The Journal-World sent a 16-question survey to each candidate running for three at-large seats on the City Commission. Fourteen people filed for those seats. The March 3 primary election will whittle the field of candidates down to six for the April 7 general election. These answers are presented as they were received from the candidates.

65 years old, a retired boilermaker and union instructor who has led a grass-roots group to bring a grocery store to downtown Lawrence

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Do you believe a new police headquarters facility is needed, and if so, are you open to considering a property tax or sales tax increase to fund the facility?

Yes, I believe that Lawrence needs improved police facilities. However, any proposed solution should be the result of thorough and thoughtful study, based on community needs and proven principles free of special-interest influence. Lawrence does not need a military-base-style police headquarters. Police facilities should promote nationally proven methods of community policing and should discourage Ferguson-style police militarization. Ever-increasing sales taxes assessed on essential goods, including food, place an unfair burden on low- and moderate-income residents. As such, these taxes impact local businesses and encourage shopping outside of Lawrence. Property taxes are a more equitable way to fund essential services.

The city in 2014 approved a new registration and licensing program for apartments and other rental units in the city. It is set to begin inspections in July. Do you support the program as approved?

Yes, I believe the program represents a good start toward ensuring safe and decent housing for all Lawrence residents who rent, while maintaining affordability in housing. It should be thoroughly reviewed and strengthened, based on successful programs in other cities and particularly in other cities with large universities.

As part of the Rock Chalk Park sports complex, the city entered into a public-private partnership with Kansas University Endowment and a private development group. As part of that agreement, the city is paying for about $12 million worth of infrastructure that was exempted from the citys standard bidding process. Do you support public-private partnerships that involve the city paying for work that was not bid?

No. I oppose special-interest no-bid contracts. These are clearly not in the best interest of local taxpayers, and sweetheart deals like this undermine competition. As a city commissioner, I will be an independent voice, free of influence by special interests, and will fight every day against the sort of backroom deals that have tainted city government in recent years.

In 2014 the city approved tax rebates for projects in East Lawrence, downtown and near the KU campus that were either wholly or largely for apartment development. Do you support providing tax incentives for apartment development?

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SNOWMASS VILLAGE In the original review of the Base Village application undertaken more than a decade ago, elected and appointed officials conducted extensive studies, surveys and site visits before approving a project that was supposedly just big enough.

Too much commercial activity could create cannibalism among business owners, consultants told town representatives. On the flip side, an inadequate amount of retail and restaurant outlets wouldnt generate enough vitality to sustain a viable development.

As the Snowmass Village Planning Commission gears up to prepare a recommendation on the sketch plan application for the Base Village major PUD amendment, it is grappling with some of the same questions that were supposedly answered in the early 2000s, including what is the right size for the commercial component of this development?

That issue dominated Wednesday nights regularly scheduled meeting, with the projects master developer, Related Colorado, maintaining that less is more and commissioners questioning why they should allow a reduction in square footage of retail and restaurant space when only 40 percent of the entire project has been completed.

We dont need more businesses. We need more people, said Scott Calliham, operator of the Base Camp and Slice restaurants, in support of the developers request.

Calliham and two other owners offered testimonials about the challenges faced in a resort where businesses have just five months to make their annual income.

Commissioner David Rachofsky has remained the most steadfast in not allowing the reduction in commercial square footage, in part because of the unfinished nature of the project, but also because revenue projections for how much is being generated are currently falling far below estimates.

When the residential construction is complete, there will be plenty of people to patronize the retail and restaurant establishments, Rachofsky said.

Tim McMahon of Incline Ski Shop, who is a partner in Blazing Adventures, raised an issue that also seemed long settled by the original 2004 Base Village approval. While touting the mom and pop commercial businesses on the Snowmass Village Mall, he decried the specter of retail expansion in Base Village, admitting to being nervous if you start to add significant commercial space at Base Village.

