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After a decades long hiatus, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer returns as a concept with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, a third row, and a massive amount of tech. And I mean that literally. Add it all up, and Jeep is putting more than 75-inches of screen in this Grand Wagoneer, 45-inches spread across four screens in front and 30-inches from three screens in back.

In front it starts with a 12.3-inch instrument cluster screen displaying pertinent information in non-gauge from. On top of the center console sits a 12.1-inch touchscreen and another 10.25-inch touchscreen lies beneath that. Theres yet another 10.25-inch touch screen on the passenger side to give said passenger less of a reach to change controls themselves.

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The second row is another set of captains chairs for two occupants. Each one gets a 10.1-inch touchscreen to use in front of them. In their center console lies a third touchscreen, also 10.1-inches, to control the usual smattering of comfort settings.

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All of these screens are powered by Jeeps Uconnect 5 infotainment system, which, fittingly enough, operates as much as five times faster than the last gen Uconnect system, according to Jeep. Furthermore, it makes use of Android operating system, which we experienced in the Polestar 2 and quite enjoyed. Jeep claims it will offer greater personalization capability and improve the user experience.

Ralph Gilles, Head of Design at FCA summed the Grand Wagoneer Concepts interior this way, The Grand Wagoneer Concepts interior is spacious and features premium materials that accentuate our teams obsession to detail and celebrates American craftsmanship, Gilles added. A full digital cockpit takes advantage of leading technologies that are beautifully presented with expansive and easy-to-use screens and limited buttons, allowing the focus to be placed on a pleasant and intuitive experience for the driver and passengers.

If tech was one interior theme, the other was sustainability. Onyx glass runs the length of the dash. Its designed to appear to float above a piece of raw aluminum. Theres also liberal use of heat-treated lacewood for several part of the interior, including the dash and front doors. And, in case you forget what the name of the car is, Jeep inscribed Grand Wagoneer in to the wood with raw aluminum lettering on the passenger side above the glove box and beneath the 10.25-inch screen.

Aluminum also makes up the door speaker cases, vent surroundings and shift knob. Furthermore, the headliner is made from a recyclable faux suede material called Dinamica, carpets from more recycled materials named Thrive fiber and yet another sustainable material called PUR is used to upholster the seats, console, and door panels.

As a nod to the Original Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneers from the 60-80s, Jeep installed a two-spoke steering wheel, though this one is flat bottom and includes many buttons, as well as large panes of glass throughout, allowing lots of natural light and increasing the sense of size. You also get an inscription on the outer edge of the instrument panel, revealed when you open the door, saying EST. 1963.

To emphasize the sense of luxury, the Grand Wagoneer Concept has a 23-speaker McIntosh stereo system with a massive 24-channel amplifier. The speakers are encased in the aforementioned aluminum with a gloss black finish.

Production vehicles are due next year and, boy-o-boy, we are quite keen to take a closer look.

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ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Awareness about energy-efficiency is bolstering the growth prospects of the industrial air compressor market and may further invite great growth opportunities during the forecast period of 2020-2030. Technological developments are also helping the industrial air compressor market to garner substantial growth and are also enabling the replacement of traditional compressors with modern ones.

The TMR (Transparency Market Research) analysts predict the global industrial air compressor market to expand at a CAGR of ~4 percent during the assessment period of 2020-2030. The global industrial air compressor market is estimated to reach a valuation of US$ 26.6 bn from US$ 18.1 bn by 2030.

Oil and gas exploration and mining activities are inviting burgeoning growth prospects for the industrial air compressor market. These tough work environemnts require large industrial air compressors. This factor may generate growth. Similarly, the growing influence of industrial air compressors across other applications is also laying a red carpet of growth.

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To celebrate the highly anticipated new seriesLOVECRAFT COUNTRY, HBO has announcedLovecraft Country: Sanctum, a series of exclusive virtual reality events transporting invited guests into a world inspired by the show. The series airs Sundays at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and is available to stream on HBO Max.

In a first-of-its-kind, groundbreaking social VR event series, 100 select influential voices will experience three events consisting of immersive theater, escape rooms, art installations, puzzles and a live concert, via the Oculus Quest headset, all inspired by LOVECRAFT COUNTRY. The events will be simultaneously run on the social VR platform VRChat, which allows guests to talk and interact with each other in real time within the environment, and streamed to the world via YouTube Live. Viewers on the YouTube Live stream will be able to interact in real-time, solving riddles to trigger spells that directly impact the experience.

We were very inspired by the deeply layered and dynamic world Misha Green has brought to life in LOVECRAFT COUNTRY and wanted to create a digital experience for fans that is just as innovative as the series itself, saidDana Flax, Vice President, Program Marketing at HBO. Were so thrilled to be partnering with The Mill on creating a virtual reality secret society in Sanctum. So much of LOVECRAFT COUNTRY is rooted in the idea of travel as a catalyst for self-discovery. Sanctum provides a way for fans to come together virtually and safely in a unique new place and experience incredible performances that further explore themes and ideas from the show. These virtual events also give us the special opportunity of spotlighting the work of Black artists in celebration of this very important series.

