Coalition for a Democratic Workplace Calls on Congress to Oppose Anti-Worker Employee Free Choice Act Nov 22, 2008
Sincerely, THE COALITION FOR A DEMOCRATIC WORKPLACE: 60 Plus Association Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield (MA) Alabama Chapter of ABC Alabama Restaurant Association Alaska Cabaret, Hotel, Restaurant & Retailers Association Alaska Chapter of ABC Alaska Hotel & Lodging Association Alliance for Worker Freedom Aluminum Association American Apparel & Footwear Association American Association of Homes & Services for the Aging American Bakers Association American Beverage... (PR Newswire)
Tim Roberson grouts about 5,000 square feet of floor tile in the kitchen/cafeteria of Pinemount Elementary. He has already grouted about 5,000-6,000 square feet of wall tile. JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter Nov 22, 2008
Crews are currently finalizing the roofing portion of each of the five buildings, said Mike Null, director of purchasing, and some work is already being done on the interior portions of completed structures. During the course of the next three months, Null said the district will acquire furniture, computers and playground equipment for the new school. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
One More Reason Why The NPP Must Go! Nov 22, 2008
Let flood the market so we can push prices down and allow our people to begin to move from the era of mud and thatch to cinder block and roofing sheet. Please dont sit on the fence. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Fabulous in Fox Chapel Nov 22, 2008
Other contractors included Dan Newcamp of C&R Roofing, who worked on the slate roof and the heating, cooling and mechanical systems, including a new Buderus high-efficiency gas furnace and water heater. Fuellgraf Electric installed the Lutron lighting system that can be controlled from any room in the house or remotely. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Soaring Unemployment Hurts Local Retailers, Construction Nov 21, 2008
I wouldn't say panicking, said Brett Shelton, with Shelton Roofing. We're definitely concerned, to say the least. (KSBW 8, CA)
City passes building code ordinance Nov 21, 2008
Buildings exempt from permits would include one story accessory buildings such as sheds and playhouses and items such as retaining walls less than four feet high, playground equipment, roofing overlays and door and window replacements that dont change in size, among other things. Fees for the permits will vary depending on the type of work being done, ranging from a per-item Several months ago the council hired JAS, a company out of Pottawattamie County, to assist them in developing the... (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Picking it up Nov 21, 2008
Made entirely from garbage pulled out of the creek, the junk art includes roofing tiles, shopping carts, clothing, a rusted bicycle and an assortment of car parts underneath a sign that reads: "Came from our creek. Honk if that upsets you." And honk they do - three times during the half hour this reporter spent at the site. "We're going to have a permanent display here to remind people," Chaaban said. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Springs facade plan sent to supes Nov 21, 2008
By Bill Hoban INDEX-TRIBUNE MANAGING EDITOR. Thu, November 20, 6:44 PM. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Don't Delay Home Repair Projects Nov 21, 2008
Many products are available, but one option that homeowners may not think of as a high-quality product is metal roofing. For example, MetalWorks Steel Shingles, which resemble slate, shake or tile roofing, are an aesthetically-appealing product. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Danvers Building Permits Nov 21, 2008
North Shore Bank, 48 Elm St., strip and replace roofing systems, $24,550. Michael F. Tierney, 25 Putnam St., strip and apply new asphalt shingles, $15,500. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Daniel V. Carney Nov 21, 2008
He worked in many construction-related enterprises for the next 25 years, including mining, truck driving, equipment operation, labor, roofing, pipe laying and building. Many of his jobs took place in remote islands on the Aleutian Chain in the Bering Sea. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Social service agency to renovate historic Framingham building Nov 19, 2008
Some of the roofing materials are becoming keepsakes. Murphy said the 1930s-era slate on the academy, the first private school in town, and the original 1872 slate from the library, built as a tribute to Framingham's Civil War veterans, are being sold. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Raising money to help the theater ... Airport officials: Impending changes in the air ... Belding hires engineers for Streetscape Improvements ... Mich. worries automaker meltdown could doom state ... Detroit 3 carmakers beg for $25B, blame economy ... Whoa-oh-ho! Mich. crop prices just like a yo-yo ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Gary Ferguson, Ionia Theatre Manager, points out improvements made to the roof of the theater this past fall. Theater organizers are planning a fundraising concert for Saturday, Nov. 22 to raise money for the recently completed roofing work. Sentinel-Standard/ALEX DOTY Raising money to help the theater Nov 19, 2008
