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    Cruisin on the Westside  Oct 12, 2009
    Another one-of-a-kind-case-in-point is the Waimea Plantation Cottages which has based it s unique ambiance by converting plantation houses into updated and re-furbished cottages for visitors to enjoy what it is like to be in an uncluttered, rural setting where there are no structures higher than 2 stories. And much more lies ahead, beyond the town of Waimea. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    Development on Old San Antonio Road gets thumbs up (37)  Oct 12, 2009
    Billingsley noted that new single-family homes are selling in Boerne next to Interstate 10 and adjacent to commercial structures, land uses that he said seem far more incompatible with single-family homes than a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant. There are all kinds of things that are objectionable that people in this community live next to, Billingsley said. (Boerne Star, TX)

    Genome Sequence Published For Important Biofuels Yeast  Oct 11, 2009
    The greatest differences between paired chromosomes occur at the ends of these worm-like structures, making reconfiguration easier and speeding adaptation to evolve. . (Science Daily)

    New play celebrates pioneers' love for each other - and Alaska  Oct 11, 2009
    When World War II brought an eruption of commercial activity to town, he sold his businesses and put up the Loussac-Sogn Building, one of the most modern structures in the territory. The upstairs had deluxe apartments. (Anchorage Daily News)

    U.S. Ditches Isolated Afghan Outpost  Oct 10, 2009
    Taliban Claim Victory for Kamdesh Withdrawal After Deadly Battle; U.S. Says Move Was Predetermined. White House officials say esident Obama's strategy will be to defeat al Qaeda in Pakistan, while downplaying the need to completely eliminate the Taliban in Afghanistan. (CBS News)

    Businessman hopes to rezone property  Oct 10, 2009
    This district is for commercial uses of land and structures which blend smoothly into the character of adjoining residential areas, and to exclude activities that generate perceptible light or noise or attract traffic from outside the immediate neighborhood. C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL: The C-2 district is established to provide for both highway commercial and planned commercial shopping or service centers. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Nobel Prize: Placing a Wager on Peace  Oct 10, 2009
    President Obama's Suprising Nobel Peace Prize Honor A Reflection of Optimism, Not Accomplishment. President Barack Obama speaks about winning the Nobel Peace Prize, Friday, O 00004000 ct. (CBS News)

    Eckerts seeks $975,000 in tax breaks  Oct 10, 2009
    Some of the farm s oldest structures are and have inefficient additions and leaky roofs, said Chris Eckert, part of the seventh generation to run the family-owned business. Chris Eckert said he d like to in order to finish before June and the busy peach, apple and pumpkin seasons next year. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)

    Mad Cow Fear: Japan Suspends Beef From US Plant  Oct 10, 2009
    A Festival Gives "Seasteaders" a Chance to Learn What Designs and Social Structures Might Work on the High Seas. Images of President Obama's Month Spent in the White House, with His Family and Traveling the Country. (CBS News -- World)

    Fresno planner leaves panel  Oct 10, 2009
    If nothing else, Robotic Built Structures Inc. has a case of bad timing. The infant company, which would build prefabricated homes in a factory that doesn't yet exist, is asking Fresno to lend it $2 million at a time when the city is burdened by more than $20 million in sour investments. (Fresno Bee)

    Review: Sony strikes gold with 'Uncharted 2'  Oct 9, 2009
    Dilapidated downtown areas in Nepal feature crumbling structures where clouds of dust shoot up as rubble tumbles to the ground. Uncharted 2 is arguably the best looking game of this console cycle. (USA Today -- Tech)

    For Future Superconductors, A Little Bit Of Lithium May Do Hydrogen A Lot Of Good  Oct 9, 2009
    "They have described, through their theories and calculations, molecules that test our fundamental assumptions about atoms, molecules and structures. In doing so, they challenge the experimentalists to make what they have imagined in their minds a reality to be held in the hand.". The team members believe the information gleaned from the study suggests that one may combine large amounts of hydrogen with other elements. (Science Daily)

    New South 40 roof promotes sustainability  Oct 9, 2009
    There is still debate on exactly how much cost the South 40 House and other green structures will save. Were still pushing for good material selections, Malten said. (Washington University Student Life, MO)

