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WASHINGTON — When he speaks on the floor of the House of Representatives, Rep. Mick Mulvaney talks at just below an eighth-grade level, lower than any of his 534 congressional peers.
Rep. Dan Lungren, by contrast, has spoken this congressional term at a "20th grade" level, the highest level in Congress and roughly like a Ph.D. candidate defending a dissertation.
Does that make Lungren brilliant and Mulvaney dumb?
Mulvaney, a freshman Republican from South Carolina, laughs at the suggestion.
"Folks back home think I'm an effective speaker and an effective writer," Mulvaney told McClatchy Newspapers. "I try to write and speak in a conversational style. I have people thank me every week for at least making an effort to explain complex things in a comprehensible fashion."
A new study by Sunlight Foundation, a Washington group that pushes for government transparency, is subjecting Mulvaney and other lawmakers who scored at low grade levels to kidding from their peers and ridicule in other quarters. The study took lawmakers' floor speeches since 1996, as published in the Congressional Record, and ran them through the Flesch-Kincaid test, which links longer sentences and more complex words with higher grade levels.
Mulvaney's thoughts on that method can be summed up with a simple word: hogwash.
"I don't think anyone seriously equates sentence length with intellect," Mulvaney said. "If that was the case, then the kids who write run-on sentences would be the smartest kids in school. In fact, you could make a strong argument that it's much more difficult to speak clearly and concisely then it is to just ramble aimlessly."
Lungren, a nine-term Republican from Long Beach, Calif., isn't apologizing for his ranking as the most erudite-sounding pol in Washington, however.
"It was kind of flattering to see that," he said. "I very much am a student of the spoken word. I started as a debater and a competitive speaker in high school. I had outstanding teachers who challenged us to try to learn to communicate and to use the right words. As a legislator, I've tried to ensure that we pay attention to the words we put in statute."
The perspectives of Lungren and Mulvaney illustrate the current political divide within the Republican Party.
Mulvaney is among the 87 House Republicans elected to Congress in 2010 for the first time, many of them on the wings of plain-spoken, tea party-inspired campaigns.
In the Sunlight Foundation study, all but three of the 25 lawmakers with the lowest grade levels of speech are Republicans, and 13 of those 22 Republicans are freshmen. Among the 25 with the highest grade levels, 14 are Republicans, but only two — Reps. Rodney Alexander of Louisiana and Mark Amodei of Nevada — are in their first terms.
Mulvaney gently mocked a 62-word sentence from a recent Lungren floor speech that Mulvaney read online:
"This Justice Department, in my judgment, based on the experience I've had here in this Congress, 18 years, my years as the chief legal officer of the state of California and 35 or 40 years as a practicing attorney tells me that this administration has fundamentally failed in its obligation to attempt to faithfully carry out the laws of the United States."
That's the kind of talk, Mulvaney says, that he and his fellow freshman rabble-rousers campaigned against.
"I love Dan, but he sounds like every other politician for the last 20 years," Mulvaney said. "We're trying hard not to sound like politicians."
Lungren and Mulvaney have similarly impressive education credentials: The Californian has an English honors bachelor's degree from Notre Dame University and a law degree from Georgetown University; the South Carolinian has an international economics honors bachelor's degree from Georgetown and a law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
The Sunlight Foundation ran some cornerstone U.S. political speeches and documents through the same test. The Constitution came in at grade 17.8, about the level of a master's degree student. The Declaration of Independence hit 15th grade, akin to a college junior. Lincoln's Gettysburg Address scored at the 11th-grade level. The Rev. Martin Luther King's iconic "I Have a Dream" speech reached the ninth grade.
The average member of Congress speaks at a 10.6 grade level, down from 11.5 in 2005. President Barack Obama's State of the Union address to Congress in January clocked in at an 8.4 grade level. That's almost exactly the 8.5 grade level at which the typical American speaks.
David Perlmutter, a political communications professor at the University of Iowa, found the Sunlight Foundation study to be — well, pretty sophomoric. He noted that Ernest Hemingway wrote short sentences with simple words and William Faulkner employed long sentences with complex words, yet both are considered great writers.
"I don't buy the method, I don't buy the conclusions and I don't buy some of the analysis," Perlmutter said. "We've all met idiots who have Ph.D.s and people who never went to college but are brilliant."
Lee Drutman, a political scientist at the Sunlight Foundation who oversaw the study, doesn't disagree.
"What some will interpret as the dumbing-down of Congress, others will see as more effective communications," Drutman said.
That's all well and good. But some members of Congress who were pegged as speaking at relatively low grade levels weren't pleased.
Brenda Jones is an aide to Rep. John Lewis, a Georgia Democrat and former civil rights leader with a long-standing reputation as an eloquent speaker. She took issue with the study's findings that he's spoken at less than a ninth-grade level since 1996, the 17th-lowest in Congress.
Jones noted that Lewis has received five honorary degrees from prominent universities in the past two months, including Harvard and Brown.
"Certainly these esteemed institutions of higher learning see no paucity in his ability to speak, to take action or inspire," Jones said.