Theater organizers are planning a fundraising concert for Saturday, Nov. 22 to raise money for the recently completed roofing work ... The most recent of the fundraising efforts is the Raise the Roof Benefit Concert, which is raising money for roofing repairs at the Ionia Theatre an effort not to be confused with endeavors by county officials to fundraise for a new animal shelter sharing the same name ... He said crews just recently completed work on the roofing repair project. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Dem sources: Clinton to help Hillary get State job Nov 19, 2008
Family owned ted roofing acting. Financing available. (Yahoo News)
Warsaw's 2nd log cabin needs donated furnishings Nov 19, 2008
In August this year, the home repairs class took up trowels to chink the walls and are now roofing the cabin. The class is meetings its goal to have a roof on by Thanksgiving. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Firefighters gain upper hand on three blazes Nov 19, 2008
While California has adopted regulations that require ignition-resistant construction materials and roofing for manufactured residences outside mobile home parks, officials said Monday that the Schwarzenegger administration would seek to tighten those regulations for homes within them. "Our focus is primarily on the manufactured housing," said Chris Anderson, chief of field operations for the division of codes and standards at the California Department of Housing and Community Development, who... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Hawaii firm wants to keep clean scrap plastic foam out of landfills Nov 18, 2008
Pacific Allied Products, the state's only manufacturer of plastic foam-based roofing material, surfboard blanks, portable ice chests and even those ubiquitous packing "peanuts," recently began recycling its own scrap foam. The program to recycle foam, also known by its scientific name of expanded polystyrene, or EPS, is proving so successful that Pacific Allied now wants to help other companies and even consumers get rid of their foam as well. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Owners Of Olympia Restaurant Sue State Over Landslide Damage Nov 18, 2008
Current Conditions 52. Severe Weather Alert. (KIRO TV, WA)
No decision yet on FPS bond issue Nov 18, 2008
Board member Lisa Pierce suggested the board identify and focus on the district's more urgent needs, such as roofing, power and drainage problems. Fellow board member Dennis Depping agreed, noting he did not want to wait too long on seeking bond money for those projects and risk having to spend money out of the depleted capital improvement fund to fix problems that rise up between now and then. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Obama faces pressure on immigration reform Nov 17, 2008
Then his cellphone buzzed with word of a roofing job in Framingham. He rushed off to catch the train. (Boston Globe)
The Added Benefits of Environmentally-friendly Construction Nov 17, 2008
"You get privacy plus the use of wall space --where a window isn't necessary -- for decorating, storage or another form of space utilization."While homeowners are considering skylights, they should know that venting skylights in the kitchen can release hot air and odors, lessening the need for energy-consuming mechanical ventilation, while providing better light for brighter days and more pleasant cooking and dining," he adds.Alfaro says that studies show skylights admit 30 percent more light... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Dept. of Labor probes blue-roof project Nov 17, 2008
HITCHCOCK The U.S. Department of Labor is investigating allegations that laborers in Galveston County weren t paid for weeks of roofing jobs associated with the government s blue-roof project ... said he came to Hitchcock to work on the roofing project, but quickly learned he wouldn t be paid $300 a day, which he said was what an Internet classifieds post declared. (KHOU.com, TX)
How do you lock down a toilet that moves? Nov 16, 2008
My grandson checked the gutters, and found them full of debris, plus 26 roofing nails, all bent and rusty. Is there any way in the world I can prevent those huge icicles. (Boston Globe)
Sports Shorts Nov 16, 2008
In the second game, AAA Roofing defeated Bagel Tyme by the score of 2-1. Chris Gardener scored both goals for the Roofers. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Preserving your home through roof care Nov 15, 2008
