In less than five days' time Antonio Rdiger will be free to begin negotiating with whichever clubs he fancies. His contract at Chelsea runs out in June, so as soon as the New Year comes in, he will be eligible to sign a new contract with another club ahead of the 2022/23 season. The 28-year-old is one of a handful of high-profile players who will be in a position to move on a free transfer in July and that has aroused the attentions of a number of Europe's major clubs such as Bayern Munich, PSG - and Real Madrid.

Madrid have denied reports that they will be holding talks with the player's agent next month. The rumours appear to have come from Rdiger's representative Sahr Senesie, a manoeuvre designed to get him the best deal possible. Ancelotti is not looking to strengthen the central part of his back four - he is happy with the current pairing, Milito and David Alba, a partnership which some initially had doubts about but which is devloping into a solid alliance. Besides, Madrid have other players who can cover either of the central defence positions when needed - Nacho, Jess Vallejo or even Casemiro.

When the winter transfer window opens on 1 January, Real Madrid's priority will be wrapping up the operation to bring Kylian Mbapp to the Bernabu in the summer. No other areas within the team need urgent attention.

Madrid don't particularly fancy the idea of entering a bidding war with Bayern and PSG for a player they don't need. The problem with Rdiger is that his wage demands are high - and that is what is stopping him from renewing terms with Chelsea. Alaba earns 11 million euros per season. He was brought in as a quid pro quo replacement for Sergio Ramos, with a salary not too far off what the ex-captain was taking home. He and Rdiger are a similar age - the German, slightly younger, will turn 29 in March and while there would be no communication problems between the two (both speak German), by signing him, where would it leave Milito? The Brazilian is having a superb season and Ancelotti sees no reason to start meddling with something that works fine as it is.

PSG, who signed Sergio Ramos on a free last summer, is another option for Rdiger - as is Bayern, who have yet to replace Alaba and have been coping with Niklas Sle and Lucas Hernndez as their first choice centre-back pairing. There is also the possibility that Rdiger could end up signing a new contract with Chelsea - after all, he is said to be happy there and there are no indications that he is desperate to leave. The only snag is that the club has three other defenders whose contracts will also expire in June - Csar Azpilicueta, Thiago Silva and Andreas Chistensen. That is a situation which Chelsea have to get sorted. Their last offer presented to Rudiger was believed to be around 8.5 million euros, a 25% increase on what he is currently earning, according to Sport Bild.

Read more:
Rdiger's hopes for Real Madrid move placed on the back burner - AS English

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) Yen Phan, a San Francisco food blogger, found her car windshield violently smashed while she was parked on Mission Street near 22nd Street a busy, heavily trafficked part of town.

I thought it was bird poop or some kind of stain, but no it looked like it was smashed with a baseball bat, and there were about four marks, and then the roof was also dented, said Phan.

After calling about half a dozen glass repair shops, she found they all faced a glass shortage.

Normal glass repair is about 2 to $300, said Phan. And then when I talked to the guy I was like why is it $900, does it really cost that much, and can you not get it done any sooner, and he was like yeah, No.'

The owner of a brand new Audi RS7 also ran into the same headaches, after burglars broke into her vehicle on Hawthorne Street near Howard Street in San Franciscos South Of Market neighborhood in September.

We went to probably seven auto glass shops in the Bay Area, said Trisha Bantigue. All of them were backlogged, and especially you know add in the manufacturing delays from all over the world, it took me more than 4 weeks to replace that car window.

And it cost $2,000.

We have not seen a glass shortage like this, said Co-Owner of MAZ Auto Glass Kevin Sarat-Guzman. Weve seen low supply, but not until the aspect where even when we order through the dealer they have no projected timeline, so we could be waiting weeks to months.

MAZ Auto Glass located on Bayshore Boulevard San Francisco said it used to be able to replace glass in a couple of days. But since most of the glass is imported, pandemic supply-chain issues are causing massive delays.

MAZ said its seeing shortages in all kinds of glass for old and newer cars. Newer car replacements are more complex because they often have more features and need recalibration.

Read more:
Replacement Glass Shortage Adding To Woes Of San Francisco Car Break-Ins Victims - CBS San Francisco

Q. I have a number of old double-hung windows (1965) that need serious attention. Does it make sense to repair them so I can maintain aesthetic consistency with the windows that are in OK shape?