A recent analysis by the Sunlight Foundation assigned grade levels to all 535 members of Congress based on their House and Senate speeches since 1996. The method equates simple words and short sentences with low grade levels. Here are the five lawmakers with the highest grade levels and the five with the lowest, along with other key ratings for comparison:
U.S. Constitution (college master's student, grade 17.8)
Rep. Dan Lungren, R-Calif. (college senior, grade 16)
Declaration of Independence (college junior, grade 15.1)
Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-Calif. (college junior, grade 14.9)
Rep. Jim Gerlach, R-Pa. (college sophomore, grade 14.2)
Rep. Tom Petri, R-Wis. (college sophomore, grade 14.2)
Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii (college sophomore, grade 14.2)
Typical newspaper article (high school graduate, grade 12.5)
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address (grade 11.2)
Average member of Congress (grade 10.6)
Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech (grade 9.4)
Average American (grade 8.5)
President Barack Obama's 2012 State of the Union speech (grade 8.4)
Rep. Tim Griffin, R-Ark. (grade 8.1)
Rep. Sean Duffy, R-Wis. (grade 8.1)
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky. (grade 8)
Rep. Rob Woodall, R-Ga. (grade 8)
Rep. Mick Mulvaney, R-S.C. (grade 7.9)
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Saturday, April 06, 2002Bristol, Tenn. (April 6, 2002) - East Tennessee State University's football team closed out its spring practice season with its annual Blue/Gold game, which was played at the Stone Castle at Tennessee High School in Bristol this afternoon. The Blue team defeated the Gold 16-6 in a contest that saw the offenses account for just one touchdown. The Blue team had the first crack in the game and made it count, driving the ball down the field and getting a 36-yard field goal from Jonathan Godfrey (Johnson City, Tenn.). The highlight of that drive was a 40-yard scamper by Leeshaun Taylor (Clinton, Tenn.). The Blue team answered on its first drive of the day, scoring the game's only touchdown on a 26-yard scamper by Andrew Nuckolls (Tunnell Hill, Ga.). Quarterback Dashannon Gamble (Ladson, S.C.) had a strong showing on the day, quarterbacking the Blue team in the first half and the Gold team in the second half. Altogether he completed 9-of-17 attempts for 120 yards and no interceptions. He also ran for 49 yards on 17 carries. Mondo Miller (Chamblee, Ga.) had the best day of the running backs, carrying the ball 20 times for 61 yards. Marcus Barnes (Memphis, Tenn.) totaled 28 yards on seven carries before leaving the game in the first half after taking a hard hit. All-America candidate Cecil Moore(Morristown, Tenn.) led the receiving corps, snaring four balls for 78 yards. Nuckolls also had a strong showing, with four catches for 21 yards. ETSU's field goal kickers had a strong showing, with Godfrey adding a 29-yarder to his total, while Scott Salmons (Smyrna, Tenn.) booted three through the uprights, hitting from 31, 27 and 23 yards out. "This was good for us," said head coach Paul Hamilton. "We needed to come out here and play in a game-type setting. You really learn a lot about guys when you come into this type of situation. I thought that our defense flew around and did some good things, and offenisvely I think I learned a little bit more about our football team. "I think we will continue to progress as a defensive football team. I think we have a chance to be solid there; we built a lot of depth there this spring. I was pleased with our kicking game today, our placekickers did some good things out here. Offensively I think we know a lot more about our football team. We progressed offensively this spring and we will be able to come back this August and pick it up at a good starting point."
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Can the topic marker は be used twice in a sentence? For example, かれは日本語はいいですね。 Is that right?
Yes. As long as there is only none or one neutral topic and the rest are contrastive.
Particle は is quite versatile and flexible, which implies, for foreigners (外{がい}人{じん}), a quite slow learning curve. One of the many possible usages of this particle is the one devoted to underline and express contrast. I guess it is the only possible (common and regular) context where you will find two は particles in the same sentence.
I am going to describe classic situations, but please consider that more complex examples are possible.
Contrast on subjects
Please look at the following pattern:
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Contrast of objects
Take a look at this pattern as well:
Here are some examples:
As you can see, this should be the only case to have two particles は. My sensei as school told me that sometimes Japanese people use the particle in other situations, but it sound slangish or quite strange. So, for a good language usage, you should avoid repeating particle は (unless you need to put emphasis on some contrast).


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After the last step, but just prior to serving, whip up 1 raw egg with a fork and slowly add to the boiling soup, stirring constantly. You will notice the difference immediately!
Not like in any Chinese restaurant I'VE been to in the past 40 years. I doubled the soy, vinegar, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and cornstarch, and added some chopped shitake and button mushrooms, and it's still too watery. This is all wrong! It's not all that bad a soup, but make no mistake: This is NOT even close to The Real Thing! The bell pepper is unnecessary, and where are the bamboo shoots? Next time, I'll just head for the nearest take-out joint.
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I made a couple of changes you might like! Double the viniger to 2 table spoons, triple the corn starch to 3 table spoons, add about a teaspoon of powdered ginger, use olive oil in place of cooking oil for cooking the vegtables of coarse still useing the sesame oil as indicated for its wonderful flavor, mix yellow and red peppers for color and if you have a favorite hot pepper use it with or in place of the red peper flakes but still use the ground black pepper! I hope you like my little modifcations. Is more sour (VINIGER) with a nice texture (CORN STARCH) and warm after taste (FAVORITE PEPER plus the GINGER!)
