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According to a new market research report "Smart Glass market by technology (Electrochromics, SPD, Liquid Crystal, Microblinds, Thermographic and Photochromics), by application (Architectural, Transportation, Solar power generation, Electronics & others), by geography - Global Forecast to 2014 - 2020", published by MarketsandMarkets, the value of Smart glass market was worth $1581.4 Million in 2013, and is expected to reach $5814 Million by 2020, at an estimated CAGR of 20% from 2014 to 2020.

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"Smart Glass" is also known as "Switchable glass". It is a kind of glass which changes its light transmission properties when provided with stimulus such as light, voltage or heat. In its application to windows, smart glass is also referred as 'Smart windows' which can control the amount of light passing through them. When activated, the glass changes from transparent to translucent, blocking some or all wavelengths of light. In this way, a chromogenic smart window responds to heat, light and voltage.

"Smart Glass" from its early introduction in 1986, has evolved enormously and witnessed a commercialization after 2000. Traditionally, applications of Smart Glass were limited to a few experimental projects but now potential applications of Smart Glass has reached various sectors such as architectural, transportation, power generation (solar) and electronics & others.

The architectural segment is recognized as a major market for smart glass. Due to its ability to allow or block the light and (thereby heat), smart glass has been increasingly used in commercial and residential buildings in the form of windows, doors, sky lights, partitions and so on. In addition, transportation sector (automotive, bus/rail, aerospace, marine) is another significant market which holds the potential for growth, in terms of demand, for smart glass. Adoption of "smart windows" in aviation sector is started by Boeing Company. This aviation player used smart windows in 787 Dreamliner aircraft to offer passengers customize luxurious experience. In order to further analyze the integration of smart windows in Boeing's 787 Dreamliner, a case study based on the same is included in this report.

The technological development is expected to lead the growth of smart glass in various commercial applications. Smart glass technologies covered in this report are, Thermochromic, Suspended particle device (SPD), Electrochromic (EC), Liquid crystal (LC)/ Polymer dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC), Photochromic and so on. In addition to this, the latest, emerging smart glass technology 'Micro blinds' are analyzed.

It is expected that in the coming years, healthcare sector will adopt smart glass products in order to achieve healthy and natural ambience in cost efficient manner. Need of energy efficient products, presence of key industry players will continue to be the driving factors for making Americas and Europe as the major market places for smart glass. Also, APAC and RoW are expected to show rapid growth in coming years due to the presence of developing economies such as China and India.

The report has segmented the Smart Glass Market by technology, application and geography. It provides thorough analysis of the present market scenario and its projection till 2020. The report also captures the market roadmap with market size estimates, revenue forecasts, value chain, leading players, and their key developments, strategies, and profile. Besides, major smart glass technologies have been discussed in the report. Whereas, the geographical segmentation section gives the Smart Glass Market for various geographical regions namely: North America, Europe, APAC, RoW and Latin America.

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Smart Glass Market by Technology Worth $5814 Million by 2020 New Report by MarketsandMarkets

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In 2011, 77-year-old James Aldridge hired a contractor to repair a damaged roof and perform other home improvements.

The contractor was given close to $30,000 to complete a number of projects throughout the house. Shortly after being hired, the contractor did not return to the job.

The house was left with a leaking roof, torn-out kitchen, unusable bathroom and a hazardous carport connected to the house. The property was not safe enough for Aldridge to continue living there. He notified police and the contractor has been arrested.

However, the money was not recoverable and Aldridge could not afford to pay another contractor to complete the repairs. He has been living with a family friend while looking for a solution to his dilemma.

Aldridge found help from Paul Davis. The restoration firm decided to donate the home improvements through the companys Restoring America program, which provides restoration and repairs to many residents in Northeast Florida.

The work will include demolition of the carport, replacement of rotten wood and stabilization of the structure, removing and replacing the roof, installation of kitchen cabinets, countertops and backsplash, rewiring circuits for appliances and installing a bathroom sink and toilet.

Paul Davis employees are volunteering and working alongside trade partners, including Stonebridge Construction, a local firm that donated materials to complete the roof.

Each year, we partner with building professionals and support team members to restore a well-deserving candidates home within our community, said Nate Moore, project manager with Paul Davis Restoration. When we heard about what happened to Mr. Aldridge, we immediately knew he would be a perfect candidate and we are happy to help him.