The American Society of Home Inspectors provides the following estimates for the life expectancy of different roofing materials: Asphalt shingles 15-30 years; Wood shakes-shingles 10-40 years; Clay-cement tiles 20+ years; Slate 30-100 years; and metal roofs 15-40+ years ... According to the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), an industry trade association, heat and ultraviolet rays produced by the sun have the most devastating effect upon a roof, regardless of materials ... Melting... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Fire disaster victim receives relief items Nov 15, 2008
Bomini(BAR), Nov. 14, GNA - Madam Grace Obeng-Donkor, Nkoranza North District Chief Executive, has presented GHC 200, two half pieces of wax print and a bundle of roofing sheets to a fire disaster victim at Bomini in the District. The thatched house and personal belongings of Madam Amma Adubea, a farmer were recently destroyed by fire. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Burglars Hit Business In East Tulsa Nov 15, 2008
It happened near 35th & Sheridan at the FRC Roofing & Construction Company. Police just after midnight, thieves hopped over the fence loaded up on equipment, ransacked the business, and set off the alarm. (FOX23.com, OK)
Pastor profile Nov 15, 2008
I started out on a roofing crew before a variety of promotions. Within this facility, we had a team of men and women who maintained more than 800,000 square feet of building space and 190 acres of landscape. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Schools 'crumble as SNP fails to deliver funding system' Nov 14, 2008
PROBLEMS: Roofing consistently leaks, with water spilling into the sports centre and technology and science areas. Maintaining the roof and heating costs the school 30,000 to 40,000 per year more than the standard 25,000 maintenance budget. (Scotsman)
* NHL: Rangers pounce to sink New Jersey in Brodeurs absence Nov 14, 2008
Svatos won it with Colorados final shot, roofing a shot over Luongos glove. The Canucks had taken the lead in the second period before the Avalanche equalized early in the third, ending Luongos bid for a fourth straight shutout. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Seymour Council passes money appropriation Nov 14, 2008
Eligibility is based on income and age and those who receive a grant will be able to use the money for such things as air conditioning, roofing, windows, siding, electrical upgrades or handicap accessibility, he said. Applications can be picked up at city hall. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Avalanche beat Canucks in shootout Nov 13, 2008
Alex Burrows matched Wolski's opening goal in the third round for Vancouver, but Svatos won it with Colorado's final shot, roofing a shot over Roberto Luongo's glove. Paul Stastny's power-play goal 1:28 into the third period tied it and ended Luongo's bid for a fourth straight shutout. (Anchorage Daily News)
NHL roundup: Semin takes over scoring lead as Caps rout 'Canes Nov 13, 2008
Alex Burrows matched Wolski's opening goal in the third round for Vancouver, but Svatos won it with Colorado's final shot, roofing a shot over Roberto Luongo's glove. Paul Stastny's power play goal 1:28 into the third period ended Luongo's bid for a fourth straight shutout. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Past students of Mawuli School urged to assist school Nov 13, 2008
He said the two-storey 18 units classroom block which was constructed with GETFund, had been completed, while a two-storey administration and library complex with the same source of funding, was almost at the roofing stage. Mr. Afedego appealed to the past students and philanthropists to assist the school to complete on-going projects. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
California Focus: What happens if Mexican labor supply dries up? Nov 13, 2008
And homeowners who are staying put may soon be paying more for roofing, fencing and many other chores long performed by Mexican migrants. Not to mention the prices of restaurant meals, hotel rooms and car washes, to name three industries also known to employ many illegals. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Students 'rock' Habitat Nov 12, 2008
The visit from those students north of the state line is part of the Building Trades program, Belden said, which teaches a variety of skills including roofing, masonry, carpentry and dry wall. The programs are designed and available for high school juniors and seniors. (Niles Star, MI)
Planning for $14 million Holmes project rolls forward Nov 12, 2008
Among the options are upgraded roofing materials that would increase the warranty from 20 years to 25 to 30 years and adding a scoreboard and controls to the gymnasium. Cost-saving measures include removing the upper rows of storage cabinets from classrooms and the skylights from the media center. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Construction workerswait for 'trickle down' Nov 11, 2008
Pat Cheesbro, owner of Wayne's Roofing in Holly Hill, just sees banks clinging much too tightly to their money. "If the bailout hurries up and gets here it'll help," Cheesbro said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Lyle Myers honored as county literacy tutor of the year (3) Nov 10, 2008
