Stage set for Tech-UGA Nov 23, 2008
If Richt and Tuberville are such great pals off the field, why not bring Tubs in as DC. The guy has a solid (ok, great) defensive mind and the ability to recruit for that side of the ball. It might actually be worth the demotion to have the opportunity to stick it to Auburn (among others) on a yearly basis. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Reuse business is booming Nov 23, 2008
With a presence at the annual home and garden show and some media coverage, word of mouth spread, and contractors, customers and donations of every vintage and condition began trickling in: tubs and sinks, bannisters, brackets, cabinets, flooring, mantels, doors, windows, buckets of hardware, locks and hinges, grinding wheels, gates, lamps, chandeliers, toilets and tank trays, stoves, bed frames, couches, chairs, crown moulding, tile and glass block, even partially used cans of paint ... They... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Head to a 'one-third club' country and save Nov 22, 2008
If youre up for unusual ski resorts (lots of communal hot tubs and bulgogi lunches in the lodge) or seeing Buddhist temples in a magical snowy landscape, you can find low-season flight prices over the next few months as well. Deal of the Day. (MSNBC -- Politics)
A coupon comeback Nov 22, 2008
Along with the toothbrushes, she got two bags of pretzels and two tubs of Edy s ice cream, all for 49 cents. With three kids and an au pair living in her house, she needs the savings. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Industry Notes Nov 21, 2008
Portable hot tubs manufacturer Marquis Spas, based in Independence, has appointed Reeder & Vermaat Inc. to represent the company's products in North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Missouri, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia. -- Mark Graves. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Let it shine Nov 21, 2008
A cluster of electric snowflakes sits propped up against a pile of plastic tubs. Stretching across half the room lies this years centerpiece: a 31-foot ladder with elf silhouettes placed every few rungs. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Burn wood, not lungs Nov 20, 2008
Such rules are needed, as more people use outdoor boilers to heat homes, garages, barns, pools, and hot tubs. To make the biggest impact on the boilers' pollution, new rules should provide for modifying existing units. (Boston Globe)
Palmer's love endures Nov 20, 2008
Her girlfriends visited with romantic comedies and tubs of Ben and Jerry's ice cream. "Usually, it was just being with her and listening and talking and crying together," said Alexis Barney, a close friend of Palmer's. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Kroger's manufacturing prowess Nov 20, 2008
Nozzles squirt ice cream into tubs, and cans of Big K soda pop whiz around fast enough to handle more than a million cans a day all filled, capped, cartoned and palleted in one continuous operation. The production lines four in the ice cream section, plus a bottle line and a can line on the beverage side are a complex assemblage of levers, ramps, wheels and conveyors. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Popular wood-fired boilers spur pollution concerns Nov 19, 2008
Much less efficient than wood stoves, the devices are designed to burn wood slowly, heating water in a sleeve around the firebox, then piping it into a house for uses ranging from heat and hot water to swimming pools and hot tubs ... The furnace, Central Boiler said, can heat "multiple buildings, hot tubs, pools, greenhouses, domestic water, and more" and "improve the indoor environment in your home or business, while eliminating the time-consuming chore of tending a traditional wood stove.". (Boston Globe)
Crescent Communities Releases Hottest Home-Building Trends for 2009 Nov 19, 2008
Extra-large laundry rooms, luxurious spa-like owners' baths with inviting tubs and state-of-the-art security systems are features important to women. Green AND Healthy Homes: Buyers are increasingly savvy to environmental friendliness as it pertains to their homes. (RealtyTimes)
Staycation gardening Nov 19, 2008
Container plants are popular, including window boxes with geraniums and large tubs or barrels planted with citrus or olives. Topiary and other pruning techniques can add to the formal elements of a Mediterranean garden. (iAfrica.com)
Canyon Ranch opens spa in Miami Beach Nov 18, 2008
Treatment areas include a European-style thermal suite with water therapies, thermal spa cabins, tubs and aquathermal bathing experiences. You can dine at the resort or make appointments at the beauty salon without being a guest at the hotel, but to use the other spa facilities, you must stay overnight. (Yahoo News)
Number of black coaches has dropped Nov 18, 2008
It looks like as if could be 50-50 on "Tubs" being back on the Plains next season. If he's fired, the school will owe him $6 million. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Saving pieces of the past Nov 17, 2008
On Sunday, two 250-pound clawfoot tubs rested in the back of the group's battered black van. The sounds of sawing and electric drills could be heard resonating from plaster hallways, the remains of which will soon be in a landfill. (Albany Times Union)
On the Block: Tub Time Nov 16, 2008
Say goodbye to those winter blues with a bath in one of these serene soaking tubs. By Elizabeth Gehrman November 16, 2008. (Boston Globe)
