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Start a Home Building Business With These Tips
If you're reading this, then it's probably because you want to start a home building business, but don't know how. So, here are a few tips to help you get started on the road to success:
Cover All Bases
One great tip I have for you is to do more than just build houses. Offer your clients the full package, cover all bases. Include plumbing and electric services in conjunction with building the house. This saves clients the time and effort of calling separate plumbers and electricians to sort all of that out. And, it also sets your business apart from the competition because you're offering these extra services on top of the main service.
Of course, you have to ensure your company is prepared to cover all bases. This means you need to have qualified electricians and plumbers on your staff, as well as regular construction workers. You'll also want to find a supplier where you can purchase all the extra stuff you need. Think about all the electrical wiring and circuitry you'll need. And, get a schedule 80 pipe for the plumbing and water treatment system in the home. Once you've got everything sorted, you're ready to go!
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There are loads of home building businesses out there, so how do you make consumers come to you? I've already mentioned one way you can do this, by offering more than your competitors. And this is all well and good but how are people going to know about this? If no one has heard about you, then your services mean nothing to them. What you need to do is implement a solid marketing campaign and promote your business. You need to get into the public eye and make yourself known.
A great way to do this is by setting up a website and trying to drive as much traffic to it as possible. Nowadays, when someone is looking for a home building business, they tend to search for it online. So, you need your website to have great SEO and appear high up in search results relating to home building. If you do this, you're more likely to get noticed, and more people will be aware of you. There are other marketing techniques you should consider too, but this one is the most important.
Offer A High-Quality Service
It doesn't matter how well you promote your business, or what services you offer; there's one thing that you must do. You have to provide a high-quality home building service. Everything you offer needs to be of the highest standard possible, or no one will be interested. You do one bad job, and it could be the end for your company. People are quick to write scathing reviews when they're dissatisfied. This will then put others off.
One way to ensure you're providing the best service possible is by hiring the best people. Get experienced staff that knows what they're doing and you should be okay.
So, consider these tips if you want to start a home building business. It's a competitive field, but one that can yield great rewards.


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Shinde, Gopal N and Shende, Nikhil V and Balakrishnan, N (2006) Parallelization of an unstructured data based cell centre finite volume code, HIFUN-3D. In: 3rd International Conference on Computational Fluid Dynamics, JUL 12-16, 2004, Toronto, Canada, pp. 747-752.
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This work describes the parallelization of High Resolution flow solver on unstructured meshes, HIFUN-3D, an unstructured data based finite volume solver for 3-D Euler equations. For mesh partitioning, we use METIS, a software based on multilevel graph partitioning. The unstructured graph used for partitioning is associated with weights both on its vertices and edges. The data residing on every processor is split into four layers. Such a novel procedure of handling data helps in maintaining the effectiveness of the serial code. The communication of data across the processors is achieved by explicit message passing using the standard blocking mode feature of Message Passing Interface (MPI). The parallel code is tested on PACE++128 available in CFD Center
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Lu Guanqiu, the Chinese owner of Fisker and the man that pledged to go bankrupt to beat Tesla, says that a new Fisker model is coming in three years, but only after production of the Karma resumes.
Lu is the chairman and founder of Chinese industrial giant Wanxiang Group Corp., the country's largest parts supplier, which snatched up Fisker and its battery supplier, A123 Systems, after both companies went belly-up.
Speaking with reporters, Lu said that a new Fisker is slated to arrive in 2017, but wouldn't say what form it would take or what it might compete with. Considering Lu has his sights set on Tesla and said he'll "put every cent that Wanxiang earns into making electric vehicles", a fully electric vehicle is likely in the cards – possibly a proper Model 3 competitor.
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Do you love watching Hello Kitty or Epic Fail videos after a long tiring day? Then, you must feel equally worried about your friends finding out. No worries as now you have YouTube Incognito Mode.
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text: tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92200049778025475982023-09-30T05:30:25.876-04:00Q 4 FunA blog about my hobby of BBQ, BBQ competition adventures, reviews of grilling and BBQ foods, restaurants, rubs, sauces and recipes I like.sgibbsdesignhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220004977802547598.post-68567851306697380092020-08-24T11:32:00.005-04:002020-08-24T11:33:08.462-04:00Mexican street corn - My wayMexican street cornDuring the summer we love to eat corn on the cob and we really enjoy Mexican street corn. We often have my mom eating with us and she can't eat corn on the cob anymore, but enjoys the corn. This is how I make our Mexican street corn so she can enjoy it too. You can make it on the stove top or the grill. The grill adds a bit more smokey flavor to it. Ingredients:Frozen corn - 1 sgibbsdesignhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220004977802547598.post-3158478634292275662018-08-08T15:24:00.001-04:002018-08-08T15:25:46.824-04:00Review: Kingsford 100% Pure Premium Hardwood PelletsProduct: Kingsford 100% Pure Premium Hardwood Pellets Company: Kingsford Price: 10lb bag $11.99 | 20lb bag $18.99 Kingsford contacted me and asked if I would be interested in reviewing their new wood pellets they are bringing to market. Of course, I said yes. I use a Louisiana Grill for most of my cooking now and have competed with it. It's a great cooker and I love that I can set it and "leave"sgibbsdesignhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220004977802547598.post-53166443863273616342017-05-04T08:51:00.002-04:002017-05-04T08:51:42.687-04:00Review: Grill Pinz Creator: Dan Cranston Facebook Kickstarter Price: $13+ Grill Pinz are a cool new grilling product from Dan Cranston. He is kicking of a Kickstarter this month to be able to produce these stainless steel cooking Pinz. They are ideally built for grilling but can be used in the oven or where ever you need to hold food together while cooking it. They take the place of toothpicks. Whether your sgibbsdesignhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220004977802547598.post-82581599500534418712017-05-02T10:24:00.000-04:002017-05-02T10:24:18.487-04:00iGrill Mini Review Product: iGrill Mini Company: Weber Price: @$50 About two years ago I purchased an iGrill mini. This past Christmas I revived another as a gift. . The igrill mini is a little Bluetooth thermometer that talks directly to your mobile devices and lets you track your cook my temperatures from anywhere on the house. I love them. The igrill mini uses Bluetooth technology to connect tosgibbsdesignhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220004977802547598.post-51440196102137558462016-12-08T10:26:00.001-05:002016-12-12T10:02:38.918-05:00Review: The Beast Name: The Beast Location: Paris, France Price: $$$ Hours: Closed Monday and Sunday; Tuesday- Saturday 12:00PM - 2:30PM, 7:00PM - 11:00PM In May I had the opportunity to go to Paris, France for work. While I was there I took advantage of the opportunity to see if there were any BBQ joints there. I found two and was able to go to one and try it. It was worth the walk. The Beast is located onsgibbsdesignhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220004977802547598.post-48339632260549818532016-06-14T14:29:00.002-04:002016-06-14T14:29:51.485-04:00Review: More BBQ and Grilling for the Big Green Egg & other Kamado-style cookers More BBQ and Grilling is written by Eric Mitchell an award winning pitmaster who has been cooking on the Big Green Egg since 2000. He and his wife started the team, Yabba Dabba Que!, and compete in competitions throughout the North East. They have competed in both the Jack Daniel s World Championship Invitational and the American Royal where they earned a perfect score for their crème brûlée.sgibbsdesignhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220004977802547598.post-37336812826001247712016-05-27T11:29:00.001-04:002016-05-27T11:29:57.202-04:00Wayfair's Simply Summer Cookbook! A few Months back Wayfair.com contacted me about including one of my recipes in their Simply Summer Cookbook. I was happy to oblige and sent them my recipe for Grilled Bruschetta. You can download the book from Wayfair.com for free and enjoy this recipe (pg 15) and others. Have a great summer and enjoy some great grilled food. sgibbsdesignhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220004977802547598.post-17574939915969038842016-04-29T10:27:00.001-04:002016-04-29T10:27:06.935-04:00Review: The Smoking Bacon & Hog CookbookThe Smoking Bacon & Hog Cookbook – The Whole Pig & Nothing but the Pig BBQ Recipes is written by championship pitmaster Bill Gillespie. He started cooking competitive BBQ in 2005 and won the Jack Daniels World Championship Invitational Barbecue in 2011 and in 2014 he won the American Royal Invitational, probably the two most coveted titles in the world of competitive BBQ. Bill knows what he's sgibbsdesignhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220004977802547598.post-26019284597365616082016-03-02T15:06:00.001-05:002016-03-02T15:08:53.156-05:00Review: Midwood Smokehouse Name: Midwood Smokehouse Location: Charlotte, NC Price: $$ - $6-$34 (that's for the Pig Out) Hours: Sun - Wed • 11am - 10pm Thurs - Sat • 11am - 11pm Charlotte has a bad rap for BBQ joints. It's located in the center of the Carolina's, so you'd think they would have some great BBQ places. Well, over the last 10 years that has started to change. and it is AWESOME! Recently my wife and I wentsgibbsdesignhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220004977802547598.post-55431261555323958172015-12-18T11:06:00.000-05:002015-12-18T11:06:24.208-05:00A Trifle of Dessert Fun While I love BBQ it's not the only thing I cook. I like to try out various things and especially desserts. I like to find new things I can feed my friends and family. This time of year I like to make and play with desserts. One dessert I make every year is biscotti, the recipe is from The Joy of Cooking pg 834 (in my edition). This year I received some 3.4oz dessert cups from Cambro to do try sgibbsdesignhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220004977802547598.post-9959272225219674232015-12-18T10:26:00.002-05:002015-12-18T10:26:38.446-05:00Homemade Andouille Sausage One of the things I like to make with left over turkey is turkey gumbo so this year I decided to make the sausage for it too. I used a recipe from the cook book Charcuterie: The Craft of Salting, Smoking, and Curing (Revised and Updated). It is a great book all about curing and smoking meat. Defiantly worth the investment. This time I also decided to use real hog-casings, which I hadn't done sgibbsdesignhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220004977802547598.post-48601676099770573512015-11-19T14:41:00.001-05:002015-11-19T14:42:59.146-05:00BBQ 101 - SaucesThis is a topic I have been avoiding. It is very personal and can be very divisive as we have seen in NC. The state is split into two camps, Eastern Carolina Sauce and Western Carolina Sauce, and woe be unto you if you choose either or neither when asked. I will be trying to avoid choosing one over the other but just sharing the differences of our great country's sauces with you. I know we cansgibbsdesignhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220004977802547598.post-36892893010490765992015-09-11T09:56:00.000-04:002015-09-11T09:58:05.142-04:00Kansas City BBQ Tour I finally got to go to Kansas City where I heard the streets are paved with brisket and the faucets run with BBQ sauce. Ok, not quite. It is a city known for its jazz, BBQ and the head of the Santa Fe trail. It is a city with roots that go back the the US's expansion West, where cattle was sold to head East. Due to its ties to cattle it is also a haven for BBQ and said to be the birth place of sgibbsdesignhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220004977802547598.post-35414054493397544422015-08-07T09:02:00.000-04:002015-08-07T09:02:46.472-04:00Birthday Cook July 4 is my birthday. I'm a firecracker. Each year we have a party and invite over a bunch of friends. I smoke some meat and make some cake and our friends bring side dishes. We eat, drink and watch fireworks in the neighborhood. It's fun. This year was no different. I cooked pork, brisket and hot dogs,made a batch of baked black beans and two birthday cakes. I got up early to a threat of sgibbsdesignhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220004977802547598.post-77967299643566093602015-06-26T10:42:00.000-04:002015-06-26T10:42:23.550-04:00Review - Grilled Pizza The Right Way Title: Grilled Pizza the Right Way: The Best Technique for Cooking Incredible Tasting Pizza & Flatbread on Your Barbecue Perfectly Chewy & Crispy Every Time Author: John Delpha Price: $19.99 This is one of the three books I was sent to review back in April. It's been a little hectic lately with end of school and work so I haven't had a chance to review it until now. The book is by John sgibbsdesignhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220004977802547598.post-43973402373704024812015-06-24T11:04:00.000-04:002015-06-24T11:04:24.912-04:00Review - RockyTop Swine Shine and Carolina Q Rub Company: Rocky Top BBQ Co. LLC Location: Charlotte, North Carolina WebSite: http://www.rockytopsmokies.com/ Carolina Swine Shine: $6.25 + Shipping and Handeling Carolina Q Rub: $7.95 + Shipping and Handling It's been a while since my last post. Life and work have been busy, but I haven't stopped cooking, tasting and testing. You might recognize the name Rocky Top BBQ Co. from BBQ Pitmasters sgibbsdesignhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220004977802547598.post-11172385363873219412015-04-14T13:36:00.000-04:002015-04-14T13:36:28.914-04:00Review - Ultimate Book of BBQ I received an email a couple weeks ago asking if I would be interested in reviewing a BBQ cook book. My initial response was, "Is this a trick question?" I'm always looking for new recipes, tips on cooking and just improving my BBQ skills in general. I agreed to review Southern Living Ultimate Book of BBQ - the complete year-round guide to grilling & smoking. A couple days later I received it sgibbsdesignhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220004977802547598.post-42076102021253466812015-01-28T00:00:00.000-05:002015-01-30T08:58:40.733-05:00Review - Triple Whammy Sauces Name: Triple Whammy Sauces Location: Charlotte, NC Price: $8 Link: http://www.triplewhammysauces.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Triple-Whammy-Sauces Twitter: https://twitter.com/TriWhammySauce Instagram: http://instagram.com/triplewhammysauces At the 2014 Q City BBQ Championship I came across Triple Whammy Sauces selling their sauces. The samples they had were good so I got a sgibbsdesignhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220004977802547598.post-29543997785450098942015-01-26T11:00:00.000-05:002015-01-28T10:24:34.036-05:00Review - 521 BBQ Name: 521 BBQ Location: Fort Mill, SC Price: $$ Link: http://www.521bbq.com/ In my town it can be difficult to find good BBQ. It shouldn't be hard in SC, but if you want to go out for it, it can be. One of my favorite BBQ places opened up a second location closer to me and I was finally able to try it out. I was happy I did. I took my family out to give it a try and we all enjoyed it. My sgibbsdesignhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220004977802547598.post-1687582788264707532014-12-01T13:10:00.001-05:002014-12-01T13:10:49.420-05:00Thanksgiving Day [Part 3] Thanksgiving came and it was a success due to the preparation I had done previously, including my planning and test cook. I was glad I did a test cook trying the spatchcocking and dry brining of the turkey. I was able to adjust a few things and had a great bird and the venison I cooked was great. We had a great time with family and they all enjoyed the turkey and the venison. 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Cook it at 350º with chicken sgibbsdesignhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220004977802547598.post-85645508451917790042014-11-24T14:34:00.001-05:002014-11-24T14:34:10.526-05:00Interview: Tommy Houston of the Checkered Pig Team: Checkered Pig Location: Martinsville, VA Website: www.checkeredpig.com Twitter: @checkeredpig Facebook: Checkered Pig I met Tommy Houston of Checkered Pig two years ago at the Grill'n & Chill'n BBQ Cook-Off in Waxhaw, NC. I saw him again this year, in Waxhaw, and asked if he would be willing to do an interview with me for my blog. He graciously said he would. Tommy is a busy guy. He owns asgibbsdesignhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220004977802547598.post-16332029160953053292014-11-18T12:53:00.000-05:002014-11-24T14:36:36.452-05:00Preparing for Thanksgiving [Part 1] The leaves have changed and the air has gotten colder. Fall has arrived and Thanksgiving is on its way (or past if you're in Canada). It's time to start thinking about giving the family the bird. Wait... that didn't sound right (like so many things in BBQ). Time to start thinking about cooking a turkey for Thanksgiving. I used to roast the bird in the oven, but no more. I now smoke it. Smoked sgibbsdesignhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220004977802547598.post-41368252761216627882014-09-29T12:27:00.001-04:002014-09-29T12:36:58.898-04:00NC BBQ Association Last year at the Q-City Charlotte BBQ Festival I started to hear rumors of a new BBQ sanctioning committee being born. It was started by a group of competitors, caterers and restauranteurs that is interested in preserving the art of NC BBQ. They came together to form competitions that highlight the best of NC BBQ by focusing on the meat. 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The following is an excerpt from the Marcus Garvey and Universal Negro Improvement Papers Volume 2 pages 245 & 246. It presents a speech given by James Wormley Jones. Jones addressed his audience on his having the appearance of a "white" man. He denied being who he appears to be to calm the audience. As the alleged first African-American FBI agent and infiltrator of the UNIA. The words of this man require in depth analysis to reveal those who may deem it necessary to follow in his footsteps today. The speech was given on March 7 1920. It was published in the Negro World Newspaper on March 13, 1920.
