Pets

Grooming a Pomeranian – Tips for a Speedy Dog!

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Pomeranians are one of the most difficult dogs to keep clean and well cared for. The problem is the hair, more specifically, the amount of hair! It is everywhere!

The truth is, whether we like it or not, pom poms need to be groomed regularly. The coat should be bathed and brushed for your Pomeranian to smell good and to prevent fur tangling, the nails should be routinely trimmed to avoid uncomfortable nail problems, and you should even brush your Pomeranian’s teeth regularly.

All of this may sound like a lot of work, but it’s actually not that bad. If grooming your Pomeranian coat gives you a headache, follow these tips for a great looking dog. However, if it’s still too much, you can choose to “outsource” these tasks to a dog groomer, which is a perfectly good option. A qualified groomer can take care of coat and nail care, and finish it off with a tooth brushing session!

Follow these tips for a handsome Pom:

– Try to do a quick brushing every few days. Ideally, you would do this every day, but this can be too difficult for most people. Grooming Pomeranian dogs can be a hassle, but brushing prevents rugs from forming and reduces the amount of loose hair found on your furniture and rugs. At the very least, always brush before and after bath time.

– Bathe your Pom with lukewarm water. Test the temperature on your wrist to ensure the proper temperature, just as you would with a baby’s formula. Water that is too hot or too cold can make the experience uncomfortable for your Pom and will increase the amount of squirming.

Also be careful not to hit the water buttons during bathing without your realizing it, or the water could become dangerously hot or cold.

If you are not using a shampoo specifically formulated for canines (whose pH is adjusted for use on a dog’s skin), use a baby shampoo. Adult shampoo (or soap) should be avoided as it will severely sting your pom pom eyes and is too harsh on the skin. However, the choice of the idea is still a real dog shampoo.

– Take some time to dry your pom pom. It is important to remember that these are very small dogs and they have very thick fur. They take a long time to dry, and due to their small size, they can be mildly hypothermic in cold weather. In addition, the wet coat creates a prime condition for skin irritations.

You will need a lot of fresh and dry towels to accomplish this task. Some dogs may allow you to use a hair dryer to speed up the process, but don’t be surprised if this scares yours to death. Don’t force him to sit down during an uncomfortable hair dryer session if it scares him, or he will form a negative mental association with bath time, making it more difficult later on.

– Lastly, make the experience as fun as possible. Most dogs love water, but poms, for whatever reason, often hate bathing. Give your dog a treat at the end and speak in a calm, soothing voice throughout the process.

Grooming Pomeranian hair may not always be very easy, but with these tips you should be off to a good start.

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What jobs are safe from automation?

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The path to automation requires robots to collaborate with humans, rather than simply replacing them entirely. Most jobs will still require human intervention to some degree.

The risk of job automation is higher in predictable, manual and repetitive work environments and in industries with lower regulations.

The risk of automation is lower in unstructured, dynamic and unpredictable work environments and in industries that involve high regulatory scrutiny.

The US investment bank Goldman Sachs, for example, employed more than 600 traders in its heyday. Thanks to machine learning algorithms capable of performing complex operations, these 600 operators have been reduced to just two. Instead, about a third of its workforce now works as computer engineers.

Amazon, for example, is using 45,000 robots in its warehouses. But at the same time, it is creating thousands of new jobs for humans in its logistics centers.

We know that robots are not good at grabbing, picking up, and manipulating items in unstructured environments.

The risk of job automation is higher in predictable work environments and in industries with lower regulations. This includes jobs or tasks that are manual and repetitive.

This has happened to manufacturing. It is now affecting more than 10.5 million jobs in restaurants, cleaning functions and warehouses.

In hospitality, the ease of automation is high for repetitive and manual tasks such as making coffee or preparing specific dishes. This is particularly true in environments with highly structured menus and processes.

Many startups are working on digital payment software and table orders to replace the tasks of tellers and servers.

Automation and Augmentation Specialized Software (EaaS) is rapidly replacing entry-level white-collar jobs in areas such as law (for example, automated document analysis and auditing), media (for example, news curation and summaries based In artificial intelligence) and even software development.

The good news is that the risk of automation is lower in unstructured or unpredictable work environments. This includes industries that involve high regulatory scrutiny.

In healthcare, dynamic decision making in unpredictable work environments makes these patient-facing jobs difficult to automate, especially when a high degree of emotional intelligence is required.

