Space Saving Computer Desk

One of the essentials of 21st century furniture is the computer desk, whether that is a desk big enough to take all the paraphernalia of full-size pc tower, and one of the old-type monitors plus speakers, printer, CD/DVD storage and even, perhaps, gaming joysticks - or a space saving computer desk sufficiently large enough to accommodate a laptop and, perhaps, an LCD monitor. Regardless of the size, however, if you have a computer you are bound to need a designated desk at some point just for your computer requirements. Rather than deciding on the desk you need you would be better advised to look first at the space you have available in which to accommodate your new desk - and then seek out the features you are hoping to include, taking into account the size of desk that will fit the space you have available and, last of all, the style of desk to suit your requirements.

The Vantage Corner Desk combines a shelf and cabinet with a pull-out shelf for a keyboard and plenty of desk space for telephone and other accessories. Manufactured in Harvest Cherry, this desk is currently retailing at $239.00. Meanwhile, the O'Sullivan Corner Computer Desk, Model 10349 Soho Corner Workcenter is selling at just $150.00. Another O'Sullivan corner model, Model 11014, is also retailing at just $150.00. Both of these models come flat-packed but are easily put together within a short space of time. Another manufacturer, Bestar, also produces corner computer desks. The Bestar Access 2113 and the Bestar Access 2115 L-shaped computer work center are both well-designed, space-saving models.Going slightly more upmarket, at the slightly higher price of $299.00, is the Quebeko Ambience Corner Computer Workstation, Model 7116. Incorporated in this design is an integral filing cabinet. My own personal favorite, however, is the glass computer desks. What I particularly like about this desk is that, apart from its space-saving features, it wears well. It is easily maintained and always looks attractive and, above all, fits with all my other furniture in the room. Furthermore, it was not expensive to buy! I paid $99.99 for the Modern Ergonomic Computer Desk, Model MLS278 - and, as I've mentioned, I bought this a couple of years ago and it has fulfilled everything I was hoping for in a computer desk.

Going slightly more upmarket, at the slightly higher price of $299.00, is the Quebeko Ambience Corner Computer Workstation, Model 7116. Incorporated in this design is an integral filing cabinet. My own personal favorite, however, is the glass computer desks. What I particularly like about this desk is that, apart from its space-saving features, it wears well. It is easily maintained and always looks attractive and, above all, fits with all my other furniture in the room. Furthermore, it was not expensive to buy! I paid $99.99 for the Modern Ergonomic Computer Desk, Model MLS278 - and, as I've mentioned, I bought this a couple of years ago and it has fulfilled everything I was hoping for in a computer desk.

Endless roadworks; Mailbag

HOW much longer are we to put up with the ever ongoing roadworks? In the Thornhill Lees area of Dewsbury they are strengthening the bridge near Slaithwaite Road. They were supposed to start the work in June, but they did not start until July so the work is to take at least six months.

So, instead of finishing in December 2011, it will be next January 2012 (maybe)! On Sunday, July 31, more roadworks were completely blocking off Savile Road, just around the corner. Almost opposite the police station - yes, more roadworks.You are advised to take an alterative route, when you do, they're digging that road as well? RICHARD INGHAM Thornhill LeesIn the last year or so they have dug up parts of Bretton Road and Headfield Road in Thornhill Lees area. It has been misery for motorists and walkers.

You are advised to take an alterative route, when you do, they're digging that road as well? RICHARD INGHAM Thornhill Lees

Computer Desks Chairs and Work Stations

Using a computer has become an integral part of many people�s lives, and the time we spend on a computer is increasing with each passing year. This trend is fuelled in part by pleasure, the computer has become a Media Centre, and is a focal point for home entertainment, and secondly we are increasingly using our home computers for business.

For these reasons Home Computer Desks and Chairs come in many shapes and sizes and may be corner, u-shaped, curved or just straight. Similarly, they can be roll-top, modular, or just practical. They can be made of wood, oak, glass, metal or fibre. They can be fitted with a myriad of shelving options or storage racks, or they can be plain and functional with minimal drawers and shelves. The appearance can be selected from a wide range of finishes and can be sealed with a durable and stain-resistant finish to withstand daily wear and tear avoiding unsightly scratches.The modern day Computer Desk and Chair has evolved to cater for many tastes and situations and is now an ergonomic extension of the computer and its user; they are critical elements in the quest for a satisfactory and safe computing experience, choose wisely.Important design issues that incorporate correct support, and encourage good posture, have become critical factors during the design process, and this is often integrated with modern and elegant styling. Fortunately, Home Computer Desks and Chairs have evolved along with the technology and are now available to suit every situation, comfortably fitting into even the smallest of corners in your property.The Home Office, whether for self employed activities or Tele-working for your employer has become common-place, hence the increasing need and importance of having a comfortable and well designed Computer Desk and Chair.

The modern day Computer Desk and Chair has evolved to cater for many tastes and situations and is now an ergonomic extension of the computer and its user; they are critical elements in the quest for a satisfactory and safe computing experience, choose wisely.

Author: Roger Anthony Coleman

Why Children Need A Child Desk

All child experts will tell you: one of the most important ways of encouraging your child�s interest in school is to set up his own study corner. Having a dedicated �learning area��including a space to write and even his own Child Desk � encourages him to focus on his homework and even enjoy it. Here�s why:

Make sure that you can walk completely around your desk in a full circle. This makes sure colleagues or workload does not cramp you. You should have space to breathe!

