Key maintenance tasks to perform
• Disconnect hoses from outside faucets. This keeps water inside the hose from freezing and splitting the casing, and it also allows the pipes inside the wall to drain completely so that water doesn’t freeze and crack them. Most outside spigots now are self-draining, but if you have an older home, you may have to manually turn off the valve inside the house to shut off the water so that it drains completely (this valve is usually in the basement or crawl space near where the pipe goes to the outside).
It’s important to remember this task, because you may not notice that these pipes have burst until you turn the faucet on in spring and water leaks into your exterior wall. If you’re lucky, Lesh says, you’ll have a major leak that will be noticeable right away; it’s actually worse to have a slower leak that allows water to drip slowly into the wall, where mold and rot can do extensive damage without your even seeing it.
• Seal coat blacktop driveways. The heat of summer may cause asphalt to expand and crack. If these cracks aren’t repaired, water gets into them and freezes, widening the cracks. Eventually, big chunks of asphalt will break off and repair will become more difficult and expensive, so applying sealant (generally every two to three years) is an important preventive step.
On a warm, dry day in early fall when you don’t expect rain for at least 24 hours, you should clear the driveway of debris, clean up any oil stains with detergent and a scrub brush (be sure to rinse the entire driveway well with a hose), and apply asphalt crack filler to individual cracks larger than 1/4 inch wide. Allow the filler to dry for at least an hour and then spread a coat of sealant over the entire driveway. Don’t use the driveway for at least 24 hours. Expect to pay $100 for the driveway detergent, crack filler, long-handled roller, and sealer needed to do the job.
If you have a concrete driveway, you don’t need to maintain it—unless it’s less than a year old. It’s very important that during the first year of curing, no salt come into contact with the surface; don’t salt your driveway and clear any roadway salt that gets thrown onto it.
• Clean your gutters. In the Midwest, this task is especially crucial because of freezing and thawing. “After a snowfall it’s typical for the sun to come out just long enough to melt the snow on your roof, which then drips into the gutters,” Lesh says. “But the water freezes before it’s all drained.” If your gutters are clogged with debris, standing water freezes and forces its way up under the roof shingles or into the eaves, which introduces moisture that can eventually rot the roof decking. Trapped ice and frozen debris can also bend your gutters so that they don’t drain well, or even pull them away from the house.
• Schedule your annual furnace checkup. Your technician should be able to tell you exactly what he’s going to check to keep your furnace maintained. Lesh recommends asking open-ended questions (“What specifically will you be cleaning?”) and making sure the contractor is checking fuel connections, burner combustion, and the heat exchanger. In the meantime, you should be checking your furnace filters monthly and changing them whenever they’re dirty. Inspect floor grates and return ducts regularly and clean them out with a vacuum cleaner brush. You may want to enroll in a yearly maintenance agreement with an HVAC professional that includes a fall furnace service and a spring air conditioning service. Otherwise, expect to pay $50 to $100 for a furnace tune-up.
You don’t need to prepare your outside air conditioning unit for cold weather because it’s designed to withstand snow and cold. In fact, if you cover your unit with plastic to protect it, you provide a place for mice to overwinter and gnaw through the unit’s wiring. If your unit sits in a spot that’s vulnerable to falling ice or heavy tree limbs, place a sheet of plywood over the top and cover with a loose drop cloth for protection; just don’t enclose the space completely.
• Make sure deck and porch boards are secure. Loose or warped boards are hazardous. Prop up low spots with wooden shims and fasten loose boards with galvanized deck screws
• Insulate your whole-house fan. If you use a whole-house fan to help cool your house, be sure to cover it when not in use with an insulated box or other cover. “If you don’t, heated air—which you’ve paid for—will enter the attic,” Lesh says. Introducing warm, moist air into the attic will then cause frost to form on the cold surface of the roof decking, which melts and drips onto the attic floor—your ceiling, in other words. Mold and staining can result.
You can make a simple fan cover from a batt of insulation; make sure it fits snugly over the opening with no gaps. For about $30, you can buy duct tape and a piece of 2-inch-thick polystyrene foam and make a foam box to fit over the top; 2-inch foam has an insulating value of about R-10.
Attic fans, designed to remove super-hot air from attics, are usually installed in the roof or gable ends of an attic space. Unlike whole-house fans, attic fans don’t require insulation, but fall is a good time to investigate whether animals have tried to force their way in through the screen covering the vent. Replace the screen if necessary.
• Scrape, prime, and paint. Lesh recommends painting wood surfaces early in the fall before the weather gets too cold and before winter’s moisture has a chance to do any damage. Scrape peeling paint even if you can’t get to the painting this season—water actually sheds better off bare wood than wood with peeling paint attached, which traps moisture.
• Prune back trees. After leaves drop, prune any nearby trees or bushes, especially if snowfall will cause them to bend and rub against the house. This can shorten the lifespan of your roof and siding.
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Isn’t it just the last thing you need during the crazy rush right before the holidays? Your maintenance guy tells you there’s a puddle of water under your furnace. Oh, great… there goes your dream of a profitable December and starting off the New Year with a trip to the tropics. Will you have to shell out thousands for a new furnace instead?
Don’t cancel your plans just yet! There are a number of reasons that can lead to your furnace leaking water, and most of them don’t mean an untimely death for your heating system.
Start by identifying what type of heating equipment you have, and check out these possible causes for water leaks.
1. High-efficiency furnace
If you have a newer high efficiency furnace (with an Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency or AFUE rating of 90 percent or more), these systems extract heat from the exhaust which produces condensation. Normally, the condensation is drained through a tube to a pan or floor drain. If there is a clog or a break in the drain line, or if the floor drain is clogged with debris, you could end up with a puddle under your furnace.
Check the drain first and clear it if necessary. If the drain line appears compromised, this is an easy fix for an HVAC service technician.
2. Furnace with a humidifier
Do you have a furnace with a humidifier attached? If so, the humidifier could have a leak, or it could be clogged and overflowing into your furnace. If you catch this early, it may not be a major expense to clean out or even replace the humidifier. But if the leak goes on for a while, it can cause major damage to your furnace. Call an HVAC expert as soon as possible to inspect your system.
3. Combined heat and air conditioning heat pump system
If you have a combined heating and air conditioning system with a heat pump, the water leak could actually be coming from the air conditioning. These systems have a combined drain line which could be clogged. If you are still using the air conditioning occasionally, the coils could be frozen or the condensate pump may have failed. Even if you suspect the water is coming from the air conditioner, don’t neglect this issue because water leaks can ultimately cause damage to your building’s walls, ceilings and floors.
This may turn out to be a minor repair, but you need to call an HVAC service company with expertise in combined heating and air conditioning systems.
4. Newly-installed gas furnace
If you’ve just bought a new gas furnace and it’s already leaking, you’re probably pretty steamed. Chances are, you went with the lowest bid and got installers who are not the most experienced (or just trying to cut corners so they make money on the job).
There are several installation mistakes that can cause water leaks from a gas furnace. The flue pipe that exhausts the toxic gases from your building could be the wrong size, or there could be a leak in the joint between the furnace and the outside vent pipe. Also, the exhaust pipe may have been incorrectly installed; it needs to slope slightly downward toward the exterior so that water drains out of the building rather than back into the furnace.
5. Hot water boiler
If your heating system is a hot water boiler with baseboards or radiators, anytime you have a leak you should immediately close off the valve that feeds water to the system. If your slow drip is the precursor to a major leak, you’ll save yourself from a big mess by limiting the amount of water in the system until you can get an HVAC repair guy in there.
The problem is likely to be just a faulty valve. Especially if you’ve recently had a repair done, it’s possible that air was introduced into the system which increases the pressure on the valves. You’ll have to get the repair technician to come take another look. In the worst case, you may have a leak in your boiler, and there’s a chance it will need to be replaced. Call “Green Apple Mechanical NJ” toll free at
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This isn’t a scenario you want to encounter on a chilly day: you don’t hear the familiar noise you expect from your furnace as it kicks in to combat the cold. Instead, it sits silent and no warm air comes from your vents. Obviously, something is wrong—but what?
There are a number of reasons that your furnace might refuse to turn on. Some you can resolve yourself quickly. Others will need the assistance of repair technicians to analyze and remedy. You’ll want this issue dealt with as soon as possible, so make sure you keep contact information handy for an experienced HVAC contractor like “Green Apple Mechanical NJ”.
Reasons Your Furnace May Not Turn On
Thermostat error/malfunction: One of the first things to do when your furnace won’t turn on is to see that the thermostat is set correctly. An error with a programmable or digital thermostat could mean the furnace doesn’t think the house is cold enough to require it to provide heat. The thermostat could also have faults so it is sensing the indoor temperature incorrectly. This latter problem will need professional repairs.
Tripped circuit breakers: This is an issue not only for electrical furnaces but also for many gas-powered furnaces that use an electric igniter. A power surge along the line could trip one of the circuit breakers without you realizing it. Check the electrical panel to see if you can restore the power.
