Black Friday -- at Home Depot? Nov 26, 2008
Generally speaking, I wouldn t want a sheet of plywood or a wood-planer for Christmas, but there s numerous other things I d love to have from Home Depot. Xenon flashlight, led flashlight, rug, lights, pictures, shelf, laser-level, air compressor, fireplace stuff, ladder, Christmas decorations, weedeater, mowers, blowers so many things, the list goes on and on. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Elderly man fights back when home invaded Nov 26, 2008
Ferguson's youngest son used plywood to cover what once was a window on the door leading into the house ... "He said I had to pay for it before I got it fixed," said Ferguson, who explained his youngest son came over and nailed a piece of plywood over what was once a window in the door. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Madison County police blotter Nov 26, 2008
He tried to calm him, but a confrontation occurred in which his brother tried to hit him with a beer bottle and a piece of plywood. Dalton also pulled out a razor, but the brother was able to take it from him. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Hill Country Family Heritage (2) Nov 26, 2008
So rigged is it with dangling water bottles, a variety of old tools, loops of rusty wire and a plywood roof, that John Deere himself would likely sting with envy to behold it. And from this wheeled-chair, Duennenberg watered his peach trees, maneuvering the watering hose with an extension that protrudes from the braces supporting his hands. (Boerne Star, TX)
New spirit on troubled English Ave. Nov 25, 2008
A mural is painted on the plywood of the boarded-up house where Kathyrn Johnston, 92, was killed by Atlanta police in 2006. The Rev. Anthony Motley (left) and John Gordon look at the image of Kathryn Johnston. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Bitterroot fir arrives in Washington, D.C. Nov 25, 2008
They took a peek through the plastic window and added their signature to the more than 10,000 that covered the banner attached to the plywood forms protecting the tree. On Monday, as the Forest Service crew attempted to get a photograph of themselves with the tree and the Capitol building in the background, a police officer noticed them trying to jockey around the traffic. (Missoulian, MT)
Unlikely duo fix neighborhood Nov 23, 2008
A recently painted mural of Kathryn Johnson painted on plywood covers Johnson s boarded up home in the English Avenue community. Recent headlines. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Plum Creek cuts 64 jobs in Kalispell Nov 22, 2008
Plum Creek Timber Co. sliced plywood production at its Kalispell plant by 20 percent Friday, a cut that cost 64 people their jobs effective Dec. 1 ... Cuts at the plywood mills are nothing new in the Montana lumber industry ... Plum Creek said it didn't expect any improvement in the plywood market until at least 2010. (Missoulian, MT)
Hawaii bracing for stormy weekend Nov 21, 2008
If your area floods frequently, keep emergency materials on hand such as sandbags, plywood, plastic sheeting and lumber, which can be used to protect properties. Stay away from areas along streams or near drainage canals and/or ditches. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Filling wood before staining Nov 20, 2008
Q. I have a some nice-looking radiator cabinets made with cabinet-grade plywood, faced with an oak veneer ... This happened to the handyman when he bought some mahogany plywood to cover wainscoting. (Boston Globe)
Sandinistas rally against regime's foes Nov 20, 2008
"The streets are ours," said Sandinista supporter Jose Bonilla, holding a homemade plywood shield during Tuesday afternoon's tumult in Managua. Fellow demonstrators, waving red-and-black Sandinista flags, shot mortar rounds over the heads of riot police officers who were blocking them from Montealegre's rally a block away. (Boston Globe)
Haines is not a postcard, but it's home Nov 20, 2008
When I first moved to Haines about 25 years ago I would tell visiting relatives to look up and out at the mountains and sea, past the human development, the plywood and metal buildings. I thought we should have Psalm 121:1 posted in the center of town: "I look to the hills from whence cometh my strength.". (Anchorage Daily News)
30 minutes is still too long for 'WHAT!' Nov 20, 2008
Opposing corners contain a suggested bathroom and an unfinished window flanked by raw plywood sheets stacked carelessly to one side. The design suggests that the couple's apartment is unfinished and pulling apart in the same manner as their marriage. (Honolulu Advertiser)
How To Stop Drafts and Save On Energy Bills Nov 20, 2008