The next speaker introduced as Mr. Jones, an ex-captain of the U.s. Army and a member of the Newport News division of the U.N.I.A. Mr. Jones who is very light-complexioned, was mistaken by the audience for a white man, and he took opportunity therefore at the beginning of his speech to allay the anxious fears and suspicions of the audience by revealing the fact that he was a Negro, by virtue of the saying that "one drop of Negro blood made a man a Negro." "I have no more privileges," he said, "than the blackest man in the eyes of the white man. He considers me a Negro just as any Negro. What we have got to learn is to get rid of all this distinction that we have among our own people, because the greatest enemy to the Negro race is the Negro himself[.] (Cheers.) The greatest thing we have got to eliminate is this class distinction among our race. We are a Negro race, and the sooner we get out of our hearts and minds that the class distinction that we are light people or dark people the sooner will we get along." Continuing, he said that behind the Black Star Line and the Negro Factories Corporation there was a gigantic movement, and he described Mr. Garvey as the Moses of the race. The hardest job, he said, Mr. Garvey had before him was to get the masses of colored people together; when that was done wonders could be accomplished. What was Japan but a little insignificant race before she whipped Russia. Nobody knew of her. Germany was a nation of just a few people compared with the Allies whom she fought, and yet she almost whipped them. If the Japanese could do what they did to the Russians, and if the Germans could do what they did, what could four hundred millions of Negroes do, Mr. Jones asked[,] if they became a united race? We have got to learn, he said, that no race of people in the world ever accomplished anything without fighting for it. So if we expect to do anything we have got to shed some blood. (Cheers.) Everybody got something out of the war but the Negro, and if the Negro does not get his now he will never get it as long as he is on this earth. Now is the time for the Negro to get his "while the getting was good."
In urging allegiance to the U.N.I.[A.] and its allied movements, Mr. Jones said: If you are going to be a member be a member, don't be an outsider and a knocker. Come in and join the crowd. It takes money to get things. You can sit up and talk about the great convention and about getting back to Africa, but you cannot have those things without money; you cannot build buildings and start factories and steamship lines on talk; you have got to have money. And another thing we have got to do is to trust our fellow men. We go out and dump our money into some white corporation and we do not ask who is at the head of it and we don't care; but as soon as we are asked to put money into anything where a colored man is concerned, we hesitate." In conclusion he made a strong appeal for support of the movements.
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Anderson Optimization, in partnership with ASES, is continuing its series in which we examine the implications of an electricity grid based predominantly on renewable energy.
In our last article, "Outlining the Renewable Energy Grid of the Future," in the Winter 2017/2018 issue of Solar Today, we discussed the likelihood of continued renewable penetration as well as the financial and societal benefits of a predominantly renewable grid.
In this article, we discuss the growing prominence of distributed generation and why it is becoming an increasingly popular form of development while also touching on a key issue that is holding this market segment back from even more rapid acceleration.
How Is Renewable Energy Impacting Electricity Grids?
Renewables continue to gain traction and represent an ever-increasing portion of total energy production. However, the generation profile of renewables is much more fragmented than that of traditional generation.
Since traditional power plants of any size require exorbitant capital investments, the most financially viable development strategy has been to build massive plants that leverage economies of scale to minimize cost per megawatt of capacity. With a relatively small number of production facilities, the most cost-effective method to transport electricity to consumers has been to interconnect with the transmission network and make significant investments into new high voltage lines.
However, this "hub-and-spoke" style grid is rapidly changing with the emergence of renewable energy. Unlike traditional power plants, renewable energy is more heavily based upon a large number of small facilities and distributed generation.
Solar Today Magazine Graph of World Energy Consumption by Source1990-2040
Distributed Generation Development Economics
Distributed generation is the concept of building a large number of small generation facilities throughout the grid that interconnect with the distribution network rather than the historical framework of developing a small number of large production facilities that interconnect with the transmission network.
It is economically viable to build small renewable energy sites, as they require significantly less capital than an equivalent traditional facility. Since small renewable sites generate significantly less power, they are able to link directly into the distribution network and bypass the need for costly transmission network investments. Eliminating the need for new transmission infrastructure greatly decreases the cost and increases the speed of new development.
The ability to quickly and cost-effectively build new generation facilities will be necessary in the future, as the Energy Information Agency (EIA) expects global electricity consumption to grow by roughly 50% by 2040 as seen in the chart below. Since renewable generation facilities are built in an expedited time frame compared to traditional plants, they will be best equipped to fulfill this need.
The trend towards smaller facilities is already evident. According to the EIA, over 80% of implemented renewable facilities with at least one megawatt of capacity interconnect with the distribution network as seen in the table above. Currently, these sites represent only 25% of the capacity, which indicates that larger facilities are viable, but as renewables continue to proliferate, the percentage of output from small sites will continue to grow.
Due to the trend toward distributed generation, a predominantly renewable grid will consist of a far more stratified generation portfolio than traditional grids. This doesn't mean that the grid will be devoid of large-scale production facilities. Utility-scale and other transmission network generation will maintain prominence.
Solar Today Magazine Chart for Migration to a Distributed Grid
Distributed Resilience
Aside from the financial and construction simplicity benefits of renewable generation, distributed generation also stands to provide enhanced stability and resiliency to the grid. Traditional generation relies upon a limited number of power production facilities which often have dated backup generators in times of emergency. With significant reliance upon a limited number of generation nodes that may have shoddy emergency capabilities, the macro grid risks widespread consequences should significant problems arise at even a small number of locations.
Distributed generation helps to curb this issue by having a far more widespread generation profile.
