Monastery offers wine, retreats Oct 6, 2008
Century-old walnut trees create canopies over the retreat facilities, including a modest library, a small dining hall and a store offering the wares of other monasteries and religious books. Most of the fields and simple buildings are named, but not all carry religious monikers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Skydivers make unprecedented jump over Everest Oct 5, 2008
All three were in freefall for nearly half a minute and then opened their canopies before landing at a flat drop zone after cruising over the mountain, Aryal said. They used parachutes that were larger than normal size to help them cruise and descend fast through the thin air of the world's highest drop zone. (International Herald Tribune)
Silverspotting Oct 4, 2008
To learn more about the Oregon silverspots' survival, biologists at U.S. Fish and Wildlife would like to experiment with several different methods of keeping grasslands mowed to discourage trees and encourage flowers like the dog violet, which does not grow under tree canopies. Biologists believe that in addition to ocean flooding, other sources of disturbance to the coastal plain have maintained it as a primitive grassland. (Daily Triplicate)
Washington Nationals want $557K in upgrades at Space Coast Stadium Oct 3, 2008
During the 2006-07 off-season, workers installed new roofing, drainage, canopies, lighting, painting and dark-blue seats -- replacing the Marlins teal chairs. Last year, upgrades included a $109,000 electronic scoreboard that replaced the old hand-operated model. (Florida Today)
Small businesses feeling the chill Oct 3, 2008
George Wendt, the owner of Chicago Metal Rolled Products, which curves steel into supports for stadium roofs, school gymnasiums, large canopies and the like, has reduced the steel he keeps in inventory over the last month, buying only what is immediately used. That decision, multiplied across many companies, means suppliers will make less and stockpiles will shrink. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Bridging the gap, one step at a time Sep 25, 2008
The way the construction has been scheduled is (that Disney s crew has) completed (the bridges) and now offers the tunnel contractor the necessary access to build tunnel canopies. They have particular tasks and they re now able to use the bridge to get to that site. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Abrupt Climate Change Focus Of U.S. National Laboratories Sep 24, 2008
Higher air temperatures and increased precipitation have already reduced snow cover and increased runoff from melting permafrost; vegetation types have started to shift, affecting, for example, how much sunlight reaches the soil or is intercepted by forest canopies. Less snow cover means less reflectivity (albedo); dark soil and trees absorb more heat from the sun. (Science Daily)
Casino stays in the game for a day Sep 23, 2008
Its bulbous canopies are torn, and the marquee is missing vowels. The front door is padlocked. (Los Angeles Times)
> Stores scramble to keep emergency supplies on their shelves Sep 22, 2008
We ve also sold a lot of canopies and tarps. Business steady for hardware store. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Tree teams work to save storm-hit canopies Sep 18, 2008
- Hurricanes that whip the Gulf and Atlantic coasts of Southern states take a human toll, but they also claim another victim on an enormous scale the majestic trees, many draped in Spanish moss, that form canopies over historic streets across the region ... The bones of any landscape'The issue is important in the South, where historic port cities like Mobile and New Orleans treasure long-established tree canopies. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Investigators look for cause of deadly warehouse fire Sep 18, 2008
Family members of the victims said Maria Hernandez worked for her father, Jesse Hernandez, who sold the flowers and rents canopies and tables to market vendors. It's still not clear who, if anyone, will be held liable in the matter. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
U.S. to Expand Domestic Use Of Spy Satellites Sep 16, 2008
According to defense experts, MASINT uses radar, lasers, infrared, electromagnetic data and other technologies to see through cloud cover, forest canopies and even concrete to create images or gather data. Tracking Weapons. (Yahoo News -- Law Enforcement)
Bean and gone - how should I drink my coffee? Sep 16, 2008