Although trucking has a high risk of automation, this is unlikely to happen widely in the next decade due to regulatory challenges. While the technology has the potential to reduce manual labor, it faces regulatory challenges as it still requires a human driver to drive off-road.

The construction industry, for example, is unstructured and dynamic. It requires human supervision.

Employee retraining and training will be a recurring theme in the future of work. Future-proof jobs will require constant retraining, relearning, and the acquisition of up-to-date skills and experience so that we can always be future-proof and job-ready and safe from automation.

Sports

Time to place your bets, even on some strange bets

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It is commonly known that Las Vegas is the place where one can legally bet on almost anything, as long as the books offer the proposed bets. Players love putting their money on odd bets, especially around Super Bowl time. Now that the Supreme Court has overturned the sports betting ban, we may see more bizarre bets being offered in states competing for sportsbooks. Weird bets are not exclusive to Las Vegas. The UK is also in on the action.

Here is a collection of some of the weirdest, strangest and most outrageous bets ever made:

  • 1979: The late Jackie Gaughn, owner of the El Cortez hotel in downtown Las Vegas, posted odds when the American satellite faltered Skylab, it was about to crash into the earth. Odds were set on where it would crash: 5/1 for one of the five oceans, 12/1 in the Soviet Union, 100/1 on California soil, 2,000 / 1 for a hit in tiny Rhode Island, and even 10,000. / 1 that would crash into El Cortez! Turns out it landed in Australia on 1/30.
  • 1980: from the popular television show Dallas: “Who shot JR?” Bets were taken at the Castaways Hotel with odds from each cast member prior to the season-ending Cliff Hanger episode, but the Gaming Control Board ordered to stop all bets because someone had to have a script that knew the answer. .
  • 1981: In the midst of the ongoing controversy over the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the grave of alleged assassin Lee Harvey Oswald was about to be exhumed to confirm his identity. The Union Plaza sportsbook was quick to jump on the proposal train of who would be in the coffin. Odds were posted of: a Soviet agent, Jack Ruby (Oswald’s killer), or an empty coffin. Due to concerns about the virtue of such a bet, the gambling commission terminated it. Turns out it was Oswald after all.
  • In the UK, it was 500/1 that the FBI will confirm that Elvis is still alive and another 500/1 that Michael and LaToya Jackson are one in the same.
  • UK sportsbooks also offered 1,000 / 1 that Tiger Woods would become president of the United States and 5,000 / 1 that Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky would marry.
  • A London resident named Matthew Drumbell made a 1,000,000 / 1 bet that the world would end before the year 2000. Of course, who would be left to pay him if he survived? No pun on the man’s name.

During Super Bowl week in Las Vegas, millions of dollars are thrown through the betting terminals to bet on one’s favorite team and some odd bets as well. Here are some of the previous Super Bowls prop bets:

Will singer Kelly Clarkston omit or spoil one or more words from the National Anthem? How long will it take you to sing it? Over / Under 1 minute, 34 seconds. Will your belly show bare when you sing it?

· If quarterback Tom Brady’s son appears on television during the game, will he wear a Tom Brady jersey?

How many times will Patriots owner Robert Kraft be shown on television during the game?

What will be the celebration of the first touchdown? A ball spike, a dance, lying on the floor, a pole dunk, a kneeling Tim Tebow, or kissing a cheerleader?

What color Gatorade will be thrown on the head coach of the winning team? Yellow, orange, clear, red, green, blue? (Yellow was the favorite).

Who will the Super Bowl MVP thank first in his postgame interview? Teammates, God, Owner, Coach, Family, Anyone? (Teammates were the favorites.)

So there you have it. I wonder what weird bets await us for the next Super Bowl. I guess we’ll have to wait to find out.

Tours Travel

The Rolling Stones in Washington, DC RFK Stadium July 4, 1972

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I grew up in the late 1960s a huge Rolling Stones fan. My godmother’s daughter (does that make her my divine sister?) Was the president of the Rolling Stones fan club in the United States in 1966. She had all their records and desperately wanted to see them perform live.

So imagine my joy when tickets became available in the spring of 1972 for a July 4th concert at RFK Stadium. They sold out quickly, but I managed to score a couple. Time passed very slowly for me between that day and the actual day of the concert.

