Town center to get spruced up For many Carmel Valley residents, Del Mar Highlands Town Center is more than just the local mall. It's the social hub for this upscale ... Nov 15, 2009
The stroller doesn't take stairs well and the children don't like the elevator. We come here all the time, Caufman said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Ellis Island museum evacuated after powder found Nov 15, 2009
Armando Roman, director of Jersey City's Fire and Emergency Services Department, says firefighters were dispatched at about 12:50 p.m. after reports of an elevator emergency. Roman said the incident was reported as a working fire because some people saw heavy smoke, but further investigation determined that a transformer had failed in the museum's mechanical room. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Paint plant primed for beer Nov 15, 2009
The building is a maze of offices, storage rooms of varying size, hallways, stairways and even an old freight elevator. "From a storage/warehouse perspective, it's too See BEER, Page D3 broken up for a lot of people, but I need it broken up like that," Pigman said. (Montana Standard, MT)
NYC to Obama: No You Won't Nov 15, 2009
Not so with a city of endless train and subway tubes, elevator shafts, a metro area with a nuclear reactor only miles away, and an island that could be isolated and brought to a halt given the right combination of carnage and chaos. The proceedings are an unnecessary move on the part of the administration to try these particular four terrorists at all. (Townhall.com)
Leaving a legacy Nov 15, 2009
- Campbell County Healthcare Foundation director Nachelle McGrath estimated that those dollars covered all the flooring, painting, cabinets/countertops, the elevator and the patient lift system. . (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Aqua Hotels acquires Maile Sky Court Nov 15, 2009
5 million to upgrade the elevators, fixtures and equipment. Castle Group posts 13% drop in revenue. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Businesses react to substation plan Nov 15, 2009
News of the plan to knock down the current building to make way for the new substation has also worried a small crew of employees of ThyssenKrupp, a German elevator manufacturer, who also work in the building ... Accardi said some of the workers are left over from when the company was still Cambridge-based Payne Elevator. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Friday The 13th Phobia? You're Not Alone Nov 14, 2009
Even today, the Otis Elevator Company knows better than to include a button with a 13 on it in elevators all over the world, said spokesman Dilip Rangnekar. The supposedly unlucky number, triskaidekaphobes say, is the reason behind the explosion of Apollo 13, which took off at exactly 1:13 p.m. (1313 military time) on 4/11/70 (digits that add up to 13, naturally). (Click2Houston, TX)
New national study finds more than half of cheerleading injuries in US due to stunts Nov 14, 2009
"In our study, stunts were defined as cradles, elevators, extensions, pyramids, single-based stunts, single-leg stunts, stunt-cradle combinations, transitions and miscellaneous partner and group stunts," said author Brenda Shields, research coordinator in the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children's Hospital. The most common injuries were strains and sprains (53 percent) and injuries occurred most frequently during practice (83 percent). (EurekAlert!)
