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Michigan Unlikely to Vote on Legalization This Year
By Alex Halperin on September 13, 2016 News
The activists put up a long fight.
Here's your daily round-up of pot-news, excerpted from the newsletter WeedWeek.
Michigan almost certainly won't vote on REC this year. The state's Senate advanced regulation for MED dispensaries.
Both MED initiatives that will appear on the Arkansas ballot " are simply recreational marijuana masquerading as medicine," according to Jerry Cox, executive director of the conservative Christian group Family Council. If both initiatives pass, the one with more votes prevails.
Esquire: Legal Pot Caused Heroin Crisis
By Alex Halperin on August 18, 2016 News
It's a controversial theory.
The following is excerpted from the newsletter WeedWeek. Get your free and confidential subscription at WeedWeek.net.
In Esquire, author Don Winslow argues that legal weed is responsible for the opiate epidemic. As demand for Mexican marijuana has fallen, The Mexican Sinaloa Cartel "increased the production of Mexican heroin by almost 70 percent, and also raised the purity level, bringing in Colombian cooks to create 'cinnamon' heroin as strong as the East Asian product. They had been selling a product that was about 46 percent pure, now they improved it to 90 percent.
Michigan Prosecutor Loses Case After Anti-Medical Marijuana Rant
By William Breathes on November 24, 2014 News, Say what?
An attorney's opinionated rant against marijuana in a Michigan courtroom last week cost her a case, even though most seemed to agree she had won.
In her closing arguments in a case against a Michigan medical cannabis patient accused of growing more than he was allowed, Alger County prosecutor Karen Bahrman went off on a tear on the state's medical marijuana laws, the Alger Hemp Coalition, a local cannabis advocacy group, and patients in general. She said their vision was to live in a "country where everybody can walk around stoned."
Michigan Towns Pass Marijuana Decriminalization Measures
By William Breathes on November 5, 2014 Legalize It, News
We told you earlier this week about marijuana decriminalization measures in Berkley, Huntington Woods, Pleasant Ridge and several other towns in Michigan and suburbs of Detroit. In total, there were 11 measures scattered around the state.
Well, voters did the right thing in six of those communities last night and passed bills lowering or eliminating marijuana penalties for small amounts of cannabis.
Detroit Suburbs Vote on Marijuana Decriminalization Tuesday
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While the national focus this week is on recreational marijuana measures in Alaska, Oregon and Washington D.C. and a medical proposal in Florida, voters in Michigan could be making small steps at the local level to end marijuana prohibition.
Marijuana proposals that would decriminalize the possession of up to an ounce of marijuana by either removing the ordinances altogether or decriminalizing them to a "lowest enforcement priority" are going before voters in eleven different municipalities – including three in the metro Detroit area.
Michigan supreme court rules dispensaries violate state law
By William Breathes on February 11, 2013 Legislation, Medical, News
Michigan medical marijuana patients have to grow their own or get it from someone else. The Michigan Supreme Court ruled this week against Compassionate Apothecary in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, deciding that medical marijuana dispensaries are not legal under state laws.
Medical Marijuana Patient With Cancer Faces Eviction… Again
By Steve Elliott ~alapoet~ on April 9, 2012 Medical, News
Northern Express
A Michigan cancer patient whose eviction from her federally subsidized apartment — for using medical marijuana — was halted after an outcry in 2009 now faces homelessness again.
Lori Montroy, 52, of Elk Rapids, got another eviction notice last month at the apartment where she has lived since 2008, reports Patrick Sullivan at Northern Express.
"It's just draining the life out of me, these people," Montroy said. "Why can't they just leave me be?"
Montroy thought she was safe in her apartment after the last attempted eviction around Christmas 2009. The company that at that time managed the apartment complex called off the eviction in early 2010 after a storm of bad publicity and a plea from attorneys with the American Civil Liberties Union. The attorneys argued that under federal law, landlords are not required to evict tenants for drug use under the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act.
High Demand: MI Buys New Printer For Medical Marijuana Cards
By Steve Elliott ~alapoet~ on March 5, 2012 Legislation, Medical, News
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The state of Michigan will soon have a snazzy new printer to keep up with demand for Medical Marihuana Program patient ID cards. More than 40,000 Michigan patients are still waiting for their state-issued cards.
Demand for medical marijuana ID cards is so high in Michigan, the state has had to order a new, six-figure printer that will allow it to produce 4,000 cannabis cards a day.
The state is far behind in printing cards for patients authorized to use cannabis under the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act. So far behind, in fact, that 40,000 patients still don't have cards, and have instead been given tamper-proof letters to prove they're qualified to use the herb for medical purposes, according to Rae Ramsdell, who oversees the program, reports the Associated Press.
More than 131,000 Michiganders have been approved for medical marijuana since state voters approved its legalization in 2008. Thousands more serve as caregivers, who are allowed to grow cannabis for up to five patients each.
New Group Aims To Protect Medical Marijuana Patients' Rights
By Steve Elliott ~alapoet~ on February 7, 2012 Medical, News
NPRA
Advocates have formed a new Michigan-based medical marijuana coalition, the National Patients Rights Association (NPRA). The group said it will encourage legislators, prosecutors, and local governments to fully honor the decision of citizens who voted to legalize medical marijuana in 16 states and the District of Columbia.
Michigan, whose Medical Marihuana Act was approved by nearly two-thirds of voters (63 percent) in 2008, will be among the first states targeted by the NPRA.
The new group said it is "backed by patients, caregivers, businesses, and a range of other supporters." The coalition said it "will work to broaden awareness, reach legislators in a targeted manner, and help mobilize patients and caregivers who are affected by these laws."
Michigan: Items Seized In Marijuana Bust Must Be Returned
By Steve Elliott ~alapoet~ on October 15, 2010 Dispensaries, Medical
Photo: Michael P. McConnell/Oakland County Daily Tribune
Barbara Agro, office manager at the Clinical Relief medical marijuana dispensary in Ferndale, Michigan, talks on her cell phone outside the clinic on August 26, the day after police raided the facility and confiscated patient records, TVs, computers, a small amount of marijuana and even the business's telephones.
A judge has ordered Oakland County prosecutors to provide copies of seized patient files and ID cards, and to return computer hard drives and other items to two defendants charged in the county's largest-ever raid on medical marijuana dispensaries.
Attorneys representing the owners of Ferndale medical marijuana dispensary Clinical Relief, Nicholas Agro, 38, of Lake Orion, Mich., and Ryan Richmond, 33, of Royal Oak, Mich., argued Thursday for the return of the items, which were taken by narcotics officers with the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
Officers raided the business, along with another dispensary in Waterford Township and multiple homes on August 25, reports Jennifer Chambers of The Detroit News.

