Archive for May, 2008

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

Place Your Title Here

Place Your Title Here

Good resumes, applications, and cover letters broadcast your abilities. They tell employers how your qualifications match a jobs responsibilities. If these paper preliminaries are constructed well, you have a better chance of landing interviews and, eventually, a job.

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Friday, May 30th, 2008

Select custom blinds Fastest Growing Brand of Window discount blinds

Select custom blinds Fastest Growing Brand of Window discount blinds

Select window blinds.com is the fastest growing brand of Window custom blinds. There is broad selection of Window Coverings, Shades, Discount discount blinds, available for commercial and household uses. Top quality window blinds at low prices. Many stores offer discount custom blinds, shades, shutters, window coverings, and more. Window discount blinds and shades are a great way to cover your windows at discount window blinds prices. Most stores offer a great selection of shades. Window coverings can give your home a whole new look. There are many offers window coverings, custom blinds, shades, and more at discount discount blinds prices. Cheap window blinds are available at most stores which offer inexpensive window custom blinds.

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Thursday, May 29th, 2008

You are Not Alone

You are Not Alone

If you think you might have compulsive overeating treatment disorder, it is important to know that you are not alone. Most people who have the disorder have tried but failed to control it on their own. You may want to get professional help. Talk to your health care provider about the type of help that may be best for you. The good news is that most people do well in addiction treatment San Francisco and can overcome eating disorder treatment.

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Thursday, May 29th, 2008

One Inch Mini Blind Contract

One Inch Mini Blind Contract

This contract is established to furnish One Inch Mini window treatments on a periodic basis during the period designated. The contract may be renewed by written agreement of the parties under the same prices, terms and conditions for additional twelve (12)month periods but not beyond December 31, 2007.

Approximately 200 window coverings will be purchased during the contract period. Sizes will range from 17 x 142 wide and 24 to 126 long. Lift cord and wand placement (left or right) to be available. The customer (KUMC) shall perform their own blind installation.

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Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Using Your Glucose cholestech

Using Your Glucose cholestech

Diabetes care should be designed for each individual patient. Some patients may need to test (monitor) more often than others do. How often you use your glucose cholestech should be based on the recommendation of your health care provider. Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) is recommended for all people with diabetes, but especially for those who take insulin. The role of SMBG has not been defined for people with stable type 2 diabetes treated only with diet.

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Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Legitimate Work At Home jobs affiliate success

 

Legitimate Work At Home jobs affiliate success

 

Affiliate marketing can be a successful business for you. If you use the following tips, you will be on your way to online success.

Tip 1: Create your own website

While it’s true that you can earn money without a website, if you want your business to grow, this is a great investment. With a website, you can gain recognition and build trust. With your website, you can set up reviews, write articles, and promote your products. Plus, this gives your potential customers a base where they can find you. If a website is out of your budget at the moment, start with a blog. This will get you pointed in the right direction.

Tip 2: Build your own subscriber list

Not all potential customers buy when they first visit a site. If you have no way of tracking them, you’ve just lost a sale. But, if you set up your site (see Tip 1) where you can offer them something useful, you have an opportunity to receive their contact information. Set up an autoresponder and let them know that if you can get their name and email, they will receive XYZ for free. Then, set up your autoresponder to send your messages at certain intervals. Don’t just send ads; add something useful to your messages. Newsletters are a great way to go. Within the newsletter, you can plug your product while offering vital information.

Tip 3: Reach your target audience

Without traffic to your site, your efforts are fruitless. But, you need a target audience, not just any web surfer. There are many free ways to get started. Setting up a free blog where you offer information and point to your site or the affiliate site, writing articles, and adding a link in your signature line of forums are great ways to get free advertising. If you are using a forum, be sure to contribute something useful and don’t just plug your ad. I receive plenty of PMs (private messages) just from sticking my two-line ads in my signature, even if my post has nothing to do with my product.

Tip 4: Show patience

It takes time to build a business whether online or offline. Take your time, document everything, and tweak when you see something isn’t working. Remember, this isn’t a ‘get rich quick’ business, no matter what the headlines say.

