A Ryanair spokesman said. Passengers were provided with refreshment vouchers, while a Ryanair engineer examined the aircraft and cleared it to return to service. Ryanair sincerely apologised to all passengers affected by this delay. Photograph; PA

More than 150 London-bound Ryanair passengers were left grounded for seven hours yesterday after what was described as a minor technical issue.

Flight FR102 from Shannon to London Stansted was due to depart at 6.15am but it was delayed because of a cracked cockpit window. The passengers had already boarded their flight when some received a text message from Ryanair advising that their departure would be delayed.

This text message arrived before any announcement was made by the flight crew and advised passengers that their new departure time would be 10.30am. Passengers were taken back to the terminal.

A replacement window was flown in from Stansted, arriving at Shannon at 9.36am.

Some passengers asked if they could transfer to a later Gatwick flight but they were told their aircraft would be ready and in the air before the Gatwick service departed. This however was not the case.

Passenger Jay Briganti said: We were already boarded and the plane was fully loaded. Everyone was ready to go, but they hadnt closed the door. Then at 6.26am I got a text message about the delay before anything had even been announced on board.

The captain came on about a minute later saying there was a fault and they would need to wait two hours for engineers to update them on situation and that we would have to get off the plane, Mr Briganti added.

At about 9am they handed out vouchers for 5 which wouldnt even cover the cost of a soup and the only place they could be used was in the airport restaurant.

Passengers were then told to return to the gate to prepare for boarding for a second time. From the departure gate, they could see where the faulty window was still not replaced.

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Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) December 30, 2013

In addition to being Phoenixs most decorated home improvement contractor, Republic West Home now offers new and existing customers the opportunity to upgrade to triple pane glass for free.

Far surpassing industry standards of dual pane glass, Republic West Homes quality replacement windows will keep cooling costs down in the summer while eliminating 99% of the suns harmful UV rays. In addition, this new product features significant noise reduction, low maintenance and years of smooth operation.

A multiple time winner of the Contractor of the Year Award, as well several BBB Business Ethics Awards, Republic West Home is one of the most referred contractors in Maricopa County and has built a reputation for quality and convenience within the home improvement industry.

Offering our customers a triple pane upgrade at no cost really blends well with our philosophy of over delivering on product and service for our customers, commented Linda Zimmerman, owner of Republic West Home.

About Republic West Home: Republic West Home is a company that stands for quality, honesty and the best value. Our vision, in an industry often lacking ethics and reliability, is to deliver the best home improvement experience possible.

To deliver the best possible experience before, during and after the completion of your project, an extensive team of professionals was put in place: employees driven to make the home improvement experience a great one for you, our customers. The formula works and the pleasant experiences we create for our customers have paid off. In an industry where repeat business averages less than 5%, Republic West Home and our 15,000+ clients generate an amazing 50% of our business from previous customers and referrals.

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PMT2013-03918 1707 Walnut St.; $3,689,013.78; Alpine 1000; Brinkman Construction Inc.; new three-story, 26-unit, multi-family residential building with underground parking garage.

PMT2013-05060 3227 Ninth St.; $375,000.00; Michael Schwartz and Nancy Cranbourne; Sobo Design and Build; remodel (740SF) and addition (910 square feet basement and main level combined) to existing single-story single family dwelling. Also includes new front porch (123 square feet). Remodel scope includes installation of a gas fireplace, relocation of existing bathrooms and laundry room, and kitchen renovation. Addition includes rear bump-out (remains one-story structure), and new unfinished basement.

PMT2013-05404 3235 28th St.; $205,574.46; Management Harman; Hays Construction Co. Inc.; remodel and addition to existing restaurant for conversion to new Dunkin Donuts. Interior remodel of 2,938 square feet. Addition of 168 square feet for new walk in cooler and freezer. Includes associated MEP. See ADR2013-00171 for minor modification.

PMT2013-05629 1810 29th St. 2004; $173,260.84; Twenty Macerich; MPB Contractors Inc; UNIT 2004: renant finish of old Bodacious Spa space for Spavia Spa. Scope includes reconfiguration of interior walls, creation of locker rooms and rest areas, addition of two new toilets and 4 new showers.

PMT2013-06577 1949 Pearl St., No. C1; $1,936.16; Properties FH; recess existing slab to move step four feet from existing historic doors. Ref. to PMT2013-04775 for full scope of tenant remodel.

PMT2013-06589 1001 Arapahoe Ave.; $4,140,500.00; City of Boulder; scope of work includes relocating the childerns library. Expanding and relocating the teen space. Impoving access to browsing for fiction, movies, and music collection. Replacement of electrical and data distribution systems. Repair or replacement of clerestory window system. Replacement of carpet. Installation of utilites for a cafe (contracted caft vendor will provide equipment and procure health department approval).

