Source: Apartment Therapy
Since we get tons of requests from our readers for floorplans of the spaces we show here on Apartment Therapy, we thought we’d share a simple and painless way to create your own floorplan drawings with Google SketchUp…
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Some home offices are just a quaint place to stash your computer while others become the workhorse room of the home. Sometimes an office can feel a little bland and utilitarian when your “decor” so to say, is really the bare bone necessities that you need to get your work done. A desk, a file cabinet, chair, computer and basic shelves don’t have to be the only things in your space, here’s a few suggestions to make things feel more like home and less like the office!
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1. Internet Public Library and Librarians’ Internet Index
IPL merges collections of resources from the Internet Public Library (IPL) and the Librarians’ Internet Index (LII) websites. This site breaks down information by subject, geographical location, and even by age (there are links to kid and teen resources).
2. New York Public Library Images
Over 300,000 images digitized from primary sources and printed rarities, including historical maps, vintage posters, rare prints, photographs, and more.
3. Statistics
Statistical files from a variety of governmental sources arranged under 24 topics, such as education, foreign economics, foreign trade, government finances, health, science, and weather.
4. FedStats
Government statistics produced by more than 70 federal agencies.
Monthly indexes for the U.S., the four Census regions, and some local areas.
6. CIA World Factbook Information by country, including statistical information and outline maps.
7. Frequently Asked Questions from the Modern Language Association
8. Online!: a Reference Guide to Using Internet Sources – Includes the full text of four chapters from this helpful book.
9. Evaluating Internet Resources (from ISU)
10. Citing Sources and Avoiding Plagiarism : Documentation Guidelines (Duke University)
11. Online Writing Lab (Purdue University)
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12. Statistical Abstract of the United States
13. Thomas: Legislative Information
Full text of all versions of House and Senate bills searchable by keyword(s) or bill number, as well as full text of the Congressional Record and daily proceedings on the House and Senate floors.
14. US Census Bureau
Contains recent statistical information (as recent as a few months).
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Links to qualified sources and background material on a wide range of public policy issues.
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Select the type of source – book, magazine, website, etc. Then fill in the blanks for the requested information and submit. It creates a properly formatted citation that you can copy and paste into your bibliography.
The Peninsula Apartments are conveniently located right across from UMass Boston. Many of our residents attend undergraduate or graduate school in the area. For those who are in school or anyone who is a life-long learner, Wednesday posts relate student issues.
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for browning meats, cooking up chili, simmering spaghetti sauce, sauteing vegetables, frying chicken – this pot does it all. It is indispensable for one-pot meals and is a workhorse that functions as well on the stovetop as it does in the oven.
The graduated taper of this wooden utensil makes it as useful for scraping as for stirring. Feels good in the hand and you don’t have to worry about plastic leeching into your food.
It can be used to dice, slice, cut – you know, this is your go-to utensil any time you need smaller pieces.
It saves your counters and it encourages food to stay in place as you cut it.
I love appliances that serve more than one purpose and this one does. Toasts bagels, bread and pastries nicely, but it also can do double time as a second oven for small casseroles, baked chicken, or roast vegetables.
I prefer the bold taste of ground coffee squeezed through a french press, but then again, some people have called it rocket fuel. If you prefer a milder caffeinated beverage, a drip coffeemaker may better suit your needs.
Flipping, reaching, moving, tossing, protecting hands from hot foods and dishes – this is the one utensil that helps me channel my inner Anthony Bourdain.
These store easily in a small kitchen, and are great for mixing sauces, dressings, marinades or preparing your ingredients mise en place.
Prevents disasters, especially if you are distracted by telephones, UPS deliveries, or blog-surfing!
Elongated measuring spoons are the key to fishing spices out of narrow bottle openings. Be sure to get both liquid measuring cups (usually glass with a spout) and dry measuring cups. (flat top)
Monday blog posts are devoted to different aspects of apartment living. Look for organizational tips, information about meeting neighbors, even advice about how to get along with your roommate.
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