Always sit with a solid wall behind your back to ensure that you have support in your life. Never sit with a window behind you.Teaches neatness and responsibilityNo distractions

Do not place paper cutter or fax machines or any machine with a blade next to the front door. The "cutting" energy can cause staff and customers to be unpleasant and even possibly to back stab and fight each with other.In conclusion, a child desk is an important piece of furniture for the personal development of a child. The study habits, which she learns early in life, will undoubtedly benefit her educational and her eventual professional development for the rest of her life. Though a child desk cannot guarantee a straight �A� student, it is a great place to start.The most ideal locations to situate a home office, in order of best to second, third ad fourth best are the North (the Career Sector), the Southwest (the Wealth sector), the Northeast (Skills and Talents sector) or the South (the fame and recognition sector.) If possible try to locate your home office in one of those locations.

Do not have clutter in your office. Desktops must be kept tidy and clutter free. Avoid placing In and Out trays on your desk. Try to keep what is in use on your desktop.

If you have a company signboard or logo it should be optimally placed in the southeastern area, the Southern area or the northern area of your home office.

In conclusion, a child desk is an important piece of furniture for the personal development of a child. The study habits, which she learns early in life, will undoubtedly benefit her educational and her eventual professional development for the rest of her life. Though a child desk cannot guarantee a straight �A� student, it is a great place to start.

Author: Misti Norusis

Feng Shui Tips for Your Home Office

Did you know that over 50% of women now run their own home business or work from home? Get your compass out and find the following directions because we are going to try and make things run a little smoother for you using the ancient art of object placement - Feng Shui.

If you own a NCR or cash till try and place that in your southeastern wealth corner as well.

To enhance your wealth and prosperity, position your indoor water feature in the southeast element of your home or office. For career luck, place it in the north. A tabletop fountain made of bamboo or flat round stones is always good for this purpose.May wind and water shower you with many blessings!

Never set your desk at the top of a staircase as chi will roll down the stairs and cause you loss of opportunity and wealth. If this is unavoidable, place a mirror above the front door looking in and facing the staircase.

In your office, never have the main door opening into your desk as this causes you to be faced with unexpected situations to deal with. Never have a door jamming against your desk, or your prosperity will always be blocked.

If people entering your business immediately face a wall and a long corridor try placing a hanging crystal in this area to allow good chi to accumulate. Also place mirrors here to direct the chi into your office.This leads to posture problems that can eventually cause fatigue, discomfort, and aches and pains (especially in the neck, shoulder and back area). They won�t be able to concentrate, much less enjoy what they�re doing and be inclined to continue doing it longer than they have to. Computer tables and child desks that are designed especially for children circumvent these problems and make �work� more pleasant. They discover learning is fun�as long as they have the right �support�.

Do not place an empty vase next to the main door, as empty vessels suck good chi trying to enter your place of business. If you have a vase make sure it is full of flowers!When a child has his own child desk or study table, you can easily monitor whether or not he takes care of his things. Did he put away his crayons? Has he kept his papers neatly stored in a folder? You won�t be able to do that if he shares the table with somebody else. First of all, he may not have his own space to store his study materials. Second of all, you don�t know who left the clutter (and you can bet the child will always say it wasn�t his fault).

Avoid placing cactuses in your office as the needles of these plants are thought to create negative shar chi. Shar or sha chi is stagnant or harmful energy.When a child uses an adult-sized desk or table and chair when doing homework, they�re forced to slouch forward on the desk, shoulders hunched. Their legs dangle on the very high chairs, or they end up sitting precariously on pillows just so they can reach the screen. Kids give up trying to be comfortable and just try to finish their homework or research as fast as they can. Not exactly the kind of homework habits you want to develop.

Place a fish tank or fishpond in the southwestern corner of your office. If this is not possible consider building a Koi pond in the southwestern sector outside your building.

Avoid having sharp accessories, such as a paper cutter blade or the corner of a Xerox machine pointed at your desk. It is shar chi that symbolizes the cutting knife-edge or a disapproving finger pointing at you.

In the office always place the fax machine, telephone, and computers in the southeast wealth sector, as this will attract more contacts.Children like having their own special place, and when they have a child desk they can really call their own, they�re more likely to stay there. Which means they will read more, write more, and just as importantly, take pride in whatever they make when they�re there. They feel responsible for what they�ve done, and they�re darn proud of it. (Here�s a tip: keep the wall next to the child desk empty, or hang a bulletin board, so they can post their recent art works.)

Do not place your desk in a room so that it is between two doors because this causes chi to rush by and pass you by along with all of your good fortune. In other words the good energy walks in one door, right past you and out the back door!When a child shares a desk or a computer table with other people, other people or the things on the desk can easily distract him. For example, he may sit down at the desk to do research on a report on dinosaurs, but then fiddle with Mommy�s rolodex or discover his brother�s computer games. A dedicated child desk lets you limit distractions. For example, you can ensure the child�s desk is in an area that the television cannot be heard. You can also minimize the clutter on the table, leaving only art or writing supplies and paper. Even if she feels restless and unfocused, there isn�t anything left for her to do but study.Here are some other general tips that are thought to bring prosperity to your business.

• If you have candles in your office, light the wicks to make sure they are burnt, even if you don't plan to light the candle. An unlit candle is bad feng shui as it represents the limitations of possibility.Greater Comfort
• Don't put a shelf over your desk. This symbolizes burdens the world crashing down on you at any moment. The heavy shelf also symbolizes burdens and difficulties.
• Position your desk to have a clear view of the door. If this isn't possible, hang a small mirror so you can easily view the door's reflection.

  May wind and water shower you with many blessings!

  
  
  
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Furniture To Spruce Up Your Home Office

Are you trying to make your home office a little more functional? Has your business come to the point when it's necessary to entertain clients and guests at your home office.?Or are you just sick and tired of working on the kitchen table? Whatever the reason, you need to outfit your home office with durable, nice-looking furniture. It will make all the difference in the world!

