By THOMAS GALLICK Wednesday July 30, 2014 1:29 PM

A Powell man hopes to transform a home near the city's downtown into a 10-room bed and breakfast.

Gene Rodriguez brought initial plans for the Day Dream Inn to Powell's Planning and Zoning Commission at its July 23 meeting. Rodriguez plans to build a 10-room addition to the early 20th-century home at 80 E. Olentangy St., just west of its intersection with Grace Drive.

Rodriguez said the closest hotels to downtown Powell are located about five miles away in Dublin. He said many visitors to Powell would continue to use those facilities, but he thought the city could easily support a small bed and breakfast.

"Overnight guests would include ... corporate travelers, golf and recreational users, holiday and festival revelers, visiting relatives, shoppers and diners," he said.

City officials said they liked the use for the 0.46-acre site, but questioned how 10 units and 10 parking spaces could fit on the property without creating problems.

The commission took no action on the proposal at the meeting, which served as the board's introduction to the project.

Rocky Kambo, a planner with the city's development department, said some parking spaces as shown on the site's initial plans encroach on the public right of way. Other spaces could obstruct the views of motorists turning right onto Olentangy Street from Grace Drive, he said.

Kambo also questioned whether the 10-unit addition would work on the site. He suggested reducing both the number of units and parking spots could solve potential problems.

"It's a great use. We think it's perfectly in line with what we have here in Powell," he said. "It's just the intensity of what we're seeing on the site may be more than the site can handle."

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Vinyl Room in Burlingame hosted a Yelp Elite member party in the newly renovated bar.

A new and revived Burlingame means a revamping for a bar right off Burlingame Avenue.

With the Burlingame Avenue Streetscape project, Vinyl Room at 221 Park Road has decided to do renovations and took a spin off the name Vinyl Room for creative inspiration. In addition, soon-to-open businesses like the Indian restaurant and the coffee and wine bar H29 should draw more customers in, so the bar is extending its hours.

Weve been here for eight years and a lot of stuff needed attention, said co-owner Juan Loredo. We went with the retro theme because its something different. Everyone uses reclaimed wood and the rusted look. I was just kind of tired of seeing that. I wanted to see something no one else was doing.

Renovations by Craig Walters of C. Walters Design began earlier this year. The bar facade is padded in printed canvas that showcases vinyl records on shelves. Liquor bottles are placed on a hi-fi cabinet that sits on wooden hairpin legs. The bar stools resemble something that would be on the set of the show Mad Men. The lounge area features new booths and metal hairpin legged tables. An art wall features 200 wood panels that are the size of album covers. Other upgraded features include sound, lighting, flooring, mirrors, paint and artwork.

Loredo and his business partner Jose Natividad took over the space that used to house Rockets bar in 2006 and opened Barrelhouse Bar on California Avenue three years ago. The two have noticed changes in Burlingame over the years, from being very busy when they started business to a slowdown during the recession to an upswing.

Now its booming, Loredo said. There are great restaurants bringing people to Burlingame.

Loredo and Natividad, both originally from San Jose, met through the fraternity Theta Chi at San Jose State University where they both majored in advertising. After working in the corporate world, both Loredo and Natividad realized they were both not built for 9-5 jobs.

They also bartended together in downtown San Jose during college and went on to open their first bar, Vinyl Room, when they were both 25.

A bartenders dream is to open up a bar, Loredo said. It was definitely challenging. It was kind of hard to do.

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Energy Press Releases Thursday July 24, 2014 12:50

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New solution integrates thermostat and programmable room controllers using a customizable, intelligent design

Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, today announced the SE8000 Series room controllers, a solution that provides the distinctive advantage of integrating a thermostat/temperature sensor and programmable room controller in a single unit. The SE8000 Series room controllers are elegantly designed with a highly customizable surface that works in a multitude of environments and decors, including offices, retail stores, schools, hotels and more. The room controllers deliver all the comfort and control functionality found in multi-component (DDC) systems, but in a small, easy-to-install package. The controllers can scale across a facility to optimize the energy use of HVAC systems and help reduce operational costs.

