If you aren't familiar with Martin Heck and his production company Timestorm Films, you soon will be. Martin is a freelance timelapse photographer from Germany who travels the world looking for that one composition. His work is stunningly beautiful and crisp, which doesn't come from an ARRI or a RED but rather a Canon 6D and Sony A7S. We were lucky enough to catch Martin between productions and got his insight on how he creates these works of art.
1. First and foremost, what made you want to get into time-lapse photography, and was this something that you were always interested in?
My interest in timelapse-photography basically started with a very old 0.3mp webcam I found in our basement and discovered a basic intervalometer setting in the software. This was in 2008 when I was 15. In this time, timelapse wasn't that common as it is today and really got my full attention as it was very cool for me to see all the time compressed in a little 15s video.
Purchasing better cameras and figuring out how to edit those timelapses really taught me everything I know today. I began building my own motion-control equipment and shot timelapses every time I was on vacation.
With the first inquiries for my stock footage coming in 2010 I began to realize that there might be a market for timelapse and I was slowly able to get into higher end tech from this income.
Now I am a freelance timelapse photographer, shooting 8K and traveling the world for those shots.
So to conclude this question: Time-lapse really was the reason to buy my very first camera. So I would say this was something I was always interested in.
2. What is your process like for finding the right timelapse subject or space?
I pick spots from seeing photos on the internet, Google Maps, or places I have been before but wasn't able to timelapse them. The next thing I do is check the environmental situation over time: Where and at which time does the sun rise/set. Same thing for the moon rise/set. What the moon-phase is and where does the milkyway rise and set. Sometimes I check if there are nearby roads were headlights from passing cars can ruin the shot.
Then there are weather conditions to be observed. When doing trips to foreign countries, I also consider which season is the best to capture the kind of shots I'm looking for. Even the the humidity sometimes plays an important role as it could condensate on the lens.
Those are a lot of factors going into the decision of finding the right location and time. When on location I always try to frame my shots in the most interesting way possible, while keeping it "clean." Meaning that if there is one thing in the scene I don't like (sometimes a fence, a sign, lights, buildings etc.) I will move my camera until it's right. I always ask myself how and why I do something. I also don't like to use a slider every time just because I can. Often there's no reason to have a moving camera, in fact keeping the camera still can make for some pretty epic shots.
3. What are some of your favorite places that you've filmed? What made these places special to you?
There have been a lot of amazing locations I've visited in the past few years. Talking about New Zealand and Patagonia: These places are widely considered as the most beautiful places on earth. But last year I had the chance to shoot in a glow-worm cave system in New Zealand. It's was really a tough but incredible experience. Being in a cave for 36 hours, lit only by glow-worms and in absolute silence, really gives a feeling of being on another planet.
Other amazing places are Fjordland (NZ), Torres-del-Paine (Chile), Fitz-Roy-nationalpark (Argentina) and the Dolimites in South Tyrol.
Then there is of course the eruption of the Calbuco volcano in Chile in late April of this year. That was the most jaw-dropping thing I've ever experienced. It's hard to describe but when you feel and hear the deep rumbling from 30KM (18 Miles) away it makes you feel very small.
4. What techniques and advice could you give someone that is looking to get into timelapse photography. Are there things they should avoid?
I always say timelapse is the art of predicting the future. Make sure you know as much as possible about your location before shooting. It is easy to get lost in the technical details, but avoid dealing too much with what gear to buy and so on. It's really a thing of learning by doing. If you make mistakes you learn from it and will never do them again. I still learn things today that I never thought could have happen.
When starting out keep everything simple. A tripod and a camera. Static exposure. Then you slowly get into more advanced techniques like exposure-ramping and motion control. Make sure you don't underestimate the factor of post-processing. Always go for highest-quality route even if it takes much more effort.
5. What tools are in your toolbox? What does it take to get the amazing shots that you're able to capture?
I currently own a Canon 6D and Sony A7s. Those are my main workhorses, together with a bunch of lenses from Canon and Samyang. For motion control, I use an eMotimo TB3 Black and a customized Dynamic Perception Stage One slider.
On our latest trip to Patagonia, I shot with the Pentax 645Z medium-format camera (25mm, 55mm and 120mm Pentax lenses) to get 8K resolution.
That's my "toolbox" and it helps to get the best quality possible, but it is far from mandatory for doing timelapses. I still shoot sometimes with my old Canon 550D/T2i. Still does a perfect job.
But most important, in my opinion, is being dedicated about what you do. If you get up every 2 hours in the middle of the night when it's 2°C to check if it's started to rain or if condensation is building on the camera, you really know why you're doing this. Those shots are most rewarding. It's hard to get those shots and that can been seen in the footage.
6. Could you give us a rundown of the your favorite cameras to use? Also, what have you used in the past?
Currently, without doubt it's the Pentax 645Z. With 51MP and an outstanding dynamic range, it's a very powerful camera. It's an expensive camera (That's why I don't own one) but clearly the best I've used so far. Besides this, I use a Canon 6D and Sony A7s. From the beginning, I used a Lumix TZ3, TZ7 and Canon 550D. New cameras appear almost on a daily basis these days, so my kit will change over the time.
7. How many cameras do you use to get the shots you're after?
In Patagonia we mostly used all of our three cameras we had with us. But, when hiking, I have to limit myself to what I can carry. Which is mostly two cameras, three lenses, slider and tripod.
8. To get the smooth fluid motion in your shot,s do you use the eMotimo TB3 alone? Is there other gear?
Beside the TB3, I customized my Dynamic Perception Stage One slider with very lightweight carbon rods and shaved of some weight to make it more backpacking-friendly.
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Missing Yankton woman's body found; man arrested
The body of Tamara LaFramboise, 46, from Yankton, was recovered from a river in rural Michigan.
Missing Yankton woman's body found; man arrested The body of Tamara LaFramboise, 46, from Yankton, was recovered from a river in rural Michigan. Check out this story on argusleader.com: https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/crime/2019/03/18/missing-yankton-womans-body-found-man-arrested/3207285002/
Makenzie Huber, Sioux Falls Argus Leader Published 6:04 p.m. CT March 18, 2019 | Updated 1:23 p.m. CT March 19, 2019
Tamara LaFramboise, 46, was last seen March around 8:15 a.m. at her apartment on Deer Boulevard west of Yankton. (Photo: Yankton County Sheriff's Office)
The Yankton County Sheriff's Office announced that the body of a missing Yankton woman was found Monday and that a man was arrested in connection to her death.
