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Skirmishes at Williamson's Plantation, Cedar Springs, Rocky Mount, and Hanging Rock signaled widespread resistance to the new oaths throughout South Carolina. Reinforced by Clinton, Cornwallis' troops captured Charleston in May 1780, inflicting the most serious Patriot defeat of the war; over 5,000 prisoners were taken and the Continental Army in the south effectively destroyed. On May 29, Lieutenant-Colonel Banastre Tarleton's mainly Loyalist force routed a Continental Army force nearly three times its size under the command of Colonel Abraham Buford at the Battle of Waxhaws.

Assisting us and a very important part of the operation, is a wonderful staff of trusted funeral professionals, many of whom have been with us for years. Should you need more information please feel free to call anytime, use our Contact form here on our website or visit us in person at the chapel. While Diana’s funeral was decidedly public, her burial was a quiet, private affair, taking place on the same day. Reportedly only a few people, including Prince Charles, Prince William, Prince Harry, Diana’s mother, her three siblings, a friend, and a clergyman, were present as Diana was laid to rest at her childhood home, Althorp in Northamptonshire. The grave remains there to this day, on an island in the middle of a lake on the estate, but is not open to the public, although guests can visit the estate. According to estimates, roughly 2.5 billion people watched Princess Diana’s funeral worldwide on TV—nearly half of the world’s population at the time.

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Reinforcements had to come from Europe, and maintaining large armies over such distances was extremely complex; ships could take three months to cross the Atlantic, and orders from London were often outdated by the time they arrived. At the beginning of the war, the Americans had no major international allies, as most nation-states watched and waited to see how developments would unfold in British North America. Over time, the Continental Army acquitted itself well in the face of British regulars and their hired German soldiers known to all European great powers. Although Congress was responsible for the war effort and provided supplies to the troops, Washington took it upon himself to pressure the Congress and state legislatures to provide the essentials of war; there was never nearly enough.

Now isolated and outnumbered by Gates, Burgoyne continued onto Albany rather than retreating to Fort Ticonderoga, reaching Saratoga on September 13. The 1776 campaign demonstrated regaining New England would be a prolonged affair, which led to a change in British strategy. This involved isolating the north from the rest of the country by taking control of the Hudson River, allowing them to focus on the south where Loyalist support was believed to be substantial.

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On La Balme's horseback advance onto Detroit, he paused two weeks to ruin a local French trader and loot surrounding Miami towns. Bird's expedition numbered 150 British soldiers, several hundred Loyalists, and 700 Shawnee, Wyandot and Ottawa auxiliaries. The force skirted into the eastern regions of Patriot-conquered western Quebec that had been annexed as Illinois County, Virginia. As they approached downriver on the Ohio River, rumor among the natives spread that the feared Colonel Clark had discovered their approach. Bird's natives and Loyalists abandoned their mission 90 miles upriver to loot settlements at the Licking River. At the surrender of Ruddles Station, safe passage to families was promised, but 200 were massacred by Indian raiders.

The number of Patriots seriously wounded or disabled by the war has been estimated from 8,500 to 25,000. While tribes were not consulted by the British for the treaty, in practice the British refused to abandon the forts on territory they formally transferred. Instead, they provisioned military allies for continuing frontier raids and sponsored the Northwest Indian War (1785–1795), including erecting an additional British Fort Miami .

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It imposed a high tariff on American goods, then blocked American settler access to the port of New Orleans. Spanish hard power extended war alliances and arms to Southwestern Natives to resist American settlement. A former Continental Army General, James Wilkinson settled in Kentucky County, Virginia in 1784, and there he fostered settler secession from Virginia during the Spanish-allied Chickamauga Cherokee war.

North initially backed the Southern strategy attempting to exploit divisions between the mercantile north and slave-owning south, but after the defeat of Yorktown, he was forced to accept the fact that this policy had failed. It was clear the war was lost, although the Royal Navy forced the French to relocate their fleet to the Caribbean in November 1781 and resumed a close blockade of American trade. The resulting economic damage and rising inflation meant the US was now eager to end the war, while France was unable to provide further loans; Congress could no longer pay its soldiers. The terms presented by the Carlisle Peace Commission included acceptance of the principle of self-government.

Support for independence was boosted by Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense, which argued for American self-government and was widely reprinted. To draft the Declaration of Independence, Congress appointed the Committee of Five, consisting of Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman and Robert Livingston. Identifying inhabitants of the Thirteen Colonies as "one people", it simultaneously dissolved political links with Britain, while including a long list of alleged violations of "English rights" committed by George III. Although directly administered by the Crown, acting through a local Governor, the colonies were largely governed by native-born property owners.

Reyse Phillips, Rillee Huber and the No 21 Kittitas Secondary School girls’ basketball team held on at home against 12th-ranked Eastern Washington Athletic Conference West rival Cle Elum-Roslyn Saturday. Even though most of the billions of people mourning Diana around the world never met her, she had a unique charisma that made people feel as if they truly knew her, which made her death that much more devastating. As arguably the most fashionable woman on the planet, it’s not surprising that Diana’s funeral attracted several high-profile members of the fashion elite. One of Princess Diana’s favorite singers, George Michael, attended her funeral, alongside her friend Elton John and his husband David Furnish.

