Introducing our microblog
I've been using Twitter for the last few months as a way to quickly and easily share news I find in the news or blogosphere by posting a "tweet." I can also "re-tweet" interesting items posted in the media or by other condo or legal professionals.
With a maximum limit of 140 characters per tweet, one has to choose words carefully, abbreviate where possible and, above all, be brief. Each tweet will typically contain a single thought or concept. This gives rise to the term "microblogging" which is discussed in Wikipedia here.
From time to time, I'll republish some of my microblog posts or "tweets" here on our main blog for you to enjoy. These tweets will frequently contain links to other blogs or newspaper websites where you can read more details about the story, so be sure to click those links.
We hope you enjoy this new feature. Comments and newsflashes are always welcome.
Here are some of the recent microblog posts:
Calgary pagan claims religious discrimination when condo bd demands removal of gargoyles from his front step - http://tinyurl.com/yf3mhkk
Toronto theatre troupe performs sketch-like improv commentary on condo living - http://tinyurl.com/ybnkzc7
Shopping for a condo means taking a hard look at fees - Winnipeg Free Press - http://shar.es/aKKWD
Parkview Point Condo Manager Busted for Organized Fraud - Miami News - http://bit.ly/1mqmjB
Chicago Sun-Times: Lawsuit vs. condo over Jewish doorpost symbol and Friday nite board meetings hangs in there - http://bit.ly/1WrXhn
Red Deer Advocate - Red Deer couple feel like 'prisoners' as condo board refuses access ramp - http://bit.ly/3aZKPS
A home-based business and condo-dwelling often don't mix - http://tgam.ca/DbS (via @globeandmail)
RT @HicksMorley: AODA Update: Final Proposed Employment Accessibility Standard Released. #EmploymentLaw http://bit.ly/2wZGtA
Is a condo a good investment? Some buildings "a time bomb of costs." http://tgam.ca/CzG (via @globeandmail)
You can follow the microblog on Twitter - @chrisjaglowitz.
There is a potential fire hazard from Hi-efficiency furnaces that are installed in townhouse complexes.
Recently, there were a few townhouses install hi-efficiency furnace, without Board's approval.
Because of the energy saving motor design intent, it it not possible to connect the intake/exhaust outlet to the existing chimney stack. Because the electric motor will not have the power to push the exhaust gas out all the way through the existing chimney. Resulted, you have to pick up the additional costs and hassles of adding the required venting to the finished portions of your home, through the joist between the floor.
Notwithstanding the ugly appearance of these white color pvc pipes sticking out from your front exterior wall, they also pose a fire hazard issues if someone threw something into the pipes to block the exhaust gas path.
My advice, hi-efficiency furnace is not good if you live in a townhouse. You will be better off purchasing a mid-efficiency furnace because this installation allows the vent to join the existing chimney stack. There is a problem though, because the government's new regulation has banned the manufacture of mid-efficiency furnace after December 21, 2009.
Lastly, be aware that some contractors will try to mislead the general public that everyone has to go with hi-efficiency furnace after the December deadline when it is not the case. The deadline only applies to the manufacturer.