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For the past two years, LG's rollable OLED designs have provoked gasps of wonder from television amateurs, and it looks like the South Korean giant wants more.

The company's panel-producing division, LG Display, has announced a new 65-inch OLED TV that, instead of springing out of its base, will roll down from the ceiling. The new technology will be unveiled next week at CES 2020 in Las Vegas.

The display, said the company, can be stored in the ceiling and pulled down like a projector screen, which means users will save TV stand space.

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At last year's CES, LG stole the show with the OLED TV R, another 65-inch rollable device that can fully retract into an aluminum base that doubles as a Dolby Atmos soundbar.

However, the latest announcement isn't a simple reapplication of the technology, from pulling up to dragging down.

According to Tim Alessi, LG's director of new product development, the TV R was designed to roll upwards only, and it would have been necessary to invent a brand-new mechanism to be able to hang up the display from the ceiling.

Although LG has not disclosed the technical spec of the new panel, it is likely to attract attention with manufacturers presenting ever-more sophisticated TV displays at CES.

Samsung, in particular, is setting itself as a strong competitor. The South Korean manufacturer's catalog includes no rollable TV display. Instead, the company is banking on 8K resolution, having shown off a 146-inch, 8K MicroLED panel two years ago dubbed 'The Wall'. In comparison, LG's TV R only has 4K resolution.

That's not to say LG is lagging far behind. In fact, the company also announced it will unveil various other displays, including an 88-inch 8K OLED display for homes and hotels. The panel includes an 11.2 channel sound system embedded into the display to generate sound directly from it.

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In what it describes as another world-first, LG will also showcase a smaller 48-inch OLED TV panel, designed for smaller homes and apartments, and which will add to the company's existing lineup of 55-inch, 65-inch, 77-inch, and 88-inch OLED TV displays.

The company has not specified when the new products will be commercially available. LG had promised that its rollable prototype from CES 2019 would go on sale this year but has since failed to provide a release date.

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Editors note Were continuing our tradition of taking a look back each Saturday at some of the important, interesting or even odd events as they were reported during the same week throughout the years, along with interesting advertising features from back in the day.

This week in 1904, the Hillsboro News Herald reported that two Highland County teachers were elected to high positions in the Ohio Teachers Federation annual meeting in Columbus. The paper reported that Henry G. Williams was elected president and L.L. Faris became a member of the legislative committee.

An excellent financial report had been received at the annual stockholders meeting of the Hillsboro Telephone Co., with businesses that had phones totaling 118 and residences in the village with phones numbering 317.

In Mowrystown news, the play Old Maids Convention was said to be well patronized with the largest crowd ever witnessed in the villages Town Hall. Reportedly over 100 people had to be turned away on account of lack of seating.

Two Hillsboro women were among the dead at a massive fire at Chicagos Iroquois Theatre on New Years Eve. Both were daughters of a wealthy contractor who moved his family to Chicago in 1888.

Playing for one week at Bells Opera House were the ever popular Howard and Dorset, supported by a strong company of artists. Starting Monday Jan. 4, 1904, tickets were just 20 and 30 cents for evenings, 10 and 20 cents for the matinee.

A rarity for the turn-of-the-century was a woman dentist, but Hillsboro had one, and Mrs. Auta Groth, DDS, advertised her dental office in the Masonic Temple building at the corner of High and Beech streets.

This week in 1932, The Hillsboro News Herald reported that a pair of bad fires destroyed the Mowrystown plaining mill and the residence of Howard McQuitty, with both fires burning at the same time. Help had to be called in from nearby Sardinia to put out the blazes, which destroyed both structures.

Ora Shaffer of Salem Township brought in two bushels of freshly picked apples to the News Herald office that he said he picked on Jan 5. He said the apples that he picked the previous fall and put in the root cellar rotted and had to be thrown out, but the ones he left on the trees were sound with a better flavor now than last fall.

Showing at the New Bells Theatre, Slim Summerville and Zasu Pitts were starring in Unexpected Father, along with chapter 11 of the thrilling serial Danger Island.

The Ohio Historical Society had erected a museum building at Serpent Mound State Park in Adams County. A pioneer log house had been rebuilt and furnished with artifacts from the period of the early 19th century.

A mid-winter clearance sale was in full swing at Fred Laffertys clothing store on West Main Street in Hillsboro. The ad stated that mens and boys clothing, furnishings and shoes were selling at cost, less than cost and regardless of cost.