I make a Hot and Sour Soup which is pretty similar...but with a few modifications! I use 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 4 oz tofu, 4 oz pork tenderloin cut into strips, 2 cloves crushed garlic, 1 egg gently folded in towards the end, mushrooms and some canned bamboo shoots cut into strips. To make things real authentic, you should probably use shiitake and broken tree ear mushrooms...but I'm usually lazy and just toss in some from a can until it looks good! :P Absolutley NO bell peppers of any sort!! I've never seen this in a real restaraunt! I don't use water chesnuts, either...not only do I just not like them, I've just never seen them in a restaraunt version! Everything else is pretty much the same!! Hope this helps with some of the complaints I've been hearing!!
This had a most lovely flavor. My family and I loved this soup. A few suggestions...The bell pepper is unecassary. Soup way too thin and had to add 3 TBSP more corn starch. Hot&sour soup doesn't exist w/o eggs so I scrambled 2 eggs in a bowl and slowly poured it in at the end of the process. Added a couple handfuls of clean and cooked shrimp...wonderful!
My husband and I liked this soup very much. I took the advice of one of the reviewers and added one raw egg at the end. Made all the difference in color and thickness. Also added a drop or two of tabasco sauce to "spice it up a notch." Can"t wait to have it again!
The taste of this soup is fine. My wife and I both thought it was okay. Still, as others have said, in the hundreds of Chinese restaurants I've dined in through the years, I've never had a hot and sour soup that tasted even close to this: It's too watery (better increase the corn starch), no cabbage, no bamboo shoots, and I've never seen hot and sour soup with peppers of any kind in the mix. If called something else, I might have given this recipe four stars, but since the recipe is called hot and sour soup, I'm rating it relative to it's claim of being a hot and sour soup. Relative to other hot and sour soups I've had, this was quite marginal.
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** Calories from Fat: 108
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Grantee: City of Worcester (contacts) & Main South Community Development Corporation (contacts)
Summary: Vacant lots, substandard residential properties and industrial buildings were converted into affordable housing, a Boys & Girls Club and an outdoor athletic complex.
In one of Worcester's poorest and ethnically diverse neighborhoods, a community-governed and non-profit organization, Main South Community Development Corporation, is completing a project that addresses environmental clean-up and the re-use of contaminated inner-city property. The $32.5 million dollar revitalization was a collaboration lead by Main South CDC, with significant partnerships from the City of Worcester, the Boys & Girls Club, and Clark University. The project aims to transform a 30 acre site into affordable housing, an outdoor recreational space, and a new Boys & Girls Club.
In a city disproportionately affected by blight, crime and poverty, this project symbolizes a progressive movement towards better living. With a population density of 12,500 people living within one square mile of the Main St. Neighborhood, almost 3 times more than the city's average, affordable housing is not just a desire, but a necessity. The area is home to a variety of ethnic cultures including 44.2% Hispanic, 30.4% Caucasian, 10.7% Asian and 10.4% African American. However, as of the year 2000, 35% of these residents live at or below the poverty line, and in addition, 11% of these residents don't consider themselves proficient in English.
On June 20th 2003, EPA awarded the City of Worcester a $200,000 clean-up grant for the Neighborhood Revitalization Project. Not only was this one of the first 10 clean-up grants issued in the region, but it was also the first time non-profits have been able to apply directly for funding. Because the site was formerly a metal fabrication and auto dealer and repair shop, $149,700 was designated for petroleum contamination, while the other $50,300 was used for hazardous substances. Prior to this, Worcester received $161,500 in EPA Brownfields funds for assessments in this same area, totaling $1.33 million to the city from the Environmental Protection Agency since 1995. Other significant financial contributions were made by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, MassDevelopment, Clark University, The Boys and Girls Club, and the primary investor, Main South CDC. Remaining funds to cover the cost of the project will be provided by the purchase of the housing units from homebuyers.
This two part project is an achievable, sustainable and responsible approach to addressing inner-city property revitalization. The first part of the project is the conversion of vacant lots and substandard residential properties into 80 affordable housing units for 1st time home buyers. The units, developed under the "green" housing program, are Energy Star rated and include environmentally friendly materials. The second half of the project aims to convert 7.8 acres of underutilized industrial buildings, contaminated with metals, paints, solvents and petroleum, into a new Boys and Girls Club and an outdoor athletic complex. As a result of DEP's "Beneficial Use Determination", which allowed building debris to be used as fill, most of the building materials were recycled as fill or salvage after demolition. The track and athletic field will be made available to the Boys and Girls Club, as well as surrounding residents. This project is a win-win for stakeholders and residents, as it fits perfectly into the city's "Comprehensive Development Plan" and creates hope in a city severely affected by crime and poverty.