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Former Cabinet minister Datuk Zaid Ibrahim says the political intrigue over the Selangor MBs post has now exposed that the tripartite pact comprising PKR, PAS and DAP as an inferior alternative to the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition. Picture by Saw Siow Feng KUALA LUMPUR A state election is the only acceptable solution to the crisis inflicted on Selangor through Pakatan Rakyats political machinations to remove Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim as mentri besar, a former Cabinet minister said today.

Datuk Zaid Ibrahim said the pact has disappointed Selangor residents by trying to get rid of a mentri besar who steered the state with some integrity and professionalism from the time PR took the reins in 2008.

He also said the political intrigue over the Selangor MBs post has now exposed that the tripartite pact comprising PKR, PAS and DAP as an inferior alternative to the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition.

The people want a function government and leaders who are able to plan and move the country forward. If there is a better choice than the Barisan Nasional, they will go for it, he said in list latest posting on his blog, the Zaidgeist.

Unfortunately, there is none. There may be more corruption under Barisan rule than many would like, but the Barisan has shown its ability to govern without breaking one another's necks and changing mentri besar for no reason at all.

Rather than using its administration of the countrys richest state to showcase its potential as a replacement for BN, Zaid said the pact failed to display the expected political maturity and instead delivered false hope to the public.

Zaid, who quit as de-facto law minister during Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's administration and had a brief stint with PKR, slammed his former party for wanting to replace Khalid with president Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, despite previously touting the former as a credible leader worthy of leading a state administration.

Zaid said PR are now intent on installing a replacement whose greatest strength is complete adulation for and subservience towards her husband, referring to PKR de-facto chief Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

While PR has now reached an uneasy consensus to back Dr Wan Azizah for the post, Zaid asserted that the decision was motivated by political expedience rather than any common goal or direction..

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If youput a bedroom in your basement, city safety codesrequire youto havean easy way to escape in case of a fire.

That usually means putting in a bigger window at an additional cost.

Sometimes, homeowners who wanted to avoid the cost of cutting a bigger hole in the cement, buying a new window and a putting in a bigger window well, would fudge.

They would tell city building and safety staffthe basement room they were remodeling was to be a sewing room, a den, a study -- anything but a bedroom.

So citystaff came up with a definition. If the room has either a closet or a bathroom, then it is a sleeping room and it needs a safe exit.

The definition has worked well for city inspectors dealing with people trying to avoid the cost of putting inan egresswindow.

But it became a bureaucratic nightmare for Laura Pales.

Pales played by the rules. She went to the city with the plans for her basement remodeling project putting in two bedrooms and a TV/rec room.

The city building and safety staff approved the plans. She paid $182 for the permit.

Butseveral weekslater, bureaucracy intervened.

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Two Spokane roofing competitors have ended up in court, wrangling over the ownership of the websiteSpokaneCommercialRoofing.com.

Les Ludtke, owner of Spokane Commercial Roofing, is suing competitor Jeffrey Sitton, saying Sitton cybersquatted his website name, SpokaneCommercialRoofing.com, and caused his business financialharm.

Sitton, a Liberty Lake resident and member of that citys planning commission, owns Spokane RoofingCompany.

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Orillia, Canada (PRWEB) August 20, 2014

Roofing for Less (http://www.RoofingForLess.ca/), Orillia, Barrie, Midland, Newmarket, Bracebridge, and Gravenhursts leading roofing, siding, and eavestrough installation company, is announcing the benefits of using fibreglass shingles as opposed to asphalt or any other shingle type.

Besides being more durable than other types of roof shingles, fibreglass roofing is made to handle multiple weather conditions like what is experienced throughout Simcoe County, says Doug Lewis, roofing specialist at Roofing for Less. Fibreglass shingles are really tough and dependable. Theyre good for protecting homes in cooler climates and, with the drop in cost over the years, they have become much more affordable when compared to asphalt shingles.

Lewis explains that there are many advantages of fibreglass shingles, including that they can be repaired without having to replace the entire roof. Architectural shingles in particular are even more resilient and offer supreme protection against harsh weather. In most instances, fibreglass is strong enough where it only has to be repaired; this result is a great cost-saving measure for homeowners, says Lewis.

One of the downfalls of asphalt shingles is that they shrink and curl when they wear out, which can lead to water damage, but this is not an issue for fibreglass shingles, Lewis concludes. At Roofing for Less, we have conducted a lot of roofing repairs and replacements, making us experienced roofing contractors who will properly install and repair shingles.