Guests will experience voiceover performances by series Jonathan Majors, Courtney B. Vance and Michael Kenneth Williams; afrofuturist art installations by David Alabo, Devan Shimoyama and Adeyemi Adegbesan; a theatrical performance inspired by the words of James Baldwin, adapted by LOVECRAFT COUNTRY writer Shannon Houston, and performed by star Jurnee Smollett; and an exclusive VR concert given by a soon to be announced artist.

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.-- Indoor dining at New York Citys restaurants is still on hold, although New Jersey begins the service on Friday. This leaves Big Apple restaurant owners to look at tents for a long-term solution as cooler days arrive. In the uncertainty, owners have to rely right now on few guidelines on the books -- and a little advice from experts who have experience pitching camp for patrons.

At the moment there are no Department of Health and Mental Hygiene or Health Code schematics on the subject, a spokesman for the DOHMH confirmed.

The Buildings Department offers a few tips, including encouragement to reach out to the local DOB borough office to get advice. Each office has a Project Advocate and Plan Examiners. There is also an online help form to ask questions - https://a810-efiling.nyc.gov/eRenewal/dobNowHelp.jsp.

Licensed architects or licensed engineers are recommended by the DOB, as are a licensed plumber or licensed electrician for any outdoor heating systems.

A spokesman for the DOB said, Businesses owners who are planning to install an outdoor heating system can either choose gas heaters or electric heaters. Using propane heaters in New York City is prohibited. But electric ones with systems that can support amperage are legal.

After FDNY approval of authorized sidewalk dining operations, the restaurant can operate a gas system that is installed by a Licensed Master Plumber, according to city rules. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (formerly DCA) has additional notes specifically for sidewalk gas heaters. An Open Flame permit is required from FDNY and the restaurants employees must hold an FDNY Certificate of Fitness (#G-93). This allows each staffer to be responsible for supervision of the heater, notes a DCWP worksheet.

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It is not difficult to winterize a tent.... but it is not cheap, said long-time caterer Frank Puleo, owner of Framboise Catering in Tottenville. He shares the advice as an off-premise operator and reminds that these tips might not be suitable for places looking to shelter outdoor spaces for long periods of time.

He coached, The key element is that you need to install a floor -- even if it is on concrete or asphalt --- but especially if it is on grass. A tremendous amount of cold comes from the floor -- and you absolutely must keep the peoples feet warm.

Puleo encourages indoor/outdoor carpeting.

You also need to make sure it is professionally installed, says Puleo. If seams arent properly sealed together they will separate and create a tripping hazard.

The next element is to make sure your walls overlap -- not just meet up and get zipped together, but actually overlap. It is one extra level of protection, he says.

Puleo points out that cold air seeks any open space. A good way to check on crevices: see if any light is coming in where the walls meet the tent roof.

He adds, Draping a tent with fabric really helps also -- and while that looks expensive, it is less expensive than you would imagine. It can also call attention to drafts if it waves in the wind on the tents inside.

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Marc Wiener and Scott Weisberg own Everything Entertainment based in Mariners Harbor. While their amusement, production and entertainment business is on hold, tent rentals are booming throughout the region.

Weisberg suggests not doing the setups solo.

As far as heating tents, FDNY and NYC DOB have very strict regulations. For example, without obtaining a special variance, heating tents for comfort is not permitted. You typically need to work with a company like ours that has the expertise needed to pull the permits required and supply staff with proper certifications, says Weisberg.

He explains, We have electric heaters that require a lot of power and typically cannot be supported by the power available at most locations. We can bring in large, trailer mounted generators that take up a parking spot to supply the needed power, but these, too, require more permits, are expensive to rent and operate.

Wiener and Weisberg point out, Due to COVID restrictions you cannot fully enclose the tent with sidewalls, which greatly hinders the efficiency. They remind of the potential complications with operating a legally established tent.

They reiterate, Closing the tent and ducting in heat can require approval from NYC DOB and the FDNY (which includes specially trained staff on duty, at all times, and possibly a pumper truck to be stationed at the tent which needs to be paid for.)

And heated tents can be dangerous if not managed responsibly.

Weisberg says, Never put a patio heater or other fuel fired heater inside of a tent. This is very dangerous as they can cause depletion of oxygen and/or carbon monoxide poisoning. Additionally, improper setup and use of heaters can cause a fire and/or melt the tent top, possibly causing a collapse of the structure and/or injury or death.

Restaurants like Pastavino in Stapletons Urby and sister spot across the road, Navy Pier Primes Taproom, are buckling in for the long haul. A handsome tented space for diners at Pastavino with its indoor affords peeks at the Upper New York Bay and city skyline.

Manager John Gorga says, While were savoring the last of the summer season, we cant help but look toward the future. The safety and comfort of our guests and team have always been, and always will be our first priority."

