Sunday, May 31, 2009

QUICK HITS - MONDAYS SUCK


Mondays suck worst than GOP leadership.

1. Elected officials find a way around credit shortage.

2. Welfare mom gets reality show. I am still hoping for a show like survivor that takes place in a homeless camp.

3. BOYCOTT GM UNTIL HE GIVES IT BACK!

4. "No one is more concerned that Obama" Don't we hear that about everything?

5. There are no longer any survivors alive from the Titanic. Why people celebrate a wealthy elitist woman being lowered into a half full lifeboat is beyond me. How about the 1oo's of Irish that drowned so that this lady could have leg room. Pardon me if I own shed a tear.

6. Ugly, old, virgin, Psycho. Yeah, Britain has talent....

7. Homeless people can't find a job BUT they can find a computer with an internet connection so that they can FACEBOOK.

8. Kofi is a douche bag. He was responsible for more deaths than 300k on his watch.

9. Another Republican with no spine.

10. It is now confirmed. The smartest person in Olathe is 13.

MINIVANS FOR TARGET PRACTICE ?


KCK residents should be embarrassed! Shooting up a minivan? Come on, thats not gangster.

TRAVIS BARKER KILLS IT!



THIS IS AWESOME

THE WIRE - WEEKEND KETCHUP


You have to appreciate the variety in this weekends violent crime. I was kinda getting sick of typing "drive by", " home invasion" etc..

1. Driving down Prospect at night is more dangerous than driving through downtown Baghdad.

2. The elderly in KCMO are getting smacked down.

3. KCMO police play hide & seek with drug dealers.

4. After being chanced through NE Kansas City man decided to jump off bridge. Who hasn't wanted to do the same after driving through there?

5. Dead bodies popping up around JOCO?

6. "Cleaning gun" gets man off the hook for wacking his girlfriend.

HIGH PRICED HO?


24K FOR ONE NIGHT OUT? DAMN!
It is good to see that he feels our umm pain.

1,000,000,000,000,000 TRIMESTER ABORTION


Friday, May 29, 2009

"LASER"


You know, I have one simple request. And that is to have sharks with frickin' laser beams attached to their heads! Now evidently my cycloptic colleague informs me that that cannot be done. Ah, would you remind me what I pay you people for, honestly? Throw me a bone here!

US scientist finally grant his wish.

GHETTO BIRD



now you know.

NO FRIDAY UPDATE?

Thursday, May 28, 2009

STATE OF THE CITY


This will be some pretty entertaining TV! What in the hell is this guy going to be able to say that is positive? That jaywalking is down? High Crime, Crappy schools, Urban Blight, Infrastructure problems all over, wife distractions, "new tools" failure, blight rail embarrassment, stimulus money embarrassment, recall embarrassment, minutemen embarrassment, NAACP embarrassment, fountains not being turned on embarrassment, police funding embarrassment..............
I hope to god that someone is there and throws this thing up on youtube.

THURSDAYS WITH ANGELO MINO


For your freedom and mine freedom!
Loyal until the end!

For freedom we fight!


The above three lines or statements are the inspirational chanting mottos for the West Point Military Academy classes of 2009, 2010, and 2011. Looks like the plebe have not yet their own chant”.

Believe it or not that sole idea gives me a lot to be concern about. I am so concern because with the new Commander in Chief, the Vice-president and the Speaker of House the chanting for the Class of 2012 may change to things like “It is Ok to give up” “Always ready for an apology” “Sorry enemy if I hurt you”! “Castro, Chavez, Morales and Correa our loyalty with you all”

On the last weekend when the Honorable Secretary of Defense Gates delivered the Commencement Address to our new and future military leaders of our country, He did realized that we was talking to the next generation of generals, public servants, but more important he was talking to the future military leadership of our great nation.