Engineered to meet the needs of building owners and facility managers across industries, the SE8000 Series room controllers help reduce installation labor, which enables faster commissioning time, lowers total installed cost of ownership, and delivers a quick return on investment (ROI) for retrofit projects. The new room controllers also allow commercial building owners and occupants to reinforce their brand by displaying any logo, image, or dynamic scheduled message on their screen. Full customization is achievable by selecting from five screen colors, two casings, and 10 textured fascias to find the perfect combination to complement any dcor. The room controllers are equipped with advanced application-specific control technology, alarm monitoring, optional humidity and occupancy controls, multi-language support, a touch screen interface, and an optional discreet occupancy sensor.

With the new SE8000 Series room controllers, we are offering customers the most cutting-edge design and advanced room control technology in intelligent, easy to install units, says Frederick Morency, vice president, Small Building Systems at Schneider Electric. These room controllers integrate seamlessly into existing HVAC and building management systems to provide fast ROI through energy savings and operational efficiency.

The room controllers are simple to install and commission, allowing quick deployment with minimal disruption to building occupants, end users, and business operations. They are configured to integrate easily with most building management systems, such as Schneider Electrics SmartStruxureTM and SmartStruxure Lite solutions. The controllers offer wired and wireless communication options to network and scale with building management systems, making them a perfect fit for both new construction and retrofit projects.

In addition, application-specific models will be released in the coming months for fan coils, heat pumps, roof top and air handling units that are pre-programmed to maximize efficiency, with the option to easily modify configurations to meet unique environmental needs. Third-party integration is available through open protocols, including BACnet MS/TP, and wireless ZigBee Pro, enabling organizations to future-proof their investment.

To learn more about the SE8000 Room Controllers and associated solutions, please visit the product landing page.

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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. Lake County Animal Care and Control's cat room continues to be filled with felines needing new homes.

This week's group includes 8-week-old kittens up to 2-year-old cats, in a variety of coat types and colors.

In addition to spaying or neutering, cats that are adopted from Lake County Animal Care and Control are microchipped before being released to their new owner. License fees do not apply to residents of the cities of Lakeport or Clearlake.

If you're looking for a new companion, visit the shelter. There are many great pets there, hoping you'll choose them.

In addition to the animals featured here, all adoptable animals in Lake County can be seen here: http://bit.ly/Z6xHMb .

The following cats at the Lake County Animal Care and Control shelter have been cleared for adoption (other cats pictured on the animal control Web site that are not listed here are still on hold).

Male domestic short hair mix kitten

This male domestic short hair mix is 15 weeks old.

He has gold eyes, a white and gray coat, weighs 4.2 pounds and has been neutered.

He's in cat room kennel No. 6, ID No. 40066.

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The report titled Connected Living Room - Global Forecast, Market Share, Trends, Size, Growth And Industry Analysis, 2013 - 2019 delves into the contemporary concept of living rooms that are centered on advanced entertainment and communication devices. The report takes into account various dynamics that are expected to work in tandem so as to bring about a change in the devices and technologies in new-age living rooms.

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This report can be described as a comprehensive study of current trends in connected living rooms. With technological advancements rapidly taking place in this sector, this report is integral to the strategy of both established as well as incumbent market players. It features end-to-end analyses of market propellants as well as inhibitors. The report provides users with accurate market projects for the years ahead. Besides a value chain analysis, the report also provides a market share analysis based on market segments and geographical markets.

The report also offers a statistics-based projection of the emerging trends in this market that will play a key role over the next few years. Developments that have taken place over the recent years are extensively analyzed in this report. Yet another highlight of this study is the use of Porters five force model analysis as well as detailed Company Profiles section that takes into account the strategies, financial standing, and strengths and weaknesses of leading names in this sector.

