it is still very, very dangerous.

I could send you dozens and dozens of statements supporting what I stated above from many universities and food authorities.  Here is one example from the University of Maine:

Match the canner to the food

There are two types of home canning methods: boiling-water-bath canners and pressure canners. The type of canner that you use should be based upon the type of food you are preserving. According to UMaine Food ScienceSpecialist Beth Calder, fruits, pickled foods, sauerkraut, marmalades, fruit spreads, jams, jellies, fruit butters (except for pumpkin) and salsa can be safely preserved using the water-bath canning method.  "However, make sure you use a scientifically tested recipe from a reputable resource," she says.

All other foods should be preserved using a pressure canner. This is because botulism-producing bacteria produce spores that can survive boiling water temperatures, but are destroyed using a pressure canner with the appropriate time and pressure, which reaches temperatures between 240 and 250 degrees F.

I have a favorite spaghetti sauce recipe that I make in the crockpot. Making it this way reduces the acid so it doesn't do a number on my stomach. Among other things, I add olive oil and marinated short ribs. I marinate the ribs in Italian dressing overnight and then brown them before I add them to the sauce.  I use the ribs for flavoring, removing them once the sauce it done. Will I be able to can this sauce once it's done? I usually freeze, but canning in quart jars would be much more convenient.  I have both a boiling water canner and a pressure canner

I would doubt that would be safe if canned in a water bath canner.  You'd at least need a pressure canner, since you've reduced the acidity and added oil and some meat.  The USDA-tested recipe on this page (above) shows you how to safely make a spaghetti sauce with meat, and since you've removed 99% of it, I have little concern about that aspect.  So, let's consider the other ingredients that deviate from the recipe above, namely olive oil.  I haven't yet found one UDSA-tested or University food science dept-tested recipe that includes olive oil for spaghetti sauce (or any other recipe, for that matter).  The USDA says it's very risky to combine it in canning with herbs, but they're silent about it with regard to other vegetables.  I'd recommend you omit it from the recipe and add it at the time you use the spaghetti sauce. You haven't provided the details of the recipe of your recipe, but assuming it conforming in proportions and ingredients to the one above, you should be fine to pressure can it.

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Home Canning Kits

This is the same type of standard canner that my grandmother used to make everything from applesauce to jams and jellies to tomato and spaghetti sauce. This complete kit includes everything you need and lasts for years: the canner, jar rack, jar grabber tongs, lid lifting wand, a plastic funnel, labels, bubble freer. It's much cheaper than buying the items separately. You'll never need anything else except jars & lids (and the jars are reusable)! There is also a simple kit with just the canner and rack, and a pressure canner, if you want to do vegetables (other than tomatoes). To see more canners, of different styles, makes and prices, click here!
Don't forget the Ball Blue Book!


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The Guinness Jazz Fest Brings Jazz to Ireland Every Year

Beers and the Irish have a powerful bond sealed with the goodness that Guinness has brought to the country. So, when the beer company sponsor a countrywide iconic jazz festival in Cork, the entire country celebrates it. It is the biggest jazz festival in all of Ireland, and some musicians are welcomed from over 30 countries to come and participate in the festival and bring music to over 80 venues throughout the city of Cork. There are a host of events that are part of the festival that keep visitors and patrons coming back for more every year.

The History of The Festival

For over several decades, the jazz festival draws in over 40,000 people to the city. The biggest names in jazz music are always set to perform at the festival, and a true jazz fan finds that the festival lacks in nothing less. Names like Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald and Chick Corea are some of the biggest names to have headlined at the festival through time. Every year, a top musician in the Jazz genre is chosen to create history at the festival.

The festival was started in the year 1978 for the first time by its founder Jim Mountjoy. He was the marketing manager for a top hotel at the time and found that the city really needed a jazz fest for a weekend. The first time the Guinness jazz festival in Cork took place, it happened to fall on a bank holiday, and the whole event was a massive hit. Over time, a committee was put together, and the festival was taken to heights over the ears. Sponsors began pouring into making their brand known at the festival. It was then during the 80s when Guinness decided to become the title sponsor for the Jazz festival and has continued to hold the main sponsorship title. Mountjoy introduced other little pub trails and jazz events in conjunction with the Jazz festival, and each of them was hits.

Getting to The Festival and Experiencing It

When the tickets and the program becomes available for the festival, ensure you find your spot for places that require you to purchase tickets. Some flights and accommodations need to be considered when you make the trip to Cork for the festival, and the rule of thumb is earlier the better. You can also extend your trip to Cork and experience a host of other events and activities in the city around the time. There are options where you a self-drive to Ireland and though Ireland to experience everything from the Cork festival of Jazz to some of the best sailing adventures. For one thing, the festival is hosted in October, the best time of year to visit Ireland if you are travelling too. An influx in tourism is expected. Therefore, it is advisable to get your tickets early. The entire city of Cork is abuzz with enthusiasm during the festival, and there is enough and more public transport that is organised for the festival-goers as well.


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San Francisco Day 6 – October 11, 2016

Our tour book recommended that we visit a museum called the Legion of Honor. Our breakfast companions from Australia had never heard of it, nor, it seemed, had anyone else!  That didn’t stop us. Situated in Lincoln Park, the museum is a long bus ride away from downtown SF, followed by either a short bus ride or a long walk. Not knowing when the second bus would arrive, we decided to walk.

dsg_3425The museum has 19 rooms, each focusing on a particular artistic era, beginning with ancient Egyptian art and ending with impressionism  that included works by Camille Pissarro, no relation. I loved following the progression of art,  absorbing the mood created in each room without being overwhelmed.

dsg_3408Among its permanent exhibits, the museum has a large collection of Rodin sculptures. We had seen many of them at the Rodin Museum in Paris, but  Rodin made more than one casting of several of them. Feeling in a French mood, we shared a salad Niçoise for lunch.