I loved the part when Secretary Gates said “Today I want to talk about you and your families-because when you signed up, you also signed up all those who love you most”
I was ready to collapse when I realized that I have done something wrong, well WE have done something wrong! We elected their Commander in Chief, and their Vice-president the VP is the one that can take over if something wrong and fatal will happen with the President of USA. God won’t allow this, but we need to have the right succession plan ready to keep our country moving, He (Bidden) is the second in command. We also allowed Pelosi to continue and to move up to become 2nd ranked individual to take the presidency in case of some type of emergency situation.

I want to apologize to all the future military leaders for giving you all that you have right now as leaders (I didn’t work the hardest to put McCain in the White House), I am very sorry for giving you a Commander in Chief that bows to kings, hugs socialist presidents from other countries, and wants to easy sanctions to Cuba Communist and for sure he will run to hug the Castro brothers “as soon the conversation and negotiation will permit”.

Sorry for the VP that opens his mouth and releases to the public and to our enemies the location of our “High Level Security” facilities created to protect the top leadership of our nation.
Sorry Ladies and Gentlemen of the West Point M.A. Class of 2009 and to all military academies to allow the re-election of the Speaker of the House the same one that does not respect organizations or agencies such us the CIA, FBI or any Government agency that protects us for terrorist attacks.
And of course to the families is this brave Americans for giving you the leadership that will put your kids in a harm way! Your kids won’t have any rights to protect themselves; they will not be able to learn or practices interrogations techniques that will allow us to have information to stop future attack to our nation. Their bravery in the battlefield will be a reason for punishment! They are on their own….

Secretary Gates closed his remarks by saying: “I believe that for so long as we seek to be free men and women, for so long as the bright light of liberty shines, there will be those whose sole ambition, whose sole obsession, will be to extinguish that light” (I do believe the sad part is: sometimes we do elect them, they are around us!)

“I believe that only strength, eternal vigilance, and continuing courage and commitment of warrior like you, and your willingness to serve at all costs, will keep the sacred light of American liberty burning: A beacon to the entire world.” (All honors and respect to you our futures leaders) but once again….

I am very sorry! I didn’t mean it! May your love for our country will allow you to deal with such a great undertaking.

Angelo H Mino

Melissa Joan Hart


It seems that celebs are either too fat or too skinny. What the hell happened to just being healthy? Anyways this chick managed to drop 42lbs and came back to the healthy category.

REMEMBER WHEN WE LIVED IN AMERICA?


You have to admire the amount of damage theses bastards have done in such a short time period. Hundreds of years of work and blood to develop and protect our way of life all but destroyed in less than 5 months. Will he take the 7th month to rest?

1. Socialist look to stamp out small Christian groups studying the bible at home. So much for freedom of religion....That is unless you are muslim.

2. Pelosi is setting the stage for more government intrusion in your private life.

3. The emperor is using our tax dollars to spread socialist ideals across our country.

4. The blindness in which the socialist party follows the emperor is frightening. These people will say and do anything for power.

5. The government of the socialist party will now own 69% of GM.

6. The Press have stopped doing there job and continue to be nothing more than the propaganda machine for the leader of our government. Be Scared.
"The biggest heart in the world"??

THE WIRE - AHHHHHHH SUMMER


Summer time crime is always the best. Pour yourself a glass of lemonade, take your laptop out to your front porch and thank god that you dont live in KCK or KCMO.

1. This story doesn't make the Mission Police department look all that good.

2. Turns out the dude that got shot on Belmont Tuesday night was a gang murder. There is no way that I woulda guessed that......

3. KCK woman arrested after finding her man carved up like a pumpkin.

4. It is no longer safe to leave anything outside in Lee's Summit.

5. 15th, 9th, Cypress and Van Brundt. 4 streets that people from the burbs will never see. Yet another shooting.

6. How could he hear them say stop? Perv in Olathe Library.

7. 20 years after it MIGHT have made a difference: Independence is asking for a gang unit.

8. Missouri never stopped being a slave state.........

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

QUICK HITS - BACK IN DA SADDLE


Miss me? Probably not. While I was gone it seems that our socialist friend Claire got used and thrown to the side by Obama. It is kinda funny that she actually thought that Obama was going to put her on the supreme court. Face it Claire, you are an Obama whore whose payoff is going to be through his campaign fundraisers for you. And they say Pimping aint easy.......

