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How to Run a Cleaning Business

Encompassing a number of different business sectors, the cleaning industry is comprised mainly of janitorial companies, maid services and carpet cleaners.Janitorial services focus primarily on commercial and industrial customers including schools, hospitals, and large institutions. Maid services typically concentrate on the residential sector of the market while occasionally servicing light commercial office buildings as well. Since carpet cleaners are specialized, their scope is only limited by the capacity of their equipment and the number of employees.The attractiveness of a cleaning business revolves primarily around its relatively low initial investment requirements and minimal learning curve. Although a degree of technical expertise is useful, learning how to run a cleaning business involves efficiency, thoroughness, friendliness, and a commitment to customer service.Start Up RequirementsLike any entrepreneurial endeavor, it is important to treat a new cleaning business with the professional respect it deserves. This includes avoiding the temptation to circumvent the license, bonding, and insurance process or accepting unreported cash payments for services. For the serious cleaning business owner, building the company on a solid foundation includes a proper business license,vca imitation bracelet, registering with federal and state governments for tax reporting purposes, and obtaining appropriate liability insurance in case of an unexpected incident.It is also important to establish a relationship with an accountant and lawyer to determine the appropriate legal status for the business. A sole proprietor is the easiest business classification, but incorporation provides certain appealing tax benefits and eliminates most personal liability in the event of a judgment or default.Initial financial capital requirements will vary substantially by the scope and chosen segment of the industry. Many successful residential cleaning services were started with one vehicle, a basic inventory of cleaning supplies, and a vacuum cleaner. A one person residential maid service can be started with as little as $500 assuming the owner already owns a computer for scheduling, invoicing,alhambra copy bracelet van cleef, and accounting purposes.Establishing fees for services is also a critical step in the process. It is important to create an hourly rate structure based on the individual elements of the cleaning process as well as the square footage of the structure. Generally, rates of $20 $50 per hour are competitive in the cleaning industry depending on the thoroughness of the services provided and the area where you reside.Janitorial Service and Carpet CleaningFor the janitorial business serving the commercial and industrial market, there are additional tools and equipment requirements that can increase capital investment by several thousand dollars. These would include:Plunger 10 Foot ladder 50 Foot industrial grade hose with a multi nozzle sprayer Drain auger Essential hand tools A variety of degreasers Commercial rotary floor cleaning unit A truck or van for transportA carpet cleaning service is perhaps the most investment intensive cleaning business. Professional grade carpet cleaning equipment can range in price from $1,500 to $5,van cleef bracelet imitation alhambra,000 per unit. Quality maid, janitorial, and carpet cleaning services are always in high demand and basic word of mouth advertising is usually sufficient. If necessary,van cleef imitation gold bracelet, this can be augmented by joining breakfast clubs, attending home shows and investing in direct mail advertising. Businesses, factories, and institutions can also be solicited directly.Even flyers placed on the windshields of cars in shopping malls or grocery store parking lots are an effective advertising tool when considering how to run a cleaning business.Presenting a Positive ImageThe success of a cleaning service company will depend largely on the image it presents to the customer. In any residential or business environment, it is important to remember that perceptions and judgments are made almost immediately. A disheveled appearance and a discourteous attitude are the quickest ways to ensure the cleaning service will not be invited back to the home or office.Professional appearing invoices, brochures and newsletters all provide the customer with a sense of security and solidify their belief they are dealing with an honest and legitimate business.Equipment should be serviced at appropriate intervals and cleaned regularly to project the pride of ownership the proprietor has in their business. Regardless of age, vehicles used by the business should be clean on the outside and organized on the inside.
Jun 20 '17 · 0 comments
Human Anatomy And Physiology Learning Expectation

The human body is a fascinating thing. Learning about human anatomy and physiology is no easy task. It can take more years then you want, to learn the specifics for a particular field. Or less if you get started in the right direction.

Large Industry with a High Demand

Technology is not the only big field out there. The health professional field is so vast with so many sub categories. Knowing human anatomy and physiology will help you become or stay on top of the field you want to or do specialize in. Some fields that benefit particularly from learning the subject are medical practitioners, therapists, injury law attorney's, chiropractors and even paramedics. Each field comes with it's own set of sub categories that need to be learned as well. It could be really difficult to find credible and actually beneficial material for helping in any efforts of achieving a health field goal. If the field is really big and the demand is high, this means you have a huge advantage to make a very good amount of money for doing something you actually like doing.

Once you learn the particular sub category in the human anatomy and physiology filed that pertains to your field and have completed any other necessary schooling and degrees, you can do almost anything. One of my favorite ideas in life is to work for myself full time. The best of both world's would be achieved at that point. In order to be a personal trainer,alhambra bracelet replica van cleef, you need to know human anatomy and physiology like the back of your hand.

Prep, Stay Prepped and Continue to Prep

The health field is not a "learn something and nothing else" field to be in. You will want to find the best course there is for getting a great start on things. Once you have the materials that will jump start you,bracelet copy van cleef and arpels, you will need to prep yourself for any exams and real life situations as possible. The health field is always evolving and growing as professionals learn and discover new things. With that said, there will always be new material to learn. Have a good start and the learning as you go later will be easier. You will continually be prepping for new situations as you get deeper into your fields and as time goes on. Also a reason that the money will always be a good aspect of the health industry. Stay on top of your game to continually excel.

