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New Year 2010 on Ulitzer
IDC, the tech industry analysts, have come out with their predictions for 2010 – and it's a model that heavily involves the development and growth of the Cloud.
First some general IT industry forecasts:
- growth is expected to return to the IT industry, and IDC is forecasting a more than 3% expansion for the year; the industry will see spending levels rise once again (but to 2008 levels) to $1.5 trillion;
- emerging markets such as China, India and Brazil will lead IT recovery, growing 8-13%, while mature markets like the U.S. and Europe are to remain relatively weak and vulnerable to risk factors;
- small and medium-sized businesses, another important form of "emerging market" for the IT industry, declined by about 3.5% this year…but expect this sector to grow in 2010 by 3.5%. Growth among SMBs will be higher than large enterprises.
What role the cloud will play:
- For the IT industry, 2010 will be a huge year for the continuing build-up and maturing of cloud services delivery and consumption, according to IDC. Look for "enterprise grade" cloud services to emerge in order to support the "more demanding security, availability, and manageability requirements of traditional IT" in cloud services.
- The year will be marked by seven distinct cloud trends:
Platform battles will accelerate. The field will get more crowded, and IDC expects IBM and Oracle to play new roles. And Google will make its own platform more attractive to large enterprises. Watch, too, for Amazon, to develop an application platform.
The next wave of hot public IT cloud services will rise and be centered around data/content (storage, distribution, and analytics), business applications (as adoption broadens for SaaS versions of enterprise applications), and personal productivity applications. These differ from today's model of web hosting and collaboration services, for example, blogs, web conferencing and Twitter. Microsoft and IBM will play prominent roles in challenging today's dominant player, Google Apps.
Security concerns will give rise to more private clouds – and from all major IT providers.
Along with private clouds, there will be an explosion of "cloud appliances" as a "very simple-to-adopt" packaging approach. IT companies like Dell, IBM, HP, Sun, Fujitsu, Hitachi — and chipmakers Intel and AMD — will partner with software vendors to create cloud appliance versions of traditional versions of software.
Hybrid solutions will grow. IT product and service suppliers will develop tools to help customers "more cohesively and dynamically" manage their IT assets across internal servers, private clouds and their appliances, as well as public clouds.
Just as there's a hot market for accessories for the iPod (cases, headphones), expect a hot market for cloud accessories to develop. These will focus on overcoming adoption barriers and will deliver predictable network quality of service and security. Later, other functions such as data indexing and cloud asset management will be introduced. All will aim to make public and private cloud services faster, safer, more reliable, and more useful.
Cloud players – in infrastructure, platform, application, and management/optimization cloud services categories – will develop API-based partner/solution ecosystems. API partners will add value to cloud providers' offerings.
From my perspective as an observer and service provider in the cloud industry, IDC is right on the mark with some of these predictions, especially the one that predicts the growth of private clouds due to security concerns among today's businesses that are considering making a move to the cloud.
As the appeal of the cloud grows in 2010, companies will be seeking all kinds of assurances that their computing is safe and reliable. And I predict that, just as a homeowner would install an alarm system in their house to warn of intruders, more and more companies will seek an extra measure of security in cloud-based monitoring services.
SYS-CON Events announced today that robomq.io will exhibit at SYS-CON's @ThingsExpo, which will take place on June 9-11, 2015, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY. robomq.io is an interoperable and composable platform that connects any device to any application. It helps systems integrators and the solution providers build new and innovative products and service for industries requiring monitoring or intelligence from devices and sensors.
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The 17th International Cloud Expo has announced that its Call for Papers is open. 17th International Cloud Expo, to be held November 3-5, 2015, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA, brings together Cloud Computing, APM, APIs, Microservices, Security, Big Data, Internet of Things, DevOps and WebRTC to one location. With cloud computing driving a higher percentage of enterprise IT budgets every year, it becomes increasingly important to plant your flag in this fast-expanding business opportunity. Submit your speaking proposal today!
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While not quite mainstream yet, WebRTC is starting to gain ground with Carriers, Enterprises and Independent Software Vendors (ISV's) alike. WebRTC makes it easy for developers to add audio and video communications into their applications by using Web browsers as their platform. But like any market, every customer engagement has unique requirements, as well as constraints. And of course, one size does not fit all. In her session at WebRTC Summit, Dr. Natasha Tamaskar, Vice President, Head of Cloud and Mobile Strategy at GENBAND, will explore what is needed to take a real time communications ...
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As Marc Andreessen says software is eating the world. Everything is rapidly moving toward being software-defined – from our phones and cars through our washing machines to the datacenter. However, there are larger challenges when implementing software defined on a larger scale - when building software defined infrastructure. In his session at 16th Cloud Expo, Boyan Ivanov, CEO of StorPool, will provide some practical insights on what, how and why when implementing "software-defined" in the datacenter.
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Internet of Things (IoT) will be a hybrid ecosystem of diverse devices and sensors collaborating with operational and enterprise systems to create the next big application. In their session at @ThingsExpo, Bramh Gupta, founder and CEO of robomq.io, and Fred Yatzeck, principal architect leading product development at robomq.io, will discuss how choosing the right middleware and integration strategy from the get-go will enable IoT solution developers to adapt and grow with the industry, while at the same time reduce Time to Market (TTM) by using plug and play capabilities offered by a robust I...