In 'Poppies,' an unusual quartet makes the voyage out Nov 16, 2008
The cast iron tubs have been shipped from Sheffield. "Paulette's water-closet boasted of many of the latest English devices, among them a comfortable, wood-lidded commode, a painted porcelain basin and a small footbath made of tin." And the names. (Boston Globe)
Sea no evil, fear no evil Nov 16, 2008
com, who has entered two tubs in the race sprinkled with the who's who of Sydney's high achievers. Wood has taken his foot off the pedal in the online travel game, but the Sydney-based Queenslander of the Year seems as determined as ever to score line honours skippering Wot Now. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Putting Christmas Lights Away: A Ho... Nov 14, 2008
Put the bags full of lights and accessories in large plastic tubs with lids ... Put the tubs in a safe, dry place. (Suite101.com)
Marthas Vineyard stretches to Houston Nov 14, 2008
Badger says the exterior of the three- and four-story homes draws from the Northeastern architectural style, while the interior is more contemporary, featuring amenities such as professional kitchens, elevators, home automation and resort-style master baths with Japanese soaking tubs. The homes, which all feature rooftop backyards, will span between 2,700 square feet and 3,200 square feet and range in price from $550,000 to $725,000. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
B&B is also a working farm in Hot Springs, N.C. Nov 13, 2008
Briar Rose Farm offers rustic living, tubs full of relaxation ... What they do have is peace, privacy and hot tubs on the decks in an environment populated by goats, chickens and cows. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Baby, you're home Nov 13, 2008
com, one of the biggest online purveyors of birthing pools deep inflatable tubs with a specially designed built-in seat and handles said its sales have doubled since last year, with more than 20 percent of its customers in New York City; Waterbirth. org, another outlet, said it has sold more than twice as many pools this year as last, 25 percent of them to New Yorkers and Long Islanders. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
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The bathrooms have rain-head shower heads, 16 x 16 tile, marble countertops and curved curtain rods on the tubs to provide additional space for showering. The beds are made with four pillows - two soft, two firm - and have an up-scale, European flair with high-thread-count sheets, duvet and blanket folded across the foot of the bed. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Tebow deserves strong look for Heisman Trophy Nov 12, 2008
He could put all this speculation to rest with a simple , plain language statement that Tubs is going to be the coach at Auburn,period. I don t personally care for Tuberville,but he has paid his dues there and deserves the benefit of the doubt. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Portable Nuclear 'Hot Tubs' Could Power America Nov 11, 2008
Send news tip to FOXNews. Monday, November 10, 2008. (Fox News)
Home Sweet Spa Nov 11, 2008
When it comes to showers and bathtubs, there are so many more choices than there once was ... Kohler has created these deeper soaking tubs which incorporate hydrotherapy to massage the body, armrests and lumbar support, and even chromatherapy. (RealtyTimes)
'Outrageous' Outdoor Spaces Start with Ceramic Tile Nov 11, 2008
Stone fireplaces, built-in grills, water features, multiple levels for patios and decks, hot tubs and even flat-screen TVs - all the luxurious appointments of indoor life are finding their way into outdoor environments ... The look is ideal for outdoor pools, hot tubs or cabanas. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Mitsubishi Rayon Will Buy U.K. Acryclic Maker Lucite for $1.6 Billion Nov 11, 2008
It makes chemicals used in products ranging from bath tubs to golf balls. The company has annual revenue of $1. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Charleston Hotel to reopen Nov 10, 2008
Floors five through 10 have been restored as lofts with walk-in closets, large bathroom tubs and fully equipped island kitchens. The windows offer views of downtown Lake Charles and the lakefront, and are fitted with wooden shades. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Public housing in city going geothermal Nov 10, 2008
" Perhaps the most dramatic change in Northview, Homewood North and Arlington Heights will be the drilling of 5-inch-wide geothermal wells near every building, and installation of heating and cooling systems that use them. In the summer, heat pumps will transfer the warmth from the air into water, which will then flow through underground tubes into the wells. There, the earth's near-constant 55-degree temperature will cool it, and it will flow back to carry off more heat. The resulting cooled... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Three Generations In Alaska Nov 9, 2008
The ship has the pool and hot tubs cranked up. Other comments: We saw a whale breech right outside our balcony. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
All the little bits add up Nov 9, 2008
On top of the stationary tubs in the basement of Rod and Nancy Weiss' home in East Washington is a wooden bin, maybe four feet long, three feet wide and a foot deep. Painted proud on one of the side slats is the message "WORMS RECYCLE MY GARBAGE.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Texas bounces back with blowout of Baylor Nov 9, 2008