Coffee used to be grown under rainforest canopies. Since the 1970s, rainforests have been cleared to make way for dense rows of coffee plants grown in full sun, awash with substances that have skulls and crossbones on their labels (many of which have been banned in Australia) and harvested by workers, often children, who are barely better off than slaves. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Asphalt lots try green for a change Sep 14, 2008
The event draws attention to the need to replenish cities' tree canopies, and to the ways that plants can create pleasant transitions between commercial and residential areas, Aagerstoun said. Many communities have de-emphasized parks and green space in favor of cars, said Joanne Davis, community planner for 1000 Friends of Florida. (The Palm Beach Post)
JAGUARS IMPACT ON THE CITY Sep 14, 2008
"One of the things we've noticed is that the Sunday and Monday before a Monday night home game are extremely successful. People are coming in to buy clothing and grills, coolers, canopies, picnic tables and chairs.". Many fans watch the games, and spend their money, at sports bars or restaurants. (Florida Times-Union)
Panels falling from library present a challenge Sep 10, 2008
It erected temporary fencing to protect passersby from falling debris before installing a permanent buffer zone of bushes and metal canopies this summer. In doing so, some architects say the award-winning library has tampered with its original shoe-box design. (Globe and Mail -- National)
The Alfresco Experience Sep 7, 2008
When the heat hits the Sonoma Valley, few things can compare to sitting on the stone terrace under the stately branches of an ancient fig tree at El Dorado Kitchen, surrounded by canopies of lacy wisteria. Located on the Sonoma Square, in what used to be Piatti, Justin Everett creates a sophisticated farm-fresh menu, including house-made charcuterie, a warm artichoke tart and lamb three ways with a summer bean cassoulet. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Gwinnett stadium price has fluctuated all summer Sep 6, 2008
5 million plan to build a concourse surrounding the stadium, erect canopies over some of the seating and the entrance and upgrade finishes. The GCVB is also considering spending more for a high-definition scoreboard, though that amount is not finalized, a convention and visitors bureau official said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Chennai city set for a major makeover Sep 3, 2008
The master plan has also removed a host of facilities like balcony, fire escape stair case, lift well, portico, water-treatment and effluent treatment plants, canopies and service floors in hotels from the FSI, thereby helping builders construct more saleable space. In many buildings in the city, the space occupied by the fire escape stair cases would be equivalent to the size of a couple of apartments. (Times of India)
Truce relief Sep 2, 2008
While many do have thick, fortified arched canopies over their roofs, not all parts of the buildings are protected. Michael looks angrily up at the unreinforced roof over one of the communal areas between the classrooms: "It's like paper," he says. (BBC News -- Africa)
AmerenUE is beefing up to meet the demand for power. Sep 1, 2008
Although some residents may welcome getting rid of unsightly poles and wires, neighborhoods were selected because of the frequency of outages caused by leafy tree canopies and fallen limbs. It's not an aesthetic thing, it's reliability, AmerenUE spokesman Mike Cleary said, adding many of those poles still will carry telephone and cable wires. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Thai government backers take to streets Sep 1, 2008
Since then, thousands of protesters have slept in the parking lots, on lawns and under canopies beside the elaborate government buildings, which have remained shut. On Sunday, the People's Alliance installed public showers and added to the number of public toilets at the site. (International Herald Tribune)
Carpets Attract Casino $$ Aug 31, 2008
"It is the same thing as putting canopies on tops of (gambling) tables, which has become popular. That lowers the ceiling. People don't look up at the spaciousness and concentrate more where the action is.". Finding subtle ways of keeping eyes focused on the gambling machines follows a business tradition that dates back long before Reno and Las Vegas became gambling cities, other experts said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Shen projects delayed by state Aug 29, 2008
Canopies for the kindergarten doors at Arongen. Elementary are also nearly complete. (Community News Weekly, NY)
Colonie firm hired for rail platform work Aug 29, 2008
Clough Harbour was one of four firms that submitted proposals for the platform extensions and canopies, which make up the second phase of a $3. 3 million package of state grant-funded projects being managed by CDTA. The work is scheduled to be done by fall 2009. (Albany Times Union)
