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ABOUT six months ago, Scott McGovern was pulled into an office and told he no longer had a job as an apprentice.

He was into his second year dual apprenticeship as a diesel fitter and auto electrician at Sharps Heavy Equipment Repairs and he has been looking for another apprenticeship ever since.

However, like many apprentices out there, he hasn't had any luck.

Many businesses have scaled back on offering apprenticeships next year as a way to cut costs, which has left young people like Mr McGovern without much hope of pursuing their trade.

"It is definitely a big downturn," he said. "When I first went to apply for an apprenticeship in Year 11, everyone was screaming for them."

Mr McGovern worked as an apprentice while finishing Years 11 and 12 at school and walked straight into a full-time apprenticeship when he graduated.

About six months ago he was among a group of about four to six apprentices who were laid off.

Mr McGovern said they were told there wasn't enough work for them, which was noticeable.

That day, Mr McGovern went home and worked on his resume. The following day he drove around Paget looking for work. His father James, who helped him in the process, said it was "near impossible" to get a job.

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The main building of the abandoned power plant on Meridens Cathole Mountain, Friday, July 26, 2013. (Dave Zajac/Record-Journal)

Published: December 25, 2013 | Last Modified: December 25, 2013 08:46PM

By Dan Brechlin Record-Journal staff

MERIDEN Demolition of the abandoned power plant atop Cathole Mountain will begin next month under an agreement between the city and the plants owner.

The city and NRG finalized a settlement over the abandoned power plant building on South Mountain Road earlier this month. It calls for NRG to begin demolition by Jan. 31 and complete the work by June 30. Since first proposed about 15 years ago, city officials and residents have been concerned about the visual impact of the 82-foot-tall structure.

In addition to the demolition, the city will receive $500,000 in two installments before June 30. Beginning in the 2014-15 fiscal year, the city will receive an annual tax payment of $71,886.96 from NRG after the fair market value of the property was set at $2.93 million. Meriden will keep $701,800 in performance bonds since work on the plant and surrounding property was not finished.

City Manager Lawrence J. Kendzior said he is glad demolition will begin early next year.

We were pleased with the outcome of the (Connecticut Siting Council) hearings (and) relieved to bring this dispute with NRG to a satisfactory conclusion, Kendzior said.

NRG, doing business as Meriden Gas Turbines, owns the abandoned plant, which includes two buildings, a fuel tank and water tank on more than 36 acres. A 544-megawatt, natural gas-fired generating plant was planned, but financial problems and declining need for power generation halted the work.

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Jacksonville, FL (PRWEB) December 25, 2013

Jacksonville dumpster rental service, Sunshine Recycling, is currently working with Rock & Roll Demolition on a warehouse demolition. Sunshine Recycling of Jacksonville is hauling all discarded concrete to Independence Recycling of Florida, a company that specializes in crushing concrete and asphalt for reuse.

The project is an interior demolition on a warehouse that was previously home to produce supplier and distributor Fresh Point. It is being renovated by Sysco Corp. as they expand the International Food Group, which distributes to customers outside of the United States. The expansion is expected to create 60 new jobs in Jacksonville. Sysco operates in the US, Bahamas, Canada, and Ireland, distributing foodservice equipment and supplies to businesses in the hospitality industry.

Sunshine Recycling of Jacksonville is providing 20-yard dumpsters to collect the concrete and is making as many as seven hauls each day. Recycled concrete can be used in highway and road construction as a base layer over which fresh concrete or asphalt is poured. If uncontaminated, it can be recycled into new concrete and larger pieces have been used to control erosion.

Recycling demolition and construction materials is becoming more commonplace, said Chuck Herb, owner of Sunshine Recycling of Jacksonville. Our company offers a variety of services to meet all of our clients needs. We can haul waste, or recycling, and we are LEED certified to participate in jobs that require all materials to be recycled.

Sunshine Recycling Inc. of Jacksonville is a dumpster rental company servicing north Florida. Offering various sizes of dumpsters including front-load, roll-off and full-size construction dumpsters, Sunshine Recycling also provides recyclable, waste and construction debris collection and hauling services and trash compactors. The company is a proud member of the U.S. Green Building Council and is LEED AP certified. For more information about Sunshine Recyclings services, please visit http://www.dumpsters-jacksonville.com/our-services/.

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Dallas, TX (PRWEB) December 26, 2013

Aqualux Carpet Cleaning of Dallas has announced the rollout of new Starliner Manufacturing truck mounts on their service vans. This performance-driven equipment has a large vacuum that will reduce drying times and clean carpets better than other truck mounts, said Brent Cone, Aqualux owner and founder.

The equipment works by producing heat through an exhaust-driven stainless-steel heat exchanger, which emulsifies grease and dirt and destroys bacteria. The Kohler Command 27-34 HP V-Twin engine is coupled with a Sutorbilt 45 blower, GP Emperor 1500 PSI pump, and Gates High-Pressure hydraulic hoses. Those features together are able to easily clean the toughest carpet and tile stains, as well as reduce drying time by up to 30 percent.

The custom-built frame is made of high-quality steel tubing and TIGER Drylac coatings, allowing it to withstand years of heavy use, said Cone. Further, the frame is built to allow for easy maintenance and operation, reducing down time.

The equipment also features a remote-controlled power switch, which reduces service time by eliminating the need to go back and forth to the truck to turn on or shut off the equipment. The remote-control technology can be programmed to a mobile device or key fob.

Since 2006, Aqualux Carpet Cleaning has been cleaning carpets and upholstery for the entire Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The company specializes in removing pet stains and odors but offers a wider range of services including cleaning carpet, sofas, mattresses, automotive upholstery, rugs, tile and grout, as well as proactive carpet protection and water remediation.

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