A pile foundation is a civil engineering concept that is, at its most basic, a substructure that is supported by piles. This type of foundation allows any type of structure to actually be supported by a layer or layers of soil. The soil is actually built up under the ground surface and the deeper the pile, or support pole, goes, the more stable the structure should be. There are two basic parts to a pile foundation: the pile and the pile cap. ...more
A subject-to transaction is a real estate deal in which the buyer purchases the property subject to the existing mortgage. This means that they assume the current payments at the current interest rates and their payments, present and future, are subject to the terms of the loan. This is an extremely useful and valuable tool to have in your real estate investing arsenal, particularly in the current market when traditional lender-financing is hard...more
Every business organization requires a versatile phone system with business-class calling features to communicate effectively with existing customers and connect with new clients. Implementing a hosted PBX phone system is the best solution if you wish to maintain hassle free communication with your clients. Maintain Good Customer Relations Using Hosted PBX SystemTo assist low-budgeted business organizations appear as flourishing entities, hosted PBX phone system is designed with business-class calling features that are identical to sophisticated telephone systems owned by multinational companies. These include auto attendant, find me follow me call forwarding, voicemail, call conferencing, call waiting, voice to email, fax, fax to email, message notification, automatic call distribution, custom menus, caller ID, music on hold and lots more. Calls to your business office are answered by the auto attendant, functioning as a live receptionist with precise reception messages. It can be programmed to provide relevant business information and personalized messages too. The system can efficiently manage several calls at the same time and perform call routing without sending connection...more
Sharp upward movements in prices was seen in the first week of 2010, globally. Propped by rising ethane prices and better buying interest, ethylene prices have improved by about 90 dollars in 2010 in USA. Spot ethylene prices in the US at which few deals have been concluded since the New Year holidays was reported at around US$925-930/ton FD USG as...more
Exports from China turned upward in December, resuming growth after 13 months of declines, in the latest sign of improvement in global trade.The change of direction came a year after Chinese leaders embarked on a massive domestic investment-led stimulus program to offset the global erosion of demand for its exports, a key driver of China's economic...more
Copper markets may rally on Monday, putting aside weakness in the previous session to gain following stronger-than-expected Chinese imports data released on Sunday. China's unwrought copper imports jumped by more than a quarter in December, reaching 369,368 tonnes after the previous month's 290,158 tonnes, Customs data showed on Sunday. Expectations had been for imports of around 320,000 tonnes. FUNDAMENTALS Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange MCU3 fell $70 to close Friday at $7,465 a tonne, but recovered to $7,510 in after-hours trading. When Shanghai closed on Friday, LME copper stood at $7,498 a tonne. Chinese monetary policy concerns and weaker-than-expected U.S. payrolls data tarnished copper's appeal late last week , along with easing supply threats, but the import number, likely driven by the opening of an arbitrage window in mid-December, may add to confidence.That confidence may also overcome selling in last year's stronger performers including copper, by investors trying to balance portfolios during index re-weighting this week. MARKET NEWS World stocks teetered near 15-month highs and the U.S. dollar fell on Friday after the soft U.S. employment data tempered...more
Did you notice that your washer already have molds? It is one of the most common problems of the washing machine that most homeowners have to face. This is often the result of firm seals as well as incomplete drainage of water. But, there are steps...more
Remember the days when a business was open from nine to five? After those hours, you were forced to wait until they reopened the following morning to accomplish what you needed. Seems like a long time ago doesn't it? Let's face the music. Today's...more
Are you getting tensed how to move in an out of Shimla? It is not an easy task and most of the time people get tensed when it comes to shifting. But now with the assistance of the organization called packers movers, relocation to any part of India is...more
You may want to consider looking into buying a Cessna for sale when your company is quickly expanding and you are now making frequent travels. Goes without saying, traveling will be considerably easier as well as cheaper when a private jet is owned...more
If you wish to receive than you should first give. Sounds like it could be a wise proverb, but it certainly makes sense. In the business world you must earn trust and provide value to your customers or you won't have many. Once we have customers they...more
1. Attracts VisitorsWhether it is brick-or-motor store, or an on-line store, attracting traffic is crucial for any business. Having a good blog, not only attracts traffic but also helps retain the traffic. In fact it helps built a loyal fan base all...more