This sentiment is echoed by the U.S. DOE in a 2007 study called The Potential Benefits of Distributed Generation and Rate-Related Issues That May Impede Their Expansion (http://bit.ly/2EmAGxd). It analyzed the impacts of distributed generation. While the study is a decade old, many of its findings hold true, for example:
"If (traditional) backup generators prove incapable of meeting emergency power needs— as was the case during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita—the resilience of the entire network of critical infrastructure is in jeopardy at the very time when its resilience is most needed. Alternatively, if critical infrastructure facilities were to rely instead on (distributed generation) not exposed to these weaknesses, the entire system of critical infrastructure would be more resilient and thus more secure."
This sentiment is still accurate today.
Solar Today Magazine Photo - Distributed Solar Plant in Japan - Mark Memer
? Mark Merner. A 0.6 MW distributed solar plant in Japan, which was a joint effort by the government and other organizations to combat climate change.
A Need for Enhanced Data
While there are clear benefits from distributed generation, there are still challenges related to this type of development. One of the biggest issues related to distributed development is the lack of publicly available distribution network datasets.
Beneficial datasets would map distribution grid power lines and substations and provide summary information on these assets. Developers need information such as location, owning utility, and voltage levels for these assets so that they can easily locate and assess them for interconnection feasibility.
Since datasets such as these don't exist, distributed developers must manually locate these assets and interact with the owning utility, which can be tedious, to assess feasibility. Historically, distribution networks were in place to handle one-way power flows delivering electricity to consumers. As such, there was little need to understand the broader distribution network once the lines were in place because they served no additional purpose. As long as distribution lines were operational, they were able to fulfill their requirements, so there was never a need to create these datasets and provide them to industry.
This contrasts the transmission network, which is heavily mapped and has many publicly available datasets. As mentioned earlier, the transmission network has been the traditional mechanism for grid interconnection and for moving electricity to load centers, so it has always been necessary to have an understanding of its design.
However, with the advent of distributed generation, this lack of data is increasingly problematic. Renewable developers need to know where distribution network substations and lines reside so that they can identify ideal locations for development. Currently, this information does not exist making distributed development a mostly manual process.
There are a variety of strategies that developers currently use to get around this lack of data such as using offshore affiliates to scan satellite imagery or negotiating with local utilities for access to the data. Ultimately, distributed generation is still happening even without this information, but if this data were to be made widely available, it would dramatically expedite distributed renewable proliferation. Luckily, the DOE and the broader energy industry recognize this need and have made it an area of focus moving forward.
Solar Today Magazine Photo - Powerlines in Tracy, CA - by Casey Horner
? Casey Horner. Powerlines in Tracy, CA.
Moving Forward
As renewable penetration and distributed generation continue to expand, grids will become increasingly democratized consisting of personal, commercial, community, and utility-scale facilities, which can ultimately lead to a more resilient, cost-effective, and sustainable power system for the future.
While this is an idyllic outcome, there is still a long way to go as these technologies are in their infancy when compared to traditional generation utilizing 'hub-and-spoke' style grid designs. However, with improved data accessibility, it will be possible for the industry to continue making significant strides.


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With the development of the social productive force, the influence of human activities on earth has increased, and the demand for mineral resources has also grown day after day. China is one of the resources powers who owns a rich mineral resources, complete mineral kinds and large mineral quantity. However, the excessive digging and unreasonable use of the mineral resources have resulted in our country many problems such as severe resource wasting and serious environment pollution. The dual pressures of resource and environment have promoted China to explore a useful way to develop recycling economy and achieve the recycling utilization of the mineral resource. Brunp, inspired by the three major industries of battery cycle, carrier cycle and cycle service, and adjacent to the principle of "develop renewable resource, advocate green and public welfare", has become an important power component of China circular economy system.
Battery recycling industry is the basis and core of Brunp three major industries. It is mainly engaged in the recovery processing of small rechargeable battery and vehicle power battery. To make the directional cycle of waste battery into battery raw material can not only solve the problems of the environmental pollution caused during the production and using process of the battery, but also decrease the resource waste and environment problems caused by ore mining.
The major study object of the Brunp carrier recycling industry is auto carrier. The sustainable development of the carrier industry can by promoted by establishing systematic recycling system, studying the advanced disposal technology, extracting the resources of metal, nonmetal and other polymer material that are reusable in the battery carriers, and meanwhile reapplying the high-end products to the native manufacturing fields with the original reverse product position design and directional recycling mode of the company.
Recycling service industry is formed depended on the battery and carrier recycling industries, aimed to provide the consult service and technical support on recycling utilization of battery as well as the battery carries, and ensure the sustainable and stable development of the two recycling industries.
Battery recycling industry, carrier recycling and recycling service industry has overlapped among each other, which will not only be good for the company to form the diversified development mode with strong resonance, but also establish the coupling interoperability technology in key links of recovery mode, processing technology and manufacturing techniques, achieving the resource share of various industries at the aspects of technology, market, advertisement and service, providing solutions of practical value for the recycling utilization of future new energy automobile.


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Granulosis Virus
NCBI: Taxonomy
Domain: Viruses
Group: dsDNA
Order: Unassigned
Family Baculoviridae
Genus: Betabaculovirus
Type Species
Cydia pomonella granulovirus
Description and Significance
Granuloviruses are in the family of insect viruses called the baculoviridae. These viruses target insects and are popular as insecticides for farmers targeting Lepidopteran larva. These viruses are popular due to their selectivity of only attacking insects from this particular order. Granulosis has been used as a pesticide since World War II (Federici, 1997); however, C. pomonella has been developing resistance to granulovirus since 2005 (Sauer, 2017).
Granuloviruses occlusion bodies contain one or rarely two virions, and are about 0.16-0.30 um by 0.30-0.50 um in size. The nucleocapsid of the virus contains a double-stranded circular-shaped strand of DNA (Fields virology). The outside of the nucleocapsid contains proteins that form ring-shaped subunits through their interactions. The end of the virion contains many unique proteins that are not found anywhere else in the virion, including the protein pp78/83 which aids in assembly of actin and production of offspring viruses. Occlusion bodies (Occluded virus, or OV) of granuloviruses contain one or two virions that are wrapped in a protein called granulin (a protein that distinguishes granuloviruses from nuclear polyhedrosis viruses). Occlusion bodies are crystalline gene products that are responsible for the primary viral infection. Their function is to release nucleocapsids into gut epithelial cells during infection. These occlusion bodies are oval shaped and referred to as 'granules' due to their appearance under a microscope. (Fields Virology). Granuloviruses also encode homologs of LD130, an envelope fusion protein (1). Granulovirus replication is biphasic cycle, where the budded viruses are formed prior to the occlusion viruses. Budded viruses are produced after primary infection and are simply nucleocapsids surrounded by a membrane. Their function is for cell-to-cell transmission of granulovirus.
Genome Structure
CpGV is a double stranded DNA virus with a circular genome. The genome is 123,500 bases with 143 open reading frames. 25 of the genes are unique to CpGV, while 118 are homologous to other Baculovirus species. CpGV encodes six genes required for genome replication, which includes DNA polymerase and helicase. It has genes for granulin/polyhedrin, which is a major protein involved in the formation of viral inclusion bodies. Auxiliary genes include proteases, such as chitinase, which are dedicated to the degradation of host structures and the prevention of host cell death (Luque et al, 2001).
Ecology and Pathogenesis
Granulosis was discovered in the early 1960's, and was found to only infect the codling moth (C. pomonella) and species closely related to it. The codling moth bores into apples, which makes them unfit for human consumption. Spraying apples with granulosis virus significantly decreased the amount of damaged apples, and killed most codling moth larvae before they could enter the fruit; most died after feeding on the epidermis of the treated fruits, which are still suitable for human consumption (Falcon et al, 1968).
