Impressive Ansley Park restoration Sep 11, 2008
Once a pink palace, the home s brick and stucco exterior is now a classic white with black awnings. Inside, the original footprint is evident in the hall, formal living room, sunroom and dining room, but the back of the house and the second floor were overhauled to make way for a contemporary kitchen, new bathrooms and additional living space. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Word on the Street: Golf goes global Sep 8, 2008
The neon on the sign and tower already has been repaired, and more work is on the way, including removal of aging awnings above the restaurants that will be replaced with blinds inside the restaurants. Abbate said he is working with architects to return some of the building's original architectural features above the windows. (Fresno Bee)
Jaime Richardson | Green Valley NewsEco-broker Joette Schenck shows one of her Green Valley houses on Friday morning. Sep 7, 2008
Schenck adds that the choice of window coverings, using retractable awnings and movable umbrellas to block hot spots are other ways homeowners can be energy efficient and eco-friendly. Rather that throwing out items that one no longer needs and filling up the landfill, she suggests donating the items. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Lavonia strippers out of work Sep 6, 2008
This summer, a mob led by the mayor tore down gaudy billboards advertising topless dancers, put plywood over glass doors bearing a nude silhouette and purged the awnings proclaiming the incendiary name of the club Cafe Risque in a diesel-fueled bonfire. Associated Press. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Change of address: Post office moves to new facility Sep 4, 2008
Construction in front of Clark Gallery and Something Special, where awnings and windows are being added, is expected to be finished by the end of the month. Loading commenting interface. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
LSU-Troy game postponed until November Sep 4, 2008
The most noticeable damage at Tiger Stadium were torn awnings that, along with their metal supports, were ripped off of an upper deck facades, crashing onto club seats below ... Haliburton said some damaged features in the stadium, such as the awnings, would be removed but not likely replaced right away. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
LSU prepares to play in Baton Rouge on Saturday Sep 3, 2008
However, Tiger Stadium had some damage, including broken glass and torn awnings over club seats. Debris littered the stands and playing field and the fence surrounding the field was damaged. (ESPN -- College Football News)
LSU's Tiger Stadium damaged by Hurricane Gustav Sep 3, 2008
The west side of the stadium was dealt the most serious blow as winds that topped at 80 mph blew seat awnings in the Stadium Club to an fro and broke glass throughout the facility. "There is a lot of glass and debris on the field and in the stands," Vincent said. (USA Today -- Sports)
UGA program opens up mountains, valleys for study Sep 3, 2008
And students were divided into three groups - the Ryder Crew (which was responsible for loading and unloading everyone's equipment and effects), the Camp Crew (which set up tents and awnings, unloaded kitchen equipment and assisted the cooks) and the Van Crew (which was responsible for the maintenance of the vehicles, including two 15-passenger vans and a minivan). "We also got to clean the vans at the end of the trip," said Bennewitz, who in addition to being on the Van Crew was responsible for... (Athens Banner-Herald)
LSU facilities suffer damage Sep 3, 2008
Tiger Stadium was hit hardest on the west side of the stadium, losing awnings over Stadium Club seating as well as significant glass damage within the structure. There is also a considerable amount of debris in the stands and on the playing field and the fence surrounding the field was damaged. (TigerRag.com)
Awnings dress up, cool down homes, patios and pools Sep 3, 2008
More and more, Valley residents are combating these summer inconveniences by installing awnings over windows and back patios - a solution that creates more shade around the exterior of the home and reduces energy costs. Awnings "are very popular," said Stacie Peters, design consultant for Sun City Awning ... From window and patio awnings to coverings for pools, countless styles and types of awnings are available. (AZCentral -- Home)
Building a greener home Sep 3, 2008
Although they are able to remodel any part of a home, McMinn says the company focuses on those things that will help a homeowner reduce the cost of their utility bills, such as patio awnings, dual-pane windows and synthetic turf. As reported in an earlier News-Sentinel story, synthetic turf, though in existence for many years, is starting to grow in popularity. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
