2019 Mercedes-Benz E-class Diesels - The list of Dieselgate sufferers is not limited to those that thought the buzz and gettinged themselves of those dirty, disloyalty Volkswagens, Audis, as well as Porsches. The scandal likewise sent tremors with the broader sector. While some automakers have actually opted to weather the tornado and maintain selling diesels in the USA-- Jaguar Land Vagabond has launched its new-generation Ingenium diesel motor, and Chevrolet sells the Cruze and Equinox diesels-- others have struck pause. And also there's the strong feeling that, at several car manufacturers, the corporate finger is hanging over the quit button.
That's definitely the case with Mercedes-Benz and also its E-class. Despite being one of the leaders of diesel auto in the States-- with an excellent percent of its apparently unkillable 300Ds still chugging along four decades later-- Mercedes has cold feet. The brand placed a postponement on UNITED STATE sales of brand-new diesels in Might, as well as we don't sense any type of sign of it reversing that position.
Which is a pity, as it denies us a few of the finest engines that Mercedes presently produces, as confirmed by driving the 2018 versions of the Europe-spec E350d and E220d.
The E-class principles coincide on both sides of the Atlantic-- German dentists value the very same sense of top quality as Floridian ones do. The European iteration of the present W213-generation vehicle shares the very same understated great looks, immaculately crafted cabin, and sense of vibrant stability. But the union with the big turbocharged 3.0-liter diesel V-6 that powers the range-topping E350d is an especially pleased one.
Part of the long-serving OM642 engine family, this V-6 is a straight descendant of the engine that did duty in the previous-generation E350 Bluetec offered right here. Variation is the same at 2987 cc, yet result has actually increased by 44 horse power to 254 as well as is accompanied by 457 lb-ft of torque, which is offered from just 1600 rpm. The vehicle we drove was rear-wheel drive, although four-wheel drive likewise is offered. Both versions make use of the same nine-speed transmission shared with the entire E-class range.
The engine stats completely show this powerplant's low-down impulse and also kicked back development. The diesel pulls strongly from its modest torque optimal and also upwards, and also the gearbox moves wisely to maintain revs down. A mild accelerator application will certainly deliver powerful accelerating; the E350d retreats from website traffic even if you restrict yourself to the top inch of the pedal's traveling. But pressing tougher supplies extra, with the transmission changing from its miser mode, where it upshifts as quickly as feasible, to a more aggressive map that keeps the engine in its deep-chested midrange. Just what it does not do is rev. Inning accordance with Mercedes, peak power arrives at a moderate 3400 rpm, as well as under the hardest make use of the E350d's engine won't rotate beyond 4000 rpm, a long way except the 5250-rpm redline that is noted in pixels on the digital instrument collection.
This is not the most civil of diesel powerplants, yet just in contrast with the raising quality of some of the competitors. The E350d is far from the kind of loutish anvil chorus that made use of to note compression ignition, with no clattering or rough harmonics and with just the tiniest vibration via the steering wheel at still. Yet it is a procedure louder compared to the freakishly quiet BMW 530d when pushed. Nor can it match the urge of diesel-powered leviathans such as the Audi SQ7 as well as Bentley Bentayga SUVs (that are mechanically related to each other). Performance feels brisk instead of rapid, regardless of the E350d's ability to hit the exact same 155-mph limiter that Mercedes fits to the majority of its quicker European offerings. Trying to match the automaker's claim of a 5.9-second zero-to-62-mph time would miss the automobile's easygoing goal.
While the Mercedes-AMG E43 has actually excited us with its ability to play both limo as well as sporting activities sedan, the E350d never ever rises to the same level of athleticism. It can be rushed at a suitable speed with good steering as well as precise responses. However it does not delight in tougher use in the method the junior AMG version does; this vehicle's Sporting activity and Sporting activity And also dynamic settings cannot deliver the very same Jekyll-to-Hyde personality button that they carry out in the E43. The diesel really feels extra stolid as well as less wieldy, front-end grasp fading to understeer in tighter turns. It's much better at a loping rate, with the optional Air Body Control suspension providing exceptional compliance over inadequate freeway surface areas.
For sampling the complete plate of prohibited fruit, we additionally had a turn in the four-cylinder E220d, which uses Mercedes' OM654 engine, a brand-new architecture created at big expense. The E220d drops some method short of the E350d in regards to both power and performance, with 192 horsepower and also 295 lb-ft of torque. The E220d does not have the E350d's easy muscularity as well as requires significantly a lot more accelerator stress to deliver a comparable level of perceived velocity. Yet it's no slouch: Benz's case of a 7.3-second zero-to-62-mph time is pretty much identical to the time we drew out from the old six-cylinder E350 Bluetec.
Scaling down brings other benefits, though. While still no track-and-field celebrity, the E220d really feels a lot more agile and also receptive when asked to change instructions, thanks to decreased weight over the front wheels; Mercedes figures the auto has to do with 260 extra pounds lighter compared to the six-cylinder. The new engine is quieter compared to the V-6 as well, as well as it is capable of providing some seriously outstanding gas economic situation. The official European mixed number of 72 mpg is as whimsical as these things have the tendency to be, but in real-world usage proprietors are reporting far better than 45 mpg.
In our hearts we know it's not likely that Mercedes will bring anymore diesels to the United States. There's absolutely no reasonable prospect of the four-cylinder E220d making it below, not without the sort of oil situation that brings about Thunderdomes being constructed and Tina Turner wearing chainmail. Yet there is a short lived possibility that the E350d could return eventually. It's a hope worth holding onto.
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In our latest Blog Post, Keith Lilley talks about the impact of military flying during WW1, their flying stations and Ireland's rich history of such establishments that include aerodromes and airship stations.
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In this guest blog post, Professor Mark Connelly reveals how the South East of England was transformed by the First World War and the impact this had on local industries, the influx of new inhabitants and women's contribution to work previously dominated by men such as felling trees and collecting timber.
'Being so close to the continent, the South East saw enormous transformation during the First World War,' says Mark Connelly, who is Professor of Modern British History at the University of Kent. 'But often that transformation was temporary – that's what makes it so fascinating to revisit the area, and those times.'
As the World War One at Home project shows, the First World War was a time when the local could be very closely connected to the global. 'You might have a soldier from your village sending back a postcard from Baghdad,' says Mark Connelly, 'or you might know someone who'd gone to serve with the Voluntary Aid Detachment, and ended up in Malta. And even when you'd got used to the strange circumstances that the war brought about, there might be a sudden change – you might have government agents turn up in your sleepy backwater, and the place could be transformed overnight.'
Take for example the town of Richborough in Kent: 'it was a fairly minor inland place, and then all of a sudden the Royal Engineers take it over, building from scratch a secret port on the river Stour, to load barges with ammunition and troops. Before long there were millions of tons of armaments being dumped there in crates.' The hidden port was built right under Richborough's Roman fortress and Saxon walls: from 1916 it was the embarkation point for almost all of the hardware that was shipped to France, as well as being the place where the salvage of war – the spent shell casings and damaged vehicles – was brought back to. And here as elsewhere, the demands of the war were a stimulus to innovation: it was at Richborough that roll-on, roll-off ferries were first developed, to speed up the process of loading and unloading.
Like other parts of the UK, the South East saw an influx of people from overseas. But as Mark Connelly says, 'the World War One at Home project shows that the kind of enforced cosmopolitanism brought about by the First World War wasn't just due to people coming to the UK from abroad. There was also a great deal of internal migration, with displaced people having to move around the country. The First World War marked the death knell of the Kent fishing fleet, for example, as the Channel was too dangerous for it to put to sea. Much of it was moved to Cornwall, and stayed there.'
Being the part of the UK closest to France and Flanders, Kent was naturally the site of a great deal of activity centred around the treatment of wounded soldiers, with many hospitals in the area overwhelmed with the numbers of troops returning from the Western Front. Mark Connelly points out the irony in the fact that Tunbridge Wells was chosen as the location for one huge hospital encampment – 'this was originally a spa town, built on much older ideas of health.'
On the Isle of Sheppey in Kent, the focus was more on aviation, with Eastchurch being used for pilot training, and Leysdown airfield being turned into a base for Short Brothers, for manufacturing and testing aircraft. Security was so tight that civilians needed a special passport to get on to or off the island.
In Sussex, meanwhile, there were female 'lumber Jills,' who were working as part of the Women's Timber Service, which did for forestry what the Women's Land Army did for farms, filling in for the men who were away fighting. Women came from as far away as Canada, to work in the local forests. It was unusual, certainly, to see women in these roles, but as Mark Connelly points out, 'what's really different about a lot of the war work that women were doing is the number of middle class women who were doing it – many working class women were already working in factories and in the fields before the war.'
