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Apple, Foxconn revamp China work conditions

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - In a landmark development for the way Western companies do business in China, Apple Inc said on Thursday it had agreed to work with partner Foxconn to tackle wage and working condition violations at the factories that produce its popular products.

Foxconn - which makes Apple devices from the iPhone to the iPad - will hire tens of thousands of new workers, clamp down on illegal overtime, improve safety protocols and upgrade worker housing and other amenities.

The moves come in response to one of the largest investigations ever conducted of a U.S. company's operations abroad. Apple had agreed to the probe by the independent Fair Labor Association in response to a crescendo of criticism that its products were built on the backs of mistreated Chinese workers.

The association, in disclosing its findings from a survey of three Foxconn plants and over 35,000 workers, said it had unearthed multiple violations of labor law, including extreme hours and unpaid overtime.

Apple, the world's most valuable corporation, and Foxconn, China's biggest private-sector employer and Apple' main contract manufacturer, are so dominant in the global technology industry that their newly forged accord will likely have a substantial ripple effect across the sector.

The agreement is a sign of the increasing power of Chinese workers to command higher wages given climbing prices in China in recent years for everything from food to housing and medical care, and an aging workforce that has led to labor shortages.

Working conditions at many Chinese manufacturers that supply Western companies are considerably inferior to those at Foxconn, experts say.

"Apple and Foxconn are obviously the two biggest players in this sector and since they're teaming up to drive this change, I really do think they set the bar for the rest of the sector," FLA President Auret van Heerden told Reuters in an interview. The Apple-Foxconn agreement may also raise costs for other manufacturers who contract with the Taiwanese company, including Dell Inc, Hewlett-Packard, Amazon.com Inc, Motorola Mobility Holdings, Nokia Oyj and Sony Corp.

It could also mean more work for cheaper contract manufacturers.

"If Foxconn tries to increase prices, Amazon could go to other major contract manufacturers like Quanta, Wistron, Pegatron or Inventec to see what they could do for the company," said Mark Gerber, director of technology research at brokerage Detwiler Fenton.

The agreement could result in higher prices for consumers, though the impact will be limited because labor costs are only a small fraction of the total cost for most high-tech devices.

"If Foxconn's labor cost goes up ... that will be an industry-wide phenomenon and then we have to decide how much do we pass on to our customers versus how much cost do we absorb,"?HP Chief Executive Meg Whitman told Reuters in February.

Foxconn said it would reduce working hours to 49 hours per week, including overtime, while keeping total compensation for workers at its current level. The FLA audit had found that during peak production times, workers in the three factories put in more than 60 hours per week on average.

To compensate for the reduced hours, Foxconn will hire tens of thousands of additional workers. It also said it would build more housing and canteens to accommodate that influx.

Apple CEO Tim Cook, who company critics hoped would usher in a more open, transparent era at Apple after he took over from the late Steve Jobs last year, has shown a willingness to tackle the global criticism head-on.

"We appreciate the work the FLA has done to assess conditions at Foxconn and we fully support their recommendations," an Apple spokesman said.

"We share the FLA's goal of improving lives and raising the bar for manufacturing companies everywhere."

FIRST PHASE

The much-anticipated report marks the first phase of a probe into Apple's contract manufacturers across the world's most populous nation.

With 1.2 million workers, Foxconn - an affiliate of Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry - is by far Apple's largest and most influential partner.

Foreign companies have long grappled with conditions at supplier factories in China, dubbed the world's factory because of its low wages and high-metabolism transport and shipping infrastructure. While that manufacturing prowess presents an attractive business proposition, consumer concerns about allegedly brutal working conditions in China have caused headaches for foreign brands. Global protests against Apple swelled after reports spread in 2010 of a string or suicides at Foxconn's plants in southern China, blamed on inhumane working conditions and the alienation that migrant laborers, often from impoverished provinces, face in a bustling metropolis like Shenzhen, where two of the three factories the FLA inspected are located. In months past, protesters have shown up at Apple events - the rollout of the new iPad, the iPhone 4GS and its annual shareholders' meeting - holding up placards urging the $500 billion corporation to make "ethical" devices.

