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Building a pool takes planning and patience
Special to the sentinelWith housing construction slowing in Central Florida, it could be the right time to build a pool. "Turnaround time is quicker, costs are down, and the availability of quality labor is high," says Steve Sidman, general manager of Southern Pool Designs...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Services and Shopping, Personal Service
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Fines recommended in L.A. campaign money laundering case
L.A. NOWThe head of a company that has managed apartments for thousands of Los Angeles' neediest residents has agreed to pay a $170,000 fine stemming from allegations that he engaged in a decade-long scheme of laundering campaign contributions, according to... -
Market Basket: Urban style in the suburbs
When you're apartment hunting, you usually look around the neighborhood. The more urban the residential complex, the more you might be interested in what amenities and destinations will be close to home. Within walking distance of your home, even....
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Kevin Hunt: The Blizzard And Blocked Gas-Furnace Vents, Insurance Claims And 'Nemo' vs. 'Charlotte'
The Hartford CourantLook what The Bottom Line just uncovered beneath several feet of drifting snow: Gas furnaces, carbon monoxide and rotten eggs: Homes heated by natural gas vent a byproduct, carbon monoxide, to the outside of the house. A side-wall vent blocked by...Tags: Energy Resources, The Weather Channel (tv network), Television Industry, Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning, Shingles
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Newport completes lower-bay dredging
A major dredging project in Newport Harbor wrapped up this week, leaving the lower bay cleaner and more navigable than it's been in decades, officials said. Now, the harbor is 10 to 16 feet deep in most spots. "First of all, I think it means we've...Tags: Science and Technology, Politics, Port of Long Beach, World War II (1939-1945), Washington, DC
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Schools will consider installing solar panels
Newport-Mesa school officials this week voted to explore installing solar panels at school sites to save on their energy bill. The district will pay an independent contractor up to $45,000 to evaluate whether the up-front investment could pay off in...Tags: Landforms, Energy Saving, Services and Shopping, Environmental Issues, Mountains
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Baltimore replacing entire speed camera system
Baltimore officials said Monday they are scrapping all 83 of the city's automated speed cameras and "methodically" replacing them with newer models, after a Baltimore Sun investigation found errors with the system. The overhaul, estimated to cost...
Tags: Photography Supplies and Services, Politics, AAA, Public Officials, New Year's Day
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State audit finds 'deficiencies' in BWI oversight procedures
State auditors found some oversight and reporting deficiencies during their inspection of the books of the Maryland Aviation Administration, which operates BWI Marshall Airport. The review by the Office of Legislative Audits discovered instances where...
Tags: Science and Technology, Accounting and Auditing, Economy, Business and Finance, BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Technology
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"You Better Shop Around": How Community Associations Successfully Hire Contractors
Blog Sponsored by Taylor & Carls, P.A. As the housing market recovers, community associations are once again looking to hire contractors for community improvement projects. However, before entering into a contract, it pays to “shop around.”...Tags: Employees, Florida Legislature, St. Petersburg (Pinellas, Florida), Marketing, Collective Contract
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Three mayoral and nine council candidates running for seats in Hancock
dona@herald-mail.comTwo years ago, Hancock Mayor Daniel Murphy and two council members ran for re-election without opposition. On Monday, Jan. 28, voters will choose between three mayoral candidates and nine people vying for two council seats. About 100 people gathered...Tags: Arts and Culture, Libraries, Politics, Orthopedic Surgery, Services and Shopping
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Dodger Dog maker settles sex-discrimination claims
L.A. NOWThe company that makes "Dodger Dogs" has agreed to pay $439,000 in back wages to resolve claims of sexual discrimination in hiring stemming from a federal labor investigation.... -
When hiring contractor, keep permit needs in mind
Real Estate MattersQ: I read an article you wrote on how to hire a contractor and thought it was very good, but two items that were not brought up were permits and inspections. Often, the homeowner doesn't factor in the cost of pulling permits, and hasn't decided who...Tags: Services and Shopping, Budgets and Budgeting, House Building, Real Estate Buyers, Renovation
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Nov 29, 2012
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