Tamara LaFramboise, 46, was reported missing to the Yankton County Sheriff's Office March 5. Her body was recovered from a river in Menominee County, Mich., around 11 a.m. on March 16 by the Menominee County Sheriff's Office.
Investigators didn't know how long the body was in the water before it was found, according to the Menominee County Sheriff's Office.
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LaFramboise was last seen March 1 around 8:15 a.m. at her apartment on Deer Boulevard west of Yankton.
Stephen Robert Falkenberg, 45, of Yankton is being charged with second-degree murder in the death of Tamara LaFramboise, 46, whose body was found in Michigan about a month after she was reported missing from Yankton. (Photo: Yankton County Sheriff's Office)
Stephen Robert Falkenberg, 45, from Yankton was arrested in Sioux Falls on Monday afternoon after the Yankton County State's Attorney's office filed a complaint charging him with second-degree murder.
Falkenberg is being held at the Yankton County Jail.
Yankton County Sheriff's Office, the FBI, South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation, Menominee County Sheriff's Office, Michigan State Police and the Michigan State Crime Lab are investigating the case.
This is a developing story. Stay with argusleader.com for updates.
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I'm wide awake with a migraine & my brain going 90 to nothing, so I thought I might as well get up and be productive! I've got so much to say that I don't even know where to start! First of all, we put a contract on a NEW house on Saturday!! It's in the neighborhood of one of my very best friends, so I'm quite excited! Of course, there were only a few neighborhoods that we had in mind ~ and three of my closest friends live in them ~ so it was bound to happen! But, a new house in Jana's neighborhood?! Seriously?! I'm just so excited!! Also, just three doors down is another very sweet family from church, so I'm really stoked about that, too!
I really didn't think we'd be able to have a BRAND NEW house, so I'm even more ecstatic! It's an inventory home, and we've gotten in just in time to pick the carpet! Everything else is so pretty that I'm not a bit disappointed that we didn't get to pick it! The front isn't everything that I've always dreamed of, but the inside MORE than makes up for it. We're supposed to close at the end of the month, so needless to say, I've got a busy month ahead!! I'm sure I'll be posting more about the house as time goes on.
I haven't even told y'all that our lovely friends from England are coming next week, and they'll be staying until the end of the month!! So, if you don't hear from me for awhile, let's just say that I'm a little busy!!
The kids were awesome! Elly made our bed for us that morning, and she hinted at other plans, too. When we got home from our date, they had hand made notes, S'mores & chocolate milk waiting for us! How cute is that?! Cody had even spelled out "I♥U" in chocolate chips!
No matter how full you are from dinner, when your kids do something sweet like that, you eat it!!
Happy Birthday! I love you. You're the best. You smell good. You have very pretty eyes. I like your theme. You have nice skin. Everyday is a good hair day for you. You're cool. You could be a part time model. You are like a grape that has been stomped and the juice has been stored in a bottle in a cellar for a really long time. You're not getting older, you're aging! You know, like wine. Expensive wine. You're very nice. I like your smile. You are the perfect height. Did I mention your eyes? You drive better than a lot of women. Your teeth are very white and straight. You do a good job at not spending all of my money. Scrap booking is your thing. You make food that tastes good. Your feet are not too big. I like the way you make coffee. You really know how to work a DVR. You blog regularly. You put up with me.
I am so so so so so so so excited about your new house! Did I mention that I'm excited? :) Sorry about your migraine--hope it goes away soon. Love all the pics!


Come to Friendship Center on Sunday, April 28, at 10:10 a.m. to witness a special event. Angel Choir will be presenting All God's Creatures Got a Place. You will visit Noah's Praise Zoo, see Noah's Ark, a Talking Donkey, and Jonah's Aquarium. Angel Choir has spent the semester learning about animals in the Bible and they are excited to be able to share their voices, creativity, and excitement with you. Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to see how ALL of God's children have a place in the choir!
Join us at both the 9:00 and 11:00 worship services! Chancel Choir, Chancel Ringers, and Instrumentalists lead worship.
On April 28 the celebration of Easter joy continues with our tradition of celebrating with Jazz! Join Carlyle Johnson and the New Orleans Jazz Machine for inspiring music at both the 9:00 and 11:00 services. All are welcome to join in the celebration!
Our revitalization and refocusing journey continues. Mark your calendars and join us for this next step!
Email Ruth to RSVP or sign up between Sunday services on April 7, 14, and 21.
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Leyton battled a tough Giltner front line, including Dani Most, Jaclyn Happold, Shelby Hinrichs.
Despite another outstanding season the Leyton Warriors were eliminated from the Class D2 state volleyball tournament in straight sets by the Giltner Hornets on Thursday.
The second seeded Hornets topped the No. 7 Warriors at Grand Island Central Catholic by set scores of 25-15, 25-13 and 25-17. Undeterred by the travel distance between Dalton and Grand Island, a large group of supporters made the long journey to root on their hometown Warriors.
Giltner advances to play No. 6 Sterling on Friday after they upset third seeded Mead 3-1.


Healthy food is a total blur to some people, hence why so many people try to lose weight but fail. It's common for somebody wanting to lose weight to eat all of the wrong foods (that they believe are right), only to realise they aren't getting anywhere and they relapse into eating even worse food like sweets and takeaways. To help you out, here are 3 foods that you might have thought were helping you lose weight, but they actually weren't!
You can buy tons of health drinks today, whether you're in a huge supermarket or at your local corner shop; they're everywhere. These drinks boast of how they contains lots of vitamins, probiotics, and even fibre – one even claims to be more hydrating than water! However, these drinks usually have a whole host of ingredients that you wouldn't be able to pronounce, let alone spell, so they're best avoided.
The majority of these drinks either contain simple sugars, or artificial sweeteners – neither are good for your figure! When it comes to drinks, water, green tea, herbal teas, and the occasional coffee are ok. In fact, a coffee before a workout can give you a great energy boost (just skip the milk and sugar). No matter how good these health drinks claim to be, or how many calories they say they haven't got; don't fall for it! They're loaded with crap and bad for your health.
You probably think you're being awfully health conscious when you grab that bag of trail mix for a quick snack. After all, nuts are good right? Right, nuts are good. But not in a packet loaded chocolate pieces, deep fried banana, or yogurt covered raisins. In fact, trail mixes often have lots of added rubbish, such as simple sugars and refined carbohydrates. For a mere two handfuls you could be looking at 600 calories! Step away from the trail mix and buy a plain bag of almonds, hazelnuts, or brazil nuts instead.