How many people have stayed or know people who have stayed up studying for hours and hours and only retain small fractions of what you or they have been trying to learn. Or how about feeling like there are other ways to learn hard subject,van cleef and arpels alhambra imitation bracelet, like human anatomy and physiology, without wasting so much time. Time is valuable in life. Having the push in the right direction, honestly though,van cleef arpels copy bracelet, is the missing link to learning easy and fast or learning less in a longer amount of time. Try a full course of materials that include complete diagrams, quizzes and solutions. Also one that may cover every aspect of the field you may be looking for from the chemical level all the way through the rest of the human anatomy and physiology. Good luck in your ventures.
Jun 20 '17 · 0 comments
How to Make a Raggedy Ann Doll

Making the doll involves a lot of steps, but none of them are difficult. Do the same for the other arm, and for the legs. TIP: When rounding a corner, leave the needle of the sewing machine down, lift the foot, turn the fabric,van cleef and arpels copy clover bracelet, lower the foot, and turn.

I used the Vanna's Choice Cranberry for the main hair. Don't double thread. Work your way in a circle around the back of her head until it's filled in. Once finished, take the suede yarn and pull through some highlights.

These are a little tricky to make. This will be the upper part of the pants. Pull to make it snug, and sew the elastic ends together.

Follow the pictures and the yellow boxes to help with this portion. The shirt has a front and back. Both sections will need to be sewn around the neck. Normally, there is another piece to sew on called the yoke. I were making a dress for me, I'd try to use it, but this is a doll, so just folding the neck a little, ironing it, and sewing it is enough. The back piece needs to be cut in the middle so the doll's head can fit through. Those edges will be turned inward, ironed, and sewn. Do the same for the armpit area. Do not iron a fold. BASTE (use the largest stitch on the sewing machine) across the top of the skirt. Go all the way around. Carefully pull one end of the thread, and gather the material evenly. I've had to take a seam ripper and undo this before.

The pattern for the apron is the same as the skirt and petticoat, except that it has a curved notch cut on the top sides. Pull on the portion that has already been sewn so the elastic is stretched. Sew a zig zag stitch down the middle to secure it.

Thank you so much for the instructions on the doll hair! I am using a purchased pattern to make Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls for my granddaughter and the way it says to do the hair is just impossible. Your instructions make much more sense and I can now finish the dolls.

Thank you in advance for your time and effort posting this, I sure it going to be of great help to me!

Good day

Thank you! Please post a picture when you finish; I love to see your dolls!

That a gorgeous doll. Do you sell the pattern by any chance,van cleef imitation bracelet alhambra?

Thank you. I don sell the pattern, but you can see the dimensions on the grid. The Instructable is always free! : )

:) thanks for replying.

The length. inches of length or longer Would this be 2,van cleef imitation gold bracelet.5 plus 2.5 and tie it in the middle?

Is there a in the hair?

I got some yarn for the girl and yarn for the boy. Does this sound good to you?

Would you put braids in the girls? or are Raggedy Ann made without braids.

You have been so patient with me. You can make it longer or shorter. I wouldn braid, or part the hair.

Thank you for the tips here too. I need to repair the nose on the girl and the eyes and nose on the boy,van cleef copy rose gold bracelet.

I adore the eyes!

And the second doll dress is so cute with the on it.

How much room is between the point of entry on the needle and the exit?

Do you have information on hair? or do both the boy and girl have the same hair?

How often and when would you put in the highlight in the hair?

I am re doing the hair on 2 primitive dolls. I have never done this before. The dolls are in China and I just don want to the hair on :( I want to do this right.
Jun 20 '17 · 0 comments
Freed Vietnam blogger Nguyen Van Hai flies to US

Mr Hai's former wife Duong Thi Tan told Radio Free Asia that he was taken straight from jail to the airport and put on a plane to the US,replica van cleef clover necklace. She said the family was not informed prior to his release.

Mr Hai was met on arrival at Los Angeles airport by dozens of supporters. "The best message to all the political prisoners who are still behind the communist's bars is that: 'Have faith,van cleef necklace copy wholesale, you are not alone'."

"Be strong, because you still have support from foreign governments,van cleef imitation flower necklace, international organisations and many friends around the world."

He added that his eventual release was "a result of the victory of democratic values".

His son, Nguyen Tri Dung, told BBC Vietnamese that he received a call from his father while he was transiting through Hong Kong. "He told me he is okay," he said.

Mr Hai, a former soldier, had co founded the Independent Journalists' Club in 2007.

He covered politically sensitive issues, including government corruption and protests against China, according to the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers, which said he had been in solitary confinement and waged a hunger strike.

He was first arrested in 2008,replica quatrefoil necklace van cleef, and was convicted in 2012 for disseminating anti state information and materials along with two other bloggers.
Jun 20 '17 · 0 comments
England Triumph In World Cup Of Darts Again

Phil Taylor and Adrian Lewis were 2 1 down to Michael van Gerwen and Raymond van Barneveld in the final but the duo then both won their reverse singles matches to secure the title.

And a thrilling night ended with a heated altercation between Lewis and Van Gerwen, after the former had won the deciding rubber.

Neither player was able to break throw in the match but Taylor averaged 102.94, took out 149 in the third leg, and kept his cool in the decider, hitting double 16 at the first attempt to win it.

