I would like to know how to get a rental application ... - Zillow Real ...

You will be given a rental lease application form to complete by the Landlords or you can take it from the government office.You can fill that form and carry one copy of filled form with you because the term and condition you are accepting is not differ in any time of discrepancy.
Complete application should read carefully and fill it neatly.
You have to give your employment details to the Landlords as they verify your identity in your office.
References would be given in the form will also helpful for you and your Landlords.The past record of your rental home is also be accepted .
If you reqiured some more information about rental properties terms and condition then you can take help of real estate? agent.Plaza estate one of the real estate London firm can help you to find the appropriate properties in every regions of London.

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US Particle Colliders In Need of Funding

Sadly, politicians do not realise that.

Research is about finding new things about the universe and this accelerator does not compete with that. They are different machines, made to examine different pieces of the universe and by adding the findings we learn more than if we had only one or two accelerators.

Sadly, funding is tied to "highest energy", "longest tunnel", "highest temperature" and those who cancel the projects do not get that it actually is not about "Hehe, now we showed them damned europeans/ame

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10 Reasons Why Small Business IT Outsourcing Is Becoming More ...

10 Reasons Why Small Business IT Outsourcing Is Becoming More Popular

Businesses that experience a rapid growth year after year are quite rare. Only a few companies find their winning ways while the rest lag behind. The question is how these successful companies set themselves apart from the rest and sustain their profitability. Actually, the key to their success is the use of IT outsourcing in quite more innovative ways than their peers do. There is more to business outsourcing than cost cutting. Successful businesses use outsourcing for far more strategic ends in order to tap into capabilities that they do not have within their premises.

Here are ten reasons why small business IT outsourcing is becoming increasingly popular.

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1. To have more time to focus on the core business functions-

People are happier doing what they do best, and distractions that have nothing to do with their key job functions can be very frustrating. The time businesses spend figuring out their IT functions have a very real opportunity cost. In addition, researching, implementing and fixing new technologies can really frustrate non IT professionals. Thus, outsourcing this business function can free your staff to spend their time focusing on how to grow the business.

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2. Network support providers achieve greater efficiency and economies of scale because they are focused solely on IT services. This enables them to consolidate their purchasing power and access a deeper and broader knowledge base. As a result, you can expect them to deliver faster, better and cheaper IT solutions to your business. This translates into cost saving to your business both in money and in time.

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3. Reducing cost while controlling operating expenses

Outsourcing your IT department to a network support company goes beyond cost reduction and the need to save your hard earned dollars. In most cases, businesses spend nearly 25% to 50% less by outsourcing their IT department over the cost of even retaining a single IT staff. In addition, expenses related to recruiting, training, vacation and management issues are taken out of the equation through outsourcing.

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4. Access highly specialized talent

You are better off leaving the highly complicated and ever changing field of information technology to experts. Outsourcing your business? IT needs allows you to tap in to expertise that would otherwise be too costly to develop and maintain in-house.

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5. Obtain on-demand resources

At some point, every business finds itself grappling with the challenge of growth versus the burden of scaling back. Both instances present genuine HR dilemma when the business relies on its in-house IT resources, more so when these events are unplanned. By contracting a professional IT service provider, your business can easily respond to these challenges without affecting the livelihood or morale of the workforce.

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6. Improve productivity

Technology improves the overall business productivity and performance by enabling communication, knowledge sharing and employee innovation. However, this productivity can only be realized through proper planning, implementation and monitoring of technological solutions. The best practices, planning, implementation and maintenance experience allows IT network support providers to successfully deliver these productivity improvements to your business.

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7. Reduce downtimes

Even a few minutes of system downtime can have severe ramifications to the business. Thus, maximizing uptime should be your business? top priority. Network support companies offer planned approaches to proactive system maintenance, security, backup and disaster recovery. Couple these with their remote systems monitoring and round the clock response capabilities and you will never experience extended periods of system downtimes in your business.

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8. Realize a competitive edge

Outsourcing your business? IT needs enables you to utilize the latest technologies that level the playing field in your business? favor. This is because these companies keep up with the latest technologies through continuous training and real world experience. Their ability to affect rapid moves can give your business a competitive advantage and increase its ability to respond to competitive threats.

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9. Attract and retain employees

Your employees want to work in an environment where computers are in excellent working condition, with minimal down times and excellent networks. Outsourcing your IT department allows your business to realize these expectations while attracting and retaining top talents in the industry.

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10. Access to otherwise rare vendor support

Most technology vendors barely provide direct end-user support. This can be very frustrating to a small business that makes several calls to customer support without receiving any help. However, by establishing a relationship with a reputable IT service provider, your business can enjoy the privilege of accessing thousands of technology vendors.

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In today?s competitive business environment, companies that want success must offer unique products. Outsourcing IT support for business presents your small business with the opportunity to take advantage of highly skilled and experienced service providers without spending much money. With these ten reasons, there is no doubt that outsourcing the IT department is the key to profitability.

Source: http://blog.etech7.com/blog/bid/183894/10-Reasons-Why-Small-Business-IT-Outsourcing-Is-Becoming-More-Popular

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Rutgers-Tulane game on at Superdome as scheduled

National Guardsmen Sgt. Matthew Limbert, left, and Cadet Clovis Vaughn of the 141st Field Artillery stationed at Jackson Barracks in New Orleans, guard the Superdome as Isaac approaches New Orleans on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said Isaac became a Category 1 hurricane Tuesday with winds of 75 mph. It could get stronger by the time it's expected to reach the swampy coast of southeast Louisiana. (AP Photo/The Times-Picayune, Eliot Kamenitz) MAGS OUT; NO SALES; USA TODAY OUT

National Guardsmen Sgt. Matthew Limbert, left, and Cadet Clovis Vaughn of the 141st Field Artillery stationed at Jackson Barracks in New Orleans, guard the Superdome as Isaac approaches New Orleans on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said Isaac became a Category 1 hurricane Tuesday with winds of 75 mph. It could get stronger by the time it's expected to reach the swampy coast of southeast Louisiana. (AP Photo/The Times-Picayune, Eliot Kamenitz) MAGS OUT; NO SALES; USA TODAY OUT

The Rutgers-Tulane football game will be played Saturday night in the Superdome, only days after Isaac swept across the New Orleans area with hurricane-force winds.

"We have concluded it is not only appropriate to move ahead with this event but essential to show the nation the resolve and resiliency of our community when faced with enormous adversity," Tulane athletic director Rick Dickson said Thursday.

The Superdome sustained only superficial damage to surrounding signs, banners and landscaping.

Doug Thornton, an executive with SMG, the company that manages the state-owned Superdome, said the stadium never lost power and its roof never leaked. He noted key Superdome personnel were returning to work Thursday to get the stadium ready to host college football.

Although the dome was in good shape Wednesday night, Tulane officials waited on a final decision to play until evaluating the condition of the community and confirming the airport would be ready for Rutgers' charter flight on Friday.

Louis Armstrong International Airport lost power during the storm, which came ashore Tuesday night and lingered in south Louisiana as both a hurricane, then later as a tropical storm, throughout Wednesday. The airport also was closed to commercial air traffic on Thursday.

On Thursday morning, Dickson consulted with officials from the city, the Superdome, Rutgers and the CBS Sports Network, which will televise the game nationally.

