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	<title> &#187; Grounds Maintenance</title>
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		<title>Blade Runners Landscape is &#8220;Perfect&#8221; says a Resident from Chancery Square HOA in Woodbridge</title>
		<link>http://blade-runners.com/blog/2011/09/07/blade-runners-landscape-is-perfect-says-a-resident-from-chancery-square-hoa-in-woodbridge/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:15:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Storck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Keith, Blade Runners have been here all morning. I have been outside since 9:00 working on a patio and side garden project so I had an opportunity to observe the workers. Here is my assessment: Perfect. There is not a leaf on the property and these young men work very hard. I even asked them [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;Keith,</p>
<p>Blade Runners have been here all morning.  I have been outside since 9:00 working on a patio and side garden project so I had an opportunity to observe the workers.  Here is my assessment:  Perfect.   There is not a leaf on the property and these young men work very hard.  I even asked them to be careful not to blow towards my garden and they were extremely respectful and courteous.  From my perspective, Blade Runners hit a home run today.&#8221;</p>
<p> Jeanie<br />
Chancery Square Resident</p>
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		<title>A Post-Hurricane Irene Thankyou to Blade Runners Lawncare from Stonehurst I of Fairfax</title>
		<link>http://blade-runners.com/blog/2011/09/07/a-post-hurricane-irene-thankyou-to-blade-runners-lawncare-from-stonehurst-i-of-fairfax/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:03:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Storck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eric- Please give your mowing crew a big thanks from SHA (Stonehurst Homeowners Association). The grounds look awesome! There were loads of small twigs, broken branches and leaves all over the neighborhood- looked like a hurricane had come through our neighborhood. LOL So make sure they get our thanks- they just left now-7pm- Mary Foster [...]]]></description>
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<p>Please give your mowing crew a big thanks from SHA (Stonehurst Homeowners Association).  The grounds look awesome!  There were loads of small twigs, broken branches and leaves all over the neighborhood- looked like a hurricane had come through our neighborhood. LOL    So make sure they get our thanks- they just left now-7pm- </p>
<p>Mary Foster<br />
Stonehurst Homeowners Association</p>
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		<title>Glen II HOA in Lake Ridge, VA looks forward to working with Blade Runners Landscape and Grounds Maintenance Company</title>
		<link>http://blade-runners.com/blog/2011/07/12/glen-ii-hoa-in-lake-ridge-va-looks-forward-to-working-with-blade-runners-landscape-and-grounds-maintenance-compa/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:12:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Storck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your team is very impressive as is the excellent customer service. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;I have to tell you, your team is very impressive as is the excellent customer service you&#8217;re providing! Thanks so much and looking forward to working with Blade Runners more in the future!&#8221;</p>
<p>Sabrina Barnhart</p>
<p>Board President</p>
<p>Glen II HOA</p>
<p>Lake Ridge, VA</p>
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		<title>Blade Runners Landscape Contractor Drivers are CPR Certified</title>
		<link>http://blade-runners.com/blog/2011/06/14/blade-runners-landscape-contractor-drivers-are-cpr-certified/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:44:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Storck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Osha has a requirement that all drivers have cpr training. This is often overlooked by contractors and clients should really ask about it. First-aid and CPR training shall be conducted using the conventional methods of training such as lecture, demonstration, practical exercise and examination (both written and practical). The length of training must be sufficient [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Osha has a requirement that all drivers have cpr training. This is often overlooked by contractors and clients should really ask about it.</p>
<p>First-aid and CPR training shall be conducted using the conventional methods of training such as lecture, demonstration, practical exercise and examination (both written and practical). The length of training must be sufficient to assure that drivers understand the concepts of first aid and can demonstrate their ability to perform the various procedures contained in the outline below.</p>
<p> The following Blade Runners Staff members have recently completed CPR training and certification:</p>
<p>Carlos Rodas                                                   </p>
<p>Andy Montejo</p>
<p>Henry Carranza</p>
<p>Brigiido Azpetia</p>
<p>Cesar t Pu</p>
<p>Carmona Durantes</p>
<p>Edwin Lorenzo</p>
<p>Alexis Majano</p>
<p>Johni Gomez</p>
<p>Carlos Portillo</p>
<p>Amancio Flores</p>
<p>Hugo Lemus</p>
<p>Walter Martinez</p>
<p>Carlos Carcamos</p>
<p>Carlos Lemus</p>
<p>Ever Martinez</p>
<p>Ever Maldanado</p>
<p>Jaun Beccera</p>
<p>Luis Guillen</p>
<p>Andy Montejo</p>
<p>Henry Carranza</p>
<p>Brigiido Azpetia</p>
<p>Cesar t Pu</p>
<p>Carmona Durantes</p>