The ceiling and insulation that were there have to be removed, leaving only a thin, unsealed, sheet of plywood ... That thin sheet of plywood. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Lumber industry downturn hits Montana hard Nov 19, 2008
Montana has about 200 facilities that produce some sort of lumber product, from sawmills to log home manufacturers, and plywood to linerboard. About 50 of those facilities are sawmills, and only a dozen of those are what Morgan describes as major employers. (Missoulian, MT)
The tree adorns Danvers Square for the holidays Nov 19, 2008
Ambrose s team placed the tree in the Square on plywood, so that it won t damage the bricks, he said. The Electric Division will be called upon to hang the lights and the ornaments; the latter are always beautifully made and donated by the Danvers Garden Club. (Danvers Herald, MA)
The ‘Purple People Eater' joins 2008 FOL lineup Nov 18, 2008
During the parade's first year in 1985, floats were made from plywood and fiberglass, said Jill Peterson, public relations coordinator for the city of East Peoria. They were basically daytime floats lit for night, she said. (Pekin Times, IL)
Enjoy the Quiet Charms of Disneylan... Nov 18, 2008
Some of the groups have tap dancers, and these artists often encourage visitors to jump on a square of worn plywood and pop out a rhythm. The shade trees and comfortable benches of New Orleans Square are a great place to soak in the charms of Disneyland. (Suite101.com)
Police hope surveillance video will solve rash of window shootings Nov 18, 2008
A piece of plywood replaced the Plexiglas entrance door on Monday. "We had 18 holes in the windows," Hutto said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Economical and Creative Holiday Ide... Nov 17, 2008
Photo Coasters Cut an 8 by 12 piece of 1/8 plywood into six 4 by 4 squares. Clean and paint one side of each. (Suite101.com)
Georgia hunters try to keep their heritage alive Nov 17, 2008
The interior walls are a patchwork of plywood and cardboard. The outhouse is, well, primal. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Global food chain: China, America and melamine Nov 17, 2008
It's a common ingredient in cleaning products, waterproof plywood, plastic compounds, cement, ink and fire-retardant paint. Chemical plants throughout the United States produce millions of pounds of melamine a year. (International Herald Tribune)
Finding shelter from the cold Nov 16, 2008
" After a while, we get around to the topic of whether he's got gas money to pick up a food box of his own and his next appointment to get his heart checked. He's got a surgery coming up. Sometimes he lets on that he's tired of being sick, worried about dying and what will happen to his dog. I find myself thinking about him later in the day. He scooped up the dog food and invited me in, trailing kibble. Inside was a messy little lair with enough room for his computer, his television and milk... (Anchorage Daily News)
Local sports bars overflow for fight of the century Nov 16, 2008
Famous Sam s was so prepared for the massive turnout, it put plywood over its dozen pool tables and covered them in buffalo wings, nachos and beer. Mark Griggs, 25, was just at the bar to have a beer. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Two's the charm Nov 16, 2008
Therefore, the 8-by-4-foot plywood sheets could be nailed on easily without excessive cuts and because every joist was pre-drawn precisely in the architects' plans, the lumber was delivered precut. The architects' ability to hold budgets in check while remodeling bathrooms and kitchens - their stock-in-trade during the first year of their practice - stands them in good stead when it comes to making such small new buildings cost-effective, and therefore palatable, to young homeowners. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Sports under the sky - Historical Society calendar pays homage to Montana athletic history Nov 15, 2008
Roxie s grandfather put together two pieces of plywood for us, 8 by 8 feet, and we had to stay on that little square, she said. That was our floor. (Missoulian, MT)
More of this story Nov 14, 2008
Some eaves are rotten and exterior windows and doors on the side and back have been covered with unpainted plywood. Window facings have not been scraped and repainted in many years, and the back door exits into an alley. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Authorities Conduct Richmond Gang Raids Nov 14, 2008
In fact, the supposed TV sets were nothing more than pieces of plywood, he said. At a news conference Thursday at the Richmond Police Department, agents displayed drugs, gun magazines, pictures of arrested gang members, Cincinnati Reds baseball caps featuring the "C" favored by gang members and a fake plasma TV.. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Sell well: Tykes on TV Nov 14, 2008
