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Green Building: A Real Estate Revolution? Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:53PMGreen building now accounts for close to one-third of new U.S. construction. That's up from 2 percent in 2005, according to McGraw-Hill Construction, which tracks the industry. U.S. Green Building Council, and its LEED rating system, have changed construction practice -- and policy -- around the...
Green Building: A Real Estate Revolution? Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:10PMGreen building now accounts for close to one-third of new U.S. construction. That's up from 2 percent in 2005, according to McGraw-Hill Construction, which tracks the industry. The U.S. Green Building Council, and its LEED rating system, have changed construction practice -- and policy -- around the country.
Campaign promotes wine corks over screw caps Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 12:53PMThe cork industry has mounted a new campaign called I Love Natural Cork, that invites consumers to pledge to buy more wine sealed with natural cork stoppers.
Video: Parents want hearing school to get state funding Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:58AMOlivia Lampley of Wayne was born with a moderate to profound hearing loss, which was not discovered until she was 2 years old.
The 7 Types Of Parents You See On Move In Day Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:08PMWhat's Your Reaction? THE DISAPPROVING WASP PARENTS: Oh look, dear. The room comes with a cork board. How quaint. It would be better if these walls weren't made of cinder block so you could hang up that Matisse print, but I suppose this will do.
Group tours green buildings Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 1:38AMArchitects, academics and policymakers came to Bowling Green on Saturday to see for themselves why the city is gaining a reputation for green building.
Glenn Haege: To clean water heater, drain the tank before you add the vinegar Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 4:57AMDear Glenn: I read with interest the article you wrote regarding the ridding of sediment from a water heater that has not been drained on a regular basis. Is the vinegar mixed into a tank full of water or is the tank drained and then two gallons of vinegar alone allowed to soak in an empty water heater?
More products available for homeowners going green Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 9:57PMMore people are becoming environmentally conscious and taking an active interest in 'going green.' In fact, studies show green homes have market value. Green homes sell faster and at higher prices than traditional homes, Belmont designer and stager Jean Cary told Realtors at a recent Silicon Valley Association of Realtors meeting.
New hospital's green efforts produce savings, serve as symbols Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 11:00PMWith signs reserving sections for carpooling and low-emission, fuel-efficient vehicles, it can be tough to find a spot near the door of Franklin Woods Hospital if you're, say, the single driver of an SUV. On this particular day, however, a Chevy 4x4 sporting a "Friend of Coal" bumper sticker sits brazenly in a reserved spot.
Navy: Hangar One's contaminated cork walls must go Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 4:10PMUnless NASA Ames takes on the responsibility of dealing with some newfound toxic dust, it appears that the U.S. Navy is moving full steam ahead in tearing down some historic cork walls inside Moffett Field's Hangar One.
Navy: Hangar One's contaminated cork walls must go Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 2:18PMby Daniel DeBolt Unless NASA Ames takes on the responsibility of dealing with some newfound toxic dust, it appears that the U.S. Navy is moving full steam ahead in tearing down some historic cork walls inside Moffett Field's Hangar One.
NZ man charged with backpacker bashing Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 3:50PMA NZ man accused of the savage bashing of an Irish backpacker has been charged over the attack.
Tourist bashing accused in court Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 3:43PMA New Zealander is due to appear in a Sydney court over an attack on an Irish backpacker.
NZ man to face court over bashing Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 3:39PMA NZ man arrested over an attack on an Irish backpacker in 2008 will face a Sydney court on Friday.
New Program At Leading Beaver Creek Resort, 8100 Mountainside Bar & Grill, Offers Opportunity For Natural Cork Recycling Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:01AMVail Resort Showcases Sustainable Restaurant Practices In Partnership with Cuvaison Estate Wines
After the floods, cleanup continues Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 1:53PMThe flood waters came and went -- quickly. The cleanup, however, will take some time.
