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Choosing a “Green” Engineering Firm To Oversee Your Eco-Friendly Building Project

Choosing a “Green” Engineering Firm
To Oversee Your Eco-Friendly Building Project

 

 Creating a Green (ecofriendly) building makes sense. And if your project attains the prestigious
LEED™ (for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification from the U.S. Green
Building Council (USGBC), it will be ranked among America’s environmentally friendly
buildings. The points based LEED rating system encompasses commercial buildings, schools,
retail space, health care facilities and are awarded on four levels: Certified, Silver, Gold and
Platinum.

According to the USGBC: “LEED is an internationally recognized green building
program. It provides building owners and operators with a framework for identifying and
implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations and
maintenance solutions.”

The Advantages of Hiring a LEED ™ Certified Engineering Firm

To attain LEED certification an engineering firm must meet rigorous professional standards for
ecofriendly design, construction and maintenance while earning continuing education credits.
Following are just a few of the benefits you will receive if you hire a LEED Certified
engineering consultants such as Universal Engineering Sciences.

● LEED certification signifies that your engineering firm is a leader in the environmental
design field and an active participant in the green building movement.
● A LEED professional must demonstrate a track record of contributing expertise to the
design, construction, operations and maintenance of buildings and neighborhoods that
save energy, use fewer resources, reduce pollution, and contribute to healthier
environments for their occupants and the community.
● LEED certified engineering companies are able to help your project achieve lower
operating costs while increasing the value of the buildings.
● LEED Certified engineers are experts in the conservation of energy, water and other
resources
● A building project created under the direction of a LEED certified engineering firm will
be provide a safer, healthier place for its occupants.
● Projects that attain LEED ratings often qualify for tax rebates and zoning allowances.
● Green buildings save on energy costs. In fact, according to a 2012 report issued by the
White House Office of Management and Budget, investments in energy efficiency during
the previous four years are expected to yield energy cost savings by as much as $18
billion over the life of the projects.

For more information on environmentally sensitive construction projects, please visit
Universal Engineering Sciences, a geotechnical engineering firm headquartered in Orlando,
Florida with regional offices throughout the Southeastern United States. Universal
specializes in geotechnical engineering, hydrologic/geophysical, environmental sciences,
construction materials testing, and threshold inspection and is the largest familyowned
business of its type in America.
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Selecting the Perfect Game Table

Selecting the Perfect Game Table

 

Whether you like to play cards, chess, checkers or board games you can find the perfect table to
fit your needs and budget. Whether you’re looking for contemporary styles or classical elegance,
you can select a great table from a trusted online retailer such as HomeElement.com. And some
of the best deals include free shipping! Following are 4 tips to make your online game table
shopping easier:

1. Measure your available space before you shop. This tip would seem to be a no brainer,
but impulse shopping online can get you into trouble. If you don’t determine ahead of
time how much space you can devote to your game table, you might wind up purchasing
something that’s too large or too small to fit your needs. Once you write down your
measurements pay close attention to the specifications listed for each table.

2. Shop on trusted sites such as HomeElement.com that feature sharp digital images of their
game tables so you will know exactly how your new table will look once it arrives.

3. If you enjoy playing lots of different games look for a multiuse
game table such as
HomeElement.com’s 3in1
Game Tables or MultiGame
Game Tables.

4. If you like to enjoy beverages while playing games you might consider a versatile table
such as the Butler Pub Game Table or the Butler Game Table – Heritage, which features
a reversible playing surface – one side is designed for checkers & chess, the other for
backgammon.

For a large inventory of attractive game tables check out HomeElement.com. You’ll find
a wide assortment of outstanding values, including:

The Coaster Mitchell 3 in One Game Table

Made of beautiful oak this affordable multipurpose game table features gentle curves and exquisite attention to detail. Its finished table top offers the perfect surface to enjoy drinks, snacks or meals while you’re enjoying relaxing home entertainment and the thrill of competition.

Home Styles’ St. Croix Game Table

Quickly turns from a gorgeous dining table to an attractive gaming table. All you have to do is flip the top and the elegant dining room surface turns into a felt lined
game table that accommodates eight players and features eight drink holders and chip slots. Your friends and family will love it! The Home Styles’ St. Croix Game Table boasts a durable Asian hardwood and engineered wood construction in a compelling black finish.

