Dear Angie: What are the environmental benefits of permeable pavement? Paul S., Indianapolis

Dear Paul: One of the biggest benefits of permeable pavement systems which work like a sponge to soak water through pavement and into the ground is their ability to prevent chemicals and debris from entering storm drains and eventually, lakes, rivers and oceans.

Rain instead percolates through stone- or soil-filled joints between pavers or through pores in expanses of pavement and into an underground gravel base that filters gasoline, car oil and other contaminants from the water.

Because more precipitation soaks into the ground, rather than running down the nearest storm drain, permeable pavement reduces flash flooding and erosion. It also helps replenish the water table and limit how much water is needed for landscaping.

In addition, permeable systems reduce the need for subsurface drains, piping and sewers that local governments build to accommodate runoff.

Permeable pavement works for just about any hardscape project, including walkways, patios and driveways. These systems function ideally in areas that flood frequently or provide poor drainage. Permeable pavement is popular in the Pacific Northwest, in rainy cities such as Seattle and Portland, Ore.

There are two main types of permeable paving:

Pavers, which come in all shapes, sizes and designs, from small bricks to large stones.

Porous pavement, which looks similar to cottage cheese and can be made from concrete or asphalt.

If properly constructed, permeable pavement can last for 20 or more years. These systems require little maintenance, often only periodic removal of debris from joints or holes with a small wet-dry vacuum.

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Gov. Terry McAuliffe speaks at a ceremony honoring William & Mary Charter Day on Friday.

WILLIAMSBURG With a tale about fixing up an uncle's old truck in order to expand the reach of a teenage Terry McAuliffe's driveway-sealing business, Virginia's 72nd governor on Friday dared College of William and Mary students and staff to take a chance.

"I remember to this day, when I turned the key and that engine, big old junker, roared to life I'm 15 years old, and I drove that truck home down Interstate 81, past the North Syracuse State Troopers substation," the governor recalled.

"I was hitting the horn, I was speeding. I didn't have any driver's license, there were no license plates on that truck, but folks, I was an entrepreneur and I was on my way."

McAuliffe, speaking at the school's annual Charter Day celebration, said he tells top state officials they need to take chances, too, in order to achieve. He said later that he had repeated the tale of his jaunt down I-81 to Col. Steven Flaherty, superintendent of the Virginia State Police.

"He just laughed," McAuliffe said. "The statute of limitations has expired."

But he told the story at William and Mary to make two points, in addition to the one about taking chances.

The first point was not to give up, or accept setbacks. He had fixed up the truck when his uncle said he was too busy to haul loads of supplies when the young McAuliffe wanted to expand from working on driveways to working on parking lots. In the same way, he said, after his lost his first bid to be governor in 2009 he just picked himself up and started running again.

The second point was a theme of his campaign and his inauguration access to education.

The driveway paving business was how he paid his way to go to college.

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Burlington, NJ -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/06/2014 -- As the cold weather has struck New Jersey and the greater Philadelphia area this winter, roadways freeze and cause the surface to become uneven. When this happens, potholes can form and tiresor anklescan suffer the consequences. While the winter is still in full effect, and freezing temperatures are causing costly problems to the surfaces of driveways, Stanley Paving is announcing they are gearing up for residential asphalt paving this upcoming spring season.

When the spring weather arrives, and many homeowners are seeing that the harsh winter has caused cracks and uneven pavement in their driveway, a professional from Stanley Paving will visit the home to provide clients with a consultation for their services. There are many needs for asphalt paving in Cinnaminson and throughout Burlington County, as it proves to be stronger and more durable through the winter than other paving finishes. Whether a home needs a new installation due to the wear of a driveway, a patch up for a crack, resurfacing for a smooth finish, or a seal coating to protect it from winter damage, the professionals are able to meet the exact needs of their clients in a timely and efficient manner.

Stanly Paving implements advanced techniques and quality equipment to get the job completed on time. Their proper use of asphalt will enhance the attractiveness of any house, and allow the tar to remain solid through many winters in the future. As one of the driveway paving companies in Burlington County dedicated to their attention to detail and quality craftsmanship, the specialists from Stanley Paving pride themselves on being able to make their clients completely satisfied. They will construct a basebased on the property and size of the jobof about four to six inches to ensure the home is not affected by uneven areas. This will also prevent puddles from forming in the driveway. After the job is complete, the crew will clean the area of any and all debris.

While asphalt will have to be properly maintained, it provides for easy repairs and resurfacing when needed. To hear more about their services, or to schedule a consultation when spring arrives, please call 866-WE-TOP-EM or visit their website today.

About Stanley Paving At Stanley Paving, the contractors are experienced in all types of paving services, no matter what the scale of the project may be. For the past 57 years, they have been able to provide commercial and residential property owners in the Delaware Valley region with the highest quality products. With a thorough diagnosis of the area that needs work; Stanley Paving can provide the most reasonable suggestions to ensure properties are protected. They are dedicated to providing unparalleled service in the paving industry that clients value and trust.

To learn more visit http://stanleypaving.com.

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Author: Nelson Morais Source: The Newport Plain Talk

BYBEEA paving company allegedly tried to scam thousands of dollars from a 72-year-old woman on Waxwing Road, in Bybee, and threatened her with physical harm when she didnt comply, the Cocke County Sheriffs Department reported on Tuesday, Feb. 4.

Timothy Bryant contacted the CCSD on Feb. 3 to say his mother, Faye Lawson, had been the victim of a scam by a paving company, Deputy Sheriff Jerry Vandergriff reported.