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Este artículo sobre toros y la escultura hace referencia a diversas esculturas de distintas civilizaciones que han representado a toros y a actividades asociadas a los mismos, tanto sea como símbolos mitológicos o religiosos, o como parte de los animales vinculados al quehacer de hombre en las actividades del campo o en fiestas taurinas. Entre los materiales utilizados en las esculturas se cuentan el bronce, el mármol, el hierro y la madera.

En lo que respecta al toreo existen importantes obras escultóricas en: el Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, el Museo Taurino de Madrid, el Museo de Bellas Artes de Córdoba, la Maestranza de Sevilla o el principado de Asturias. Se destaca la colección de pequeñas figuras sobre toros y el arte de torear en el Museo Nacional de Escultura.

Obras sobre el arte de torear

Entre las obras de toreros toreando se destaca la estatua en bronce (1991), obra de Manuel de la Fuente, del torero Paquirri, haciendo una cambiada a porta-gayola, ante un toro que embiste con fiereza, que se encuentra expuesta junto a la plaza de toros de El Puerto de Santa María.

También es interesante la serie de cuatro estatuas de toreros emplazadas en la periferia de la Plaza de Toros de Aguascalientes, México. Se cuentan la estatua de Miguel Espinoza "Armillita Chico" realizando su faena, la estatua de Rafael Rodríguez El Volcán de Aguascalientes realizando una verónica, la estatua de Alfonso Ramírez "Calesero" realizando el quite de su invención "La Caleserina".

Existe una estatua del torero Miguelín, ubicada próxima a la Plaza de Toros de Algeciras, España.

