gdp's Comments

SEO Hosting Blog : DISQUS vs IntenseDebate - Which Is The Better Comment System

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 04:00:14 +0000

I started with Disqus and set up dozens of clients with it. Then, I tried IntenseDebate and fell in love with its ease of managing CSS, embedding images, embedding YouTube video, and the overall GUI and user-environment. Disqus is a good product, but IntenseDebate seems to understand what the heck it is that I, and my clients, truly need. What's worse, though, is that the guys of Disqus told their users in 2008 that "we" would have the ability to embed images and video by summer 2009. That never happened, and we were all disappointed. Another little thing about Disqus that I just couldn't stand is the fact that links opened in the same window. I iframe a lot of my threads for clients as part of a managed content service. It is frustrating as hell to have destination links open inside of the iframe. Intense Debate developers were smart enough to think ahead and make sure that all user-embedded URIs and URLs opened with _blank by default. Very smart. -

betauser : Post

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:56:15 +0000

We've had a stain on our ceiling for some time, but I didn't think much of it until this started showing up: <img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/1470364059_45abea16d2.jpg" /> How much trouble am I in ~ LOL? I might need a mold inspection. What do you think? Thanks, Bill

betauser : Post

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:52:50 +0000

Mr. Reeve, I was replacing the foundations for a porch and noticed this: <img src="http://www.greenpest.com.au/images/exp2_1L.jpg" width="470" /> HELP! _

betauser : Post

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:51:17 +0000

How long does this type of inspection take, and do you charge more for it? I might be interested in finding out where my home is "leaking" hot and cold air. What's involved? I appreciate your attention to my issue.

betauser : Post

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:48:04 +0000

To whom it may concern: My family and I have been traveling quit a bit in the past year. While gone, our home has been through some nasty weather. Now that we're back, I can see shifted siding and a stain on our living room wall. Looks like water damage, but I can't tell. Not sure what else may be wrong, but I'd be willing to have you come out. Please send me a private message through this commenting system to let me know if you have the time or desire to perform an inspection.

betauser : Post

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:44:11 +0000

Hi Ed. I've attached a photo for you to review. This is a shot from the basement of my 12 yr. old home which is 9 months into a one year warranty. The "repair" was completed shortly after I purchased this home and is supposed to be covered under the warranty. It's my guess that there are more problems. Please take a look at this and let me know if you think this is indicative of needed one of your warranty home inspections. <img src="http://www.diychatroom.com/attachments/f19/5735d1225746868t-found-old-foundation-crack-block-floor-ceiling-pb030770.jpg" width="470" />

betauser : Post

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:17:40 +0000

Ed, I just paid $450,000ish to have a new home built. There are some things that look shoddy which has me a bit concerned. I would like your opinion about what you think I should do about it from an inspection standpoint. In other words, how can you help me fix this so that I don't end-up with either a money pit or death trap. I've tried speaking to the builders, but they "assure" me nothing is wrong. My gut tells me differently. Thanks in your advance for your help.

betauser : Post

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:15:01 +0000

Mr. Reeve, I am about to sell my 28yr old home in Suwanee, GA. It's got it share of "defects", but I am slightly more concerned about a musty smell in some rooms. Barring tearing down walls, I wanted to know what you could do to help me identify where this stink is coming from. Let me know your answer, and I will call you based on that. Thank you for your time.

betauser : Post

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:09:31 +0000

Hi, Ed. My wife and I are about to buy a home in Gwinnett County. I've heard of something called "Chinese Drywall", and I think our desired home has it. What do you know about this type of drywall, and why should we be concerned? Also, would you be available the week of Jan. 25th to perform an inspection to assess our risk? Thanks, Robert.