That evening, we would be having dinner with my cousins, the Ursinos. Let me explain our relationship. In the early 1970s, my dad’s brother, John Nucatola, was the supervisor of officials for the NBA. Having traveled to San Francisco in that capacity, he was introduced to Theresa Nucatola Ursino and other members of her family. Both John’s and Theresa’s ancestors were from Palermo, so they had to be related, but what was the exact connection? How could we find out?

When I accompanied Nick on a business trip to SF, I called Theresa. That was the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Theresa and I exchanged letters and phone calls for decades, sharing information about anyone and everyone named Nucatola. Some years later, we had the pleasure of meeting Theresa, her siblings and her children, who could not have welcomed us more warmly. Also, several of my East Coast relatives  met Theresa and had dinner at one of the Nucatola/Ursino restaurants when they were in SF. A few years later, Theresa gave me a list of eleven Nucatolas she had found in the Palermo telephone directory. I wrote to all of them, and one, Francesco Nucatola, replied. Francesco went to the  Palermo Archives and found the information we needed to learn how all branches of the Nucatola family were related. The question had been solved by a group effort!

Nick and I had met with Theresa’s son Joe, his wife Marilou, and Joe’s sister Anna,  three years earlier on our first visit to see Nicholas. I was so looking forward to getting together with them again! Thanks to Facebook, we have remain connected over the  past three years. This time, Nicholas would be joining us for dinner.

We met my cousins (fourth cousins, to be exact) at their favorite restaurant, Umbria, at Howard and 2nd. What a heartwarming evening it was! We caught up on our families, and celebrated Theresa. Although she has passed on, her love is strong within each of us. We drank a toast to her upon the 100th anniversary of her birth.

dsg_3549My cousin Joe,  and Giulio, the owner of Umbria, where good friends who had met when they were both restaurant owners. Giulio explained that as soon as he met Joe’s mother, Theresa, she took him under  her wing as another of her children. Theresa was like that.

The feasting began with antipasto. Nick and Nicholas each ordered pasta as their main course. One of my favorite foods is risotto, and Marilou and Joe recommended Umbria’s version, with porcini mushrooms and truffles. I have never had risotto like it before and I’m not likely to again. It was unique, rich, earthy and delicious.  I loved it! Meanwhile, Joe and Marilou were getting to know Nicholas, who chatted with them throughout dinner. For dessert, Giulio sent over a platter containing cannoli,  Italian cheesecake, tiramisu, and chocolate mousse. We marveled over tastes of each of them as we talked of a trip to Sicily taken by Joe, Marilou and Anna  three years ago,  and of  Nick’s and my impending trip there to celebrate our 40th anniversary in November. Ubering back to our B & B, we marveled at how blessed we are to be part of  such a wonderful, warm, loving family.


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Shape/Shift at Lost Arts 11/4

This is the first art show I’ve been in since 2014 and the first show I’ve co-curated (along with Rusty Cook, Chad Kouri, and Elisabeth Hass) for multi-disciplinary space, Lost Arts. Elisabeth approached me and Chad to come up with some programming to help spread the word about their new space and this is what we came up with.

We wanted a concept that that addressed Lost Arts as a raw industrial space that’s equal parts community center, classroom, art studio, gallery, and party zone.  And we also wanted to this event to bring together various groups of artists and designers who might not otherwise interact and charge them with using Lost Arts various tools like  the wood working machines, 3D printers, laser cutters, screen printing facilities, sewing machines, jewelry making equipment, and more.

From there we arrived at Shape/Shift as the theme behind the show. It’s about being in flux either creatively or through one’s identity, and the murky middle areas between all of society’s labels. Male or female? Black or White? Gay or straight? Rich or poor? Designer or developer? Artist or businessperson? Introvert or extrovert? I’m exhausted by watching so many people, myself included, contort ourselves to fit these polarizing terms especially because they have different and varying definitions. So this night is about tossing all that aside, and reframing what might have been a boundary in the past as a bridge or portal to a future that’s clearer and more flexible for us all. That’s why I chose the windows as the basis for this piece.

A window is normally a thing we are either inside or outside of. Traditionally they are viewed as a dividing line between worlds. Instead, I want to make them an opportunity, a vision for the future. The piece is also a metaphor for Lost Arts as a whole, as a place people come to cross-pollinate beyond their creative confines.

[Interior/exterior installation shots]

Using cut sheet acrylic, reminiscent of the reverential feel of stained glass, the piece is inspired by the lenses and emotional “barriers” that one experiences in the process of coming out or accepting one’s identity. Invoking shapes used on nautical flags for navigation and communication as a reminder to mind the signs, marvel at the journey, and to brave the waters with good friends.

One visual reference for this came from one of my favorite artists, Barbara Kasten (above). She builds these incredible intensely colored scenes full of MC Escher-like perspectives, angles, and reflections and then photographs them so they become a two-dimensional representation of sculpture. Talk about layers! Dang.

Also, from Le Mary Celeste, a tapas restaurant in Paris that I found with my mom back in June. They had this transparent vinyl on the windows (above) and the way it tinted the light as the sun set over our shoulder was so lovely. There’s something very cat-like about basking in a batch of colored light that I wanted to capture here.

Quite proud of this, because for so long I wasn’t confident in my non-client work or didn’t feel like the art I was producing had much direction, or was competing with my design practice. It took the better part of a year of independent sketching, painting, journaling, and simmering off and on for this to shift (heh, pun intended). And to be off the computer and build something that will live in a three-dimensional space is super gratifying because it’s the opposite of writing email or code. So! That’s what I’ve been working on. You’ll have to either come to the opening or stay tuned for the end result. 😀

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Thanks for stopping by today!! (Go CUBS!)

