Sustainable Garden Roofs Developed As New Construction Material Dec 1, 2008
The importance of the roofs , explained Francisco Javier Neila, Professor at the UPM and co-author of the study, to SINC, is that each geographical area requires the structures and plant species that work best. In this case, the researchers divided the roof of an experimental building in Colmenar Viejo (Madrid) into 20 modules, and carried out a test with different supports and regional plants based on three factors: the plant growing at a good speed, the density of the biomass perfectly... (Science Daily)
Oil majors eye $5-billion ships to cut costs Dec 1, 2008
5 million tonnes per annum (tpa), to barge-like structures being pursued by Shell and others, that could produce up to 5 million tpa. The larger vessels will likely cost about $1,000 per tpa to build, Mr. Harris said, suggesting costs of around $5-billion each. (Globe and Mail)
Tallapoosa Historical Society schedules historic tour Dec 1, 2008
Published: Sunday, November 30, 2008 12:35 PM CST If walls could talk, many would speak of the rich history hidden inside of some of Alexander City s oldest structures ... Some of the houses and other structures are well over 50 years old, Farrow said. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
A modern-age view of an ancient people Dec 1, 2008
Some populations are estimated as high as 12,000 to 14,000, but scholars do not call these cities, because they lacked trades and political structures. Also, interestingly, the Trypilians seem to have been entirely peaceable: They left us neither weapons nor fortifications. (Globe and Mail)
Projects to spruce up Titusville Nov 30, 2008
The space will feature boat ramps, picnic structures, a skateboard park and a splash park. The trifecta of waterfront improvements -- the bridge, the pier and Marina Park -- encourages Laurilee Thompson, owner of Dixie Crossroads Restaurant. (Florida Today)
El Pueblo Fantasma Nov 30, 2008
We started our tour in the middle of town, where forsaken structures seem to outnumber occupied buildings about 3-to-2. Out on the edge of town, the ratio is more like 10-to-1. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Ironworker's ritual touches reporter's heart Nov 30, 2008
And one ironworker tradition is to "top off" newly completed structures with flags, if the spirit moves them. So, his work done, the ironworker stepped back and faced the flag. (CNN -- US)
Annual tour provides insight into Bisbee homes and living Nov 30, 2008
Many of the homes on the tour are very close to the original structures built near the turn of the 20th century, but some people prefer a more modern living space. When Paul Blunt bought his house at 209 W. Vista St. in 1998, he nearly started from scratch. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
My View: California water storage: Underworld and body Nov 28, 2008
These aquifer structures constitute an extensively connected network that is embedded in the non-aquifer materials. The way that water moves through such a system is not unlike how liquid moves through the human body. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Demolition drama Nov 27, 2008
" Tokyo's Le Corbusier-designed museum has been made earthquake proof Jaded view The view from Mr Abiko's 10th-floor office is emblematic of today's Tokyo: a city of mid- and high-rise structures, sometimes drab, occasionally daring, but one whose historical character has largely been erased. Within the last 85 years - the life expectancy of the average Japanese woman - Tokyo has been destroyed twice over: by the Great Kanto earthquake of 1923, and by wartime bombing two decades later. In a... (BBC News)
Non-profit gets grant to remove Mill Creek roads Nov 27, 2008
According to a WCB report, the project has removed 37 miles of road, thinned 1,600 acres of forest to speed tree growth and constructed 15 in-stream large woody debris structures. A native plant nursery was built at the former Stimson mill site and conifers were planted on 4 acres where alders previously dominated. (Daily Triplicate)
London's new look: outward, upward - and modern Nov 26, 2008
Latest Political Stories. Latest World Stories. (Anchorage Daily News)
How to Build a Fire Pit Nov 26, 2008
Some cities place restrictions on setbacks from property lines and distances from structures ... Step Three: Build the Basic Structures. (Suite101.com)
Gulf War Research Panel Finds 1 In 4 Veterans Suffers From Illness Caused By Toxic Exposure Nov 26, 2008
(May 2, 2007) Veterans of the first Gulf War who returned with multiple health symptom complaints show significant differences in brain structures from their fellow returnees without high numbers of health. (June 17, 1999) A genetic trait can predispose people to Gulf War syndrome, a new study has found. (Science Daily)
MHI to Establish Forklift Truck Manufacture Company in China to Realize Globally Optimized Production and Procurement Structure in Response to New Business Environment Nov 26, 2008
MHI's diverse lineup of products and services encompasses shipbuilding, power plants, chemical plants, environmental equipment, steel structures, industrial and general machinery, aircraft, space rocketry and air-conditioning systems. For more information, please visit the MHI website at. (JCN Network, Japan)