Roofing for Less has been installing roofs, siding, aluminium, eaves, decks, fences, windows, and doors for over 35 years. The company proudly serves the Muskoka and Simcoe communities, providing both residential and commercial roofing services. Roofing for Less also serves Orillia, Barrie, Midland, Lindsay, Beaverton, Bracebridge, Newmarket, Gravenhurst, Huntsville, and Oro. Roofing for Less will give an accurate analysis of the condition of a roof and the cost of repairs or a new installation performed by its expert technicians with years of experience that will install the product correctly and in line with the current codes. For a complimentary quote, contact Roofing for Less today at 705-241-9007 or by e-mail at roofingforless(at)outlook(dot)com or visit the web site at http://www.RoofingForLess.ca.

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KUCHING: Steel company, NS Bluescope Lysaght (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd launched its latest roofing product, a new generation of premium and high strength conceal-fixed roofing called Lysaght KLIP-LOK Optima on Monday.

The launch was officiated by its chairman Jason Thai, chairman Lydia Toh and NS Bluescope Malaysia president Pongsak Padungkarn.

During the launch, guests were given a hands-on demonstration on the product roll-forming and installation.

With modern developers, industrial projects as well as homeowners place greater emphasis on roofing aesthetics. NS Bluscope Lysaghts flagship roofing, Lysaght KLIP-LOK Optima, is set to gain popularity among Malaysian architectural landscape owing to its visual attractiveness, as well as its strong quality and striking performance, Tai said in his speech.

He assured that NS Bluescope Lysaght is committed to provide value-added, cost-effective building solutions and services to the construction sector in Malaysia.

NS Bluescope Lysaght (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Pan Sarawak Holdings Sdn Bhd, was established in 1977.

The company comes under the umbrella of Bluescope Steel Limited Australis, a world steel solutions provider.

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North End were not far off the top two places last season. A little tinkering and additions to the squad should assist in improving the team but lessos need to be learned from last term.

The two issues that spring to mind were the slow start that North End made last season including a number of draws inthe first ten games. This was prior to Gallagher arriving and Garner settling into first team action. The second point is with the side conceding late goals costing them points a number of times.

Lat night Preston took the lead from a regenerated Chris Humphrey and looked like they were heading fro all three points when Tyson scored an equaliser well into injury time.

Some blamed keeper Jones although it is a little early in the season for doubting the new recruit although he has looked a little shaky at times. The bigger picture needs to be looked at and if Preston cannot kill teams off then they will fail to reach their aim of a top two finish.

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Bari, Italy (PRWEB) August 20, 2014

Few jazz and funk groups have gained the attention that Italy's Camera Soul has experienced during the past year. Since the group's July 2013 release of its second studio album, "Not For Ordinary People," which peaked at #2 just under legendary soul group, Earth, Wind and Fire, on the UK Soul Chart in October, Camera Soul has won its second award from the Beverly Hills, Calif.-based panel, The Akademia.

According to its website, The Akademia is described as a new panel that was created by six former senior record executives and music industry professionals, whose sole purpose is to award excellence in music. The Award also serves as a first step to sharing the artists' work with a greater audience within the music industry. There are five submission types for songs, albums, and videos, as well as 25 genres that are judged and awarded among hundreds of worldwide submissions each month.

To quote the anonymous sources on the panel that commented on the newest win for song "Locked Inside," Camera Soul delivers "riveting sensual vocals, tight acoustic instrumentation, and inspired solo work [that] captivate the listener and establish this group as a musical force to be reckoned with."

Selections from the album, "Not For Ordinary People," continue in strong rotation primarily among Internet radio stations around the world, and the group hopes for inclusion in rotation on terrestrial and satellite radio as well.

August has proven historically to be a great month for Camera Soul. It was in August 2013 that the band won its first Akademia Award in the category 'Best Funk Song' for "My Heart," with music from Piero and Pippo Lombardo, and lyrics by Ballard Shut. On August 15, 2014, one year after "Not For Ordinary People's" release, The Akademia announced that Camera Soul had won again, this time in the category 'Best R&B/Soul Song,' with the chilling psychological ballad "Locked Inside," jointly penned by Ballard Shut and Pippo Lombardo.

The coveted Akademia Award comes on the heels of the anticipated release of Camera Soul's third studio album in three years, "Dress Code," featuring two notable additions to the lineup: lead vocalist, Maria Enrica Lotesoriere (aka 'Maria Enrica'), and drummer Fabio Delle Foglie. "Dress Code" is slated to release in late 2014 and promises strong compositions and arrangements from the Brothers Lombardo, renewed musical and lyrical collaboration with Ballard Shut, and including new contributions from Maria Enrica.