Invest in functional furniture that fits the d�cor of your home. Whether you want a simple writing desk with a lap drawer for supplies, or a large desk with drawers for supplies and files, determine whether the piece is functional, and whether it matches your d�cor. When purchasing furniture, look for an ergonomically correct desk and chair as well as a bookcase to store reference and business books.You can feel like you�re in total control when you adjust the swivel, seat height, arm height, tilt, and tension to the precise settings that you want. And the airmate elastomeric mesh back will cradle you in comfort no matter how many hours you put in. This chair gives you the perfect blend or ergonomics and contemporary design for your home office.Man complied. He sent out word, asking the religious orders for help. In May 2004, the archdiocese formed Our Lady of Pentecost Community, composed of 15 religious from different male and female congregations. The center has cared for patients in the last stages of AIDS.Enjoy the luxury of employing a front and side work surface to streamline your work processes. The file drawer and two utility drawers on one side balance out the CPU stand on the other side of this cappuccino cherry, Tuscany brown, or bordeaux colored office desk. And the melamine-finished commercial grade work surfaces are tough enough to repel burns, stains, or scratches.* Writing desks from Hooker are laptop, keyboard and wire-management readyIf you have limited home office space, or you need to "close up shop" at the end of the day, a computer cabinet or a computer armoire with enough space to house your office equipment is ideal. Plan ahead by measuring your space before you buy any new furniture, making sure it will fit through a doorway or stairway.This sturdy-yet-compact desk will provide the ideal place for you (or an assistant) to study documents, compose emails, or just brainstorm ideas. It has a walnut cherry finish and features two drawers with metal glides for easy opening and closing. There�s also a handy pull-out tray with a flip down front for convenient access and storage of a computer keyboard.* Are there enough electrical outlets?Vinh says that her two biggest problems are keeping staff and maintaining funding. Her staff is young and there continues to be a turnover. Vinh and her daughter seem to be the mainstays. They operate through the donations of the pharmaceuticals, the assistance of some benefactors, and help from the parish, including rent-free rooms.It�s a perfect accent for a home office foyer, waiting area, or hallway. The solid wood table with a handsome merlot finish is just 15 inches deep, so it can be placed anywhere without getting in the way. It also has a bottom shelf to hold magazines or pictures, as well as a drawer which can stow brochures, office supplies, or even spare keys.The children at Mai Tam range in age from only weeks old to 18 years. Classes are offered to children after they reach their sixth birthday.She decided she would respond. Earlier in her life she had worked with others abandoned by society--lepers--and reaching out to the outcast wasnot new to her. She said that she was a merchant when she heard the priest's plea. She passed her company to her children and set out to set up an HIV/AIDS assistance network."Everything really is in God's hands," Vinh said. "God provides. God will continue to provide."Save space within your home office by using multifunction or "all in one" equipment that faxes, prints, copies and scans documents in color. The smaller footprint (and often low price) of these machines makes them ideal for most space-challenged home offices. Keep storage space on your computer to a minimum by storing information online through a virtual filing system, and eliminate the need for a special photo printer by using an online photo processing service.The budget for running the center is roughly $18,000 annually--with all the money given out to neediest of the needy who receive food, transportation, and sometimes small holiday presents for the children.You�ll do your best work if you�re comfortable � which means an ordinary desk chair just won�t do. This executive chair with double wheel casters is ergonomically designed to offer substantial lumbar support for your posture. Its exterior is beautifully fashioned with high tensile strength crepe fabric which is available in grey, blue, burgundy, or black.There are an estimated 300,000 people living in Vietnam today with the virus, according to those working with the patients. Official estimates are not quite as high. In truth, no one knows exactly. What those who work with these patients seem to agree on is that the virus is being spread mostly through drug use and needle-sharing, and, secondarily through human trafficking.Ergo Value Mesh Medium Back Task ChairDecide which of the five basic furniture arrangements for your home office is best for you: L-shape, Parallel, U-shape, corner, or reverse corner arrangement. The L-shaped work area allows you to store equipment off your desk and move it onto a secondary surface; the U-shaped work area makes it simple to keep everything within reach on three surfaces; the parallel layout positions your desk facing into the room with your secondary surface behind you; the corner arrangement and reverse corner arrangement include a desk with returns on each side. The desk faces into the corner or out into the room.Staff can tell who are "the poorest 100," Vinh said. "You can see by the clothes they wear, the transportation they use, and if they have, say, a mobile phone."It was in 1998, Vinh recalls, sitting at her desk during a break between seeing patients, that she heard a Redemp-torist priest in a sermon talk about the growing needs of those stricken by the HTV/AIDS virus. Many had been abandoned by their families and were living in the streets.If you�re tired of getting up and walking to your desk every time the phone rings, then this stylish 26-inch high stand is for you. Place it near your office door, next to a filing cabinet, or by your �meditation� chair for easy access to your telephone. This solid wood and veneer stand sports an attractive espresso finish and is easy to clean and care for.If your small, overstuffed desk isn�t cutting it anymore, it�s time to move up to the big leagues! This field maple double pedestal desk comes with two file drawers and two box drawers for ample storage right at your fingertips. A framed and louvered panel adorns the back of each pedestal, and your work surface is made of a rugged, thermally-fused laminate.

You may not be the millionaire CEO of a Fortune 500 company. But the work you do is important to your well-being, and you need to be at your best if you want to get things done. This can-do attitude starts with a home office that reflects your personality and work ethic. And you can�t accomplish that with a card table and a folding chair!

