ng 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
ng Interface Textured Carpet Tile Offerings Add Style and Performance to Commercial Spaces By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400 The new flooring solutions pair on-trend designs with functionality at a smart price point. Full Article
ng Floor Trends & Installation Seeks Game-Changers for Top Product Awards By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Don't let your groundbreaking flooring creation go unnoticed. Submit your new product entry by September 11, 2024, and let the flooring community experience the future you're building. Full Article
ng Leggett & Platt Flooring Partners with Make-A-Wish By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Leggett & Platt will donate $0.01 to Make-A-Wish for every square foot ($0.09 sq. yd.) of Make-A-Wish branded carpet and cushion underlayment products now through December 31, 2025, with a minimum donation of $100,000. Full Article
ng California Achieves Record Carpet Recycling Rate By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0400 The California carpet recycling rate was 35% for the year 2023 and reached 41% in Q1 2024, pulling even with the statewide recycling rate for all materials. This annual rate is an 83% increase over 2019’s rate despite economic and operational challenges that have created significant headwinds. Full Article
ng New California Law Overhauls Carpet Recycling Program, Sparking Industry Concerns By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:30:00 -0400 AB 863 will replace the current carpet recycling program, which has consistently met state goals, with a complicated new program that is both untested, unproven, and more costly, said The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), which opposes the measure. See previous coverage here. Full Article
ng Nayyer Carpets Opens Manufacturing Facility in Pakistan By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -0400 Nayyer Carpets has a production capacity of 50 million square meters annually and is poised to serve markets across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Africa, India, and Pakistan. The company’s expansion strategy includes plans to double both its production output and workforce every year as it scales its operations. Full Article
ng CARE Executive Director Bob Peoples Discusses Recycling Challenges and California's AB 863 Bill By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400 Bob Peoples, executive director of Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE), attended The Flooring Sustainability Summit where he spoke on carpet recycling. Here, he talks more in-depth about the Summit, the history of CARE, and the AB-863 California carpet recycling bill. Full Article
ng Lowe's Names Schluter Systems, Shaw Among its 2024 Vendor Partners of the Year By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400 Lowe's Companies, Inc. announced its Vendor Partners of the Year, which recognizes a vendor's commitment to delivering quality products, innovation, value and service to Lowe's customers. Full Article
ng 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
ng CARE's Next Steps for California's Carpet Recycling Program By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0400 California lawmakers recently updated the state's carpet recycling program, which will take effect in January. The Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) is working to understand how the new requirements will impact its existing approved plan. Full Article
ng 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
ng California Carpet Recycling Program Seeks Assessment Fee Hike for 2025 By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:08:46 -0400 Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) has requested CalRecycle's approval for an increase in carpet recycling fees, proposed to take effect February 1, 2025. The adjustment aims to meet new reserve requirements mandated by CalRecycle for year-end 2025. Full Article
ng CARE Sets Date for 2025 Carpet Recycling Conference, Announces Lead Sponsor By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400 The Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) will host its 23rd Annual Conference under the theme "Carpet Recycling: Riding the Sustainability Wave" at the Sea Bird Resort in Oceanside, California, May 20-21, 2025. Full Article
ng Lupine Racing - The Marrakesh Express - 17-24 May 2025 By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 15:36:45 GMT Inspired by this thread (https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/communitybuzz/2173647-lupine-racing-baltic-brutal-race-2-9-august-2025-a.html) from JapesUK for the August Baltic Brutal race to Tallinn, and the wonderful trip report... Full Article CommunityBuzz
ng 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
ng FS New York on 57th Street now taking reservations By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 20:40:44 GMT as of Nov 15th. FSPP amenities are included if you book through any of the Preferred Partner travel advisors on FT Full Article Luxury Hotels and Travel
ng Los Angeles recommendations By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:38:29 GMT We are planning an LA trip for February. We'd fly into LAX and rent a car. We're trying to minimize long drives. 1) We're planning to visit the Getty museums and some other things in the general area, so we're looking for a hotel in the general... Full Article Luxury Hotels and Travel
ng Recent advances in non- destructive testing of concretes and structures: An outlook By academicjournals.org Published On :: Sat, 31 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0100 Non Destructive Testing (NDT) of materials and structures is one of the most common forms of quality control. The Nigerian infrastructure systems continue to deteriorate due to lack of integrity checks on some identified projects in both public and private sector. Analysis of various sectors in Nigeria revealed that there are abandon projects in building and constructions industry while majo... Full Article