Traces of the past
Many of these changes didn't last much beyond the end of hostilities, and we've lost the last of the direct eyewitnesses to the First World War. But as Mark Connelly says, 'we're still left with that final and most enigmatic witness, the landscape.' For example, from the air you can still see the trench lines that stretch across Kent, built in case the Germans invaded. The Isle of Sheppey in particular was turned into a heavily fortified position during the First World War, given its strategic location at the mouth of the Thames and on the approaches to Chatham, and given that it was a possible landing area for invading forces. So robust were its defences that Sheppey became known as Barbed Wire Island, while surviving relics of the First World War include a series of gun emplacements that were designed so that the guns could swing round to fire inland, in case the Germans got in behind them.
That final and most enigmatic witness, the landscape.
'The South East is now so closely associated with the Second World War,' says Mark Connelly, 'that the footprint of the Great War has tended to be overlooked. People tend to think of the Battle of Britain, and of Dad's Army units defending the beaches – parts of Kent are even called the Spitfire Coast in publicity material for tourists. People tend to think, too, that it was in the Second World War that the line between soldiers and civilians was obliterated: they forget that there was a massive precursor for this in the First World War.'
The centenary of the Great War provides an opportunity, then, to remember what happened in the South East in this other global conflict. And for Mark Connelly, 'here more than anywhere, it's appropriate to use the First World War commemorations to think about how we stand in relation to our modern European partners, and how we are all to get along, in a Europe that has so often caused misery to itself.'
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Drunken "The Amazing Spider-man" Trailer Review by Jamie
Filed under: Review, Trailers | Tags: 2012, Alvin Sargent, amazing spider-man, amazing spiderman, Andrew Garfield, Annie Parisse, arachnid, arachnophobia, aunt, aunt may, ben parker, Billy Connors, C Thomas Howell, Campbell Scott, captain george stacey, captain george stacy, captain stacey, captain stacy, Chris Zylka, Columbia Pictures, comic, comic book movie, comics, curt connors, denis leary, dennis leary, doctor curt connors, dr. curt connors, emma stone, Eugene Flash Thompson, Eugene Thompson, father, Flash Thompson, george stacey, george stacy, gwen stacey, gwen stacy, Hanna Marks, Hannah Marks, Irrfan Khan, James Vanderbilt, John Schwartzman, Julianne Nicholson, lizard, martin sheen, marvel, Marvel Comics, Mary, Mary Parker, may parker, Miles Elliot, mother, origin, origin story, peter parker, Pietro Scalia, reboot, remake, Rhys Ifans, richard, Richard Parker, sally field, spider, spider-man, spiderman, Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, Steve Kloves, the amazing spider-man, the amazing spiderman, the lizard, Thomas Howell, uncle, uncle ben, Van Adder, wife
I take a drunken look at the Spider-man reboot trailer. Sorry about the audio only portion of this. New camera and I'm still trying to figure it out. Also, I was quite drunk.
Review: Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 1 by Jamie
Filed under: Review | Tags: 2010, Alan Rickman, Alexandre Desplat, Bill Nighy, Brendon Gleeson, Conrad Pope, Daniel Radcliffe, David Barron, David Heyman, David Thewlis, David Yates, Death Eater, Eduardo Serra, Emma Watson, england, Fiona Shaw, Harry, Harry Potter, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Helena Bonham Carter, Hermione, Heyday Films, Hogwarts, Imelda Staunton, J. K. Rowling, John Hurt, John Williams, london, Lucius Malfoy, Magic, Mark Day, Michael Gambon, Mudblood, Muggle, Ralph Fiennes, Rhys Ifans, Richard Griffiths, Robbie Coltrane, ron, Rupert Grint, Steve Kloves, Timothy Spall, united kingdom, Warner Bros. Pictures, witch, wizard
Well the end is nigh for the Harry Potter series and it begins with this film, 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1' or Harry Potter 7 for brevity's sake. Yes it's been a long, strange trip with it's ups and its down but how does this film fare as the opening of the close? Let's find out.
So the basic story is that of Harry, Hermione and Ron roaming Britain trying to find and destroy the horcruxes that contain Voldermort's soul and the effects that the Dark Lord's return are having on the wizarding world in general. That's pretty much it. It's a pretty simple story and yet it manages to be complex in it's simplicity. Wow, that might be the wankiest thing I've ever written.
Wanky or not, it's true. The film manages to be both incredibly simple yet deep and complex at the same time. The biggest change from earlier films is that all of the action takes place outside of Hogwarts. Gone are the little whimsical touches that were littered throughout that school in general. Instead what you get is a far more realistically grounded film. Yes, you still have people using magic and that but there's no keys with insect wings or talking portraits. It's much more serious fare.
And with good reason. This is a very, very dark film compared to others in the series. For one thing, there's a very fascistic overtone to Voldermort's overtaking of the Ministry of Magic. The parallels are obvious with Nazi Germany. There's a scene where they are actually creating propaganda entitled 'Mudbloods And The Danger They Pose To A Perfect Pure Blood Society.' So yeah, you don't really need to scratch the surface too much to find the analogy.
What I am surprised by is just how far they're willing to take everything for what is still technically a kids film. There are scenes of Hermione screaming as she's tortured by having the word 'mudblood' scrawled into her skin, an opening scene where someone is killed because they promote the ideas of muggles and wizards 'mating' (as Voldermort puts it) and a beautifully animated sequence about three wizards and their encounters with Death himself. Beautiful but dark.
There's been much talk about the number of scenes where the trio are just camping with some saying that the film is basically just that but I honestly didn't feel as if that was dragged out at all. In fact the film seemed to be paced relatively well, perhaps a little slow here and there but not egregiously so. Still, that doesn't mean that there aren't some problems with the film. For example, one of the horcruxes they find is a locket which, when worn, turns the person wearing it into a bit of a douche bag so my question is why wear it? Hermione had a magical Mary Poppins-esque bag so why not just keep it in there?
Importantly, this is also the first film where the story of the kids was the most interesting part of the film. In earlier instalments I found myself not really caring what the youngest generation of wizards and witches got up to, caring far more about the story of the adults. In fact I really wouldn't mind a prequel that told the story of Voldermort's rise to power the first time around and the death of Harry's parents/ This time round, however, it was all about kids without much input from the adults at all and I went into the film thinking I might have some problems but the story was engaging enough that I didn't really mind at all.
Still over all, it is a highly, highly enjoyable film. Just don't see it if you haven't seen the films that came before it because you really do need to know the story up to this point in order to follow it. I also have to say I wouldn't recommend it for younger children, no matter how much they beg. Seriously, that scene with Hermione screaming continuously for what seemed like forever was almost too much for me and I like dark shit. Oh and thank fuck there's no fucking Quidditch. That's gotta make it one of the best in the series so far. Anyway, overall 4 pints out of five. Laterz.
Documental: Exit Through The Gift Shop by Jamie
Filed under: Documental, Review | Tags: 2010, André, art, Banksy, Chris King, cinema, Documental, documentary, film, Films, Geoff Barrow, graffiti, Holly Cushing, Invader, Jaimie D'Cruz, James Gay-Rees, movie, movies, Paranoid Pictures, Review, reviews, Rhys Ifans, Roni Size, Shepard Fairey, street art, Thierry Guetta, Tom Fulford
Spoilers ahead though honestly I don't think they'll really hurt your enjoyment of the film.
I'm not the most artistic person in the world. I can just about manage to draw half-human, half-animal people in as long as they're pretty much just standing there. Oh, and drawing hands always gives me trouble as well. I don't know much of the art world either. I can look at a painting and say whether or not I like it. Art interpretation is a bit of a mystery to me. This may be because my preferred art form, cinema, has become a huge bloated corporate corpse that's quite far removed from the art world that birthed it. Sure, there are still the independent film makers still trying to cling onto their artistic integrity and even some mainstream film makers you could still claim are quite artistic but for the most part Hollywood is largely concerned with the dollar. Hell, even if you are an artistic, visionary director, there's a good chance that your work will be fucked around with by the studio unless you already have quite a bit of clout. Just look at what happened to Fincher on Alien 3.
Still there is one genre of film-making at least were the substance of the story seems to be more important than the profitability of the project and that is documentary, a genre which I am particularly fond of. Sometimes these documentaries are about art such as the one I'm looking at today… Wow, that was a tortuous segue. Anyway, my point is this is a review of 'Exit Through The Gift Shop', the documentary touted as being about Banksy and, whilst he does feature in it, it isn't really about him when you get down to it. Rather it's about the man, Thierry Guetta, who set out to make a documentary about street artists such as Banksy and what happened during this process.
Now, I should point out that there's been some controversy over whether or not the film is a hoax or not. All I'll say on this subject is that I've seen a fair few documentaries in my time and if this is a hoax then it's a fucking food one. Everyone interviewed comes off completely natural and unscripted so I personally think it's real but hey, I could be wrong. It's happened before.
