si Designs on Demand Tile From Artaic Introduces Three New Patterns and Colorways By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0400 Three patterns in three new colorways have been introduced to Artaic's Design on Demand collection. Full Article
si Cersaie 2024 Unveils New Trends, Design Competition Winners + Pritzker Prize Keynote By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 22:00:00 -0400 The annual trade show offered attendees a window into the latest design and color trends in ceramics as well as the newest advancements in sustainable production and cutting-edge technologies. Full Article
si Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels: What to Consider Before Going All In By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:45:00 -0400 No doubt Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels (GPTP) are the future, but it would seem the future is now. Chris Rachel, owner, Superior Home Solutions, provides a quick list of what you need to know before adding large-format tile to your flooring installation repertoire. Full Article
si NTCA Assistant Executive Director Jim Olson Receives Prestigious Ring of Honor Award By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400 Jim Olson, NTCA's assistant executive director since 2008, has been awarded the association's Ring of Honor for his exceptional leadership and 40-year dedication to the tile industry. Olson will receive the prestigious recognition at the Total Solutions Plus Awards Luncheon in Boston on October 28. Full Article
si Geometric Rhythms: Panaria Ceramica's New 'Playlist' Tile Collection Sets Design Tempo By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Panariagroup USA has unveiled its new Playlist ceramic tile collection, featuring geometric patterns in 3x12 and 8x8 formats across 12 color options. Full Article
si Daltile Partners with Gary Sinise Foundation to Support Wounded Veterans By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 This Veterans Day, Daltile continues its ongoing partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation, supporting the construction of specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans through the foundation's R.I.S.E. Program. Full Article
si Darren Keefe to Host DesignBites at KBIS By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 13:00:00 -0400 The actor, HGTV personality and celebrity carpenter will emcee the event during which brands each have three minutes to present an innovative product. Full Article
si Single-Family, Multifamily Production Post Double-Digit Gains in November By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Dec 2021 15:10:00 -0500 Single-family and multifamily housing production accelerated in November, due to strong demand for new construction. Full Article
si SV: YYZ-India/SE Asia ~C$800-1300 r/t By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 01:16:10 GMT Posted on a Canadian deals forum. SV has dropped economy fares to SE Asia (namely, BKK, KUL, CGK- lowest fare) and India with fares running C$900-1,000 r/t for the former and just under C$1,300 for the latter. Interestingly books into Semi-Flex... Full Article Mileage Run Deals
si Air NZ Skycouch vs Singapore PE By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 05:43:47 GMT Hello, I am in the process of booking flights to NZ for my family (2 adults and a 6 year old). I would like advice on the following dilemma with the Singapore - Auckland leg please. We have the option of flying Air NZ with a sky couch and... Full Article TravelBuzz
si Questions / discussion about private jets, private vs. commercial, etc (2024 onwards) By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:58:30 GMT Are there any private jets that have at least one comfortable and real bed to sleep on - for a transatlantic overnight flight? Not talking about seats the go flat bed or even sofas that open up. A real bed... Full Article TravelBuzz
si Reading Bakery Systems Names Denise Siegle as CFO By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2024 08:29:00 -0400 Siegle is a senior finance professional with more than 30 years of experience with industrial manufacturing companies. Full Article
si New Technology Allows Visitors to go Behind Nestlé's Factory Doors By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 09:18:35 -0400 The virtual experience is personalized, giving visitors the chance to become acquainted with products from their country of choice. Full Article
si GOODLES Names Chris Hall as Chief Financial Officer Amid Explosive Growth By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Hall held financial leadership roles as CFO for Nutrabolt and PepsiCo, where he most recently served as CFO for Quaker Foods and Sabra Hummus. Full Article
si PepsiCo to Acquire Siete Foods for $1.2 billion By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 11:30:00 -0400 PepsiCo says the acquisition will complement its portfolio with the addition of an authentic, Mexican-American brand, while also growing its better-for-you food offerings. Full Article
si Rising Demand for Natural Products Fuels Growth in Fruit Pulp and Puree Markets By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:32:43 -0400 The global fruit pulp market is expected to grow from $1.9 billion in 2024 to $2.8 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 5.4%. Full Article
si Amass Brands Group Completes Majority Acquisition of Calirosa Tequila By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:03:35 -0400 The acquisition aligns seamlessly with Amass Brands Group's overarching strategy to expand its presence in key segments of the spirits market. Full Article
si Fresh Del Monte Achieves Scope 1 and 2 Emission Reduction Goal Seven Years Early By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 13:38:57 -0400 The 2023 Sustainability Report outlines Fresh Del Monte’s progress toward its long-term environmental and social goals. Full Article
si FDA Partners with Purdue University and Indiana Agricultural Stakeholders on Salmonella Study By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:13:09 -0400 This study is intended to help the FDA and the local growing community better understand the source of pathogens, their persistence, and how they transfer through the growing environment to help inform food safety practices. Full Article