Check out HomeElement.com’s superb inventory of high quality game tables. You’ll also
find a complete selection of furniture for your home or office from the world’s top
manufacturers at HomeElement.com, the Online Furniture Superstore.

Global Dimming and its Effect on Climate Change

Global Dimming and its Effect on Climate Change

Global warming and its impact on climate change is a widely known consequence of both natural events and human activities. However, global dimming, the result of pollutants from fossil fuels causing clouds to reflect sunlight away from the earth, is a lesser known phenomenon that also has had an influence on climate change. As a result of global dimming, less heat and energy reaches the earth, and has been blamed by many scientists as the probable cause of the drought in Ethiopia in the 1970s and 1980s that resulted in the deaths of millions. The reasoning is that the droughts were caused because global dimming prevented ocean water in the Northern Hemisphere to attain temperatures high enough to produce adequate rainfall.

8 Facts about Global Dimming

1. The fossil fuels that cause the greenhouse effect, a contributing factor in global warming, also cause global dimming.
2. The impact of global dimming was first observed by a British scientist named Gerry Stanhill who was working in Israel when he noted hat records showed that the amount of solar radiation that reached the Earth’s surface had decreased up to 0.32% each year from 1958 to 1992. It was Stanhill who coined the term, global dimming.
3. Aerosols are thought to be the major cause of global dimming. Aerosols and other particulate matter absorb solar energy and reflect sunlight back into space. Examples of aerosol particulates include haze, dust, various pollutants and smoke.
4. The amount of sunlight that reached the earth decreased by 4% between 1960 and 1990 according to scientific testing.
5. Some scientists believe that vapor trails from airplanes (also known as contrails) are a contributing cause of global dimming. Because of the constant flow of air traffic, this theory could not be tested.  However, in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, civil air traffic was nearly shut down for three days, making possible the observation of the effect of the contrails. Scientists observed an increase in daytime temperature variation of more than 1 ° centigrade in some parts of the U.S.
6. Intense volcanic activity can also contribute to global dimming. In fact, Benjamin Franklin contended that a massive volcanic eruption in Iceland in 1783 was the cause of unusually cold weather in Europe.
7. Clean air legislation in the United States and Europe has effectively counteracted the effects of global dimming and has increased the amount of sunlight that reaches the earth.
8. Some scientists believe that global dimming has actually masked some of the impact of global warming, temporarily lessening the rate of temperature rise. These scientists believe that the global dimming might lead to future predictions of increases in the rate of global warming.

For information on how environmental engineering firms such as HSA Golden are at the forefront in implementing effective technologies to manage climate change, please visit HSAGolden.com.  HSA Golden offers an expansive menu of engineering services in the disciplines of landfill/waste management, greenhouse gas/carbon offsets, mining projects, energy projects, contamination/remediation, soil testing, water supply/hydrogeology and litigation support.

Not just for Stairs! The Many Uses of Runner Shape Rugs

Not just for Stairs!
The Many Uses of Runner Shape Rugs

 Runner shape rugs are not exclusively used for stairs. These long, narrow, rectangular-shaped rugs can be used in many other ways to enhance the décor of your home. If you have a narrow space to cover, a high quality runner rug might be exactly what you need. A gorgeous runner shaped rug can almost magically turn an otherwise ordinary hallway or entryway into a lovely slice of your home decor with a personality of its own. Following are just a few of the ways you can use runner shaped rugs to beautify your home or office.

1.      In the bathroom. Some enterprising decorators are using runner shaped rugs to place in front of double vanities. Others use them on the bathroom floor as a sophisticated counterpoint to the typical bath furnishings and décor. If you use a runner shaped rug in the bathroom, make sure it is water resistant and has a rug pad designed to prevent slippage.

2.      In the hallway.  You can make a bold statement with a contemporary designer runner shaped rug in a narrow hallway.  Or you can select a rug that perfectly complements the décor in the rest of your home.

3.      In the office.  Runner shaped rugs are ideal in small offices where space is limited. They’ll look great in front of your desk or in the entryway.

4.      Home entryways. Runner shaped rugs are an excellent for narrow entryways; they can add color and style to a portion of the home that’s often overlooked by home decorators and will be one of the first things a guest notices. Feel free to make a great impression with a colorful, distinctive rug in your entryways.