Regal Lager issues recall to repair Phil & Teds ... Aug 29, 2008
The twin strollers have a metal frame with four wheels, side-by-side cloth seats and double sun canopies. The strollers were sold in a variety of colors including red, orange, green, black, charcoal and navy. (FOX23.com, OK)
Korcek's Corner: An unforgettable moment for U.S. Aug 28, 2008
The state-of-the-art Olympic Stadium the sight of the opening / closing ceremonies, track and field and future home of Bayern Munchen soccer was considered revoluntionary from a design standpoint with sweeping canopies of acrylic glass stablized by metal ropes. From the transit stop, you also could see two pristine, yellow-lined, reddish brown track ovals still utilized by athletes. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
The fast track guide to Slow Food Aug 28, 2008
Slow on the Go: Also Friday through Sunday, food retailers will set up shop in Civic Center Plaza under canopies designed to look like a Marrakech market. They'll sell everything from handmade salumi and hot dogs to ice cream and coffee. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Camp aids kids of military overseas Aug 24, 2008
He traveled the aptly named Podunk Road, which winds under tree canopies and past boulders to the remote 4-H camp in southern New Hampshire, where the Operation Purple Camp was held. Santos's mission was simply to be available to the more than 100 children, ages 7 to 18. (Boston Globe)
Tree climbing a natural high Aug 23, 2008
Author Richard Preston took Jenkins course and later wrote a well-received book, The Wild Trees, which focused on the obsession of a scientist bent on studying the canopies of the West Coast s redwoods, some of nature s oldest, tallest and most magnificent creations. Photographs of climbers suspended 200 feet up the massive trunk of a redwood are startling, as are details of the challenges and deeply moving, even spiritual aspects of spending time in the high canopies. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
An ounce of preservation is worth a ton of history Aug 19, 2008
Built in 1963, this example of mid-century Canadian Modernist architecture includes a Japanese terrace garden, steel mushroom-shaped canopies and a 600,000-piece Saico glass mosaic. The City of Toronto owns the land, but Bridgepoint Health, which owns the building, has determined it is no longer suitable for hospital uses. (Globe and Mail -- National)
World's tallest in arboreal witness protection Aug 18, 2008
Their canopies tend to cluster together and it's often hard to see what rises above, from any angle. Page 1 of 3. (San Francisco Chronicle)
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)
1988 Yellowstone fires still have impact Aug 14, 2008
Far from destroying the park, the fires brought new life, cleared out the forest canopies and allowed new plants to bloom. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Environment)
School starts Monday - the first bell ringing much earlier for some Aug 14, 2008
" After fifth grade, all students attending Westbrooke will feed into Lakeview Middle School in Winter Garden. West Orange High Students at West Orange High School will be able to look out the window while sitting at their desks for the first time in 32 years as they head to class in the new replacement school built on the same campus. West Orange will have a total of 347,000 square feet (as opposed to the previous 210,000) with a capacity of 2,776. A courtyard runs between the two rows of eight... (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Yellowstone recovers from 1988 fires Aug 14, 2008
Far from destroying the park, the fires brought new life, cleared out the forest canopies and allowed new plants to bloom. The fires also, however, forced federal officials to tighten a policy allowing some fires to burn and develop new strategies to battle the "mega-fires" of today. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Green HOA Checklist Aug 13, 2008
The exterior should have devices like sunshades, canopies, green screens and, best of all, trees, particularly on the southern and western facades and over windows and doors, to block hot summer sun. Heat Gain/Loss. (RealtyTimes)
Child's play: $24.5M museum eyes 2010 opening Aug 11, 2008
Pickup sticks, color and wavy canopies are fun characteristics that will generate excitement at the outset for the $24. 5 million attraction. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Come for the sports, stay for the sauce at Miller Park Aug 10, 2008
