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Business Incubation in Asia Wang Zhen Assistant Director of STIC Director of AABI Secretariat Asian Association of Business Incubation Founded on Apr. 30, 2002 in NBIA's Conference Aim to promote business incubation activities by facilitating information exchanges among Asian incubators, incubator clients and related organizations. Members covers 14 countries or regions in Asia and Pacific Region including Japan, Korea, China, Malaysia, India, Singapore, Pakistan, Philippines, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Australia, New Zealand, Chinese Taipei and Hong Kong. Asian Association of Business Incubation Activities AABI Website as an information platform AABI Incubator for International Business Incubators AABI Award for best practice incubator AABI Newsletters for latest information AABI Trainging Center for incubator managers AABI Journal for academic articles on business incubation AABI Backup Events Asian Association of Business Incubation Organization President: Permanent Honorary President Mr. Wang Rong (China) Dr. Horiba (Japan) Vice President: Honorary President Mr. Annuar Mohd Saffar (Malaysia) Dr. Kim Hong (Korea) Advisor: Mr. Rustam Lalkaka (USA) Mr. Wu Yikang (China) Secretariat: Shanghai Technology Innovation Center (China) Asian Association of Business Incubation There are nearly 1500 incubators in AABI member countries or regions which account for 1/3 of the total incubators in the world. Different Incubation Model in Asia China "A Policy Tool to Promote Innovation and Entrepreneurship" China Background Technology Innovation Service Center ---- Incubator Sponsored by China Torch Program Government related Non-profit S&T service institution China Overview TBI Statistics (2006') • Total number: 534 • Space:19.69 million M2 • Tenants:39,491 (9,714 new) • Graduates:15,815 • Employees:717,281 • National-level TBIs: 169 * The above data represents the incubators included in the statistical system of MOST, another 500 additional incubators exist at local levels) China Origin UN expert suggestion to SSTC (now MOST) in 1987 Feasibility study conducted First TBI in China: Wuhan Donghu Pioneers Center, June 1987 TBI as one of the major policy instruments of Torch Program China TBIs as a Policy Tool Missions: - Nurture technopreneurs and technology-based startups Functions: - Base for the commercialization of hi-tech research results - Community of entrepreneurs; - Linking between universities,research institutes, hi-tech startups and market. China Development The period of classic development The government offered special policies and investment in establishing physical facilities The incubators laid stress on transforming the existing achievements and nurturing the existing small enterprises The services were mainly physical facilities and various junior consulting They paid more attentions to social benefits rather than direct economic benefits Institutionally, as self-reliance organizations independently responsible for their own incomes and expenses, The incubators gradually evolve into corporate management China Development The period of diversified development directly serving the entrepreneurs wider services areas development of industry-specific (targeted) incubators venture capital combined profit-oriented development Internationalized development China Current Status Recent Development Diversified Models Sector Specific Incubation Multiple Ownership Networking at different levels China Diversified Models 58 University-related Incubators such as those set up by Qing Hua University, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Tongji University, Chongqing University, Sichuan University 45 Incubators for Returned overseas scholars 32 Software Parks 9 International Business Incubators Dalian Incubator for Overseas Scholars Tsinghua University Incubator Hangzhou Software Park China Software Parks Major driving force for the development of software industry in China Total income: 55.5% Northeast University Software Park Export: 45.7% Employees: 71.9% Rapid development Average annual growth since 2000': 49.6% Xi'an Software Park China Sector Specific Incubation -Shanghai Zhangjiang Bio-medicine Incubator -Beijing Manufacture Incubation Base -Beijing Advanced Material Incubator -Shanxi Yangling Agricultural Incubator -Tianjin Tanggu Marine Technology Incubator China Multiple Ownership 14.17% Fully Gov-funded Public Orgs 9.45% 0.79% 11.02% Partially Gov-funded Public Orgs 14.17% Independent Public Orgs SOEs 29.13% Ltd.Compnies(PPP) 21.26% Private Enterprises Dual-Identity Entities China Networking •Networking at different levels -Professional Committee on Technology Business Incubators under China National Association of STIPs -Regional Networks in west, north and mid-east China -Local Networks in Beijing, Shanghai and Hubei and etc. China Characteristics Strong support from governments at different levels Close linkage between incubators and STIPs Comprehensive value-added service system China Achievements Entrepreneurialism promoted Platforms provided for entrepreneurs from universities and research institutes in China and from overseas to establish their own startups A large quantity of technology enterprises and entrepreneurs have been brought up, making remarkable contributions to economic development and industrial restructuring Major sources of innovative technologies, contributing 1/4 of all technology-based SMEs in China (including over 20 listed companies) Contribution in job creation INCUBATION conception spread China Challenges –Unbalanced development (east vs. west, hardware vs. software, number vs. quality) –Limited funding channels –Managers of incubators are insufficient in business managing experiences –Hardware facility expansion tends to undermine provision of value-added services –Interaction with other innovation promoters need to be strengthened China Future Reinforced as key players in creating innovation headstreams ("Growing Seedlings") To reinforce the development of tech-based SME community To lower the individual risk and cost of the innovation activities undertaken by tech- based SMEs China Incubation Model: Growing Seedlings Funding System Seedlings (Market) Sprouts (Products) Seeds (Idea) High Growth Innovative SMEs Entrepreneurial Team Innovative Technologies with Good Market Potential Fostering System Different Incubation Model in Asia Malaysia "Building Sustainable Incubation Industry" Malaysia Incubators in Malaysia KEDAH KTM MSC ZONE