Esculturas famosas de toros

 Toro de Wall Street:  escultura de 3200 kg de bronce creada por Arturo Di Modica situada cerca de Wall Street en la ciudad de Nueva York. Representa a un toro, el símbolo del optimismo, agresividad y prosperidad financiera; flexionado en sus patas delanteras y con la cabeza ligeramente agachada como si estuviese a punto de embestir.
 Toro ibérico de Sagunto (Valencia):  escultura de caliza dolomítica, del período ibérico antiguo, en la que el bóvido aparece en posición frontal sentado sobre un plinto.
 Toro de Ronda: escultura ibero - romana del Siglo I a.C., de piedra caliza tallada a escuadra. Realizada con estética ibera, pero con temática romana, representa un torito en pie sobre un pedestal, con un remarque exagerado tanto de los ojos como de los pliegues del cuello. Las patas son exageradamente robustas para dar estabilidad a la escultura. Sobre el lomo del toro hay una cinta con flecos que ha sido interpretada como un dorsuale romano, es decir, un ornamento con el que se consagraban los animales que iban a ser sacrificados a una divinidad.
 Toro de Osuna: escultura en roca de finales del siglo V a.C.. esculpida por el pueblo turdetano. Este altorrelieve muestra un toro echado labrado en un sillar, que formaba parte de un monumento funerario, en el cual tendría función protectora.
 Toro Farnesio
 Mitra matando al toro: escultura de mármol tallada en época del Imperio romano () que representa la escena principal del culto del mitraísmo, la tauroctonía.
 Saltador de toro cretense: es un grupo de bronce de un toro y un saltador de toro. Aunque saltar sobre un toro es algo que ocurría en Creta en esta época, el salto representado es prácticamente imposible de ejecutar y se ha especulado por lo tanto sobre si la escultura podría ser una representación exagerada.
 Toro de Segura de Toro
 Cabeza de toro colosal del Palacio de las Cien Columnas
 Verraco de piedra
 Lammasu: esculturas varias de la mitología mesopotámica, de una divinidad protectora, un ser híbrido legendario, principalmente de la mitología asiria, que posee cuerpo de toro o león, alas de águila y cabeza de hombre.

Toro en el barrio de Mataderos, (Buenos Aires) del escultor francés Isodore Bonheur

Escultura en bronce, sobre un pedestal, localizada en las calles avda de Los Corrales y Emilio Cárdenas, a pocas cuadras del Mercado Nacional de Hacienda y el estadio del club Nueva Chicago, simboliza la impronta barrial y su relación con el matadero de reses bovinas, la faena cárnica y las actividades agropecuarias.

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  La fiesta de los toros, recreada por escultores españoles de los dos últimos siglos Ángeles García, EL PAIS 6 de mayo de 1987

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A Game By Cronista, all current work made by Daniel Fernández Marqués (DaniFM) and Jose A. Martín Socorro (Markram).
Game made for Brackeys Game Jam #2, with the theme "Love is blind".
... This is an experimental game which tries to reproduce the sensations surrounding that precious moment."
Sometimes, just staring at someone can lead you to a beginning with that person... or to an ending.


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Acutandra araucana is een keversoort uit de familie van de boktorren (Cerambycidae). De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort werd voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1951 door Bosq.

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After Android Kit kat, Google and Nestle are teaming up for the second time to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Google and 80th anniversary of Kit kat.
Earlier,for marketing pu rposes the iconic Android logo was turned into Android-shaped KitKat bar.
Using Google's voice search, a special Kit Kat Youtube video is available by the name "Kit Kat YouTube my Break".
Limited edition of 600000 Kit Kats with the name Youtube break on the wrapper will be available. Nestle reveals that in 80 years this YouTube Kit Kat bar design is the biggest redesign and to get one such bar one has to travel to U.K or Ireland.
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Google's video calling app 'Google Duo' has touched the milestone of being downloaded for 1 billion times.
After being launched in 2016, the app had been downloaded 500 million times till June 2018. That means the app has been downloaded equal more times in just next 6 months, which is incredible.
In the 2016 annual developer conference, Google launched Google Duo along with another connecting app 'Google Allo'. Though Allo couldn't make any significant impression among the users and pulled out from the market within months, the story of Duo was quite opposite. From the very beginning it successfully managed to grab a strong position in a market where giant competitors like WhatsApp, Viber, Imo were at the driver seats.
As a product of Google, the Duo app is usually pre-installed in android devices. Google Duo is the second such pre-installed app after 'Subway Surfers' to be downloaded 1 billion times.
But why users accepted Google Duo so massively? The picture and sound quality of Duo is more clear than many other regular video calling apps, It has smart display. If Duo is used in iPad, Android tablet and Chromebook, users will enjoy some extra features. Mainly for these strong issues, Google Duo could throw a good challenge to notable video calling applications around it.