and Cosby discussed the game plan from neighboring ice tubs in the training room. And senior cornerback was doing his best to pick up the spirits of his teammates after the most gut-wrenching loss of his career. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Weekend Watch List: Big 12 stiff-arming Heisman competition Nov 8, 2008
Tubs is 84-38 in his 10th season at Auburn vs. Tennessee-Martin this week ... "You are going to have years like this," said Tubs, whose team has lost four in a row. (CBS News)
La Paz Waterfall Gardens San Jose C... Nov 8, 2008
The Peace Lodge is luxurious with Jacuzzi tubs, stone fireplaces, canopy beds and views of Poas volcano from large balconies. Guests can also explore the entire complex outside of opening hours. (Suite101.com)
The Green Tax Gusher Nov 8, 2008
08, 6:00 PM ETForbes Magazine dated November 24, 2008. Want to install a $60,000 solar energy system in your home. (Forbes -- Business)
Weekend in San Antonio Nov 7, 2008
The Mobil four-star Watermark Hotel and Spa features a 17,000-square-foot Euro spa and rooms with private balconies overlooking the River Walk and all-marble baths with Jacuzzi tubs. Weekend rates from $459; Sunday from $409. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
How to Save Money Making Your Own F... Nov 7, 2008
One frugalista once saved up her old margarine tubs and used them as food storage containers. While her resourcefulness was to be commended, she wasn t aware that the plastic used in making pliable plastics containers could leach dioxins into food when heated in the microwave. (Suite101.com)
Feds propose much fewer snowmobiles in Yellowstone Nov 7, 2008
Yellowstone Snowmobiling deluxe cabins with hot tubs 35 miles away. Book 3 nights he 4th night free near Yellowstone Teton. (Yahoo News)
In the Trenches: Best Big 12 QB, must see, BCS busters, real No. 1 Nov 6, 2008
In that case, Tubs might be on The Plains for 10 more years. I mean, really, beating Alabama seven times in a row. (CBS News)
The Begonia is a Popular Home and G... Nov 6, 2008
Begonias are ideal specimen plants in tubs and they flourish in hanging baskets although Rex Begonias prefer lower positions as the light is too strong in baskets. Propagating Begonias. (Suite101.com)
HOA Commandos Nov 5, 2008
Some build storage sheds in it or place hot tubs there. Some brazenly fence off "their" yard. (RealtyTimes)
Alaskan's mighty fall disgraceful, but not unfathomable Nov 4, 2008
The sad reality is that such relative trifles as gas grills, hot tubs, and free rides on corporate jets can create a back-scratch relationship that leads to the giveaway of hundreds of times their value in public largesse. The one sacrifice made by career politicians like Stevens is to live with a salary of $169,000 per year. (Boston Globe)
Day spa has plans for growth Nov 4, 2008
Beyond the regular spa packages, Weinman can host weddings, receptions and other events on the property that includes decks, hot tubs, water features and a view of the river. We customize everything, said Weinman, who accepts clients by appointment only. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Dual-flush toilets ... Refinishing a fiberglass tub Nov 4, 2008
A: Resurfacing fiberglass tubs is a lot like repainting a fiberglass boat. The good news is that there are marine gel-coat paint products that may be used for your type of tub. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Add Warmth and Create a Healthier Bathroom Nov 4, 2008
Baths often feel cold because of the abundance of tile and ceramic fixtures like sinks and bathtubs ... The bathroom is rife with sources of moisture like tubs, showers, toilets and sinks. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Out of Toucn? Nov 3, 2008
15 million, a men's $1,395 cotton-blend jacket, the good life at the Ritz-Carlton Towers (Page 32) and on Beacon Hill, bathroom sinks starting at $4,800 and tubs for $15,015, and where the rich and famous slept. Someone here out of touch. (Boston Globe)
The In-style In-law Suite Nov 3, 2008
The new design features an easy-locking lever to ensure a tight fit to most tubs without harming the tub surface. An ergonomically designed handle features an anti-slip grip to provide optimal support and comfort. (Pekin Times, IL)
Road to Recovery Nov 3, 2008
But not before Calvin placed items in plastic tubs and on high shelves in the basement. They thought they were safe. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
The RIGHT Places: The Best of the B&Bs Nov 3, 2008
After a day of hiking in the nearby Berkshires, return to guest rooms with fireplaces, deep soaking tubs and double showers for a romantic end to a colorful day of leaf peeping ... While Branson s live entertainment and shopping are nearby, autumn getaways are highlighted by gorgeous Ozarks scenery, fall colors and private hot tubs in guestrooms filled with all the amenities for the perfect romantic autumn getaway ... Springdale, UT, Harvest House and Novel House Inn: Located in the shadow of... (Human Events Online)
The wee ones Nov 2, 2008
The tubs he installs lay flat on the bed when all of sides are let down. And, since he bought it, he gets to more jobs to help his employees because hes not losing money on the gas. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Forced out by foreclosure Nov 2, 2008
When David Free walks into his rental house on Alsea s Main Street, he has to step around a row of plastic tubs lined up on the floor of the front room. They ve been there for about a year, since a section of the ceiling collapsed in a heap of soggy drywall. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