The Tulane football team left New Orleans for Birmingham, Ala., on Monday and practiced at Samford. The team planned to practice there again Thursday and Friday morning before returning to New Orleans.

The game will mark the end of an eventful first week of the regular season for new Tulane head coach Curtis Johnson, who is used to such weather-related disruptions. Johnson grew up in the New Orleans area and spent the past six seasons as wide receivers coach for the New Orleans Saints.

He joined the Saints the season after Hurricane Katrina hit. He was with the team when they left their suburban New Orleans headquarters and practiced in Indianapolis during Week 1 of the 2008 season while Hurricane Gustav came ashore in south Louisiana.

Isaac has impacted other Louisiana teams.

It caused the postponement of Thursday night's game in Shreveport between Texas A&M and Louisiana Tech. That game was called off on Tuesday, hours before the storm made landfall, and was rescheduled for Oct. 13, when both teams had an open date.

Also, Nicholls State ? located in Thibodaux, about 60 miles southwest of New Orleans ? has postponed its season opening trip to Oregon State this weekend. The team was scheduled to fly out of New Orleans on Friday for the contest in Corvallis. Officials are working on rescheduling the game.

LSU officials consulted with authorities and examined facilities throughout the day Thursday before deciding that the No. 3 Tigers would indeed be able to host their season opener as scheduled on Saturday night against North Texas.

Associated Press

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FX orders 90 more episodes of 'Anger Management'

FILE - This June 26, 2012 file photo shows actor Charlie Sheen attending the FX Summer Comedies Party at Lure in Los Angeles. The FX channel says on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, it's ordered 90 more episodes of the Charlie Sheen sitcom "Anger Management." (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP, File)

FILE - This June 26, 2012 file photo shows actor Charlie Sheen attending the FX Summer Comedies Party at Lure in Los Angeles. The FX channel says on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, it's ordered 90 more episodes of the Charlie Sheen sitcom "Anger Management." (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP, File)

LOS ANGELES (AP) ? FX is ordering 90 more episodes of "Anger Management," Charlie Sheen's TV comeback vehicle after being fired from "Two and a Half Men."

The unusually large order reflects the original agreement that FX made for the sitcom that stars Sheen as a therapist.

As part of the deal, FX set a ratings target for eight of the first 10 episodes of "Anger Management." The show reached the threshold, earning an automatic 90-episode order, the channel said.

The round figure of 100 episodes is the benchmark for series syndication, and that's the future for episodes that have shown first on FX, said producer Debmar-Mercury, a Lionsgate subsidiary.

"Anger Management" will go into syndication in September 2014, the company said Wednesday. It's a model that Debmar-Mercury used with the Ice Cube sitcom "Are We There Yet?" and on "Tyler Perry's House of Payne" and "Meet the Browns."

FX Networks executive vice president Chuck Saftler said he's confident the producers and cast will be able to produce the full order during the next two years after quickly turning out the first 10.

In July, Sheen said the prospect of continuing is as "exciting as hell," and added, "I don't think 90's gonna be enough."

FX called "Anger Management" cable's highest-rated new comedy series this year, averaging 4.5 million total viewers.

The number reflects the show's initial strong showing after its June debut, when it attracted more than 5.5 million viewers.

The show's viewership dropped to below 3 million for some later episodes and was hard-hit by the Olympics in August, averaging just under 2 million, according to Nielsen Co.

But "Anger Management" remained a healthy performer among advertiser-coveted young adult viewers, which was key to FX's decision to place the big-ticket order.

Sheen, who was replaced by Ashton Kutcher on CBS' top-rated comedy, was fired in 2011 by studio Warner Bros. Television because of his erratic personal life and public ridicule of the show's producer.

With "Anger Management," Sheen answers in part to himself with what FX has called a "significant ownership stake" in the show. Bruce Helford is the executive producer.

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Sony MDR-1 Headphones: Big Sound, Premium Design, Sleek Looks [Audio]

Along with the rest of Sony's announcements at IFA 2012 come the MDR-1 headphones, which are Sony's new top of the line headphones for consumers. Along with their big 40mm neodymium drivers, these closed back cans have an impressive response range of 4Hz-80kHZ, designed to handle the lowest bass frequencies and highest treble pings. More »

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Federal Agencies Hold Safety and Environmental Regulations ...

Federal Agencies Hold Safety and Environmental Regulations Meeting

Posted on Tue, Aug 28, 2012

The Department of Labor, Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), Department of Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), United States Coast Guard (USCG), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) invite interested parties to participate in a co-sponsored stakeholder meeting on the use and implementation of performance-based regulatory models for enhanced safety and environmental performance in the United States oil and gas industry. The meeting will be held at the College of the Mainland and hosted by the Gulf Coast Safety Institute. Speakers will address the current regulatory landscape and discuss the challenges and benefits of non-prescriptive, outcome-based approaches to reduce the frequency and severity of harmful events.

On January 18, 2011, President Obama issued Executive Order 13563, which called for improvements in the nation's regulatory system to promote predictability and reduce uncertainty and to use the best, most innovative, and least burdensome tools for achieving regulatory ends. Consistent with these objectives, BSEE, EPA, OSHA, PHMSA and USCG wish to solicit views from the public regarding opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of safety and environmental regulations in the oil and gas industry while enhancing interagency coordination. The goal of such improvements is to, further the safety of oil and gas industry operations while increasing environmental and economic benefits to society. BSEE, EPA, OSHA, PHMSA, and the UCSG are particularly interested in stakeholder views regarding the most effective regulatory model to address the issues.

One popular regulatory model in the U.S., the "management-based" regulation, falls somewhere on the spectrum between prescriptive and performance-based. Regulators using this model generally require the implementation of management systems and practices that are intended to ensure a desired outcome. Regulations and standards developed under this model may specify the elements of the management system, but do not prescribe specific technical requirements.

The Federal agencies sponsoring this stakeholder meeting are exploring a number of topics that will help inform whether and how to further incorporate performance-based regulatory approaches into their current regulatory systems. These topics include:

• the advantages and disadvantages of performance-based, prescriptive, and management-based regulatory approaches;
• whether these models could create synergies between multiple agencies; and
• what types of models or combinations of models could result in long-term economic benefits.

To elicit specific feedback on these topics, participating agencies are requesting comment from stakeholders regarding the following questions:

1. What are some benefits of using a performance-based regulatory regime to regulate the oil and gas industry? What are some drawbacks? In making this evaluation, consider health, safety, environmental, and economic impacts, as well as implementation challenges, cost to regulatory agencies, and long-term hazard-reduction effectiveness. Refer to specific models and provide data, when appropriate.
2. Could there be a balance of performance vs. prescriptive regulations and standards in the U.S. oil and gas industry and, if so, what should it be? Does this balance vary for certain types of operations, business sizes, etc.?
3. Is there a way to advance the use of performance-based regulations and standards in the U.S. oil and gas Industry? If so, what is the best way? Consider means, cost to regulatory agencies, cost for industry, and expected changes in developing your response.
4. Could uniform implementation of performance-based regulations and standards improve efficiency and reduce duplication in a hazardous industry regulated by multiple agencies? If so, how?
5. What are the biggest challenges to successful implementation of performance-based regulations in the U.S. oil and gas industry?
6. How can risk assessment best be used in performance-based regulations while still ensuring adequate levels of safety? If risk assessments are used in a performance-based regulation, should acceptable risk levels be established?
7. How have authorities that currently use performance-based regulatory models ensured effective oversight (e.g., use of metrics, audit programs)?
8. Are there limits to the use of performance-based regulatory models? For example, do performance-based regulatory models increase or decrease challenges for small businesses in comparison to prescriptive models? Are prescriptive components needed/desirable, and if so, under what situations?

