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New (unused) AJAX 22HP low pressure (15 psi) atmospheric steam boiler. Manufactured in Sept 2009, this AJAX boiler is in new condition and still in its shipping crate and has been stored in a climate controlled warehouse. Configured for natural gas but also has burner tips for propane. This boiler is ready to install for your distillery. (The new building inspector in my town has made it impractical for me to use it in my distillery. Have to stay electric.) The boiler produces 775lbs/hr. steam. Warranty still in effect. Includes draft hood in box and operating and maintenance manual. Shipping not included, but we can load it onto the freight hauler. Shipping wt: 2,952lbs. Shipping Class:85 At $10,000 its a bargain.

3 cell maglite. also very tactical. ;-)

Jonathan, used the corporate headquarters address, but Port Chester is also in Lowey's district.

Chris, good letter. I hope you dont mind that I heavily plagiarized from it and sent one to my congresswoman.

Jess, I've been using a ceramic filter for my water, but i'm still getting a little sediment in the tank. it comes out in the bottling filter, but i'm getting paranoid about it. what capacity RO unit are you using?

So, besides Scott's $100 UK bargain, whats a reasonable amount to spend on a proffesional shot? The graphics guy who did my label and is doing my website suggested 3 price points. $500: For this he'll get a semi-pro photographer ("wedding shooter") that he will work with to direct and stage the shot. $1200 for a professional with corporate liquor accounts in their portfolio. $15,000 plus expenses for a trendy fashion photographer who only has one name (I know, I just stopped laughing).

Last year I when went looking for a surety no one seemed interested in doing the business. Fortunately I had enough liquidity so I could write check for a cash bond. This year things have eased up and my broker found someone interested in underwriting the risk so I can get the cash back. But, underwriting is more stringent these days. They want to see cash on hand, broker statements, home equity value, business plan... and they're just taking a contingent risk, not handing out cash. The days of valuing risk at zero are over. The banks and insurance companies want lots of security and they only want to lend to businesses that dont need the money.