Author: Courtney Miller

Catholics lead in Vietnam AIDS ministries

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM * It takes 30 minutes from downtown by taxi through the motorbike-packed streets of this sprawling megacity to reach the Tieng Vong (Echo) Center. One eventually arrives at a Catholic church, walks to the rear, turns a corner, and there finds an opening to a parish center. Two rooms actually--one a waiting area where two dozen visibly ill men and women sit listlessly; the other, a patient care area with old filing cabinets along the wall, some desks, chairs, and on one side of the room, Nguyen Thi Vinh, a middle-aged, broad-faced woman with a direct manner and a remarkable capacity to live the corporal works of mercy.

Vinh said she keeps careful records. Each month she compiles a list of the 100 poorest people who come to the center for medicine. These are the ones, she says, who get what amounts to pocket change, small amounts of assistance by most measures--except when you have almost nothing. Then a little help makes a big difference.The group spent months, years, at first, seeking out the needy In time, the parish gave them space for the center and eventually, as attitudes in society began to change, people began to come to the center. On the average day, some two- to three-dozen people show up seeking assistance.On this morning Vinh is attending to another woman. Vinh listens, comforts, counsels and eventually hands over a few pills aimed at easing pain, perhaps extending life. Maybe it's also to show someone cares.* Would it be difficult to run a phone line and Internet access into this space?On one of the desks in the patient room is a ledger in which the staff keeps careful notes about each person they see, the medicines they take, the needs they have, and assistance offered. Every cent is detailed, in handwritten script.The numbers continue to rise, but the rate of increase is slowing, offering a glimmer, of hope that this perilous epidemic is not completely out of control. There is an ongoing HIV/AIDS government education program, but misunderstanding and prejudice are still rampant.Before you decide where in your home to set up your home office, carefully evaluate every room and ask yourself a few questions:* Is there ample lighting?This 16-inch table is ideal for an anteroom waiting area or even a small meeting space with clients or colleagues in your office. It is available in espresso on walnut veneer or warm cherry on cherry veneer to suit your existing office decor. And its four-foot long table gives you ample room to spread out your files or display magazines or knickknacks.Boss Lumbar Support Executive ChairIt costs about $5,000 monthly to run the center, Tuyet Mai said with a grant coming from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, donations from private benefactors, and assistance from the Ho Chi Minh archdiocese.This is grace on a shoestring.Here are some pieces that are guaranteed to spruce up your home workspace.Merlot Foyer Table with Drawer and ShelfTalisman 2-drawer Writing DeskMission Corner CabinetFive-drawer Storage Cabinet* Will distractions be kept to a minimum?Vinh and the rest of the staff work entirely without pay.* Will you actually work in this area?Ask yourself some important questionsYou may not be the millionaire CEO of a Fortune 500 company. But the work you do is important to your well-being, and you need to be at your best if you want to get things done. This can-do attitude starts with a home office that reflects your personality and work ethic. And you can�t accomplish that with a card table and a folding chair!Utilize every nook and cranny of your office with this cleverly-constructed solid wood desk. It comes with a lower shelf for books or files and a drawer for office supplies. The elegant black finish will add a nice touch to any office d�cor.

[Thomas C. Fox is NCR editor. His e-mail address is tfox@ncronline.org.]

Author: Thomas C. Fox

The Ideal Home Office - Made Easy

Setting up and designing a home office doesn't have to be difficult or overwhelming. By planning ahead, selecting the ideal space and finding the right furniture, you can make the process easier.

Functional furniture should fit home d�corBush Bainbridge Collection Double Pedestal DeskVinh cannot do much more. The needs are gargantuan and her resources modest. Day after day, six days a week, from eight to noon, she and her volunteer staff of fewer than a dozen see HTV/AIDS patients, most of them in the last months of their lives. The patients come from throughout the city and beyond, as far away as northern Vietnam.Office Star Espresso Telephone StandShe and her staff receive some three dozen HIV/AIDS patients each morning at the center. In the afternoon, the staff goes out to attend to those too weak--or too fearful--to come to the center. They have been doing this for 13 years. Pharmaceutical companies have donated most of the medicines. The local parish priest, meanwhile, is also a physician who can prescribe medicine.Across town, meanwhile, about the same time, another Catholic HIV/AIDS ministry was being formed. St. Paul de Chartres Sr. Nguyen Thi Tuyet Mai has been counting pills at the Mai Tarn House of Hope since its beginning some six years ago. The Mai Tam House of Hope cares for women living with the HIV virus along with their children and others, all, some 65 children, mostly carrying the virus, fill up the very active Mai Tam center, which occupies a nondescript, four-story, narrow concrete building and has no sign to identify its purpose.* Is there enough room for all of your equipment, files, and supplies?Mayline Eclipse Oval Coffee TableBy answering these questions, you will identify the best space for a home office.Design your office to reflect your taste, interests and style. If your office isn't carpeted, add an area rug to reduce echo. For privacy and to minimize the effects of direct sunlight, add window treatments. Don't forget to provide enough light for your desk and overall office.Black Wood Corner Computer DeskShe and some friends went on a retreat where they put together some plans: They would contact hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and then search out people with the virus. Many of them were hiding, ashamed and abandoned, she explained. It was not easy at first.Bestar Embassy L-shape DeskThat dull metal filing cabinet doesn�t add anything to the appearance of your home office. So replace it with the four-foot tall storage cabinet made of resilient wood and veneers. Each of the five drawers is accented with a sophisticated metal pull, and the top two drawers have frosted glass fronts for an extra dash of modern design.[Thomas C. Fox is NCR editor. His e-mail address is tfox@ncronline.org.]Maximize your available home office space with this snug yet functional cabinet that will fit in any corner of the room. The bottom compartment of this solid wood cabinet comes with adjustable shelving to accommodate whatever storage needs you might have. And the top pull out tray is ideal for magazines, stationery, or other documents.What arrangement works best for you?That makes the Echo Center--and Vinh's work--all the more necessary and remarkable. The center gets the name from an idea: echo, or give back. Vinh says the idea is to echo the gifts people have been given.