The owner of the company, who was named, allegedly came to Lawsons residence and offered to repair her driveway, using materials left over from a previous job they had in the area, at a cost between $200 and $300, the report stated.

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Bob Cather spent his career covering Lincoln in asphalt, including his 2,000-square-foot driveway around the corner from the Piedmont Shopping Center.

Now, in his retirement, the 90-year-old spends days like Wednesday -- when he wakes tohalf a foot of snow blown in from the field across the street -- cleaning and clearing that big driveway off.

But not with a snow blower. He gave his away years ago. Hated it.

But he loves his big-wheeled, big-handled, big-scooped snow shovel.

I bet its the only one in Lincoln. People drive by and gawk.

Wednesday, Cec Cather looked out their window at bundled-up Bob and decided her husband deserved a bigger audience. So she called the newspaper.

Its a remarkable shovel. Thats a strange sight to see, she said.

Besides, she asked, how many 90-year-old men do you see pushing snow around?

About the shovel: Its called a Sno Wovel, and Cec stumbled across it a few years back on Amazon.com. She ended up spending more than $200 on it as a Christmas present for Bob (although it now sells for $140).

When relatives assembled it, they were skeptical.

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INDIANAPOLIS -

The extreme cold weather and all the snow has wreaked havoc on area roads, but the state has a new plan to repair all the potholes.

With more than 30,000 lane miles to tend to, INDOT has a lot of potholes to fill and it is asking for your help in finding them.

"We are asking Hoosiers to report potholes," Gov. Mike Pence said Thursday.

"We have set up a Twitter account and our website, so people can fill out our web form where they are seeing potholes and where we need to report," said Ryan Gallagher, INDOT.

INDOT crews were already attending to those potholes on Thursday. One crew was putting down hot mix on US 135 south of Indianapolis.

"The pothole surge will be targeted. We will run alternate 12-hour shifts on weekdays and weekends to repair as many potholes as possible, as quickly as possible," Pence said.

The governor says the state has already spent $2.9 million fixing potholes and he says money for this surge is already in the budget. Workers have already put in 81,000 man hours filling potholes and they have been put on notice about what is to come.

"If I asked you to fill every pothole in two days, that is the kind of effort you need to put forward to get this done," Gallagher said.

"That will include alternating 12-hour shifts, supplemental crews and additional hours to address the problem," Pence added.

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Willy Loman, from Arthur Millers Death of a Salesman, is a well-known (fictional) door-to-door salesperson. There was a time when it was a common profession.

Nowadays, door-to-door sales still happen, but with less frequency. Sometimes, legitimately; other times, not.

Legitimate door-to-door sales

Sometimes, as in the case of Square One Paving, its legitimate. Square One, who laid the stamped asphalt in front of the Evergreen Plaza in Sooke, are an example of legitimate contractors who utilize door-to-door sales. Owners Gord and Jan Stewart get a lot of business by knocking on doors.

I go around and bang on doors when theres a reno going, or a new house being built, details Gord. I give them my brochure, I talk, and I get jobs.

Consumer Protection BC says that legitimate door-to-door sales people are regulated by the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act. To be in compliance with any contract established in a door-to-door sale, the contract needs to include (among other things) the suppliers name, address and contact information, detailed description of the the goods and services, payment terms, and the consumers cancellation rights. Which, by the way, include a 10-day cancellation right.

Gord adds to this. As a professional contractor, Gords business is listed with the Better Business Bureau, he has brochures, a website, and references.

I have a portfolio, I bring my iPad with me, I show them all the local jobs around where they are, I use every tool I can possibly use.

He also advised to check for credentials, and ask for a business card.

Sketchy door-to-door sales

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Published: Friday, January 31, 2014 at 2:47 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, January 31, 2014 at 2:47 p.m.

The Henderson County Sheriff's Office is investigating a complaint involving a possible paving scam.

Officers received a report that a victim had signed a contract for partial paving of a driveway. Upon completion of the job, the contractor had paved her entire driveway and was demanding more money than the agreed-upon price, the Sheriff's Office said in a news release.

The name investigators were given, Frank Small, has an extensive record of similar conduct in both Virginia and Tennessee, according to the release. Family members were able to stop payment on the check Mr. Small was given.

Sheriff Charles MacDonald is urging residents to use extreme caution when anyone comes to a home with leftover asphalt and offers a bargain on a new driveway. It should be noted that reputable paving companies do not go door-to-door selling asphalt, and if you experience this situation, please call the Sheriff's Office immediately.

It appears these type paving companies and contractors prey upon the elderly through intimidation, harassment and manipulation, the release says.

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Published at 16:44, Friday, 31 January 2014

Drivers face delays along the busiest route in and out of Carlisle city centre when work starts on 50,000-worth of footpath upgrades.

A project to repair and renew the path alongside Stanwix Bank starts on Wednesday.

The Cumbria County Council scheme is expected to take up to three weeks to complete.

It will take place between the cricket club at Edenside and Cromwell Crescent and involve lifting and relaying existing stone flags, replacing any broken flags and laying hard-wearing block paving on driveway entrances.

Safety demands mean the left-hand lane northbound on Stanwix Bank will be closed throughout the works.

Any road defects will be repaired also while the road is closed.

The path will also be closed during resurfacing work. Pedestrians will be told to use the crossings at the junctions of Brampton Road and Etterby Street.

A council spokesman said: The county council will do all it can to ensure that traffic flows smoothly during the works, but some disruption for is likely, particularly for traffic coming from Hardwicke Circus. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Traffic levels on Stanwix Bank have reduced drastically since the opening of Carlisles western bypass, but the road remains the main route in and out of the city centre, with tailbacks often in place in any case at peak times.

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