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Reportedly, Kydd said deeply insulting, bigoted, and racist things to Diana about her relationships with Pakistani heart surgeon Hasnat Khan and Egyptian Dodi Al Fayed, both Muslims, and Diana cut her out. He wore a blue suit to Diana’s funeral, in contrast to the black suits William, Harry, Prince Philip, and Earl Spencer wore. However, it wasn’t just a casual sartorial decision but something more meaningful. According to royal author Brian Hoey, Charles chose the Savile Row suit because it was Diana’s favorite, and one that she selected for him.

Under heavy bombardment with dwindling supplies, Cornwallis felt his situation was hopeless and on October 16 sent emissaries to Washington to negotiate surrender; after twelve hours of negotiations, these were finalized the next day. Responsibility for defeat was the subject of fierce public debate between Cornwallis, Clinton and Germain. Despite criticism from his junior officers, Cornwallis retained the confidence of his peers and later held a series of senior government positions; Clinton ultimately took most of the blame and spent the rest of his life in obscurity. The "Southern Strategy" was developed by Lord Germain, based on input from London-based Loyalists like Joseph Galloway.

Greene led Cornwallis on a series of countermarches around North Carolina; by early March, the British were exhausted and short of supplies and Greene felt strong enough to fight the Battle of Guilford Court House on March 15. Although victorious, Cornwallis suffered heavy casualties and retreated to Wilmington, North Carolina seeking supplies and reinforcements. Burgoyne set out on June 14, 1777, with a mixed force of British regulars, professional German soldiers and Canadian militia, and captured Fort Ticonderoga on July 5. As General Horatio Gates retreated, his troops blocked roads, destroyed bridges, dammed streams, and stripped the area of food. This slowed Burgoyne's progress and forced him to send out large foraging expeditions; on one of these, more than 700 British troops were captured at the Battle of Bennington on August 16. St Leger moved east and besieged Fort Stanwix; despite defeating an American relief force at the Battle of Oriskany on August 6, he was abandoned by his Indian allies and withdrew to Quebec on August 22.

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John Jay of New York had been consul to Spain and was a past president of the Continental Congress. As consul to the Dutch Republic, Henry Laurens of South Carolina had secured a preliminary agreement for a trade agreement. He had been a successor to John Jay as president of Congress and with Franklin was a member of the American Philosophical Society.

Even worse, expecting to be withdrawn within a few days he abandoned the outer defenses, which were promptly occupied by the besiegers and hastened British defeat. Washington and Rochambeau now discussed their options; the former wanted to attack New York, the latter Virginia, where Cornwallis' forces were less well-established and thus easier to defeat. Washington eventually gave way and Lafayette took a combined Franco-American force into Virginia, but Clinton misinterpreted his movements as preparations for an attack on New York.

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Mourners outside Buckingham Palace grieve as Princess Diana’s casket is escorted by the Queen’s Life Guard, soldiers tasked soldiers charged with guarding the official royal residences in the United Kingdom. Finally, five days after Diana’s death, the Queen flew the Union Jack at half-mast at Buckingham Palace in her absence and did a walkabout to see the flowers and messages of grief. Here, photos from Princess Diana’s funeral, the tragic day when the world came together to mourn her loss. The Willard H. Scott Funeral Home has been honored to serve the Webster community and the surrounding area for over 60 years. We remain dedicated to those we serve, providing compassion and guidance during one of life’s most difficult times.

Among the 2,000 mourners at Princess Diana’s funeral were several political figures, including then-First Lady Hillary Clinton. Because it was not an official state funeral, her husband President Bill Clinton did not attend. However, Hillary was personally invited by both the royal family and the Spencer family due to her “close personal association with Diana, Princess of Wales,” according to then-White House Deputy Press Secretary Joe Lockhart. Although it’s been more than 20 years since her death, Princess Diana conspiracy theories still proliferate, while stories about her short but impactful life continue to captivate. And this summer, on July 1st—what would have been Diana’s 60th birthday—her sons Prince William and Prince Harry plan to unveil a statue in her honor at Kensington Palace.

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In 1784, a British lieutenant compiled a detailed list of 205 British officers killed in action during British conflicts outside of North America, encompassing Europe, the Caribbean and the East Indies. Extrapolations based upon this list puts British Army losses in the area of at least 4,000 killed or died of wounds outside of its North American engagements. Most Native Americans living in the area remembered the French better than any of the British they had met. Despite the British military nearby, the Miami people sought to avoid fighting with either Virginian Clark or Frenchman La Balme.

1782 saw large scale retaliations between settlers and Native Americans of the region, including the Gnadenhutten massacre and the Crawford expedition. The 1782 Battle of Blue Licks was one of the last major engagements of the American Revolutionary War. News of the treaty between Great Britain and the United States arrived late that year. By this time, about 7% of Kentucky settlers had been killed in battles against Native Americans, contrasting with 1% of the population killed in the 13 colonies.