[Photos by Rusty Cook, moi, and Debbie Labedz]

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Pittsburgh Ice Arena Winter Youth In-House Hockey League (8U & 12U)

Pittsburgh Ice Arena Winter In-House Ice Hockey League

The Pittsburgh Ice Arena Winterl In-House Hockey League is designed for players to develop and improve their skills. Coaches will work on different skill sets each week, such as shooting, power skating, and puck control. Players will then have the opportunity to test their skills in actual, non-checking game play.

League Skill Level: New/Beginning/Intermediate

Age Groups:

8U (2011’s & younger)

12U (2007’s, 2008’s, 2009’s & 20010’s)

8u Individual Player Registration: $225 and Individual Goalie Registration: $150

12u Individual Player Registration $275 and Individual Goalie Registration $200

Sorry No Team Registrations Accepted

Practice and Game Summary:

  • Season will begin January 5th.
  • Practices will be January 5th, 11th & 12th; Games will be played January 26th, February 2nd, 9th, 23rd, 29th, and March 1st, 7th, & 8th
  • Each team will get two 1-hour practices
  • Teams will play 8 round robin league games plus single elimination playoffs
  • Games will be three 12 minute running clock periods
  • 8U games will play Half-Ice and 12u will play full ice games
  • Each player will receive a league jersey and awards for 1st and 2nd place

Interested in coaching or for more league information please contact:

Luke Kopchak, Hockey Director at 724-334-4423, or by email at lukek@pittsburghicearena.com


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Václav Stratil

Aside the overview of the core of his work, different parts from the last 15 years opus by this important drawer, painter and performer will be presented.

Prague, Czech Republic
18:00 18 October - 18:00 03 January 2016
Curator Jiří Ptáček

We recommend the exhibition at Futura!

“Formally speaking is Stratil’s work of the last 16 years more diverse and hybrid then ever before. His works is however first of all never ending visual transformation of his own everydayness, the quest for the poetic formula embodying situations he enters, or even instigates.
Extreme is a logical result of strictness, applied both on the level of inner discipline, purposeful excess, or creative lightness. Stratil’s work is the work with his own I – with its submission to wide spectrum of challenges and games, in which he consequently fully takes part. Stratil constructs auto-portrait monument with thousands of faces. In the context of Czech contemporary art his main appreciation lies in the authenticity of his program, in which for many years borders between life and art are blurred. Stratil lives in art – and art becomes the body, which we see.”


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QGIS Planet

User question of the Month – Dec 18 & answers from Nov

It’s December and that means it is time to plan for the next year. Planning also means preparing a budget and to do so, we would like to learn more about what you think QGIS.ORG should focus on: features or bug fixing and polishing? Therefore, we invite you to our QGIS user question of December 2018.

We also have localized translated versions of this questionnaire for our French-speaking and Portuguese-speaking users.

Your answers in November

In November, we wanted to know which version of QGIS you use.

User question of the Month – Nov 18

QGIS 2.18 is the third LTR since we started this effort back in 2015 and next year will see the first LTR of QGIS 3. On this occasion, we want to learn more about our users and which versions of QGIS they use. Therefore, we invite you to our QGIS user question of the month.

Promoting and using QGIS for the enterprise

Over the years, QGIS has gained more functionality, more users and more people and organisations who make their livelihood from it. As an Open Source project, there are two things that we value most highly (and equally):

  • Our community of users
  • Our community of project contributors

The two groups are intermingled, co-dependent and indispensable to the project. As both these groups have grown, our reach has grown. Now as a project we touch the lives of (by best estimation) hundreds of thousands of users and contributors around the world.

It is a natural consequence of such reach that QGIS has become an attractive platform for companies on which to build service based business models to their customers. From this rises the advent of ‘enterprise’ offerings – service packages tailored for large corporate and government institutions which need service level agreements, guaranteed turn around times, helpdesk support and so on. As a volunteer driven, grass roots project we are not in the position to, and do not have the interest in catering to this class of user base via support agreements etc. Commercial support is far better taken care of through third party service providers that have the infrastructure and legal means to set up such service offerings.

As the momentum grows around such enterprise services it is probably an inevitable consequence that tension may arise between third party service providers and the QGIS core project. In simplistic terms this tension can be seen as the dichotomy between those of us who view our work on QGIS as a labour of love versus those who see their work around QGIS as a labour of commercial enterprise. Of course there are many cases where the people providing such support do come from the community, do see their work as a labour of love, but as the stakes get higher and the size of support companies grows (to the point where they are also recruiting staff from outside the QGIS community), there is more opportunity for this dichotomy to realise itself.

The reality is that much like the relationship between project contributors and our community of users, there is a huge amount of potential symbiosis between the QGIS developer community and the growing number of value added resellers providing services around QGIS: many of the improvements, bug fixes and other enhancements produced by value added resellers make their way back into the core QGIS offering, whilst the body of work produced by the community of QGIS project contributors becomes the basis around which value added resellers build their marketplace offering.

Over the years we have tried to be sensitive to the fact that many people rely on QGIS for their livelihood – initiatives such as our Long Term Release programme, the creation of test suites and heavy investment of donated project funds into bug fixing (among many other similar initiatives) have all gone a long way to making QGIS a viable platform for value added resellers. We would like to ask that resellers give the QGIS project similar consideration in their marketing and work endeavours. As such I would like to present a few simple guidelines below that you should use as guiding principles in your interaction with the QGIS project. I will use a hypothetical company ‘ACME Corp.’ in my examples below:

Respect the license

QGIS is published under the GPL v2 or greater license. The letter of the license states that if you extend the source code  of QGIS, and publish those changes (for example by making it available on a download site for your users), you need to publish the source code changes too, making them available to your users. In the spirit of the license, you should share your improvements to QGIS with the greater project (e.g. by making your code tree publicly accessible).

Similarly when publishing a plugin, don’t ship it with proprietary binary ‘blobs’, or only with .pyc (compiled python files) leaving out the original python sources. If you do absolutely have to ship it with a binary (for example you need a c-compiled python module for your plugin), make sure to provide a clear trail to the upstream sources for those binary elements.