Gorga says as he and his crew explore options with side walls, heaters and other ways to winterize, they seek answers.

We are also looking to elected officials for guidance regarding what is permitted, and more guidelines regarding how to continue with outdoor dining in a safe and comfortable setting as fall, and the colder weather approaches, said Gorga.

Pamela Silvestri is Advance Food Editor. She can be reached at silvestri@siadvance.com.

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Theglobal market for residential building construction industrytotaled $4,171.3 billion in 2017 and is estimated to reach $6,800.9 billion by 2022, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3% for the period of 2017-2022.

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Following are brief summaries of the chapters included in this report.

The Chapter One summary presents the reports scope, methodology and structure, as well as brief overviews of each of the reports chapters.

Chapter three provides a high-level overview of the residential flooring industry, including historical, current and future industry perspectives, as well as a look at current, and anticipated manufacturing issues and trends. The chapter also covers current market conditions in the new construction and renovation residential segments. Chapter three also includes an overview of industry trade organizations, such as the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) and the North American Building Material Distribution Association (NABMDA). The chapter also discusses the key trade shows that residential flooring manufacturers and other industry participants attend, such as one of the industrys largest events, The International Surface Event: SurfacesStonExpo/MarmomaccTileExpo. The chapter also details the primary trade media that cover the industry, such as Floor Covering News.

Product types in the residential flooring industry are in a constant state of evolution and at different stages of innovation in an effort to meet changing market needs and demands. Chapter Four provides a detailed look at seven different residential flooring categoriescarpet, ceramic tile, hardwood, laminates, stone, other resilient and vinylincluding associated new products and technologies, and applicable environmental programs and incentives, as well as government regulations and requirements affecting each flooring type.

Chapter Four provides a comprehensive overview of the residential flooring market size and growth in North America through 2021. A preview of residential flooring value by region is provided here, setting the stage for more detailed breakdowns by distribution channel and by product category, both in this chapter and in Chapter Five: Market Definition.

For the purposes of this report, BCC Research has analyzed Southeast, Northeast, Midwest, Southwest, West regions in the U.S., as well as Canada, to complete our North American residential flooring research.

Chapter Four also includes a breakdown of residential flooring expenditures by flooring typecarpet, ceramic tile, hardwood, laminates, stone, other resilient and vinylthrough 2021 in million squares and million dollars for the six key industry distribution channels: floor covering stores; furniture and home furnishing stores; home improvement centers and building materials supplies dealers; general merchandise stores; electronic and online sales; and direct sales.

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Finally, growth projection data analysis for this chapter covers residential flooring volume by product type though 2021 in million squares and million dollars.

For the market definition part of this report in Chapter Five, BCC Research analyzed the two primary residential flooring segments in North America: new construction and renovation.

The residential flooring analysis contains expenditure and share data for the years 2015 and 2016, as well as projections for 2021 along with the compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) for the years 2016 through 2021. We have also provided a detailed analysis on the following six North American regions: Southeast, Northeast, Midwest, Southwest, West and Canada.

In addition, this chapter includes an overview of 19 of the leading residential flooring product manufacturers with data on 2015 and 2016 revenues, number of employees, and overall market share. Also included are market share breakdowns for the leading manufacturers by product category, as well as a listing of each manufacturers product lines in each product category.

Finally, this chapter provides data on average pricing and installed costs for all product types in the years 2015 and 2016, with projections for 2021. The residential flooring industrys six primary distribution channelsfloor covering stores; furniture and home furnishing stores; home improvement centers and building materials supplies dealers; general merchandise stores; electronic and online sales; and direct salesare covered, as well as listings of major flooring distributors with data on revenues (overall, by product type, by distribution channel and associated market shares).

Chapter Seven profiles 30 of the major producers in the seven residential flooring product categories: carpet, ceramic tile, hardwood, laminates, stone, other resilient and vinyl. The major suppliers in residential flooring products offer multiple product lines. Chapter Seven contains the following information about each company profiled (when available): background, recent company news (selected significant announcements within the past 18 months), products, financial performance, strategic direction and distribution.

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An overview of the market for residential flooring in North America. Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2015, estimates for 2016, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2021. Information on different product and technology types, such as carpet, ceramic tile, hardwood, laminates, stone, vinyl, and resilient flooring. Information on various flooring products, distribution methods, new products and technologies, and the direction of the industry in the near future. Profiles of major companies in the industry.

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The North American residential flooring industry is one of the most diverse of any manufactured product in terms of product type and selection. From broadloom carpet and carpet tile to hardwood and innovative resilient products made from cork and rubber, consumers and others involved in new residential construction and renovation have no shortage of choices to meet their architectural or interior design needs and requirements. Within each flooring product type, there exists a myriad of surface textures, color choices and quality levels, as well as collection upon collection of product with intriguing names like Accord, Hydroment Vivid, VersaBond and Blue Emotion, among others. Other product names are more grounded in familiarity and longevity like the well-known Congoleum brand.

Following are a few market observations on several of the flooring types analyzed in this report.