Anyway, Thierry Guetta is a French man living in California, America. He owns a clothing shop and he has one obsession, his camera. He takes it everywhere and films everything so much so that it's occasionally gotten him in trouble during the odd celebrity spotting. On a visit to Paris he meets up with a cousin of his who is part of the burgeoning Street Art movement. My understanding of Street Art is that it's the inevitable evolution of graffiti, taking it from simple tagging to actually creating murals and pieces of visual theatre and such. That's what I think it is anyway. Like I said, not particularly arty. Guetta's cousin, named Invader, makes mosaics of characters from the retro video game 'Space Invaders' and places them throughout Paris and, eventually, other cities throughout the world. Guetta joins and films Invader as he spreads his art throughout the Parisian streets.
This ignites a passion in Guetta and he seeks out other street artists in order to film them at work. Finally a chance encounter leads him to Banksy and the idea of creating a documentary is discussed seriously. Good thing too because along his travels Guetta has collected literally thousands and thousands of hours of street artists at work without really considering what he was going to do with it.
Something else begins to happen as he films these people as well. He begins to help them pasting up their giant posters, helping them paint, holding ladders and keeping an eye out for the fuzz. He breaks one of those old documentarian rules, never get involved. I'll admit, that might only apply to nature documentaries but still I stand by it. The point is that as Guetta gets more involved with the art, the more he begins to become obsessed with it. Soon he's going out by himself and creating his own pieces. Whilst this is going on, Street Art continues to grow and starts becoming quite big commercially. Inspired by a show that Banksy has put on, Guetta decides he wants to do one as well giving himself the pseudonym Mr Brainwash.
He advertises his show heavily, apparently putting more work into the publicity for the show than he does actually doing the work into it. Still, he hires a massive team, gives them the designs and mass production begins on thousands of pieces of art that Mr Brainwash plans to sell at his show. Finally the show comes around, much money is made and Mr Brainwash is pleased. Some of the Street Artists he had befriended and who had helped him aren't though. They see his overnight success as something corrupting, something he didn't work hard to achieve by himself like they had.
And in the end I think that's what the title of the film means. The film starts of with a genuine look at the rise of the Street Artists and an examination of what they do and why they do it and it ends with a show full of art, mass produced like cheap souvenirs in a museum gift shop, which seems to have been made simply because the 'artist' saw that it was making other people money and he wanted that himself. In fact the museum gift shop analogy is fairly apt. You enter the building because your interested in the paintings and such housed inside. You can study them, interpret them, find out the history of them and at the end of the day you can pick yourself up a cheap, meaningless imitation. That's what I think anyway. Like I said, I'm not much for art interpretation.
Over all, this is a fucking fantastic documentary that I highly recommend whether you're interested in the subject matter or not. Luckily I do because, although I may not be much into the art, I do like the Street Art stuff, Banksy in particular, but I honestly think that the story is interesting and engaging enough that you'd be able to enjoy it whether you had an interest in it or not even if this review doesn't really get that across. Sorry but I wrote this a week after watching the film and didn't have time to watch it again. Still, watch it and I promise you'll enjoy it. Five pints out of Five. Laterz.


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HomeSportRasheedat Ajibade: Super Falcons striker celebrates 22nd birthday
Rasheedat Ajibade: Super Falcons striker celebrates 22nd birthday
Ajibade born in 1999, turns a year older on December 8.
Super Falcons of Nigeria striker Rasheedat Ajibade on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, turned 22.
Born in Lagos Nigeria, Ajibade came through the youth system to the National team.
She represented Nigeria with the Flamingos at the 2014 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Costa Rica and the 2016 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Jordan.
Ajibade was also part of the Falconets team at the 2016 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Papua New Guinea and the 2018 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in France.
To celebrate her special day, Ajibade took to her official Instagram account to post a picture in a dark green outfit.
Along with the post was a message that said, "TODAY, A GREAT PRIVILEGE I WILL NEVER TAKE FOR GRANTED 🙇♀, ALL GLORY TO THE MOST HIGH GOD🙌🙏."
The official Instagram account of Nigeria's senior women's national football team also celebrated Ajibade on her birthday.
The post had a caption that said, "Happy birthday to "Rash, the blue hair girl." We wish you many happy returns. pls send in your wishes for @rasheedatt10."
Ajibade started her professional career in the Nigeria Women Premier League (NWPL) with FC Robo.
She then moved to Norweigian side Avaldnes and is now in the Spanish Primera Division with Atlético de Madrid.
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DARYL MAX WILSON
By Editor | September 11, 2019 | 0
Daryl Max Wilson, a wonderful husband, loving father, special grandpa and loyal friend, passed away, September 6, 2019 after a five-year struggle with Multiple Myeloma.
He was born in rural Ringgold County, IA March 23, 1934 and graduated from high school in Mount Ayr, IA. After serving in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict, Daryl returned home to farm for a short while. He then attended the University of Iowa and earned his degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was employed in the gypsum and salt mining industries. He moved to Houston in 1978 to work at United Salt as plant manager of the Hockley, TX salt mine. After retirement, he went back to work for few years as a salesman for Houston Motor and Control. His hobbies included genealogy, hunting, trap and skeet shooting, gardening, his citrus orchard and bee hives.
Daryl is predeceased by his parents, Belle and Clarence Wilson; siblings, Karen and David, and an infant daughter, Susan Jo Wilson. Survivors include his wife of sixteen years, Joanna Fitzpatrick Wilson of Santa Fe, TX; sister, Phyllis Hill and husband, David of Wichita, KS; brothers, Richard Wilson and wife, Katherine of Pella, IA and Galen Wilson and wife, Frances of Green Castle, MO; four children, Steven Wilson and wife, Jolene of Marian, IA, Tracy Curley and husband, Brad, of Methuen MA, Terry Wilson of Houston and Lori Jarret and husband, Carl of Ft. Smith, AR; step-children, Lori Peschel Riha and husband, Tim of Richmond, TX, Scott Fitzpatrick and wife, Deborah of College Station and Susan Grenia and husband, Jim of Boerne; plus many grandchildren, great grandchildren and other relatives.
A memorial service and celebration of his life will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., September 12, 2019 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 13217 FM 1764, Santa Fe, TX 77510. A graveside service is planned for a later date at Rose Hill Cemetery in Mount Ayr, IA. Cremation is under the direction of Emken Linton Funeral Home, Texas City.
Memorial tributes in his name may be sent to Aldersgate UMC or to a favorite charity.


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(1) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this Section, no brewer or beer wholesaler may cancel, fail to renew, or otherwise terminate an agreement unless the brewer or wholesaler furnishes prior notification to the affected party in accordance with subsection (2).
(2) The notification required under subsection (1) shall be in writing and sent to the affected party by certified mail not less than 90 days before the date on which the agreement will be cancelled, not renewed, or otherwise terminated. The notification shall contain (a) a statement of intention to cancel, failure to renew, or otherwise terminate an agreement, (b) a complete statement of reasons therefor, including all data and documentation necessary to fully apprise the wholesaler of the reasons for the action, and (c) the date on which the action shall take effect.
Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
Bankruptcy: Refers to statutes and judicial proceedings involving persons or businesses that cannot pay their debts and seek the assistance of the court in getting a fresh start. Under the protection of the bankruptcy court, debtors may discharge their debts, perhaps by paying a portion of each debt. Bankruptcy judges preside over these proceedings.
Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
(3) A brewer may cancel, fail to renew, or otherwise terminate an agreement without furnishing any prior notification for any of the following reasons:
(A) Wholesaler's failure to pay any account when due
and upon demand by the brewer for such payment, in accordance with agreed payment terms.
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creditors, or similar disposition, of substantially all of the assets of such party's business.
(C) Insolvency of wholesaler, or the institution of
proceedings in bankruptcy by or against the wholesaler.
(D) Dissolution or liquidation of the wholesaler.
(E) Wholesaler's conviction of, or plea of guilty or
no contest, to a charge of violating a law or regulation, in this State which materially and adversely affects the ability of either party to continue to sell beer in this State, or the revocation or suspension of a license or permit to sell beer in this State.
(F) Any attempted transfer of business assets of the
wholesaler, voting stock of the wholesaler, voting stock of any parent corporation of the wholesaler, or any change in the beneficial ownership or control of any entity without obtaining the prior consent or approval as provided for under Section 6 unless the brewer neither approves, consents to, nor objects to the transfer within 60 days after receiving all requested information from the wholesaler regarding the proposed purchase, in which event the brewer shall be deemed to have consented to the proposed transaction.
(G) Fraudulent conduct by the wholesaler in its
dealings with the brewer.


"We had our faux wood blinds installed in our house this weekend and the professionalism and quality of work we received from Jim and Steve was better than could be explained here. They went above and beyond for us and even helped up put up some curtains for our sliding glass door because we opted to not do blinds on that specific door. Would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a company that provides great quality materials and a terrific home owner experience! Thanks Jim for the awesome blinds!"
