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Fast internet speeds, well-designed structured cabling, seamless wireless network coverage, and the handling of large files is now a necessity for businesses to compete in the local and global marketplace. From corporate offices that need to fill the high tech demands of their staff to the cafe owner who wants to offer WiFi to its patrons, data and network cabling needs are increasing all over the west. Los Angeles Network Cabling and Fiber Optic has expanded its service area to offer data/voice cabling, wireless network installation, fiber optic installation and termination services, CCTV/IP cameras and business phone/VOIP systems to commercial and business customers throughout the entire west coast of the US including California (CA), Nevada (NV), Oregon (OR), and Arizona (AZ).

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New and existing customers are thrilled about the expansion as it comforting to work with an honest and reliable vendor for network cabling and comes in good time for many as they expand their offices, relocate to larger facilities, and open new field branches.

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Install a new, electric water heater in your home and save energy and money. When installing your water heater, make sure to follow model-specific information, warnings, safety notices and local codes. Consult a qualified professional if in doubt.

Youll need common plumbing tools and pipe joint compound approved for potable water. Youll also need a circuit tester or voltmeter. Most codes require the water heater to be installed in a metal drain pan. See the installation instructions for information about sizing the drain pan and other installation details.

If your house has copper pipes, consider an installation kit with compression fittings that don't require soldering. If your pipes are plastic, youll need connectors / fittings for the specific type of plastic pipes used in your home. Read the instructions for the new connectors before cutting the existing water pipes.

Locate the circuit breaker marked water heater and turn it off. Some homes use fuses, which should be removed. Your water heater may also have a disconnect switch which should also be turned off.

Because circuit breakers can be mismarked, always check the incoming power wires with a voltmeter or circuit tester to make sure the circuit you are working on is off.

Open a hot-water faucet, and let the hot water run until its cool. Then, shut off the cold-water supply to the water heater. Leaving the hot-water faucet open will help the tank drain.

Connect a garden hose to the drain valve. Place the other end of the hose in a drain or outside (you could also use buckets). Open the water heaters drain valve. While the water heater is draining, read the installation instructions that came with your water heater. Disconnect the water and power lines, and remove the old water heater.

Most homes have check valves in the plumbing system and now need a thermal expansion tank installed near the water heater. The expansion tank is attached to the cold-water inlet line. To operate properly, the expansion tank must be pressurized with air. Refer to the expansion tanks instructions for details.

The temperature and pressure relief valve (T&P) is an important safety device. It opens to relieve pressure if the water temperature or pressure is too high. Use the new T&P that came with your new water heater. Dont reuse the old T&P valve.

The T&P discharge pipe should be terminated near a floor drain with an air gap of no more than six inches between the end of the discharge pipe and the drain. Some localities require terminating the T&P discharge pipe outside. In cold climates, we recommend using a floor drain. In all cases, follow the codes for your location.

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A man uses the crosswalk at International Speedway Boulevard and Daytona Boulevard near the Speedway on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. The Florida Department of Transportation is budgeting for improvements including two new walkways over the 8-lane boulevard.

A key Senate committee waved the green flag Wednesday for a bill that would provide $60 million in tax breaks in exchange for an ongoing overhaul of the iconic Daytona International Speedway.

The bill filed by Port Orange Republican state Sen. Dorothy Hukill would provide the Speedway with $2 million per year in sales tax rebates as the track undergoes the most extensive renovation in its 55-year history. A companion House bill co-introduced by Reps. David Santiago, R-Deltona, and Jason Brodeur, R-Sanford, is making its way through committee.

On Wednesday, the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee passed Hukills bill on a unanimous vote.

This is a real economic driver not, only for the county that I represent but really for the entire state, Hukill said before the vote was taken. She pointed out that the Speedway and parent company, International Speedway Corp., inject about $1.6 billion into the state economy on an annual basis.

Hukill said after the meeting the bill will go before another committee soon.

Its got some steps to make, she said, adding shes very optimistic about its chances of becoming law by the end the 2014 legislative session, which begins in March. But were not going to take anything for granted.

Speedway president Joie Chitwood III, who attended the meeting, said he was pleased with the reception of the bill.

Its the start of a long process, he said. Im sure well be in Tallahassee over the next couple of months.

A similar bill failed to become law last year. It sought an additional, one-time $10 million rebate on construction materials.

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As part of a planned overhaul to the North Common in Mansfield, a 30-foot maple and some pine trees were recently chopped down to make way for improvements to the park.

We have a master plan for that area, Highway Department of Public Works Director Lee Azinheira said.

The trees came down in mid-December after a public hearing held Nov. 5, inviting residents to voice their concerns about the tree removal.

Azinheria said the project was done in accordance with the states Shade Public Tree Act.

If we take down a (public) tree and there are people who take exception, we then bring it to the selectmen, he said.

A few people attended the Nov. 5 meeting, and their concerns were answered, Azinheira said.

