Monthly Archives: July 2010

I Can’t Believe It’s Ipe

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    Ipe also referred to as Brazilian Walnut and Ironwood is used in both interior flooring application and outdoor decking. Ipe is prized for its strength, longevity and beauty. This exotic hardwood is available FSC certified and is gaining …

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Corporations earn higher profits with sustainable design

Sustainable design improves employee health, moral, environmental resources, and leaves a legacy for children, and puts more profit into your company. LEED Certification will increase the profits over time. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.

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Magnolia Court turns green into platinum

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Magnolia Court turns green into platinum When it comes to green Manteca is going platinum. Magnolia Court – a 52-unit subsidized affordable apartment complex for low-income senior citizens at 777 N. Grant Ave. – is being built to achieve Leadership …

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Everest Dispatch #16 : Behind The Scenes High Altitude Production

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New BP boss vows to stay the course in Gulf clean-up

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New BP boss vows to stay the course in Gulf clean-up Incoming BP boss Bob Dudley Friday vowed the British energy giant would not abandon Gulf residents for years to come, as engineers fine-tuned plans to kill a ruptured well …

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Natural Hot Tubs

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Although most people are familiar with man made hot tubs or “Jacuzzis,” even many hot tub aficionados are unaware of another option in the world of hot tubs – the natural or spring-fed hot tub. There are natural …

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