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Most Native Americans east of the Mississippi River were affected by the war, and many tribes were divided over how to respond to the conflict. A few tribes were friendly with the colonists, but most Natives opposed the union of the Colonies as a potential threat to their territory. Approximately 13,000 Natives fought on the British side, with the largest group coming from the Iroquois tribes who deployed around 1,500 men. Although Loyalists constituted about twenty percent of the colonial population, they were concentrated in distinct communities. Many of them lived among large plantation owners in the Tidewater region and South Carolina who produced cash crops in tobacco and indigo comparable to global markets in Caribbean sugar.

In 1778, Howe was replaced by Sir Henry Clinton, appointed instead of Carleton who was considered overly cautious. Regarded as an expert on tactics and strategy, like his predecessors Clinton was handicapped by chronic supply issues. As a result, he was largely inactive in 1779 and much of 1780; in October 1780, he warned Germain of "fatal consequences" if matters did not improve. Over the course of the war, there were four separate British commanders-in-chief, the first of whom was Thomas Gage; appointed in 1763, his initial focus was establishing British rule in former French areas of Canada. Rightly or wrongly, many in London blamed the revolt on his failure to take firm action earlier, and he was relieved after the heavy losses incurred at Bunker Hill. Congress primarily commissioned privateers to reduce costs and to take advantage of the large proportion of colonial sailors found in the British Empire.

The option selected required him to lead the main force south from Montreal down the Hudson Valley, while a detachment under Barry St. Leger moved east from Lake Ontario. Reasonable in principle, this did not account for the logistical difficulties involved and Burgoyne erroneously assumed Howe would remain on the defensive; Germain's failure to make this clear meant he opted to attack Philadelphia instead. The siege of Savage's Old Fields began on November 19 in South Carolina between Loyalist and Patriot militias, and the Loyalists were subsequently driven out of the colony in the Snow Campaign. Loyalists were recruited in North Carolina to reassert British rule in the South, but they were decisively defeated in the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge.

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A shortage of gunpowder led Congress to authorize a naval expedition against The Bahamas to secure ordnance stored there. On March 3, 1776, an American squadron under the command of Esek Hopkins landed at the east end of Nassau and encountered minimal resistance at Fort Montagu. Hopkins had promised governor Montfort Browne and the civilian inhabitants of the area that their lives and property would not be in any danger if they offered no resistance, to which they complied. Hopkins captured large stores of powder and other munitions that was so great he had to impress an extra ship in the harbor to transport the supplies back home, when he departed on March 17.

This undermined the 1778 strategy devised by Howe's replacement, Sir Henry Clinton, which took the war into the Southern United States. Despite some initial success, by September 1781 Cornwallis was besieged by a Franco-American force in Yorktown. After an attempt to resupply the garrison failed, Cornwallis surrendered in October. Although the British wars with France and Spain continued for another two years, Britain's forces in America were generally confined to several harbors and western forts, while fighting in North America largely ceased. In April 1782, the North ministry was replaced by a new British government which accepted American independence and began negotiating the Treaty of Paris.

Can I pair a Google Home Mini with an Amazon Echo?

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Imagine you're cooking a new recipe and need to set timers with Alexa. You can set a timer with Alexa and stream your favorite songs on Google Home simultaneously. Using these devices together often provides better results than using them individually. Depending on your location, you may be able to stream music from other services, too. You can use Alexa and Google Home or Google Mini under the same roof.

Goes from here forward, the Dot has an important hardware feature that the Mini surprisingly lacks -- a line-out jack. You can plug the Dot into your own speakers to make up for its own lack of sound quality. One other point worth mentioning is the Google Home Mini's array of far-field microphones.

Amazon Echo vs Google Home: verdict

With Google Home, you can say, "OK, Google, turn off the lights, set the volume to five and play my bedtime playlist" to accomplish that same series of tasks, all in one breath. If you set up a new Nest device after you enabled the Google Nest skill for other devices, you’ll need to turn on permissions for the new device in the Google Home app. This feature will only work on Alexa devices that have a display. The feature won't work on Alexa devices that don't have a display . Both devices essentially "wake up" when the accompanying wake word is spoken, so you can use them to accomplish different tasks simultaneously. To prepare both devices for pairing with a voice command, use "Pair Bluetooth" on both Google Home and Alexa.

Unless you hook up a Dot to another speaker over Bluetooth or the 3.5mm jack, it's just too thin and harsh to fully enjoy. Recently Google launched a follow up to its smallest smart speaker; the Google Nest Mini comes with three speakers (that's one more than the original), and is made from recycled materials. Like the Echo Dot, the speaker is puck shaped, if a little more pebble-like with softer edges, and has a top side covered in a fabric speaker mesh. You can pick up the Google Home Mini in a range of colors, with four flashing LED lights illustrating when it's listening to your commands and showing the volume level. However, lots of users who have put the two devices head-to-head believe Google Assistant could be the smarter of the two.

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The Mini is louder, sounds smoother with music and has decent bottom end for a device the size of a hockey puck. Of course, we wouldn't use either of these if we had a choice -- the Oontz is the better of all three and makes music sound like music, plus it's portable and will accept a line-in. Again, your location may determine what other music services you'll be able to access on your Google Home. Remember, each device can stream music with a simple voice command, as long as you say the right wake word. This way, you can control the different features and a string of voice commands that will benefit most from each device. Nonetheless, these two smart speakers may coexist in the same house or room as long as you can control their jobs, voice instructions they would react to and accomplish, and ideal position.