Failed pilot light/ignition: The pilot light can go out on a gas or oil furnace, which means the burners will not be able to ignite. If you can’t relight the pilot light on your own, you will need an HVAC technician to examine the burner unit and discover if there is a gas flow problem or excessive dirt along the burner. For electric-powered furnaces, ignition failure will prevent any of the heating elements from activating.
There is also the unfortunate reality that eventually a furnace will become too worn and suffer a complete shutdown. This may require installing a replacement system. However, you can help make sure your furnace lasts for many years with regular preventive maintenance; it only requires an annual visit from a technician to keep your furnace in its best running condition.
If you need heating repairs in the New Jersey area to get your furnace to turn back on, contact “Green Apple Mechanical NJ” . We offer furnace repair and maintenance services and know furnaces of all kinds from the inside out, so we can help make sure yours works down to its smallest component.
DIY HVAC repair is tempting
Have you always been handy? If you can fix your car and lots of things around your home, you may be tempted to take on the challenge of DIY HVAC repair. Or maybe you’re a business owner with a maintenance staff that handle cleaning and minor repairs around your premises. They should be able to tackle DIY HVAC repair, right?
Wrong! DIY HVAC repair is not only dangerous, but it can lead to some very expensive consequences. Read on to learn why DIY HVAC repair is a temptation you should not give in to.
Why DIY HVAC repair is a bad idea
There’s a reason why HVAC service technicians need to complete years of training and apprenticeships in order to become qualified (and ideally, certified) to maintain and repair your heating and air conditioning systems. They also must continue receiving ongoing training to keep up to date on new technology so they stay qualified.
Actually there are quite a few reasons to avoid DIY HVAC repair:
Working around high voltage electricity
You already know this: handling electricity can kill you! Your HVAC systems use high voltage electricity, so don’t try it unless you are a trained electrician or HVAC tech. The small amount of money you may save with DIY HVAC repair is just not worth the potential consequences of making a mistake.
Handling dangerous refrigerant chemicals
The refrigerants in your air conditioning system can be deadly if you don’t know how to handle them safely. Not only to the person handling them, but to everyone in the building. That’s why it’s critical (and it’s also the law) that only HVAC technicians with EPA 608 certification work on your air conditioning system.
EPA 608 certification is required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for technicians who perform maintenance and repair services and disposal of refrigerants. If you’re attempting DIY HVAC repair without this training, you could face deadly consequences.
You don’t have the right tools
Especially when you may be dealing with a refrigerant leak (which is a common cause of air conditioning problems), there are specialty tools and gauges that are required to properly diagnose and find the leak. Purchasing all those tools for a DIY HVAC repair, especially if you’re not sure what the problem is, can cost you more than calling in a professional in the first place.
DIY HVAC repair is more complex than you think
Heating, air conditioning and ventilation are complex systems with many components that can cause problems. Not only are there many interrelated parts, but they look different and are located in different places depending on the type of system you have and even the brand you have. As a result, trying to make a DIY HVAC repair after watching a YouTube video is just a disaster waiting to happen.
Here’s something else to consider about having an experienced tech inspect your system. In addition to fixing the current problem the right way, he is also trained to spot failing parts and looming problems before they cause major breakdowns.
DIY HVAC repair can make things a lot worse
As we said, your HVAC equipment has many components, and quite a few of them can be damaged with incorrect handling. These include electrical components and coils. Coil fins, in particular, can be fragile and are easily damaged if you use the wrong methods or tools to clean them.
Or, you might accidentally install the wrong part and cause the compressor to fail. The compressor is the heart of the system and a very expensive part to replace. You might even find yourself having to shop for a new unit if you screw up a DIY HVAC repair.
A few safe DIY HVAC repair tasks
All that being said, as a homeowner or business owner, there are some DIY HVAC repair troubleshooting steps you can take before calling in a professional.
In addition, you can and should be doing these tasks to keep your HVAC systems running well and in good condition:
CHANGING THERMOSTAT BATTERIES. Whenever you change the batteries in your smoke detectors, do the same for your heating and air conditioning thermostats. It’s a simple and inexpensive preventative measure that eliminates problems down the road.
CHANGING YOUR FILTERS. Your heating and air conditioning systems have filters that are designed to keep dust and debris out of your equipment to prevent damage. If your air conditioning system is running 24/7, those filters can get clogged in a hurry, especially in New York City where air quality is poor. Check the manufacturer’s recommendations for how often to change your filters, but check them even more often since your conditions may require you to change them more frequently.
KEEPING AIR FLOW CLEAR. Clear any clutter from the areas around indoor equipment like furnaces and air handlers, and regularly remove debris like trash and leaves from around your outdoor air conditioning unit. Check registers and vents to make sure they are open and unobstructed.
INVESTING IN REGULAR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE. Just like you change your oil to keep your car running smoothly, your HVAC systems need the same kind of regular care. Investing in a preventative maintenance agreement with an experienced HVAC service provider can prevent many of the problems that may tempt you to try DIY HVAC repair.
If the problem presents a safety hazard, replacement is a no-brainer. For example, if your furnace has a cracked heat exchanger—the metal wall between the burning fuel and the air it’s heating—poisonous carbon monoxide gas could work its way into the household air supply, something you don’t want to risk. Other problems, like faulty electronics and stuck valves, can be repaired, which means you’ll need to do a cost-benefit analysis.
Consider the typical lifespan
A 2013 study by the National Association of Home Builders and Bank of America found that furnaces for forced-air systems last an average of 15 to 20 years; boilers for hot-water radiators and baseboards last 13 to 21 years. So start by dating your system. Some technicians write the year the equipment was installed directly on the unit. Otherwise, when the machine is off and cool, look for a metal identification plate, usually on the inside of chamber door. Record the model and serial numbers from the plate, then call the manufacturer’s customer service number to get the date of manufacture.
Keep in mind that a 25- or even 30-year-old system isn’t necessarily ready for the scrap heap. The published lifespans are averages, which means half of all systems are spent by that time, and the other half are still working well. Use these numbers as ballpark guidelines only, suggests Gopal Ahluwalia, the NAHB study’s lead researcher.
Assess the costs of repairing versus replacing
To decide your system’s fate, you need more data: the cost of your repair or replacement options, which your service provider can give you. Depending on the size of your house and the brand of new equipment you choose, a new hot-air furnace typically costs $1,500 to $4,000, while a boiler for a hot-water system might run $4,000 to $8,000.
As a general guideline, consider replacement if the equipment is beyond three-quarters of its life expectancy and repairs will cost more than a third of replacement. It’s probably not worth spending $700 to repair a 15-year-old furnace you could replace for $2,000.
Consider your heating plant’s efficiency
In these days of high fuel costs and concerns over our carbon footprints, you should also consider your heating plant’s efficiency. Its Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency number (AFUE) measures the percentage of the fuel that’s converted to heat rather than being lost up the chimney or through other inefficiencies.
“If your system is 20 years old, its AFUE is probably about 70%,” says experts. Today’s minimum AFUE is 80%, which means you’ll burn 10% less fuel—and therefore spend 10% less money on your heating bills. You can go as high a 95% AFUE with new equipment, dropping your bills a whopping 25%. That kind of efficiency raises your equipment costs to $3,500 to $6,000 for a furnace and $8,000 to $10,000 for a boiler, but will also earn you a tax credit of up to $300 from the federal government. And there are many incentives.
The autumn leaves are falling and there’s scarcely a plant in your area to be found blowing pollen particles into the air. So why are you still sniffling, sneezing and wheezing? It could simply be your heater, experts say.
Each fall, when people crank up their forced air heating systems for the first time of the season, houses can be flooded with dust and other throat-clogging gunk, experts say.
Heating ducts have the whole summer to accumulate dust and other allergens. And, “sometimes when people turn their heat on in mid- to late October, for the first week they find themselves coughing and sneezing,” says Dr. Marjorie Slankard, an associate clinical professor of medicine at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. “That’s especially true if the heating ducts have not been cleaned for a while.”
One way to cure this problem is to have the heating ducts cleaned prior to firing up the system for the first time, says Dr. Adrian Casillas, an assistant professor of medicine in the division of clinical immunology and allergy at the University of California, at Los Angeles, School of Medicine.
Casillas suggests leaving the house while the ducts are being cleaned.
“When they’re being cleaned, a lot of dust and mold particles will be released,” Slankard agrees. “So it’s better to be out of the home for several hours during and after the cleaning.”
Once the ducts are cleaned, it’s important to make sure your heating filtration system is up to snuff, experts say.
Try using HEPA filters
Slankard suggests using permanent HEPA type filters in your heating system.
“These filters remove over 90 percent of particulate matter,” she says. “They’re much better than disposable filters.”
It’s important to remember to clean the permanent filters, though.
“Once the filter gets saturated, it impedes the flow of air,” Casillas says. “Then the heating system is less efficient and the filter won’t work.”
Another strategy is to block dust and other allergens at the outlets of the heating vents, experts say. If you live in an apartment and have no control over the filtration at the furnace end of things, this may be the only way to clean up the air coming into your home.