    Hidden gems at Ulu Yam Lama  Oct 8, 2009
    Ulu Yam Lama is one of those towns as the new road that was built two years ago diverted traffic coming from the nearest township Rawang to Ulu Yam Bahru bypassing the small one-road settlement where most of the wooden home structures still remained. Ulu Yam Lama had long been an attraction for foodies as this was where the famous Lor Mee originated from. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Nigeria: Fish Could Play Greater Role in Food Security  Oct 8, 2009
    The smell is coming from two structures behind the house, where fish is being smoked in two earthen kilns. In front of the main building fishing nets of varying sizes are spread over two long poles on which are spread fishing nets of varying sizes. (allAfrica.com)

    Council votes to sell former nursery buildings9:52 am | (No comments posted.)  Oct 7, 2009
    Published: Tuesday, October 6, 2009 9:52 AM CDT The Watertown City Council on Monday approved selling the buildings and other structures acquired as part of purchasing the former Lakeland Nurseries n Centers property. The council on Sept. 21 authorized RSArchitects of Sioux Falls to proceed with designing the proposed public safety facility on the site just north of City Hall after the city purchased it for about 250,000 on Sept. 17. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Microbiology: Free-for-all On The Leaf Surface  Oct 6, 2009
    The scientists then compared the structure of the fragments with known protein structures in international databases. This enables us to identify the proteins and get an indication of which proteins the bacteria need under the given environmental conditions , stresses the microbiologist from ETH Zurich. (Science Daily)

    West African Seed Alliance to improve incomes of smallholder farmers  Oct 6, 2009
    Dr Ngongi noted that there was the need to institute structures to ensure that production of seeds met the required climate of the sub-region and "where irrigation is required, we work with the private sector to meet the production". He explained that farmers in the sub-region only cultivated about a hectare to three hectares, and did not use improved seeds of varieties of locally bred materials with the exception of cotton and cocoa. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Electric rate request high but not unprecedented  Oct 6, 2009
    Officials caution against comparing the rates, since each utility provider structures its rates differently, increases rates at different times, obtains power from a different resource mix and serves a different type of customer base. Utility Monthly bill Cost per KwH. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Nobel in Medicine Goes to 3 Americans  Oct 6, 2009
    The trio solved the mystery of how chromosomes, the rod-like structures that carry DNA, protect themselves from degrading when cells divide. The Nobel citation said the laureates found the solution in the ends of the chromosomes - structures called telomeres that are often compared to the plastic tips at the end of shoe laces that keep those laces from unraveling. (CBS News)

    Telomere Copy Protection: Nobel Goes To Scientists Who Solved How Chromosome Ends Work  Oct 6, 2009
    As early as the 1930s, Hermann Muller (Nobel Prize 1946) and Barbara McClintock (Nobel Prize 1983) had observed that the structures at the ends of the chromosomes, the so-called telomeres, seemed to prevent the chromosomes from attaching to each other. They suspected that the telomeres could have a protective role, but how they operate remained an enigma. (Science Daily)

    Nigeria: Ghana Picks Oando, Others for N150 Billion Gas Project  Oct 6, 2009
    The scope of the project includes the development of offshore and onshore high pressure gas transmission pipelines, Processing Facility, Liquefied Petroleum Gas and Condensate storage tanks, as well as other ancillary structures. The US$1 billion ultra-modern facility is planned to commence operations in the near future. (allAfrica.com)

    Developing Fluency with ESL Student...  Oct 5, 2009
    As students practice what they have learned, they begin to internalize the vocabulary and sentence structures until it becomes automatic ... Teachers should provide sentence structures from different language levels ... Being able to listen attentively and provide feedback means they are focused on learning the sentence structures. (Suite101.com)

    Giant size plant fossils discovered near Jodhpur  Oct 5, 2009
    Generally plant fossils contain carbon and have simple structures. Fossils which are non-carbonaceous or lacking carbon content are rare, according to the scientists. (India Times, India)