I personally find discussions of licensing get quickly tedious and I prefer to emphasise the spirit of open source rather than getting stuck in legalese: “We share our work with you, you share your work with us and we all benefit“. It’s really that simple for me. When you stray from this maxim, you are very likely to, at best, ruffle feathers and, at worst, create a really bad impression about your company and the people that work for it.

Don’t present your work as our work

It seems obvious, but many miss the nuance here. If you wrote a marvellous plugin to count sheep in farm fields because it will add great value to your customers, call it ‘ACME. Corp sheep counter’, not ‘QGIS Sheep Counter’. Also bear in mind that the word ‘QGIS’ is trademarked (the trademark is owned by the QGIS.org community). If you want to name your project, you should read our trademark guidelines. Contact us at [email protected] if you have any uncertainty about how you are using the word ‘QGIS’ in your brand.

Don’t present our work as your work

This is the corollary to the above. Our community works incredibly hard to make QGIS, the web site, the documentation, triage bugs, provide help on the mailing lists and forums. All that effort can be disregarded in a single line of careless copy like ‘QGIS by ACME Corp. is the next best thing since sliced cheese‘. Show a little love to the people that built the platform for your service offering and refer back to the parent QGIS project and its community as the progenitor of all the goodness you are sharing with your clients. That does not denigrate the valuable service that you provide your customers and it lets them know that you represent your company and work fairly and contribute back to the source project that you are basing your services on.

Friends don’t fork

Forking in Open Source is the process by which you create your own divergent copy of the  software and maintain it independently, often resulting in two incompatible versions (at the source code level) of the same project. Nobody really wins from that. Your customers lose the ability to migrate projects, workflows and knowledge between the community maintained version of QGIS and your modified one. In reality forking is normal (its the standard workflow in GitHub for example), but I really am referring to the process whereby you create an heavily diverged copy of the source code. When you create a divergent fork, your developers get stuck in a one directional highway which takes them further and further away from the original code base and any opportunity to capitalise on the work of other contributors from the QGIS community. There is also an economic imperative not to make a divergent fork – to quote community member Vincent Picavet:

“… forking a project is not a good idea in terms of economics. Maintaining software is more than half of the TCO [Total Cost of Ownership], and on the medium-long term, maintaining a fork of QGIS will cost much more than integrating the specific code into the master codebase, even if initial costs are higher for master integration.”

Don’t rebrand

Every few months I get an email from a value added service provider asking me if I can help them produce a version of QGIS which is rebranded as ‘ACME Corp. GIS’. By rebranding here I mean deep rebranding – not just replacing the splash screen (which I am generally OK with), but changing the word ‘QGIS’ everywhere in the source code and user interface to ‘ACME Corp. GIS’.  Beyond the fact that you instantly break all sorts of things like QGIS project file support, you also create a fork that will require massive amounts of maintenance  to keep in sync with the upstream project.

Integrate your team with the QGIS community

One great way to give your clients a good service and to ensure that your work is well accepted is to integrate your developers with the QGIS community. By that I mean let them subscribe to our mailing lists, participate in architecture and other discussions, fix issues, contribute code, attend our 6 monthly hackfests and generally be part of the ebb and flow of the project. There are so many benefits to doing this – both to QGIS and yourself – which is probably evidenced by the fact that the most well known QGIS value added service providers each have a number of developers participating in the community. My main motivation above all other reasons is that they will gain the sensitivity to know how to get your improvements integrated into the code base, and the trust and camaraderie of the other community members which is great when the time comes that they need help solving problems.

Integrate your work with the QGIS code base

Whereas above we ask you not to fork, how can you be sure your changes will be acceptable so that you do not need to maintain a fork? Whenever you are thinking about new features for your clients, I encourage you to think about how to make them generic enough that they can be incorporated into the main code base. Once you do that, you have an automatic delivery platform of your work to your users. QGIS has a well established release routine and the features shipped with QGIS get tested and used by many thousands of users. Besides you are benefitting from the features others are funding, why not pay the same compliment back by designing your features in a way that everyone can use them, not only your clients?

Keep us in the loop

There is so much going on around the QGIS project we often get surprised by things people do. More often than not it is a pleasant surprise but sometimes it isn’t. If you are planning some big new feature or creating a new service around QGIS, I highly recommend that you share it with the community early in your planning process. In particular for the case of new features that you would like to see in the main code base, coming along with an ACME Corp. 10,000 line code contribution with no prior consultation creates ample room for friction. If you want to know that a larger feature you are planning will be accepted, check out our QEP (QGIS Enhancement Proposal) process.

Don’t only contribute code

For some reason coders are treated as the main heros in the story of an Open Source project. Many people overlook the fact that there is a far larger team of translators, document writers, sys admins, authors, artists, testers and enthusiasts who contribute a massive amount of effort into the project. When you are thinking about how to contribute back to the project, take a moment to think about all the infrastructure around the project and how you might help that along – as well as the cool new features you plan to contribute to the code base.

There are many other things that you can do to integrate yourself into the community, but my real point in this article is that although QGIS is Free Software, it is not made for free. Take a look at the QGIS page on Ohloh if you want to get a feel for just how much effort has gone into QGIS. Many people have put a lot of sweat equity into QGIS and the only reward they get for their work (if they are lucky) is recognition and appreciation. Think of them when you build services on top of QGIS and find ways to acknowledge and motivate them!

Here’s looking forward to seeing many thousands of people making their livelihood by offering services around QGIS!

Tim Sutton

(QGIS Project Chair)

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Things to Take into Consideration when you are Employing a Business General Contractor

When it has to do with hiring a contractor, it is worth it to do your homework. You ought to make sure the contractor you’re investing with has an excellent reputation in the marketplace. Selecting an industrial contractor for your company can be a huge gamble in case you have little if any prior expertise in commercial construction and renovation.