“We used to recommend that people fasten a piece of cheesecloth over the ducts’ outlets,” Slankard says. “But there now there are companies that make devices that have a filter you can Velcro over the duct cover.”
Is your air too dry?
Allergens aren’t the only problem for irritated throats and sinuses during the fall and winter. Forced air systems can also overly dry the air, which leads to parched and irritated mucous membranes, Casillas says.
In some people, mucous membranes become so irritated that people end up with frequent nose bleeds, Slankard says.
To avoid this, humidity should be kept moderate — between 35 percent and 50 percent, Slankard says.
In most cases, a humidifier will solve the problem, experts say.
But some people will end up with nose bleeds even with a humidifier. For them, Slankard recommends a few squirts a day with a saline solution nasal spray.
The New York physician also recommends that people make sure they’re consuming enough water to counter the dry air.
Another problem with forced air heating systems is that they stir up any allergens already hanging around your home.
If you’ve got mold, or spores or pet dander lying around, the blast of air from the heating system will set it in motion, Casillas says. “So then these allergens will be available to humans for a bit longer,” he adds. “That’s just one of the outcomes of a system that blows things around.”
As we adjust to the autumn weather in New Jersey, it’s easy to push the idea of installing a new central A/C to the bottom of your to-do list. After all, next summer is a long way off, and you have more pressing things to do with your time and money. But fall is actually the best time of year for having serious A/C work or installation done in your New Jersey area home. Keep the following things in mind as you plan your fall home maintenance projects, and consider moving installing a new central A/C system to the top of your list.
Why Fall Makes Sense for A/C Installation
Saving money is the best reason for upgrading to a new air conditioner in the fall. Manufacturers cut prices on this year’s equipment models to clear their inventory in time to gear up for meeting the demand for furnaces, boilers and related equipment as winter weather approaches. Your local HVAC contractor can get great deals from suppliers trying to clean out their warehouses, and can pass those savings along to you.
By early fall, your HVAC contractor is winding down from the summer cooling crunch and has crews and equipment available for installing a new central A/C system or performing other cooling and heating work around your house. The contractor’s calendar is no longer dominated by emergency A/C repair calls due to the heat of summer, so you don’t have to wait as long to schedule your air conditioning project.
Autumn weather is ideal for A/C installation work or other renovation projects that require having your HVAC systems shut down for a few days. Your family can stay comfortable with the window open and enjoy the fresh fall breezes moving through your home while the installation work is going on in your basement, utility room or attic.
Combine A/C Installation With Other Home Energy Upgrades
Work with your HVAC professionals to consolidate several energy projects around your home so that you can save money on labor costs and minimize the number of days your family has to deal with construction noise and other disruptions. You are probably making a significant investment in installing a new central A/C system that is more energy efficient than your existing cooling equipment. Get the most out of your money by improving the energy efficiency of the rest of your home at the same time.
If you reduce your home’s cooling and heating demand by tightening up your house, you will save money not only in installing a more efficient air conditioner, but also by having to run it less than you would otherwise. In addition, those energy improvements will reduce your winter heating costs.
Here are some ideas to discuss with your HVAC contractor for improving your home’s energy efficiency at the same time you’re installing a new central A/C system. You may want to do some of this work yourself, but much of it can be done more cost-effectively by your HVAC technicians while they’re already at your house installing your air conditioner:
- Seal air leaks. Reducing the amount of air moving into or out of your house can reduce your energy bills significantly. Caulk around door and window frames and anywhere utilities penetrate your home’s exterior walls. Replace weatherstripping to ensure tight seals when doors and windows are closed.
- Be sure you have adequate insulation. If your attic insulation is insufficient for our climate, upgrading it can reduce your cooling and heating loads significantly. Have your HVAC contractor inspect your ductwork, anywhere ducts run through unconditioned spaces and add insulation to those sections if they’re not insulated. You will recover the money you spend on insulation quickly via reduced energy bills.
- Inspect your furnace and perform seasonal maintenance on it. During your A/C installation, have your technician clean your furnace burner, inspect the heat exchanger and lubricate the air handling equipment. Have your ducts inspected and cleaned, if needed, and have any leaking seams and joints sealed. Change your air filter so your system is ready to go when the first cold front arrives.
Contact us at “Green Apple Mechanical NJ” for installation, repairs and maintenance of your cooling and heating equipment. We serve customers throughout the New Jersey area. Call us toll free at 888-611-7191
We’re now in the fall season, which means cooler days, pumpkin-laced foods, and football season. It also means it’s time for winter prep-work. Fall is when you want to double check all your winter defenses so they’re ready to go before the first cold snap. Having a furnace that works and is operating at maximum efficiency is key to ensuring a warm and inexpensive winter. An annual pre-winter maintenance of your furnace or central heating system does both. There’s a lot that you can do to get ready by yourself, and some things you should hire a professional for.
Fall Furnace Maintenance: What You Can Do
Change your filters
Dirty filters will restrict airflow and reduce the efficiency of your system. Once a filter becomes too clogged for proper operation it will decrease air quality and can even prevent operation of the unit. Newer heating and air conditioning systems even have a safety shut-off mechanism if the air filter becomes too dirty and there’s not enough airflow.
Move items away from the furnace
During the warm-weather part of the year, the space around your furnace might seem like a good spot for that box of excellent flammables, but you’ll want to move any objects to at least three feet away before you turn on the furnace. Excess heat buildup is dangerous. Modern furnaces should turn off but it’s not a risk you want to take. Blocking off a furnace air intake will also reduce efficiency, so be mindful of where you store your things in the winter.
Check your fuel level
Whether you use propane, natural gas, or a wood-burning stove, fuel is needed to create heat. If you’re not using an electric furnace or heat-pump, check the fuel level in your tank and make sure it’s ready for the winter.
Test your carbon monoxide and smoke detectors
You should be doing this regularly but, if you haven’t recently, test all the safety sensors in your home. They’ll detect any unsafe substances flowing through your vents before they become a problem.
Fall Furnace Maintenance: What a Professional Should Do
In the fall, you should hire a professional service technician to inspect your heating unit before you start it up for the year. At Green Apple Mechanical NJ, we do full service and maintenance checks for your furnace to make sure you’re ready for the winter. Regardless of who you call for your professional furnace maintenance, your technician should check the following things:
Clean the burner
That really bad smell when you turn on your furnace for the first time each year is due to dust and carbon buildup from the past year. A full professional cleaning makes sure the first time you start your system is both safe and burnt-dust free. The burner is also inspected for cracks, age-related stresses, and any other damage, preventing dangerous carbon monoxide and other issues.
Inspect the fuel system
From feed line to regulators, everything about the fuel system needs to be inspected to make sure that seals are intact and no holes have formed in the lines.
Lubricate, clean, and inspect the motor
A well-oiled fan with a quality belt improves air flow and ensures efficient use of your heating system.
Inspect the ventilation system and ensure proper airflow
The filter is only one place where airflow blockages can occur. A technician will check flowrates throughout the entire system to make sure there aren’t any problems with leaky ducts or damaged vents and registers. Your technician should check your vent connection pipe and chimney.
Calibrate your thermostat
Everything else in your home can work properly, but if your thermostat is misreading the temperature you’ll waste energy overheating your home. A quick calibration of your thermostat will ensure that the temperature you set is the temperature you’ll get. And you can always call “Green Apple Mechanical NJ” toll free at (888) 611-7191
As temperatures begin to drop in the evenings it is natural to be giving a lot of thought to how you heat your home. If you are like many homeowners, you have a furnace as part of a HVAC system, and you typically keep an eye on it and maintain it as best you can. How can you know if you should take care of a little furnace repair before the weather really turns cold? Besides the obvious sign of a furnace simply not working any longer, there are some warning signs that you can watch out for and hopefully use to catch a major problem before it gets out of control!
1 – Your furnace sounds like it’s possessed
While it’s true that no furnace is going to be whisper-quiet, it is also not normal for a furnace to be making all manner of strange noises. If you hear sounds that sound like something out of a horror film (groaning, banging, and whining noises) your furnace repairs might include replacing a loose belt, correcting an ignition problem, or replacing a component that is about to fail.
2 – Cranking up the thermostat isn’t cutting it anymore
When you’re cold, your natural response is to try to warm things up. Usually all you need to do if you have a furnace is go bump the heat up a few notches at the thermostat…but what if this isn’t working? Your thermostat may be faulty, or you may have leaking ducts, or a problem with your pilot light.
3 – Your electric bills have gone sky high
Higher than normal electricity bills often indicate inefficient performance, which can be caused by a variety of problems. It is best to have a qualified professional diagnose the issue rather than trying to do so yourself.
4 – Your pilot light is yellow
When you check on your furnace and notice that your pilot light is burning yellow, you may not think anything of it at first. The trouble is that a yellow flame indicates that the gas combination of your furnace is not in good condition. A blue flame is the ideal because it indicates an ideal balance of gases. Yellow can indicate problem gases such as Carbon Monoxide.
