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Valley Baptist wins approval for building Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:03AMA small church is on its way to moving into its own building after years of renting space for Sunday services. The Porter County Plan Commission approved a petition from Valley Baptist Church on Wednesday for a development review for an 11,300-square-foot building in Washington Township. Some members of Valley Baptist Church attended the commission meeting Wednesday night. "We hope to break ...
Where have all the flowers gone? Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:41AMGardening can be comforting -- even therapeutic -- for troops trying to shake the stresses of war.
Phuwanalee Hotel&Resort Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:25PMThis beautiful place is perfect for a long holiday or a weekend of rest and relaxation for nature lovers. The landscape artist did a fine job ensuring that every hotel guest is in close touch with nature. Rare local plants and flowers are everywhere. Guests can fill their days with bicycle tours, relaxing spa therapies, or visit Khao Yai National Park, the entrance to which is only seven ...
Thomas Cole: An American Treasure Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:01PMThomas Cole brought to life landscape painting as none have before.
Riggs Park honored for having eco-friendly amenities Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:36PMThe Michigan Recreation and Park Association has awarded its 2010 Site Design Award to Van Buren Charter Township's Riggs Heritage Park, a historic park designed by the landscape architecture team at McKenna Associates to incorporate eco-friendly design elements while respecting the historic features of a one-of-a-kind community treasure.
Calendar 03/11 to 03/21/10 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:32PMBarry Weiser’s photography goes on view in “Views of New York” at Kramoris Gallery March 20. Outdoors SAT MAR 13 “Blue-spotted Salamander Search” led by Andy Sabin and the South Fork Natural History Society Museum. 7:30 p.m. in Montauk. $7/$5. 537-9735 to reserve and for meeting place. Culloden Point a three hike with the East Hampton Trails Preservation Society. [...]
Residents give input on Florence Museum of Art, Science and History Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:31PMFLORENCE — About 50 residents gathered Wednesday to give their input and suggestions to the team of architects that will design the new Florence Museum of Art, Science and History.
Canal terrace waterfalls endorsed by council Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:58PMWELLAND — They won't give Niagara Falls much competition. But a series of waterfalls will trickle down the wall of the recreational canal along King St. by this summer, if plans by Welland Recreational Canal Corp.[...]
Irish travel favorites: Top 10 most-popular counties in Ireland Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:12PMThe following counties are among the most widely visited in Ireland. With their lively arts and culture attractions it's not hard to see why. Here's IrishCentral's guide and recommendations.
St. Patrick's Day Parade grand marshals around the world Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:12PMPeople of all backgrounds across the United States and around the world are preparing to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day. In cities with even a small pool of Irish heritage, the festivities begin with the traditional parade, and although many of these cities uphold long-standing and widespread traditions, some of their celebrations have particular personality.
ISU students design memorial Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:07PMAfter a coincidental meeting last fall in New Orleans, landscape architecture students at Iowa State University are doing their part to make a Hurricane Katrina survivor’s dreams a reality.
Joyce Jones obituary Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:18PMOur friend Joyce Jones, who has died aged 85, made a significant contribution to the life of Harlow, Essex, both in her professional capacity as an architect, and as an active member of the community.
Tri-Cities to benefit from grant addressing stormwater runoff Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:53AMLINCOLN — Grand Island, Hastings and Kearney are among 10 Nebraska cities that will benefit from a University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension grant that will address stormwater runoff.
UOSA encourages Boren to pass smoking restrictions Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:17AMUOSA passed a resolution encouraging OU President David Boren to restrict smoking on the OU-Norman campus.
Portals aim to reconnect river, residents Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:08AMThe design of the eight-mile Mission Reach of the San Antonio River will have no tightly packed restaurant row. No drinks sold in souvenir margarita glasses. No funky, modern artwork to confound people. More River Walk coverage
SOTA Simplifies the Online Challenge for Agents and Hotels Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:46PMSOTA is showing the travel trade at ITB Berlin how to simplify its online business and quickly maximise earning opportunities. SOTA (Standard Online Tourism Architecture), which is free, allows agent
Scale Computing lands $9M from Silicon Valley venture firm Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:21AMData-storage upstart Scale Computing on Monday announced a $9 million investment from Silicon Valley venture firm Benchmark Capital. The infusion will help kick-start a global sales expansion focused on Japan and Europe, said Scale CEO Jeff Ready.