Related Colorados Craig Monzio describes some proposed changes to the Base Village project to (from left): Interested citizen Toni Kronberg, Snowmass Village Planning Commission chair Tom Goode and Bruce Smith, who owns a unit in Capitol Peak. The tour took place Wednesday before the planning commission meeting.

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Tampa, FL (PRWEB) February 13, 2015

Faour Glass Technologies (Faour Glass), a leading fabricator of custom architectural glass and glazing systems for the high-end residential and commercial markets, was awarded a patent (Patent Number: US 8,915,032) on December 23, 2014, for its innovative hurricane window design that performs with no framing members.

The Slimpact Frameless Window System by Faour Glass is designed and approved for large missile impact-resistance, meeting the highest standards in hurricane performance. The product line includes Slimpact Max for the High Velocity Hurricane Zone. Slimpact is the only glazing system of its kind that offers a frameless impact-resistant option for architects, designers and owners.

We are thrilled to receive a patent on our Slimpact design, says Angelo Rivera, vice president and general manager of Faour Glass. We believe that our unique frameless system will offer our clients a high-performance window that meets the most severe impact requirement while providing expansive, Unobstructive views.

Faour Glass will showcase its Slimpact product line for commercial and residential applications at the 2015 American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Convention in Atlanta. Stop by and visit Faour Glass at booth number xx and see the beauty of Slimpact first hand. For more information on the Slimpact product line visit http://www.slimpactview.com or call 813.884.3297.

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About Faour Glass Technologies An innovator in stunning, high-performance residential and commercial glazing since 1975, Faour Glass Technologies offers complete integrationfrom engineering to fabrication to installationproviding some of the most unique custom glass solutions in the world. The company recently introduced the first frameless window system that meets large missile requirements for the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone in Florida.

Faour Glass Technologys corporate headquarters is located in Tampa, Florida. For additional information on the companys products and services, visit http://www.faourglass.com or call 813.884.3297.

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Managing WebLogic Server and Deployed Applications in DMZ and Other Complicated Network Setups [November 2014] by Martin Heinzl WebLogic Server comes out of the box with a general configuration that should satisfy most applications. But DMZ setups and other special environments require additional configuration, communication and security. This article by Martin Heinzl focuses on options for various DMZ setups.

Creating Domains with WLST [June 2014] by Martin Heinzl A sample chapter from Advanced WebLogic Server Automation: Administration and Monitoring with WLST and JMX.

Installing Oracle WebLogic Server 12c and Using the Management Tools [June 2014] by Sam R. Alapati A sample chapter from the Oracle WebLogic Server 12c Administration Handbook, from Oracle Press.

Using Oracle WebLogic 12c with NetBeans IDE [April 2014] by Markus Eisele Oracle ACE Director Markus Eisele walks you through installing and configuring all the necessary components, and helps you get started on a simple Hello World project.

SOA and Cloud Computing [April 2014] by Jrgen Kress, Berthold Maier, Hajo Normann, Danilo Schmeidel, Guido Schmutz, Bernd Trops, Clemens Utschig-Utschig, Torsten Winterberg The final article in the Industrial SOA article series takes a look at the relationship between SOA and Cloud Computing, and offers insight into how SOA principles can help to insure the long-term success and business value of the migration to the Cloud.

Speedy Perception versus Speedy Reception: Smart Asynchronous Interactions [March 2014] by Lucas Jellema When is a synchronous approach to application architecture like a bad restaurant? Oracle ACE Director Lucas Jellema explains -- and shows you a better way.

SOA's People Problem [March 2014] by Bob Rhubart Sometimes the biggest obstacle to successful SOA has little to do with technology. Community leaders share insight in this article from the latest issue of Oracle Magazine.

Starting and Stopping a Java EE Environment when using Oracle WebLogic [February 2014] by Ren van Wijk Oracle ACE Director and Fusion Middleware specialist Ren van Wijk explores ways to simplify the life-cycle management of a Java EE environment through the use of scripts developed with WebLogic Scripting Tool and Linux Bash.

