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A woman perishes in a collision with an Indian leader's kin. Her family cries coverup.
As reported in "Renegade Road," New Times' feature published today about the suspicious secrecy surrounding a tribal police department's handling of a fatal car accident, Miccosukee cops have not uttered public word one about the death of Tatiana Furry.Unless you count a deeply unprofessional rant ... More >>
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Super Animal Adventure Squad is about the adventures of the world's most elite team of anthropomorphic secret agents, as they thwart evil scientists, battle pirates and eat lots of cake. It is released on the 6th of October 2011 and is completely drawn and written by me. All of it! There is also a facebook page for it here
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Do North American LNG protests harm the earth they try to save?
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Nothing highlights how quickly shale disrupted the gas business than the question of US LNG. In 2004 there were a half dozen terminals that imported LNG. By 2010 Cheniere LNG started the current trend of converting them to export, and they are on track to be exporting from the Gulf of Mexico in less than two years. At the same time every import terminal but one is planning to export, and there are enough other projects to make the US the largest gas exporter in the world, dwarfing Qatar and Australia combined. Not all of those will come to pass, but enough will, to change international gas price dynamics.
I often accuse UK greens of not quite getting that it's called global warming for a reason. Some US activists also completely miss the point as they try, with what can only be described as Pretzel Logic to explain why they prefer the world to burn coal rather than US LNG
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Arguing against the economic basis for shale production has been a consistent bee in the bonnet of both green antis and "conventional wisdom" analysts and academics.
The failure to understand the paradigm shift of shale is often more wilful than actual. Dismissing shale as a defeat before the event is not only a mark of recalcitrant greens, but also a signifier of a stubborn refusal to face reality among some investor groups. The majority of those investor groups have been not on Wall Street but in the City of London where opposition coalesced in the writings of John Dizard of the FT. He first wrote on shale in November 2009 in an article titled "Shale Gas Numbers Don't Add Up" and he's been saying it ever since.
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The recent BGS survey of Scottish shale resources brings to mind one of the more bizarre objections raised by green opponents of UK shale, which is a we don't really have any resource worth bothering about, the let's call the whole thing off misperception peculiar to the UK. I find the concern for investors money touching, but it is their money after all, and the risk is on them. As to the size of potential resources, there is, and always shall be only one way to settle the argument, but no, it's not to frack. First things first and one word the public need to hear more often is "explore". Most people would find it a prettier and more hopeful word and it's certainly accurate. We simply don't have anywhere near the data necessary to make any more than educated guesses about resources in many parts of the UK, let alone the recoverable reserves.


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In the lead up to the ACT budget Professionals Australia has written to the Government urging it to strengthen its in-house engineering expertise to save taxpayers money in the long term.
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Director of APESMA's ACT branch David Smith said last year's Senate Inquiry found governments across Australia had lost much of their engineering capability and were seriously at risk of financial blowouts and long delays affecting their infrastructure projects.
"To efficiently deliver the infrastructure our growing territory needs we need to have enough senior engineers," Mr Smith said.
"We need to learn from other jurisdictions and the findings of the recent Senate inquiry which identified that blowouts of 20 per cent routinely occur because of a lack of engineering skills."
APESMA's submission to the ACT Government recommends establishing the Office of the Chief Engineer to ensure the ACT capitalises on its in-house engineering expertise and to oversee the development of public sector engineering skills across the government.
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USU Football: Tennessee beats Utah State 38-7
KNOXVILLE - It was set up so perfectly for the Utah State Aggies. They had a chance to come into Neyland Stadium and finally win the big game against a major team, kick off quarterback Chuckie Keeton's Heisman campaign and send a message they are the team to watch in the Mountain West.
But checking off all those goals proved much harder to accomplish than the Aggies imagined as a youthful but energized Tennessee team stuffed those hopes with a stingy defense and timely offense in a 38-7 victory in front of a sellout crowd of 102,455.
Instead of being the 'break-through win,' or 'signature victory,' they were hoping for, the Aggies used words like 'humbling,' and being 'destroyed,' to describe the loss.
"There was absolutely nothing good that came out of that game," Utah State coach Matt Wells said.
The last time the Aggies were manhandled in such a way was in 2010 when they lost to Boise State 50-14, but at least the Broncos were the ninth-ranked team in the country at the time.