However, Van Barneveld then beat Lewis 4 3 in another fine match, holding his nerve as Lewis came back from 2 0 down to level and coming up with an 11 darter to win the deciding leg.

And Van Barneveld's good darts continued in the doubles match as he and Van Gerwen averaged 95.08 to win it 4 2, Van Barneveld hitting a maximum and then double 16 to take the decisive leg.

But Van Barneveld was no match for Taylor in his second singles match of the final, the Englishman romping to a 4 1 victory in a battle between two old rivals and setting up a decider.

Lewis and Van Gerwen therefore settled down to decide the World Cup and Van Gerwen lost his way in the second leg, missing several doubles and allowing Lewis to surge into a 2 0 advantage.

Van Gerwen hit back to take leg three but, with his opponent sitting on 22, Lewis calmly took out 76 to claim leg four and then started leg five with a maximum.

Another 180 followed two visits later but some nervy misses followed on the doubles and Van Gerwen almost took out 110 to punish Lewis.

The Englishman eventually took out double eight to win the match 4 1 and England could lift the trophy for the fourth time in five years, although not before Lewis and Van Gerwen exchanged angry words on the oche.

Lewis said after the match of his partnership with Taylor: "We've got great chemistry and we're trying our best for each other and for our country, and you don't want to let anyone down.

"I didn't play very well in the doubles and I'd lost to Raymond in the singles,van cleef imitation necklace alhambra, and I think the two best players on the night were Phil and Raymond.

"I believe in Phil and I thought that he could beat Raymond and put me in to win it, and that's how it worked out."

Earlier in the day, the Netherlands had survived a tense doubles shoot out against Australia in the quarter finals to reach the last four.

The two time World Cup winners were pushed all the way by Simon Whitlock and Kyle Anderson in a match of the highest quality,van cleef arpels copy necklace.

World No 1 Van Gerwen defeated Whitlock 4 1 in their singles clash before Anderson edged out van Barneveld 4 3.

The doubles decider ebbed and flowed before going to a final leg at 3 3, but the Dutch pair then each opened with 180s and, although they missed out on a perfect leg,van cleef imitation butterfly necklace, an 11 darter took them through to the last four.

It was far more straightforward for the Netherlands in the semi finals, as they cruised to a 2 0 defeat of Belgium, Van Gerwen beating Ronny Huybrechts 4 1 before Van Barneveld secured a 4 2 win over Kim Huybrechts.

The Belgians had earlier beaten Scotland in another thrilling quarter final, Kim Huybrechts defeating world champion Gary Anderson 4 2 before Robert Thornton's 4 1 win over Ronny Huybrechts took the tie all the way.

However, Kim Huybrechts then hit the winning double for Belgium in all four legs, as they took the pairs game 4 2 for victory.

England cruised into the semi finals with a 2 0 defeat of Austria, Taylor whitewashing Mensur Suljovic 4 0 with a 100 average before Lewis saw off Rowby John Rodriguez 4 1,replica necklace van cleef arpels, averaging 103 and hitting finishes of 117 and 110.

And it was a similar story for England in the semis, where they beat Northern Ireland 2 0, Taylor beating Brendan Dolan 4 0 before Lewis defeated Daryl Gurney 4 1.
Jun 20 '17 · 0 comments
Information About the Keeshond Dog Breed You'll Thank Us For

If you have noticed a Keeshond's face, then you will realize that it has a tendency to pull its lips back and display its teeth. Although it looks scary, this is actually the dog's way of conveying its happiness! This expression has earned it the nickname Smiling Dutchman.

The Keeshond is a dog that you can't easily forget, because it is so adorable, inside and out. The paragraphs that follow provide some detailed information about this breed. However, first, let's take a look into its history. The Keeshond is a spitz breed that was originally called the Wolfspitz, before it underwent a name change. It is also known as the Dutch Barge Dog. It is related to the Chow Chow, Pomeranian, Samoyed, and Norwegian Elkhound among others.

It was a popular breed in Holland in the 17th and 18th century, when the Patriots were trying to overthrow the Prince of Orange. Their leader, Cornelius de Gyselaer, owned a Keeshond named Kees. This made the breed very famous among the masses. However, when the Patriots were defeated, its image declined and many dogs were killed. Some survived on boats and farms. The breed was later revived by Baroness van Hardenbroek, who worked to get it recognition in Europe again. Similarly, in England, the breed was introduced by Mrs. Wingfield Digby, and in America by Carl Hinderer. The Keeshond slowly picked up from there, and the first Dutch Keeshond Club was formed in the 1930s. Now let's move onto some more facts about this popular pooch.

What a Keeshond looks like

The Keeshond is what you can call fluffiness personified! This is a medium sized breed that stands between 17 and 19 inches and weighs about 30 to 40 pounds. The eyes are almond shaped and dark colored. One unique feature about this dog is its 'spectacles',clover necklace copy van cleef, where a thin, black line runs from the outer corner of each eye to the inner corner of the ear; this feature is a tell tale sign of the Keeshond. Its tail is curled, and lies flat on the back; it must appear to blend into the fur. The muzzle shows a prominent stop on the forehead, and the skull must not be dome shaped.