5 – Your furnace has trouble getting started and staying on
Furnace repairs that might be needed to correct this problem are replacing a thermostat, faulty wiring, repairing a pilot light, or fixing a fan motor
6 – Your family isn’t doing so well in the air quality department
If your furnace needs repairs, you can often see a rise in the frequency that you and your family experience breathing-related troubles such as asthma, allergies, and other illnesses. A poorly-functioning system can be putting dust, mold, and other irritants into the air that circulates through your home.
7 – Chills everywhere and ice where it shouldn’t be
If constant drafts are the norm, it is likely that your furnace is not able to heat your entire house anymore. If ice is forming on your roof, it can be a sign that furnace repairs are needed because the heat from your home is leaking up through your attic as opposed to staying down in the living areas where it belongs.
8 – Condensation is common
Furnace repairs might not be needed if you are seeing condensation on the insides of your windows, but it is a sign that you should call in a professional to take a look at your system.
9 – Your furnace could give fossils a run for their money
The average life of a furnace is between 10 and 20 years, with most units lasting into the upper end of that range. If your furnace is beyond 15 years old, it is time to start planning to replace it sooner rather than later.
10 – You have repaired in within the last 2 years
If you have needed furnace repairs more than once in the past two years it may be time to consider replacing it. Furnaces are like cars in that they tend to break down more as they age. The average lifespan for a Furnace is approximately 12-15 years.
There’s growing concern about price rises from energy companies. Here are cheap ways to save money when heating your house.
Householders are regularly being advised to install double glazing, thorough insulation and overhaul their inefficient heating system. But apart from those often expensive tactics, what can be done cheaply and quickly to keep your house warm?
1. Use tin foil. One way to prevent unnecessary heat loss from radiators, particularly on those attached to external walls, is to use heat reflective aluminium foil behind the radiator. This prevents heat disappearing through the wall by reflecting it back into the room, says Sophie Neuburg, energy campaigner for charity Friends of the Earth. Foil specially designed for the purpose can be bought for under $5.00 “You can even use good quality kitchen foil,” says Carl Brennand, assistant manager of website Moneymagpie, although it’s generally not as effective.
2. Thick curtains are one of the main ways to protect your house from losing heat through the windows. Curtains with a thermal lining are a relatively cheap option, says Brennand. “The thicker the better,” adds Archna Luthra, consumer analyst at moneysavingexpert.com. If you don’t want to splash out on new curtains you can line them yourself with materials like cheap fleece, says Brennand. “You can even use PVC shower curtains,” he suggests. And it’s not just windows that can have curtains. Placing a curtain in front of doors to the outside adds another layer of protection. And it doesn’t even need to be a curtain. “My grandma used to have an old rug that she used to pin up over the back of the front door,” says interior designer Claire Potter.
3. But let the sunlight in during the day. It’s important to try to use as much natural – and free – heat (in the form of sunlight) as possible. Window shades and curtains should be kept open during the day. Closing your curtains as soon as dusk falls will maximise your house’s potential to retain that heat.
4. Double glazing is heat-efficient but it’s relatively costly. If you can’t afford it, why not fake it? “There’s a special film that you can put across [single-glazed] windows” that can imitate the same effect, albeit to a lesser degree, says Neuburg. You can attach the film to the window frame using double-sided tape and then fix it using a hairdryer, she says. There’s a downside. You won’t be able to open your windows without breaking the seal. But a pack to cover a medium-sized house would be about $30.00, estimates Potter, so it could just be redone from time to time. Potter, who has no heating system in her house, says one batch of film has lasted about two or three years as she has small windows. Alternatively, self-adhesive foam strips can help seal any gaps in the edges of windows. Metal or plastic strips with brushes or wipers attached cost a bit more but will last longer as a result, according to the Energy Saving Trust. These can also be used as draught excluders around the hinges and frames of doors.
5. Stop heat being lost up the chimney. It’s now fairly common to have fireplaces that are merely decorative. If you’re not using yours then you should consider a chimney balloon, says Potter. “There’s an amazing amount of heat that can be lost through an open fireplace,” she says. A chimney balloon, made from a special laminate, can be bought for about £20 and works by being placed inside the chimney hole, just out of sight. It’s then inflated until it completely shuts out any incoming cold air or escaping heat. Just be sure not to start a fire without removing it. There are also woollen chimney insulators on the market. But again, make sure you remove them before starting any fires.
6. Watch out for mini-draughts. “Lots of draught comes through the letterbox,” says Potter. It’s worthwhile putting an extra barrier there in the form of a “brush”. They may be a nightmare for junk-mailers trying to force through that 15th pizza takeaway offer, but they could prevent a chill breezing through the house. The same goes for keyholes, which can be protected with “simple circular (keyhole covers) that slip over the top”, says Potter, especially with the older, wider keyholes. Cat or dog flaps can also be filled with some sheep’s wool insulation or pieces of blanket. “It’s amazing how even a small draught can make a room a lot colder, so if you can cut that bit of air out it immediately makes a difference,” says Potter.
7. DIY draught excluders are one lesson people can learn from previous generations. “Old-fashioned draught excluders work well,” says Potter. “In the past it wasn’t unusual to have a ‘sausage dog’,” says Potter. For the uninitiated, “sausage dog” draught excluders are vaguely reminiscent of the shape of a dachshund and typically rest at the bottom of doors, stopping heat escaping through the gap between door and floor. Anybody who’s ever been smoking inside a room that they shouldn’t will probably be aware that almost any material or piece of clothing can be used to wedge the space. And simple draft excluders can be made from cutting an old pair of tights and stuffing them with socks, says Luthra. But the more ambitious can go further. “If you really want to go all out you can decorate them,” she says. The stuffing can be almost anything from rice and lentils to gravel, suggests the website Singerdiscount, which also provides a relatively simple guide.
8. Clear your radiators. Try and avoid placing large pieces of furniture in front of them. At least in the short-term, the sofa you love by the radiator is absorbing heat, says Neuburg.
9. Putting a shelf above the radiator, especially if you have high ceilings, can also help channel the warmth, adds Neuburg. But it’s important not to place things on the radiator itself, she says, “You can put a shelf above it to stop the hot air rising directly above it.” This is particularly the case if the radiator is below a window with curtains, where warm air would be trapped between the window and the curtain.
10. Shut up unused rooms, says Neuburg. Keeping doors closed will prevent cold air moving into the rest of the house and contain the heat you’ve generated in a smaller area.
11. Cover bare floorboards. Floors account for as much as 10% of heat loss if they’re not insulated, according to the National Energy Foundation (NEF). Carpets came into being for a reason, says Potter. Those with wooden flooring have to deal with heat loss. Rugs and blankets can help mitigate this and have the added bonus of keeping your feet warm. “Sometimes it’s just the psychological element,” says Potter. But if there are cracks or gaps in the flooring it’s a good idea to squirt some filler into them, advises the NEF. “Floorboards and skirting boards can contract, expand or move slightly with everyday use, so you should use a filler that can tolerate movement,” suggests the NEF. These are usually silicone-based.
12. Insulating your whole house professionally can seem expensive to some. But DIY loft insulation is a possibility. Rolls of foam insulation are cheap, says Brennand, and three rolls of 8in deep foam should be enough to give most lofts an important layer of protection. Mineral wool (such as Rockwool or Rocksil), glass fibre and recycled paper products all work well, according to the NEF. But remember to wear a facemask, goggles and protective clothing if you do it yourself, and leave sufficient gaps around the eaves to avoid condensation, the NEF warns.
13. Don’t undo your work by having an inefficient loft hatch, says Potter. “Some people might have a lovely insulated loft but the loft hatch might be an old timber one that’s not insulated,” she says. Insulating it can be done with same self-adhesive strips as for window and doors. It’s also worth checking that none of your roof tiles is loose or missing. “If you have loose tiles or a damaged roof then you’re going to get water that can get into your loft and as soon as the insulation gets wet it loses its efficiency,” she says. Although the difficulty of checking may be the biggest obstacle, if it’s safe to do so then a single tile or so can be relatively cheap to replace.
14. Setting timers on heating is important. “It’s a myth that keeping it on all day is better,” says Luthra. If it’s very cold, the timer should be set to switch the heating on earlier.


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Mortgage brokers are essentially loan experts, and can give you sound professional advice suitable for your needs and set you up with a lending solution for your situation. As loans or mortgages are often the biggest expenses people have, it is worth seeking professional assistance and advice.
Mortgage brokers have access to a wide variety of products, and are accredited by a lender to offer their product. As they earn a commission from various lenders for writing loans, some will not charge a fee for advice, but this will vary from broker to broker.
A great mortgage broker, regardless of their business model, will save you time, effort, and money in selecting a suitable home loan or commercial loan. Seeking advice from a broker will help you take out a loan you won’t regret, and help you plan for a better mortgage.
What does a Mortgage Broker do?
Mortgage brokers will assess your financial situations to find a suitable loan for your situation, manage your application, and provide advice through the entire process. As there are a wide range of products on the market, it is worth employing a mortgage broker who will know the ins and outs of the products and ease the process for you.