One of the most memorable stories from the three years he served as the IDF's chief medical officer in the West Bank took place in 2014, when he invited a group of Palestinian physicians to take part in a training course related to trauma, said Adi Leiba, a top medical professional in Israel.
Shortly before the course was scheduled to begin, the kidnapping of three Israeli teens from the Gush Etzion bloc of settlements shook Israel, leading to an IDF search operation throughout the West Bank, the killing of five Palestinians and the arrest of 350 others before their bodies were found 18 days later. But despite the escalating tensions, among the most heated of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Leiba insisted that the course take place – and to his surprise, he said, "we had doctors from Ramallah, Hebron" and other Palestinian locales.
It's a story that Leiba has told repeatedly in the past two weeks, during a 12-day, seven-city tour of the United States, and his point in telling it is to emphasize that cooperation between medical professionals transcends politics.
The tour paired Leiba with a Palestinian physician, Khadra Hasan Ali Salami, and was organized by Project Rozana USA, part of a global organization that promotes better understanding between Israelis and Palestinians through healthcare. Established five years ago in Australia, the organization is now in the process of forming a U.S. board, said Kenneth Bob, its New York-based chairman, and the tour marked its launch in this country.
Bob, who helped re-establish Kibbutz Gezer in central Israel and who heads Ameinu, a progressive Zionist organization, and both physicians spoke in Manhattan last week at the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York and at a private fundraising event on the Upper West Side.
In an interview with The Jewish Week, Bob said the organization's focus is on three key initiatives: bringing Palestinian doctors, nurses and therapists to Israeli hospitals for advanced training; the transportation of Palestinian patients from checkpoints on the border of Gaza and the West Bank to Israeli hospitals; and the treatment of critically ill Palestinian children in Israel. The transportation is provided by Road to Recovery, a nonprofit organization and one of Project Rozana's Israeli partners, which has developed a corps of 1,200 volunteers to drive Palestinians before and after their treatment.
What makes this activity especially unique is that it's taking place at a time when the chances for peace appear more dismal than they have in years. A significant portion of Palestinians oppose what they call "normalization" with Israel — participation in any venture or initiative, local or international, that brings Israelis and Palestinians together — while Israel's current government is the most right-wing in its history. But despite the hardening of attitudes, one of the few areas in which Israelis and Palestinians are cooperating is healthcare.
Bob has two theories about why. For one, "the people who get engaged in healthcare want to do good," a value that supersedes politics.
"The other thing I'm hearing is that for Israelis who want to do something [to change the status quo], this is something they can do," said Bob. To advance that work, Bob added, Project Rozana provides financial support, identifies medical needs and helps build networks of healthcare professionals within Israel, the West Bank and Gaza. Its leadership includes Christians, Jews and Muslims.
In their talk at the JCRC, the two physicians discussed the challenges they've faced from both sides in the conflict, as well as the often quiet, behind-the-scenes support they've received.
One of the first challenges involves lining up the permission to get patients out of the West Bank or Gaza, said Salami, 38, a pediatric hematology oncology specialist at Augusta Victoria Hospital in east Jerusalem. In addition to authorization from Israel, West Bank residents need approval from Palestinian officials to receive treatment in Israel while Gaza residents need that same approval and permission from Hamas to cross the border.
In addition, Palestinian children from Gaza must be accompanied by a family member older than 45, Salami said, adding that the rule stems from the Israeli fear that younger Palestinians may be more inclined to commit an act of terror.
Distrust between the two sides can also complicate matters, said Leiba, 46, who served in his West Bank post from 2013 to 2016. One such episode involved a Palestinian child on the West Bank who fell into a vat of boiling jam while cooking with his family and suffered burns over 98 percent of his body. Leiba received a call from a Palestinian physician who said the boy would die unless transported to an Israeli hospital. The Israeli doctor said: "but having a kid die in an Israeli ambulance" would have created problems. An ambulance was eventually found, the child endured more than 10 operations and is alive and happy today, Leiba said.
Along with the challenges, though, come examples of cooperation, understanding and friendship, as Leiba's own story suggests.
Although intuition might suggest that such an approach would meet with disapproval from the military, Leiba said, the division's commanders embraced his thinking, which they believed would contribute to calm.
Salami pointed out that, whatever their private feelings, Palestinian officials approve referrals to Israeli hospitals for 100,000 patients each year, treatment that's subsidized by Palestinian authorities. She also said that uncomfortable experiences at checkpoints are countered by her warm and collegial relationships with Israeli physicians.
Israel's Ministry of Health and its Ministry of Foreign Affairs both view the cooperation "as a positive thing," Bob noted. Leiba added that one of the benefits for Israel is that the Palestinian physicians who receive training in Israel are treating Israeli patients while there. But both Leiba and Salami are quick to point out that the cooperation is mostly on a person-to-person level rather than between governments.
The two physicians expressed a commitment to the work that stems from the oath they take as doctors.
"I'll continue to do this, no matter what people might say," Salami said. "This is something related to human beings," and politics is something else.