    Kekaha brush fire burns 15 acres  Oct 4, 2009
    No one was injured as of the time of the release, and no structures were threatened. Engine 7, Truck 7, Truck 6, Truck 5, and Rescue 3 fought the fire, with assistance from a battalion chief and personnel from the state Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife along with two water tenders and one pay-loader provided by private companies. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    BREAKING NEWS Brush fire burning in Kekaha  Oct 3, 2009
    No one has been injured and no structures have been threatened. Engine 7, Truck 7, Truck 6, Truck 5, and Rescue 3 are fighting the fire. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    Local preservation photo finalist in national contest  Oct 3, 2009
    In a mid-1970s state survey, 750-plus agricultural, altar and burial sites, and other intact structures were located and recorded. Today, just over 100 sites remain in this area, encroached on all sides by continuing commercial and residential development. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    West building addition draws wide praise for LLC during grand opening  Oct 2, 2009
    Carolyn Brown Hodge of the governor s office said the West Building is one of the structures funded by the last round of capital project funding by the state for higher education in Illinois. That legislation was intended to replace temporary buildings that had stood for 30 years or more on some community college campuses. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Open Road Awaits As #10/8 Irish Visit West Virginia And...  Oct 2, 2009
    What's more, Alumni Stadium features an LED scoreboard (installed by industry leader Daktronics), enhanced lighting structures and top-of-the-line sod for the pitch (cultivated in Fort Morgan, Colo. at Graff's Turf Farms, which also has provided the turf for numerous facilities including Notre Dame Stadium, Wrigley Field, Busch Stadium and the new MLS grounds outside Denver and Salt Lake City). (Und.com)

    Work and home: Couples find convenience and economy by living in building where they work  Oct 2, 2009
    Vivienda Moderna is home to the Wendlandts and their business, Framework Design, where they create practically everything but cars: commercial structures, new homes, remodels, furniture, landscapes and graphics. Their building includes another commercial space that an independent furniture sales representative leases. (Fresno Bee -- Business)

    October 2009 Geology and GSA Today highlights  Oct 2, 2009
    From those turbulent structures, they infer changes in the interior the eruption column and the development of rising and collapsing regions within the eruption column. Stable isotope signals from brines in the Barents Sea: Implications for brine formation during the last glaciation Tine L. Rasmussen and Erik Thomsen, Dept. of Geology, University of Tromso, Dramsveien 201, N-9037 Tromso, Norway. (EurekAlert!)

    Hnedak Bobo developing Discovery Park master plan  Oct 1, 2009
    It will also contain extensive botanic garden areas with log cabins and other historic structures. The park is expected to draw visitors from around the region to Union City. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)

    Fantasy camp for would-be Wrights  Oct 1, 2009
    The Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust is holding a "fantasy camp" next month for non-architects to design their own structures ... Attendees of the architecture fantasy camp design their structures in Frank Lloyd Wright's drafting studio. (AZCentral -- Home)

    A backyard reborn in Brookline  Oct 1, 2009
    Where bits of grass once struggled and died under a dark canopy of trees, odd sculptures, bright whimsical paintings, and structures of painted pipes, springs and wheels now dot the small back lot ... An architect for nearly 50 years, Berliner built the structures out of discarded construction material, railroad ties and car parts. (Brookline TAB, MA)

    How the 100th protein structure solved at Diamond impacts our understanding of how insects smell  Sep 30, 2009
    Professor Dave Stuart, Life Sciences Director at Diamond Light Source adds: "It is a milestone and it illustrates the fascinating range of structural biology being undertaken in the UK. Congratulations to the Rothamsted and Birkbeck groups; thanks to productive groups like these, there is currently an exponential growth in the number of structures solved at Diamond." ... Dr Jing-Jiang Zhou, adds: "So far, we know that odorant binding proteins [OBPs] within the organism pick up pheromones at... (EurekAlert!)