Responsible lending obligations under the National Consumer Credit Protection Act require mortgage brokers to ask adequate questions about their client’s financial situation, requirements and goals in relation to the credit contract. Based upon these inquiries, brokers will assess whether a credit product is unsuitable for the consumer, and only proceed with applications if the credit product is appropriate, giving the client a copy of the assessment if requested.
Assess your financial circumstances
Mortgage brokers will discuss your needs and financial situation with you, allowing them the opportunity to determine the most suitable loan.
You will need to provide them with documents supporting your identity and financial situation, including a 100 point check list for identification, personal bank statements to demonstrate savings where applicable, payslips, tax returns, outstanding loans, statements, etc. Your mortgage broker will inform you of what information they need to assess your situation fully.
Your mortgage broker will then discuss with you various loan products available that suit your situation. They should also offer you product comparisons, and inform you of proposed mortgage repayments and any upfront and ongoing fees.
Find a suitable loan for your situation
Once your mortgage broker has assessed your goals and financial needs, they will search their database of loan products provided by many different lenders, including major banks, smaller banks, credit unions and other lenders.
This database is constantly updated and will contain details of all the latest deals from the lenders. Occasionally, your mortgage broker may have access to exclusive loan products not available anywhere else.
Brokers use specialised software to help with the task of choosing loan products for you, and usually a comparison table and/or graph is created for you to consider a few products side by side. Your broker will use these tables and results to recommend products they believe suit your needs best.
You may also be provided with a copy of the lenders comparison rate, which include both the interest rate and fees and charges involved with a particular loan product. This tool will help you identify the true cost of a loan, and works as a tool to help compare loans more simply.
Manage the process
Your mortgage broker will assist you in completing necessary paperwork should you wish to proceed with a loan, and will liaise with the lender on your behalf. This includes completing and submitting your home loan application, and the continuing communication between you and your lender until your home loan is approved and finalised.
Your mortgage broker is also required to inform you of their complaints process. This is referred to as an Internal Dispute Resolution procedure.
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The loan process can be complicated and involved, and professional mortgage brokers can help you every step of the way, from getting pre-approval to the final settlement. Great mortgage brokers will provide home loan health checks later on too, after which they may be able to help you reduce your repayments, unlock the equity in your home, or consolidate debt. Should your goals or financial situation change, they can also assist with your refinancing needs.
The earlier in the process you contact your broker the less time and effort you will waste. For more information, speak to one of our consultants on Live Chat or call us on 1300 558 887.

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The opinion of the court was delivered by: The Honorable Percy Anderson, United States District Judge
Present: The Honorable PERCY ANDERSON, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
Paul Songco Not Reported N/A
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Proceedings: IN CHAMBERS - COURT ORDER
The Court is in receipt of a Notice of Removal filed by defendants Gregory and Pamela Vanderpas ("Defendants") on May 16, 2011. (Docket No. 1.) The Complaint, filed by Plaintiff Wilmington Trust Company, asserts a single cause of action under state law for unlawful detainer. Defendants, who are appearing pro se, assert that this Court has subject matter jurisdiction over this action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1443(1), 28 U.S.C. § 1331, and 28 U.S.C. § 1367.
Federal courts are of limited jurisdiction, having subject matter jurisdiction only over matters authorized by the Constitution and Congress. See, e.g., Kokkonen v. Guardian Life Ins. Co., 511 U.S. 375, 377, 114 S. Ct. 1673, 1675, 128 L. Ed. 2d 391 (1994). A "strong presumption" against removal jurisdiction exists. Gaus v. Miles, Inc., 980 F.2d 564, 567 (9th Cir. 1992). In seeking removal, the defendant bears the burden of proving that jurisdiction exists. Scott v. Breeland, 792 F.2d 925, 927 (9th Cir. 1986).
42 U.S.C. § 1443(1) allows a defendant to remove an action "[a]against any person who is denied or cannot enforce in the courts of such State a right under any law providing for the equal civil rights of citizens of the United States, or of all persons within the jurisdiction thereof." Removal under section 1443(1) must satisfy a two-part test:
First, the petitioners must assert, as a defense to the prosecution, rights that are given to them by explicit statutory enactment protecting equal racial civil rights . . . . Second, petitioners must assert that the state courts will not enforce that right, and that the allegation must be supported by reference to a state statute or a constitutional provision that purports to command the state courts to ignore the federal rights.
Patel v. Del Taco, Inc., 446 F.3d 996, 999 (9th Cir. 2006)(quoting California v. Sandoval, 434 F.2d 635, 636 (9th Cir. 1970)).
Here, Defendants allege that "removal is necessary to overcome the undue prejudice caused by the Unlawful Detainer restrictions and numerous violations perpetrated by parties other than plaintiff in said case prior to the alleged trustee sale and purported claim to the subject property." (Notice of Removal at ¶ 9.) Defendants further contend that failure to remove this case "will cause irreparable harm and inability to enforce such rights in said state court under the laws providing for the equal protection of rights as per federal codes, statutes and foundational documents and denial of proper remedies in law." (Notice of Removal at ¶ 11.) However, Defendants do not allege any way in which their civil rights have been or will be compromised if this action proceeds in state court. Nor do Defendants cite to any state statute or constitutional provision that would result in the state court's denial or refusal to enforce Defendants' civil rights. See City of Greenwood, Miss. v. Peacock, 384 U.S. 808, 828, 86 S. Ct. 1800, 1812, 16 L. Ed. 2d 944 (1966) ("Under § 1443(1), the vindication of the defendant's federal rights is left to the state courts except in the rare situations where it can be clearly predicted by reason of the operation of a pervasive and explicit state or federal law that those rights will inevitably be denied by the very act of bringing the defendant to trial in the state court."). Accordingly, Defendants' allegations are insufficient to satisfy either of the requirements set forth in the two-part test articulated in Sandoval. Defendants have failed to meet their burden in establishing that removal under section 1443(l) is appropriate.
Defendants have also failed to properly allege any other basis for this Court's jurisdiction. Under 28 U.S.C. § 1331, this Court has original jurisdiction over civil actions "arising under" federal law. Removal based on § 1331 is governed by the "well-pleaded complaint" rule. Caterpillar, Inc. v. Williams, 482 U.S. 386, 392, 107 S. Ct. 2425, 2429, 96 L. Ed. 2d 318 (1987). Under the rule, "federal jurisdiction exists only when a federal question is presented on the face of plaintiff's properly pleaded complaint." Id. at 392, 107 S. Ct. at 2429, 96 L. Ed. 2d 318. If the complaint does not specify whether a claim is based on federal or state law, it is a claim "arising under" federal law only if it is "clear" that it raises a federal question. Duncan v. Stuetzle, 76 F.3d 1480, 1485 (9th Cir. 1996). Thus, plaintiff is generally the "master of the claim." Caterpillar, 482 U.S. at 392, 107 S. Ct. at 2429, 96 L. Ed. 2d 318. There is no federal question jurisdiction simply because there is a federal defense to the claim. Id. at 392, 107 S. Ct. at 2429, 96 L. Ed. 2d 318. ...

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Inception actress Ellen Page is starring in a new thriller: as a target of malicious hate-tweets.
Officials at the Los Angeles Police Department are investigating death-threat tweets directed towards Page in an effort to determine if she is in real danger.
The tweets came from two different accounts and were sent out in June. The unknown user threatened to kill Page, 25, if she continues to be seen with True Blood star Alexander Skarsgård.
According to TMZ, one of the tweets read: "Ellen Page if you continue to date Alexander [Skarsgård] I will K-1-L-L you in public in the next year ... Be it in a club, at a game, in a restaurant, or when you're signing autographs."
The tweets have since been deleted.
The timing of the tweets coincided with the Los Angeles premiere of Page's latest movie, Woody Allen's To Rome with Love. The Twitter user claimed he or she would attend the event to "kill Page," but Page did not show up to the film's L.A. opening.
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- Netflix’s ‘Dogs’ is making everyone on Twitter ugly cry
- Conservatives freak out over congressman’s sarcastic gun control joke
- Is everyone lying about ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’?
- Hailey Baldwin officially changes last name to ‘Bieber’ on Instagram
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A long time has passed since psychoanalysis was considered to be an extraordinary, revolutionary, and scandalous method. Today, it is often seen as nothing but one of the ways to treat various psychic conditions; many opponents criticize psychoanalysis for what they often call narrow-mindedness: Freud and his followers believed every aspect of the human psyche should be viewed and analyzed through the prism of sexuality.
The movie has been filmed on various locations, mainly in Germany and Austria. It evolves around the relationship between Carl Jung as a young and promising Swiss therapist and a hysterical neurotic patient Sabina Spielrein, who belongs to a family of Russian Jews. The plot of the movie is heavily based on the correspondence that Sabina Spielrein had with both Freud and Jung, as well as on her personal journals and hospital records at the time when she was a patient of Jung and then Freud.