American Autoworkers Making $70 An Hour? Nov 25, 2008
One can debate the propriety and wisdom of these steps; two-tiered wage structures, in particular, raise various ethical concerns. But one thing is certain: It was a radical change that promised to make Detroit far more competitive. (CBS News)
Investigators Determine Alhambra Golden Garden Fire Arson Nov 25, 2008
The fire destroyed the three story complex under construction and damaged several nearby structures. Damages are estimated at $4. (PR Newswire)
Agriculture goes urban and high-tech Nov 25, 2008
The numbers have some researchers imagining a future when enough produce to feed entire cities is grown in multistory buildings sandwiched between office towers and other structures. Columbia University environmental health science professor Dickson Despommier, who champions the concept under the banner of his Vertical Farm Project, said he has been consulting with officials in China and the Middle East who are considering multistory indoor farms. (CNN -- Tech)
A garden? Not in our backyard - council Nov 25, 2008
"However, in this particular instance, the guerilla gardeners have erected a substantial structure in a public space and council does not support the illegal installation of structures anywhere in our area.". "An inspection has been conducted and a determination will be made shortly on its future based on a risk assessment and taking consideration of public safety issues.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
South Africa: Land Reform [editorial] Nov 24, 2008
First of these is that fiduciary responsibility should be extended to government structures and not begin and end with the boards of the strategic partnerships as the case is now. Directors drawn from the community rarely possess the degree of financial sophistication of their mentors with whom they serve and in many cases their participation has been perfunctory. (allAfrica.com)
Sorting Sellafield Nov 24, 2008
The work is challenging, not least because buildings and structures cannot simply be demolished until contaminated concrete and other materials have been safely removed ... In many cases buildings and other structures must be strengthened before decommissioning work can start. (BBC News -- Business)
Power struggle in North County Nov 24, 2008
The purpose of the zone is to ensure that structures around an airport don't pose hazards to airplanes and people on the ground. There's a black-and-white restriction that says no power plant can be sited in (the safety zone), Hemig said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
• Is Twin Falls ready to grow up? Nov 23, 2008
However, developers' desire to build increasingly taller structures near the Snake River Canyon rim is challenging the practicality of a longstanding city building height limit ... Councilman David E. Johnson said the recent hotel decision to allow a 60-foot, 118-room Courtyard by Marriott to be built in the area was a question of fairness after two similar structures were approved. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
The blaring of the green Nov 22, 2008
But what of Greenscreen, which builds a metal lattice that coaxes plants up the side of parking garages and other structures, adding a leafy Ivy League look and cooling them off. Don't the plants have to be watered. (Boston Globe)
Innovation: Urban growers go high-tech Nov 22, 2008
The numbers have some researchers imagining a future when enough produce to feed entire cities is grown in multistory buildings sandwiched between office towers and other structures. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Environment)
The Aga Khan: faith and action Nov 21, 2008
It is a happy situation for us to have communities of people who are educated, are confident in their identity in Canada and feel assured of the depth of both their own traditions and those of the people who share their institutions and governmental structures. In his public utterances, the Aga Khan shows great subtlety of mind. (Globe and Mail)
BEHIND OUR STONE WALLS: Ready to face the world Nov 21, 2008
In suburbia, the buildings, driveways, walks, and possibly a swimming pool, take priority and the plants usually take a backseat to the manmade structures. Plants and lawns become the decorations, the accents, the surroundings and hopefully enhance the property. (Bolton Common, MA)
Ten Reasons Why the Auto Bailout Is a Bad Idea Nov 21, 2008
Critics of the bailout plan argue that the real problem for General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler is that their cost structures are bloated, their management doesnt work, and they cant make cars of high enough quality to attract American buyers. Throwing money at the same people who couldnt get it right wouldn't solve any of that. (Newsmax)
Mushrooms fill a variety of vital roles Nov 21, 2008
Actually, the structures that we call mushrooms are aboveground reproductive bodies whose purpose is to produce millions of ultra-tiny spores to make more mushrooms. Below ground, and out of sight, is the growing part of the mushroom, the mycelium, made up of threadlike filaments. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
