Hurricane Ida quickly gained strength to a Category 2 and its forecast path puts it on course for the United States Gulf Coast. disasters.exweather.com These are the latest satellite animations and forecast track.
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Sunday, February 28, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Miami History - How Much Do You Know About Florida's Wild Child?
Miami is a city known for many things: culture, nightlife, and music. It is also known for history, a history rich in color and flavor. Some of Miami’s past is well known – such as the legacy of the undefeated 1972 Dolphins – and some of its past can only be found in the crevices of Miami history books. Take our quiz and see if Miami is a city you know a lot about or a city you need to visit…and soon.
1.Miami became a city officially on what date?
a. October 30, 1902
b. July 28, 1896
c. December 25, 1913
d. April 2, 2005
2. Miami is the second largest city in Florida, what is the first?
a. Jacksonville
b. Orlando
c. Tampa Bay
d. They are all the same size
3. Miami is regarded by many as what?
a. The surfing capitol of the south
b. The music capitol of the World
c. A Melting Pot
d. A great place for skiing
4. The average temperature per month in Miami has never been recorded lower that what?
a. 80 degrees
b. 75 degrees
c. 65 degrees
d. 32 degrees
5. On Febrary 15, 1933, what happened in Miami’s Bayfront Park?
a. A hurricane hit
b. An assassination attempt was made on Franklin Delano Roosevelt, president elect
c. An earthquake was recorded
d. Cupid came a day late
6. Miami International Aiport is one of the world’s busiest airports. How many passengers go through it each year?
a. 35 million
b. 120 million
c. 900,000
d. one or two
7. In the 1970’s, Miami disco hit the scene with the help of what band?
a. Electric Light Orchestra
b. KC and the Sunshine Band
c. Rick Dees
d. New Kids on the Block
8. What actor was born in Cuba and moved to Miami at the age of five?
a. Andy Garcia
b. Al Pacino
c. Robert Dinero
d. RuPaul
9. What television sitcom was set in Miami?
a. Friends
b. Will and Grace
c. The Golden Girls
d. Leave it to Beaver
10. Because of Miami’s global corporate service organizations, Miami is considered to be what?
a. The Southern New York
b. The Gamma World City
c. The Center for International Tourism
d. A very busy place
Answers: 1. b. July 28, 1896; 2. a. Jacksonville; 3. c. a Melting Pot; 4. c. 65 degrees; 5. b. An assassination attempt was made on Franklin Delano Roosevelt, president elect; 6. a. 35 million; 7. b. KC and the Sunshine Band; 8. a. Andy Garcia; 9. c. The Golden Girls; 10. b. The Gamma World City.
See how you did:
9-10 Correct: You are a master of Miami history. Feel free to call Miami, My-ami.
6-8 Correct: You know a lot about Miami history. It’s fair to say Miami hearts you.
3-5 Correct: You should probably book a trip to Miami and take notes…lots of them.
Less than 3 Correct: Uh, not very good at all. Your punishment is season tickets to the Miami Dolphins.
Jennifer Jordan is a senior editor for www.milleniumlimo.com. Having been to five continents and over 40 countries, her travel column can be found at the Millenium limo website.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Window Manufacturers Qualifying For Energy Star Ratings
Energy Star is part of a government-backed program promoting energy efficiency. Windows are one area where the program works.
Window Manufacturers Qualifying For Energy Star Ratings
Energy Star qualified windows, doors, and skylights are highly advised for your home improvement plans. To get an Energy Star rating, manufacturers must produce windows that are highly efficient at transfering solar energy while also insulating against heat loss.
As of the writing of this article, the following manufacturers offered Energy Star windows.
Acadia Windows and Doors
Accurate Dorwin Company
Alside, Inc.
American Integrity
Amerimax Building Products, Inc.
Amsco Windows
Andersen Corporation
Anlin Industries
Atrium Windows & Doors-WA
Biltbest Windows & Doors
Canadian Vinyltek Window Corp.
Cavco Windows & Doors
CertainTeed Corporation
Clearview Industries
Comfort Line Windows
Crestline Windows
Deck House, LLC
Deluxe Windows
Drutex Windows and Doors
Eagle Window & Door, Inc.
Empire Pacific Industries
Fibertec Window and Door Mfg
Fleetwood Windows & Doors
Four Seasons Solar Products, LLC
Gienow Building Products, Ltd.
Great Lakes Window
H Window Company, LLC
Hayfield Window & Door Co.
Hurd Millwork Company, Inc.
Inline Fiberglass
International Window Corp.
JELD-WEN, Inc.
KVW Windows & Doors
Keystone Industries
Kinro
Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork Co., Inc.
Lauren Windows
LbL Windows
Lincoln Wood Products/Timeline Vinyl Products, Inc.
Lindal Building Products
Loewen Windows
Magic Window
Marvin Windows and Doors
Milgard Windows, Inc.
Nan Ya Plastics Corporation
NanaWall Systems
New Morning Windows
P.H. Tech Inc.
Pacesetter Corporation
Parrett Windows
Pella Corporation
Philips Products
Pollard Windows
Prima Products, Inc./Polybau Vinyl Windows
Quaker Window Co.
RSL Inc.
Reliance Windows
Republic Windows & Doors
Semling-Menke Co. Inc.
Sierra Pacific Windows
Simonton Windows
Slocomb Industries, Inc.
Starline Windows
Sunrise Windows, Ltd.
Superior Engineered Products Corporation
Superseal Mfg. Co., Inc.
The Peachtree Companies Inc.
Thermal-Gard, Inc.
Thermo-Twin Windows
U.S. Block Windows Inc
Veka, Inc.
Vetter Windows
Weather Shield Windows & Doors
Windford Window and Door LLC
Window Mart
Window Products, Inc.
Windsor Window Company
While these companies offer Energy Star Windows, only a portion of their window lines may apply.
Rick Chapo is with SolarCompanies.com, a directory of solar energy companies. Visit us to read more articles on solar power and renewable energy.
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