SB/KHTP MCIA PENANG BT Multimedia N2N Ventures SABAH USAINS PERAK MELAKA KLANG VALLEY MICTH S/B YTL E-Solutions Bhd SARAWAK BioEnterprise S/B Sirim Technology Inc. Skali E-Ventures S/B JOHOR ISpring Capital S/B UTM/BIP Malaysia Evolution of Incubators Generation Model Characteristics Time Incubators Real estate Landlord 1st model Shared facilities 1988-1944 1 (tech) incubator Reactive support Landlord + Real estate Consulting/ Shared facilities 3 (tech) incubators 2nd Advisory Proactive support 1995-1998 30+ incubators overall model Business Advisory Services Real estate, 55 Incubators Nationwide Shared facilities 1999-2004 18 MSC Status Incubators Proactive support Access to Funding Facilities + Co-Venturing Business Mentoring & Coaching Advisory Business Acceleration process 2005-2010 3rd Services Technology Labs (MSC Status (In 2010) And Focused Technopreneur Incubator→ 100 Incubators Nationwide Mentoring Development Programs Cybercentre→ 30 MSC Status Incubators services Technology & Business Cybercity) Incubator Development Consulting Incubator Industry Development Consulting Malaysia Federal Government's Concern Over Progress of Incubation (1996-1999) Up to 1996/99, ALL (36) incubators were federal or state supported incubators. Too much dependence on federal government funding (both development and operation budget). No private-owned incubator. Success stories were lacking/not forthcoming. Malaysia A Malaysian Model of Technology Incubators Corporatizations of Technology Incubators/Parks. Partially supported by Federal Malaysian Government Receive only Development Budget, but no Operations Budget. Funding for Technology Excellence Centres - Information Technology Centre : Java Tech Devmt Centre, Virtual Reality, etc - Advanced Engineering Centres :Rapid Prototyping, CAD Lab, Automation, etc. - Biotech Centres : QC Lab, Standardization Centres, Extraction Plant, etc. Malaysia Incentives for MSC Status Incubators MSC Status Incentives through the Bill of Guarantees for MSC Status Incubator No Corporate Tax for 1st Ten Years. Expedited Visa approval for Hiring of Knowledge workers from abroad. Etc. Strategic shared resources, business, technical advisory and technology labs support through NIDP/NINA Benchmarking and Networking through NIDP Incubator Manager Training Incubator Manager Exchange Program Access to MSC-TDF Programs, KHTP-PVED Programs, etc. Membership to National Incubator Network Association (NINA) Malaysia Recent Successes of Incubation in Malaysia Technology Park Malaysia has more than 20 public-listed companies that graduated from incubator program. MSC-Tech Comm Centre has 5 public-listed companies that graduated from their incubator program. 16 new incubators formed in last 10 years. Nine (9) are private-owned incubators formed in last 3 years. Malaysia Collaboration between Public and Private Incubators (Case Study) Collaboration between: BT Multimedia Sdn. Bhd. (part of the British Telecom Group) - (Private) MCA ICT Resource Centre (MIRC) - (Public) Both are MSC Malaysia Status Incubators & members of the Malaysian National Incubator Network Association (NINA). In 2006, at the SME ICT Global Leadership Forum, BT & MIRC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to train small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in implementing information communication technology (ICT) into their operations. Different Incubation Model in Asia Chinese Taipei "Industry-Academia Collaboration by MOE" Chinese Taipei Mechanism Steering committee Policy Annual promotion plan Related rules Technology Licensing Regional Industry-Academia Incubator in the Office in universities Collaboration Center universities Administration (Investigate regional resources) Matching (Industry and Academia) Manage the collaborative laboratory Establish the R&D team Communication and coordination Education and training Consultation University funds Subsidize the key programs by Financial support from Ministry of Education industry Technology Research Center in Ministry of Education Research center Research center Laboratory R&D from industry Laboratory Engineering center System Integration Engineering center Commercial Test Chinese Taipei Supporting System Steering Committee Regional Industry-Academia Collaboration Center Technology Research Center in Ministry of Education The "Information Network" for Industry- Academia Collaboration Chinese Taipei Introduce the Non-Government Resources to Participate into "Incubator BOT Program" Establishment of supporting government groups from: Public Construction Commission, Executive Yuan Ministry of Economic Affairs Ministry of Finance Ministry of Education Chose the demonstrative universities to setup Incubator through BOT since 2006 National Tsing Hua University National Central University National Taiwan University of Science and Technology Chinese Taipei Industry-Academia Collaboration Mode Training Implement the "Final mile program" Promote "Academic Program Degree" Make the Industrial R&D On-job Master Programs Try to set up "Specialty Academy" Interflow of people between Industry and Academia Broaden the rule of part-time job Broaden the rule of people interflow Modified the qualification of school principal Expand the personnel head-counts of "Industry-Academia Collaboration program " in national university Implement Assessment and Teachers' Promotion The outcome of industry-academia collaboration is added into the university performance measurement by MOE The results of the industry-academia collaboration is added into the teacher's promotion consideration Reward mechanism Reward the achievement of Industry- Academia Collaboration Reward teacher and service of industry Different Incubation Model in Asia Korea "Commercialization of Scientific Knowledge Through University Based Incubator" Korea Commercialization • Universities are an "engine" for economic growth and a source of new knowledge Fertile ground for new ideas Educate workers comfortable with new technology Focused on research involving revolutionary concepts Funded with a mandate to benefit society If Universities are such a great engine. - Engines must be properly designed and tuned - My car needs more than just an engine! Korea Approach of Universities Fulfill academic mission Educate world class researchers Produce world class research Facilitate commercialization of technology Business Incubator Technology Transfer Office Work with intermediaries to span the "chasm" between discovery and products Korea Case Study: Business Venturing & Incubating at Hoseo University Foreigners Industrial Complex Tangjeong TFT-LCD Cluster (Crystal Valley) 29 tenants 714,000㎡ ABB, GKN Samsung & Sony Semiconductors, Auto parts 5,652,000㎡ Mechanics Choenan 1st,2nd,3rd Industrial Complex A radius of 15km 110 tenants 2,023,000㎡ Machines, Metals, Semiconductors Korea Result of Business Venturing (1999-2005) 30 Companies (Neosemitech, CST, Hisonic CMtech, Success Company GayaAMA, etc.) 15 Companies (Seongwootechno, BikwangCS, Failed Company Sinewave, etc.) 26 Companies (Bitonet, Tronel, WintechIC, On going Company bokwangchemical, etc.) 3 Companies (Amotech, Inociptechnology, KOSTAC listed Company Pamacodegien) *Invest company: 6( 1M US$ ) KOSTAC listed company:3 (2.2 M US$) Angel Club On going Company: 1 Failed Company: 2 Korea Hoseo University Model of Business Incubation Developing Human Resources for venture starts-ups ▶ Dept. of Industrial Venture Business in Eng. School ▶ GSE, GSV R&D Management Support - Professors Specialists for venture - Hoseo Consulting Corp. - Students Technology Transfer - TTC TBI SBI Finance & Investment Education/Training - Venture Start-up - Hoseo Angel Fund School Hoseo Techno Valley - Hoseo Venture Capital - Entrepreneur's - Hoseo Seeds Fund Class Success of Entrepreneur Korea Result of Service Program Kind of Number of Kind of Number of Service Services Service Services Tax & 165 Funding 2 Accounting Management 187 PR. & 21 Consulting Advertisement Law & 25 Financing & 18 Patent Guarantee Government 44 Marketing 26 Approval Different Incubation Model in Asia New Zealand New Zealand The Purpose and Background of BI Policies in New Zealand New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) -is the New Zealand government's economic development agency. NZTE established an Incubator Support Programme in 2001 to guide the development of an incubation industry focused on growing high tech, internationally focused businesses in its target growth sectors of ICT, Biotechnology and the Creative Industries. New Zealand Case Study: The Waikato Innovation Park A not for profit company Which aims to enhance the sustainable competitive advantage of the New Zealand Agricultural Sector and Processing Industries Act as an "honest broker" for the Region – bringing Industry, Farmers, Universities and CRIs together to produce "pasture to the plate" projects. Counter our global weakness of being small, fragmented, competitive with ourselves, and isolated New Zealand So what does this mean for the Region Some Regional AgBio Economy Impacts 1cent change in milk margin = $4 million 1cent change in meat margin = $6.1million $6.4 billion or 48.6% of Waikato economy derived from pastoral based Dairy, Sheep, Beef, Deer Farming and associated Processing Industries. New Zealand Three distinct – but connected approaches The Innovation Park The Business Incubator The AgBio Cluster – domestic and international New Zealand The AgBio Cluster What is the role of the Innovation Park in an AgBio Cluster? To facilitate collaboration between New Zealand's AgBio Companies. To act as the "honest broker" or middle man for the sector. To encourage internationalisation of NZ's agritechnology and services Different Incubation Model in Asia Singapore Business Incubation Facilities Singapore Business Incubation Facilities EDB categorizes the incubators in following manner: - Incubation facility provider 16 - Technology specific incubator 10 - Universities, School, Research Institute based incubator 14 - Foreign country incubator 17 - Business accelerator (including consultants) 13 Singapore Available Support for BI The Source for BI Support (Organization or Department in Charge) - Economic Development Board Available Support for the Operation of Incubation Facilities - use part of the subsidy from the LEAP program mentioned later in management of incubation facilities Singapore Available Support for BI • Available Support for the Training of Incubation Managers - The EDB has the "Locally-Based Enterprise Advancement Program", abbreviated as the LESP Program. For organizations called Multipliers (that is, organizations that support the multiplication of businesses, approximately the same meaning as Incubator), the EDB will provide 90% of the costs for one year including fulltime incubation managers, and running costs directly related to achieving "results". Multipliers support the development of firms, and also lay the foundation for various kinds of new businesses to spring up. Once an application for subsidies is accepted, the incubator's goal becomes to establish 10 companies per year. Every 3 months its progress is evaluated, and money is paid according to the expenses incurred in those 3 months. Conclusion Major characteristics of incubators in AABI 1. Government background 2. University related 3. Technology based 4. The emerging stage comparing with the incubators in Western Countries Future Development 1. Aim to improve the incubation ability and quality 2. Focus on the specialization of business incubation 3. Establish the information platform 4. Strengthen the international cooperation to share networking resources 5. Promote the inter-exchange among tenant companies 6. Cooperation between AABI and relevant international organization such as infoDev Welcome to XinJiang The mysterious region on the world famous ancient Silk Road Shanghai---Xinjiang Technology Cooperation Fair Forum on Technology Innovation Aug. 27-30, 2007 Urumqi China Sponsored by Asian Association of Business Incubation Hosted by Shanghai Technology Innovation Center Welcome to Shanghai in this Fine Autumn! Incubation Forum on International Cooperation Sep. 23-26, Shanghai China Sponsored by Shanghai International Business Incubator Thank You! Contact: Mr. Wang Zhen Address: 100 Qinzhou Road, Shanghai,200235, China Tel: +86-21-64839007 Fax: +86-21-64833567 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Web Site: www.incubator.sh.cn / www.aabi.info
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Illinois finished the regular season 11-1 including a 10-game winning streak
Illinois and Ohio State are tied for sixth place in the Big Ten standings
A win of this weekend's series could clinch as high as a six seed for the Big Ten Tournament
The Illini scored 10 unanswered runs in the final three innings
Illini riding a five-game winning streak into Michigan State series
Illinois' home game against Eastern Illinois on April 9, 2013
Photos from the Illini's 6-2 victory over Western Michigan at the Fighting Illini Invitational.