Flooring products are among the most important building materials and constitutes a versatile market with a wide product portfolio. The flooring market is expected to expand significantly due to strong growth of construction and automotive sectors coupled with increases in home improvement and renovation project activities. The demand for various residential flooring materials is expected to increase considerably in the forecast period. Increasing residential construction and reconstructionactivities in North America is one of the major factors fueling the demand for residential flooring in this region. However, in recent times regulations have been issued against import of lumber due to illegal deforestation. This is one of the primary factors restraining the residential flooring market.

The hardwood flooring products remain popular despite the advent of a large number of cheaper flooring products such as laminates and resilient flooring. Easy cleaning, better strength and durability, better acoustics and presence of large number of varieties are some of the major factors fueling the demand for hardwood flooring products. Owing to these factors, hardwood flooring is one of the primary choices for a large number of residential constructions.

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Vinyl flooring is the fastest growing product category, growing at a CAGR of 7.4% between 2016 and 2021. Although vinyl tile floor is often installed in commercial settings where high traffic is a constant, or where a clean or staticfree environment is desired, it is also a versatile and costeffective choice for any household. Moreover, lower maintenance cost is also one of the primary factors expected to drive the demand for vinyl flooring in the coming years.

In terms of value chain, a high degree of backward integration is being witnessed in the flooring market. Several key players are engaged in the manufacture of raw materials. Amoco, a subsidiary of Shaw Industries, is actively involved in the manufacture of fiber. Amoco manufactures polypropylene fibers, which are used by Shaw Industries to manufacture carpets and rugs. Besides being a key player in the hardwood flooring market, Boral Limited is involved in the timber business. Burke Industries Inc., a major rubber manufacturing company based in California, is owned by Mannington Mills, one of the largest flooring manufacturers in North America.

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REVIEW Robot vacuums compete in a crowded field of models and manufacturers. Each design uniquely combines features, programming, performance and price. I have a Kyvol E31 to review. Launched in June 2020, its currently ranked #31 out of the top 77 best selling robot vacuums on Amazon. Read on to see what I think!

The Kyvol E31 robot vacuum cleaner and mop is a self-propelled and self-guided vacuum and mop. It has several infrared sensors which it uses to sense the surroundings. It also has a downward facing CMOS sensor, much like an optical mouse, so that it can track its position on the floor, use that information to clean in an efficient manner, and provide a map of the area covered to the app. The vacuum connects to the local WI-FI to allow the vacuum to be scheduled, remotely started and stopped, and controlled from a mobile app. The vacuum is rated at 2200Pa, which is enough suction to be able to lift water in a straw about 9 inches. The motor, when operating at full power, is still very quiet. When the vacuum senses that the internal battery is at low charge it automatically returns itself to the charging station to recharge.

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The Kyvol E31 robot vacuum cleaner and mop has the following specifications:

The Kyvol E31 comes in a color printed box. The outside of the box lists the features of the device, specification, and contact email addresses. Within the box, the components are neatly and securely packed within molded cardboard. Covered by a color printed inner packaging top.

It seems that the plastic handle on the top of the box may be a bit small for the slots that it is inserted into because it fell out of the slots a couple of times. I would not recommend using the handle when carrying the box.

The design of the Kyvol E31 follows the standard set by iRobot. It is a squat cylinder designed to turn on a dime and to fit under the furniture. The front half of the unit is a spring-loaded bumper that has IR sensors mounted in a window within the assembly. The rear left and right side also has IR windows. An exhaust port for the vacuum is located just below the IR window on the left side of the unit. The rear of the unit contains the dustbin or water tank, depending on what function is being used.

The top of the unit is a highly polished plastic that looks like glass but shatterproof. It also tends to be a bit of a fingerprint magnet. The top is printed with a smart looking set of concentric blue rings, the Kyvol logo in the center, and the trademark of Gyroptic Technology towards the top. I searched to see what this type of technology may involve and found that Gyroptic technology is patented (US4850668A). Unfortunately, it has nothing to do with robots or vacuums but instead is a method for coupling fiber optics. The top also includes a Wi-Fi indicator and a two-button switch for either starting or stopping automatic cleaning or for returning the unit to the charger.

The IR window in front conceals 11 IR transceivers. To see what this looks like I used a camera that has IR active focusing and can see the IR illumination. The violet-hued lights in the picture below are invisible to the naked eye. The robot can sense this light and looks for the reflection of this light against objects in its path to judge distance. Nine of these IR sensors are grouped in an area that is roughly the front third of the circumference.

There are also two IR transmitters on each side of the unit. These sensors let the robot know it is against a wall. On the bottom, there are three sensors used to prevent the robot from falling down stairs or a landing. (When the sensors do not receive an IR reflection the robot will assume that there is no floor present. Dark surfaces that are poor IR reflectors may fool the robot into thinking it is about to roll down a set of stairs.)