H.M.W, Newton Corner

A. We get this question a lot: whether to refurbish the windows or replace them. What we have found is that it is roughly the same cost to put in a high-quality replacement window with all the requisite insulation and painting work as it is to refurbish a window. Replacement windows cost more but go in very quickly, while refurbishing has much less cost but is very labor-intensive.

My advice: Install quality replacements. You can do them in phases, take care of the ones that are bad now and more next year. Given that your home was built in 1965, I am not sure these are really vintage windows that warrant the cost to refurbish given that they will not perform as well as replacement windows when it comes to ease of use and energy efficiency.

Related story Its always better to replace old windows right?

Q. I live in a first-floor condo in a 30-year-old multiunit building and share common walls. I hear my neighbors conversations and TV. In addition, my upstairs neighbor constantly pounds on her floor, which carries directly down into my unit. Can you recommend soundproofing solutions to minimize the noise I hear from both of my neighbors? How much noise reduction can I expect from a soundproofing solution?

B.H.

A. I am afraid there is not a lot you can do. Sound transmission comes in two ways, sound waves and vibration, and it appears you have both. Short of opening up the walls to put in soundproofing insulation, the only recommendation I can make is to add a layer of sound-proofing wallboard over your existing wallboard. Its a lot of work. The vibrations coming through the ceiling will be almost impossible to mitigate without opening up the ceiling and putting in vibration-dampening, then installing soundproofing insulation and wallboard a very daunting challenge. I wish I had a cost-effective solution for you.

Mark Philben is the project development manager at Charlie Allen Renovations in Cambridge. Send your questions to homerepair@globe.com. Questions are subject to editing. Subscribe to the Globes free real estate newsletter our weekly digest on buying, selling, and design at pages.email.bostonglobe.com/AddressSignUp. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @globehomes.

See original here:
Ask the Remodeler: Replace or refurbish? A look at old windows - The Boston Globe

When Gini Wijnaldum left Liverpool in the summer at the end of his contract to sign for PSG, it was widely expected that a replacement would be brought in with Leicester City's Youri Tielemans being near the top of many people's lists.

The transfer window passed however with no replacement for the Dutchman which was a point of concern for many Liverpool fans.

The 30 year old had proved to be Liverpool's most resilient midfielder, regularly available, whilst others picked up injuries.

(Photo by JustPicturesPlus/Just Pictures/Sipa USA); (Photo by PA Images/Sipa USA)

Reportsfrom90min.comrecently broke to suggest that Tielemans had turned down Leicester's latest contract offer and links started again viaCalciomercatosuggesting Liverpool were interested.

Noel Whelan has been speaking toFootball Insiderabout why a move for the 24 year old would make a lot of sense for Liverpool.

Read More Liverpool Coverage

Thats the Wijnaldum replacement sorted straight away, isnt it?"

If they could get Tielemans through the door, hed add energy, that defensive ability, goals, link-up play, and more."

I think Salah and Mane would benefit from having him in the side as well. Hed be a perfect replacement for Wijnaldum with the way he plays."

Look at his age, as well. Youre building for the future by signing him.

Read More Liverpool Coverage

Follow LFC Transfer Room on: Twitter | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook

Read this article:
Thats The Wijnaldum Replacement Sorted - Pundit On Liverpool Target Youri Tielemans - Sports Illustrated

Westminster

Mayor

Anita Seitz, 10,825 votes (49.2%)

Nancy McNally, 11,192 votes (50.8%)

At large

Obi Ezeadi, 11,312 votes (13.9%)

David DeMott, 10,995 votes (13.5%)

Bruce Baker, 10,011 votes (12.3%)

Sarah Nurmela, 9,865 votes (12.1%)

Kristine Ireland, 9,747 votes (12.0%)

Jon Voelz, 9,212 votes (11.3%)

Kathryn Skulley, 8,531 votes (10.5%)

Kathleen Dodaro, 7,389 votes (9.1%)

Karen Kalavity, 4,215 votes (5.2%)

Ballot Issue 3G: Amend Recall provisions in the city charter that merges recalls with general and special elections.

Yes 17,533 votes (77.8%)

No 5,001 votes (22.2%)

Ballot Issue 3H: Background checks for elected officials and city employees

Yes 18,850 votes (82.7%)

No 3,933 votes (17.3%)

Ballot Issue 3I: Gender-neutral pronouns in the City Charter.

Yes 11,053 votes (48.2%)

No 11,880 votes (51.8%)

Ballot Issue 3J: Establish a commission to research geographic wards for City Councilors.

Yes 9,642 votes (43.7%)

No 12,414 votes (56.3%)

Ballot Issue 3K: Allow marijuana sales in the city.