1. Russian girl turns house pet.

2. Pink dolphin proves that contaminating waterways can be fun.

3. Our extremely butch head of homeland security barks at Canada.

4. PROBLEM SOLVED! White roofs will end global warming. That Obama guy has all the freaking answers.

5. I don't think that the NAACP has been notified yet that we elected a black president.

6. When will people learn that the world is safer with the mafia then without?

7. We have become a paranoid society. Why in the hell would we EVER think to prepare for a solar storm? Is this really a major concern right now? The douche bag that thought that NOW would be a good time to bring this up needs to canned.

8. Mike Tysons 4 year old daughter dies on treadmill.

9. Biden knows that Obama is a dumbass

10. Obamas Supreme Court choice is a racist. Big surprise right?

BILL SETS YOU STRAIT ON PAINT


Bill once again shows us why he is the best paint guy in JOCO.

Paint Warranties; The Real Scoop


We’ve all heard the claims of “lifetime” warranted paint or 25 year guarantees, etc. What does that really mean? Keep reading and find out!

So you think you need Lifetime paint, maybe your painter says you need it. Well, in my opinion most of the time, you don’t. Let me first say that the lifetime offerings from any manufacturer are of better quality than their other paints. You DO get a better paint out of the deal! The problem lies in the warranty. If you ever get the chance to actually READ the warranty, you’ll see that it only covers peeling and blistering caused by the failure of the product.

Here’s a little secret: The product almost NEVER FAILS! With modern manufacturing techniques and quality control, there is almost no chance of defective paint coming from the factory. They are doing a great job! When paint peels, blisters or fails in general, its usually a preparation problem or maybe even a water infiltration issue. These conditions are not covered by any paint warranty whatsoever and who can blame them? There are all sorts of painters out there installing their product. There are no training requirements or licensing needed to be a painter.

If you think you have a warranty claim, you will need to contact the store where the paint was purchased. You may also need to keep the original receipts or get in touch with your painter (if you can still find them!). The paint store will then send out a representative to look over the problem. The will give you their honest opinion of what went wrong. Don’t be surprised if he blames the painter! If you do qualify for a warranty claim, the warranty only covers the replacement of the product, NOT the labor! They will give you some paint, but you are on your own after that.

Also note that paint warranties generally do not cover fading of their product. We all know that paint fades, no matter who puts it on or what they use, it will fade. Fading isn’t considered a “failure” under the warranty. No matter what, you should plan to paint your home every 5-7 years in the Midwest. There’s just no other way around it. If that is the typical paint life, why spend the extra money on the lifetime product? They are banking on people moving every 5 years. The warranty is not transferable!

Lifetime paint generally costs the painter around $42 per gallon. The next step down is usually around $24 per gallon. That’s a difference of $18 per gallon. Take that times the average house needing 32 gallons of paint and you’re looking at a difference of $576! That doesn’t include sales tax or markup for the painter!

The bottom line here is this: do not hesitate to use the next step down from lifetime when it comes to exterior paint. Just make sure you or your painter uses 100% Acrylic Latex. Make sure your painter knows what he is doing when it comes to preparation and product application. Don’t be afraid to pay a higher price to use a reputable painter.

Contact me with questions at: http://billthepainter.blogspot.com/

CHAPPELLE TUESDAY ON UMM WEDNESDAY

Fairfax Learning Center?


THE WIRE - Giving Credit


If the city isn't going to do anything about all the murders can we at least get the gang affiliations mentioned? I would like to know who is in the lead, who is shooting at a high average and which gangs are this years dark horses to take the lead.

There is no reason that we cant exploit gang banging for profit!

1. Belmont is making a strong showing this year in murders. I may have to add the street to my Top 10.

2. Do not get this confused with the government caring. Seatbelt enforcement laws are nothing more than ways to generate revenue.

