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.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
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 program. 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/
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 program. 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/
STOP SNITCHIN - RAPE EDITION
If you are a parent in the KCMO school district you should REFUSE to send your kids back next year unless the state takes over the district. YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT YOUR KID GETTING RAPED IN A CLASSROOM!
HOLY CRAP, KCMO is nothing more than hell with a nice Arena.
If you are a leader, parent, activist, business owner or resident of KCMO you should be ashamed of yourselves. What future do these kids have?
The people that did this need to face charges as adults and locked up for a long time.
THE WIRE - WHO SHOT YA
What happens when your Police Chief, Mayor and City Counsel are blind, deaf and dumb?
1. WTF KCMO? You have 3 people in the car and none of them can aim or drive? I use to think our killers were skilled professionals, not anymore.
2. Could this one be payback for the S KC convenient store shooting? 93rd and Bales, dead.
3. You can't even get your car washed in KCMO without getting shot.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
THE WIRE - NICELY DONE
The chefs have prepared us a great buffet of crime today. Enjoy.
1. Real men rob fast food joints with a handguns while walking through the drive through. Way to keep it gangsta yo!
2. Independence residents continue to let the Metro down. This jackass is an incest having child rapist. Don't you wish we could have posters that said "SHOOT ON SIGHT" still?
3. When KCMO residents cant find anyone to kill they simply start offing family members.
4. If you live in KCK and you are looking to hide drugs DONT PUT IT IN A LAUNDRY DETERGENT BOX! We all know that KCK residents dont wash their clothes so you MIGHT look suspicious carrying the freaking box.
5. This KCMO womans neighbors suck. Way to pay attention you morons.
6. If you are looking for someone to shoot and then get away with it call this guy. This KCMO man was shot this morning but DOESNT want to press charges. What are the odds of the shooters boddy turning up later this week? I love street justice.
7. Finding crack hosuses on Troost is no big feat. Now finding a house on troost that ISNT a crack house, that is tough.
ANOTHER REASON WHY OTHER CONSERVATIVES HATE ME
For 4 years now I have been waiting for a new album from Em and after listening to it today I have to tell you that it was well worth the wait. This to me is his best work yet but it will also land him in more trouble than anything else he has written. Right Wing extremist and Leftist Marxist are going to piss down their legs once they listen to it. Nothing and I mean nothing is off limits in this thing.
If you are a fan of Hip Hop you need to pick this up.
Monday, May 18, 2009
QUICK HITS - YOU SICK BASTARDS
Is there anything more annoying than people complaining that its Monday on Facebook? Holy crap, yes Mondays suck but I don't need 400 people updating their status to say that.
1. I am amazed at the number of people that suddenly think that Tijuana is dangerous. I use to go down to TJ at least twice a month when I was stationed out in Cali and it was just as dangerous then as it is now.
2. Of course Republicans are happier than democrats. Democrats get elected due to the misery of others.
3. Louisiana continues to be the most dangerous place in America to live. Just ask this Middle School teacher that is alive due to the poor aim of one of his students.
4. Turned his life around? Sureeeeeeee. Hell why stop at letting him live, maybe we should release him since he is suddenly such a great guy.
5. While the rest of you once a year do gooders are making yourselves feel better on June 6th I will be here on June 7th telling you that you made no difference.
6. Olathe is more messed up than I thought. When you have to tell your community that "Dads make a difference" your community is screwed.
7. Is it really news that Celebs ruin marriages? Alicia Keys bangs married men.
8. Is the price of assparagus really worth beating the crap outta a woman?
9. Congratulations! Your mom will be dead before you reach Kindergarten. Poor kid.
10. If you are missing Mike Hunt from your facebook friendslist this is why.
NORTHEAST LEADERS CAUGHT A CONTACT BUZZ
I doubt that this will happen BUT there is a new effort to push whores and addicts off of Independence Avenue. This new initiative will make breaking the law there more severe than breaking the law across the street.
The brilliant NE leaders that thought of this plan should be ashamed of themselves. What makes their blighted out block better than the next one? Do they really think that the areas surrounding them will allow this to happen? Hell no.
And lets say that it does pass and it does work, then what? The EPA would need at least a decade to study the area before any new development happened. And lets not forget all the bodies that are probably buried over there.
Why cant we just let the North East continue to be the drain in the KCMO Toilet?
SCOTT PARKS CLUELESS
Could someone please tell me how this guy ended up on the air discussing politics? KMBZ needs to move Beavis and Butthead out and put Darla Jaye in that time slot. Neal & Marty think that show is bad.
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