For general and technical information about the meeting contact: Ms. Lisa Long, Director, Office of Engineering Safety, OSHA, Directorate of Standards and Guidance, Room N-3609, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20210; telephone: (202) 693-2222; e-mail: long.lisa @ dol.gov.

For copies of the Federal Register notice [Docket No. OSHA-2012-0033]. Electronic copies of this Federal Register document are available at http://www.regulations.gov. This document, as well as news releases and other relevant information, also are available at OSHA's Webpage at http://www.osha.gov.

Location Details: College of the Mainland, Learning Resource Center, Room 131, 1200 Amburn Road, Texas City, Texas 77511. On-site parking will be available. Seating will be limited to the first 150 registrants.

Source: http://eaglemap.com/news/bid/81780/Federal-Agencies-Hold-Safety-and-Environmental-Regulations-Meeting

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Eilate Energy ? My car insurance has lapsed and my car is totaled ...

If your car insurance has lapsed and your car is totaled, then you have a concern here. You should know that you have to face some issues before you totally decide on switching companies.

There are three things you should check and these are the lapse in auto insurance coverage, total loss and car insurance, and deciding whether to truly switch or not.

Lapse in Auto Insurance Coverage

Some auto insurance companies are quite particular with late payments. If the lapse is too much, it may lead to policy cancellation. The thing you should note is whether your insurance is canceled or not. So it is important to talk to their customer service department right away.

In relevance to totaled car

The representative will explain how the insurance company will handle the situation. If you are still not canceled or void with your policy then they can certainly help you with your totaled car condition. This is very important, you may want to even ask for your options on how to continue your services with them even with the existing laps. Pay insurance fees as suitable and file claims if possible.

Take note that if you pay for your lapses you may be reinstated with the company and make it even more difficult to transfer. This is of course a cases to case basis.

Deciding whether to switch or not

Of course, when you have lapsed and the insurer already canceled your policies then there is no point in staying. Find a new auto insurance right away. The thing to consider however is the higher premiums you get, especially for companies that check credit score. The thing is you will need help with your totaled car and you can check if the new company can offer you or not. Though the chances are low, this could still be possible.

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Source: http://eilatenergy.com/automotive/my-car-insurance-has-lapsed-and-my-car-is-totaled-should-i-switch-companies/

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North Carolina's "ghost workers" - Workers Comp Insider

What happens to honest businesses when unscrupulous competitive businesses fail to carry workers' compensation insurance for their employees? In the difficult economy, some of the honest players have suffered losses while scofflaws thrive. North Carolina's NewsObserver features an investigative series on Ghost Workers, which takes an in-depth look at the many ramifications of workers' comp avoidance schemes and the ways that this type of fraud hurts other businesses, the state's coffers, and any workers who are injured on the job.

State legislators and candidates in the upcoming state elections are competing to raise the outrage meter in the wake of the NewsObserver's revelations that as many as 30,000 employers are failing to carry workers' compensation insurance. Many of these employers are misclassifying workers as independent contractors, so they are also thumbing their noses at other statutory obligations such as taxes, Social Security, unemployment tax, and overtime pay.

Unsurprisingly to those who have followed the misclassification trail in other states, the construction industry offers a fertile climate for fraud to thrive. The NewsObserver explains how a unique bureaucratic loophole in the state can be worked to game the system:

"A business owner, often in the construction industry, tells his insurance agent that he has no employees. He excludes himself from the policy, which is his right as a sole proprietor. He buys a policy to cover a "ghost," an unknown employee who might unexpectedly join him to work during the year.

These policies can make a business look like it has more insurance coverage for its workers than it has."

Tax dodging employers can hide under layers of subcontractors, as well as by hiring illegal immigrants. And state agencies that operate in silos are not coordinating to thwart this practice.

Not all the employers are small operations - the expose talks about a firm named Martin's Bricklaying, which supplied 76,000 hours of labor to help build the $125 million Wake County Detention Center, earning $1,066,538 for this work.

"The company's owner, Sabas Martin Galeana, has run afoul of state and federal tax obligations in years past, court records show; he settled the last of three liens in 2009. A review of several employees' recent pay stubs shows that Martin has failed to withhold state and federal taxes as recently as July. The workers say he didn't provide his workers the tax forms they needed to settle their own obligations."

The practice of employee misclassification isn't unique and it's hardly surprising. But what is surprising is that North Carolina is so slow off the mark when other states and the federal government have been taking aggressive steps to curb misclassification and to penalize scofflaws. We've been covering stories of states getting tough on misclassification and workers comp avoidance since 2004. We wonder how the heads of various agencies in North Carolina never noticed. The state has faced serious budget cuts to valued services in recent years, all the while bleeding much needed tax revenue to lawbreakers. Kudos to the NewsObserver for their series.

North Carolina legislators will be working to plug this hole - particularly since it's an election year. They may also want to sign on to federal efforts such as the
Deparment of Labor's Misclassification Initiative. Thirteen states have signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division, and in some cases, with its Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), and the Office of the Solicitor. The DOL says that these MOUs, "will enable the Department to share information and to coordinate enforcement efforts with participating states in order to level the playing field for law-abiding employers and to ensure that employees receive the protections to which they are entitled under federal and state law. Employers that misclassify their employees may not be paying the proper overtime compensation, FICA and Unemployment Insurances taxes, or workers' compensation premiums."

Source: http://www.workerscompinsider.com/2012/08/north-carolinas.html

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Media violence consumption increases the relative risk of aggression, analysis shows

ScienceDaily (Aug. 27, 2012) ? As president of the International Society for Research on Aggression (IRSA) and with consent of the organization's elected council, Craig Anderson appointed an international Media Violence Commission last December to prepare a public statement on the known effects of media violence exposure, based on the current state of scientific knowledge.

The Iowa State University Distinguished Professor of psychology appointed 12 IRSA researchers to the commission, including Douglas Gentile, an ISU associate professor of psychology.

The Media Violence Commission's research-based report concludes that the research clearly shows that media violence consumption increases the relative risk of aggression, defined as intentional harm to another person that could be verbal, relational, or physical. The report is published in the September/October issue of the journal Aggressive Behavior.

"Basically, the commission looked at, 'What does the research literature say?'" Anderson said. "In addition, we asked them to make some recommendations, if they chose to do so, about public policy. It really was kind of an open-ended charge."

Members took a fair and balanced look at the research

A well-known researcher on the effects of media on children, Gentile says commission members took a fair and balanced look at all of the existing research to see if they could achieve consensus, and then summarized what they found.

In their report, the commission wrote that aside from being sources of imitation, violent images -- such as scenes in movies, games or pictures in comic books -- act as triggers for activating aggressive thoughts and feelings already stored in memory. If these aggressive thoughts and feelings are activated over and over again because of repeated exposure to media violence, they become chronically accessible, and thus more likely to influence behavior.

