Shirley Baskin Familian Stamp Art
Artist Shirley Baskin Familian explores the infinite possibilities of postage stamps as pattern and design material. Using stamps like mosaic tiles, or fabri...
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Terrified residents feared for their lives after explosions shook their Coventry homes and flames lit up the night sky during a ferocious blaze.
People living in Boar Croft, Tile Hill, have spoken of their horror as a blaze at a workshop backing onto their gardens caused two gas canisters to explode and flames began to spread onto their property.
Three fire engines were scrambled to the site and 17 people had to be evacuated from their homes, with some put up in temporary accommodation, as firefighters tackled the blaze in neighbouring James Green Road from 9.30pm on Tuesday.
Around 10 cylinders containing propane, oxygen and acetylene were stored in a makeshift garden workshop which caught fire - prompting a major fire fighting operation which saw fire crews remain at the site until around 7am on Wednesday.
Dianne Bird, who lives on Boar Croft, said: I thought I was finished off. I know it sounds crazy but I didnt know what was going on, I panicked.
I looked out the bedroom window and then there was a big bang, I just cowered down in the bedroom. I didnt know what was going on out there.
Diannes neighbour Gill Raven, 67, lost her shed and fence as well as receiving damage to her greenhouse. Firefighters had to put a hose through her house in order to help tackle the flames at the back of her property.
She said: I had gone to bed early and I heard this explosion which I thought was fireworks at first.
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But then I saw the sky was completely orange and I jumped out of my bed and phoned the fire brigade and then phoned the neighbours.
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Tile Hill explosion: Neighbours tell of terrifying ordeal
Terrified residents feared for their lives after explosions shook their Coventry homes and flames lit up the night sky during a ferocious blaze.
People living in Boar Croft, Tile Hill, have spoken of their horror as a blaze at a workshop backing onto their gardens caused two gas canisters to explode and flames began to spread onto their property.
Three fire engines were scrambled to the site and 17 people had to be evacuated from their homes, with some put up in temporary accommodation, as firefighters tackled the blaze in neighbouring James Green Road from 9.30pm on Tuesday.
Around 10 cylinders containing propane, oxygen and acetylene were stored in a makeshift garden workshop which caught fire - prompting a major fire fighting operation which saw fire crews remain at the site until around 7am on Wednesday.
Dianne Bird, who lives on Boar Croft, said: I thought I was finished off. I know it sounds crazy but I didnt know what was going on, I panicked.
I looked out the bedroom window and then there was a big bang, I just cowered down in the bedroom. I didnt know what was going on out there.
Diannes neighbour Gill Raven, 67, lost her shed and fence as well as receiving damage to her greenhouse. Firefighters had to put a hose through her house in order to help tackle the flames at the back of her property.
She said: I had gone to bed early and I heard this explosion which I thought was fireworks at first.
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But then I saw the sky was completely orange and I jumped out of my bed and phoned the fire brigade and then phoned the neighbours.
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Cases heard at Coventry Magistrates Court on August 29, included
Paulius Masilunas, 21, of Murray Road, Rugby, admitted stealing groceries and electrical items worth 565.49 from Asda. He was conditionally discharged for 12 months and told to pay 85 costs.
Chantelle Slevin, 23, of Maureen Close, Tile Hill North, admitted drink-driving (98mg of alcohol in 100ml of blood. Legal limit is 80mg). She was fined 90, banned from driving for 12 months, and told to pay a 20 victim surcharge and 85 costs.
Collen Chikore, 36, of Montalt Road, Cheylesmore, admitted being drunk and disorderly, and failing to answer bail. He was conditionally discharged for 12 months and told to pay a 15 victim surcharge and 85 costs.
Jamie Delo, 33, of Harnall Lane, Hillfields, admitted taking a vehicle without consent, damaging it and another vehicle, and driving with the wrong licence and no insurance. He was conditionally discharged for two years, banned from driving for two years, and told to pay a 15 victim surcharge and 85 costs.
Andrew Moffit, 52, of Charter Avenue, Canley, admitted racially assaulting a police officer. He was given a 12-month community order with 50 hours unpaid work and programme and supervision requirements, and told to pay 50 compensation, a 60 victim surcharge and 85 costs.
Cases heard at Coventry Magistrates Court on Saturday, August 30, included:
Joseph Andrews, 30, of Hen Lane, Holbrooks, admitted stealing meat worth 144.53 from Sainsburys. He was fined 73 and told to pay a 20 victim surcharge.
