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Available in a shiny Noir finish with a more large keyboard design and split numeric keypad, it provides enhanced simpleness with a clear style and the newest Intel® Core™2 Duo processors. 3 The low-profile 15.6-inch diagonal, 16:9 LED-backlit HD6 display, gives you improved brightness, contrast and clearness with a screen that’s much more power-efficient than normal LCD monitors. Choose from high-performance ATI discrete graphics, offering dedicated video memory, or built in Intel UMA graphics3 that balances memory consumption between graphics and also the process. No matter if you are across the street or across the country, integrated HP Mobile Broadband powered by Gobi,19 Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ WLAN7 and Bluetooth® help you stay connected.

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The ProBook 4320s is an HP business-grade laptop computer, which just indicates this laptop is provided to satisfy the demanding needs of business users.

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There are several manufacturers of powder actuated tools used in the suspended ceiling industry: Hilti, Ramset, Powers, Simpson and Bluepoint. The Hilti DX 350 powder actuated tool (PAT) and its cousin the DX35 has been the standard of the industry for many years. Most of the other manufacturers began making similar tools (knock offs) when Hilti’s patent expired. The extension poles offered by these manufacturers can be more expensive than the powder actuated tool itself. Luckily there are other companies making extension poles. The Long Shooter brand of pole tools for instance has a proven track record of high quality and is available at a low cost.

Typically an extension pole consists of a fiberglass pole with a means to secure the PAT tool on one end and a trigger pull on the other. The installer has to be protected from shock in case an electrical conduit is pierced by the PAT nail. Therefore, PAT extension poles are usually made of fiberglass and have a dielectric coupling to withstand up to 10,000 volts.

Ceiling wires pre-wrapped to an angle clip and a concrete pin are available at some of the larger distributors. Pre-wrapped ceiling wire assemblies coupled with an extension pole allow a single worker to install 700 or more ceiling wires in an average day. Most contractors customize their pole tool by attaching a short section of electrical conduit or PVC pipe to the side of the pole. This is used to hold a number of ceiling wire assemblies to cut down on trips back and forth to re-stock.

Ramset’s Viper tool was developed specifically for the suspended ceiling industry in the US. Early versions of Ramset’s Viper tool did not require a trigger-pull mechanism. Instead, the tool was pressed against the ceiling and the impact or “BUMP” activated the tool. This “BUMP” feature allowed the tool to be place on a simple and inexpensive telescoping pole. The latest version of the Viper, the Viper4, requires a trigger pull mechanism and a special extension tool. The Viper 4 is not a “BUMP” tool.

Powers Fasteners makes a “BUMP” tool similar to the older versions of the Viper. Powers calls their tool the Sniper. Most fans of the “BUMP” tool are switching to the Sniper.

In summary, extension poles for powder actuated tools increase efficiency, improve safety and greatly reduce cost. There are videos on-line that demonstrate how PAT tools are mounted to extension poles, as well as how they’re used.

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Can you install ROPE LIGHTING on your DECK and/or DOCK? YES – For years we’ve had rope lights on our dock that began with decorating the dock area during the holidays. They’re easy to install, fairly inexpensive and puts out just the right amount of low-key, indirect, ambient lighting.

For those who want to have rope lighting as a more permanent form of accent lighting, there are rope lights constructed for this purpose. WATERPROOF FLEXIBLE LED STRIP LIGHTS are specifically made for the outdoors.

Waterproof Flexible Strip LED lights offer the perfect solution to creating energy-efficient, stylish accent and mood lighting. Strip lights are discreet, flexible, and can be cut to fit your area, and since they come with a strong adhesive, they can be mounted virtually anywhere. Available in multiple colors you can create special effects on practically any surface, marine, auto and/or home.

Steps to Install Rope Lights: The simplest and most common method to install rope lighting is to nail it on the surface using cable clips. You need cable clips, a hammer, a power source and the rope lighting. The time needed for installation depends on the length of the rope.

1. Decide where to install the rope lights – Choose where you want to install the rope lighting. In most cases, the rope lighting is installed on the ceiling, the roof trusses or on the floor decking in order to produce the desired results. Consider the position of the source of power to ensure that your rope reaches the socket.

2. Mount the rope lighting – Use the hammer to clip the lighting on the surface. Slide the rope in the open arcs of the cable clips during the installation as you twist it in your desired pattern. Ensure that the hammer does not miss the target while hitting the clips because it can destroy the rope lighting.

3. Test their output- Switch off the socket, and plug the rope lighting in. Use the extension cord if the length of the rope lighting does not reach the power outlet. Switch the socket on to see if it lights.

Quick answers to the most common questions

• Do I need a controller for my strip lights? A controller is optional but adds the ability to turn your lights on and off and control other features such as dimming.

• Can I connect multiple strips? Strips can be connected end to end up to various meters, depending on your product.