1. You are searching for a contractor who’s ready to work with your manner of communication. It’s important to choose a contractor that delivers a long-term warranty to safeguard your system is covered should something fail. Respectable commercial contractors won’t be offended since they will not have anything to hide. A respectable painting contractor will be in a position to give a very long collection of previous clients, names, phone numbers and photos or video.

2. Every contractor differs and will have different expectations for the cost of the down payment. In general, it’s important to select your commercial contractor based on your personal project requirements. If you’re looking to employ a business general contractor in Illinois than look no more. In case the contractor is working in your house, make sure he or she’s licensed for residential jobs. Local contractors are less difficult to contact if problems develop with the work later on, and they’re more inclined to be acquainted with building codes in your region. Selecting a community commercial general contractor can be particularly handy and beneficial.

3. A contractor needs to be in a position to reply to your questions satisfactorily and in a way that puts you at ease. You are also able to take a look at a contractor’s internet reputation by looking for the business’s name with words like scam, rip-off, or complaint. General contractors additionally have a group of subcontractors they’ve actually collaborated with on various different tasks. Because the overall contractor’s often sub out regions of the work, you are going to want to make sure any they bring to the construction site to have the right license for the work too. Following is a checklist of things to take into consideration when you are employing a business general contractor.

4. Verify the contractor is correctly licensed and carries the appropriate insurance before hiring them. You also need the contractor to understand precisely what you want. In addition, the contractor that you are just about to invest with should be insured. An excellent contractor should have a lot of satisfied customers in addition to satisfied suppliers and subcontractors that you are able to call. An excellent contractor is likewise very busy and you would like to be certain they can fit you into their schedule when you want the project to be completed. Whether it is a huge contractor at a firm or a small, individual contractor, you’ve got to ensure you know what things to search for and what to take into account when employing an industrial contractor.

5. Selecting an industrial contractor is similar to hiring any other service-oriented professional. Experienced commercial construction general contractors have to be in a position to manage a number of skill sets via subcontractors. Evaluating contractors can be a great deal of work, but should you attempt to DIY your remodel, you may end up causing yourself much bigger headaches. Furthermore, you will want to pick a contractor that provides emergency maintenance and regular check-ups to make sure your system runs optimally for many years to come. Before you employ a distinct commercial contractor be sure that you’ve got a word with a range of reputable contractors.

Picking up the Right Fence and the Right Installer

You would like to keep the worth of your property and provide security. We have a number of fence gate options here at Colonial Fence, so you may get the best access control equipment that you should make sure your visitors and workers can go to your property as safely as possible, and also to make sure that intruders will be deterred. If you’re looking for commercial fencing choices for your company premises, then you’ll want to select the time to come up with the ideal fence installation MA.

Outdoors balcony railings enhance the expression of any industrial business having a more distinctive, unique style than your competition. Chain-link fences also merge nicely with the surrounding landscape, and if you’re planning on setting up climbing plants whatsoever, they’ll be a fantastic issue to get. This sort of gate needs a greater demand for maintenance. It’s also called a rolling gate. Security gates are made to help the stream of vehicular traffic onto your premises.

Picking an inadequate high quality fence, or having a rundown fence or no fence whatsoever, can leave an important bad impression on potential clients and clients, which is obviously something which you may wish to avoid. As an industrial business operator, it’s important to let customers know you put safety first even before they walk in the door of your organization. Our fence products are cost-effective and higher quality however large or small your company might be. All Colonial Fence products have a warranty that comprises a superb maintenance package. You can rely on us to always provide your company superior merchandise and solutions.

When you first begin looking for a business that does commercial fence installation in Massachusetts, it’s important to find out whether they have an industrial site. This is the reason why it is crucial to select a company which does the work themselves. Our company has become the top selection of Massachusetts property owners as soon as it comes to beautiful, long-lasting fences at reasonable prices. Finding the most suitable business fence company may be challenging. Ultimately, it’s important to work with an industrial fence installation company that provides you a guarantee on the characteristic of their work.

Colonial Fence is a trustworthy business fence contractor because we supply the best of the very best for fence installations and other industrial services. Have a peek at our commercial fences to find out that which we can do for you! The finest commercial fences are the fences made for function whilst holding to the weather elements. We can offer a secure, sturdy and lovely business fence that’s full customized to fulfill your commercial needs. This is because your fencing will result in the general appearance and curb appeal of your organization building. This is important if considering what type of fence you want to install. Including a great-looking fence to any residential or business property is just one of the greatest investments you may result in security, beauty, greater value, and more.

Elegant Way of Adding Boundary to Your Pool

If you have a pool and you have kids, you can want to equip your pool with a fence. If you own a pool at your house or business, the security of your family members, colleagues or clients is not merely important it’s a legal responsibility. If you own a pool and want the very best available fence, aluminum pool fence is just one of the most well-known alternatives.

Aluminum fences are the ideal add-on to any property. An aluminum fence isn’t hard to install and can typically be done over a weekend with the assistance of friends or loved ones. One aspect to keep in mind, it is not the best option for privacy.

Unlike iron, aluminum doesn’t rust. At precisely the same time, however, not all aluminum is the very same with regard to strength and endurance. Over the years, it has become an extremely popular fencing option for home and commercial applications. Overall, it is a popular option when it comes to property fencing because it’s relatively affordable, very durable and can come in a variety of designs. Secondly, it is very light weight which can be a very good thing in terms of ease of installation even for a DIY project, but it may not be ideal for areas and regions that experience heavy storms. Aluminum, specifically, is impervious to the elements, and won’t corrode or rust. Style Both aluminum and ornamental steel fences come in a selection of styles, but it’s well worth noting that aluminum fencing provides a broader range of color alternatives.

Aluminum fencing is extremely low maintenance and doesn’t rust, unlike other popular fences. It will provide a low-maintenance barrier, but it does not hide what is on the other side very well. Our aluminum fencing isn’t difficult to install and can be achieved in a weekend so that you don’t need to fret about paying a contractor for overpriced materials or labor. It may not be the best choice for everyone which is ok. Aluminum fencing, much like vinyl, also provides you a wide collection of fencing styles and colors, which means that you can design an exceptional fence to fulfill all your requirements.