Blue washday Monday didnt have to be blue anymore with a new Voss wringer washer from the Southern Ohio Electric Company in Hillsboro. The new Voss cost $59.95, with $5 down and the balance due of just $1.50 weekly.

This week in 1968, the Hillsboro Press-Gazette reported that the first baby born in the New Year at was an 8-pound, 9-ounce bouncing baby boy born to William and Phyllis Ball of Hillsboro. William Douglas Ball made his appearance on New Years Day at the Adams County Hospital in West Union.

Work was progressing on the new museum at Fort Hill state memorial, with costs estimated at $52,000.

A new $150,000 library was proposed for Hillsboro, with the director of the Ohio Office of Appalachia filing an application for a grant to assist in the project. Albert Giles said that the Highland County District Library was currently housed in a rented outdated 1836 home known as the Scott House.

Showing at the Colony Theatre was real life husband and wife Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor in The Taming of the Shrew, billed as a salty salvo in the war between the sexes.

Matson Chevrolet-Pontiac-Oldsmobile had a special of the week for discerning car buyers. A 67 Chevelle four-door sedan with six-cylinder engine, PowerGlide transmission, radio, heater, white wall tires and one owner was priced to sell at $1,865.

A Hillsboro soldier was wounded in action in Vietnam but lived to tell the tale and was awarded the Purple Heart. Spec. 4 Tyrone Lawrence sustained injuries in a military operation between Cu-Chi and Tay-Ninh near Saigon.

This week in 2005, the Hillsboro Times-Gazette reported on the aftermath on the December 2004 ice storm which left thousands without power in Southwest Ohio. South Central Power reported that 98 homes in Highland County still were without power as of the first week of January.

Curves International was opening a fitness center in Hillsboro specifically aimed at the needs females. Manager Karen Kumpf said the grand opening would be Jan. 10. Meanwhile in Greenfield, Dr. Eric Borsini was opening the CARE Chiropractic Center.

In sports, McClains Tigers defeated the Southeastern Panthers 65-48 in a non-league romp, while in Mowrystown the Lady Wildcats fell to the Washington C.H. Lady Blue Lions 50-43. McClain and Hillsboro were a close first and second in the SCOL boys standings, while in the girls tally it was Miami Trace and London fighting it out for first and second place.

Hillsboro City Council member Dick Donley awarded the December citizen of the month award to the Collins family for their notable charity work in the community.

Elected officials were sworn into office after the first of the year, with newly elected state representative David Daniels, Highland County commissioner Rich Graves, county prosecutor Jim Grandey, recorder Ike Hodson and engineer Dean Otworth all pictured taking the oath of office.

Thirty-nine years to the day after she started as deputy director of the Highland County Board of Elections, Zelma Furnish decided it was time to call it quits and retired to spend more time at home with her husband of 59 years, Bill.

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DENVER The Denver International Airport released new renderings this week of its ongoing gate expansion and the amenities that will be included.

The project will add 39 new gates to the airport, increasing the airports gate capacity by 30%.

Not only will there be new gates, new concessions, lounge seating, nursing rooms and family restrooms, said Alex Renteria, a DIA spokesperson.

Under the design plans, each concourse will also feature an outdoor patio in the secured area so that passengers can get some fresh air without needing to go through TSA again.

The 39 gates will be spread out throughout the three concourses. The new gates will be located at the ends of each concourse. Here is a breakdown of the new gates:

-A-West: 12 gates -B-West: 4 gates -B-East: 7 narrow-body gates -C- East: 16 gates

Along with new gates, each concourse is also getting an outdoor patio installed. The patios will feature a pet relief area, outdoor seating and fire pits.

Holder Construction and FCI Constructors Inc. will work on Concourse B-East and Concourse C-East, and Turner Construction and Flatiron Construction on Concourse A-West and Concourse B-West. HNTB Corp. and Jacobs Engineering Group were contracted for architectural and design services for the project.

B-West will be complete by the end of 2020 and A-West, B-East and C-East will be complete by the end of 2021.

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For the past four years, the Punk on the Patio series has been carrying on the tradition of floor shows established by the likes of Bar-BQ-Bar and the Social's old back-door shows. After their fourth anniversary earlier this year, though, they're hanging it up.