Steps to Install Flexible LED Strip Lighting with Solderless Connectors:

1. Materials Needed – Have all your materials ready. You will need scissors, LED flexible strip lights, a connector, ruler (if needed), and a set of hands.

2. Measuring how many feet of LED strip you need – You may have your LED strip light sent to you in a roll (16 feet) or by the foot, depending on the quantity ordered. Decide how much flexible LED strip lighting you will need for your project. Since the LED strip can only be cut every third LED, you may have to go slightly over or under your desired specification.

3. How to cut the LED strip – As you can see below, the flexible strip light can only be cut along the designated lines. Take a sharp pair of scissors and cut along the line.

4. Pay attention to positive and negative markings – IMPORTANT: Notice the positive and negative sides of the LED strip light. This is important for the next few steps. Sometimes when you cut the LED strip light, things can get mixed around.

5. Introduction to the connector – Each connector has two sides. To insure you have the correct side up, make sure the wider of the white sides faces up. This is the top. BE GENTLE and pull the locking device out away from the wires. Do not pull on the wires to do so, as the connector is fragile.

6. Attaching the connector to the LED strip – IMPORTANT: Color does not always matter! Make sure you follow the positive side of the flex strip down through the connector wire to the power supply. Red/black can either mean (+) or (-) depending on what side you have hooked the connector to.

7. Securing the tray to the LED light – In the example below, if we were to attach the connector to the other side of the flexible strip light, the red would be negative and the black positive. Next, GENTLY secure the locking tray back in place, connecting the terminals of the LED flexible strip light to the connector. Be gentle and make sure the mounting tray is securely closed, or the lights will not work.

8. Connecting the LED strip to power – You are now ready to plug your LED Flexible strip light to the LED power supply. Match the positive and negative markings with the positive and negative wires from the power supply. Make sure the power is off when you do this.

If your strip lights do not light up:

1. Wire color does not always matter! Make sure you follow the positive side of the flex strip down through the connector wire to the power supply. Red/black can either mean (+) or (-) depending on what side of the LED flex strip you have hooked the connector to.

2. Another common problem is that the connector may be installed upside down; repeat steps above and try again.

3. Also, MAKE SURE the tray is closed all the way. Be gentle!

4. Check your power supply and make sure it is hooked up properly, with correct (+) and (-) as well.

5. How many feet of LED strip are you using vs how large your power unit is? If you are using 1 reel of 24 v Ultra bright with e 2.5 amp power unit, it will not work because the power unit is too small.

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This is just a sample Business Analyst resume for freshers as well as for experienced job seekers in Finance domain of business analyst or system analyst. While this is only a sample resume, please use this only for reference purpose, do not copy the same client names or job duties for your own purpose. Always make your own resume with genuine experience.

Name: Justin Megha

Ph no: XXXXXXX

your email here.

Business Analyst, Business Systems Analyst

SUMMARY

• Accomplished in Business Analysis, System Analysis, Quality Analysis and Project Management with extensive experience in business products, operations and Information Technology on the capital markets space specializing in Finance such as Trading, Fixed Income, Equities, Bonds, Derivatives(Swaps, Options, etc) and Mortgage with sound knowledge of broad range of financial instruments.
• Over 11+ Years of proven track record as value-adding, delivery-loaded project hardened professional with hands-on expertise spanning in System Analysis, Architecting Financial applications, Data warehousing, Data Migrations, Data Processing, ERP applications, SOX Implementation and Process Compliance Projects.
• Accomplishments in analysis of large-scale business systems, Project Charters, Business Requirement Documents, Business Overview Documents, Authoring Narrative Use Cases, Functional Specifications, and Technical Specifications, data warehousing, reporting and testing plans.
• Expertise in creating UML based Modelling views like Activity/ Use Case/Data Flow/Business Flow /Navigational Flow/Wire Frame diagrams using Rational Products & MS Visio.
• Proficient as long time liaison between business and technology with competence in Full Life Cycle of System (SLC) development with Waterfall, Agile, RUP methodology, IT Auditing and SOX Concepts as well as broad cross-functional experiences leveraging multiple frameworks.
• Extensively worked with the On-site and Off-shore Quality Assurance Groups by assisting the QA team to perform Black Box /GUI testing/ Functionality /Regression /System /Unit/Stress /Performance/ UAT’s.
• Facilitated change management across entire process from project conceptualization to testing through project delivery, Software Development & Implementation Management in diverse business & technical environments, with demonstrated leadership abilities.