For example, if I ask Google Assistant, "Where is Blade Runner 2049 playing near me?" it will give me movie showtimes, automatically. For Alexa, you have to specifically "Ask Fandango." I can ask Google Assistant directly for a fried chicken recipe; with Alexa, you need to remember to enable the Allrecipes skill. That said, Alexa's recipes then come from Allrecipes, a reliable source; Google's came from some site I'd never heard of. Google's demand that its speakers play only with other Google-compatible equipment continues to be the platform's weakest aspect, and the primary reason the Echo Dot remains our Editors' Choice. The Google Home Mini puts all of the smarts of Google Assistant into a small and affordable package.

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Arlo might be exactly which company you’re looking for if you’re intending on outfitting your entire home with smart technology. The good news is that there are plenty of cameras that work great with Google Home. Blink cameras are great when used exclusively in their own ecosystem, but there are better options if you want to use a camera with Google Home. Its already gigantic library of supported apps and products is still growing. It was created by Samsung, and it’s designed to work with a large variety of different devices. And, Reolink, one of the top-rated security camera brands, has upgraded itsArgus 2,Argus Eco, Argus PT, Reolink Lumus, E1 Pro, E1 Zoom and E1 to work with Google Assistant and Alexa now.

Google Assistant works with thousands of smart devices, including smart plugs, security cameras, video doorbells, and smart locks. All you have to do is ask your Google Nest speaker to dim the lights, control your thermostat, lock your doors, turn on the news, or change the volume on your television. For starters, the Google Nest Mini is the second-generation version of the popular Google Home Mini.

Which is better: the Google Home Mini or Echo Dot?

It's the first product to come out under the converged brand name of Google and smart home security brand Nest. Having said that, Alexa tends to be better when it comes to support for a wider range of devices, as well as better smart home integration. So if you have a lot of smart home devices already, Alexa might be your best bet. Once activated, your smart speaker will listen for sounds like breaking glass and alarms. It can also periodically turn your smart lights on and off to make it look like someone's home. While you can’t use Blink cameras and Google Home devices together, with SmartThings, you can control them from the comfort of a single app.

Still, Google made a point of saying that people would be surprised by how much sound the Mini can put out. Sure enough, it sounded stronger than I expected -- and noticeably stronger than the Echo Dot -- as I began testing it out. Despite the lack of physical buttons, the Home Mini still has touch controls you can use. To adjust the volume, you tap the sides of the device, or you can long press the sides to play and pause music. I wasn't a huge fan of the touch controls — they aren't quite responsive enough when you want to use them, and yet it's hard not to activate them by mistake whenever you pick the thing up. Communicating with other assistants can sometimes feel like talking to a small child who can only pay attention to one thing at a time.

The difference is clear when you listen to the two assistants speak. With the Echo Dot, Alexa's voice is a little tinny-sounding, and music playback not much better than what you'd get from your phone. By comparison, the Home Mini makes the Google Assistant sound warmer and more natural. Music playback was more passable with the Home Mini, too -- though, like the Dot, you really shouldn't plan on using it for anything more than close-range, casual listening.

Wherever you find the "thermostat name" in the examples below, you should say the thermostat's name as it appears in the Alexa app. Have Alexa announce when your doorbell or camera detects motion. Scroll down until you see Default Music Speaker and click that. Now click Pair Bluetooth speaker and you should hopefully see your Echo there waiting to be selected. If you find yourself stuck between the two devices, consider using both to improve your life at home. It's best to place each of your devices in a separate area to prevent any instances where they begin communicating with each other.

Can Google Home and Alexa work together?

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You can still ask Alexa whatever you like while she’s playing the Google Home Mini’s music. Click the menu button in the top-left corner and select Devices. Click the three little dots next to its listing and select Settings.

Google Assistant trounced on Alexa and Siri, understanding 100% of queries and responding correctly 92.9% of the time. The live view from a battery-powered Nest camera or doorbell will stop after 5 minutes. The live view from a wired Nest camera or doorbell will stop after 12 hours. If your Nest camera is turned off, Alexa won't be able to show you a live view from the camera.

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The sleep timer doesn’t just have to be for nighttime, and can be set for any duration you want.. The Nest Mini is slightly smaller than the Home Mini, but the difference is minute enough that it barely matters. While the heavy lifting is all done in the cloud, there is no noticeable lag between asking Google Home Mini to do something and receiving a response. The experience is a lot like talking to a person since you use natural language to interact with the device and receive responses in natural language as well. Still, the feature is handy when you're asking about your calendar appointments, or asking it to call Mom (and not, say, your roommate's mom).

Both of these entry-level devices seem to be very similar on the surface, but a closer look turns up a few design differences between the two. They are of comparable size , but the Echo Dot is shaped more like a hockey puck compared to the slim profile of the Google Home Mini. If you're looking for a small Echo speaker, your best best then is the Echo Spot, which despite its size, offers a richer sound. The screen, however, massively increases its expense, so bear that in mind – if you don't want a screen, the Echo Dot with Clock is an attractive option. The new Google Nest Mini is set to sound even better too, withy the inclusion of an extra speaker. Keep in mind that, with both Alexa and Google Assistant, third-party speaker manufacturers are increasingly choosing to integrate the voice helpers into their own products.