These four basic tips for affiliate marketing will get you started on your road to success. Too many times, new affiliate marketers miss a lot of opportunities by skipping these simple steps. For a FREE report on affiliate marketing mistakes to avoid, please visit: http://www.homebusinessjobsonline.com

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Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Mini Blind Installation Inspection Requirements

Mini Blind Installation Inspection Requirements

If re-inspection is required, it is the contractors responsibility to submit an inspection request, in writing, to the Quality Assurance Inspections Office. Such requests may be faxed to 919-715-7058.The minimum charge per blind is based on 12 square feet. Aluminum Slat window blinds price includes all colors, slats and tapes. FOB any destination in NC.Colors: Contact the contractor for color chart.Accessories: Additional charges for accessories apply equally and alike to all base prices offered above. Pricing for each item includes installation of the accessories, where applicable. All agencies are urged to remove existing custom blinds and/or shades and hanging brackets prior to installation by contractor.

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Monday, May 26th, 2008

Effects of the best pepper spray Varies

Effects of the best pepper spray Varies

An Icelandic police officer recovering from being “mace spray” with training grade spray.The effect of mace pepper spray varies on humans. Most common is a burning sensation on the area affected with the spray. If in contact with eyes it causes automatic closing of the eyes due to intense pain if open. This along with a feeling of suffocating if inhaled it causes the person to be very vulnerable and dependent, resulting in easy overpowering (for example, law enforcement officials over a suspect). Effects can be minimal on those under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The duration of the effects vary from 30 minutes up to 2 hours, depending on the person and treatment.

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Monday, May 26th, 2008

What are Smart Windows?

What are Smart Windows?

“Smart Windows That Don’t Need blinds to gos, Ultra-durable Sheet Metal Presses and an Ethanol Process to Improve Market for Corn

Energy Department Awards $4.4 Million to Develop Energy-Efficient TechnologiesTo improve energy efficiency in buildings and in manufacturing, the Department of Energy (window coverings) announced awards today totaling $4.4 million to advance energy efficient, environmentally clean production and building technologies including all types of existing budget blindss or shade technologies.

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Monday, May 26th, 2008

Sign Your Letter

Sign Your Letter

Consider signing the letter in blue ink. It implies the letter is original. The only other ink color to use is black. Never use any other color on the cover letter.

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Sunday, May 25th, 2008

Work at home Jobs

Work at home Jobs

There have always been plenty of good ideas for making money via small businesses, and more so, online. In fact, the amount of people who own small businesses has drastically increased over the past decade, and more of them are into trades that were never thought possible at one time.
One thing that you should remember is that although your idea may be the least well-known and the most likely to make an impact, it can still bomb if it isn’t nurtured in the right manner. For now, though, let’s have a look at the best small business ideas for turning a tidy profit.

Domain Selling

People who buy and sell domains make a tidy sum on each transaction. It’s simple. Go to any domain selling website, and buy a domain. On that URL, make a mention that this domain may be for sale. Work at home Jobs you’ll have a lot of bidders if the domain name has these characteristics: It’s easy to spell, it includes a keyword, or if it’s misspelled in such a manner that it still has a lot of traffic passing through it. Say: Tahoo instead of Yahoo. Since T and Y lie next to each other on the normal QWERTY keyboard, misspelling can be common. And in this case, you get the benefits.

Content Writing

Writing articles for other websites is a really good way to make some money. Although the major boom has passed, copy writing is still a good idea for a small business. Out of all careers, copy writing is one of the most lucrative. All you need is a good turn of phrase, and some creative brain cells. Why not gather up a few writers, and get started? Or better yet, why not try to make it on your own?

Virtual Assistant Home Business Jobs

All companies need someone to do their data entry for them. Why shouldn’t it be you? Or better yet, why not gather a small team? There is a lot of demand for virtual assistants. Supplying this demand is a prime small business idea. Being a virtual assistant yourself also has a lot of perks for all that it might be slightly boring! At the end of the day, you’re the winner.