PMT2013-07034 4505 Moorhead Ave.; $19,000.00; Peter Frech and Susanah et. al.; electrical repairs associated with flood damage. Electrical work to also include newsub-panel in basement. Scope of work also includes installing kitchen for approved ADU (Reference ADR2013-00111 and AUR2013-00012), insulation per energy code on exterior permimeter wall. Plumbing scope of work to include installing new dishwasher in basement and garbage disposal and hooking up sinks in bathroom and kitchen. Moving gas line for new gas range in basement kitchen

PMT2013-07050 970 Mcintire St.; $5,500.00; Claire Khadakkar and Neeraj Khadakkar; installation of three egress windows and window wells in basement.

PMT2013-07072 1100 Balsam Ave.; $125,244.68; Hospital Community; Golden Triangle Const. Inc.; nonstructural demolition and rebuild associated with removal of MRI machine.

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A change of manager at Tottenham Hotspur has not acted as a spark for Erik Lamela, according to Darren Lewis of the Mirror, as he suggests the midfielder still wants to leave on loan in January.

Prior to Andre Villas-Boas exit, there was talk of a loan move to Atletico Madrid for the summer recruit from Roma.

Tim Sherwood is now in charge, and handed Lamela a start in the win at Southampton.

Lewis, though, feels Lamelas mindset has not changed and claims the Argentine will push for a move in January in a bid to secure his place in his countrys World Cup squad.

If Lewis is correct, there could be a clash come January as he claims Tottenham have no intention of letting Lamela leave on loan.

In his piece, Lewis wrote:

Although he has publicly declared he is up for the challenge of breaking into the Spurs team, his private frustrations are well known and have attracted interest from a number of top European clubs.

Spurs, however, have no intention of farming Lamela out and retain high hopes for him.

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One of the biggest reasons to replace your home's windows is to improve the overall energy efficiency of your home. But how do you compare the energy efficiency among differing window products? Look at the labels.

Windows that feature an Energy Star label have passed standards tests that prove that the products meet minimum criteria for energy efficiency. Energy Star-rated products typically cost more than traditional products, but also offer great energy savings in reduced utility bills. For more information on how window products qualify for the Energy Star label visit the Energy Star website.

Another energy efficiency indicator on new window products is a label from the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC). The NFRC is a non-profit organization that independently assesses and issues energy ratings for window products.

NFRCs testing of window energy performance is also a key component of Energy Star ratings. According to the Council, window products that carry the NFRC label have been tested to ensure that their advertised energy-efficiency claims are accurate.

Window energy efficiency terms

NFRC labels carry important information about a windows energy performance, which are expressed in two primary efficiency measures.

1. Solar heat gain co-efficient (SHGC)

SHGC indicates how much heat from sunlight a window can block. Expressed as number between 0 and 1, the lower a windows SHGC rating, the more heat from sunlight it can block. For instance a window with a SHGC of 0.35 will allow more heat to pass through the window than a product with a SHGC of 0.27.

2. U-factor

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Installing replacement windows can bring added beauty, value and energy efficiency to any home. If youre planning to replace windows however, its helpful to understand all the window replacement options available to you before making a decision.

Schedule a free in-home consultation and let a window installation expert from The Home Depot show you our wide-ranging styles and brands for replacement windows, including Andersen windows. Youll see actual samples and get a detailed explanation of how replacement window installation works. Whether youre seeking traditional window glass replacement, or to replacing vinyl windows or storm windows, well help you find window replacement solution for your budget.

You can rely on The Home Depot to install your windows the right way. We handpick home service providers who meet our high standards for experience, know-how and customer service. We screen and do background checks on all of our installers to make sure they are licensed as required and insured before sending them to your home. We know windows for a home are important investment and we make sure its done correctly. The Home Depot also offers credit and/or project loan financing options for home window replacement installation.

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(Reuters) - Swansea City striker Michu faces ankle surgery that will rule him out for six weeks and may push the injury-hit Welsh club to seek a replacement in the January transfer window.

The Spaniard underwent a scan on his injured ankle after missing Sunday's 2-1 home defeat by Everton. The 27-year-old, who has scored six goals in all competitions this season, has had ankle and knee problems in recent months.

"It's not good news," manager Michael Laudrup told the club website (www.swanseacity.net) on Tuesday. "Unfortunately it has been confirmed that he will need an operation.

"The good news is that it can be done in the next week - and he should be back playing in around a month and a half.

"But what has happened in the last couple of weeks has changed things. We will probably do something now - in January - and try to add something that we don't have in certain positions," said Laudrup.

"The numbers are a bit down and that is risky for the last four months of the season."

Laudrup said he could sign Spanish forward Iago Aspas, 26, on loan from Liverpool.

"He is an interesting player but he is at Liverpool and they have injuries as well so that might not be possible," he added. "We are looking at other options."

Swansea, 11th in the Premier League, face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Thursday. They then travel to Aston Villa on Saturday before hosting free-scoring Manchester City on January 1.

The club have received a boost after Welsh defender Ben Davies, 20, signed a new contract until 2017.

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