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Witte Named Chairman of the American Club
J. Arnold Witte Sr., President and CEO of Donjon Marine, Co., Inc. has been named Chairman of the American Steamship Owners Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association, Inc. (the American Club). The Club, established in New York in 1917, is a member of the International Group of Protection and Indemnity (P&I) Clubs, a collective of 13 mutuals, which together provide P&I insurance for some 90% of all world shipping. In addition to Mr. Witte's duties with Donjon and the American Club, Mr. Witte Sr. is a Past President of the American Salvage Association (ASA), as well as a Past President and current Vice President of the International Salvage Union (ISU).
American Club Gets S&P Rating Boost
Under Standard & Poor's Ratings Services' latest review, the American P&I Club's financial strength rating has been raised a full notch from BB+ to BBB-, an investment grade, with a stable outlook. This action follows a comprehensive review of the club's current and prospective circumstances by reference to S&P's new criteria for the rating of insurance companies which it has now extended to 14 marine mutual insurers.
American Club Raises Premium Levels for 2002
In a move to return premium rating to levels more in line with current and expected claims exposure, allied to the need to maintain the club's future financial strength, the directors of the American Club have advised members of rate increases for the 2002 policy year. A general increase of 12.5 percent will apply to all expiring advance call premiums as of February 20. In addition, the estimated supplementary call for 2002 will be raised from 25 percent to 40 percent of the advance call
American Club Sets 17.5 Percent General Increase in P&I Rates
The American P&I Club has announced a general increase of 17.5% in total premium for its P&I business for the 2004/2005 policy year following a meeting of the directors in Copenhagen. Any increase in the cost of the International Group's reinsurance programme, which has not yet been determined, will also apply. As usual, and in line with other mutual clubs, individual members' premium ratings will be adjusted in accordance with their loss records.
Following the Path of the Transport Revolution
TT Club, established to fill a gap in insurance as the freight container revolutionized trade, celebrates 45 years dedicated service to the transport and logistics sector. In 1956, the first strengthened containers were loaded onto a spar deck of the converted tanker, Ideal X. This marked the fulfilment of a dream for American trucker Malcom McLean who had, since 1937, been working on how to reduce the long waiting hours for dockers to stow or unload his vehicles onto or off ships
American Club Reports Strong Renewal
The American Club, the only mutual protection and indemnity insurer domiciled in the Americas, has revealed very positive overall results for the February 20 renewal season. Tonnage entered for owners' P&I risks increased by over 11% year-on-year as at February 20, while that entered for defence risks grew by over 30%. There was an overall premium increase of slightly under 8% for P&I on renewing tonnage, and nearly 6% for the club's defence class
P&I Club Celebrates 21 Years in Germany
Dr Matthias Reith, director of German bulk carrier owner Orion Schiffahrtsgesellschaft Reith & Co of Hamburg, helped the North of England P&I club celebrate 21 years of working with the German shipping industry today. Speaking a major industry reception organized by the club at the Zipplehaus restaurant in Hamburg, Dr Reith said 'In 1982 Orion became the first company from Germany to join the North of England. The club now insures 36 fleets in Germany and works with 11 of the German-based
Timmel Named International Maritime Person of the Year
Captain John C. Timmel, president and executive director of the American Victory Mariners Memorial & Museum Ship and harbor pilot with the Tampa Bay Pilots Association, has been named "International Maritime Person of the Year" by the Propeller Club of the United States. "It is an honor to receive such a prestigious award from my peers that acknowledges not only my efforts, but also the efforts of many," said Timmel.
HyMar to Win Award at Mansura Trophy Ceremony
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American Club Issues Steel Cargo Warning
The American P&I Club has updated its advice to members on the handling of steel cargoes. It has done so in consequence of some recent cases where the absence of pre-loading surveys increased the cost of steel cargo claims on discharge. It first raised the problem in a March 2002 circular, making extensive recommendations so as to minimise the prospect of spurious steel cargo claims. In a new circular, Shipowners Claims Bureau, Inc
Steady Growth Reported by the Swedish Club
The Swedish Club reported a solid operating result to its board today, continuing a record of building on steady growth. 2014 was seen as a stable year, where the underwriting result outperformed the financial performance and the insurance products across the board returned a staunch
Swedish Club Reports 'Healthy Growth'
The Swedish Club reported a solid operating result to its board today, continuing a record of building on steady growth. 2014 was seen as a stable year, where the underwriting result outperformed the financial performance and the insurance products across the board returned a staunch to high
Drydocks World, Maritime World Win Excellence Awards
Drydocks World and Maritime World have won the Excellence Award given by the International Maritime Club at the Golden Bells Awards 2015 - Middle East. Drydocks World Group has won the Best Maritime Conference Award in recognition of their successin organizing the "2nd Mare Forum Dubai
WISTA AGM to Address Emerging Shipping Challenges
WISTA USA (Women's International Shipping and Trading Association) is putting the final touches on a high-profile speaker line-up that will headline its upcoming 2015 Annual General Meeting & Conference in New York City, scheduled for Friday, May 15, 2015
Parson Brinckerhoff names new Dir. of Ports & Marine Western Div.