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Sunday, May 25th, 2008

Window discount blinds Heat Reducing Capacity

Window discount blinds Heat Reducing Capacity

Window window blindsvertical or horizontal slat-typeare more effective at reducing summer heat gain than winter heat loss.Because of the numerous openings between the slats, it’s difficult to control heat loss through interior window custom blinds, but the slats offer flexibility in the summer. Unlike shades, you can adjust the slats to control light and ventilation. For example, when completely closed and lowered on a sunny window, highly reflective discount blinds can reduce heat gain by around 45%. They can also be adjusted to block and reflect direct sunlight onto a light-colored ceiling. A light-colored ceiling will diffuse the light without much heat or glare.

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Saturday, May 24th, 2008

Satellite TV Packages-What You Need to Know

People who have been spending big money on cable TV will find this interesting as it could well be the difference between the amount you have been spending and the one you can and should be saving. The introduction of satellite TV has made a huge dent in the marketing prospects of cable television. The major reason behind this is the somewhat high fees charged by cable TV operators, prompting many to embrace satellite television service.

You will find out that two firms (Dish Network and Direct TV) are the only two major satellite TV service operators in the U.S. You don’t have to look far to know that the low entry level fee charged by satellite TV providers is the reason behind the rush by many people to embrace the service. The upsurge in the growth of the television industry has been identified as the major factor behind the seeming prosperity of satellite TV operators so much that they can afford to give new subscribers free dish and receivers. The annual subscription fees paid by customers is another way the providers make return from their investments, but the amount customers pay is a function of their programming needs as well as their financial capability.

What largely determines the satellite TV provider subscribers will go for is the ability of the provider to meet up with the customers’ entertainment need. As a marketing policy, both major players in the American satellite TV market offer free installations, thus the only way customers can find out the better bargain between the two is to compare the two prices quoted on their websites.

Cable TV will always play second fiddle to satellite TV due to several reasons, but the most prominent of these are the high quality picture and audio satellite television offers.

If you want to check out the best dish network packages online, check out Top Satellite Deals. You’ll also be able to find some good satellite tv info too.

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Friday, May 23rd, 2008

Natural Remedies High Blood Pressure

If you go through the internet you can find many resources on how to lower systolic blood pressure. So if you’re looking for ways to control high blood pressure with natural remedies, take a peak here. There are a variety of clinically proven supplements that you can check out. If you’re allergic to some herbs, check out the ingredients label first. Some people do have allergic reactions to some herbal treatments. If you want to learn more about this stuff, I suggest that you check out ModernHealthSecrets.com.

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Friday, May 23rd, 2008

Energy Efficiency Funding

Energy Efficiency Funding

For more than 20 years, DOE’s I&I program has funded more than 500 energy efficient inventions with nearly 25 percent of them reaching the marketplace. Cumulative sales for those products total nearly $710 million.

DOE’s NICE3 program provides funding to state and industry partnerships (large and small business) for projects that demonstrate advances in energy efficiency and clean production technologies like advanced window blind and window shade systems. State and industry partnerships are eligible to receive a one-time grant of up to $525,000. The industrial partner may receive a maximum of $500,000 in federal funding. The non-federal cost share must be at least 50 percent of the total cost of the project.

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Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

Mini Blind Measurement Dimensions

Mini Blind Measurement Dimensions

Width x Length (Width Is Always Listed First) If an outside mount is required, the Width of the window should be measured at the top, the middle, and the bottom, with the smallest measurement being the measurement recorded minus 1/4 inch to allow room for the brackets to be installed. The Length of the window should be taken on the right and the left sides, with the smallest measurement being the measurement recorded (do not deduct 1/4 inch from this measurement).

Width x Length (Width Is Always Listed First) For continuous curtain wall windows where outside mount is required, measure the Width from center line of window mullion to center line of window mullion, record this dimension. This should be treated as an inside measurement as stated above.

Call contractor if questions should arise prior to placing your order.