To see how this works in real life, check out this video of different robot vacuums making a dark room very clean:

The bottom of the unit is full of tech in addition to the IR sensors for preventing a fall. On either side of the front wheel are metal contacts that allow the robot to roll itself to the charging base to self-charge. The charging base has its own IR beacon that allows the robot to home in towards the bases location.

Just outside of the robots contacts for charging are little rectangles that are hall sensors for detecting a magnetic field. If the magnetic strip is placed on the floor then the robot will not cross it.

The strip comes with 3m tape for permanent mounting but Ive found that unrolling it when it is needed is acceptable.

The Kyvol E31 only has a sweeping brush on the left-hand side of the robot. The right-hand front side of the robot has an optical sensor that can tell the robot which direction it is traveling in.

The sensor works like the sensor on an optical mouse. If the robot didnt know which direction it was going in then having one sweeper would make it difficult to clean against a wall on the right-hand side. With the optical sensor and the IR sensors on the sides, the robot can be sure that when it is cleaning against a wall it is only doing it in a clockwise direction.

The beater brush is in an easy to access door on the bottom. The robot comes with a tool to clean this and to cut loose any hairs or fibers that get caught around the rotating shaft. The drive wheels on the base have deep treads and can extend about an inch if the vacuum gets hung up on a table base or runs over some wires or other items. The bottom also has a door to access the battery.

The center of the rear is where the dust bin and mop water reservoir attach. The dust bin and water reservoir have a spring clip that holds it in place. Once the dust bin is removed the bin opens up like a clamshell and the debris collected can be removed. The bin has three levels of filtration between the dust bin and the vacuum motor: a prefilter made of a fine plastic screen, a secondary filter made of sponge material, and a final filter made of pleated filter material. Here is the bin with the prefilter exposed.

Here is the secondary sponge filter exposed. Note that the plastic frame holding the final filter in place is asymmetric (with the bump of plastic on top) so that the filters are not installed upside down.

The filters can be reused several times before washing but each should eventually be washed to maintain vacuum performance.The screen and sponge can be washed in water to restore permeability but the final filter should only be tamped clean. It can also be vacuumed by a portable vacuum on the dirt-facing side. here is a dirty filter and then the paper towel it was tamped against.

The water reservoir can be switched with the dust bin for mopping. A small magnet in the water bin lets the robot know what mode to operate in. The water reservoir has a 300 mL capacity. The mop material is attached by velcro to the base of the reservoir.

Four holes allow the water to be pushed on to the mop pad. A small air pump is built into the water bin. The rate at which air is pumped into the reservoir controls the rate at which the water wets the mop pad.

The mop should only use water since the water is not sucked up by the robot after being dispensed. The benefit of using the robot mop is that the robots self-guidance and small stature can push the mop around automatically and into hard to reach places. The mop is quite efficient at wiping down smooth floors.

The robot is started in one of three ways: the large power button on top of the robot, the remote control, and the app. The power button starts the robot in auto mode and at normal power. The robot will move around the room in a programmed manner. In open spaces, it will approach a wall, move a short distance to account for the width of the brush and turn back to where it came. If it is in tight spaces it will circle the nearest objects until it can travel in a straight line. The sweeper will slow down before reaching the obstacles to avoid hitting and scratching furniture or delicate items. If it is adjacent to a wall it will perform a series of small semicircular arcs to get as close to the wall as possible. Pushing the button on the robot will stop the robot where it is it will not return to the charger on its own.

The lower half of the button on the top is for recharging the robot. It will guide itself back to the charger.

The remote and the app allow the same interaction with the robot. Both allow the selection of returning to the charger, operating in any of the modes, controlling power, and remote controlling the direction of the robot. The app and the remote allows the start operation of the robot to be remotely timed but does not allow the operation to be stopped. The app allows the start time to vary by day but the remote only programs the same time every day.

The remote and app both allow the robot to be used in spot mode, which will clean a circular area about four feet across for two minutes. The app and remote also each allow programming the robot to operate in edge cleaning mode which will focus on cleaning the perimeter of a room. In this mode, the robot will always turn clockwise around the room and eventually return to the charger.

The Kyvol app is designed for supporting multiple linked vacuums under a single account. The account is the email address, but even when a new version of robot firmware was available I never received an email notification.

Once a vacuum is selected the app displays information about the robot in intuitive locations.

One exception to this is that the most recent cleaning map is located under a map icon on the main page for each vacuum, but the previous maps are located in the main menu () under the cleaning records submenu.

The robot also integrates into Amazon Alexa and Google Home. On each of these systems, the robot may be asked to start and stop or start and dock, but the response is the same. When asked to stop the robot returns to the charging base.

The app keeps track of the service like of the consumable parts of the vacuum. This is helpful since the user may not notice degraded performance since there is no user input to the vacuuming.

The app also permits OTA upgrades. While evaluating the robot the manufacturer released an update. There were no release notes and I cant tell what changed, but the upgrade occurred OTA without a hitch.