Photos from the third day of the UNI Dome Tournament, Feb. 10, 2013, in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Photos from the Illini's trip to the UNI Dome Tournament on Feb. 8-10, 2013
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2013 - Sophomore: Big Ten Pitcher of the Week (4/22) ... Pitched in 24 games on the season, making 19 starts ... Earned a 2.75 ERA in 117.0 IP, going 9-10 with a .253 opposing batting average ... Led the Big Ten in hits allowed, giving up just 118 on the year, ranked second in earned runs allowed (46), and was one of just three conference pitchers not to allow a triple all season ... Finished sixth in the Big Ten in runs allowed (80), eighth in ERA, ninth in caught stealing by (8) and 10th in opposing batting average ... Allowed just one earned run over 14.1 innings for a 0.49 ERA at the UNI Dome Tournament ... Pitched three scoreless innings of relief against No. 1 Alabama, allowing just one hit while striking out four ... Made her first career start against Drake and did not allow an earned run through six innings ... Earned her first career victory in 5.1 innings of relief against Green Bay ... Threw five shutout innings against No. 6 Texas, before the Longhorns scored eight unearned runs in the sixth ... Allowed just one earned run to No. 8 Cal, giving up eight hits but only one walk in a complete seven innings ... Went 2-0 in three starts at the USF Under Armour Invitational, including a 3-hit complete-game victory over Maine, featuring seven strikeouts and no earned runs ... Earned a complete-game victory over Western Michigan, allowing just one earned run on four hits in the 6-2 win ... Hurled the Illini's first Big Ten and ranked victory, a complete game win over No. 24 Nebraska ... Tossed back-to-back two-hit shutouts against Indiana, allowing a total of seven base runners, none of which passed second base, over 13 scoreless innings, en route to being named Big Ten Pitcher of the Week on April 22 ... Captured her fourth-straight victory in a complete game at Michigan State on April 27, allowing just two runs, to finish the season riding a four-game winning streak.
2012 - Freshman: Made six relief appearances on the season, throwing a career-high 2 2/3 innings against Massachusetts in relief of starting pitcher Jackie Guy on Feb. 10, only allowing one hit ... Also limited Boston University to one hit while issuing one walk during an inning of work on Feb. 26 ... Also saw time against Tennessee (Feb. 17), Minnesota (March 25), Iowa (March 31) and Nebraska (April 6).
High School: Four-time all-district honoree ... ... Three-time First Team All-West Tennessee ... 2011 All-West Tennessee Player of the Year and All-State recipient ... Earned 82-16 record at Lexington to go with a school-record 819 strikeouts, over 50 shutouts and a perfect game ... Recorded 28 strikeouts in a 14-inning contest during her sophomore season, a TSSAA record ... Had 29 victories, 348 strikeouts and 17 shutouts to carry Lexington to an appearance in the Tennessee State Championships in 2009 ... Led Lexington to a runner-up finish in the Tennessee State Championships with a 29-5 senior season record, recording 258 strikeouts and a 0.97 ERA ... Also talented as a hitter, finishing the 2009 season with a .430 batting average, while eclipsing .300 as a freshman and junior at Lexington ... Hit .421 with eight homers during her final year at Lexington ... Played club ball for the Germantown Red Devils squad.
Personal: Daughter of Allan and Shelia Arnold ... Born January 15, 1993 ... Has two siblings, Colby and Kenny ... Works and participates with the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Beta Upsilon Mu and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).
On Choosing Illinois: "When I walked on the campus, I knew it was the place for me. The coaching staff and girls made me feel welcome and I loved how the team seemed like one happy family."
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Favorite TV Show: SpongeBob SquarePants
Favorite Athlete: Lebron James
Favorite Quote: "The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man's determination."
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Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
The first bill applies to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. It brings this bi-state authority under similar rules of accountability and transparency as New York State public authorities. These include:
- Setting forth specific procedures for disposing of Port Authority property;
- Describing the specific information that must be included in the annual report of the Port Authority;
- Requiring the financial statements of the Port Authority to be subject to certain auditing standards;
- Establishing a whistleblower access and assistance program;
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Small spaces don't have to feel small. Not only can you increase the efficiency and feel of the space for yourself – you can enhance the value if you are selling or renting a home or office.
Making a small space look bigger essentially comes down to tricking the eye. It doesn't require spending lots of money, and the process can really be quite simple if you know the right steps to take. Some furniture can be multi-functional, like convertible futons, which gives people more value for their money and space.
Is your entire home small or are you re-designing a group of small rooms together? Keep a consistent look and feel throughout the home by using similar materials and colors throughout. This will give the entire space more continuity, making it feel bigger.
10 Tips for Enlarging Your Space:
1. Use white, pastels or light neutral colors to create the feeling of space
2. Implement contrasting colors to create depth
3. Add mirrors to reflect light and space
4. Increase the height and width of windows with the right window furnishings
5. Use floor-to-ceiling tiles or wall coverings in small bathrooms
6. Add skylights or less expensive solatubes to increase light and add height to a small room
7. If rooms have low ceilings, choose furniture that sits low
8. Use furniture that is multi-functional
9. With decor, create a central focal point in each room rather than decorating everywhere
10. Conceal clutter
Read on to find out how…
What Colors Make a Room Look Bigger?
As you might have guessed, white and lighter colors make a room feel more spacious, while darker richer colors can make a larger room feel smaller. What you might not have considered is that you can also increase light reflection by using a high gloss paint. If you prefer to beyond "just white", here are some guidelines to follow:
To create the feeling of space, stick with off whites, pale creams, blues, turquoises and greens. If you want to make a darker room seem lighter, go with pale shades of yellow, pink, lilac or orange. Using one color will enhance the feeling of space simply because you aren't creating lines between the ceiling, floor and walls.
