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Its been in the works for a year, but Kourtney Kardashians total home makeover is finally done and it looks amazing.

The reality star worked with interior decorator Jeff Andrews to create the modern whimsical look of her home. And it carries out throughout the whole house from her living room to office.

This was the dining room when we moved in and it evolved into a whatever room, she Kardashian said. The piano was in my parents house since I was born and my mom gave it to me. The black and white chairs were also in my house as a child and I had them redone. The hot pink chaise was Khloes she didnt want it. I said to her, Im going to redo this and youre going to regret it. And she does.

Were loving the personality in each room and how details of her parents are incorporated throughout the home.

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By Jessica Bartlett, Boston.com Staff

Milton resident Brian Kelley said hes never liked the blinking LED sign perched on top of the Kennedy Carpet building on Granite Street, the red and yellow lights flickering like a billboard in East Milton Square.

A lot of my neighbors dont like it, either, Kelley said in a phone interview. I just think it looks bad. I dont think it enhances the business or enhances the town.

The sign has been unpopular since its installation in 2008 and was even moved to another side of the building in 2011 to accommodate upset neighbors.

Amid discussions of the buildings future, Kelley is hopeful the sign will be taken down. Yet despite unpopular opinions, the message board isnt likely to be removed in the near future.

Milton selectmen have been reviewing the sign and a proposed lease agreement for the building since December.

At a December selectmens meeting, Jay Kennedy, building owner and owner of Kennedy Carpet Sales, said he was hoping to lease the building and move his 35-year-old business to another site.

Its a tough spot, he said to selectmen. I cant tell you how many times people have driven to my warehouse in Weymouth and say its easier to come here.

Despite Kennedy's investing over $1 million in the building, tenants have been hard to come by. Sleepys, The Mattress Professionals, has made the first legitimate offer for the lease in nearly two years, town officials said, and the company is mainly interested in the sign.

While it is not the Town or the Board of Selectmen's responsibility or obligation to be concerned with the financial well being of a private citizen, we are all caring human beings and certainly do not want to add to Mr. Kennedy's financial woes, said Selectman Tom Hurley in a group email to concerned residents. It is my feeling that at this point denying the LED sign would result in the deal with Sleepy's falling through. It comes down to what is worse, the LED sign or a vacant or foreclosed building?

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The HAL-RSLED-240W Wall Pack Light from Larson Electronics is a Class 1 Division 2, Class 2 Division 1 & 2 hazardous location light fixture that provides 21,300 lumen of high quality light while drawing only 240 watts. The copper free die-cast aluminum alloy body is powder coated for added durability and an attractive aesthetic appearance. Light weight and a low profile make this unit an attractive alternative to larger and heavier older fixtures and require less hardware to install. This robust luminaire can outperform a 400 watt metal halide fixture in brightness while consuming half the power.

This light is multi-voltage capable and can be operated with 90-277 VAC, 127-300 VDC, or 347-477 VAC. The aluminum body and LED lamp give this light excellent durability and resistance to vibration and impacts. The housing is specially designed to dissipate heat which increases the efficiency and lifespan of the LED luminaires. A special heat dissipating design in conjunction with LED technology helps this fixture to achieve an excellent 100,000 hour rated lifespan with 80% lumen retention. This fixture has multiple mounting options including direct conduit, pole mounting, surface mounting with a wall bracket and cable mounting.

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Samsung's new R&D center in Silicon Valley will look like a giant glass donut. so that workers can see each other even when they're on separate floors. Image: NBBJ

Samsung's new R&D center in Silicon Valley will look like a giant glass donut. so that workers can see each other even when they're on separate floors. Image: NBBJ

The rendering of the new headquarters for Alipay, the payment arm of Chinese e-commerce behemoth Alibaba. Image: NBBJ

The rendering of the new headquarters for Alipay, the payment arm of Chinese e-commerce behemoth Alibaba. Image: NBBJ

Alipay's new HQ will be organized around transaction nodes, a concept that mirrors the flow of money online and of traffic along a traditional Main Street. Image: NBBJ