Design your office to reflect your taste, interests and style. If your office isn't carpeted, add an area rug to reduce echo. For privacy and to minimize the effects of direct sunlight, add window treatments. Don't forget to provide enough light for your desk and overall office.

Author: Lisa Kanarek

Computer Desks

With computer usage so high in this age, we are seeing a need for appropriately designed modern furniture that best suits the needs and style of your home or office. But which computer desks are right you? With so many options to choose from, it could be a difficult question to answer. This article details the different types of computer desks, and factors to consider when purchasing one. After reading this article, making your decision as to which desk to purchase should be a simple and fun experience.

And lastly for all of us who love to have guests stay over, but not enough space to dedicate an entire room to this function, an inflatable air bed is the perfect solution. Within the last couple of years inflatable air beds have grown in popularity. One of the latest additions to these great products has been raised air beds. Raised air beds provide an average height of 22 � 29 inches. Compared to an average 10 � 12 inches for regular air beds, raised air beds give sleepers a more familiar position, a more comfortable sleeping surface, and an overall better night�s sleep. To find these great raised air beds head on down to your local Wal-Mart, K-Mart, or drop by http://www.air-bed-mattress.biz for the latest air beds and great deals.The style of your computer desks will have a lot to do with its price, particularly if the desk is made of wood, metal or a combination of materials. Solid wood computer desks will obviously be more expensive than those made from pressed wood or metal. Most home computer desks are purchased with the intent of placing them in a bedroom, family room, or a home office. Take into consideration the existing furniture in the room where the desk will be placed when making your purchase.First off we�ll discuss optimizing storage space. Stroll down to your local Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Home Depot, Lowe�s, or browse your favorite websites that deal in Home and Gardening products. If you are as frugal as I am you�ll shop until you find the absolute lowest price on the planet. A couple of Closetmaid Freestanding Instant Organizer�s from our favorite store along one wall of the room can drastically enhance storage space, and will only cost us about $50 - $60 bucks.

Each of these styles of computer desks come in an array of sizes, finishes, designs and styles so it�s important to think of your personal preferences and tastes prior to desk shopping. Of course, you will also need to consider how the computer desks will coordinate with the room's decor.

Author: Russel Lyndon

Maximizing Space on a Minimized Budget

Do you often have friends, family, or guests over for the weekends and are in desperate need of a spare bedroom? Are you going nuts trying to figure out how to turn that extra bedroom that�s never used into an office, yet still wondering how to board guests over the weekend? Or maybe you are running out of storage space and closets are now turning into no-mans-land?

When you shop for your corner computer desks to use those underutilized areas of your expensive office space on the Internet, you should stay aware of a few things. First is to look for the shipping costs and types of shipping available. What seems to be a great price on those corner computer desks may turn out to be much higher after adding the shipping costs onto the price. Some firms may offer you free ground shipping with your order and then take six to eight weeks to get your order to you. So look at the shipping costs and look for the method of how it will be shipped before sending your payment.For those of us who also spend more than 5 hours a week working at home and in drastic need of office space need not fret. A nice affordable corner desk, also known as an L-shaped desk, can be found at our local Wal-Mart, Office Depot, or local internet store for under $200 dollars. These desks provide a much larger working area, and can be placed in the corner of the room to give an extra 20 square feet of more of open space by arranging it in this manner.Payment methods brings us to the second important thing to stay aware of. When you place that order for those corner computer desks you want for your office, never put your payment information on any page that is not a secure page. You can tell a secure page from a regular page by looking at the page address on your browser. A secure page will start with https://. Regular pages start with http://. That extra letter is only used on secure pages and is a sign that you are dealing with a reputable dealer. If the site that offers the corner computer desks you desire does not have a secure page for your ordering information, it is risky to do business with them. You will be better off to seek your corner computer desks elsewhere.

And lastly for all of us who love to have guests stay over, but not enough space to dedicate an entire room to this function, an inflatable air bed is the perfect solution. Within the last couple of years inflatable air beds have grown in popularity. One of the latest additions to these great products has been raised air beds. Raised air beds provide an average height of 22 � 29 inches. Compared to an average 10 � 12 inches for regular air beds, raised air beds give sleepers a more familiar position, a more comfortable sleeping surface, and an overall better night�s sleep. To find these great raised air beds head on down to your local Wal-Mart, K-Mart, or drop by http://www.air-bed-mattress.biz for the latest air beds and great deals.

Author: Travis Boudreaux

Corner Computer Desks

With the high price of office space today, getting maximum usage of all your space is essential. Placing your workstations on corner computer desks can efficiently use an overlooked are of that space, the corners. These desks are designed to fit into that underused space compactly while still allowing more than adequate room to perform the tasks needed on your computer. There are many attractive designs available that will add shelf space for storage of supplies for your computer as well. You can find corner computer desks at most office furniture stores and many web sites on the Internet.

Corner computer desks are available at prices to fit any sized budget. A quick search on the Internet will locate corner computer desks starting well below a hundred dollars with some of those prices including shipping. They may have to be assembled upon delivery. Start using that under utilized space in your office today by placing your workstations on corner computer desks. You will be happy that you did.One of the most essential parts of every home office is the desk. A wood computer desks is a very reliable and sturdy choice in desk types. Many varieties of wood computer desks are available in the market today. One of the most important factors when buying wood computer desks is that be designed for comfort and functionality and actually are comfortable and functional when in use.Desks for computers come in a variety of sizes and styles these days. There is a computer desks for every application, from large desks to decorate dedicated offices, to small corner computer desks, perfect for accessing recipes online in the kitchen, or paying bills in the corner of the bedroom. Whatever you need, there is a desk to fit. Because our lives change so often, with redecorating, repurposing, and even moving, it no longer makes sense to invest hundreds, even thousands of dollars in heavy, unmovable desks. Lightweight, assemble-it-yourself computer desks can fit any application, be easily moved to a new room for redecorating, and are inexpensive to replace if your needs or decor change.