The occluded form of the virus is consumed by hosts off of leaves, where it is released in the alkali environment of the C. pomonella larva midgut (Summers, 1971). The occluded form is responsible for primary infection, which occurs in gut basal cells of the larva. The cells endocytose the virus, which uncoats and releases its genome at the nuclear pores. The genome is then incorporated into the host genome, and is transcribed by host machinery. The assembled virus buds off of the opposite side of gut lumen cells, where it is released to infect the rest of the organism. This form of the virus, the budded form, is responsible for secondary infection within the host. Granulosis encodes proteases such as chitinase that degrade host proteins and liquify the host, which is the cause of its death (Luque et al, 2001).
L.A. Falcon, et. al. Journal of Economic Entomology, Volume 61, Issue 5, 1 October 1968, Pages 1208–1213
A.J. Sauer, et. al. Novel resistance to Cydia pomonella granulovirus (CpGV) in codling moth shows autosomal and dominant inheritance and confers cross-resistance to different CpGV genome groups. PLOS ONE. 22 June 2017.
Luque, et al. The complete sequence of Cydia pomonella granulovirus genome. Journal of General Virology. 01 October 2001. 82: 2531-2547
S. Au, et al. Baculovirus Nuclear Import: Open, Nuclear Pore Complex (NPC). Viruses. 23 July 2013.
A.J. Sauer, et. al. Novel resistance to Cydia pomonella granulovirus (CpGV) in codling moth shows autosomal and dominant inheritance and confers cross-resistance to different CpGV genome groups. PLOS ONE. 22 June 2017.
Federici B.A. (1997) Baculovirus Pathogenesis. In: Miller L.K. (eds) The Baculoviruses. The Viruses.
Sciocco-Cap et al. Characterization of a Granulovirus Isolated from Epinotia aporema Wals. (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) Larvae. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. August 2001 vol. 67 no. 8 3702-3706
[Fields, Bernard N., and David Mahan Knipe. Fields Virology. 6th ed., vol. 2th, Raven Press, 2013.]
[Shuler, Michael L., et al. Baculovirus Expression Systems and Biopesticides. Wiley-Liss, 1995.]
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SD › Budapest Boutique Hotels › Brody House Review
Updated: May 31, 2022
• Location: Bródy Sándor utca, opposite the Hungarian National Museum.
• Hotel website: brody.land
• Hotel phone: +36 1 550 7363
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Brody House – Staying at arty Brody House gives a pass to join a community of urban creatives.
An artist's atelier turned hotel, Brody House is likely different than every other hotel. Yes, there's the art, everywhere, by the many artists who have worked here (most pieces are for sale), but when getting a room here, guests are also joining a community of creatives and gaining entry to an array of events, parties, and happenings organized by the mothership, Brodyland. The rooms themselves are each unique and built around an artist's vision. The result is an upcycled-chic look with comforts that are more eclectic than modern.
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Brody House – Location
- Address: Bródy Sándor utca 10.
- Nearest Metro/Subway: Kálvin tér (0.2 mile) and Astoria (0.3 mile).
- Area: On a quiet street just across from the Hungarian National Museum and its surrounding park. You'll feel quite arty and out of the tourist zone here, although sights such as the best ruin bars, coffee houses, and the Great Synagogue are around an 8-minute walk away only.
- How to Get There: Affordable door-to-door airport shuttles run about every 20 minutes and take around 40 minutes (12 miles). Alternately, taxis are widely available, and the hotel can arrange pick-up and drop-off.
- Private Transfer: We use and recommend Welcome Pickups car service. Booking through a private car service will cost only a bit more than a taxi – about €30 from the airport – but can be worth it to avoid the long taxi queue and for the convenience of paying ahead.
- Handy to: Hungarian National Museum, Ruin Bars, Coffee Houses.
Brody House – The Basics
- Ages: The Brody House attracts arty types of all ages, including young creatives. Families are welcome, and the facilities and location are great for them, although there are no special services.
- View: Not all rooms have views, but those that do, look out over the National Museum of Budapest.
- Kitchen: Julia's Studio has a full kitchen, while Weiler's Studio has a smaller but still very useable kitchenette.
- Private Pools/Jacuzzis: There are no private pools or jacuzzis.
- Extras: When you're a guest at Brody House, you become part of the Brodyland Members' Club that gives you access to the group's venues throughout the city, including special events like artist workshops and pub quizzes.
- When to Book: Reserve at least 3 months in advance for May through September and during the Christmas holidays. A month or 2 in advance is usually good for April through October, and you'll have no trouble finding a last-minute room from January through March.
- How to Book: Booking.com will have the best rates.
- Phone: +36 1 550 7363
- Email: email@example.com
- Website: brody.land
Brody House – Amenities
- Pool: No pool.
- Spa: No spa.
- Fitness Center: No fitness center.
- For Disabled Guests: There is no lift, and guests have to go up a large staircase to reach the rooms.
- For Families: Families are welcome and a few rooms work well for them. Baby cots are free and children under 6 stay free of charge.
- Activities: Being part of Brodyland gives you access to member activities around the city, including literary and music events.
Brody House – Food and Drink
- Restaurant: Breakfast is served in the lounge area that's covered in fantastic art and feels more like a bohemian living room than a restaurant. Lunch and dinner are available when there are workshops.
- Lounge/Bar: The same lounge area has an honesty bar where you can make yourself a drink, and craft cocktails are available on nights when there are workshops or events.
- Breakfast: Optional. Served in the lounge from 7.30am to 10am.
- Room Service: Not available aside from a "Fizz bucket" – champagne, ice bucket, and glasses brought to your room.
Brody House – Rooms
- Room Types: Single Room • Double Room • Studio • Suite • List of all Rooms
- Smoking Rooms: The rooms at Brody House are 100% smoke-free.
- Best Room: Each of the 10 rooms at Brody House is completely unique, so the best room is really a matter of taste. For space, the split-level Weiler's Studio is the top choice, while the Photo Room has good light and the best bathroom.
- For Families: Julia's Studio which sleeps 4 and has a fully-equipped kitchen, and the split-level Weiler's Studio which sleeps 6 and has a kitchenette, are the best options for families.
Brody House – Local Transport
- Walking: It's easy to walk almost anywhere from here. Restaurants, bars, and shops are steps away, and many sights on the Buda side of the city are within a 20-minute walk.
- Subway and Bus: The 2 nearby Metro stations (each a 5-minute walk) serve lines 2, 3, and 4. It's also a short walk to a few tram and bus stations.
- Taxis, Uber, Lyft: Uber and Lyft do not operate in Budapest, but taxis are plentiful and generally reliable.
Brody House – What's Nearby?
Recommended Nearby Tours
- Jewish Heritage Tours – Tour the main synagogues and the Jewish Quarter with a knowledgeable guide. Hotel pick-up.
- Tasting Table – Friendly space to learn about taste and revel in Hungarian wines. Start location: 2-minute walk (150m).
- Tuk Tuk Taxi – Tour the city's sights uniquely, in a tuk tuk. Start Location: 13-minute walk (0.5 mile).
- Silverline Cruises – Luxury 3-hour dinner cruises on the Danube with music and Hungarian dancers. Start location: 18-minute walk (1 mile).
Best Nearby Restaurants
- Múzeum – Beautiful restaurant, well over a century old, with live piano music and fine Hungarian fare, and perfect for a special occasion. (150m).