Alipay's new HQ will be organized around transaction nodes, a concept that mirrors the flow of money online and of traffic along a traditional Main Street. Image: NBBJ

At Amazon's new HQ, "biospheres" will let both light and the city in. Images: NBBJ

At Amazon's new HQ, "biospheres" will let both light and the city in. Images: NBBJ

Amazon's bubbles are designed around the concept of "biophilia," the idea that working in nature reduces stress and fatigue. Image: NBBJ

Amazon's bubbles are designed around the concept of "biophilia," the idea that working in nature reduces stress and fatigue. Image: NBBJ

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Every year, the American Institute of Architects invites its memberssome 83,000 licensed architectsto enter the buildings they've designed in the past five years for an award. It's about as solid an award as an architect can receive, and this year's winners were just made public.

The projects range from museums to train stations to hotels; it's a diverse bunch, which you can peruse below. Keep in mind, these were chosen by a committee of working designers selected by the primary professional organization for architects in the U.S. Ot's fun to know what projects architects choose to honor from amongst their ranks.

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This museum occupies the last surviving antebellum railroad complex, in Savannah, which required Dawson Architects to completely transform a National Historic Landmark building without actually harming the landmark itself. All around the structure, particular pieces of crumbling history are highlighted with light or framed with glass. It's a really beautiful example of what some call "living preservation."

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Cass Gilberta pioneer who built many of America's earliest skyscrapersisn't well known by many Americans these days, but he built some of the most beautiful buildings in the country. For example: St. Louis Public Library's Central Library, from 1912, which Cannon Design left intact by building its new structure inside of Gilbert's facade.

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Kentucky cracks down on heroin Kentucky cracks down on heroin Northern Kentucky is an epicenter for heroin addicts and crime related to the drug. 25 deaths also occurred from overdoses of the dangerous drug. See how Northern Kentucky is attacking the problem.FOX 19's Gordon Graham has the details.Full Story > Police arrest student who shot 2 at Philadelphia school Multiple students shot at school in Philadelphia

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A former Bengals player is investing millions of dollars to transform downtown Cincinnati's Tower Place Mall.

Construction has started on what will be called Mabley Place, a parking garage and retail space in the building known as Tower Place Mall on West Fourth Street. Former Bengals player Chinedum Ndukwe is overseeing the project through his real estate development firm Kingsley Wells Enterprises.

Along with other investors and a partnership with JDL Warm Construction, the multimillion dollar project will add 775 parking spaces and 8400 square feet of street-front retail space to downtown.

The project will serve the needs of area hotels, shops, the Duke Energy Convention Center and developing office and residential projects.

Ndukwe's firm, Kingsley Wells Enterprises, will be one of the first storefront businesses to open in Mabley Place.

The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2014.

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Published: Friday, January 17, 2014

New construction harming existing Everett businesses

By Noah Haglund Herald Writer

EVERETT They welcomed the arrival of new neighbors to a traditionally industrial patch of downtown.

But road tie-ups from construction of a hotel and farmers market going up between Grand Avenue and West Marine View Drive have hurt nearby businesses.

A boat-repair shop in September sued the developer over access to a public alley. Two other neighbors a hydraulics business and suspension shop on Grand Avenue have seen walk-in business dry up with repeated road closures.

They also fault the city for doing a poor job coordinating the work.

"We need the alley to get the boats in and out," said Tim Caudill, owner of Cascade Marine Service. "My major frustration was that I couldn't get the city to do anything to verify what was going on with the alley."

Everett spokeswoman Meghan Pembroke said public works officials tried to balance the needs of the development and existing businesses.

Among other measures, the city required the developer to coordinate construction with neighbors. That was an explicit requirement of lane-closure permits.

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Despite ongoing conflict between corporate authorities, construction on the Market Basket at the former Polaroid site will continue and the store could open by years end, according to the developers attorney.

Construction at 1265 Main St. was suspended in early September when developers stopped receiving consistent payments.

The hiccup in operations was a result of an ongoing power struggle between company president Arthur T. Demoulas and his cousin, board member Arthur S. Demoulas. Construction continued at the site, however, at the end of September, with the exception of Market Basket.