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Wading through some of the other early areas will also reveal the hideout of Dr. Ned, who resides way up in a treehouse that requires an elevator ride to access. Predictably, the elevator takes forever to reach the ground, so you'll need to beat back waves of zombies while you wait for it during your initial visit. (IGN PC Games)
How to stay healthy during flu season Nov 13, 2009
Press the elevator button with your keys, a knuckle, or your elbow. When using an ATM or a ticketing machine, use gloves, or press the buttons with your ATM card. (MSNBC -- Health)
Farmers combine where the ground is firm Nov 13, 2009
I was very pleased to see the start of a huge soybean pile at the local elevator. The corn is coming out, but the process seems slow. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Madeira for Winter Sunshine Nov 13, 2009
The construction of cable cars and scenic elevators provide a way for both visitors and locals to get up and down the hill. The trip provides stunning views and enables easy access from the old town to the Monte Palace Gardens and with just a short walk to the Botanical Gardens. (Suite101.com)
Bordentown hears plans for major developments Nov 13, 2009
The housing in the senior building there, for people 62 and older, would consist of 62 one-bedroom units in a four-story building with a lower-level garage, two elevators and a covered porch marking a corner entrance to the structure, said architect and planner Eugene Schiavo. The building would also have a fitness center and a community room featuring a rear deck, Schiavo said. (NJ.com -- Times)
United Technologies to buy GE's security business Nov 13, 2009
also runs jet engine maker Pratt & Whitney, Otis elevator, Sikorsky Aircraft and other businesses. Share this article. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Huawei makes Plano expansion official Nov 12, 2009
The improvements included renovation of the lobby, elevator cabs, hallways and restrooms, a refurbished sign and a new touch-screen building directory. on Monday approved an economic incentive grant for Huawei totaling $712,800 spread over two years for job retention and creation. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Brazil Blackout Raises More Questions for the Olympics Nov 12, 2009
People got stuck in elevators. Universities sent students home. (Time.com)
US crop estimates may ease fears about wet harvest Nov 12, 2009
Market prices already have dropped a couple of dollars per bushel this fall, to the 4- 5 range at elevators, because of the expected large wheat crop, increased competition overseas and a slackening in worldwide demand due in large part to the global recession. Sanow said he does not expect Tuesday s report to further influence prices. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Flying with his feet, and making a difference Nov 12, 2009
"When you're using your hands, you have to work the elevator and rudder.. the same things a real pilot does," said Wilson. 000017D7 With Russell Churchwell at the controls, the bi-plane whizzes by. (WSJA.com, AL)
Firefighters Look Back On 1949 Blaze That Destroyed Oil Plants Nov 12, 2009
"Had the storage tanks at these the plants collapsed, the block housing, Farrell's Tavern and Eads Confectionery as well as the Farmers Elevator and the Oltmann building would have been destroyed and also many other residences," the Tribune reported. Fire officials requested planes loaded with carbon dioxide to be dropped on the fire be flown from Scott Air Force Base and Lambert Field. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Is the financial capital, Mumbai ready for skyscrapers? Nov 12, 2009
"For example , special design mixes add tremendous structural strength to such buildings; special additives reduce the setting time of concrete to a minimal and sophisticated form-works make it quicker to construct. High-tech elevators make movement of people faster," he elaborates. Design and the actual construction are two aspects where special attention will be necessary , in any high-rise project in Mumbai, says Sven Schemedes, an international project management consultant. (India Times)
Rain causing a crisis for area farmers Nov 11, 2009
At the Coop, farmers will be bringing in a lot of wet corn and it may be harvested faster than it can be dried by the elevator ... The problem will be getting the corn and beans dry enough so that they'll be accepted by the elevators, he said. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Girl dies in fall at condo Nov 11, 2009
The condominium has two elevators and the exterior stairway, which is a fire exit ... The condominium has two elevators and the exterior stairway, which is a fire exit. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Berlin's vibrant rebirth Nov 10, 2009
Now five euros is lucky to get me a beer, and the lobby of the Radisson hosts an eight-story-tall exotic fish tank the size of a grain silo with an elevator zipping right up the middle. As a booming tourist attraction, Berlin welcomed more visitors than Rome in 2009. (CNN -- International)