- Karolyi Etterem – An elegant Budapest coffee house that's gone with the times by going completely gluten-free. (0.4 mile).
- À Table – French bakery café with excellent cakes and pastries. (0.4 mile).
- Kárpátia – Be serenaded by gypsy music while dining on fine Hungarian cuisine in an authentic circa 1877 setting. (0.4 mile).
- Káravan – Food court that remains open late for ruin bar revelers with lots of choices from burgers to vegan food. (0.4 mile).
- Gettó Gulyas – Hearty, modern, and delicious Hungarian fare with good prices and wine list in a modern-meets-retro-grandma setting. (0.4 mile).
- Tel Aviv Café – Clean, modern place with great food from shakshuka at breakfast to Mediterranean dishes at lunch and dinner. (0.5 mile).
- Fat Mama – Home smoked barbeque and good egg-oriented breakfasts are found at this modern place. (0.5 mile).
- Barack & Szilva – Easy to love, country-style Hungarian food prepared by a husband and wife team – great neighborhood vibe. (0.6 mile).
- Monk's Bistro – Fine dining bistro with an open kitchen and beautifully presented, seasonally-driven international fare. (0.6 mile).
- Kuglof – One of the best breakfast spots in the city with wonderful baked goods and sidewalk seating. (0.6 mile).
- Belvarosi Disznotoros – Stand up at the counter with locals to partake in a Hungarian meat feast. (0.7 mile).
Best Nearby Bars and Breweries
- Szimpla Kert – Lively, large, and beautifully dilapidated graffiti-covered pub that is the pinnacle of ruin bar style. (0.4 mile).
- Hops Beer Bar – Great craft pub with lots of imported varieties and a sociable owner. (0.4 mile).
- Vicky Barcelona – Grab some tapas then dance the night away at this Spanish bar, restaurant, and dance club. (0.4 mile).
- Doblo – For something more refined, head to this candle-lit wine bar to enjoy Hungarian wine alongside meat and cheese plates. (0.5 mile).
- Füge Udvar – Grab a seat next to some new friends at this sprawling, social ruin bar. (0.6 mile).
Best Nearby Cafes
- Fekete – Tiny coffee shop selling espresso drinks to squeeze in and stay, or take away. (0.2 mile).
- Central Café – Another old world gem, once frequented by the city's literature set. The surroundings are a dreamy spot for coffee, cake, or even a meal. (0.4 mile).
- New York Café – Be prepared to wait in line in high season for a table at this grand and opulent coffee house covered in elaborate paintings and gold trimmings – it's very expensive but it's an experience just to see the place. (0.7 mile).
Nearby Shopping & Cool Shops
- Központi Antikvárium – The biggest and oldest bookshop in Eastern Europe sells used books, fascinating old maps, and more. (0.2 mile).
- Rózsavölgyi Chocolates – Handmade chocolates in a tiny shop with lots of unusual flavors such as Balsamic vinegar. (0.4 mile).
- Szimpla Farmers' Market – A Sunday-only farmers' market within a ruin pub is a wonderful thing to behold. An excellent buffet breakfast is also served and worth crawling out of bed for. (0.4 mile).
- WonderLAB Concept Store – A collection of local designers selling everything from jewelry and furniture to clothing. (0.5 mile).
- Vass Shoes – Hand-made, covetable men's footwear made ready to wear or by custom order. (0.6 mile).
- Bomo Art – Beautiful paper goods, notebooks, and more. (0.7 mile).
Nearby Attractions
- Hungarian National Museum – Follow Hungarian history from geologic formation through the common era. Some of the country's most important relics are housed here, including a beautiful Roman mosaic and a piano used by both Beethoven and Liszt. (0.2 mile).
- Ervin Szabó Library – Several simply breathtaking reading rooms are open to the public in this massive library (it holds around 2.4 million titles) in a converted neo-baroque palace. (0.2 mile).
- Károlyi Garden – This French style park is the oldest garden in Budapest and has lots of flora, winding pathways, a playground for kids, and a resident bunny rabbit. (0.2 mile).
- Trapéz Gallery – Contemporary art gallery featuring changing exhibits of works by up and coming artists in a variety of genres. (0.3 mile).
- Petofi Literary Museum – There's a permanent exhibit here about the Hungarian poet after whom the museum was named as well as films and more permanent and rotating exhibits, many very interesting if you love literature. (0.4 mile).
- Great Synagogue – The largest Jewish place of worship outside of New York. Take a tour, and don't miss the gardens with its moving memorials and sculptures. (0.4 mile).
- Váci Street – Budapest's busy and chic pedestrian-only shopping street. (0.6 mile).
Nearby Markets or Grocery Stores
- City SPAR – Small but well-stocked grocery store. (0.4 mile).
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7 Best Online Mattress Reviews
Selecting the perfect bed mattress can be overwhelming with the numerous choices around today. With this quick guide we have picked the most recommended mattresses that you may be trying to find. Best Mattress for Divan Base
We have sorted through a number of the popular mattress brands and have listed the 7 top mattresses:
1. Best Mattress for Side Sleepers: DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid
2. Best Mattress for Back Pain: Bear Pro
3. Best Mattress for Stomach Sleepers: Nectar
4. Best Mattress for Hot Sleepers: Layla Hybrid
5. Best Latex Mattress: Idle Latex Hybrid
6. Best Memory Foam Mattress: Puffy Lux
7. Best Mattress for the Money: Layla Memory Foam
DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid
Best Mattress for side sleepers
This 15-inch luxury hybrid offers you the stability of innerspring coils with the relaxing pressure relief of memory foam. It is constructed of several layers of the softest and most supportive premium fabrics.
The cashmere blend material cover is really soft and breathable to help keep you comfortable. It has exceptional high-loft memory foam quilted straight into the cover which makes it extremely relaxing and comfy.
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If you have a hard time to not awaken when your partner or pet moves in their sleep, the low motion transfer foam and high density gel memory foam will serve to help you to have undisturbed sleep.
A layer of sturdy pocketed springs extend from one edge to the other for superior edge support.
The bottom base layer is made from a permeable foam which really helps to increase the circulation of air in addition to decrease vibrations from the coils.
All the foams are CertiPUR-US approved and fulfill stringent testing for safety.
Best for people that want a supportive bed with a memory foam feel to it. Suitable for all sleeping positions, but outstanding for side and stomach sleepers.
This specific mattress has a firmness rating of medium-firm (6.5 out of 10).
Why we like it:
- 365 night trial
- Life time manufacturer's warranty
- Good for couples (limits motion transfer and has great edge support)
- More bounce and less sinkage than all memory foam
- Free shipping and complimentary returns
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Bear Pro
Best Mattress for Neck And Back Pain
At 12-inches tall, the Bear Pro is made up of 4 layers. The Celliant material in the cover has been demonstrated to aid in recovery for your tissues and muscles.
Some benefits of the copper infused foam top layer are that it keeps you sleeping cooler, helps keep the mattress clean and adds in some additional cushioning that is good for side sleepers.
Copper naturally repels and eliminates bacteria, infections, and microbes which in turn serves to help stop smells and protects you from germs.
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The next layer is gel memory foam, below that is a layer of responsive transition foam and lastly a high density support foam base layer.
All the foams used in this mattress are Certi-PUR US verified for non-toxic chemicals.
This mattress has a firmness rating of medium-firm. (6.5 out of 10).