3. The shooter in this east side shooting will be spending some much needed time working on his aim.

4. Further proof that West side gangs are no match for the East side.

AMERICANS THAT HATE OUR COUNTRY


N. KOREA LAUGHS AT OBAMA


Friday, May 22, 2009

QUICK HITS - STAYCATION

If you tell someone that YOU are taking a staycation you might be a douchebag.

1. Female Pedos continue to cash in

2. Does Pelosi actually expect us to believe her over the CIA?

3. Brokeback Penguin is now required reading in Cali


4. Natural beauty is a rare thing in Hollywood. Damn!
Some of these chicks are just nasty.

5. Your burger may kill you this weekend.

6. Women can't understand why their husbands rather watch ESPN than have sex with them... I will avoid commenting on this one.

7. CNN asks if your state has the best BBQ...HELL NO! TENN has the best.

8. Finally the government has an official stance about Peeing in the Pool.

9. I am not in favor of cock fighting but to make it a felony? Come on.

10. Fed Bank finally reads book on basic economics.

HIP HOP FLASHBACK - BUDDY

AYO

OP BLIGHT MAKES NATIONAL NEWS


I would like to thank a reader for finding this nice little gem in todays news. The vacancy of Metcalf South is now giving our great city a black eye at a National Level.

LATINOS HATE BLACK PEOPLE


KCMOSD START THE SPIN

I POD POLITICS - Hate Mail



I love reader email and comments. As time has gone by it seems that I am getting more and more hate mail from both Republicans and Democrats so I feel that I am right on message since both parties suck right now. The email I got this morning though MIGHT just be one of the funniest things I have received lately. There is actually a BV class of 86 drop in it and some other pretty funny "attacks"

Let me get this straight.............
1. Terrorism is at our door steps

2. The government is dictating salaries to private industries.

3. The government is taking over the Auto Industry.

4. The government is taking over the Banking Industry

5. The government is getting set to take over Health Care.

6. The methods used to protect our country from terrorist for the past 7 years are about to be undone.

7. Governemnt spending is out of control.

8. The leaders of the Socialist party are getting ready to tax everything they can INCLUDING THE AIR YOU BREATHE so that they can dictate your behaviors

9. The redistribution of wealth through class warfare is dividing our country and penalizing achievers.

10. Our countries economy is in the tank
and I get the following email titled "Disappointed"

I CANT BELIEVE IOWAHAWK PUT YOUR LINK ON HIS WEBSITE. VERY DISAPPOINTED. I TOO GREW UP IN JOCO AND WENT TO BV 1986 GRAD, AND FIND THAT YOU HAVE WAY TOO MUCH TIME ON YOUR HANDS, DO YOU WORK?
THE MAIN REASON I WILL TELL OTHERS NOT TO VISIT YOUR SITE IS SIMPLY THAT
YOU, AS A "CONSERVATIVE" THINK THAT M & M IS OK, WHAT A LEFT NUT!
MABYE YOU MIGHT MAKE IT TO 70,000 VISITORS BY THE YEARS END.......
My response to Mr. Douchebag.

Dear sir,
I would kindly appreciate it if you could send me a list of music, movies, TV shows, books, radio stations and porn sites that you approve of. I lost my way there for a moment and I apologize. You see I thought that being a conservative meant that you were for freedom of speech and choice without the government stepping in and restricting your behaviors. I know that those are some of the things that I love about this country and made me want to serve our nation in the Marine Corp.

Clearly after reading your email I was wrong.

If your ideals were advanced we would simply have a whole different set of restrictions put in place by the government. The only difference would be that these would be based off of what you like. No thank you. I like a variety of music from different eras and genres. Something tells me that you are only into Hymnals and Christian Rock. I like Hip Hop and Classic Rock always have and always will. As long as the artist don't go Dixe Chick on me, Im fine with it. If a track is too extreme for me, I hit next. It is simple and a freedom that I enjoy.

In the future I would appreciate it if you would title your emails "Thank You" and "I'm Sorry". You should be apologizing to all conservatives for hiding your fascist ideals behind our new conservative movement. You are socialism in a different mask and our movement does not need you.