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Several businesses on Main Street were missing awnings though no windows seemed to be broken. The Bayou Teche has crested near Front Street, which has flooded not with the waters of the bayou but with water bubbling out of manholes from backed up drainage in the street. (New Iberia, LA)
Saints eager to return home Sep 2, 2008
had some downed awnings - nothing he believed would prevent the team from returning Friday as planned. The Superdome also appeared to be in good condition when the worst of the storm passed. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Made in the shade Sep 2, 2008
At the recent launch of SeaShell Awnings USA at its new Carlsbad headquarters, president and CEO Brett Hanley unveiled what he called a new product in the awning market, a sustainable, self-retracting shade ... Carlsbad seemed the obvious choice for the Hanleys to introduce SeaShell awnings, which are sold all over Australia, to the U.S. market ... Gale and his partner sold the awnings one at a time in Port Macquarie, improving the design with each prototype they built. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Use Less Energy, Improve Lighting with Skylights Sep 1, 2008
"There is also the option of a complete selection of traditional accessories, including interior blinds and shades and exterior heat block awnings to control heat loss and gain while adjusting the light as desired," Patrick says. Tubular models, such as VELUX Sun Tunnel skylights, offer passive light collected by a roof-top dome and transmitted into the home through a highly reflective rigid or flexible tube to a ceiling diffuser that looks very much like a light fixture. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Gov Flies JetBlue Aug 31, 2008
They seem to need trees and awnings. Since you weren t allowed to bring umbrellas onto the campus, that plan didn t work out either. (Fox News)
Add Outdoor Space and Save Energy Aug 29, 2008
Awnings add style to your home while providing an expandable tool to increase outdoor living spaces ... "Awnings expand homes by turning decks and patios into added living space, combining the comfort of the indoors with the enjoyment of the outdoors," says Larry Bedosky, director of marketing for Durasol Awnings and an expert on outdoor design ... Retractable awnings are a stylish way to enjoy the outdoors and save energy. (Pekin Times, IL)
'We weathered the storm pretty well' Aug 27, 2008
A few trees fell on homes, including one in the 400 block of Fifth Avenue North, and there was wind damage to the roof of Napa Auto Parts on Third Street North and numerous awnings were damaged. While there was minor wind and water damage, City Manager George Forbes said the Beaches were much better off than in Hurricane Frances, which grazed the Beaches in 2004 and caused a lot of beach erosion, wind bursts and tree damage. (Florida Times-Union)
Sweet dreams Aug 26, 2008
Decorated with burgundy awnings, cherry-red wood veneer, chocolate boxes and blue Turkish emblems, it's lit up at night like a palace of treats. Bahattin died two years ago. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Nanoprinting is hot solar item Aug 26, 2008
Awnings, curtains and potentially even windows can also be coated. Our panel is about the same thickness as a human hair, said John Langdon, vice president of marketing at HelioVolt. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
Travel: Hot In Here Aug 26, 2008
Close to finalizing the restaurant name, and awnings going up next week, Tom wants to offer "a small-plates tasting menu of fun food with no boundaries" more in line with his original concept. Expect appetizers like a soup duo of tomato and saffron bisque with creamy Louisiana crab quenelle along with a parmesan martini with trufflemushroom- salt rim. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Big Kahuna Cantina off the restaurant menu at Inner Harbor Aug 21, 2008
Big Kahuna's exterior awnings were covered with a black drape on Wednesday. The restaurant featured Mexican and Polynesian cuisine and was owned by Washington, D.C.-based Ltd.. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
United they stand Aug 19, 2008
" So far, so good On Monday, most of the district's 975 students nestled into two dozen 24- by 64-foot modular classrooms, which emitted a satisfying "new" smell. Skirting, railings and awnings over doorways will be installed in coming days. The modular classrooms are expected to be in use for about two years. "So far, so good," Don Parks, a sixth-grader, said as he settled into teacher Bari Stalder's classroom. Chapman School Board member Gregg Sexton still marveled at the "Herculean effort" to... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
MORE BEACHES SHOPPING Aug 19, 2008