Fat free foods might be free from fat, but fat doesn't actually make us fat providing it's coming from the right foods (almonds, coconut oil, avocados, salmon). Fat free/zero calorie drinks, fat free yogurts, and fat free cookies and cakes are all deceiving us. People automatically see "fat free" and think "healthy", when that couldn't be further from the truth. Because of the 0% fat, you'll probably eat more than usual, and fat free foods are nearly always loaded with sugars. You're still eating a high number of calories, regardless of whether something is fat free!
Now you might have a better idea of what to buy and what not to buy in the supermarket. If ever in doubt, stick to whole, raw, natural, and organic foods. Lean meats, eggs, plain nuts, veg, and fruit are all great (fruit in moderation, as natural sugar is still bad when you eat too much of it). To make sure you always have something healthy in the fridge, you could even set up a delivery from milk & more. Read reviews of milk&more here!
Now you might find that you drop a few pounds from cutting out these devious foods. Good luck!


The global smart fabrics for transportation market was valued at USD 265.16 million in 2017, and is expected to reach a value of USD 692.06 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 14.14%, during the forecast period (2018 - 2023). The scope of the report is segmented by type, which include components, such as automobile interior carpets, automotive airbags, car upholstery-car body covers, helmets, seat belt webbings, nylon tire cord fabrics, heated seats, materials, like color changing material, light emitting materials, moving materials, temperature changing material and end-user industry are limited to government & public sector, healthcare, banking, finance, services and insurance (BFSI), retail, information and telecommunication technology, media and entertainment. While the region considered in the scope of the report include North America, Europe, Asia pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America.
The advancements in the Nano technology and micro-fabrication technologies have enabled miniaturization process, which makes smart sensors cost-effective, driving the future of the smart fabrics market. The 3D printing production processes and Nano materials developed by Nano Dimension have the potential to resolve this challenge and help to create an efficient production technology for smart textiles. Miniaturization of fabric-related sensors is expected to lead to significant benefits in their applications, smaller versions of sensors are more flexible and can be embedded in a variety of devices, for obtaining real-time information and other advanced applications. These research and developments are boosting the smart textile area and setting the stage for more amazing smart fabric solutions.
Mobility management comprises of all the systems that allow drivers to reach their destination safe and quickly, with optimal fuel consumption by deploying smart fabrics into the vehicle, which can enhance the vehicle's features. Through these smart fabric-sensing systems on interior cabins, vehicles can access real-time traffic information through their onboard navigation systems and re-route automatically, to avoid traffic jams. They can also provide information on parking lots and refueling stations, which can save the travel time. Over the next few years, because of advancements in IoT, drivers would be able to access highway warnings and messages to avoid accidents. Real-time data analytics is capable of clouting the IoT and big data capabilities, to enhance mobility systems and ensure concentrated device uptime. Ultimately, this can reduce costs associated with vehicle management and can benefit the transportation industry.
Technological penetration and increasing demand from end-user segments, such as aerospace, automobiles, shipping, and railways are driving the growth of the North American smart fabrics for transportation market. Major players in this region have launched efficient and highly advanced products, to deliver prevailing services. The emergence of information technology and increased usage of IoT in automotive applications has added a new dimension in the manner of conducting business operations in this region. The deployment of smarter fabrics functional systems, based on IoT techniques, help the transportation industry establish and maintain an operational process.
The major players include - AIQ SMART CLOTHING, INC., E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY, GOOGLE, INC., TEXAS INSTRUMENTS, KOLON GLOTECH, INC., INTERACTIVE WEAR AG, OHMATEX, SCHOELLER TEXTIL AG ., SENSORIA, INC, TEXTRONICS, INC., INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES, INTELLIGENT CLOTHING, BODITRAK LLC and BEBOP SENSORS, amongst others.
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2023: Atiku Abubakar campaign office sealed off in Rivers
By Fashola MC POSCABA on Friday, December 23, 2022 0
The Rivers State campaign office of Atiku Abubakar the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has been sealed off.
The Rivers State PDP presidential campaign council said the action was based on the orders of the Rivers State government.
The office which is located in GRA Port Harcourt was sealed off in the early hours of Friday.
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike had a few weeks ago signed Executive Order 22 which prohibits the citing of campaign offices by political parties in residential areas without government approval.
But the media team of the PDP PCC, Rivers State, said it had applied for approval from the state government but has not received any feedback for several weeks.
The group, therefore, condemned the "act because it rubs off on our fundamental right to free expression of interest."
It also said: "This egregious move by the Rivers State Government, seen in the prism of politics, tends to militarise our democracy and renders our dear state politically recessive when juxtaposed with other states in the country."


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Home» Auto Wreckers in Nanaimo » History of BC Auto Wrecking
"There's a lot of history in the Building"
When you walk through the doors you will be glad to know that you will get good value for your money and you will be greeted with knowledgeable staff with a vast amount of experience.
BC Auto Wrecking was established in Victoria BC on August 13th 1969 by Glen and Valerie King. The King's ran a well utilized business until 1980 when John Biggs purchased the company and turned it into his family business. Many of the auto wrecking pioneers would agree that this industry was initiated by 5 businesses in British Columbia, one of which belonged to the "Biggs" family.
Raymond Biggs the original owner of Clark's Auto Parts opened one of Vancouver Islands first auto wrecking yards in Victoria, BC. Raymond was quick to the punch and put his son at the tender age of 14 to work after school. Ten years later in 1963 John and his father Raymond opened Victoria Auto Parts on Princess Street. This transaction officially started John's adult career in auto wrecking.
With the growth of Victoria as a tourism city, the prospect of expanding or opening another yard in the downtown core was virtually impossible, so the hunt was on the find something in a neighbouring community away from the hustle of shopping malls, hotels and tour companies.
It wasn't until 1983 that John purchased BC Auto Wrecking and started operating as a family business. His wife Carole processed the statements and his daughter Carolyn started stuffing envelopes at age 16 and by her 20th birthday was working fulltime in the family business. Ten years after acquiring BC Auto Wrecking a second store was opened in Nanaimo. As the economy shifted in the early 1990's the family made a unilateral decision to sell the original location and expand Nanaimo's store. It was at this point that Carolyn moved to Nanaimo with current counterman Steve Jahnke.