EDUCATION

• Post Graduate Diploma (in Business Administration), USA
• Master’s Degree (in Computer Applications),
• Bachelor’s Degree (in Commerce),

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Documentation Tools UML, MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Project), MS Visio, Erwin

SDLC Methodologies Waterfall, Iterative, Rational Unified Process (RUP), Spiral, Agile

Modeling Tools UML, MS Visio, Erwin, Power Designer, Metastrom Provision

Reporting Tools Business Objects X IR2, Crystal Reports, MS Office Suite

QA Tools Quality Center, Test Director, Win Runner, Load Runner, QTP, Rational Requisite Pro, Bugzilla, Clear Quest

Languages Java, VB, SQL, HTML, XML, UML, ASP, JSP

Databases & OS MS SQL Server, Oracle 10g, DB2, MS Access on Windows XP / 2000, Unix

Version Control Rational Clear Case, Visual Source Safe

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SERVICE MASTER, Memphis, TN June 08 – Till Date

Senior Business Analyst

Terminix has approximately 800 customer service agents that reside in our branches in addition to approximately 150 agents in a centralized call center in Memphis, TN. Terminix customer service agents receive approximately 25 million calls from customers each year. Many of these customer’s questions are not answered or their problems are not resolved on the first call. Currently these agents use an AS/400 based custom developed system called Mission to answer customer inquiries into branches and the Customer Communication Center. Mission – Terminix’s operation system – provides functionality for sales, field service (routing & scheduling, work order management), accounts receivable, and payroll. This system is designed modularly and is difficult to navigate for customer service agents needing to assist the customer quickly and knowledgeably. The amount of effort and time needed to train a customer service representative using the Mission system is high. This combined with low agent and customer retention is costly.

Customer Service Console enables Customer Service Associates to provide consistent, enhanced service experience, support to the Customers across the Organization. CSC is aimed at providing easy navigation, easy learning process, reduced call time and first call resolution.

Responsibilities

• Assisted in creating Project Plan, Road Map. Designed Requirements Planning and Management document.
• Performed Enterprise Analysis and actively participated in buying Tool Licenses.
• Identified subject-matter experts and drove the requirements gathering process through approval of the documents that convey their needs to management, developers, and quality assurance team.
• Performed technical project consultation, initiation, collection and documentation of client business and functional requirements, solution alternatives, functional design, testing and implementation support.
• Requirements Elicitation, Analysis, Communication, and Validation according to Six Sigma Standards.
• Captured Business Process Flows and Reengineered Process to achieve maximum outputs.
• Captured As-Is Process, designed TO-BE Process and performed Gap Analysis
• Developed and updated functional use cases and conducted business process modeling (PROVISION) to explain business requirements to development and QA teams.
• Created Business Requirements Documents, Functional and Software Requirements Specification Documents.
• Performed Requirements Elicitation through Use Cases, one to one meetings, Affinity Exercises, SIPOC’s.
• Gathered and documented Use Cases, Business Rules, created and maintained Requirements/Test Traceability Matrices.

Client: The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, Parsippany, NJ May’ 2007 – Oct’ 2007

Profile: Sr. Financial Business Analyst/ Systems Analyst.

Project Profile (1): D&B is the world’s leading source of commercial information and insight on businesses. The Point of Arrival Project and the Data Maintenance (DM) Project are the future applications of the company that the company would transit into, providing an effective method & efficient report generation system for D&B’s clients to be able purchase reports about companies they are trying to do business.

Project Profile (2): The overall purpose of this project was building a Self Awareness System(SAS) for the business community for buying SAS products and a Payment system was built for SAS. The system would provide certain combination of products (reports) for Self Monitoring report as a foundation for managing a company’s credit.

Responsibilities:

• Conducted GAP Analysis and documented the current state and future state, after understanding the Vision from the Business Group and the Technology Group.
• Conducted interviews with Process Owners, Administrators and Functional Heads to gather audit-related information and facilitated meetings to explain the impacts and effects of SOX compliance.
• Played an active and lead role in gathering, analyzing and documenting the Business Requirements, the business rules and Technical Requirements from the Business Group and the Technological Group.
• Co – Authored and prepared Graphical depictions of Narrative Use Cases, created UML Models such as Use Case Diagrams, Activity Diagrams and Flow Diagrams using MS Visio throughout the Agile methodology
• Documented the Business Requirement Document to get a better understanding of client’s business processes of both the projects using the Agile methodology.
• Facilitating JRP and JAD sessions, brain storming sessions with the Business Group and the Technology Group.
• Documented the Requirement traceability matrix (RTM) and conducted UML Modelling such as creating Activity Diagrams, Flow Diagrams using MS Visio. Analysed test data to detect significant findings and recommended corrective measures
• Co-Managed the Change Control process for the entire project as a whole by facilitating group meetings, one-on-one interview sessions and email correspondence with work stream owners to discuss the impact of Change Request on the project.
• Worked with the Project Lead in setting realistic project expectations and in evaluating the impact of changes on the organization and plans accordingly and conducted project related presentations.
• Co-oordinated with the off shore QA Team members to explain and develop the Test Plans, Test cases, Test and Evaluation strategy and methods for unit testing, functional testing and usability testing

Environment: Windows XP/2000, SOX, Sharepoint, SQL, MS Visio, Oracle, MS Office Suite, Mercury ITG, Mercury Quality Center, XML, XHTML, Java, J2EE.