From steel to insurance policies, banks, cars, plywood, pizzas, detergent, paint, bulbs they're flashing wayward teeth, bobbing tousled heads, saying the most illogical things, rolling those peepers in the way only kids with 20-20 vision can, and getting you sentimental about your mobile. "There's an inside joke in advertising: if you want to win at Cannes, put a baby or a dog in your ad," laughs Suman Srivastava, CEO, Euro RSCG India, whose Czechoslovakia' baby perhaps elicited more viewer... (India Times, India -- Community News)
Realty's reality hits home Nov 14, 2008
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Giant mammoth living at Ridge School Nov 14, 2008
The students' version is a faux fur-covered, plywood giant, complete with bubbling tar pits made from buckets of water filled with air tubes. The complexity of the project's design is nothing new for Ridge School students. (Hyde Park Townsman, NY)
Helping artists master the art of selling Nov 14, 2008
His plywood products include hand mirrors (in the shape of a hand), skull and crossbones and plywood trees. Fleming also designs the occasional piece of furniture. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Freebies for Christmas Decorations ... Nov 13, 2008
Printed stencils may also be traced onto a more permanent structure like plywood or plexiglas and cutout for patterns that will last through the years. Christmas Coloring Books. (Suite101.com)
Coquille workers escape layoffs (1231) Nov 13, 2008
The company laid off almost 120 workers at two of its Douglas County facilities in the past three weeks, including 32 hourly and four salaried employees at a plywood plant in Riddle, 54 hourly and five salaried workers at a particle board plant in Dillard and 22 hourly workers at a plywood plant in Dillard. The privately held company is the largest employer in Douglas County still employing about 2,100 workers there, according to a press release. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
GP Plywood plant to close in 60 days Nov 13, 2008
The 325 employees of Georgia-Pacific's Plywood Plant in Louisville learned Monday that the Plywood plant would close indefinitely. "We did announce that due to market conditions we would be shutting down the plywood mill indefinitely," said Julie Davis, spokesperson for Georgia-Pacific ... The softwood plywood plant made plywood used in sheathing, roof decking, sub-flooring and other specialty applications. (Louisville Winston County Journal, MS)
Monument of Babe Ruth removed Nov 13, 2008
There, they wrapped Ruth in a layer of foam packaging and one of shrink wrap, enclosed him in a plywood case and drilled the seams shut. "This is not something the guys practi 00001CA9 ce on or learn in apprentice school," joked Patrick Barrett, president of Port Morris. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Buena Vista stumbles, too Nov 12, 2008
Buena Vista's new stone-fronted headquarters in downtown Lake Oswego sits unfinished with plywood covering parts of the building. Banner Bank of Walla Walla says Pollock's company, Pollock Commercial Holdings LLC, has defaulted on its $5 million construction loan, and his general contractor has gone to court to collect $1. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Setting sights: Hunters prepare for firearm deer season Nov 12, 2008
I just built the Taj Mahal, the king s throne of deer blind chairs, he laughed, describing his seat of two-by-four, plywood and foam padding construction. Goosen s gun, its scope and iron sights aligned by range volunteers, should give him no problems so he can nap easy in his throne. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Charleston native helps provide comforts of home to American troops serving at Afghanistan base Nov 11, 2008
What sets Ealy, 50, apart from others in his field is that he goes home at the end of the work day to a plywood B-Hut that sits 20 feet from the perimeter fence of Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. The Charleston native is one of hundreds of civilians who have signed up to work at stores in Afghanistan and adjoining countries for the Army-Air Force Exchange Service, as well as its Marine Corps and Navy counterpart. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
EDITOR’S MAILBAG (Nov. 8) Nov 11, 2008
The good times of scads of plywood plant and paper mill jobs are over. I don t think plywood is even made in Oregon, and who knows when International Paper will close the last line open at the Albany Paper Mill. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