In 1997 the hunt for a new "experienced counterman" was on and we met Bryan Thomas. Bryan worked within the business for a short while before having to move back to Calgary, Alberta.
As John approached his 60th Birthday he decided he wanted to retire. He knew the type of person he wanted to see in the business it just was trying to find the right fit. It was at this point that John knew Bryan was the person to approach.
BC Auto Wrecking entered into a new millennium with new owners, with new ideas and the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing industry. Today auto wrecking yards are widely recognized as salvage, recycling, and dismantling yards. The old fashion terms of junkyards, scrap heaps and bone yards are a thing of the past. Technology and the acknowledgment of the importance of used parts have significantly changed the image of auto wrecking. When accumulating facts for this story, John laughed remembering back to the first Teletype communication system on Vancouver Island. This "high tech" machine could communicate with 6 local yards in "real time" and if you couldn't type everyone knew it as you seemed to wait forever for the person to finish typing. Today the communication system has an international membership of over 2500 recyclers and the capability of communicating instantly and selling used auto parts to ICBC (Insurance Corporation of British Columbia) and other yards across Canada and the United States.
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10 Intense Leo And Virgo Marriage Secrets
By Admin Team August 31, 2021 Updated: August 31, 2021 6 Mins Read
1 Leo and Virgo Marriage
2 Is There a Love at First Look?
3 Can Leo and Virgo Marriage Improve Relationship?
4 What Are Their Sexual Needs?
5 Realistic and Prudent or Theatrical and Presumptuous?
6 The Influence On Each Other
7 How Do Their Planets Affect Both Signs?
8 The Sign Of Fire vs. The Sign Of Earth
9 The Fixed Sign vs. The Mutable Sign
10 Who Possesses a Greater Strength?
Leo and Virgo Marriage
Without any doubt Leo and Virgo marriage isn't the best combination in the zodiac but at least they try to have a better relationship than most zodiac couples. Also, this is an unpromising pair, which often reveals unexpected aspects in marriage that will make it more stable than expected after some time being together.
Time will show how passion will burst very often between these two natives which seem so different in style. The presence of strong astral values in other signs, the modest and reserved Virgo do not attract much Leo's attention, easily seduced by an image more splendid and flashy.
Is There a Love at First Look?
The Leo and Virgo marriage, love and relationship is often unveiled right from the beginning. Most of the time it seems quite difficult to manage this relationship since the two signs seem to have no meeting point. Therefore, this looks more like a relationship that will evolve for a long time. However, this not the dark side for both signs. There are more to the bright light which makes this couple quite interesting. Keep reading and discover a lot more than surprises.
Can Leo and Virgo Marriage Improve Relationship?
Leo is extrovert, charismatic, sequentially authoritarian and often aggressive. Virgo, on the other hand, seems more analytical and introverted. They tend to possess greater adaptability than their Leo partner. Despite these basic differences, when they manage to reconcile their respective characters, the two signs can create a wonderful bond.
As it always happens with the most couple, in the beginning, only the defects come to light. But over time, the qualities that distinguish the two lovers begin to emerge, and the bond will begin to take on a strong and significant character.
What Are Their Sexual Needs?
The sexual needs of Virgo are often deep and intense. Their sensitivity and delicacy make Virgo so aware of the needs of the other that some more hasty signs do not even notice it. But Virgo needs a long time to think before falling in love. Virgo are not easily affected by a pretty face or a beautiful body.
Usually, they think too much and know too much before they meet their partner. Virgo partner needs to communicate. That is why this remains the most important factor to find the right partner, on the other hand, Leo are more straight forward. Leo isn't too shy and gets what they want. Leo loves their partner to be healthy and athletic. Active and engaging sexuality is a unique feature for Leo's tastes.
Realistic and Prudent or Theatrical and Presumptuous?
Neither Virgo, who is realistic and prudent, have great faith in Leo, who seems too theatrical and presumptuous for their tastes. But if there are space and the desire to deepen knowledge, then Virgo (man or woman) may surprise Leo with their intellectual acuity, which in the most advanced types shines with a precious light as the golden Leo's creativity.
Anyhow, Leo will not be able to help but appreciate the practical qualities with which the Virgo (man or woman) will be able to draw both of them into the prosaic but inevitable circumstances of life. If the two manage to overcome their respective prejudices, a fruitful and useful association can be established for both.
The Influence On Each Other
The influence of Leo contributes to making the Virgo more carefree and spontaneous. On the other hand, Virgo helps their partner Leo to control their aggression and to focus more on their intellectual strength. Furthermore, it is very likely that with the development of the loving feeling the two lovers will also be able to control their respective defects. Virgo learns to be less acid and critical, while Leo develops a certain sensitivity towards the needs of others.
How Do Their Planets Affect Both Signs?
Leo undergoes the influence of the Sun, while Virgo undergoes the influence of the planet Mercury. The Sun gives off light and energy and is a source of life for everything around it. Virgo is very sensitive to the problems of others and tends to take the initiative only after having examined the situation better.
Although it is very difficult to admit it openly, Leo feels very reassured by the quiet and balanced nature of the Virgo, which, in turn, influenced by the partner, could come to assume a more spontaneous and authentic behavior, without hiding behind the usual austerity.
The Sign Of Fire vs. The Sign Of Earth
Leo is a sign of Fire, while Virgo is a sign of Earth. The sign of Leo tends to undertake a project, without thinking at all of the consequences, and being guided by its exuberance. Virgo, on the other hand, is much more concrete and interested in the result. Virgo acts only after having reasoned about the consequences of his/her efforts.
Intellectual affinity welds the union between Leo and Virgo. One fact is that not many will see Leo in control. Leo will appreciate rationality and planning ahead to avoid later failure. Virgo, on the other hand, will appreciate the carefree attitude of the partner and the way in which they will direct the practical aspects of their relationship. A good balance between the two can devote this couple to a long life together.
The Fixed Sign vs. The Mutable Sign
Leo is a Fixed sign, while Virgo is a Mutable sign. Virgo is a hard worker, and, in her spare time, loves to dedicate herself to her multiple interests. Leo, for their part, have an absolute need to always feel the protagonist. Leo tends to always take the lead and hardly bends to the command of others. The common sense and the adaptability of the Virgo are to avoid useless clashes within the couple.
Both want to succeed in distinguishing themselves for absolute competence whenever there is a goal to be conquered. What is the best aspect of the relationship between Leo and Virgo? Both seem to keep the distance. Interfering in each other's way is not a good method to bond. Without a doubt, that at some point both we need each other for the better cause.
