Tag: South Bend
Ask South Bend
by CpU on Dec.19, 2010, under Business, Christmas, Education, Michiana, News, Random, Software, Websites, Xtra
Do you have a question about South Bend, Indiana? AskSouthBend.com is a public forum of individuals who answer questions that visitors and residents have about the Bend.
The Process
Anybody can submit a question to AskSouthBend.com, while they also encourage residents and professionals to utilize this service to provide information about South Bend. Not every answer you receive will be correct, which is why AskSouthBend.com incorporates a rating system that allows users to evaluated answers based on quality and accuracy. Each user who submits an answer has a rating that defines the user’s credentials to the community.
The bottom Line
Knowledge is power, and people are knowledge. Ask and answer questions to start building a community of information about South Bend, Indiana. This information will help to inform future visitors of AskSouthBend.com who may have the same questions you did.
Rip-Off Report: BW Service Experts–Michiana
by CpU on Nov.05, 2010, under Business, Michiana, News
If you are looking to get your furnace fixed this winter, try to avoid BW Service Experts for your next heating and cooling system repair in Mishawaka, Elkhart, or South Bend.
Why? Because they overcharge for parts and labor. They do not calculate your service charge based on the amount of time spent, parts costs (plus a little profit of course). Instead they have a set price for the part and install. What to expect if you have to change the ignition board on your furnace.
Expect a quote of $475 for the part and labor. This does not include the initial fee for them to come look at your furnace.
Lets break down this quote because the technician will most likely not tell you how much you are paying for parts, and how much you are paying for labor. Don’t forget tax (but who knows what that taxable amount is unless you drill the tech for lack of information.)
A typical ignition board costs roughly $100-200 give or take. Mine particularly was $109.00.
So breaking down the costs directly:
| Service/Diagnostics Fee: | $100 |
| Replacement Part Cost: | $120 (Shipping, Tax) |
| Labor: | $355 |
| Total: | $575 |
Now how hard is this part to replace? Not hard – actually it took an 8-minute video on HVAC for Beginners to replace a much similar board.
So to sum things up, for roughly 60 minutes of work, they earn $355 plus the $100 diagnostics fee (Or we call that labor). Rip-Off Report Confirmed – and if you are looking to have work done on your next heating and cooling equipment, I suggest you find a local company that isn’t controlled by CORPORATE fingers.
The one thing this company did right was walk away from the diagnostics fee. Offered with out my request after I broke down the numbers over the phone with the manager that could not be found that evening. I did not have any work done and excused the tech from my house. He was happy to leave while also leaving my door open to the cold weather. Standing two feet from my back door (as it was wide open) waiting for his fee while I spend 20 minutes trying to get ahold of someone who can explain this poor service and untrustworthy business practices.
When the technician makes sighs and statement like, “I hope you have a credit card, last time I did one it was expensive.” Be worried and do your homework. There are plenty of hardworking American Companies who deserve your money and BW Heating and Air-conditioning in Mishawaka, South Bend, and Elkhart is NOT one of them.
The location I experienced this is in the Mishawaka, Elkhart, South Bend Area.
Potato Creek – Annual Egg Hunt 2010 Video
by CpU on Apr.03, 2010, under CpU Videos, Michiana, Potato Creek, Tubers, Video
We took about a 15 minute drive outside of South Bend to North Liberty, Indiana for some Easter Egg Hunting. Potato Creek hosts an annual egg hunt festival for kids of all ages.
They also had other fun-filled activities including egg coloring and the petting zoo. Don’t forget the Easter Bunny saying hello to all the boy and girls.