The director David Cronenberg shows how Sabina had influenced both the development of psychoanalysis with her then famous conception of the sexual drive as containing both an instinct of destruction and an instinct of transformation, presented to the Vienna Psychoanalytic Society inwhich is by the way often ignored or given very little attention nowadaysand the role she played in the complicated relationship of two brilliant minds of Jung and Freud.
As shown in the movie, Sabina seemed to play a significant role in the misunderstandings between the two psychiatrists, which later caused Jung to create a separate theory and psychological stream analytical psychologywhile Freud remained the founder of psychoanalysis.
Whether or not Sabina played a significant role in the relationship of Jung and Freud, is of course, highly debatable. But the perspective shown in the movie provides a new side to the story of their relations and gives plenty of food for thought.
Despite the fact that the movie might seem like a rather boring historical drama about how a couple of scientists worked on their later-to-become sensational theory of psychoanalysis, A Dangerous Method turned out to be quite an engaging and intriguing motion picture that is not exclusively aimed at an audience highly adept in psychology and its schools of thought.
The actress has unquestionably, accurately, and believably acted as a sick sociopath, a wicked lover, a vulnerable victim of her childhood traumas, and a brilliant scholar. The movie A Dangerous Method will be an interesting pastime option for those who are not looking for action and thrills but rather deep drama, romance, and an emotional experience.
The performance of the main actors will help everyone keenly feel every inner and interpersonal conflict, of which there will be plenty on the screen. It only stands to reason that the picture has been nominated for Golden Globe and has won several other respected awards.Essay on A Dangerous Method A Dangerous Method A Dangerous Method was nothing short of intriguing and moving.
It was a film based on psychoanalysis and the careers of some of its most well-known practitioners, Carl Jung, Sigmund Freud, Sabina Spielrein, and Otto Gross. Essay A Dangerous Method A Dangerous Method David Cronenberg's latest film, "A Dangerous Method," recounts the relationship between two psychiatry pioneers, Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung, in the early part of the 20th century.
Comparative Essay Though one could argue that Wolff’s “Hunter’s in the Snow” and Connell’s “The Most Dangerous Game” share an aspect of higher insight that can be classified in literary fiction, Hunter’s in the Snow allows the reader to develop a deeper understanding of human nature by presenting three dynamic characters.
A Dangerous Method Review I guess before reviewing “ A Dangerous Method,” I should say at least a couple of words about its subject: psychoanalysis and people impersonating it.
A long time has passed since psychoanalysis was considered to be an extraordinary, revolutionary, and scandalous method. A dangerous method essay essay on our environment in sanskrit my favourite sport essay cricket. Plankostenrechnung abweichungsanalyse beispiel essay Plankostenrechnung abweichungsanalyse beispiel essayEssay on bus station essay on an inspector calls dissertation bei emeritierter professor snape cyberbullying research paper conclusion and.
I’m going to talk about a time when I was in a dangerous situation. When I was ten years old two guys mugged me, they threatened me with a gun and I was so scared I remember thinking they were going to hurt me or even kill me.

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Greetings from beautiful Castaway Cay, where Disney Vacation Club Members have taken over the island! (Not by force, mind you. They were invited.)
Only months removed from our recent charter voyage to Alaska, Disney Vacation Club has traded white glaciers for white sands, going from the Klondike to the Caribbean and returning to the friendly confines of Disney’s private paradise for a rare second Member Cruise of the year. This typically once-a-year event has long been a highlight on many Members’ calendars, enhancing the already extraordinary Disney Cruise Line experience with custom décor, in-room gifts, and a diverse lineup of special shows and experiences created just for Members and their guests.
Our special-entertainment lineup of more than a dozen unique experiences is the first in Member Cruise history to feature presentations from each of the three creative forces most requested by our Member community: Walt Disney Imagineering, Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios.
Continuing a Member Cruise tradition, we kicked off our voyage with the dramatic reveal of our lineup through a mock movie trailer that debuted on the Disney Dream ship’s giant Funnel Vision screen as we sailed out of Port Canaveral.
I’ll leave you to enjoy the trailer while I get to the next important item on my agenda. As a movie-trailer narrator would say, “In a world where ‘work’ is a relative term, one magazine editor boldly searches for an open hammock!”
There’s been an “awakening” in the force, have you felt it?
New Star Wars™ themed merchandise and more will land in our galaxy at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts on September 4, 2015 at 12:01 AM (Midnight). Set your hyperspace coordinates and come to this merchandise ticketed event to gather supplies and other acquisitions in preparation of the highly anticipated film release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens in December.
Tickets to the Force Friday merchandise event include:
- The opportunity to be among the first to purchase new Star Wars and Star Wars: The Force Awakens themed merchandise, including Disney Theme Park Merchandise exclusives and licensed products. Purchase limits will apply.
- Amenity gift
Which “side” will you choose? No matter where your alliances fall, here are the details on where the events will take place.
Tickets for the Force Friday merchandise release are $50 per person and are limited to availability. No discounts apply.
Reservations for the Force Friday merchandise ticketed event will be accepted only via www.DisneyParksMerchandise.com beginning August 26, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. (Pacific Time)/ 2 p.m. (Eastern Time).
In this week’s video series “Sonia’s Best of Walt Disney World,” Sonia gives us an inside look on all of the benefits that our familias get when they stay at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel.
Did you know that we have hotel suites that accommodate up to six people? Now, abuelita can stay with the whole family the next time you come to Walt Disney World Resort!
Sonia shares these and other little tidbits of information, including her favorite resorts and all the benefits you get by staying in our hotels to help you enjoy even more Disney magic.
So tell me, out of the more than 25 resorts at Walt Disney World, which one is your favorite?
Living in Florida we learn to enjoy the “dog days of summer” – the hottest days of this sunny season. Why not celebrate with a fun wallpaper?
Big news for the Kilimanjaro Safari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom – our newest giraffe calves have ventured out onto the savanna for the first time. Mara, Milo and Lincoln are 3-, 4- and 5-months old, respectively, and are doing very well in their new home.
Whether you have one pair or a hundred, shoes are some of our most important accessories. Every good stroll requires a good pair, and more and more, shoes have become a reflection of our own personal, unique styles. Walk the West Side at Downtown Disney and you can find a one-of-a-kind, custom-painted-just-for-you pair of TOMS at Curl by Sammy Duvall. A team of talented artists creates inspired art, using the shoes as their canvas. And the best part? When you purchase any pair of TOMS shoes, the company will donate a second pair to someone in need.
We’re counting down the days and deciding the best ways to take advantage of all the food, wine, celebrity chefs, live music and more at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.
Have you discovered the new official home for Disney Parks on Tumblr? Check it out at disneyparks.tumblr.com! You’ll find fun and shareable posts from Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Adventures by Disney and Disney Vacation Club – each with its own dedicated space, making it easy to find posts from the places you love!
The Force has awakened at Walt Disney World Resort through runDisney’s newest addition to its portfolio – Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side.
One of the most popular questions I’ve received during my time with Disney Theme Park Merchandise is, “Can I buy this item online?” I’m delighted to answer that question with the launch of the Shop Disney Parks mobile app.

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InsightsInsight - Employment & HR - POSTED: November 13 2015
European Court of Justice decides on latest development in Collective Redundancy law
The European Court of Justice has decided the latest in a series of cases on the meaning of the EU Collective Dismissals Directive.
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This more commonly known in the UK as the Collective Redundancy laws.
The latest decision decided that where an employer imposed a unilateral pay cut on its employees (above the relevant number thresholds in Spain – 20 or more in the UK within a period of 90 days at one establishment) and as a result of that action an employee resigned (in circumstances we would consider to be constructive dismissal and potentially constructive unfair dismissal in the UK) that resignation was a “dismissal” for the purposes of collective redundancy law.
In other words, if you impose a breach of contract on 20 or more employees at one establishment within a period of 90 days you may now have to comply with the special rules governing collective redundancy consultation before deciding to do so as the decision to impose such changes may be viewed as a proposal to dismiss 20 or more employees by reason of redundancy.
It is conceptually hard to see how proposing to impose a pay cut (not arguably permitted within the contract) equates to proposing dismissals when those dismissals only result from the employee’s decision to resign in response to the imposition. However, this appears to be the position accepted by the ECJ in this case.
This clarification is likely to increase the risks, complicate the processes and restrict the options published to employers seeking to make larger scale contractual changes stopping short of actual job cuts. It makes it even more important to seek legal advice at an early stage before any such proposals are announced or implanted.
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International grocery chain Aldi is growing — in more ways than one.
As the Financial Times (FT) noted in a report Sunday (Sept. 3), the discount grocer announced last month it was acquiring Winn-Dixie and Harveys supermarket chains, a marked change from Aldi’s reputation as a smaller grocer.
By taking ownership of Winn-Dixie/Harveys owner Southeastern Grocers, the FT said, Aldi is pushing into more conventional grocery territory.
“Everyone is kind of jostling to scale,” said Neil Saunders, managing director of GlobalData Retail. “It’s not only Aldi doing this deal, you’ve got Kroger and Albertson looking to merge.”
Saunders added that controlling a large portion of the market is key in the highly competitive grocery sector, with its razor-thin profit margins.