Yes 12,094 votes (52.3%)

No 11,033 votes (47.7%)

Ballot Issue 3L: 5% tax on marijuana sales.

Yes 11,528 votes (49.3%)

No 11,869 votes (50.7%)

Ballot Issue 3M: Increase public safety sales tax by .015 of one percent.

Yes 9,911 votes (42.5%)

No 13,428 votes (57.5%)

Ballot Issue 3N: $15 million bond issue extension for open space, parks and trails.

Yes 12,557 votes (53.6%)

No 10,858 votes (46.4%)

Unofficial results as of 8:22 a.m.

(Source: Adams and Jefferson County Clerks and Recorder and Colorado Secretary of State)

See the rest here:
Election Results 2021: Voters replace Westminster Mayor, City Council - The Westminster Window

The state Board of Regents approved emergency contracting authorization for window improvements on the University of Iowas Stead Family Childrens Hospital at its meeting Wednesday.

The state Board of Regents approved a request for emergency contracting on the windows of the University of Iowa Stead Family Childrens Hospital. The request follows previous funding to improve the exterior of the building.

The authorization allocated $771,516 from the University Hospital Building Usage Funds to move forward with the project.

The request comes after some of the hospitals windows have experienced some delamination. The UI will need to install 3M safety film, which helps hold broken glass in place to prevent flying shards of glass harming people or property, to 77 windows. According to regents documents, the request was out of an abundance of caution.

The installation by Marvs Glass began in October 2021. The installation is part of the UIs UIHC-Replace Windows project.

The UI requested $10 to $15 million to replace the fourth and fifth floor windows on the building. The facility is four years old, as previously reported by The Daily Iowan.

This is a ratification for an action in October by the executive director of the board, Rod Lehnertz, senior vice president for Finance and Operations told the regents at the meeting on Wednesday.

Along with the approval of the emergency contracting authorization, the regents also approved the request for board ratification of the use of contract management at Risk Delivery Method for the UIHC Centralized Emergency Power Generation Facility expansion project.

The board granted permission to proceed with project planning for this project in July at the July meeting, Lehnertz said. This would be a request for ratification of executive director Brauns actions in September.

The UI also pulled the request to proceed with project planning for the $7-9 million Gymnastics and Spirit Squad Training Center Construct Building project off the meeting agenda, and will bring it back at a later date.

Eleanor Hildebrandt contributed to this report.

See the original post:
State Board of Regents approves additional $770000 for UI Stead Family Children's Hospital windows - UI The Daily Iowan

It was pretty good news waking up this morning, he said.

And have a few beers this arvo to celebrate happy days.

Elsewhere, one local encouraged everyone to buy a balloon and fly it on their mailbox or in trees to support the police and Cleos parents and friends.

The Carnarvon community have welcomed Cleo home by displaying pink balloons outside homes and businesses.Credit:Soph Nelson

People as far as Mandurah, almost 1000 kilometres south of Carnarvon, rejoiced in the good news. A Honk 4 Cleo sign there sparked plenty of horns as vehicles passed.

The original missing persons photo of Cleo her hair in pigtails, wearing a light pink dress has now been replaced with the remarkable images of the four-year-old smiling and waving at the camera in hospital after she was rescued.

Loading

Owners of small Carnarvon business The Papershop Girls said the photo melts everyones hearts, and were all so thankful shes home in your arms.

Huge thanks to the WA Police, SES, and every business that supported in some way big or small, they said.

What a fantastic community we have.

Many people also commended Cleos parents for their courage.

You have continually held your heads high through everything that has been said and done, one person wrote on Facebook.

We are all so happy for you and Cleo.

To all WAPOL officers, you guys and girls are the best. Thank you for not giving up on Cleo.

A found sticker is slapped across a missing person sign for Cleo Smith at the front of the Carnarvon police station.Credit:Peter de Kruijff

WA Police Commissioner Chris Dawson thanked Cleos family and the town of Carnarvon who made her rescue possible.

We had volunteers, we had the SES, we had the army, we had private companies everyone wanted to achieve what actually some never thought would happen, he said.

I really want to extend my thanks to all who have been searching, those that have sent well wishes the police station is full of flowers and chocolates already.

The chalk board outside the Carnarvon Hotel celebrates the return of Cleo Smith.Credit:Peter de Kruijff

I just really want to reinforce my thanks to all of Western Australia, indeed Australia, and Ive already had messages across the country from police and indeed those across the world.