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For example, if I ask Google Assistant, "Where is Blade Runner 2049 playing near me?" it will give me movie showtimes, automatically. For Alexa, you have to specifically "Ask Fandango." I can ask Google Assistant directly for a fried chicken recipe; with Alexa, you need to remember to enable the Allrecipes skill. That said, Alexa's recipes then come from Allrecipes, a reliable source; Google's came from some site I'd never heard of. Google's demand that its speakers play only with other Google-compatible equipment continues to be the platform's weakest aspect, and the primary reason the Echo Dot remains our Editors' Choice. The Google Home Mini puts all of the smarts of Google Assistant into a small and affordable package.

To call that a minor problem would be overstating things, bluntly. Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change over time. There isn't a true winner in the cost department, as both devices regularly sell for around $49. However, they both do go on sale on occasion, so it's a good idea to keep an eye on sales that can bring significant cost savings. The top buttons on the Echo Dot allow you to control the volume, mute the microphone, and bring up Alexa with a simple press of your finger. This gives it a little boost on usability, simply because the buttons are easy to see.

Why would you want to mix and match Amazon Echo and Google Home?

There’s no lack of music service options on either of these speakers, but whatever you play will sound better on the Dot. Both can be paired with another device, such as your phone, via Bluetooth, allowing you to play whatever your heart desires. The Google Home Mini can stream free music from Google Play Music Free, YouTube Music, Spotify Free, and Pandora. Most recently, Google released the Nest Hub Max, putting Google Assistant in a 10-inch smart display.

The Google Home Mini is a smart speaker that's built on the same platform as the original Google Home, but it's significantly smaller. Google Home Mini provides access to the powerful Google Assistant, so you can use it to listen to music, check the news and weather, make appointments, and a variety of other tasks. The built-in speaker doesn't provide the same audio quality as the larger Google Home, but you can connect it wirelessly to any Cast-enabled speaker if you're after a richer sound.

As with any smart home, if you have a ton of connected stuff set up inside your dwellings, make sure to keep everything updated so that all of your assistants maintain a level playing field. Both assistants -- and thus both speakers -- are very capable at this point and will adequately respond to most questions and commands you can think to throw at them. If you already own a Dot or an Echo, the Mini doesn't offer you anything compelling enough to warrant throwing away your current investment. The Google Home Mini is ready to take its place alongside the Dot as one of the best affordable smart speakers out there. When it comes to smart speaker smarts, Google Assistant reigns supreme.

Simply put, it allows devices from different ecosystems to sync up and communicate. Users can create Applets, an automatic programming, that expands on what other apps are already capable of. You can also use SmartThings alongside IFTTT to give your Blink cameras automatic on and off.

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From setting reminders to paying for your favorite music, a Google Nest Mini smart speaker can help you manage your days with ease. With Google Assistant at the ready, there’s plenty more you can do with either version of Google’s smallest smart speaker. In terms of functionality, the Home Mini and Nest Mini are identical.

However, you should use different speakers in different locations. For example, one speaker may be used for listening to music while the other would be used for watching TV at home. The choice really then comes down to the preference of ecosystem as opposed to the hardware.

I am a Mechanical Engineer with years of experience working in the Security Industry. Aside from giving out useful information here, my hobbies include researching, listening to classical songs. Because there are parental control options that will give parents peace of mind when they are unable to oversee, the Alexa is ideal for close quarters or quiet spaces where children will be doing schoolwork.

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When building a custom home, you have the option to design one that suits your needs. Whether you want more space in the living room or make your master bedroom more spacious, a custom room sorts it out for you. There are a million reasons to go for a custom home, and if you plan to build one for your family, here are some interesting facts from St Petersburg custom home buildersthat you must know. A custom home is like an empty canva that you fill with your wild imagination.

Although an obvious one, choosing the new home builders in St Petersburg Florida is a luxury that any homeowner would prefer. Pre-existing homes are built by people you do not know; you’ve neither interacted with them nor conveyed your unique needs to them. Getting in touch with the right new home builders in St Petersburg Florida is what precisely you need to construct the home of your dreams. If you support the idea of family planning, perhaps you need a home that caters to your specific needs. Finding a pre-existing home that fits your unique requirements is highly unlikely.

Our process, “The 5 Simple Steps” allows you to describe what you want, the design team draws it, you approve it, and Waterstone builds it. Having built hundreds of homes by now, our team knows the clients pretty well. What’s running in your head and how exactly you want it to be, you’d actually be surprised how our builders measure the depth of your thoughts and make sense out of it. Our custom home building process is customized for your vision. French cottages, Italianate manors, and classic Key West homes are some of the most prominent projects in Alvarez’s portfolio.

You have the choice to utilize the latest technological features for your new, custom home. Be it home automation or smart appliances; you can have modern tech built right in. On top of that, superior quality materials are another advantage.

