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The Defense Department greatly appreciates the contributions of its civilian employees as it works toward achieving more efficiency across the workforce, a senior personnel official told a Senate homeland security and governmental affairs panel May 6.
Paige Hinkle-Bowles, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for civilian personnel policy, appeared before a subcommittee hearing on efficiency and effectiveness of federal programs and the federal workforce.
"We are wholly committed to the readiness, capability and efficiency of our total force to accomplish (DOD's) mission," she said. "Our people, to include our valued civilian workforce, are a central element of the department's ability to serve the nation."
While the nation has faced challenging times in the past few years, DOD's civilian employees continue to demonstrate resilience and a staunch commitment to DOD's mission, she noted.
One of the more recent high-profile impacts on the workforce was the involuntary furlough of civilian employees last year as a means to garner savings to meet sequestration mandates, Hinkle-Bowles said. But based on a 2013 Office of Personnel Management survey, she added, DOD leadership confirmed that the morale of its civilian workforce had been declining before the furloughs, likely due to continued pay freezes and limited budgets.
"Survey responses indicated that our workforce's satisfaction with pay, opportunities for growth and advancement, and the resources available to get the job done have declined from previous years," Hinkle-Bowles said.
But news from the survey was not entirely negative, she said.
"(DOD civilian employees) continue to be strong in personal commitment to achieving the mission, looking for ways to do the job better, work/life balance and job satisfaction," Hinkle-Bowles said.
While DOD has in place strategies and systems to enhance its civilian personnel workforce, officials are concerned that about 13 percent of its civilians are eligible to retire and another 30 percent are expected to be eligible to retire within the next five years, Hinkle-Bowles said.
"We are closely monitoring these trends, recognizing the potential loss of critical skills and knowledge," she said. "To mitigate long-term consequences, we continue to use available resources and authorities to hire into critical skills. We also continue to lead the federal government in new veteran hires, retaining their capabilities and valuable skill sets within the department."
The Defense Department "values the work our civilians perform in support of our military," she added, noting that department officials recognize civilians' commitment to getting the job done, even during challenging times.
"Going forward, (DOD) is engaging and shaping our civilian workforce to increase efficiencies, ensuring that the workforce is motivated and has the skills needed for the future," Hinkle-Bowles said.
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So I ordered a Tri Clover 1/1.5" to 1/4" MFL fitting from brewershardware with the intention of placing it on my racking port and threading a standard 1/4" nut & barb to beverage line and a liquid in ball QD to allow me to rack from conical to keg without exposing the beer to oxygen.
However when I got the piece my 1/4" nut won't fit, and measuring the threads showed 7/16". So I went down to my LHBS to see if I could find a step down, or alternate nut. They did have a 1/4" MFL to 1/4" M fitting shown below.
The only problem was that since it was a M to M connection, I couldn't simply attach it to the TC fitting. The only Female to Female fitting the LHBS had was brass, which they said would be fine but I'm dubious. As it was only $1 I grabbed it, but I'm not sure it's safe to use in finished beer as I think Brass can have a allowable amount of lead?
Here's that the total fitting looks like when loosely dry fitted.
If I shouldn't use the brass female to female connection, does anyone have suggestions on where I could get a SS one, or an alternate way to hook up my tri clover to beer line?
There are SS versions of the 1/4" coupling that you show.
Try a search for SS 1/4" NPT Coupling and see what comes up.
However, IMHO, the only way that brass fitting could possibly harm you is if you choked on it.
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Beer has been run out of baas spigots, and faucets for hundreds of years there is no problem "unless" your in California everything causes cancer there.
Why not go with something like this? http://www.brewandgrow.com/brew/stai...x-1-2-fpt.html
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Age: 19-24
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Hair: Blond, Straight, Other
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This powder is such a dream, so perfect. It makes my skin look soft, even, blended and airbrushed, I cannot stress how amazingly perfect this is...I'm in shock and so happy! :) for the longest time I was using Revlon new Complexion and on occasion Maybelline Mousse powder- both good products, but I felt like something was missing from both of them...the last few days my powder was looking awful, dry and cakey no matter what I tried and I figured it was either a makeup rut or time to try something new......I was going to try benefits get even powder but I didn't want to pay $34.00.....I recalled a while back there was a review for the all in one face base powder on the home page of MUA so 2 days ago I went and checked out more reviews on this powder, thank you ladies! anyway in The Body Shop the colors did not wow me and sort of looked orangey/pinky but I decided to risk it....I grabbed shade 01 and then while i was shopping realized I grabbed shade 02 instead, I was going to run back and switch but I opened the compact and the color looked so beautiful and true to my skin color so I stuck with. I have to say that the colors in the store are not the same in different light...so if they look bad in the store don't be afraid- they are gorgeous in other light.