Aldi announced the Southeastern Groceries deal on Aug. 16, a move that adds about 400 stores to its U.S. portfolio.
“Like Aldi, Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket have long histories and many loyal customers in the Southeast, and we look forward to serving them in the years to come,” Aldi CEO Jason Hart said in a statement. “The time was right to build on our growth momentum and help residents in the Southeast save on their grocery bills.”
Hart added that the company hopes to add 120 stores across the U.S. this year to reach more than 2,400 branches, in an effort to expand its share of America’s total grocery market as other retailers have struggled.
“The time does indeed seem to be right, as Hart stated,” PYMNTS wrote. “This current inflationary environment has proved a tailwind — at least when it comes to customer acquisition — to grocers whose value prop is tied to their low prices.”
In fact, data from the May edition of PYMNTS’ Consumer Inflation Sentiment series, “Consumer Inflation Sentiment Report: Consumers Cut Back by Trading Down” shows that almost half (47%) of grocery shoppers have begun shopping with stores that offer better prices.
At the same time, more recent research by PYMNTS shows that consumers are still willing to splurge now and then for treats at the grocery store.
The Nonessential Spending Deep Dive Edition of PYMNTS and Lending Club’s “Paycheck to Paycheck Report” found that 75% of consumers purchase “nice-to-have” items at the grocery store at least sometimes.
“Even those whose budgets are pressured do so,” PYMNTS wrote last week. “Fifty-nine percent of consumers living paycheck to paycheck with issues paying bills reported that they purchase these nonessential items at least some of the time.”

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I understand that scene, even though I fit like a round peg in a square hole there now.I've spent some time thinking, fretting, and overanalyzing about this...
I identified as a lesbian for 10 years so, in some ways I have been socialized as a lesbian.
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Advanced S-400 air defense missiles, modernized main battle tanks, and a powerful air force are all weapons at Moscow's disposal. Here are five of the notable weapons that Russia could employ in a major conventional war with Ukraine, the National Interest reporter Mark Episkopos writes.
Unlike Moscow’s great-power competitors, Ukraine’s Armed Forces lack the stealth and deep-penetration capabilities to overcome Russia’s layers of sophisticated missile defenses. "In particular, Crimea-based units of Russia’s flagship S-400 Triumf missile defense system pose a grave threat to military assets in eastern and central Ukraine," the author believes.
"The S-400 air-defense systems can hit any aerial targets in the central part of Ukraine. All this is a serious threat for us," National Interest cited Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksandr Turchynov. Equipped with a powerful radar suite and diverse array of missiles, the S-400 can target manned aircraft, drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles at a range of up to 400 km.
Kiev’s small, backward, and partly decrepit roster of MiG-29, Su-24, Su-25, and Su-27 fighters cannot successfully contest Ukrainian airspace in a major conventional war with Russia. Not only will they be unable to operate effectively in light of Russian air defenses, but they are vastly outmatched by Russia’s qualitatively and quantitatively superior air force. Advanced Russian fighters, including the formidable Su-35S, handily outperform Ukrainian military aircraft and are capable of staging devastating precision ground strikes against key Ukrainian military and political infrastructure with a wide array of air-to-surface missiles.
A potential warfare may involve major battles in dense urban terrain, often prioritizing lighter and more flexible infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) over their heavier main battle tank counterparts. The BMP-3M is a heavily upgraded variant of the prolific Soviet/Russian BMP-3 IFV, boasting a new turret, additional ammunition types, new protection systems, and substantial firepower improvements.
Not only do Russia’s Ground Forces operate the world’s largest tank army at 13,000 units, but its latest MBTs offer a slew of modern upgrades that make them a force to be reckoned with. Ukraine’s T-84 Oplot-M MBT is a formidable machine in its own right, but likely has not been produced in sufficient quantities to effectively resist Russia’s capable T-90A tank and its modernized T-90M variant.
Capable of carrying fifty rounds, boasting a sustained rate of fire of around seven to eight rounds per minute, and packed with fairly advanced targeting technology, 2S19 Msta-S modernized 152.4 mm self-propelled howitzers can cover large parts of Ukraine, Episkopos concluded.


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Regardless of the Election end result, Australia should deal with refugees with humanity and dignity, writes Dr Nilanthy Vigneswaran.
THE LAST COUPLE of months has marked the sudden launch of refugees held in immigration detention services on Australian soil. Detained in “alternate places of detention” (APODs), reminiscent of resorts, round Australia, they have been initially transferred in 2019 from Nauru and Papua New Guinea for medical remedy below now-repealed Medevac laws.
The detention of Novak Djokovic, within the Park resort, Melbourne, threw a world highlight on the plight of those that remained. Some had been held indefinitely for intervals of as much as 9 years.
With a Federal Election looming, six refugees stay in APODs. It is welcome, that within the house of a mere two months, 50 refugees have been granted their freedom. It is much less welcome that their releases have occurred with minimal to no warning to rearrange entry to applicable neighborhood help providers.
Many, on launch, have been left unclear as to what their new standing was, and whether or not they could be permitted to stay in Australia. Most importantly, the considerably arbitrary nature of their releases has highlighted the arbitrary nature of their detention in Australia’s obligatory immigration detention system for nearly a decade.
Since 2012, Australia has re-implemented offshore processing, a regime that mandates that asylum claims, safety and well being checks are carried out in a foreign country. In the final 9 years, it has seen 4,183 people despatched to Pacific offshore processing centres in Nauru or Manus Island. As a part of “Operation Sovereign Borders”, boat turnbacks, the militarised maritime interception of vessels to be returned to their nation of departure, have been in place since 2013.
Shrouded in secrecy, the general public and even the Parliament have restricted entry to data relating to the character and variety of turnbacks. We are conscious of at the very least 873 asylum seekers who’ve been turned again since 2013. “Enhanced screening” or assessments at sea have been carried out for Sri Lankan and Vietnamese asylum seekers, denying them the prospect at procedural equity in lodging a proper safety declare.
Australia’s historical past of human rights abuses in offshore detention is nicely documented. 14 deaths have occurred on Nauru and Manus Island. Multiple instances of self-immolation and self-harm within the context of deteriorating psychological well being have been reported.
Sexual and bodily assault have been perpetrated, generally in opposition to kids. Delays in medical remedy being instituted and transfers to tertiary healthcare services have resulted in preventable deaths.
Detention services are managed by privately contracted firms reminiscent of Canstruct International and Serco, to which the Government lately granted a $715 million contract extension.
From 2013 to 2021, the Refugee Council of Australia estimates $9.65 billion has been spent in processing asylum seekers offshore. It prices simply over $4 million to carry one particular person per yr on Nauru; it prices simply over $4,000 for that particular person to be held in the neighborhood in Australia while their asylum declare is being processed.
The Australian Government continues to say that each offshore processing and boat turnbacks have been profitable deterrence methods to individuals smugglers. They declare they’ve decreased deaths at sea.
The knowledge the truth is helps that the most important enhance in arrivals of asylum seekers by boat occurred within the yr following the graduation of offshore processing. Even if entertaining the notion that boat turnbacks have been subsequently efficient, one should ask: efficient for whom?
The challenge of deaths at sea has merely been moved out of sight. There have been a number of stories of Australian naval vessels returning boats to the sting of Indonesian waters, or of asylum seekers being returned to nations like Vietnam and Sri Lanka and dealing with imprisonment, regardless of reassurances from these respective governments.
There have been accounts of asylum seekers being returned to their residence nation solely to reattempt the perilous journey and search refuge in a foreign country. In addition to contravening worldwide human rights regulation, each arms of Australia’s technique don’t deal with a key reality echoed by former Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser: for so long as there may be battle and persecution, there will likely be people who search security at any value, by way of any means doable.
The UK, prompted partially by the perceived success of Australia’s punitive border insurance policies, appears to be like to undertake offshore processing in Rwanda. Without engagement in significant regional options aimed toward search and rescue, upholding non refoulement rules and complete honest assessments of asylum claims onshore, Australia’s mannequin can’t be claimed as successful.
Australia’s refugee coverage has regularly oscillated over the previous couple of a long time, morphing into the sport of border politics that we recognise right this moment.
In the 2001 Federal Election lead-up, the Howard Government refused to grant entry to MV Tampa, carrying greater than 400 rescued asylum seekers entry to Australia.
Allegations that asylum seekers had tried to throw their kids overboard (now recognised as false), have turn into embedded as a historic turning level within the politicisation of asylum seekers. The look of robust nationwide borders and safety of Australia’s nationwide safety pursuits have suited the governing refugee and migration insurance policies of each main political events over the previous decade, till it did not.
Sensing public dissent and protest, on the detainment of kids in Nauru, their long-delayed mass launch was quietly authorised by early 2019. After almost a decade of declining New Zealand’s provide to settle 450 refugees detained in Nauru over three years, the Australian Government lastly accepted throughout the final two months, begging the query of why now?
