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Blast from the Past Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:09PMOn the front page of every issue The Vanguard prints, the phrase “Serving USA Since 1965” appears. While that’s true – the first issue of The Vanguard came out in early ’65 – this publication’s roots can be traced back to a year earlier when the University of South Alabama first opened its doors.
Can you help? Wish list from nonprofit agencies, March 8 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:10AMFollowing is a wish list of items and volunteer opportunitiesfrom nonprofit agencies in Racine County. They were provided bylocal nonprofit agencies.
Lost and found: 35 years later, Vietnamese adoptees still try to understand place in world Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:10AMPosted 9:55 a.m. Mon., 03.08.10 - In a small home, tucked into her couch, a middle-age nun sits in sweat pants and a sweat shirt, one sock missing thanks to Conway, her beagle.
A roundup of current real estate projects Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:06AMFirano at NaplesAn expanded selection of features to be included in each new home purchase are being offered at Firano at Naples, a Toll Brothers community of single-family homes on Davis Boulevard. The included features incorporate stainless-steel appliances; granite countertops in the kitchen with undermount sinks; 42-inch upper cabinetry and raised panel, maple wood full overlay cabinetry in ...
Shiraz model at TwinEagles balances open floor plan with meditative areas Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:05AMContributed by Gravina, Smith & MatteThe Shiraz, a custom single-family model home built by Bordeaux Homes, balances the openness of a 4,100-square-foot floor plan with more private areas, including a secluded master suite with a sitting area and a palette of spa blue and cocoa to promote relaxation.The four-bedroom, four-and-a-half bath home overlooks a lake and golf course from its Hedgestone ...
Dry wood beneath tiles, oven, to blame for blaze Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:38AMFor Baked in Telluride, it’s always come down to an oven that churned out countless loaves of Jewish Rye and macaroons. The bakery’s end came down to the oven, too. According to an investigation, over the past 30-plus years that oven had turned the wood beneath it — even through a ceramic tile buffer — into “charcoal” that ultimately caught fire.
$27M in upgrades at Talawanda include 600-seat auditorium, 2-story gym Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:17AMOXFORD - The Talawanda Board of Education has approved bids totaling more than $27 million for construction work on the district’s new high school.
Virtual decorating helps you try before you buy Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:40AMNormal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman ...
DIA installs exhibit of Islamic art Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:23PMIn the heart of the largest concentration of Muslims in the U.S., the Detroit Institute of Arts this weekend is opening a new permanent gallery of Islamic art showcasing exhibits including a rare 15th-century Quran of a Mongol conqueror.
Behind the police sting Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:16PMPROVIDENCE -- One cop sat in his car with his brother and watched him deal cocaine to customers.
Essex Property Trust Acquires Interest in Luxury Orange County Condominium Project Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:12PMPALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwire - March 5, 2010) - Essex Property Trust, Inc. ( NYSE : ESS ), a fully integrated Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) that invests in apartment communities located in highly desirable, supply-constrained markets, announced today that the Company has entered into a venture to acquire Essex Skyline at MacArthur Place, a 349-unit high rise condominium project in Santa Ana ...
From Earth to the moon with a ruler Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:45PMHow far is it to the moon? How would you measure it? Did the Apollo astronauts have odometers on their craft to measure the miles?
Boise Fire crews keep Borah High classroom closed for one more day as a precaution after mercury spill Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 9:05AMBoise Fire crews cleaned up a small mercury spill in a classroom in the oldgym at Borah High Wednes
Yellow Pages Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:05AMImpeachment charges against suspended Hannibal Fire Chief Tim Carter accuse him of fraud, dishonesty, an inability to follow orders and oppression of subordinates.
Cost-Saving Solution For Broken iPhones Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:39PMShattered screens are costing many iPhone users, so CBS Atlanta goes undercover to find out if cheap repairs are the way to go.
Instant MBA: Compensating employees Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:35PMThe wrong way to reward your team for a job well done.
Instant MBA: Compensating employees Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:05PMWant to reward your team for a job well done? If you plan to compensate them all equally, then don’t give them cash — or prepare for a chorus of "No fair!"
