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State Unitary Enterprise "Vodokanal Saint-Petersburg"
Joint-Stock Company "TELROS" performs works on objects of State Unitary Enterprise "Vodokanal Saint-Petersburg" since 1995 and is the basic contractor on construction of communication and safety systems. Since 2004 the work in the direction of automatic process control systems is actively carried out.
Systems of communication and data transfer
The corporate telecommunication network of State Unitary Enterprise "Vodokanal Saint-Petersburg", which combines over 40 objects in the territory of Saint-Petersburg and Leningrad region has been designed and constructed by our company and serves more than 4000 subscribers. Administrative and technological buildings of State Unitary Enterprise "Vodokanal Saint-Petersburg" are equipped with structured cable systems, multimedia complexes, TV systems, video conference systems, radio exchange systems. Unique works have been completed on the design and installation of telephone centre for calls servicing (CallCentre) for "Administration on the work with population" of State Unitary Enterprise "Vodokanal Saint-Petersburg".
Safety systems
Joint-Stock Company "TELROS" together with Department of safety of State Unitary Enterprise "Vodokanal Saint-Petersburg" performs works on creation of complex safety system at the enterprise.
Automatic Process Control Systems
Reconstruction of the Oryol water pump station of II stage has been carried out in Pushkin, including reconstruction of internal power supply system, power equipment, technological part and introduction of automated technological processes control system.
Joint Stock Company "Lenenergo"
A complex of works on design, delivery and installation of telecommunication equipment was carried out in 2001 – 2003 at the objects of Joint Stock Company "Lenenergo". Since 2005, works on construction of communication and safety systems are being performed at the Right-bank thermal power station.
Belozerny Gaz Processing Station
A uniform telecommunication network that has linked 3 objects of the enterprise has been installed.
Surgut hydroelectric power station - 1
Works on modernization of external communication lines with the system of transfer and construction of telephone network have been performed.
Surgut hydroelectric power station - 2
Works on installation and fine tuning of equipment in communication Centres and the system of dispatching and technical control at Surgut hydroelectric power station - 2, the most powerful thermal power station in Eurasia, member enterprise of Joint Stock Company "OGK-4", have been performed.
Joint Stock Company "Kirov factory"
From 2000 to 2003 basic works on design and construction of corporate telecommunication system of the enterprise which includes optical fibre transportation network with data transfer systems, a network of digital Private Automatic Exchange Stations with total capacity of over 3000 subscribers have been performed, structured cable systems in branches of Joint Stock Company "Kirov factory". In 2005 the enterprise received a system of universal voice message processing, micro cellular communication system, a network of wireless access for organization of technological processes in shops of branch enterprises.
Joint Stock Company "Izhora factories"
In 2000 works on design and replacement of equipment in central security post of the entire enterprise have been executed. Works have been executed in the shortest possible time, and safety of the object has been maintained in continuous mode.
Joint Stock Company "Sevkabel"
In 2004 the private automatic exchange station "Meridian 1" has been modernized, the quantity of digital paths and number of subscribers was increased to 464 is, the conference-bridge produced by TELROS was installed for 60 simultaneous participants, structured cable network for 187 ports was constructed.
Joint Stock Company "Vyborg Cellulose"
Access monitoring system in three territorially remote entrance points has been installed. The number of staff is over 2000. The constructed access monitoring system is incorporated into a uniform network.
Joint-Stock Company "Tikhvin Ferroalloy Factory"
Works on design and construction of communication and safety systems, including access monitoring and control systems, security systems, video observation system, alarm and fire notification system have been performed.
Joint Stock Company "Baltica Brewery"
Starting-up and adjustment works of private automatic exchange station with total capacity of 1000 subscribers have been performed. The installed station has ensured expansion of factory's telephone system capacity, an opportunity of connection of additional communication channels to operators of general purpose networks.
"Positron" Factory
Works on creation of access monitoring and control system with an opportunity of photo identification for 4000 employees have been performed. Communication between access points is carried out through optical fibre communication line, which provides high speed of operation of control systems.
State Unitary Enterprise "Krasny Bor shooting ground"
Design and construction of communication and safety systems has been executed. A private automatic exchange station for 200 subscribers has been installed, installation of optical fiber and radio relay communication lines has been carried out, a system of wireless cellular communication of DECT standard has been mounted, design and construction of structured cable systems for 200 ports has been executed. Perimeter security system (extent 2000 m), including systems of the security signal system and video observation, as well as fire signal system has been constructed in buildings with total area of 15000 sq.m.
URSA company Russian representative office
Modernization of corporate communication network of the Russian representation of URSA Company has been executed (branch of Spanish Uralita Group concern). The corporate network covers industrial complexes in the towns of Serpukhov and Chudovo, as well as representations of the company in Saint-Petersburg and Samara.
From the moment of its foundation, "TELROS" Company actively cooperates with various divisions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, located in Saint-Petersburg and Leningrad region.
17-th department of police of Kalininsky district
In 2006 design works, delivery of equipment and construction in the following directions have been performed: security signal system, fire signal system (total area of the premises - 1700 sq.m.), warning system and evacuation of people in case of fire, video observation system, broadcasting user's network, ultra short wave radio communication, structured cable systems, installation of private automatic exchange stations, connection to general purpose telephone lines.
Senior Administration on Civil Defense and Emergency Management of Saint-Petersburg
The complex of works on modernization of communication Centre has been executed. Within the framework of the project, delivery and installation of digital private automatic exchange station Т7, produced by "TELROS" with total capacity over 300 ports has been executed, basic communication lines laid out, structured cable systems mounted.
Regional Boundary Administration of Federal Security Service of Russia in Northwestern Federal District
In December 1999, "TELROS" Company took part in realization of project "System of automatic collection, transfer, processing and analysis of information of radar-tracking conditions in eastern part of the Gulf of Finland". In 2001-2006 the works on design and construction of departmental telecommunication network uniting 25 objects were carried out. Works on routine maintenance of communication equipment networks are being accomplished.
Boundary research testing and technical centre of Federal Security Service of Russia
In 2003 the design of departmental telecommunication network has been completed. In 2005 construction of the 1st fragment of departmental telecommunication network in the framework of ОТР (ОКР) "Zone - 12" under state contract has been executed.
Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation. Administration of federal purpose-oriented program "Frontier of the Russian Federation 2003-2010"
Since 2005 "TELROS" participates in realization of a major state contract on construction of a fragment of transportation network in the objects of Federal Security service located along Russian - Georgian, Russian - Azerbaijan and Russian - Kazakhstan border. Delivery of equipment of company's own manufacture has been carried out. Objects in Dagestan, Ingushetia, Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Krasnodar Territory, Karachai-Cherkess Republic, Chechen Republic, and Northern Ossetia have been put into operation. All objects have been submitted to state committee for acceptance. At present the works are being carried out along Russian – Kazakhstan part of state border.
Northwest Customs Office
Construction and start-up and commissioning works for creation of the network of video conference systems at 25 objects of Northwest Customs Office are being implemented, including Vyborg, Arkhangelsk, Murmansk, Velikie Luki, Novgorod, Pskov, Syktyvkar and Kaliningrad customs offices.
Business centre "RESO"
21-storeyed multipurpose complex with total area of 55315 sq.m. This is an example of an intellectual business structure with a high level of engineering equipment. In the beginning of 2009, "TELROS" specialists have finished works on communication systems (system of air TV, structured cable systems), complex security system (security signal system, access control system, security video observation system), fire safety system (fire signal system, warning system and control of evacuation, automatic fire extinguishing – by water and gas, automatic fire-prevention system, warning system for civil defense and urgency situation signals).
