We ordered this pizza when we had dinner at a café
last week. Yummy!
Dec 10, 2012
5 Rules to Choose a Location for a New Home
The
big spacious hall and the large framed windows might seem like the perfect
choice for your house. But is it really your dream house or are you getting
carried away by aesthetics? A dream house should not only be picture perfect
but should also be located in a suitable area. So how should one choose the
perfect location for the dream house? Here are five simple rules that you must
take into account before making the ultimate decision:
If
you have kids that are of the school going age it is a must that you take into
account the proximity to school. Locations that are at a distance to school
tend to create problems of commuting for kids. Furthermore, the location must
be in close proximity to shops so that household groceries and other items can
be purchased with ease without the hassle of travelling off to far distances.
Proximity to Work Place
The
location for your new house must be in close proximity to work place as
commuting to and from work is not only time consuming but also results in
considerable expense. Conversely, you can choose a far off location from your
workplace if the transportation system within the area is highly efficient and
you would have little or no problem in transportation.
Low Crime Rate
The
area that you are about to choose for your new house but have a lower level of
crime rate. This is because high levels of crime rate do not only increase your
vulnerability to theft and burglary but also result in a higher insurance
premium for property. You also want to be in a safe neighborhood if you have
children and they want to play outside in the yard without you constantly
worrying.
Existence of Infrastructure
The
location that you choose must be situated in a developed area so that the
infrastructure is already present. This would allow you to reduce the cost of
installing utility lines excreta separately. Moreover, a developed area is
likely to offer more opportunities in terms of leisure activities as opposed to
a far off remote area. Also look for proximity to other things like hospitals
(especially if you have small children), a fire station and a police station.
Environmentally Safe
The
location must be environmentally safe and not prone to natural disasters. For
example, you must avoid locations that are situated in the floodplain or are
vulnerable to tsunami. Furthermore, you
should also avoid locations that are sensitive to endangered animals or are
labeled as wet lands. Such locations offer danger to life and would also result
in substantial other preventive measures to be installed as well that would
ultimately raise cost of living. It is also recommended to build on sites that
are been constructed before. If a building has been demolished, it must be
ensured that all necessary steps are undertaken for deconstruction and building
of the structure is legal.
Andrew loves writing and has been an active contributor in the real estate community. Having occupied various jobs including removalist, property manager and strata consultant, Andrew has a broad experience he can use to help people.
Dec 8, 2012
Between the Branches
I
guess I’ve never yet shared a self portrait of mine here. Ah, why not? There’s always a first time for everything,
right?
My husband captured this while we’re visiting the Ciwidey White Crater
(Southern Bandung, West Java, Indonesia).
Happy weekend to all :)
Pool, Snooker and Billiard Tables: What’s the Difference?
The term ‘Billiard’ is actually a generic name that
may refer to a variety of games that include pool, pocket billiards, and
snooker. Games such as pool as well as snooker require tables with six pockets,
while a different version of billiards called carom does not require a table
with pockets at all. A snooker table is typically larger when compared to a
pool table. On the same note, American pool tables are generally larger than
English pool tables. A key feature of a billiard table is that the length is
usually twice as long as the width. Pool tables and snooker tables vary in
size, but in most cases, their lengths fall between 6 and 12 feet. It is,
however, important to note that the type of billiard game has to do with more
than just size of the table – there are obviously other factors involved.
What are the
tables used in competitive events?
For competitive events, the tournament organisers
always outline the exact equipment specifications for their tournament. These
specifications outline various table parameters ranging from the type of fabric
used in the cloth to details about the table’s construction and the colour of
the cloth, as well as lighting details.
For purposes of home entertainment or leisure, however, having a
table that fits into the room with enough space to spare for the players to
navigate their way round the table will usually suffice. That being said, it is
important to note that having too small a table can seriously limit the amount
of fun the players have whilst playing. Likewise, a 12-foot long pool table may
not be a good idea for a pool table meant for the home, since smaller children
are likely to experience considerable difficulty playing on it. The optimum
sizes for home pool tables are tables that are between 6 and 8 feet long.
One of the areas where American and English pool tables are different is in the pocket details. English pool and snooker tables
have smaller pockets compared to the American tables. Secondly, American pool
uses balls that measure 2 ¼ inches in diametre, while English pool balls
measure 2 inches in diametre. Meanwhile, in English pool or snooker, the
pockets are three inches across. The cushion shape of English vs American pool
tables also tend to be different. The cushion shape is important because it has
a direct impact on how the balls will bounce off once they hit the cushion.
The game of pool is a highly engaging game and is
ideal for bringing family and friends together. It can be difficult for a
customer to choose a good and high-quality table without knowing some of the
key differences among the various types of billiard games such as pool and
snooker, as well as the equipment used for each game, including the table.
At the end of the day, however, whatever kind of
table you decide to purchase, the important thing is to have fun with it and
enjoy it as much as you can.
Nick
Greenslade is a big pool enthusiast who participates regularly in armature pool
tournaments across the UK. When not shooting a game of pool on his pool table, Nick
enjoys writing and sharing his knowledge of the game by contributing blog posts
to various pool-related websites.