"I cannot say enough great things about Jim. He came highly recommended. We had him initially do all White Faux Wood Blinds on all of the windows downstairs. Once we saw the work and how much it was reasonably priced we had him come back and do all of the windows upstairs. We really love them and couldn't be any happier. We are so grateful we chose Jim's company to do this for us. We couldn't be more confidant in our decision."
"These guys are professionals and top rated at what they do for good reason. Unlike most contractors I have ever worked with these guys set appointments and keep them. The price from day one was the price I paid in the end . . . Total. And the finished quality of their products is high end.If I could give them more stars . . . I would. My windows have existing mouldings which made for a very tricky design and installation. They provided us with recommendations for each window to get the look and functionality we wanted. Lastly, the price was right. They weren't the cheapest but the quality and service is worth it. I wouldn't use anyone else."
"Jim is an awesome guy and you can tell that not only does he care about his business, but he also cares about his customers. I had a basic replacement that needed to be done and his prices were the best I could find. Even though I didn't have a large job, Jim still treated me as if I was a larger purchase customer. Most importantly, I needed to have some modifications done by the manufacturer and Jim followed up throughout the whole process and made sure that I was taken care of. I will use Jim at Accent Window Coverings for any of my future blind and shutter needs!"
"I highly recommend Accent Window Coverings. Jim went above and beyond to ensure beautiful shutters were installed in our home. The pricing was very good (I had other estimates) and the installation was swift and perfect.
Thank you Jim for our beautiful shutters."
"I just wanted to say thanks to Jim. He and his team were the best window covering company I have dealt with both in the quality of the blinds and the installation. Top Notch!!! Thanks again Jim for all you do."
"My boyfriend and I recently purchased out first home. The house came with some existing blinds but we needed to get some new ones. My mom found a card from 18 years ago when she used Jim to install blinds at her house. She had so many good things to say about him and his product that I decided to give him a call... what a wonderful decision that was! Jim was so kind and so helpful in the decision making process of all of this, and never once did I ever feel pressured into anything. He measured every window in our house, and told us not to worry if we wanted to do a few at a time. He even put up temporary shades for us until the blinds themselves came in! The blinds are beautiful and I absolutely love them! We will definitely be calling him back when we're ready to finish the other rooms in our house! I cannot say enough good things about Jim and his company. There's no comparison!"
"I called Accent Window Coverings after reading the reviews in yelp. To my surprise, it turned out my next door neighbor used them too. Jim brought a sample and I liked the quality of the product considering we were buying blinds for all windows. The installation surprised me. Steve and Jim did a beautiful job and super fast. My husband was very glad he wasn't installing them because it would have taken him days to finish the entire house. I definitely recommend Accent Window Coverings to anyone."
"After reviewing Yelp for window covering contractors I had three different companies come out and give me estimates. Accent Windows was definitely the best price and quality with tons of options for our windows. Jim came out and did the measurements and gave me his opinion on choices (only when asked) and is very knowledgeable. We had several verticals and blinds put up. Steve is Jim's go-to guy for installing blinds and verticals - both he and Jim came out together and got them up so quickly! Our shutters are being installed today and I'm sure I'll be extremely happy with them. Everything is manufactured locally so you don't have to wait for overseas shipments other companies use. We're very satisfied with our new window coverings. I wouldn't go anywhere else for window coverings. Thanks Jim!!!"
"We put Accent Blinds in her home about 17 years ago. We've had minimal problems with them just the little mechanism. Jim who runs the business is a very nice man comes out when he says he will and does the work. I would definitely recommend Accent Blinds for your home they look great and last a long time."
"Excellent service and product! Jim was very helpful and the installer was top notch!"
"The best experience and customer service by far. Jim was so honest and explained everything in detail. Gave me so many options that i didnt know shutters can have. Initially we were going to have shutters installed by a company with Costco but glad we didnt. They were charging us double the price for composite shutters from TJ! Jim uses real basswood made here in riverside , CA! Outstanding customer service and quality of work. Not pushy at all, very honest, honest enough were he wants you to save money!! There are very few family owned businesses like this anymore. Thank you so much Jim! Love my wood shutters! Will definitely refer you to family and friends!"
"We are so pleased with our shutters and appreciate the personal approach and willingness to build specs (no handle cut-out) to our desired look. Accent Window Coverings is one of those businesses we will talk about and promote naturally with our friends. Of course the aesthetics of the shutters in our home speak for themselves! The value is above any we researched and compared. Truly a quality product, professional service and installation with a great value pricing! There is a reason we've come back more than once!"
"Quality and awesome service! Jim guided us through the decision between composite or wooden shutters. He provided a comprehensive guide of shutter construction, pricing, and a timeline for completion within 5 weeks of placing our order. All of our questions received thorough and honest answers, and we were never pressured to make the purchase. We chose an American made product manufactured locally that eliminated the worry of excess weight for very large windows, and paint fumes from foreign manufactured shutters. Our windows were measured twice and discussions were had regarding border options. The plan for each window was made with great attention to detail. Installation was extremely clean, and our wooden floors were protected by thick quilt-type floor coverings. The shutters are - Classy and Clean, and add to our home's appearance both inside and out. Our experience with Jim gets a 5 Star review. We highly recommend Jim, Augustine and Jose. These fellas know their product, and are honest and very professional. Thank you, Accent Windows!"
"My wife and I purchased a new home in Riverside and needed to have all of the blinds in our home replaced. We are avid Yelpers and found "Accent Window Coverings" which was highly rated and local. We called Jim and he came out within a few days. Coincidentally, a family member of mine used this company and I didn't put it together until after speaking with Jim. That family member spoke very highly of Jim and his company and was very satisfied with the work that was done. Jim provided us with ideas and options to chose from before deciding on 2.5 inch white faux blinds. He was honest, up front, and cared about our experience of purchasing new blinds for our home. Once the order was placed, Steve called us to setup an installation date and time. Steve was attentive to detail and meticulous about how he hung the blinds, making sure they were perfectly centered. I would highly recommend Accent Window Coverings and they'll be our go to for all of our blinds needs!"
"Jim the owner is amazing. Do not waste your time going anywhere else. Personable,Professional and honest. He went out of his way to solve my vertical blind problem.You will love this guy. He will do whatever it takes to do the job right.Thanks Jim"
"Accent Blinds quality even better than we first thought. One of our best investments. 5 years after installation at a rental property where the tenant trashed the place everything else cost lots of money to repair and replace EXCEPT the blinds. Easy to take down and clean. They now look and work like brand new."
"We just moved into our home and got a beautiful advertisement on our door for window coverings complete with samples. We were in need of blinds and they were able to come out that day and give us an estimate. The installation was very quick and we love the quality of our blinds. They make the house look so nice! The employees were very friendly and pleasant to work with. Their pricing was very affordable to for the quality you get. My only complaint is that their manufacturer was behind schedule and we had to go without blinds for a couple of weeks. But it was worth the wait!"
"I'm a repeat customer which says a lot about how happy we are with our shutters. I'll be coming back for more in the future. The cost is extremely good and Jim has been really great to work with. Five stars!"
"We could not be happier. The estimator is extremely professional, friendly and fair. Best priced window covering around. You will not find a better deal. Quick production followed by lightning fast installation. Our family is ecstatic with with results"
You set an appt, he shows ON TIME. He arrives prepared ... he's a great listener to your ideas and answers any questions. Jim will show you all options, material, texture, colors... your ideas will become your home. Enjoy your new window coverings .... a stress free Home Improvement"
"I needed a repair on a set of Bali window blinds and made calls to several companies seeking assistance. Jim Barberie, owner of Accent Window Coverings, was the only one to phone back and offer to help. Others either never returned my call or refused to work on Bali blinds.Jim came over the same day that we first spoke, fixed the blinds, and did not charge me anything for the "house call," even though I offered (gladly) to pay for his time and effort. I am very impressed with him, both personally and professionally. Thank you Jim! We will definitely be calling you back when we need new window coverings!!"
"I will always recommend Accent Window Coverings to all of my friends and family! Jim is a great business owner and very personable. He came to our home while it was basically turned upside down and things were a little stressed, but Jim did not mind at all. Jim is honest and very nice. Steve came out and replaced our blinds in about 2 hours, that was beyond our expectation. Our blinds look amazing, they are cut perfectly to fit our windows and there is no slack at the bottom. We are a very satisfied family!"
"Jim from Accent Window Coverings is hands down, the most professional business owner I have ever worked with. I bought faux wood blinds from him when we bought our house 6+ years ago. Recently, we adopted a new dog who damaged our blinds, so I called Jim out to see what he could do. He arrived next day and inspected the damage, and instead of trying to get my to replace the blinds with new ones, he went through the damaged slats and marked only those that needed to be replaced. He took them down and said he would return them as soon as possible, and to my surprise he put them back up within 2 days. If you want a business owner who makes you feel like you are the most important customer out there, then Jim Barberie of Accent Window Coverings is your man. Thanks Jim!!!"