5.      In the kitchen – Place a lively colored, beautifully designed runner shaped rug in front of your kitchen counter. Rugs in the kitchen are easy on your feet and can actually save a few dishes from breakage because they are much softer than uncovered flooring.  Make sure that it’s easy to clean because spills do happen in the kitchen! It’s also a good idea to purchase a rug pad to prevent slipping.

How to Select the Right Runner Shaped Rug

1.      Measure your space.  This is a rock-solid rule of thumb when purchasing any rug. When dealing with the narrow spaces where you’re going to place your runner shaped rugs, correct measurements are especially important.

2.      Work from a budget. It’s easy to let expenses get away from you unless you start with a budget.  Give your budget a little bit of wiggle room in case you discover a deal that’s just too good to pass up.  Look for clearance sales and other money saving offers. 

3.      Make sure the runner shaped rug fits into your design scheme.

4.      If you’re looking for the convenience and savings of online shopping, use only trusted websites that offer a bountiful selection, shipping discounts and secure shopping. Make sure the online retailer offers online privacy protections.

5.      Buy only from respected manufacturers. 

Discount Rugs News: Available in America with an International Twist

Discount Rugs News:
Available in America with an International Twist 

A huge quantity of meticulously crafted, highest quality rugs are created, marketed or sold in America – many at heavily discounted prices designed to fit virtually any budget.  In many cases, these high value, low cost rugs are made or influenced by weavers across the globe whose superior workmanship and obsessive attention to detail make these products treasured additions to homes, offices and institutions.

You can find the best deals on these top quality rugs by shopping at trusted retail online destinations such as Dirt Cheap Rugs (DirtCheapRugs.com)

Five of America's most prominent manufacturers of high value, top quality rugs which are influenced by international artisans are Chandra USA, Dalyn, Surya, Amer and Foreign Accents Rugs. Four of these manufacturers are headquartered in Georgia, amid one of the world's richest concentrations of rug and carpet manufacturers.

Chandra USA

 Chandra USA's acclaim rests with its adherence to tradition, heritage and contemporary design, seamlessly melded into vibrant, modern rug art produced by the finest artisans  artisans from India. These elite artisans spend months crafting their wares using simple yet time-proven technologies, handed down through generations of family craftsmanship. Chandra's masterfully woven area rugs display a true culture of rug crafting. Connecting extensive fields of research to the mold, Chandra Rugs and the reliable, creative artisans of Bhadohi, India work together in a dedicated cohesion to bring these traditional, contemporary hand-crafted Indian rug masterpieces to the forefront of the room and floor accessory industry.

Dalyn

The largest custom rug manufacturer in the world, Dalyn has created gorgeous, hand tufted, printed, and woven rugs at an affordable price for more than three decades. Today, Dalyn offers rugs in four primary categories, machine woven, hand-tufted, printed and custom. Dalyn decorative rugs are designed in a broad array of exquisite styles and colors. The distinctive area rug styles satisfy virtually all home decorating tastes, not only traditional decor but also modern styles.

Surya

One of the world's most respected makers of fine crafted area rugs and home accessories, Surya offers a diverse inventory of rugs designed to appeal to just about any lifestyle and aesthetic taste. With its elite group of world-class designers, Surya rugs and accessories are noted for the innovative use of color and design. Founded in Ugapur, India in 1976 by Surya Tiwari, the company began doing business in the United States in 1986.   Surya is building its new U.S. Corporate headquarters in Bartow County, Georgia in the Atlanta metropolitan area which will create more than 200 new jobs in the state.

Amer

Amer's breathtakingly beautiful rugs are created by thousands of artisans using tufted and knotted looms along with state-of-the-art automated wool and silk dyeing and drying machinery; including extensive labs and test equipment to monitor grades of wool and quality, Amer also boasts a large exporting facility in Atlanta, Georgia.

Foreign Accents

Founded in an adobe building in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1985, Foreign Accent has access to a wealth of designs, fibers, and mills. It has imported rugs from more than 30 countries, combining quality workmanship, innovative design, and exciting patterns. The company painstakingly selects its rugs from the very best designs crafted by thousands of accomplished artisans located all around the globe.