GATEWAY COMPUTERS, Irvine, CA, Jan 06 – Mar 07

Business Analyst

At Gateway, a Leading Computer, Laptop and Accessory Manufacturer, was involved in two projects,

Order Capture Application: Objective of this Project is to Develop Various Mediums of Sales with a Centralized Catalog. This project involves wide exposure towards Requirement Analysis, Creating, Executing and Maintaining of Test plans and Test Cases. Mentored and trained staff about Tech Guide & Company Standards; Gateway reporting system: was developed with Business Objects running against Oracle data warehouse with Sales, Inventory, and HR Data Marts. This DW serves the different needs of Sales Personnel and Management. Involved in the development of it utilized Full Client reports and Web Intelligence to deliver analytics to the Contract Administration group and Pricing groups. Reporting data mart included Wholesaler Sales, Contract Sales and Rebates data.

Responsibilities:

• Product Manager for Enterprise Level Order Entry Systems – Phone, B2B, Gateway.com and Cataloging System.
• Modeled the Sales Order Entry process to eliminate bottleneck process steps using ERWIN.
• Adhered and practiced RUP for implementing software development life cycle.
• Gathered Requirements from different sources like Stakeholders, Documentation, Corporate Goals, Existing Systems, and Subject Matter Experts by conducting Workshops, Interviews, Use Cases, Prototypes, Reading Documents, Market Analysis, Observations
• Created Functional Requirement Specification documents – which include UMLUse case diagrams, Scenarios, activity, work Flow diagrams and data mapping. Process and Data modeling with MS VISIO.
• Worked with Technical Team to create Business Services (Web Services) that Application could leverage using SOA, to create System Architecture and CDM for common order platform.
• Designed Payment Authorization (Credit Card, Net Terms, and Pay Pal) for the transaction/order entry systems.
• Implemented A/B Testing, Customer Feedback Functionality to Gateway.com
• Worked with the DW, ETL teams to create Order entry systems Business Objects reports. (Full Client, Web I)
• Worked in a cross functional team of Business, Architects and Developers to implement new features.
• Program Managed Enterprise Order Entry Systems – Development and Deployment Schedule.
• Developed and maintained User Manuals, Application Documentation Manual, on Share Point tool.
• Created Test Plansand Test Strategies to define the Objective and Approach of testing.
• Used Quality Center to track and report system defects and bug fixes. Written modification requests for the bugs in the application and helped developers to track and resolve the problems.
• Developed and Executed Manual, Automated Functional, GUI, Regression, UAT Test cases using QTP.
• Gathered, documented and executed Requirements-based, Business process (workflow/user scenario), Data driven test cases for User Acceptance Testing.
• Created Test Matrix, Used Quality Center for Test Management, track & report system defects and bug fixes.
• Performed Load, stress Testing’s & Analyzed Performance, Response Times. Designed approach, developed visual scripts in order to test client & server side performance under various conditions to identify bottlenecks.
• Created / developed SQL Queries (TOAD) with several parameters for Backend/DB testing
• Conducted meetings for project status, issue identification, and parent task review, Progress Reporting.

AMC MORTGAGE SERVICES, CA, USA Oct 04 – Dec 05

Business Analyst

The primary objective of this project is to replace the existing Internal Facing Client / Server Applications with a Web enabled Application System, which can be used across all the Business Channels. This project involves wide exposure towards Requirement Analysis, Creating, Executing and Maintaining of Test plans and Test Cases. Demands understanding and testing of Data Warehouse and Data Marts, thorough knowledge of ETL and Reporting, Enhancement of the Legacy System covered all of the business requirements related to Valuations from maintaining the panel of appraisers to ordering, receiving, and reviewing the valuations.

Responsibilities:

• Gathered Analyzed, Validated, and Managed and documented the stated Requirements. Interacted with users for verifying requirements, managing change control process, updating existing documentation.
• Created Functional Requirement Specification documents – that include UML Use case diagrams, scenarios, activity diagrams and data mapping. Provided End User Consulting on Functionality and Business Process.
• Acted as a client liaison to review priorities and manage the overall client queue. Provided consultation services to clients, technicians and internal departments on basic to intricate functions of the applications.
• Identified business directions & objectives that may influence the required data and application architectures.
• Defined, prioritized business requirements, Determine which business subject areas provide the most needed information; prioritize and sequence implementation projects accordingly.
• Provide relevant test scenarios for the testing team. Work with test team to develop system integration test scripts and ensure the testing results correspond to the business expectations.
• Used Test Director, QTP, Load Runner for Test management, Functional, GUI, Performance, Stress Testing
• Perform Data Validation, Data Integration and Backend/DB testing using SQL Queries manually.
• Created Test input requirements and prepared the test data for data driven testing.
• Mentored, trained staff about Tech Guide & Company Standards. Set-up and Coordinate Onsite offshore teams, Conduct Knowledge Transfer sessions to the offshore team.