"One may also become more vigilant for hostility and aggression in the world, and therefore, begin to feel some ambiguous actions by others (such as being bumped in a crowded room) are deliberate acts of provocation," the commission wrote in the report.

The commission recommends that parents know what media their children and adolescents are using. Rating systems often provide too little detail about media content to be helpful, and in any case, are not substitutes for parents' watching, playing, or listening to the media their children use.

"Parents can also set limits on screen use (The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no screen time for children under 2 and no more than one to two hours total screen time per day for children/youth 3-18), and should discuss media content with their children to promote critical thinking when viewing," the researchers wrote. "Schools may help parents by teaching students from an early age to be critical consumers of the media and that, just like food, the 'you are what you eat' principle applies to healthy media consumption."

The commission recommends improving media ratings

While most public policy has focused on restricting children's access to violent media, the commission found that approach to have significant political and legal challenges in many countries. For that reason, it recommends putting efforts into improving media ratings, classifications, and public education about the effects of media on children.

"Improving media ratings really has two pieces. One is that the media ratings themselves need to be done by an independent entity -- meaning, not by an industry-influenced or controlled system," said Anderson, himself a leading researcher of the effects of violent media on children. "They need to be ratings that have some scientific validity to them.

"But the other piece is education, and if parents aren't educated -- not just about what the ratings system does, but also about why it's important for them to take control of their child's media diet -- then it doesn't matter how good the ratings system is, because they're going to ignore it anyway," he added.

Anderson hopes the final report will have value to child advocacy groups.

"Having such a clear statement by an unbiased, international scientific group should be very helpful to a number of child advocacy groups -- such as parenting groups -- in their efforts to improve the lives of children," he said.

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Kayak Fishing ? Fishing Tips 2 - Sport blog

Article by Kevin Pagan

Locations: What are the places you plan to kayak in freshwater lakes, ponds, small rivers and streams or plan on fishing in the ocean and launch through the waves? How are you thinking about getting the kayak to the water? All these factors are critical when choosing a kayak.

Fishing methods: Consider the type of fishing method using artificials, bait or both? Do you use live bait or dead bait? How to prepare the anchor and chumming? The kayak you choose should suit your style of fishing.

Storage of fish: If you like having your house estimated catch then you need a place to keep your fish. Not a concern if you catch only small fish, big fish but if interested, you can be a problem. You must consider where to save the trick? Is there enough room in the kayak?

Types of kayak: There are two main types of recreational kayaks, sit inside and sit at the top, commonly known as SIK and SOT. A sit-inside kayak puts you inside the ship, with the cover that covers your feet, and the sides are taller ships. A sit on top kayak is a vessel sealing the paddler sits on top, nothing that covers the legs, and not expensive. A SIK gives you a drier ride, but if water was coming over the deck, the boat filled with water, and could not be drained with the pilot in it. A stroll SOT quite wet, these kayaks have scupper holes, that for water kayak magazine. So when the water washes the kayak briefly fills the cabin and then drains. This is especially beneficial in areas such as surfing. A sit-inside is good for protection of water, and paddling in colder temperatures. A sit on top is good for paddling through the waves and rough waters, where water could come from the sides.

Stability: Kayak involves two types of stability: initial and secondary. Initial stability is the swing from side to side as one feels when sitting in a kayak. Secondary stability is when the kayak is nearing its point of flipping and the amount of forgiveness that is before the fisherman flips.

Initial stability is more important for beginners and secondary stability is more important for experienced kayakers.

Speed: Longer kayaks are narrower and faster. Sikhs tend to be faster but there are plenty of fast SOT is also available. Speed is important only if needed. If you are fishing in small, protected area, the speed is not essential. But if you are fishing in a river of great bay or ocean and the need to cover long distances, speed is essential.

Easy to handle: Being able to maneuver the kayak is as important as knowing what kind of gear to take and what kind of bait to use. When fishing in small streams or narrow estuaries, the move is important. Some kayaks do this very well. A shorter SOT or SIK will suit you best if this type of environment. In the great waters by a sharp turn is usually not crucial for a kayak is not a problem.

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Hound - Willie Mae - Large - Adult - Female - Dog

FOSTER or ADOPT WILLIE MAE! Foster Program: Foster homes provide for the temporary care of a rescue until the dog is placed into a loving, forever home. For more information on becoming a foster parent, and our Foster Program, visit http://www.k-9lifesavers.org/?page_id=64 <http://www.k-9lifesavers.org/?page_id=64> . Sponsor a Dog! Sponsors help us provide additional medical treatment beyond basic vetting, and helps offset boarding costs when our foster homes are full. K-9 Lifesavers treats dogs with heartworm, parvo, upper respiratory infections, and special surgical procedures. Our adoption fees do not fully cover the additional vetting costs for these illnesses, and/or boarding. For more information on our Sponsor Program, visit: http://www.k-9lifesavers.org/?page_id=58 <http://www.k-9lifesavers.org/?page_id=58> . Adoption Counselor: Sandy at [email removed] Dog's Name: Willie Mae Estimated Breed: hound mix Approximate Age: approx. 2 years Approximate Weight: approx. 60lbs Currently Living at: Boarding Foster Willie Mae until she is adopted!
This is Willie Mae. She is about the sweetest thing ever! She was found under an
abandoned house with a litter of 5 puppies. Although she was nearly starved, the puppies
were fat and sassy and have already gone to rescue.....this mama gets World's Greatest! This wonderful lady had taken care of her babies even when she was barely able to survive. She is now well on her way to recovery. Willie Mae is a terrific lady and one of the most adored dogs with the rescue. She has an amazingly kind disposition and is eager to please anyone she encounters. Willie Mae would be a great dog for a first time dog owner who wants an 'easy' girl. She's very smart and has adapted well to the uncertain life she has had. She also has the cutest natural docked tail!!! Can you please give this Mother her days off? She would love to put her paws up and rest a while! Your new pet may require a refresher in house-training but is likely crate-trained. K-9 Lifesavers recommends all new adopters enroll their new pet into obedience training. This provides for an easier transition into a new home, ensures the dog remains well socialized, and helps form a bond between the dog and new owner. The adoption fee for this dog is $295, which includes basic vetting, rabies and distemper/parvo vaccinations, treatment for worms, spay/neuter surgery, heartworm testing, monthly heartworm prevention, monthly flea/tick prevention, and transport costs. If interested in adopting, please download and complete an Adoption Application <http://www.k-9lifesavers.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/K-9-Adoption-Questionnaire-2012.doc> and email to Sandy at [email removed] Help Save Lives! Make a tax-deductible donation today by clicking on the Sponsor Me Button below! For more information on K-9 Lifesavers, or to view a complete listing of all our Adoptable Dogs, visit our website at www.k-9lifesavers.org <http://www.k-9lifesavers.org/> . Thank you for considering a rescue dog!

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CHARACTERISTICS:
Breed: Hound
Size: Large
Petfinder ID: 23932657

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Pet has been spayed/neutered

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Your big September Calendar: Say farewell to summer with an ice ...