Coat, Colors, and Patterns

The coat is double, with a harsher topcoat that stands outward, and a soft and dense undercoat. It covers the entire body, and never parts down the dog's back. Males have a more prominent mane than females, which covers the neck, chest, and shoulders. The coat colors are a combination of cream, gray, and black. The outer coat has black tips, which give the dog its distinct shading. The feathering on the hind legs, known as 'trousers', the mane,replica alhambra necklace, and the tail, have a lighter shade. The tail also has a black tip. The feet are cream colored. A deviation from this color combination is permitted only for pet Keeshonden, not for show dogs.

What is its temperament

One very important thing to note here is that if you want a dog that is independent and will do its own thing most of the time, then the Keeshond is not the right breed for you. This is a dog that needs its family around, almost all the time. It is a total people person; as it was bred to be a companion dog, that is what it does best. So expect your Keeshond to be a part of all the family activities, right from game nights to a picnic.

This dog has a superb temperament; it is very sweet, extremely loving, friendly, social, optimistic,replica van cleef & arpels necklace, and brimming with enthusiasm. It loves all people, the little ones and the adults. Its loving nature is why this breed is used in therapy and as 'comfort dogs'; comfort dogs keep company to people who are doing stressful work. You are probably thinking that all these personality traits must make the Keeshond one lousy guard dog. Well . yes, you thought right. But, it is a good watchdog and barks to alert its family of anything.

A dog like this craves company, it cannot be left alone for long periods of time. Do not keep a Keeshond alone in the yard or another room. If it is deprived of its family, then it can turn into a compulsive barker. Some Keeshonds are born timid; early socialization with other animals and different people is very important. Get your pet some activities to do so that it will not resort to self invented games like digging,replica clover necklace van cleef, chewing, or barking. Training a Keeshond is quite easy, as this breed is always eager to please its owners. You will need patience though, and a lot of gentleness. If your dog does not perform a command, try again. When he/she does get it right, shower lots of praises so that he/she knows what is expected and what can fetch treats. Never lose your temper or raise your voice; training will be easier if you create a positive image about it in your dog's mind.

Diet and exercise needs

Draw up a diet chart with the help of your vet, for your Keeshond. Refrain from overfeeding your pet no matter how much you feel like; it happens, don't worry. The reason is that this breed is prone to obesity, which can further lead to joint problems and other health issues. You will also have to check for any food allergies that your dog may have. Providing good quality dog food 2 or 3 times a day, or alternating it with other foodstuffs is something you and your vet can decide on.

This is not a highly active breed; it is inherently a companion dog, and does not have any special inclination towards any particular activities like herding, swimming, or retrieving. A brisk walk twice a day is more than sufficient.

How to groom

The Keeshond does shed quite a bit. There comes a time, twice a year, when it 'blows' its coat, which means getting rid of the undercoat and growing a new one. Hence, this dog needs to be brushed a few times a week with a good brush. You may be tempted to shear your Keeshond's coat, but it is not advisable. This is because the coat protects the dog from both the heat and the cold, and also from injuries. Some experts even advise getting a different breed instead of shearing the coat of a Keeshond!

Apart from brushing, this dog's ears need special attention. Check them every week for any out of place signs like dryness, redness, etc. and clean them with a vet recommended ear cleaner. Also get your dog into the habit of having his/her nails clipped and teeth brushed, so that it will be easier for you to handle these activities when he/she grows up.

Common health issues

Although every dog has a different genetic make up, there are some common health issues that are found in many individuals in a breed. This does not mean that your dog will necessarily be affected by any of them, but there is a chance. These health problems are hip dysplasia, allergies, progressive retinal atrophy (eye issues), diabetes, seizures, patellar luxation (slipped kneecap), Addison's disease (underproduction of adrenal hormone), and Von Willebrand's disease (problems in blood clotting). You can always consult your vet about how to be prepared for any of these illnesses. Also check the medical history of both your pup's parents, if available. The average lifespan of a Keeshond is 11 to 15 years.

A suitable abode

The best part about owning a Keeshond is that it can live anywhere. In the olden days, these dogs lived on boats, so there definitely won't be a problem keeping one in an apartment or a house with a yard. A yard is good for your dog to hang out in for a while, but given the breed's temperament, he/she will be mostly indoors, keeping you company.

The Keeshond is an absolutely adorable dog to have as a pet. It is loving, sweet, and eager to please. Such breeds are very rare to find, so if you can handle the grooming and other requirements, then this is a really good dog for you.
Jun 20 '17 · 0 comments
How to Make a Solar Powered Fan

(''Hooray! It's finally done. It's a bit late into the contest but we hope it is good!'')This project is what we're entering for the Go Green contest. It's a cool solar powered mini fan. The idea is that if you had a fan you would use the air conditioning less. And it's solar powered so that it has 0 emissions. It's the sharing of ideas that keeps an open source community together. Also,bracelet imitation alhambra van cleef, ask any questions you have! We're always glad to help. Thanks in advance. : (. Maybe we'll get a video up soon! I hope so.

When we were taking apart an old computer (fun stuff!) we discovered a lot of very cool parts that we could use to make stuff. One of the cooler ones (sorry, very lame pun) was a 12V cooling fan. With the "Green Science Fair" contest running on Instructables we decided upon making a solar powered fan out of it. It's really pretty basic. We took a battery holder (2 AA batteries) and wired it into a 1.5V to 12V step up circuit. Now that we had it outputting 12V we hooked it into the fan. Finally (and this is what makes it "green"), we hooked a PV cell into the circuit so that it would charge the batteries. We knew how much energy air conditioning takes up, so we thought this would be a good way to get people to use less of it.