Police arrested a 36-year-old Carnarvon man on Wednesday after finding him in a separate location to where Cleo was found. The Commissioner would not elaborate on the arrest.

Our Breaking News Alert will notify you of significant breaking news when it happens. Get it here.

See original here:
Missing person posters replaced with pink balloons in celebration of Cleo Smiths return - WAtoday

From Cristopher Nkunku and Karim Adeyemi to Amine Gouiri and Jonathan David, Liverpool have been linked with a plethora of potential attacking options to replace Roberto Firmino in the future.

One name who is yet to be linked but could be an astute transfer option for Liverpool as early as January is the Bologna forward, Musa Barrow.

The Gambian striker may not have been mentioned in relation to Liverpool just yet, but there were whisperings of a Real Madrid transfer back in March, with a price of 18m cited. Instead, Bologna's obligation to buy went through as expected, after a six-month loan from Atalanta.

Barrow has averaged 0.55 goals and 0.55 assists per 90 minutes this season, combining for a total of 1.10 goal contributions per 90. That alone should be enough for Liverpool to take notice, but there is even more to Barrow than meets the eye.

The 23-year-old fits Liverpool's profile in the sense that he is young and has abundant potential. He is also versatile, which is a key tactical trait of most of Jrgen Klopp's players at Liverpool.

At various points throughout his career, Barrow has played on each flank, as a centre-forward, a false no.9 and an attacking midfielder. This is in the vein of Roberto Firmino prior to his arrival at Anfield.

Barrow shares an eerie resemblance to Liverpool's Brazilian no.9 in multiple respects. Like Firmino, Barrow has the game intelligence to be able to adapt to various roles. He also has the selflessness to play as a striker but create chances for his team-mates instead of always looking to put the ball into the back of the net.

The Gambian international is comfortable on the ball. He attempts 2.57 dribbles per 90 as per FBRef. That's comparable to Firmino, who averages 2.32 dribbles per 90.

As well as their comfort on the ball, both are excellent at creating chances for their team-mates.

Barrow averages 3.06 shot-creating actions per 90. Meanwhile Firmino averages 3.39 per 90.

The range of goals they score is impressive, too. Roberto Firmino has scored a plethora of outstanding strikes during his time at Liverpool and Hoffenheim, and Barrow is in the same mould in his career to date.

He has already scored two goals from outside the box, and his shooting is one of his strengths.

"For me his fitness, and his shooting is his best trait. I have never seen another play who shoots as well as him.

"He works on this a lot thats also his best quality, he is always working to improve and get better," Luigi Sorrentino, the man who discovered Barrow in The Gambia explained to First Time Finish.

Barrow's speed also gives him the edge over Firmino. His underlying numbers have been quite solid, even beyond this season. Since arriving at Bologna, he has averaged 0.68 goal contributions per 90, scoring 22 goals and registering 17 assists in 68 games.

He is still relatively young and with room to improve.

Sorrentino, who also acts as Barrow's agent, told First Time Finish the dream is to join the Premier League in the future.

"Our dream is to go to the Premier League. Its the best league in the world and its the dream of most Gambians."

If Barrow continues his form this season, Liverpool should consider granting him the dream. It might even make sense to weigh up a transfer move as early as January, before other rivals join Real Madrid in sniffing around for his services and driving up his value.

More here:
Liverpool have perfect 18m Roberto Firmino replacement ahead of January transfer window - Liverpool.com

Racing Optics will be demonstrating the installation and layer removal of Windshield Defense at The SEMA Show which takes place November 2 through November 5, 2021, at the Las Vegas Convention Center

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Racing Optics, Inc. the windshield industry leader in multi-layer, removable windshield films, will feature its WINDSHIELD DEFENSE KIT, which includes a vehicle specific, 3-layer, pre-cut and pre-formed, windshield system, which protects windshields from breaking, cracking, and pitting. The kit includes everything required to provide dealers, installers, and their customers with a quality installation.

An estimated 14 million windshields are replaced every year in the US alone, making Windshield Defense a solid alternative to replacing damaged windshields, and reducing the time, expense, and frustration related to replacing a windshield.

WINDSHIELD DEFENSE KITs are available for popular vehicle windshields including Ford F Series, Toyota, Tesla, BMW, Jeep, and many more. The multi-layer material is pre-cut and pre-formed to specific windshield specifications, making for an easy and quick installation. WINDSHIELD DEFENSE is also available in bulk rolls for dealers who may require larger volumes.