"Energy" business Centre
In 2004 we have carried out cross transmission with a minimal break of communication. Design and construction of a cable telephone system and LAN for 150 urban and 900 internal subscribers have been performed. Total area of the building is 13000 sq.m.
"Bogatyrsky" business Centre
Design and construction of complex security and fire safety system has been executed in 2005.
"Alexander Nevsky" Business Centre
In 2005 design of automated system of operative dispatch control of engineering systems of the building has been executed: heat supply, power supply, illumination, lift facilities, ventilation, air conditioning, control of supply and fire automatics systems. Main switchboard has been built, main electric networks laid, floor electric boards installed, group networks to customers mounted.
Cathedral of Our Lady of Fyodor icon in commemoration of the 300-anniversary of the Romanov family
Since 2007, within the framework of restoration of the cathedral, works are executed on all engineering systems of the structure, including automatic installation of fire signal system, warning and control of evacuation system, video observation system, monitoring and access control system, radio transmission system, water-supply and water drainage, heating and ventilation, power supply and illumination systems, architectural and artistic illumination of facades, video observation, multimedia systems, etc.
State museum and monument "St.Isaac's Cathedral"
Private automatic exchange stations have been installed in administration buildings, as well as in branches, including St.Isaac's cathedral, the Temple of Ascension, Smolny and Sampsonievsky cathedrals. Delivery and installation of equipment for basic data transfer network has been accomplished.
"The All-Russia Centre for Emergency and Radiation Medicine. The Clinic of the Centre of Ministry of the Russian Federation for Civil Defense, Emergency Management and Natural Disasters Response"
A complete range of works on design and installation of radio systems, security and fire alarms, TV and telephone systems of the building has been executed. The unique system providing operative communication between patient and doctor was introduced in the hospital. The conference hall of the clinic is equipped with multimedia means, including video presentation systems, video conference systems and sound systems; the system is included in the uniform telecommunication network of the Ministry of the Russian Federation for Civil Defense, Emergency Management and Natural Disasters Response.
State Unitary Enterprise "First aid municipal station of Saint-Petersburg"
The system of telephone services and information services has been reconstructed. Great volume of works on delivery and installation of digital private automatic exchange station for 584 subscribers, main switching and distribution equipment, active equipment of computer network, has been executed. First aid substations have been equipped with automated system of calls processing.
"Children's Rehabilitation Centre"
Works on design and construction of structured cable systems, including installation of LAN active equipment , systems of security - fire signal system, broadcasting, radio TV, master clock system have been carried out, a private automatic exchange station has been installed.
Grand Hotel "Europe"
In 2006 the feasibility report on reconstruction of power supply system (including reserve power supply source) and construction of boiler-house in Grand Hotel "Europe" has been developed. The system of power supply has been reconstructed.
During different periods works on construction of communication and safety systems were carried out in children's health complex "Luga", in hotels "Octyabrskaya", "Russia", "Pribaltiyskaya", "Аrbat Nord", "Saint-Petersburg".
Government of Leningrad region
Works on organization of corporate conference system based on equipment produced by "TELROS" - "Contour 100" have been performed.
Administration of Governor of Saint-Petersburg
Design of fire signal systems and notification in case of fire has been performed in the building of Federal House.
October Railway
In 2005 works on design and construction of security system for railway bridge across Volga River on Kashin – Kalyazin haul have been performed.
In 2006 at railway station in the town of Liuban (Leningrad region) works on construction of security video observation system, including installation of visual communication system "passenger - policy" have been performed.
Perimeter protection equipment has been installed for railway bridge across Tuloma Channel (Мurmashi, Murmansk region).
From 2007 works are carried out on organization of digital conference system for October Railway entities. The first stage has united 32 objects of October Railway . The second stage will link 10 more objects to the network of digital conference system.
Marine passenger terminal of Saint-Petersburg
At the end of 2008 design and construction of communication systems, complex security system and fire safety system in Marine terminal №1 in Saint-Petersburg Marine passenger terminal has been completed. "TELROS" has also equipped the check point through state border with a system of safety means and special control of state supervising bodies.
In 2009 works on engineering installations in the second starting complex of Saint-Petersburg Marine passenger terminal have been started. By the summer of 2010, terminal №2 and terminal №3 will receive a security system complex, fire-prevention system and systems of communication. Construction of engineering systems will be realized according to specifications earlier developed by "TELROS" specialists.
Works on inclusion of a removed object (Issad settlement - communication station) into security system of Joint Stock Company "Rostelecom", including transfer of video signal by radio access over large distances have been performed.
Since 2002 works have been performed on design and equipment of premises of basic stations with fire signal systems. In 2005, installation of Siemens cellular communication equipment has been executed in 120 objects of MTS network in Komi.
Federal State Unitary Enterprise, scientific research institute "Rubin"
Works on design, installation and commissioning of complex security system and fire safety were carried out in 2004.
Federal State Unitary Enterprise, scientific research institute "Electropribor"
In 2005, works were completed on replacement of telephone service system, private automatic exchange station Т7 (produced by "TELROS") with general capacity of over 1500 ports was put into operation. The new private automatic exchange station Т7 is connected with earlier installed private automatic exchange station Meridian 1, option 11С, with two digital streams. As a result, the total capacity of the telephone exchange facilities installed in the territory of the enterprise amounted to over 1900 ports.
"Volvo Car Centre"
Works on design and installation of the complex of communication and safety systems have been performed, including access control system, ОPS, installation of wired radio units, structured cable systems, loud-speaking communication, TV. A contract for safety systems servicing has been concluded.
General Motors Dealership Centre
A complex security system and fire safety system was installed. Design, construction and installation works for communication systems have also been performed. Total area of the building amounts to over 1500 sq.m.
Multi brand Chrysler cars Sales and Servicing Centre
Design and construction of automatic system of dispatching and control over engineering systems of the car Centre has been executed.
HONDA cars Dealership Sales Centre
Works on construction and commissioning of access monitoring system have been performed. Also, delivery of equipment, installation and adjustment of telephone basic station "UATS NEC NEAX 2000 IPS" and microcellular system "KIRK 1500", have been carried out.


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NEW DELHI: Tata Motors, India's largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, reported a sharp 4 percent year-on-year fall in its commercial vehicle sales in August. The company sold 24,284 CVs in the month. The passenger vehicle sales, however, went up by 2 percent in the month, reaching 11,194 units compared to 10,975 units in August 2014.
In passenger vehicle, it was the cars that showed growth by advancing 19 percent in sales to touch 9,814 units, compared to 8,229 in the same month last year. Utility vehicle sales were down 50 percent y-o-y as Tata Motors sold only 1,380 units in the month.
In commercial vehicles, M&HCV sales continued to grow at 12,017, higher by 31 percent, over August 2014. The Light & Small commercial vehicle sales however continued to reflect industry decline and were at 12,267, a decline of 25 percent over August 2014.
READ ALSO: Tata Motors: 5,800 JLR cars at China port hit by blasts
Cumulative sales of commercial vehicles in the domestic market for the fiscal stands at 1,20,322, which is lower by 5 percent over last year.
Tata Motors, did get some ground back by increasing its exports despite the tough international markets. The company's sales from exports were 5,202 units, in August 2015, higher by 16 percent compared to 4,480 vehicles in August 2014.