Lloyds Bank, UK Aug 03 – Sept 04

Business Analyst

Lloyds TSB is leader in Business, Personal and Corporate Banking. Noted financial provider for millions of customers with the financial resources to meet and manage their credit needs and to achieve their financial goals. The Project involves an applicant Information System, Loan Appraisal and Loan Sanction, Legal, Disbursements, Accounts, MIS and Report Modules of a Housing Finance System and Enhancements for their Internet Banking.

Responsibilities:

• Translated stakeholder requirements into various documentation deliverables such as functional specifications, use cases, workflow / process diagrams, data flow / data model diagrams.
• Produced functional specifications and led weekly meetings with developers and business units to discuss outstanding technical issues and deadlines that had to be met.
• Coordinated project activities between clients and internal groups and information technology, including project portfolio management and project pipeline planning.
• Provided functional expertise to developers during the technical design and construction phases of the project.
  • Documented and analyzed business workflows and processes. Present the studies to the client for approval
  • Participated in Universe development – planning, designing, Building, distribution, and maintenance phases.
  • Designed and developed Universes by defining Joins, Cardinalities between the tables.
    • Created UML use case, activity diagrams for the interaction between report analyst and the reporting systems.
    • Successfully implemented BPR and achieved improved Performance, Reduced Time and Cost.
    • Developed test plans and scripts; performed client testing for routine to complex processes to ensure proper system functioning.
    • Worked closely with UAT Testers and End Users during system validation, User Acceptance Testing to expose functionality/business logic problems that unit testing and system testing have missed out.
      • Participated in Integration, System, Regression, Performance, and UAT – Using TD, WR, Load Runner
      • Participated in defect review meetings with the team members. Worked closely with the project manager to record, track, prioritize and close bugs. Used CVS to maintain versions between various stages of SDLC.

Client: A.G. Edwards, St. Louis, MO May’ 2005 – Feb’ 2006

Profile: Sr. Business Analyst/System Analyst

Project Profile: A.G. Edwards is a full service Trading based brokerage firm in Internet-based futures, options and forex brokerage. This site allows Users (Financial Representative) to trade online. The main features of this site were: Users can open new account online to trade equitiies, bonds, derivatives and forex with the Trading system using DTCC’s applications as a Clearing House agent. The user will get real-time streaming quotes for the currency pairs they selected, their current position in the forex market, summary of work orders, payments and current money balances, P & L Accounts and available trading power, all continuously updating in real time via live quotes. The site also facilitates users to Place, Change and Cancel an Entry Order, Placing a Market Order, Place/Modify/Delete/Close a Stop Loss Limit on an Open Position.

Responsibilities:

• Gathered Business requirements pertaining to Trading, equities and Fixed Incomes like bonds, converted the same into functional requirements by implementing the RUP methodology and authored the same in Business Requirement Document (BRD).
• Designed and developed all Narrative Use Cases and conducted UML modeling like created Use Case Diagrams, Process Flow Diagrams and Activity Diagrams using MS Visio.
• Implemented the entire Rational Unified Process (RUP) methodology of application development with its various workflows, artifacts and activities. Developed business process models in RUP to document existing and future business processes. Established a business Analysis methodology around the Rational Unified Process.
• Analyzed user requirements, attended Change Request meetings to document changes and implemented procedures to test changes.
• Assisted in developing project timelines/deliverables/strategies for effective project management.
• Evaluated existing practices of storing and handling important financial data for compliance.
• Involved in developing the test strategy and assisted in developed Test scenarios, test conditions and test cases
• Partnered with the technical areas in the research, resolution of system and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

Environment: Windows XP/2000/NT, SOX, MS Office Suite, SQL, MS SQL Server, XML, HTML, Java, J2EE, JSP, Oracle, WinRunner, Test Director

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We spend a third of our life in our bedroom, it is the room we retire to at the end of the day for rest, relaxation and to recharge our internal batteries. Because of this it is very important that our bedroom promotes a sense of calm and that the energy supports us in getting a good night’s sleep.

How we decorate our bedroom and how we use, or in some cases abuse our bedroom can work against us and prevent us from getting the great night’s sleep our body and mind deserves. In this article I share with you the ten most common problems I come across with bedrooms and explain simple yet effective ways in which these problems can be overcome.

10 – Bookshelves in the bedroom

Having books in the bedroom and especially if you have lots of books on a bookshelf stimulates your mind and does not promote a restful nights sleep. The easiest, and I have to say the best cure, is to take the bookshelves out and place them in another part of the house. If this is impossible or impractical cover the shelves with either cupboard doors or fabric so that you cannot see the books when you go to bed at night.

9 – A Sleigh Bed

Sleigh style beds are becoming very common in the UK and I have to say they look very stylish in a bedroom. The problem with this style of bed however is that the head and the foot curve in which can give the impression of pressing down on the occupants of the bed. To cure this problem you need to lift the energy by placing something light above the bed, a crystal will work best or a stylish light fitting.