Robert Johansen has been named Director of the Ports & Marine Western Division at Parsons Brinckerhoff, a global engineering and design firm. Johansen will be responsible for business development and the management of design and construction projects for port and marine facilities in
No Let Up in Navigational Claims Reports
According to The Swedish Club, half of the costs of hull and machinery claims handled by the Club have arisen due to navigational claims such as collisions, contacts or groundings - a figure that has remained steady over recent years despite improved technology and the widespread implementation of
New Riverboat to Homeport in New Orleans
American Eagle is Second Riverboat for American Cruise Lines in New Orleans Guilford, CT-based American Cruise Lines will introduce its second riverboat to be home-ported in New Orleans. The two new riverboats are the first new ships built specially for the Mississippi River in 20 years
BWMC's Entry Into Force Imminent
Jacqueline Tan, Senior Claims Executive at the UK P&I Club, commented on the ballast water management controls coming into force: "The coming into force of the Ballast Water Management Convention 2004 ("BWMC") is now imminent
Top Five Most Costly Insurance Claims
The TT Club has alerted the supply chain industry to a persistence of claims in a handful of loss types. The international transport, freight and logistics insurance provider said it has found that 66% of its claims by number and 62% by value over a five year period can be categorized into just
Strip Club Barge Accused of Dumping Sewage into Harbor
Owners of floating Kodiak strip club indicted by Federal Grand Jury; Wild Alaskan operators accused of dumping raw sewage into Kodiak Harbor, Alaska A federal grand jury returned a three-count indictment against the owners of a floating bar and strip club barge
TT Club Warns Baltic Ports to Protect Against Reputational Damage
Speaking during Baltic Transport Week in Gdansk this week Andrew Huxley, Development Director at freight transport insurance specialist TT Club, warned port and terminal operators to be aware of the reputational damage that can be a serious consequence of uninsured incidents resulting from
Sen. Vitter and Ruiz de Teresa to Receive AAPA Award
U.S. Senator David Vitter (R-LA) and Mexico's general coordinator of ports and merchant marine, Guillermo Ruiz de Teresa, have been jointly selected to receive the American Association of Port Authorities' (AAPA) 2015 "Port Person of the Year" award.
Marine Claims Insurance Reminder by Danish Authority
If you own a ship with a gross tonnage (GT) of or above 300, you must inform the Danish Maritime Authority about your insurance for maritime claims by 31 March 2015. The requirement does not apply to foreign ships. It is about time to check your insurance for maritime claims.
Joe Frohnhoefer, Founder of Sea Tow, Dead at 71
Captain Joseph Frohnhoefer, Jr., the founder and CEO of Sea Tow Services International, died Tuesday at the age of 71. He passed at his home in Southold, NY after a battle with cancer. Frohnhoefer founded Sea Tow, which now has over 100 locations across the U.S
Yachting Malta PPP Sets Sail
Yatching Malta Ltd (YML) - a new public private partnership (PPP) between the government and the Royal Malta Yacht Club (RMYC) was formed with the aim of putting Malta on "the global yachting map". Prime Minister Joseph Muscat launched YML at the club's headquarters in Ta


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Minnesota Football: Three questions heading into the Golden Gophers' Pro Day w/Photo
... who weren't invited to the Combine. Among them are offensive lineman Harold Legania, backup running back Donnell Kirkwood, and injury-plagued wideout Derrick Engel. Kirkwood was behind a stud and undoubtedly has a chip on his shoulder, while Engel ... Comment?
University Of Minnesota Hosting Pro Day March 2 w/Photo
... They include Michael Amaefula, Cameron Botticelli, Zac Epping, Isaach Fruechte, Logan Hutton, Marcus Jones, Donnell Kirkwood, Harold Legania, Ben Perry, Cedric Thompson, Derrick Wells and Devon Wright. The three Gophers who worked out at the NFL ... Comment?
Minnesota Golden Gophers 2015 running back report w/Photo
... running backs and Beebe as a two-star middle linebacker. Along with Cobb, the Gophers will not have Donnell Kirkwood (Atlantic High School/Delray Beach, Fla.). Cobb may be the most missed player of any senior on the roster. Kirkwood failed to stay ... Comment?
Scoggins: Gophers seniors survived Kill's initiation, revived program w/Photo
... gratitude to this senior class, the leaders. Guys such as Botticelli and Thompson, along with David Cobb, Donnell Kirkwood, Zac Epping, Tommy Olson, Drew Goodger and a few others. Those players endured their share of lumps and ridicule and ... Comment?
The 2015 Citrus Bowl preview: Trench play and disasters will tell the tale
... Quarterback Mitch Leidner will put in just enough carries to keep you honest, and Berkley Edwards , Donnell Kirkwood , and Rodrick Williams Jr. will spell David Cobb from time to time. And hey, about 10 times in a given game, Leidner is going to ... Comment?
Kill, back from leave, leads Gophers to bowl
... "We know everything he's been through. The man sacrificed his health to be out here with us," running back Donnell Kirkwood said. "You just don't find a lot of people who can do that." Though there's no cure for epilepsy, Kill has turned a corner ... Comment?
Jerry Kill, Back From Leave, Leads Gophers To Bowl w/Photo
... "We know everything he's been through. The man sacrificed his health to be out here with us," running back Donnell Kirkwood said. "You just don't find a lot of people who can do that." Though there's no cure for epilepsy, Kill has turned a corner ... Comment?
Gophers preach less fun, more focus for Citrus Bowl w/Photo
... result was the same: another blown lead, another loss. "We had a little too much fun," senior running back Donnell Kirkwood said Monday. "I'm mature enough to say it. And we didn't really focus like we were supposed to on the game." The Gophers ... Comment?
2015 Citrus Bowl: Minnesota doesn't try to fool you on offense
... too. David Cobb (5'11, 220, Sr.) (294 rushes, 1,548 yards, 13 TD; 15 targets, 12 catches, 129 yards) Donnell Kirkwood (5'10, 206, Sr.) (30 carries, 92 yards, 2 TD) Berkley Edwards (5'9, 190, Fr.) (30 carries, 140 yards, 2 TD; 4 targets, 2 catches, 3 ... Comment?
