The producer supplies the necessary materials for building your log home. You can source a producer by looking at different company's plan books, which will give you an idea of the type of log homes that they have produced previously. Otherwise, you can stop in at a model log home, and if you're impressed with the style and layout, you can hire the same company to produce yours. Make sure that you have an open line of communication with your chosen producers - they should listen to your ideas and always keep you in the loop. You can do a background check on possible producers by researching previous log homes they've built and getting references from their customers. You can also check with the Better Business Bureau, the state attorney general's office or the Log Homes Council. Carefully consider your options when it comes to choosing a builder. There are many on the market, and their quality and service vary considerably. Besides finding a builder you can communicate well with and painstakingly checking references with past customers, you also should visit finished homes to personally inspect the builder's work. Keep in mind that it usually takes several years for a log home to completely settle and expose any construction defects. A 3- to 5-year-old home probably is the best example of a builder's art. Before selecting your builder, you also should check with the local contractor's board or similar state or regional authority, including your state's attorney general's office, to see if the builder has been involved with litigation in the past. It's wise to choose a builder who is familiar with your local building codes and the environment of your site. Make sure your builder is licensed and bonded, otherwise if you run into problems you could have little legal recourse. You will need to negotiate with your builder or building company about items such as the price of their services, the design of your home, and the estimated time frame for completing the project. Once both parties have come to an agreement, the terms will be laid out in a contract which you will both be required to sign.
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One-sentence summary -- Research and choose a producer. Research and choose a builder. Sign a contract.

Websites like Craigslist, Padmapper, and Roomie Match can help you find the right roommate for you. Such sites allow you to build a profile or post an ad seeking out a roommate to meet your needs. Craigslist is one of the biggest and most commonly used sites. As it's free, it's a great means to reach a wide audience. Sites outside of Craigslist, such as roomates.com, often come with fees. However, they also allow you to create a more customized profile and search for roommates based on specific attributes. As your friends know you well, let them know you're seeking a roommate. Let them know to pass on any leads to you. As your friends know your habits and lifestyle, they'll likely to be able to point you in the direction of a compatible match. Remember that the qualities that make good friends are different from the ones that make good roommates. A disorganized party animal may be fun to hang out with, but might be hard to live with. On the other side of the coin, a quiet and organized person might get on your nerves if you're the type to have frequently have friends over late at night. A bad roommate can make life incredibly stressful. The sooner you start looking for a roommate, the better. Start seeking out a roommate a month or two in advance. Seemingly small details can make a big difference in attracting the right match. While writing your post, include as many details as possible about your lifestyle and habits. If you're seeking a roommate for an apartment you're currently living in, make sure to provide details about the apartment and neighborhood. Include the basics, such as the size of the apartment. Then, list any appliances the apartment has and the feel of the neighborhood. Include details about any personal habits that may affect the living situation. For example, if you work night shifts, make sure you choose a roommate who's a sound sleeper and will not be bothered by you coming and going at odd hours. While you don't need to be best friends with your roommate, it's always a perk to find someone you get along with. Include a little about yourself and your interests. This will help you attract a likeminded roommate. For example, say something like, "I love sports and always follow football season. I'm also into cooking and baking, so I'll be in the kitchen a lot."
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One-sentence summary -- Advertise online. Ask friends for leads. Start looking early. Provide as many details as possible. Share your interests in an ad.

Distributed application programming is considered by many to be one of the hardest to learn and requires diverse knowledge in computer and communication technologies. This step is optional. However, it is very useful in understanding network topologies. You need a good understanding of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, Ethernet, IP, TCP, UDP and HTTP before you start programming distributed applications. For Windows-based programming, that would be any script that works with Windows Scripting Host. For Linux-based programming, Bash scripts and Perl will be sufficient. JavaScript is strongly recommended for this in both platforms for the following reasons: It is supported by almost any scripting host in any operating system (Windows Scripting Host supports JavaScript by default, most Linux distributions has a package for JavaScript scripting console support). It is considered to be easier to learn by many developers. It has an ALGOL derived syntax which familiarizes you with much more other programming languages when you need to choose a second programming language (C, C++, C#, Java and J# all have ALGOL derived syntax). By learning JavaScript, you familiarize yourself with client-side scripting of web pages which is a bonus side-effect! Later, you can use more advanced programming techniques and paradigms according to your scripting language and what it supports. All scripting languages have some procedural programming aspects at some level. Learn what is necessary for doing that. Simple communications will suffice. Preferably, one that is a multi-paradigm language such as Python. Take a simple introduction to that second language. Java is considered by most programmers to be the language of choice for many reasons. However, C# is gaining momentum fast in this field. Java and C# are preferred for the following reasons: They are object oriented programming languages which shields programmers in large teams from implementation details as they both supports components (units of code, pre-compiled, that perform a certain task and can be used in other programs). They support event-driven programming, as well as OO and procedural programming at some level. The framework that the language is built upon is distributed by nature (in the case of Java). The availability of many ready-made packages that deal with networking, both as open-source code and framework built-in packages; this makes it easier for programmers to build upon the work of others. more on the core features of the language, especially those supporting networking. Pay less attention to user-interface elements such as outputting, window design and techniques, and user-interface elements. This can be done using books, online tutorials or academic courses. However, understanding the architecture of distributed applications and its concepts is necessary. It is recommended that you get at least an introduction to all of them. Most distributed application programmers do not stop at one or two programming languages, but learn at least one programming language on each operating system. That is because if you want your application to be "distributed", you should provide a version of it at least for each major operating system. Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA) Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (AJAX) Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) .NET Remoting XML Web Services
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Tackle distributed applications programming. Take a speed introduction to telephony systems and their hardware. Familiarize yourself with networking hardware architectures and devices such as hubs, switches and routers. Take a course in networking protocols and essentials. Learn the XML language and familiarize yourself with it. Start by learning a shell scripting language. Apply only procedural programming using your scripting language of choice at first. Use the scripting language you learned to write scripts that perform communications between machines. Make a transfer to a desktop scripting/programming language. Concentrate Take a course on distributed applications design and architectures. Learn about building serviced components and services using your programming language of choice. Learn one or more of the following technologies.