si Keurig Dr Pepper to Acquire Energy Drink Business GHOST By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 08:55:01 -0400 KDP will initially purchase a 60% stake in GHOST, which will be followed by the acquisition of the remaining 40% stake in 2028. Full Article
si Jones Soda Interim CFO Joe Culp Resigns By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:33:00 -0500 Culp’s resignation follows the Oct. 25 departure of President and CEO David Knight. Full Article
si Jarrett Foods' President Retires By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 09:31:52 -0500 Jarrett Foods offers a range of high-quality products, such as whole bird cut-up, custom breast and thigh deboning, breast and tender hand portioning, marination, and re-packing services. Full Article
si Mars Announces New Leadership for its Food & Nutrition Regional Businesses By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:34:19 -0500 Dusangh and Bakker will report to global president of Mars Food & Nutrition, Shaid Shah, and will begin these roles immediately. Full Article
si Am I not using these flights search tools correctly? By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 15:08:18 GMT An international student that goes to my local church has asked for my help to find her an affordable flight home for Christmas. Closest airport is BUF and destination is LUN. Depart: 12/16 - 12/22 Return: 1/16 - 1/18 Price is the sole... Full Article Travel Tools
si LSI Flooring Debuts Carpet Padding with 'Unsquashable' Technology By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 16:00:00 -0400 LSI Flooring, after acquiring Daltonian Flooring's padding division in 2022, introduces "Unsquashable Padding." Full Article
si Pets Continue to Influence Home Renovation Decisions, Houzz Study Finds By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2024 14:00:00 -0400 Houzz's 2024 study reveals nearly half of pet owners prioritize their animals when renovating, and flooring was the most popular upgrade. Full Article
si Len Andolino Appointed Couristan President By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0400 Couristan has announced the expansion of its leadership team with the hiring of Len Andolino as President. Full Article
si Brintons Fall 2024 Self Expression Woven Carpet Collection Hiraeth By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 The new collection is inspired by the countryside and includes eight distinct patterns. Full Article
si Couristan Unveils New High Point Market Showroom, Blending Heritage with Modern Design By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400 Couristan will open a 2,659-square-foot showroom in the IHFC building at High Point Market, celebrating its grand opening on October 27. The mid-century modern space showcases high-end handmade rugs and designer-driven residential broadloom products while honoring the company's 98-year history through a history wall display. Full Article
si Zeftron Launches Color-Matching App for Design Professionals By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 Zeftron, a premium nylon 6 yarn system used to make commercial carpets, has released a new mobile app that allows designers to match and order yarn colors directly from their smartphones. Full Article
si Japan Do 2025 discussion : Kanazawa (?) 17-20 April 2025 By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 20:20:08 GMT As Easter 2025 is late (20 April) Im thinking of meeting in Kanazawa (https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6601.html) with a post-do visit to Tateyama Snow Corridor (https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7550.html#snow) which opens between mid-April and... Full Article CommunityBuzz
si Confused re presentation of passport no. on booking site By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:37:27 GMT Hi, I don't know which forum to use for this but perhaps I can be sent in the right direction. I am trying to complete my booking of the second of two flights for a relative on Ryanair (Dublin to Manchester UK and back). Each flight was booked... Full Article CommunityBuzz
si Happy Birthday, ElevatorEnthusiast, from yours truly, ElevatorEnthusiast! By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:22:43 GMT May your year be marked with a reduction in these darn gray hairs and an abundance of pizza and macarons! Full Article CommunityBuzz
si Enhancing the strength of sandcrete blocks using coarse aggregates By academicjournals.org Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0100 This current article explores the possibility of adding aggregate (10 mm size) to sandcrete mixes in order to enhance the strength of the sandcrete blocks. Four different kinds of mixes were made; the first one was used as a reference without the addition of course aggregate, and in the remaining three, course aggregates were added in percentages of 5, 10 and 15% by volume of the reference m... Full Article
si Variability of visible and near-infrared (vis-NIR) diffuse spectral reflectance of cement-based solidified/ stabilized pre-treated oil-based drill cuttings By academicjournals.org Published On :: Tue, 31 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0100 This study investigated the effects of solidification/stabilization (S/S) variables on visible and near-infrared (vis-NIR) spectral reflectance of solidified/stabilized low-temperature thermally desorbed (pre-treated) oil-based drill cuttings. Partial least squares (PLS) regression models were also developed to rapidly estimate the levels of total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH), Cu, and Ba pres... Full Article
si Reliability assessment of progressive failure of a low rise framed building on weak soil-foundation interaction By academicjournals.org Published On :: Tue, 31 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0100 A 4-storey reinforced concrete framed buildings was modelled in 3-dimensional analysis with the same sections and loadings for both rigid and weak foundations respectively using ETABS and FORM5 Softwares in accordance with Euro code provisions. The weak foundation was initially analysed and designed as a fixed column-foundation joint and later re-analysed and redesigned as a hinged column-fo... Full Article