Who Possesses a Greater Strength?
The strength of the Leo and Virgo marriage and relationship is the ability that the two have to work in harmony as a real team. Leo inspires confidence and admiration, thanks to their courage. Their resourcefulness and their involving enthusiasm will help me to better comprehend any situation.
Virgo is happy to be able to contribute to the glory of the partner while occupying a more secluded position. The opposite way of approaching life makes this bond strong and complete in every respect. Leo has great aspirations and one could get tired of always being brought back to daily responsibilities.


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The Mandalorian S2:E4 Chapter 12 "The Seige" Episode Recap
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Yeah, I'm behind. But I don't care. This show is just mindblowingly good, I don't mind revisiting these episodes so this is going to be my ketchup week. This one felt like a short episode, even with a running time of 40 minutes. The Siege may have been light on the action, but there's a lot to unpack here so let's get to it.
As always, this episode picks up right where the last one left off. The Mando, after receiving some intel from Bo-Katan, now has a name and a place to finish his quest: Ahsoka Tano at the city of Calodan on Corvus. He gets in his poorly repaired Razor Crest gets into space. Except the Crest isn't doing too well. It's hobbling along so much that The Mando has to stick Baby Yoda in a service crawlspace and try to explain to him what to do with a bunch of loose wires. It's honestly a cute scene and something I'm pretty sure every parent can relate to. Mechanic Baby Yoda wasn't up to snuff, so it's time to bring the ship's health back up before continuing on to Corvus. Off to Nevarro they go.
The next scene opens up in the covert's blacksmith shop, except Lady Armorer isn't there. Instead there are a bunch of Aqualish thugs who are up to thug stuff. Some them start to argue while one of them grabs what looks like a mink from a cage to prep it for din din. Suddenly a noise distracts them and one poor sap is sent to go investigate. Cara Dune gets the jump on them and dispatches them one by one via hand-to-hand combat. Except for the last dude where she finally pulls out her blaster and puts him down. Why she didn't do that in the beginning is beyond me. She starts gathering all the loot while making friends with the would-be dinner treat mink, explaining that she has to return all the stuff to the rightful owner. She must a sheriff or deputy right? Right.
The Crest break into Nevarro's atmosphere and lands in the lava field parking lot. He meets up with Cara and Combat Carl. They're more than happy to welcome the two of them back to town. Combat Carl orders some techs to repair the ship. One tech looks longingly at the pair. Turns out that Cara dune is the marshal of the town now. Combat Carl, the magistrate. They walk through town and it is just bustling with life, a stark contrast from the scenery we've been used to in Season 1 with the empire's stink all over town. Now that the stink is gone, life can be normal. So normal in fact that the bar where the guild headquarters was, the one that was half shot up and burning to the ground is now rebuilt and turned into a school. Combat Carl wants to leave Baby Yoda there but The Mando is not liking that idea. Where Baby Yoda goes, he goes, but Combat Carl assures him it's the safest place because he's got a little favor to ask of The Mando and where they're going they can't exactly bring Baby Yoda with them. The three adults leave but before we say goodbye to Baby Yoda for now, we get another little scene with him where he uses the force to steal some macarons from another student.
The adults make their back to an office where we see Blue Horatio Sanz, The Mando's bounty from the series premiere. Apparently, Mythorol worked as an accountant for Combat Carl before cooking the books and disappearing, so he's working off his debt to the tune of 350 years. But they're not there to rehash old times. Cara and Combat Carl need The Mando's help. There's an old Imperial base, Moff Gideon's old base of operations, that's still manned by a skeleton crew. There's a ton of heavy weaponry there that would make a good target for the black market and Combat Carl wants to get rid of it so that Nevarro can be a safe place in the Outer Rim. Without needing much convincing, The Mando is in.
So The Mando, Cara, and Combat Carl take a speeder and make their way to the Imperial base with Blue Sanz acting as chauffeur. It's obvious he doesn't want to be there, but knocking 100 years off of his debt repayment is better than walking home across the lava flats. The plan is to go in, overload the reactor to blow, and then get the hell out of dodge. Strike quickly and quietly, but things never go according to plan do they?
The speeder pulls up to an elevator door at the bottom of a canyon. The base is up top overlooking said canyon. The door's not budging so The Mando jetpacks up to the top to see if he can find a way in. Meanwhile, Combat Carl knocks another 30 years off of Mythorol's debt if he comes along and helps. There's a commotion up top and right when the door opens a stormtrooper lands on the ground next to them. Thanks, Mando! The three get and meet back up with The Mando up at the top level where there's a loading dock filled with loading docks things, like dead stormtroopers, crates, and such, including a nice little armored carrier, a Trexlar Marauder.
The group opens up some bay doors where we see a bunch of parked speeder bikes. I do love me some speeder bikes. They make their way in to a control room where they take out a lone Imperial officer. The Mando determines where the reactor is and the group is off once again sneaking around the base. They finally get to the reactor and Combat Carl makes Mythorol sabotage the coolant lines. Alarms start going off and they begin their escape.
They can't go back the way they came because that would be too easy and doesn't advance the plot. So while on their way back, to avoid some stormtroopers they make their way through to a storage room. There are two technicians working hard who, once they spot our heroes, start firing at them. Well, at least one of them is, the other is shooting at the control terminal they were working on. Our heroes shoot those guys down and while they catch their breath they see where they are. The storage room is storing some tanks and inside those tanks are humanoid looking things. Cara is putting two and two together and is realizing that this imperial base isn't a base, it's science lab. They need to figure out exactly what's going on because the stakes seem so much greater now.
With the coolant lines broken, time is running out before the whole base blows up. Mythorol is on it. He finds a holo transmission from Dr. Pershing. I'm going to type it out here, what he said in that transmission, 'cause it's kind of important:
Replicated the results of the subsequent trials, which also resulted in catastrophic failure. There were promising effects for an entire fortnight but then, sadly, the body rejected the blood. I highly doubt we'll find another donor with a higher M-count, though. I recommend we suspend all experimentation. I fear that the volunteer will meet the same regrettable fate if we proceed with the transfusion. Unfortunately, we have exhausted our initial supply of blood. The Child is small, and I was only able to harvest a limited amount without killing him. If these experiments are to continue as requested, we would again require access to the donor. I will not disappoint you again, Moff Gideon.
Whoah, right?