Largest cruise ship Nov 10, 2009
Among the ship's highlights: an amphitheater with elaborate poolside performances, an elevator bar that offers sweeping views of the ship, a lush Central Park with flowering gardens, a hand-crafted, artisan carousel and a Coach store bigger than those at some major malls. Industry officials say it's hard to argue with the belief that, in many ways, Oasis will be revolutionary. (The Palm Beach Post)
Jobless rate in double digits for first time since ‘83 Nov 10, 2009
Fueling that growth: the use of wireless devices in elevators, subways, at desks and elsewhere. And the BLS report included a few bright spots. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Elvin Al Andrew Toppin (3) Nov 10, 2009
He was a member of the Eden Presbyterian Church where he held numerous positions, former member of the Rudd Elevator where he served on the Elevator Board and was also named Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year by Floyd County. After retiring they delivered Winnebagos, went to antique auctions and spent part of their winters in Florida where they loved to walk along the beach and hunt for shells. (Charles City Press, IO)
Mad Men season 3 finale recap: The tribe has spoken! Nov 9, 2009
Sterling Copper elevator. Pete is already inside and Harry Crane walks in. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Weekend build brings new home closer to fruition Nov 9, 2009
Parts of the special adaptations in his new home include a roll-in shower inside the master bedroom, plus an elevator that will transport him to the basement. "The mission of Homes for Our Troops is to provide severely injured veterans who have sacrificed so much for our country with a specially adapted home," said John Gonsalves, president and founder of Homes for Our Troops. (Shelby Twp Advisor & Source, MI)
Next Stop, the Moon: Space Elevator Competition Has Winner Nov 8, 2009
Next Stop, the Moon: Seattle Team Wins Space Elevator Competition ... Nov. 4: Robotic climber entry in the $2 million Space Elevator Games at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif ... LOS ANGELES A Seattle team has collected a $900,000 prize in a NASA-backed competition to develop the concept of an elevator to space an idea spurred by science fiction novels. (Fox News)
Ask the pilot Nov 8, 2009
Pilots adjust pitch primarily by moving the steering column forward or aft, which in turn moves the hinged portion of the plane's horizontal tail -- the elevators. Loss of pitch control would be extremely serious, if not catastrophic. (Salon)
Soybean marketers see another run-up in prices (3) Nov 8, 2009
At one elevator in west central Minnesota followed in this column, cash soybeans on May 15 were 10 ... Farmers can set up contracts with their local elevators. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Click to read:Team wins $900K in Space Elevator Games Nov 7, 2009
Team wins $900K in Space Elevator Games - CBS News ... Team wins $900K in Space Elevator Games ... First Team in 4 Years to Win NASA's Challenge to Build Elevator to Space. (CBS News)
Space elevator team wins $900,000 from NASA Nov 7, 2009
A Seattle-based team has won $900,000 in this year's Space Elevator Games, a NASA-sponsored contest to build machines powered by laser beams that can climb a cable in the sky ... The feat was the for a miniature space elevator prototype and qualified LaserMotive to win the lower-level prize of NASA's $2 million Power Beaming Challenge this week at the Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert ... The 2009 Space Elevator Games are the first in which... (MSNBC -- Technology)
Behind the barriers at State Street T Nov 7, 2009
Further complicating things, the station elevator is located at the edge of the narrowed walkway, making access quite difficult ... When the project is complete, there will be two new elevator entrances connecting to the station lobbies; ramps between the Orange and Blue line concourses; and new finishes, lighting, communications equipment and historic graphic panels on the walls, she said. (Boston Globe)
For the Krafts' Patriot Place, a golden gateway Nov 7, 2009
They say the bridge, which includes elevators on either side of the street, is key to spurring economic development and jobs along Route 1 in Foxborough. The Kraft Group will be responsible for maintaining it. (Boston Globe)
The other Paris Nov 7, 2009
When she takes her mom to see the Eiffel Tower for the first time, it's too expensive for them to ride the elevator to the top ... She writes of "parasitic journalists with their nasty reports on violence in the suburbs." She's not afraid to reveal the nastier details of life in projects, the elevators stinking of urine and drug dealers running rampant (even if, like Doria's crush Hamoudi, they can quote a little Rimbaud), but she also challenges the conventional wisdom that the Paris suburbs... (Salon)