• NewsMaker: Minnick talks jobs, other priorities Nov 11, 2008
BIOFUELS: Minnick said he favors logging programs that thin forests for disease control and fire danger, then using resulting wood fiber that's removed as saw timber, plywood and for biofuels. "It is great feedstock for cellulosic alcohol. There's no reason why some of those plants shouldn't be in Orofino and Kamiah. That's something I'm going to fight very hard to get some money for.". (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Monument Park transition under way Nov 11, 2008
The various retired numbers that have helped infuse the ballpark with so much of its history lay scattered about on pieces of plywood, ready to ship out of their old home. There was no order, just a jumble of history. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Ahmd boy dies in hotel premises Nov 11, 2008
The police are probing how the 12-year-old boy crashed out of a shatter-proof glass of the hotel facade even as hotel authorities covered the gaping hole with a plywood board. Text. (India Times, India)
Fighters find anger hotter than fire Nov 10, 2008
The five subdistricts have densely populated slum areas, with many plywood houses along narrow alleys. "We sometimes fail to extinguish the blaze because we cannot reach the area. It is quite difficult," Jaja said. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Full Story Nov 10, 2008
I was asleep and was awaken by the police calling me to let me know that he ran into this building," said Mallory. After the driver crashed into the front entrance, startling customers and employees, the driver attempted to flee the scene of the accident. "This guy was definitely trying to leave the scene and avoid any responsibility," said Bill Altfield who witnessed the crash. Authorities covered up the gaping hole gaping with plywood. Those inside of the coffee shop at the time are thankful... (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Clothes-horses for courses Nov 9, 2008
The Macquarie Bank tent went from last year's stainless-steel monstrosity full of cutting-edge designer furniture and suits to this year's plywood box. The Packers took a corporate box in the stand, their site from last year converted into a makeshift garden filled with pot plants. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
DVD Report: This week's new releases (Nov. 9) Nov 9, 2008
Lee Marvin had his first signature role in this noirish procedural playing Frank Ballinger, a no-nonsense Chicago police lieutenant whose cases have the distinction of being one of the clear inspirations for Leslie Nielsen's later spoofery in "Police Squad!" But while Ballinger might show a "Dragnet" penchant for straight-arrow voice-over narration, and while his "forensics lab" might look like, well, a plywood set, this is Lee Marvin - the tough-guy stuff still plays. Extras: A CD of the show's... (Boston Globe)
Updated Editor's blog: Thumbs up to post-election meatloafThumbs down to lost hat sense Nov 9, 2008
Decades wrote on Nov 8, 2008 7:33 PM:" How close is Columbia Plywood to closing the Klamath plant and how many long term employees will lose all their retirement? ". jim wrote on Nov 8, 2008 8:35 AM:" I agree with Jack R: Here are some stories but they do require some digging and understanding: a] How is the County paying for the job training mess? b] How much money has the County lost on the new road shop deal? c] Did the Commissioners go to Hawaii or not, on business? d] What is happening at... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Man Charged With Vandalizing School on Halloween Night Nov 8, 2008
The Sullivan High School concession stand was burglarized by forcing a plywood door open. The stand was ransacked. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
* World News Quick Take Nov 8, 2008
The pair kept the child in a portable cot covered with a homemade plywood lid that the boy was unable to remove. The boy was given water and fed once or twice a day. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Yellow, cantilevered addition transforms a house Nov 7, 2008
"I think that's really what this house is all about; it's a hundred little different things rather than one big gesture," says Mr. Reuber, pointing to the kitchen island "cone" made from layers of silky-smooth sanded plywood. "One of the major obligations [of architecture] is helping people just get through the day," he adds, laughing. (Globe and Mail)
Anna Victoria Plunkett Nov 6, 2008
Anna worked at the battery separator plant (a division of US Plywood), a fruit and vegetable cannery, as a school cafeteria cook, and a sales representative for Cornet Films. Although Anna was an excellent cook, she preferred to spend her time outdoors. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Pekin man charged with burglary Nov 5, 2008