High school ag program pinpoints future goals Nov 20, 2008
If the school farm were to be approved and funded for at the 20 acres on the Hanford Joint Educational Center property, College of the Sequoias officials are agreeable to temporary farm-type structures that can be removed in the case of future college expansion, Elliott said. The school farm plans -- presented at Wednesday's meeting -- are set up to encompass property that is not currently planned for. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Built to lend a hand Nov 20, 2008
Gateway Habitat is in the process of building a home for a local family of six at 838 W. Sublette St. While most Habitat homes are new structures, Petersen said funding is now available that will allow the group to upgrade and renovate older residences. Petersen, originally from Gooding, moved to Southeast Idaho 42 years ago and has lived in McCammon for the past three decades. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Sculpture safety row settled Nov 19, 2008
The defendants, Thomas Heatherwick Studio Ltd and sub-contractors Packman Lucas Ltd, Flint and Neill Partnership and Westbury Structures Ltd, said: "The B of the Bang sculpture was an ambitious and groundbreaking design. "It is a matter of considerable regret to all of us that the sculpture that was intended to symbolise the outstanding success of the Manchester Commonwealth Games has suffered the problems that have come to light. " The sculpture, which is designed to look like an exploding... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Officials say bonfire sparked the 'Tea Fire' Nov 19, 2008
SANTA BARBARA, California (CNN) -- A wildfire that destroyed more than 200 structures, including several mansions in a community where celebrities own homes, was sparked by a bonfire that its makers apparently thought was extinguished, authorities said ... The wildfire -- one of three that destroyed more than 800 structures in Southern California since last week -- started Thursday, hours after 10 young adults left a private Santa Barbara County estate where they had gathered around a bonfire,... (CNN -- US)
• A different six-pack: Downtown silos might get corporate Nov 18, 2008
Paul T. Smith, who co-owns the grain silos in downtown Twin Falls, said Monday he'd like to cover the structures with a logo from Pepsi, Coca-Cola or Budweiser to raise money for restoration and ultimately lead to the completion of a nearby park ... Smith's comments - they came at the end of Monday's meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission, of which he is chairman - are the latest in the ongoing debate over the future of the 83-foot structures, which have remained vacant for all but six... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Fires sweep into Orange County Nov 17, 2008
By Christopher Goffard, My-Thuan Tran and Mike Anton 9:25 PM PST, November 15, 2008 Reporting from Orange County -- Firefighters are battling two fast-moving fires that have burned more than 100 structures over a large swath of hillside land in Corona, Yorba Linda, Anaheim Hills and Brea. Anaheim Hills and Yorba Linda were the hardest hit communities, losing dozens of homes and and apartment units. (Los Angeles Times)
Zakarias mansion: Family submits appeal Nov 17, 2008
However, he said no permanent structures were built. Zainuri also said his mother was upset by the matter and the family hoped the issue could be resolved as soon as possible. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Randolph building not the only Cook project Nov 17, 2008
Murphy calls the buildings "architecturally significant" structures ... Murphy says, "This is a great opportunity to expand into other markets doing what CFC does best, restoring older structures in a manner that preserves the past and enhances the character of the community.". (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
The Archipelago Nov 17, 2008
He said many residents living in critical areas had planted seasonal crops, like cassava, corn and bananas, which had weak roots leaving soil structures that could not absorb water easily. "Many residents want to have the plantation near to their homes. That's why they have planted corps on slope areas and then live in lowers areas. They do not only harvest fruits, they also harvest disaster," said Gatot. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
For Buffalo, New York, an architectural crossroads Nov 17, 2008
A composition of low brick structures, terraces, pergolas and gardens in which man and landscape were in tune, the design celebrated a democratic ideal of family life in which traditional social barriers, and the walls that reinforce them, were finally torn down. 1. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Scientists rethinking what makes us get old Nov 15, 2008
Now the next molecule has the same problem, setting off a chain reaction that can damage DNA and other cell structures ... Free radicals frequently are created in special structures called mitochondria. (Anchorage Daily News)
Greenpeace occupies E.ON site in Rotterdam Nov 15, 2008