Council approves public art ordinance Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:17AMArt enthusiasts had the City Council's ear Monday when they argued their case in support of more public art in Salem.
Demolishing Gamble House a mistake Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:33AMThe Greenacres Foundation wants to demolish the Gamble House in Westwood. It also is committed to educating the community about the natural environment. The discord between these goals is pretty big in ways that are obvious and not so obvious.
‘Biggest Loser’ contestant speaks at Health Science Center Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:53PMBy: Erin Fitzwilliams During her freshman year at West Virginia University, Jenn Widder and her peers worried about gaining the freshman 15....
Israel Museum Commissions Olafur Eliasson and Anish Kapoor To Create New Monumental Works Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:44PMInstallation rendering of "Whenever the Rainbow Appears", a new site-specific work by Olafur Eliasson, at the end of the "Route of Passage" leading to the Israel Museum’s new Gallery Entrance Pavilion. Image: Courtesy James Carpenter Design Associates.
Architect pitches House Arc for disaster relief Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:58PMA Palo Alto architect wants to aid victims of natural disasters such as the recent earthquakes in Haiti and Chile - not by writing a check, but with modular cottages that can be assembled with ease. Dubbed House Arc, the sleek bean-shaped domicile is the...
Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi: Breathing Life into Bastakiya and the History of Dubai Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:41PMTucked away in the southern shore of Dubai Creek lies Bastakiya, one of the most fascinating districts in the Arabian Gulf. The area is one of the most aesthetically pleasing and symbolic in the region.
G.I. to benefit from grant to address stormwater runoff Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:21PMLINCOLN - Grand Island, Hastings and Kearney are among 10 Nebraska cities that will benefit from a University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension grant that will address stormwater runoff.
Public Invited to View Final Concept of Downtown Battle Creek Streetscape Plan Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:42AMThe general public is invited to an open house to view the final selection of Battle Creek’s streetscape plan for the downtown. The open house will be held Thursday, March 11, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Atrium of the McCamly Place, attached to the hotel at 50 Capital Avenue, SW.
Timmons Group Congratulates Its Newest Certified Landscape Architect Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:58AMRichmond, VA – March 8, 2010 –Timmons Group, an ENR 500 Design Firm and a leader in civil engineering and professional consulting services, is pleased to announce that Patrick Jones has passed the Landscape Architecture Registration Examination and is now a Virginia Certified Landscape Architect.
Check Point Wins 2010 SC Magazine Reader Trust Award for Best Enterprise Firewall Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:39AMSecurity Professionals Vote Check Point Security Gateway R70 for Best Enterprise Firewall
New Ballard High School changes Huxley landscape Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:57AMHUXLEY — On a recent frosty morning with temperatures struggling to top 9 degrees, Ballard Community School District Superintendent John Speer and buildings and grounds supervisor Doug Schroeder checked the progress on construction of the new Ballard High School.
Thin Is In: The Enterprise Virtualization Inflection Point Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:14AMThe growing interest and value in PC desktop virtualization strategies and approaches has its roots in both technology and economics. Recently, a lot has happened technically that has matured the performance and economic benefits of desktop virtualization and the use of thin-client devices.
Pagodas in the dust Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:01AMDust permeates the landscape, settling on the buildings, trees and people, and yet dust somehow gives Burma's Bagan, an abandoned city of pagodas, an ethereal expression. Lying 145km southwest of Man .....
Master Gardeners to award two scholarships Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:32AMThe Faulkner County Master Gardeners will award two scholarships for the 2010-2011 academic year to residents of Conway County, Faulkner County or Perry County. The scholarships will be in the amounts of $1,500 and $1,000.
NFL INSIDER: Quarterback position big priority to Holmgren Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:40AMIt’s like the age-old chicken and egg theory when it comes to analyzing the dire situation of the Browns pass offense: Did the quarterbacks look bad in 2009 because their receivers weren’t any good, or did the receivers look bad because Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson were so inaccurate?
Committees get update on Indian Wells Crossing Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:29AMA proposed residential development in Indian Wells expects to attract some of the wealthiest people in the world to the Coachella Valley, promising to pump more than $1 million into the local economy.
New visions for the Delta: A national park, perhaps? Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:44AMThe Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is one of the world's unique landscapes, but unless you own a boat or part of an island, its natural wonders are simply hard to access.