We all got in my friend’s VW and went out. It was a seating festival so we wanted to get there early enough to get decent seats. We just so happened to arrive around 1:30 pm and got the perfect seats (for a baseball game, front row behind the 3rd base dugout) and as the stage was setting up at 2nd base, great seats for the show that night.

So there we were, with 5 hours to kill before Stevie Wonder entertained us as the opening act. The acrid smell of quirky tobacco hung in the air and bottles of cheap wine were passed around. It was a splendid atmosphere and everything was going wonderfully until we began to hear a loud disturbance coming from behind us. Screaming and singing and coming from outside the front door. Apparently some kids were trying to rush the security manning the entrance and crash the scene!

Well, this was all a bit of fun until someone yelled “they’re firing tear gas!” Which made us laugh until the wind changed direction and began to blow gas into the stadium. We stopped laughing at that moment and tried to hold our breath. This worked for a while, until we really needed to breathe, and then it was unpleasant to say the least. Our eyes were stung and we were all suffering.

Finally, the police had a clue and stopped with tear gas. The air cleared and the first act took the stage. Stevie Wonder was fine. Hardly anyone cared about him (which was a shame) but he did his thing for about half an hour and then stepped off stage to the recognition of the majority of the crowd. This is the life of an opening act.

Then another 45 minutes passed and finally the Stones took the stage. If you’ve ever seen the movie “Ladies and Gentlemen the Rolling Stones” then it was the same tour. Probably his best tour. They supported his new album “Exile on Main Street”. Lots of good songs on that one, plus they did all their hits to date (the same hits that everyone wants to hear today). Mick pointed out the historic occasion (he majored in economics and history at the London School of Economics, after all) and congratulated us all on our independence.

I’ve been to four Stones concerts over the years and each one produced an atmosphere so thick it could be cut with a knife. I don’t know what that band is about, but they always do two amazing things. They create an amazing atmosphere like I said and they relate to the crowd as if you were an equal. Absolutely no signs of “hey I’m a rock star thank you for your bread man and we’ll play whatever we want or not at all, whatever.” It’s weird, but you really feel like they’re your friends next door and they just hang out with you during that 2 hour period.

Well, they played a little over 2 hours and 3 encores and then it was time to get back in the car and try to find our way home again. Overall, the best experience a 20-year-old could have had back then did not involve Robert Redford and the Mormon Taburnacle Choir. Come on, use your imagination.

Arts Entertainments

I’m not leaving, am I?

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October 9, 2006

I’m not leaving, am I? Cynthia Allen asked that question the other day.

Although I would like to write about the boy that Joey was, how everyone loved him and how much he wanted to improve and lead a normal life, I feel compelled to write about what really happened to Joey Aletriz and how his mom feels. resulting.

I stopped to think about his question and these thoughts came to mind:

Imagine how you would feel if you had a teenager who needed help dealing with the problems in his life. You and he together looked for help and thought you had found it. She enrolled him in a residential treatment program for children with the promise that in six months they could help him overcome his problems. Two months after putting him on the show, he gets a phone call, “I’m sorry Ms. Allen, but we don’t think Joey is going to make it.”

Imagine your pain and the feeling of disbelief, the thoughts running through your head as you recall your son’s words about a boy who had died there just weeks before. Imagine rushing to the hospital to find your lifeless son, lying on a bed, his bruised face almost unrecognizable. As a nurse, you understood everything that was said and everything that was going on around your child. You saw how they continued to try to revive him, only to give up when they knew there was no way for him to come back to life. Imagine having your child in your arms when he had no life left; This is the tragic scenario that Cynthia was forced to endure.

Cynthia was told that her son was immobilized because he did not want to return the hoodie he was wearing to the staff. But Cynthia remembers that the sweatshirt was within her dress code and that her son should have been allowed to wear it. Also remember that it was cold that day in February. Remember the barrack-style rooms the boys slept in and how cold it was there. Why was there a problem with her hoodie, her mother wondered?

As a nurse, Cynthia knew that what happened to her son was more than just a restriction. She has been trained in restraints and has had to perform restraints. If the restraints are made in accordance with policy and procedure, they do not cause the types of injuries your child suffered. He got it when he read the preliminary autopsy report. She was shocked to learn that the contents of her son’s stomach were in his nasal cavity. One side of his face was black and blue and the other side had a hemotoma from temple to jaw. His organs were damaged and he had bruises similar to those from a bullet or kick in different areas of his body. The list continued as her anguish grew.