Huge barley supplies still holding lid on prices Nov 7, 2009
There's a large abundance of barley out there, was how Kelly Kotowicz of the Alvarado Elevator in Alvarado, Minn ... As far as a cash basis for malting barley, many elevators are still refusing to even offer a bid due to the fact that they can't move the product to market. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Depot Hotel holiday classes Nov 6, 2009
Modern restrooms are in the back of the store, with an elevator to the upstairs and a parking lot in back. H H H. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
A water deal at long last Nov 6, 2009
"No elevator speech can explain it. It's way too complicated," said Marin assemblyman Jared Huffman, a Democrat and top negotiator for environmental forces. But the solution draws in nearly all groups around the single biggest focus - the future of the sickly delta, where south-bound water supplies are drawn. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
New Tewksbury apartments go green Nov 5, 2009
Some features of the new building include elevator access, private balconies, a washer and dryer for each unit, an exercise room, extra storage, access to Comcast and Fios, and its own underground parking. The apartments are part of the Village Green Center, which also includes nine retail stores, a Metro Credit Union, a day care center, and other professional and medical offices. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Headed to Space? Take the Elevator Nov 5, 2009
Take the Elevator - CBS News ... The space elevator competition has not produced a winner in its previous three years, but has become increasingly difficult ... Some think an elevator might be the way to go. (CBS News)
Success in 'space elevator' competition Nov 5, 2009
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, A robot powered by a ground-based laser beam climbed a long cable dangling from a helicopter on Wednesday to qualify for prize money in a $2 million competition to test the potential reality of the science fiction concept of space elevators ... They said their real goal is to develop a business based on the idea of beaming power, not the futuristic idea of accessing space via an elevator climbing a cable ... We both are pretty skeptical of its near-term prospects,'' Kare... (India Times, India)
THOMAS "TOM" DORAN Nov 5, 2009
Tom and Jim also owned and operated a grain elevator and had part interest in a livestock sale barn. Among Tom's proudest personal accomplishments was supporting the college education and graduation of all four of his sons. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
#4/7 Irish Off To New England For BIG EAST Championship Weekend Nov 5, 2009
The stadium also offers upgraded and expanded restroom and concession areas, elevator access to the main concourse level, as well as numerous amenities for both Fighting Irish soccer programs (expansive locker rooms with custom-made wood lockers, spacious team lounges with flat-screen plasma TVs and high-speed Internet access, and a fully-equipped athletic training center). What's more, Alumni Stadium features an LED scoreboard (installed by industry leader Daktronics), enhanced lighting... (Und.com)
Market prices suggest U.S. soybean supplies will be tight but adequate Nov 5, 2009
Now that some supplies of 2009 soybeans have arrived at the elevators during this slow harvest season, managers want to make sure they can handle the challenges of this crop. There are quality issues with the 2009 soybean crop and many elevators will not take soybeans with green pods or that remain too wet. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Commissioners stand firm on load limits9:19 am | (No comments posted.) Nov 5, 2009
We just went through this with the elevator at Waverly, Larson said. We just told them flat out, no.. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
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Engineers Build Real Sci-Fi Space Elevator - Irresistible News Story - KCRA Sacramento ... Engineers Build Real Sci-Fi Space Elevator ... Success In 'Space Elevator' Competition. (KCRA 3, CA)
Wet weather delays harvest from Midwest to South Nov 5, 2009
And the quality of some of the crop he did bring in from his northwest Mississippi fields was so rough, an elevator refused truckloads. "We've had a lot of rainy years, but this one puts those to shame," said Huddleston, who also sells crop insurance. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
In The Cattle Markets: Impact on Southeastern rains Nov 4, 2009
Commodity feeds will be widely available in many areas, as grain that is too damaged for delivery to elevators is sold as livestock feed for salvage prices. This will be the fate of large quantities of soybeans in the Mid-South. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Elevator to space? They're really trying Nov 4, 2009
