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County approves 2011-12 capital projects & budget Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:04PMThe King George Board of Supervisors recently approved its 2012-2016 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and also adopted the county’s capital projects budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2010-11, which began on July 1. (See related article.) The CIP is a five-year plan that is updated annually by the Planning Commission and forwarded to the county. County Administrator Travis Quesenberry makes ...
Beating the heat about more than just comfort, health also a concern: experts Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:08PMTORONTO - The heat dome stalled over much of Canada not only makes people miserable as they try to cope with sizzling temperatures, but it also can cause severe — even potentially fatal — health effects.
Gazette.Net: Montgomery hopes to begin constructing new animal shelter this fall Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:32PMThe construction of a long-awaited new Montgomery County animal shelter could begin as soon as the end of September said James Stiles, assistant chief of building design and construction for the county's Department of General Services.
Cleaning up mold after the flood Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:53AMFor people affected by flooding, the day when the water starts to recede cannot come fast enough. Unfortunately, that is when the daunting and difficult task of clean up begins. Mold growth is one issue many people will encounter as it is common after flooding or water damage.
The Nation: Reminding Social Democracy Of Its Roots Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:49AMThe left and the right continue to square off about the everything from union rights to social services. Eric Alterman of The Nation argues that it's difficult to offer a compelling argument when the needs of the individual self are not being satisfied. read more
Live Oak school facility greenest in county Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:14AMLIVE OAK -- As the 33 aging portable classrooms in the Live Oak School District reach their lifespan in coming years, the new buildings in their place will be "green" from the bottom up.
SPX Awarded Contract to Provide Indirect Dry Cooling Tower System for Chinese Power Plant Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:00AMSPX Corporation today announced that its Thermal Equipment and Services segment has been awarded a contract worth approximately $17 million from the China Datang Technologies & Engineering Co. to manufacture and install an indirect dry cooling tower system for the DatangWu'an power plant.
AtmosAir Solutions receives GSA approval to sell products to government agencies Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 10:21PMAtmosAir Solutions of Fairfield, which markets and installs Green, bi-polar ionization indoor air purification products for homes and businesses, has received US General Service Administration (GSA) approval to sell its products to dozens of government agencies, including the military.
Forest Fire Smoke expected Kenora, Winnipeg and Thunder Bay areas Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:03PMTHUNDER BAY, ON --- July 17, 2011 --- Ontario has already seen over twice the average amount of hectares burned annually in the province.
Jan Zimmer: Welcoming porches Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:38AMDonna Cornell stands on the porch of her home in St. Clair. / Wendy Torello/Times Herald Robert and Lori Wheeler enjoy the summer weather on their porch in St. Clair. Lori Wheeler said she likes relaxing outdoors on her porch.
Professional arsonist, in the name of science Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:18PMFrom the time he was a graduate student, George Hadjisophocleous’s academic career has been consumed by fire.
In search of the dream home design Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:56AM/taxonomy/term/242 read more
“Khrushchev’s” and “Brezhnev” Baltic: As in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, the Soviet home repair Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:43PMDespite the pre-crisis “construction boom” when the housing stock in the Baltic countries increased at the expense of new apartment buildings in different towns of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, like mushrooms, whole rose cottages, the lion’s share of the population still live in houses built in Soviet times.
Caving round Yogyakarta Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:37PMIf you like outdoors and especially caves, you’ll find plenty to explore in the areas surrounding Yogyakarta.
Designs that matter Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:22PMA team of budding architects and design professionals picks up construction know-how and ruminates on why design matters at a design-and-build camp in Sabah.
Crews practice as fire danger peaks Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:47PMThe former Honda dealership on Paradise Drive in Corte Madera recently served as a fire-training facility for several Marin Country fire departments. The Central Marin Training Consortium, which includes the Corte Madera, Larkspur, Kentfield, San Rafael and Marinwood fire departments, conducted live fire-training exercises at the site July 7-12.
Top Stories Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:30AMWith the recent increase in fatalities and injuries attributable to engulfment of employees and contractors in grain bins – even though the majority of these incidents historically occur in farm bins – the NGFA is reminding members about common entrapment hazards, applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, and available NGFA training materials that managers and ...
Fort Campbell School System working to improve facilities Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:41AMA recent report issued by the Pentagon indicated that three out of four on-post schools graded by the military fell below Department of Defense-established standards.