Corner computer desks are available at prices to fit any sized budget. A quick search on the Internet will locate corner computer desks starting well below a hundred dollars with some of those prices including shipping. They may have to be assembled upon delivery. Start using that under utilized space in your office today by placing your workstations on corner computer desks. You will be happy that you did.

Author: Horace Kerner

More and more catch classes with the Net

SALT LAKE CITY -- Trevor Hansen plops down in front of his small oak desk, flips open his silver laptop and starts emailing his classmate about a project due Monday.

Yet universities like Southern Utah and Weber State say they are planning on meeting as a college soon to discuss what kind of growth they really want online courses to have.It is certainly recommended to buy a pc desk, regardless of whether 1 has a desktop pc or perhaps a laptop computer 1. There's such a large choice of pc desks accessible the perfect 1 for every individual could be discovered. Even a laptop computer pc, which could be used anyplace, will perform best when at a desk. Additionally, the desk drawers are perfect for storing pc paper, ink cartridges, and writing implements. It is also extremely handy to get the printer placed on a slide-out shelf from the desk or on top of it.There are actually on-line establishments that provide a totally free Lifetime Guarantee for all workplace furniture purchases. Along with a complete choice of goods, and totally free delivery, how can these benefits be overlooked? The additional plus of shopping day or night, in the comfort of one's own house can't be ignored. So when a person is contemplating turning that additional bedroom right into a house workplace, the first stop should be the Internet!BYU-Idaho launched a new online learning program late last month called Pathway, which is geared toward 18- to 30-year-olds who have not earned an associate's or bachelor's degree but are interested in doing so. Students are eased into the college experience with a light load of online classes the first year and a weekly study group with the other 15 to 20 students at their location, said Andy Cargal, spokesman for the university. There are currently about 22 sites around the nation where the Pathway Program is offered and two international locations. The university plans to expand the program by about 10 sites each year.UVU's vice president of academic affairs, Ian Wilson, said he originally thought students were registering for online classes as a fall back, but over the years, he said, the online courses have often been the first sections to fill up. Students lives have gotten busier, he said, and about three-fourths of UVU students now work at least part-time so having more flexibility when it comes to taking classes has become more important. In the fall of 2010, nearly a third of all UVU students took at least one class online, said Mike Rigert, spokesman for the school.Yet some students and professors are still leery of online classes.In fact, colleges say the rapid online growth is fueled mostly by students.April Hoyt, 31 and mother of four, is grateful for the opportunity she has had to get her education online. Hoyt is currently finishing up an online degree in communicative and deaf disorder at Utah State.Hansen is afraid that a number of employers may not view an online education the same as they do a traditional college experience. Other students like Jarom Moore of Orem say they don't like the format of online classes. And there are professors nationally and in Utah who refuse to teach classes online, calling them "inferior."In the years since her retirement we wrote one another from time to time, had lunch occasionally, and then lost touch almost entirely (in part because an ocean separated us). This past New Year's Day I called to let her know I was thinking of her. She broke the news that Junie had died a few weeks previously. Conversation was stilted. There were things I would have liked to have told her, thanks I would have liked to have given. But she was not a sentimentalist.There's a motocross poster on the wall, a snowboard in the corner and a framed picture of him pushing his niece on a swing on the top of his desk.Salt Lake Community Colleges said the demand has been such that a few years ago the college decided that 25 percent of the classes would be online. As of 2010, they were No. 2 in the state in the number of students taking online classes.Much better yet, you will find on-line workplace furniture companies that deliver all their goods with Totally free delivery! If a person picks out what's required at a retailer, there's often a delivery cost to one's house. Or if the buyer opts to get it house correct from your retailer, will it fit into his automobile? And who will assist haul it into the house as soon as it will get there? Totally free delivery is a lot simpler!Clift, who has taught college writing courses since the late 1980s in schools like Yale, Emerson and Payap University in Thailand, said online courses are part of the "dumming-down" of academia and that she saw more plagiarism happen when she taught her online class.EMAIL: slenz@desnews.comYet schools across the country are finding ways to make online classes more interactive and are finding that many students prefer it.Office furnishings are fashioned from each known materials imaginable, and they can readily fit the type of any house. From glass and metal to solid wooden or veneers, an perfect desk, bookcase, or other piece of workplace furniture is awaiting every and each consumer. If one's house is colonial fashion or ultra-modern, there's the correct workplace furniture, on-line, for it. Photos and dimensions of all of the furniture make it simple to select the fashion, colour, size, and grade of furniture anyone might want.Yet Fowler believes online education will continue to grow because it allows anyone, anywhere to take college courses.This much growth in classes is quite extraordinary, said Bill Byrnes, associate provost for Southern Utah University. Normally a new class takes months to create and be considered and goes through lots of committees, he said. Next year, SUU will offer 117 classes online.Fowler suggests that there be an online preparedness quiz before signing up for an online class because she's had some students email her up to four weeks into the semester who haven't ordered the book yet and are just starting the class.Lauren Fowler, professor at Weber State, has been teaching at least one online class a semester for the last several years. She said she usually chooses to teach a lower-level class online because she believes she interacts better with upper-level students face-to- face. But Fowler also would not recommend first-semester freshmen to take online courses because "they are already overwhelmed with how difficult college is," she said.As if all of that weren't enough, one of her eyes didn't track (there were rumors that it was glass), and this otherwise fearless woman had a magnificent fear of thunderstorms. She knew when one was coming long before it arrived and, fast as a flash of lightning, was on her way home - in a taxi; Betty Lou never drove. She never had a license."All the joy of teaching and the deep importance of learning cannot happen very readily in an online environment," Clift said. "I think it is part of the demise of the academy, part of the crisis of higher education."Many organizations warn students to research their classes before taking them, especially if the university is online only. Several lawsuits have been filed over the last several months against for- profit colleges, which often have a big online base, over best practices and validity.Her husband Junie taught psychology at the University of Louisville. He also was straight out of a Tennessee Williams play - a beatnik with a goatee who wore sandals and was as laid-back as Betty Lou was intense. They were married for 60 years. When I knew them best, they lived in a huge apartment in the Mayflower on Ormsby Avenue, where dinner parties were as colorful as the hosts were. Betty Lou loved to entertain, and the guest list was always diverse - her French dressmaker, Junie's university colleagues, East End grandees, Old Louisville bohemians.Even though she said she would rather take classes in the classroom to get the interaction with professors and peers, she said it would have taken her twice as long to take in-class courses.The 25-year-old Salt Lake City resident just got home from an eight-hour workday and will be leaving for a softball tournament in about an hour, but he has a little bit of time to work on his online class.