Kiss My Ass,
JOCO SOB.





ashley tisdale coming to kc




Thursday, May 21, 2009

MORE RAPES THAN GRADS

CHAPPELLE THURSDAY

QUICK HITS - KISS MY ASS SEA BASS


When paid columnist open up a blogger account it should be considerred a sign of defeat. Just do me a favor douche bag and try not to tarnish the good name of JOCO with your "blog. We don't need nerdy white dudes in bicycle shorts discussing their freaking pet cats. Take that crap to Starbucks and share it with other like minded douchebags.

Think about it. The crap that you get paid to write sucks so the stuff you write about for free has got to be complete garbage.

1. Maybe this will wake Obama up to the fact that our country is still at risk everyday. Probably not, but we can hope.

2. The closing of Gitmo is nothing more than another example of symoblism over substance. I say we put these bastards in Chicago.

3. This is a story about Bikini girl from American Idol. Nuf said.

4. Be proud America! Our astronauts drink their own piss. I guees springing for bottled water for these bastards wasn't in the Gazillion dollar Obama budget.

5. Socialist party circle their wagons to protect Pelosi from the truth.

6. 9 year old Cali kid watches as his parents get butchered in their own home.

7. The Emperor is showing some weakness after 100 + days of runing our country.

8. Government owns half of girls virginity.

9. Time Magazine puts Obama on cover for the 17th freaking time. I am not sure that Oprah has been on the cover of her own magazine as many times.

10. Its funny that a liberal news outlet like CNN would run a story regarding the paying off of personal debt........

THURSDAYS WITH ANGELO


Please enjoy the latest from Angelo
JOCOSB

CONGRATULATIONS
To the Only One: The GOP “The Grand Old Party”

For all those that love American history, this year we are celebrating the 155 years that the GOP was founded. Our party was created by anti-slavery activists, two years later we took control of all northern states and by 1860 we elected Abraham Lincoln as the new President.
During the Civil War the new Republican Party supported President Lincoln and start making the greater sacrifice and honor that an American can do, we started given our lives to save the Unity of our Country. I do have to admit that several “War Democrats” took part of this endeavor. I will title this as the first time that our republicans crossed the aisle and welcome the heroes of the Democrat’ side.

Our Party knows what it means to lead and succeed trough all the Six Party Systems that our country and government went through, especially after the infamous Fifth Party System (1932-1966) when we were able to elect only one President another American hero General Eisenhower. I like to call this era as the “Ignored Wake Up Call” that Republican we never understood (Do you remember the Liberal New Deal Coalition created by democrats under FDR? ). I will take risk to call this time as the grass roots of the Democrat Socialism in America.

American daily patriots and followers of the basic principle and values of our founders were able to elect 18 of the 27 US Presidents since 1861; I can not be humble when I said that also we won 23 of the last 37 elections. The “Palin Effect” took away our victory on the last elections, because we did have with McCain a Hero, a Patriot and an American that will never concede the safety, pride and security of our Country. (Just out of the topic: It is curious but I start seeing a lot of McCain campaign sign back on several yards. Why? Stop by to those houses and ask the people living there, they will tell you a special message to all Americans).

Even before arriving to this my New Country, I became a Ronald Reagan Fan 100%. The Reagan Era I do believe is one of the more glorious and proudest time for all Americans especially for Republicans, Reagan became the best communicator ever.
I started reading his books especially his letters, if you allow me to give you an advice, read his letters, this President took the entire time to answer letters even to elementary school students and to general public. To me he is also the Father of the Modern Volunteerism Movement: People given time and money to support our country.