8 – Bed too low to the ground

If your bed is too low to the ground then energy cannot flow underneath effectively. Beds ideally should have plenty of space between the mattress and the floor. If it is not practical to put the mattress on a base, then you can place a red sheet or cloth the exact size of the bed underneath to stimulate chi

7 – Beams over the bed

Exposed beams above the bed cause problems in a number of ways. A beam lengthways down the bed can cause two people in a relationship to live separate lives as it has the impact of dividing the couple. If you are not in a relationship it can still be challenging as it has the effect of weighing down on a person causing problems and worries. A beam across the bed can cause illness in the part of the body that the beam crosses, so if it crosses the legs a person can find they have aches and pains in their knees or legs, crossing the chest can cause chest pains and breathing problems and if it crosses the head the person can suffer from headaches or migraines.

Covering the beam by putting in a false ceiling or taking the beam out altogether is th best solution although this is often not practical, and to be avoided if the beam is load bearing. There are however other solutions that can be more practical and which are just as effective.

Hanging two bamboo flutes from the ceiling above the bed so that they cross the beam making a shape like the bottom of an octagon has the benefit of drawing any negative energy upwards. Alternatively you can disguise the beam with drapes of fabric that are in the colours that correspond with the bagua area of the bedroom, so pinks and creams if your bedroom is in the relationship area, reds or turquoise if it is in the wealth area or shades of green if it is in the family area.

6 – Sloping Ceilings

Having a similar effect to beams, a sloping ceiling over the bed can make the occupants of the bed feel the weight of worries and problems as they sleep. In this instance it is best to hang a crystal above the bed, remembering to hang it from a piece of red ribbon or thread that is 9 inches in length

5 – Clutter under the bed

Clutter under the bed, whether this is in drawers under the bed or piled in boxes has the effect of blocking the natural flow of chi around and underneath the bed. There is only really one cure for this, take the boxes out and store them somewhere else.

4 – Mirrored Wardrobes

A lot of people seem to favour mirrored wardrobes but they can really disrupt the natural flow of energy and have a very destructive effect on a natural night’s sleep. If you really must have mirrored wardrobes try and find someway of covering them during the night, whether that be by placing a decorative screen in front of the wardrobes or by hanging some voile across the mirrors.

3 – Metal bed

A metal bed can disturb the flow of energy around the bed harming the restful effects of positive chi. If you have a metal bed, or even just a metal headboard you can minimise the negative effects of this by covering the metal with a soft sensual fabric, silk works best

2 – Ensuite bathroom

Ensuite bathrooms are now very common in most modern homes and it is very rare that I run a course where nobody has an ensuite bathroom in their bedroom. Bathrooms are not bad but can, if not carefully designed and decorated lead to the draining away of chi. Ensure that your bathroom is kept clear of clutter, that the toilet, sink, bath and shower are all clean and in good working order and ensure fresh towel, crystals and plants are in abundance. To strengthen positive chi in the bedroom even further always ensure you keep the bathroom door closed when sleeping

1 – TV or Computer in the bedroom

Without question, the most common problem I see with bedrooms is a TV or a computer in the room. This really is not to be advised but I accept that sometimes a bedroom has a multiple of uses. If you must have a TV or computer in your bedroom, house it in a cabinet or cover it with a cloth or a blanket when it is not in use. A TV is a conduit of fast flowing electrical energy and can harm sleeping patterns leading to a disturbed night’s sleep.

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Pipeline reinforcement is performed to increase the pipe wall thickness in non-leaking pipe defects. These defects occur due to external corrosion or damage, dents, gouges, fretting or wear at supports, internal corrosion and/ or erosion, manufacturing or fabrication defects. The Objective of pipeline reinforcement is to rebuild and increase the pipe wall thickness so that the resultant pipe mechanical strength is sufficient to withstand operating conditions.

Especially in industries where hot works are not easily permitted, the implementation of pipeline reinforcement via cold repair works are useful in the repair and rehabilitation works of pipelines.

Pipeline Data & Operating Conditions

Before carrying out an effective pipeline rehabilitation and reinforcement work, pipeline data and operating conditions are gathered. These data are reviewed and evaluated under international standards and guidelines such as ASME PCC2 and ISO 24817 standards and requirements, to design an effective and suitable pipeline repair and reinforcement solution.

Detailed Engineering Calculation and Application Method of Statement

Based on the pipeline data gathered, the manufacturer would design and provide a detailed engineering calculation and application technique for the pipeline repair and rehabilitation works. It is also necessary to ensure that the applicator is well-trained to apply the pipe repair wrapping products as well as a site risk assessment has been performed prior to work commencement. Proper Personnel Protective Equipment should be worn and risk mitigating/ reducing steps employed to minimize or avoid all unnecessary risks.

Step 1 – Preparing, Cleaning and Roughening of Pipe Surface

Pipe surface should be cleaned and prepared to minimum standard of St2.5. This is to ensure good bonding between the repair resin with the substrate (pipe surface). The pipe surface profile is also roughed to meet the minimum of 60 microns roughness. Once the pipe surface has been cleaned and roughened, pipeline repair and rehabilitation works should commence immediately.