Last month after a board meeting, the Demoulas Supermarkets (DSM) Board of Directors gave authorization to sign a lease with site developers, securing Market Baskets space and allowing construction to continue.

Since that [meeting] we were notified by the board that they approved the lease, said Scott Lang, attorney for Retail Management and Development Inc. Since the board approved the lease, the focus has been on the co-tenants and getting the project moving ahead to meet construction deadlines.

The board started a website and wrote that it authorized management to sign the lease that would allow the project to proceed.

"Its great news for the city, Mayor Jeannette McCarthy said. Its a huge economic project for the city that means jobs and Im very happy its going forward because we put a lot ofworkinto it to assist them."

In a Dec. 18 letter addressed to associates and the public, board members wrote that they told management to proceed with the opening of Attleboro, and that other projects have issues that still need to be addressed and resolved by management.

The lease agreement secures Market Baskets space at 1265 Main, which means developers will not need to seek out a new tenant, according to Lang.

Despite multiple attempts, DSM board director and attorney Keith Cowan could not be reached for comment. The listed Market Basket corporate headquarters phone number went straight to a message saying its switchboard was closed.

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For a split second, life seems to stop when the power goes out. Appliances stop humming, televisions go silent, and computers turn dark. Our lives are so connected to electricity that it is a bit disconcerting when that connection is broken.

According to Westar Energy, the most common causes of power outages in this area are failed equipment, wildlife, vegetation, and extreme weather. Senior Communication Representative Erin La Row said, Its important to note that outage causes are often related. In many cases, trees, wildlife and weather related factors may have contributed to the equipment failing. Or lightning may have caused a tree to fall onto a power line.

How long your home will be without power depends on the cause. For extreme weather outages, Westar said restoration time in the Topeka region was, on average, about 71 minutes in 2012 through 2013. For the companys entire territory, the average was 309 minutes, longer primarily because Topeka didnt experience the extreme weather events that took place in other areas.

Of course, weather disasters such as tornadoes and ice storms can cause outages that last days or weeks. La Row noted, It may be a matter of completely rebuilding parts of the electrical system. We hope these severe storms are few and far between, but these are the instances where having a storm kit and plan in place can be most beneficial.

Think Ahead

To make life easier should the power go out, plan ahead. Start by putting together a storm kit that includes:

Emergency phone numbers

A list of each family members date of birth, social security number, and medical information

Flashlight and extra batteries

A battery-powered or wind-up alarm clock

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White Plains, NY (PRWEB) January 17, 2014

During the winter months, having a clean air duct system in the home is important. EnviroGreen Restoration, a cleaning restoration and remediation company servicing the Tri-State area, has some tips and advice for homeowners on proper air duct maintenance.

Over time, air ducts will get dirty and they should be cleaned for the best health and safety of the family within the home. This is especially true during the winter months when homes are closed up and dirt and particles trapped in a dirty air duct system can circulate and cause sickness.

Its important for home and business owners to choose an air duct cleaning company with experience and expertise. When an air duct system isnt cleaned properly, it can cause indoor air problems and release more dirt, dust and other contaminants into the air. Improper cleaning can also cause damage to air ducts, resulting in costly repairs.

Technicians may also need to cut access holes into the duct systems. Closing up these holes properly requires professional skills and technicians will need to know what theyre doing. This is another reason why its vital to choose a reputable company that is BBB accredited.

EnviroGreen Restoration is a locally owned and operated company that has been providing the Tri-State area with its green cleaning and restoration services for decades. Their technicians are experienced and professional, providing home and business owners with peace of mind.

To connect with EnviroGreen and to stay updated on news, please visit their Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Envirogreen-Restoration/196768130516351?ref=stream.

About the company: EnviroGreen is a leading, accredited "green-certified" cleaning restoration and remediation company servicing the Tri-State Area for decades. Using non-toxic cleaning solutions, they clean air ducts, exhaust vents and more in homes and businesses. They offer basement waterproofing and mold remediation services for the health of customers, their families and their employees. Give EnviroGreen a call today for an estimate, (914) 559-2500.

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