Archive for April, 2008
Wednesday, April 30th, 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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Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
Curved Window window treatments
Curved Window window treatments
If curved window coverings 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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Monday, April 28th, 2008
Cover Letter Points to Consider" class="h3">Cover Letter Points to Consider
Cover Letter Points to Consider
Whenever possible, address the cover letter to a specific person by name and title. This requires a minimum of research that will ultimately pay off in more interviews. The only time this may not be possible is when responding to a “blind ad” where there is no way to know the name of the company to research. In this case, send the letter to the title of the appropriate hiring manager, e.g., “Production Manager,” “Maintenance Supervisor,” “Office Manager,” etc. Never use the phrase “To Whom It May Concern.”
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Saturday, April 26th, 2008
Mini Blind Installation Documentation
Mini Blind Installation Documentation
The contractor(s) shall provide a copy of all invoices and over per location and a copy of the floor layout to show room numbers and the number of windows with installation.
Invoices shall indicate:
a) Type of window blinds
b)Number of custom blinds at each size
c)Square footage of each blind
d)Total number of discount blinds
e)Total square footage
f)Quantity Discounts
g)Itemized Additional Charges
h)Installation Charge
i)Total Price
Such invoices shall be forwarded to the attention of
Quality Assurance Inspection.Invoices shall be sent on accumulative monthly basis.Failure of the contractor to comply with this requirement may result in the removal of the contractor from the contract.Upon acceptance by quality assurance inspection to determine compliance with specifications, terms and conditions of this contract, approval for payment of this invoice will be forwarded to the using agency.INVOICES WILL NOT BE PAID BY THE USING AGENCY UNTIL QUALITY ACCEPTANCE HAS BEEN APPROVED.
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Friday, April 25th, 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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Thursday, April 24th, 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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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008
THANK YOU LETTERS AND NOTES
THANK YOU LETTERS AND NOTES
“Thank you” is a powerful statement that is seldom heard. Every thank you is an opportunity to sell your qualifications and to leave a fresh impression in the mind of the reader. Send a cover letter or note to employers and employment contacts whenever they have extended themselves in any way on behalf of your job search. At the minimum, a written thank you should be sent after all interviews.
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Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008
How to Measure for Blind INstallation
How to Measure for Blind INstallation
12. Measurements
For agency installation of Venetian discount blinds, 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, April 18th, 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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Wednesday, April 16th, 2008
Juggling for Better Ice
Juggling for Better Ice
The old league adhered roughly to the National hockey jerseys League season, running from October through March. Then the NIH’ers found some rink time at Cabin John from April to August; thus year-round nhl jerseys was born.
“We’re still juggling for better ice time at Cabin John,” said league codirector Dr. Ed Ginns, chief of NIMH’s Clinical Neuroscience Branch, who, like Henkart, grew up on Long Island and played intramural hockey jerseys at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. Starting in May, the club can take over the ice at 9:15 p.m. “We’re still relative newcomers there,” Ginns conceded.
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Sunday, April 13th, 2008
One Inch Mini Blind Contract
One Inch Mini Blind Contract
This contract is established to furnish One Inch Mini custom blinds 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 discount blinds 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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Thursday, April 10th, 2008
Camaraderie Brings Cheer
Camaraderie Brings Cheer
Thursday nights outing was the first hockey jerseys game for a number of the Walter Reed patients, including Staff Sgt. Robert Huegel.
It was great! Huegel exclaimed after the Capitals Matt Pettinger
scored the deciding goal in the shootout to win the game. Huegel said although he doesnt yet fully understand all the rules of the game, he enjoyed the action and the camaraderie with his fellow service members.
Huegel said he and the other patients like to joke with each other and make light of their injuries. For instance, he said a Marine corporal who lost two limbs in Iraq, joked at the game that they charge an arm and a leg for food around here.
We bust on each other, Huegel said. Its all in fun, he said, adding that it helps them cheer one another up.
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Wednesday, April 9th, 2008
Mini Blind Installation Documentation
Mini Blind Installation Documentation
The contractor(s) shall provide a copy of all invoices and over per location and a copy of the floor layout to show room numbers and the number of windows with installation.
Invoices shall indicate:
a) Type of window blinds
b)Number of custom blinds at each size
c)Square footage of each blind
d)Total number of discount blinds
e)Total square footage
f)Quantity Discounts
g)Itemized Additional Charges
h)Installation Charge
i)Total Price
Such invoices shall be forwarded to the attention of
Quality Assurance Inspection.Invoices shall be sent on accumulative monthly basis.Failure of the contractor to comply with this requirement may result in the removal of the contractor from the contract.Upon acceptance by quality assurance inspection to determine compliance with specifications, terms and conditions of this contract, approval for payment of this invoice will be forwarded to the using agency.INVOICES WILL NOT BE PAID BY THE USING AGENCY UNTIL QUALITY ACCEPTANCE HAS BEEN APPROVED.
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Tuesday, April 8th, 2008
The Days of Puck-Sized Audiences
The Days of Puck-Sized Audiences
Because the games rile up players’ adrenaline so close to bedtime, it’s hard to wind down afterward, Henkart said. “It’s difficult to get to sleep before 2 a.m. on a game night.”
While the league draws a puck-sized audience — mostly wives and girlfriends, and that only since the games moved indoors — its long-time adherents, though gray at the temple, are rink rats for life. Ginns still puts up flyers at the start of every new season, even though “it’s a losing battle — they get pulled down and the bulletin boards get swept clean.” He says the league will soon have a Web page at the R&W site.
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Monday, April 7th, 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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Tuesday, April 1st, 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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