Make certain you understand what you’re doing in case you install the fence all on your own! Your new fence will offer essential pool safety without detracting from the expression of your backyard. Before you acquire a fence, however, do your homework on pool fences because there are several things that go into selecting a pool fence for your house. Having a fence that isn’t rackable can cause unappealing gaps. If you’re thinking of replacing a mutual boundary fence, take the opportunity to chat to your neighbour first.

If you’re searching for a fence installation company, Lifescaping Fence & Patio Covers is a very affordable fence business in Sacramento. It is one of the best companies in the Sacramento. It offers many different types of new fence installations to cater the needs of all of our customers.

Limit the Range of Children that Could Get in the Swimming Pool

Pools are a great supply of entertainment and comfort once the weather gets warmer. Then you need to look at that although your pool may be exempt from fencing laws, your insurance provider might require it. Conversely, in some climates it is acceptable to shut off your pool for a whole season. You can also locate automated pool covers that are remotely controlled, which permits you to open and close the pools if you need to swim.

The fence could possibly be permanent or temporary. It can also optimize the good looks of your house. The Katchakid removable pool safety fence is especially designed as a pool barrier to help safeguard children from exposed open water with the addition of a layer of protection all around your pool.

Let’s continue with the security part since it’s the main reason why you have opted to put in a fence. It’s also quite easy to wash the fence and includes a maintenance free resin. Most fences arrive in kits that you’ll have to place together for yourself. A double-top fence is the exact same as a flat top, except that there’s an extra horizontal bar near the top bar. Frameless glass fences have a whole lot of unique uses. If it comes to getting a frameless glass pool fence installed, there are plenty of unique materials to contemplate.

It’s possible to easily roll up the fence once your kids aren’t around and make sure it remains safe for later use. Hence, you should know how to select the fence that will fit your needs. Therefore, it would be better to get a pool fence around your pool. An iron pool fence will provide your space a classic, secured look when keeping kids from the pool until they may be supervised properly. Wrought iron pool fence proved to be a common barrier employed for pool safety previously.

Fences can be produced with a number of materials of unique rates, sturdiness, and appearances. Ultimately, pool fences may add aesthetic beauty to your pool area. Our pool fence comes in many of distinct styles. Swimming pool fences are made in a number of different types, utilizing a wide variety of materials. Removable residential pool fence has turned out to be an effective drowning prevention aid for at least thirty-five years in the usa.

GC Fence, fences won’t only assist in preventing pool-related accidents, but they’re also constructed from quality, long-lasting materials to supply you with years of beauty and security. Furthermore, the fence is extremely simple to install and remove within a moment and you don’t require another person to aid you. The suitable Scottsdale pool fence can give an excellent privacy barrier, in addition to a safety one.

Our fences are designed to withstand the elements! The fence also helps prevent pets from entering your pool and it is easy to shorten it to fit your particular needs.  Installing pool fence around irregular shape is a simple task when you decide on the customize fence.

Installing the Best and the Most Cost Effective Flooring

Hardwood flooring is even much reasonable to utilize in your house, and it can likewise be utilized in various places, like basements, where dampness is a major issue. It is a popular floor type in the industry. You can also select laminate flooring rather than hardwood if you’re searching for something eco-friendly.

There are a lot of unique kinds of flooring nowadays that not using hardwood is nearly not possible to imagine. Additionally, the current kind of flooring can produce the removal more expensive. DuPont laminate flooring in your house will only bring compliments.

Laminate Flooring is an advanced type of flooring that’s offered in various types. It is almost always cheaper than the counterparts it imitates. Check with your manufacturer about the perfect temperature in which you’ll be able to install the laminate flooring. The third thing you need to do is to receive your laminate flooring and take out the adhesive. Furthermore, for the safety, you are advised to adhere the laminate flooring to the stair with glue.

Though, it’s feasible to find flooring that has a middle consisting of over five layers. Very best flooring for basement ought to be that which can withstand a whole lot of weight not just from people but vehicles also. If you are not able to do any of them you could wind up with flooring that should be redone very soon and at a considerable cost to you and your family members. Also, the total amount of flooring you’re replacing plays a big part in evaluating the flooring expenses. When it has to do with deciding on the ideal flooring for a house, hardwood is frequently the very first selection for many homeowners.

There are a number of folks that are actually attempting to do the installation by themselves and quickly understand that they’ve made the incorrect decision after figuring out that they’re lacking of tools needed or skills needed to complete the undertaking. It is also as simple as clicking the tiles along as you keep going then sum wind it up by pounding them together with mallet made of rubber. If you’re not pleased with your hardwood flooring installation or hardwood refinishing, we are not going to stop until you’re.

If you need cork installation in your home ensure you make the very best choice and receive the best design which will keep people amazed while the visit your house. After cork flooring installation is done there may be challenges in regard to dents. It is good for soundproof rooms as well.

The sum you pay for installation is dependent upon a range of factors, including where you reside and the intricacy of your undertaking. Additionally, it can be a big job and it’s one that most homeowners need to hire professionals to complete. Hardwood flooring installation is a good solution that offers cushioning with every step an individual takes. Strong hardwood flooring installation shouldn’t be complex.

Tile flooring installation is a huge project to accept your own. As you saw above, tile flooring installation is more costly than a number of the other alternatives. After all, you would like your tile flooring installation to seem beautiful for a long time and if you don’t think you are able to do the work justice, it’s always best to require the professionals.