"We just moved to a new house and really needed to get white wood shutters. Jim answered the phone and immediately scheduled an appointment. What was really cool......Jim was the one that answered the phone and was also the person that showed up to do the estimate. Jim was awesome, showed up on time, and had a bunch of samples ready to go. We told him what we were looking for and he went to town and measured every window in the house. Once that was all done, Jim priced what we were looking for. Jim then made some suggestions to match what we wanted. Jim presented everything without being pushy or just selling the top of the line stuff. Even though it was Christmas time when we ordered, Jim was able to get everything installed by Christmas (about 3 weeks from order). We even ended up ordering some blackout shades for the kids rooms. Before placing the final order, Jim came back again, did a final measurement and made sure to go over everything again so everything goes just right. Jim pays great attention to detail so that everything is perfect. Jim answered all of our questions, answered emails pretty fast, and was very professional. Give him a call and Jim will take care of you. His prices are competitive and even beat another estimate we had got. If Jim can't beat it, he will be honest and let you know!Installation was done in a few hours and the install guys were professional, cleaned up, and made sure everything was installed straight and plumb. They even left a bottle of touch up paint for "just in case". Everything turned out awesome. Don't forget to ask for a cash price so you can get the most bang for your buck!"
"First and foremost, I would like to say that the customer service here is hands down outstanding!!! I called initially to get a valance for my kitchen window. It was the only window in the house that needed one (was this way when we bought a year ago). We called and they came and measured and a week or so later, it was delivered to us wrapped with a bow and everything & the best part about it was that it was free of charge!!! I don't know why but I am thankful! I highly recommend them and will definitely call them in the future for home projects to come!"
"We were very happy with Jim and Accent Window Coverings, both service and products. We bought three top-down/bottom-up blackout honeycomb shades, two top-down/bottom-up light filtering honeycomb shades, and a faux wood miniblind. Jim was easy to work with and didn't try to sell us anything we didn't want. He took careful measurements and the final products are of high quality and fit perfectly. I recommend Accent Window Coverings if you want good quality shades and good service."
"My husband and I were referred to Accent window coverings by a mutual friend who installed our windows. The honeycomb blinds with black out are excellent quality, and fit the windows perfectly. We are extremely pleased with Jim's help and expertise! We will definitely be using their services again, and in fact, will be calling Jim to help us with window coverings at our personal residence! Thank you!"
"This is the second time Accent Window Coverings has installed blinds in our home and both times the service and quality of the blinds has been Excellent. Accent was very timely in responding with my bid request and their prices were better than others. I would truly recommend Accent Window coverings to anyone."
"Highly recommend! We contacted Jim (the owner) on July 13th and he answered my email the very next day also set up an appointment for free estimate! Very nice guy and honest. The price is really great and there are lots of colors/textures to choose from. After about a week, Steve (the installer) called us to let us know that our blinds are ready and came to install the blinds very same day! Not only he is an GREAT installer, also he loves dogs! Everything looks awesome!! After installation, Jim called (we missed the call), he left a voice mail AND he also emailed us to make sure that we are satisfied with everything.. 5 stars for sure!"
"I recommend Jim and his company!!! Honest and fair sums up my contact / business with Jim. I will recommend this company to everyone I can. 5 star for sure!!!"
"Awesome service, awesome installation, we couldn't have wished for anything better. We have different mouldings on a few windows and Jim was worried but his research and knowledge of his product made everything perfect. Super nice people, very fast and professional. I highly recommend Jim and Steve with Accent!"
"These guys are the best! We have used them for shutters and window coverings. Good pricing, prompt service, helpful consulting, and quality workmanship. You can't go wrong with Accent!"
"I used Accent Blinds over the years to repair/replace blinds in my home that I purchased in 2000 from another company.
These guys are the best!! Honest as the day is long and Jim is a great guy. Shows up when he says he will and we will not use any other company."
I highly recommend Accent Window Coverings.
"Accent Window Coverings really made my house pop! Their blinds and shutters quality is top notch, and they didn't cut any corners during the installation! Jim B. was very informative in helping us decide what was right for our home, and never came off as pushy. Just an all around great experience. It's hard to find great businesses that put you first. Thanks!"
"We moved into a new office space with 8 large windows and no window coverings. We wanted blinds in as fast as possible. We made 4 or 5 calls to various companies, and Jim was the only person willing to come out that same week. He was on time, his estimate was very reasonable, and our blinds were in the following week. Installation was fast and professional. The quality of work and of the blinds is very high. The blinds function seamlessly. I would highly recommend Accent Window Coverings."
"We had our new blinds installed this summer and we are very happy about our purchase. We live in West Covina, and Jim came out his way to help us choose the blinds to put in our house. He was honest, patient and I trust his advise. We ordered a total of 11 window blinds and price was very reasonable. Installation was quick and professional. Two of the blinds did not need to be changed, and Jim told me that straight forward too. We end up changing them because my mom really wanted to match all the blinds in the house, but I appreciate his honesty. Also, we were thinking about changing all the curtains in our sun room and Jim advised us to wait on it because the curtains we have seem to be adequate for the room. Wow, not many business people will tell you that! I'm really glad that my friend has referred me to Accent Window Coverings. I have already had other friends use them and I would highly recommend this company."
"I just got my shutters up yesterday.Talk about custom and top quality.These shutters are amazing. My wife's jaw hit the floor when she saw them.The installers were nothing shy of excellent profession installers.Not one thing to say bad but all good things about these shutters.The custom color matches identical to our cabinets as well as the quality and workmanship put into the shutters. No need to look any further for a shutter manufacture , here they are!!!! I'm very picky and hard to please. These guys are the real deal.Finshed our shutters in record time, especially being a custom stained shutter.AWESOME .I'm very happy with everything."
Our bamboo shades are commonly called "woven woods" or "matchstick shades". Bamboo shades bring the beauty of nature indoors with its rich textures and earth tone colors. Bamboo shades offer a natural and warm touch to any decor and are carefully woven together to gently filter in the light. Bamboo shades are constructed of environmentally friendly materials such as wood, bamboo, rattan, grass, and reeds.
Our sheer shades operate like a horizontal blind but are made of polyester fabric vanes (2" or 3") that float between two layers of sheer fabric. Sheer shades are also known as "silhouettes" or "viennas". Sheer shades softly filter and diffuse the natural light along with unwanted harmful UV rays.
Our honeycomb shades are defined by there honeycomb shape and cellular construction. They are also commonly called "cellular shades" as well as "duette shades" and are made of polyester fabric. With a wide array of fabrics, pleat sizes, colors and textures, honeycomb shades enhance any decor with a soft and warm feel. Honeycomb shades are soft yet durable and are distinguished by a crisp, clean simple style. Honeycomb shades are known for their insulating values and will greatly improve the energy efficiency of your home.
Our faux wood blinds are no longer the plastic looking blinds of the past. Faux wood blinds are commonly called "fake wood" blinds because they look so much like real wood but cost about 15-25% less. Faux wood blinds are easy to maintain and won't warp, crack or peel from moisture. Faux wood blinds are great for areas of high moisture like bathrooms and where water is prevalent like kitchens.
Faux wood blinds are commonly used throughout homes and occasionally in commercial applications. Faux wood blinds are our biggest seller as they are affordable, attractive, and offer a clean look. Our faux wood blinds come with a crown molding valance with metal valance clips which will never break like plastic clips do. Our signature crown molding valance with returns has really improved the look of a classic faux wood blind. We offer a strong metal head rail with metal to metal gear ratio along with metal drums and tilt bar to make our faux wood blind the strongest on the market. Our child safety tassels have been a nice addition and important to keep children and pets safe. Faux wood blinds are available in 2", 2.5" and 3" slats with either a smooth or textured finish.
Our wood shutters are also known as "plantation shutters". Wood shutters make a house a home. Their diversity makes them desirable for both traditional and contemporary decors. Shutters are popular for their custom made craftsman look, insulation values, light blocking capabilities, and high resale value. Wood shutters are timeless so they never go out of style and offer a beautiful and finished look without the need to be dressed up.
Our shutters are made here locally and do not come from overseas. Our shutters are available within a few weeks whereas china based shutters take 6-8 + weeks. Our shutters are hand crafted from the highest grade American basswood available and are still hand sanded and painted to perfection. Basswood is a superior choice for shutter construction because its the lightest in weight of all the hardwoods and is known for its resistance to sagging and warping like lesser quality woods.
Our construction is unique in that every stile and rail is joined by a minimum of three to four dowels. Extra-long heavy gauge staples are used in the louvers and tilt-rod to insure that they do not pull out. Each staple is coated with friction-activated glue that heats up when the staple is injected into the wood. Our flush-rail panels both in the front and back help reduce light leakage. Our thicker than normal flush-rail makes the shutter stronger and more durable. Each shutter is mortised for both inner panel and hanging hinges, which assures there will be no light gaps where panels are hinged together or hinged to framing. All panel connections are rabbeted to prevent light leaking where panels meet. All wood shutters come with a tension screw adjuster to easily tighten or loosen the louvers as needed.