I struggle with design choices and Dana helped guide me to some very beautiful decisions. They removed the carpeting from my loft and stairs, tiled the loft and painted/stained the wood stairs. They also added French Doors to my formal dining room, painted my kitchen cabinets, made new doors, tiled my backsplash and made a custom bar cabinet to house my wine fridge. I am very happy with the work and found Dana to be at all times professional and communicative.

The Pacesetters is composed of 20 award-winning luxury home builders, located throughout the US. Our team will schedule a free consultation and work with you to make your vision a reality. Iconic Builders & Design is the name to trust for one-of-a-kind custom dream home design in St. Petersburg. We never use “one-size-fits-all” solutions when providing design services. Contact Iconic Builders & Design today to schedule a free consultation with a custom home builder in St. Petersburg FL.

Michael Halflants studied architecture in Brussels at the Institut Supérieure de St Luc and earned his master’s degree at the University of Florida. Partner John Pichette served in the Air Force for four years, and then completed an intensive five-year professional program at Andrews University in Michigan. In 2018, Halflants received the prestigious AIA Florida / Caribbean Medal of Honor for Design, the highest award for a design that AIA Florida can bestow upon an architect. The preceding year, John Pichette was recognized with the AIA Florida Builder of the Year Award. One of the firm’s strengths is its first-class workmanship, completed with astonishing finishes. You can see that ability in the firm’s various styles that range from Key West coastal to a Mediterranean villa.

Their custom residential projects range in styles from modern Craftsman all the way to Mediterranean; with one of their many strengths lying in the design of European-inspired homes with a modern flair. Sun Bay Builders utilizes many top current building methods, including natural finishes and organic materials, to bring these timeless designs into the twenty-first century with elegance. We work closely with clients to help turn their vision into a reality, whether it is a kitchen remodel, condominium remodel, home addition, or preserving a historic house. Our philosophy is to create beautiful, efficient, and timeless spaces, all designed to enhance your lifestyle.

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• Custom Home Builders in Saint Petersburg, FL

Renovating and improving your space, indoor or outdoor, will help increase the value of your home. This will help if you ever plan on renting out or selling your space. To speak with our home builder about your New Home, Custom Home, Home Additions or Home Renovations in St. Petersburg, Florida. Schedule your FREE in-home estimate with the friendliest professionals. Our St. Pete home renovation experts are ready to transform your existing space.

We are also the name to trust for home additions and home expansions in St. Petersburg. Iconic Builders & Design is even able to assist with bathroom, kitchen and other home remodels in St. Petersburg that will transform your property into a space that is every bit as unique as you. Contact a custom builder in St. Petersburg from Iconic Builders & Design to schedule a free consultation for the services you need. If you’ve ever seen a custom home, perhaps you know how they maximize functionality. Whether you want the St Petersburg Fl custom home builders to keep your rooms more defined or use the open floor plan, you can make it as functional as you want.

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Our promise is to earn a 5-Star review from our clients and everyone who has contact with Waterstone. The choices and decisions are all in your hands, from wall coverings to floorings to cabinet molding and amenities. The options list is never-ending, and you might actually feel overwhelmed given the vast range of choices. However, St Petersburg Fl custom home builders understand your unique needs and help you decide the right thing for your dream home. If you’re having a hard time explaining the precise details in your head, our team of professional custom home builders St Petersburg Florida gives you the voice.

In Allendale and the Bayway Isles, upscale Mediterranean Revivals and Florida Moderns line shaded brick lanes. Essentially, if you live in an area that witnesses hurricanes occasionally, you can benefit from the basement in your home. Additions offer a cost-effective way to solve storage issues and increase your property’s value. There are several ways to utilize additional space in your home but using it the right way is what makes your home special. K+B Builders Inc Custom Home Builders – Additions – Remodeling + Design-Build © copyright 2018 All Rights Reserved.

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Do you want to complement your living space with some additions? We’re here to offer the best designs that perfectly blend in with the existing structure of your custom home. At Suncoast Custom Builders we make it our job to ensure your home is reaching its full potential. Is a Design Build Company we can provide you with a beautiful custom home that fits your life style and your budget. Specializing in custom homes of all different types and styles. In St Petersburg we can build on your lot 1, 2 or 3 story homes.

I struggle with design choices and Dana helped guide me to some very beautiful decisions. They removed the carpeting from my loft and stairs, tiled the loft and painted/stained the wood stairs. They also added French Doors to my formal dining room, painted my kitchen cabinets, made new doors, tiled my backsplash and made a custom bar cabinet to house my wine fridge. I am very happy with the work and found Dana to be at all times professional and communicative.

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We highly recommend choosing this company for your new home construction because of the quality of the people." Many of our clients live out of state and trust us to handle their vacation home remodeling, addition, and home building projects. That is why we provide each of our clients with access to a secure website with their project details. Whether you are at home, at work, on the road, or vacation, K+B Builders Inc. puts information at your fingertips with progress videos, photos, security, and more. Waterstone has been building custom homes since 2014 and is honored to be ranked #1 on Houzz.com in the St. Petersburg & Surrounding Areas Area. Our clients are happy to share with you their 5-Star Experience before, during, and long after the completion of their custom home.