Joey’s mom lives with the memory of that day every day. You cannot get rid of what has happened to your child. You cannot allow your death to be in vain. She cried last week when she said, “They didn’t even say they were sorry. No one has ever told me they were sorry for killing my son.”

I feel like Cynthia has good reason to be concerned and want to seek justice for her son, Joey. She is not only worried about what happened to her son, but about what has happened to countless others. Her goal is to make sure other parents don’t have to endure the agonizing pain that she has endured and continues to endure. She said, “I don’t know what I’m going to do, it’s almost the holidays. I don’t know how I’m going to survive without Joey this year. I’m going to have to put up with things for Alex.” Alex is her oldest son, who is also grieving the loss of his little brother.

The juvenile justice system failed to protect Joey when they suggested that his mother place him in a facility operated by a company with a history of abusive practices, some of which led to his death.

Below is a list of sixteen seventeen children who died within the past year while in youth programs (there are certainly others to our knowledge):

On September 11, 2005, 12-year-old Shirley Arciszewski was immobilized and died of suffocation at the Charlotte Group Home in South Carolina.

On September 13, 2005, 12-year-old Alex Harris died of dehydration and a blow to the head, allegedly when he fell headlong at Hope Youth Ranch in Minden.

On September 18, 2005, 14-year-old Linda Harris was physically immobilized by a Chad Youth Enhancement Center worker. He stopped breathing and then died.

On October 8, 2005, 13-year-old Kasey Warner was found dead in 12 “of water at ViaQuest Warren Avenue group home. Kasey was an autistic child who had never said a word. Although his mother was promised that he would have looked after and supervised the watch and that they would never leave it alone, they left it alone and drowned it in a 12 “tub of water.

On October 13, 2005, 17-year-old Willie Durden died at the privately run Cypress Creek Juvenile Offender Correctional Center in Lecanto, Citrus County. An autopsy concluded that Willie died of ventricular arrhythmia, due to an enlarged and diseased heart. A recent report says that guards waited about 20 minutes after discovering the lame teenager before calling 911 and beginning CPR. A guard told investigators that he waited to start CPR because teens sometimes “ play pranks. ”

On December 5, 2005, a staff member placed 12-year-old Michael “Mickey” Garcia in a holding basket at the Star Ranch facility in Texas. Mickey stopped breathing, couldn’t be revived, and then died.

On December 12, 2005, 16-year-old James White lost his life at SummitQuest Academy in Ephrata, PA. According to newspaper articles, his death is being investigated. Apparently he fell during the exercise and died.

On December 26, 2005, 14-year-old Johnny Lim complained of an excruciating headache, vomited and fell to the ground in his cell at the King County Juvenile Detention Center in Washington. The county coroner ruled the death a “spontaneous brain stem hemorrhage” attributable to natural causes. There are many unanswered questions from Lim’s family and the attorney representing the staff and the center.

On January 6, 2006, 14-year-old Martin Lee Anderson died in a Pensacola hospital one day after Bay County Sheriff’s Office Boot Camp guards beat him, knelt, and put pressure on him. his head in an attempt to force him to keep running. . An autopsy ordered by a special prosecutor concluded that Martin died of asphyxiation after guards covered his mouth and shoved ammonia capsules into his nose. A use of force report said guards had thought Martin was faking.

On February 4, 2006, 16-year-old Giovanni “Joey” Aletriz died after being beaten and detained at SummitQuest in Ephrata, PA (details above).

On May 26, 2006, Angellika Arndt, 7, lost her life at the Northwest Counseling and Guidance Center in Rice Lake, WI. Angie had been immobilized nine times during the month she was there, each restraint lasted an hour or two, once she was immobilized for “gargling with milk.” She was immobilized again the next day, and the next day she died as a result of the immobilization.

On May 31, 2006, 12-year-old Lenny Ortega drowned while hiking at Star Ranch in Texas. The facility was under investigation for the death and alleged abuse of other children there; the facility has been closed pending an investigation.

On June 17, 2006, 13-year-old Dillon Tyler Peak died after becoming ill at Peace River Outward Bound Wilderness Camp in DeSoto County, Florida. Authorities say Dillon apparently died of a severe case of encephalitis. The death remains under investigation.

On July 16, 2006, 16-year-old Elisa Santry died after walking through the desert in 110 ° weather while attending an expedition to the Outward Bound desert. She was separated from her group for 10 hours before being found, dead, alone next to a cannon. She had complained that she was not feeling well early that morning, but was allowed to walk alone.