The manual recommends a three-foot clearance to the left and right of the charger and a six-foot clearance in front of the charger. I found that the robot can find its way back to it in tighter clearances but it may run into issues. The rooms that the vacuum is working in should also have all of the power lines put away. Tassels or fringe on the carpet should be tucked under.

There is a tape on the vacuum out of the box to remind you to charge the vacuum and to power it on with the rocker switch on the bottom before attempting to control it.

Binding the robot to my phone was easy. You do need to provide the Wi-Fi password so that it can attach itself to your network. The system can only bind to one WiFi but there is a share option in the menu that will allow the robot to be set up on another phone.

Since this is a 28W unit and the published suction on the vacuum is 2200Pa = 8.84 inH2O, the maximum theoretical flow out the exhaust is 27 CFM (Air watts = 18.5 vacuum suction [inches of water] air flow [cubic feet per minute]). This assumes that all the power is provided to the vacuum but since there is some power rotating the beater brush and other power moving the wheel and powering the control system, this is obviously higher than any actual result. The performance of this unit is more along the lines of a handheld vacuum and it is about half the suction and a fifth of the flow of most upright vacuums. In comparison, this unit has a brush and cleaning width about half of most uprights, so a smaller flow is acceptable, but a higher ultimate vacuum would result in better cleaning. The more expensive competitors have higher suction ratings.

I found that the directional sensor on the bottom of the vacuum kept the unit in an efficient beck and forth patterns and that the vacuum circumnavigated obstacles such as chairs and stools that may obstruct this pattern. I noticed that the robot would skip over areas previously vacuumed if it reached a wall prior to completing the rest of the room. In the picture below the robot maneuvers across 8 other passes to continue cleaning the room.

The robot tends to avoid its own base. I think that it may be sensing the IR beacon as a reflection from the wall. You can see the semicircular pattern in the carpet below.

When transitioning from a wood floor to carpet the robot made a clean transition. Whatever is being pushed along by the brushes is sucked up before transitioning to a higher level.

Overall I found that the robot vacuum sucked up a good deal of lint and dirt and even scraps of paper or a dead leaf tracked in from outdoors. I suppose that its killer feature is being able to go under beds and furniture to clean these areas that a normal vacuum just cant reach.

The mopping feature is also very useful. I found that the fact that it has a controlled wetting of the mop fibers and a very deliberate speed made mopping more effective than when it is performed by a human.

In mid 2020 there are four classes of robot vacuum. The lowest class is a dumb system that performs a random walk in the rooms it is operating in. The next class has on-board guidance to better ensure that the entire room is being covered. However, this class only understands the area to be cleaned once it has been covered. This class is unable to perform route planning. The penultimate class has LIDAR or some other technology to permit the entire area to be mapped before the vacuum actually covers the area. The best class has a dust bin emptying system to allow for repeated operation without interaction. The Kyvol E31 is part of the second to last class and performs exactly as it should be based on the features it supports. If your needs and budget align with this type of vacuum then Id recommend the Kyvol E31 as a very capable performer.

Price: $299.99Where to buy: AmazonSource: The sample of this product was provided by Kyvol.

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For typical street/strip cars, every 20 pounds of weight reduction is like adding 10 hp, so on bone-stockers, vehicle weight reduction is a cheap way (at least initially) to make your car go faster for cheap. These 17 weight reduction car tips range from free and simple to more complex and costly. Don't weight aroundget moving, quickly.

1. Remove the spare tire and jack. 2. Remove the rear seat and package tray. These can way up to 50 pounds.

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Removing the rear seat and package tray can be done in minutes, usually without toolsand is easily reversible.

3. Remove the entire heating and air conditioning system with all its components, lines, hoses, ducting, vents, and electrical harness.

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Rare, gennie, 1967 Corvette 427 L88 Coupes like this one came stock not only with the legendary 427 L88 big-block Chevy motor, they also had no radio or heaternote the center-vertical dash, blank except for the clock.

4. Remove the radio and speakers. At the extremes, a deluxe aftermarket stereo with subwoofer cabinet can weigh as much as 125 pounds!5. Remove the windshield wipers and wiper motor. 6. Relocate the battery to the trunk just above the right rear tire.

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Relocating the battery to the trunk above the right rear tire doesn't actually cut total weight but does improve e.t. 's by aiding weight distribution and traction. (The right rear tire tends to unload before the left tire. )

7. Gut the interior; remove the interior trim, carpeting, and upholstery. Consider lighter seats.

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Despite adding a 96-pound roll cage, this 1966 Chevelle still shed 239 pounds after stripping out the stock interior and instrument panel. The rear seat was axed, and lightweight racing buckets replaced the original factory bucket seats (which were already lighter than a full bench-seat).

8. Run the lightest wheels and tires you can. Engines must work against the weight of the drivetrain and wheels to accelerate the car, so any improvement in the chain from flywheel through to the tires results in quicker acceleration and more finessed control over throttle inputs. It also makes the brakes' job easier.

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Ford says the carbon-fiber wheels on its Ford GT save more than two pounds per wheel over equivalent aluminum wheels. That's a 25 percent reduction in rotational inertia. Photo: Ford Motor Co.