SOA and Business Processes: You are the Process! [February 2014] by Jrgen Kress, Berthold Maier, Hajo Normann, Danilo Schmeidel, Guido Schmutz, Bernd Trops, Clemens Utschig-Utschig, Torsten Winterberg Part of the Industrial SOA series, this article looks at best practices for modeling and managing effective business processes.

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averda to Deploy First of Its Kind KSA Underground Waste Collection System in Saudi Arabia

The system allows for the hygienic disposal of residential, commercial and public waste through the use of a plastic container as opposed to the typical underground concrete setup. By extending its storage capacity up to five cubic metres underground, the frequency of the waste collection is reduced compared to traditional and smaller bin systems. averda is constantly improving the carbon footprint of its operations in KSA and the wider region.

The underground waste containers are also designed with the aesthetics of the architectural style of the site in which it is based and are equipped with sensors that update the collection team regarding the status of its capacity and when ready to be collected.

The underground waste solution provides cities with maximum storage capacity while utilising minimal space. This effective clean technology solution will provide KSA neighbourhoods with cleaner environments and more cost effective solutions for cities in Riyadh, Jeddah and Jubail, stated Jeroen Vincent, chief operating officer of the GCC for averda. averda continues to work closely with the Saudi government and partners to achieve a clean and green environment for the Kingdom.

Semi-underground containers were designed for on-site reloading and collection. The ability to store waste underground has a natural cooling effect that lessens odour and bacterial formation.

In addition to the underground containers system, averda provides integrated waste management services in Riyadh, Jeddah and Jubail, including cleaning, collection, disposal, treatment and recovery. The company also supports the King Abdullah University of Science and Technologys (KAUST) LEED Platinum certification, delivering sustainable integrated waste and resource management services since 2010. averda has also worked with Princess Nora University to deliver similar services since 2011 and since October last year, averda is delivering city cleaning and collection to King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC).

About averda:

averda International is the largest environmental solutions provider in the MENA region, specializing in integrated resources management. averda is at the forefront of innovation in the regional market, providing sustainable solutions and more than 35 years of experience in the effective management of waste for both private and public sector clients across pedestrian, residential, commercial and industrial areas.

averda's extensive portfolio of services ranges from street cleaning through to waste collection, treatment, disposal and recycling. The companys capabilities also include the development of solutions for water, wastewater and solid waste of public, residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, all within a sustainable framework that respects the natural environment. averda also designs and implements full-scale solutions to recover valuable and recyclable resources like paper, metals, and water.

With 10,000 employees serving millions of people every day, averda operates in full compliance with international standards for quality control throughout Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Morocco and Angola. averda is supported by GrowthGate Capital Corporation since 2008.

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Architectural Division 8 is a complete, turnkey, distributor of doors, frames, hardware, access control and automated openings to include design, specification, delivery and installation. We are a single source supplier for the door openings industry

Prospective clients currently find themselves dealing with more than one manufacturing and/or distributing entity when endeavoring to find opening solutions to meet their design requirements. In some circumstances, accredited professionals are not available to adequately analyze and recommend correct and cost-effective products suited to the project at hand. In others, these professionals are called upon to provide band-aid solutions to poorly bid projects, after the fact.

Expertise and knowledge matters! Todays world life safety and security commands a much larger concern than any previous time period in our history and the architectural opening is a key element with regards to both. Understanding codes, laws, and standards as they apply to the flow of people safely yet securely through a building involves greater challenges and expertise than ever before.

Expertise and knowledge matters! Todays world life safety and security commands a much larger

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Commercial & Industrial:

Extensions to existing facilities or complete new builds, our current building knowledge and continuous research into new products and methods will help you get exactly what you need from your build, so that it may suit all of your clients needs and your own.

We are now an official partner of the Local Authority Building Control, so you can be assured that all of our applications will be streamlined and consistent to save you or your business time and loss of potential earnings.