The final Punk on the Patio happening Tuesday, Jan. 7 features performances from scene veterans Flashlights, along with more recent newcomers like Chalet Girl, Like Father and No Handouts. The cover includes a free drink to get you started on the celebration/commiseration.

Find out more on the Facebook event page.

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PHOTO VIA GOOGLE MAPSJust last week CL spottedBackyard Grill and Patiotaking overNueva Cantina's (and Love Artifacts) old stomping grounds at 4918 S. MacDill Ave. in Tampa.

It looks like the restaurant is wasting no time getting up and running, as Backyard Grill is making its debut on Friday, January 10. Local rock band, The Ordeal, will be taking over the outdoor patio to celebrate. In the band's Facebook event, The Ordeal explains that the restaurant's owner is hoping to revive Love Artifacts thesmall neighborhood hangout and music venue that owner Lynn Love created, followed by a call to action:

"The Ordeal will be kicking off this new business with a bang. Come join us in making this new Backyard Grill and patio South Tampa's coolest music venue."

Locals can slide by to kick 2020 off with live local music, new eats, and draft brews on Friday, January 10 from 8 p.m.-midnight.

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ESCONDIDO When writer, cartoonist and Dykes to Watch Out For creator Alison Bechdel was 19, she came out to her parents as a lesbian. Not long after, Bechdels gay father, Bruce, stepped into the path of a delivery truck and died. The tragedy of her childhood and coming to terms with both her sexuality as well as her fathers apparent suicide is the underpinning of Fun Home, Patio Playhouses upcoming 2020 production.

Fun Home is a Broadway musical based on Bechdels 2006 graphic memoir Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic, adapted by Lisa Krone and Jeanine Tesori. Patio Playhouses Artistic Manager Matt Fitzgerald serves as the plays director. Initially drawn to the production by Tesoris score, which he calls fantastic, he also found himself relating on some level to some of the characters.

Its easy as a father to see as unkind as it might sound, to see a little bit of Bruce in myself, and have that egg me on become a better father, a better person, he said, though he feels that he does not go to the same extremes.

Not to normalize (Alisons) story, but the feeling of being an outsider, in high school or in college is, I think, relatable to most people. And thats Middle Alisons story the awkwardness of discovering who you are and relating that to your life.

Bechdel is depicted in three stages of her life by three separate actresses: the child Small Alison (Emma Delaware), the college student Middle Alison (Caitlin Groome) and middle-aged cartoonist Alison (Dani Leandra). Fitzgerald hailed the actresses skills and their effort to inform each other about the character. He said he believes that whatever differences are visible in their respective performances will reflect on the growth of Alison as a person.

To reflect the source materials graphic novel origins, some of the props used in the play will be images drawn by some of the cast, as well as (possibly) pieces of some of Bechdels artwork. Were trying to match her style as best as possible with all of our props and stuff, Fitzgerald said.

The production will serve as Patios second musical in a row after Miracles of the Season, but two key things will set it apart from that production. First, instead of playing pre-recorded tracks, there will be a seven-piece orchestra in the black box theater. Second, there will be alley seating, meaning there will be bleachers set up across from the ordinary seats. Thus, managing the sound became the biggest design challenge of the play.

Fitzgerald says that even if audience members dont relate to Bechdel herself, they can still find meaning and enjoyment in a story about family.

I think theres a lot of people who have found a home in this show, he said. A relatability, particularly those in the LGBT community, specifically young lesbian or bisexual women have found a protagonist in the show they can relate to specifically, rather than generally.

But really, its a difficult but fantastic story with a beautiful score.

The show will play at Patio Playhouses black box theater on Kalmia Street in Escondido from Jan. 17 to Feb. 9, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets range from $15 to $44.

Alex Wehrung covers Rancho Santa Fe and theatre-related news in North County. He previously reported forThe Daily Nexus in Santa Barbara, CAand the Escondido Times-Advocate in Escondido, CA.

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Houstons restaurant scene is huge and there is no shortage of fun, family-friendly restaurants around town. Sometimes you just want to kick back and relax while the kids eat and play.

Weve rounded up the best restaurants in Houston with a playground, make sure you visit them all.

Here is our full Guide to Restaurants with Playgrounds in Houston:

Crisp Heights- This gastro pub offers pizza and Italian-fusion bites, plus they have an outdoor patio great for kids. They dont have a playground but theres a fountain, a ping pong table, and cornhole.