For buildings, it suggests variations in facades such as window bays, porticoes, awnings, dormers and recessed entries to create interest in the buildings' mass and scale. It also recommends landscaping with native plant species. (Florida Times-Union)
Mangia is sure to satisfy Italian craving Aug 18, 2008
The atmosphere is pleasant, with green awnings on the inside giving it the feel of an Italian courtyard. It's got enough sophistication to be interesting, yet at the same time, doesn't over-reach its basic premise. (NJ.com)
There's Platinum in the hills Aug 17, 2008
For the Margarido house, he preferred to use aluminum stair treads and awnings because they suited the refinements of the architecture. Aluminum also absorbs heat and acts as a passive solar collector that radiates heat in the winter, he says. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Hang on to summer at these affordable lake towns Aug 16, 2008
Shops, restaurants, and galleries with lovely picture windows and awnings line Bridge Street, the main artery (well, more like capillary) of postcard-perfect Charlevoix, located where Lake Charlevoix drains through Round Lake into Lake Michigan. A harbor-front park on one side of Bridge Street has a fountain and picnic tables, where families pause to savor treats like homemade chocolate black-walnut fudge from the original, family-run Murdick's Famous Fudge (231/547-4213) or a cone topped with a... (MSNBC -- Politics)
Mullin Awning honors retiring co-owner Aug 14, 2008
Those positions included sales of commercial awnings and canopies, credit manager and co-owner of the business. As co-owner, she will continue to be involved with guiding the business into the future. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
City plans to offer help to businesses Aug 14, 2008
Demand maintenance, painting schedule for the buildings, awnings, city approved planters along the walkways, mandatory facade look ... All need awnings now. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Belmond: Friendly community with a diverse business base Aug 12, 2008
BELMOND The neatly organized blue awnings strewn along the rooflines of downtown Belmond are a direct indication of what type of community it is. With music playing along the town s public walkways there is a sense of comfort. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Lobster roll, check; iPhone, check; bacon, check; it's camping time Aug 10, 2008
My daughter Tina and her husband, Jon, also joined us and I rode one of their bikes past RVs with patios, awnings, air conditioning and satellite TV.. We had none of that, but the weather cooperated by only dumping rain onto our watertight tent late at night. (New Haven Register, CT)
Twin Towns looking at historic revitalization of downtowns Aug 8, 2008
"If at all possible we do encourage the retractable awnings because that's they way it was originally," Zahn said ... If business owners decide at some point to include awnings in their renovations, Zahn recommended to keep a palette of colors that are compatible. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Homeowner groups often eco-unfriendly Aug 6, 2008
The more restrictive HOAs cling to outdated standards that treat necessary features of an ecologically resilient future renewable energy devices, clotheslines, fans in windows, awnings, vegetable gardens, fruit trees, compost bins, natural landscaping as eyesores to be buried under restrictions or banned outright. Meanwhile, HOAs commonly mandate large, centrally air-conditioned square footages, two-car garages, lawn sprinkler systems or synthetic lawn fertilizers and weedkillers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Lower Your Utility Bills and Help the Planet Aug 5, 2008
For more information on Durasol retractable awnings and DuraShade solar screens, visit Durasol. com. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Old Restaurant Row sports bar will reopen with Indonesian look Aug 4, 2008
With the addition of bamboo fixtures, large awnings and Indonesian day beds, Stewart said he's hoping to make the bar appeal to a much larger audience. "It's still going to be open air but we're getting rid of that ugly steel structure and making it softer and giving it a warmer feeling," he said. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Branching into agri-tourism Aug 2, 2008
He said future plans include tearing down an older building and landscaping the area with ponds, flower beds and awnings to create a place to host weddings. Stukel Mountain rising in the background makes it picture perfect, Kucera said. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
XXIX Olympiad to showcase unequaled transformation of China Aug 2, 2008
Scripps Howard News Service. SHNS is distributed by United Media. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Holiday Inn Express to be built soon Jul 31, 2008