Some have also criticized the FLA for its close alignment with corporations.

The actor Mike Daisey also did much to raise awareness of the issue through his one man show, "The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs," though his credibility was dented when it emerged that parts of his monologue were fabricated. In recent months, Apple's CEO has announced the results of an internal audit into more than a 100 of Apple's suppliers; caved to Wall Street pressure and put in place a dividend and stock buyback program; and addressed labor abuse protests directly. Cook reportedly told Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang he was working to resolve labor issues in the country. Apple joined the FLA in January and requested the group conduct a full-scale audit of its Chinese manufacturing.

NEW DORMS The FLA in its report sought measures that will reduce working hours while ensuring that migrant laborers - often willing to pile up the overtime to make ends meet back home - do not forego much-needed income. Foxconn committed to building new housing to alleviate situations where multiple workers were squeezed into dorm rooms that seem inhumane by Western standards. It will also improve accident reporting and help workers enroll in social welfare programs. But it is unclear if there will be independent monitoring of Apple and Foxconn's progress in adhering to its commitments.

The Apple agreement is not the first time a U.S. consumer brand has agreed to address broadly the issue of working conditions at overseas factories. Nike Inc was rocked by reports in the 1990s that its contractors in China and elsewhere forced employees to work in slave-like conditions for a pittance. The sportswear brand eventually implemented wide-ranging reforms that vastly improved safety and working conditions, but the issue continues to rear its head: last year, Nike paid 4,400 workers $1 million to settle claims of non-payment of overtime wages. Yet even Nike stopped short of Apple's and Foxconn's hiring and income-boosting spree. Last month, Foxconn said it was raising salaries by 16 to 25 percent, and was advertising a basic monthly wage, not including overtime, of 1,800 yuan ($290) in the southern city of Shenzhen, Guangdong province - where the monthly minimum wage is 1,500 yuan. Besides the two factories in Shenzhen, the other factory covered by the FLA report is in Chengdu, in central China. Future forays by the FLA over coming months will encompass Apple contractors Quanta Computer Inc, Pegatron Corp, Wintek Corp and other suppliers, all notoriously tight-lipped about their operations. Should Chinese manufacturers and their American clients follow Apple's lead, already severely strained margins might further narrow, experts say. While labor costs are a relatively low percentage of total costs for electronics products, they account for a far higher percentage further down the value chain. Fast-food chains like McDonald's, or apparel makers like Nike or the Gap, are even more dependent on low-cost labor.

Many companies have already relocated some manufacturing either to inland China, where wages are lower, or to countries like Vietnam.

(Editing by Gary Hill and Tim Dobbyn)

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I attended a Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) workshop this week hosted by ArcelorMittal, for the Ochre House HR Network.?As per a previous blog, ArcelorMittal have made great progress in SWP and although this topic is widely discussed, in my experience, no one has ever shown ?how? to do it.?Before we go into the details, here are some key facts:

  • Ochre House conducted a survey and they found that 20% of organisations do long term SWP (mainly in the technology/engineering industry sector)
  • Approximately 40% of organisations are looking into this popular topic
  • Metrics and SWP are the two most popular items that businesses are discussing today

Nick Kemsley from Henley Business School has conducted significant research in this area and he talked about some of the fundamentals, approaches, and what this topic is really about. He explained that we need to understand how we look at the issue and then think through whether we have the capability and buy in at the right level to deliver it. It is not about systems and analytics but about people.