Earth Tones and Unusual Design Typify Foreign Accents' Rug Collection

Visit DirtCheapRugs.com to choose from a large selection of Amer, Chandra, Dalyn, Surya Rugs and Foreign Accents Rugs for the best values anywhere.  To speak directly to a customer service representative call toll-free 800-503-4033 Monday through Friday from 8am to 6pm Eastern time.

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Arachnophobia: Why You Need to Respect, Not Fear, the Google Spider

Arachnophobia:
Why You Need to Respect, Not Fear, the Google Spider

 Just as a spider effortlessly crawls across its web looking for new food, Google’s

ubiquitous web spiders are busily at work, crawling the web for new, relevant, juicy
content. They crawl up and down web pages, grab keywords, and then deliver them in
the form of Google search results on countless computer screens across the globe. In
fact, there’s a good chance that a spider enticed you into reading this article by placing
this page’s URL in a prominent position on your Google search results. The algorithmic
process that governs the behavior of the Google spider determines which sites it crawls,
how often, and how many pages it grabs from each site. As you can imagine, your web
site’s ability to attract readers or customers (if you’re using your web pages to generate
business), greatly depends on what, if anything, the spider will fetch from your pages.
Important tip: Don’t “bug” the spider. More isn’t merrier when it comes to
keywords. If you repeat a keyword too many times, Google may choose to demote
your site, or perhaps even banish it.

Fear not; despite the Google’s spider’s awesome power, you can influence whether it
crawls onto your site, what content it chooses to fetch, and how the spider ranks your
page among the billions of others competing for attention. In fact, Google even provides
a wealth of free info to help you optimize your site so that your keywords, URL, or
product data show up at or near the top of the search pages.

If you type “Google Webmaster Central” into your search window, you’ll discover a
wealth of information. Subtopics on the Google Webmaster Central page include: Find
out how Google Sees Your Site, Analyze Search Data, Receive Alerts in Your Inbox,
Check Who Links to You and Tell Google about Your Site. Webmaster Central also
provides links to the Webmaster Help Forum, Webmaster Guidelines, Webmaster Tools
on YouTube, Webmaster Central Blog, and features a section on how to analyze web site
traffic using Google Analytics’ reports.

While all this information about Google’s search spiders comes readily available, you
need to stay on top of the latest trends in SEO. That’s because Google’s search
parameters are constantly changing and becoming more sophisticated. For example, did
you know that having your location listed on Google Maps (it’s free) can make or break
your business if you’re competing with similar companies or web sites in your
community? The strategic importance of a Google Maps listing was virtually unknown
among small businesses a year ago.

So you have to keep doing your homework, which can take up a lot of time that you don’t
have. This is why more and more companies hire a fulltime
SEO agency devoted to navigating the intricacies of Search Engine Optimization. You may want to consider hiring one of these SEO consulting firms to help lure those powerful Google spiders to
crawl your web sites.

Moore’s Law and Your Practice

 

Moore’s Law and Your Practice

Based on a well publicized theory by Intel co-founder Gordon E. Moore, Moore’s law correctly theorized that every two years the number of transmitters that could fit on a dense integrated circuit, also known as a microchip would double every two years. What’s startling about this visionary’s premise is the fact that his evolutionary concept dates back nearly 50 years to 1965 when Moore published an article in Electronics Magazine with the blue collar title of:"Cramming more components onto integrated circuits." 1

Back in 1965 few people knew what computers would eventually look like, however Moore had a good idea of what we should expect as he writes:
“With unit cost falling as the number of components per circuit rises, by 1975 economics may dictate squeezing as many as 65 000 components on a single silicon chip. The future of integrated electronics is the future of electronics itself. The advantages of integration will bring about a proliferation of electronics, pushing this science into many new areas .”2

Whether Moore’s law is still alive, (albeit on its last legs), is a matter of speculation. However, it’s certain that microchips cannot get much smaller. And according to digital engineer and scientist, Seth Snyder:

“We really can’t generate much more speed in the transmission of data over the Internet.”