<p>Edwin Lorenzo</p>
<p>Alexis Majano</p>
<p>Johni Gomez</p>
<p>Carlos Portillo</p>
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		<title>Blade Runners Landscape Contractor Complies with VA Dept of Agriculture Pesticide Licensing</title>
		<link>http://blade-runners.com/blog/2011/06/14/blade-runners-landscape-contractor-complies-with-va-dept-of-agriculture-pesticide-licensing/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:15:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Storck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[All people that apply pesticides and herbicides are required to have licensing from the Virginia Department of Agriculture]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>All people that apply pesticides and herbicides are required to have licensing from the Virginia Department of Agriculture. As such extending education is required each year. See the certificate for Eric Storck, President of Blade Runners, completing this requirment.</p>
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		<title>Blade Runners Landscape and Tree Care Sends Staff to Arborist Seminar in Manassas</title>
		<link>http://blade-runners.com/blog/2011/05/23/blade-runners-landscape-and-tree-care-sends-staff-to-arborist-seminar-in-manassas/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 15:06:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Storck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Blade Runners attends Seminar for Arborists ]]></description>
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<p><strong><span style="color: #003300;"> Mid Atlantic, Inc hosted a seminar for arborists March 16th which provided training in Personal Protective Equipment, Tree Climbing Techniques &amp; Equipment, Arborist Rigging Techniques, Fundamentals of Tree Access with an emphasis on Safety, Skill and Productivity.</span></strong></p>
<div><strong><span style="color: #003300;"> </span></strong></div>
<div><strong><span style="color: #003300;">The following Blade Runners personnel earned a 6.5 ISA Certified Arborist CEU for their attendance:</span></strong></div>
<div><strong><span style="color: #003300;"> </span></strong></div>
<div><strong><span style="color: #003300;">Terry Turner</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: #003300;">Carlos Lemus</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: #003300;">Ever Rivas</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: #003300;">Jose Orellano </span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: #003300;">Julio Calix</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: #003300;">Carlos Nunez</span></strong></div>
<div><strong><span style="color: #003300;">Daniel Maldonado</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: #003300;">Carlos Portillo</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: #003300;">Alexis Majano</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: #003300;">Francisco Jimenez</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: #003300;">Ever Carpio</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: #003300;">Luis Guillen</span></strong></div>
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		<title>At Blade Runners Lawn and Tree Care in Fairfax we take safety seriously!</title>
		<link>http://blade-runners.com/blog/2011/05/11/at-blade-runners-we-take-safety-seriously/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 15:48:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Storck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Any work place has some potential danger, yet little is more evident than the dangers of tree work. Workers risk potential falls, equipment accidents and poisonous plants and snakes. Weather can also have an effect on the job site from the quick on-set of severe weather conditions to extreme heat or cold. At Blade Runners [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-452" href="http://blade-runners.com/blog/2011/05/11/at-blade-runners-we-take-safety-seriously/img_0580-2/"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-452" title="IMG_0580" src="http://blade-runners.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_05801-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a>Any work place has some potential danger, yet little is more evident than the dangers of tree work. Workers risk potential falls, equipment accidents and poisonous plants and snakes. Weather can also have an effect on the job site from the quick on-set of severe weather conditions to extreme heat or cold. At Blade Runners we take safety seriously. Our team of tree work experts log in significant hours of safety and equipment training and Blade Runner&#8217;s maintains this financial commitment year after year to insure we do everything to prevent accidents.</p>
<p>Recently, Carlos Carcamos, Carlos, Lemus, Ever Martinez and Ever Maldanado successfully underwent safety training and earned a Certificate of Training in Emergency Response and Aerial Rescue from North American Training Solutions.</p>
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		<title>Hawthorne Village of Fairfax Gives Blade Runners Commercial Landscape Rave Review</title>
		<link>http://blade-runners.com/blog/2011/05/03/hawthorne-village-gives-rave-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 15:08:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Storck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The guys who will here to clean up, weed and mulch did a wonderful job. I am amazed how many people called and complimented the work. I am excited that this property will finally start looking it's best.