International media consideration on refugees in APODs following the detention of Novak Djokovic seems to have partially contributed to securing the liberty of all however the six medevac refugees who stay incarcerated. Without clear reasoning behind both the discharge of the others or their prolonged detention, the haphazard nature of the Federal Government’s actions might be interpreted as a hasty pre-election ploy.
Both main political events and the voting Australian public seem engaged in a recreation of border politics that’s reflexive to the precarious public opinion of refugee and asylum seekers. Successive governments introduce home refugee and immigration coverage that’s typically backed by misinformation and campaigns aimed toward “othering” refugees and asylum seekers, which additional influences public attitudes.
It additionally fails to deal with the size of worldwide battle and publicly study the the reason why one would search asylum, and therefore interact Australians in a sturdy humanitarian reflection. In the face of a number of refugee crises evolving globally, notably in Ukraine and Afghanistan, our human rights report on a world stage has been broken.
In the case of Afghanistan, Australia’s response, to extend the refugee consumption solely lately to 16,500 over 4 years when many advocates have known as for 20,000 extra locations since August of final yr, doesn’t seem commensurate to Australia’s 20-year navy involvement within the area.
As we head to the polls in lower than every week each the Coalition and the Labor Party proceed to uphold offshore detention and boat turnbacks a key coverage. The delicate variations of their promised approaches are usually not fully insignificant. Labor has acknowledged they are going to enhance the variety of humanitarian locations to 27,000 every year by 2025 (capped at simply over 13,000 at the moment by the Coalition) and finish non permanent safety visas, which denies holders varied rights.
They have additionally dedicated to lowering prolonged intervals of detention, to a most of 90 days. Neither get together is keen to legislate in opposition to the detention of kids, although Labor has indicated they are going to appoint an unbiased kids’s advocate to symbolize the pursuits of kids searching for asylum.
The Australian Greens, nevertheless, have pledged to finish offshore detention and boat turnbacks and interact a royal fee to analyze Australia’s current system of immigration detention.
How scrupulously Australians pay attention to these proposed coverage variations stays but to be decided.
As we rely down the times to an election end result, one can solely lament that with out important change, refugees and asylum seekers will proceed for use as pawns to achieve electoral favour by our main political events. Issues of elementary human rights will likely be left to the court docket of public opinion.
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Healthy relationships are characterized by love and respect. While you drag a area from an “other” (unrelated) table and then full the Lookup Wizard, a new one-to-many relationship is automatically created between the table in the Area List pane and the desk to which you dragged the field. Through having this outlook, one could end up feeling extremely jealous of people who are in fulfilling relationships.
For instance, in the event you outline a relationship between two tables, and also you then create a question that employs the 2 tables, Entry mechanically selects the default matching fields primarily based upon the fields specified within the relationship. Whenever you work with a desk in Datasheet view, Entry displays fields in both of two categories in the Area Listing pane: Fields out there in related tables and Fields available in different tables.
Entry attracts a relationship line between the two tables. A couple of people even said that when issues start to really feel stale in the relationship, they comply with have sex every single day for every week. You might be proper, however in case you are right in such a method that makes your associate really feel unloved, then there …
Setting personal boundaries are like figuring out the gates in our invisible fence strains which protects the precious heart and soul inside our our bodies. Your idea of what the perfect relationship needs to be is rarely, ever what it is really going to be — and after a while, fabulous first dates and courtship give technique to routine and sometimes boredom,” she says. The Discipline List pane reveals the entire different tables in your database, grouped into categories.
However the issue is when the entire relationship’s happiness is contingent on the other person and both individuals are in a relentless state of sacrifice. Advocates will take the time needed to search out someone they really join with – as soon as they’ve found that somebody, their relationships will attain a degree of depth and sincerity that most individuals can solely dream of.
Access attracts a relationship line between the two tables. A couple of folks even said that when issues start to feel stale within the relationship, they agree to have intercourse every single day for per week. You could be right, however if you are proper in such a means that makes your companion really feel unloved, then …
Love shouldn’t be an exclusive relationship; love is a top quality and depth of being. In reality, his findings have been utterly backwards from what most people truly expect: people in lasting and completely happy relationships have issues that never utterly go away, while couples that feel as though they need to agree and compromise on every part find yourself feeling miserable and falling apart.
The character of the intercourse itself different quite a bit amongst couples—some couples take sexual experimentation critically, others are staunch believers in frequency, others get method into fantasies—however the underlying principle was the same in all places: each companions should be sexually satisfied as typically as potential.
It might be a new person at work, someone you meet once you’re touring or some random state of affairs, however you feel one thing you should not shouldn’t really feel — since you’re already in love. Was a two 12 months Open College research examine which interviewed over 5,000 couples in lengthy-term relationships.
Underneath Fields obtainable in other tables, click on the plus sign (+) next to a desk name to show the checklist of fields in that table. Your job as a committed associate is to …
Setting personal boundaries are like figuring out the gates in our invisible fence strains which protects the precious coronary heart and soul inside our our bodies. For this reason trying to control your partner (or submitting management over yourself to your partner) to make them joyful” finally backfires—it allows the individual identities of every person to be destroyed, the very identities that attracted every person and introduced them together in the first place.
It won’t be excellent daily – all relationships go through ups and downs -nevertheless it must be fun and assist you to feel good about your self. Within the Discipline Listing pane, while you click on the plus signal (+) next to a table name, you see a listing of all the fields available in that table.
When they’re healthy, these relationships help us to thrive. When you love your companion enough you will let them be who they are, you do not personal them, who they grasp with, what they do or how they really feel. As a result of matching and bringing collectively information from multiple table is something you’ll do regularly in all however the most simple databases, setting defaults by creating relationships can …
Wholesome relationships are characterised by love and respect. While you drag a subject from an “different” (unrelated) table and then complete the Lookup Wizard, a new one-to-many relationship is robotically created between the desk in the Discipline Listing and the table to which you dragged the field. You will need to shut any open objects that make use of these tables earlier than you try to take away the relationship.
A healthy and glad relationship requires two healthy and happy people Key phrase here: individuals.” Which means two people with their personal identities , their personal interests and views, and things they do by themselves, on their personal time.
I believe when folks speak in regards to the necessity for good communication” the entire time (a obscure piece of advice that everyone says however few folks seem to actually make clear what it means), this is what they imply: be keen to have the uncomfortable talks.
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About the book: Madison's heart has been closed for years. But one summer can change everything.
In the years since her twin brother's tragic drowning, Madison has struggled with her ability to trust God—or anyone else, for that matter. It was her brother's dream to win the annual River Sail Regatta in their small harbor town of Chapel Springs, Indiana. And Madison's determined to honor his legacy by making his dream her own. Maybe then she can finally find closure.
But learning to sail means learning to swim. And her instructor is Beckett O'Reilly, a man who already has two strikes against him in Madison's eyes. Being on the water terrifies Madison. But Beckett's calming presence and unwavering confidence eases her fear. And as much as she'd like to deny it, the chemistry between them is electrifying.
As her feelings for him grow, a fledgling faith begins to take root in her soul, as well. With Beckett, Madison feels alive for the first time in years—carefree and confident she can win the regatta, maybe even find love.
But Beckett harbors a secret that will test the limits of their love and the depth of Madison's faith. Will their love survive summer's challenge? And will achieving her brother's dream give Madison the peace she desperately seeks?
My take: If you're looking for contemporary Christian romance, you can't go wrong with a Denise Hunter novel. I've been a big fan of her books for several years now, and each book seems to top the last! (With the exception of The Convenient Groom, which is one of my favorite romance novels of all time—none of her succeeding books have been quite as wonderful as that one!)
I really enjoyed watching Madison and Beckett's relationship develop, and their chemistry practically lept off the page! Most romance novels are pretty formulaic, and while Barefoot Summer does follow the basic romance novel pattern, I definitely didn't anticipate the way a few things turned out. I also look forward to the next books in this series—I can't wait to get to know some of Madison's siblings better!
I absolutely loved Barefoot Summer, and I recommend it to any fan of contemporary romance. 5 stars.
About the author: Denise lives in Indiana with her husband Kevin and their three sons. In 1996, Denise began her first book, a Christian romance novel, writing while her children napped. Two years later it was published, and she's been writing ever since. Her books often contain a strong romantic element, and her husband Kevin says he provides all her romantic material, but Denise insists a good imagination helps too!
Learn more about Denise at http://www.denisehunterbooks.com About the giveaway: Denise Hunter is celebrating her new Chapel Springs Romance series with a Summer Fun Giveaway. The first book, Barefoot Summer, is already a favorite with readers. “Hold-your-breath romance, heartache, and laugh-out-loud moments. It’s more than a good read. It’s a delight.” -- Lisa
Summer: it’s all about sunny skies, star-gazing, swimming, spending time with loved ones, and living as if a small part of the weight of the world has been lifted off your shoulders.
Get ready for some serious summer fun with Denise’s 12-Day Summer Sun giveaway. From June 10-21, keep your computer near as you head to the lake or your friend’s barbecue because Denise will be giving away a summer essential each day! Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Litfuse Publicity Group. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. Also, some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission.I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
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