In addition to making a room feel more spacious, you can also create depth in a room by adding contrasting colors. Keep in mind that you still don't want to use dark colors, but a deeper shade of the paler color or a contrasting shade can result in a more interesting room.
If the room has a low sloping ceiling, paint the ceiling the same color of the wall. This creates a continuous line rather than breaking it into segments. This tricks the eye into thinking the walls and ceiling are higher.
Colorful accessories that are small (like a lamp, plant or cushions) can also add interest to a room without taking away from the feeling of space you are creating.
Small Room Decorating with Furniture
A small room will appear larger when it has less clutter. That doesn't necessarily mean that you have to put less in the room. You just need to:
1. Use the right colors
2. Opt for Low Lines
3. Implement better placement
4. Conceal the clutter
5. Take advantage of multi-functional furniture
Use the Right Colors
Although white may not be ideal, keep in mind that lighter colors will help reflect color. Stick with neutral colors, especially with larger items and match furniture colors to the walls and floor when you can. I'll include draperies and window coverings here too, as it's better to match them to the color of the surrounding walls.
I'll pretend clear is a color, because in small spaces glass can work wonders. Glass tabletops and shelving can be very effective at creating the presence of more space simply because they look virtually invisible.
Opt for Low Lines
If you don't already have furniture, opt for items that sit lower. By this I mean beds that are lower to the floor and sofas and chairs with low backs. This is especially effective in rooms with low ceilings, as it can make the ceiling feel higher.
Adding lighting underneath furniture that sits on the floor can help make the floor look more expansive and the furniture appear raised.
Implement Better Placement
Try to incorporate storage items to be least intrusive. For example, a floor-to-ceiling storage cabinet that fits into a corner of a room can take up much less space than a large armoire – and provide just as much storage. Attaching off-the-floor bed-side shelving and reading lights to the wall instead of bulky night stands can also enhance the spacious feel.
If you do use large or bulky furniture in a small room, place it as far as possible from the room's entry, and situate the piece at an angle. This way, the person doesn't meet the large piece of furniture "head on" when he or she enter the room.
Keeping design and layout will make a room feel larger, but that doesn't mean you can't display artwork or other decorations. Instead of decorating everywhere, target one area of each room and group your items for display together to create a central focal point.
Conceal the Clutter
Rather than getting rid of the clutter, just conceal it. Unless you are a hoarder, there's a TV show for you.
All kidding aside, concealing your stuff can be fairly simple. Ideally, you want your "concealers" to somewhat be concealed themselves. For example, you could switch out a traditional box spring and bed frame for under-bed cabinets and give yourself a ton of extra storage without taking up any extra room. Ottomans or coffee tables that double as storage are also an efficient use of space. Built-in corner units like the one I mentioned above can appear to be part of the house as opposed to a freestanding piece of furniture.
Mirrors Make a Room Look Bigger
Yes, I know you know that. But where do you place them?
A good spot for mirrors can be next to windows so that they can reflect the natural light. If you use mirrors the same size as the windows, this can make the windows appear larger as well.
For a more symmetrical look, mirrors can be placed on the opposite wall of the window. To make the most of the space-enhancing effects of mirrors, use them to reflect not only space but light as well.
Some people might think that mirrored walls or closet doors make a home feel dated, but this does not have to be the case. Creative framing can make a huge difference, and it's not too difficult to build a really cool frame for a wall-mounted mirror with basic supplies from your local home improvement store.
Making the Most of your Windows
Since one of the main reasons we use mirrors in interior decoration is to reflect light, I thought I'd talk a little about windows here. In some small rooms, a window can be a major focal point. Why not make it appear larger?
You can do this by extending the window furnishings from ceiling to floor and on the sides beyond the width of the window. This results in the appearance of the window being larger than it is, because it hides the smaller lines of the actual window and creates a larger "frame". Sometimes mirror or other reflective material is used on the window sill and recessed framing to extend the size of the window and reflect more light.
Small Room Design Ideas for the Bathroom
Bathrooms are often the smallest rooms in the house. However, they incur lots of activity and demand good lighting. The simplest way to do this would be to paint the entire bathroom with a light colored, high-gloss paint. Install a large wall mirror and glass shower doors (if there's a shower).
A big space hog can sometimes be the bathroom door that swings open. If possible, you may want to switch this out for a sliding pocket door, folding door or screen.
Light can also be a game-changer for a bathroom. Not only can it make a small bathroom feel larger, it can make it more functional for daily activities, not to mention lower your electrical costs. Skylights can add light and help "elevate" a low ceiling. Frosted glass can let in light but also provide privacy and mirrors can reflect light in addition to space. Keep in mind that frosted glass (or glass blocks for that matter) can be used on both interior and exterior walls.
If you are doing tile work around the shower, tub or sink, extend the tile from floor to ceiling. This visually adds height to the room while not adding additional lines which can segment the space. Wall mounted sinks can make room appear larger than cabinet-based sinks do. If you plan on using a sink that sits in a cabinet, match the cabinet to the wall color to extend the lines of the room as much as possible.
Don't forget the area you have outdoors. Not only can you make your indoor space appear larger by creating outdoor "rooms", but some seasonal patio furniture items can be used both inside and out – thus requiring less furniture to be purchased ( ie the Orbit Lounger).


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DETROIT (WXYZ) - A plan to build a light rail system along Woodward Avenue in Detroit has been derailed.
According to sources familiar with the Woodward Light Rail Project, federal funding for the plan is being pulled and the project is dead.