Spokeswoman Meike Baretta says many of the activists have chained themselves to equipment and structures at the site. Rotterdam police at the site Saturday warned the protesters they would be forcibly removed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Penalties for pot over the top Nov 15, 2008
His will, optimism and common sense will enable our country to stabilize the economy, health and social structures and foreign rela tionships. The road will be bumpy and have many detours. (NJ.com -- Times)
Oregon Recreation Report Nov 15, 2008
Target the rocky outcroppings, structures, or old pilings ... Anglers should fish structure, the dam face and dike structures in Emigrant and Hill Creek arms. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Readers Respond on "The Self-Organizing Quantum Universe"--And More... Nov 14, 2008
How, then, is the expansion of the universe explained by the geometric spacetime structures they describe. Perhaps new pieces keep getting created in between and push away the others. (Scientific American)
Nanoparticles Trigger Cell Death? Nov 14, 2008
However, when fullerenes and gallic acid are present in the cell culture at the same time, they interact to form structures that bind to the cell surface and cause cell death. The research demonstrates how difficult it is to map out the health effects of nanoparticles. (Science Daily)
Plants Can Accumulate Nanoparticles In Tissues Nov 14, 2008
Xiao, who directs the Center for Spintronics and Biodetection at the University of Delaware, noted that the magnetometer used in his physics research is similar to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which uses a powerful magnetic field and radio-frequency pulses to produce images of internal structures in the human body. The magnetometer subjected the dried pumpkin plants to a low-frequency monotone to vibrate them. (Science Daily)
See how far downtown Winter Garden has come in photography exhibit Nov 14, 2008
"Winter Garden: Then debuts this Friday, Nov. 14, in the Edgewater Hotel, 99 West Plant St., Winter Garden, and will remain on display until Feb. 28, 2009. An opening reception for the exhibition is Friday from 6-8 p.m. Visitors can visually compare today's familiar sites to the same site photographed just after the turn of the 20th century. The work explores the growth and change experienced in the city since 1900, when early settlers began building storefronts along the Atlantic Coast Line... (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Ag Growth Announces Q3 2008 Results and Distributions Nov 14, 2008
As currently interpreted, Canadian GAAP does not permit the Fund's estimate of future income taxes to incorporate any assumptions related to a change in organizational structure until such structures are given legal effect. The Fund's estimate of its future income taxes will vary as do the Fund's assumptions pertaining to the factors described above, and such variations may be material. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
CIS and MDM: Partners or Competitors? Nov 13, 2008
There was the "If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It" crowd: "Current business processes surrounding meters are working perfectly well. Expanding the capacity of our current applications will take care of data volume issues without disrupting customers' IT structures or our own market positioning.". And then there were the Skeptics: "Don't bet the farm on residential consumers' signing up for interval metering!" (Some people never give up; at least one of them is still saying that. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Exhibits offer something for everyone Nov 13, 2008
She is exhibiting a series of mixed media paintings that document local scenes by combining images of old structures and landscapes via photography and paint. She will lecture at 3:30 p.m. in University Hall. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Google Earth rebuilds ancient Rome online Nov 13, 2008
Online visitors can swoop in for close-ups of structures and peruse pop-up information "bubbles" written by historians. Some buildings feature full interiors. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Saddam's Stamps, Durer's Whore; British Museum Explores Babylon's Legacy Nov 13, 2008
The most spectacular surviving structures -- part of the Ishtar Gate and Processional Way -- are re-erected, immovably, in the in Berlin. The British Museum exhibition has three of the glazed tile reliefs of sacred beasts from that amazing complex -- two lions and a dragon. (Bloomberg -- UK)
More of this story Nov 13, 2008
In most instances, this impact involves the additional cost of farming around the poles or associated structures combined with the lost production from those areas in which the structures are located. Reimbursement for damage to crops and improvements. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Supervisors set hearing for general debt loan Nov 13, 2008
The maps will be helpful in any flood reconstruction areas specifically damaged roads and supporting structures. The County Sanitarian will utilize the maps to safely place wells and septic systems. (Kalona News, IA)
> Architects renovate the Granary and save a Morgan Hill icon Nov 12, 2008