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text: Artifact Details Title Button Catalog Number 102715921 Type Physical object Dimensions overall: 1/8 in x 3 in x 3 in Description "VAX" and "San Francisco" are printed on the front of the button. There is also a picture of a San Francisco cable car on the front of the button. Category Ephemera/badge / button Credit Gift of Catharine van Ingen Lot Number X4610.2008


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It's tax refund season: Over the next two months countless New Yorkers will be filing tax returns and claiming tax refunds.
New Rules On New York State Default Judgments Imminent: Major Changes for Credit Card Accounts Sold to Debt Buyers
The New York State Court of Appeals has finalized rules requiring buyers of credit card debt to prove they own the accounts, and has added additional notice requirements for consumer credit lawsuits. The court clerk will be mailing a notice of a consumer credit lawsuit, in addition to the notices the creditor must serve or mail.
Bankruptcy Filing Fees Raised June 1, 2014
The cost of filing bankruptcy has gone up again. Effective June 1, 2014, the cost of filing a chapter 7 bankruptcy case rose from $306 to $335, and the chapter 13 fee goes from $281 to $310.Bankruptcy filing fees are split among various parties within the bankruptcy system. For example, chapter 7 trustees receive $60 from the filing fee. The $29 increase in filing fees is allocated to the administrative fee portion of the filing fee; it goes to the United States Courts. Trustee get no raise.The filing fee for an adversary proceeding (a federal lawsuit filed inside a bankruptcy case) raises from $293 to $350. The official schedule of the changes in the fee is available online at the website for the United States Courts.
Debtor Education Agencies May Now File Completion Confirmation Directly With the Court
After filing a bankruptcy, a debtor is obligated to take a debtor education course. Only organizations that are approved by the Office of the United States Trustee is authorized to offer this course. Under a new change in Rule 1007(b)(7) of the Federal Rules Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, these counseling organizations may file a certificate that the requirement has been met directly with the Court.
Big Collection Agencies to be Subject to Regulator
As reported in the New York Times today, the newly-created Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is proposing rules that would empower the Bureau to regulate the biggest consumer collection agencies, law firms and debt buyers, as well as big credit reporting companies. The proposed regulation does not impose any new regulations on these entities; it sets the stage for future regulations by specifying what large collection companies will be subjected to its future regulation.
Legislatuion Pending to Legalize For-Profit Debt Settlement in New York State
Legislation is pending in the New York State Senate to legalize and regulate for-profit debt settlement companies. S.5215 was introduced by Senator Griffo on May 3. There is not currently a companion bill in the Assembly. The bill would have debt settlement companies regulated by the Banking Superintendent, as well as authorizing attorneys to do this work. Restrictions on the more abusive practices of the industry seem to track the Federal Trade Commission rules which I blogged about Oct. 27, 2010 (Legislation & Rules Updates). I will attempt to write a more detailed analysis of the pending legislation in the near future.
Analysis: NY Proposed property Tax Lien transfer Bill: A6348 and S.2976
On March 23, I reported that there was pending in the New York State legislature a proposal that would allow local municipalities to sell their property tax liens to private parties, with the consent of the property owner. The lender who pays the pax in exchange for the lien would be in a senior position on the btitle (senior to the first mortgage) and would enter into an agreement with the property owner to pay back the loan, at interest of up to 18%. If the property owner defaults, the property tax lender could foreclose on the property.
New Rule to Exempt Federal Benefits in Bank Accounts from Restraint and Execution: 31 C.F.R. 212
A new interim federal rule, 31 C.F.R. Part 212 promulgated by the U. S. Treasury Fiscal Service [FN1] goes into effect May 1, 2011 protecting federal benefits automatically deposited into bank accounts from restraint or execution by judgment creditors. The interim rule applies to all banks and credit unions chartered by any state or by the federal government. The amount protected in the account from restraint or execution is the total amount of all exempt benefits deposited in the previous two months, or the balance in the account as of the day the restraint is received, whichever is less. So, if $3,000 in social security funds were deposited in the previous two months, then the bank balance, up to $3,000, is exempt from restraint. This is more generous (from the perspective of the debtor) than New York's LIBR (lowest intermediate balance rule) of accounting. The new interim rule applies only to Social Security, SSI, Veterans, Railroad Retirement and Federal Government employees retirement benefits. Other exempt federal benefits may be added later, by rulemaking. This interim rule does not apply if the garnishment is for child support or by the United States Government. Here is one feature that could be very significant for New York debtors: funds deposited afterwards cannot be frozen or seized, so that the bank does not have to continually monitor the account for subsequently deposited exempt benefits (212.6(f)). So even if an account contains no protected funds, the restraint or execution only applies to the money in the account on the date of receipt. No more worrying about the paycheck or the tax refund check that is automatically deposited into a restrained account a week later.
Legislative Proposal Would Allow Lenders to Finance Property Tax Cure: A6348 & S2976
A bill has been introduced in the New York State Assembly and Senate that would allow lenders to pay off property taxes in exchange for the tax lien, with the consent of the property owner. Assembly Bill A6348 was introduced March 15 by Democratic Buffalo Assembly Member Sam Hoyt, with multiple co-sponsors. An identical bill was interduced in the New York Senate (S.2976) by Western New York Republican Senators George D. Maziarz and Michael F. Nozzolio. I wish to express my appreciation to Russ Haven, legislative counsel for New York Public Interest Research Group, Inc. (NYPIRG) for bringing this piece of legislation to my attention. The bill would allow a property owner to agree to let a lender pay off their property taxes, in exchange for the property tax lien. The property owner and the lender would enter into an agreement to pay the lender back for the property taxes. This loan could carry an interest rate of 1.5% per month, plus costs, and could be enforced by a foreclosure.
Same-Sex bankruptcies? Justice Department will not defend Constitutionality of Defense of Marriage Act
Of the thousands of benefits available to married couples, one is the opportunity to file joint bankruptcies. Section 302 of the Bankruptcy Code permits an individual and "such individual's spouse" to file bankruptcies together. Joint bankruptcies are less expensive than filing separate petitions, and, in some cases, may have legal advantages. Can legally-married same-sex married couples file a joint bankruptcy? The "Defense of Marriage Act" (DOMA), which prohibits recognition of same-sex marriages in relation to federal laws would seem tio prohibite it, but an announcement by the United States Department of Justice yesterday may change all that.


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USA brings Burn Notice Season 6 to an end this Thursday. What can viewers expect from the two-hour finale? Jason Bly will return to help Michael and company deal with Riley, as Sonja Sohn's operative switches her mission from capture to kill. Look for Sam and Jesse to get caught in a crossfire during a rescue attempt, while Michael is forced to go on the offensive in order to save the day. We're guessing he will… but at what cost? Watch the official network teaser now: //www.tvfanatic.com/2012/12/burn-notice-season-6-finale-trailer-outnumbered-and-outgunned/


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We are deep into autumn here in South Africa. With winter just around the corner, now is a good time to start adjusting your budget for colder temperatures. Seriously? Absolutely. It is a fact that we live – and spend our money – differently in summer than in winter. We are less likely to go out in the evenings. We eat different food and definitely wear different clothes. Our homes require heating, and our bed's extra blankets – which means more laundry. Once you start thinking about your winter habits, you will realise that your money habits need some tweaking too. Here are some ideas.
Let's start by looking at expenses that are likely to increase in winter. When you are aware of them, you can plan for them:
- When it's cold, we are all inside more. Heaters are running, lights are on and the TV, computers and tablets are all in use. People take longer showers and hotter baths. It is, therefore, no surprise that electricity is a major expense at this time of year.