Since that time, a piece of plywood had been placed over the hole. Hanson allegedly took down the plywood and went back though the same hole on Tuesday. (Pekin Times, IL)
Commodities Show Worst Recession in 3 Decades, `Scared to Death' of Longer Nov 4, 2008
The measures 18 raw materials, including steel, burlap and plywood. It was started in 1985 by , founder of the Economic Cycle Research Institute and once a mentor to former Fed chairman. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Record slump signals recession Nov 4, 2008
The Journal of Commerce industrial commodity price index measures 18 raw materials, including steel, burlap and plywood. It correctly predicted the last two US recessions, falling about 8 percent from peaks in October 1989 and September 2000. (Business Report, South Africa)
Rich camp out in Flemington's tent Nov 3, 2008
This year the embattled bank has opted for a plywood box and a few flowers. Opposite, a collection of pot plants marked the spot where last year James Packer erected a lavish marquee with designer lounges, plush carpets and rivers of French fizz. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The Election and the War Nov 3, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
On the Books (48) Nov 3, 2008
According to court documents, Jessen unlawfully entered the premises of another and aided in the damage of plywood on the 200 block of South Idaho. She was fined 1,110, must pay restitution, and received a six-month suspended jail sentence. (Montana Standard, MT)
COLLAPSED HOUSE RAISES SAFETY CONCERNS Nov 3, 2008
Now, advocates are hoping the shocking case of a Kalihi home where 50 people shared two bathrooms and slept largely in makeshift additions built with poles, plywood and tarps until the collapse of one of those structures last Sunday brings more attention to the conditions some low-income renters are enduring. "It's a miracle no one was injured" in the collapse, said Doran Porter, executive director of the Affordable Housing and Homeless Alliance, which serves the homeless. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Thinking inside the box Nov 3, 2008
Tozier said the containers come with plywood flooring that will be sanded and finished, and the exterior will be insulated with a heat-reflecting ceramic paint. Several local architects and builders working with containers say commercial home production from the heavy gauge steel boxes is in its infancy in Hawai'i, and that broader development remains questionable given financing difficulty, permitting challenges and possible aesthetic objections. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Dumpster dive your way to decor Nov 3, 2008
Upholstering pieces of plywood with batting and an attractive fabric can dress up a large wall and also help absorb sound, Goil said. Even the backyard can be a source of materials. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Yogya kampong gets witty-graffiti facelift Nov 2, 2008
It took the artist three months to sketch all the portraits on paper, paint them on plywood and cut them out using a hacksaw. Once that was done, he and his friends installed all 15 artworks around the neighborhood in a single evening. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Mexico death industry thrives on drug war killings Nov 2, 2008
They can pay the minimum of about 1,000 and buy a thin, unvarnished plywood coffin for a spot in a municipal graveyard. Others want the engraved bronze and gold caskets with silver handles and red satin interiors that cost 25,000. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Illegal shelter shows plight of Isle homeless Nov 1, 2008
The bulk of the complaints concerned the unpermitted structure itself, a jumble of steel poles, tarps and plywood platforms. This week the city Department of Planning and Permitting blocked off entry to the property, posting a notice of building violations. (Honolulu Advertiser)
HOMER GEE GREENE JR.: Renovation of OAB is a sight to behold Nov 1, 2008
I also witnessed the most revealing activity of the workers taking the mission clay tile off the roofs, which exposed the plywood that supported the tile since the building was completed in 1916 ... The plywood was then taken off and the roof frame was exposed ... The roof tiles and plywood having been removed from the roof of what was originally the library of the then Fresno Normal School, the skeleton frame structure cast intricate shadows onto the brick back walls of that room, which were... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