... who assured him that his time would come. During the season opener his junior year, it was Cobb's turn. Donnell Kirkwood was the starting back, and was coming off a 926-yard season the year before. That opening night, against University of Nevada, ... Comment?
Martin leaves, but rest of Gophers crush North Dakota w/Photo
... a night in which several members of the Minnesota football team - including David Cobb, Damien Wilson and Donnell Kirkwood - graced the student section, posing for pictures with this year's rivalry trophies. Meanwhile, Mathieu played probably his ... Comment?
Gophers lead Badgers 17-13 at halftime as David Cobb sets record w/Photo
... last week after his 17-yard touchdown run in the third quarter of the 28-24 win at Nebraska. Senior Donnell Kirkwood and junior Rodrick Williams split carries and helped the Gophers pull off the comeback victory in Lincoln, Neb. Kill was "skeptical" ... Comment?
Gophers, Badgers Meet for Axe, Big Ten West Title w/Photo
... in the Nebraska game. Berkley Edwards is next in line, though he had a concussion against Nebraska. Donnell Kirkwood and Rodrick Williams could also get carries. But they can't match the production of Cobb, a 1,400-yard rusher with 12 touchdowns. ... Comment?
Glen Mason: Forget stats, Gophers-Badgers could be close w/Photo
... play obviously that's a big loss. And saying that, they're not totally bare at the running back position. Donnell Kirkwood and Rodrick Williams are pretty good running backs in their own right; one of them gained a thousand yards a couple years ago. ... Comment?
Gophers football at Wisconsin: Who has the edge? w/Photo
... 28-24 victory at Nebraska last week. Quarterback Mitch Leidner rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns. Donnell Kirkwood and Rodrick Williams split Cobb's duties at tailback, and one of them needs to have a big game Saturday if Cobb is limited or ... Comment?
Minnesota vs. Wisconsin: Who wins the Big Ten West?
... at pulling an upset. If Berkley Edwards doesn't get cleared from his concussion, it looks like it would be Donnell Kirkwood getting the start. Kirkwood was the Gophers' starter in 2012 before Cobb got the opportunity. Kirkwood has a career 11 ... Comment?
Gophers football: 'Unflappable' Mitch Leidner ready for a championship w/Photo
... success but had to wait to be a part of it. "You guys don't know Mitch like we know him," running back Donnell Kirkwood said. "He's a competitor, he's a great leader. He's so tough on himself sometimes that coaches don't have to coach him, because ... Comment?
Axe Week: David Cobb 'Very Questionable' for Showdown with Wisconsin w/Photo
... suffered a concussion, meaning Kill will have to dig deeper on the depth chart if he's not able to play. Donnell Kirkwood and Rodrick Williams would be the ones who would have to step up big time if both Cobb and Berkley cannot play. Kirkwood and ... Comment?
Confidence a clear sign of progress at Minnesota w/Photo
... But that's a difficult injury to deal with." If Cobb doesn't play or is limited in his carries, senior Donnell Kirkwood likely will see more action, along with freshman Berkley Edwards if he's cleared from his concussion. Kirkwood was the featured ... Comment?
From left, Wisconsin's Ethan Hemer, Conor O'Neill, Beau Allen and Tyler Dippel hold up Paul Bunyan's ax after beating the Minnesota Gophers 20-7 at TCF Bank Stadium on Nov. 23, 2013. Donnell Kirkwood still has a rank taste in his mouth over the unsightly scene after Wisconsin beat the Gophers last season and maintained its grip on Paul Bunyan's Axe. Comment?
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Jamie Roberts believes that Wales will need to raise the defensive bar again if they are to overturn South Africa in their opening Rugby World Cup clash.
Having shut England out at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday, the centre has demanded that his team-mates focus on producing similar defensive efforts against Argentina next weekend and against the Springboks in Wellington.
"Come September 11, we play South Africa - a team as physical, if not more physical, than England - and that is the type of performance we are going to have put in, and better it, defensively," he said. "In terms of our defence, we went up another level, and we will be looking to do that again against Argentina next weekend."
Despite their memorable victory, Roberts is keeping his feet on the ground and has not lost sight of the fact that the real challenge begins when Wales arrive in New Zealand.
"It was important we won at home, but we haven't won the World Cup or anything," he said. "It was a warm-up game, although we were pleased with that performance.
"It's great to feel that result against a good team. It has been a long time coming for us, but we stuck at it. We will need to up it again now."
Wales coach Warren Gatland revealed after the game that his players had turned down the opportunity to have a drink in the Twickenham bar following last weekend's 23-19 defeat to England.
"Wales have obviously had a lot of bad press over the last year with drinking," skipper Sam Warburton said."But we made a collective decision that it was best not to drink after the Twickenham game with only the short turnaround of a week.
"We needed to get our recovery in. The best thing was to get back to the hotel and have some good food, bang in the protein shakes and get back to it on Monday.
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DW Panel- Finished at Floor Area?
OK, I love to obsess about things. The cab maker mentioned last month they don't put anything at the floor of the DW when I asked and I didn't think about it again. Then, yesterday- Mom mentioned it. "Hmmm... Why don't they cover that section under DW?" Now I am wondering about it? Do those of you with paneled DWs have the same as I do?
Usually you don't see it much but at certain angles (like where Mom was seated) I guess it was more obvious.
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OK, Great! So why do you think the cab maker didn't do that? In case you have to remove the DW?
What about the 2 sides? Would you make the toe kick thick enough so that it comes out flush with existing?