Christopher Couzens, 35, of Harnall Lane, Hillfields, admitted stealing coffee and meat worth 42.25 from Costcutter, and food worth 33.57 from BP. He was fined 73 and told to pay 33.57 compensation.
Cases heard at Coventry Magistrates Court on Monday, September 1, included:
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Bonar, a producer of high performance technical textiles and a division of Low & Bonar has laid the foundation stone of a new factory that will be built in Changzhou, China to make Colback, Bonars proprietary fabric. The initial investment, a single line, will be 32 million during the next two years, but the company has indicated there is room in the new factory for a second line. The new line will have an annual production capacity of 60 million square meters of Colback and will be funded by Bonar's own resources.
Low & Bonar said this is a unique technology to supply the fast growing and important carpet tile backing and automotive markets in China and Asia.
In the flooring industry, Colback is widely used as a primary backing in carpet tiles, high-grade patterned wall to wall carpeting and walk-off mats. The dimensional and thermal stability of Colback prevents carpets from bowing and skewing during processing and makes installation easier.
Brett Simpson, CEO of Low & Bonar, says, "Our decision to invest in a new factory in China to support the fast growing Asian markets is consistent with our strategy and will consolidate our position as global leader in the carpet tile backing and automotive markets."
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Colorado Springs, CO (PRWEB) September 24, 2014
Miracle Method, the nations leading provider of surface refinishing solutions for colleges, universities, and K-12 schools, is currently exhibiting at the September APPA Regional Conferences. The APPA is made up of facilities officers, directors, and managers responsible for overseeing and improving on campus buildings and residence halls.
APPA Regional Conferences convene annually to address region-specific challenges facing educational facilities. Miracle Method Surface Refinishing attends three of these conferences in September 2014 to demonstrate its process for repairing and renewing leaking shower pans, outdated tile walls and floors, damaged laminate countertops and vanities, and worn concrete floors in residence halls and academic and athletic facilities.
The Miracle Method process can save schools up to 75% over replacement costs, without messy time-consuming renovation. We can return a community shower to service in as little as three days, as opposed to weeks for removing and replacing tile, says Don Dominick, VP of National Accounts for Miracle Method. And our process also permanently seals tile grout, making it mold- and mildew-resistant and easier to maintain.
Miracle Method is currently wrapping up two successful Regional APPA Conferences. The Eastern (ERAPPA) Regional Conference began September 21, serving CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, the District of Columbia, and some Canadian provinces. The Rocky Mountain (RMAPPA) Regional Conference began September 22, serving AZ, CO, ID, MT, NM, UT, WY and some Canadian provinces. Miracle Method also attended the Midwest (MAPPA) Regional Conference September 17-19, at Purdue University in W. Lafayette, IN. MAPPA serves IL, IN, IA, MI, MN, OH, and WI.
In addition, Miracle Method will exhibit at two more APPA Regional Conferences in October, for a total of five this fall. As our relationship with APPA members continues to grow, so has our work on campuses across the country, explains Dominick, and we intend to maintain our commitment to APPA for years to come. As an APPA Strategic Business Partner, Miracle Method also attended the national APPA Conference and Exposition held in July.
With 135 offices across the US and Canada, Miracle Method can provide its services to virtually any college campus. As an affiliate member of APPA, Miracle Method attends APPAs national conference as well as a number of its regional events. To learn more about Miracle Method and to read case studies, visit http://www.miraclemethod.com/collegehousing, or call 888-741-3511.
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Miracle Method Currently Exhibiting at September APPA Regional Conferences
Travellers have been removed from an illegal camp in Tile Hill after a dossier of evidence against them was produced by Coventry City Council.
A total of nine caravans and six other vehicles finally left the land in Jardine Crescent on Monday evening after West Midlands Police exercised an order under section 61 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994.
The order gave the travellers just two hours to leave the site and prohibits them from returning to the same spot within three months.
Ward councillor Steven Thomas said: To get the travellers to move on the police were required to identify that there was significant threat of crime and disorder.
I spent a lot of time speaking to people and gathering intelligence and there were some people who would only speak to us anonymously. And I must say that I am grateful to them for trusting me with the information they gave us.
Coun Phil Townshend, the council's deputy leader, added: Im really pleased that our local Police were able to take swift action to move a group of travellers who had settled in Tile Hill.