"Finally," you say. "They've stopped talking and started on the actual project!"Well, you are correct. We're done rambling for now. It would probably suffice just to read it, but if you had any questions you'd want to check out the stuff below.):A Soldering Iron (And soldering station)Wire Strippers (Or you could use this method. Trust me, the wire strippers are way faster!)Wire Cutters (Mine were built in with the wire strippers)Optional Pliers (The thinner the better, it makes it easy to grab things on your board without knocking other things loose)Optional Third Hand Tool (Or a bench vise or something. The checklist for these is on the tools page. You could use that, or just read the info below. These can all be easily ordered from Digikey or bought from RadioShack. The only thing we had trouble with was the PV cell, which we took from a solar lawn light.(1) Schottky Diode Digikey Part 1N5818 T(1) 47 uF Electrolytic Capacitor Digikey Part P902 ND(1) Linear Technology DC/DC Converter Chip Digikey Part LT1073CN8 ND(1) 2 AA Battery Holder(2) AA Rechargeable 1.2V Batteries (These will come with your solar powered lawn light if that's the path you choose to follow)(1) 8 Pin Socket Digikey Part 3M5461 ND(1) 120 uH Inductor Digikey Part M10078 ND(1) 12V, .15A Fan(1) PV Cell (Note: I would get this from a lawn light. Probably something you could fit the fan on top of. (Thank you PacTec)(Some) Wire You'll probably want some that is threaded and some that is solid core. (More threaded! Solid breaks a lot!)

One of the hardest parts to find for the project was the PV (Photovoltaic [Solar]) Cell. What we ended up doing was biking (not driving!) to the local hardware store and buying a solar lawn light. So here's how we got the parts we needed.1. Get the light. They sell these at most hardware stores.2. Take it out from the box.3. The parts you're looking for are the PV (Solar) Cell and any rechargeable batteries that are in there. Try doing most of it by hand. That way you probably won't damage the parts. The picture below is of us doing it. not by hand. Haha. If it comes to that, oh well. Any way will work!4. The battery should probably just pop out.5. You can desolder the Solar Cell, or just cut the wires.

Now before you run off and start soldering everything together, you should print out your schematic. The schematic that I used is the one from the LT1073 datasheet (2nd picture). If you just printed that out, you would be in trouble though. The spots where the schematic tells you to connect don't exist on the actual chip. So. to solve this problem, what you need is another diagram (The first picture). It's pretty straight forward.

Step 6: Resistor!

Here's the final step before you get to the actual construction. The problem is that we are using rechargeable batteries, which output 1.2V as opposed to the standard 1.5V. This is a problem because it means that we can't use the 3V to 12V converter. We have to use one lower. So how can we do this without blowing out the circuit?We need to use a resistor to lower the voltage entering the chip. The reason I'm telling you all of this is so you can adjust this if you make modifications to the project. After all, Instructables is a great community for sharing ideas. Odds are that someone will make modifications to this project. It's easier if they have all of the info. We then divide that by the amperage, .15A (Amperes! not milliamperes!), and find that we need a 10 Ohm resistor.

Now that we have everything we need ready you can start soldering the project together. Here are the steps we used to do this.1. Set up the board in the vice/helping hands tool.2. Put all of the components in to see if they fit. (Note: Don't put the LT chip into the socket until the rest of the project is finished.3. If they don't fit you should get a new board. Otherwise, solder them all to the board. (HINT! It's easy to solder the parts if you bend the leads so that they stay in the board.)4. Now to start connecting the parts. You can really do this in any order you want. Check the next step for our suggested order.

This step is really just how we connected the parts on the board. You could do this any order that you wanted to. If you haven't done much soldering before then this could be a help. Otherwise, just connect it in whatever order you choose, and skip this step.1. Cut and strip wires of different lengths. (You can set up a whole bunch now, or between steps when you need it. Whatever works for you.)2. Using your schematic, figure out which pins on the chip you are going to be using, the connect wires to those. Just leave the other end of the wire open.3. Now, start connecting the other ends of those wires to where they go in the circuit.4. Once you've connected all of the wires that run from the chip you should start making the other connections. (Make all of the connections that don't involve the chip)Now you should have the chip done. All that's left to do is to connect the battery, PV cell, and fan. Then set it up in the box and you're ready to go!

IMPORTANT Before you start this step you should remember that you are connecting parts that are going to be inside the box, to parts that will be on the outside of the box. The pictures in this step are just to show you how they connect. Thread the wires from the PV cell through the holes, and into the box, then connect it to the battery pack.(Remember, red (+) to red, and black ( ) to black. The colors may not be right but if they aren't (or if you just can't remember), there's probably some sort of marking indicating which is positive and which is negative.)Now we added the third wires that will go to the switch then the board on the positive side, or that will complete the circuit on the negative side. Test it out! Make sure it works by turning it on and off a couple of times.2. Next, you're going to want to secure the fan to the top of the box. You can use hot glue or that foamy padded tape stuff.3. As for the solar panel,van cleef imitation bracelet, you may not want to totally secure it to the box. This way, you can rotate it around so it gets the most sun.4. Finally,van cleef & arpels copy alhambra bracelet, enjoy your fan! Use less air conditioning! Relax in the hot weather!

Step 11: In Conclusion.