1999: Worcester receives $161,500 in EPA Brownfields assessment funds
Nov 2002: HUD awards $1,000,000 Brownfield Economic Development Initiative grant
June 2003: EPA awards $200,000 clean-up grant
March 2004: Site preparation begins (asbestos removal, building demolition, environmental remediation, and grading)
May 2004: 8 housing units were completed and turned over to 1st time homebuyers
June 2005: Groundbreaking Ceremony with guest speaker, Congressman Jim McGovern
- $161,000 Assessment funds
- $200,000 Clean-up grant
- $1,000,000 Brownfield Economic Development grant
- $1,000,000 Neighborhood Improvement Program grant
- MassDevelopment
- $40,000 Predevelopment loan funds
- Clark University
- $2,500,000 Endowment
- Federal Appropriations and Philanthropic Contributions
- $3,300,000
- Boys and Girls Club
- $7,500,000 for clubhouse construction costs
- Main South CDC
- $14,000,000 for housing development
- $6,500,000 for predevelopment work


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There are definite perks to going to school in the middle of nowhere: A healthy on-campus party scene, a close-knit class with abundant school spirit, serene focus for the sake of learning...the list goes on. But the downside? Once you're there, you're really there. Being a little forgetful while packing isn't an "oops" moment, it's more like an "I guess I have to go the whole semester without real sheets" moment.Because we care — and we don't want you to suffer such a fate — we made a list of reminders for that very last run to Target (or wherever you like to go for your basic needs) before you pack up the van and head to your idyllic campus. Grab these oft-forgotten essentials so you aren't stuck with mismatched sheets donated by friends that did plan ahead.


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This video is dedicated to LED lighting fixtures in the home. If one is looking for LED lighting fixtures, many options are available. Among important tips, the narrator suggests that LEDs must be used in areas where frequent replacement is not possible. An example of such an area is the stairwell, where a ladder may need to be used. The advantages of LED lights are that they consume less electricity, produce more light and have a longer life than conventional lights. Other places to install LED lights are shops and garages, where a lot of light is usually required. The narrator advocated LEDs for basements and conference rooms as well, since they produce less heat. Cooling bills in summer can also be low as a result of LEDs.
There are many different things that you will have to know for decorating your house. Most of the aspects of the arrangement of the bedroom and the living rooms are found over the net in most of the sites. The thing that is not available is the accessories part in the house, like the arrangement of the bathrooms and the different store rooms like the warehouse and the general furniture. You will get many of the sites that you will get to the site to describe the story about the colors of the walls.
You will get not many sites that will narrate the requirement of the perfect lighting system that you will need in the house or in the business. Get through this article and you will get few sites that will best narrate you the features of the lighting and the features of the installation in the bathrooms. This article will tell you the needful things that you will get from the sites.
Furniture arrangement
Furniture is the most important thing in the house, and the foremost thing that is to be considered there is the shape and positioning of them. Before you get the complete support, there is the need for the understanding of the furniture that is needed. After you get the support of the idea, there is the need for the sketch that will place the right furniture in the right place. This will arrange a better space for you at your house. After you get the full idea, you will have to know the different furniture that is available in the market to meet your purpose.
Arrangement of the stores
The store is the vital most things that define the space management. There are numerous things that you will have to stores. Some of them are used currently, and some of them are age-old and the rest is to be used in the near future. You will have to find the easiest way to get the ideal stores for the storage of the garments and the other things. You can get the idea about the latest stores from some of the blogs, and can get the support of online purchase even. So get there and have the genuine support in this matter.
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There are several styles of lightings. Some are fixed to the walls, and some are fixed to the ceiling. You must have the idea about the right lighting that is going to ease your performance and functionaries in the house. To get that there is the need of the different concepts, like what amount of light will be ideal for the living room and what will be correct for the bathroom and the kitchens. You can get that perfectly arranged if you go through some of the latest blogs. Those blogs will give the perfect understandings and will also generate the best support to get them arranged online. Thus you can decide whether you are in need of a pendant or wall lights easily, and even the perfect furniture for your use.
Proper lighting fixtures have become an essential part of the home decor. It not only conveys warmth but also sets a peaceful mood to stay happily in the home. Ambient lightings, accent lightings, and task lightings are the major three types of lighting fixtures to prettify your house.
Different Lightings for Different Rooms
All types of lighting fixtures are not capable of decorating each kind of room nicely. Some types of lightings are perfect for prettifying bedrooms and some of them are simply perfect for living rooms. Bathrooms are also decorated beautifully with bright lighting fixtures. A drawing room requires ambient lightings for chatting with the guests or watching television. Whereas, accent lightings are used for either greenery or artwork and task lightings are perfect for reading and sewing. Dimmer switches are often installed in the rooms for changing the intensities of the light exposure for our convenience.
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Not only for saving money we should avoid switching on lights unnecessarily but also for saving natural resources we must do it. LED lighting fixtures are the most efficient ones for consuming least amount of energy. You can lessen it more by dimming them when needed. Buy the lights which are highly efficient to fulfill your requirements and capable of performing really well for long. Longevity is truly an extremely important feature when it comes to purchasing lighting fixtures.
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There is a list of lighting fixtures and the purposes they are best used for are also mentioned below. Choose the perfect lighting fixture for your house from the list below that suits your home most.
Up lights/Torchiere lamps: These are that type of light fixture that focuses the light in the upward directions, and, therefore, these lights can be applied in creating a diffused as well as oft light.
Wall sconces: These lights can be adjusted on any side of the house's mirror for minimizing shadows, for trivial tasks like combing and shaving. You have to mount them on the walls, and may work as subtle background lights also. Hence, they can easily be used as ambient lightings.
Pendants: Glass or chandelier pendants which hang from the ceiling of your house can be decorated to bring attention on the needed objects. Ceiling pendants above dining areas can also be used for providing the required amount of light for having meals.
Table lamps: These are one such kind of light fixtures that is usually used for providing task lightings since they will focus light straightly where you need it.
