Al-Shabaab has also succeeded in recruiting a number of Americans to fight in Somalia, most of whom are from Minnesota, CNN national security analyst Peter Bergen wrote in a CNN.com column.
The average cost to repoint a chimney is typically around Â£300 for a small chimney with easy access on a low roof. A chimney on the gable end of a semi-detached house is expected to cost Â£800 due to scaffolding costs. Repointing a large chimney stack in the centre of a roof is the most expensive, typically around Â£1200. This average price can vary greatly depending on location, amount of scaffolding, type of chimney, and whether the chimney is at the end or middle of the roof, as well as if it's at eaves or ridge height.
The average homeowner usually selects corrosion-resistant metal priced between $700 and $1,000 per square. A natural slate tile roof can cost between $800 and $1,600 per square. But pros say the final tab for a slate roof can exceed $4,000 per square if the slate is high end and the installation pattern is intricate.