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Structural steel prices can vary widely, even just from one day to the next. Considering that major construction projects take months to years to complete, failure to account for potential fluctuations across the proposed time span of the project can throw your budget and the entire project into a tailspin. Having a good and accurate estimate is crucial to competitively bidding and winning major projects, but unexpected purchase prices for the steel can whittle away at your bottom line at the end of the road, compromising the value of any win to your own bottom line....

All lines, also known as ropes, on a boat will unravel and fray at the end unless the line end is treated in some manner. 01 of 10 Anchor the End of the Whipping Twine Kate Derrick You can try tightly wrapping the end with tape, but tape usually rubs off or quickly disintegrates in working conditions. You can fuse the fibers of synthetic lines (nylon, polypropylene) with a flame, but the result is ugly, harsh on the hands, and often not long lasting....

A commercial real estate resume is like a property description: it provides vital statistics, highlights, and outstanding features, and downplays any weaknesses in an attempt to pique the interest of the right investor. Except, in this case, the investment is in you. Remember that commercial real estate firms receive resumes from individuals attracted to the career due to its earning potential routinely. As such, it is important to include the right combination of information commercial real estate firms seeks to stand out from your competition....

As an entry-level business analyst, your cover letter should highlight previous work and educational experience. Since your job will deal largely with data and reports, you should include examples of the technical business skills you have learned and used as part of your education and in previous positions. Try to address as closely as possible the requirements stated in the job description for the best chance at gaining an interview....

The National Hockey League stats sheet can be confusing for new fans. Some codes are obvious—most fans can guess what a “G” or an “A” indicates. But “SPCT” is probably a mystery to those who are new to the game. Statistics such as a goalie’s save percentage or goals-against average can also be confusing. These and other abbreviations are all explained below. Forwards and Defensemen Forwards and defensemen—that is, all of the players who are not goaltenders—have their own set of statistics and acronyms....

Use an inexpensive overgrip to preserve your original grip, keep your racquet from slipping in your hand, and fatten a handle that’s a little too small. 01 of 08 Preparing to Wrap Jeff Cooper To reach the point shown in this first photo: Peel off the transparent plastic covering (if any) on the outside surface of the overgrip.Peel the covering (if any) off the small sticky tab at the tapered end of the inside surface of the overgrip....

Radiant ceiling panel systems can be used during a building retrofit process while earning points toward LEED certification. Radiant ceiling panels offer temperature gradients so low between ceiling and floor that there is less than one degree of difference. The heated ceiling panels are heated in one of three ways: water pipes, electric or air flows embedded in the panel. Of these three, electric circuits and water pipes are the most used solution....

Question: How Fast Do RC Cars Really Go? There are two speeds associated with radio controlled vehicles: scale speed and actual speed. Some manufacturers, in a bid to capitalize on the perceived superiority of really fast cars, will list the scale speed rather than the actual speed of the RC. Such advertising is geared to make a normal car seem faster than it is. Answer: Clocking a hobby-grade RC vehicle at top speed using a police radar gun will likely produce a speed range of 10 to 70 mph....

The march, from “The Nutcracker,” is one of the most well-known and recognized melodies of Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet. (Another famous ballet with recognizable melodies is Swan Lake.) The actual title of the piece is “March,” but most people refer to it as “The Nutcracker March.” It is also referred to “The March of the Nutcracker,” Marche (in French) and Марш (in Russian). The song appears early in the first act of the ballet....

The Hupmobile may not be a familiar name among classic car enthusiasts, but it was one of the many respected and beloved marques that fell victim to the 1930s Depression after 30 years of building cars. The History of the Hupmobile Robert Hupp, a former employee of Oldsmobile and Ford, and his brother Louis Hupp founded the Hupp Motor Car Co. in Detroit, Michigan. They introduced the Hupmobile Model 20, a two-passenger runabout with a four-cylinder engine and a two-speed transmission, at the 1908 Detroit Auto Show....

Have you ever wondered what happened to that kid behind the funny meme going around on social media? Memes—those virally-transmitted cultural symbols, images, videos, and ideas—act a lot like the flu. As they are shared by one web user after another, they eventually go viral. Unlike the flu, however, they can make instant stars out of the folks who appear in them. Which eventually begs the question: what happened to the people behind the—temporarily—famous faces?...

A screen pass is a play where the quarterback fakes a handoff or long pass but instead throws a short pass to a receiver who has positioned himself behind a group of blockers. On a screen pass, the defensive linemen are allowed to penetrate the offensive line while a set of offensive linemen run to the side of the field to serve as blockers for a running back or receiver who receives a short pass from the quarterback....

The high school attended by Tiger Woods was Western High School, a public school located in Anaheim, California. A few tidbits about Western High School: Nickname of sports teams: PioneersSchool colors: Blue and whiteServes grades: 9 through 12School district: Anaheim Union High School DistrictNotable alumni: In addition to Tiger, there’s Randy Scheckman, winner of the 2013 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine; major league baseball players Andy Messersmith and John Moses; and NFL players Mike Iupati and Fili Moala....

Singer-songwriter and pop superstar Billy Joel certainly had an abundance of hit songs during the ’80s, but he also suffered from a significant gulf between his critical and commercial reception. That means that the quality of some hits may not be up to snuff compared to other, more complete compositions, which is why this list of top ’80s songs may be shorter than expected. Nonetheless, Joel’s best work has always exhibited great melodic sense, and he can be a fine, serious songwriter when he wants to be....

Even with proper maintenance, scuba tanks eventually wear out. Dents, cracks, and rust can compromise a scuba tank’s structural integrity. The dive industry recommends that tanks be visually inspected for damage once a year, and the United States Department of Transportation requires that all compressed gas cylinders undergo hydrostatic testing every 5 years. If a tank fails either visual inspection or hydrostatic testing, it is decommissioned. The owner is left with a heavy, bulky hunk of metal....

A pinch flat is a different situation than running over an object like a nail, a piece of glass or wire that actually punctures your tire. (Though these types of punctures are quite common for anyone who cycles with any regularity, there are easy ways to reduce the number of flats you get from these causes, too.) A pinch flat is when you hit a sharp edge with your bike tire had enough that it presses and pinches your inner tube against your rim hard enough to perforate the tube and cause a flat tire....

Property investors are always looking for unique ways to make money. Single-family homes, multifamily properties, and even mixed-use investments are all popular with the masses. One type of investment that deserves consideration is the mobile home. Learn why you should invest in mobile home parks. What Are You Investing In? When you purchase a mobile home park, you are essentially buying land that has been zoned to be rented out as separate lots to different mobile home owners....

South African Gospel first hit the international music scene when Paul Simon introduced us to Ladysmith Black Mambazo on his game-changing 1986 release Graceland. Since then, it’s remained a calm but mighty force in global music, drawing fans from both the Christian and the secular world. A very short list of groups have dominated the genre, at least as far as the international market goes, but there are literally thousands upon thousands of great artists and choirs from all over South Africa who are worth checking out....

What makes a great rap group? Is it chemistry? Personalities? The body of work? All the essential ingredients have to be in place, of course. It also helps if the sum of the group is greater than its individual parts. The best rap groups come in various shades and sizes. The Wu-Tang Clan set the bar high for large crews. De La Soul proved that three really is the magic number....

Selling on eBay has its challenges. Shipping is probably the most intimidating part of starting an eBay business. How much should you charge for shipping? What carrier should you use? What class of mail is appropriate for different types of items at different weights? It can all be very confusing. But, there are a few basics that all eBay sellers should know about the shipping to prevent lost packages, returned packages, and most of all, unhappy customers....