"Word-of-mouth advertising is the best form of publicity that any company can receive and Accent Window Coverings is an exceptional business. I was fortunate enough to have a friend recommend them to me. I just wanted to take the time to express how much I appreciated their hard work, service, knowledge, expertise and reasonable rates. I have utilized their services for several rental properties and our personal homes for over 18 years. I recommend them to anyone who wants a friendly knowledgable sales staff, quality products, and customer services with a keen eye for detail. It's always been a pleasure to do business with them."
Thank You Accent for always being there!
"I bought a new house and called out a few blind companies and I was most impressed with this company. They were prompt, educated, knowledgeable and had local american made products. The installers were clean, quick and organized. With all the new contractors I had come in, these guys impressed me the most out of all the trades. From beginning to end, they were easy to deal with and very straight forward. I had 2.5" faux wood blinds installed and I love the crown molding valance, price and overall quality. I highly recommend this company. Thanks for making the overall process so easy."
"I cannot say enough good things about Jim and his company, Accent Window Coverings. From the minute we met Jim, He was nothing but courteous, friendly and professional. We had both blinds and shutters installed and they were all really good quality. A great guy named Steve did our installation and I couldn't believe how fast and efficient he was! Jim really cares about his customers and provides quality products and service and is very fair with his prices. We will definitely use Accent Window Coverings forever! I just recommended him to my sister in law who lives in Orange County and will continue referring him. Great work and awesome customer service is something that Jim and Accent Window Coverings take pride in and it shows!"
Now lets talk about the vinyl shutters or poly shutters. Most companies will push these for a couple reasons. The first being is that in some cases it is cheaper then the wood and some sales people feel that customers don't care about quality that it is just price. In my opinion I do not feel that is true and think that is the customer is well informed that they should have the opportunity to decide what they want, just not have numbers thrown down there throat. Well let me get back to the facts. These vinyl shutters are made from poly, vinyl, PVC (polyvinyl chloride) simply put plastic. They are a hard vinyl overlay and then a liquid poly is injected into the mold (air bubbles and all) to create the louvers and frames. Some better quality are reinforced with aluminum, but not all are. They say that they will not yellow of crack, however I have seen samples with the vinyl shutters overlay cracked along the edges and as far as yellowing most old poly things that I see that are exposed to the sun have become yellow, dry, and have cracked, but that is just my opinion. They say that they insulate better that a wood shutter, but the testing they do are only done on a test sample that is 1″ x 1″ and not on a whole shutter. They are for a fact heavier that a wood shutter since real wood shutters have cells that held moisture and when it is dried out they become hollow making them light is weight and in my opinion insulate better. Now since vinyl shutters are molded they are simply put a cut down product. This means the cut down the frames and louvers then throw them together and that's is. Most of the material for vinyl shutters is imported as well. The reason that many sales people will put them is not for the quality, but that they are cheap and a fast turn around due the them being a cut down product. The faster they are installed in the customers home the faster the sales person gets the commission check. I do not think that these are good business practice and feel that it is better to educate the customer and let them decide what the better investment in window coverings will be for them.
I hope I have put a little more information in your head about the differences between a wood shutter and a vinyl shutters. Now you should be able to decide what will be a better product for your vinyl shutters needs. In some cases I have used vinyl shutters in showers were water is going to be hitting the vinyl shutters for a long period of time and remain wet, but for the most part after I educate my customers on the differences they have almost always decide on the wood, but like I always say I will let you decide what works best for your window covering investment.
"We just had blinds installed through out our whole house and they did a great job. Very easy to work with didn't try to push new blinds on us gave us alternative options with some of the blinds we already had. Recommend them to anyone looking for blinds very professional guys."
"Jim from accent window is by far the most professional business owner I have ever worked with. His presentation is encompasses all of your concerns and he makes recommendations based upon his observation of your house. His installers are quick and get in and out of your house promptly and explain all of the safety features of the blinds. Jim is also great with follow through after your blinds are installed. We called him back out because our family dog caused are blinds to lock up and he fixed the problem for us quickly. If you want a very personable business owner who makes you feel like you made the right decision for your home, go with Accent Window Coverings."
"I was so impressed with the overall service we received. The blinds were half the cost of what a family member paid for her house, same size in the same neighborhood, from another company. Jim understood our need for fast service because we moved into the house without any window coverings. He was fast in getting the blinds delivered and the install was SO FAST and clean. They didn't try to upsell anything, he listened to me when I told him what I wanted, and in he recommended what I needed, not what he wanted to sell me. Not only will I highly recommend Accent Window Coverings to strangers, I have recommended them to my real estate friends for their future clients."
"We were very impressed with the owner of Accent Window coverings, Jim Barberie. He was very professional, honest and incredibly detailed. He saved us money, as well, in helping to get our current blinds fixed/adjusted (instead of just selling us new ones). We also ordered new plantation shutters for our bathroom, which were very high quality. I wouldn't hesitate in hiring him again. His high level of customer service and follow up is so rare these days. Thanks Jim for a job well done!"
New home sales across the country rose 18.6 percent in May from April, a new report from the U.S. Commerce Department and Census Bureau says.
The sale of 504,000 new single-family homes across the U.S. made the month of May the spiffiest month-to-month gainer for sales since January 1992. Then, the month-to-month gain was 21.1 percent.
For the West region, new home sales in May were up 34 percent from April. It was the best month-to-month increase the West region of the U.S. has seen since January 2013. Then, new home sales surged 43.4 percent from April.
It's not the first time the West Coast has had a big gain. Other 30 percent-plus milestones were set in November 2013 and in August 2010 when sales rose 51 percent from the month before.
Numbers have been rising and falling a bit like a turning carousel amid the housing recovery for a number of reasons, among them: Weather, delaying construction starts; pent-up demand, the cyclical nature of the building and buying season and fluctuations in lending rates.
Year-over-year, new single-family home sales across the U.S. are up 16.9 percent above the May 2013 estimate of 431,000 sales across the country, the Department of Commerce report says. In the West, the percentage increase on sales for May was nearly double that: New home sales in the West – some 130,000 — rose 32.7 percent from May 2013.
Wood blinds are some of the most attractive and effective window treatment options on the market. For starters, they create a natural, warm feeling in any room they are installed. Add to that their availability in a wide variety of styles, stains, colors, sizes and even materials, and its clear why they have become a favorite of homeowners and interior decorators alike.
As mentioned before, the primary reason these blinds have become such popular window treatments is their looks. Their appearance creates a sincere and relaxing feel to any room and they look great from both inside and outside the home. They can be stained almost any color to match your pre-existing trim or furniture or they can be painted to complement your home's general color schemes. And it's all complemented by the comforting look of their strong wood grain and texture. They truly are one of the most beautiful and eye turning products on the market.
The benefits don't stop with their good looks, however. These blinds are excellent insulators against heat and cold because of their solid wood construction. For the same reason, they provide your home with unrivaled privacy and are excellent protection for your furniture from the harmful rays of the sun. Finally, they are also incredibly lightweight, dramatically reducing the amount of daily wear and tear and extending the life of your blinds.
There are many things to consider when choosing the right style of blinds for you and your home, starting with slat size. 2 and 2.5 inch slats are the most common, though larger slatted models provide more of a shutter effect and let in optimal light. 2 inch slats are best for French doors and small windows, while 2.5 inch slats look great just about anywhere.
"Accent was good to us, the customer service was above and beyond. Jim got our blinds ordered and installed all in the same week. The installer was wonderful also he had 20 windows and 3 sliding glass doors done in less than 2 1/2 hrs. They both did a good job for us, and we would highly recommend them. Thanks Jim and team for such a pleasant experience........."
"I worked with Jim and couldn't be happier. He patiently explained all of our options and gave us no high pressure sales lines. He left us his estimate and asked us to contact him for further questions."
"We eventually decided to go Accent Window Coverings (the vinyl shutters option) and were very satisfied. There was no bait and switch shananagans and no price hikes. An installer just came on the date we arranged, carefully installed the shutters, and asked us to contact him if there were any problems."
"I highly recommend their vinyl shutters. No paint peeling and much easier to clean than painted wood."
Thank you Chris W. from Temecula for your above and beyond 5 star review on yelp. Your review made my day, week and month. We have done 3 houses for Chris over the last 10+ years and Chris has been a true gentleman to deal with. He has experienced our product, our customer service and our customer service in a crisis. Lol. We installed 23 wood shutters in a custom stain match to his cabinets with a 4.5" louver, oil rubbed bronze hinges and with an upgraded 2.5" wide tuscany frame. Speaking of the frame, after a few lengthy discussions Chris chose to saw off his existing window sills so we could do a 4 way frame and together we are happy he did. The look is awesome with a custom stain, wider louver and wider frame.