This Vols' team is supposedly rebuilding, indicative by the school record 20 freshmen used in Sunday's contest. But if the Vols are rebuilding and handled the Aggies so well, where does that leave Utah State?
It's a question the Aggies must answer quickly, before hosting Idaho State in the home opener Saturday.
"We have to have a short memory," said offensive lineman Kevin Whimpey, shortly after admitting the Vols destroyed the Aggies. "Are we going to be as resilient as last year's team? That is what we are going to find out against Idaho State."
The battle of the quarterbacks - Keeton and the anointed starter in Tennessee's Justin Worley - never took form thanks to the play of the Vols.
Keeton, playing in his first game since injuring his knee against BYU on Oct. 4, produced some of his typical razzle dazzle moments, scampering for an 11-yard gain at one point then scrambling to keep another play alive to complete a pass.
However, the big plays were too few and too far in between to produce sustained drives. His receivers dropped two catchable balls in the first half and the run game was never able to produce much against a Tennessee defense that clogged the middle of the field.
The Aggies' offense was just 3-of-14 on third down conversions and didn't cross midfield until the third quarter.
Keeton finished the game 18-of-35 for 144 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions while Worley was 27-of-38 for 273 yards and three touchdowns.
Keeton was not made available to media members following the game, but Wells said much of Keeton's play was because he was a 'competitor.'
"Sometimes you over-compensate whether it's a breakdown in protection or pressure," Wells said.
Ultimately, the only stats that really mattered to the USU players, particularly the seniors, was the Aggies' 1-17 record against the SEC and the 0-4 mark against Wisconsin, Oklahoma, USC and Auburn in recent seasons. The lone win against the SEC was back in 1970 against Kentucky, before coach Matt Wells was born, he noted earlier.
While Wells was careful to not put too much emphasis on the opener, noting the program's accomplishments in recent years, Utah State's players saw the game as a chance to show they could not only play BCS teams to close results, but beat them.
That they not only lost but lost in such surprising fashion left the Aggies stunned.
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Tenn » Howard 8 run (Medley kick), 9:23.
Tenn » Downs 12 pass from Worley (Medley kick), 9:09.
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Tenn » Lane 7 run (Medley kick), 10:36.
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Return Yards 6 23
Punts-Avg. 8-37.8 8-37.3
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Time of Possession 25:25 31:01
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Passing » Utah St., Keeton 18-35-2-144. Tennessee,
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Receiving » Utah St., Swindall 5-37, Butler 3-29, Natson 3-18,
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For those students of ours who already know how to count-on, we wanted to figure out how they learned to do so. After they would count-on we would ask them, "How do you know that?" The students usually responded with something like, "it's the fastest way" or "that's the way my brother taught me." It was great to hear students rationalize why they chose the strategy that they did, and it was also really exciting to see that some students chose to start with the larger addend instead of the first one. When we asked students why they did that they told us, "If you start with the bigger number you have to count less and you get the answer quicker." I'm extremely thrilled that they have come to this conclusion, because our research indicated that students are most likely going to use the strategy that they have deemed the most effective.
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A proposed city-county building in downtown Decatur took another step toward reality Tuesday night when Decatur City Council unanimously agreed to spend the funds necessary for its involvement in such a project.
While a city-county building still has numerous hoops to jump through, momentum seems to be building. Now that the city has committed to paying the Schenkel Schultz architectural firm of Fort Wayne to move forward on plans, it's almost assured the county will follow suit.
A Decatur rock and alternative music band called My Lost Tribe will perform twice on Saturday, August 27, in downtown Decatur during the city's 175th anniversary celebration.
The first show will be during the sidewalk sale at the Adams County Courthouse from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and the second show will be that evening at a "battle of the bands" at Vinnie's Bar on N. Second St.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A judge Monday declined to halt Indiana's broad new school voucher program, saying the law was ''religion-neutral'' and likely to be upheld.
It was friend helping friend, brother helping sister, sister helping brother and so on as North Adams students converged on the Bellmont Middle School staging area Monday afternoon to find the right bus and head home after the first day of the 2011-12 school year.
All three public systems opened the 2011-12 school year on Monday with a full day of classes.
St. Joseph Catholic School in Decatur was among the schools kicking off the new school year on Monday.