Using Chief Architect 3D software, we provide you with the opportunity to preview your plans before the work begins. Better visualize your future space and make design adjustments in advance to guarantee you're satisfied. Choose from a number of plans that will be perfect for your Tampa Bay / Pinellas County lifestyle. Oasis will design and build your home on a lot we find for you or your own perfect lot you have already purchased or selected.

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Is the premier collection of professional Home Builders and Remodelers that can help you step by step through your construction project. This partnership approach optimizes the fit between design and budget and provides the ability to forecast ahead of schedule and ensure the selection of qualified specialty trades. As luxury home builders in St Petersburg FL, we have seen a transition of design themes over the years from traditional regional architectural styles to more individualized designs. New materials and techniques, together with new attitudes, have opened the door to exciting personality focused designs.

We can help you find the home of your dreams or build it from scratch according to your specifications. We also offer home construction services, home renovations and condo renovations. What sets us above other home builders in St. Petersburg is our team of experienced and qualified professionals who can handle all aspects of home building, from design to construction to finishing. Waterstone has been building custom homes and remodeling luxury homes since 2014.

Michael Halflants studied architecture in Brussels at the Institut Supérieure de St Luc and earned his master’s degree at the University of Florida. Partner John Pichette served in the Air Force for four years, and then completed an intensive five-year professional program at Andrews University in Michigan. In 2018, Halflants received the prestigious AIA Florida / Caribbean Medal of Honor for Design, the highest award for a design that AIA Florida can bestow upon an architect. The preceding year, John Pichette was recognized with the AIA Florida Builder of the Year Award. One of the firm’s strengths is its first-class workmanship, completed with astonishing finishes. You can see that ability in the firm’s various styles that range from Key West coastal to a Mediterranean villa.

The Pacesetters is composed of 20 award-winning luxury home builders, located throughout the US. Our team will schedule a free consultation and work with you to make your vision a reality. Iconic Builders & Design is the name to trust for one-of-a-kind custom dream home design in St. Petersburg. We never use “one-size-fits-all” solutions when providing design services. Contact Iconic Builders & Design today to schedule a free consultation with a custom home builder in St. Petersburg FL.

Why Remodel Your Home with Suncoast Custom Builders?

He has designed and built everything from an $800 million Research Camp to luxury hotels for clients like Ritz-Carlton, Hyatt, and Marriott. He left the corporate world in 2013 and started this firm to build ultra-modern homes in St. Petersburg. Our specialties include new home construction, home renovation, waterfront homes, luxury homes, ADU construction, and other custom construction projects. If you own a business or are managing your day job, perhaps finding the right home or customizing one without a custom home builder would add to your stress. However, when you work with a home builder, they manage all the activities for you. From finding the perfect location to creating a better vision, new home builders St Petersburg Florida get the job done for you.

With more than 35 years of experience, we will provide you with design options and cost saving methods that will fit with in your budget. We can design you your Dream Custom Home or a New Home from scratch. No matter the area of your property in need of a facelift, Iconic Builders & Design will work with you to update and modernize your space. Contact us today for a free consultation on home remodeling in St. Petersburg FL. Discover Luxury Home Living from St. Petersburg to Snell Isle, Davis Islands, and surrounding areas. This magazine helps you to understand the process and benefits of building a custom home with Waterstone.

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Are you looking to add a personal touch to your loved one's funeral service? Would you like to browse through our catalog of viewing merchandise? Maybe you want to learn more about planning your own funeral. We've made all of this information — and more — available for you to explore in the comfort and privacy of your home.

A gift to your family, sparing them hard decisions at an emotional time. If you do want to reach out to the family, please feel free to do so on our guestbook. To better prepare yourself, we have provided you with some helpful information regarding the immediate need process. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Take advantage of you or your bank account in your family's time of sorry.

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They kept us updated with the progress and have stayed in contact with us ever since. Our pastor had loss in his family during this time as well and they booked with Reverend Greene. He got to know Dad though the family before the service and it couldn’t have been better tailored for him if he had know us a lifetime. — I would like thank you and your staff for everything you did to assist and guide us during this difficult time. They care about your loss and it shows with every detail.

Our commitment to serve you better transcends our facility. We invite you to browse our website, and please feel comfortable enough to stop and submit a question or comment if you wish. We strive to make our families and visitors feel comfortable while paying respects to their lost loved ones, and we make considerable efforts to maintain our focus on the high standards expected of a place of tribute. You can search using the name of your loved one, or any family name for current or past services entrusted to our firm. This is the cost to purchase a casket from the funeral home.

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You may purchase programs through the funeral home or elsewhere, if you wish. You may purchase flowers through the funeral home or separately, if you wish. This is the fee to transport your loved one from the funeral home to funeral events in a hearse. We are committed to providing support, compassion, information, & guidance as needed to all of those in need in the community. You will feel the support of knowing we are here to walk with you through this inevitable journey of grief every step of the way.

We provide individualized funeral services designed to meet the needs of each family. Our staff of dedicated professionals is available to assist you in making funeral service arrangements. From casket choices to funeral flowers, we will guide you through all aspects of the funeral service. Our experience has taught us that when losing a loved one, those left behind feel lost and alone. Our grief support programs in place are dedicated to helping you during your difficult time and making each day a little easier for you when a loved one is lost.