    Land Disposal of Coal Combustion Byproducts - Management as an Engineering Material (Part II)  Sep 30, 2009
    Rusch, K.A. "Development of CCB Fill Materials for Use as Mechanically Stabilized Marine Structures"; CBRC Project Number: CBRCM11; Subcontract No. 98-166-LSU; August 30, 2002. Science Applications International Corporation; "Technical Background Document on the Efficiency and Effectiveness of CKD Landfill Design Elements; EPA Contract 68-W4-0030, draft July 18, 1997 USDOE;" Clean Coal Technology - Coal Utilization By-Products'; Technical Report No. 24; August 2006. (Energy Pulse, CO)

    Europes hiddengems  Sep 30, 2009
    When the fog rolls in, the structures sometimes appear to be floating in the air hence the name "Metora," derived from the Greek expression meaning "suspended in the air.". Searching for fems In order to come up with Europe's 10 best-hidden travel gems, we solicited nominations from travel professionals including Patrick Evans, spokesman for STA Travel, a travel agency that caters to students; George Hobica, founder of AirfareWatchdog. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Visit environmental project at DSMS  Sep 30, 2009
    A produce warehouse donated the structures. Two former DSMS students, Manuel Gastelum and Gilberto Quinonez, helped their classmates make papercrete, a project that continues, Allen said. (Nogales International, AZ)

    9 life lessons from the garden  Sep 30, 2009
    Chalquist says the garden teaches that some things need to go away; some old structures should decline. Many can become compost for new forms of growth. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)

    Zimbabwe: Veld Fires Stoke Food Production Fears  Sep 30, 2009
    "The patterns of ownership that resulted from the fast-track land reform programme make it easy for fires to spread - plots have been carved up to accommodate several farmers on a single plot, and the new occupants no longer prioritize putting up structures that guard against fire outbreaks.". In the first quarter of 2009, nearly seven million Zimbabweans were relying on emergency food aid, but this number is expected to decrease to around 2. (allAfrica.com)

    Stimulus-funded university research addressing issues from climate change to cancer, creating jobs and training a new generation of scientists  Sep 30, 2009
    With a stimulus-funded grant from the National Science Foundation, a University of Minnesota, Duluth, engineering professor is exploring a new approach to monitoring the health of structures like bridges, roads, and buildings. Dr. Xun Yu is using carbon nanotubes embedded in concrete to detect cracking or mechanical stressin effect using the concrete itself as a monitor. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)

    2140 Jefferson St., San Francisco  Sep 30, 2009
    Originally two homes, the 1940 structures were combined to create one residence. A rooftop penthouse and large deck not only overlook the park but also provide views of the Golden Gate Bridge. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)

    Grant money flowing to UGA  Sep 26, 2009
    Researchers have gotten millions of dollars in federal grants to study the genetic structures of plants that might be used as fuel sources to ease the country's dependence on foreign oil. UGA scientists also are trying to breed varieties of plants such as switchgrass and algae to be better sources of so-called biofuel, he said. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Swimming Robot Makes Waves At Bath  Sep 26, 2009
    25, 2009) Researchers at the University of Bath have used nature for inspiration in designing a new type of swimming robot which could bring a breakthrough in submersible technology. Conventional submarine robots are powered by propellers that are heavy, inefficient and can get tangled in weeds. (Science Daily)

    Who do you think you are?  Sep 26, 2009
    For commercial, mixed use and multi-family structures, only natural materials typically found in the vicinity may be used for new buildings, additions or alterations. Vinyl siding is prohibited. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)

    Two-alarm fire chars downtown restaurant  Sep 25, 2009
    Otherwise, the fires waft embers into the air which then ignite more structures. Possibly even large parts of the city. (Palo Alto Online, CA)

    Forest Hills church gets landmark nod  Sep 25, 2009
    Friday September 25, 2009. The Church in the Gardens was nominated for landmark status in the state and national Register of Historic Places. (Queens Chronicle, NY)

    TOMORROW'S NEWS Shoreline, TVR bills deferred  Sep 23, 2009
    Draft Bill No. 2319 would waive the requirement to certify the shoreline for some minor structures and activities such as lifeguard towers or an Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant wheelchair ramp. For the full story, see Wednesday s print edition of The Garden Island. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    'Equal night' ushers in start of autumnal season  Sep 23, 2009
    The monolithic structures at Stonehenge were also associated with the change of seasons and the solstices and equinoxes. The structures were designed to measure time and season and on the day of the equinox, the sun would rise directly in the east and set directly in the west, which allowed for calculations and corrections to be made to the Earthly calendar, according to the Web site infoplease. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)

    First global scientific conference supporting UN efforts to curb desertification opens in Argentina  Sep 23, 2009
    A similar combination of water-harvesting and groundwater-recharging structures, together with planting of hardy trees, has proved effective for recuperating degraded community land in several watersheds of eastern Rajasthan State, India. Increased availability of surface and groundwater has enabled farmers to increase the productivity, profitability and diversity of crop production, leading to a 28 percent increase in per capita income. (EurekAlert!)