Airport contract awarded Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:50PMA six-figure renovation project at the Princeton-Caldwell County Airport terminal building is set to begin soon, in the hands of an Allen County builder.
Silver Spring: Condo makes for easier commute Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:59AMColumbia towers condominiums are near U.S. Route 29 in Silver Spring. Columbia Towers condominiums offer ample parking and good security. Near U.S. Route 29 in Silver Spring, the condo is within commuting distance to Washington, D.C., and Baltimore.
Frederick: Estate home offers river views, upgraded entertaining areas Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:58AMThis spacious colonial is just outside Frederick in a community overlooking the Monocacy River.
Fort Washington: Luxury home sits on banks of Potomac River Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:58AMThe bathroom on the first floor is newly renovated with new fixtures and a stained-glass window with a nature theme.
Craven college president describes a challenging first year Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:08PMCatherine Chew offered a glimpse into what life is like as Craven Community College’s top administrator in a first year on the job that included unprecedented budget cuts and major staff reorganization during a talk for a full crowd of professional women on Tuesday.
Detroit Art Museum Opening Islamic Gallery Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 4:02PMDETROIT, MI (AP).- In the heart of the largest concentration of Muslims in the U.S., the Detroit Institute of Arts this weekend is opening a new permanent gallery of Islamic art showcasing exhibits including a rare 15th-century Quran of a Mongol conqueror.
Restored from ruin Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 4:49AMThe rafters will rock with song today at this North Kohala church for the first time since the Oct. 15, 2006, earthquake turned its walls into a rockslide. Photographs of the damaged Kalahikiola Church were seen around the world as evidence of the power of the 6.7-magnitude quake and aftershock north of Kailua-Kona.
Market Commentary and Intraday News Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 12:25PM(AP:DETROIT) In the heart of the largest concentration of Muslims in the U.S., the Detroit Institute of Arts this weekend is opening a new permanent gallery of Islamic art showcasing exhibits including a rare 15th-century Quran of a Mongol conqueror.
Detroit art museum opening Islamic gallery Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 12:12PMIn the heart of the largest concentration of Muslims in the U.S., the Detroit Institute of Arts this weekend is opening a new permanent gallery of Islamic art showcasing exhibits including a rare 15th
The Story of the 13 Weatherball Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:51AM13 Weatherball red, warmer ahead. 13 Weatherball blue, cooler in view. 13 Weatherball green, no change foreseen. Colors blinking bright, rain or snow in sight.
Detroit art museum opening Islamic gallery Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:49AMIn the heart of the largest concentration of Muslims in the U.S., the Detroit Institute of Arts this weekend is opening a new permanent gallery of Islamic art showcasing exhibits including a rare 15th-century Quran of a...
Detroit art museum opening Islamic gallery Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:47AMASSOCIATED PRESS DETROIT — In the heart of the largest concentration of Muslims in the U.S., the Detroit Institute of Arts this weekend is opening a new permanent gallery of Islamic art showcasing exhibits including a rare 15th-century Quran of a Mongol conqueror. "The Arab and Islamic community is significant enough that it needs to see itself in the museum," said director Graham W.J. Beal ...
Readers share their spooky hotel stories Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:10AMUSA TODAY readers share their tales of paranormal encounters in hotels.
Dry wood beneath tiles, oven, to blame for blaze Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:38AMFor Baked in Telluride, it’s always come down to an oven that churned out countless loaves of Jewish Rye and macaroons. The bakery’s end came down to the oven, too. According to an investigation, over the past 30-plus years that oven had turned the wood beneath it — even through a ceramic tile buffer — into “charcoal” that ultimately caught fire.
County board OKs renovation bid Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:15PMThe Tazewell County Board on Wednesday voted to approve a bid made on the Tazewell Building renovation, which should begin by the end of March. The winning bidder, Ghelardini Inc., is not to exceed $85,900 in the renovation, plus an additional $1,800 for cleaning and painting the ceiling tile grid. The next closest bid to Ghelardini Inc.’s was from Venovich Construction Co. for $98,500 ...
Tile by Tile, a Mural Is Saved Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 3:53PMTiles designed by the artist Romare Bearden are being restored in a subway line in Pittsburgh.