I guess the toe kick would have the base moulding attached to it as well...
the electrical supply is right behind that black metal panel, it is a service access. I don't have toekick either, but I like the velcro idea... another project to do.
Yes, toe kick/base molding should be flush all across so that it all looks seamless. I have a bosch also with integrated panel for door like yours.
My Bosch panel ready 500 series dishwasher was a floor model and was delivered without the toe panel. A quick call to the appliance store produced it. It is a black metal piece that covers the front and side areas under the door. It thought it was just one piece but can't remeber and am not near my dishwasher at the moment.
I don't see why you couldn't paint it to match your cabinets. My cabinets are stained and I just left the toe panel black. Our carpenter said he could make a piece out of wood to match the cabinets but we never bothered to have him do that
My integrated DW was a different mfr but it came with white and black plastic as well as a thingie to attach a wooden one.
Your mom is right. She always is. Even if that DW isn't supposed to have a toekick, velcroing one on will make mom happy and keep your sticker clean. :)
Paint would be an improvement but it looks like too a big hole for it to be THE solution.
Ditto - toekick custom cut and painted to match cabinets and attached with velcro. Picture below (before backspalsh completed). I need to add a bit more velcro, it falls down on occasion, nothing a little more velcro will not fix!
Before you go too far on planning what to put there, open the DW door and measure the space between the bottom edge of your front panel and your existing toekick. The clearance for mine (GE Profile) was so tight that I had to bend the toekick back a little bit. My point is, you may not be able to build that area out any lest you run into the panel.
I removed the original toe kick and the GC took off the prongs and attached to a piece of left over wood - looks so much better than the black thing under the DW!!
If I requested this originally, he would have put it together better but it works just fine.


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You are entitled to see previous company references from the removalist you're enquiring about. It's the best way to make sure that they're a decent, reputable company that will take care of your furniture in the move. If they refuse to provide you with any references, then you should definitely exercise caution.
When you ask for a quote, they should provide all the fees and charges that could be applied to your service. Also, you should ask them about what would need to happen for any other additional charges to be added on to the bill. For example, who foots the bill if the move takes longer or if they need more staff than they originally thought. Know exactly what you're getting into. This way, you're totally across what the final bill will look like, in any scenario!
If you've contacted a good removalist, you will be given more than just a time of arrival or just a mobile number. You should be given a number for an office and the name of the contact there. Reputable companies have offices with multiple staff and trucks, along with customer service staff available to take any questions you might have. If they don't, well you might want to think twice about how experienced they are. Go with a reputable company that's done removals time and time again – it's worth the extra money to have peace of mind!
Moving your house or office can be a stressful experience. So, if you've decided to employ the services of a reputable moving company (there's only so much a few muscly friends can do!), you should ask lots of questions and do your research, so you know what to expect. A good removalist will ensure the process is as stress free (and breakage free) as possible, so you can move into your new digs quickly and get to work!]]>
Still not convinced? Well here are six reasons why you may want to make the switch in the near future.
1. LED Lights Outlast Traditional Lighting
Since LED light bulbs don't have a filament that will break or burn out at some point, they can last more than 100,000 (an estimate of about eleven years) hours providing full brightness. Essentially, they last twice as long as a fluorescent light bulb and twenty times longer than the traditional incandescent light bulbs you may currently have in your home.
2. LED Lights Are More Efficient
According to Consumer Reports, an incandescent light bulb can lose about 90 percent of their energy to heat. This leaves about 10 percent of the energy for actual light. LED light bulbs however are just the opposite. They only lose about 10 to 20 percent of their energy to heat and use the remaining 80 to 90 percent for giving off light. LED light bulbs also run on a lot less energy than incandescent lights. LED lights only use about 10 to 20 percent of the energy it takes to run incandescent lighting – thus saving you a great deal of money on your electric bills.
3. LED Lights Are Much Safer
Ever try to touch an incandescent light to change the bulb and notice the heat exuding from it? This of course could result in a house fire or cause an injury to a younger child. LED lights on the other hand run cool, which means you don't have to worry about burnt little fingers or house fires. They are also a lot more durable than incandescent lights which are very thin and break easily.
4. LED Lights Are Versatile
Did you know that you can find LED light bulbs in just about any color, shape or size? Whatever area of your home you're trying to improve, you will find that there is a light bulb to match your home's décor. Light features such as dimming, color changing, and other abilities allow you to create whatever ambiance you wish to create in your living space. You can get as creative as you want placing light features throughout your home.
5. LED Lights Save You Money
As stated above, LED lights can last as long as eleven years and are more efficient than incandescent lights. Since they do not need to be changed as often and do not absorb as much energy, homeowners can see a significant savings in money over the course of just a few months.
Money Saving Tip: Worried about the price of LED lights? While the initial cost is more than a typical incandescent bulb, LED lights will provide a return on investment. One way to cut down on the initial costs is to buy energy efficient light bulbs in bulk. That way you save some extra money now and in the future.
6. LED Lights Support Green Living
If you're into green living, incandescent bulbs are a great investment. They do not contain mercury like other lighting options and since they last a lot longer and burn a lot less energy, they can help you to support the Earth.
There are plenty of reasons homeowners have switched to LED light bulbs. There are various ways in which they can be used and are certainly a great investment to consider. LED lighting is a growing trend in the home décor sector and can be customized to meet whatever needs you have. Start with one room and see how amazing the transformation can be. When you're ready for serious investing, then change all of the lighting in your home for a more efficient and stylish home.]]>
You might say, this is a good starting point. If you now look out at your backyard, you won't be able to count on one hand mankind's well-intended interventions. The lawn is cut, more than likely with the help of petrochemicals. The lawn is fertilized, a potentially disrupting cheat on mother nature that included a factory hard at work to produce the fertilizer and an assortment of vehicles used to get it sprinkled on your lawn.