Again, this well, this lease, this oil and gas belong to the United States. This well is in federal waters, and we are all owners here. As owners of this resource, we have a right to see all the information available. BP should immediately release all of the pressure buildup data, temperature data, acoustic data, and seismic data. They should also release their build up models including the Horner plot forecasts that Wells discussed yesterday. Only then can we make a judgment that BP is managing this in the best interest of the United States, not just their own. We need no more reason for this demand than the massive scale of this catastrophe.
As everyday there is more bad news. Find a good write-up here by blogger Alex Higgins.
Before any of this comes as a surprise to you I recommend to read my earlier BP Spill Reminders.


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Video Profile: Mary Ruth Wright, New Oxford Elementary Principal
The Oxford School District (OSD) announces Mary Ruth Wright as the new principal to lead Oxford Elementary School for the 2014-2015 school year.
Mary Ruth Wright, new principal at Oxford Elementary School for 2014-2015 school year
Wright is currently the Director of Special Education for the Tupelo School District, where she is responsible for monitoring and coordinating the special education program consisting of over 1,000 special education students, over 100 support staff, 15 school sites, and a multimillion dollar budget.
"We are very proud to have Mrs. Wright join the Oxford School District," said Brian Harvey, superintendent of Oxford schools. "She brings effective teaching and classroom management skills as both a school administrator and an instructional leader to our school district. We feel confident with her in charge of the educational plans for Oxford Elementary School and look forward to seeing positive educational experiences continue for our school children next year under her leadership."
Wright has 21 years of teaching experience with 14 of those spent as a school administrator.
"It is truly an honor to join the Oxford School District as principal of Oxford Elementary School," said Wright. "My husband and I look forward to moving our family to Oxford and becoming active members of the community."
Wright also gained educational leadership experience as Director of Special Programs at Amory School District. Her classroom experience includes teaching special education for Lee County School District and Tate County School District and elementary education for Okolona School District and West Point School District. She earned her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and master's degree in Educational Leadership from Mississippi State University. She will complete an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from Delta State University this May.
Wright is an active in community involvement as a member of Kiwanis International, Altrusa International, the Council for Exceptional Children and the Mississippi Association of School Administrators. She is married to Tommy Wright, and together they have two children, Mary Elizabeth and Will, who will attend Oxford schools in the fall.
With the 2014-2015 school year's planned grade reconfiguration changes, Oxford Elementary School will house students in first and second grade. Currently, second and third graders attend school on the campus located off Highway 30 in Oxford under LaTonya Robinson's educational leadership as principal. Robinson was named Della Davidson Elementary School Principal for the 2014-2015 school year when current Della Davidson Elementary School Principal Dr. Martha McLarty announced news of her May 2014 retirement earlier this school year.
– Information courtesy of the Oxford School District.
– Video produced and provided by Kendyl Noon and Jennifer Ryan, broadcast journalism students in the Meek School of Journalism and New Media.
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You have fitted your home with new, gleaming hardwood flooring. After spending a hefty sum on the flooring, you want to keep it looking that way.
When you installed your hardwood floor, you took on a rather daunting responsibility. Maintaining it will take a bit of time-intensive effort on your part.
Ease that effort by choosing a suitable vacuum cleaner. It doesn't have to be the best hardwood floor vacuum that you can find, but it does need to have the qualities and features that make a vacuum suitable for cleaning wood floors.
If you have never fitted hardwood floors, bear in mind that ordinary vacuums will not do. Though it is tempting to use the one you already have, it is probably suited for tiled floors or carpets.
It should not have brush attachments – To start, you will probably want to do away with brush attachments. Attached rolling brushes lift dirt buried deep inside carpets. These bristle brushes spin to tease out the stubborn dirt. The rough motion forms scuff marks on your wood floor. If you must have rolling brushes because you have carpeting as well, look for a cleaner that allows you to switch the brush off for hardwood floor cleaning.