- We are generally more likely to catch a cold or develop coughs and fevers. Chances are, therefore, that you will have to budget for an extra visit or two to the doctor and/or the pharmacy. It is also a good idea to take more vitamins to boost your immune system.
- You probably spend more on transport in the winter months because it's too cold to walk, especially early in the morning or once the sun has set. It also gets darker earlier, which means that for safety reasons you are less inclined to be on foot.
- Not many fruit and vegetables grow in winter, hence the food supply from your own garden will not be as abundant as in summer.
- Your laundry-related bill is likely to increase as you buy more detergent and fabric softener to cope with the bigger loads caused by all the layers of clothes that are worn.
Fortunately, there are ways to put a break on winter expenses:
- It's the time of year when you can cook big, hearty stews, curries and soups – the kind of dishes that are perfect for cooking in bulk because you can freeze the extra portions to eat on a different day. Not only do you save by buying fresh ingredients in large quantities, you also use the same amount of electricity (or gas) to cook enough food for two or three meals. And you save time by doing so.
- Speaking of the kitchen, when it's cold outside and you are cooking, it is probably the warmest place in your home. What better opportunity to introduce your children to the joys of cooking and baking. As an added bonus, you won't need to heat the rest of your home, which means you save on electricity, and you get to spend some quality time with your family. However, never use the oven as a space heater. It consumes a huge amount of electricity. Only switch the oven on when you are cooking.
- Staying indoors also gives you the perfect time to give home entertainment a try. Instead of going out in the cold and spend money at the mall, watch a movie together at home. You could even go old school and do something radical like playing a board game or building a puzzle! Again, when the whole family is in the same room, you only need one heater and one light.
- Instead of trying to heat up a room, rather heat up the people in the room. Wrapped in a blanket and sipping a hot drink or eating a bowl of soup will leave you far more comfortable than huddling around a heater. Similarly, a hot water bottle in your bed is more effective than a heater in the room.
- Make sure there are no gaps under doors or around windows where the icy winter wind can come in. Preventing cold air from entering your home, and hot air from escaping from it, is a very effective way to save money on heating costs. In the same way, insulation in the ceiling will keep the warm air from escaping through the roof.


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Dear Colleagues
On behalf of the ISFP it is my pleasure to invite You to participate in the XI-th meeting of our society (ISFP) to be held in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, 10-12 June, 2014. This is the second occasion that our society will meet in Bulgaria.
Plovdiv is a famous (history, industry, agriculture, food, research, education etc.) city in the central part of Bulgaria. In 2008 this city was the place of the VIII-th ISFP Conference, so we will come back to Plovdiv after Nitra (2010) and Budapest (2012). Anyway I do hope that some participants – although we have to focus on new generation of researchers – had the possibility to participate in the former meetings, as well, beginning with Budapest (1994), and following with the Bucharest (1996), Lublin (1998), Istanbul (2000), Brno(2002), Pécs (2004) and Senta (2006) conferences.
We are assured of a warm welcome from the local organizing committee. I know that they will ensure an interesting scientific program, coupled with the famous Bulgarian hospitality, which many of us fondly remember from the former conference. I do hope that many members of ISFP will be present in Plovdiv to enjoy this special occasion.
I am looking forward with enthusiasm to meeting You in Plovdiv, in June 2014.
Prof. Andras S. Szabo
ISFP president
On behalf of the Organizing Committee of the XIth ISFP meeting warm welcome to all participants of the XIth Conference on Food Physicists.
We hope that after the previous successful meetings you will enjoy the 2014 Plovdiv meeting, as well, having useful discussions about different fields of food science and applied physics.
Assoc. prof. Dr. M. Marudova
Meeting chairperson


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To be honest I'm not the biggest fan of brussel sprouts. Little b ate them when he was weaning but I think that was more to do with him not realising what they really are :-/ I thought I would give them a go though and create mini burgers. I had plans for making snowmen and various other elaborate Christmas designs but that isn't what I'm about – it should be faff-free! And to be honest these little burgers were slightly bordering the faff line for me…
- Wash your sprouts and halve them. Pop them in a roasting pan with a bit of olive oil. I roasted them for about ten minutes at 200c.
- Once they were cooked, I let them cool and then simply added the left over cheese which we used to make star cucumber canapés. I don't like wasting the extra bits so they often get reused like this (or eaten!)
- I added a tiny bit of apple chutney and popped cocktail sticks through the top. Done 🙂


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There's no shortage of reasons to plan a trip to New Zealand: the killer food and wine, the epic landscapes, Lord of the Rings geekery, and enough adventure sports to make your head spin. But there's one quintessential Kiwi experience that you shouldn't miss on your jaunt down under: a chilled-out visit to New Zealand's favourite beach town. Maybe it won't replace your yearly umbrella-drink vacay down south–yes, it's far from Canada, and tickets aren't cheap–but as part of a trip to New Zealand, a beach vacation is a must-do. (Plus, once you're there, it's worth your while to stay as long as possible.)
The town is called Mount Maunganui – "The Mount," for short – and it's been a favourite summer getaway for generations of Kiwis. From back in the day when modest "baches" (short for "bachelor," the local version of a cottage) and backyard barbecues with bottles of generic lager were the M.O. for family vacationers, to modern times, when most of the old baches have been torn down in favour of bigger homes and condo buildings. In addition to cooking at home, you can breakfast on flat whites and artisanal pastries and dine in trendy bistros while sipping New Zealand wine. No wonder it's been voted the country's best beach on Tripadvisor for three years in a row.
About a three-hour drive (or very quick flight) southeast of Auckland (close to popular tourist town Rotorua and, yes, to Hobbiton), The Mount is technically part of the city of Tauranga, a narrow peninsula that juts out around the harbour and is punctuated by Mauao, the Maori name for the "mountain" (hill of volcanic origin) the town is named for. The beauty of this geography is that you're never far from the beach – in fact, the ocean side (with the surf and sand) is miles and miles long, so even if your accommodation is a bit of a walk from downtown, you can get to the beach at a moment's notice – and easily get away from the crowds. The harbour side is calm and where you can spot cruise ships and wander the boardwalk, or rent paddleboards for a cruise out on the water.
For the most fun and relaxing visit, live like a local. Rent a condo or house with some friends or family members, ideally one close to downtown so everything is walkable, and do a mix of eating out and self-catering. Not only is this more budget-friendly, but it will give you an excuse to stock up on hokey pokey ice cream, Vogel's bread (toast it and slather with butter and honey, trust us) and everything in the farmer's market.
(As for timing, remember that the seasons are reversed: January and February are the hottest months, and while it never gets too cold here – freezing temps are virtually unheard of – July and August aren't exactly beach weather, though the surfing can be good. You'll be competing with locals for accommodations and amenities between roughly Christmas and the beginning of February, which is summer holidays for Kiwi kids.)
Ready to get planning? Here are our top tips:
1. Hike Mauao
Mount Maunganui is the kind of place triathletes choose to live: the climate is mild and the activities easily accessible. Hiking Mauao is a daily activity for some, whether you choose to go up to the summit (about 20 to 30 minutes of steep climbing) or walk or run the perimeter; you'll spot grazing sheep along the way and catch stunning views of the harbour, the beach and nearby Matakana Island. Beach walks and runs, of course, are another must-do, as well as just lying on the beach with breaks to play in the waves and eat passionfruit ice cream cones. (Many accommodations include boogie boards, so make sure to ask.)