Space planning:

we can provide space planning for offices, car parks and factory equipment, we will survey the space in question and from knowing what it needs to accomodate we will find the best solution, this service also works well with our 3D services to get a more realistic feel for the space.

Garden Design:

Our specialist horticulturalists are well skilled and extremely experienced to give you your perfect garden, by testing the soil types and micro climates they will be able to work out a plant schedule and be able to produce conceptual and pleasant designs working with the current conditions.

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Garden City, NY (PRWEB) February 03, 2015

NAPW honors Melanie R. Treadway as a 2015 Professional Woman of the Year. Ms. Treadway is recognized with this prestigious distinction for leadership in business. As the largest, most-recognized networking organization of professional women in the country, spanning virtually every industry and profession, the National Association of Professional Women is a powerfully vibrant networking community with over 600,000 members and over 200 Local Chapters.

Client satisfaction and meeting expectations is something we pride ourselves on, says Ms. Treadway, Treasurer and Secretary at MTA, Mike Treadway Architects, Inc. Helping clients build and open their businesses and find their dreams is rewarding to us.

Since its inception in 2000, Ms. Treadway has been an instrumental part of the national, full-service architectural firm that specializes in architecture and design. She works alongside her husband Mike Treadway, the companys Architect and Designer. MTA is located in the Galleria area of uptown Houston and provides architectural services for public, institutional, commercial and development clients.

As Treasurer and Secretary of MTA, Ms. Treadway manages the day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, invoicing and budgeting. In addition to her administrative tasks, Ms. Treadway works closely with individual clients, assisting them with choosing the finishes they want at prices they can afford. Prior to joining MTA, Ms. Treadway was employed at a number of civil and traffic engineering firms as an Executive Assistant.

Awards & Accomplishments: Bachelor's, University of Houston; Active Member of Fabulous Ladies Philanthropic and Providence Presbyterian Church

About NAPW NAPWs mission is to provide an exclusive, highly advanced networking forum to successful women executives, professionals and entrepreneurs where they can aspire, connect and achieve. Through innovative resources, unique tools and progressive benefits, professional women interact, exchange ideas, advance their knowledge and empower each other.

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Just four months after announcing the elimination of 30 positions because of declining enrollment, California University of Pennsylvania officials revealed the school's newly renovated presidential residence labeled by some on campus as The Palace.

The price for work in the home of interim Cal U President Geraldine Jones was more than $800,000, exclusive of labor and architectural services provided by university staff, according to school records.

University tradesmen did this wonderful work, Jones said as she and her husband, retired Hewlett Packard executive Jeffrey Jones, led a tour of their sprawling, 4,800-square-foot, two-story apartment in historic South Hall.

During the tour, Geraldine Jones adamantly defended the investment.

It is work that is meant to last for decades. This is an asset for the university, the same as when we restored other buildings on campus, Jones said.

But some students on the Washington County campus who have endured tuition and fee increases year after year are not quite as effusive about the yearlong project, which involved thousands of man-hours by four dozen university employees to install a commercial-grade kitchen; crystal doorknobs; an Italian marble entryway with sparkling beveled glass globe lights; a coffered ceiling featuring 196 cuts; and $57,000 worth of draperies for 33 new windows.

Senior environmental science major Samantha Hartman said, It's crazy to put all this money into renovations when we have to pay for printer paper and parking passes.

It's a lot of money for a residence for the president, said Annmarie Hayes, a senior pre-med major.

The head of the school's faculty union said the renovation, although pricey, is preferable to a plan offered during the tenure of former Cal U President Angelo Armenti to construct a new home for the university's leader.

If we're in a search for a new president, upgrading it was probably something that had to be done, said math professor Barbara Hess. You've got to have something attractive during a search, and I hear we're going to be in one very soon.

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Details of the Forum, and its plans for evolving TOGAF in the current year, are given on the Architecture Forum web site.

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