To apply this I first used some concealer, and just a little bit of Revlon colorstay foundation.I applied the powder first with the puff included, then my QUO powder brush to finish, the result is like I mentioned so beautiful....I am truly so happy with this! HG powder for life :D I will update if anything changes :)
so far so amazing! this powder covers flawlessly, in less then 5 minutes my face makeup is complete and looks gorgeous....also another plus- this powder photographs beautifully & a major plus is that this looks natural and flawless in harsh fluorescent lighting, I was shopping the other day and looked at a mirror and my makeup looked airbrushed! usually in harsh lighting my normal powder looked chalky but not with this miracle :D.....I am so happy with this, I'll be picking up a backup soon :)
on 3/1/2009 12:19:00 AM
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The is my FAVORITE foundation EVER, and I've used liquid foundation+pressed powder ever since I started wearing makeup in middle school. I LOVE it, can't say that enough. I use it wet every day, and it lasts just as well as my previous liquid+powder combination did. It looks great, is nice and light, and can be used for lots of coverage (wet) or little coverage (dry). Best ever, I will buy this forever and ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on 2/26/2009 6:30:00 PM
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Hair: Black, Other, Other
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Hi, so I got this when I had a 50% off coupon at the body shop and wanted a nice powder for the summer time and for something to set my mac foudnation with...it doesnt offer the greatest coverage by itself, but its perfect during summer when you want something light to even out your complexion. I am a NW35 in studio sculpt, NC40 studio fix, and I have it in 05. The shades really dont go darker, which is a little discriminatory, as a latina who gets pale in the winter it works, but its too light once the sun comes out and i get pale. overall would buy again for my winter paleness :)
on 2/25/2009 10:59:00 AM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Red, Other, Other
Eyes: Green
My favorite powder foundation. I have been using it for years. It feels nice on and doesn't look cakey. It makes my pores instantly dissapear. EDIT* I gave this 5 lippies at first until I relized it had talc, cornstarch, and parabens in it! Not good! But I still can not find a better powder foundation. It works great, and even though it may have some questionable ingredients, it's still the best. :)
on 2/23/2009 11:50:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I am caught surprised by this compact. I used this many many years back, the green, cheap-looking compact, with thick coverage, when applied can see patches and patches of foundation on skin.
Now this improved vision is perfect, -1 for the price. The SA said I can just apply this after using Seaweed SPF 15 Lotion. I tried this morning, cannot make it without makeup base. So I applied Shills BB lotion then followed by this powder using TBS face and body brush. Wow... No need concealer, I am good to go. Weekend i can live without the BB lotion, just this powder.
Singapore is selling this at SGD 34.90 for 9g product. I was using MAC MSF powder. This will replace the MAC MSF cos my face looks much brighten, smoother and better coverage. I am happy person. Thanks to the wonderful SA who helped me to make the right choice.
Updated on 06-Aug-09: Okay, I have left this in my office drawer for touch up only. Reason being, 1 day I left my wet sponge in the compact, guess what the inner silver cover flake. My whole sponge is full of silver flakes, I can only use Kleenex to wrap up my sponge before I put into the case. Remember do not put wet sponge into the compact. Nowsaday I just use La Roche Posay Treatment Liquid foundation before I leave home, when touching up in office I just use this wonderful powder (san the lousy packaging). I have to even out the LF before I can use the powder to touch up, if not it will look patchy. This powder does not show my flaking skin as compare to other powder. Now my skin just look flawless even with some drying up pimples, red marks and flaking skin around my nose. Will get this powder again, still very much in love with this powder:) :)
Update 28-Dec-09: My skin condition improved alot after using TBS skincare. Now I can just use this foundation without any base, just Clinique Super sunblock SPF40 and this compact, I am ready to go. I just bought TBS Flawless cream makeup SPF25, quality is also good, much better than some counter brands like SKII, shiseido, kose and cheaper. Very please with TBS effort for making good makeup. Just 1 thing, I am using no. 3 for this foundation and no. 1 for Flawless cream compact; I wonder if people who are fairer than me, can find suitable colour??
on 1/21/2009 10:38:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
This is my HG foundation. I (for some reason) like to try everything else, but I always come back to this. It's not exciting, but it's wonderful!
I use it dry, and the coverage and finish are perfect for me. I feel like my skin can breathe, like I'm not wearing a mask, but that I am as close to flawless as I can be. The packaging is wonderful, and the sponge is functional and lasts for me as long as the powder does. It also is kept in a separate compartment from the powder, which is great.
I only have two complaints, but these don't affect my score:
1) The colors are for lighter-skinned folks. Don't know why, because many of the promotional signs and such for the make-up have women of color. I am quite fair-skinned with pink undertones, and I use the #3... out of 6. I think this is inadequate for today's women of color.
2) I wish the packaging could have refills! It seems such a waste to throw away when I'm done!