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<p>The guys who will here to clean up, weed and mulch did a wonderful job. I am amazed how many people called and complimented the work. I am excited that this property will finally start looking it&#8217;s best.</p>
<p>Ron Crigger</p>
<p>Hawthorne Village</p>
<p>Fairfax VA</p>
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		<title>Cambridge Station in Fairfax Virginia compliments Blade Runners Tree Care, Clean-Up and Grounds Maintenance Services</title>
		<link>http://blade-runners.com/blog/2010/06/08/cambridge-station-compliments-blade-runners/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:06:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Storck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I wanted to let you know that at the board meeting Thursday night, a few of the directors said that they and other residents had noticed what a great job the crew did recently on a couple of services. 

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Dear Mike and Eric</strong></p>
<p><strong>I wanted to let you know that at the board meeting Thursday night, a few of the directors said that they and other residents had noticed what a great job the crew did recently on a couple of services. </strong></p>
<p><strong>1)     They wanted to compliment the shrub shearing, especially the meticulous clean-up.  I even saw no traces of missed clippings as I walked to work on Friday. </strong></p>
<p><strong>2)      Second, they complimented the look of the leaf mulch.  It stays in place better and is thinner for less build up.  We would like to go with that at each mulching if possible.</strong></p>
<p><strong>3)      They mentioned the general appearance of the neighborhood as excellent.  We had some die-hard believers in our previous service, but even they are saying they are very pleased with the overall appearance of the grounds. </strong></p>
<p><strong>Thanks so much for making us look good! </strong></p>
<p><strong>Shelley Vance</strong></p>
<p><strong>President ,Cambridge Station</strong></p>
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		<title>McNair Farms in Herndon and Property Manager Ingrid Ketterman compliments Blade Runners hardworking Grounds Maintenance staff</title>
		<link>http://blade-runners.com/blog/2010/06/02/mcnair-farms-and-ingrid-ketterman-compliment-blade-runners/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:52:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric Storck</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes it's scary how fast they respond!  I will call them, and literally 10 minutes their in my office assisting me.  ]]></description>
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<div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: x-small; color: #0000ff; font-family: Comic Sans MS;">Eric,</span></div>
<div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: x-small; color: #0000ff; font-family: Comic Sans MS;">I wanted to thank you for your service.  So far, the landscape looks wonderful and the guys are very fast at responding to my calls and emails.  Sometimes it&#8217;s scary how fast they respond!  I will call them, and literally 10 minutes their in my office assisting me.  I do hope the guys keep up the hard-work.</span></div>
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<div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: x-small; color: #0000ff; font-family: Comic Sans MS;">Happy Memorial Day!</span></div>
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<div><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial;"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Ingrid Ketterman</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Community Manager<br />
Capitol Property Management<br />
(Phone) 703-713-6111<br />
(Fax) 703-713-6164</span></span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: x-small; color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial;">(Email) iketterman@capitolcorp.com</span></div>
<div><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Website) </span><a href="http://www.capitolcorp.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">www.capitolcorp.com</span></a><br />
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