Many organisations start to look at this topic when they feel pain that affects the business strategy. This was the case for ArcelorMittal also. They were faced with two situations; one in?Canada and?another in?South Africa which forced them to start planning for the future. In Canada, for example, the City of Hamilton grew around the Steel industry and this was the home of steel production, however, Steel plants started closing down and there was a shift away from making steel and engineering jobs to other vocations. As a result ArcelorMittal started talent pipelining right from grassroots, putting on relevant courses at colleges encouraging the next generation of Engineers and offering student sponsorships. If they?d had a SWP process in place, they would not have had to experience this pain and cost.

Many people get confused between resource planning (3-6 months), demand planning (1 year) and strategic workforce planning (3-5 year business planning). All three are relevant and necessary, but the whole SWP starts with the following:

  • You need business sponsorship from the top ? you can pilot with a certain function, geography etc. however, it needs to be driven from the business leader who should communicate what their 3-5 year business plan is. ?This plan can then be broken down into yearly goals that are reviewed on a frequent basis.
  • HR are there to facilitate the discussion and dialogue and ask the right questions. SWP is like the ?brain? of the HR strategy as it touches everything in the organisation, and as HR professionals, we need to focus on this.
  • Critical roles need to be identified ? again, the definition of a critical role will vary from industry to industry, but these are not always the senior management team roles, these are the roles that if taken away will have significant impact to a business e.g. in Disney, this would be the car park attendant!? If there is no car park attendant, no one can park and get into the premises!?Therefore the critical roles are not about seniority or cost, it is about how the role affects on-going business.? Future roles for tomorrow also need to be taken into consideration, e.g. if the strategy is to change product lines in a couple of years, then focus should be on planning for those future roles in new product line areas.
  • Also, the question should be asked around how rare a particular skill set is.?The rarer, the harder it is to find, therefore the more planning required.
  • Flexibility needs to be taken into consideration ? this is not just about hiring plans against attrition, but it would include flexibility, multi-skilling during peaks and troughs and how those should be dealt with without on-going hiring and firing.
  • There should also be a disaster scenario ? what would happen if demand slowed down for example?

So in summary for a successful SWP strategy:

  • Develop?SWP against a long term business strategy -?include retention, cross functional development, flexibility, graduate recruitment, changes in workforce demographics.
  • Analyse where the gaps are and what needs to be planned for
  • Forecast the demand?forecast the supply
  • Define the strategic direction and work on the action plan

It was a great session, and?there is a?lot that can be learned from ArcelorMittal who will be presenting again at the next Strategic Workforce Planning think tank in Holland.

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Flying? New brochure offers travel tips for passengers of size

By Harriet Baskas, msnbc.com contributor

Plus-size fliers have a slim new tool to help them get from here to there.

A downloadable, four-page brochure titled ?Travel Tips for People of Size??offers tips for packing, booking flights, choosing seats, traveling to and through airports and getting on and off airplanes. A description of each airline's passengers-of-size policy is included, along with recommendations for ways that travel agents can help a passenger of size have a comfortable flying experience.

?Airline travel, in particular, is such a hot topic for fat people,? said Peggy Howell, spokeswoman for the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA). ?Some have mobility issues and the trip from the curb to the gate is daunting. Some people are concerned that they may not be able to move quickly enough to make connecting flights. And we often get questions about which airlines have policies regarding?the purchase of?two seats.?

Howell said the brochure, which was created with input from the Association for Airline Passenger Rights (AAPR), will help passengers of size make informed travel decisions and avoid some uncomfortable situations, such as being publicly humiliated by being called out of line to buy a second seat.

?The reality is that purchasing a second coach seat, sharing a third seat with a fellow traveler of size, or considering an upgrade to business or first class may be the most appropriate choice,? said Tony Harrell, owner of Abundant Travel, based in Alexandria, Va.

The brochure recommends that passengers of size book a second seat when flying Southwest, American and Jet Blue. United may require passengers of size to purchase a second seat if they are unable to fit in a single seat with both armrests down. The brochure also suggests that travelers check their airline's policy at the time of flying.

?Air travel these days is not a pleasant experience, but as passengers we?re all in this together,? said AAPR executive director Brandon?Macsata. ?So if traveling can be easier and more pleasant for people of size, it will be more pleasant for people of all sizes.?