Under canopies and by SUVs, families sat in folding chairs with paper plates and plastic cups, as the sound of grilled-meat-meeting-hot-grate sizzled in the air. The one constant is bratwurst, the German-indigenous pork and veal sausage traditionally served with mustard and sauerkraut. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Many thanks for good Tombstone gem show Aug 9, 2008
A special thank you is also in order for Greg Witt of the Turquoise Owl in Quartzsite for his help with signs and setting up canopies at this year s show. What a great group of people you all are. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Oregon Recreation Report (92) Aug 9, 2008
It is easier to view Golden-crowned Kinglets and other warblers as they are gleaning insects from foliage of the lower canopies. Ft. Stevens Park. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Twin Towns looking at historic revitalization of downtowns Aug 8, 2008
Zahn discouraged back lit, plastic signs or canopies that hang over the streets. That is not the way signage was designed on historic downtown, he said. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Susser Holdings Reports Strong Second Quarter Financial Results Aug 7, 2008
We did lose seven gasoline canopies, but we sustained no structural damage that prevented us from reopening our stores. We are still assessing the total cost of the damage, which we currently estimate will be between $2 million and $3 million, and are working closely with our insurance carriers to determine if a portion of these losses will exceed our various policy deductibles. (PR Newswire)
Farmers market to open in Grover Beach Aug 6, 2008
Petker said 12 to 15 vendors have already given verbal commitments to join the Grover Beach market, which will use certified farmers selling from an L-shaped line of uniform canopies. She said the market will have a number of benefits for the city, including providing quality products and services, increasing downtown foot traffic and improving economic development and residents' quality of life. (Santa Maria Times)
Fremont Street to get new old look Aug 6, 2008
Advertisement The project aims to place boardwalks, porches, canopies and sidewalks where they are historically appropriate along Fremont between Third Street and Sixth Street. This stretch coincides with Highway 80. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Philomath series delivers fun with nature, science Aug 6, 2008
At 8:30 p.m., Ron Nielson, a bioclimatologist with the U.S. Forest Service, is scheduled to discuss how a changing climate might impact Northwest landscapes, including forest canopies and root systems. Nielson serves on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, a scientific body set up by the World Meteorological Organization and the United Nations Environmental Program. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
It's post time ... now a word from our sponsor Aug 3, 2008
For the first time, there are company logos hanging from the infield rail near the finish line, flashing across electronic betting machine displays, plastered across the starting gate and on ATM canopies. Placing a wager on an electronic SAM betting machine. (Albany Times Union)
BLAZE GROWS TO 30K-PLUS ACRES Jul 31, 2008
Sarah Gibson, Cal Fire spokeswoman, said that, in the Merced River canyon, where the fire is burning hotter, more tree canopies had been scorched. "We're hitting it really hard with helicopters and planes," Gibson said. (The Union Democrat)
As crops burn, farmers increasingly use sunscreen Jul 30, 2008
Amador County's Shenandoah Valley in the arid Sierra Nevada foothills is far from the temperate Napa Valley, but Dick Cooper of Cooper Vineyards has been growing 100 acres of premium wine grapes since the 1980s by using vine canopies to shade bunches. In dry years, like this one, vine vigor is slow and exposed bunches of his pinot grigio shrivel into something resembling an olive pit, he said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sunscreen for fruit Jul 29, 2008
Amador County's Shenandoah Valley in the arid Sierra Nevada foothills is far from the temperate Napa Valley, but Dick Cooper of Cooper Vineyards has been growing 100 acres (40 hectares) of premium wine grapes since the 1980s by using vine canopies to shade bunches. When vines transpire, they don't use the water to produce stems, leaves and fruit. (CNN -- International)
Some Farmers Using Sunscreen On Crops Jul 29, 2008
Amador County's Shenandoah Valley in the arid Sierra Nevada foothills is far from the temperate Napa Valley, but Dick Cooper of Cooper Vineyards has been growing 100 acres of premium wine grapes since the 1980s by using vine canopies to shade bunches. When vines transpire, they don't use the water to produce stems, leaves and fruit. (KCRA 3, CA)