Joliet's lonely arts club band Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:16AMArt is not dead in Joliet.The Rialto Arts District may have been short-lived. A downtown art fair that got rave reviews for atmosphere but did not generate enough sales for artists is gone.
Iraq elections crucial to stability Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:41PMWhen Iraqis go to the polls Sunday, they will do more than elect a new government to run a country still reeling seven years after the United States invaded it. After the ballots are counted, voters will have provided the first conclusive evidence of what kind of democracy is likely to take root in the heart of the Middle East -- if one does at all.
CAC to showcase 'Bits of Visions' with 'Fierce Flora and Feisty Fauna' Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:09PM"Todd Reed: Bits of Visions," which opens Saturday at the Contemporary Art Center, consists of three-dimensional artwork that is clean and elegant, consisting of dynamic, geometrical shapes and pure, bright colors. And if it recalls, even a little bit, the sometimes less clean and less elegant abstractions that surround us in every strip mall and highway - from billboards to blaring signs ...
Juan Villalobos Joins RBF Consulting's Ontario Office Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:10PMONTARIO, Calif.----Juan Villalobos has joined RBF Consulting’s Ontario Office as a Senior Project Manager and Senior Associate. Mr. Villalobos brings over 25 years of experience in the Water Resources arena.
Do Open Protocols Bring Storage Costs Down? Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:39PMThe move to virturalization leaves stone is being left unturned. It touched the public network via EC2 (and now a host of hosts) it formed the Cloud and fused a new generation of the Internet. Service orientated also hits the data centers and this means things like switches, servers, and disk. At the core of the movement of virtualization movement is freedom of the physical environment. Optimize ...
Skateboard Park, Ice Rink? Temple Students Offer Designs for Cape May's Parks, Trails Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:17PMCAPE MAY — Students from Temple University Department of Environmental Design have narrowed down conceptual designs for improving Cape May’s parks, which include a skating rink and skateboard park.
Hanoi to build satellite city in Hoa Lac Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:28PMVietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi will develop five satellite cities, and the first will be built some 35 kilometers west of center city in Hoa Lac, near Ba Vi Mountain, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Dinh Toan said on March 3.
Historical Commission seeks nominations for Preservation & Restoration Awards Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:50PMThe Swampscott Historical Commission invites resident to submit nominations for its sixth annual Preservation and Restoration Awards ....
The Return of Sony [We Miss Sony] Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:35PM# wemisssony We love Sony. We really do. And we want them to get back in the game, because competition makes everyone better. Here's how they do it. More »
Georgetown Cupcake Designs for Sweeter Business Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:30PMWhen it comes to design, Washington, D.C.-based Georgetown Cupcakes proves you can have your cake and eat it too.
Animal lovers save injured beaver in Eugene Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:24PMEUGENE (AP) -- There are beaver tails, and then there are beaver tales. And this is the tale of a beaver who got stuck in Duckville before being rescued by a University of Oregon graduate student who grew up in Corvallis, graduated as a Beaver but is now a Duck.
Heritage for sale downtown Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:11AMThe 114-year-old former fire hall on Peter Street North, which most recently housed a law firm, will likely be purchased for another professional office, said RE/MAX Orillia Realty broker Dan Stoutt.[...]
Bluffton Business Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:55AMBluffton Business Owner and president Rick Gammon attended the University of Georgia and graduated from the School of Environment and Design with a degree in landscape architecture..
Asean Economy Projected To Grow 4.5 To 6 Pct Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:30AMBANGKOK, March 5 (Bernama) -- Asean Secretary-General Dr Surin Pitsuwan is projecting an economic growth of between 4.5 and 6.0 per cent for the region this year citing its sound economy management as a factor.
ASEAN ECONOMY PROJECTED TO GROW 4.5 TO 6 PCT Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:15AMBANGKOK, March 5 (Bernama) -â Asean Secretary-General Dr Surin Pitsuwan is projecting an economic growth of between 4.5 and 6.0 per cent for the region this year citing its sound economy management as a factor.
Cooke, Franklin, Kern named to Canadian Golf Hall of Fame Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:21PMThe Canadian Golf Hall of Fame grew by three members on Thursday, with the additions of Graham Cooke, Brent Franklin, and the late Ben Kern.