2. Get wet
You'll want to get in the water, too, and not just for swimming. Several surf outfitters set up shop along the beach, so you can drop by and rent a board or take a lesson. (Surfing is an official sport here, with many kids belonging to "surf lifesaving" clubs as their fitness activity, a competitive multidisciplinary sport that has them running relay races – barefoot on the sand, natch – swimming and paddling their boards through the surf, all in mostly friendly competition.) From one spot on the sand you might be able to watch runners, swimmers, surfers, kayakers, kiteboarders and paddleboarders – all at the same time.
3. Eat and drink
The food and drink scene in New Zealand is insane – think B.C., but with a warmer climate where you can grow even more amazing produce. Start your visit at the farmer's market (check with your accommodation for locations and times) to pick up as much fruit as you can carry – not just kiwifruit, but passionfruit, peaches, plums, nectarines, cherries, apples… whatever is in season. The nearest grocery store is worth a trip, too, not just to stock up on fun flavours of yogurt and ice cream, but to peruse the shelves and shelves of local beer and wine.
As for eating out, make sure to plan for a Friday dinner at the gourmet night market, where you can go from stall to stall pigging out on everything from pizza and sandwiches to New Zealand mussels and lamb. If you're lucky, someone will be selling classic Kiwi baked goods like lolly cakes (think coloured marshmallows and other candy made into a bar) or ginger slices (sweet, gingery and buttery bar cookies). And make sure to spend a few mornings hopping from café to café to judge who makes the best espresso – it's a national art here.
4. Go barefoot
One Kiwi habit foreigners often find odd is the tendency to ditch shoes whenever possible and wander around in bare feet. And if there's one place to go native on this one, it's a beach town. Start slow, if you like – leave the jandals (flip-flops) behind by your beach towel as you walk over to the ice cream stand – but before long, you'll be a convert. And you know what? Enjoy it. Everyone back at home is wearing boots.


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Bewertet am 4.4.2019
Great tool for business analyst activities
Rohit Y.
Can create your mind maps and complex flowchart of any kind with ease.
Using it on office desktop and well integrated with Microsoft office suit. Also compatible with google docs which is very helpful
Nachteile: So i didn't find anything and i will strongly recommend this for pm and business analyst activities.
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von SmartDraw an 11.4.2019
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Thank you for taking the time to write a review, I'm happy to hear SmartDraw worked well for you. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out.
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Bewertet am 8.2.2018
SmartDraw a powerful tool for diagramming, drawing, layout and more.
Gerson C.
Kommentare: It is perfect for drawing projects, has a wide range of templates that make it easier for you to work and all the types of diagrams you need (at least it is for my IT area), it has a desktop and online version that allows you to work in any place, it is very useful.
Vorteile: SmartDraw is a very complete plication for all types of diagrams that you need, has great virtues with respect to Visio that can be considered the number one in the market or at least used, when you need to diagram a project from the basic algorithm to the more complex gantt diagrams , this tool is very useful, it makes you much easier in work (in my experience much easier to use than Visio) the connection between diagrams is simpler, since finishing a diagram makes it much easier to do the following, has a wide range of options and templates that help you in the creation process, contributing to the development of diagrams for systems that you are going to develop, a very useful tool for projects where you need to correctly capture what you want to develop, use it, try it for yourself.
Its main against is the price, the full version is very expensive although it allows you to enjoy the desktop version and its cost is very high, I think you should download it to compete more in the market.
The speed of the online version sometimes fluctuates negatively, it is a mistake that must be corrected.
Bewertet am 3.12.2019
Ease of use as a trial
Christopher H.
Kommentare: Product was pretty good to use as a beginner. Not over stuffed with functions. But those functions you may want
Vorteile: Program was a little easier to use then some other programs. Wasnt overly difficult
Nachteile: Not as good features that other programs offer. expecially if your a advance person in design
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von SmartDraw an 11.12.2019
Hello Christopher,
Thank you for the positive feedback. We are constantly adding new features to SmartDraw and love to hear new suggestions. If there is a feature you would like to see, please let us know and we can add it to the software.
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Bewertet am 20.11.2019
Offers Easy to Use Templates with Professional Looking Results
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Kommentare: This is a program that allows the easy and quick development of charts and graphs that can be incorporated into our client proposals.
Vorteile: The software offers a great assortment of templates, including charts and graphs, that I quickly develop and use for client proposals. The results are always sharp and professional looking.
Nachteile: The only drawback is that the software works with my Windows Desktop computer but I can not use the software on my Mac.
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von SmartDraw an 11.12.2019
Thank you for the positive feedback. If it helps, we do offer an online version of SmartDraw that can be accessed from your Mac. If you log in to the downloaded version and the online version using the same email address, you can share and work on drawings between the two. Purchasing a Windows download includes one year of free access to the online version. Please let us know if we can help in any way.
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Bewertet am 21.8.2018
Unstable and Quirky - Danger - Lost Work Zone
Diana M.
Kommentare: The only benefit I have received is when I quickly print what I am working on, so that this horribly unstable and unpredictable program will not just lose it and delete even saved work from its memory. When you want to make certain measurements, you will never be able to do so, because it only allows "anchored" points to be measured - not the item or space you wish to measure. It is impossible to scale down their furniture selections/templates because they have it set to scale down the width, when all you want to change is the length. It has been a disappointing waste of time and money.
Vorteile: I has little to say for Pros: because it is just as easy to draw boxes without having this program. I learned every feature and applied all of the program's features. It is likely that you could get a beginning design to give to someone, as a simple floor plan, if that is what you need. But be sure to print it to preserve your work after each little change.
Nachteile: Customer service is practically nil and there is no "help" or troubleshooting. If you try to contact them for support, you have to wait and see if they will send you an email the next day - and they usually won't. If you get the email, it does not remotely address the trouble or offer to talk you through it if their "solution" or instruction is not on point. Really disappointing. There is no auto save unless you are working in the Cloud for this program. Further, it constantly just stops and closes itself - and dumps all of your work during that session, even if you have been saving! So, then the hours of work are permanently lost - no kidding, EVEN if you pushed save. If you use it, you must remember to save, save, save - after each little line or inclusion and then print. Then close the program before its instability causes it to just close itself as to the design you are working on. If you don't close it down, you will lose all of your work. Then - get this - when you reopen a file after it has decided to shut down, it says that there is a recovered work file and asks if you want to open it and recover it. If you say "yes" the program shuts down again, over and over and over. It is so unstable that it can't hold up to the tasks it claims to be performing with its features, such as layers, measurements, inserting photos, etc.
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Basic floor plans but easy to use
Nicky T.
Kommentare: I've used other floor planners and this one is definitely the easiest to use at a great price.
Vorteile: It's very easy to draw up a basic house floor plan.
Nachteile: Limited symbol options specific to interior design. If you use too many JPEG images within the file the system struggles to convert to PDF. (which isn't the case with my other design software). Often glitches when opening files and/or is very slow to open existing documents.
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von SmartDraw an 20.6.2019
Hi Nicky,
Thank you for the positive review and for the feedback. I'll pass the review along to our development team, so we can take a look at the PDF export and file opening issues you mentioned. If you reply back to me, or contact our support using the below info, we can further investigate and help. If there is any other way we can be of assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
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Bewertet am 25.3.2019
Powerful tool for designing software
Gulshan K.
Kommentare: Over-all experience as per my requirements is good and doing my work done easily and fast.
Very easy to draw flowcharts.
Easily import and export visio. Available at cheap price and can easily replace visio i believe which is much costlier. One can use its rich library of colours.
Templates help alot to quickly built mocks.
Nachteile: When I used i didn't find multiple user facility.
Bewertet am 18.7.2019
smart draw 101
Carl F.