On July 31, 2006, 16-year-old Natalynndria Lucy Slim was found by a friend hanging from a computer cable. His death is under investigation and is considered a suicide at the Residential Treatment Center for Adolescents operated by Presbyterian Medical Services.

On August 4, 2006, 14-year-old Danieal Kelly died during a heat wave. She was bedridden, infested with worms, and nearly paralyzed with cerebral palsy. She died in extreme heat, dehydrated, weighing only 46 pounds when she died. She was wasted in bed with pressure sores, under the nose of the city’s social services agency, according to an MSNBC article on October 25, 2006, Pa. 14-year-old girl died of dehydration; the workers did not realize the negligence.

On August 12, 2006, 16-year-old Alex Cullinane died of dehydration at the Back to Basics Christian Military Academy. His death is under investigation. He did not eat for days, according to other children, and complained of a stomach ache. He died in the middle of the night after getting up to go to the bathroom.

Below are two children who died last year and were allegedly abused while at Tranquility Bay in Jamaica. Both boys appeared in the article “Rough Love” from June 22, 2006:

On June 6, 2006, Kerry Layne Brown was found dead in his bed. Layne spent nine months in the World Association of Specialty Programs (WWASPS) program, Tranquility Bay, where he was tortured – pepper sprayed multiple times a day for months (a staff member admitted this on videotape) , his genitals were scrubbed with toilet brushes. His life was never the same again and he died at the young age of 24. His death is under investigation.

On June 7, 2006, Carter Lynn was found dead hanging from the beam in his home. Carter had been interviewed about his experiences, also on WWASPS ‘Tranquility Bay program in Jamaica. His death is also under investigation.

Technology

The 8 best trending tech gifts for Christmas 2018

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With only about 11 weeks to go before Christmas, and anyone who hasn’t done their gift shopping must still be scrambling for those last minute gift ideas. It’s an even more urgent need to do your Christmas shopping early enough if you’re looking for tech gadgets. We stand behind it and took the time to create a list of the best tech gifts of 2018.

To evaluate options, we take into account current trends in gifts for technicians, functionality and price. Let’s jump straight to our list of the 30 best tech gifts for Christmas 2018, and we hope you can settle for the perfect ones for those tech nerds in your life.

# 1 Fitbit Charge 3 Activity Tracker

The active person could use a gear upgrade, and the Fitbit Charge 3 activity tracker is a great gift option. It comes equipped to measure calorie burn with an impressive 7-day battery life. Fitbit Charge also lets you choose from more than 15 exercise modes including running, circuit training, swimming, cycling, and yoga. It also monitors your sleep in the different stages of light, depth, and REM. Better yet, you can go swimming because it is water resistant up to 50 meters. You also receive weather updates as well as notifications from your smartphone, including calls and texts.

# 2 1TB SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD

It may seem like one of the basic tech gadgets you could give someone as a gift, but every technician could use an additional external hard drive. The SanDisk 1TB Extreme portable SSD is a worthy gift, and it also comes in 2TB, 250GB, and 500GB options. Supports high-speed transfers reaching read speeds of up to 550MB / s. The rugged design makes it dust and water resistant with an IP55 rating. Its shock resistant core also offers increased durability. The compact size external hard drive is highly portable and works with both Mac and PC computers.

# 3 Huawei Mate 10 Pro Unlocked Phone

A smartphone has to be on the best tech gift lists of 2018, and the Huawei Mate 10 Pro made it on ours. The reason is that it comes with a 6-inch Full View display with intensely bright and vivid colors. It also boasts of offering 2X 4G LTE speeds and being an unlocked phone, it is compatible with almost all GSM carriers. The 4000 mAh battery in collaboration with smart management provides impressive battery life. Huawei’s Supercharge technology enables all-day use on a single 20-minute charge. The camera is also another highlight of this smartphone with real-time scene and object recognition that delivers exceptional image quality.

# 4 New Echo Show (2nd Gen)

The new Echo Show comes with a 10.1 “HD screen and a built-in smart home hub. Alexa is on board to help you find what you’re looking for, including showing you who’s knocking on your door. With Alexa, you can get a lot more things like making video calls, watching recipe videos, checking the weather, watching live TV, creating to-do lists, setting timers or alarms and connecting to compatible devices. It also comes with new speakers with premium 2 “drivers and Dolby processing offering expansive stereo sound. Better yet, Alexa can hear you through the music you’re playing.