Little Matts- This unique burger restaurant has picnic seating, game tablets, a candy shop, and an arcade. They also offer chicken wings, personal pizzas, and more on the menu.

Betsys at Evelyns Park- If you want an awesome playground, why not go to a park? This park in Bellaire has a restaurant and coffee shop on the same property. There isnt an actual playground but the kids will love the walk-up slides. Plus, there is plenty of room to run and its close enough to keep an eye on the kids while you eat. Bring your camera- there is also an awesome sculpture installation based on Alice in Wonderland.

Lake House- This counter-serve restaurant has an outdoor patio right inside Discovery Green. They are located by the fountains so the kids can play in the water while you eat.

Christians Tailgate- This restaurant has three locations in Houston. Their West University location has a small arcade and an outdoor playground. Make sure to order a milkshake!

Lupe Tortilla- This Texas-native restaurant has multiple locations around Houston, and many of them have an outdoor playground. The playgrounds are in a sandbox so know before you go.

Preslees-This new Heights restaurant on 19th St. has an outdoor patio with tons of stuff for kids to play with, including swings/hammocks, a mini-playground for toddlers, a pedal car, ping pong, cornhole, and more.

Chick-fil-A-Sure, it might be fast food, but Chick-fil-A is always a favorite with kids and adults alike. There are numerous locations all across Houston, and most of the restaurants have an indoor playground.

Jimmy Changas- All of the Jimmy Changas locations, from Katy to Pearland, have a playground! There are four locations in Houston, all with a Jimmys Jungle.

Yard House- This outdoor beer garden and restaurant doesnt actually have a playground but one visit and youll see why its on the list. They have a huge, outdoor area with lawn chairs, green space, and hammocks. They offer their eclectic menu for lunch, dinner, and late-night dining.

Lupe Tortilla- This Texas-native restaurant has multiple locations around Houston, all of them with an outdoor playground. All of the playgrounds are in a sandbox so know before you go.

Beavers West- Enjoy room to run plus play equipment at this restaurant on Westheimer. They have a great menu and a fun atmosphere, great for singles and families.

Live Oak Grill- This restaurant has one location in Houston- in Sugar Land. Each location has a spacious patio with room for kids to move around, picnic-style seating,

Casa Ole- Casa Ole has several locations in Houston but there is only one left with a sandbox! Bring a towel for the car, youll need it! This location is on Highway 6 North at Yorktown Crossing.

Creekwood Grill- Located in Cypress, this restaurant has a playground and great food. They also offer kids eat free on Wednesday nights!

La Hacienda- This Cypress-area restaurant is huge and has an even bigger playground. The towering structure is great for kids aged 3 and up. They will also enjoy the indoor and outdoor patio seating.

Jimmy Changas- All of the Jimmy Changas locations, from Katy to Pearland, have a playground! There are four locations in Houston, all with a Jimmys Jungle.

Las Ventanas Tex Mex- This spacious Tex-Mex eatery offers a small childrens play area. There is plenty of room on the patio so you can keep a close eye on the bubs, plus delicious drinks and food.

The Original Shack Burger Resort- This outdoor restaurant offers a huge play space, complete with games, a sandbox, and more. They sometimes have live music and the food is always good.

The Backyard Grill- This Cypress-area restaurant has a small sandbox on the patio for kids. The patio is screened in during bad weather. Theres also a tree, adorned with fairy lights, right in the middle of the restaurant! The kids will love it.

Clays- This restaurant in West Houston has a large play area with turf grass as well as a petting zoo! You can sit inside or outside without worrying about the kids.

Lupe Tortilla- This Texas-native restaurant has multiple locations around Houston, all of them with an outdoor playground. All of the playgrounds are in a sandbox so know before you go.

Drix Restaurant & Lounge- This Katy-area wine bar and restaurant has an entire room set aside just for kids! Youll want to check on the kids frequently because you wont be able to see them from outside of the playground but you can easily see who is coming and going.

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Fancy a new patio, bed or border, or maybe its time to make that veg plot a reality? Hannah Stephenson offers design ideas to help get you started.

The New Year is a great time for turning over a new leaf and planning a new look for your garden.

You can sit inside in the warm, sketch possible shapes and sizes of lawns, beds and borders, and maybe even contemplate a new patio.

Heres some inspiration for getting started

Tackling steep gardens

Dealing with a steep garden can pose problems (Hannah Stephenson/PA)

My own garden needs some careful thought as its on a steep hill but I havent got round to terracing it into sections, as that would require major digging work and all the expense that goes with it.