In addition to urging travelers to choose airlines that are ?people-of-size friendly,? the brochure also offers these tips:

  • A window seat will give you a little more shoulder room but hip room remains the same. The average seat is (approximately) 18 inches wide.
  • While you can discreetly ask your flight attendant for a seat belt extender as you board, you may find it more convenient to carry your own. (A list of sites that sell seatbelt extenders is included.) ?
  • Smile and say hello to your seat mates. It is harder to be annoyed with someone if they are being nice.
  • Washroom size may?be an issue. Try to plan accordingly

?I?m going to print out the brochure and take it with me when I travel,? said Carole Cullum, a Minnesota resident who usually purchases a second airline seat.

?Society thinks people of size want special accommodations on airplanes, without respect for others,? said Janie Oyakawa, a 34-year-old person of size from McKinney, Texas. ?But we just want to know exactly what the deal is, and this brochure removes a lot of the guesswork.

?My hips might be wider,? she said, ?but my money is just as green as the next person's and I want to travel and see the world.??

Find more by Harriet Baskas on StuckatTheAirport.com and follow her on Twitter.?

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Thursday, March 29, 2012

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Wednesday, March 28, 2012

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Have you ever used connectives when writing or speaking English? I know I have, and I'm certain you have too. Are you aware of the importance connectives have in our speaking and writing? We use connectives when we connect phrases, sentences, clauses, or words; and the more connectives we can incorporate into our use of the English language the more choices we have when conversing or writing.
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Have you ever used connectives when writing or speaking English? I know I have, and I'm certain you have too. Are you aware of the importance connectives have in our speaking and writing? We use connectives when we connect phrases, sentences, clauses, or words; and the more connectives we can incorporate into our use of the English language the more choices we have when conversing or writing. Connectives are used to show the relationship between the first phrase and the second phrase in a sentence, between the first part and the second part of a sentence, between the first description and the second description in a sentence. In an effort to avoid confusion when we're writing or speaking, we also use connectives to alert the listener or reader that we are about to place emphasis on a topic or about to change the direction the conversation is going. If you're not familiar with grammatical connectives, here are just a few examples: Therefore Nevertheless Although But Furthermore Maybe Following are some examples of sentences using the list above in the order presented. The kitty was hungry, therefore I fed him. I was tired, nevertheless I had to go to work. I bought the comfortable shoes, although they cost more than I expected. I saw the blue shirt, but I bought the red one. Yes, the item has been paid for, furthermore I paid with a credit card. It's wasn't raining this morning, maybe it will start this afternoon on the way home. Now here's something really interesting, and that is, if you remove the connectives you still have valid sentences that still make sense. Here are the same examples in the same order with the connectives removed: The kitty was hungry. I fed him. I was tired. I had to go to work. I bought the comfortable shoes. They cost more than I expected. I saw the blue shirt. I bought the red one. Yes, the item has been paid for. I paid with a credit card. It's wasn't raining this morning. It will start this afternoon on the way home. Notice the big difference between the two sets of sentences. They are the same sentences but the meaning changes when we add or remove the connectives. Connectives are great! They help enhance our speaking and writing skills and the more connectives in our repertoire the more options we have as writers and/or public speakers. Think about this next time you write your speech and/or write your next proposal. As a freelance writer I find connectives quite intriguing, I hope you do too.

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Monday, March 26, 2012

99% A Separation

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Dynamically shot and paced like a thriller, the film has the density and moral prickliness of a good novel.

These people seem so real they might live next door. And they probably do.

Very few movies capture as convincingly as A Separation does the ways in which seemingly honorable decisions can lead to interpersonal conflict -- even disaster.

To say the piercing Iranian film A Separation is about divorce is a bit like saying The Wizard of Oz is about a pair of slippers.

"A Separation" moves beyond one couple's sundering marriage to reveal growing rifts between generations, ideologies, religious mind-sets, genders and classes in contemporary Iran.