Term Contract No. 870A

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Monday, May 19th, 2008

Resume Guildlines

Resume Guildlines

This article provides some guidelines for creating resume and cover letters that will help you pass the 30- second test and win interviews. The first section, on resumes, describes what information they should contain, how to highlight your skills for the job you want, types of resumes, and formatting resumes for easy reading and computer scanning. The next section discusses the four parts of acover letter salutation, opening, body, and closing. A final section offers suggestions for finding out more about resumes andcover letters.
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Sunday, May 18th, 2008


Government Seeking Window Blind Inovation

Government Seeking Window Blind Inovation

“25 percent of the energy used to heat and cool buildings goes right out the window,” Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham said. “The innovative technologies receiving funding today will improve U.S. industrial competitiveness while reducing energy use, helping to make our nation more secure.” Existing custom blinds and shades can be improved to help reduce energy costs.

The Energy Department selected 19 organizations out of 202 proposals to receive funding as part of two DOE programs: Inventions and Innovation (I&I), and the National Industrial Competitiveness through Energy, Environment and Economics (NICE3) initiative.

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Saturday, May 17th, 2008

Job Match or “T”

Job Match or “T”

It’s always important to match your qualifications to the job and/or employer in the cover letter. This is generally done as part of the body of the letter. In the “T” letter format this is done as bullet points targeting the specific requirements and your corresponding qualifications. Some sources for information to help you match your qualifications include: employment advertisements, company websites, position descriptions, phone conversations with the employer and informational interviews.

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Friday, May 16th, 2008

Getting Paid for the Short Term

Have you ever looked into short term disability insurance? I was surprised to discover that sick leave is actually short term disability insurance. Most people that have full time jobs know what this is all about. If you’re sick, your employer may have the ability to provide you with pay. Even if you’re ill, you still get paid…even if it’s only for a few hours or several days. You can learn alot about short term disability insurance from Wealthprotector.net

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Friday, May 16th, 2008


Window Blind Blogs

Window Blind Blogs

Update: We are starting some new forums, blogs and sites, We are considering opening a Open Source Forums at Adison U, any feedback on the idea of doing this and your comments on if you would participate are welcome. We also have opened a Ecology Directory a technology forum. Any feedback on our sites will help.

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Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

Watch Out for that BEAR!

Watch Out for that BEAR!

Awareness of bear behavior is the key to mitigating potential danger. Detecting signs of a bear and avoiding interaction, or understanding defensive bear behaviors, like bluff charges, are the best ways of escaping

injury. The Service supports the pepper spray policy of the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee, which states that bear spray is not a substitute for following proper bear avoidance safety techniques, and that bear

spray should be used as a deterrent only in an aggressive or attacking confrontation with a bear.

Like seatbelts, bear spray saves lives. But just as seatbelts dont make driving off a bridge safe, bear spray is not a shield against deliberately seeking out or attracting a grizzly bear. No deterrent is 100% effective, but compared to all others, including firearms, proper use of bear spray has proven to be the best method for fending off threatening and attacking bears, and for preventing injury to the person and animal involved.

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Tuesday, May 13th, 2008


What are Exterior
window treatments?

What are Exterior window treatments?

Exterior roller window coverings are usually made of wood, steel, aluminum, or vinyl. They’re mounted above the window. Side channels guide them as they’re lowered and raised. When you lower these window treatments completely, their slats meet and provide shade. If partially raised, the window coverings allow some air and daylight to enter through windows.

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Monday, May 12th, 2008


Mini Blind Contract Price Control

Mini Blind Contract Price Control

There will be no provision in this contract for any increase or reduction in the contract prices for any installation for a state agency or public school without approval from the Division of Purchase and Contract.8. Substitutions

Substitutions are not permitted without prior written approval of this division. Failure of the contractor to comply with this requirement may result in the removal of the contractor from the contract.

Transportation Charges:

All goods shall be delivered FOB DESTINATION for all orders equal to, or greater, than the minimum order, when shipped to a single destination. Orders for less than the minimum order will be shipped prepaid, with transportation charges added to the invoice as a separate item. Transportation charges levied by the contractor for orders equal to, or greater than the minimum order, when shipped to a single destination, may be cause for removal of the contractor from the contract. In instances where the contractor makes partial shipments of an order to one destination which is equal to, or greater than, the minimum order, all shipments of the order shall be sent FOB DESTINATION with NO additional transportation charges.