Group 1 Global : Post

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:13:18 +0000

I'm big fan of Alpharetta, GA (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpharetta,_Georgia)... My family and I have been living near there for many years. It's got everything you'd want from specialty shopping to big-box retail. What's nice about it is the money. There's lots of it, so the stores, schools, and grounds are very pleasant and clean. A typical Alpharetta home... <img src="http://www.rent.com/media/property/13976/13976448.jpg" border="0" /> You need to watch out for the city of Duluth which is just south of Alpharetta. Though Duluth used to be THE jewel of Gwinnett County, it is quickly becoming a backlot due to the massive amounts of construction the city has experienced in the past ten years. That's not to say Duluth isn't nice. In fact, it is still a great place to raise a family. It's just getting slammed with new growth...and you know what that ultimately brings. .

Group 1 Global : Post

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:49:57 +0000

<img src="http://www.latavolatrattoria.com/child/images/child_top_left.gif"> LA TAVOLA in the Highlands, Atlanta My family and I enjoyed our experience at La Tavola, but the price and lack of variety on the menu are not very motivating. We can get better variety at Macaroni Grill and pay about $20 to $25 less (assuming we just want "grub" and not an "occasion"). As to "authenticity", I'd have to say that La Tavola was on the mark for the most part. The food quality seemed to have a "homemade" flare to it. We did have one food blooper, but our server and the manager were on it. Problem was fixed, and we receive about $18 in free deserts (which were tasty) as an apology. It wasn't necessary, but it was certainly appreciated. I know I sound like I'm knocking La Tavola for the price and variety, but I'm not. I suppose I was expecting more since we were just out for a normal family dinner and not a date or business meeting. For example, a $7.50 "bowl" of soup contained roughly 1 measuring cup full of soup. To me, a "bowl" should contain at least 2 cups...at least. Perhaps I'm just being a cheap bastard. Non-smokers beware. If you choose to sit on the non-smoking covered patio, be aware that that smoke from Highland Tap will saturate the patio in the evening every time their door opens. (The patio is communal and shared between different restaurants.)

Group 1 Global : Post

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:41:45 +0000

Recently Listed - MLS #3634066 -- 4885 Aldbury Ln Suwanee, GA 30024 (Gwinnett Co.) -- $258,638 -- 6 Bed, 3.5 Bath | # Community clubhouse(s) | Community recreation facilities | Community swimming pool(s) | Community tennis court(s) DETAILS: http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/... <img src="http://p.rdcpix.com/v01/l39757142-m0m.jpg"><img src="http://p.rdcpix.com/v01/l39757142-m1m.jpg"> This listing is brokered by RE/MAX GREATER ATLANTA Office: (770)993-4848 ___

Group 1 Global : Post

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:35:55 +0000

Recently Listed - MLS #3634066 -- 5106 Suwanee Dam Rd Ne Suwanee, GA 30024 (Gwinnett Co.) -- $159,900 -- 3 Bed, 2 Bath | Contemporary, Split Level DETAILS: http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/... <img src="http://p.rdcpix.com/v01/la4a13841-m0m.jpg" /> This listing is brokered by AROUND ATLANTA REALTY INC Office: (678)592-0502 ___

Group 1 Global : Post

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:29:39 +0000

Recently Listed - MLS #2780357 -- 2711 Davenport Rd Duluth, GA 30096 (Gwinnett Co.) -- $89,900 -- 3 Bed, 2 Bath, Year Built: 1985 DETAILS: http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/... <img src="http://p.rdcpix.com/v01/l65fd6b42-m0m.jpg"> This listing is brokered by SELECT REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS Office: (770)500-3510 __

Group 1 Global : Post

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:20:57 +0000

Recently Listed - MLS #3961092 -- 915 Lakemere Crst Suwanee, GA 30024 (Gwinnett Co.) -- $400,000 -- 5 Bed, 3.5 Bath | 0.5 Acres (21,780 Sq Ft Lot) DETAILS: http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/... VIRTUAL TOUR: http://www.icatch360.com/slideshow.cfm?ad_id=1731... <img src="http://p.rdcpix.com/v02/l31fe5042-m0m.jpg"> Contact: Claudia Stipe (404) 569-0600 cjstipe@yahoo.com www.claudiastipe.com ___

CountyBlips.com : Post

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:06:12 +0000

Buyer's inspection posting test.