Summer isn?t over yet, but there are signs that fall is just around the corner ? including the Boise Urban Garden School (BUGS) 2012 Harvest Dinner Food Truck Rally and Capital City Public Market?s Harvest Moon Dinner. Impatient tomato growers will be able to finally show off the fruits of their labor at the heirloom tomato tasting and salsa contest. Want to have fun for a good cause? Pet lovers: Take part in the Run Fido Run Doggie Dash. Conservationists: Gather for an Evening on the River. General philanthropists: Eat and drink well at the Eagle Food and Wine Festival.

If you have an event you?d like listed in one of our calendars or online, please submit it at Events.IdahoStatesman.com.

SEPT. 1

Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, Historic Roseberry Townsite, 198 E. Roseberry Road, Donnelly. Ice cream, hot dogs, hamburgers, lemonade and baked goods served all day. Also, antique equipment demonstrations, children?s crafts, a classic car show, hay rides and tractor rides. Benefits the Long Valley Preservation Society. Free. (208) 315-4107, historicroseberry.com.

Music Theatre of Idaho?s ?Little Shop of Horrors?: 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St. S. $17. 468-2385, mtionline.org.

Jazz on the Green: 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, McCall Golf Club, 925 Fairway Drive. Featuring Jeff Baker, Van Paepeghem Quartet, Brianne Gray & The Jake VP Band. Proceeds benefit the Snowdon Wildlife Sanctuary and McCall Optimist Club. $25 lawn seating, $35 deck seating. (208) 634-7200.

Bonnie Raitt: 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise. Opening: Mavis Staples. $60.50. Ticketfly, (877) 435-9849.

Picnic at the Pops: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, Eagle River Pavilion, 827 E. Riverside Drive. ?Patriotic Pops? features the Boise Philharmonic Master Chorale and other guests. $35 chair seating, $20 lawn. (Kids 12 and younger are free on the lawn only. Please call ahead.) Table seating available: $260 for four and $390 for six. 344-7849 and boisephilharmonic.org.

Sun Valley Ice Show: Show starts at dusk Saturday, Sept. 1, Sun Valley Lodge. All-star lineup of Olympic medalists headline with the professional skating company in residence. Features 2012 World Silver Medalists and 2010 Olympic Silver Medalists Meryl Davis and Charlie White. $59 and $39 general, $16 children 12 and younger for bleacher seating; $99 per person for dinner and show at (208) 622-2135 or sunvalley.com. Hotel packages are available at (800) 786-8259.

SEPT. 2

Music From Stanley: 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2, Redfish Lake Lodge, 6 miles south of Stanley just off Idaho 75. Music by Old Death Whisper. Free. redfishlake.com/activities/music-at-redfish.

Hank 3: 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $18. Ticketfly, (877) 435-9849.

SEPT. 4

Serving Up Wishes: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4, Stueckle Sky Center, Boise State University. Gala, dinner and live auction to benefit Make-A-Wish Idaho. $175 per person. 345-9474, idaho.wish.org.

SEPT. 5

Moonface: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, Flying M Coffeegarage, 1314 2nd St. S., Nampa. Opening: Siinai, Sad Baby Wolf. $7 at brownpapertickets.com, $10 at the door.

Trampled By Turtles: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $18. Ticketfly, (877) 435-9849. $20 day of show.

SEPT. 6

A Chefs? Affaire: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, Boise Centre, 850 W. Front St. Local chefs prepare a six-course dinner with wines; silent and live auction and music by Steve Fulton. Benefit for The Idaho Foodbank. $125 per person. 336-9643, idahofoodbank.org.

Heirloom tomato tasting and salsa contest: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, Earthly Delights Farm, 3516 Hawthorne St., Boise. Farmers and gardeners: Bring your heirloom tomatoes to sample. Also, tomato seed saving demos, tomato peeling/processing demos and music. Cost is $5 or bring heirloom tomatoes to share.

Olivia Newton John: 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, Eagle River Pavilion, 827 E. Riverside Drive. $35 lawn, $49.50 reserved, $99.50 VIP. Ticketfly, (877) 435-9849.

Pretty Lights: 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $35. Ticketfly, (877) 435-9849.

SEPT. 7

Hokum Hoedown: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, Linen Building, 1402 W. Grove St., Boise. Square dance and old-timey music series with the Hokum Hi-Flyers. $5 per person, $15 per family. 284-0355.

Jake Owen: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise. Opening: Jack Ingram. $29.50. Ticketfly, (877) 435-9849.

The Old 97?s: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $20. Ticketfly, (877) 435-9849. $22 day of show.

SEPT. 8

Free burrito breakfast: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, Jovial Jerry?s sidewalk, behind Paul?s Market, Mountain Home. For parade participants and onlookers, before the Air Force Appreciation Day parade begins.

Avimor Demo Day: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, Avimor Planned Community, 18454 No. McLeod, Garden City. Local vendors and mountain bike manufacturers will offer bikes for the public to demo on Avimor?s advanced, intermediate and beginner trails. Also, beer from Payette Brewery Co., food and music. Free. 939-0343, Ext. 209; avimor.com.

Dutch Oven Cook-Off and Diaper Dash: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, Birds of Prey Motorsports, 721 Hannibal St., Caldwell. Start cooking at 11 a.m. for judging no later than 3 p.m. Collect diapers for children in need (kickstands up at 10:30 a.m., start at 11 a.m.). Free. 453-2222, birdsofpreymotorsports.com.

Greenleaf Harvest Festival and Tractor Pull: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, Greenleaf Air Ranch, Oakwood Drive, Greenleaf. Vintage cars, trucks, tractors and planes on display, a fly-over, food, vendors, children?s activities. Free.

Run Fido Run Doggie Dash: 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, Eagle Island State Park, 4000 W. Hatchery Road. 5K fun run/walk for participants and their four-legged friends. Proceeds benefit animal welfare organizations. 515-2077, runfidorun.org.

PurpleStride Boise 2012: 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, Ann Morrison Park, 1000 Americana Blvd., Boise. A 5k fundraising and awareness walk to honor and remember loved ones, as well as kids? activities, music and more. Proceeds benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. $25 general, $5 children 3-12. purplestride.org.

Antique appraisal event: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, Boise Hotel and Conference Center, 3300 S. Vista Ave. Benefit for Wish Granters. $20 for three items, $5 each additional item. 377-9029.

Science Fun Frenzy: 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, Boise Library Hillcrest branch, 5246 W. Overland Road. Kids are invited to a fun afternoon of science and experiments with different substances. Free.

Foothills Festival: 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, Foothills Christian Church, 9655 W. State St., Garden City. To honor the victims of 9/11 and celebrate the Treasure Valley?s community of first responders. Features games, activities, food, music by Nate Fowler, a candlelight vigil and a fireworks display. Benefit for the Idaho Coalition for Justice. Free. 853-0011, foothills.org.

Evening on the River: A Gathering of Conservation Friends: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, Bridge Event Center, 6200 N. Garrett, Boise. Gourmet food and wines from Tastevin Wine Merchants and beer from Grand Teton Brewing Co., music by Scott Knickerbocker of the Hokum Hi-Flyers, live and silent auctions. Fundraiser for Idaho Conservation League. $75 per person. 345-6933, Ext. 16; idahoconservation.org/eor.