In conclusion,bracelet imitation van cleef alhambra, you have now completed your fan. Pat yourself on the back! Not only did you finish a fun project, but you also are helping the environment. Remember, one of the reasons this project is good is because it is a very green project. What I'm getting at is that you shouldn't drive to get all of the parts. Bike or walk as much as possible!Finally, use it! You're not being environmentally friendly if you make it then proceed to abandon it in the garage.

Step 12: Tips and Troubleshooting

This is the last step, we swear! It's really just a collection of tips and ideas that could help if you're having problems.1 Have a clean workspace. Picture number one is our workbench. A perfect example of what not to do. I think we spent more time looking for parts and tools than actually building the project.2 Enjoy yourself. You can make it a lot more fun by putting on some music. We hooked up Eric's iPod and played it way too loudly. Then the neighbors complained. It would have saved us a lot of time if we had.2 Make sure you get the right parts. We accidentally ordered our inductor incorrectly. We mixed up micro with nano. Don't do that. =P. It's a lot easier if you have the right parts.

just a small tip: i noticed that you have your parts a bit far apart. if you put them closer together you wont need all the messy wire and you can use solder bridges to put everything together :)

I needing some help, i saw a YouTube video while back can find it know, but the man took a fan like this out of computer and hooked it to a solar panel and attached it to chicken run to keep them cool. Just not sure about panel size can someone help. ThanksI just watched it I think you mean this guy :

Colin Keevil from Surestead Homestead ??

Sorry, Stand Sure Homesteading :)

The power of circuit is insufficient as other commentators said. Not only that, the resistor is not necessary, because the chip is tolerant to input voltage in this case.
Jun 19 '17 · 0 comments
Get over an ex

Your ex has decided to finish your relationship. How to get over an ex?! While things were going well you were happy or at least content and you probably had no idea that things would turn out so badly. Either your partner changed and there was no way you could anticipated it or the writing was on the wall and you failed to see it or ignored it in the hope it would go away. They say nothing lasts forever and very few relationships do last for a long time, but this does not ease the heartache you feel when your relationship goes wrong and you breakup. Instead of wanting to change what has happened and what is going on you need to change the way you see things. Were you married, is your ex wanting a divorce? Was it a serious relationship or a casual one? Get things in perspective.

If YOU were the one who decided to end it then at least it was your decision and you were in control and if you change your mind you can probably go back to them, tell them you want them back and retrace the steps so that you are once again together. That is simplying it because there would have been a good reason for you to end it in the first place and returning to them will probably result in it going wrong again eventually. If your partner ended the relationship and caused the breakup then you really are in a bad way. Not only do you have to contend with the fact that you have lost your other half and are now a single unit but you may also have problems with finances, finding somewhere to live, family and friends making comments that you could do without hearing, loss of pride and worrying about the future.

But you can get over this. You really can get over this I promise you. And I will tell you how you get over this breakup so that you can lead a happy life again quickly. Let us take this step by step. How quickly or slowly you progress through those steps will depend on your individual circumstances and how determined you are to get over this break up.

STEP ONE Make a list of all of the faults, foibles, irritations and bad habits your ex had/has. No matter how well you may have thought you got on there would have been somethings about them that you were putting up with for the sake of the overall picture. Perhaps your ex had a habit of repeating the same sentence regularly, or watching football, or being late,replica van cleef and arpels clover bracelet, but no person on this earth could spend that much time with you without in some way annoying you at times. Write down every one of those irritations and put it up on the mantel piece or attach it to the fridge so that you see it often and regularly, to remind you of the bad points you have now escaped from. How to get over an ex is all about how you think and taking control.

If your ex had worse faults, such as hitting you, shouting and swearing at you, cheating on you, then ask yourself why on earth you would want to waste time on such a horrible person and work on your confidence issues.

STEP TWO Remind yourself that you now have freedom. You can now chat to your friend for as long as you like on the phone without getting dirty looks from your ex. You can meet who you want when you want and you have no need to worry about being faithful or what your ex thinks of your new clothes or hair dos. You can get fat, dye your hair purple, eat garlic,van cleef copy bracelet alhambra, travel and a host of other things that having a partner can make difficult. Breaking up has it's advantages.

STEP THREE Promise yourself that you will not analyse who did what, why they said this and did not say that, why you did not respond different, why it finished, because in a way none of that matters. Either you are together or you are not and looking to apportion blame is futile. You will drive yourself made if you keep going over and over what happened and why. You might work out a good idea of why it went wrong but you may well be wrong. And do not ask your loved ones for their opinions on it. They will be desperate to make you feel better or tell you what you want to hear and they did not really know the person as well as you, so they can only guess. But it is a waste of time to think this way and you are better off moving on. How to get over an ex is about being positive and being your own person.

STEP FOUR Make a list of all of your good points, you will soon find it is a long list. Also, one man's meat is another man's poison so some of the things that irritated your ex might be things that excite someone else. Your ex may have got fed up with you being a gad about and constantly being on the go while another person might think that is exactly what he is looking for and fall madly in love with you because of this trait. Please do not assume that anything your ex partner took exception to is a fault on your part. Every time you start to lose confidence or hanker for the past remind yourself of how wonderful you are and that you will meet another wonderful person one day.

Your ex partner might have made a fusss about your hobby of collecting thimbles and scattering them about all over the home on various little shelves, spending hours dusting them, where another partner might be fascinated by it.