Racing Optics' process is simple; dealers order a vehicle specific kit, Racing Optics cuts, forms and delivers the kit which is then installed on customer windshields.

"Our goal is to provide an easy to install solution that can protect a large segment of the market, while providing peace of mind to installers and their customers." - said Christophe Fremont, Chairman of The Board at Racing Optics, Inc.

"Embedded ADAS Technology and the popularity of large panoramic windshields, coupled with complex shapes, continues to drive up the cost of OEM windshields. Windshield Defense provides a solid alternative to windshield replacements, while creating a new market opportunity using an American made product." added Fremont.

Story continues

For PPF dealers and window film installers, WINDSHIELD DEFENSE is an ideal complement to their business as it provides an additional source of profitable and recurring revenue. The Racing Optics, team encourages attendees of The SEMA Show to visit booth # 50101 for an installation demonstration or schedule a meeting.

Earlier this year, Racing Optics announced that it had become an official partner of INDYCAR and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES making them the official Aeroscreen and helmet protective solution. "Our industry-leading technology is trusted by racing teams and professional drivers to help them see clearly and maintain a focus on safety and performance. Our company is now bringing that same tear-off technology, born from racing to the consumer vehicle market" said Racing Optics, President Bart Wilson.

ABOUT:Racing Optics, Inc. has a deep heritage in motorsports going back to the 1940s. Founded in 1999, Racing Optics, is a trusted industry source whenever visibility is critical.

From the beginning, RO has been helping our customers see more clearly, focusing on safety and performance. Its multi-layer, removable optical films have been a game-changer for racing, medical, military, and various other industrial applications. Our made-in-the-USA surface protection business extends our expertise and innovation in the laminated film to protect valuable public and commercial surfaces.

Media Contact:Todd R. LevyCrowd Siren Social Media & Advertising 322564@email4pr.com775-287-2003

Cision

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/racing-optics-offers-dealers-and-installers-its-windshield-defense-kit-which-includes-its-multi-layer-windshield-film-system-which-provides-three-individually-removable-layers-bundled-with-everything-required-for-a-proper-insta-301412260.html

SOURCE Racing Optics, Inc.

More here:
Racing Optics Offers Dealers and Installers Its WINDSHIELD DEFENSE KIT, Which Includes Its Multi-Layer Windshield Film System Which Provides Three...

Even if theyre not afraid of heights, it still takes someone with nerves of steel to work as a window washer, dangling a hundred floors above the ground with a squeegee in hand. A company called Skyline Robotics wants to make window washing much safer because instead of humans, the lift thats lowered down the side of a building is staffed with robots instead.

According to Skyline Robotics, the window cleaning industry, including those towering structures dotting the skylines of major metropolises, is a lucrative business with over $40 billion in revenue every year. The problem is that 74% of trained window washers are over 40 years old, and theres not enough young blood to replace them. Its easy to see why thats the case. As anyone whos ever seen the local news reporting on a daring window washer rescue already knows. Its a risky gig, even if it comes with amazing views. One possible solution? Enter the robots.

Until real windows are eventually all replaced with ultra-high-resolution screens (mark my words, its gonna happen) Skyline Robotics hopes to solve the window washer dilemma with robots: specifically, what appears to be KUKA Robotics arms outfitted with a large cleaning brush and a system that automatically pumps clean water through it.

Officially named Ozmo, the robot can be mounted to the same lift mechanisms that carry multiple window washers up and down the side of a building through the use of a motorized crane system on the roof. Unlike humans, however, Ozmo has a much longer reach, allowing one or two of the robotic arms to potentially clean a much larger region on every pass. As with other robotic workers, Ozmo doesnt take breaks, need lunch, or ever have to go to the bathroom. And since its permanently bolted to the lift its riding, there are no harnesses to check and re-check before a shift, and should something go wrong, theres less risk to human life.

If you live in New York and work in a high-rise structure, theres a good chance you might get a chance to see one of the Ozmo robots at work because Skyline Robotics recently announced a new partnership with a company named Platinum, Inc. that currently has cleaning and maintenance contracts with 65% of the Class A buildings (a classification applied to the newest, most modern skyscrapers) in New York City. Its the first time the Ozmo robots will be deployed in the US, so you can soon expect a sharp decrease in the number ofwindow washers dangling in peril stories on your local news.

G/O Media may get a commission

Follow this link:
Skyscraper Window Washing Robots Are Here to Take Over One of Our Most Terrifying Jobs - Gizmodo