Why we like it:
- 100 night risk free trial
- 10 year warranty
- Eco-friendly materials
- Free shipping and free returns
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Best mattress for stomach sleepers
This five layer memory foam mattress is close to a medium firm (6.5 on a firmness scale of 1 to 10) so it's firm enough for a strict stomach sleeper but it's also got enough softness to hug your body and provide calming pressure relief to back or side sleepers too.
All the foams used in this specific mattress are CertiPUR-US verified and are medical grade visco elastic memory foams which means that you will not be inhaling any poisonous chemicals.
The quilted memory foam cover is made from Tencel material which is breathable and helps with air circulation.
The gel memory foam layer also helps you sleep cool and disperses your weight throughout the mattress.
The adaptive hi core memory foam layer supplies extra support so you don't get that "sinking into quicksand" sensation.
The supportive base layer at the bottom adds support for the layers above. Best Mattress for Divan Base
Why we like it:
- Great for sleepers who prefer memory foam
- Really economical
- No motion transfer
- Outstanding air flow
- Supportive and pressure relieving
- 365 night sleep trial
- Free shipping and totally free returns
- Forever warranty
Layla Hybrid Mattress
Best Mattress for Hot Sleepers
The Layla Hybrid sleeps cooler than an all foam mattress due to the fact that the individually pocketed coils enable optimum air flow. The copper infused memory foam and Thermogel cover likewise have heat minimizing properties.
Copper really helps you sleep cooler due to the fact that copper particles are extremely conductive and they help pull additional body heat off you, keeping your body a consistent temperature level while you sleep. Copper offers natural heat circulation which is why copper is utilized in high-end pots and pans.
Since copper is antimicrobial it likewise really helps keep your mattress smelling clean.
If you are having problems selecting between a soft or firm mattress, this Layla hybrid has a different firmness ranking on each side so you can easily switch between the two by merely turning the mattress over onto the other side.
The handles on the sides of the mattress are a great aid in turning it over.
The cover on the soft side is made with a very soft breathable fabric. It has a zipper for simple removal and washing.
Next is a 2.5-inch layer of copper gel memory foam. The copper gel in the foam responds to increased pressure with a firming action so it remains soft and comfy overall but also offers support around deep compression areas where it is required the most.
A 2″ layer of Max Air flow Support foam adds in cooling and support.
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In the center of the mattress is the 6-inch layer of pocketed coils with 14 gauge coils in the center and 16 gauge coils in a double row on the edge for great edge support.
Next is a 1.5 inch layer of Max Airflow Support Foam for added cooling and support.
Then, a 1 inch layer of copper gel memory foam provides more cooling.
The cover on the firm side is also made of the very same soft, breathable fabric.
All foams are CertiPUR-US certified and are American Made open cell polyurethane which are checked and identified to be safe.
Stomach, side and back sleepers will find this mattress comfy.
This hybrid has some bounce since it does have springs at its core but it furthermore offers exceptional motion isolation.
The top layers of memory foam give this mattress some sink however not as much as an all foam mattress.
Why we like it:
- More bounce and less sink than an all foam mattress
- Superior edge support with a double row of 16 gauge edge coils
- Excellent for couples
- 120 night sleep trial
- Free shipping and totally free returns
- Life time manufacturer's warranty
- Made in the USA
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Idle Latex Hybrid
Best Latex Mattress
Idle Sleep offers you a selection of two different latex mattresses; Dunlop or Talalay. They are both natural latex foam that originate from the sap of a rubber tree.
The Dunlop latex is naturally more dense than the Talalay which is naturally airier. The Dunlop is cooler than memory foam but not as cool as the Talalay.
Considering that the Dunlop is more solid it gives more support and is a better choice for back and stomach sleepers whereas the Talalay is better for side sleepers since it provides more pressure relief.
The Idle Latex Hybrid is likewise a 2-sided mattress. You can pick and choose to have both sides luxury firm (9-9.5), both sides medium (6-7) or medium on one side and firm on the reverse side.
You won't require to buy a new mattress as often when you have a 2-sided mattress model since it will not wear out as quick as a one-sided one.
The natural organic cotton cover is breathable, environmentally friendly and allows for terrific air flow. There is also 1 inch of natural wool sewn into the cover to add softness and it moreover functions as a natural fire barrier.
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The next layer is your choice of either Dunlop or Talalay latex; both are anti-microbial and hypoallergenic. This layer is 3″ thick.
Then, a next layer of 6 inches of pocketed coils for superior support all the way to the edge.
The layers on the other side are the same, because it is a flippable mattress.
The mattress includes handles on the sides to aid you in turning or rotating it.
All the foams are CertiPur-US certified or natural foams so you can be ensured of a safe sleeping environment.
Why we like it:
- Sleeps cooler than conventional memory foam
- 18 month sleep trial
- Does a great job of managing temperature
- Made from natural and organically produced materials: cotton, latex and wool
- Life time manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping and free returns
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Puffy Lux
Best Memory Foam Mattress
Puffy makes a 12″ premium mattress that has a traditional memory foam feel with remarkable pressure relief making it a great choice for the majority of sleepers.
The top layer is made out of a cooling gel cloud foam that is created to be cool to the touch and breathable.
The next layer is a body adapting dual foam that adapts to your shape and provides support to your spinal column as you change positions. Simultaneously cushioning pressure points.
Beneath that layer is a climate comfort foam that adds in even more cushioning to your pressure points along with decreasing temperature fluctuations.
The base is a layer of strong core support foam that increases sturdiness and support.
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The stain resistant cover can be zipped off and machine washed.
All the foams are CertiPUR-US approved for the best quality and safety. They are made without toxic chemicals and contaminants.
Puffy additionally sells a more economical alternative, the original Puffy, which does not have the body adapting dual foam layer but is still an extremely comfortable bed though it is 2-inches thinner than the Lux.
They also sell a more luxurious version, the Puffy Royal, which is 2-inches thicker than the Puffy Lux with a 5-zone support system.
When you buy a mattress, Puffy will donate beds to kids in need. Best Mattress for Divan Base
Why we like it:
- 101 night sleep trial
- Can be placed on any surface or frame
- Made in the USA 100%
- Easy to change positions
- Life time manufacturer's warranty
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Layla Memory Foam
Best Mattress for the Money
The Layla memory foam mattress is a 10 inch high 2-sided mattress which signifies you in effect get 2 beds for the price of one. Given that you can turn it over every so often it won't wear out or droop as rapidly as a one sided type of mattress.
You have the option of a soft side or a firm side. The soft side of the mattress is a 4 out of 10 and the firm side is a 7 out of 10. The soft side provides you a little bit more body contouring and hug while the firm side actually has increased support with less sink.
Another plus for this mattress is the copper gel infused layers which present you with all the health benefits of copper such as natural heat distribution (to keep you cool), antimicrobial properties (to keep your mattress smelling clean & help in reducing irritants), plus the copper gel in the foam also adds extra support.
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The cover zips off for convenient washing and it is made with thermo-gel cooling technology on both sides.
The copper gel memory foam layer is 3-inches thick and imparts support for deep compression spots, quick cooling and is naturally antimicrobial.
Below that is a 2-inch layer of Max Airflow Support Foam that offers extra airflow and support.
In the center is a 4 inch layer of Support Core foam for minimal amount of bounce and optimum motion isolation.
Then, a 1 inch layer of copper gel memory foam.
The cover on the firm side is the same as the cover on the soft side.
Layla gives you a lot of value for the money. Not merely are you getting a comfy, good quality memory foam bed but it is in addition flippable and has copper gel-infused layers for cooling.