I ve always enjoyed aspects of building a house plumbing, wiring, masonry, framing, roofing all phases of construction. Some of the houses he built from the ground up, others he did some of the tasks. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Hatch ventures while at work Nov 10, 2008
When intrapreneur George Swenson wouldn't stop working on a new roofing material, his employer fired him. Despite this, George continued working on the project and once he had it working, his company relented and rehired him. (Anchorage Daily News)
'Safe & Solid' Once Again Nov 10, 2008
Ernie Martinez, owner of Mason City Roofing, built a new DuroLast single-ply roof system for the home s flat roof system. When tearing out the old roof, he found the wooden braces reinforcing the trusses in the roof had become rotten due to a lack of ventilation. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Growth comes word-of-mouth Nov 10, 2008
When Yolanda and Trais Haire started Midwestern Roofing & Construction Inc., they worked out of a single room in their home and transported materials in a 1989 Chevrolet Celebrity ... As a minority and part female-owned, small-size company, Midwestern Roofing has access to loans and certifications integral to its success ... Midwestern Roofing has EBE certification in addition to Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and Minority Business Enterprise certifications, which assist in obtaining access... (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Burning of black church ruled arson Nov 9, 2008
The fire that began shortly after 3 a.m. caused about $2 million in damage, leaving a skeleton of wooden beams and tin roofing surrounded by piles of debris. Robinson said yesterday that he was burdened by the knowledge that the congregation had been "delayed in the fulfillment of a vision," but expressed confidence that the church would surmount what he described as a tragedy. (Boston Globe)
VA Clinic, office to have 190,000 square feet Nov 9, 2008
SUBCONTRACTORS: Norcoast Mechanical Inc.; City Electric Inc.; GMW Fire Protection Inc.; Premier Earthwork; Statewide Door ; Rain Proof Roofing; BEK of Alaska Inc., metal studs and drywall; Swanson Steel Co. Inc.; Albright Commercial Floors Inc.; Lapiers Painting Co. Inc.; K's Construction Inc., tile; and Arctic Slope Regional Corp., paving. WHY: The new clinic is the result of national studies in 2002-03 of the VA health care system, according to Alaska VA spokeswoman Marcia Hoffman-DeVoe. (Anchorage Daily News)
Seventeen farmers rewarded in Kwaebibirem Nov 9, 2008
For his prize, he took home one and a half packet of roofing sheets, a bicycle, knapsack sprayer, a full piece of wax print, a pair of Wellington boots, two machetes and a certificate. The Salvation Army Senior High school at Akyem Wenchi received a prize for being the best second cycle agricultural institution in the district. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Raid reveals underage workers Nov 9, 2008
Youths under 18 may not perform work deemed hazardous by federal rules, including most jobs in meatpacking, logging and roofing. Children under 18 aren't allowed to operate many power tools. (News & Observer)
Phase 4: Orpheum Theater in line for $500,000 grant Nov 9, 2008
The necessary work includes pouring the auditorium slab and the lobby slab, finishing the outside retaining walls, putting in suitable drainage around the perimeter, and doing the roofing, doors, windows, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work. The cost of the remaining work is budgeted at 607,000, with the state grant picking up 500,000 of it and the other 107,000 being provided by CMF equity. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
More of this story Nov 8, 2008
Covington Roofing has submitted the low bid of 39,775. The preliminary 2009 budget for operations will be presented Nov. 18. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Fire outbreak at Suhum Nov 8, 2008
Items destroyed included furniture, roofing sheets, personal belongings, television sets, sewing machines, electrical garget, ceiling fans and gas cookers. Mr Kofi Mantey, the landlord, who is also the assembly member for Suhum New Town Electoral Area, told GNA at Suhum that Mr Samuel Donkor, a tenant, detected the fire at about 0230 hours. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Myanmar cyclone survivors stuck in makeshift homes Nov 7, 2008
Normally, natural materials such as thatch from the palm trees and shrubs that used to grow across the delta provided cheap, rainproof, and relatively cool roofing. But the May 2 cyclone destroyed all the trees as well as all the homes. (AlertNet)
2008 Class of 20 Under 40 named Nov 7, 2008
Jessica J. Miller, 35, officer administrator, Service Roofing Co.. Michael Muhammad, 37, CEO/founder of Community Education Outreach Inc. and KBOL Radio and Mi3rdeye Photography. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Letters to the Editor (Nov. 6) Nov 6, 2008
