f 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
f The Carpet and Rug Institute's Richard Turner to Retire, Welcomes Darrell Hagan as the Director of Technical and Programs By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) announced the retirement of Richard Turner, director of technical services, and the appointment of Darrell Hagan as the new director of technical and programs. Full Article
f 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
f DKNY Partners with Nourison Home for New Area Rug Collections By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400 Constructed of premium materials, the collections will combine modern design and timeless appeal with innovative weaves, rich textures, and refined patterns, according to Steven Peykar, co-CEO and co-founder of Nourison Home. Full Article
f 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
f 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
f 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
f Shaw Floors Partners with American Kennel Club, Expands Pet Perfect Collection Audience By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 Shaw Floors announces its new partnership with the American Kennel Club (AKC), broadening Shaw Floors’ exposure to pet owners nationwide. Full Article
f AFT Launches New Commercial Carpet Installation Certification Program By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:00:00 -0500 At the Starnet 2024 fall meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, flooring industry veteran Robert Varden introduced Advanced Flooring Technology's (AFT) new commercial carpet installation certification program, designed for non-union contractors. The three-day program combines training and evaluation and focuses on pattern correction, adhesive application, and technical skills. Full Article
f Informal Wine DO - ORD 11/13 venue TBD By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:02:01 GMT Greetings to the FT Wine Aficionados.... I know this is somewhat of a short notice, but perhaps we can still make something interesting come together. I will be spending a couple of days in Chicago and thought it would be interesting to get... Full Article CommunityBuzz
f BYOB Wine Friendly venue for a IAH Wine Do & post your interest to join By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 03:02:39 GMT Greetings.... Looking to tap into the wisdom of Houston based (and also that even though you arent based in Houston, know the city well enough to recommend a place) and can suggest a good venue that has a friendly corkage policy and would allow us... Full Article CommunityBuzz
f 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
f 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
f Heathrow VIP formerly Heathrow by Invitation By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2024 22:46:27 GMT Thought this might be the most appropriate audience to know the merits of this program. I am staying at Claridges at the end of the month and was thinking about using their standard greater chauffeur service on arrival, but considering using the... Full Article Luxury Hotels and Travel
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f Potential use and benefits of automation for traffic control in roadway construction By academicjournals.org Published On :: Wed, 30 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0100 This paper addresses the impact of using automated flagging devices in road construction instead of using construction workers. To examine the efficacy of automating this construction activity, a group of drivers with diverse characteristics/demographics was involved in the study. The diverse characteristics included gender, age, years of driving experience, and level of formal education (e.... Full Article
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f '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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 'That's given me a bit more hope' – adolescent girls' experiences of Forest School. By ezproxy.scu.edu.au Published On :: Sun, 01 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Children's Geographies; 08/01/2021(AN 152310090); ISSN: 14733285Academic Search Premier Full Article SCOTLAND TEENAGE girls SOCIAL skills THEMATIC analysis MENTAL health SOCIAL interaction RURAL schools
f 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
f Forest as a specific place for girls and their green criticism. By ezproxy.scu.edu.au Published On :: Sun, 01 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Children's Geographies; 08/01/2021(AN 152310088); ISSN: 14733285Academic Search Premier Full Article FINLAND ENVIRONMENTAL activism DAUGHTERS PRESIDENTS GREEN technology
f Indian parents' perception of children's independent mobility in urban neighbourhoods: a case study of Delhi. By ezproxy.scu.edu.au Published On :: Sun, 01 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Children's Geographies; 08/01/2021(AN 152310087); ISSN: 14733285Academic Search Premier Full Article DELHI (India) INDIA PARENT attitudes NEIGHBORHOODS PARENTS URBAN policy
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f '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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f Affective practices of everyday nationalism in an Australian preschool. By ezproxy.scu.edu.au Published On :: Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Children's Geographies; 10/01/2021(AN 152966699); ISSN: 14733285Academic Search Premier Full Article AFFECT (Psychology) PRESCHOOL children NATIONALISM PRESCHOOLS
f 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
f 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
