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Big New Problem Discovered On The Silver Line (ICYMI)
Patch - Dan Taylor
Yet another problem with concrete for the Silver Line Phase 2 project risks another major delay, according to a report. Editor's note: This article …
MongoDB
How to do mongoDB migration when model was a concrete type and now is an interface
stackoverflow.com
I am using MongoDB C# driver version 2.4.4. I am having problems migrating old documents that were based in a concrete type to a new model, that is …
Driver killed in high-speed crash with concrete pillar
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A driver was killed in a crash involving a concrete pillar early Saturday morning. Officials said Lenardo Mendez, 39, was speeding when he hit the …
West Tennessee
Reward rises to $10K in case of man killed by concrete chunk
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The family of a man killed when a concrete chunk went through his windshield is now offering a $10,000 reward for more …
Mississippi River
Bendable Concrete Could Offer Solutions to Crumbling Infrastructure
engineering.com - Matthew Greenwood
Bendable concrete, also known as Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC), has been around since the early 1990s. But a team of researchers at …
Roads
Soybean oil driving technology to improve roadways
phys.org - Chris Adam
Holiday drivers who find that roadwork is driving them crazy may find in future years that a Purdue University-affiliated startup can seal the deal …
New York Post
Assault And Battery
Woman arrested for throwing concrete chunk at police officers
New York Post
Jessica C. Blick called 911 and requested an ambulance in Cape Coral, Florida, but when police arrived, she refused to cooperate and threw a chunk of …
How to Dissolve Concrete With Acids
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Clean concrete handiwork often involves a final cleaning with acid. Step 1 Don your safety goggles, gloves and long apron. Even weak acids can harm …
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Dining Rooms
Wood And Concrete Beach House Overlooking The Ocean
contemporist.com - Erin
Rob Mills of RMA has recently completed the Ocean House, a beach house that he designed for his family and friends. Located on a steep slope …
Ohio
State Route 59 closed in Akron after concrete truck tips over
ohio.com - Beacon Journal/Ohio.com
Akron police and firefighters have closed eastbound state Route 59 near downtown Akron after a concrete truck fell on its side. It is not clear how …
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Government working on 'concrete plans' to boost SA: Ramaphosa
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President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government is working on “concrete plans” to prevent all major ratings agencies downgrading South Africa’s …
Comic Books
Concrete: The Human Dilemma
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Pictures Within Pictures In each episode of Pictures Within Pictures, show hosts Zack Kruse, Will Pfeifer, and Ben Tiede spotlight a different comic …
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Man Dies After Car Crashes Into Concrete Wall In Old Brookville
Patch - Paige McAtee
The car, after crashing into the wall, was then struck by another vehicle on Thursday afternoon, police say. A back seat passenger died after a …
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Tiny concrete cabin provides off-grid rest and relaxation
newatlas.com - Adam Williams
Described by designer GreenSpur as one part Scandinavian minimalism and two parts Virginia countryside, the Lost Whisky Concrete Cabin is an …
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Concrete Fiber Market to Experience Robust Growth Owing to High Usage in Transport Infrastructure, Building and Construction
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FELTON, California, December 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Concrete Fiber Market is expected to grow at a significant CAGR in the upcoming period as the scope and its applications are rising enormously
Engineering
Cast in concrete – Innovative vibration damping on truck-mounted concrete pumps with strain sensors
engineering-update.co.uk - JET Digital Media
The trend on truck-mounted concrete pumps is for greater reach with less weight. Technical advances at Schwing are currently making it one of the …
Tampa Bay, FL
The Ybor Plan Was Never Concrete Enough
iheart.com - Trey Downey
Channel 10 Investigative Reporter, Noah Pransky joined Pat Donovan and Aaron Jacobson on Wednesday afternoon. Noah told the guys that part of the …
Family Dollar
Florida woman kicks, throws concrete at, threatens to kill police: report
orlandosentinel.com - Tiffini Theisen
A Florida woman hit a police officer with hunk of concrete and threatened to kill a second cop outside a Family Dollar before she was finally tackled …
How to Attach Fabric to Concrete Walls
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Step 1 Apply a bead of concrete epoxy glue to one side of the furring strips. Make sure the bead runs from end to end. Step 2 Apply a bead of concrete …
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How to Raise the Level of a Concrete Slab Without Slabjacking or Lifting
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Concrete slabs are not made to be moved. Step 1 Remove any parts of the old slab that are broken or loose. Sweep the slab carefully with a …
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How-To's
How to Repair Cracks in Concrete
hunker.com - Mark Johanson
Repairing cracks in concrete can be done with powdered repair mixes, or with masonry caulks. Monitor cracks closely to spot major structural problems. …
Country Living
Countertops
The Problem With Concrete Countertops That No One Talks About
Country Living - By Taysha Murtaugh
We scratched beneath the surface and found all the pros and cons you need to know. Thank Pinterest, thank Joanna Gaines, thank marble madness …
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Waterproofing
ATB Supermarkets: The Ongoing Penetron Success Story in Ukraine
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EAST SETAUKET, New York, Dec. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The newest ATB supermarket – part of Ukraine's most popular discount market chain – opened its doors in September 2018 in Kharkov. PENETRON
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Vacation Homes
Tiny concrete cabin makes a cool off-grid getaway
Curbed - Liz Stinson
Get a dose of nature and Brutalism all at once There’s nothing like concrete to make a person appreciate the natural world. Maybe it’s the manmade nature of it, or the hard angles, but a little Brutalism
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West Midtown residents worry a new concrete plant will hurt environment, snarl traffic
Curbed - Sean Keenan
“Dropping a heavy industrial facility into the middle of all of this revitalization seems like an asinine planning move,” says neighbor Although development west of Midtown is chugging along at a remarkable,
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Man Who Faked Silver Line Concrete Is Going To Prison: Report
Patch - Dan Taylor
Andrew Nolan will go to prison for a year and a day after admitting to hiding faulty Silver Line concrete panels. A man who faked records in order to …
Portland, OR
Hey Look, More Cement Planters Designed to Displace Homeless Portlanders
portlandmercury.com - by Alex Zielinski Dec 10, 2018 at 11:33 am
As we enter the rainy season, hundreds of homeless Portlanders seek shelter in tents, cars, public warming shelters, a friend's couch, or under …
Gear & Gadgets
Murder charges filed after man's body found under concrete in Cleveland backyard
dispatch.com - wire reports
CLEVELAND — Police have charged three people with murder in connection to the death of a California man found buried under 20 pounds of concrete in …
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A Stable Bookcase Inspired by Last Year’s Earthquake in Mexico
Design Milk - Caroline Williamson
Last year, Mexico experienced a devastating earthquake which led Mexico City based design studio Comité de Proyectos to reflect on safety and …
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Los Angeles
Here's Why US Concrete Rose 20.5% in November
FOX Business - Fox Business
Shares of US Concrete (NASDAQ: USCR) jumped more than 20% last month, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The strong monthly stock performance followed a nearly 29% drop in October doesn't