After we spend $29 million, what we will have is a 25-plus-yearold building, with other aging systems masonry, electrical, plumbing, roofing, etc. That doesn t seem to be a very good bargain for the taxpayers, school department or the students. (Needham Tab, MA)
SYNOPSIS OF COUNTY BOARD MEETING Nov 6, 2008
The Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch - Legals. Thursday, November 06, 2008. (Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch, MN)
1,200 sign building code petition Nov 5, 2008
Buildings exempt from permits would include one story accessory buildings such as sheds and playhouses and items such as retaining walls less than four feet high, playground equipment, roofing overlays and door and window replacements that dont change in size, among other things. Fees for the permits will vary depending on the type of work being done, ranging from a per-item charge of just a few dollars up to 4,774 depending on the size and value of the house. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Tim Hortons unveils cup recycling bins Nov 5, 2008
As a result, Mr. Javor said, Tim Hortons has hired Turtle Island Recycling Corp. to take coffee cups left behind in its Toronto stores and turn them into roofing paper or cardboard boxes. City Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker, who chairs council's works committee, said Tim Hortons cups can actually go in the city's blue bins, provided their plastic lids, which the city currently cannot recycle, are taken off and thrown out. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Half Yearly Report and Accounts Nov 5, 2008
PGHTM bricks and MonierTM and WunderlichTM roofing products trading revenue of $166 ... The continued restructuring of the Bricks and Roofing operations is aimed at providing sustainable earnings in the residential construction downturn ... The Bricks and Roofing business is further strengthening its position for the eventual market upturn with two strategic acquisitions. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Mohawk Industries, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Earnings Nov 4, 2008
In commenting on the third quarter results, Jeffrey S. Lorberbaum, Chairman and CEO stated, "We generated strong cash flow from operations of $185 million during the period while our earnings were under pressure from falling demand and higher costs. All of our businesses are focused on reducing overhead costs, managing working capital and enhancing sales and margins. The U.S. economy is declining with consumers reducing discretionary expenditures. Residential home sales and remodeling are at low... (PR Newswire)
Tommy J. Hebert Sr. Nov 4, 2008
At the age of 15, he went to work for his father s business, Red s Roofing. In 1977, he married Jeanie Ratcliff and they raised a family. (New Iberia, LA)
Images capture immigrant life Nov 4, 2008
Willy would commute three hours each way to his job, eventually becoming a foreman for the roofing company. All the while, Willy studied to become a U.S. citizen. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Mohawk sees 9 percent decline in sales for third quarter Nov 4, 2008
Roofing system sales were slightly up for the period. Our European board volume has declined along with the industry and pricing is at cyclical low levels. (Calhoun Times, GA)
USU MEN’S BASKETBALL Nov 3, 2008
Boman Roofing 108-92 ... B. Skabelund Roofing 99-101. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Quitman School Board hears leaky roof solution Nov 1, 2008
The call was answered after the roofing company's presentation to the board ... Bridges echoed those sentiments and made it clear that the roofing company would hear from the board if it didn't deliver on its promise for a permanent fix. (Heber Springs Sun-Times, AR)
View from the cop: Scams Nov 1, 2008
A condo association purchased just under $1600 in roofing material ... Some time later a subject in a white van came by and offered to sell roofing material ... The phone on the van was listed to a roofing company. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Vectren Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results Oct 31, 2008
Both the year to date and quarterly declines in results were primarily due to lost production, increased roofing structure costs, and higher diesel fuel, somewhat offset by revenue increases. Revised Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) guidelines necessitated redeploying one continuous miner and increased the expense in securing the roof structure as compared to the prior year. (PR Newswire)
Fort Dix recordings: Specifics, missed connections Oct 31, 2008
For the third straight day Thursday, the trial was dominated by recordings made by federal informant Mahmoud Omar, a native of Egypt with a sketchy past who is being paid 1,500 weekly for his cooperation (Somerset Daily American, PA)