STEP FIVE Promise yourself that you will not contact your ex, whether that means texting them, phoning them, writing to them,van cleef and arpels imitation bracelets, turning up where they work or where they live or getting someone to pass them notes or messages or spy on them! Tell yourself that you do not want your ex back and they can go and take a running jump and you are better off without them. After all, if your ex was that intelligent and shrewd they would not have dumped you, they would still be with you, and why would you want someone who is stupid? How to get over an ex is about living for today and tomorrow.

Delete your ex s phone numbers and email addresses, throw away letters, photos and other things that might tempt you to get in touch again. Get rid of anything that might make you wistful to return to the past.

This also applies to revenge! Forget about telling their friends all the gruesome details of what happened or how you caught them in bed with your rival. Forget about trying to get them the sack from their job or throwing a brick through their window. It would give you a five minute rush of delight and then you would have all sorts of misgivings and wonder what to do next. Really all it succeeds in doing is holding you back from a decent future and making you look quite desperate and pathetic.

If your partner went off to someone else tell yourself that this other person is in for a nasty surprise one day when they cheat on them and let them down too. Would you really want to be with someone who is so disloyal and who cannot be more grown up?

Now remind yourself of the exact reasons as to why you do not care or better still are glad that it is over and do not want them back.

Why were you with them in the first place? Was it because you thought you loved each other? Was it because they were someone to see and you hate being single? Was it because you need looking after and they gave you money and somewhere to live? What was so special about them that you cannot provide for yourself or get from someone else. Even if they had been Einstein, Miss World, Donald Trump or Superman there would be things they provided for you that others could and which you can provide for yourself.

Now look at how there is a pay back for them providing this for you. For example, they may have given you some money regularly but in return you might have had to give them sex, even when you had a headache, or cooked them lots of meals, or spent lots of time with them, or listened to them moaning about their job. When you look at it clearly you might find it is better and simpler for you to pay for your own meals rather than give so much in return for so little. How to get over an ex is about being self sufficient and valuing yourself.

At least now you know exactly where you stand, you are no longer worried about the future with your ex. Perhaps your ex was violent or caused arguments or constantly let you down, no more of that.

If you only want a partner because you hate the idea of being single there are loads of people out there that would jump at the chance of dating you or living with you and many of them may well be a huge improvement than the last one.

How to get over an ex is about not allowing what others want to get in the way of what is best for you. Do not try to turn back the clock and get back with them. Remind yourself of why it finished.

STEP SIX Make a plan of action for the future which does not include your ex. It may be about work, travelling, your family, your friends and your hobbies, it really does not matter, but realise that you can now do what you want and take advantage of it. There may be things you wanted to do before but were unable to because of your ex not approving and now that you have broken up you have more say in what you do. Become your own best friend as you are someone you know you can trust and rely on. A year from now you will feel much better and be much happier, which would not have been the case if you had stayed together with your ex and pretended everything was alright. It is better that it is ended now rather than that it struggles on for months or longer and then ends.

STEP SEVEN No matter how awful you feel do not tell people that you want your ex back. Your ex may have been a habit or a bad addiction. You are going through withdrawal symptoms, so treat it like cold turkey and remember you will come out the other end stronger and better. Even if you feel awful keep it hidden and do not let it get back to your ex. Your ex should think that you are happy without them even if you are not. How to get over an ex is about having dignity and holding your head high.

STEP EIGHT Resolve that if your ex partner tries to come back you will say no. You will not be some saddo who sits by the phone hoping it rings or drives past their place whistfully trying to see who visits them or when they go out. Finished means it is finished, not maybe.

STEP NINE Decide that you need a breathing space now with no partner at all. Either have casual relationships if the right people turn up at the right place at the right time with the right circumstances that suit you, or be celibate, but stay away from a proper relationship until this last one has totally healed and got out of your system, otherwise you will rush into the wrong thing on the rebound for all of the wrong reasons. An expert would tell anyone who is upset over a break up to take things slowly and consider the option of being single, either on a short term or long term basis. There are people out there who have decided to be single forever and are very happy with that lifestyle.

Remember that you managed without your ex BEFORE you ever met and there may have been times when you were very happy and at peace then, you will feel that way again.

STEP TEN When you meet someone you like a lot and consider to be a possible future partner be more cautious than you were last time. Last time you thought it was the right person and thought it was working and you were wrong. This time take it slower and be more cautious and do not let anyone else rush you. How to get over an ex is about being sensible and preventing another similar situation in the future. Make a list of the qualities you want in a partner, have standards. If you are a hardworking, law abiding, responsible citizen then perhaps that means you should automatically scrub anyone who is unemployed, has debts, has an addiction to drink or drugs off your list of possibles. If you are young you have a right to insist a partner is young too, if you are single you have a right to demand a partner is totally single. People will take advantage of you if you give them the opportunity, so make sure you set the standards and either they live up to them or they take a running jump. Whereas you can have dozens of friends you can only have one partner so be selective about it.

STEP ELEVEN Work out why your last relationship went wrong and take at least some of the blame. If your partner was a lazy good for nothing who sat around drinking all day, yes they are to blame, but so are you, for not spotting this BEFORE you got together or for forgiving them and letting them off for too long. By spotting where the last relationship went wrong you can make sure that the same does not happen again.