Term Contract No. 870A

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Sunday, May 11th, 2008

buy blinds Measuring Requirements

buy blinds Measuring Requirements

In situations where the select blinds will be installing window coveringss and the agency needs assistance in performing measurements, it is the obligation of the blinds to go to take on-site measurements. Requests for on-site measurements should be forwarded to the budget blinds in writing, with the using agencys purchase order number, to be confirmed once the actual measurements are complete and the estimate finalized. A purchase order should result in all instances, unless the estimate exceeds budgetary allowances. Any abuse of this service by agencies should be reported to the contract administrator.

All requests for measurements should be made in written form by the using agency. The State will not be responsible for and misunderstandings that results from oral requests.

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Sunday, May 11th, 2008


Mini Blind Measurement Dimensions

Mini Blind Measurement Dimensions

Width x Length (Width Is Always Listed First) If an outside mount is required, the Width of the window should be measured at the top, the middle, and the bottom, with the smallest measurement being the measurement recorded minus 1/4 inch to allow room for the brackets to be installed. The Length of the window should be taken on the right and the left sides, with the smallest measurement being the measurement recorded (do not deduct 1/4 inch from this measurement).

Width x Length (Width Is Always Listed First) For continuous curtain wall windows where outside mount is required, measure the Width from center line of window mullion to center line of window mullion, record this dimension. This should be treated as an inside measurement as stated above.

Call contractor if questions should arise prior to placing your order.

Term Contract No. 870A

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Saturday, May 10th, 2008

Drug Use Must be Monitored During Drug gay drug treatment

Drug Use Must be Monitored During Drug gay drug treatment

Possible drug use during California drug rehab must be monitored continuously. Lapses to drug use can occur during alcohol rehab. The objective monitoring of a patient’s drug and alcohol use during drug addiction treatment, such as through urinalysis or other tests, can help the patient withstand urges to use drugs. Such monitoring also can provide early evidence of drug use so that the individual’s chemical dependency treatment plan can be adjusted. Feedback to patients who test positive for illicit drug use is an important element of monitoring.

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Saturday, May 10th, 2008


How to Measure for Blind INstallation

How to Measure for Blind INstallation

12. Measurements

For agency installation of Venetian window coverings, please follow the guidelines listed in paragraph 13 for taking measurements.

If installation is to be performed by the agency, measurements should be taken by the agency. It should not be necessary to have a contractor take measurements.

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Friday, May 9th, 2008


Blind Measuring Requirements

Blind Measuring Requirements

In situations where the contractor will be installing window treatments and the agency needs assistance in performing measurements, it is the obligation of the contractor to take on-site measurements. Requests for on-site measurements should be forwarded to the contractor in writing, with the using agencys purchase order number, to be confirmed once the actual measurements are complete and the estimate finalized. A purchase order should result in all instances, unless the estimate exceeds budgetary allowances. Any abuse of this service by agencies should be reported to the contract administrator.

All requests for measurements should be made in written form by the using agency. The State will not be responsible for and misunderstandings that results from oral requests.

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Thursday, May 8th, 2008

The Scope of State Insurance Regulation

The Scope of State Insurance Regulation

State insurance regulation of cocaine withdrawal santa monica insurance covers millions of Americans. The cocaine withdrawal los angeles insurance regulatory breakdown for Americans is as follows:

State regulation. Some employer or employee groups purchase cocaine drug rehab santa monica insurance coverage from a commercial insurance company. Others may purchase group meth drug rehab santa monica coverage from a addiction medicine santa monica Maintenance Organization (HMO) or a meth drug rehab los angeles Care Service Contractor (HCSC). All three are fully insured alcohol drug rehab los angeles benefit plans. All three types of carriers also are regulated by the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner.

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Thursday, May 8th, 2008

Diabetes Control

Diabetes Control

The goal of diabetes management is to keep levels of blood glucose, blood pressure, cardiochek cholesterol as close to the normal range as safely possible. A major study, the Diabetes Control cardiochek Complications Trial (DCCT), sponsored by the National Institute of Diabetes cardiochek Digestive cardiochek Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), showed that keeping blood glucose levels close to normal reduces the risk of developing major complications of type 1 diabetes.