si Evaluating mixed reality technology for architectural design and construction layout By academicjournals.org Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0100 Mixed reality (MR) technology has attracted increasing interest in the architecture and construction industry since the commercial availability of head-mounted MR devices in 2016. With its ability of overlaying digital building models in real construction sites, building owners, architects, engineers, and contractors have quickly recognized the value of MR technology in on-site architectural... Full Article
si Study of physico-mechanical properties of concretes based on palm kernel shells originating from the locality of Haut Nkam in Cameroon By academicjournals.org Published On :: Sun, 31 May 2020 00:00:00 +0100 This study is based on the use of palm kernel shells as aggregate in the manufacture of concrete. Several (0, 25, 50, 75 and 100%) substitutions were used in the volume fraction of the aggregates. In order to evaluate the effect of this substitution, the mechanical properties at 7 and 28 days for compression was determine, 28 days for bending and then the physical properties of fresh and har... Full Article
si Evaluation and selection of the quality of internal doors for buildings using building information modeling building information modeling (BIM) By academicjournals.org Published On :: Sun, 31 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0100 The selection of building materials from various available alternatives is a critical process affected by many complicated factors. Every single element in a building has a specific function to perform. This necessitates a proper selection of material from the various available alternatives, which generally differ in their quality, performance, and cost. To make the most practical choice, th... Full Article
si The effect of curing condition and use of additives on compressive strength of lime/pozzolana mortar By academicjournals.org Published On :: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0100 Previous studies have shown that the obsidian pozzolana of the Sabaloka area processes a high pozzolana index. Therefore, it was chosen to study the effect of its curing condition and use of additives on the compressive strength of lime pozzolana mortar. The investigation revealed that the strength of pozzolana mortar is affected positively or increases with the curing condition (humidity, t... Full Article
si Perception of professionals on factors influencing skilled labor shortages in the Nigerian construction industry By academicjournals.org Published On :: Sat, 31 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100 The construction industry in Nigeria plays a pivotal role in economic growth, yet it faces a critical challenge: a shortage of skilled labor. This study aims to identify the key factors influencing skilled labor availability in Nigerias construction sector and propose actionable solutions. Through an extensive literature review and distribution of questionnaires to construction professionals... Full Article
si 'Small steps and small wins' in young people's everyday climate crisis activism. By ezproxy.scu.edu.au Published On :: Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Children's Geographies; 06/01/2021(AN 151284203); ISSN: 14733285Academic Search Premier Full Article ACTIVISM CRISES PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation COMMUNITIES SOCIAL change
si What difference does it make? Exploring the transformative potential of everyday climate crisis activism by children and youth. By ezproxy.scu.edu.au Published On :: Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Children's Geographies; 06/01/2021(AN 151284202); ISSN: 14733285Academic Search Premier Full Article ACTIVISM YOUTH CLIMATE change SOCIAL change CRISES COUNTERCULTURE
si The role of schools and teachers in nurturing and responding to climate crisis activism. By ezproxy.scu.edu.au Published On :: Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Children's Geographies; 06/01/2021(AN 151284199); ISSN: 14733285Academic Search Premier Full Article TEACHERS TEACHER role ACTIVISM EDUCATION policy EDUCATION advocacy GEOGRAPHY
si Blurring the '-ism' in youth climate crisis activism: everyday agency and practices of marginalized youth in the Brazilian urban periphery. By ezproxy.scu.edu.au Published On :: Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Children's Geographies; 06/01/2021(AN 151284197); ISSN: 14733285Academic Search Premier Full Article SAO Paulo (Brazil) URBAN youth COVID-19 pandemic ACTIVISM YOUTH services INNER cities
si 'Generation Z' and 'second generation': an agenda for learning from cross-cultural negotiations of the climate crisis in the lives of second generation immigrants. By ezproxy.scu.edu.au Published On :: Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Children's Geographies; 06/01/2021(AN 151284196); ISSN: 14733285Academic Search Premier Full Article CHILDREN of immigrants GENERATION Z ENVIRONMENTAL literacy SCHOOL environment CLIMATE change education CRISES
si Young people's everyday climate crisis activism: new terrains for research, analysis and action. By ezproxy.scu.edu.au Published On :: Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Children's Geographies; 06/01/2021(AN 151284205); ISSN: 14733285Academic Search Premier Full Article ACTIVISM COMMUNITY-school relationships CRISES COMMUNITY schools STORYTELLING
si Making women's shelters more conducive to family life: professionals' exploration of the benefits of nature. By ezproxy.scu.edu.au Published On :: Sun, 01 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Children's Geographies; 08/01/2021(AN 152310093); ISSN: 14733285Academic Search Premier Full Article WOMEN'S shelters THEMATIC analysis FAMILIES PARENTS SOCIAL belonging PSYCHOLOGICAL well-being
si Inclusion, social capital and space within an English secondary free school. By ezproxy.scu.edu.au Published On :: Sun, 01 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Children's Geographies; 08/01/2021(AN 152310089); ISSN: 14733285Academic Search Premier Full Article ENGLAND FREE schools SOCIAL space SOCIAL capital SECONDARY schools SOCIAL integration PUBLIC spaces ANALYTIC spaces
si Chasing the unreachable 'university dream': an active life course approach integrating chronopolitics. By ezproxy.scu.edu.au Published On :: Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Children's Geographies; 10/01/2021(AN 152966706); ISSN: 14733285Academic Search Premier Full Article HONG Kong (China) LIFE course approach ASSOCIATE degree education EMOTIONS GROUNDED theory PARTICIPANT observation