Spotlights: Spotlights, especially the LED ones, are largely used for giving an attractive look to the walls as well as ceilings. Using glass filters or wash lights of high power can bring up the party mood by lighting up the walls in various colors.
Recessed lights: This type of lights is amazing for conserving space at home. They are bet to be fitted in bathrooms, dark rooms or staircases. Project these lights in the downward direction to brighten up small openings.
So take smart decisions depending on your choices and needs and decorate your house with modern lighting fixtures.
Interiors of a house speak manifold about the personality of its owner. It is also possible to decipher the characters of an individual room owner by viewing its maintenance and colour scheme. For example, a youth's room is likely to have vibrant colours such as yellow, blue and green, in comparison to sober shades in their parents' room. On similar lines, the way things are stacked or scattered can help differentiate between a boy and a girl's room.
It is not possible for everyone to hire an interior designer in this day and age. However, colour schemes and a clutter-free look can still be created with a little bit of imagination. Look up magazines and websites to identify designs that would go well with your home. It would be wise to store appealing images in a folder and then periodically go through them to get the overall picture. Spend some time over this and on seeing the results, you may find visitors looking around the house and trying to find the number of your interior designer.
Choosing the right colour scheme can be tough for most. Look at the creative board that you have saved in a folder and see what best suits your mood. Shades of colour would also determine the brightness quotient of a room. Light shades such as white, yellow and light blue will bring out the brightness of a room better than brown and green. Even if you have chosen a single colour scheme such as white, you can have different shades within the same colour for different rooms in the house.
To create the appropriate texture, shades need to be complemented with matching textiles and patterns. The use of velvet chairs, shiny cushions and woven baskets make the colours come alive. Also keep in mind that certain textures may not be advisable, depending on the inhabitants of the home. As an example, there is no use in putting a silk sofa at a house which has a 3-year old child and a dog, since you would end up cleaning it most of the time.
Many people make the mistake of having too many furniture pieces of the same time within one room. Instead of this, you should buy furniture pieces of variable sizes which can soothe the eye instead of confusing it. A large sofa, a few skirted chairs and some comfortable arm chairs can be used in the drawing room, for example. It will give the place a balanced and clutter-free look.
The same rule is applied to accessories as well. Too many chest of drawers or cabinets will end up giving a store room look. Other accessories such as gold trays, candles and books on tables can jazz up the entire appearance. Baskets are considered to be gorgeous decorative tools and they are also capable of hiding clutter. Then, of course, for a wonderful whiff of fragrance or fresh air, flowers are always welcome. Depending on available space, flowers can be stocked either in decorative vases or pots.
The above are just some general rules to follow while making the interiors of a house. However, you can always add your own creative touch and do something new. In the end, you may just be pleasantly surprised with your own efforts.
A warehouse is always an important part of the factory's production and also serves as storage space for distribution of goods at a large scale. This being the terminal point of all goods manufactured needs to be utilized in the best possible manner so that the process from reception to transportation becomes smoother. There are different kinds of storage methods for warehouses in which can be designed according to one's should choose the most favourable according to the needs.
There should be following point criteria to choose the right kind of storage space in a warehouse.
Maintenance free – The storage space should give the option to make it maintenance free so that there is no trouble during the use. The system should be virtually maintenance free where it requires no additional safety precautions after installation
Economical – Since the warehouse is meant for storing goods unlike the showrooms / retails stores, the cost of these areas is least among when compared with other places which are at high range. It includes all kinds of objects like flooring lighting, software system which should be compact as well as economical. Hence, the best space is one which can be done suiting the warehouse needs at rock bottom prices.
Optimal storage design – As the racking system is changeable as per requirement, it should be fully customizable at any stage of operation, this allows optimal storage design creation of the warehouse. Either the new or existing warehouse can be converted to achieve optimal storage and movement space.
Construction Possibility – The system should be flexible enough that more construction could be made in the future to have larger storage space in the warehouse. This is possible through efficient management of unused space.
Durability – This being the most important factor makes space the top choice because one can't keep on replacing floors especially in warehouse which may disturb all other areas of operations. Every single hour has a cost and if the flooring is durable, the same can be saved for decades. Hence, floors being the strongest turn out to be the perfect choice for warehouse.
Safety – As the space is prepared required for movement and storage of goods, the safety features can't be ignored. The warehouse space and design should be easy for movement, non slippery and safe for use.
It is known that warehouse storage is of prime importance and should be utilized in the best form. An experienced hand when it comes to improving warehouse storage systems makes the things work faster and easier, Multiple Racking Solutions Melbourne is such a company that can provide you with professional warehouse storage solutions. Design advice and our unique processes should be readily available, with no job considered as too big or too small. The employees themselves should contribute towards important information at the start of the project, as well as quality installation once it's decided to be the strongest asset of the place. These are some of the most important points which should be taken care while utilizing the space for proper storage in warehouse else the area gets unutilized and results in increased costs.
A bathroom is touted to be the most esteemed and tranquilizing space in the house which needs further considerations and modifications. People in Melbourne tend to spend lavishly while designing this exquisite space. The importance lies in framing and utilizing the space assigned for bathroom in the best possible way. Remodeling your bathroom may lead you towards the formation of the perfect dream infrastructure inside your house. A small space like bathroom seems quite facile while designing but by adding the appropriate bathroom furniture like vanity units is ideal.