Health Department offers precautions as weather starts to heat up again Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:08PMAs everyone knows, it’s not the heat; it’s the humidity.Still, heat can be a formidable foe, and this weekend, temperatures could once again rise into the 90s.The DuPage County Health Department reminds us that with a few precautions, there’s no need to let the heat get the best of us. It helps to bear in mind the major risks.Dehydration: When more water leaves the body than you put back in, you ...
Vermicomposting Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:27PMVickie Pace smiled as she peered into a plastic bin full of earthworms. That’s not the reaction the slimy little creatures usually generate — especially from females.
As it happened: Pike River Inquiry day five Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:21PMAll the live updates from day five of the Inquiry into the Pike River Mine tragedy.
Terrace homes designed to accommodate extended families Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:41PMSUNWAY City Berhad recently launched its two-and-a-half storey terrace homes — Sunway Alam Suria Phase 1C — in Shah Alam.
Flood Recovery Checklist Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:18PMn Evaluate your house’s foundation and structural soundness before entering.
TOXIC ASSETS Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:30PMMany Foreclosed Houses Are Infested by MoldNEW YORK-The next time someone tells you that capitalism is efficient, remember the mold houses.I used to be a banker. Some of my customers had trouble making their loan payments. We usually had recourse to some sort of collateral-often real estate. But my bank really didn't want to foreclose."We're bankers," my boss told me the first time this issue ...
Vegas Computer Center Locked Down, Always Up Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:04PMSwitch Communications Group does not operate ordinary data centers, as reporters who toured its huge facility in Las Vegas discovered Wednesday. First, there's all the guns.
Health experts offer precautions as weather starts to heat up again Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:51PMAs everyone knows, it’s not the heat; it’s the humidity.Still, heat can be a formidable foe, and this weekend, temperatures once again could rise into the 90s.The DuPage County Health Department reminds us that with a few precautions, there’s no need to let the heat get the best of us. It helps to bear in mind the major risks.Dehydration: When more water leaves the body than you put back in, you ...
Sangre Chronicle > Cimarron > Cimarron State Park starts on new visitor center Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:04PMThis is an artist's rendition of the new visitor center that is currently under construction in Cimarron Canyon State Park. The new building is expected to be completed by Thanksgiving.
City Council Approves OPA and Rezoning for Build Toronto Development at 4050 Yonge Street Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:45AMCommercial Development to become Ontario's Most Energy Efficient Office Building To view the Social Media Release, click here: http://smr.newswire.ca/en/build-toronto/build-toronto-development-at-4050-yonge-street TORONTO , July 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Build Toronto has received approval by Toronto City Council on its Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning application ...
Infiniti combines fuel economy and luxury in M Hybrid Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:25AMThe car, based on the V-6 version of Infiniti's M37, offers plenty of performance and can travel as a pure electric up to a speed of 62 mph when accelerating and up to 85 mph when coasting. Shuddering in anticipation of increasing federal fuel economy standards, luxury car manufacturers that traditionally paid little attention to gas consumption are finally paying heed. Take Nissan's up-market ...
Wellington still on track to open Sept. 7 Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:19PMSchool officials have made a calculated decision to forego a three-year warrantee on the vinyl composite tile floor at the new Wellington Elementary School in part to keep the $40.7 million construction project on schedule. “Even with several weather-related delays we are looking forward to students being in their seats in the new building when school is back in session September 7,” said Mark ...
Firefighters take part in live fire training Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:15PMThe former Honda dealership on Paradise Drive in Corte Madera recently served as a fire-training facility for several Marin Country fire departments. The Central Marin Training Consortium, which includes the Corte Madera, Larkspur, Kentfield, San Rafael and Marinwood fire departments, conducted live fire-training exercises at the site July 7-12.
Two housing estates offer tranquil living amidst lush greenery Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 8:39PMBM Utama and Jesselton Hills in Bukit Mertajam are two prestigious projects by DNP Land, with living spaces that are stylish and comfortable, and much thought given to the natural environment.