Adams Central High School vocational teacher Jonathan Patterson has been awarded $2,000 by the ING financial services firm as part of its Unsung Heroes program for educators.
An announcement says the awards go to teachers "who have a significant impact on the lives of youth, but remain tremendously underappreciated and unrecognized."
Only 100 Unsung Hero awards were given out this year. Unsung Heroes started 15 years ago.
The rededication of the gravesite of American Revolutionary War Soldier Thomas Archbold will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 20, during the upcoming 175th Anniversary Celebration of Decatur.
Archbold is buried in Reynolds Cemetery, located in a clearing off Winchester Road, some two miles outside Decatur.
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"Cuties of Decatur" will be presented four times this month during the city's 175th anniversary celebration.
The play, written and directed by Mara Dee Striker Baker, will be performed at 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, August 17-18, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 21, with admission of $8.
Officials of the Decatur Fire Department have announced that the cause of the fire which took the lives of an elderly married couple in the city last Thursday was due to overloading of the electrical circuits in their home.
Claude and Donna West, ages 74 and 71, respectively, died of smoke inhalation in their house at 720 Elm St. There funeral service was scheduled for 1 p.m. today in Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home.
Seth T. Curtis, the 25-year-old Redkey man charged with six crimes in regard to a robbery attempt last Sunday at the CVS store in Berne, has been arraigned in Adams Circuit Court and was set for trial on December 2.
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A proposed budget for 2012 of more than $10.5 million for Adams Central Schools will be advertised publicly, given approval by the AC school board on Thursday night. Board member Mike Brown was absent.
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KNOXVILLE — University of Tennessee fraternities are implementing sweeping reform recommended by a Greek life task force that urged a change in culture.
The changes follow embarrassments that resulted in two UT fraternity chapters closing. The one that garnered most attention was an incident at the former Pi Kappa Alpha chapter house where members were found intoxicated after one was brought to a hospital emergency room passed out.
A police investigation said a wine enema was the cause of the extremely intoxicated 20-year-old's condition, which became fodder for late night television humor.
The university closed the fraternity and a second one, Phi Gamma Delta, has also shut down its UT chapter.
The chapter adviser for Sigma Phi Epsilon, Kelly Williams, told the Knoxville News Sentinel it was time for change.
"The need was there, obviously, to try to work toward a change in the culture, but that was the one event that brought attention to it more than any other," Williams said. "There's been a concerted effort, especially here in the last several months, to work with the university to implement the recommendations in the task force, but also to impact the culture among the students at the university."
A 20-something college graduate will soon move into the Phi Sigma Kappa house as the chapter's first house director in more than a decade, putting that house in the vanguard. All fraternities are to have a live-in house director by the fall of 2014.
Other changes being put into effect are requiring a 2.75 grade point average for fraternity membership and hiring extra weekend security in the campus Fraternity Park.
Police records show that in the last five years, 14 UT fraternities were sanctioned 30 times, tallying 68 violations that include alcohol abuse, physical abuse, hazing and nudity.
Dale Akins, president of Phi Sigma Kappa's housing corporation, said the role of the house directors will be supportive, but well-defined.
"We're trying to take the liability issue and contain it a little bit," said Akins. "And to help these guys understand that we're there to support you, not tell you what you should or shouldn't do.
However, the director will call police if he sees something illegal or dangerous occurring. He will take lesser concerns to chapter officers to deal with.
A proposed "good Samaritan" policy would need legislative approval, said Jeff Cathey, associate dean of students.
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Pleasanton, Calif. The Simpson Strong-Tie® Blue Banger Hanger® threaded insert has received the first International Building Code (IBC) report issued for a specialty cast-in-place insert.
The code report (ICC-ES ESR-3707) is the first one for this type of anchor under ICC-ES AC 446. The code report:
Blue Banger Hanger internally-threaded inserts are cast into the underside of concrete deck after being fastened to the top of wood forms or metal decks. The high-strength, easy-to-install wood-form and metal-deck anchors have been tested and shown to provide outstanding performance in cracked and uncracked concrete under both static and seismic loading conditions.
In the last 10 years, this type of cast-in-place insert has grown in popularity for anchoring suspended mechanical, electrical and plumbing equipment, piping and conduit. These types of anchors are quickly fastened to wood formwork or through corrugated metal deck before concrete is poured.