The Mando assumes the transmission is old because the last he checked Moff Gideon went down like a flaming meteor and crashed his TIE when the fought five episodes ago. Mythorol confirms though that the transmission is three days old. While everyone's doing the mental math to realize that Baby Yoda is in grave danger alone at the school, some stormtroopers show up to act as target practice for our heroes. They decide to split up. The Mando can jetpack back faster so he runs down one corridor back to the reactor controls. The other three have to take the speeder back and so they head back to the launch pad.
So they're split up and there's a montage that cuts back and forth between The Mando and the other three. The Mando gets back to the reactor controls and jetpacks out of the cavern while dispatching a few stormtroopers along the way. Two stormtroopers that gave chase notice the error codes the coolant lines are throwing, and attempt to turn them off. Seems like their plan is being foiled! The trio heads back to the landing platform / loading dock also taking out a couple of stormtroopers along the way. This is no skeleton crew as there are troopers everywhere. They get pinned down by couple on the dock. Cara jumps inside the Trexlar Marauder and they use that to escape. They drive the land vehicle right off the edge of the platform. Luckily the speeder they parked at the bottom of the canyon broke their fall and they speed away as fast as they can. The stormtroopers can't give chase, but a bunch of scout troopers hop on the speeder bikes and give chase. I love me some speeder bikes. They pull the same move as the Marauder and try and drive them down the cliff face with varying degrees of success.
The scouts that make it give chase. The Marauder's outfitted with a pair of heavy artillery guns and Combat Carl takes down one of the three scouts. Cara rams one into the side of a mountain. The last one manages to get on top of the transport and is about to throw a grenade into the cockpit when Combat Carl spots him on the targeting computer and blows him up at point blank range of the Marauder's guns.
At this point, the base starts to blow up. Seems like the stormtrooper trying to fix the coolant lines failed to do so. Some TIE fighters parked at the top of the base, folded wings and all, start taking off. Four of them give chase to the trio in the Marauder. They're winding through the canyon, both sides not having much luck in taking down their opponents. Combat Carl gets a lucky break though and nails a TIE, but the debris crashes into the Marauder taking out its weapons. Combat Carl managed to dive out of the way of danger in time and the transport is still in one piece. They make it out of the cannon and are racing across the lava fields. Not sure what they're plan is at this point. They can't really go back to town can they? And put everyone in danger? They have no weapons. They don't have the cover of the canyon anymore. Things are looking bad.
The three remaining TIEs make a run at the Marauder, fly past, and one of them blows up. The Razor Crest enters the field of view chasing the TIEs down. Cut to the cockpit and The Mando is there with Baby Yoda who is eating the macarons he basically force-stole from that kid. Poor kid. One of the TIEs starts climbing to space and the Crest gives chase. The Mando shoots that one down, cuts the engines, and flips the ship 180°. The engines kick on and he starts a nosedive. The last TIE fighter is climbing and shooting at the Razor Crest. It's a game of chicken now, but only better because of lasers. The Mando spins the Crest to avoid the laser fire and fires back, blowing up the TIE. Baby Yoda is enjoying every second of the greatest rollercoaster ride. So much so that he ends up spitting up some blue macaron onto his tiny robe. And The Mando is a great father. You know how I know? He immediately starts wiping the spit up with his cape. "Onboard maintenance".
Combat Carl thanks him and The Mando thanks him for the repairs. The ship is good as new but now they gotta jet before Moff Gideon catches wind that they were even there. And so they bid farewell until the next time.
But that's not all. The next scene cuts to a pair of X-Wings parked right outside town. Are they same X-Wings from Chapter 10? Yep! Kim's Convenience is there to ask about the Imperial base that blew up. The convenience store owner turned X-wing pilot asks about the transponder logs and the Razor Crest but Combat Carl isn't giving anything up though. He's not exactly fans of the New Republic. Kim's Convenience leaves and runs into Cara outside. He compliments her for cleaning up Nevarro, knows her history as a shock trooper for the Alliance, and notes she's from Alderaan. He says he served during the that time and asks if she lost anyone. She replies that she lost everyone. Kim's Convenience expresses his condolences and very quietly leaves a badge behind and walks away, wordlessly inviting her to become a New Republic marshal.
But wait, there's more! The next scene is in space and we're treated to a throwback shot of an Imperial Star Destroyer flying overhead from behind. Although, it's not quite any Star Destroyer we've seen so far but there is no doubt it is what it is. A female Imperial officer is on the bridge and opens up a communication channel with the mechanic that looked longingly at The Mando when he landed on Nevarro. He tells her that the device was planted on the ship. I guess the Razor Crest has some sort of tracking beacon on it now. This pleases the officer and she goes to tell her boss the good news. Moff Gideon is in a room with a lot of troopers in stalls that are being looked over by two workers. He turns around slowly enough for every Disney+ subscriber to drink in how much what he is wearing is starting to look like Darth Vader's armor. A short conversation between the two confirms to Gideon that the beacon is on the Crest and that The Mando still has "the asset". The camera then pulls back to reveal just how many troopers are in that room. And who knows how many rooms there are on that ship that are full of the same troopers. Roll credits.
The scene at the beginning where Baby Yoda is wrestling with the wires and The Mando is desperately trying to get him to connect the wires together? Yeah, Gutter knows what the people want and the people want Baby Yoda. Thankfully, the show isn't just a montage after montage of Baby Yoda shenanigans, otherwise I'd probably get real sick of it. There have been enough scenes sprinkled throughout the seasons so far to keep things light and leaves us with wanting more. We delight in seeing these moments, instead of dreading them.
Those humanoid things in the tanks in the lab? Those were the failed experiments that Dr. Pershing spoke of. Moff Gideon is trying to take midichlorian-rich blood from one being (Baby Yoda), and transfuse it into another. The "volunteers" are test subjects obviously, to make sure that such a procedure is viable. Moff Gideon, who is not a force user, so badly wants to be a force user he'll do everything in his power to get there. He's already got the darksaber, the very Vader-looking suit. He's probably got a helmet somewhere. Now he just needs the M-count. It makes midichlorians, a George Lucas invention that made every Star Wars fan in the galaxy eyes roll, a tad more interesting as this episode's major plot point. It was never really explained what midichlorians do, or how it affects someone's ability to use the force, at least never explained in any of the films. I suppose there's a book out there that goes into details but it's something I never really researched. Even with the internet at my fingertips, as I write this I have no desire to look it up on Wookieepedia. The midichlorians, as a mechanism to identify a being's potential attunement to the force, makes Moff Gideon's actions much more plausible. If they were never introduced way back in Episode One, it would have made the whole blood transfusion idea way more out there than it is. There is some real life science behind what blood transfusions are capable of so the idea of transferring midichlorians from one being to another via transfusion doesn't seem all that far fetched. If midichlorians didn't exist, Moff Gideons experiments would have seemed way crazier than they are. "There's no proof that the force is somehow connected to blood. Why would blood transfusions work?!?!" But they do exist, and here we are. All Moff Gideon needs is the asset to continue clinical trials. He seems to have endless resources at his disposal and an idea that just might work. He could give himself force powers. Or genetically engineer an army of force users to do his bidding. How scary is that?
