Jeff Keele, CTV Winnipeg Published Wednesday, June 25, 2014 1:14PM CST Last Updated Wednesday, June 25, 2014 4:23PM CST

Winnipeg city council has passed a motion to call on the Manitoba government to ban smoking on patios, similar to what it did for indoor places such as bars and restaurants.

Mayoral candidate Coun. Paula Havixbeck and Coun. Dan Vandal had introduced the motion.

A recent CTV poll showed a majority of Manitobans also support the notion.

"(Because) I get a lot of complaints of people that go to patios with their families who are breathing in second hand smoke and we all know the perils of second hand smoke, said Coun. Vandal (St. Boniface).

Vandal said he is confident if the city pushed for this, the province would move the initiative forward.

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Vinny Lobdell Jr.s Mission Landing condo has not one, but two patios.

When people move here from the suburbs, they dont understand how much theyre going to miss having an outdoor space, he said.

Although residents have access to a common area on the roof, outdoor grilling there isnt allowed.

People come and ask to use my grill all the time, he said.

One of two patios at Vinny Lobdell Jr.s Mission Landing condo. Photo by Gloria Wright | Syracuse New Times

Nine years ago, Lobdell bought the condo when it was one of two unfinished units at the Franklin Square building.There were no floors just dirt. There was no plumbing, no heating, no electrical.

French doors in the dining room lead to a patio at Vinny Lobdell Jr.s Mission Landing condominium. Photo by Gloria Wright | Syracuse New Times

Lobdell turned the empty space into a two-bedroom, two-bath, 1,616-square-foot unit.French doors on either side of the living room open onto the brick-paved patios.Both spaces were originally common garden areas. Lobdell bought both to create some outdoor living space for his condo, and to protect his privacy.

The two areas were so close to his ground-floor unit that people could peek in the windows.Lobdell tried to keep as many original details of the former factory building as possible, he said.

The bricks used as pavers in the patios are original to the building.Some of the trees he planted now provide shade to the patios.One of the spaces is accessible from the living room and through a gate from the outdoors.It is furnished with an outdoor couch, a chaise lounge and a coffee table.

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Springdale, AR (PRWEB) June 24, 2014

Spring is the ideal time to clean concrete driveways, walkways or patios to take out wintertime grime and get ready for heavier Summer use. Renew Crew of Northwest Arkansas is currently offering homeowners no cost estimates on all concrete cleaning services. To schedule a free estimate, homeowners should visit the Renew Crew of Northwest Arkansas website and refer to the offer when scheduling.

Many homeowners mistakenly believe that concrete is a zero-maintenance material. Although it surely qualifies as low-maintenance, concrete does need periodic cleaning. This is especially true of stamped or decorative concrete which has a functional as well as aesthetic role. After cleaning, any cracks in the concrete should be repaired and a new coat of sealant should be applied. It is recommended to clean outside concrete at least once per year to get rid of normal grime and dirt build up and to remove stains and rust. Fixing cracks is very important to decrease water intrusion by way of the cracks thereby preserving a structurally sound surface. A high quality concrete sealant will reduce surface abrasion, repel water and stop future dirt, grease or fertilizers from penetrating. Renew Crew of Northwest Arkansas has a proprietary 3-step process that first loosens dirt from within the concrete, washes it away and protects the concrete from the elements. Renew Crew of Northwest Arkansas regularly achieves remarkable results on the dirtiest of surfaces. Before and after concrete cleaning images and video of walkways, driveways and patios are posted on the website.

The rate for each concrete cleaning project depends on the surface area of the patio, driveway or walkway to be cleaned. Property owners may also wish to have their decks, fences or siding cleaned on the same day. When scheduling an appointment for the concrete cleaning estimate, homeowners should notify the estimator about other outdoor cleaning projects.

Renew Crew of Northwest Arkansas Formerly known as Wood Re New, the company successfully grew their business and customer base leading to an introduction of expanded services with a new name - Renew Crew of Northwest Arkansas. Renew Crew of Northwest Arkansas has a specially formulated three step process to clean outside surfaces safely while keeping landscaping in tact. Step One is the application of a foam cleaner to soak and loosen dirt and grime. Step Two sprays away the grime using techniques that are gentler than traditional pressure washing. Step Three is the application of a protective sealant to keep outdoor spaces beautiful longer. The process is suitable for wood decks, wood fences, concrete patios, driveways, vinyl siding, stucco, log homes and many others. Serving Serving all of NW Arkansas including Prairie Grove, Farmington, Fayetteville, Springdale, Lowell, Rogers, Bentonville and Bella Vista. Free estimates available.

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Nashville, TN (PRWEB) June 24, 2014

Renew Crew of Nashville recently added concrete cleaning to its suite of outdoor cleaning services. The Spring is the ideal time to clean concrete walkways, driveways or patios to get rid of wintertime dirt and grime and get ready for heavier Summer use. Renew Crew of Nashville is currently offering property owners free estimates on all concrete cleaning services. To take advantage of the no-cost estimation service, homeowners should contact Renew Crew of Nashville via the website or by phone and refer to the promotion when scheduling.