New library for north London school Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:13PMThe Newman Room - a state-of-the art library and music room was opened by Bishop John Arnold, at St Patrick's Primary School in Kentish Town, north London on Wednesday. The day began with a concert of music, poetry and drama in the hall, by each of the school year groups. Bishop John praised the children for their energy and confidence and told them they were all
Commissioners look into making airport 'revenue neutral' Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:11PMHouston County Commissioners took up the issue of lot leases at the Houston County Airport on July 12. Last year's leases expired on June 30, and board members suggested that when they're renewed, use
2011 NACE International Survey Released Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:07PMCorrosion careers see continuing salary growth in U.S.; First look at European earnings (PRWeb July 13, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8633992.htm
Health Department offers precautions as weather to heat up again Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:52AMAs everyone knows, it’s not the heat; it’s the humidity.Still, heat can be a formidable foe, and this weekend, temperatures could once again rise into the 90s.The DuPage County Health Department reminds us that with a few precautions, there’s no need to let the heat get the best of us. It helps to bear in mind the major risks.Dehydration: When more water leaves the body than you put back in, you ...
As Number Of Foreclosed Homes Grows, So Does Mold Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:35AMEmpty houses sit with no utilities, making it the perfect environment for mold, which can cause thousands of dollars in damage. In some states, it's estimated that more than half of foreclosed homes have mold and mildew issues. read more
Avida Towers takes style, amenities to new heights Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:41AMWould-be residents of Avida Towers Sucat are set to enjoy more perks as developer Avida Land Corp. adds Tower 8 and Tower 9 to the sought-after residential condominium complex.
IES Announces Updates to VE-Pro: ApacheHVAC Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:18AMBOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IES announced an updated version of its VE-Pro module ApacheHVAC. As part of the VE 6.4.0.5 thermal systems package, the new ApacheHVAC incorporates additional HVAC equipment modeling features.
2012 Audi A7 3.0 TFSI Prestige, an AutoWeek Drivers Log Car Review: Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:19AMEXECUTIVE EDITOR--AUTOWEEK.COM BOB GRITZINGER: "Look at the size of that trunk--wow, that's really nice." When the cargo hold alone inspires that kind of comment, the car that goes with it must be quite special. The 2012
Colleges hit high standard for eco-quality Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:11AMImposing structures rising on both Modesto Junior College campuses and at Columbia College are expected to earn greater praise for their inner beauty.
Poisonous shrub extract may act as natural painkiller Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:03AMAn extract of the poisonous shrub Jatropha curcas acts as a strong painkiller and may have a mode of action different from conventional analgesics, such as morphine and other pharmaceuticals.
St. Mary’s green move beginning to pay off Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:28AMLYNN - The solar panels on the roof of St. Mary’s have been getting a workout as of late and Raymond Bastarache, head of school, said it’s beginning to show—in savings for the school.
Obese Patients Less Likely To Develop And Die From Respiratory Distress Syndromes After Surgery Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 10:12PMResearchers have discovered that obese adults undergoing surgery are less frequently developing respiratory insufficiency (RI) and adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and that when they do, they are less likely to have fatal outcomes. The researchers say they have several theories of how obesity protects patients from mortality associated with RI/ARDS, and pinpointing the protective ...
Delta factory in India wins LEED Gold certification Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:14PMDelta India Electronics, Taiwan-based Delta Electronics's India subsidiary, on July 11 announced the obtaining of LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Gold-level certification for its factory in Rudrapur from the India Green Building Council, with the factory's power consumption 35% lower than conventional factories of the same size and level.
Health Tip: Keep Toes Cool, Clean and Dry Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:27PM(HealthDay News) -- Athlete's foot is a fungal infection, medically called tinea pedis. If the fungus takes hold between your toes, it can cause itchiness, cracking and peeling.
Prenatal Exposure to Pesticides May Harm Kids' Development Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:42PMMONDAY, Feb. 7 (HealthDay News) -- Children whose mothers had higher levels of exposure to a substance found in a commonly used pesticide were more likely to get lower scores on a mental developmental test at 3 years of age than children whose mothers were exposed to lower levels or not at all, new research says.
What is Diatomaceous Earth Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:13AMA lot of people are looking for safe, yet effective ways to eliminate pests in the home vegetable garden. Diatomaceous earth gives you the ability to do just that. Here is some information on what it is, how it works, and where you can get it from. If you have been a member of our vegetable gardening page on Facebook then you have surely seen Diatomaceous earth mentioned on multiple occasions....
Delta India Electronics' Rudrapur Plant LEED Certified Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:28AMDelta India Electronics Pvt. Ltd., the worlds leading provider of power management and thermal management ...
The flip side of flip-flops: alternative footwear trends for the summer Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 2:37AMThe flip-flop is a simple sandal made of foam or rubber, and is thought of as the staple footwear of the summer. Despite the flip-flop’s reputation as the go-to clothing item for the season, there are many alternatives available for individuals looking to stand out in some new footwear.