    America's National Parks Prepare for Nationwide Day of Service and Celebration, September 26th  Sep 22, 2009
    Recently rehabbed structures along Battle Road open to the public for the first time. Rocky Mountain National Park (CO) - Volunteers will build a new trail along the Continental Divide in the western side of the park. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Constellation eyes $50M radioactive storage facility  Sep 21, 2009
    According to a Constellation spokesperson, it will cost an estimated $50 million to build the structures that will house the radioactive material, which is used as fuel in the power plant reactors ... However, according to Neil Sheehan, public affairs officer of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), space will eventually run out in these structures. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)

    New X-ray Technique Illuminates Reactivity Of Environmental Contaminants  Sep 21, 2009
    X-ray spectroscopy was invented years ago to illuminate structures and materials at the atomic level. The technique has been commonly used by physicists, chemists, materials scientists, and engineers, but only recently by environmental scientists. (Science Daily)

    More of this story  Sep 21, 2009
    We are cognizant that subsurface cultural features, including human burial sites, could and do exist all throughout the Wailua area, including a more mauka alignment, the letter said, but the coastal area is truly a living phenomenon and the accretion, shifting and erosion of the beach at Wailua, along with its sacred designation, truly warrants the preservation of the open space there now unencumbered by man-made structures, no matter how seemingly ephemeral. In summary, the Wailua area of Kaua... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    Chemical-free ways to eliminate field bindweed  Sep 21, 2009
    The leafy stems grow quickly, blanketing the ground or twining up to several feet tall on plants, fences, trellises or other upright structures. They kill other plants by blocking them from light. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    BREAKING NEWS - Brush fire still burning on South Shore  Sep 21, 2009
    No one has been injured and no structures are threatened. Police dispatch received word about fire at 10:36 this morning. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    Innovative computer center debuts at CMU  Sep 21, 2009
    A university committee's goals demanded structures that support academic collaboration, interaction and conversation with a design creating a campus hub. "Third, we wanted a place with a lot of light and openness," said Guy Blelloch, the computer science professor who headed the school's Faculty and Staff Committee, which oversaw design and construction. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Deceptive green of suburban gardens  Sep 20, 2009
    And how do the millions and billions spent on poorly designed concrete and steel structures with no natural ventilation and cooling stack up compared to what we spend on our gardens, not to mention the comparative carbon emissions of both. What is the implication of the argument that our gardens are responsible for our emissions. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    Close to home  Sep 20, 2009
    Hainan may lack the grand monuments and ancient structures of mainland China there is no Great Wall or Forbidden City but its attractions are charming in their own way. Long regarded as a remote outpost to which out-of-favour officials were banished, its key attractions (perhaps unsurprisingly) are temples and buildings linked to exiled officials. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Build Your Own Stonehenge Kit  Sep 20, 2009
    It was once thought that only druids, wizards, giants, or had the ability and power to assemble the mystical structures known as Stonehenge. Thanks to modern technology and author Morgan Beard s collector's kit, building your very own Stonehenge can be an afternoon activity. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    John Madill / H-P staff The Lakeside Inn in Lakeside is designated an official landmark by the Michigan Historical Commission ans is believed to be the oldest continuously operating resort hotel in southwest Michigan.  Sep 20, 2009
    Buchanan city officials have been notified that the National Park Service added to the list about 45 buildings, sites and structures along Front Street and along sections of Days Avenue and North Oak and Main streets. Downtown Buchanan joins downtown Niles as the only Southwest Michigan downtowns on the list. (The Herald-Palladium)