"We just got new shutters up yesterday and they look awesome.Jim had done 2 of my other homes and I had lost his information and couldn't get a hold of him.Jim has a unprecedented standard of customer service.Back in 2003 during escrow to sell my home my dog chewed on the shutters in the living room of all places.Well even after having my shutters for 2 years ,Jim took care of my problem and very quickly so it didn't even affect the sale of the home. I can't say how much I appreciated his help.Back to what I was saying about losing his information I searched and searched finally getting a hold and him and telling him my story.He remembered us and we laughed about the incident. I was so glad to find him for several reasons.One being Jim's care for quality built shutters for his customers so he can stand behind his product.2nd is his prices are very competitive with even the china made shutters. Diffidently do your homework when it comes to american made vs china made shutters.Once again I'm very happy to have found Jim's number.I couldn't touch the custom job we just had done by any other american made shutter company let alone china made.Awesome pricing, Awesome customer service. Jim has a customer for life and I would hands down refer him to any and all people that are looking for quality shutters with a sensible price and a company that cares about their customers ".
"I have used Accent for three houses and every time Jim does an amazing job. His prices are great and the service can not be beat. I recommend Accent to all my friends and colleagues."
"Jim came by to install four honeycomb shades. A few days after the estimate was accepted, Steve, the installer, did a quick, professional job. The workmanship was excellent and the price was very reasonable."
"I am happy to report that Jim is HONEST. I unknowingly and mistakenly wrote out a check for $45.00 OVER the agreed-upon price. Jim called ME to announce he was sending me the refund."
"Excellent work and excellent ethics, too."
since we are very new there, Jim not only show his honesty, integrity on this business, he also teach us a lot new stuff regarding the local area. I really appreciate that.
O, I almost forget mention the installer, Steve. He really did a good job. He told me that he is a picky guy, we like that, cause coincidentally, our motto is "The Devil is in the detail"
Why honeycomb shades for your home?
For over three decades, honeycomb have been a fixture in homes all over the world. Recently, these types of shades have started to regain their once flourishing popularity. The reason for this resurgence is simple: honeycomb shades are very advantageous to the homeowner.
Insulation: Honeycomb shades are designed to trap air within their "honeycomb" cells. This air helps insulate your home and reduces the amount of heat your windows transfer. With this insulation, your home is better equipped to keep heat in during the winter months and cool air in during the summer months. This ultimately results in the use of less energy all year long, which saves you a great amount of money on both heating and cooling costs.
A Rainbow of Colors: Honeycomb shades come in a variety of colors. The reason this is beneficial to those in the market for blinds is because every house is different and every room is unique. One color of blind is not enough to fit the world. Honeycomb shades come in all types of hues and tints. This is perfect if you have a home with unique or bold colors, a home with subtle colors, or a home with colors that are somewhere in between. With so many colors to choose from, you won't be forced to redecorate the rest of your house in an attempt to make sure your carpet, couches, and walls match your brand new honeycomb shades.
Easy installation: No matter what type of window blinds you are installing, the entire process can sound quite intimidating. However, installing honeycomb shades is actually quite simple. These shades are designed with simplicity in mind and a breeze for our in house installers to put up. Honeycomb shades stack very tight when pulled up allowing the homeowner an unobstructed view if desired. This alone is another very popular reason why homeowners like honeycomb shades as well.
No matter you reason for being in the market for blinds; owning a new house, redecorating, or just engaging in home improvement, honeycomb shades are a smart and appealing choice. They will help save you time, money, all while adding visual charm to your home.
The cost of buying and owning a home is probably the biggest investment made by most people in their lifetime. Property owners therefore often look for the lowest price when looking to build or remodel a home. Since most unlicensed contractors are not bonded or insured and do not pay into the residential contractors' recovery fund or pay any unemployment compensation for their workers, they can often under bid the licensed professional. This bottom line may at first be attractive to the property owner, as a way to lower costs and save money. Most of the time, it is not.
With the unprecedented growth in the country, and especially in the southwest, hundreds and even thousands of "would-be" contractors have appeared. People who may have worked as a laborer or a framer for a short period of time decide that they are ready to start their own business. In spite of the fact that they lack sufficient capital and experience, they print up flyers, distribute business cards and place an ad in the yellow pages.
In an attempt to get "the best price", the unsuspecting customer calls the number listed on the flyer or in the ad and asked for a bid. Often, such operations are run out of a mail drop or on an answering machine, but someone usually calls the customer back. When you get the bid, you are really pleased at how much this person / company says they can save you. You may even see "licensed, bonded and insured" on the business card or in the ad. Then the story begins. The contractor tells you he is going to need a large portion of the money up front. He may say he needs it to purchase materials, or to pay workers for another job where the property owner is slow to pay. He may even tell you about the unexpected medical bills he had to pay for a sick child (that he really doesn't have), in hopes of gaining your sympathy.
At first things may seem fine. In a day or two a worker shows up and starts measuring, or a small load of material is delivered to the job site. Then the excuses begin. After a week has passed, with no work being done, you call your unlicensed contractor. All you get is a recorded message, so you leave a message, politely requesting a return phone call. Several more days passed, with no response, so you call and leave another message, not as polite as the first. When the contractor does call, he is very apologetic and tells you about some catastrophe involving either his truck, his family, his help or another job he just had to complete. He promises to get right on your job the next day. A week later he still hasn't shown up, or he does show up and says he needs more money.
Sound ridiculous? Well it happens every day, often with the consumer losing hundreds or even thousands of dollars. You, as the property owner have little recourse other than to pursue the matter in court.
Hiring a licensed contractor offers many additional protections to the property owner, especially regarding residential property. First of all, a contractor can not obtain a license without possessing a minimum amount of experience and must pass a business management test. The applicant also may be subjected to a criminal history background check, and must not have any unresolved contracting complaints outstanding.
Should you experience the above problems with licensed contractor, you as a residential property owner have significant protections not available to persons utilizing an unlicensed contractor. Among them is the ability to file a complaint against the contractor's license, in most cases, for a period of two years from the date of occupancy or date the last work was performed. This is your guarantee should the workmanship be below standard or in violation of existing codes.
Under certain conditions, you may also be eligible to apply to the residential contractors' recovery fund and receive up to thirty thousand dollars to have the work corrected or completed. Each licensed contractor is covered for up to $200,000.00 to a maximum of $30,000.00 per residential property owner, on a first come, first serve basis upon filing a complete claim. Keeping detailed records of your contract, checks or other forms of payment will speed the processing of your claim, should the need arise.
Thanks again Pat C. from Riverside for the 5 star yelp review. We appreciate the business and support over the last 15 years.I enjoyed out visit and wish you, your family and in laws (and out laws too. LOL.) the best in the future.
"We had originally used this company 15 years ago and we're very happy with the service. Recently, we needed new blinds and were very happy to find them still in business. From measurements to installation, they are punctual, efficient and delivered as promised. We highly recommend Jim and his crew."
Plantation Shutters not only add elegance and sophistication to any home, they may also increase its value. Although Plantation shutters require a slightly larger upfront investment than some of the other window covering options, the benefits that they provide to you during your current ownership and when it comes time to sell your home will outweigh the higher initial cost.
Plantation shutters are low maintenance; requiring little to no upkeep. When properly cared for, the average homeowner will only need to dust and wipe finger prints from their plantation shutters.
Shutters are custom fit to each window opening and are more energy efficient than other window covering options. Plantation shutters can help to reduce your energy bills by minimizing the amount of cooled or heated air leaking from your homes windows.
Years ago, plantation shutters adorned only the most elite homes. Today, your average homeowner can enjoy the affordability of plantation shutters along with the look of exclusivity.
Plantation shutters are a permanent feature of your home. Unlike other types of window coverings that need to be changed every few years; shutters, when properly cared for, will not need to be changed out. This is a benefit for both you as the current homeowner and to the future owners of your home.
Plantation shutters give you the benefit to control the light as well as the view through your windows. A full variety of louver slat sizes from the traditional 1 ¼" louver up to 6 ½" louvers will compliment any decor you desire. This will give you a full range of light control as well as aesthetic appeal.
Plantation shutters can add an instant level of sophistication and elegance to any home. Offered in a variety of styles, colors and materials, they can immediately add value to the home. As a high-end window treatment, plantation shutters hold their value for many years.
One of the reasons why plantation shutters offer such a decorative addition to the interior of any room is that they are custom fit for every size and shape window opening. Because of that, they are rated more energy-efficient than other available window treatments. When installed correctly, they can significantly reduce monthly utility bills by resisting the heat of the summer, and the cold of the winter.
Plantation shutters were once considered the ideal window covering for the elite. However, the affordability of the shutters provides the opportunity for average homeowners to enjoy this elegant, luxurious window covering.
Unlike all other types of window treatments, plantation shutters are installed as a permanent component to the home's interior. While a traditional window covering can become damaged or faded by ultraviolet rays and direct sunlight, plantation shutters never require replacement when properly maintained. As a result, plantation shutters are crafted as a durable product that can last for generations.