# 5 Gryphon Ultimate Hack Protected Secure Router

You will not be without a security system among the best electronic gift lists 2018. The Gryphon Home Security Protected Router works in collaboration with the Gryphon App. With the app, you can manage parental controls on all connected devices to protect them from hackers. It also comes equipped to offer 24/7 protection and network management even while you sleep. Network Protection blocks malware and ransomware, scans connected devices for potential vulnerabilities, and uses intelligent intrusion detection to protect your privacy. Some of its other highlights include WiFi mesh technology, 3 Gigabit LAN ports, 2.4 GHz and 5GHz, and AC3000 support.

# 6 Polaroid POP 2.0 Instant Digital Camera

The Polaroid POP 2.0 Instant Digital Camera is the perfect gift for that teenager you know. Provides a 20 MP camera and captures 3.5 by 4.25 inch photos and prints. Its super-intuitive 3.97-inch touchscreen helps frame shots that include flattering landscapes or selfies. The instant digital camera requires no ink or a printer, but still produces vibrant color photo prints. There are also cute filters, funny stickers, captions, funny borders, and emojis to explore. You can also shoot HD videos in 1080p / 720p with a built-in microphone and speaker to play back recordings. There are 6 Polaroid POP camera colors to choose from for further customization.

# 7 Smart TV Samsung 55 “4K UHD The Frame – UN55LS03NAFXZA

Why not cheer someone up this Christmas by gifting them the 55 “Samsung Smart TV? The Frame Smart 4K TV is the 2018 model and is actually also available in 43” and 65 “variations. It offers 4x better image clarity than that of a Full HD TV. The smart TV also displays beautiful artwork and its built-in motion sensors trigger your favorite images every time you walk into the room. The frame is customizable and uses a single thin cable that combines video and power in a single connection to the TV The art store offers selections of pieces to include in your personal curation of visual works of art.

# 8 DJI Mavic Air Fly More Combo

One of the must-have tech gadgets for almost every techie is a drone. This year, the DJI Mavic Air, Fly More Combo is the drone on trend. It provides 32 MP sphere panoramas as well as 180 degree vertical and horizontal panoramas. The drone is also capable of capturing Mavic Air stitches that essentially stitch 25 photos together in just 8 seconds. Supports 4k video recording at 30fps with the 12MP camera. The drone has a range of 6562 ‘which allows the user to operate and control it from far distances. Some of its other features include a dedicated remote control, it comes in a foldable design, supports phone flying, and quick editing with the DJI Go editor.

Home Kitchen

Let’s talk about lighting

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Lighting is a very important part of any remodel and the standards laid out by Richard Kelly (considered one of the pioneers of architectural lighting design) are still in use today. From a well thought out lighting design. To get started, you need to familiarize yourself with basic lighting information so that you know the right questions to ask your contractor before work begins on your home.

There are three sources of electric light that are used in most kitchens and bathrooms. They are incandescent, fluorescent and LED. LED lights have become the most popular electrical light source in renovations, but they require special dimmers to function properly. LEDs are widely used due to the low number of watts the light uses, the longevity of the light’s lifespan, and the lack of heat produced by the light.

Once you determine which electric light will work best in your home, you need to consider how it is measured. Light is measured in three ways, flux, force, and quantity. All three are important considerations when planning an effective design. What will I do in the space that I am remodeling? What items or objects will I need to illuminate? Do I need spot or flood lighting? Is mood important to my space? Is decoration important to my lighting design? Finally, one must consider their age. People aged fifty-five and older experience on average half as much light as people aged twenty-five, therefore more light must be added to compensate for this factor.

There are six types of accessories that can be used to add light to a kitchen or bathroom. They are flush, ceiling or surface mount, semi-surface mount, suspended fixtures, wall mount, and portable. A well thought out design will often include several different accessories, each serving its own function. These features include task, mood, accent, wall, and decorative lighting. For a built-in kitchen, lighting combined with under cabinet lighting will offer both work lighting and ambient lighting. While pendants hanging over an island are often used as decorative lighting. In a bathroom, wall sconces are often used as decorative, while surface mount is used as ambience.