    Obama calls city a model for the future  Sep 20, 2009
    "How do we make sure that banks are not making money by taking wild risks, expecting taxpayer bailouts if their risks don't pay off, but instead are acting prudentially; that they've got strong capital requirements; that we are regulating the derivatives market; that we make sure that if these big financial institutions make bad decisions, that there's a way of resolving their problems without potentially bringing down the entire financial system or forcing taxpayers to foot the bill; making... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Residents Hear Plans for Green  Sep 20, 2009
    " Options for Sand Lot Mark Parson's design also moved the lawn area to the northwest corner, which gives visitors a panoramic view of downtown from the Holly Inn to the Theater Building. Less than an acre, it replaces the existing sand parking lot with the lawn, and puts a new sand parking lot behind it. It alleviates the "ugliness" that currently exists while doing little to disturb what's already there. It gives residents and visitors a place to sit and enjoy the village center. "It's a nice... (The Pilot Newspaper)

    BU medical student dies in fall in Allston  Sep 20, 2009
    The Boston Inspectional Services Department cautioned that the narrow metal grated structures are not designed for people to gather on. Regulations require only that fire escapes to be about 24 inches wide. (Boston Globe)

    Fighting malaria with DDT in South Africa  Sep 19, 2009
    In this province alone, more than a million structures, mostly homes, are sprayed every year. At first, the people were apprehensive about having their walls sprayed and locked their doors every time the men in blue appeared. (Yahoo News -- Malaria)

    Isle of mystery  Sep 19, 2009
    He and Raymond studied 34 heiau (religious structures) on the 46-acre island ... " It was an "awesome" experience, both as an anthropology student and native Hawaiian because of the religious significance of the heiau, Kikiloi said. How the people survived and constructed large monuments remains a puzzle, he said. Only three agricultural terraces were found, and the source of the stone for the structures is unknown. Raymond said the island is a dangerous place to walk around because the 15... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    UTSA scientists tapped to fight soil erosion  Sep 17, 2009
    The root structures of plants and trees are often used to reinforce soil. But when those plants and trees die or they are damaged by animals or bad weather, we get holes in the soil where the roots should be. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)

    Pursol Solar Systems Commissions Dutko Worldwide as Public Affairs Advisor  Sep 17, 2009
    "Solar power has influenced architecture for centuries. However, until recently we were unable to harness it and integrate this energy into our modern-day structures. Our business has centered around such innovations - bringing solar energy to the homes and businesses of mainstream consumers. Dutko's proficiencies are the other side of business; the side that positions Pursol's state-of-the-art solutions in the private and public marketplaces.". Under the agreement, Dutko will provide business... (PR Newswire)

    Parade of Homes to feature lake views  Sep 17, 2009
    Eight structures make up the Heart of the North Builders Association's sixth annual Parade of Homes. New to the lineup is the addition of an outbuilding, and a remodeled home will also be featured at the events Saturday and Sunday and Sept. 26-27. (Chetek Alert, WI)

    Tomatoes year-round?  Sep 17, 2009
    Another involves green walls, also called biowalls, free-standing structures on which fruits and vegetables can be grown. As far-fetched as those may sound, consider this: One of the hottest new home gardening products is an upside-down planting system mostly used for tomatoes, but which can also sustain peppers, squash, eggplant and cucumbers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    Apple experiment shows promise in Fairbanks  Sep 15, 2009
    During winters, temperatures inside the structures averaged 10-15 degrees higher than outside temperatures. Soil temperatures were about 20 degrees cooler because no snow insulates the ground. (Juneau Empire)

    Hoop houses extend urban farmers' growing season  Sep 15, 2009
    Hoop houses are usually permanent structures, but often aren't strong enough to withstand high winds and can collapse if heavy snow isn't brushed off. The plastic traps warmth from the sun. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Kenya: Farmers See Opportunities And Risks As El Nino Rains Loom  Sep 15, 2009
    Ochieng urged farmers to harvest water during the El Nino rains by investing in roof-catchment structures and water storage tanks. "We need to look at all aspects of food security and water is an important component; we need to ensure that roof catchments are tapped at household level and each family should at least have a water storage tank," he said. (allAfrica.com)

    Local briefs: Man arrested after running from store with women's clothing  Sep 15, 2009
    The project includes upgrading the sewer system, building new structures and landscaping. For more information, go to the Caltrans Web site at. (Fresno Bee -- Local)

    INL OKs two new projects  Sep 15, 2009
    The researchers will employ the ATR to evaluate the suitability of these compounds -- ternary carbides and nitrides -- as building materials for structures deep within nuclear power plants. Both research groups will work with INL scientists to design their experiments before beginning operations in the test reactors. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)