RENONATION: Probing the surface to find great flooring Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 12:03PMAccording to Al Eris, co-owner of Metrotown Flooring Centre, the biggest part of any household flooring renovation comes long before any tile
Designers turn to wood to decorate all rooms in the house Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 11:37PMWhat's old - centuries old, even - is suddenly new again in home design. Wood, that ancient staple of interior decorating, has been getting fresh attention in every room of the house.
Recycling group: stick a cork in it! Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 5:03PMRecycling group: stick a cork in it!
Man charged over David Keohane assault Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 2:29AMA 21-year-old New Zealand man has been remanded in custody in Sydney charged in connection with the attack on Irishman David Keohane two years ago.
Bashing accused remanded in custody Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 11:04PMA New Zealander charged with the brutal bashing of an Irish backpacker in Australia avoided detection for almost two years - and continued to keep a low profile when the court process in Sydney finally began today. read more
Kiwi charged with backpacker's attack stays in cells Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 11:00PMA New Zealander charged with the brutal bashing of an Irish backpacker avoided detection for almost two years - and continued to keep a low profile when the court process in Sydney finally began today.
Accused backpacker basher charged Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 10:20PMA New Zealand man accused of the savage bashing of an Irish backpacker almost two years ago has been charged over the attack.
Kiwi in backpacker attack case arrives in Sydney Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 8:15PMA New Zealander has arrived in Sydney on a flight from Darwin to face court over an attack that left an Irish backpacker with brain damage.
NZer accused of backpacker bashing extradited Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 7:31PMA New Zealander has arrived in Sydney on a flight from Darwin to face court over an attack that left an Irish backpacker with brain damage.Kane Desmond Tupuolamoui, 21, is expected to appear in Waverly Local Court on Friday morning,...
NZ man to face court over bashing Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 7:10PMA NZ man arrested over an attack on an Irish backpacker in 2008 will face a Sydney court on Friday.
New Trier students design eco-friendly homes for contest Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 1:16PMWilmette residents Peter and Robin Baugher wished to develop an environment-friendly home on a recently purchased Sheridan Road lot. They also wanted to give students a chance to bring the classroom into the real world. So the couple became "clients" to a group of New Trier High School architecture students.
'The kitchen is the new family room' Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 6:02PMTips on how to create a more intimate and cozy kitchen area.
Recycle your wine corks at these area restaurants Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 10:30PMThat recycling bin, the one on the restaurant bar: Put a cork in it. J. Gilbert’s Wood Fired Steaks and Seafood in Overland Park and Bristol Seafood Grill downtown and in Leawood have joined a national wine cork recycling program to salvage not only their corks but also any that customers want to bring in from home.
STEALS & DEALS: Bring in a wine cork and receive a free dessert at Bristol Seafood Grill Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 11:16AMIf you visit Bristol Seafood Grill in Creve Coeur or O'Fallon throughout the entire month of July, Bristol is offering a free dessert when you bring in a cork from a wine bottle.
A post-fire comeback Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 4:43AMOld-school vegetarian food has come back to Clintonville. It's been a long, difficult process, but Whole World Natural Bakery and Restaurant reopened last week, eight months after an early-morning fire shut it down. Whole World, 3269 N. High St., calls itself the oldest vegetarian-and-vegan restaurant in Columbus, opening in 1978.
Cork popular for home décor Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 3:41AMCrafting Web sites have hundreds of clever ideas for repurposing wine corks, from turning them into picture frames to making ornaments to using them as knife cleaners or storage receptacles. And the professional design world has discovered cork as well. There are beautiful examples to be found in furniture and home accessories.
Cork a most versatile renewable resource Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 8:26AMThe professional design world has discovered cork. There are beautiful examples to be found in furniture and home accessories.
Put cork in it Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 2:31AMThe design world has discovered the beauty and versatility of cork, with many examples showing up in furniture, home accessories and building materials. Today, a roundup of innovative décor pieces, from simple trivets to striking sideboards.
Fine living: A few big ideas about some very small units Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 9:51PMMalcolm Davies' resume is impressive. The U.K.-trained architect whose career includes stints as a senior vice president of Autodesk and as head of Gehry Technologies has worked in some pretty high-level corporate offices.