With so many lighting fixtures and features, the free (natural) light source is often overlooked, but it plays an important role in remodeling a space. Natural light or sunlight has a host of benefits. Sunlight is free, it is a renewable source, it saves energy, it provides a source of natural light, it positively affects mood, production and health, and it can warm a room. If possible when designing a lighting plan, include natural light. The two most common ways to bring light to a design are through the use of windows and skylights. To improve the illumination of sunlight through these sources, the use of reflective finishes and reflective surfaces should be considered. If your space already has a window or skylight, be sure to do your best to keep this source of natural light as part of your design.

There are many ways to design a lighting plan, so having a clear picture of the wants and needs of the space is crucial to having the right lighting for the project.

Auto

What does the future hold for the auto tuning industry?

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The car tuning trend has been around for as long as I can remember, maybe it was called something else, but ever since there have been cars, people have been fine-tuning them.

Car tuning can be many different things, some people increase the power of their cars, others spend most of their time and money differentiating their cars aesthetically, while a lot of people change their interiors with new upholstery , TV monitors, video game systems. and even put on laptops. Many car tuners combine the above to really stand out from the crowd.

So what does the future hold for the auto tuning industry? With the growing popularity of hybrid and greener vehicles, one would think that the car tuning industry would die soon, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. As the automotive industry changes, so do tuning companies, constantly adopting the latest technologies to keep up with the latest trends and sometimes even creating technologies that automakers implement in their production models. There are numerous examples of tuned hybrid cars that produce massive amounts of horsepower with relatively good fuel economy.

As manufacturers produce more electric vehicles, we will see a shift in the car tuning industry towards electric motors. It is much easier to increase the power produced by an electric motor than the well-known internal combustion engine. There are already car companies that are using green technology to increase horsepower rather than increase fuel economy. An example is the sports car produced by Tesla and even Formula One is using small electric motors in its next-generation race cars to not only increase power but also reduce fuel consumption.

As we enter the second decade of the 21st century, the future looks very bright for car tuning and the environment. Cars are going nowhere and as long as there are cars, there will be people who love them and want to go faster and make their vehicles stand out from the crowd and can sleep better at night knowing that they are doing it without harming the environment. .

Business

A green MBA: is it for me?

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Are you looking for answers to the following questions? What is a green MBA? What can it do for my career? What schools offer them? Can I get one online? Then read on … and find some answers to these questions. This article will explain why a green MBA can be important to many careers, how they can fuel a stagnant career, and what schools offer them, including online programs.

What is a green MBA?

A Green MBA, also called a “sustainable business degree,” is a Master of Business Administration degree that focuses on corporate sustainability. Like a traditional MBA, it is awarded after one to two years of graduate college study that provides training in the theory and practice of business management. It teaches the theory and practice of managing the business in a sustainable way, including managing the environmental impact of the business, increasing energy efficiency, reducing waste, and finding ways to promote sustainable practices in all aspects of the business. deal.

Why is a green MBA important?

Increasingly, companies are taking business sustainability and environmental practices seriously, discovering that a business approach that takes sustainability into account is also becoming strategically important to the long-term success of companies. A survey of 481 companies, conducted by Arthur D. Little, found that 95% of the executives surveyed believed that sustainable development was important to the future of their businesses.

There is a growing need for a new generation of business leaders who understand business sustainability. This is supported by data from job postings and executive surveys. The CSR Jobs Report, from Net Impact and Ellen Weinreb CSR Recruiting, found that the number of corporate social responsibility (CSR) jobs has increased by 37 percent over a period of three and a half years and that demand of CSR MBA-level candidates still outperform the offer.

A recent GreenBiz survey of more than 600 companies found that organizations are increasing their hiring of environmental and sustainability professionals. The number of large companies citing job openings and plans to increase staff doubled from 8 percent in late 2008 to 17 percent this summer. One in ten employers have added green jobs in the past 12 months, according to a recent survey by Career Builder.

While hiring has been abysmal overall, energy efficiency companies are hiring and cleantech jobs are starting to replace old jobs that have been lousy. Some of the most common green job ads on job boards are for people with green MBAs. They include: Project Manager, Account Executive, Sales Manager, Marketing Coordinator, Business Analyst, Operations Manager, Sustainability Analyst, Research Analyst and Sustainability Manager, and Nonprofit CEO

What schools offer them and can I get a green MBA online?