Kommentare: I am able to organize,plan,and create forms,documents for my ministry,and hobby,and it makes it so much easier to do.smart draw is a great starter for anyone that has a hobby.or likes to keep track of activities.
Vorteile: This software not only helps you draw but has other activities you can plan,organize any kind of project you want to build.I got the free trial and it is great.it is good as a starter for a first timer that desires to create activities for work,school,club,organization.
Nachteile: the free trial is limited,but it is worth learning the basics of creating document,forms,and lots of projects that you are going.
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von SmartDraw an 25.7.2019
Hi Carl,
Thank you for the positive review. Good to hear you are getting so much use out of the software. If you need anything from us at all, please let us know.
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Bewertet am 14.6.2018
Create simple and complex workflows and diagrams
Cesar a S.
Vorteile: The interphase is awesome, and you have no limits using this software you can a simple diagram showing a workflow or you can do a complex net design for established a network in an office building, you can even design plans of houses or do 3D models for engineering processes.
Nachteile: It is really expensive, if your are going to buy it be sure of spend that amount of monet in one software, the best option is use the online version.
Bewertet am 3.1.2020
Good and Bad
Barry L.
Kommentare: Project management and organization development.
Vorteile: I liked the price and the easy project management Tool Set.
Nachteile: Newer version does not allow import of Excel or Text files to build org charts. This is a show stopper for me!
Bewertet am 10.1.2018
Great platform for simple submittal drawings.
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Kommentare: If you are trying to do small professional projects, or simply create a blueprint of you home, SmartDraw's ease of use and robust set of options make it the smart choice over competitors.
Vorteile: Where this software really shines for our business is its ease of use for submittal drawings when bidding and creating contracts for jobs. It allows us to empower our salesmen to create their own submittals without the expense or training needed for some of the more "professional" suites. This means for smaller projects we do not need to tie up our senior estimators, leaving their time free and better spent with CAD. What this means is that for job cost, we are able to use lower wage employees to perform simpler tasks and not eat into the margins of a job from utilizing higher paid engineers.
Nachteile: It can be a bit finicky in trying to get it to do exactly what you want it to do. Its ease of use sometimes means that you are fighting those very elements that make it easy to make it do what you want it to do. Snap to grids and the like, while toggle-able, provide an annoyance when they should "just work".
Bewertet am 7.6.2018
I love doing flow charts, timelines, mind maps, decision trees and other visual presentations.
Tania tamara O.
Vorteile: With SmartDraw, I can create visual documents in an easy way, in addition to streamline the work, smartDraw has templates that come with a library of shapes and symbols, which I can use with just drag them to the worksheet. I can add textures and photos to further improve the document.
Nachteile: -Consume abundant resources, and its installation is so slow that it becomes tedious waiting until fully charged.
Bewertet am 25.7.2018
First time I used to submit a drawing for my business and it took me no time to complete my drawing.
Teresita H.
Kommentare: It saved me a lot of money by not hiring an architect to draw the set up of my restaurant which was one of the first steps to get an approval.
Vorteile: Easy to navigate and ease of use. It took me a few clicks and I was able to find all kinds of things I needed to work on my projects. One of the requirements for my business was to submit a blueprint and I was told I need an Architect for that but I was also told that if I can draw and provide details in my drawings, it will be accepted so I purchased SmartDraw although I have no knowledge how to use it. It was easy...really.
Nachteile: It didn't have some of the drawings I needed so I have to improvise. This took me a little time come up with the desired drawing of object I needed; but it still worked.
Bewertet am 28.6.2018
Great for new users to computer aided designs.
Oscar T.
I tried Smartdraw for the first time in 2016 and I was impressed by the ease of use ; I understood the major workings around this program in a matter of days.I have used Smart draw for Gantt style charting , simple drawings ,including floor drawings when I moved to my new home a while back.
Smartdraw provides users with a variety of modules ,making it a program which can be leveraged by different professionals in different career fields.
Nachteile: Smartdraw doesn't allow for remote collaboration like what I have come to expect from months of recently embracing Lucidchart. I have also found out that when creating Gantt charts with this program , I am limited in the number of coloumns I am allowed to use.
Bewertet am 16.2.2018
I use SmartDraw to prepare visual documents in management area
Wojciech K.
Kommentare: communication support and good way to share knowledge with others
Vorteile: SmartDraw has tons of images to support visual documentation. It's great way to share knowledge with others using this solution. I use SmartDraw to create: process maps, easy mindmaps, data flows and creative mix of ideas. Sometimes there is good opportunity to export document as image file and put to MS Excel and add contextual values to present bigger picture of business in easy to understand way (complex but easy to see relations).
Nachteile: I'd like to see more options in mindmapping area, to be able to manage task information in advanced way.
Bewertet am 30.3.2018
It is the special program for the realization of flow diagrams, with a large number of cliparts
Arcadio S.
Vorteile: SmartDraw comes with many types of templates that include flow charts, bar graphs and charts. If you do not find a template that you like, you can create a customized template that suits your project, Photos, and images. Add photos and images to the document with the import to lump sum, copy and paste the commands. You can also import images and photos from your digital camera, and then manipulate them inside SmartDraw until you have the effect you want. Each template comes with a library of shapes and symbols, to use these shapes and symbols, simply drag them to your worksheet and place them where you want. You can add textures and photos to further improve the document. It works well with programs such as Microsoft Office, Visio, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and PowerPoint. And so you can export the mind map to any of these programs to be able to share. You can export the file with just one click of your mouse. The following graphics formats available to you: JPEG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, and GIF. Export the file to the web or send it anywhere in the world
Nachteile: It consumes abundant resources if your machine is slow it can become tedious to work, besides its installation is slow
Bewertet am 23.4.2018
SmartDraw makes it easier than any other app to quickly create professional-quality diagrams.
Rickell M.
Vorteile: Helpful Smart Panel feature. Good integration options. It is very Easy to use. It has a desktop and online version that allows you to work in any place, it is very useful. Smart Draw is a very complete application for all types of diagrams that you need.
Nachteile: Weak collaboration features. It is very expensive you asked me. The speed of the online version sometimes fluctuates negatively.
Bewertet am 25.1.2019
Smartdraw is a truly fantastic product
Steve C.
There are lots of templates to start with, which makes it a lot easier to get started with this software.
I like the integration with popular tools such as Trello and Jira.
I also like the easy export to PDF. It's a great feature I use a lot.
There's definitely a learning curve before one can confidently use this software.
I often find that zooming in doesn't work as smoothly as I'd expect.
Bewertet am 18.1.2018
Smart draw is very user friendly, i am able to show others how to do the basics really easily.
Joely R.
Vorteile: Ease of manipulation of floor plans, handy clip arts. User friendly, can move groups of objects together. 3D modeling is something we rarely use, but it was easy to learn to do.
Nachteile: I don't care for the cloud based option and it seems like this is what it is migrating to. I prefer to save copies to my hard drive. I was unable to open previous files unless I upgraded software as well. That isn't right.
Bewertet am 29.12.2011
Love the mind mapping feature!
Anne W.
Kommentare: I've been using SmartDraw for about two months as a tool to help manage my projects. What I love about SmartDraw is the Mind Mapping feature, which allows me to create tasks in a visually friendly way that mimics brainstorming. It's been very helpful to me when starting out a project. I also really like the way we can add owners to each task in the same view. And the best part is, the information will get transferred to a Gantt chart or a timeline with the click of a button. Once you've filled in the details, you can push the information to a powerpoint slide to share with key stakeholders, again, with just a click of a button. There are many more features within SmartDraw that I am intrigued about but haven't had the opportunity to explore yet. I plan on playing with SmartDraw more once my current projects slow down.
