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Bonebed Sheds Light on Dino Embryo Development
A 190-million-year-old dinosaur bonebed has revealed for the first time how dinosaur embryos grew and developed in their eggs. Source: Univ. of Toronto Read ...

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April 11 (BusinessDesk) Warehouse Group chief executive Mark Powell is toning down the use of red in the retailers iconic Red Sheds as part of efforts to give shoppers a better experience and shake the cheap and nasty image.

Red is a very aggressive colour, Powell told reporters in Wellington. The company is aiming to be discount and contemporary, not cheap and nasty, he said.

As part of a store-by-store $1.5 million refit, the use of red paint is being toned down on the outside of the stores and inside grey racking is replacing red shelves, which could be a bit oppressive, he said.

Powell led a tour of the Warehouse Porirua store to show off the finished product. About 100 sub-standard brands that spoil our image have been weeded off the shelves from a range of 60,000 products.

The retailer has replaced brands including Cascade small home appliances and is phasing out Transonic electronics such as stereos and televisions. In place is Kensington, a house brand for appliances, and an exclusive multi-year deal with Haier to launch an entry level washing machine, the Aspira, which will sell at $599 and $699. It has also added the Sony, Veon and Kambrook brands.

Powell, who was promoted to CEO from head of Warehouse Stationery in 2011, says the company is making up for a decade of underperformance.

Founder Stephen Tindall did an amazing job in the retailers first two decades then we just had a lost decade, we lost our way for 10 years, Powell said.

He also acknowledged previous missteps at the retailer, including 2008s Project Invigorate that took 500 workers out of the stores and didnt leave enough to stock the shelves.

Warehouse has made four acquisitions in the past six months online retailer Topedo7, appliance retailer Noel Leeming, specialist importers Insight Traders (which has sourced perfumes among other lines) and online distribution firm Complete Entertainment Services.

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Several pigs were killed Thursday night in a fire that destroyed three sheds in the town of Deerfield, authorities reported.

A heat lamp is believed to be the cause of the fire that was reported at about 9 p.m. Thursday at 168 Fair Oaks Road, the Dane County Sheriff's Office said in a news release.

The pigs were in one shed and the other two sheds contained miscellaneous equipment, the release said.

All three sheds and contents are considered a total loss.

No one was injured.

Dane County deputies and the Lake Mills and Deerfield fire departments arrived to find the sheds already fully engulfed.

"Fire personnel were able to extinguish all three fires within a short period of time," said Sheriff's Office Lt. Charles Immel in the release.

No dollar estimate of damage was given.

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To solve a space issue in your bathroom, a bidet seat can create a plumbing fixture that does double duty in a single space.

courtesy of Kohler

Q. I'm a single woman and recently closed on my own home. The bathroom is nice, but I want my contractor to do a little remodeling. Please note that I can only afford some easy upgrades and space is limited. My question: What do you recommend for a bathroom upgrade that will give some "bang for the buck" without turning into a major project?

A. As soon as I read "space is limited," the first thought that came to mind was a "bidet toilet seat." Bidet toilet seats combine the features of a separate bidet washing fixture with your existing or new elongated toilet.

If you have a "round front" toilet, you need to upgrade. Bidet seats can create a plumbing fixture that does double duty in a single space. That solves your space concerns, so let's move on to installation issues.

For the plumbing, your plumber can tap right into your water-supply valve for your present toilet. Most bidet seats also require electrical power. For that, a licensed electrician needs to follow local codes to install an approved GFI electrical outlet as per the instructions of your bidet seat.

Then you simply plug in the seat to power it up and you should be good to go.

Finally, let's talk about features. Some bidet toilet seats have remotes that can control the aerated washing wands, water temperatures, night light and comfort heating for the seat itself.

Master plumber Ed Del Grande is the author of "Ed Del Grande's House Call" and hosts TV and Internet shows. Visit eddelgrande.com or write eddelgrande@cs.com.

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JGM Properties announces suburban Minneapolis remodeling contractor Executive Exteriors & Remodeling to offer cutting edge 3D design to select Minnesota home remodeling clients

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) April 11, 2013

Our full color 3D design combined with a cutting-edge online job collaboration tool, allows customers to log in and see all job documents and scheduling in real time. This online portal allows customers to approve change orders online, make selections, and file any punch list items they would like to see completed as well, says President Mike Sowers.

Executive Exteriors & Remodeling is an experienced Minnesota remodeling company which specializes in roofing and siding damage restoration as well as kitchen and bathroom remodeling. They are a member of The National Kitchen and Bath Association and a member of the MN Association of Exterior Specialists. Along with the job collaboration tool, Executive Exteriors & Remodeling offers free basic design estimates, and inspections on any project and use earth friendly products.

The collaboration tool creates ease of mind and closes the communication gap that most homeowners experience when dealing with large remodeling jobs, says Sowers.

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Executive Exteriors & Remodeling

9909 S Shore Drive, Suite 1010

Plymouth, MN 55441

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HARLEYSVILLE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

In the spirit of commitment, leaders from Harleysville Insurance and Nationwide Insurance companies planted a tree on the Harleysville campus, to mark the start of a $20-million renovation project.

The renovation project is an investment in Harleysville and the associates who work there, said W. Kim Austen, President & COO, Allied Group, who along with Michael Browne, President and COO of Harleysville Insurance, was on hand to commemorate the start of the project with a ceremonial tree planting.

The Harleysville renovation project, which is projected to take 18 months to complete, includes a complete remodeling of the interior space featuring:

Exterior renovations include:

It was a year ago, May 1, that we combined with Nationwide, said Browne during the event. In that year, we experienced one of our best years for growth in our recent history. We strengthened our agency relationships by bringing them new products while maintaining our commitment to service. And weve invested in our associates with tools and resources to help them do their jobs.

Nearly 600 Harleysville associates, agents, and community members joined in the celebration.

While some associates will relocate off campus during the renovations, everyone should be back on campus when construction ends near the end of 2014.

Harleysville is now a part of Nationwides Property & Casualty independent agency business unit under the Harleysville brand.

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A major remodeling initiative at the Marshall County Historical Society Museum, 202 E. Church St. is nearly complete.

"Big changes," is how HSMC volunteer Scott Mason of Marshalltown fittingly described the effort requiring 2.5 months of work while he looked over new lighting and exhibits on the museum's second floor Wednesday, all done

to better communicate the county's rich history to visitors.

T-R PHOTO BY MIKE DONAHEY Civil War era chairs from Marshalltowns Susie Sower Historical Homestead are shown Wednesday at the Historical Society of Marshall County Museum, 202 E. Church St. The chairs will be part of an exhibit in a room exclusively devoted to Marshall County Civil War artifacts. Work in the room is in progress, and is part of a major remodeling project nearing completion at the museum. The Sower Homestead, 201 E. State St. , is part of the HSMC complex.

New carpeting, wall coverings, remodeling of exhibit areas, and an interactive map display are just a few of the improvements.

Juli Hinson, administration, said not all work is done, but workers and volunteers are targeting April 30 to finish.

It is the first major remodeling undertaken at the museum in five years, according to Mason.

One key improvement delighted volunteer Susan Williams.

A room, when finished, has been dedicated to portray the role Marshall County women played in the county's development.

"Not enough has been said or recorded about the important role women had in county history," Williams said. "Women helped build this town and county."

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Luigi #39;s Mansion 2 Dark Moon: part 8 B-1 A Job for a Plumber
this is Luigi #39;s Mansion 2 Dark Moon: part 8 B-1 A Job for a Plumber.

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