9. Run lightweight carbon-ceramic brake disc brake rotors and aluminum hats. That, too, reduces rotational inertia and unsprung weight. 10. Lightweight engine parts add power as well as cut weight. Install aluminum engine parts, including the intake manifold, water pump, cylinder heads, and pulleys. And if you're Daddy Warbucks, install an entire aluminum engine.

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The legendary aluminum 1969 ZL1 427 big-block weighed about the same as an all-iron small-block Chevy. This is a rare serial-numbered 50th Anniversary GM ZL1 crate engine briefly available in 2008, No. 001 of just 427 units. Hint: Car-type and many truck LS engines are all-aluminum and not rare. Photo: General Motors

11. Install an aluminum radiator. Not only do they save weight, they're also more efficient than old-school copper-brass radiators.

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Cooler idea: Replace old, heavy, inefficient copper/brass radiators with modern lightweight aluminum radiators and upgrade to an electric fan while you're at it.

12. Change from power brakes to manual brakes. 13. Change from power steering to manual steering. Even better: rack-and-pinion steering with a coilover front-end. 14. Install as many lightweight body panels as you can afford. Traditionally, that means fiberglass, but carbon-fiber is increasingly available, and the price is coming down. Mid-1970s and newer 5-mph bumpers and their supporting structure are heavy and prime candidates for initial weight reduction.

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A 'glass tilt front-end like this is fairly high up the food chain in cost, but a lightweight bumper and hood are fairly cost-effective. Reducing front-end weight aids weight-transfer and traction.

15. Replace your heavy glass windows with lightweight Lexan or plexiglass windows. Caution: In some places, this might not be street legal. 16. Replace your steel driveshaft with an aluminum driveshaft. If money is falling out of your wallet, carbon-fiber driveshafts are also available. Your engine will rev quicker, too!17. Lay off the French fries. Yes, the driver and passengers also weigh in on the subject.

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This Wasaga Beach cottagewhich got renovated on HGTVjust sold for $1.1 million

Address: 16 William AvenueTown: Wasaga BeachAgent: Cassandra Allen, Royal LePage Royal City RealtyPreviously sold for: $650,000, in 2017

A 970-square-foot waterfront cottage on Georgian Bay. The three-bed, one-bath getaway has more than 50 feet of east-facing, sun-catching beachfront, plus a bunkie with extra beds. Its also just a short drive from the slopes of Collingwood and the shores of Wasaga Beach.

Ryan Smith, 41, an animator, and Sarah Smith, 34, a behavioural therapist

In 2017, Ryan and Sarah moved from Toronto to Hamilton with their two kids. Later that year, Ryans parents and another family member bought the original propertya rundown cottage with peeling wallpaper and stale carpetingfor $650,000. They planned to use it as a summer getaway and winter income property, but were unable to attract any vacationers. Then, in late 2019, producers from HGTV were looking for dilapidated lakefront income properties to renovate for a show called Scotts Vacation House Rules, featuring reno expertScott McGillivray. This one fit the bill. It was livable but in need of serious upgrades.Ryan likened it to Minebuster, the rickety wooden roller coaster at Canadas Wonderland. The interiors were dark and old-fashioned. On the main level, it had a tiny kitchen, dated flooring and two flimsy balconies. On the lower level, it had little natural light, cheap barnboard wood and patchy walls. In September, HGTV agreed to update the cottage later in the fall of 2019, with the episode airing in the summer of 2020. That gave Ryan and Sarah an idea. Knowing the reno would add value to the property, they could get the place appraised, buy out their family member, and co-own the freshly upgraded cottage with their parents. And thats exactly what they did. After getting it appraised at around $800,000, Ryan and Sarah were co-owners.

Ryans cousin and realtor, Cassandra Allen, and her partner Kelsey Sutcliffe, actually appeared as the property managers in the episode, which aired during Pride weekend this past June. On the exterior, the HGTV team added new windows, painted and re-sided the cottage in cream and white, and replaced the waterfront deck. Inside, they removed built-in closets to make more space, stripped walls to the studs and installed white shiplap panelling to brighten the interiors, and expanded the kitchen. All of that cost the family approximately $100,000.

After the speedy TV reno, which drastically improved the propertys income potential, the family rented it out for $2,700 a month from the winter of 2019 to the spring of 2020. When Covid hit, it was still occupied. Ryan and Sarah felt penned in by the lockdown and wanted to move to the country, where their kids would have more space to run around. In June, they moved to the Wasaga property full-time for the summer. Then, in August, they read an article about the red-hot cottage market and thought it might be a good time to sell Wasaga and look for a new place in the country. Since both Ryan and Sarah were flexible working remotely and thought the kids were young enough to adjust to a new school, on Aug. 11, they listed the place for $1,099,900.