Publicize your Website in Order to Raise their Visibility in Search Engine Results

Leads are the lifeblood of any small business. As a result, if your buying leads are asking to run an offer on the lead lists you’ve got the assurance that you’re running with a high excellent lead provider. Therefore, all the leads are phone verified. Getting leads is growing your lists, that is the way we have a tendency to see general advertising and marketing practices, and is part of demand generation advertising. When you’re attempting to generate sales leads and boost your internet presence, you must have everything working in sync to achieve your ends.

Businesses need lead generation so that they can convert to customers and raise their revenue. All businesses nowadays are competing for the interest of their prospects. In the age of infinite information in our hands, they don’t generate leads the same way they used to. With your online marketing plan from Mark My Words Media, you will take pride in the way your company is presented, and you’ll observe real business benefits! Have the resources you should start and grow your company.

In today’s world, the web is a famous tool which is helping businesses to reach literally millions of new clients. From early stage consideration and research to the last buy, people utilize the web to find information throughout the purchasing practice. In the fast-paced market that the net and technological advances have created, you want a site design and marketing program that keeps pace with your company and help it grow to its whole potential.

Search engine marketing is believed to be the component of an online marketing and its primary role is to publicize your website in order to raise their visibility in search engine results and it can be accomplished primarily only through paid advertisements. On-line marketing also comprises a broader selection of marketing elements than the conventional small business marketing on account of the added channels and advertising and marketing methods accessible on the web. If you want to elevate your on-line marketing to the next level and increase your customer engagement levels you have arrived at the proper location.  Successful inbound marketing demands a variety of skills skills alien to numerous industries and conventional advertising and marketing departments.

If there’s a completely new site, it is very much tough for the site to have top quality hyperlink building. You will find lots of websites that we’ve created in our portfolio. Successful dental sites must be built on a good foundation that includes keywords that are ideal for the particular dental practice. With our web designs, you will secure a lovely responsive site and marketing package that will bring prospective customers to your company.

All you need to do is to have the consumers or visitor contact information so you can secure a notion of the services or products that the consumer requires or item of information that they want. If your target audience isn’t utilized to free, your prospects could be thinking that what it is you’re offering is of the inferior quality or there’s a catch that accompanies your offer. As soon as you learn about your intended market, you will need to provide something you are able to give the visitor of your site or landing page in exchange for an email.

Plumbing Services are Extremely Important to Business, Industry and House

Plumbing demands a lot of understanding of the parts and materials required for projects, along with the permits or codes required. Industrial plumbing is an enormous deal not quite the specific same as the private plumbing an awesome many people nowadays are habituate to. Industrial plumbing, on the reverse side, faces a wide choice of issues, which demands a comprehension of a larger volume of solutions.

No matter your plumbing requirements, our trained plumbers deliver unparalleled support. Payless Plumbing can aid you seven days per week, no excess charge for weekends, and we’ll be there on time to correct all of your company plumbing problems. Your plumbing needs to be kept current with the most recent standards o your residence and family can be certain of a well-running plumbing system whilst keeping the environmental concerns in check. It bears a good deal. Whether you require new plumbing installed in a new business building, or are repairing plumbing in a present business, we’ve got the experience to have the work done right the very first time. You may be searching for commercial plumbing in Laveen if you’re a company owner and have a building that should be maintained. Complexity Commercial plumbing is a system intended to serve a high number of people over an enormous portion of the day.

Consultancy it is additionally feasible to search for the assistance of a plumber to find the cost-saving recommendations that you need. So it’s far better to look for the expert services of an insured in addition to accredited expert plumber in Mobridge as a means to prevent any kind of further damage. So it’s much better to search for the expert services of an insured and certified expert plumber in Halls as a system to stop any additional damage. Thus, when dealing with plumbing issues, you would like to go for commercial plumbing services from respectable experts.

Based on the damage found in the pipes, our services will be dependent upon the essentials of green, trenchless technology to be able to repair them. An experienced, professional and beneficial plumbing service will give you excellent services at economical expenses. Speak to us to observe how our commercial plumbing services and emergency plumbing services can continue to keep your company moving in the appropriate direction. It can even replace your old company plumbing fixtures and make sure your building is equipped with the highest quality plumbing technology. Industrial plumbing services provided by plumbers are essential to business and industry. Industrial plumbing services offered by plumbers are extremely important to business and industry. Industrial plumbing services offered in Hoxie AR by plumbers are essential to business and industry.

Virtually all individuals usually choose the plumbing services just in the event of emergency situation or for any type of necessary replacement or repair. You require to find the expert services of the skilled and skilled plumbing business to satisfy all of the plumbing requirements. Some services might not be available to meet at your desired, while some might not even give you high-quality work to make certain your institution’s plumbing process is working in its very best. Certified and professional expert plumbing companies understand how to attain the pipes in the hardest to achieve locations and fix them. If you’re searching for excellent business plumbing services in Grapevine, you can rely on us to deliver beyond your expectations.

How VA Loan Home Refinancing can Help in the Present Condition of a Loan

In most instances, refinancing is correct, but naturally there are always exceptions. Streamline refinancing exists only to lessen the load of an outstanding mortgage, and cannot be employed by borrowers to boost ready money. A refinance is merely a new loan which pays off the current loan. The VA military home Refinancing is among the simplest and fastest mortgage products offered to eligible veterans and military personnel today.

As you might qualify for both loans, generally there is a single option will help you more than the other. By way of example, joint loans have to be submitted to the VA.. As a veteran, you ought to know that VA Cash-Out loans are worth exploring for a range of factors. Your current VA loan proves that you’re eligible. VA cash out loans are offered up to 100% of the house’s present price. VA loans work exactly like any other type of home loan. VA loans unlike other mortgages do not need complicated procedures like home assessment to establish the present value of their house or other procedures like checking whether the individual meets the criteria for credit or other procedures.