Vanity units
A vanity unit not only replaces the traditional basin pedestal but also presents and stores the bathroom amenities in an elegant and luxurious manner. It also serves a stylish yet compatible piece of furniture for the bathroom. The vanity unit is generally coupled with a basin and a space for storage in numerous ways. The utility and gentility of the bathroom is both enhanced and surpassed with the aid of vanity units. At present, diverse options for designing a vanity unit according to your requirement are available which are highly beneficial. The size and shape of the unit mainly depends on the space available for installing it. Also the position and stature of the mirror inside your bathroom influences the match for the vanity unit.
The vanity units hides all your bathroom toiletries in a great manner and also creates a surface for your basin simultaneously. When it comes to spacious bathroom, wall hung vanity units seem to be a sound option. But if you run out of space, the option of installing a corner vanity unit can create surplus area for storage. Choosing the right attractive and practical vanity unit compliments the bathroom completing it in every way.
Culling the right Vanity Unit for your bathroom
The prime advantage of installing a vanity unit is the invention of more space. For the bathrooms which suffer with lack of storage zone, vanity units come to their rescue. The size of the vanity unit is determined by the amount of amenities to be stored and the number of people going to use the space. Many people go straight for pre made vanity units as they are cheaper and also compliment the bathroom environment. They are accessible in different colors, designs, patterns and combinations to serve their purpose. But if your requirement exceeds the normal checklist, a custom made vanity unit comes to your aid. Though it would cost a little bit higher, but it will satisfy your creative and imaginative qualms. Vanity units can be freestanding, wall mounted or console according to their position in the bathroom. When the floor area available is quite less, you can opt the wall hung vanity units instead of console or free standing units.
The size of the vanity unit comes in full depth or semi recessed terms. Commonly, a full depth vanity unit of length 400mm is employed in sized bathrooms. But due to space considerations, a semi recessed unit can solve your query quite easily. The tops of the vanity units are available in two ways: moulded one piece or solid surface. The moulded vanity units are attached to the basin on the centre or offside and free space on the either side. Whereas solid top vanity units are found to be expensive and are made from caesarstone type material. Here the benchtop and the basin are installed with one another.
Bike rides are the best stress relievers but a long bike ride can sometimes become a pain. To ease away all your discomfort, some companies offers custom made seats for your motorcycle. This means that each piece will be altered from scratch as per your personal requirements and comfort levels. The perfect physical comfort between the machine and the person is quintessential for making those rides joyous. Once your seat has been customized as per your specifications, there is no way you would want to go back to the regular ones.
One size just can't fit all people with varied measurements and seating posture, so seat is altered depending upon the rider's height, weight and inseams measurements. This helps you have a better riding experience by fitting your motorcycle to you via your seat, enabling you to have more confidence on the bike, control, and ensure that you and have a much more enjoyable adventure.
The most common method to do is by tearing up the entire seat cover and then it is slit and carved, tailoring according to the measurements and then it is filled up with polymer gel for optimum comfort and covered back up. You can hop on once it has been covered up before the style customization so that it is tallied that it is done as per your satisfaction.
This customization just doesn't enhance the comfort level of your ride but you can also style it according to your taste. Let this speak for you when you are not around it. Your favourite ride must represent a lot about your personality so make it unique not just in terms of comfort but also the look. It can be played on with a number of things from being textured to coloured to embroider as you wish it to be. You can use your creativity to style it or you can ask the crew to help you design something that truly speaks for you. There is an endless range of as how can be done so be prepared to be shocked for good. You should take your motorcycle for a test drive before agreeing to end the transaction so that if there are any kinds of glitches they can be tackled then and there and the final product is the exact replica of what you had in your mind.
The process might take about 3-4 hours so you can either give your specifications and come back to pick it up but it is suggested to be around during the entire process so that you can monitor as to how it goes. You can check at every step if the alterations are going well your riding posture or might require a nip and tuck for better performance. There are various companies like ACM Seats that assures that seat of your bike is getting designed appropriately. The basic process of adapting the regular seat according to your body requirements is quite a tricky task which might require your constant presence while style customization doesn't require you around so might take a stroll around.
There goes an old saying that 'to make something requires an year, but to demolish it takes a day!'
But what to do when you need to get rid of something, in order to replace it? Here comes the dilemma of demolition and deconstruction. Some naive persons often think about the purpose of the demolition companies, in cities like Melbourne and others. They often wonder what could be the usefulness of a company that specialises in demolishing the structures, that are made with great effort and resources.
But, the truth is that demolition could prove to be a practical answer to all your worries regarding major revamping of the sites. Demolitions Melbourne presents a comparison between the demolition and deconstruction services in Melbourne and other cities, and which one should be preferred.
When you plan a major revamp of your place, one of the biggest challenges you face is the cleansing of the older structure. Taking the course of deconstruction for your project, you need to put a great amount of time and resources, twice, once in dismantling the structure and once more to rebuild the structure. Imagine the pain and time that you'll have to invest in this process. Whereas, if you use the option of Demolition, all you have to do is wait and plan about the management of the debris.
Interestingly, most of the demolition companies, like Demolitions Melbourne, provides you with the service of debris management as well, thus handling all your problems for a nominal cost. Demolition also helps you plan better, by providing you a clean slate. People find it better to work on a clean slate, than to rearrange the broken structures.