The Simpson Strong-Tie design is the only pre-pour insert to offer the patented multi-thread design that enables one size insert to handle multiple diameters of threaded rod. This gives flexibility to the installer in layout and to the designer in case the loads and threaded rod sizes are changed during construction.
"Until now, engineers who wanted to specify these anchors had to address the question of code-compliance every time they used them. Now, this new code report gives engineers increased confidence that they can properly design and specify the Simpson Strong-Tie Blue Banger Hanger and still comply with the requirements of the 2012 IBC," said Ryan Vuletic, Simpson Strong-Tie Manager of Engineering/R&D for Anchor Systems.
For more information about the Blue Banger Hanger, visit www.strongtie.com/anchorsystems.
ATLANTA (October 29, 2014) – Simpson Strong-Tie reached the $2 million donation mark this year in its partnership with Habitat for Humanity. The company has had a national sponsorship with Habitat for Humanity International for seven years, and plans on continuing its commitment of monetary and product donations to Habitat affiliates throughout North America.
"Simpson Strong-Tie is very proud to have reached the $2 million donation mark in our commitment to Habitat for Humanity," said Simpson Strong-Tie CEO Karen Colonias. "We support Habitat's mission of safe, strong and affordable housing for those who need it most, and we are honored to be a part of helping to fulfill that mission in local communities."
Simpson Strong-Tie has contributed to local Habitat affiliates for more than 20 years. The company began its official national partnership with Habitat for Humanity International in 2007, annually providing $250,000 or more in cash and product donations, including the structural framing hardware (connectors and fasteners) and reinforced shear walls for new home construction. Simpson Strong-Tie builds homes with Habitat in the United States and abroad, and has supported Habitat's Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project each year. The partnership extends beyond financial and product donations as Simpson Strong-Tie employees volunteer their time, labor and technical skills on construction sites.
"We are delighted that Simpson Strong-Tie has reached such a milestone in their support of Habitat for Humanity and families in need of adequate housing around the world," said Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International. "Only because of the support of faithful partners are we able to serve more families and benefit more communities worldwide. We are grateful that Simpson Strong-Tie shares our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live."
About Habitat for Humanity International
Habitat for Humanity International's vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Anchored by the conviction that housing provides a critical foundation for breaking the cycle of poverty, Habitat has helped more than 4 million people construct, rehabilitate or preserve homes since 1976. Habitat also advocates to improve access to decent and affordable shelter and supports a variety of funding models that enable families with limited resources to make needed improvements on their homes as their time and resources allow. As a nonprofit Christian housing organization, Habitat works in more than 70 countries and welcomes people of all races, religions and nationalities to partner in its mission. To learn more, donate or volunteer visit habitat.org.
Pleasanton, Calif. This past Friday, This Old House named the Simpson Strong-Tie® CPTZ concealed post base to its 4th annual "The TOH Top 100," a list of the 100 best new home products of the year.
The CPTZ concealed post base is designed to connect a wood post to concrete. It provides a clean, concealed look while providing a 1" standoff height above concrete. The 1" standoff reduces the potential for decay at the post end and satisfies code requirements for posts that are exposed to weather, water splash or in basements.
The TOH editors spent months testing and examining thousands of products to find the most distinctive, helpful and innovative new home products in seven categories: Kitchen, Bath, Tools, Building Products, Outdoor Living, Home Tech, and Finishing Touches. Featured in the November/December issue, each winning product is labeled with icons such as Money-Saver, Easy Upgrade, Eco-Friendly, Splurge, and Made in America.
"We are honored that our new concealed post base has been recognized by This Old House editors as one of their top 100 best products. It's a favorite new product among contractors because of the clean finish it provides, while still providing the required standoff height," said Tom McClain, Simpson Strong-Tie senior product manager for Core Products.
"Every year, there is an endless list of new home improvement products introduced to the marketplace. For the annual 'The TOH Top 100', we sift through them to identify the ones that will actually save our 10 million readers time and money while enabling them to fix up their homes with greater ease and style," says Editor Scott Omelianuk.
"The 2014 list is full of products that wowed us for their innovation and their ability to create breakthroughs in their categories," adds Omelianuk. "We are confident that our readers will be as excited by them as we are."
A complete list of "The TOH Top 100" can be found at www.ThisOldHouse.com/top100.