Unless you’re refinancing with an ARM loan to a fixed-rate loan utilizing an IRRRL, you’re expected to obtain a reduce rate of interest. You may qualify for an unsecured loan in as few as one day. Conventional loans provide borrowers a surplus of alternatives offered when it comes to loan period length, rates of interest, and maximum loan limits. If you get a conventional home loan and wish to refinance a VA loan, VA streamline refinance rates may not be applicable to your refinancing targets. If you’ve got a VA mortgage loan, then there’s an excellent probability you have already come into contact with unsolicited offers to refinance your mortgage that appear official and could sound too fantastic to be true. A VA home loan is a good benefit to military personnel during and following their services. If you presently have a VA home loan and would like to refinance it to help change the conditions of your loan, U.S. Eagle can provide help.

It’s possible to easily submit an application for a loan by filling out a form on their site. A VA Refinance Loan can enable qualified homeowners the capacity to capitalize on lower rates, in addition to getting cash back and utilizing the money in a number of means. If you don’t have a VA loan or whether you presently have a VA loan and would love to cash out equity submit an application for a NEW VA refinance. Provided that you meet the requirements, obtaining a loan from one of the approved VA mortgage businesses will be your best method to get a home and not have to think about future financial difficulties. 2 Pre-approval based on nonverified info and isn’t a commitment to turn you into a loan by Savannah VA home loan. Having smaller monthly payments might be proper for some, but in the event the payment relief isn’t necessary it can be better for your future to get around the lengthy term loans.

Public Claim Adjuster: Policy Holder Representative

The Public Adjuster has the experience and experience to negotiate your claim and help you get the maximum entitlements below your policy. If you simply need the public adjuster to take care of portions not all your claim, you will need to negotiate that up front. You seek the services of a public insurance adjuster to assist you with the claim before finding out your claim payment will be less than that which you must rebuild.

The bigger the disputed amount, the simpler it is going to be to locate a public adjuster to work on your case. If a public adjuster isn’t right or doesn’t do the job hard to acquire a payment, he likely won’t be paid. For their services for your benefit, public insurance adjusters charge a proportion of the amount which you recover from your insurer. In Florida, you may also seek the services of a Tampa Bay public insurance adjuster to assist you file claims and negotiate your insurance policy payment.

The third sort of adjuster, the public adjuster, works just for the policy holder. He will help ensure that you’ve filled out all the necessary paperwork and taken all the right steps in filing a claim. Ideally, you are going to locate a public adjuster with unique experience dealing with your particular type of claim.

Frequently, adjusters visit a house or industry and find their loss estimate is far below what it ought to be. Another adjuster might take past a claim just because they have more expertise in or experience with a specific type. The adjuster isn’t the last arbiter of justice, and your insurance provider is legally obligated to cover any damages caused throughout that incident. Public adjusters, also called private adjusters, represent policyholders just like you. A public adjuster will choose the confusion off of your plate and steer clear of costly mistakes that may influence your settlement. Public insurance adjusters are the sole property loss professionals working on behalf of policyholders. Although having one’s own public insurance adjuster appears to be a great thing to do, it’s not always needed.

Your adjuster is going to be paid while the claim was settled. A public adjuster is a certified professional who can manage your insurance policy claim from beginning to finish. In addition, he will be able to obtain a value of the loss that is independent of the insurer. It is likewise very important to take note of everything that transpires between the public adjuster and your insurance provider. Public insurance adjusters must be licensed to be able to operate in the District and in the majority of states. A business loss public Insurance adjuster with ten decades of experience dealing with business damage insurance claims may not be the suitable choice for your house’s flood damage insurance policy case.

Knowing the Life Span of Roofs will Save you from Early Roof Repair

Depending on the sort of house you’ve got, getting on your roof might not be a secure and wise choice. It’s critical to be sure your cedar roof is quality wood which has been treated to stop wood rot from setting in and damaging your house. With routine roof maintenance, though, a cedar shake roof can last around 40 decades.

Out of all of the big-ticket items in your house, your roof is among the most significant. Tile roofs generally have a life expectancy of 50 decades. Though most tile roofs are observed in warm climates, they can be utilized in cold regions, too.

Roof extensions are great and supplying a new life to your house. They are the perfect way to revitalise your home! Building a level roof extension includes an array of opportunities that would simply not be possible with pitched roofs.

Some roofs may deteriorate quickly solely on account of the location of your residence. As the roof is installed, an increasing number of layers are added to improve durability and longevity, thus the name built-up. Despite their thickness, most roofs will include a 30-year warranty and will often last the life span of the warranty. Wait too long and you will have to strip the whole roof of brittle, broken and waffling shingles and begin from scratch.

The roof system is intended to supply no less than 10 decades of roof-warranted protection. If you need a roofing system which will help you save you enough money it will become profitable, continue reading about the most frequently encountered roofing system lifespans. If you’re on the lookout for an enduring roofing system with a sensible price tag contact DuPage County roofing company.

Whenever your roof starts to deteriorate, you have the choice of replacing or fixing roof problem locations. A set roof is the ideal material on a huge size building. Do not assume you are able to go over your present roof simply because you’re specifying a new white roof system. Therefore, if you recently replaced your roof or are thinking about doing it soon, be certain to get in touch with your insurance agent. A shingle roof will also raise the resale value of a house. Metal roofs might be absolutely the most expensive of all the different varieties of roofs but definitely offer you the absolute most life span and endurance.

Whenever your roof is new, it’s important to get the inspection done to recognize any potential workmanship issue which may appear within the first couple of decades. It does not have to be limited to exclusive use as a shelter from the weather. If it is over 20 years old and you are experiencing multiple leaks, then chances are you need a new roof but it still never hurts to get a second opinion. Built-up roofs are extremely hard to repair, or even to locate a leak. The new roof stipulates the correct pitch to get rid of standing water along with better thermal performance as a result of a reflective surface and 6 inches of fiberglass insulation. If you are in need of a new roof, we’ll inform you why and supply you with total replacement of a gorgeous, full roof system installed the proper way, the very first time. If you are in possession of a clean, pest-free roof you may hold off on the maintenance for as many as ten decades.


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