"A Separation" is a great movie, a look inside a world so foreign that it might as well be another planet, yet so universal that its observations are painfully familiar to anyone, anywhere.

... subtlety and a sense of profound decency ...

A clever, insightful and heartfelt examination of human frailty that makes watching subtitles seem like a breeze.

It's fast paced, exciting, thrilling, edgy, moving, engaging, and - in its portrait of a justice system almost radically alien to the one I live under - absolutely fascinating.

Although the film might serve as a portrait of Iran's two conflicting social groups as reflected in the Green movement/Ahmadinejad clashes, it is much more about moral contradictions that any society has to face. A masterpiece.

It's the little moments in Farhadi's film that are its most important, speaking every bit as loudly as its big, narrative-driving moments.

If any one film can re-inject life into an entire national cinema, it's A Separation.

You may also find that some aspects of this very foreign story seem disturbingly not all that foreign.

An outsider could see these characters as misguided. That's not the reality however. Farhadi slips us into their shoes and we appreciate each of their perspectives.

Asghar Farhadi has written a superb screenplay and directs it with equal brilliance. He has managed to make a film that says something about the state of affairs in his Iran and weaves that message into an engrossing tapestry of mystery and drama.

The complex realities of human emotions and experience are more than sufficient to carry a film, and Farhadi doesn't let fussy direction or attempts to be overly clever get in the way of letting this brilliant, quietly insightful story unfold.

A clarion cry that cuts through the xenophobic clutter and the dense fog of war to show that not everyone "over there" is a boogeyman waiting to jump out of the closet. If that sounds terribly simplistic, just consider where we live.

A Separation is more than a character study; it's a deftly plotted drama that unfolds layer after layer and will leave you asking all kinds of questions about your beliefs and moral judgments. Fascinating stuff.

The story has no winners, and the daringly ambiguous ending defies simple conclusions. Even the title can be taken multiple ways.

The movie opens the door on a foreign culture, yet the people do not seem that dissimilar. .... They deal with some of the same struggles ... -- generational and class conflicts, ideological differences, and connecting and communicating emotionally.

A devastating portrait of two families in crisis, with their class differences representing the title's true 'separation.'

"A Separation" deals with some very murky issues, but it does so with astonishing clarity.

The movie is a singular mix of the foreign and the familiar, but is it the best 2011 film in the whole wide world? A 99? I can't say that I concur with my colleagues on that score.

A Separation explores how presumed social norms are extremely tenuous and how threats to these almost illusory ideas can threaten our sense of personal security.

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Sunday, March 25, 2012

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I was reading The Big Moo: Stop Trying To Be Perfect and Start Being Remarkable this morning, and I?d recommend a copy of this to anyone who wants to improve their career and their future. And that?s all of us, right?

There was one particular line that really stood out to me: Betting on change is always the safest bet available. That describes life perfectly, but it also describes a career in Information Technology perfectly as well. There is no field in the world that has the constant and never-ending changes that IT does. And every single one of us can look at this as a massive opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Is that how you?re looking at it? I remember when I passed my first certification exam, the Novell CAN, back in 1997. Man, I thought I knew it all then! But I quickly learned that you?ve got to keep learning in IT. I also learned that if you?re willing to put in the work and make the sacrifices, there?s no other field with the limitless potential for growth and excellence.

Like everyone else, my career has had its ups and downs, but I always kept learning and growing. Today, I?ve got my dream job, working with studI was reading The Big Moo: Stop Trying To Be Perfect and Start Being Remarkable this morning, and I?d recommend a copy of this to anyone who wants to improve their career and their future. And that?s all of us, right?