Some think an elevator might be the way to go ... The so-called space elevator is the future goal of this week's $2 million Space Elevator Games in the Mojave Desert ... Funded by a space agency program to explore bold technology, the contest is a step toward bringing the idea of a space elevator out of the realm of science fiction and into reality. (Anchorage Daily News)
Opinion: Pedros back! And he aint afraid Nov 4, 2009
On the ride back up from the interview room to the press box at Yankee Stadium, the elevator operator asked: What can you say about Martinez that hasnt been said. The answer is only what Martinez said about himself. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Lloyd Bruins Nov 4, 2009
Lloyd served on several school boards, the Wilmington church council where he was a member, the Patent Gate Township board and the Arnegard elevator board. He enjoyed the Order of Oddfellows, the Arnegard Lions Club, local PTA, and the Sons of Norway. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Martinez: ' "This is the kind of stage that I deserve ... the most legendary of all places.' Nov 4, 2009
" Back in the day, Martinez rarely bothered to learn the names of the hitters he faced; he simply blew them away. Today, he studies each hitter and every one of their tendencies, probing for the tiniest of edges. His fastball rarely tops 90 mph on the radar gun, so he relies more on a vintage circle change-up, an array of curves and cutters, varying his speeds and location. The kid who broke into the big leagues at "154 (pounds) soaking wet with a good arm" is now the consummate craftsman,... (FOX61, CT)
Eric Singer: Pay Czar Driving Talent Away Nov 4, 2009
On the other hand, there are the assets that go down the elevator every night ... But when bank employees go down the elevator, they know that if they have the slightest foot fault, it could be off with their heads. (Newsmax)
New science wing suffers water damage Nov 4, 2009
All told, the damage included the elevator, fire alarm and computer network components as well as electrical circuits, light fixtures, ceiling tiles and numerous switches and controls. Computers, refrigerators and other equipment were also dampened by the leaks. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Eye in the sky Nov 3, 2009
Weitz recently started installing the elevators, and is putting in three miles of curbs and gutters on land around the building. Construction is scheduled to be finished in June 2010. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Best from Sunday Nov 2, 2009
As the leaders drive their group to success, they well remember that good results are like a ladder and not an elevator. They have succeeded one step at a time. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Important time to talk with elevators, marketing advisors Nov 1, 2009
Minnesota Farm Guide: Leading Farm Newspaper. October 29I didn't need a jacket when I put out the trash and recyclables this morning. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Surprise: Corn yields high in spite of weather Nov 1, 2009
According to Emshwiller, officials at the grain elevators where farmers are taking their crops are fully aware of the mold problems ... I don t know what the elevators are going to do about this situation. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Slow demand puts wheat values on the defensive Nov 1, 2009
Elevators and ethanol plants are reportedly bidding up for cash supplies as they had counted on newly harvested corn supplies that are being delayed due to the weather. Eventually, harvest pressure will begin to hit the market and pressure prices. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Mercyhurst College unveils human anatomy and forensics lab in North East Oct 31, 2009
"The elevator in Zurn isn't big enough for a stretcher. We had to carry bodies down the steps, which wasn't always pleasant for people," Symes said. High-tech key card and camera systems at the lab upgrade security for the human remains stored there, and at the same time provide students with easier access to those remains. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Method of measuring a square foot depends usually on who benefits Oct 30, 2009
To arrive at the floor rentable figure, the major, vertical penetrations--such as fire stairs, elevators and pipe shafts--are then subtracted from the gross measured area ... CAD-input the interior exclusions, such as pipe chases, and major vertical penetrations, such as elevators and stairs, and their surrounding walls. (Albany Business Review, NY)
S.M. Wilson named Fontbonne science building contractor Oct 30, 2009
The addition will feature new restrooms, an elevator, a student lounge and a greenhouse. in St. Louis is architect for the project. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Louisville boutique hotel wins top ranking Oct 29, 2009
Or the contemporary art seemingly on display everywhere from the lobby to hallways to elevators and public restrooms. There are paintings, photographs, video art and sculptures ranging from whimsical to provocative. (MSNBC -- Travel)