That's all for my complaining! Other than that, it's a perfect fit for me.
on 1/14/2009 3:39:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
Finally, a foundation that comes in a colour pale enough to match me! It looks and feels really natural and provides a very nice finish. I also like that it takes less than a minute to apply ><.
I wouldn't recommend this to anyone who needs a great deal of coverage as it's best suited to cover up moderate redness and discolouration. The main thing keeping me from giving this a 5 is the fact that it isn't terribly long wearing, perhaps 3 hours or so (I wouldn't complain if it wasn't advertised as long-wearing). The packaging is also kind of unattractive.
on 10/22/2008 6:44:00 PM
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Combination, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Black
- Didn't look or feel cakey at all (I can tell you that I put a lot of foundation). It felt and looked soft and powdery, in a good way.
- Left me matte for 8 hours. My forehead looked pretty flakey though, maybe because I didn't use a primer or a moisterizer before.
- Didn't cause any breakouts (yet). I only used this for 3 days though, but I have a very oily T-zone.
- The color blended pretty easily. I bought this in shade 06 (not my usual shade but I just tanned so much this summer). From the website, it looks kind of yellow, more than shade 04 and 05. However, when I went to buy it, it was the opposite: 04 and 05 looked much more yellow than 06. The woman there recommended shade 06 (more pink than yellow). Although my skin has yellow undertones, it blended perfectly. Okay well, it did leave a pink undertone, but just a tiny little bit. I still looked very natural and no one knew I was wearing foundation!
- Covers minor imperfections well and my skin looked smoother.
- You can actually see yourself in the mirror. It is kind of flexible (not sure how to describe it) so you can see yourself in different angles.
- The package has 2 "levels". On the 1st one, there is the sponge which is not bad at all. On the 2nd one, there's the foundation. Not the opposite, unlike some powders.
- I wished it was less expensive. I bought this at 20,00$CAN, it's not that much, but I'm used at buying drugstore brands.
- The plastic package looks a bit cheap. I always wonder when it'll break. I've seen worse though.
Would I buy it again? Definitely! I think I would try the shade 04 or 05 again though. Maybe a yellow-undertoned foundation would look even better on my Asian skin.
on 10/5/2008 5:55:00 AM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Normal, Medium, Warm
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I went in curious about the new mineral makeup range, and the sales person suggested this one instead. Due to my daily skin care regime followed by twice weekly face masks my skin has improved considerably, and being close to summer here, I only needed slight coverage to even out my skin tone. After covering my pimple scars and redness on the side of the nose with their concealer, I used their face and body brush (sooo wonderful and soft on my skin). At first I couldn't tell that if there was any difference, however after about a minute I noticed a slight soft focus effect. The SA advised me this product was best suited for those with normal to dry skins. I did moisturise my skin beforehand, therefore dryness wasn't an issue. This product will be great on occasions when one has to be photographed due to the lack of sunscreen, therefore sunscreen is a must for everyday use. I didn't have a problem with the smell.
on 7/26/2008 6:54:00 PM
Age: Unknown
Skin: Other, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Other, Other, Other
Eyes: Other
I love this product - I'm on my third one now. At first I wasn't overly keen, but after I got used to applying it, it's my HG powder foundation. I use shade 03 which is a little more pink toned that most in the range - I'm usually an NW20 in MAC foundation for comparison.
This is a great everyday makeup. If I need serious coverage, I apply it with the sponge being careful to blend very well as it can look cakey. If I need a lighter coverage I use a brush. Either way it evens out my skin tone nicely and gives me a velvety finish. Nice product.
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In a statement here on Thursday, President of AP SIO Zone, M. Atif Ismail, said that Rohingya Muslims have been termed the most persecuted religious minority in the world by United Nations.
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What part of windows phone 7 is confusing? The 7? MS has been doing shitty phones for a long time. This is not a version 1 product.
And many more times on WM 6.5.
Since m$ decided that stopping their phones bricking during updates, pointlessly draining bandwidth, multitasking, cut n paste and flash is nowhere near as important as connecting to xboxes what do you expect?
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Alex Féthière's metalworking studio operates more sustainably than traditional metal artist studios. Castings are poured from reclaimed scrap aluminum in a homemade blast furnace powered entirely by discarded motor or cooking oil. The fires of the furnace are kindled from chopped shipping palettes. Once polished, an aluminum piece is anodized, a process whereby an electrical current is run through it while it is immersed in a mildly acidic bath. This causes it to grow a porous layer of synthetic sapphire that absorbs dye. No toxic paints are used; instead Féthière applies eco-friendly sealants and epoxies from Earth Safe Finishes.
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2 or 5 gallon shrubs?