A coupon comeback Nov 2, 2008
Along with the toothbrushes, she got two bags of pretzels and two tubs of Edy s ice cream, all for 49 cents. With three kids and an au pair living in her house, she needs the savings. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Almont loves its lutefisk Nov 1, 2008
In all, the Almont folks will prepare 850 pounds of lutefisk, 260 pounds of meatballs, 400 pounds of potatoes, 2,500 sheets of lefse, tubs of coleslaw, 440 fresh-baked buns and an assortment of fresh desserts. Joel Johnson, one of the organizers, said the supper is the easiest event in town. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Healthful Hints: There’s critters in that there hot tub Nov 1, 2008
This problem has been recognized since the mid 1970s, first in health-spa whirlpools and later in hotel and home-sweet-home hot tubs ... In hot tubs, chlorine or bromine is added as a general antiseptic ... With the presence of home hot tubs, hot tub folliculitis has become a mildly growing difficulty, although it is not a major health risk. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Local business gets makeover Nov 1, 2008
We will be including a new page where clients can learn about our commitment to being a more environmentally friendly establishment as well as our cleaning and disinfecting procedures, especially about our pedicure tubs. It s a hot button issue and we want everyone to know that we take the safety of our clients very seriously. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Trick or treat: Frights, delights await the unsuspecting traveler Oct 31, 2008
Each boasts built-in bookcases with objets d'art, granite-countered kitchens with stainless-steel appliances, and spacious marble bathrooms decked out with tubs, TVs whose images appear in the mirror and separate glassed-in showers. Add discreet and deferential service (no "you're fired!" attitude here) for a posh hideaway that defies the bawdy, gaudy, rowdy Sin City stereotype. (USA Today -- Travel)
23 secret beach retreats Oct 31, 2008
" -Jeff SpurrierBrazil, So Miguel Dos Milagres Why go now: Located between the much more famous Brazilian beaches in Recife and Bahia, So Miguel dos Milagres, a two-hour flight from So Paulo in the state of Alogoas, is off most travelers' radar. The attraction: natural, reef-formed swimming pools, warm emerald waters, and hypnotically tranquil beaches. "In a sense, there's no tourism on any given day, maybe a hundred visitors can be found on a beach twenty-five miles long," says... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Bear Bottom boos Oct 31, 2008
Rather than throwing it away, they incorporated old barrels, tractors, chains, tarps, bath tubs and other gear into a haunted trail among the cottonwood trees in the Little Bear River bottoms. They enlisted family members and friends to act as ghosts, werewolves and other monsters to scare visitors. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Spas Going Green Oct 30, 2008
To get started, use natural cleaning products such as tea tree and lavender oils; switch to organic and natural plant-based skin and hair care products; recycle whenever possible; reduce energy consumption by turning down the settings on hot tubs and saunas when not in use. In addition, rely on solar energy and natural sources of light, and reduce environmental waste. (Suite101.com)
UW-Whitewater student treated for suspected Legionnaire's disease Oct 29, 2008
Legionnaire's can be transmitted through hot tubs, hot water tanks, plumbing and air conditioning systems and other water sources. About 54 cases of Legionnaire's are reported in the state each year. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Don't forget vinegar in your household-cleaning regime Oct 28, 2008
"Take, for example, the toilet. The institute recommends putting three cups of white vinegar in the bowl, then flushing in a half hour. Vinegar is good for drain maintenance, showerheads, stains, cleaning counters, sinks, floors, tubs and windows, and more.For general cleaning, Smith said, "we recommend keeping a water-spray bottle filled with a solution of half white vinegar, half water. "VINEGAR'S HOUSEHOLD USESThe Vinegar Institute offers uses and tips, drawn from sources such as consumer... (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Performance Meets Style as Products Go Eco-chic in the Bath Oct 28, 2008
From our toilets to our tubs, roughly 60 percent of a home's water consumption takes place in the bathroom, according to the California Urban Water Conservation Council. So when creating a green bathroom, begin by looking at eco-friendly products that dispense water efficiently -- from toilets and showerheads to faucets and more. (Pekin Times, IL)
Are you a shopaholic? After the thrill comes the bills ... Oct 27, 2008
At her estranged husband's house, she's left behind plastic tubs that are 3 feet long and crammed with even more clothes. The 38-year-old high school teacher and mother of a 9-year-old admits she struggles with compulsive shopping. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Smart Bath and Kitchen Redesigns for Boomers Aging in Place Oct 27, 2008
Many boomers and seniors are opting to convert their tubs into showers for improved accessibility. "Stepping into or out of a tub can be a high-risk proposition for elders," Orr says. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