An increasing number of universities offer MBA programs with a focus on sustainability. Green MBA degree programs, as well as various corporate sustainability certificate programs, are now available at universities located in more than twenty states, as well as various online and online programs for those students who wish to explore this option. These Green MBA programs offer various concentrations in specialized areas such as: global business sustainability, sustainable supply chain management, sustainable management, sustainable marketing, environmental and social sustainability, energy policy, and organic agriculture. New programs are being established and several new programs have been added in recent months.

Last words

As corporations around the world begin to focus on strategies that give their organizations a competitive advantage through environmentally sustainable practices such as carbon reduction, energy efficiency and clean technologies, and especially as they discover that There are also considerable opportunities to save money and make a profit, they will need a new generation of business leaders who can lead these efforts and who understand the problems and opportunities that exist. Those who earn a green MBA will find themselves positioned to become leaders in this exciting transformation of the way business is conducted around the world. You can help top achievers in business make this world a better place while helping position their companies for long-term, sustainable profits.

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5 Tips On How To Get Customers For Your Window Cleaning Business

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In this article, I’ll give you tips for starting a window cleaning business, specifically how to build a customer base. Many of the principles will help you become a professional window cleaner.

1. Be professional.

Being professional starts before you even look for clients for window cleaning. You must make sure that your image is attractive. The little things like having neat clothes, neatly trimmed hair, good personal hygiene, and wearing a smile all have a huge positive impact on someone when they open the door for you. Would you let a sloppy-dressed smelly person you don’t know work in your house? I did not think. Next, keep a well-prepared message in mind. Something like “Hi, I’m a local window cleaner and I was wondering if you needed a window cleaner yourself.” It is short, courteous and direct.

2. Get business cards.

The business card is the basis of all your advertising for your window cleaning business. Your business card should be well designed and have all your relevant details without being cluttered. You should put your card in the hands of as many people as you can, including friends, family, current clients, and prospective window cleaning clients. Now you are ready to hit the streets!

3. Canvases, canvases, canvases !!!

To some, the scrutiny of window cleaning clients can seem demeaning, almost ‘begging’ for work. For that reason, many send thousands of flyers by hand, which is not an effective use of their time, or through local newspapers or magazines, which can be expensive. In my experience, homeowners like to see the window cleaner that they will deal with each month. In my experience, the most effective way to scrutinize is by knocking on every door on the street and making sure to speak to the owner of each house, not the children, babysitter, gardener, etc. Talking to each individual is much more effective than pushing a steering wheel through the door. When was the last time you looked at a brochure and bought that product? Probably never. Going in person to advertise your window cleaning business gives you an instant personal touch that is essential. After all, as their window cleaner, you will have access to their property and they will want to be able to trust you. The first key to trust is knowing what you are like!

4. Respond professionally.

If the homeowner refuses your window cleaning services, politely ask for a business card in case you need a window cleaner in the future, or if you have a friend who needs a window cleaner. This has the same effect as a steering wheel, but at least you have met it and will recognize it when you are cleaning windows on your street in the future. If your homeowner asks you for a quote, be sensible about the price you will pay, but most importantly, for yourself. The price of window cleaning is an item in itself. If they accept your quote, again, be professional. Have a neat A5 book that you can write your details on, not an old piece of paper that can be easily lost. Accurately record the person’s house number, highway name, and last name. DO NOT ask for their phone number. This is a step too far in terms of obtaining personal information on your initial call. They will offer this to you when they are ready. Next, try to give an idea of ​​when you will call to clean the windows. Be as quick as you can, that is, “May I call to clean your windows the day after tomorrow.” Whenever you agree to a time, be sure to stick to it. The key to a successful window cleaning business is being trustworthy.

5. Have your own website.

Gone are the days when people used that big color book to find a window cleaner. Now more people than ever use the Internet. With a little research, you can crack Google and get to the top spot without sending a penny! My website was initially designed by a friend of mine, but I have taught myself how to adjust it to increase my ranking on Google. My website is now the best for virtually all of the following searches: Telford window cleaner, Telford window cleaner, Telford window cleaner, etc. These are the likely searches someone will do in my area for a window cleaner. A website will earn you a surprising amount of interest for a relatively small outlay. In many cases, it is cheaper than advertising “on paper”.

In conclusion, if you want to build a good customer base for your window cleaning business, there is nothing better than adding a personal touch to your service. Like your window cleaner, you will be in frequent contact with the same people and their properties. Be dependable, courteous, professional, and pay attention to detail. Here are the tips and secrets for starting a window cleaning business through probing.