There was one particular line that really stood out to me: Betting on change is always the safest bet available. That describes life perfectly, but it also describes a career in Information Technology perfectly as well. There is no field in the world that has the constant and never-ending changes that IT does. And every single one of us can look at this as a massive opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Is that how you?re looking at it? I remember when I passed my first certification exam, the Novell CAN, back in 1997. Man, I thought I knew it all then! But I quickly learned that you?ve got to keep learning in IT. I also learned that if you?re willing to put in the work and make the sacrifices, there?s no other field with the limitless potential for growth and excellence.

Like everyone else, my career has had its ups and downs, but I always kept learning and growing. Today, I?ve got my dream job, working with students and customers just like you ? to help you create your own future.

The next 18 months are filled with endless possibilities, particularly with the rapid growth of VoIP and Microsoft Vista on the horizon. There will be those who rationalize their inertia, saying ?I?ll never have to support those, so I don?t need to learn them.?

There will also be those who see VoIP and Vista as enormous opportunities to learn and advance in their careers and their lives. These people will get started today, learning the fundamentals of Cisco and advancing their networking knowledge in order to be ready for opportunities as they come along.

You can?t start studying and learning when the opportunity arrives ? you?ve got to be ready when opportunity knocks. If you?ve been putting off studying for a Cisco or other computer certification ? and I know the summer is a really good time for putting off studying ? get back on track today.

Because you never know what opportunities are going to come along ? but you do know that when they do, you?ve got to be ready to take advantage. After all, opportunity really does knock only once!
ents and customers just like you ? to help you create your own future.

The next 18 months are filled with endless possibilities, particularly with the rapid growth of VoIP and Microsoft Vista on the horizon. There will be those who rationalize their inertia, saying ?I?ll never have to support those, so I don?t need to learn them.?


There will also be those who see VoIP and Vista as enormous opportunities to learn and advance in their careers and their lives. These people will get started today, learning the fundamentals of Cisco and advancing their networking knowledge in order to be ready for opportunities as they come along.

You can?t start studying and learning when the opportunity arrives ? you?ve got to be ready when opportunity knocks. If you?ve been putting off studying for a Cisco or other computer certification ? and I know the summer is a really good time for putting off studying ? get back on track today.

Because you never know what opportunities are going to come along ? but you do know that when they do, you?ve got to be ready to take advantage. After all, opportunity really does knock only once!

Source: http://www.reconnectinternet.com/index.php/cisco-microsoft-computer-certification-be-ready-for-your-opportunity.html

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Mali president's whereabouts unknown after coup

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Saturday, March 24, 2012

Video: Goldman Hunts for 'Muppets'

Reports are out that Goldman Sachs is searching for employees using derogatory terms to disparage unwitting clients. Discussing whether this is just a case of Goldman damage control, with John Berlau, Competitive Enterprise Institute, and CNBC's John C...

Source: http://video.msnbc.msn.com/cnbc/46829130/

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Thursday, March 22, 2012

Rock Climbing Classes & Trip | Fort Irwin FMWR

Ever wanted to try rock climbing? Well now?s your chance! Outdoor Recreation (ODR) is offering rock climbing certification classes at the Coyote Activity Center on Saturday, March 17 and 24 at 1330.

Then, on March 30 from 0900-1830, ODR will be teaming up with Leisure Travel Services for a rock climbing excursion to Sawtooth Canyon just outside of Barstow. The cost of the trip is $30/person, and attendees must be certified through the Fort Irwin Rock Wall Class. Contact ODR at 380-4327 for the classes or climbing trip, or Coyote Activity Center at 380-7242 for just the classes.

Source: http://fortirwinfmwr.com/2012/03/rock-climbing-classes-trip/

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The new iPad confirmed to run hotter than last model [Update: Apple statement]

Anecdotal suspicions that the new iPad operated at a noticeably higher temperature than the iPad 2 have been backed up now that someone has pointed an infrared camera at the thing to see what's up. After running GLBenchmark for five minutes, the new iPad ended up being much hotter than the iPad 2 - 33.6 degrees Clesius versus 28.3 degrees Celesius.