Vorteile: Well organized and very easy to move data to other Microsoft Office applications (including Microsoft Project) or Adobe .pdf. There are also some great graphics and geographic maps in the library for use with presentations, flyers, floorplans, etc.
Nachteile: In the Gantt chart, there is a limited number of columns that can be used.
Bewertet am 24.6.2018
So Glad I Discovered Smart Draw!
Renea H.
Kommentare: The ability to create powerful, moving charts and mind maps.
Vorteile: My absolute favorite thing about SmartDraw is the simple drag and drop to build out anything from mind maps to flowcharts and more. An especially good investment for anyone needing to make their ideas clear and points understood in a powerful way.
Nachteile: The design of the dashboard could be better. It is a bit boring for all that it does. The layout would be better if I had the whole screen and the options to drag and drop were at the top.
Bewertet am 27.10.2019
Worst program I have ever bought!
Glenn C.
Kommentare: Tried to draw floor plan for a house we are building, took FOREVER to get a plan together. Don't waste your money, I should have asked for a refund.
Vorteile: Relatively inexpensive, somewhat easy use
Nachteile: Lost count...tried using SmartDraw to create a floor plan for a house we are building and so far have a list of about 2-3 dozen issues and it keeps growing. I have encountered each issue multiple times on different computers with different operating systems so I know it is the program. Issues range from minor issues like I try to expand walls or measure lines with a click and drag of a mouse and the wall or measure lines jumps from 3 foot in length to 45 foot in length or longer or I try to copy and paste a door and a wall gets pasted to major and the most frustrating issues like locking up every 10 - 15 minutes or after a I save a file then reopen it later, doors and windows have moved, room measure lines in some places have moved (even locking objects does not fix this). They sent me an updated version, but it did not help. Then they wanted me to disable user account controls even though it could cause security issues because they know it creates a lot of false positives, nice.
Bewertet am 27.9.2018
Tool for Draw Diagrams !
Thamara D.
Kommentare: Powerful flowchart maker!
*Templates for diagrams.
*Simple to use.
*Can use for small to large projects.
*Multiple type export facility.
*Easier than Visio.
*Not features as Visio.
*Bit expensive price for a tool.
*Not able to multi-users collaboration.
Bewertet am 27.6.2017
Not a Replacement for Visio/Project
David Y.
Kommentare: Not many, we tried hard to use it for our intended purposes for 6-12 months. Then we gave up. Now we use it infrequently when we need to create a simple visual. The mind mapping tool is ok - but free tools online are just as good if not better.
Vorteile: This product ships with a lot of prebuilt content, templates that can let you create quick and easy diagrams, visuals, etc for presentations.
Nachteile: We bought this thinking it might be a lower cost replacement for Visio and that we'd be able to use the Project Planning template for our PM needs. Neither turned out to be true. This tool will give you a good variety of templates, but if you want to move something manually... forget it. Don't like how the basic flowchart looks or need to make room for a 3rd branch? You'll go back to Visio after a month. Project plans look create, but when you need to update 1 date good luck. ugh. This had a lot of potential but it just isn't flexible enough for real use cases in our experience.
Bewertet am 4.4.2019
Can't change thickness of walls
Simeon J.
Kommentare: Five minutes of trial version. I realised after that short amount of time that it wasn't good enough.
Vorteile: Simple to use, I guess. You can get started straight away adding walls and dimensions.
Nachteile: It is utterly useless if you actually want anything precise. I'm an architectural designer, and the most basic thing I need to be able to do, even if I'm just measuring up an existing building, is change the thickness of the walls, but this doesn't seem to be possible! Without even this basic feature, it's just an utterly useless piece of software to me. After seeing this software, though, I realise why many estate agent's floorplans are so poor. If they use software like this, there just isn't the amount of flexibility within the software even to draw a normal house, let alone anything which is complex or has a variety of unique features. I think SmartDraw really need to up their game, and in doing so, could enhance the quality of estate agents floorplans for everyone!
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von SmartDraw an 5.4.2019
Hi Simeon,
Sorry your trial of SmartDraw did not go as you had hoped. You can change the thickness of the walls by choosing Line (between Fill and Effects) under the Home tab and then More from the dropdown menu if you want to specify an exact thickness. I'll see if we can add that same option in the right click menu as well for ease of location. Should you need more, we offer live US based phone support: 800-768-3729 (+1 858-225-3300 for callers outside of the US), or via email: [email protected]


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Choosing wood flooring for the home can be a daunting experience. There are several things homeowners need to decide on like the wood floor types they want and how much these for sale hardwood floors cost. It was easier to have it decades ago because there was only one kind to choose from, solid ones. According to wood reviews, these days, we have engineered floors and laminates. Having different types of floors have made selecting for sale flooring harder, but it also made it affordable. Installing these floor types are easier now too, which also contributed to lowering the cost of hardwood floors.
Choosing Real Wood Flooring
To buy flooring costing is like carpets, the price you see in stores is only for the material. Additional costs for the installation, underlayment, moldings and nails are not included. Prices usually cost anywhere between $1.50 to $4.00per square feet. Laminate ones are cheaper at $0.65. Remember that there are discrepancies in the prices in hardware and tile shops. So if you're doing your own canvassing for hard floors, check online stores for wholesale deals before starting the cost estimate for your project. Who knows, you might find a better deal.
When calculating the cost of flooring to buy, you have to decide what type is best for your home and how many you need. Solid ones is certainly expensive, but it's the most beautiful, especially when using maple or solid oak. However, there are some disadvantages that should be taken into account when thinking about the cost of this type of floor.
A big disadvantage is the fact that it's not recommended for use in bathrooms, basements or other areas that have low grade applications. These types of floors have a soft core, so it's easily affected by moisture and warps or bends easily. Large families or those with an active lifestyle should think carefully before choosing this type. It's also not recommended for those with homes with high foot traffic. The installations are also complex, labor intensive and time consuming, especially for those who are thinking of doing the installations themselves. It's better for installations to be left to professional companies. This is actually the main reason why it is expensive, because of the amount of labor that it will take. Some installation companies don't accept projects like this because of how long the project will take.
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The cost of new one would also depend on whether you'll hire professional services or you'll do it yourself. This can help make the installations affordable, but a high quality ones should be used and should also be factored in the cost. Subfloors are also needed when using engineered wood or laminates. It's not a good idea to skimp when it comes to this since high quality one is an excellent moisture barrier and helps absorb noise.
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Don't Let Computers And Gadgets Take Over Your Life
December 8, 2010 by Deborah Calla
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Computers, smartphones, iPads and others, are all great communication and entertainment gadgets. But what are the consequences of our complete enslavement to them? Our lives have become so dependent on technology that we basically have to shut down when our internet isn't working or our smartphone goes MIA.
How common has become the scenario of people walking by each other without any sign of acknowledgment because they are on their phones? Or what about smartphones adorning tables at restaurants?
Just Do It, Unplug Now
May 6, 2010 by Deborah Calla
Filed under Blog
There is so much to write about unplugging but before I start typing away, let me make a disclaimer: I'm not a new age anything. There are no crystals under my bed and I don't know if my house is Feng Shui acceptable or not. But I am a woman who has lived on this planet for more years than I care to share and who is in constant search of a meaningful life.
Having said that, I must now say I am a true believer of unplugging. We all know that "more" does not equal "better". So why do we all have bought into this idea that if we aren't busy and reachable 24/7, we are unproductive or even worse; things aren't going to happen?