We did need to remove the trees but will be adding more trees, he said. We will be strategically adding trees later this year.

One reason the trees came down was because the Mansfield Electric Department is adding a new underground duct that would have run across one of the trees, Azinheira said.

Updated walkways and the installation of a new 80-foot flagpole also contributed to tree removal.

Azinheira said the American flag, which used to fly atop the previous flagpole, suddenly snapped off. The pole itself was rusty and to repair the flagpole and re-hang the flag would have required a crane to weld things back together.

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A public information session is set Saturday morning to discuss the planned removal of 15 large trees along the entrance drive to Longshore Club Park, a project put on hold late last month by First Selectman Jim Marpe.

Marpe had requested a delay in cutting down the trees -- 11 Tulip Poplars and 4 Norway Maples -- so that a written report on the plan by the town's tree warden, Bruce Lindsay, could be completed and submitted to him for review.

The tree-removal plan was criticized by some members of the public when the designated trees were posted prior to being cut down shortly before Christmas. That prompted Marpe to step in and ask for a detailed report before moving ahead.

Now that the report is finished and Lindsay has documented his case for removing the trees, Marpe has set a public meeting -- and tour of the trees in question -- for 9 a.m. Saturday at Longshore.

Lindsay, in his summary, said the "trees in question at Longshore Club Park are in extremely poor health and decline, are of poor species and have unlimited potential targets in a fall or limb break situation."

He said the park is used by many pedestrians and golfers. "The entrance is a roadway to numerous public facilities and homes," he added. "In my finding, these trees represent a hazardous condition for the entry into Longshore Club Park and therefore must be removed to allow safe passage for the beneficial use of the park."

He said that, as tree warden for the town, it's his primary duty to "see that all town-owned roads and grounds allow safe passage."

"Each tree that goes under my scrutiny is assessed as to the potential target it may encounter from branch breakage to dead falls and the potential liability that may be incurred by the town."

A copy of Lindsay's report can be found the town's website here: http://bit.ly/1lAXawa

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Chico is known as the city of trees. The citys tree-lined streets add to the citys beauty and charm. But the removal of some of Chicos oldest trees, has some residents concerned. Charles Withuhn is the head of a group called Chico Tree Advocates, which currently has about 40 members.

They're an energy-saving factor, said Withuhn. They're beautiful," said Withuhn about Chico's historic trees.

Withuhn has organized the grass-roots effort to keep as many of Chico's trees off the city's chopping block as possible.

"Our urban forest is a gift from our fathers fathers," said Withuhn. "We will be remembered for taking care of this rare and precious gift."

Despite efforts by Withuhn and other tree advocates, six huge, leafy walnut trees at Third and Chestnut Streets were chopped down to make room for sidewalks. According to certified arborist Dan Gibson, at least three of them could have been saved.

"I thought they were in good enough health and structural stability that they could have been saved," said Gibson.

Gibson said the cost to save the three trees would have been about $50,000. Instead, he said, each tree was sold by the city for a small sum.

The death of a Chico State student from a falling tree limb is a reminder that in some cases, safety requires some trees be removed.

But what about the towering valley oak tree at West Eighth and Salem streets? Its slated to be removed to make room for a Chico State construction-management project.

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Frozen pipes led to icy conditions across the city indoors including at the Leighton Criminal Court Building.

About one inch of water poured into the courthouse at 26th and California, after maintenance workers attempted to remove a frozen sprinkler system, said Kristen Mack, spokeswoman for Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle.

Workers noticed the frozen sprinkler about 4 p.m. and decided it would be best to repair the unit after courts closed about an hour later, Mack said.

The workers turned off the fire pump in preparation for the repair, Mack said. When they took the sprinkler head off they realized they didnt completely turn off the pump. Thats when the flooding happened.

The downpour occurred just beyond the metal detectors near the entrance of the courthouse. There were no injuries, Mack added.

Workers will stay overnight to make repairs if needed to make sure the building will open at its normal time Wednesday, Mack said.

It will have no impact on court, she said. It will be business as usual.

In Albany Park, a commercial buildings sprinkler system burst about 10:40 p.m., sending water pouring into the 4900 block of North Pulaski.

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KINGSPORT A frozen sprinkler line or head began leaking Wednesday afternoon at Sullivan North High School, sending crews scrambling to isolate the leak and get the sprinkler system back in operation for school Thursday.

Joe Davenport, county school system maintenance supervisor, said the leak occurred in the North pool area not being used and caused minimal damage. He said the leak occurred as the frozen water thawed. The school is not utilizing that area of the pool and has not for some time.

The issue is getting the sprinkler system to be in operation for school tomorrow, Davenport said Wednesday night as a sprinkler contractor headed to the school to address the situation.

North also was hit with a sprinkler problem last year. The band room received between $23,000 and $43,000 in damage to equipment from a non-weather-related sprinkler head malfunction the morning of Nov. 21.

Davenport said he was confident the sprinkler system would be back in operation for school Thursday.

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