The troopers in the stalls in the very last scene? At the time this aired, it was theorized that they were Dark Troopers. I don't know how anyone could tell because you couldn't really see them all that clearly. It wasn't until the most recent episode that they were, for me at least, 100% confirmed to be Dark Troopers. My only exposure to them before was the Hasbro action figure line based on the Expanded Universe. According to Wookieepedia, the Dark Troopers first appeared in the Star Wars: Dark Forces video game, and has had many other appearances across a variety of other Star Wars video games as well. Why does this matter? Because this show is tying together parts of the Expanded Universe and making them 100% legitimate cannon and doing so in a way that doesn't make you want to roll your eyes.
Alright, it's late. I'm scheduling this post and hitting the sack. I probably rambled on and didn't make a lot of sense but I need my beauty sleep. Gonna try and knock out Chapter 13 tomorrow.
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Day 3 Highlights: Meet the mentors!
The winners have a lot of rehearsing and preparing to do to make sure the live concert at the end of the week is fantastic! To help them, we've invited some of the top musicians from world famous o...
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Day 2 Highlights: The first rehearsal and the first performances
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Happy new year! Anyone else feel like they weren't quite ready for a new year? We had a great time in Arizona for Christmas and then spent the next two weeks in varying degrees of one of the worst colds of my life. Needless to say, I wasn't ready for a fresh start on January 1st. So I took a few weeks off to refresh and recharge.
Now I'm back and ready to get started. First things first is a new look for Luv in the Bubble! When I started my blog over four years ago, my life was a lot different than it is today. I worked in a corporate environment, we had two incomes and no kids. With my life changing, I had a refresh for my blog in the back of my mind. When Victoria and Lisa launched Empress Themes late last year, I knew it was the perfect time for an update. I've long admired their style and have referred to them as my dream team. Since a custom design isn't in my budget, going the theme route was a no brainer. Over the past two weeks, I've had fun customizing the theme, which is very easy for someone with limited coding knowledge. If you're a blogger or looking to start a blog, I couldn't recommend it more!
In addition to refreshing the look and feel of Luv and the Bubble, I also spent time thinking about what I wanted to focus on in 2018. Since I became a mother almost three years ago, it's become important to me to share my motherhood journey. So much of what is shared on social media are the highlights of life, including motherhood. Don't get me wrong, I love to see cute kids. But motherhood is hard. Maybe it's just me, but many days I find it really, really difficult and I have a feeling I'm not alone. My goal for this year is to share the real stuff. The highlights and hard moments.
I started this blog to share the things I love and that will continue. I love shopping, discovering new brands and trusted items from old favorites, and styling clothing in a way that makes me feel good. I no longer have the disposable income to spend shopping that I once did (I should start referring to this as #lifebeforekids) and my day to day style is much more casual than it was when I worked in a corporate environment. My goal to share how I wear items I've had for years and shop for basics on sale. Don't worry, I plan to mix in a few date night looks because I still love to dress up once in awhile!
Over the past few years, living a cleaner lifestyle has become a bigger focus in my life. From household cleaning to safer beauty products, I care more about what I put on and into my body. And even more importantly, I care about what I put into and on Lawson and Sybil. Fitness has long been a part of my life. In the past few years, I haven't made it a priority (because you know…sleep has been my priority). When I think about what makes me happy, the #1 thing is being active and working out.
I always find it fun to reflect on the last year when thinking about the coming one and was inspired by Grace and Katie to do a more in depth 2017 blogging annual review. In 2017, I published 112 blog posts, which is an average of just under 10 a month. This is a decrease of 17 from the prior year (my highest blog post year was 2014 when I published 240 posts…ahh, #lifebeforekids). My pages were viewed more than 25,000 times in 2017, which is a 10% decrease from 2016. I talk about it in more detail below, but I have one post from 2014 that does really well on Pinterest and drives a ton of traffic more than three years later. So even though I've published less blog posts, my page views have held fairly steady.
Since I love a good list, here are the top 10 blog posts in 2017. There are a few posts from earlier years that perform really well which you'll see in the top 10.
01. How to Pack for a Beach Vacation – I wrote this post in December 2014 when Jim and I went to Hawaii for our babymoon. It went viral on Pinterest (okay, viral for me) and has been repinned over 3,000 times and appears on the first page of a Pinterest search on packing for a beach vacation. This post drove 25% of my page views in 2017. I would actually love to redo the graphic, but I don't want to mess with a good thing!
02. 03 & 10. Little Luv Update – 34 Weeks, Little Luv Update – 38 Weeks and Little Luv Update – These posts are from 2015 when I was pregnant with Lawson. I wrote about my fibroid in these pregnancy updates and believe woman in similar situations searching for information on fibroids and pregnancy find their way to these posts. One of the most rewarding parts of blogging has been when these women reach out to me to learn more about my experience.
04. Real Life: My Post Pregnancy Body – Similar to the above posts, I shared how I was dealing with my body after Lawson's birth. I'm really proud of the honesty in this post, but the photo makes me cringe. This year I plan to share an update on my post-pregnancy body image (hint, I still struggle with it over two years later).
05. A New Adventure – Finally, a post from 2017! This post announced our move to Los Angeles last summer. It's a reminder to me that you want to hear about my real life.
06. A Letter to Sybil – When Sybil was born, I struggled to bond with her. In this post, I shared my feelings and difficulties. It's one of the posts I am most proud of writing last year. As a mother, admitting you don't feel immediate love for your child isn't something that's talked about a lot.
07. A Life Well Lived – My grandmother passed away last year and I had the honor of speaking at her funeral. In this post, I shared the eulogy I gave. I think about and miss her almost every day.
08. My Best Purchase of 2016 – A few years ago I participated in a blog link-up on my best purchase of the year. Last year I organized a similar link-up, which drove more views to this post. Look for a post on my best purchase of 2017 soon!