There's probably a layer of poison out here – if not several. There might be an herbicide targeting weeds and an insecticide targeting bugs. There could be a fence forged from steel, meaning your simple backyard is in cahoots with mining and steel mill industries. There is potentially some plastic out there intentionally or otherwise, which is another nod to petrochemicals and the miracle of our beloved highway system that brought you the product in the first place.
Is there a drainage system under the soil? Just a patch of grass and now you have a bulldozer to thank, as well as the plastic tiling industry that helped get unwanted water off your lawn – goodbye irritating puddles and soft sod.
Maybe a wind blower has helped clear leaves away. Maybe a weed whacker has helped provide the clean finishing touches. And now you have a beautiful, antiseptic back yard, as pretty as a poem.
So imagine my surprise late one night when I heard a public service announcement years ago that urged homeowners to leave the edges of their lawns uncut, allowing for a hiding place for birds, bugs, field mice, moles and squirrels. Leave a foot uncut around the perimeter and you could be feeding any number of local owls. That's a very quick step towards organic, as I define it.
But this anecdote quickly illustrates that creating a green or an organic lawn on your property is much more about a clear commitment than it is about a specific strategy. Are you in a wealthy neighborhood where leaving grass uncut would shock the neighborhood? Are you in a city where leaving a lawn uncut would provoke local authorities to write you up?
It's your call.
Here are some Earth-friendly practices you might enjoy.
Create a compost pile.
This takes green matter (lawn clippings, dinner scraps minus the meat) soil and manure. If worked correctly, this process heats up the green matter in a very microbe-friendly environment and accelerates the creation of fresh, dark, loamy soil. Frankly making soil is about as organic and planet friendly as it gets. Ever.
Use a push mower
A push mower provides how many Earth-friendly advantages? They are quiet. They provide exercise. They provide for a slower, more meditative journey through the travails of your backyard. They do not pollute. They are ridiculously easy to maintain. A friend of mine used one for about 75 years or so, dying recently in his late 80s. He always cut his lawn while wearing a knapsack full of tools, so he wasn't wasting the chance for a workout.
Use local stone instead of concrete
If you have to build a path or a wall, try good old fashioned field stone. This can be beyond gorgeous or rough around the edges. Organic is not as easy to control as man-made materials. Oops. Live with it.
Mulch your leaves in the fall
The best place for your leaves is in the compost pile. Then, nutrients you are taking away go right back where they came from. However, you can also keep the nutrients in place by turning leaves into mulch. This discourages weeds and supports the annual cycle of plants thriving and slowing down.
Yes, your yard will require nitrogen-rich soil as you work each year to deprive it of the natural cycle by removing leaves and lawn clippings, rather than letting them rot in place. But will you take that valuable loam from the compost and just sprinkle it on the lawn? Probably not – but it wouldn't hurt if you did and now you know the score.Take away leaves and grass clippings and lawns will eventually require fertilizer to keep them green. Leave clippings and leaves in place and they can thrive without that intervention.
Use plantings to support the local food chain
Specific plantings can be made to attract your favorite bird, mammal, or bug. Care for a few butterfly? Many use milkweed to bring them in. You can target specific songbirds with thistle and deer with salt licks. A well placed stone in a sunny spot can encourage snakes to move in. Bird baths and feeders are valuable as well.
Plant with the canopy in mind
Besides planting flowers to admire, think about how you might landscape vertically. Flowers down low, bushes for the middle heights and trees for the taller heights. Then, keep in mind that various trees are important food sources. Nut trees support rodents, while fruit trees support birds (and people).
Herbs and veggies!
That's right, growing herbs and veggies is a terrific gesture on behalf of Mother Nature. Not only do you have smaller food bills, you have fresher, healthier food. In theory, you have also cut back on the great collective energy drain, which is to say less trucking to bring produce to stores and less energy used by grocers to keep vegetables cool and fresh.
It may be that they don't like the area they're living in any more, maybe their family situations have changed or it could be a professional reason behind the moves; whatever the reason, eight different homes in a lifetime seems an awful lot. This made me wonder just how and why people would move eight times and, strangely, I managed to come up with eight reasons:
Moving out for the first time. After growing up and finding your feet while living with your parents, there comes a time when everyone feels that they need to go it alone. It may be that they have found a partner, it might just be that they want to have the independence. Some people are lucky enough to have the money saved up having worked for several years to buy the property, while others choose to reinvest the rent they're paying their parents into a rented property large enough for them to have somewhere to call their own for the first time.
University. The majority of students live on campus or in the city while they're at University in either student accommodation or a property shared with people from their course or that they've met during their time at the University. While it's true that some will commute from home, it's either recommended that students live within close proximity of the campus, or they just choose to live in student accommodation with their peers.
New Careers. In the modern world, people aren't able to instantly find work on their doorstep and it may be the case that they have no choice but to move to a new part of the country – or the world – to find work, or take up an opportunity that has been offered to them. Those living in rural areas in particular are often left with no choice but to move to the city to find work in specific industries as they find that there are either limited or no opportunities to forge a career in their current location.
Larger Properties. Having moved out for the first time and invested in a property that was yours and large enough for you to have your own space and your own possessions, the time might have come for you to need to spread out into somewhere a bit bigger. You might have a partner now and your one-bedroom flat isn't big enough, or perhaps you want somewhere with a bit of land and you want to have a garden and therefore you'll need room for a garden shed and outdoor storage for your mower and tools or to have a space to entertain your friends and family in the summer.