Pleasanton, Calif. In recognition of the 25th anniversary of the devastating Loma Prieta earthquake on Oct. 17, Simpson Strong-Tie, a leader in earthquake research, testing and structural products that result in safer, stronger homes and buildings, offers a checklist to help residents evaluate if their home is structurally sound and earthquake resistant, and if a seismic retrofit is needed:
If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you should consider retrofitting your home. Before starting a seismic retrofit project, it's important to inspect and evaluate the structural integrity of your home. Hiring a professional will help ensure the retrofit is done right. There are seismic improvements that you can do on your own to strengthen your home, however, some cases may require a licensed engineer and contractor.
For more information about protecting your home in an earthquake, download a free Seismic Retrofit Guide at www.strongtie.com/earthquake.
Simpson Strong-Tie opened a research laboratory in 2003 to better understand the effects of earthquakes, high winds and other natural disasters on a home's performance. The lab's state-of-the-art testing equipment can simulate the magnitude of seismic events like the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake in California, which measured 6.9 on the Richter scale. This ongoing testing and research is being conducted with the sole purpose of improving building design and safety through enhanced product development. Simpson Strong-Tie is committed to helping homeowners understand how to strengthen and protect their homes against the effects of earthquakes and other natural disasters.
Pleasanton, Calif. Simpson Strong-Tie will collapse a deck, demonstrate Quik Drive® auto-feed screw driving systems and highlight its new lines of Strong-Drive® structural fasteners and Deck-Drive™ screws at the Remodeling Show and DeckExpo in Baltimore, Oct 22-24, booths 1601 and 1801.
Here are descriptions of some of the Simpson Strong-Tie products and demonstrations that will be showcased:
Deck Collapse Demonstration
Every year, people across the country are seriously injured by unexpected deck failures. Most of these failures are preventable. To help raise awareness about the importance of deck safety and code-compliant construction, Simpson Strong-Tie will demonstrate a live deck collapse both days at 1 p.m. DeckExpo attendees are invited to visit Simpson Strong-Tie booth 1801 to witness the collapse. At the same time, they will learn about the common causes of deck failure and the critical connections in building a safe, code-compliant deck.
Quik Drive Systems Demonstration
Quik Drive auto-feed screw driving systems help save deck builders time and expense on jobsites every day. The tools are easy to use, durable and come with an extension that enables stand-up-and-drive fastening. Featuring quick-loading screw strips, precise countersink adjustment and a patented auto-advance mechanism, they are designed to be fast, reliable and more cost-effective than traditional nail guns. The Quik Drive® PRO300S Decking System comes with a decking nose attachment that centers screws on the joist and in a straight line. Simpson Strong-Tie representatives will be demonstrating the systems at booth 1601 throughout DeckExpo.
Strong-Drive Structural Fasteners
Simpson Strong-Tie Strong Drive structural screws provide deck builders with safe, high-strength alternatives to through-bolting and traditional lag screws. The low-profile Strong-Drive® SDWS TIMBER screw requires no pre-drilling and is designed for attaching deck ledgers. It offers higher loads than alternative lag solutions, which means up to 40% fewer screws. The Strong-Drive® SDWH TIMBER-HEX stainless steel screw requires no pre-drilling, offers high loads and is easier to drive than comparable fasteners. It is made of Type 316 stainless steel, providing the highest level of corrosion resistance, and it can be used in ledger applications.
Deck-Drive Premium Fasteners
This new line of premium outdoor wood screws offers superior performance for decking projects. Deck-Drive screws are designed for professional deck builders by offering unique features to speed installation. Whether the project calls for wood decking, premium composite or exotic hardwoods, these fasteners are designed to install faster and cleaner, which results in labor savings for contractors.
For more information about these and other deck products and to download the Deck Connection and Fastening Guide, visit the Deck Center web page at www.strongtie.com/deckcenter.
Pleasanton, Calif. Simpson Strong-Tie, the industry leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, is launching a promotional "Power Break" campaign to encourage construction industry professionals to power through their workday by following the company on Facebook.
To kick off its "Power Break" campaign, Simpson Strong-Tie is sponsoring a sweepstakes promotion on Facebook that features a prize package that includes Bosch tools, the Simpson Strong-Tie Workbench/Shelving Hardware Kit and a coffee break for the winner and 50 coworkers.