ng 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
ng 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
ng 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
ng 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
ng 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
ng 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
ng 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
ng 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
ng '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
ng 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
ng 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
ng To trust or not to trust? Young people's trust in climate change science and implications for climate change engagement. By ezproxy.scu.edu.au Published On :: Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Children's Geographies; 06/01/2021(AN 151284198); ISSN: 14733285Academic Search Premier Full Article CLIMATOLOGY IDENTITY (Psychology) SUSPICION AMBIVALENCE
ng 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
ng '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
ng 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
ng Do neighbourhood characteristics matter in understanding school children's active lifestyles? A cross-region multi-city comparison of Glasgow, Edinburgh and Hong Kong. By ezproxy.scu.edu.au Published On :: Sun, 01 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Children's Geographies; 08/01/2021(AN 152310094); ISSN: 14733285Academic Search Premier Full Article GLASGOW (Scotland) HONG Kong (China) NEIGHBORHOODS STUDENT activities PARKING facilities HOUSEHOLDS
ng 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
ng Even in Iceland? Exploring mothers' narratives on neighbourhood choice in a perceived classless and feminist utopia. By ezproxy.scu.edu.au Published On :: Sun, 01 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Children's Geographies; 08/01/2021(AN 152310092); ISSN: 14733285Academic Search Premier Full Article ICELAND NEIGHBORHOODS EXTENDED families UTOPIAS MOTHERS SCHOOL choice
ng 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
ng Unpacking the ethics of access and safety of participants and researchers of child sexual abuse in Ghana. By ezproxy.scu.edu.au Published On :: Sun, 01 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Children's Geographies; 08/01/2021(AN 152310086); ISSN: 14733285Academic Search Premier Full Article GHANA AFRICA CHILD sexual abuse
ng Breaking the child labour cycle through education: issues and impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on children of in-country seasonal migrant workers in the brick kilns of Nepal. By ezproxy.scu.edu.au Published On :: Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Children's Geographies; 10/01/2021(AN 152966703); ISSN: 14733285Academic Search Premier Full Article NEPAL COVID-19 pandemic CHILD labor MIGRANT labor SEASONS COVID-19 BRICKS
ng 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
ng Corrosive disadvantage: the impact of fracking on young people's capabilities. By ezproxy.scu.edu.au Published On :: Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Children's Geographies; 10/01/2021(AN 152966702); ISSN: 14733285Academic Search Premier Full Article ENGLAND HYDRAULIC fracturing CAPABILITIES approach (Social sciences) FOCUS groups
ng 'In the middle of things': on educated un(der)employed young people's pragmatism and idealism in rural Indonesia. By ezproxy.scu.edu.au Published On :: Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Children's Geographies; 10/01/2021(AN 152966701); ISSN: 14733285Academic Search Premier Full Article INDONESIA IDEALISM PRAGMATISM URBAN studies HEGEMONY DEVELOPING countries
ng The rhythmicity of daily travel: young children's mobility practices along the mobile preschool route. By ezproxy.scu.edu.au Published On :: Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Children's Geographies; 10/01/2021(AN 152966700); ISSN: 14733285Academic Search Premier Full Article SWEDEN PRESCHOOLS PRESCHOOL children RHYTHM
ng Learning to be (multi)national: Greek diasporic childhood re-memories of nationalism and nation-building in Australia. By ezproxy.scu.edu.au Published On :: Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Children's Geographies; 10/01/2021(AN 152966705); ISSN: 14733285Academic Search Premier Full Article AUSTRALIA DIASPORA ADULTS NATION building AUSTRALIANS NATIONALISM
ng Lessons in everyday nationhood: childhood memories of 'breaching' the nation. By ezproxy.scu.edu.au Published On :: Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Children's Geographies; 10/01/2021(AN 152966698); ISSN: 14733285Academic Search Premier Full Article SOVIET Union POLITICAL participation POLITICAL socialization POLITICAL organizations YOUTH societies & clubs
ng The becoming of a Swedish preschool child? Migrant children and everyday nationalism. By ezproxy.scu.edu.au Published On :: Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Children's Geographies; 10/01/2021(AN 152966697); ISSN: 14733285Academic Search Premier Full Article SWEDEN PRESCHOOL children NATIONALISM FOSTER children IMMIGRANTS FRAMES (Social sciences) GOVERNMENT policy
ng Working with childhoods and energies: critical reflections on specifying and locating the intangible. By ezproxy.scu.edu.au Published On :: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Children's Geographies; 11/24/2021(AN 153737733); ISSN: 14733285Academic Search Premier Full Article
ng Watching change: attuning to the tempo of decay with pumpkin, weather and young children. By ezproxy.scu.edu.au Published On :: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Children's Geographies; 11/24/2021(AN 153737475); ISSN: 14733285Academic Search Premier Full Article