09. Hospital Bag – I belong to a few motherhood groups on Facebook and frequently share the items I packed in my hospital bag for Sybil's birth, which is focused on cesarean births. I was unprepared for the aftermath of childbirth and thought I'd be walking out of the hospital in a cute outfit. Ha, I was so wrong!
There are a handful of posts from 2017 that didn't make the top 10, but that I really enjoyed creating.
01. The Investment Pieces – I spent over a year creating this post and I'm so glad I did as a few items I invested in didn't hold up over time (I'm talking about you, Rails flannel shirts). Over the years I've learned to invest in quality items and there isn't much I love more than finding an item on sale. Combine the two and it's a winning combination in my book. These are the items I've never regretted spending money on.
02. Holiday Gift Guide – Books for the Littles – Almost every blogger puts together gift guides and I'm no exception. It's how we make money and next to the Nordstrom anniversary sale, the holidays are the most profitable period of the year. I truly enjoy putting gift guides together, but this year I decided to take a different spin for one of them by focusing on children's books. I'm prouder of this gift guide than any other!
03. How to Survive a Baby with Colic and Reflux – The first few months of Sybil's life were among the hardest of my life. There were days I didn't think I'd make it. Reading about other mothers that were going through the same thing was helpful to me. If this post can help someone going through a similar situation, it is worth every minute I spent writing it.
04. The Only Six Shoes Every Guy Needs – Jim came home with the idea for this blog post one night. Blogging is generally a very solitary project. Brainstorming with him about this post was such fun. And I stand behind these 6 shoes!
05. 25 Things You Might Not Know About Me – I always enjoy reading these types of posts from other people and was surprised how much I loved thinking about some of my quirkier qualities. Look for a similar "day in the life" post coming up this year.
If you made it this far, thank you for reading what turned out to be a monster of a post! Creating, writing and sharing with you is good for my soul. It reminds me I'm more than a mother. Cheers to a new year!


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Repairing or replacing your furnace's blower motor can cost you anywhere between $150 and $450, depending on the extent of the damage. Heat exchanger repair costs can vary greatly, from as little as $100 for a simple fix to as much as $1,200 for a full replacement.
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How much is a condenser in Carrollton, TX 75006?
A coil replacement is one of the most significant AC condenser repairs. Not only is this a very expensive part, but some coils can also be hard to get, depending on the model. Replacing the coil also requires extensive labor. The condenser coil usually costs about $400 to $1,200 to replace.
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What does a capacitor do in an air conditioning unit in Carrollton, TX 75006?
Attached to motors, they send a jolt to start up the motor (a "start" capacitor), or a regular series of jolts to keep the motor working ( a "run" capacitor). In an air conditioner, capacitors work with three different motors: the compressor, the blower motor, and the outside fan.Aug 8, 2014
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How long are furnace ignitors supposed to last?
According to the Gas Furnace Guide, ignitors have an average lifespan of four to seven years. So, after about seven years, you may have to replace the ignitor; however, you probably won't have to replace the entire furnace because other parts, such as the heat exchanger, can last more than 15 years.Oct 19, 2011
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How many years does a gas furnace last?
Furnaces on average last 15-20 years, heat pumps 16 years, and air conditioning units 10-15 years. Tankless water heaters last more than 20 years, while an electric or gas water heater has a life expectancy of about 10 years.
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How much does it cost to replace an AC compressor?
Labor and Part Costs. The labor cost alone for an AC compressor can range from$300 to $500, depending on what car you have. We always recommend purchasing a new AC compressor, instead of remanufactured or used. It will save you money in the long run.
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What are the symptoms of a bad AC compressor?
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing AC Compressor. Common signs include higher than normal cabin temperatures, loud noises when the compressor is running, and the compressor clutch not moving. The AC compressor is one of the most important, if not the most important, components of a vehicle's air conditioning system.Jan 6, 2016
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What would cause a capacitor to fail Carrollton, TX 75006?
This can be caused due to heating in operation. Heating can be caused by either wrong connection or the use of under-rated capacitors. In electrolytic capacitorsheating can cause the formation of gas inside which can explode through the vent provided. Voltage surges can also cause capacitor failure.
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How much does a capacitor for AC unit cost Carrollton, TX 75006?
The cost of replacing an air conditioner capacitor may vary depending on the brand and the features. On average, the cost of replacement ranges from $120 to $150. Branded units can cost a lot more than the generic ones, with some of these prices reaching up to $400.
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How much does it cost to fix a furnace Carrollton, TX 75006?
Furnace Repair Cost. The average price homeowners pay for a furnace repair is roughly $300. Most homeowners paid between $160 and $400 to have their furnaces fixed. At a minimum, homeowners spent $50 for the furnace repair, while at the high end, the maximum cost was $800.May 17, 2017
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How long do hot surface ignitors last?
Operating under normal conditions a hot surface ignitor will last for 3 to 5 years(Silicone Nitride lasts about twice as long). During that time ignitors will eventually crack and need to be replaced. Like a light bulb, they are a regular replacement item.
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What is the cost of a new furnace?
Average Prices for Electric Furnaces
Electric Furnace Brand
Estimated Furnace Cost
Estimated Installation Cost
Trane $1,130 $2,265
Lennox $1,145 $2,420
American Standard $1,165 $2,457
Average Furnace Cost $665 $1,950
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How much is a new HVAC system?
Full Replacement HVAC Installation Cost. A Full Installation is the most common type of HVAC installation for a reputable contractor. The ductwork adds two days of labor and about $2,000 to $3,000 to the price, but realize that this is a very important part of your HVAC system.
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How much is a new air conditioner compressor?
A/C compressor repair hard start kit: $100-$250. Capacitor or contactor replacement: $90-$400. Home air compressor replacement: $1350-$1800, depending on size and type. Evaporator coil replacement: $650-$1200.
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How many years does an air conditioner last?
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems require proper and regular maintenance in order to work efficiently, but even in the best case scenarios most components of such systems only last 15 to 25 years. Furnaces on average last 15-20 years, heat pumps 16 years, and air conditioning units 10-15 years.Oct 16, 2008
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What is the life expectancy of an air conditioning unit?
Many homeowners decide to replace it after about 10-15 years for a new, more efficient model. In the long-run, replacing the system every 15-20 years (most systems' average life expectancy) is more economical in terms of maintenance fees and energy bills.Mar 12, 2015
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