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for a company, the proposal evaluation for the vendor selection process for smaller projects and commodities can be relatively straightforward. For bigger projects, complex parts or multifaceted services, evaluating proposals and coming to a consensus will be more involved. The main objective of this phase is to minimize human emotion and political positioning to arrive at a decision that is in the best interest of the company. Be thorough in your investigation, seek input from all stakeholders and use the following methodology to lead the team to a unified vendor selection decision....

A landlord has the responsibility to keep their tenants and the surrounding community happy. Taking the proper care of the rental property plays a huge role in keeping everyone content. Following health and safety codes, performing regular maintenance, paying bills on time, and maintaining the proper insurance are all part of a landlord’s obligations. Learn seven ways a landlord can protect their property. Responsibility to Follow Safety Codes As a landlord, it is your responsibility to follow all local, state, and federal safety codes for your property....

01 of 10 “Space Oddity” Originally released days before the historic launch of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon, “Space Oddity” was not played by the BBC until after the mission had safely returned to earth. The tale of Major Tom became David Bowie’s first hit single in the UK climbing to #5 on the UK pop singles chart in 1969. It fared less well in the US, but in 1973 “Space Oddity” was re-released and became David Bowie’s first significant hit in the US peaking at #15....

Post-grunge is a form of hard rock that first flourished in the mid-1990s in response to the popularity of Seattle grunge bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam earlier in the decade. But where grunge took inspiration from darker genres, like punk and metal, post-grunge transformed the thick guitar sounds and candid lyrical themes of the Seattle bands into an accessible, often uplifting mainstream aesthetic. Post-grunge songs tend to be mid-tempo numbers that combine the searching spirit of ballads and the power-chord energy of hard rock anthems....

These songs embody the spirit of the 2000s. Like the theme music to a good movie, they underscore a unique decade in hip-hop. Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to take a trip down memory lane and explore the best rap songs of the 2000s. 100 of 100 T.I. & Jay-Z - “Swagga Like Us” (Feat. Kanye West & Lil Wayne) Swagga Like Us - Jay Z (feat Kanye West, Lil Wayne and TI)....

iRoofing is one of the best apps available for roofing contractors aimed at saving time and money. The redesigned app now features video, social media, and feedback from your customer to provide all relevant details to future customers. The iRoofing app will provide you tools to measure, display roof’s images, evaluate design criteria, and could even create the project’s rendering of the proposed roof installation. The iRoofing app is designed to help roofing contractors get more leads, boost sales, and complete proposals by using the customized service provided by the app....

There are comics who work for decades and never produce anything of value, and then there are comics who are brilliant but die tragically before the world really has a chance to see the full extent of what they really could have done. In fact, many of the best comedians that ever lived are now dead! Here are 12 comedians whose died too young and whose potentially brilliant careers were cut short by tragedy....

Whether it’s fast food, fast casual, full service or fine dining, humor can almost always be found in the average American restaurant experience. In addition to tasting a variety of dishes, customers experience servers, chefs, and other workers, as well as patrons at other tables. As a result, people enjoy and share humor about the U.S. restaurant industry as well as their specific dining experiences. Restaurant Humor For a “taste” of some comedy, check out these 24 humorous quotes shared by actors, comedians, and others: “Why does Sea World have a seafood restaurant?...

Scrap metal is classified as either ferrous or non-ferrous scrap. While ferrous metals contain some degree of iron (its name derived from the Latin term meaning iron), non-ferrous metal does not contain iron as a component. Both non-ferrous and ferrous metals have been used by humans since ancient times. Copper was the first metal to be forged, and then other non-ferrous metals, including silver and gold. Civilization transitioned from the Stone Age to the Copper Age and then the Bronze Age....

Do you ever watch and think to yourself, “I have a story to tell” or “I could be that person on stage”? If so, the opportunity is yours. Just remember: being a part of the show is never guaranteed and if you are part of the show, you – and your story – will be shared with millions of people. How to Be a Guest on The Dr. Phil Show...

Although it may be counterintuitive to purposefully let water into a well-sealed mask, the mask clearing skill is one of the most important skills of the open water course. Leaky masks are not fun, but every scuba diver will find water in his or her mask at some point (usually sooner rather than later). It’s an essential skill to efficiently get the water out, without surfacing and without panicking. With a little practice, mask clearing becomes easy and automatic....

One of the best ways to save on food when using coupons is by shopping at stores that will double or triple the face value of your coupons. Frugal shoppers know where and when to shop so they can take advantage of the money they can save when getting double coupons. But if you are new to using coupons, doubling coupons and finding out which stores will double them can be a bit of a mystery....

Watch Now: How To Execute The 180 Kickflip 01 of 10 Kickflip Setup The kickflip is the hardest of the basic skateboarding tricks and one of the most popular skateboarding tricks to learn. Learning to kickflip first, before learning other skateboarding flip tricks, will help you in the long run. If you are brand new to skateboarding, you’ll first need to learn how to ollie. A kickflip starts with an ollie, but you flick the board with your foot to make it spin underneath you while in the air....

Rotary laser levels are one of the most useful tools available to complete earthworks or gradings. These type of levels will provide a 360-degree reference level that will facilitate the performance of the job. It is not only used on-site work, as it might be used on many other applications that will require precision and accuracy. There are many models available that can be matched according to your needs How Rotary Laser Level Works...

Ever heard of a vision board? You’re supposed to picture your perfect life and then print out pictures that reflect that life and make a collage to put on your wall. Creating a vision board is a fun and enlightening exercise to do, but some people treat them like they’re absolute magic. There is a myth that says if you put together a vision board you automatically “manifest” your vision....

New research reveals that you can lower your odds of being divorced. The question is, what factors lower your odds of divorce? Bronson and Merryman list many factors that could help a couple lower their odds of divorce. Being at Least 25 Years Old If you marry before the age of 25, you may have a lack of life experience and communication skills, low incomes, and are getting married for the wrong reasons....

Marbles are simply little spherical balls used by children and adults to play a range of games. No one knows exactly when the first marbles were invented, but they date back to the times of the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans who played with marbles made of stone, clay, or polished nuts. Affordable glass marbles were first made in the 19th century when a special pair of scissors that could cut molten glass was invented by a German Glassblower....

Most people know that they have a zodiac sign and they know what it is. But you actually have two signs. You have your sun sign, the one you probably identify with when someone asks you to name it. This is indeed the most important. It conveys your personality. But you also have a moon sign, where the moon was located at the time of your birth. This is second in importance only to your sun sign....

Scorpio and Sagittarius can have love compatibility. Like any match, there is potential and there are pitfalls. If the couple accepts their differences and don’t try to change the other, they can build trust. Scorpio and Sagittarius are both very physical in their love adventures. Each picks up much from body language and signals, such as a glance. The first dates can be sexually charged if there’s an attraction. The combination of water and fire can be steamy....

Taurus is a rooted sun sign, and the moon sign shows the emotional roots. The sun and moon relationship is a key one in the birth chart. Taurus is a fixed (rooting in) earth sign that follows the sprouting of spring, with Aries. Like your season, you bloom and bring things to fruition when you’ve got stability and the setup to grow at your own pace. Significance of Your Moon...