Last winter, Scott Gorman, 45, an insurance executive, and Michelle Gorman, 49, a tech entrepreneur, started thinking about selling their home in Oakville and moving to Collingwood, where they had long planned to retire. They already owned a ski chalet in the area and their two daughters, Paige, 11, and Rylie, 9, were getting into competitive snowboarding. But if they were going to give up their suburban backyard with a pool, they wanted something that could be used as a summer property.

When Covid hit in March, they spent two full months in Collingwood, and set their plans in motion to look for a cottage nearby. They wanted a small, three bedroom on the waterfront for around $700,000, approximately 30 to 40 minutes from Collingwood. No need for it to be winterized since it would mainly serve as a summer property. On July 22, they listed their Oakville home for roughly $1.3 million. After 60 showings and nine offers, it sold four days later for almost $100,000 over asking, with a 30-day close.

Two days before the sale closed, they found the Wasaga Beach place online. Before visiting the property, they watched the HGTV episode, which gave them some peace of mind that the work was done well. The next day, they learned that an offer had already been registered. Since they felt the property was priced a bit high, they guessed the other bid was likely below asking, so they submitted an offer of $100 over asking, rounding the sale up to $1.1 million, with no conditions. When they hadnt heard back the next day, they learned the process had been delayed by a third offer, so they decided to up the ante. They refiled their bid, bumping it up by $5,000 to show the sellers they were serious. That sealed the deal. The sellers accepted the same day that Scott and Michelles Oakville sale closed.

The buyers, Scott and Michelle, plan to eventually renovate the bunkie into a garage with a loft bedroom. They have no plans to rent out the cottage. Instead, theyll use it year-round, full-time in the summer and part-time in the winter, with friends and extended family. They already own a set of paddleboards, and the kids said they would forego Christmas gifts if they can get a water trampoline. The sellers, Ryan and Sarah, are still looking for a new place, either a new summer cottage or a full-time country home, near Georgian Bay, Lake Simcoe or the Muskokas.

Heres the entrance to the cottage. McGillivray restored and painted the original arched door, repainted and sided the exterior, and repurposed an old ski lift they salvaged from nearby Mount St. Louis Moonstone for outdoor bench seating:

On the show, McGillvary likened the entryway to a dark and cramped medieval dungeon. To brighten and open it up, they cut through the plastered cinderblock foundation to add the window, replaced a closet with a bench and hangers, and stripped the walls to add new drywall and white shiplap panels:

They also installed laminate flooring and a new gas fireplace:

The three bedrooms are themed by season. This is the summer room, which features vintage water skis:

This is the winter room, which features vintage cross-country skis:

Heres the spring room, which has a floral theme and faces the back garden:

Theres white subway tile and cedar plank walls in the bathroom:

Upstairs, McGillvary sealed off a doorway that formerly led to a back balcony, then extended the kitchen counter space in that direction. They installed the banquette seating in the dining area and added ceramic tile for the kitchen backsplash:

They kept the original barnboard walls upstairs, but replaced the ceiling, added laminate floors and painted the original fireplace:

To help brighten the space and contrast the dark wood in the living room area, McGillvarys interior designer Debra Salmoni added white couches and painted the walls and window casings white:

Heres the new waterfront deck, with a frameless glass rail for unobstructed views of Georgian Bay:

This summer, Ryan and his family added truckloads of sand to the waterfront firepit:

They also added $6,000 worth of boulders and rocks, which helps fight erosion of the shoreline:

Theres a bunkie in the back, which got excluded from the HGTV renovations. It has two additional bedrooms inside, but no heat source for winter:

Heres a view of the back of the cottage. The canoes were added for a pop of colour by the HGTV team:

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The caf is being planned at 80 Plungington Road. Pic: Google Street View

A new caf could replace a carpet shop in Plungington after a planning application was submitted.

The new caf, which is set to be opened at 80 Plungington Road, would take over what used to be James Carpets.

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The caf plans to serve sandwiches, wraps and cake as well as soft drinks, tea and coffee. The plans show the owner hopes that the caf will increase footfall to help other businesses in the area.

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Only a small amount of building work is set to be completed, should the planning application be accepted, including installing an extraction system for the kitchen area.

The customer area will hold several tables and a counter.

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Staff Report

LAKE TWP. Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 2952 Edison St. NW, recently broke ground on a long-awaited education wing of the parish.

Members of the parish planning committee were joined by representatives of Braun & Steidl, architects and Fred Olivieri Construction in celebrating the groundbreaking.

Through the generous support of the parish community, the fund-raising goal was overmatched.

Several unique challenges were met and overcome, many due to the need to meld the new addition with the original wood structure (current administrative offices) and the existing church and social hall.

The new structure will include four meeting/classrooms and a 20-foot extension of the existing social hall. It will bring the total number of meeting/classrooms to six.

Construction is expected to be complete in the spring.

The parish, which began in 1977 as a mission affiliated with St. Paul in North Canton, rapidly grew into a stand-alone parish in 1979, occupying a renovated youth club building.

The current church building was dedicated in 1986.

Holy Spirit serves the Uniontown-Hartville community.

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