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood met with members of the Michigan Congressional delegation Wednesday to inform them of the decision not to support the project.
A high-speed bus system has been suggested instead of the rail plan.
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing calls the decision a positive development. Speaking at an event honoring bus drivers, the Mayor told reporters, "This will serve more people" and "be more cost effective."
Bing says a regional bus system would run major lines down Woodward, Gratiot, Michigan and "hopefully" Grand River. The mayor said Wednesday that Governor Rick Snyder has been talking with the Transportation Secretary, as well as the area's four County Executives regarding the region's transportation future.
Senator Carl Levin had a different view. "I continue to believe that a world-class transit system that includes light rail along the Woodward Avenue corridor can deliver significant economic benefits to Detroit and the region," he said in a statement.
"I support the efforts of private investors to preserve the viability of the light-rail project. Today I asked Secretary LaHood to delay any decision until the investors' ideas and concerns, outlined in their letter to Governor Snyder and Mayor Bing, receive a response. I will make the same request of the mayor and the governor," Levin said.
The Woodward M1 rail project would have been built in two stages. Initially, the rail line was expected to stretch from downtown Detroit north to the city's New Center area. A second stage would have taken the rail line all the way to Detroit's Eight Mile Road border, with the ability to expand beyond into the suburbs.
This summer, a final environmental impact study determined details of the rail line . The project would have had nineteen passenger stations. In the downtown area it was set to turn west down Congress to Washington Boulevard, then north to the Rosa Parks Transit Center. From the transit center it would have then headed south on Washington Boulevard to Larned, east on Larned to Woodward and then north on Woodward to Eight Mile Road.
Given Detroit's financial situation, high-speed buses would be a less costly alternative to constructing a rail line along Woodward and - some know say - they could meet the transportation needs of more people.
Megan Owens of Transportation Workers United does not believe that buses are the answer to metro Detroit's future mass transit needs.
"This is an outrage," she said. "Mayor Bing has tossed away a $3 billion economic development opportunity that could have been the centerpiece of Detroit's revitalization."
The light rail project would have cost $500 million, but the city had already received a $25 million federal grant to help fund the first stage of the build.
Private funding had also been committed to the project. This summer, speculation over the new location of a hockey stadium was fueled by the involvement of Mike Ilitch, chairman of Ilitch Holdings, which is the parent company to Olympia entertainment, which operates the Joe Louis Arena.
Given Detroit's economic crisis, concerns surfaced that the city would be unable to fund the cost of maintaining the rail system financially.
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No it was expected in my view ... someone sold such a huge number of the 60 calls on Friday. It was almost a given
LMAO ... all weekend with you pump and pump and pump ... only to watch it tank
lol .. thanks .. I needed a laugh
lol .. pumped all weekend ... and still pumping .. nothing says buy here.
I find it so hard to believe that you have been a member for 3 years and you pump so hard still. Anyone with experience knows not to chase at this point. To each his own, but this will correct.
over 13k 60 calls that were sold hand over fist on Friday is what evidence I have.
If that is true ... I truly feel sorry for you.
lol .. guess you didn't look at this weeks 60 calls that were sold hand over fist today. Going down next week
I agree with that .. there was some big seller of the 60 calls for next week .. pretty sure we see a red week.
well its on the internet so it must be true.
Let it go .. don't chase it .. if you missed it .. you missed it .. find the next one.
A 200 handle would put this company valued at 115 Billion give or take a few billion. It would roughly put this right there with Home Depot.. Disney.. Intel as far a market cap goes. I don't know what you guys are on, but I would like some.
I bet its a red day on Monday and also for the week .. look at all the sales on the 60 call.
LOL ... that is a joke ... I see you are a realistic trader.
Should really change your name to koolaidguy. Took my first bear position today via a put spread. Should be fun to watch.
I nailed the 59/58 put spread for next week here at the close for .50
I am short here via a put spread the 177/176 for .38 100 cons
they 175.50/174.50 put spread bought for .50 just today .. and a close under 174.50 on Friday nets 100% return .. break even at 175 and total loss at 175.50+ is the trade I put on .. bought this week and next
The only losers are the American people as 17 trillion will be in the rearview mirror now. Toss them all out
Same people that ran #$%$ moved to this one ... low float china stock ... VISN will have the same fate once the plug gets pulled. Too bad this one don't have options, finally got shares to short @ 8.70 but that's all I could get.


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In the 1920s through 1940s, the enigmatic and charismatic John Graham (1886–1961) and his circle of New York artists, including Stuart Davis, Arshile Gorky, and Willem de Kooning, helped redefine painting and sculpture. They, along with others in Graham's orbit such as Jackson Pollock and David Smith, were leaders in the advancement of American modernism. American Vanguards showcases more than 95 works of art that...
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Medea Benjamin is cofounder of the women-led peace group CODEPINK and the human rights/fair trade group Global Exchange.
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is one of the most powerful lobby organizations in the country. AIPAC's clout helps fuel a never-ending cycle of violence in the Middle East.
Here are ten reasons why AIPAC is so dangerous.
1. AIPAC is lobbying Congress to promote a military confrontation with Iran. AIPAC - like the Israeli government - is demanding that the U.S. attack Iran militarily to prevent Iran from having the technological capacity to produce nuclear weapons, even though U.S. officials say Iran isn't trying to build a weapon (and even though Israel has hundreds of undeclared nuclear weapons). AIPAC has successfully lobbied the U.S. government to adopt crippling economic sanctions on Iran, including trying to cut off Iran's oil exports, despite the fact that these sanctions raise the price of gas and threaten the U.S. economy.