Boise Contemporary Theater Season Opening Party: 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, BCT alley, 854 Fulton St. Local food and performances by BCT artists, plus highlights from the upcoming season, a silent auction and reverse auction. $100 at 331-9224, Ext. 205, and BCTheater.org.

Eagle Food and Wine Festival: 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, BanBury Golf Club, 2626 S. Maypost Place, Eagle. Local wine pairings with food from local chefs. Benefits Idaho Elks Meals on Wheels, The Pet Food Pantry and Eagle Food Bank. $40 at eaglefoodandwinefestival.com, 3 Horse Ranch Vineyards, Brewforia in Eagle, BanBury and The Porterhouse.

Harvest Moon Dinner: 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, The Grove plaza, North 8th Street and West Main Street, Boise. Capital City Public Market?s fundraising gala features a pre-dinner reception showcasing four Idaho wineries, a five-course dinner with five additional Idaho wineries, five Treasure Valley chefs, ingredients sourced from the market and a live auction. $100 per ticket, $190 for two. 297-8487, capitalcitypublicmarket.com.

Corrido Music Concert: Idaho Latino History Through Song and Word: 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St. S. Proceeds will go toward Latino students? scholarships. $10 at nampaciviccenter.com.

SEPT. 9

Sheepherders breakfast: 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, The Basque Market, 608 W. Grove St., Boise. Sheepherders bread, chorizos, churros, egg pipparade, Basque potatoes, bottomless Basque Bloody Marys or Sangria Blanco. $10 per person, additional $5 for alcohol. 433-1208, thebasquemarket.com.

Boise Bike Crawl: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, Ann Morrison Park, 1000 Americana Blvd., Boise. The Boise Bicycle Project and Look! Save a Life will cover proper bike etiquette; ProHelmet and the Treasure Valley YMCA will give away helmets to kids and adults; Ada County Highway District will provide information about safe biking routes; BBP will also provide riders with quick maintenance checks on their bikes, flat repairs and quick tune-ups. Free. 344-5502, Ext. 291.

Barbara Martin-Sparrow?s September Tales for Fall: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, Boise Depot, 2603 W. Eastover Terrace. Storytelling and poetry with a fall theme. Free. 340-6826.

Sunday Funday Series 2: 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, Expo Idaho, 5610 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. Featuring The Cataracs, Asher Roth, Feature Cuts, more. $10, at The Record Exchange, Reef and showclix.com/event/3646394. sundayfundayseries.com.

My Morning Jacket: 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise. Opening: Shabazz Palaces. $38. Ticketfly, (877) 435-9849.

SEPT. 10

Minus The Bear: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $15. Ticketfly, (877) 435-9849.

SEPT. 11

Brown Bag Lecture: Noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, Idaho State Historical Museum, 610 Julia Davis Drive, Boise. Rich Binsacca will present a visual presentation of his book, ?Boise Double Take,? followed by a Q&A and book signing. Regular admission fees apply. history.idaho.gov/brown-bag-lecture-series.

Game night: Play with words: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, Boise Library Hillcrest branch, 5246 W. Overland Road. Word-oriented board games. Free.

Prehistoric Tools and Weapons: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise. James Woods uses demonstrations and numerous replicas to illustrate a variety of clever and unusual tools and weapons made and used by our prehistoric ancestors. $5 general, $3 seniors, free to IBG and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute members. 343-8649, idahobotanicalgarden.org.

SEPT. 12

Stuffed tapas cooking class: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, The Basque Market, 608 W. Grove St., Boise. Learn how to make Jamon Serrano and blue cheese stuffed mushrooms, spicy tuna stuffed eggs, and spinach stuffed piquillo peppers. $35 per person, includes wine tasting. 433-1208, thebasquemarket.com.

FDR and Obama: The Challenge of Winning a Second Term: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd. Presenter Marc Johnson will examine the parallels between Roosevelt?s re-election bid and Obama?s and how the economy and unemployment impact politics. Free.

SEPT. 13

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, Opera Idaho, 513 S. 8th St., Boise. Opera Idaho?s annual lunch appreciation for current volunteers and registration for new volunteers. Free. RSVP by emailing Janessa White at janessa@operaidaho.org.

Eat, Drink and Be Healthy ? A Celebration of Local Food and Wine: 5:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, Education and Event Center at Barber Park, 4049 S. Eckert Road, Boise. Appetizers, drinks, wine wheel, auctions, buffet dinner, keynote speaker. Benefits Terry Reilly. $100 per person. 467-4431, trhs.org.

Salvation Army?s Harvest Gala: 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, Stueckle Sky Center, Boise State University. Dinner, silent auction, musical entertainment. Benefits the Marian Pritchett School for pregnant and parenting teens. $75 per person. 383-4235, events.usawest.org/Home.aspx.

Static-X: 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. Opening: Winds of Plague, The Browning. $20. Ticketfly, (877) 435-9849. $22 day of show.

SEPT. 14

Carnevale: 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise. Eclectic performing and visual arts. $10 general, $7 members. 343-8649, idahobotanicalgarden.org.

Boise Urban Garden School (BUGS) 2012 Harvest Dinner Food Truck Rally: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, Boise Urban Garden School, 4821 Franklin Road. Dinner, desserts created by local chefs and served from the BUGS? handcrafted ?food trucks.? Beer and wine available for purchase. Music by Boise Rock School.

The Lincoln Trio: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, Morrison Center Recital Hall, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. Part of Boise Chamber Music Series 2012-13. $100 for the series, $80 seniors and students. Individual tickets: $25 general, $20 seniors and students. 426-1216, boisechambermusicseries.org.

Curtis Stigers: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, The Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise. $30 and $35. curtisstigers.com.

Atmosphere: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. Opening: I Self Devine, Carnage, DJ Just Nine. $24. Ticketfly, (877) 435-9849.

SEPT. 15

Sports card show: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, Boise Hotel and Conference Center, 3300 S. Vista Ave. Buy, sell and trade cards and memorabilia. Free. 338-3828.

Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy Open House: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy, 516 S. 9th St., Boise. Boise Philharmonic, Ballet Idaho and Opera Idaho present mini-lessons, mini-performances and activities. Free. 345-3531.

Indian Creek cardboard kayak race: 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, Kimball Avenue and Blaine Street, Caldwell. Gold, silver and bronze awards for fastest run and award for most original kayak design. Register by Sept. 12. 402-0640 or 455-3011.

Family movie matinee: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, Boise Library Ustick branch, 7557 W. Ustick Road. A legendary cat goes on a heroic journey, teaming up with several other well-known figures (rated PG, 2011). Free. For title, call 570-6900.

Cart Dash and Street Party: Block party from 5 to 7 p.m. and Cart Dash at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, Main Street Market, 100 N. Main St., Ketchum. Three teams (two people each) will compete to win a $5,000 Main Street Market gift certificate. Raffle proceeds benefit the Sun Valley Center for the Arts. To enter for a chance to participate, buy a raffle ticket ($25 each) before 2 p.m. Aug. 30 at The Center, 191 5th St. E., Sun Valley, or the Main Street Market. sunvalleycenter.org.

River City Entertainment?s ?Achey Breaky Head?: 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, Thunder Mountain Line, 120 Mill Road, Horseshoe Bend. Dinner served. 331-1184, thundermountainline.com.