The contest is open to anyone in the U.S. who works in the construction industry, including contractors, builders, lumberyard dealers, architects, engineers and building inspectors.
Contest details and the entry form are on the Simpson Strong-Tie Facebook page, www.facebook.com/strongtie. Participants can enter the contest daily until it ends Nov. 14. The prize package is valued at more than $1,800. One winner will be selected after the contest closes.
The Simpson Strong-Tie Facebook page is updated several times a week with the latest company news and industry information. To start following the company on Facebook and to learn more about the "Power Break" campaign, visit www.facebook.com/strongtie.
Pleasanton, Calif. Simpson Strong-Tie, the industry leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has a new Steel Deck Diaphragm Calculator web app that enables engineers to quickly and efficiently identify the best design and fastener solutions for steel decks given shear and uplift loads.
The app provides diaphragm shear strengths of a steel deck when using Simpson Strong-Tie® screws. It features two calculators – one develops tables of diaphragm capacities based on the effects of combined shear and tension and the other provides optimized fastening solutions for a given shear and uplift.
"With this new web app, engineers now have access to exclusive user-defined tables using Simpson Strong-Tie screws, saving them time," said Galen Longley, Simpson Strong-Tie product manager for fasteners. "They also can find a selection of design solutions for their project using the optimized calculator."
Once an engineer chooses a preferred design solution, the app produces a submittal package that includes fastener information, code reports, Factory Mutual reports, and Appendix VII of Steel Deck Institute's Diaphragm Design Manual, Third Edition (SDI DDM03), with Simpson Strong-Tie fasteners, coating information and tools for installation.
In addition, with the new app, users can:
The new Steel Deck Diaphragm Calculator web app can be accessed at www.strongtie.com/SDDC from any web browser without having to download or install special software.
Pleasanton, Calif. Simpson Strong-Tie, the industry leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has just released the Joist Hanger Selector web app. Now, customers can quickly and easily select the most appropriate and cost-effective hanger for their projects based on the type of installation, type and size of lumber and loads.
The easy-to-use interface enables users to quickly select the members and configuration for their desired connection, and print the results. The app is accessible from any web browser and doesn't require downloading or installing special software.
Simpson Strong-Tie developed the web app after receiving feedback from engineers who appreciated the functionality of its Connector Selector® software, but asked for an easily accessible, web-based version. The new web app offers intuitive input fields and several other features, including:
To use the Joist Hanger Selector app, visit www.strongtie.com/jhs.
Pleasanton, Calif. – For the 10th year in a row, Simpson Strong-Tie has been honored with the "Partners of Choice" Award by David Weekley Homes, the nation's largest privately held home builder. Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has again earned an "A" ranking in both quality and service.
The Partners of Choice Award is the result of a rigorous supplier interactive feedback system that recognizes world-class excellence in supply chain management. Simpson Strong-Tie has been part of David Weekley's world-class evaluation program since its inception in 2003, and is one of only 13 companies this year to achieve the highly sought after double "A" ranking.
Nearly 800 employees at all levels within David Weekley Homes review the company's approximately 200 trading partners (suppliers) and rate them on both quality and service each quarter. The "National Trading Partner Survey" is a web-based, interactive feedback platform that tracks employee responses to measure how effectively partners are managing the supply chain. Partners are rated on a scale from 1-10. Numeric scores are averaged and an alpha ranking of A through F is assigned in 20 percent increments based on each company's relative standing to others. The award program honors suppliers who earn an "A" in quality, service or both within a 12-month period. The partner's results are shared every quarter to foster ongoing improvement within the program. This takes place through a series of individual and group discussions, mentoring calls and strategy sessions.
"By providing continuous feedback, we challenge our suppliers to be as competitive as possible in quality and service. Simpson Strong-Tie has done it for 10 years. This is a remarkable accomplishment, and we are pleased to once again present the Partners of Choice Award to our friends at Simpson Strong-Tie," said Bill Justus, vice president of supply chain for David Weekley Homes. "This is a testament to Simpson Strong-Tie being a world-class provider. It ranks in the top 6% of all companies we do business with, and that is phenomenal when you consider they have done this for a decade."