His “Peace Through Strength” platform designed to combat communist and socialist threat no only to USA, but to all the small countries in South America, including my home town Ecuador, Chile, Peru and others. And of course I have to talk about the Reagan Revolution. Here is when I understood the importance of the Conservative Approach of the Republicans, when I saw the entire conservative wing taken over the GOP, the massive tax cuts to help the revitalization of poor areas and the country in general, and the call for individual responsibility, etc. There was no more choice to me but to keep doing all the possible research about this Great Communicator and his Grand Old Party. I do believe He was the greatest inspirational source for conservatives to get closer to the Republican Party. Here again our Party tough another great lesson by allowing to the “Reagan Democrats” to assimilate our ideas and support RR for the great victories in 1980 and 1984 and to George Bush’s (Father) on 1988 as a catholic I will like to mention that in 1988 our members were an important factor for the G.H.W. Bush victory and the stronger support came from Catholics form the Northeast..

When I arrived to USA in 1992, I was welcome by the “New American Revolution” led by Newt Gingrich when he produced the “Contract with America” in 1994. I have to give one credit to President Bill Clinton, His actions helped me with my decision to join the Republic Party and I did 10 minutes after my swearing ceremony as a new USA citizen. Thanks Bill! And thanks to the sweet old lady member of the DAR for helping to register as such.

Some of you my dear friends may be against with what I am going to said, this is a personal statement GW Bush started the Golden Era of the American Patriotism with his “ War on Terrorism” (Liberation of Afghanistan) , the Operation Iraqi Freedom”, the USA PATRIOT act and later on He will present to us another patriotic initiative with his “ A Safer World and a More Hopeful America”

Please join me to wish our GOP a happy 155 anniversary! And to wish the best of the best to our GOP Chairman Mr. Michael Steele, and YES! The honeymoon is over! Be aware democrats! Be aware! The groundwork for a Republican comeback is stronger this time…by the way Mr. Dennis Moore and the other democrats you should start looking for a job, outside of Johnson County! Things will change in 2010! Read my lips…things will change in 2010
God Bless America!

Angelo Mino

THE STORY SPEAKS FOR ITSELF


"We debated for quite a while about how we were going to get her out of there and so we finally decided, since we didn't have a van that was large enough to carry her, it was decided between (the police) department and the coroner's office to use (the truck)," said Detective Marcus Kennedy.

I think I am actually speechless because this story is not about a whale but a 750lb dead Indiana woman.

HEADLINE OF THE DAY


"Texas Mayor Resigns Over Love Affair With Mexican Man"

Not that there is anything wrong with that....

HEADLINE MISTAKE - KSHB


"Pool Repairs Sink Memorial Day Plans" KSHB

They do not have pools in Belton, they have Cement Ponds. I bring this up because I care.

KCMOSD = YOU SUCK


WHO THE HELL ARE YOU HIRING! How is that a little girl can get raped one day in a classroom and a little boy can get sexually assaulted on a bus AND NONE OF YOUR EMPLOYEES were there to stop it from happening? What a disaster!

I hope to god that the East Side of KCMO rises up and says enough is enough and rids themselves of the current system. THIS IS YOUR DISTRICT AND YOUR KIDS, YOU HAVE A SAY. Don't take this crap. The district works for you, they are paid by you and the answer to YOU.

  • You should be demanding that your kids receive a quality education
  • You should be demanding that your kids can be transported to and from school without getting assaulted
  • You should demand that your kids aren't getting raped in classrooms while school is in session.
  • You should demand that teachers listen to your kids and take them seriously when they SAY THEY WERE RAPED.

Where are the ministers and activist? Should they not be organizing protests and fighting for the safety of your kids? These aren't outrageous demands to ask of your school district yet they continue to be ignored.

Good lord this crap pisses me off. THESE ARE KIDS!

THE WIRE - 1 MURDER? SLACKERS.......


If you want to keep your jobs as murderers in this economy I am going to have to see an increase in your production.

1. Making new "friends" in the East side can be difficult. Murdered, Robbed - 39th Wabash.

2. Harrisonville cops don't play.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

JOCO POWER MOMS

This week my oldest daughter ends her first year in the Blue Valley School District and let me tell you, it has been an eye opener. Don't get me wrong, we moved out South so that we could get our kids into the district. What we didn't plan on were some of the psychotic mothers that reside South of 135th street.