Starting a family. Similarly to the previous point, when you choose to start a family you will inevitably find that your current property is too small. While the answer for some is to build an extension on their existing property, that isn't always possible and you are left with no option but to move somewhere that has a small room for the baby when it arrives or with more than two bedrooms if you're planning for the long term!
Closer to family. Having made the break and moved away to either find work or to attend University, you might have reached the point in your life where you've had enough time having to travel for hours to see your friends and family and that you want to move closer to them.
Dream locations. Then, of course, you have people who have always dreamed of living in a certain location. This may be a city or rural area that they've visited in the past, or it might be somewhere that they've seen on television or in the magazines – or even been on holiday too – that they instantly fell in love with. Sometimes the time comes when people are ready to bite the bullet and leave the hustle and bustle or sleepy lifestyle they've grown used to, in favour of the more glamorous or luxurious life they've always wanted.
Retirement. Eventually, you might decide to retire and rather than just growing old in the house you bought years ago when you moved to the city for work you might decide that you want to go back to your roots or to somewhere more quiet and relaxing to enjoy life.
Living in the view
Back to reality, forget about the holidays, you're back home and real life goes on. As my daughter in law frequently tells me; 'you cannot live in a view.' This probably explains her reasons for wanting to live in the middle of one of those hideous modern estates, where all the houses look like coloured boxes (or pale imitations of Balamory) and the gardens are similar in size to a postage stamp. Her view from the windows of her home is the fence which separates her home from the box next door.
uPVC glazed windows and doors
She has the benefit of triple glazed uPVC windows and doors fitted in her modern 'boxy' home, glazing which has double benefits; first, it keeps out the noise of neighbours, yapping dogs and traffic noise. Second, they are so efficient at keeping heat in and cold out, her energy bills are ridiculously low compared to my two centuries' old, energy inefficient farm cottage. Combined with solar panels and efficient air source heat pump heating, she and my son are the embodiment of modern living.
However, I can stoke up the fire if it gets cold out of season. In the colder months and through the winter the central heating is powered from the Aga which stands proudly in the kitchen. We do not have all the benefits of an energy efficient home complete with all the latest energy saving fixtures and fittings. What we do have however is a gloriously uninterrupted view over open farmland for almost as far as the eye can see – a view to die for really.
There is a lot to be said for modern homes with their triple glazing, low energy and running costs, and I am not one to knock that. But for me there is a lot to be said for a glorious view, lots of peace and quiet and seclusion which is (almost) priceless.
If you have a view which is worth making the most of enjoy it while you can. Which is probably the reason my daughter in law spends as much time as she can sat in a comfy chair on our patio, drinking tea and admiring the view.
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Smart home automation is the future of home efficiency and energy usage and home security. You've probably heard this by now. But have you heard about ADT Pulse, the leader in smart home automation? With ADT Pulse from Choose Home Security, gone are the days of leaving your house only to remember you left the TV on, turned the thermostat up too high, or forgot to arm your home security system. Using Z-Wave™ technology, ADT wirelessly connects all of your electronic, digital, and home security devices, allowing you to control each and every one of them with the touch of a button—on the ADT Pulse portal or wirelessly on your smartphone, laptop, or tablet. Z-Wave, a wireless technology, is what turns your regular household items, like lights or locks, "smart." Z-Wave is what powers all of the devices in your home to wirelessly and securely connect, be accessed, and be controlled on your portal or mobile device.
Using Z-Wave technology, ADT Pulse not only brings you the power to control your home security system and home devices anytime, anywhere—it can help to lower your energy bills. Most homeowners spend around 10% of their income on utilities, yet much of it goes to waste. We leave lights on, run the air conditioner or heater when we're not home, keep the TV running, and more, and often because of simple forgetfulness: We run out of the house and forget to turn items off. Not anymore with ADT Pulse. Anytime, anywhere, you've got access to all of ADT's advanced home security and automation features. Meaning, you've got the power to save money—with the simple touch of a button.
Therefore, it's essential to try and make the most of the space you can get from the room you're looking to work on. We'll take a look at what bathrooms have to offer and where exactly you can put your DIY expertise to good use to free up some highly sought-after space.
There's a secret method of storage that many people are completely oblivious to when putting up shelves, mainly because they're so excited by the prospect of utilising all that wall space for their bath products.
Of course, it's highly dependent on your doorway but one of the most effective storage methods is just above the entrance. Not only is it away from clear view, contributing to the rooms larger feel, it's also in an incredibly efficient place for all kinds of things, including towels and other accessories.
There are a number of ways you can achieve brighter lighting in your bathroom, whether it's through natural light or artificial lighting. Both have their props and cons but share one particular pro which is a useful contribution to the atmosphere of the bathroom.
Lighting is an essential tool that's worth using if you want a bathroom that looks and feels larger. Accompanied by light reflecting tiles, dark areas will vanish and you'll be left with a lighter, brighter bathroom space that feels more spacious.
It's a small addition to your spacious bathroom plan but one that could prove to be a real winner. Bathroom doors that swing into the room itself can make the room feel less spacious and crammed, although it's important that if you do switch the doors path that it doesn't interfere with a narrow hallway. You could even have a door that slides to get rid of the swinging motion entirely.
The shade of wood is important if you are going to fill the bathroom with cabinetry and open storage. Having a sink that rests on a lighter wooden cabinet can substitute for a darker, tiled surface.