Step 2 – Rebuilding to ensure Flushing of Pipe Surface

The first step in all rehabilitation works is to ensure that all pipe surfaces have been rebuilt so as to ensure surface being flush. The resin or metal putty compound is well-mixed in accordance to manufacturer’s instructions and applied onto the affected surfaces while ensuring there are no air entrapment. The repair compound is applied according to the required coating thickness and repair length specified in engineering calculation.

Step 3 – Pipeline Reinforcement via Pipe Wrapping

The final step is to pipe repair and reinforcement is wrapping of the reinforcement repair tape. Start wrapping the reinforcement repair tape over the pipe circumference just before the defect location. At each round of wrapping, wrap the pipe as tightly and evenly as possible while pulling with sufficient strength. Ensure there is 50% overlap to the previous wrapping layer. Repeat the wrapping based on the Engineering Calculation Report. The wrapping direction can be alternated between subsequent layers of wrapping to increase its final mechanical strength.

Inspection of Pipeline Repair & Reinforcement Works

Inspect the reinforced pipeline for any visual defects. Check that the repair thickness and length complies with the requirements stated in the Engineering Calculation. Allow the repaired area to be cured for several hours and the reinforcement work is completed.

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High bay lights are typically used for the higher open areas of more than 5 meters. These are designed for the constant, bright and even illumination for a large open area. These are the most suitable for warehouses, industrial buildings, stadiums and shopping complexes, etc.

Advantages

There are various advantages of these and some major advantages of LED High bay lights are described below:

Energy-efficient

These high-bay lights using LEDs are very energy-efficient as these lights have lower energy consumption rate than the other sources. It offers the white bright illumination for a large open area thus doesn’t require more number of bulbs/tubes at a single place only the couple of them are enough for releasing sufficient illumination.

Cost-effective

The use of LEDs makes them cost-efficient as they are cheaper in cost than the others in the market. If you replace your indoor as well as outdoor lightings with LEDs then you will experience a healthy saving on your electricity bills.

Longer life period

The high bay lights have a longer lifespan than the other ones. They amazingly last almost 10 times more in comparison to the Fluorescent and Incandescent. Hence, indirectly cut your lighting replacement and repairing expense.

Compatible for indoor & outdoor both

These lights come in a large variety range of shapes, sizes and designs. The motive of this variety is to cater different kinds and sizes of lighting needs and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor areas.

Disadvantages

When it comes to the disadvantages of the LED High bay lights, there are a few and described below:

Initial Installation cost is high

The charges of its’ initial set-up are higher than the other competitor lighting sources. It’s almost 2-3 times more than most of the lightings. That’s what makes them out of budget reach of some of the consumers as they don’t have that space of money for LED Cabinets or fixtures.

Sometimes gets dim before its lifespan

The longevity of the LED High bay depends upon its quality. If you are using a cheap quality LED high bay then it can get fade before its mentioned lifespan. So, go with a trusted high bay, downlights and LED Cabinets manufacturer & supplier for purchasing LED High bay/Down bay lights.

High Repairing cost

These lights are not repairable as you can only replace them if they get defected due to any reason. It is one of the drawbacks of the LED Lights. If you go for their repairing then it can cost more than the new one so why would anyone prefer a repaired one over the new light.

CONCLUSION

LED High Bay lights are designed especially for the open areas for catering the constant white bright illumination requirement. There are various pros and cons of these lights and you will come to know them in the post above.

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Jhumpa Lahiri won the Pulitzer Prize and received literary fame for her series of short stories. There are several symbols in one of her short stories, Interpreter of Maladies. The major symbols are: the strawberry necklace around Mrs. Das’ neck, which rested between her breasts, the naked intimate statutes at the temple which she admired, and the paper with Mr. Kapasi’s address, which blew out of her pocket book and into the wind.

The short story, Interpreters of Maladies, focuses on an Indian-American couple, Mr. and Mrs. Das, who are on vacation in India with their three children. They are chauffeured by an Indian taxi driver who developed an immediate affection for Mrs. Das. His imagination focused on comparing Mrs. Das with his wife in a sensual manner.

The strawberry necklace around Mrs. Das’s neck, which rested between her breasts serves as a symbol of her sensuousness. Mr. Kapasi’s infatuation for Mrs. Das started at this point. He found her irresistible. The strawberry resting between her breasts on the tightly fitted undershirt styled blouse, reminded Mr. Kapasi of the ripeness of her breasts as a symbol of her femininity. He watched her through the rear view mirror. This allowed him to daydream of an irresistible relationship with Mrs. Das, one he never had with his wife.

The naked statutes at the Sun Temple were symbols of intimacy to Mr. Kapasi and Mrs. Das. Mr. Kapasi watched her reactions to the naked statutes and their love making positions. He was pleased that she stopped every three or four paces and stared at the carved lovers and topless females. He also gazed at the topless figures as his mind wandered on Mrs. Das with intensity while he subsequently gazed with affection upon her profile. This led to his continued daydreaming about her. He saw her in a more sexually appealing way than his wife.