I was looking at some shrubs today, and I found these Sambucus Black Lace in 5 gallon pots. They looked quite nice and the crown was a decent size. Then I saw these 2 gallon pots and to my surprise, these 2 gallon Sambucus Black Lace actually had just as big crowns and even more growth at the top! Then I saw these 5 gallon Incrediballs which were OK, but when I saw the 2 gallon ones, they actually had again just as big a crown, and even more new growth on the top!
Why is it that these 2 gallon shrubs actually look bigger and healthier than the 5 gallon ones? In our zone 3 climate, do you always try to get shrubs and plants in a bigger pot, thinking that they would have a more established root system? Please advice! Thanks.
Tough call. Generally a bigger root system will make for much less transplant shock so in a few years the shrub from the 5 gallon pot might be bigger and better established than the shrub from the 2 gallon pot. If the 2 gallon shrub looks out of proportion (too much top for the root ball) then maybe the 5 gallon is the better choice. But the 5 gallon will cost more, so the 2 gallon might be better if it looks reasonably balanced roots vs crown. (And the rule of thumb is that plants typically have as much biomass below ground as they do above ground.)
I agree with Don. Also, this time of year it's probably not as critical to buy a larger pot. The plant hasn't been sitting around all summer with random watering, and transplant conditions are better in May than in August. I sometimes buy bargain basement shrubs in the late summer and I really have to baby them with daily watering etc. But I'm only paying a couple of bucks so it's a good challenge.
So what happens with the 5 gallons pots is that the plant was previously growing in a 2 gallon pot, and before the plant is shipped out for the season they put it into a 5 gallon pot and charge you more. The plant quickly fills the 5 gallon pot but I've had a few times where I'll get a bigger pot and most of the soil falls off and I have a smaller plant. Grr.
don555, northspruce and shazam, thank you. Let me show you some photos now and see what you think! BTW, the 2 gallon and 5 gallon pots here don't have much of a price difference as I got the 5 gallon pot when they had a 25% off sale yesterday! What do you think now?
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Yeah, that 2 gallon might be kind of root bound, but I wouldn't be suprised if like Shazam said, the one in the larger pot was potted up just before being put on the market and it is just as root bound as the other one. I've had that happen quite a few times. That is probably why I usually dig through all the soil anyway to make sure there isn't a hard ball of roots inside the outer layer of soil. It may not look rootbound, but it may be further in, from when it was in a smaller pot size.
It'll probably be fine anyway, it would just need extra watering and careful teasing out of it's roots.


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Is it worth it? I believe so, mostly because a hero that dishes out as much dps as Jax needs a way to effectively deal it. Frozen Mallet helps this happen.
It's debatable. When Jax originally got his rework, it was definitely NOT worth it because you could get comparable HP through just damage items. Now, he's lost a bit of that luster, so extra health items can help.
Now if you're asking whether its worth it because of the slow, I would answer that it's entirely up to your lizard management skills. Frozen Mallet is a LOT to pay for if all you're worried about is keeping your opponent in range.
Either way, if you do get it, be sure that your next item is an Atmas.
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^ Agreed, as Jax you should be capable of running lizard fairly early. Personally I feel that exhaust is a more than enough disable to keep someone in the fight long enough for you to dish out some fairly harsh damage mid-late game. There are a few more items that Jax benefits better from late game rather than the meh dmg/slow/high HP boost. Yom's and Cleaver seems to work best for me.
Also depends if you have a capable tank or CC'er, if not you might need the Mallet but I find that once I get it people just magically stop rolling alone
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Yes, in terms of the slow. Lizard gives a damage over time similar to poison, but the damage is negligent if the opponent has a lot of regen. I mainly get it for the slow.
Frozen mallet gives damage, health, and a slow. If I recall correctly, Frozen Mallet and Atma's Impaler puts him over 3k health and 300+ damage at lvl 18. For Jax, it's the survivability king of items. Just get used to people calling you "Hax" or OP.
If i remember correctly, there is more slow on frozen mallet, but they both have enough to just annihilate your target.
It's really up to you. I prefer survivability over constantly having to go get lizard or the buff wearing off in the middle of a team battle. Self-sufficient, if you know what I mean.
Exhaust on Jax is nice. Not because of the slow, but because of the Blind. Melee already fears pressing their luck against his dodge, now take away their damage output for a few seconds (while also slowing them) and they have a LOT to fear from you. Any right click champion is not gonna love going against Jax with Exhaust. If they want to get a SotD, Exhaust heartily laughs at their attempts to bypass your dodge.
Cleanse/Exhaust or Exhaust/Rally is what I would usually run on Jax. I have tried Flash but not had as much success with it as other spells.
i tried, and it works great if you build an Atma's Impaler for crits, and gunblade for another slow, they can't get away! And Guinsoo's Rageblade for dmg and fast attack speed.
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Sept. 11, 1956 R. M. MOLTER EI'AL 2,762,639
JOINT CONNECTIONS FOR FRAMING SYSTEMS Filed Jan. 7, 1953 I y M r Fla? United S ews Pat n 0."