Mike Moran, vice president of Simpson Strong-Tie builder programs, said receiving the Partners Choice Award for 10 consecutive years is great validation of the company's core values. "At Simpson Strong-Tie, we are committed to providing exceptional quality and service at all times. And as the rankings in the National Trading Partner Survey become more competitive every year, we are continuously improving to stay in the top tier of companies receiving an 'A' in both service and quality," he noted. "We are honored to be a chosen supplier of David Weekley Homes and a recipient of this coveted award."
Pleasanton, Calif. – Simpson Strong-Tie, the industry leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, will feature its innovative, award-winning Strong Frame® special moment frame during the PCBC tradeshow at Moscone Center in San Francisco on June 25-26.
This product was one of only 16 selected to win a 2014 Parade of Products@PCBC award, which is given by the California Building Industry Association to the top products representing the best in innovation and new product solutions. The special moment frame is now entered in the "People's Choice Award" during the show. PCBC attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite product via social media during two-day show.
The Strong Frame special moment frame is a cutting-edge lateral system solution designed to help prevent structural damage in earthquakes. It features new patented Yield-Link™ structural fuse technology. During a seismic event, the beam-to-column links are engineered to bear the brunt of lateral forces, keeping the structural integrity of the beams and columns intact. With bolt-on/bolt off ability, the links are fully replaceable if damaged, making replacement easier and faster because the beam and columns can remain in the structure during repairs.
Simpson Strong-Tie will be in booth 5719. Informational presentations about the special moment frame will be given on Wednesday, June 25, at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., and on Thursday, June 26, at 11 a.m.
For more information about the Strong Frame special moment frame and other new products from Simpson Strong-Tie, visit booth 5719 at PCBC, or visit the website www.strongtie.com/strongframe.
Pleasanton, Calif. – Simpson Strong-Tie, the industry leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has a new Workbench/Shelving Unit Hardware Kit (model WBSK) available through home centers, hardware stores and lumberyards for do-it-yourselfers who want to build a heavy-duty workbench, shelving unit or a multitude of other DIY home projects.
The WBSK kit features the new RTC2Z Rigid Tie® connector that connects one 2x2, 2x3 or 2x4 vertical post to two 2x3 (or greater) horizontal lumber, forming a quick and accurate 90-degree corner with no angle cuts or bolts. The RTC2Z's new streamlined design requires 40% fewer fasteners than the previous model, making it easier to build customized home improvement projects.
"This new hardware kit enables do-it-yourselfers to enjoy the satisfaction and pride of building professional-quality projects with the assurance that what they created is sturdy, strong and durable," said Dave Balzhiser, Simpson Strong-Tie vice president of National Accounts. "A key benefit of the connector's design is how easy it makes it for a do-it-yourselfer to use different size lumber to fully customize the dimensions of any project to fit their exact space."
The WBSK Hardware Kit contains eight RTC2Z connectors, Simpson Strong-Tie® Strong-Drive® SD screws as well as project plans to construct one workbench. Two kits are needed to build a shelving unit. For retailers, RTC2Z projects are ideal for driving collateral sales of lumber, plywood, tools and other accessories. The kit features consumer-friendly packaging and comes with merchandising support.
With the WBSK Hardware Kit and RTC2Z corner connectors, a professional-quality project can be built in a couple of hours. Project ideas and how-to plans are now available on the new Simpson Strong-Tie DIY website, www.diydoneright.com.
Retailers interested in stocking the new WBSK Hardware Kit and RTC2Z connector can contact their local Simpson Strong-Tie sales representative or call (800) 999-5099.
Pleasanton, Calif. – Jeff Ellis, director of Codes & Standards for Simpson Strong-Tie, has been named Engineer of the Year for his outstanding contributions to the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC), the engineering profession and the community. Ellis was honored last night at an awards ceremony by the association.
Ellis works closely with SEAOSC on the annual Buildings At Risk Summit. He helped develop the initial idea and then served as chairman successfully planning and implementing the event in 2011 and 2012, and on the executive committee in 2013 and 2014. The purpose of the summit is to reach out to community members (architects, building officials, policy makers, engineers, insurance companies, building owners, etc.) to inform them of seismic risk and how to mitigate it.
The summit offers information on identifying and strengthening "buildings at risk," which include light-frame weak-story buildings, older residential buildings, non-ductile concrete buildings and unreinforced masonry buildings (URM), as well as discussions on how to best move forward with consideration of past measures, such as education, policies and incentives to motivate action.