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Thursday, May 8th, 2008


Mini Blind Contract Price Control

Mini Blind Contract Price Control

There will be no provision in this contract for any increase or reduction in the contract prices for any installation for a state agency or public school without approval from the Division of Purchase and Contract.8. Substitutions

Substitutions are not permitted without prior written approval of this division. Failure of the contractor to comply with this requirement may result in the removal of the contractor from the contract.

Transportation Charges:

All goods shall be delivered FOB DESTINATION for all orders equal to, or greater, than the minimum order, when shipped to a single destination. Orders for less than the minimum order will be shipped prepaid, with transportation charges added to the invoice as a separate item. Transportation charges levied by the contractor for orders equal to, or greater than the minimum order, when shipped to a single destination, may be cause for removal of the contractor from the contract. In instances where the contractor makes partial shipments of an order to one destination which is equal to, or greater than, the minimum order, all shipments of the order shall be sent FOB DESTINATION with NO additional transportation charges.

Term Contract No. 870A

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Wednesday, May 7th, 2008


Mini Blind Color Selection

Mini Blind Color Selection

Colors will be chosen from standard color selection (minimum 25) and alabaster must be available.window treatments are to be delivered within 21 days ARP (less holidays). Orders are not to be held to meet a minimum order quantity. Orders of ten (10) or more window coverings will be charged at one price and orders of nine (9) or less will be charged at separate price.No additional charge for hold downs for door installation.

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Tuesday, May 6th, 2008


Government Seeking Window Blind Inovation

Government Seeking Window Blind Inovation

“25 percent of the energy used to heat and cool buildings goes right out the window,” Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham said. “The innovative technologies receiving funding today will improve U.S. industrial competitiveness while reducing energy use, helping to make our nation more secure.” Existing window treatments and shades can be improved to help reduce energy costs.

The Energy Department selected 19 organizations out of 202 proposals to receive funding as part of two DOE programs: Inventions and Innovation (I&I), and the National Industrial Competitiveness through Energy, Environment and Economics (NICE3) initiative.

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Monday, May 5th, 2008

Stun Masters Considered to be a Safer Alternative to Guns

Stun Masters Considered to be a Safer Alternative to Guns

However, a study by the Potomac Institute concluded; “Based on the available evidence, and on accepted criteria for defining product risk vs. efficacy, we believe that when stun technology is appropriately applied, it is relatively safe and clearly effective. The only known field data that are available suggest that the odds are, at worst, one in one thousand that a stun device would contribute to (and this does not imply cause) death. This figure is likely not different than the odds of death when stun devices are not used, but when other multiple force measures are. A more defensible figure is one in one hundred thousand.”

An additional study conducted by the Cleveland Clinic in 2007 determined that, “A standard five-second taser gun X26 application does not affect the functional integrity of pacemakers and defibrillators.” A Chicago study suggests that use of the taser stun gun can interfere with heart function. A team of scientists and doctors at the Cook County hospital trauma center stunned 6 pigs with two 40-second taser c2 discharges across the chest. Every animal was left with heart rhythm problems and two of the subjects died of cardiac arrest. One of the subjects died three minutes after being shot indicating, according to researcher Bob Walker, that “after the cheap stun guns shock ends, there can still be effects that can be evoked and you can still see cardiac effects.”

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Monday, May 5th, 2008


Curved Window
window blinds

Curved Window window blinds

If curved custom blinds are desired, a radius of curvature may be given with the +/-r option. If given as +r, The curvature is upward (which is the usual configuration). If the option is given as -r, then the curvature is downward. The radius indicates how far from each slat its effective cylindrical center resides. Each slat will be broken into as many polygons as is necessary to keep the delta changes in angle less than 10 degrees. (Note that this may result in a rather large number of polygons.)

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Sunday, May 4th, 2008


Mini Blind contract
custom blindsChanges Definition

Mini Blind contract custom blindsChanges Definition

Contract changes, if any, over the life of the contract are implemented by contract addenda released by the Contract Administrator to the contractor. If the contractor is accepting orders and/or delivering through other parties, for example a manufacturer accepting orders and delivering through a dealer network or dealers receiving orders through a network of other dealers, then it is the responsibility of the contractor to apprise such parties of all such contract addenda.

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