Why we like it:
- Budget friendly – most value
- 120 night sleep trial
- Free shipping and complimentary returns
- Lifetime warranty
- Made in the U.S.A.
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Mattress Purchasing Guide
Memory foam mattresses provide body hugging contouring and cradling of your pressure points.
They keep motion isolated which substantially eliminates motion transfer and serves to help keep individuals who are sleeping in the same bed from disturbing each other when moving around. Memory foam type of mattresses have more sink and less bounce to them.
Latex mattresses that are made from natural latex are produced from the sap of the rubber tree and are an environmentally friendly, natural alternative. The latex is allergen-free and sleeps a fair bit cooler than memory foam. It is likewise a bit more bouncy than memory foam so some people may experience it easier to change positions while sleeping because you don't "sink" into the mattress as much.
Innerspring or coil type of mattresses are firmer than memory foam and lots more bouncy.
They offer little to no motion isolation, so you can feel your partner or family pet changing positions throughout the night.
Hybrid mattresses are the very best of both worlds due to the fact that they integrate the body hugging comfort of memory foam with the sturdiness and bouncy aspect of standard coil spring beds. The individually encased coils of the hybrid beneath the memory foam layers cut down a good deal of the motion transfer that you feel with an innerspring mattress. So the final result is more bounce and less sinking in than an all foam mattress.
After Purchasing Your Mattress Online
A mattress-in-a-box or bed-in-a-box, is compressed and rolled or folded before shipping. Many companies recommend unpacking a new mattress within a month or 2 after it's delivered. If you're setting it up for yourself, follow the guidelines outlined by the company. If you purchased a base for your new mattress that requires to be put together, do that initially.
Then bring package with the mattress in it to the bed room considering that it can be really heavy and tough to manage if taken out of the box initially.
You can then place the mattress on the base or box spring prior to the plastic is removed.
The plastic can be removed the mattress with a pair of scissors or a knife but be extremely careful not to damage it. Understand that some mattresses are packed with numerous layers of plastic while some might have only one layer to eliminate.
After the plastic wrapping is taken off, it can take just a few minutes to a few hours for the mattress to decompress and regain its full volume and shape.
The materials in a new mattress can emit a smell, some of which is brought on by the breakdown of volatile natural substances in the foam. It can take anywhere from an only a few hours to a couple of days for the odor to pass. You should most likely wait until then just before you sleep on the mattress. Letting in some fresh air through a window or door will most likely accelerate the process.
Be Aware of the Mattress Return Policy
Much of the online mattress brands that you will buy from offer a full refund to you during the course of the trial period along with helping identify a charity to come take the mattress away. In the event that there isn't a charity or group to take the mattress away they will schedule a time for it to be picked up.
Given that return policies do vary from business to business, it is a good idea to be aware of what the policy of the company that you are purchasing from really covers.
Also, it's not a bad strategy to keep your old mattress up until you make sure that you are most likely to keep the brand-new one.
Before buying a mattress online, make sure to understand the following:
1) Delivery Options:
Some companies send you the mattresses in a box which you then set up on your own. Some businesses have an option where you can set up a delivery time and they will have somebody actually set-up your mattress and remove the old one too. This is known as a White Glove Service and there is usually a small additional charge.
2) Return Policy:
Make sure that there is at least an one month trial period where you can see if you are comfortable sleeping on the mattress. Most of the companies will pick up the mattress and contribute it to charity if you don't want it.
3) Non-Toxic Materials:
Because many of these mattresses are made with foam, ensure that their certifications are legitimate. The CertiPUR-US validated foams have actually been examined by independent, certified testing labs and meet with their criteria. GreenGuard is another quality certification.
4) The base for your bed:
Ensure that you measure your bedframe to ensure that the new mattress will fit.
Materials like foam typically feel best on a firm, flat surface area. If your base has slats, you want them to be spaced close enough to ensure that the mattress will not sag.


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Ragdolls Post "Michelle" Music Video
Ragdolls Post "Michelle" Music Video
February 20, 2012
"Michelle", the new video from Varberg, Sweden-based horror rockers Ragdolls, has been released.
Produced and edited by frontman Vikki Violence, "Michelle" represents the band's first ever music video. This summer Ragdolls will start working on the follow-up to their debut album 'Dead Girls Don't Say No' (logic(il)logic Records 2011), which is expected to be released before the end of 2012. Visit the band at www.facebook.com/pages/Ragdolls/171520419558761 and www.logicillogic.net.
In 2007 a band called Ragdolls was re-burn from being a cover rock band to a horror-punk band when Vikki Violence had enough of all the boring hardcore/emo/metal music that was going on in his small hometown Varberg. He wanted to create something new, mix old stuff with new stuff, and shock people with twisted lyrics and weird stage behaviour. The band's original members from this time were: Vikki Violence on guitar and vocal, Dr. Kratz on bass and Drae Toxx on drums. The band did some gigs all around Sweden, wrote a couple of songs and recorded a demo named 'Ragdolls'. A song they wrote for a contest was "All Emo Kids Must Die", and it became one of the most loved and hated songs in their hometown from all the local bands. It's an ironic song and not something you should take too seriously. Later at the end of the year the band split up because of some personal problems and lack of time.
Vikki wanted to keep on writing music but none of the original members wanted to re-unite the band. Vikki kept on writing music and one day at the end of the year he met Chx at a party at a friend's house. They talked about Ragdolls and Chx really wanted to be a part of it, he wanted to do the same thing as Vikki was doing. They discussed it over for some time and in summer 2009 they recorded a seven track EP named 'Drink, Dig, Die' and made a digital release. Later on in the fall, an old childhood friend, Damaged L, just left his band and was looking for something new to do. He called Vikki up and asked if he could be part of the band since he loved the EP they recently released.
In the winter of 2009 Ragdolls found their drummer, a short 23-year-old guy who could beat the hell out of those drums… Broken Bridget. So Vikki asked him if he would like to try it out and after that, all the pieces fell in the right place. Ragdolls now had a full line-up again — this was something new, nothing like the old stuff. 'Dead Girls Don't Say No' was released in 2011 and gigs all over Sweden were made with stage shows like you've never seen before.
So if you ever see a band wearing dresses and pantyhose with plateau boots, soaking themselves in water and other kinds of liquids, with toys, chainsaws and tombstones on stage, screaming and acting really weird, and rocking the hell out of their songs, it's just Ragdolls!
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Two Ontario boys killed after being struck by vehicle
Two young boys have died after being struck by a pick-up truck in Parry Sound, Ont. on Friday morning. The two boys, aged 21 months and 7 years old, and their mother were struck while crossing an intersection in downtown Parry Sound just before 11 a.m. The West Parry Sound Ontario Provincial police, Parry Sound Fire Department and Parry Sound Emergency Services were sent to the scene following the collision.Police investigate after two young boys were struck and killed in Parry Sound. (Rob Cooper / CTV Barrie) All three pedestrians were taken to hospital where life-saving efforts were performed. The two boys were pronounced dead at the West Parry Sound Health Centre. The mother is being treated for minor injuries and is expected to be released Friday. The driver of the truck did not sustain injuries, but is suffering from shock. The intersection was closed for a police investigation
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The streaming giant's rolling out a feature called "Fast Laughs" that provides a feed of comedic clips from Netflix's catalog of films, shows, and stand-up specials as it enters the fight against TikTok, alongside multiple social media and digital platforms.
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The vertical videos can be watched in full screen mode and, taking inspiration from TikTok, viewers can swipe through as well as react to with a "LOL" emoji or share it via iMessage as well as WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat or Twitter.
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