The trouble with steep gardens is that if you want level planting areas, you can create terraces but you are likely to need a specialist to build the necessary retaining walls. However, if you decide to go ahead, it can mean endless possibilities, as such walls can include steps, water features and split-level flowerbeds.

Dealing with difficult shapes

Use trellis and climbing plants to separate different areas of the garden (iStock/PA)

You, too, may have a difficult garden which doesnt have a uniform, rectangular shape, but while you are planning, bear in mind these basic guidelines.

The key to an interesting garden is to be able to move through it, and everything should not be visible at a single glance. Its great to provide surprises by creating trellises or other borders, which will divide a garden into individual areas.

Softening borders

Soften gardens with curved borders (iStock/PA)

If you have a square plot, this may seem almost impossible, but you can soften boundaries with climbing plants. It is also a good idea to base the whole garden on a circular pattern, whether it be with a circular lawn or paved area, with soft curved borders providing eye-catching colour and detail.

If you have a town garden with an unsightly view of, say, an industrial building, or you are overlooked by neighbours, you could think about planting a tree or a climbing plant on trellis in a strategic position, to enhance privacy and create a pleasing sight for the eye.

Tackling narrow and wide gardens

People with wide gardens which are not very long should never place a focal point on the opposite boundary, as this will only emphasise the gardens shortness.You can create eye-catching surprises like this water feature in odd-shaped gardens (iStock/PA)

Instead, place eye-catching points from corner to corner, arranging a viewing point in one corner and planting the borders, so the eye automatically goes to the other corner.

Long, narrow gardens can also cause headaches, but such a plot can be divided effectively by creating a meandering path in an S shape, using plantings so that each curve you take brings you to another surprise.

Make a plan

There are a number of garden apps which will help you do this, includingiScape (iOS), a great way to visualise how your garden could look. The app lets you take a photo of yourgarden, render it into 3D, then drag and drop features onto it, including plants, trees, ponds and ground cover such as grass and gravel.

Whatever online help youre offered, make a list of what you want in your garden will you be growing vegetables, making your own compost, investing in a greenhouse, or would you rather it consisted mainly of pretty pots and borders of colour?

If you are short of space, you may have to compromise on your initial wish list, rather than trying to cram everything in and not being able to move.

Also consider how much time you are going to have to spend maintaining your garden. If you have a full-time job, it may not be wise to have masses of beds and borders and a huge lawn, which will need high-maintenance upkeep.

Sketch it out

Always design a new garden on paper first, as though you are looking down on the garden. Measure the shape and dimensions, scale it down to suit the size of your paper and draw in your house first, making sure it is at the correct angle in relation to the garden.

Pick up ideas for new garden design by visiting public gardens, or flick through magazines and books to findpictures which may well correspond to the shape and size of your garden.

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The solar industry will evolve from component brands to system brands and service, according to Barry Cinnamon in this industry perspective.

The future of solar-plus-storage?

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Willis Carrier developed the first mechanical refrigeration system in 1903. It took another 50 years before window air conditioners became popular in homes and businesses. Hot and humid climates, such as those in the southeast, were by necessity the first to widely adopt air conditioning. By the 1970s, air conditioning was standard and the industry matured to one in which system maintenance and upgrades were the bread and butter for industry professionals.

The PV industry has followed a similar path. Bell Labs developed the modern solar cell in 1954. 50 years later rooftop PV was becoming popular in certain U.S. markets. Because of high electric rates, California and Hawaii were at the forefront of PV adoption.

By 2019, California hit a million rooftop PV systems in 2019, and solar is now standard on new California homes. Those intrepid early adopters of rooftop solar are now upgrading their 10- and 20-year old systems with new inverters, as well as adding battery storage. Solar-plus-storage systems are going into millions more buildings around the U.S.

How do these HVAC industry experiences foreshadow developments in the PV industry? Here are a few likely outcomes:

Willis Carrier probably never imagined the ubiquitous growth of refrigeration and air conditioning, just as the inventors of solar cells never imagined the ubiquity of PV systems. The solar-plus-storage industry is destined to be a key part of virtually every building in the U.S. From a growth perspective, we havent seen anything yet.

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Barry Cinnamon is the founder of Cinnamon Energy Systems, a Silicon Valley solar (and energy storage) installer with a 20-year track record.

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