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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

WATCH: Kirk Cameron Says Gay Remarks Weren't Hateful

Former Growing Pains star Kirk Cameron set off a media firestorm earlier this month when he made some markedly homophobic comments in an interview with Piers Morgan -- calling homosexuality "unnatural" and "ultimately destructive to so many of the foundations of civilization." On Tuesday morning, the outspoken Evangelical Christian visited the Today Show to promote his new film Monumental -- and talk quickly turned to his anti-gay remarks. See what he had to say in the video below.

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Learn How To Make Easy Home Improvements

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Pick a reputable contractor that listen to your needs. Hiring a contractor that is honest is important, but you need to be aware if they are listening to any of your concerns. There is no reason for you to pay for work that you did not agree to. Make sure that they pay very close attention to what you tell them.

Look at your roof for damages that may have happened over the winter when the weather turns. Here is one sign of damage to look for: shingles that are no longer flat, having taken on a curl due to winter?s stresses. You will want to replace these damaged shingles. Fixing minor roof problems right away can prevent more major and costly problems down the road.

Be sure that you check lower parts of your property, such as your home?s foundation. These low areas can be packed with compacted soil so water no longer pools and erodes yards. If water pools up near your house, it can eat at the foundation of your house.

Work from the inside out when improving your home. You generally want to do these prior to other jobs since they require access to the inside of your walls. On the flip side, if you are planning to remodel, you should do these things first so that your remodel will not be ruined because one of these areas failed.

When performing home improvements in areas with heavy plumbing, (e.g. kitchens and bathrooms) replace ordinary wall board with water-resistant wall board. Commonly known as ?green board? in the building industry, water-resistant wall board stands up to increased moisture better than standard board, and most brands are treated to prevent the growth of dangerous mold that can thrive in damp areas.

Apply an asphalt search to keep your driveway from crumbling and cracking. Your driveway can be damaged by wet weather or the sun, especially if water gets in the cracks and freezes. Applying a sealant protects the driveway, prevents weather-related damage and helps the driveway last longer.

A front porch is a worthwhile place to invest your home improvement efforts. It is the first thing visitors see and creates their first impression of your home. Make sure to remove any debris. Adding foliage, furniture, and lighting all help make a good impression. This can increase the property value of your home.

One of the best ways to improve the value and overall quality of your home is to upgrade the appliances. Any appliance that you upgrade will help you add value and give you a great start towards your home improvement goals.

Take the information laid out here and complete the home improvement projects that will help improve your home. No matter how small of a project you complete, finishing your own home improvement project will give you a great sense of accomplishment. Step back and look at all that you have accomplished.

Source: http://digg3.com/learn-how-to-make-easy-home-improvements/

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Tuesday, March 20, 2012

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Obama raises $45 million in February

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Monday, March 19, 2012

HBT: Peavy tosses five hitless innings

White Sox right-hander Jake Peavy was shelled for three earned runs on four hits in his two-inning Cactus League debut March 7 against the Brewers.

Peavy then allowed six earned runs on eights hits to the A?s in his second Cactus League start ? an outing that lasted just 2 1/3 innings.

But he got back on the right track Sunday.

On the mound for the third time in Cactus League play, Peavy hurled five innings of hitless ball against the Mariners. He struck out five while issuing just one walk, and threw 55 of his 70 pitches for strikes.

?It was a good day, got a lot of good work in,? Peavy told reporters after the 5-0 exhibition victory over Seattle. ?It?s refreshing to go out there and have good stuff and good command. After that last start, people were talking about, ?I thought you said you felt good.? I do feel good. We?re working on stuff. If I make a bad pitch, I turn around in spring training, I?m throwing the same pitch until I get it.?

Peavy has registered a 4.49 ERA in 238 2/3 innings with the White Sox since being acquired in a blockbuster trade at the July 2009 deadline. The 30-year-old is owed a $17 million salary this season.

Source: http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/18/jake-peavy-goes-five-hitless-in-third-cactus-league-start/related/

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