It must have rubber wheels – Again, to avoid leaving scratches on your hardwood, choose a cleaner that has padded or rubber wheels. Rubber padding prevents your new flooring from scratches.
It should be portability and easy to store – Of course, choose a portable cleaner. No one wants a backache after completing heavy cleaning chores. If you have persistent back problems, you want a hardwood floor cleaner that is easy to lift. If the floor space of your home is wide, you need to choose a good cordless vacuum cleaner that you do not need to constantly plug and unplug. If you do not fancy charging cleaners, look out for those with very long cords.
It should be lightweight – If the person who is vacuuming is small-sized, toting a bulky cleaner will completely drain him by the end of the task. Find a cleaner with a flexible cleaning head that allows you to lift dirt from under furniture. It should have an adjustable height as well. This also makes the vacuum.
It needs to be a dynamic machine – Then, the cleaner must also have strong suction power. Those who have hardwood floors know that lifting stubborn debris and pet hair is quite troublesome. If the cleaner is cordless, it must have enough run time for you to clean an extensive area. You do not want to have to charge a vacuum in the middle of a cleaning task.
It should come with accessories– Aside from being dynamic, look out for functional accessories. Nozzles and edge brushes all help you get to hard-to-reach areas.
It should be easy to empty – A good hardwood cleaner must have a dirt cup you can empty without hassle. You do not want to sneeze or develop allergic reactions because of dirt strewn all over. If you prefer vacuums with bags, look for one that has replaceable bags available in most hardware stores.
Should fall within your budget – Consider budget. You will want a cleaner that is good value for your money. Low-range vacuums are affordable, but may not have enough suction power or the accessories to do a thorough job. Conversely, a high-end cleaner may create a hole in your pocket. If it does not have the power or accessories to clean well, this is disappointing.
Ideally a canister style vacuum cleaner – There is current debate about whether upright or canister vacuums are best for hardwood floors. No vacuum is perfect, so it boils down to your needs and preferences. Upright vacuums are heavier, harder, and less mobile. However, they are quite useful for vacuuming stairs. Canister vacuums, conversely, are lightweight. Most are less strenuous to lug around because they have padded, rubber wheels that glide over floors easily. This is why canisters tend to be the optimum choice for hardwood floors.
If you have carpets, choose a hardwood cleaner that allows you to turn its motorized, rolling brushes off. If you cannot do so, attach an oval brush with a long wand to your canister vacuum. This stops the beater brush from moving.
Clean high traffic areas first, running your vacuum to lift dirt.
Use the crevice tool to lift dirt from stubborn edges and other inaccessible areas.
Do this routinely to get rid of dirt that tarnishes your hardwood floor.
The Miele Olympus S121 is the perfect vacuum for those with a variety of flooring.
This canister vacuum works on carpets, tiles and hardwood.
The Miele Olympus is more than a multi-purpose cleaner. It lifts dirt from a wide are of 29.5 feet.
The useful accessories allow it to clean hard-to-reach areas in your home. The upholstery tool cleans your furniture as well.
The lightweight portability of this relatively small fellow pleases customers. Transition from cleaning hard floors to carpets easily.
This next vacuum is definitely worth every dollar you spend. This mighty vacuum cleans carpets, tiles and pet hair.
This vacuum gives the home a quick, efficient clean. The 12 Amp suction allows the cleaner to clear most dirt. Customers love its compact, light form.
Most are satisfied with its very low price. However, it does not clean carpets as well as it does floors, for it was not built for that sole purpose.
It captures pet hair and other debris along edges easily. The V-Shaped cleaning head directs large debris into the center suction path. The ends of the V capture finer dirt particles. An easy-to-empty dirt cup reduces allergic reactions, as it does not spew dirt around the house.
A customer, who is a veterinarian, comments that it cleans up the mess of pet hair and nails that gather in his clinic. He bought another for his pet-friendly home. The powerful suction, attributed to BISSELL's Cyclonic System, awes him.
Remembering the advice given above, making wise choices, and following the right tips can make cleaning your hardwood floors a breeze.
It is important that you think carefully about your choices before making a purchase. In most homes the right vacuum cleaner may be down to personal preference, but if your home has a hardwood floor there is a lot at stake. When you choose the right tools for the job you can keep your floor looking like they did the day it was fitted. But if you don't choose wisely, you may end up with a floor which looks old before its time.