2,762,639 .t. JOINT CONNECTIONS FOR FRAMING SYSTEMS Ralph Marcy Molter, New York, N. Y., and Kenneth Julius Molter, Plainfield, N. J.
Application January 7, 19.53,,Serial No. 330,127 :1
2 Claims. c1. 287- 9'1) This invention relates to joint connections usedin the construction of three-dimensional framing systems with a group of interchangeable and standardized framing members and connectors.
The primary object of this invention is to provide a system of framing that can be erected and dismantled easily and is adaptable for use in horizontal, vertical and angular construction.
A further object is to provide a system of framing that has esthetically pleasing lines; is free from unsightly bolts, nuts, screws or holes; and, has the appearance of being jointless when assembled.
A further object is to provide a system of framing that may be erected without tools and does not require any mechanical ability, on the part of the erector, for erection, but is strong enough to be used for permanent construction.
Other details, objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent as the following description of certain present preferred embodiments thereof proceeds.
In the accompanying drawings we have shown certain present preferred embodiments of the invention, in which:
Figure 1 is a partly sectional view of the joint in a disengaged position; and
Figure 2 is a partly sectional view of the joint in an engaged position.
Figures 1 and 2 show a section through a typical joint in engaged and disengaged positions. These figures are drawn in an enlarged scale in order to depict the operation of the joint more clearly.
Referring to Fig. 1 the members of the joint are shown as they are prior to being coupled. The operation of the components of the joint is as follows.
To engage, a cooperating member-receiving end 12 of a cylindrical tube is slipped over the end portion 13 of a solid cylindrical cooperating member 11. The end portion 13 has a slightly smaller cross-section than the bore of tube 10. The ball 14 is forced inwardly into the hole 18 in portion 13 thereby compressing spring 15. There is an annular recess 16 formed in the bore of tube 10 having a conical surface converging toward receiving end 12. As the ball 14 comes into contact with the annular recess 16 the spring begins to decompress tending to push the ball 14 outwards and also tending to push the edge of the end 12 and the shoulder 17 of the cooperating member 11 into contact with one another. The outward force of the ball 14 exerted by the spring 15 wedges the ball into the locking position-a position which may be disengaged only by the exercise of con siderable force.
To disengage, tube 10 is pulled away from member 11 forcing ball 14 inwardly into hole 18 as it progressively engages the more external portions of the recess 16. Thus end 12 may he slipped off end portion 13, whereupon ball 14 returns to its most outward position.
Ball 14 and spring 15 are held in hole 18 by lip 20 2,762,639 e a v 1. 11955 at one end of hole 18,- and by a tight-fitting disc 19 at the other end. Disc 19 is inserted into hole 18' after'ball 14 and spring 15 are placed in position duringma'nu- 'facture of member 11.
In general, framing members forfany group of structur'al' units are cut in progressive lengths'dep endent upon the length of the shortest member and the seat't'o centerline dimension of the joints. This malces it possible to substitute two or more shorter members and joints for any member, thereby providing greater flexibility i'n construction. Angular placement ofashafts of joints and par'tic: ular framing problems necessitate special lengths, which can easily be made available. j j
It will also be realized that the jointsmay be used horizontally, vertically','for at any,ang1e, and may be right or left-handed. 'The number and direction of the shafts is, of course, dictated by the framing problem presented.
One of the principal embodiments of this invention is the rotational feature of the locking device which permits angular distortion in constructions. This rotational feature permits either of the members of the joint to be rotated about its axis which greatly enhances the versatility of the latter.
The groove which receives the spring-urged ball detent has been tapered in order that the force of the spring transmitted through the ball will be divided into two components, one acting parallel to the major axis of the member containing the groove and thereby forcing it tightly against the seat of the other member at a joint connection.
Framing members and joints may be provided with butt ends, flanges, clips, holes and other special attachments as required by the constructions.
Framing members and joints may be manufactured in various shapes and sizes and are precision tooled so that when sections are assembled a very rigid structure is obtained. Units are inexpensive to manufacture and are interchangeable and inter-related within groups.
The possible uses of this framing system are limited only by the ingenuity and demands of the user. A few suggested ones are:
1. For framing systems for flexible constructions such as room dividers, screens, storage walls, etc.
2. For framing systems for display erections in galleries, museums, exhibition halls, etc.
3. For framing systems for display and storage erections for department stores, grocery stores and other retail outlets.
4. For framing systems for cabinets, drawer units, bookcases, shelving and other items of furniture. Clips or similar fasteners may be used to fasten wood, metal or plastic tops, sides or bottoms to the framing system.
5. For framing systems for prefabricated types of buildings such as cabins, cabanas and other shelters.
6. For educational and creative toy erections in the nursery, in the school or on the playground.
While we have shown and described certain present preferred embodiments of the invention and certain present prefererd methods and uses, it is to be distinctly understood that the same is not limited thereto but may be otherwise variously embodied and practiced within the scope of the following claims.