Another indirect advantage of the demolition work is that, it helps you get rid of several other problems in the structure, that you might forget to address through deconstruction. This helps you create perfect structures for yourself and your near and dear ones.
Here is a quick comparison between demolition and deconstruction services:
|Demolition Service
|Deconstruction Service
|Time Required
|Very Less
|Resources/Money Required
|Comparatively Lesser
|Effort required
|Very High
|Customized Deconstruction
|Limited Possibility
What we can deduce from the above information is that it is better to use the demolition services for tasks that require a complete overhaul of the place. A number of demolition companies are available in the modern cities, like Melbourne, Brisbane etc, if you're looking for a reliable house demolition company in Melbourne then check out Demolitions Melbourne, they provide both residential and commercial demolition services. In the rapidly moving life of today, only a few people can afford to put the amount of time required for systematic deconstruction and replanning. For the modern man, demolition serves the purpose in lesser cost and time.
Demolition is an act of disambiguating or tearing down a complete structure with the intention of generally reconstructing it. It readily contrasts with deconstruction wherein only a part of the building is taken apart. Demolition is quite easy for comparatively low storied building or house. Varied ways can be applied in order to perform this task be it mechanically or manually. Hydraulic equipment including elevated work platforms, cranes or bulldozers fall under mechanical array of equipments. The wrecking ball mechanism has the ability of demolishing large buildings but the offer low control leading to their stub efficiency. At present, the methods encountered are rotational hydraulic shears and silenced rock bearers attached to evacuators to break through wood or concrete.
Series of steps are considered before initiating the process of demolishing including the removal of hazardous materials, obtaining necessary permits, submitting necessary notifications and development of site specific safety and work plans. High reach demolition excavators are employed for tall buildings which can't be accomplished using explosives. This operations leads to formation of uncontrolled dust and debris which is tackled with the aid of fire hoses. Recently, a Japanese company developed a new technique of using computer-controlled hydraulic jacks in this process.
The Process
Before commencing with the main attack on the building to be demolished, a whole array of safety measures need to be taken. The fundamental measures being correct fencing of the site, covering the building with special sackcloth to prevent falling rubble, setting up personal protection and ensuring security. Another foremost important measure is to safeguard the neighboring buildings surrounding the demolition site. Some parts of them are dismantled in order to protect them. This process is followed by installation of explosives or any other demolition equipments at the rightful place. The operation of modulus operandi is carried out by experienced professionals who know their job quite well. The final stage of this operation consists of removing debris and material handling which is a time-consuming process. Excavators and bobcat skid vehicles perform this task efficiently. Recycling of the debris leads to minimization of waste disposal and their reuse. And finally a report is prepared tracking the process closely.
Estimating the costs
The prime and most basic step here is the inspection of asbestos in the building. Costs mainly depend on the area subjected to demolition in square feet. The removal of asbestos from the structure also costs considerably depending on whether you hire a professional or not. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates the removal of asbestos from steam pipes, boilers, cement sheets etc. The time duration of the process is also accounted while calculating costs. Generally, a medium sized building takes upto 10 days for demolition. Labor costs are added according to the time duration and working days. The equipments employed during the demolition process which are rented for the span are charged accordingly. The policies and permits are also included in the costing of the demolition. And subsequently, the debris removal equipments hired for post demolition process also add to the total costs.
On an average, demolition of 1500 square feet place costs from $2.00-$5.00 per square foot making the price range from $1,500-$3,750. The hazardous materials present in the debris have to be disposed keeping in mind the safety measures. Though the estimation of demolition costs is quite challenging, but after the consideration of above steps, this task becomes facile.
The craft in which certain pattern or image is applied with the help of ink that is made up of dye is what stamping is all about. From the ancient time till now, stamps are being modified with the need of changing time and up gradation in technology. These rubber stamps require small space in your workstations, drawers and pockets, but always proven itself to be the most useful stationery in even big organizations. People are still having carving to store old stamps and there are still many people who love to learn the art of creating stamp for their own interest. Thus the thought of crafting stamps may seem childish but there is no boundation or limit that can restrict anybody to follow his or her hobby or interest. An amazing fact states that temporary stamps can be crafted using a potato but plastic, wood, glass, rock or other media can also be used for the purpose. Here are some advanced tips to craft stamps of your own:-
1.Ink Disposer – It is important to check the stamp is disposing adequate amount of ink when in use. Therefore, the material used should be of better quality which soaks minimal ink on its surface.
2.Cleanliness & Accuracy – The stamp so designed should be highly accurate and clear of all kinds of stains, marks, etc so that it doesn't leave smudges on paper. The accuracy turns out to be extremely important when small letters / designs are printed.
3.Size of stamps – In general fine prints and small size require less ink. Thus, if not necessary, the stamps should be designed in small size and fine patterns to save ink in all its future usage.
4.Create unique designs – Many mini artworks can be created using the technique, be it animals or the complex logos, everything is possible in crafting stamps.
5.Away from water – The stamps adhesives are used according to the rubber so that these don't burn / react with the softness of material. The sticky material is enough to hold rubber onto the stamp but loses its adhesiveness when in contact with water. Hence, these should not be cleaned with water or will lose the crafting everywhere.
6.Colour of ink – If the same ink colour has to be used repeatedly, no cleanliness is required for the stamp. It is better to keep the stamp safely after use rather than cleaning. In fact, cleaning will remove the ink and thus more amount of ink will be used in the next stamping.