Here are the reasons why canister vacuums are superior when it comes to hardwood floors.
Canister vacuums have never been the most popular design for vacuums in the US, so chances are that an upright vacuum cleaner will be what you are used to. Upright vacuums have the benefit of being cheaper but they are designed with the purpose of cleaning thick carpets in mind. Canister vacuums, however are much more versatile and this allows them to be used for a wider variety of purposes.
One of the worries for upright vacuums is that they use motorized brushes which can damage your wood floor. These are designed to dig into the fibers of a carpet to ensure they are cleaned thoroughly but they will not be suitable for a hardwood. The tell tall sign of an old hardwood floor are the scuffs and marks all over it – which can be caused by these heavy brushes. Canister vacuums come with different tools which allow you to clean your floor without a motorized brush. If you look at the list of top rated cylinder vacuum, you'll notice that vacuum's like the Miele S2121 (Now replaced by the Miele C1 Classic) have many subtle features and tools to help avoid causing accidental damage to a hardwood floor. This means that you can still attach the brush when you need it for rugs or carpets and you can also use it for harder to reach places which a upright vacuum cannot; at least not easily (which is a must when you are cleaning delicate floors that can be easily scratched).
Another downside of upright vacuums is that they are bulky and heavy. Dragging a heavy vacuum across wood floors is certainly going to cause it a lot of harm. This is where a canister vacuum comes into its own as it is much more lightweight and will not cause unnecessary damage to your floor. One important tip here is to ensure that the wheels on the vacuum you buy are rubber, not plastic. This is an added benefit for people who have a bad back or have more than one floor in their home as it is much lighter and easier to carry. They are also much easier to store as they take up less space than an upright vacuum.
Unlike upright vacuums, canister vacuums also have no limits on the size of the engine. This ensures that they generally have better flow rate and, more importantly, better suction. This is vital for a hard floor surfaces as you cannot compensate for a lack of suction power with the motorized brushes like you can on carpets.
Finding that perfect vacuum for your home is never an easy decision as there is so much to consider. Many of these are personal preference – what you find easier to carry, what you find easier to operate and what you like the look of. However, there are a lot of reasons why canister vacuums are superior when it comes to cleaning wooden surfaces. There are many more factors that also need to be considered, but it is not within the scope of this article. You can learn more about how to find the right vacuum cleaner over at floorexecutives.com. There are a number of guides there that cover each of the main vacuum types and what you should be paying attention to depending on your home situation.
You would be wise to keep these points in mind if you want to keep your floors looking as good as the day they were fitted.


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Joe Biden Was Just Caught in One Massive Act of Hypocrisy
Democrats spent 2020 waging a war to defund police forces across America.
But the polling just came in, and Democrats are scrambling.
Now, the party just got caught red-handed in one massive act of hypocrisy.
After Democrats spent the entirety of 2020 and the first half of 2021 railing about the need to "defund the police" and how the US military was filled with White Supremacists and "Far-Right Radicals", the party is now making an abrupt about-face.
With a major election in Virginia coming up this year, which political pundits have identified as the first major test for Joe Biden, Democrats are now trying to praise the very groups they've spent the last 12 months working to denigrate.
The abrupt change was likely triggered by polling which consistently shows that "defund the police" is among the most unpopular policies in America today, while the US military remains one of the only government institutions that still retains the public's trust.
Rather than working to target police officers who commit crimes, the Democratic Party has taken an approach of more or less attacking all law enforcement officers, while fears that the US military has been overrun by "right wing radicals" is prevalent in left-wing news outlets across America.
But now, the party is working to try and erase its own past statements about the police and military.
But conservatives have the receipts, and in this special episode of Making the Argument, former Green Beret and Virginia state Delegate Nick Freitas exposes how the Democrats are working to re-write the past 12 months of history.
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