What is claimed is:
1. In combination, a cylindrical tube having a cooperating member-receiving end, a solid cylindrical cooperating member having at least one end portion of slightly smaller cross-section than the cross-section of the bore of said tube adjacent to said receiving end, said one end of said cylindrical member being insertable into said tube through said receiving end, the bore of said tube having a generally cylindrical surface, an annular recess formed in said bore in a region spaced inwardly from said receiving end, said recess having a conical surface converging toward said receiving end, and a spring-pressed ball. detentprotruding ou wardly from said cylind i al membeflsaid oiii al surface .fgrming seat r 's d'billl detest and yield ngly urging said ylin ri al mem er nto said tube and enabling a swiveling action between said tube nd said cylindrical member. I
2. Inj c'qmb nation, a cylindrical tube having a coope fating m mber-receiving en a sol dcyliu ri al$1095 1 aims megber having a L as one end P rt n of g 'tly smaller cross-seed rs than the pros ection of th 'bors or said tube 341mm to sai rec 'ving end, a shoulde formed on aid nd Porti n a a p at spaced from said smaller end of .n Id cylindrical member, aid .qneiend of said cylindrical member be ng-insertable int sa d tube thro gh sa d receiving end, the bo e o s d e h vi g a" snem lysy indric 1 n ace,an.ani1u1ar r c s formed inssid here in a reg n spaced inwardly .from said r e ving end, said recess having a conical surface converging toward said'receiving end, and a spring-pressed ball detent protruding outwardly from said end portion of said cylindrical member, said conical surface forming a seat for said ball detent and yieldingly urging said cylindrical member into said tube to effect abutment of the end of said tube with the shoulder of said cylindrical member and enabling swiveling action between said tube and said cylindrical member.
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I know this might be a controversial makeover because unlike many of the kitchens we see, this "before" is actually kind of good looking. I'm not speaking about its functionality of course, which could be sub-par. However, if someone wants a completely different look, I'm the last person to stop them — especially if they have great taste, as in this case.
Tomy Karaiskos, art director of the Athens-based design firm Designium, has turned this "good" kitchen into a positively dreamy kitchen with excellent execution and style. I love the floating shelving and the airy, open quality it adds to the room. The addition of the white-painted brick gives the room a less "sterile" quality as well, and you cannot go wrong with bright green plants in the kitchen. Overall, it's a beautiful transformation. Well done, Tomy! — Kate
Have a Before & After you'd like to share? Shoot me an email with your images right here! (Low res, under 500k per image, please.)
CLICK HERE for Heather's beautiful chair makeover after the jump!
When it comes to furniture, I am not a big fan of paint stripping. Well, I'm a fan of it, in that I love the way it looks, but I rarely summon the energy to do it myself. In fact, there is not one or two but THREE vintage school desks waiting for me in storage that would be so beautiful if I just put in the effort. It's criminal, I know.
This GORGEOUS chair from Heather is seriously putting me to shame right now. After snagging four chairs at an auction, Heather and her partner Mike put hours of sweat and toil into stripping the many layers of paint off them. The results are breathtaking, especially when paired with that amazing gray-toned ikat print. If this project doesn't motivate me to take the time to strip furniture, I don't think anything will :) Great job, Heather!
Wow, that's a really great kitchen. Love the airiness. I also really enjoy that chair. So often I don't care for chair redos, but I'd put this one in my house in a split second.
Love the change! That's a beautiful update!
All great projects, but I love the chair!!! Heather did an absolutely beautiful job.
I liked the kitchen before. It was much warmer and inviting. I would have put in a new backsplash but that's about it.
Love the ikat fabric! Wonder where I could get some like that…? :)
Fun kitchen, the lighting above the top shelf is nice. Was the brick wall cover in drywall before? Horrors!
Absolutely love how bright the space became. Oh, how I love white kitchens! Well done xo
I think the kitchen makeover is great, but I'm totally confused about the roller blind that goes over the door, instead of on the door so you could still open it. Maybe the need for symmetry with the window trumped functionality?
ohhh, am i the only one who adores the before photo of the kitchen? beautiful chair though. x shayma
Okay, this might be an odd question to you, but where did you get those shelves? I need something freestanding like that and yours look a lot better than what I've seen.
I totally agree with you on the kitchen. I was like "that's the before?! That's what I want my kitchen to look life after."
But the actual after is totally lovely in a 180 degree way.
That kitchen makeover is superb! I'm curious about the bricks. Were they hiding under the tile the whole time, or are they "facade"-style thin bricks that were added? (Or something else…)
Lauren, I recognize the shelves as being HYLLIS units from IKEA. $15 a pop!