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The concept of a connected living room is relatively modern and entails the use of technological devices and gadgets that provide a combination of information and entertainment depending on the choices of the user. With a connected living room, a user can share photos, music, and videos enabled by devices such as smart televisions, set-top boxes, and personal computers. According to the findings of this report, the market for connected living rooms is anticipated to witness healthy growth, with single-digit CAGR increase by the end of 2019. Some of the devices that constitute a connected living room are, plasma TVs, smart TVs, DVD players, OLED TVs, video recorders, audio and gaming consoles, among others.

There are a variety of factors propelling growth in the connected living rooms market. These include: a growth in the demand for digitization, the growing preference for advanced display equipment, and the emergence of novel technologies and platforms for sharing information and entertainment. At the same time, there are a few factors that have been hindering the market from reaching ideal growth figures. These factors include a lack of user-friendliness of these noticeably high-tech devices as well as their high costs.

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Fireproof Games', The Room, was first released on iOS in 2012, and it's now going to ensnare a new group of gamers. The title earned acclaim for its design and clever use of the touch and gyroscopic features of the device, and earned itself a sequel thanks to sales topping 5.4 million.

The studio has announced that on July 28, the title will be making its way to PC. The new version will include the Epilogue DLC that came out nearly a year after the original release.

In addition to the announcement trailer, the studio has released a video comparing the original iOS visuals with what players can expect on PC next week. The 3D models have improved textures, the entire experience includes volumetric lighting and real-time shadows, and it runs at 60 frames per second.

No price has yet been announced for the Steam release of The Room. Fireproofs Barry Meade says that if this version sells well, the company will consider an update to the sequel, which was released in 2013 (our review).

Our TakeYou are running out of excuses to play The Room. If you havent yet had a chance and have a PC that can handle it, please do yourself a favor and give it a try. And for those who are old enough to remember, I get a serious Zork Nemesis vibe from it. Consider that high praise.

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Fit out firm Styles&Wood has completed a 665,000 renovation at Golders Green Synagogue, in London.

Styles&Woods London division was appointed by The United Synagogue to design and deliver a 22-week full strip-out and refurbishment project at the Grade II listed building, which opened in 1922 and currently serves 500 families in the area.

The multi-phase project included redeveloping the main prayer hall, the addition of a new multi-purpose function area and the installation of a new kitchen and bridal room, as well as modernisation works to the buildings boardroom and classrooms.

The Altrincham, Greater Manchester-based business was invited to complete these phases following the successful completion of a four-week refurbishment project at the adjoining Rimon Jewish Free School.

Steve Wilton, regional director at Styles&Wood Projects, said: Golders Green Synagogue is a stunning building that fulfils a range of uses at the heart of its community.

This project will ensure its fit to continue doing so for many years to come.

Our in-house design practice worked hand-in-hand with our delivery teams to ensure that the redevelopment was sympathetic to the buildings heritage and listed status.

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FORYSTH COUNTY An addition to a local home for displaced girls is well on its way to completion.

Jesses House, which provides temporary or long-term shelter to girls between the ages of 7 and 17, held a fundraising campaign in May. The goal was to generate $100,000 to build a new building adjacent to the current facility.

Nancy Perry, who chaired the campaign, said the goal was reached in 30 days.

We were just hoping to raise the money as quickly as we could, she said. We were blown away by the generosity of our community.

She said construction of the new facility began in June. Officials hope it will be completed in time for November occupancy.

On Friday, board members of the Benjamin F. Brady Foundation, one of many organizations, businesses and individuals that contributed to the project, got their first look at the structures progress.

We [at the Brady Foundation] have done a lot of work with the Bald Ridge Boys Lodge and we wanted to also help out the young ladies who are in need, said Phill Bettis, chairman of the foundations board of directors.

Its exciting to see this building going up because it will make a big difference in the lives of these young ladies.

The addition will free up the current structure for use solely as girls bedrooms and other living spaces such as study areas and the kitchen and family room.

Administrative and counseling offices, a conference room and an indoor recreation area will be moved into the new building.

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