It will include awnings and dual pane solar windows to help conserve energy. The Holiday Inn Express is expected to be built next to The Country Kitchen, and parking was an issue for a few of the commissioners. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Annual Garden Tour promises to be spectacular Jul 31, 2008
Water features, decks, awnings and, of course, flowers will all be on display. KAREN SEIDMAN, The Gazette. (The Gazette (Montreal))
HEAT ALERT ISSUED FOR WEDNESDAY Jul 30, 2008
Adjust blinds, shades, and awnings to keep the sun out. Extra caution should be taken for the elderly and young infants and children to assure that they are protected from the heat. (FOX19.com, OH)
Lawyers in rural Japan: Low supply, iffy demand Jul 29, 2008
The Yakumo Legal Office opened shop, behind gray blinds and under blue awnings, in the square facing the train station. Its prominent location aside, the office was perhaps lost amid the restaurants, izakaya pubs, drugstores and other small businesses that form the landscape surrounding train stations in small Japanese towns. (International Herald Tribune)
Blocking sun from windows cools buildings Jul 25, 2008
Dear Jim: I have always liked the appearance of window awnings ... Dear William: Installing window awnings can significantly reduce summertime cooling electricity usage ... Studies by the University of Minnesota found installing window awnings can reduce cooling energy needs by 21 percent in Phoenix, 17 percent in St. Louis and 24 percent in Boston. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Spring Garden to get spruced up Jul 24, 2008
" only in a place this resistant to change would people call a 38 yr old bridge the "new" bridge. sounds like a nice change in spring garden rd to me. with more sidewalk space, it'll be easier to get around the bums. Old Broad wrote:Great! Spring Garden Road is one of the only streets in Halifax where one can sit at a sidewalk cafe and enjoy a decent cup of java while watching the parade of cruising youths, meandering seniors and smartly dressed working people. There are shops that cater to... (TheChronicleHerald.ca)
Use Less Energy, Improve Lighting with Skylights Jul 23, 2008
"There is also the option of a complete selection of traditional accessories, including interior blinds and shades and exterior heat block awnings to control heat loss and gain while adjusting the light as desired," Patrick says. Tubular models, such as VELUX Sun Tunnel skylights, offer passive light collected by a roof-top dome and transmitted into the home through a highly reflective rigid or flexible tube to a ceiling diffuser that looks very much like a light fixture. (Pekin Times, IL)
Marple OKs signs Jul 23, 2008
The restaurant will replace IHOP, the end store on the Sproul Road side of the center, and awnings and tables with umbrellas will be placed on both sides of the building. Panera Bread also received permission to place three letter and logo signs on the restaurant, on the front facing the interior of the center, side facing Sproul Road and rear facing Reed Road. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Solar panel makers are developing neater and cleaner products Jul 22, 2008
They are building their technology directly into different kinds of roof tiles, hiding them in walls and lining the tops of patio awnings with them. "Bottom line, people don't want goofy-looking roofs," said Julie Blunden of SunPower, a solar panel manufacturer. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Solar panels get makeover in US Jul 22, 2008
They are building their technology directly into different kinds of roof tiles, hiding them in walls and lining the tops of patio awnings with them. "Bottom line, people don't want goofy looking roofs," said Julie Blunden of solar panel manufacturer SunPower Corp.. (India Times, India)
Beat the summer heat and save some cash Jul 21, 2008
Close the drapes and blinds, and roll out the awnings to filter the sun, especially for west-facing windows in the. afternoon. (Montana Standard, MT)
Restored to glory Jul 21, 2008
The original awnings of these windows have been repainted and refurbished. When the firm expanded, the need for more space was apparent and it had several options to relocate the office to one of the high-rise buildings around the KLCC area. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
To be safe, call garage door repairman Jul 20, 2008
We have nine windows, 30-by-60 inches, all with outside awnings and inside blinds. We think the awnings keep the house cooler because the sun does not hit the window glass ... We like the awnings better because we still can see outdoors and the indoor plants get better light. (Boston Globe)
Compares offshore drilling to invasion of Iraq... Jul 20, 2008
Ben Smith's Blog: Gore compares offshore drilling to invasion of Iraq - Politico. The engines of distraction and the great concentrated power of communication that you ve seen turned on this issue or that issue is already hard at work," he says. "They will say we can t switch away from oil. (The Drudge Report)