I agree with Tara- I think all that the kitchen really needed was a new backsplash, a new sink/faucet and some great lighting. I don't dislike the new kitchen choices except I wish that the back splash and walls were at least a slight contrast to the great cabinets and shelving to show it off more, it all blends together and I can't see the design as much.
I love the after kitchen image. The white is so clean and fresh! What an amazing transformation.
The fabric on that chair redo is to die for. So fun!
OMG so cool Heather and Mike! Way to DIY to a cool new level. Where do I score some office furniture?
Thanks everyone– and a HUGE thanks to DS for sharing! Mike and I had a love/hate relationship with these chairs during the stripping- but the end result was more than worth it!
Ashley: Lewis + Sheron fabric!
Nina: Thanks so much!
Again, how do you secure the reupolstered portions of the chair to the frame? I, forone, am in serious need of a DIY article on this!
Funny, I am against the grain here a bit.
I think the kitchen looks much better after (to me, before was very run of the mill and dull looking). I personally would have wanted to incorporate more color pops in the after, but I love it as is too.
As for the chair, while it is a definite improvement over the before, I don't like it. The fabric is great, but imo the frame color doesn't mesh well with it.
Why oh why would you get rid of that amazing wood floor? Covering up that beautiful wood is a crime. I don't think the kitchen really needed than much to update it to something modern. I do like the addition of the painted faux brick for the facing wall and the back splash. But the rest? No – I don't like it.
love the chair. it's perfect.
its the dude's kitchen and he can do what he wants with it, but were those real wood floors that are now gone? GASP. also, white floors in a kitchen? i could never do that unless i mopped every day.
It is such a shame to me when someone takes an perfectly fine kitchen and remodels it just because they want a different look. It creates so much waste. This is our consumer society.
i think what feels like "consumer" may feel like "creating a home" to other people. i can speak for myself only, but i have a hunch other readers feel the same way- if you own a home, you want it to speak to who you are and what you love. and if the current space doesn't feel like that, you may make changes to suit your personal style. i don't think that's so much about being a consumer as it is about creating a space that feels like home to you. i understand it's not everyone's style, but sometimes what looks and feels good to one person just doesn't feel like home to another. you're welcome to your opinion but i feel the need to voice my own when i feel someone's implying that another's are wasteful or purely consumer-driven.
grace, you are so great.
that kitchen is absolutely lovely. i adore those thing, steel shelves.
thin! thin shelves!
I think the "after" kitchen is great, but WHY did they keep the original sink and faucet? Maybe I'm just biased against stainless steel sinks (I love my granite composite Blanco to death!) and I have great love for unique fixtures… BARF!
Beautiful kitchen! Love it.
I think the kitchen is beautiful!! Love everything about the after. And yes, the before was far from hideous but I totally understand wanting to make it your own. I'm sure this speaks more to who they are design-wise.
Michelle and Grace –
I think you're both right. I'm sure the kitchen wasn't true to the owner's aesthetic but by "creating a home" they were also being consumers. If you're using new products (and in this case, it looks like they were) there's no way around the consumer label. Is it more important to limit our consumption or to live in a space that that is true to yourself? It depends on your priorities and I think decent arguments could be made for each.
Well said and I definitely see your point. My issue is more in implying the more negative connotation of the word "consumer", which to me seems to imply people are consuming without thought or without care. And I think if you consume wisely and when it's important to you, you don't necessarily embody those negative undertones that can hang around the word "consumer".
I want those chairs for Christmas!
i wonder how well the kitchen aesthetic will hold up. it has every one of the trends that is floating around right now (all white, floating shelves, modern/industrial/farmhouse), just as the before looks like 2008. hopefully they are "creating a home" and not replicating images floating around the internet.
I think both before and after look fantastic, but I've always wondered how to keep all the dust from collecting in/on the open/floating shelves…
Yes, the old kitchen was not bad, but the new one is pure deliciousness. I would love to cook in that kitchen. And I love the chairs, such a surprise and done so well!
Oooh, makeovers like this really bother me. The before was perfectly nice and could easily have been personalized in a way that was a lot easier on our Earth's limited resources. Those were perfectly nice (and fairly new by the looks of them) cupboards. And I am fervently hoping that they painted the floor and didn't rip out that wood flooring.
There are more than 6 billion people on this planet. What would happen if we all just trashed everything that didn't suit our tastes perfectly?
The chairs, on the other hand, are amazing!
My favourite part of the new kitchen is the inclusion of those great IKEA garden shelves! They are SO inexpensive (only $15 each, I think) and wonderful. This is one of the best uses for them I've ever seen.
love what they did with the kitchen, but also hope the before cabinets/shelves didn't go to waste. i would have definitely taken those off their hands and replaced mine.
i l-o-v-e that CHAIR!!!