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You may choose to purchase a casket online or elsewhere, if you'd wish. Have flowers from a local florist delivered to an upcoming service. Offer a gift of comfort and beauty to a family suffering from loss. If you have immediate need of our services, we're available for you 24 hours a day. If you prefer not to come to our office to make arrangements, we currently offer appointments by phone. Those who choose to come to our office, we require you limit the number of people attending to three .

When you have experienced the loss of a loved one, you can trust Companion Funeral & Cremation Service to guide you through the process of honoring their life. At Companion Funeral & Cremation Service, we pride ourselves on serving families in Athens, Cleveland and the surrounding areas with dignity, respect, and compassion. Our staff is experienced in a variety of funeral services and can help you celebrate your loved one no matter your religion, culture, or budget. We’re dedicated to providing personalized, professional and compassionate services to help lighten your burden and support you through the difficult times that follow the loss of a loved one. We're honored to assist you in your time of need, and would like to assure you that we'll do everything in our power to make your experience a meaningful and memorable one. We invite you to explore our unique history, meet our experienced staff, connect with our local community, and hear what our customers have had to say.

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Executive Order No.17, issued on Sunday, March 22, 2020, by Governor Bill Lee. To limit the spread of COVID-19, the Governor has ordered that persons in the State of Tennessee shall not participate in social gatherings of ten or more people. Those social gatherings include but are not limited to visitations, funerals, or other memorial events and burial of deceased human remains . In order to comply with Federal and State regulations, we currently cannot allow any public visitations or funeral services. All services will be private and limited to ten or less persons.

While at Purdue she coached the first colligate flight team to win the prestigious Air Race Classic women’s cross country air race. Mary Ann earned a Silver Beaver award for her long time service to the Boy Scouts Egyptian Council, also serving as a leader of High School aged Scouts under an Aviation, a Search and Rescue, and later a Sailing Explorer Post. In retirement she was a member of the McMinn County Amateur Radio Club with the amateur callsign W8MAE. Mary Ann was dedicated to the growth and education of youth and adults alike, and especially enjoyed helping individuals that strive to break the stereotypical boundaries. This is the fee for the services the funeral home will provide during a funeral or memorial service. This is generally required if you would like to hold the service at the funeral home or if you will be needing any assistance from the staff for the service.

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Facing the loss of a beloved pet is a difficult journey. Our pets bless us with such love and affection that it’s a shame their lives are naturally shorter than our own. Mary Ann was a pioneer in the field of women in aviation and taught as a professor in Aeronautical Engineering Technology at Purdue University before her retirement.

This is the fee for the services the funeral home will provide during a graveside service. This is generally required if you will be needing any assistance from the staff for the service. This is the fee for the services the funeral home will provide during a visitation or viewing. This is generally required if you would like to hold a viewing and visitation at the funeral home or if you will be needing any assistance from the staff. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that you consider donating to the Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance Mary Ann Eiff Memorial Scholarship fund. This fund will continue Mary Ann’s endeavors, encouraging the next generation of aviation maintainers, and enabling the pursuit of their career ambitions.

We offer a full range of gifts to help comfort and support those who need it the most delivered direct from your local florist. Take a look at the support materials we offer to help you cope. Let our caring staff members help you select products and services that are tailored to your personal needs. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Edward Lee Hyde please visit our Tribute Store. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mary Ann Eiff please visit our Tribute Store. Smith Funeral Home is open and continues serving your family and loved ones 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as we have done since 1884 .

The staff was welcoming, warming and present the whole time ready to help any way they could. Robbie made sure all of Kenneth's wishes were completed. Our son and I highly recommend Companion in Athens and Cleveland for your funeral needs. They go far beyond to care for first your loved one and also your family. This is the cost to purchase a burial vault from the funeral home. A burial vault is required for most cemeteries, but you may choose to purchase one online or elsewhere, if you'd wish.

Ever Loved's funeral marketplace makes it easy to purchase caskets, urns and more directly from independent sellers at great prices. This is the fee for the funeral home to come pick up your loved one and bring him/her to the funeral home for preparation. This Ever Loved listing has not been claimed by an employee of the funeral home yet.

Ordering flowers from our site ensures that your order will reach us or the family in a timely manner, and your gesture of support will remain acknowledged in the Book of Memories for future generations. We only work with local florists so we can maintain the sense of urgency and quality of your selections. We thank you for helping to support the family during their time of need, and will fondly remember your kind gesture. Dad was late to his funeral, as he always said he would be, due not no fault of Companion at all.

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Search Cleveland obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. Yes, simply click “Add a photo” located underneath the main photo of the obituary then upload the photos/videos you wish to share. You can click this link to create an obituary. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Would you like to offer Joshua Oliver’s loved ones a condolence message?

Needs to review the security of your connection before proceeding. Simply browse the Cleveland’s obituaries listing you can find on this page or conduct a search on the web site with your loved one’s name. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved..

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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joshua Oliver , who passed away on March 4, 2020, at the age of 27, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Joshua Oliver or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.