Camera Soul has also been extremely busy both on- and off-stage throughout 2014. In February, the group kicked off a mini-tour of Southern Italy, often to standing-room and sold-out audiences. The highlight of the tour came on July 15, 2014 when Camera Soul opened the first week of the Multiculturita Summer Jazz Festival in Capurso, with high audience attendance and acclaim, as well as a subsequent interview on BariWeb TV.

In addition to the small tours and studio recording on "Dress Code," critics on revered soul music sites such as SoulTracks.com (USA), The Baltimore Times (USA), Music Vein (UK), and the Puglia Journal (Italy) have offered glowing reviews of "Not For Ordinary People." Soul music fans, particularly on the Soul Train Power 20 Site Soultracks.com, have 'Liked' and shared the review of "Not For Ordinary People" throughout the year on Facebook, creating additional buzz about the group.

For more information about Camera Soul, including tour dates, music, photos, as well as to download a free Android music "jukebox," visit the group at http://www.reverbnation.com/camsoul.

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PHOTO: American Folklore Theatres production of Packer Fans from Outer Space, which closes Saturday, includes Adam Zeph, Doug Mancheski, Chase Stoeger and Bill Theisen. Len Villano photo

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) Below is more information on the visiting Trick Boxing* and comedian Will Durst at Sturgeon Bay, the touring Menopause The Musical at Appleton, Let Me Be Franks Bay Beach Dance Party,* American Folklore Theatres Strings Attached, Guys on Ice* and Packer Fans From Outer Space,* Memories Dont Say Goodbye, Im Not Leaving, Peninsula Players Butler, The Green Room Lounges 24-Hour Collective concerts by Peninsula Music Festival, Midsummers Music Festival news about Artstreet, Appleton PAC season additions, a Frank Lloyd Wright exhibition.

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- The professional Peninsula Players Theatre will present the fact-based drama, Butler, starting today, Wednesday, Aug. 20, at its Theatre in a Garden near Fish Creek. A preview story is at http://www.wearegreenbay.com/story/d/story/critic-at-large/18357/99orQ0BZikyDLnejrAwPmA. A glimpse: Benjamin Butlers first day as major general of Fort Monroe, a Union hold-out in Virginia during the onset of the Civil War, is greeted by a request for sanctuary from quick-witted Shepard Mallory, a runaway slave.

- Wisconsin-bred comedian Will Durst will present BoomeRaging Tuesday, Aug. 26, through Aug. 30 at Third Avenue Playhouse in Sturgeon Bay. Info: http://www.thirdavenueplayhouse.com.

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- Let Me Be Frank Productions is running Bay Beach Dance Party through Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Meyer Theatre in Green Bay. My review is at http://www.wearegreenbay.com/story/d/story/critic-at-large/29099/ZkGCLfCcgEi_Nhylg-MxGQ.

- At Appleton, a touring production of Menopause The Musical is running through Saturday, Aug. 23, in Kimberly-Clark Theater of the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. My review is at http://www.wearegreenbay.com/story/d/story/critic-at-large/24557/KSyQrs8vhU2kjxP8vNBpfg.

- American Folklore Theatres 2014 summer season is running through Saturday, Aug. 23, in Peninsula State Park Amphitheatre near Fish Creek. Info: http://www.folkloretheatre.com. See my reviews on the WFRV website: Strings Attached: http://www.wearegreenbay.com/1fulltext-news/d/story/critic-at-large/33861/JYTtdj4S5k6MRa3JyO0_hQ. Guys on Ice: http://www.wearegreenbay.com/1fulltext-news/d/story/critic-at-large/24388/H2Li0L8RC0yJT1D5rMIzXQ. Packer Fans from Outer Space: http://www.wearegreenbay.com/story/d/story/critic-at-large/91855/VE30_DTFkUG1Zg8D08TxhA. A special feature on the Guys on Ice that includes an interview with composer Jimmy Kaplan is at http://www.wearegreenbay.com/story/d/story/critic-at-large/26301/awNYPZ1aaUaZSvtKq2D0tw.

- At Port Washington, Memories is presenting the dinner theater comedy about the process of aging, Dont Say Goodbye, Im Not Leaving, through Saturday, Aug. 23. Info: http://www.memoriesballroom.com.

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