2. AIPAC promotes Israeli policies that are in direct opposition to international law. These include the establishment of colonies (settlements) in the Occupied West Bank and the confiscation of Palestinian land in its construction of the 26-foot high concrete "separation barrier" running through the West Bank. The support of these illegal practices makes to impossible to achieve a solution to the Israel/Palestine conflict.
3. AIPAC's call for unconditional support for the Israeli government threatens our national security. The United States' one-sided support of Israel, demanded by AIPAC, has significantly increased anti-American sentiment throughout the Middle East, thus endangering our troops and sowing the seeds of more possible terrorist attacks against us. Gen. David Petraeus on March 16, 2010 admitted that the U.S./Palestine conflict "foments anti-American sentiment, due to a perception of U.S. favoritism for Israel." He also said that "Arab anger over the Palestinian question limits the strength and depth of U.S. partnerships with governments and peoples in the [region] and weakens the legitimacy of moderate regimes in the Arab world. Meanwhile, al-Qaeda and other militant groups exploit that anger to mobilize support."
4. AIPAC undermines American support for democracy movements in the Arab world. AIPAC looks at the entire Arab world through the lens of Israeli government interests, not the democratic aspirations of the Arab people. It has therefore supported corrupt, repressive regimes that are friendly to the Israeli government, such as Egypt's Hosni Mubarak. Events now unfolding in the Middle East should convince U.S. policy-makers of the need to break from AIPAC's grip and instead support democratic forces in the Arab world.
5. AIPAC makes the U.S. a pariah at the UN. AIPAC describes the UN as a body hostile to the State of Israel and has pressured the U.S. government to oppose resolutions calling Israel to account. Since 1972, the US has vetoed 44 UN Security Council resolutions condemning Israel's actions against the Palestinians. President Obama continues that policy. Under Obama, the US vetoed UN censure of the savage Israeli assault on Gaza in January 2009 in which about 1400 Palestinians were killed; a 2011 resolution calling for a halt to the illegal Israeli West Bank settlements even though this was stated U.S. policy; a 2011 resolution calling for Israel to cease obstructing the work of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees; and another resolution calling for an end to illegal Israeli settlement building in East Jerusalem and the occupied Golan Heights.
6. AIPAC attacks politicians who question unconditional support of Israel. AIPAC demands that Congress to rubber stamp legislation drafted by AIPAC staff. It keeps a record of how members of Congress vote and this record is used by donors to make contributions to the politicians who score well. Members of Congress who fail to support AIPAC legislation have been targeted for defeat in re-election bids. These include Senators Adlai Stevenson III and Charles H. Percy, and Representatives Paul Findley, Pete McCloskey, Cynthia McKinney, and Earl F. Hilliard. AIPAC's overwhelmingly disproportionate influence on Congress subverts our democratic system.
7. AIPAC attempts to silence all criticism of Israel by labeling critics as "anti-Semitic," "de-legitimizers" or "self-hating Jews." Journalists, think tanks, students and professors have been accused of anti-Semitism for merely taking stands critical of Israeli government policies. These attacks stifle the critical discussions and debates that are at the heart of democratic policy-making. The recent attacks on staffers at the Center for American Progress is but one example of AIPAC efforts to crush all dissent.
8. AIPAC feeds U.S. government officials a distorted view of the Israel/Palestine conflict. AIPAC takes U.S. representatives on sugar-coated trips to Israel. In 2011, AIPAC took one out of very five members of Congress—and many of their spouses—on a free junket to Israel to see precisely what the Israeli government wanted them to see. It is illegal for lobby groups to take Congresspeople on trips, but AIPAC gets around the law by creating a bogus educational group, AIEF, to "organize" the trips for them. AIEF has the same office address as AIPAC and the same staff. These trips help cement the ties between AIPAC and Congress, furthering their undue influence.
9. AIPAC lobbies for billions of U.S. taxdollars to go to Israel instead of rebuilding America. While our country is reeling from a prolonged financial crisis, AIPAC is pushing for no cuts in military funds for Israel, a wealthy nation. With communities across the nation slashing budgets for teachers, firefighters and police, AIPAC pushes for over $3 billion a year to Israel.
10. Money to Israel takes funds from world's poor. Israel has the 24th largest economy in the world, but thanks to AIPAC, it gets more U.S. taxdollars than any other country. At a time when the foreign aid budget is being slashed, keeping the lion's share of foreign assistance for Israel meaning taking funds from critical programs to feed, provide shelter and offer emergency assistance to the world's poorest people.
The bottom line is that AIPAC, which is a de facto agent for a foreign government, has influence on U.S. policy out of all proportion to the number of Americans who support its policies. When a small group like this has disproportionate power, that hurts everyone—including Israelis and American Jews.
From stopping a catastrophic war with Iran to finally solving the Israel/Palestine conflict, an essential starting point is breaking AIPAC's grip on U.S. policy.
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Britain's cities were largely quiet early on Thursday after days of rioting and looting that drew thousands of extra police officers onto the streets and a stern warning from Prime Minister David Cameron that order would be restored by whatever means necessary.
Tensions remained high even in the absence of any major incidents, and Mr. Cameron has recalled Parliament from its summer recess for an emergency debate on the riots later on Thursday. He will face mounting pressure to reconsider planned police budget cuts, which critics claim will strain an already overstretched force.
An eerie calm prevailed over most of London overnight, with a highly visible police presence watching over the capital. Metropolitan Police said objects had been thrown at officers in south London's Eltham neighborhood but that the incident had been "dealt with" and a group was dispersed.
Other cities where looters had wreaked havoc earlier this week also came through the night largely unscathed, though for the first time minor disturbances were reported in Wales.
Police continued to make arrests linked to the disturbances, with the number of arrests in London alone climbing to 820. Courts were staffing around the clock to process alleged looters, vandals and thieves --including one as young as 11.