The JOCO Power Moms are pathetic creatures between the age of 35-45 that typically have a marriage in which she is neglected and children that she believes are under achievers. The reason that the woman is neglected is no seceret once they open their mouth to speak to you because the snobbery and bitchyness spews from their mouths like a popped implant.

Most of these women are former sorrority girls that try to recreate their drunken memories in the cul de sacs that they live in. They are always trying to acheive power by stabbing their friends in the back, intimidating unsuspecting mothers and playdate blackmale. They will hold up your building permits in your HOA and they will make sure that your kid plays the tree in the class play through their work in the PTO.

It is easy to spot these women so don't fear, I will touch on that later this week.

In the meantime if you run into one of these uppity women don't take their crap. It is our job as a community to check these bitches and end their power trips. Life is too short(tm Todd Shaw) to deal with their crap. Most of us that live out this way just want to enjoy life, not control lives.

Taking a Pelosi


Today I was at a client site and one of the guys said that he had to go "take a Pelosi" before we could leave.

SHAWN JOHNSON KEEPS WINNING







 





I hate this show almost as much as I hat liberalism BUT I have to congratulate the winner.I have been a fan of this little lady ever since I first heard her story before the Olympics. Anyone that can't cheer for a gal from the Midwest with a killer smile is a communist pig.

WEDNESDAYS WITH BILL

Bill is back again this week with some more great info for homeowners in the Metro. I always look forward to these because frankly I am clueless when it comes to home repairs etc..
Enjoy,
JOCOSOB


Energy Tax Credits for Windows

The Energy Star Rating: Is It Good Enough?

The short answer: Yes….and no!

Back in 2007, you could install any Energy Star rated window to qualify for the government energy tax credit. Millions of people had replacement windows installed and took advantage of the pr
ogram. The tax credits expired at the end of 2007 and were not renewed for 2008. Thankfully, they were reinstated for 2009 and 2010.

BUT!

For 2009, the government changed the rules! No longer is the Energy Star label enough to guarantee you windows qualify for the energy tax credits. A little explanation of the factors involved is warranted. Below is an example of the performance rating label found on all new windows:

The two important ratings here are the U-factor and the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient. These are just technical terms for the energy efficiency of the window. This windows IS Energy Star rated! If they were installed in 2007 you would qualify for the tax credit. The new parameters are .30 for each measurement. This window would NOT qualify for the 2009 tax credit!

What do those measurements mean?

U-Factor measures the rate of heat transfer and tells you how well the window insulates. The lower the U-Factor, the better the window insulates. U-Factor values generally range from 0.25 to 1.25

Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) measures the fraction of solar energy admitted and tells you how well the product blocks heat caused by sunlight. The lower the SHGC, the less solar heat the window transmits. SHGC is measured on a scale of 0 to 1; values typically range from 0.25 to 0.80.

This change in parameters left many window manufacturers scrambling to meet these new requirements. This resulted in additional testing time as well as increased costs. Basically, since the windows cost more, you have to spend more money to get your tax credit!

Ok, so you replaced your windows this year and your windows DON’T meet the 30/30 standards…are you out of luck? Thankfully, no! We all know how efficient the government can be! They realized, after the fact, that many windows didn’t meet the new standards and gave the industry (and homeowners) are reprieve until June 1, 2009. If you had windows installed before June 1st and they have the Energy Star label, they DO qualify for the tax credits! After June 1st your windows must meet the 30/30 standards….unless they change their minds again!

So how much of a tax credit do I qualify for? Basically for windows, you get 30% of the window price with a maximum tax credit of $1,500.00. So in order to get the full credit, you will spend at least $5,000 on your windows. Many times this isn’t a problem since vinyl replacement windows average around $400-500 installed. With windows, you generally get what you pay for. More money = more features. Be sure to check out your installer to make sure they are qualified to install windows properly. This is one area where you do NOT want to skimp!

Check out my website, we install all kinds of windows, whether full frame new construction style windows or replacement windows. Our in-house installers know how to do the job right, the first time! No surprises! Check me out at: http://www.paintproinc.net/