STEP TWELVE Think with your head not your heart. Remember that handsome is as handsome does! If you meet a man who has gorgeous twinkly eyes and a six pack that does not mean that he would make you a good partner. You are looking for someone to cherish you and take care of your emotional and mental welfare, as well as your physical needs. A good looking, fit man may be suitable as an ornament or to work as a fitness instructor. An ugly man might love you more and treat you with more respect and consideration. It is far more important to make sure that he respects you,van cleef gold imitation bracelet, is honest with you, is faithful to you and does his share. Allowing looks, chemistry or lust to sweep you off your feet may be lovely for a short fling but not for a serious long term relationship.
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Investigation into Tracy Connelly's murder heads overseas

Tracy Connelly's murder could have been a "robbery gone wrong", police say as they seek the St Kilda sex worker's killer overseas.

Detective Senior Sergeant Stuart Bailey told ABC'sAustralian Story on Monday nightthat the homicide squad will run DNA samples found in the van Ms Connelly was murdered in through Interpol.

"There's been several samples of DNA, all to the one contributor,alhambra imitation bracelet van cleef, and we're quite certain that that is our male suspect. We've tested that DNA nationally and it hasn't come up on our database," he said.

"Because St Kilda's such a transient place,bracelet copy van cleef, we're getting that sample profile matched against 192 countries through Interpol overseas."

Senior Sergeant Bailey said Ms Connelly's murder could have been a robbery gone wrong.

"There's a black handbag that's been stolen, her mobile phone, a Bendigo credit card and they've never been found," he told the ABC.

"We believe the most likely theory is that she's tried to struggle to keep her possessions after they've engaged probably in sex and that's when she's been brutally attacked and it's been a really vicious attack that's led to her death."

He said Ms Connelly's partner TonyMelissovas has supplied police with 3000 registration numbers belonging to the cars of Ms Connelly's clients that he recorded in the 18 months leading up to her death.

"So what we're doing now is pulling that information together to try to get new persons of interest," he said.

Police also revealed they were searching for two potential witnesses and released a previously pixelated closed circuit television footage toAustralian Storythat identifies a man they believe may have seen Ms Connelly with her killer metres from where she was murdered.

The footage shows a lone man, with his head down and wearing white shoes, long pants and a jacket,bracelet van cleef copy alhambra, walking on a footpath past the security camera.

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Island runner Pam Glover comes full circle at Boston Marathon

It was an interrupted journey that was finally completed Monday.

Pam Glover of Victoria was nearing the finish line in the 2013 Boston Marathon when the pressure cooker bombs went off to destroy lives,vca copy necklace, limbs and the illusion any event is immune from terrorism.

On Monday, Glover completed the race she couldn't last year. The 60 year old Cedar Hill Recreation Centre aerobics instructor, among the more than 40 Island runners in the 118th Boston Marathon, finished in four hours, 21 minutes, 1 second.

When Glover reached the point Monday, five blocks from the finish, where she was last year when the bombs exploded, she said to herself: "Oh my God,van cleef and arpels replica clover necklace, this is where I was! I've come full circle."

Then Glover was past it, on her way to feeling the warm embrace of the finish line.

"I was feeling a lot of stress the past two weeks with the anticipation [of returning],van cleef knock off necklaces," said Glover, from Boston.

"I think it [remembering hearing the bombs] was all coming back. I'm feeling a huge sense of relief. And pride. It was a bittersweet week, but everyone here is so strong. It was so loud the last three miles with the applause being thunderous. The spectators were reaching out and touching [the runners] and saying 'thank you for running.' I just wanted to thank them back,van cleef arpels replica necklace, for being there. It was an absolutely amazing experience."

Numerous such stories were stomped into the pavement of Boston's streets yesterday.

Lori Stenson of Oak Bay, who was less than 100 metres from the finish line last year when the bombs went off, also returned to complete the course Monday in 4:19:26.

Despite being on opposite sides of the continent, Island athletes feel a tight connection to Boston. Both are avid running communities. The GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon is an official annual qualifier for the Boston Marathon as more than 300 runners from around North America stamp their tickets for the storied Boston race each year by running the Victoria marathon.

Staff and patrons at the Frontrunners store in Victoria cut a birthday cake reading "Boston Strong" on Monday morning to commemorate that city's fighting spirit in rallying one year later.

"Today's Boston Marathon was special to the whole running community of the world," said Frontrunners owner Rob Reid, race director of the GoodLife Victoria Marathon for 19 years, and who has been to the Boston Marathon six times.

The sale of One Fund Boston shirts in Victoria last year raised more than $5,000 to the victims of the 2013 Boston Marathon bomb blasts.

"We have a few shirts left over and we'll put the last of them out for sale this coming weekend at the [Times Colonist] 10K Expo," said Reid.

There were runners from 94 nations in the 2014 Boston Marathon. A total of 2,172 Canadians completed the race, the second most from any nation behind the 27,134 Americans. Top Islander was Brett McCullough of Victoria in 3:01:30. Rounding out the top five Islanders, all from Victoria, were Joel Bryan (3:03:18), Felipe Edora (3:06:35), Ian Kulin (3:12:58), Daniel Girard (3:14:27).

Top Island women's racer was Tanya Kormendy of Nanaimo in 3:15:02. The rest of the Island top five females, all from Victoria, were Ann Signorella (3:21:28), Leigh Van Knotsenburg (3:24:10), Elizabeth Swiggum (3:25:25) and Carmen Agar Newman (3:35:53).
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