EMAIL: slenz@desnews.com

Author: Sara Lenz

Tribute to a Titan

During many of the years that she edited this magazine, Betty Lou Amster wrote a monthly column signed "Bla." But blah could not have been further from the truth about Betty Lou. She was a Tennessee Williams character. Though not a natural beauty, she nevertheless made a significant physical impact. She wore hats long after doing so was fashionable, not only on the street, but at her desk, frequently stopping while out of the office to buy another. She smoked cigarettes - sometimes cigarillos - through a long silver cigarette holder. Her big corner office was always dark; she preferred to keep the lights off except for one dim lamp, and presided over editorial meetings in that office at an antique steamboat captain's table. Smoke swirled. So did the conversation.

Elayne Clift, a writer, journalist and adjunct professor currently living in Vermont, said she taught an online class a couple years ago and vowed never to do it again.Over the last several years, more and more students are taking the same route. More than 100,000 college students in Minnesota are now taking classes online. From 2005 to 2010, the number of Utah public college students taking classes online jumped by about 15,000, according to Utah System of Higher Education Data. And innovators like Henry J. Eyring, BYU-Idaho administrator, and Clayton M. Christensen, Harvard Business professor, authors of the new book, "The Innovative University: Changing the DNA of Higher Education from the Inside Out," say that to be competitive in the future, colleges need to embrace high-quality online courses.Continued online growth in Utah's public higher ed seems inevitable, though. Even Utah's 2020 Higher Ed plan -- to have 66 percent of 25- to 64-year-old Utahns with a post-secondary degree or certificate -- names online programs as one of a few ways to accomplish this. "Online learning is going to remain part of the future of education at all levels and will remain an important way higher education is delivered," said Gary Wixom, Assistant Commissioner for Academic Affairs for the Utah System of Higher Education."I would just be starting my degree in the fall if it weren't an option," Hoyt said. "I am just glad this is available to people like me."A buyer could go from workplace retailer to department retailer, and invest days surveying the types and types of workplace furniture accessible. But to save power, car gasoline, and time, go on-line. A large array of bookcases, desks, comfortable workplace chairs, and file cabinets (even fireproof ones) are just awaiting a cyber space buy.The prices on-line are correct, too! One business provides corner desks, ranging from about a hundred bucks to over two thousand bucks, with sixteen types from which to select. And that is just for corner desks. There are actually dozens of other desks to fulfill one's requirements.

Betty Lou died at 86 on April 24 of this year. This magazine is her legacy.

Author: Oppel, Jim

A Common Guide To Purchasing Workplace Furniture For That House Workplace

On this globe of baby boomers and empty nesters, many a child's bedroom, which became a guestroom, is now becoming transformed right into a house workplace. Using the bedroom furniture stowed away, a bare wall or an entire room awaits renovation into workspace. So exactly where ought to 1 start to furnish the perfect workplace for years to arrive?

"It's really convenient," Hansen says of finishing his bachelor's in finance degree online. "I don't really like going to class, and I wanted to work more."Weber State University, which had the most public college students taking online courses in the state as of 2010 with over 7,150 enrolled, now offers two-hour professional development courses twice a month to help professors develop better online courses, said Gail Niklason, associate of continuing education at the university. They learn about incorporating video and other interactive tools. She said 90 full-time faculty members out of about 480 have been through the training over the last five years.Weber State said at least right now, it takes as much time, if not more time, out of the professor's day to teach an online course. Not only are the teachers often in constant contact with students, answering their questions and concerns, but they are also vigilantly adding more interactive tools to their classes.Raj Nisankarao, president of the National Business Association, suggests that students look at the curriculum of the class and the type of class to make sure an online version would be an appropriate one. He said different businesses will look at online classes in different ways but many want students who have had extensive online experience and may look at online classes as a plus.Betty Lou left the C-J to work in advertising, and from advertising joined Louisville, then published by the Chamber of Commerce. She was the magazine's second editor, a classic of the genre, imperiously rejecting stories or designs from the art department with little more than a wave of her hand. She had good taste in writing and graphics, knew what she wanted, and usually got it. She also knew talent and how to woo it - freelancers like historian George Yater and former Courier writer Bill Woolsey (whom she ingeniously commissioned to write a monthly cooking column), along with photographers Bill Strode (who for most of her years as editor shot the covers) and John Nation (the backbone of the magazine for the last 30-plus years). It's also worth noting that since she retired, two of her proteges have served as editor, most recently Bruce Allar, and that the current senior editor, Jack Welch, began his work at the magazine during her reign. Not a bad recruiting record.