Police maintain a heavy presence at Hell's Angel anniversary party Jul 28, 2008
" Some are on Harleys, but others are arriving in high-end luxury vehicles like Hummers and Lexuses. The music has started. One Hummer with Alberta plates advertises its business with detail painting: Showgirls Exotic Nightclub of Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie and Edmonton. Every time the gate opens, a plainclothes cop from Quebec snaps as many pictures as he can of the long line of Harleys inside. Like the Hells Angels, the biker cops have come from across Canada for this 25th birthday party.7... (Vancouver Sun)
Hot weather veggie tips to consider Jul 27, 2008
In my daughter s vegetable bed, for example, slender starts invariably morph into large, sprawling plants with leafy canopies. Water from the sprinkler rarely penetrates the foliage, leaving the soil underneath fairly dry. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Hunting dogs chase big prize Jul 26, 2008
Overnight, canopies in blue, white and green had sprung up around ring 13, some two deep. Underneath were spectators, dogs in crates, handlers and areas for grooming. (Lompoc Record, CA)
STEWARDS FIGHTING WILDFIRES WITH FIRE Jul 26, 2008
Fairy tales paint tree-filled forests dense like grass blades, with canopies sprawled together shadowing the brush-laden forest floor. For most modern foresters, this vision is in the dark ages. (The Union Democrat)
'Staycationing' on the Rise: Consumers Look to Their Own Back Yards for Vacation Destinations Jul 23, 2008
From culinary extravaganzas to balloon festivals that fill the sky with brightly colored canopies, virtually every summer weekend is highlighted by a festival in New Jersey. Some highlights feature seafood, food and wine, ballooning and kite-flying events. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Haws; Ames needs shade ... and more Jul 20, 2008
And yes, there are several picnic tables under canopies in the vest pocket park at the end of Burnett, but they usually are filled. Why. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Turtle nests begin to hatch Jul 19, 2008
Another area of concern is personal belongings and tents and canopies left overnight on the beaches. The Habitat Conservation Plan, a 20-year agreement with the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, prohibits this activity. (The St. Augustine Record)
Architect supports changes to Times tower Jul 13, 2008
Piano, who designed the 52-story tower in Midtown Manhattan, said he was "totally in agreement" about the need for the adjustments, which include removing the rods closest to the base of the building and installing permanent glass panels to hinder people from climbing onto the glass canopies around the building and then onto the rods ... On the northern and southern sides of the building, he added, little glass panels would be put in place similar to plywood barriers temporarily installed after... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Officials step up to plate for Vets Memorial Building Jul 8, 2008
They increased their line of rental supplies, they bought better quality tables and chairs, brought in new bigger canopies, bought popcorn and snow-cone machines and introduced other new equipment. In 2007 they started providing patio heaters for our cool summer evenings and brought in some more giftware. (Lompoc Record, CA)
PRODUCT RECALLS Jul 6, 2008
-- Wanda Technology Inc. of Santa Ana is recalling 8,600 outdoor canopies. The canopies fail to comply with a voluntary flammability standard and could pose a fire hazard. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
REGION: North County celebrates July Fourth Jul 5, 2008
In Vista's Brengle Terrace Park, families and groups of friends sat on blankets draped across grassy hillsides, set up canopies and awaited the night's fireworks. In Oceanside, the annual O'Fest celebration was the highlight of a day mostly obscured by fog. (North County Times)
Current targets unlikely to avoid 'dangerous climate change' Jul 3, 2008
Their canopies also darken the earth's surface, which prevents cooling. However, the articles don't say that planting trees make the GW problem worse. (ABC Online)
Forests to use wasps to find invasive insect Jul 2, 2008
A newer method involves deploying purple prism traps high in tree canopies. It is costly and time consuming, but spares the tree. (Concord Monitor)
More of this story Jul 1, 2008
On Sunday, it was a post-Mass luncheon under canopies outside the church. As his final moments on the muggy altar ended, Lavin told the crowd, with a smile, There s food, and everyone is invited. (Newport Daily News, RI)