Many homeowners erroneously believe that concrete is maintenance-free. While it undoubtedly qualifies as low-maintenance, concrete does need periodic cleaning. This is particularly true of stamped or decorative concrete which serves a functional as well as aesthetic role. After cleaning, any spaces in the concrete should be repaired and a new coat of sealant should be applied. It is recommended to clean outside concrete annually to remove normal grime and dirt build up and to eliminate stains and rust. Fixing cracks is important to decrease water intrusion by way of the cracks thereby preserving a surface which is structurally sound. A top quality concrete sealant will repel water, reduce surface abrasion and prevent future dirt, grease or fertilizers from entering. Renew Crew of Nashville has a proprietary 3-step process that first loosens dirt from within the concrete, rinses it away and protects the concrete against the elements. Renew Crew of Nashville consistently achieves outstanding results on the dirtiest of outdoor surfaces. Concrete cleaning before and after images and videos for patios, driveways and walkways are available on the website and YouTube.

The price of each concrete cleaning project depends on the area of the driveway, walkway or patio to be cleaned. Property owners may also wish to have their fences, decks or exterior siding cleaned at the same time. When making an appointment for the concrete cleaning estimate, homeowners should inform the estimator to other outdoor cleaning projects.

About Renew Crew of Nashville Formerly known as Wood Re New, the company successfully grew their business and customer base leading to an introduction of expanded services with a new name - Renew Crew of Nashville. Renew Crew has a specially formulated three step process to clean outside surfaces safely while keeping landscaping in tact. Step one is the application of a foam cleaner to soak and loosen dirt and grime. Step Two is similar to traditional pressure washing to spray away the grime. Step Three is the application of a protective sealant to keep outdoor spaces beautiful longer. The process is suitable for wood decks, wood fences, concrete patios, driveways, vinyl siding, stucco, log homes and many others. All Renew Crew locations offer free estimates.

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IN THE CLUBS FOR for 6/20/2014

ROCK

Around the Corner. 18616 Detroit Ave., Lakewood; 216-521-4413 or atccafe.com. 6/20 Friday: Jacob Plazer and the Good People. 10 p.m. 6/21 Saturday: Big in Japan. 10 p.m.

Barking Spider Tavern. 11310 Juniper Road, Cleveland; 216-421-2863 or barkingspidertavern.com. 6/25 Wednesday: Marcus Whitemire. 8 p.m.

The Foundry Concert Club. 11729 Detroit Ave, Lakewood; hificleveland.com. 6/26 Thursday: Sworn Enemy.

Murphy's Ale House. 7503 Granger Road, Valley View; 216-524-2077. Music starts at 9 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 6/20 Friday: Teaser. 8 p.m.

Parkview Nite Club. 1261 West 58th St., Cleveland; 216-961-1341 or parkviewniteclub.com. Shows: 9:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted).Talk about creaky-floor classics. A back-street Cleveland original with live music and a kitchen that lives deliciously within its means. 6/21 Saturday: Madison Crawl. 9:30 p.m.

Vosh. 1414 Riverside Drive, Lakewood; 216-767-5202 or voshclub.com. Music at 9 p.m. unless noted. 6/20 Friday: Ed Klaehn. 9:30 p.m. 6/20 Friday: Velvet Shake. 9:30 p.m.

BLUES

Blue Rock Cafe. 5827 Darrow Road, Hudson; 330-650-2222 or bluerockcafe.com. 6/20 Friday: Scott Stuewe. 6 p.m. 6/22 Sunday: Tri-Tones. 5:30 p.m. 6/25 Wednesday: John Perrota. 6 p.m.

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In a New Yorker magazine cartoon, a man smoking a pipe and reading a newspaper sits in an easy chair. His wife stands in the kitchen doorway. Between them, their dog stands on hind legs, dressed smartly with a top hat, bow tie, tuxedo, boutonniere and cane.

Howard, the wife says, I think the dog wants to go out.

Lately, it seems there isnt any place in public you wont see dogs tagging along with their human companions. So much so, you almost expect to see them in formal attire.

Once, a dogs place was in the home. Today, its place is almost everywhere. Outdoor festivals. Bar patios. Ice cream stands. The workplace. The National Pet Owners Survey claims more than 1 million dogs are brought to work daily, including this Friday on Take Your Dog to Work Day.

Its past the time to concede that the world has become one big dog park.

Now more than ever, people are traveling with their pets, says Jenn Fadal, owner of Wag Natural Pet Market on Davis Islands, which promotes itself as a place for Tampas pet parents. In addition to natural pet food, Fadal sells leashes and collars and accessories that help dog owners take their pups along with them wherever they go.

Theyre treating their pets like a child, like a member of the family, Fadal says. Theyre taking vacations with their dogs. And when the dogs cant go, sometimes they dont take the vacation.

Dog encounters happen almost everywhere now. Fadal remembers a day recently when she was shopping at the DSW shoe store on Dale Mabry Highway. Suddenly and unexpectedly, a French bulldog came along for a nuzzle. The owner was roaming the aisles, casually shoe shopping with le petit chien francais on a leash.

Of course, the bulldog was loving me, the pet store owner says. [To them] I smell like 500 dogs all the time.

Fadal writes about dogs-in-public issues for a blog called The Pack Mom (thepackmom.com). Along with operating the store, its a topic she knows well. Most mornings, she and her husband, Cristan, and their 3-year-old son Sebastian go for a 2.5-mile power-walk with their dogs Abe and Chico, a Labrador mix and a Chihuahua. They do the same almost every evening as well.

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