We have to realize that all this running around, holding on to mobile phones, computers, internet, and trying to keep up with everything, is leaving us, our families and friends behind. We are also jeopardizing the quality of our creativity, love and sexuality – life's energy sources – because these feelings and inspirations need space, calm and attention to thrive.
Technology is a great advancement in human development but it is meant to be in addition to our relationships to ourselves and others and not instead of. The result is today we are a nation of stressed out overachievers without having become an ounce happier.
Every research done on happiness points to the following ingredients for achievement: a feeling of being loved and belonging, time to connect with others and nature, and a healthy relationship to self. But who can reach any of that if we can't put our smart phones aside for even a moment?
If you are feeling stressed out and overwhelmed, you have to ask yourself is it worth being known as someone who is always on the go? Think about it and hopefully the answer will most likely be no.
Once you decide something needs to change the next thing is how, and here is the great thing: you don't need to totally change who you are and what you do to decompress on a daily basis and have a more fulfilling life. What you need to do is find what is in your life that brings you calm and satisfaction and do it every day. I'm not talking about travelling to the Himalayans or spending a day at the spa. I'm talking about things that are easy and inexpensive to do.
For me decompressing is sitting outside in my yard and being quiet, even if it is only for 10 minutes. I have a very close relationship with my house so sitting outside and listening to the birds with my eyes closed, feeling the sun and the breeze grounds and brings me peace. I also love wine and food but if I throw some food on my plate and wine in a glass and eat and drink like I haven't in a year, the magic is gone. So I unplug by taking the time to prepare and taste my food and my wine. I give it the attention and the intention to make it special.
These small actions have the power to slow me down and make me "be" in the present. And when I am in the moment, I don't worry about the past, because it's gone, or the future, because it has not happened yet. Being in the moment is healing and has the power to regenerate us. It is active meditation.
There is no race to be won; there is only life to be fully lived. Remember the old saying: "you can't take it when you die". What you do take is how you felt and how you made other people feel.
So when you have mastered the short time unplugs go for the gold and take a full day off by putting your phone and computer aside. It will be life changing.


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You see this dress, readers? We were pleased when we found this dress. It's almost identical to one from Zara:
Which, incidentally, just goes to show that you don't have to be a designer label to "inspire" other brands to copy you, but that's a different post altogether. Back to the dress…
We loved the shape of the original dress, which is also available in black and camel, but, having raided Zara recently, we can confirm that these dresses are very, very short. Even on someone like the Chief of Police, who is 5″4 in her stocking soles, although considerably taller than that in her usual heels. The Zara dress was out of the question. Maybe the New Look version would be a little more reasonable?
Seriously, what is it with this whole "Let's make dresses that could easily get you arrested for indecency" thing? And don't get us wrong: we're not opposed to a tastefully-done mini. In fact, we really quite like them. (Anything that makes our legs look longer is generally fine by us.) But this?
THIS IS A TOP. A tunic top, sure, but still: A TOP. This model is 5″8, but even so, there is no way an adult female could wear this without fear of serious exposure. (And if you're thinking it may be OK on someone shorter, well, maybe not: last month the Chief of Police ordered a dress from the Topshop 'Tall' range, thinking that, as she is not tall, a dress which was mid-thigh length on the model would surely be at least knee-length on someone several inches shorter. But no, when it arrived it was mid-thigh length on her, too. Go figure.) Wearing it in public would be like having one of those nightmares where you realise you're out without your pants. Which is a shame, because it's a nice dress.
Please, fashion brands: stop ruining great designs by making them virtually indecent. Or at least make a slightly longer version for those of who don't want our knickers on show every time we step out the door: there are still some of us around, you know.
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Pandora's Nicole McInnes Resurfaces As eHarmony's New Marketing Director
Putting her match-making skills to the test, Nicole McInnes has been appointed marketing director for online dating site eHarmony. She takes over from Lynsey Tomkinson who left in late April to return to the UK.
McInnes was previously marketing director for music streaming company Pandora Radio, but quit suddenly two weeks ago.
At that same time, Pandora was embroiled in "corporate bullying" claims and suggestions it was under pressure to sell.
Still, McInnes is chuffed with her new role.
"It's an exciting opportunity that aligns with my personal fascination with human relationships," she told B&T. "Pandora analyses music, eHarmony analyses people."
When being recruited for the position, McInnes said she was interviewed by the whole team and feels honoured they felt she was equipped for the leadership position.
"I'm really hoping to inspire the team and push the brand to its limitations, in a good way."
President and chief operating officer at eHarmony, Armen Avedissiam, said McInnes' appointment reflects the company's growth strategy of globalisation, mobilisation and product innovation.
"Australia is one of our most profitable international markets and I am confident that under Nicole's leadership we will accelerate our business momentum in Australia and continue to drive strong revenue growth."
While she gets up to speed on everything, McInnes said she'll follow down the path from Tomkinson, who recently brought back the brand's iconic 'success couples' in the latest campaign.
"Success couples are our most influential brand ambassadors," Tomkinson told B&T at the time. "And we wanted to have them to actually talk about their stories and experiences."
It's a cluttered market out there in the online dating world, however both Tomkinson and the company's communication manager, Marie-Claire Durcharme Sayers had previously stressed the brand doesn't feel competition from the likes of Tinder and Happn.
"They're definitely in that market and in that space, but eHarmony plays in a very different space which is for people who are looking for something more meaningful, not those casual encounters," said Ducharme Sayers.
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Funny things, phobias. We've never met a client yet who didn't tell us that they knew it was irrational to fear the object of their phobia in the way that they did. They've told themselves this a thousand times and maybe also been given this message by many others (all trying to be helpful and/or supportive).
Consciously understanding that there is nothing to fear, however, has made no difference whatsoever! By the time they come to see us for a hypnotherapy session, clients have often lived with their phobia for some time and, in some way or other, had their life restricted by it.
As hypnotherapists we often refer to trance states and when someone has a phobia they are experiencing a whole host of these, seemingly at the same time, such as:
Thinking back to previous times when they have panicked about their phobia and, because we are creatures of habit, it seems appropriate to respond in the same way again!
Worrying about what will happen if they don't get away from the object of their phobia.
Time seems to slow down and it can feel as though they are in the presence of the object of their phobia for much longer than they actually are.
Seeing the object of their phobia as much bigger, much more powerful, much more dangerous and much more intrusive than it actually is.
The person has (in the words of the neuroscientist, Joseph Le Doux) been 'emotionally hijacked' by their phobia and they are now absolutely in the hands of their unconscious.
Whilst their conscious mind knows their reaction is irrational, their unconscious remains stubbornly convinced that the response is appropriate. In fact, it believes it is doing them a huge favour by looking out for their safety and well-being so brilliantly!
How can cognitive hypnotherapy help?
We can assist by helping you to engage with your unconscious in a way that can convince it to let go of that old belief and adopt a new attitude towards the object of the phobia. Just imagine how different life would be living without the fear? What might you be able to do that you couldn't do before? How would you feel differently? If you have children, how great would it be to be assured that you were not unconsciously teaching them that they too should fear that object?
We use a variety of NLP techniques (for more information click here). We do not use exposure techniques and if you cannot even bring yourself to even name the thing you fear, you can call it something entirely different: we referred to one client's fear of spiders as 'Berties' throughout our session!
So whether it's a phobia of spiders, mice, cats, needles, flying, dentists or whatever … give us a call. Just imagine how life would be if you could help your unconscious let go of its heroic attempts to keep you safe!
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