Crist rejects $710M hurricane-insurance bond Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 11:07AMTALLAHASSEE -- Questioning thousands of unanticipated claims that continue to pour in from the 2005 hurricane season, Gov. Charlie Crist and the Cabinet refused this morning to authorize a $710 million bond issue that would have forced an across-the-board charge on all property insurance for millions of homeowners.
Mayo ear, nose, throat care on one floor now Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:23AMEight-year-old Porter Bowe of Rochester has been seeing hearing specialists ever since he was diagnosed as profoundly deaf at age 3 months.
Bowie: Large home offers many extras Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:13AMThe kitchen features a ceramic tile floor with a custom inlay, hardwood cabinets and granite counters.
Olney: Home offers in-law suite, pool among its features Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:13AMThis spacious home is in the Williamsburg Valley community of Olney. This 1967 rancher, set in Williamsburg Village in Olney, has a swimming pool/hot tub as well as an added upper-level apartment with luxury additions and a separate entry suited for in-laws, au pairs or renters.
Frederick: In midst of Whittier,home offers privacy Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:13AMThis brick-front colonial is in the Whittier neighborhood of Frederick. Overlooking the open playground, pool and field area, this spacious home has been almost completely upgraded in the past two years with spacious rooms and modern details.
Interface returns to a 4th-quarter profit Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:10AM(AP:ATLANTA) Interface Inc. said it returned to a fourth-quarter profit, recovering from hefty charges a year ago.
Eclectic Sale Draws Variety Of Bidders To CRN Auction Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:17PM:They billed it blandly as a winter auction, but Carl R. Nordblom and Karin J. Phillips put together a most eclectic sale at CRN Auctions that drew varied groups of bidders and most went away happy on January 30.
TACOMA: Child falls through bleachers at Dome Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 1:31AMA toddler fell from the bleachers at the Tacoma Dome on Saturday afternoon during a high school wrestling tournament.
Girls basketball: A season of hope ends Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 6:08AMIn a new experience, Vasquez High girls basketball was simply overwhelmed. Vasquez of Acton lost 40-25 to Pilibos (18-3) of Los Angeles in Los Angeles in the first round of the CIF-Southern Section Division VA playoffs on Thursday. It was Vasquez’s first appearance in the postseason. In five previous seasons, Vasquez (9-10) won just six games but had a remarkable turnaround in 2010. “We said ...
Cleaning very old grout Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 11:29AMQ: I live in a home built around 1953. The two bathrooms have small tiles on the floor, and the grout is very dirty. I would like to know what I can use to clean the grout and then keep the floors clean. Replacing the floors would be very expensive, and our contractor said you should not put cera...
Rockville: Rambler charming, convenient Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 9:52AMThe master bedroom is very spacious with windows to let in the light. This rambler in the Maryvale community of Rockville is a10-minute walk from a Metro Red Line station. The Rockville Town Center, with shops, restaurants and movies, is equally accessible.
Point of Rocks: Canal Run model puts numerous options on impressive display Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 9:51AMThis colonial home is a model in the Canal Run development near Point of Rocks.
Temple Hills: Home features dance floor Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 9:51AMThe living room has large windows for plenty of natural light and a large built-in book cabinet.
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2010 Vision Awards for Flooring: Deadline February 19 Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 10:17AMWinners of the 2010 Vision Awards will be featured in the April 2010 issue of Floor Focus Magazine, in addition to winning cash prizes totaling $10,000.
Federspiel Controls Delivers Dramatic Energy Savings to Data Centers Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 10:00AMEL CERRITO, California----Federspiel Controls, Inc. today announced the results of an ongoing energy-saving collaboration at the California Franchise Tax Board , a project that has reduced power costs by more than 15%.
Liquid Fusion Flooring by Holo-Walls is Now Portable and Immediately Available for Rental and Sale Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 9:05AMHolo-Walls Introduces a Series of New Liquid Fusion Floor Tiles that are an interactive Liquid Lava-like Product for Dance Floors, Trade Shows, Exhibits and Special Events set in an Aluminum Interlocking Frame System for Total Portability. Each Tile has a Safe Gel Substance in Two Opposing Colors that Move and Swirl as Pressure is Applied to the Surface.