Staying ahead of the Curve using Fiber Optic Communications

What does this mean to your law practice? According to Snyder, you should expect an explosion of fiber optic technology. A fiber optic sends coded data down a glass or plastic tube via a light beam. This technology has been around since the 1950s, when endoscopes were developed to enable physicians to examine people without resorting to an invasive procedure. A decade later engineers used fiber optic technology that enables us to transmit phone calls at the speed of light. Using fiber optic technology such as Optical LAN (Local Area Network) will enable your firm to meet its communications needs even if you have an ambitious expansion plan in place. That’s because Fiber optics provide a more efficient means of communication than Local Area Networks which are dependent on copper-based LANs, giving you the potential to build a scalable
infrastructure that can adapt to changes. Word to the wise: Moore’s law also applies to the amount of
information we can transmit using fiber optics, so as always you’ll have to stay on your toes to keep your digital infrastructure efficient and effective.

Circuit Board with Scalable Infrastructure Approaching Limits of Miniaturization

What law Offices might look like in the near future

Trying to stay ahead of the digital curve is a bit like trying to grab onto a river as the waters rush through your fingers. According Aderant, a think tank devoted providing technological solutions to the legal industry:

“If you’re a lawyer who spends any amount of time online, you’ll soon discover that the ‘future of law’ has become a cottage industry unto itself.”

1 Moore, Gordon E. (1965). "Cramming more components onto integrated circuits" (PDF). Electronics Magazine. p. 4.
2 Ibid

Manufacturer Spotlight: KidKraft

Manufacturer Spotlight: KidKraft

 
Founded in 1968 in Dallas, Texas by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Steven Z. Lampart, KidKraft is one of the world’s leading manufacturer of toys, gifts and room accessories for children. With corporate locations in the U.S., Canada, Australia and Europe, KidKraft creates a large and diverse selection of room furnishings, gifts and toys.  The company manufactures licensed products for kids for such elite brands as Harley-Davidson, Hello Kitty, John Deere and the PGA golf tour.

At Homelement.com you can browse through a large inventory of KidKraft products in several categories including beds, stands, mirrors, desks, chairs, vanities, bookshelves and storage.  Homelement also offers KidKraft dollhouses, children’s furniture, educational toys, toddler beds and kids’ furniture collections.

A Colorful Kitchen for Kids

One of the most popular KidKraft products at Homelement.com is the KidKraft Deluxe Let’s Cook Kitchen (ID: 17468). Kids just love this colorful, realistic kitchen set up. Designed in bold primary colors, the KidKraft Deluxe Let’s Cook Kitchen includes:

*Fridge, freezer, oven and microwave open (and the doors really open and close. And the oven and the refrigerator even have see-through doors

*The sink is removable, so you can clean it quickly and easily

*The knobs on the oven and sink actually turn and click

*Plus, this amazing toy kitchen is large enough that more than one child can play at once.

Because the KidKraft Deluxe Let’s Cook Kitchen is made of wood, it’s sturdy and durable. Selling for less than $190.00, this exciting new kids’ kitchen set is both educational and fun. The Deluxe Let’s Cook Kitchen is an excellent holiday or birthday gift idea.

A Fire Engine that is really a Cot!

We bet you never thought your toddler would be able to take a nap in a fire engine.  Think again, because the KidKraft Fire Truck Toddler Cot (D: 12696) features an eye-catching fire engine design along with a comfy cot that will help make naptime one of your toddler’s favorite part of the day. The KidKraft Fire Truck Toddler Cot comes with a convenient storage compartment and nifty ladder cutouts on the sides that double as a bed rail.  Silk-screened details make this snazzy cot stand out.  And its sturdy construction will protect your toddler. Available at Homelement for less than $170.00!

Just the Facts (About KidKraft)

Corporate location: Dallas, TX

Established in 1968

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Steven Z. Lampert

Corporate locations in US, Canada, Australia and Europe

We thought you’d like to Know

• Company mission: “At KidKraft, we believe every child is an individual with a limitless capacity to create and explore.”
• KidKraft was founded by engineers, and this matters because: “The integrity of our designs is apparent beyond what the eye can see, resulting in low product returns and high customer satisfaction.”
• KidKraft usually furnishes replacement parts free of charge
• Protection for kids: All KidKraft products are subjected to a multilevel assessment and testing process, from design through manufacturing, concentrating on safety and customer satisfaction through product integrity.
• You cannot purchase directly from KidKraft; the company sells only to retailers

To see the complete line of KidKraft products, visit Homelement.com.   You’ll find the best prices, free shipping and the best service.

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