Hillfolk Noir: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St. $20. BCTheater.org.

Dave Alvin & The Guilty Ones: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City. $17 at egyptiantheatre.net, Egyptian box office, The Record Exchange or call 387-1273. $20 at the door.

SEPT. 16

Rock Party: Noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise. Activity stations for kids covering mining, archeology and geology; hillside geology hikes, mineral identification, gold panning, mining history, more. $4 general, $3 seniors, $2 children 6-14, free for ages 5 and younger and members. 283-3186.

Idaho Bluegrass Association?s Bluegrass Appreciation Day: 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, Calliope Gardens, Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St. S. Featuring Sunnyside Up, AnD Friends, High Desert, The Blakes. Free.

Daughters of the British Empire afternoon tea: 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, Education and Event Center at Barber Park, 4049 S. Eckert Road, Boise. Dainty sandwiches, scones, fancy cakes and hot tea. Benefits the Western District British Home and selected local nonprofits. $25 per person in advance only. 342-2821 or dbecrownjewels@yahoo.com.

Chicago: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise. $52, $76, $81 and $101. Select-a-Seat, 426-1110.

Band of Skulls: 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise. $15. TicketWeb, 466-8499.

SEPT. 17

Pickwick: 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, Flying M Coffeegarage, 1314 2nd St. S., Nampa. Opening: Aaron Mark Brown. $10 at brownpapertickets.com.

Rehab: 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $13. Ticketfly, (877) 435-9849.

SEPT. 18

Willison Roos CD release party: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, Linen Building, 1402 W. Grove St., Boise. Opening: Steve Fulton. $5. Bring a can of food for The Idaho Foodbank and receive a limited-edition Willison Roos water bottle.

Orgone: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City. Opening: DJ Psycache. $10 at egyptiantheatre.net, the Egyptian box office, The Record Exchange or call 387-1273. $13 at the door.

Henry Rollins: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $20. Ticketfly, (877) 435-9849.

SEPT. 19

Books-to-film movie night: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, Boise Library Collister branch, 4724 W. State St. See the movie inspired by the sci-fi novel ?Dune.? Light snacks permitted. Rated PG-13. Free.

The Dave Matthews Tribute Band: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $10. Ticketfly, (877) 435-9849. $12 day of show.

SEPT. 20

Movie discussion group for adults: 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, Boise Library Ustick branch, 7557 W. Ustick Road. Moral outrage, injustice and the madness of war are explored in this picture adapted from Humphrey Cobb?s novel ?Paths of Glory? (1957, Rated TV-14). Snacks, popcorn and drinks provided. Free.

The Head & The Heart: 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $20. Ticketfly, (877) 435-9849.

SEPT. 21

Brit Floyd: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, Eagle River Pavilion, 827 E. Riverside Drive. Pink Floyd tribute band. $19.50 lawn, $39.50 reserved, $59.50 VIP. Ticketfly, (877) 435-9849.

The Garden Plate: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise. Demonstration features chefs from the Boise Co-op and provides inspiration for using healthy, seasonal vegetables. Free to members, $5 nonmembers. 343-8649, idahobotanicalgarden.org.

A Haven and A Hope Charity Banquet: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St. S. Music by Music Theater of Idaho?s Heather Grever, a message from former Boise State star Marty Tadman, testimony from authors Bruce and Liz Carpenter, and silent auction during the post-dinner dessert social. Benefit for Child Help International. $30 per person, $50 per couple. 649-6021, banquet.childhelpinternational.com.

Train: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, Taco Bell Arena, 1401 Bronco Circle, Boise. Opening: Mat Kearney, Andy Grammar. $29.50, $42.50 and $55. Select-a-Seat, 426-1766.

Utah Ballroom Dance ?Dancing with Caldwell Stars?: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, Jewett Auditorium, The College of Idaho, 2112 E. Cleveland Blvd., Caldwell. Treasure Valley?s own local celebrities pair up with professional ballroom dancers. Audience members can vote for their favorites. $13-$22 general, $6-13 youth. 459-3405, 459-5783, caldwellfinearts.org.

SEPT. 22

Koi in the Garden: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise. The Idaho Water Garden and Koi Society host their annual koi and goldfish show featuring koi exhibit and competition, Bonsai display by the Bonsai Club, the Kawa Taiko Japanese Drummers and cultural items from the Idaho Japanese Association. Free. 343-8649, idahobotanicalgarden.org.

Boise Celebrates Good Neighbors Block Party: Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, Boise Library Collister branch, 4724 W. State St. Sidewalk celebration with food and drawings. Free.

?Camper for a Night?: 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, Indian Creek Winery, 1000 N. McDermott Road, Kuna. Make your own name tag, sing camp songs and roast S?mores around the campfire. Silent auction, music by Possum Livin, followed by Dutch-oven dinner served by Vallivue 4H Club at 6 p.m. Fundraiser for Cascade Lake 4H Camp. $100 per person at cascadelake4hcamp.com. 18 and up. 467-3237.

Land Trust of the Treasure Valley?s ?Dinner in the Hollow?: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, Harrison Hollow Trailhead, Harrison Hollow Lane, Boise. Dinner, drinks and music by Dan Costello Trio. $60 per person. 345-1452, lttv.org.

Ben Taylor: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, The Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise. $19 at egyptiantheatre.net, Egyptian box office, The Record Exchange or call 387-1273. $22 day of show.

Buckethead: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $20. Ticketfly, (877) 435-9849.

SEPT. 23

Opera Idaho Art Song Recital Series: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, Opera Idaho, 513 S. 8th St., Boise. Non-staged songs often incorporate well-known poems and seasonal themes with complex music and piano. Free. 345-3531, ext. 2; operaidaho.org.

Hatebreed: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $20. Ticketfly, (877) 435-9849.

SEPT. 25

Uproar Festival: 12:55 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, Idaho Center Amphitheater, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa. Shinedown, Godsmack, Staind, Papa Roach, Adelita?s Way, others. $30 first 1,000 tickets sold, $35 second 1,000, $40 third 1,000, $45 after. ICTickets, 442-3232. $49.75 day of show.

Uncorked in the Garden: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise. Music by Rebecca Scott and wine samples from Fraser Vineyards. Free to members, $5 nonmembers. 343-8649, idahobotanicalgarden.org.

Tegan and Sara: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $30. Ticketfly, (877) 435-9849.

SEPT. 26

Roy Zimmerman: Hope, Struggle and Change: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 6200 N. Garrett St., Garden City. A juggernaut of funny songs and comic commentary. $15 at the door.

George Thorogood & The Destroyers: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, Revolution Center, 4983 Glenwood St., Garden City. $29.50 general, $49.50 VIP. Ticketfly, (877) 435-9849.

Matisyahu / Dirty Heads: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $30. Ticketfly, (877) 435-9849.

SEPT. 28

Science Friday Live: Noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, Simplot Ballroom, Student Union Building, Boise State University. National Public Radio science correspondent and award-winning TV journalist Ira Flatow will visit Boise for a live broadcast of his popular weekly radio program ?Talk of the Nation: Science Friday.? $20. Select-a-Seat, 426-1494.

Grow the Garden Party: 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise. Local food buffet by Bon Appetit, cocktails, silent and live auction, and music. Fundraiser for Idaho Botanical Garden. $60 per person. 343-8649, idahobotanicalgarden.org.