    Fulton and Ventura: Home to an immigrant grocer  Sep 15, 2009
    Obradovich's store, Cash Grocers, used a common element in frontier towns: a "false front," a vertical extension of the front of the building beyond the roof crestline, giving the modest structures an air of dignity. It made the structure appear more impressive, created a more urban atmosphere and, most importantly, provided a large area for advertising the business. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)

    Letters for Monday, September 14, 2009 (937)  Sep 15, 2009
    The Planning Department is trying to allow unregistered vacation rentals outside of the VDA. Unlawful structures are being permitted ... realitybites wrote on Sep 14, 2009 7:25 AM:" Unlawful structures are being permitted. Shoreline certifications being waived in the interest of rich landowners.And you have evidence of this happening? Right! Name one, Mel. Trying to make a class war, huh Mel? Thats real class buddy. Note Mel the two different connotations of class, Mel. Why are we... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    What Do Dinosaurs And The Maya Have In Common?  Sep 15, 2009
    This in turn allows conclusions to be drawn about the social structures of the Maya. The scientist is convinced that the geological analyses of the strontium isotope ratios form an important basis for the work of the archaeologists, who are working ever more frequently with the biological strontium isotopes from bones or teeth. (Science Daily)

    Eco-Fair focuses on ecologically-friendly practices  Sep 14, 2009
    Joseph Siniski, business development officer for the National Bank of Coxsackie, said he was impressed by G-Oil, a non-polluting fuel that can be used in chain saws and weed whackers about which Hal Zucker, of Living Structures Realty, spoke. Bank of America Cairo Branch Manager Elizabeth Hansen said she learned at the fair that Central Hudson Gas and Electric provides businesses and homeowners with information about environmentally-friendly construction options. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)

    High-res view of zinc transport protein  Sep 14, 2009
    Future studies of protein structures at Brookhaven Lab promise to reveal even greater mechanistic detail when a new light source, known as NSLS-II, opens in 2015. That facility, now under construction, will be 10,000 times brighter than NSLS. That boost in brightness and therefore resolution would be particularly important in the study of membrane proteins, which represent the vast majority of proteins of interest to those developing drugs, but which are also often difficult to crystallize. (EurekAlert!)

    Corporate Round Up: Continuing to expand  Sep 14, 2009
    The company, which has been expanding its capacities relentlessly over the last two years, has added several new products to its portfolio such as plastic fuel tanks for automobiles, HDPE pipes, prefab structures, autodisable syringes, returnable packaging etc. This acquisition will help it manufacture another novel product for the Indian market 00004000 viz. (India Times)

    Superscanner Helps Scientists See Into The Unknown  Sep 13, 2009
    Now we can see into the fragile structures as they exist in the field and hopefully use the microscopic measurement of the complex 3-D structure to enhance and develop models concerning how soils behave. Of course it s not just soils we ll be scanning, I think I am just as excited about the opportunity to look inside newly created environmental building materials, eco-friendly crops developed to improve yield and even chocolate bars for the food industry. (Science Daily)

    Southeast Texas bouncing back a year after Ike  Sep 13, 2009
    Some 3,600 homes and other structures on Bolivar Peninsula were washed away to the mainland or were severely damaged. In Bridge City, a community of mostly petrochemical workers northeast of Bolivar with about 8,700 residents, fewer than 20 of the town's 3,300 homes were left unscathed. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)

    Environment prize goes to light rail  Sep 13, 2009
    The Tempe Transportation Center won two first-place awards, one for industrial and public works buildings and structures, and one for its rooftop landscaping in the site development category. Arizona State University's Taylor Place, a student housing complex at the school's downtown Phoenix campus, won for multi-family residential building. (AZCentral -- News)

    Eckerts plans $5M expansion  Sep 12, 2009
    Some of the farm s oldest structures are from the 1920s and have inefficient additions and leaky roofs, said Chris Eckert, part of the seventh generation to run the family-owned business. The new 20,000-square-foot store will adjoin the existing garden center for a combined 34,000 square feet and boost the company s retail space by 50 percent, he said. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)

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