This is of course only if you are adamant about using wood for your interior design plan, whilst any other material you go for should also be as light as possible to keep the room feeling spacious.
This is a really helpful way of keeping towels and toiletries without needing a separate storage unit, which will ultimately cause more space problems for your bathroom.
Open storage is also becoming popular in the design industry, so you're likely to have all kinds of options available to you on the market. Just remember that having too many items can disrupt the efficiency of open storage, so try and reduce the number of toiletries you have to avoid potential cluttering.
There's so much you can do with vertical space to improve the spaciousness of your bathroom. From throwing a few shelves higher up to hold toiletries to installing a large mirror that offers light reflection and spacious characteristics, having vertical space is a significant advantage.
Rather than clog the walls up with shelves however, try and leave one side of the room light and open whilst another should host at least one mirror depending on the space available.
If you're a fan of tiles then don't panic as there are plenty of ways you can keep that spacious feeling with tiling. Simply look to have larger tiles that are less fussy than usual.
They should also offer continuity with the rest of the rooms' style and colour and not break up the floor so much. Small floor tiles bring little in the way of interior design and are capable of nullifying the spacious aspects of your bathroom.
We all know that a darker, lower ceiling will make any room feel smaller, so the obvious way to go is to paint the ceiling light or white.
However, there are plenty of alternative methods that can contribute to a wonderfully executed interior design plan, such as having a sky-painted ceiling that makes you feel like you're beneath the clouds.
If you do have a low ceiling, just go with the rest of your bathroom interior design plan and match the colours to create a more spacious atmosphere.
If you're still using a shower curtain instead of a glass enclosure then you're missing a trick. Glass shower or bath enclosures are great if you don't want to separate up the bathroom with a shower curtain.
Glass enclosures offer frosted areas for the addition of privacy and ultimately act as a much more effective divider when it comes to maintaining bathroom space.
If you're in a bathroom that doesn't give you a window option and you're tired of feeling enclosed all the time, you could see if there's any potential for a window on the ceiling.
Ceiling windows are great if you need a bit of skylight to compliment your bathroom and act as an effective substitute for wall-based windows.
Carrie Markers enjoys amateur interior design and regularly has an interior project on the go. As projects progress she also writes about her experiences for Christopher James Bathrooms.]]>
According to information from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), new homes in the UK are amongst the smallest in Europe. One of the biggest concerns home owners have is that there isn't enough storage space within new build properties: 57% of those surveyed by RIBA complained about the lack of storage facilities. If you live in a property with a less than spacious bathroom, how can you use the space to your advantage?Don't forget the walls
Bathrooms can contain a great deal of wasted space, especially along the walls. There's no need to leave these areas clear, as they're the perfect location for fitting shelving units or bathroom cabinets. Often the space higher up in a bathroom is never utilised at all. However, this is a good place for keeping items out of the way that you don't use very often.
Under the sink
Pipes and plumbing for sinks and toilets can look unsightly, but by choosing the right bathroom furniture you can hide these and create more storage space. Vanity units, such as those available from www.bellabathrooms.co.uk, take up less space than separate cabinets. They can be used for a wide range of storage needs and the space can be maximised with the use of pull out drawers or shelves.
Create the illusion of space
One of the biggest issues with small bathrooms is that they can feel enclosed and claustrophobic, especially if there is a lack of natural light. Rather than reducing the amount of space, selecting the perfect bathroom cabinets can actually give the illusion that the room is larger than it is. Mirrored cabinets are a great way of achieving this as they help to reflect the light outwards, which makes the room appear bigger. Illuminated cabinets also work well in small bathrooms and provide an additional source of light.
Store upwards
If you've got the height available, then tall cabinets can be a good way of increasing the amount of storage space you have. These can include a number of shelves and are an excellent area for storing towels. It provides you and your guests with easy access to them, but keeps them clean and out of sight.
The right colours
Bathroom furniture can be manufactured in a range of different materials and colours and it's important to choose one that will work best in your room. Smaller bathrooms suit stainless steel, as well as lighter colours and woods. These help to brighten up the space, whereas darker bathroom cabinets would have the effect of making it feel enclosed.
Whatever the style of your bathroom, it's important to choose vanity units and cabinets that work well in the available space. A small bathroom doesn't have to mean there's no storage space.
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What type of containers to use?
I am interested in growing some Begonia's this summer and am wondering about the type of containers are best suited for growing....clay pots or plastic? Or does it matter?
I do not think it matters.
I have used both with great success. Clay keep roots cooler but plastic retains water better.
I would say, go as big as you can. This will help with retaining moisture and keeping the roots cool in both types of containers.
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Either one is good. Clay will dry out faster which can be good and bad. Good because you don't want the plant to stay wet too long, bad because you have to make sure it doesn't dry out completely. Plastic has the opposite effect. If it stays wet too long it will lead to rot but you don't have to water as often.
A tall plant in a plastic container will be easily knocked over on windy days whereas clay should be okay (not always).
Don't overpot your begonia. This can lead to rot because the soil doesn't dry out as fast as it needs to.
I like clay since it does dry out and doesn't keep the soil soggy. I'm fussy and baby my begonias. I fill one side of my kitchen sink with enough water so the pots can sit and soak (I alternate weak solutions of Miracle-Gro, too) the pots, then move them to drain on the empty side of the sink while I submerge the next set. So on and so on.
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I just installed GalnetMIUI Chameleon RC3 and i cant get wifi to work.
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I checked so i get IP and if you go to *#*#4636#*#* you can run a test also, and it passed, it checks against google.com.
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