"It's a great privilege and honor to receive this award from such an esteemed organization with a history dating back to 1929 and comprised of very talented and passionate engineers who are true leaders in our industry," Ellis said. "Additionally, I'm thankful for being part of the great team at Simpson Strong-Tie where we focus on finding the best solutions and serving our customers and the industry in many ways."
Pleasanton, Calif. – Solar Decathlon Europe, a complementary international competition to the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon, is being held June 28-July 14, 2014, in Versailles, France. Simpson Strong-Tie worked closely with Team Réciprocité, a partnership between Appalachian State University in Boone, NC, and Université d'Angers in Angers, France, to help students build Maison Reciprocity, a solar-powered, sustainable multifamily housing building consisting of six modular units.
The structure was built using primarily screws versus nails to provide superior holding performance. Wall framing and sheathing were installed using Simpson Strong-Tie® Quik-Drive® auto-feed screw driving systems. Foam insulation was fastened to the structure using Strong-Drive® SDWS Timber screws. Exterior decking and siding were installed using Deck-Drive™ DWP Wood SS screws, and Strong-Drive® SDW EWP-Ply screws were used to assemble the LVL floor system. Many of the screws were left exposed throughout the building to create a modern look and to "celebrate the connection."
Ninety-five percent of the fasteners and 100% of the hangers in the building are Simpson Strong-Tie products. The Simpson Strong-Tie McKinney, Texas, facility donated products as well as provided engineering support, fastener testing, product installation training and technical guidance to be a Gigawatt Level ($50,000) sponsor of the project.
Solar Decathlon Europe 2014 challenges collegiate teams from all over the world to design, build, and operate cost effective, energy-efficient and attractive solar-powered houses. For more information about the Maison Reciprocity project visit http://reciprocity2014.com.


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It was August 1986. I and 15 other men and women of various backgrounds from all over the United States had gathered for our first retreat with a spiritual teacher we had only read about or to whom we had been referred by earlier teachers. We had signed on for reasons as varied as we were.
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New York theaters closed after the September 11, 2001 attacks then reopened two days later because people needed a place to share an experience and feel a sense of community. Broadway lights came back to affirm "New York must show the world the terrorists have not won." Continue reading
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When someone says "I've got the blues" we understand that life has gone a bit off kilter, that we're not functioning at optimum level. Blues music is believed to have evolved from southern plantation slaves whose songs gave voice to cruel realities such as oppression, death, and lost love. Today, except for performers, we are not likely to sing about our blues. Since the discovery of serotonin-enhancers that improve a person's mood, psycho-pharmacology has become a multi-billion dollar industry. We are also discovering that those very same drugs alter the brain in ways researchers never imagined, sometimes dangerously and fatally so.
What springs to mind with the word "retreat"? It's a pretty safe bet you don't think about the enemy fleeing from the battlefield or the military ceremonial lowering of the flag. "Retreat" usually shows up in the context of time away from daily demands. We imagine enchanting resorts with white sand beaches, salty ocean breezes on the deck of a cruise ship, a cabin nestled in northern pines, a campfire under the stars. Mostly, "retreat" means to take oneself away from the daily routine, either alone or with a group, with the intent of self-renewal. Continue reading


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Hey, I just had my Para-ordnance LTC .45 1911 which i bought used refinished in a tactical black cerakote finish. This is a great finish. The pistol was what Para called their Regal finish..a really ugly light blue. Alot of wear on the thumb safety, magazine release. This is a totally new gun now. I also had the guy put on Trijicon nights. I need to post some pictures, if you want i could e-mail them, or i will post them on here. $150.00 for a single color. He also does custom laser engraving. The name of the company is GPI, and is located in Jacksonville, Florida. If you need more information let me know.
I would be intersted in this.....please post more information about this vendor.
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On my "home" forum, a well respected member runs his own coating business and offers CeraKote along with other options. I've seen his work and it's absolutely first-rate. I'll be a customer shortly myself. He offers military discounts and discounts to Georgia folks that are members of georgiacarry.org.
Here's the link to his website (tell him NGIB from GPDO sent you)...Ion Coatings LLC
There is now a vendor here selling the cerakote finish. I'm sure they can answer all your questions.
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