As a low-maintenance option with minimal upkeep, plantation shutters usually require only a light dusting to maintain.
Plantation shutters are crafted in a variety of slat sizes with louvers as large as 6 ½", and as small as 1 ¼". Each slat size provides unique control on the amount of sunlight that can penetrate through the glass. The louvers provide a way to maximize ventilation and privacy while offering enhanced versatility when adjusting the position between open and closed.
Decorative plantation shutters are designed in a variety of different styles including a double hung version, and one with the divider rail. These are ideal choices for kitchens and bathrooms, where the bottom louvers can remain closed, creating privacy, and the top louvers can remain open for the penetration of outside light.
Plantation shutters can add instant curb appeal to the exterior of any home, while increasing the appraised value of the house. In addition, they can produce energy savings by controlling airflow and light penetration into the home. These shutters are crafted in a variety of styles to complement the interior decor of any room.
"We recently purchased a new home. We were in search of window coverings. After calling several companies and being disappointed in the price as well as their customer service, we came upon a small advertisment piece for Accent Window Coverings. We called and the rest is history. Jim came out and represented AWC very well. His presentation was great and he wasn't out to just make money. We purchased blinds for our entire home (15 Windows).The quality is second to none. It is now 6 months later we are purchasing a sliding shutter for our patio sliding door. Finally a company that gives quality at a great price. Thank You Jim."
"The owner of this company is awesome - his professionalism is out of this world. I have been dealing with him for over 10 years and had had nothing but praise for the quality of his work, his respect for perfection and unparalleled honesty. A person you can trust and who will not double talk you. Good man."
We met with a new customer, Linda, on Wednesday in her house in Orangecrest. She wanted an estimate for 5 new wood blinds in her living/dining room area. Upon inspection of old blinds, I thought they were in very good condition considering they were about 15 years old. All they really needed was a new wand tilter as the old ones were plastic and we have used metal for many, many years. I talked her into repairing the old blinds which was just a fraction of the cost for new ones and they felt and worked like a champ. She was ecstatic and very happy that we went the extra mile to save her some money but was most impressed with our honesty and integrity. With the savings and as a reward, she was able to order new blinds for her master bedroom, family room and sliding glass door....proving honesty always wins out.
What's so "plantation" about plantation shutters?
The term plantation shutters refers to wooden shutters with broad louvers mounted in a solid frame. The term "plantation" is in relation to shutters in the United States. Shutters were brought to America when the south was colonized by the Spanish. Wooden style shutters were popular on the mansions in the cotton and sugar plantations in these areas, thereby coining the phrase "plantation shutters".
Before glass was commonly available, shutters were introduced as a way to control light and offer protection to a home's inhabitants. In ancient Greece, interior shutters were constructed from marble, making them quite solid and strong, thus providing protection that a cloth covered window didn't. Because of the material, the louvers were fixed and unmovable, only allowing the slats to remain in a single position. Eventually, the trend for interior shutters spread and it was discovered that those created from wood were much easier to produce.
As shutters grew increasingly popular, wood workers found a way to improve them. The new shutters had moveable louvers, allowing people to control how much light and ventilation each room received throughout the day and night. This new aspect of control only enhanced the demand for interior shutters, until they became a royal accessory when used by King Louis XIV in France. It became possible for women to nap without shutting both air and light from the room, and for cooks to control the sunlight heating up their kitchens. Louvered shutters provided a freedom of choice that had been previously unavailable.
Did you know? Until the 18th century, shutters were only used inside the house. It was only as windows weren't built as deep that exterior shutters came into fashion.
By the 18th and 19th century, interior shutters were being used frequently in large homes in the American South, where they became known as Plantation Shutters. Though the shutters are appropriate for any type of house or window, the name, evoking the grandeur and sophistication of elegant Southern mansions, stuck.
Did you know? In the Northern part of the United States, shutters with a narrow louver are popular, while the Southern half of the country generally prefers a wider louver.
Today, plantation shutters are popular in all areas of the country for many of the same reasons they were appreciated by the ancient Greeks and royalty of France. They offer superior ventilation and light control, along with a very elegant look that's continually sought after.


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Behind The Filter
TV review by Steve Bennett
If you're a young, white, middle-class female comedian making a TV show with a frank scene about sex, you're going to be compared with you-know-who. Especially if your first name happens to be Phoebe.
So Ms Walsh, formerly of the Oyster Eyes sketch trio, leans right into it with the opening scene of her newly-realised 15-minute BBC Three pilot, Behind The Filter. The very first words, uttered longingly in a half-asleep haze, are 'Phoebe Waller-Bridge'... before her character, Ruby, masturbates while watching a video in bed. Not Obama this time, but an internet hunk called Barney (Edward Bluemel), whom she's about to interview for her podcast.
Of course she's got a podcast. She's a directionless, jobless twentysomething, desperate to find some purpose in her life, so what better distraction? But everyone in the world she's desperate to join is defined by identity politics, and she hasn't much to bring to the table.
Charlotte (Patricia Allison), her other guest on the feminism-based show is all that she wants to be and never will be: a radical campaigner and gender-studies student with an authenticity of experience.
Ruby is so desperate to belong that she transparently lies about being a queer woman of colour, and clumsily makes reference to gender pronouns and the trans community, bandying the terms with the same emptiness as the Instagram-style affirmations that adorn her bedroom wall. She could be David Brent's daughter, such are her clumsy attempts to appear woke.
While Charlotte's the real deal, Barney's vacuous platitudes 'on behalf of all men' are a bit more phoney. But he has the confidence of a good-looking, privileged bloke to be able to pull it off, at least superficially. It's not long before Ruby becomes a gooseberry on her own podcast.
A tonal likeness to The Office, however, shows a failing of this show to move beyond a 20-year-old brand of comedy all about letting moments of social awkwardness hang in the air rather than jokes. The most substantial actual gag, confusing an 'I have a dream' for humanity with a recurring night-time fantasy, is not an original one, but nicely executed. Similarly, a fake orgasm scene gives Walsh rein to show off a slightly more physical form of maladroit comedy, putting a bit of a twist on a comedy staple.
There don't seem to be many levels of Ruby, so her empty-self absorption makes her borderline insufferable, which is likely to be a drag over a series. On the other hand, this is a convincing depiction of a lost generation seeking affirmation in a world where traditional sources of identity, such as career, are becoming meaningless.
Such a situation seems ripe for exploring, while Walsh and co-writer Harriet Gibsone, who must be steeped in this world as a Guardian journalist, have a good ear for dialogue. But if this is to progress, Ruby could do with some hidden depths and have more at stake than an unreciprocated crush on a boy's Instagram projection.
• Watch Behind The Filter on iPlayer.
"Real comedy doesn't just make people laugh and think, but makes them laugh and change."
– Sam Kinison


Ballroom in September. Located in the lower level of the hotel, the 700-capacity ballroom is directly accessible from the City Hall subway stop—like meeting at an airport hotel where the event space is between the hotel and the terminal. All of the meetings and events held here are said to benefit from an auspicious location—a straight line downhill from the official residence of the president of the Republic of Korea and the historic Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Enjoy a traditional multi-course Korean meal at Jinsa Daek, down a quiet alleyway just off of the bustling Myeongdong streets. A three-year-old Chinese kid played peek-a-boo with our table as a woman sat on the wooden floor and plucked soulfully on a gayageum, a traditional Korean stringed instrument (hear Jimi Hendrix' "Voodoo Child" played on a gayageum at http://tinyurl.com/GayageumVoodoo). The Myeongdong neighborhood really comes to life in the evening with street treats (everything from fried seafood and noodles to cotton candy) and shopping (high-end, brand-name stores as well as vendors hawking US$1 novelty socks featuring the faces of U.S. President Obama, Pikachu and anyone/anything in between).
Originally constructed in the 14th century, Gyeongbokgung Palace was home to the kings of the Joseon dynasty, which ruled for more than 500 years (1392-1897). So many aspects of modern Korean life—from societal norms to the Korean language itself—come from Joseon culture. Although destroyed by the Japanese during its occupation of Korea (1910- 1945), much of the palace has been meticulously restored and, despite being a busy tourist destination, is an essential stop when in Seoul. You'll doubtless see dozens of Korean visitors dressed in hanbok (fashion from the Joseon dynasty)—an exceptionally curious pop trend.


The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln portrayed by Robert Gleason.
In his portrayal as Abraham Lincoln, Bob Gleason will talk about the formative years of this great man through his courtship and marriage to Mary Todd, the beginnings and development of his abolitionist view point, and his first, though not very successful trip to Congress. Discussion points will lay out the causes leading up to the war, both societal and economic and major events and turning points within the War itself. Gleason will expand upon how he raised himself up from his humble beginnings to become the man who managed to pass the emancipation proclamation, to unite a splintered nation, and reaffirm through his Gettysburg Address the nation's dedication to freedom, democracy and equality. For more information contact (201) 529-7323. This program is sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.