LETTERS: NCT, July 17, 2008 Jul 18, 2008
Armando Espinoza, for picking up and collecting tables and awnings; Heather Gonzales, for the robot; Kelly Hamme and her husband, for Chargers shirts; Otto Sievert, HP scientific calculator; Anna Meyer and Lisa Haavig, restaurant/business liaisons; Patti's Hallmark Cards ; Oceanside fire and police department representatives; Camp Pendleton firefighters; KnockOut Pizza; Jamba Juice; Enzo's BBQ; Hunter Steakhouse; and Linda Fitz for taking photographs. The weather was beautiful, many children... (North County Times)
Blaze guts landmark Hippo's Pub in Penn Hills Jul 18, 2008
Dave "Hippo" Grasso Sr. watched a Pac-Man-like bulldozer chew off the awnings of the century-old building that had housed, arguably, what was once the hottest club in Penn Hills. Hippo's Pub, on Verona Road where Sandy Creek Road crosses to become Coal Hollow Road, was gutted yesterday in a predawn fire. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
How to Clean and Care for Outdoor Furniture Jul 16, 2008
CLR Outdoor Furniture Cleaner safely and effectively cleans furniture, umbrellas, cushions, children's play equipment, awnings, barbecue grills -- all made to withstand the elements, but still need a little help. Outdoor Furniture Cleaner contains UV protectants to protect furniture from fading and discoloration. (Pekin Times, IL)
Bud Hobbs, 88, made treats in shop the old-fashioned way Jul 15, 2008
Taffy was just one of the treats that kept customers returning year after year, generation after generation, to the Hobbs family's two buildings with green and white awnings in the Salem Willows waterfront park. Everett Loring Hobbs, who founded the business with a partner in 1897, bought a Nickel-Plated Rotary Popcorn Popper in 1908, which was still popping bags of popcorn long after he passed the business to his son Ralph, who in turn handed it over to his son, Everett. (Boston Globe)
Bring Your Patio to Life Jul 15, 2008
With the simple push of a button, automated retractable awnings are the perfect solution to a deck or patio that isn't used often because of intense sun and other weather factors that would disrupt you from enjoying outdoor living ... Retractable awnings are a great way of preventing the sun and heat from entering a home ... "Automated retractable awnings also enhance the beauty of your home. Retractable awnings come in a wide variety of decorative colors and designs which will give your home... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Awnings dress up your house in a cool way Jul 13, 2008
Awnings are common in Europe, where nearly one of three homes has one. But in the United States, where only 3 percent of houses use awnings, they're more of a novelty ... These lower from the awnings, blocking out the sun as it sets. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
10 Tips:Stay cooland save Jul 13, 2008
Depending on the severity of the heat where you live, you also can use sun-control or other reflective films on south-facing windows and mount awnings over them. 7. (MSNBC -- Business)
HEALTH NOTES / Bracing for the hurricane season Jul 13, 2008
Make a list of outdoor items to bring inside in case of a storm, such as lawn furniture, trash barrels, hanging plants, toys and awnings. A list will help you remember anything that can be broken or picked up by strong winds and used as a missile. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Awnings help keep a lid on the heat Jul 13, 2008
Awnings not only provide shade from the summer sun, but also add a decorative element to a home's exterior. Retractable models let you pull the awnings in when not needed ... An alternative is installing window awnings, particularly retractable ones. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Wildfire: Don't let this happen to you! Jul 13, 2008
-- Consider noncombustible shutters or awnings that can be closed to prevent radiant heat from igniting the interior of the house. -- Install an external water supply, such as a pond or pool. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Olympic rings are transforming China Jul 8, 2008
Monday, July 7, 2008. (07-06) 18:07 PDT -- The XXIX Olympiad in Beijing this summer is intended to spotlight a new age in the Far East and around the world, but it may also mark the end of a way of life. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Patrons cite many reasons to rejoice Jul 6, 2008
Dozens of folks hid under Broad Street's awnings, while others braved the downpour at the Augusta Common. Mike Isdell stood in the rain on Broad Street registering to vote Friday evening. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Here's your survival kit for Saturday in the Park Jul 4, 2008
Tents and awnings are allowed only to the area's south and east of the upper beer garden. Another SITP no-no. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
