al Superior Industrial Refrigeration Names Mike Hastings as CEO By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 09:39:00 -0400 Hastings will lead the company's strategic growth initiatives, leveraging his expertise in finance, accounting and agricultural industry experience. Full Article
al 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
al 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
al Baldwin Richardson Foods Promotes Cara J. Hughes to Chief Customer and Community Impact Officer By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:17:00 -0400 During her tenure as vice president of customer and community, Hughes was instrumental in nearly doubling the organization's revenue. Full Article
al Anheuser-Busch Invests Additional $8M in Flagship St. Louis Brewery By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 09:57:55 -0400 Anheuser-Busch says it is dedicated to investing in its facilities to help create and sustain jobs and fuel economic growth in St. Louis and beyond. Full Article
al 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
al Amy's Kitchen Launches Five New Global-Inspired Organic Soups By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:26:09 -0500 The new soup collection includes several gluten-free and dairy-free options. Full Article
al 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
al 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
al New Quiet Edit Carpet Tile for Commercial Spaces from Tarkett By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400 The Quiet Edit carpet tile collection from Tarkett comes in four design options with a focus on sustainability. Full Article
al 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
al Case Study: A Cozy, Hospitality-Inspired Office Transformation By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -0400 BNP Media, the parent company of Floor Trends & Installation, moved to a 5,000-square-foot office in downtown Birmingham, Michigan, embracing a hybrid work model. The remodeled space features wood-look LVT by Shaw Contract and textural carpet by Interface for a hospitality-inspired feel. Full Article
al 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
al CARE 2023 Annual Report Now Available By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 09:30:00 -0400 On September 1, CARE submitted the California Carpet Stewardship Program’s 2023 Annual Report to CalRecycle, highlighting a historically high recycling rate among other achievements. CalRecycle is accepting public comments on the Annual Report now through Friday, October 4, 2024. Full Article
al Kneeless Carpet Stretcher Reduces Installer Injuries By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0400 By eliminating the need for high-impact knee kickers, the tool allows professionals to achieve a precise and even stretch while significantly reducing wear and tear on their bodies. Full Article
al 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
al 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
al 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
al 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
al 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
al 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
al 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
al 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
al 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
al Cheval Blanc Seychelles By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:05:57 GMT Looks to be opening on Dec 1, but limited intel on the property and limited pics at the moment. Seems like rates start around ~$2k a night. Full Article Luxury Hotels and Travel
al 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
al 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
al 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
al 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
al 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
al 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
al '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
al 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
al 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
al '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
al 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
al 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
al Landscapes as represented in textbooks and in students' imagination: stability, generational gap, image retention and recognisability. By ezproxy.scu.edu.au Published On :: Sun, 01 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Children's Geographies; 08/01/2021(AN 152310091); ISSN: 14733285Academic Search Premier Full Article SLOVENIA RF values (Chromatography) SCHOOL children LANDSCAPES IMAGINATION IMAGE recognition (Computer vision) SECONDARY school students TEXTBOOKS
al 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
al 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
al 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
al '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
al 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
al 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
al 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
al 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
al Banal and everyday nationalisms in children's mundane and institutional lives. By ezproxy.scu.edu.au Published On :: Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Children's Geographies; 10/01/2021(AN 152966704); ISSN: 14733285Academic Search Premier Full Article DIASPORA NATIONALISM PRESCHOOL children POLITICAL participation SOCIAL order NATIONALISM in literature
al 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
al 'High tide by boat, low tide we walk': the everyday digital lives of girls in remote villages of Vanua Levu, Fiji. By ezproxy.scu.edu.au Published On :: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Children's Geographies; 12/01/2021(AN 153655054); ISSN: 14733285Academic Search Premier Full Article FIJI TECHNOLOGICAL revolution DIGITAL technology EMOTIONS VILLAGES EVERYDAY life VIRTUAL communities SOCIAL media SOCIAL context