A green glance: Franklin Woods Community Hospital holds vine-cutting ceremony as it opens for public tours Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 8:59PMJohnson City residents got their first look at the new Franklin Woods Community Hospital Friday morning as the hospital opened its doors for public tours. Early reviews were positive.
Go International Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 2:41AMHome enthusiasts who love Tulsa's original architecture and design will have the chance to look inside the Robert Lawton Jones House on Thursday for a tour benefitting the Oklahoma Interior Design Coa ...
Right at Home: Beautiful objects in cork Wednesday, June 23, 2010 @ 1:56PMThis product image provided by Simple Forms Design, the studio of Portuguese designers Alzira Peixoto and Carlos Mendonca, shows one of their cork soap dishes and washbasins.
Import cargo projected to increase in U.S. Sunday, June 20, 2010 @ 11:32PMWith shoppers starting to emerge from hibernation, the freeze that has chilled the waterfront in Charleston and other port cities for the past couple of years is beginning to thaw.
Milestone honor for green ideas Saturday, June 19, 2010 @ 2:00AMAfter working for more than five years, the Museum of Visual Materials has become the first building in South Dakota to reach platinum status through the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED program.
DDB Canada Hired to Uncork North American Cork Flooring Sales Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 7:48AMPortuguese Cork Association selects agency in a global open review read more
DDB Canada Hired to Uncork North American Cork Flooring Sales Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 7:30AMThe Portuguese Cork Association has selected DDB Canada as its agency of record to conduct a comprehensive campaign to promote the awareness and usage of cork floor covering. Â DDB is challenged to boost cork flooring sales in North America by increasing awareness, desire and knowledge of cork flooring among consumers, retail staff and key purchase influencers. Â Effective immediately, DDB will ...
Belfast Under Card Round-up: McIntyre takes Celtic Title, Murray impresses and Rogie presents The Big Bang with his ... Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 3:51AMBy Brendan Galbraith - To rapturous applause Willie ‘Big Bang’ Casey was presented with his Prizefighter Trophy by inaugural Prizefighter winner, Martin Rogan at the Kings Hall in Belfast.
Put a cork in it: Cork has new uses Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 12:57AMCrafting websites have hundreds of clever ideas for repurposing wine corks, from turning them into picture frames to making ornaments to using them as knife cleaners or storage receptacles.
Cork moves from boring to beautiful Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 2:40AMCrafting websites have hundreds of ideas for repurposing wine corks, from turning them into picture frames to making ornaments to using them as knife cleaners or storage receptacles.And the professional design world has discovered cork as well. There ...
Home décor pops with cork Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ 8:04AMCrafting websites have hundreds of clever ideas for repurposing wine corks, from turning them into pic-ture frames to making ornaments to using them as knife cleaners or storage receptacles.
Designers turn cork into beautiful, functional décor Tuesday, June 8, 2010 @ 9:07PMA roundup of home products created from cork. The products include creative designs found at Velocity Art and Design, Ecohaus, Target, Branch Home and MOMA.
Beautiful objects in cork: Chic cork furnishings offer style, sustainability Tuesday, June 8, 2010 @ 2:13PMCrafting websites have hundreds of clever ideas for repurposing wine corks, from turning them into picture frames to making ornaments to using them as knife cleaners or storage receptacles.
New eco-cabins unveiled at David Crockett State Park Tuesday, June 8, 2010 @ 2:23AMSeven new, energy-efficient cabins sporting cork flooring and native plant landscaping have been unveiled at David Crockett State Park in Lawrenceburg, Tenn., about 80 miles southwest of Nashville.
Cabins go green at TN's David Crockett State Park Monday, June 7, 2010 @ 12:53PMSeven new, energy-efficient cabins sporting cork flooring and native plant landscaping have been unveiled at David Crockett State Park in Lawenceburg, TN, about 80 miles southwest of Nashville.