There are actually on-line establishments that provide a totally free Lifetime Guarantee for all workplace furniture purchases. Along with a complete choice of goods, and totally free delivery, how can these benefits be overlooked? The additional plus of shopping day or night, in the comfort of one's own house can't be ignored. So when a person is contemplating turning that additional bedroom right into a house workplace, the first stop should be the Internet!

Author: Amy Wells

Executive Office Desk Furniture

The modern executive office desk furniture is a testimonial of our style. Executive office furniture imparts a distinct persona to your office. Since an executive spends majority of time at our office desks in the home office or in the office, it is vital you buy the right contemporary furniture including L-shaped desks, corner computer desks with ample concealed storage. The ideal executive office desk furniture should be designed for personal comfort, style and functionality.

So, instead of finishing in December 2011, it will be next January 2012 (maybe)! On Sunday, July 31, more roadworks were completely blocking off Savile Road, just around the corner. Almost opposite the police station - yes, more roadworks.Contemporary executive office furniture and corner computer office desks are available in European modern and contemporary designs that spell style, sophistication and functionality. Modern and contemporary executive office furniture and corner computer home office desk with comfortable chairs are an absolute must for the modern executive office.Going slightly more upmarket, at the slightly higher price of $299.00, is the Quebeko Ambience Corner Computer Workstation, Model 7116. Incorporated in this design is an integral filing cabinet. My own personal favorite, however, is the glass computer desks. What I particularly like about this desk is that, apart from its space-saving features, it wears well. It is easily maintained and always looks attractive and, above all, fits with all my other furniture in the room. Furthermore, it was not expensive to buy! I paid $99.99 for the Modern Ergonomic Computer Desk, Model MLS278 - and, as I've mentioned, I bought this a couple of years ago and it has fulfilled everything I was hoping for in a computer desk.Concealed or Open storage: Remember to pick a desk with a draw to store pens, staplers, notepads and more. Concealed storage gives your desk a streamlined and more organized look. However if you choose to have everything at your office desk within your eye's range then go for open storage which is more contemporary. Office furniture can be a cake walk with these tips. Vertical Storage: Explore options in vertical storage when it comes to computer desks. If you have files and binders to store as well, you could explore closed overhead cabinet space atop the desk. This suits executive office desk furniture as well.The Clara Diamond Designer Table is a nice, plain designer table with a soft look and oodles of elegance. There is beauty in simplicity. There is more beauty in "geometric simplicity." Beauty, simplicity, smoothness, and elegance pervade the attractive Clara Diamond Designer Table. If you're thinking about adding a couple of designer tables to your office or home, you can start with the Clara Diamond Designer Table.

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Author: Harvey Peter

Endless roadworks; Mailbag

HOW much longer are we to put up with the ever ongoing roadworks? In the Thornhill Lees area of Dewsbury they are strengthening the bridge near Slaithwaite Road. They were supposed to start the work in June, but they did not start until July so the work is to take at least six months.

In the last year or so they have dug up parts of Bretton Road and Headfield Road in Thornhill Lees area. It has been misery for motorists and walkers.We are not only surrounded by roadworks, we are surrounded by faceless desk-bound officials who decide to arrange roadworks!Computer desks: Look for features designed to comfortably accommodate computer components, such as monitor platforms and places to run wire out of sight. Look for office desk with articulated keyboard space or pull out keyboard trays so that you can adjust the keyboard position to suit your convenience. Corner computer office desks: Corner computer desks are not just a huge on savings but also a great solution to using those empty corners of the house. Also since they are self-contained, they let you feel more focused at work.

You are advised to take an alterative route, when you do, they're digging that road as well? RICHARD INGHAM Thornhill Lees

Space Saving Computer Desk

One of the essentials of 21st century furniture is the computer desk, whether that is a desk big enough to take all the paraphernalia of full-size pc tower, and one of the old-type monitors plus speakers, printer, CD/DVD storage and even, perhaps, gaming joysticks - or a space saving computer desk sufficiently large enough to accommodate a laptop and, perhaps, an LCD monitor. Regardless of the size, however, if you have a computer you are bound to need a designated desk at some point just for your computer requirements. Rather than deciding on the desk you need you would be better advised to look first at the space you have available in which to accommodate your new desk - and then seek out the features you are hoping to include, taking into account the size of desk that will fit the space you have available and, last of all, the style of desk to suit your requirements.

So, first of all, before you even start shopping, you need to decide where you are going to put your desk and measure up those dimensions. Then, decide how much you have available to spend - and, lastly, choose a style that will fit in with how much you can afford to spend. When it comes to some of the more expensive, solid wood desks, the sky really is the limit - even a basic wooden computer desk can set you back a minimum of $250. If you choose a laminate, or one of the plastic/metal combinations, you could probably get away with paying as little as $50 to $60. How about a corner computer desk? Setting a computer desk into a corner of your home is ideal - especially if you have a corner of your home that is under-utilized at present.You are advised to take an alterative route, when you do, they're digging that road as well? RICHARD INGHAM Thornhill Lees

Going slightly more upmarket, at the slightly higher price of $299.00, is the Quebeko Ambience Corner Computer Workstation, Model 7116. Incorporated in this design is an integral filing cabinet. My own personal favorite, however, is the glass computer desks. What I particularly like about this desk is that, apart from its space-saving features, it wears well. It is easily maintained and always looks attractive and, above all, fits with all my other furniture in the room. Furthermore, it was not expensive to buy! I paid $99.99 for the Modern Ergonomic Computer Desk, Model MLS278 - and, as I've mentioned, I bought this a couple of years ago and it has fulfilled everything I was hoping for in a computer desk.

Author: Tameka T. Norris