Any word on how the brick was done? I think it's very nice.
i think the "new" kitchen not only looks 100% more clean and sunny – it also looks like it would work well. i am a big fan of open shelving and as for white getting dirty quicker that is just nonsense. every kitchen requires cleaning every day if you are using it. dark wood or floors are just as dirty as light. pretending its not dirty just because its less obvious goes against the purpose of a kitchen – which is to prepare healthy meals in a clean environment. if making over your kitchen so you love it results in you being in it and creating healthy meals more often that in my books is a PLUS. the only thing i would add to this kitchen would be a movable island bench as i love cooking "in the round". AND i love the brick wall and bakers shelving by the door … which hopefully leads to a little courtyard or patio with potted herbs and flowers. very sweet. well done.
oh just looked at the last pic again and yes i can see through the back door wall hung plants. fantastic!
I LOVE this kitchen make-over (H.A.T.E the before – couldn't live with it either!). I also hate the idea that someone would consider this to be wasteful or consumerist – it's not like they're getting another new one next month when they're sick of it. and did anyone consider the old cabinets may have been re-purposed?
Gorgeous – congratulations.
oh man. something about this kitchen really bothers me. i think if you took away all of the personal items, dishware, etc. you'd have a completely stark white, flat kitchen. while the brick is a nice addition, i think they really could have made it better by incorporating some different textures, maybe a different sort of countertop or floor. perhaps it's just the picture not doing it justice. i, for one, am stuck living in rental homes with no option of redoing or personalizing the kitchens (in any permanent way) and this really reminds me of my kitchen right now. cabinets with no handles, laminate floor, and beige paint and countertops that match. yucky. but hey, if that's their taste, more power to them.
The after effects are really nice and transforms your home into a designer home.
i love your before and afters! such amazing jobs revamping these great finds! i esp love the idea of putting the shelf in the kitchen
Where are the "after" cabinets from? LOVE 'EM!!!
I LOVE the brick. It adds such character to the space! The whole green movement has "jumped the shark" imho if you can't personalize your space without being made to feel guilty.
Great makeover. I do prefer makeovers where the owners transform the space with what they already have, but that isn't what makeovers are only about. Nothing is more exciting than walking into The Restore and finding anything that is reusable. People donate, the benefiting multiplies and the new products that were purchased to replace the discarded ones keep the economy rolling. Everyone benefits!
I am also curious about the brick walls?!
I also feel compelled to add to the conversation about consumerism and the environment. I do not like the negative implications some of the commenters made regarding this kitchen remodel. Maybe there were problems with the kitchen "before". Maybe it was all shoddy builder-grade cabinetry. Maybe the cabinets were re-purposed or donated.
When someone spray paints a lamp base do you question the release of ozone-damaging aerosol into the air? Do you think the before of the chair was "good enough" and recovering it was a waste of resources and added chemicals (stripped paint) to the local landfill?
How do you live your every day life? Do you drive a car or bike or take public transportation? Do you only buy organic, local groceries ? do you only receive paper-less bills? I think before we act so judgemental over a kitchen remodel, we should look at our own every day habits. These are the most damaging to the environment.
Mike and Heather are SO clever — when they are not toiling away on chairs, they have the grooviest design business:
drawstring design – graphics, products, creative consulting –
this is but a glimpse into their weird and wonderful minds! xx
I am curious about the shelves. How do they hold up? I looked at them, but thought they were too flimsy. Instead went with similar in my kitchen, but wider/deeper ones rated to hold 75 kg per shelf.
Great chair. Has me seriously rethinking my dislike for ikat.
If I'm not mistaken, the original cabinets are from Ikea. I'd bet the new floating shelves are too.
That chair is amazing! Please, please, please tell us how you re-upholstered it!
I feel like I have to apologise for my kitchen makeover.
First of all, thanks to everyone who liked the after version.
As Grace said the home you live in, descirbes who you are, not what ohter people think.
For me, the previous kitchen was awful and was the first thing I wanted to change in the house. That's why, I took it of and put a better – for my taste – white glossy kitchen that makes me wanna cook, invite friends, enjoy my everyday life. The kitchen is Italian by http://www.essebi.com (the shelves too) The brick was added later – it's a thin one, not an actual brick.
Hi Tomy, I read these posts with much interest – and you know, it's great that your kitchen got so much discussion going, in a way! But you certainly don't need to apologise! You have created a beautiful living space that you shoudl be proud of – i think its infinitely better than the previous – clean, airy, slick and bright! Congratulations!
Thank you very much.
It's funny cause it's the first time I post something and it became such a contreversial issue. The thing is that I really love it this way.
I hope in the future when I am done with the decoration I ll send some more pics to be posted – if I get lucky.
I LOVE the chair! I see these ind of chairs all the time,
and have wrongly assumed they were lost causes Not anymore! Thank
you for featuring this, and giving me some inspiration!
And by "ind" I of course mean "kind". Stupid