"The group in question had already set up encampments at three other council sites in the city and each time we were required to re-start civil proceedings to move them. This is a time consuming and expensive process and each time travellers move to a new site the process has to begin again. The Police have emergency powers to insist that travellers move with almost immediate effect in situations where the presence of Travellers is leading to significant detrimental community impact.
''This is exactly what happened yesterday. I am sure that local residents will be pleased and relieved that this action was taken as I know there were a number of reports about anti-social behaviour, environmental and criminal activity.
We are now working to pursue injunctive action to prevent vulnerable sites from further encampments.
''But our success in managing a difficult situation relies on all agencies and local people working together and thats exactly what happened here the Police and council teams worked together for the right result.
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Travellers evicted from Tile Hill camp
In part 1 of my two part column we looked at ways to improve the rental yield on your investment property. Strategies included making a good first impression and focusing on the little things, furnishing the property, investing in bigger ticket items, renovation and securing longer term tenants.
Now lets turn our mind to reducing operating and holding expenses. Here are my top five cost savings tips:
Interest and associated borrowing fees are by far the biggest expense property investors incur. Take out the wrong loan and you could be thousands of dollars out of pocket not to mention your investment strategy could be undermined.
The present lending market is ideal for investors low interest rates and considerable competition among lenders, especially the non-bank lenders. So there is no shortage of options when it comes to investment property loans. When choosing your loan, you should consider the following questions:
Does the borrowing structure support your tax position? Is an interest only or interest and principal loan the best option?
The right property manager can make a big difference to the success of your investment. Attracting and retaining the right tenants, rent collection, overseeing ongoing repairs and maintenance work and carrying out regular inspections are some of the key responsibilities they undertake which not only helps maximise your rental income but helps protect your property from damage and the effects of wear and tear.
When selecting your property manager you should not only research, review and compare commission levels and other costs (which could significantly eat into your rental income if they are unreasonably high) but also their track record, knowledge of the market and renter preferences, as well as their connections with quality and competitively priced tradespeople.
Most investors understand the concept of depreciation but not everyone gets the maximum benefit meaning they are not minimising their tax liability.
In general terms properties built after July 17, 1985 are eligible for a depreciation allowance of 2.5% of the original construction cost a year for up to 40 years. So for a dwelling on a land which cost $200,000 to build, you could claim $4,000 a year depreciation as a tax deduction.
For all properties fixtures and fittings can be depreciated in line with the rules set by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Interestingly not all allowable depreciation claims are made because owners are not always aware of what can and cant be included, especially for older properties. And this includes major renovations of a capital nature. For this reason its a good idea to appoint a quantity surveyor who can inspect the property and prepare a depreciation schedule which will normally be acceptable to the ATO.
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BEAVER FALLS -- The remnants of an old tile warehouse have been reinvigorated.
Chalmers & Kubeck Inc., aPhiladelphia-area-based business, is re-equipping the Beaver Falls warehouse to capitalize on the safety-release valve market as well as industrial repairs for anything from machines in steel mills to boilers at community colleges, plant manager John Davis said.
Safety-release valves automatically reduce pressure buildup. When those valves dont work, explosions can result.
If that goes, the whole plant shuts down or it goes kaboom, said Travis Thompson, the valve shop leader.
Two of Gov. Tom Corbetts Cabinet secretaries are scheduled to visit the property, at 1018 11th St. in Beaver Falls, on Wednesday as part of a tour. State money is helping Chalmers & Kubeck Inc., of Aston, launch the local shop, with up to $600,000 in tax credits and $122,500 in grants.
The secretaries include C. Alan Walker of the Department of Community and Economic Development and Julia Hearthway of the Department of Labor & Industry.
A DCED spokeswoman said Tuesday, though, that the department has currently scheduled its deputy secretary for community affairs, Michael Cortez, to visit the site.
The move comes as the business last year became the sole authorized assembler for General Electric consolidated safety valves, Davis said. The territory spans from western New York to northern West Virginia, he said.
The company is also eyeing Shell Chemicals proposed petrochemical plant in Potter Township, but even without it, the company sees a robust economy, Davis said. The business has shops from Maine to Florida, he said.
The state awarded the company a $500,000 enterprise zone tax credit, given to encourage business in certain areas, and its also eligible for up to $100,000 in job-creation tax credits, Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development Vice President Robert Rice said.
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National company expands to western Pennsylvania