The slip of scrap paper with Mr. Kapasi’s name and address which was in Mrs. Das’s pocketbook signified a connection between them. He even daydreamed about having future contacts with her. However, when she revealed to him her secret of infidelity regarding her son Bobby’s birth, it changed their relationship from positive to negative. She was not pleased by his reaction, walked away, and went in search of her husband and children. When they re-entered the taxi, the paper with the address blew out of Mrs. Das’s pocketbook and into the wind. The only person who noticed the paper as it blew away was Mr. Kapasi. This served as a symbol of loss infatuation to Mr. Kapasi. The event signified the ending of their relationship.

This short story by Jhumpa is authentic, original, and enjoyable to read. I like this story because it is closely related to reality. It touched on events that could possibly occur on a daily basis between individuals in various settings. The symbols in the story provided enrichment to the text and enhanced its interpretation. It is a great story which should be read by individuals interested in understanding various cultural myths and symbolism.

© Joseph S. Spence, Sr. All Rights Reserved

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Cable trunking is an ideal way of hiding, disguising and managing cables and wires. PVC coated, galvanised flexible conduit, small fibreglass cable trunking and large industrial steel trunking are just some of the cable trunking options available.

Most businesses have a server room which houses the core of their computer network and data. Such equipment inevitably comes with a mass of interlinked cables, which is a fire risk when they’re not managed properly. Without a carefully thought out cable management strategy, a server room can soon have a tangled mess of wires and cables across floors and doors.

Many fires start in server rooms as a result of malfunctioning or overheating electronic equipment. Burning cables add to the problem through toxic smoke which is generated by the burning of rubber insulation and the exposure of live electric wires. Therefore, it is worth well worth purchasing cable trunking which is fireproof. One fireproof cable trunking solution is Kopex Flexible Conduit. This provides a flame retardant cable solution made from a galvanised steel core and a PVC cover which is both flexible and versatile.

Trunking pillows are also an effective cable trunking solution, and can lower the risk of fire. They are made of fire resistant compounds and are used to plug holes bored in walls and ceilings for electric cables. If holes are sealed, this will reduce the likelihood of the fire spreading to the next room.

The best time to install cable trunking is when equipment is first being installed. The route of each cable should be planned and executed in an efficient and methodical manner. This should lower the fire risk and make management of the wires easier.

Cable management kits are available which supply a range of items to help you organise your cables effectively. These items include cables wraps, ties, clamps and trunking to help tidy cables and increase airflow around them.

Cable management problems not only look unprofessional, but are a major health and safety risk. Individuals who work in close proximity of the server room could trip over a loose cable, which endangers both the member of staff and the equipment. You may think that a few loose cables in an enclosed room won’t make a difference, but if your business ever relocates to different premises, it will be much easier to move and unplug the server, if the cables and wires have been properly managed.

Steel conduit is renowned for its durability to ensure cables stay protected, but they are very heavy and lack flexibility. In recent years steel wire baskets have grown in popularity. Steel wire baskets not only achieve similar results to steel conduit, but their versatility and low price allows it to meet growing budget and time constraints as well as faster installations.

Another material used in cable trunking is glass reinforced polyester. These materials are cost effective and also contain fire retardant, self-extinguishing and anti-corrosive properties which ensure utmost safety in hazardous environments.

When fitting cable trunking make sure you are meeting all the relevant safety guidelines. Large cable trunking may need to be installed by an expert to ensure its fitted properly.

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Structural chemical grouting is mainly used for filling spaces between soil particles in granular soils for ground improvement. This process improves the bearing capacity of soil and binds the soil particles together. However, this process is not for restricting the moving water through the soil.

Besides this, structural grouting is used for repairing fractures in rock and concrete. In many buildings, you can find crack on the wall and thus, by using this process, you can fill those gaps perfectly. When solution grout is infected into cracks, the power adhesive fills the gaps and forms water proof bond.

Structural grouting is the best way to repair the cracks in concrete or rock structure at an affordable rate. You can easily seal fractures and joints without spending much. Another type of chemical grouting is water control. This process is mainly used for stopping water movement in rock or granular soil.

For restricting the movement of water, grout is injected in pressure for filling spaces. This forms waterproof layer between soil particles not allowing water to move. When the grout injections are pulled out, they produce a well designed layer, which does not allow fluid migration.

Today, water control grouting is widely used for ground improvement, repairing leakages in tunnels, mines, elevator shafts and underground pipes, conduits and tanks. With the help of this method, leakages can be easily stopped. After injecting grout in holes, you can seal areas which have leakages.

In fact, you can perform this activity from either exterior or interior of building. Thus, chemical grouting technique is very useful for filling spaces in soil and stopping water movement for effective ground improvement.

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