Tweets for 2010-02-10
by CpU on Feb.10, 2010, under CpU Tweets
- Accident at 0.01 mi from intersection Fir Rd and E University Dr, Mishawaka http://trapster.com/_TCS #
- Live Police at 0.00 mi from intersection Grape Rd and W Edison Rd, Mishawaka http://trapster.com/_xL7j #
- 9 Tricks I Used To Triple My AdSense Earnings In 30 Days http://bit.ly/9LTuW0 #
- Check out @WSBT for all your #SouthBend News… Greatest news coverage of #Michiana ! #
- Anyone need a new Laptop Case? #Laptop #Case – Daily Woot.com – http://bit.ly/9iwjGB #
- Trial begins in execution-style slaying | WSBT – #SouthBend | Local News – http://bit.ly/c363F7 #
Tweets for 2010-02-09
by CpU on Feb.09, 2010, under CpU Tweets
- Accident at 0.00 mi from intersection S Michigan St and E Donmoyer Ave, South Bend http://trapster.com/_IA9 #
- Known Speed Trap at 0.04 mi from intersection S Logan St and Wilson Blvd, Mishawaka http://trapster.com/_6FW #
- I don't want this snow that is coming… #Indiana #Southbend #boo ! #
Special Report: Oprah and a No-Holds-Barred Conversation with Child Molesters
by CpU on Feb.08, 2010, under Advice, Education, Random, Video
“It’s the most honest conversation Oprah’s ever had with child molesters. Why they do it, how they do it and who they choose.” – Oprah.com
Oprah faces something that has haunted her from her childhood. She sits down with 4 child molesters and asks the questions that you will want to know…
Video Links:
Resource Links from Oprah:
- Police arrest 22-year-old For Alleged Teen Rape
- Special Report: Oprah and a No-Holds-Barred Conversation with Child Molesters
- Oprah’s Conversations with Child Molesters (Video will be online @ 9/8c)
- 4 Things You Need to Know About Child Molestation
- Q&A with a Sex Offender Therapist – Stop the abuse before it happens
- National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual abuse, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE
Tweets for 2010-02-04
by CpU on Feb.04, 2010, under CpU Tweets
- Cop in a Utility Vehicle hits a teen’s car – http://bit.ly/91uO6a – Doesn’t look like he was paying attention… #
- Michiana’s Home for Music, Art and Entertainment – SouthBendScene.com – http://bit.ly/9csFTA #southbend #indiana #michiana VERY COOL!!! #
- @Escherbach and so the shows begin… #Southbend band at it again – http://bit.ly/c2W2xK #
- RT @tweetmeme Show at Elva’s Fiesta Club in South Bend (Escherbach) | Sndrum.com http://j.mp/b6ugPN #
Tweets for 2010-02-03
by CpU on Feb.03, 2010, under CpU Tweets
- Driver does a Chinese fire drill with a cop and gets in his squad car instead of in his… Police Chase: Hilarious! http://bit.ly/btyid7 #
- Coming Soon: Skype for iPhone Over 3G http://bit.ly/cN2B0B #
- @RR_LiveAudio you should have an embeddable player… I would include you on my website for #SouthBend #
- Drugs found at home near #Elkhart County jail – eTruth – #Indiana – http://bit.ly/9wmorp – They found 45 lbs of #mexican #grass… #
- Suspect in #LaPorte bank robbery released from jail a day later after armed robbery: http://bit.ly/biPLyJ #Indiana #
- Get Rich Blogging: Fact or Fiction? http://bit.ly/9TwjOW #
- Two versions of Sheena’s law heading to Senate | WSBT – http://bit.ly/9KIWsq #
- Become a fan on Facebook | Sunset Bar & Grill http://bit.ly/9IwNDI #goshen #indiana #
Murder trial in execution-style slaying to begin Monday | WSBT
by CpU on Feb.03, 2010, under Guest Post, Michiana, Michiana News
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Read the full article at: Murder trial in execution-style slaying to begin Monday on WSBT.com
SOUTH BEND — A 21-year-old man accused in the execution-style shooting of an acquaintance is to go on trial Monday. Guest Post: Tribune Staff Report |
Brandon Phillips is charged with murder and criminal confinement in the shooting death of 20-year-old Marcus Rice.
Rice’s body was found Feb. 5, 2009, in a rural area near Dorn Road. Authorities say he was killed after a drug dispute between acquaintances of Phillip’s.
Read the full article at: Murder trial in execution-style slaying to begin Monday on WSBT.com
Michiana Weekly Trapster Beats: 2/1 – 2/7
by CpU on Feb.02, 2010, under Michiana, Trapster Beats
2/7:
- Live Police at 0.01 mi from intersection Section St and W Main St, Edwardsburg http://trapster.com/_3VJ #
2/4:
- Live Police at 0.03 mi from intersection Byron Dr and Miami Rd, South Bend http://trapster.com/_Ihgk #
2/2:
- Voted N Known Speed Trap at U.S. 20, Mishawaka, IN 46544, USA http://trapster.com/_QTPW #
- Ice On Road at 0.21 mi from intersection Ireland Trl and Elmwood Ave, http://trapster.com/_I3s7 #
2/1:
- Live Police at 0.05 mi from intersection 46th St and W Indiana Ave, http://trapster.com/_8uG #
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