The firm donates its 1,300-square-foot conference room to nonprofit groups for meetings, and it holds tours for groups interested in adaptive reuse of outdated structures. Several small buildings on the site have been repurposed into gallery space and a trash/recycling enclosure. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Winter Prep for Your Outdoor Living Space Nov 11, 2008
But before you batten down the barbecue and stow the patio cushions, don't forget to take care of wooden structures - like decks, pergolas and play sets - that must remain out in the elements. Routine maintenance of these structures - often made from Western red cedar - can ensure they weather the winter well and are ready for you to enjoy come spring ... Plus, beautiful, well-kept outdoor structures enhance curb appeal and your home's resale value. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Iraq guarantees minorities seats on councils Nov 10, 2008
No date has been set for the vote, which is hoped will repair lopsided provincial power structures created by wide-scale boycotts of the 2005 elections. Younadam Kanna, a leading Christian lawmaker, said Saturday that if the quota were not changed, the community would have "no choice but to boycott the elections." He expressed concerns that without greater representation for minorities on some councils, particularly in Nineveh, they would become caught in the middle of the Kurdish-Arab power... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Developer has grand plan for crumbling resort Nov 10, 2008
The remaining buildings need gutting and restoring, the walls that are left are splattered with graffiti, and several historic structures have been burned in recent years by partiers who left empty beer cans among the ashes. A few more years of intense vandalism, combined with the ravages of time and weather, and it may be too late to do anything in quite the same way, Fowler said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Annuals converted into perennials Nov 10, 2008
The life strategy of many annuals consists of rapid growth following germination and rapid transition to flower and seed formation, thus preventing the loss of energy needed to create permanent structures ... They compose perennial structures such as overwintering buds, bulbs or tubers ... These structures contain groups with cells that are not yet specialised, but which can later be converted when required into new organs such as stalks and leaves. (EurekAlert!)
The road less traveled Nov 9, 2008
More than 50 structures have become antique shops offering items that appeal to both casual and serious collectors ... Crossing into Barnstable Village you come upon Harden Studios, housed in one of the earliest structures on Route 6A. Built in 1690, and known as the Deacon Robert Davis House, it had been in the same family for over 300 years when Carla and Charles Harden bought it in 1995. (Boston Globe)
Automakers Struggle To Survive Past Mistakes Nov 9, 2008
"They did not make themselves competitive. They didn't deal with the union issues, the cost structures long ago, everything that makes a successful company.". Industry representatives, however, say their critics are simplistic, giving them no credit for huge progress this decade in cutting costs, raising productivity, and building competitive cars while handling multiple government regulations and a powerful labor union. (KSBW 8, CA)
How Self-Powered Nanotech Machines Work Nov 9, 2008
The ability to make power on a minuscule scale allows us to think of implantable biosensors that can continuously monitor a patient s blood glucose level, or autonomous strain sensors for structures such as bridges, or environmental sensors for detecting toxins all running without the need for replacement batteries ... Although some microgenerators have been fabricated at the scale of MEMS, the technology tends to require structures ranging from one to 75 cubic centimeters, which work in... (Scientific American)
Historic Bethabara Park Nov 9, 2008
Visitors can experience colonial Moravians with their artifacts while exploring restored structures and gardens in a hamlet that means "house of passage." ... The Palisade has been restored and surrounds much of the early Moravian village including the original Gemeinhaus (meeting house for worship and schooling of children), the doctor s house, and a variety of community structures. (Suite101.com)
Northern Region records food surpluses Nov 9, 2008
This year's celebration was under the theme: Globalization: its effect on agriculture production in Ghana". He said yam production was also expected to increase from 791,567 metric tonnes to 1,078, 354 metric tonnes this year adding that the production of millet, groundnut, sorghum, cowpea and soybean were all expected to show an increase of more than 2,000 metric tonnes over last years production. He said translating this into the food security status of the region meant that, maize was... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
A green slate Nov 9, 2008
Next will come two four-story office structures, a new central power plant and parking garage ... In addition, the garages may be topped with photovoltaic cells that will act as shade structures and generate about 7 percent of the operations center's electricity needs. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