Lynyrd Skynyrd: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, Idaho Center Amphitheater, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa. Opening: Shooter Jennings, Texas Hippie Coalition. $39.50 and $59.50. ICTickets, 442-3232.

Mindy Smith: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, Boise Contemporary Theater, 854 Fulton St. $20. BCTheater.org.

The Used: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. Opening: Twin Atlantic, Stars in Stereo. $26. Ticketfly, (877) 435-9849.

SEPT. 29

Celtic Festival and Highland Games: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, Expo Idaho, 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City. Featuring Scottish athletics, clan tents and information, music by the Wicked Tinkers, celtic dancing, food and vendors. $8 Scottish American Society members: $4 seniors and children 5-15. $10 nonmembers: $5 seniors and children. idahoscots.org.

NAMIwalk Boise: 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, 250 E. ParkCenter Blvd., Boise. The Boise affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness hosts this fun walk for the community to raise awareness for mental health services. This pet-friendly walk takes place on the Greenbelt and ends with a barbecue lunch for walkers. Free. 376-4304, namiwalks.org/Boise.

Big Lebowski Night: 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, 20th Century Lanes, 4712 W. State St., Boise. Two games of Monte Carlo will kick off the party at 6 p.m., followed by regular bowling the rest of the night. Dress up in your Big Lebowski digs with a chance to win great prizes in the costume contest. Watch ?The Big Lebowski? on TVs while you bowl; drink specials. $15 per person. 342-8695.

SEPT. 30

Poets and Boise Memories at the Depot with Barbara Martin-Sparrow: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, Boise Depot, 2603 W. Eastover Terrace. Inviting all poets and writers to read their own works or their favorite poets? works. Free. 340-6826.

Chevelle: 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $22.50. Ticketfly, (877) 435-9849. $25 day of show.

Source: http://www.idahostatesman.com/2012/08/26/2244859/say-farewell-to-summer-with-an.html

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Tips For Tackling Common Home Improvement ... - Energy Efficiency

You?ve decided to start doing some home improvement. This is a wise choice. It is lots of work to get your home properly completed. Do you have all of the correct information to do the job correctly? Keep reading for the best information.

Make sure you have a way to dispose of debris. The debris will get in your way unless you make plans ahead of time. It?s not expensive to rent your own dumpster, but you can also haul debris away in a truck.

If you want to do home improvements outside, remember to keep the appearance in the same vein as other houses on your street. If your house looks too gaudy, you might have a hard time selling it in the future.

To prevent heated or cooled air from leaking under and around your doors, install sealant strips and draft excluders. You put draft stoppers under the door to keep air from getting in or out. Sealant strips fit around door frames and do the same function. Sealant strips can be purchased at most hardware stores.

Hire an electrician to install the outlet above the microwave cabinet. This makes it simple to power up your microwave, but keeps unsightly cords hidden. This is a minor expense that will save you a major eyesore.

Use caution when hiring a contractor following a natural disaster. There are some people that will leach off of those that have had to endure a natural disaster. Make sure you do research on everyone and know how much something should cost before you hire anyone.

There are many purposes that can be served by installing a backyard fence. It will protect ones family, guests and pets from coming into contact with any stray animals. It can also serve to keep in one?s dog. A fence is the perfect way to improve any home.

If you do your improvements one room at a time, you can save money by being able to live in your house at the same time. This makes staying in your home more tolerable, unless you are remodeling the only bathroom you have. When the bathroom is being renovated, living in your home is just not possible. Therefore, attempt to stay with your family or friends until you finish it.

A water filter or filtration system can increase your home?s value. This is actually a simple improvement you can in a few hours. You can install a water filtration unit underneath your kitchen sink.

When hiring people to help you with home improvement, it?s important to do a background check and ask for references. Think of it in terms of hiring an employee for your business. Call the references and inquire about the contractor and his work.

Rarely you may find water leaking underneath the sink or possibly from the faucet, but do not try to repair the leak on your own. Just make sure you put a vessel large enough to collect the water underneath the leak and then call a plumber.

If it?s in your budget, use natural materials over synthetic ones. Real building materials like stone, wood and ceramic are in virtually every case superior to their synthetic equivalents. They last longer and are better looking too. Choosing natural materials over synthetics can prove more cost effective as synthetics will need replacement more frequently.

You can make your kitchen more pleasant thanks to flowers and fruits. A fruit bowl or flower arrangement will really make your kitchen sing. This cheap element of decor will definitely brighten up the whole room. Your kitchen and mood will improve when you see fresh flowers each day.

After you have read this article, you can hopefully start your home improvement project with fresh ideas. This is good news! If you have any more questions as to what to do, make sure that you re-read the tips above to make sure the fundamentals sink in.

Richie Vee, the site?s editor, is the Chief Engineer of one of the largest Platinum LEED buildings in NYC. His extensive engineering experience helps guide consumers through home improvement projects for the average homeowner. Using home solar energy and roofing repair ideas to save them money.

Source: http://www.energyefficiencyconservation.com/tips-for-tackling-common-home-improvement-projects/

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After a Storm - Watch Out for Scam Artists Posing as Tree Care ...

Posted on August 26, 2012 By Mark Young

Watch Out for Scam Artists Posing as Arborists

By?John Rochester, Coral Springs Tree -?After a storm, it is common for people claiming to be tree specialists to show up at your door offering their services to remove or repair trees. In the words of one city forester: ?They seem to come out of the woodwork-people we have never even heard of before.?

Unfortunately, many such individuals have little or no training, and sometimes have little interest in removing anything but money from the pocketbooks of unsuspecting residents.

The National Arbor Day Foundation urges you to not be a victim. ?Make sure you are dealing with a reputable individual or tree care firm when you contemplate repairs or removal of any trees on your property,? warns John Rosenow, president of The National Arbor Day Foundation. ?Legitimate arborists rarely go door to door to solicit business.?

Here are eight guidelines to help you find qualified tree-care specialists:

1. Make sure they are part of an established business in the community or nearby area, with a listing in the phone book, usually under Tree Service.

2. Have them provide you with evidence that they are actually working for the company, rather than moonlighting.

3. Ask for current certificates of insurance showing that they are fully insured for property damage, personal liability, and worker compensation.

4. Ideally, they should be members of a professional association of arborists such as the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), the National Arborist Association (NAA), or the American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA).

5. Arborists who have received certification from their professional associations, such as ISA Certified Arborists, will have received training and access to current technical information on tree care, repair, and removal.

6. If possible, get more than one estimate to ensure that the price offered is competitive with that offered by others for the same services.

7. In case of tree removals, have a clear understanding about who removes the limbs and debris from the property, and whether or not the price includes stump removal and clean up.

8. Check to see if the estimate has considered the possible value your tree will have as firewood or chips, either to yourself or if sold to others.

?Above all, don?t be pressured into making a decision,? Rosenow warns. ?Taking the time to select a qualified tree professional can safeguard your trees and save you from the long-term consequences of wrong decisions about what to do about them after a storm.?

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Source: John Rochester, Coral Springs Tree

Source: http://browardnetonline.com/2012/08/after-a-storm-watch-out-for-scam-artists-posing-as-tree-care-specialists/

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