How to Become a Home Inspector Free Information Available from Accurate ...
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada (HC) have reviewed consumer incident reports and other information involving Pampers Dry Max diapers. To date, the review has not identified any specific cause linking Dry Max diapers to diaper rash.

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September 4-5 :: 2010

There is a LOT going on in Denver this Labor Day weekend but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t entertain the idea of getting up into the hills.  Head up to the mountains to experience Gourmet on Gore, a open-air tasting of food, wine, beer & spirits.  Hosted on September 4th & 5th in Downtown Vail Village on Gore Creek Drive from 11AM to 6PM.

The event is open to the public and there is no admission.  Sample sizes of the wine, spirits and food will be offered at reasonable prices so you can get a taste of all that you want.  Live Jazz music by local artists will be playing throughout the two days. Come hungry and ready to explore world-class wines, spirits & beers paired with gourmet food from local eateries through the Vail Valley.

Hope you enjoy your long weekend wherever it takes you in Colorado!

Loving Denver Life,

Vali Hooker

If you’re in Denver this weekend and are interested in trying something new, you may want to check out the Metaphysical Fair at the Denver Merchandise Mart, September 3rd – 5th. They will have plenty of what you may expect at a metaphysical fair…palm readers, tarot card readers and psychics available to give you your own psychic reading. You will also be able to get a photo of your aura while you enjoy listening to live music throughout the weekend fair. There will also be demonstrations on tai chi, yoga, belly dancing and much more.

There are a lot of interesting workshops available such as “Manifesting Money”, “Personal Experiences from the Other Side”, “How Not to Take on Other People’s Energy” and “How Can I Find My Soul Mate with Palmistry” and there are many, many more. Admission is only $5.00 so check out the website for additional information as well as date and time for all of the various activities. Good luck!

Loving life in Denver!

Kim Beethe Byers

Ins and outs of home inspection
Deseret News
Question: We just sold our home and the buyers hired a home inspector through their real-estate agent. The buyers then asked that we make ...

The joint connection between the horizontal top beam and the vertical end bracket and support post system can crack and break, posing a fall and impact hazard to users.

Home Inspector Falls From South Kitsap Roof
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... Evergreen Avenue SE, shortly before 3 pm The Grapeview man is a home inspector and was at the house working, according to SKFR Duty Chief Doug Richards. ...

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This weekend is the calendar day that signifies the end of summer for many – Labor Day.  But summer isn’t officially over for three weeks after Labor Day and we are lucky enough to have beautiful weather in Denver so that we can continue to enjoy the warm, sweet days.

Labor Day is often a time for many to get out of town but if you are planning to stay in town for the weekend take your family down to the Denver Zoo for the Bunk with the Beasts Family CampOUTS.  It’s an outdoor sleepover at the Denver Zoo that includes a cookout dinner, private tours of the zoo after hours, campfire treats and stories and sleeping in a real safari tent.  The upcoming Bunk with the Beasts is Saturday, September 4th and you can register online for $65/person.

Photo: Scorpions and Centaurs via Flickr

Bunk with the Beasts is offered throughout the year and the location (indoor/outdoor) and theme of the evening will depend on the time of the year.  Summer brings CampOUT Bunks and the rest of the year the Denver Zoo makes use of the Gates Education Center for the evening events.  Bunk events are for children 6 years and older and some Bunk nights are family nights and others are kids-only sleepovers.  Denver Zoo has all the details and be sure to pre-register for the event.

Loving Denver Life,

Vali Hooker

PNC Pre-licensing for Indiana Home Inspectors Course
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is making its product safety information on all recalls available in an electronic data set for use by businesses and software and application developers.

The TV stand's neck support can break and cause the TV to tip-over, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.

The slow cooker's control panel can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.

He's on firm footing for a lawsuit
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Fire spinning at Confluence Park

Every Sunday and Thursday night for the rest of the summer, as the sun sets, a group of dancers and drummers gather at Confluence Park to play with fire aka fire spinning. They start off by warming up with glow sticks and hula hoops and then switch to the fun stuff, the fire props which include staffs, swords and fire whips and it is usually accompied by a drum circle. 

Fire spinning is quite popular on tourist filled beaches, circus acts and the Burning Man Festival but you don’t see it very often in Colorado. As you can imagine, the fire department is quite reluctant to give permits for the fire spinning so this is currently the only public venue that Denver fire spinners have. It’s free and a lot of fun to watch so go check it out!

Loving life in Denver!

Kim Beethe Byers

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Joe Ferry Interview With Ken Compton Reveals Two Home Inspection Marketing Secrets
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Buy Local Art Sept. 4 -11

Do you like bikes? Do you like local Art?  Artcrank combines the two – Art for Bike People by Local Artists AND it’s affordable.  Original and unique.

Bike posters are designs by 57 local artists, each selling 30 for $30.  They will run out so go early to ensure you get your pick.  The show kicks off of Saturday, September 4th and runs through September 11th.  It will be held in Denver’s River North Arts District (RiNo Arts District) at the Lisa Kowaiski Gallery.

:: OPENING NIGHT ARTCRANK PARTY ::

September 4th, 2010  1pm to 11pm
Lisa Kowalski Gallery
2762 Walnut St.
Denver, CO 80205

Live Music :: Bike Photo Booth :: Fashion Show :: Bike Frame Painting

Loving Denver Life,

Vali Hooker