The intricate designs and art can be presented by crafting your own stamp. Thus the fashion of using art stamp still maintained the popularity among the people. Doesn't matter from what age group you are, the fun and likelihood of creating own stamp is the best way to add some light moments in your life.


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There are six tickets up for auction in total... all one bid.
man im surprised that their is only 1 bidder, its for a good cause and you get to go to 3 Dolphin games, man i wished i lived in miami,
last day to bid on these 3 games.aj what time does the bidding stop?
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I'm gonna give as much time to other bidders as possible: 11:59 pm.
Come on people: this is a huge deal here, and you're supporting a great cause.
I assume I won.
Please tell me how to make payment, check, Paypal, whatever. And I will quickly pay for this worthy cause.
I wish we could have gotten better reponse on this. But either way I am happy to do my part. I hope it helps little Vanessa and I applaud AJ and Chris for getting involved.
God Bless her and let u sknow from time to time how she progresses.
I personally expected this to do a little bit better. So, I'm gonna put my wallet where my mouth is and contribute to Matt's donation. Matt can keep the tickets and whatnot and I'll match him.
Now we're talking!!!Originally Posted by FinHeavenAJ
Very sweet AJ,you da man!
fin-atic you should get the tix today.thanks again fin and aj,,i will be matching what both of you donated


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President George W. Bush last week announced that HUD's Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will help an estimated 240,000 families avoid foreclosure by enhancing its refinancing program effective immediately. Under the new FHASecure plan, FHA will allow families with strong credit histories who had been making timely mortgage payments before their loans reset-but are now in default-to qualify for refinancing.
In addition, FHA will implement risk-based premiums that match the borrower's credit profile with the insurance premium they pay-i.e., riskier borrowers pay more. This common-sense, risk-based pricing structure will begin on January 1, 2008.
"Many hard-working American families who were able to make their mortgage payments under the initial teaser terms of the exotic loan are now struggling to make ends meet because their rates have doubled or tripled," said HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson. "FHASecure will bring stability to the housing market and give eligible families who were in good financial standing before their loans reset a chance to keep their homes."
The combination of FHASecure and risk-based premium pricing will permit FHA to return to the role it was originally designed to play, bringing stability to the real estate market by helping break today's cycle of foreclosures and price depreciation and creating much needed liquidity in the now-constricted mortgage market.
FHA has recently experienced a substantial increase in the number of conventional borrowers refinancing into FHA products. With FHASecure, it can help even more. The number of these refinancing transactions has tripled since the start of 2006. FHA's transactions are projected to surpass 100,000 loans by the end of the fiscal year. To date, these figures do not include refinances for delinquent borrowers.
For more information about FHASecure and other FHA products, please call 1-800-CALL-FHA or visit http://www.fha.gov/ or http://www.hud.gov/. For a list of your local homeownership center or a HUD-approved housing counseling center, go to www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/hcs.cfm.
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Description:Dell 250GB 7.2K 3.5-inch 3Gb/s Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Drive in Dell F238F 3.5-inch Hot-Plug Hard Drive Tray (as pictured)
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Discover The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA
Home to over sixty sculptures from artists from all over the world and set in a stunning environment of meandering footpaths, the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden is open seven days a week. Admission is free. The Sculpture Garden is closed on all legal holidays.
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Monday through Friday: 10 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Last visitor is admitted 30 minutes before closing.
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From April 11 through May 30, NOMA is offering docent tours of the Besthoff Sculpture Garden every Saturday at 2 p.m. Join us!
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Sydney and Walda Besthoff
Sydney and Walda Besthoff have been important business and cultural leaders in New Orleans for many decades.
Sydney Besthoff served as chairman and CEO of Katz & Besthoff (K&B) Incorporated, a retail drug store chain in Louisiana and the Gulf South, founded by his grandfather in 1905. After an extensive period of expansion under Mr. Besthoff's direction, with 184 stores in six states, K&B was sold to the Rite Aid Corporation in 1997.
Mr. Besthoff has served on the boards of numerous business and arts organizations. He was a founder of the Contemporary Arts Center of New Orleans, a successful alternative art space presenting a wide variety of visual and performing arts programs, and past president of its board of directors. He also has served on the boards of the New Orleans Museum of Art; First National Bank of Commerce, New Orleans; National Association of Chain Drug Stores; Boy Scouts of America, New Orleans Symphony; United Fund; and Newman School, New Orleans.
Walda Besthoff, like her husband a native of New Orleans, has had a lifelong commitment to the performing arts, particularly theater and dance, as a performer, staffer and patron. Throughout the late 1960s and 70s, she served in administrative and institutional advancement positions for various local ballet groups. Mrs. Besthoff served on the board of the Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans, in the 1980s, chairing the Capital Campaign for the expansion of the CAC.
In 1978, Mr. and Mrs. Besthoff established the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Foundation, a private foundation dedicated to cultivating public interest in the art, particularly contemporary sculpture. The Foundation's collection began in 1977 and has grown to more than 100 works. The collection is on view at the Foundation's headquarters on historic Lee Circle and is open to the public. Sydney and Walda Besthoff were selected by Art & Antiques magazine in 2002 as one of "100 of America's Top Collectors."


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