Even as Cameron promised Wednesday not to let a "culture of fear" take hold, tensions flared in Birmingham, where a murder probe was opened after three men were killed in a hit-and-run incident as they took to the streets to defend shops from looting.
"We needed a fightback and a fightback is under way," Cameron said in a somber televised statement outside his Downing Street office after a meeting of the nation's crisis committee. As if to indicate his resolve, he underlined "nothing is off the table" -- including water cannon, commonly used in Northern Ireland but never deployed in Britain.
Outside the capital, in England's second largest city of Birmingham, police launched a murder investigation into the deaths of the three men hit by a car. Residents said the victims, aged 21 to 31, were members of Birmingham's South Asian communities who had been patrolling their neighborhood to keep it safe from looters.
"They lost their lives for other people, doing the job of the police," said witness Mohammed Shakiel, 34. "They weren't standing outside a mosque, a temple, a synagogue or a church -- they were standing outside shops where everybody goes. They were protecting the community."
Tariq Jahan, whose 21-year-old son Haroon was killed, stood in a Birmingham street and pleaded with the South Asian community not to seek revenge against the car's occupants, reported to be black.
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He remonstrated with angry young men, urging them to "grow up" and go home.
Chris Sims, chief constable of West Midlands Police, said a man had been arrested on suspicion of murder.
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For those who are aware of and concerned with our impact upon the environment, you'll be pleased to know that using plantation grown timber (as we do) is not only environmentally friendly, but helps reduce your carbon footprint.
We've provided some details below about the environmental impact of building with timber, and if you'd like further details, just ask.
One of the best ways to address climate change is to use more wood, not less. Wood is simply the most abundant, biodegradable and renewable material on the planet.
Dr Patrick Moore, founding member of Greenpeace
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Plantation grown pine is a renewable resource. Treated to withstand fungal and white ant attack, it's the result of years of research and development, and is designed specifically for outdoor use. Our treated pine products are guaranteed for a full 25 years*. In most cases, our treated pine will outlast traditional hardwood timbers.
Global warming
The periodic gradual warming of the earth's atmosphere is a natural process, however, its impact is accelerated by human activity boosting the input of particular gases into the atmosphere, particularly carbon dioxide. Trees and carbon dioxide are linked since during their times of active growth, as part of photosynthesis, trees absorb carbon dioxide from the air and 'sequester' (store or fix) it in woody tissue - thus reducing the greenhouse effect.
Carbon released and stored in the manufacture of building materials:
Material | Carbon released (kg/t) | Carbon released (kg/m3) | Carbon stored (kg/m3) |
Sawn timber | 30 | 15 | 250 |
Steel | 700 | 5,300 | 0 |
Concrete | 50 | 120 | 0 |
Aluminum | 8,700 | 22,000 | 0 |
Energy used in manufacturing
Most energy consumed in association with building materials is used during the processes of manufacture. Table 2 shows that manufacturing rough sawn timber uses vastly less fossil fuel energy per unit volume than steel, concrete or aluminium.
Fossil fuel energy used in the manufacture of building materials:
Material | Fossil fuel energy (MJ/kg) | Fossil fuel energy (MJ/m3) |
Sawn timber | 1.5 | 750 |
Steel | 35 | 266,000 |
Concrete | 2 | 4,800 |
Aluminum | 435 | 1,100,000 |
Source: Presented in Ferguson, I., La Fontaine, B., Vinden, P., Bren, L., Hateley, R. and Hermesec,B. 1996, 'Environmental Properties of Timber', Research Paper commissioned by the Forest & Wood Products Research & Development Corporation.
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I was looking around some of the forums and i came across this, a few people havetested it out and it even works on 1.5. THIS IS WHAT IT SAID
hey there people i have just been chatting with BOT,aka DarkStone, and he asked me to test this out on my v2.01 PSP so i did and when i boot the eboot Lines go vertical down the screen could this be an exploit.
Heres the files and instructions
Put the Eboot and frambuffer and h.bin anto the folder x:\PSP\Game\UPDATE\
Then Put Framebuffer.png into x:\PSP\Photos\ and set it as your wallpaper.
Then Put H.BIN Into the root Directory of your PSP and when you boot the PSP firmware update 2.51 on the PSP the screen should be white then lines go down the screen.
Also it turns of the PSP
also the Memory Card LED will flash twice as long as usual.
We take no responsibility for any damage
Please Post anything
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I just want you's to Know this information who's no's what can be done with it.


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As someone who works in LP and has worked with this task force recently- let me tell you - they have been wonderful to have around. The KCSO has done an outstanding job out there this holiday season. They respond instantly and if I cant call my assigned patrolman (say he's off work) then dispatch has another officer on the phone with me in less than 5 minutes.
In working with these guys, they cover my doors they come in undercover and watch, they ASSIST in any way they can; inculuding arresting and prosecuting.
My store has recovered thousands over the past week with the help of the task force and I wish it was year round. The officers have been outstanding in professionalism and ability. Even if I figured out too late what was going on and the thief got out the doors I could be on the phone real time and giving my patrolman informataion and cooridinating the stop and apprehension of the person fleeing as in 2 cases for my company in the past 2 weeks. This helped us recover thousands of dollars on just 2 cases- and not just for my company- they had thousands of dollars worth of other company's merchandise in their vehicle as well, which was returned to those companies.
To those concerned that some officer is not in your kid's school- hey- I have kids too, but pulling an officer to help with undercover work is not such a bad thing, especially when your kid is covered by another officer; and trust me, your kid is covered by a replacement that is just as compitent.
Thanks to the Sheriff and all of his deputies and patrolmen. All you men and women with KCSO- thank you- and Merry Christmas. I look forward to working more with you all in the future.
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