4th Annual Modernism Week Dates (February 13-21, 2009) and Event Schedule is Announced

The schedule of events for the next highly-anticipated Modernism Week was announced today by the event organizers. The 4th Annual Modernism Week is slated to take place February 13 – 21, 2009 and will be include a wide variety of events over a 9-day period. As in previous years, Modernism Week will kick off with the two-day Modernism Show (February 15 and 16) at the Palm Springs Convention Center, preceded by a public Preview Reception the evening... 

Despite Economy, Landlords Should Not Make Hasty Decisions on Renters

Faced with an empty property in this rough economy, landlords may be temped to relax their standards. Since they have monthly mortgages, taxes and other expenses, they can be desperate to get someone — anyone — in their home to pay the rent. This strategy, however, could land them a tenant who cannot pay the rent and ultimately must be evicted — which presents a greater headache than just an empty property. Here are tips for landlords... 

EFAFLEX High-Speed Doors Increases Air Traffic Safety

EFAFLEX high-speed doors are proving of immense value for the airport fire department at Charles de Gaulle airport. They are at the hub in international air traffic operations and are proving to be ideally suited in demanding airport environments. One of the latest projects in this sector is the fire station at Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris. The French newspaper “Le Parisien“ speaks of gigantic doors which open in only two seconds. This outstanding... 

The Drops Chair by Camilla Hounsell Halvorsen

A design student at Norway’s Oslo National Academy of the Arts, Camilla Hounsell Halvorsen had exhibited her design furniture at the 2009 Stockholm Furniture Fair. In this exhibition she introduced and shown the Drops Chair. Drops consists of legs of stainless steel and an inner tube covered with recycled upholstery material. So fun, playful, and marvelous. And the most important thing of this Drops Chair by Camilla Hounsell Halvorsen is absolutely... 

Screwpop™ Tool new patent pending 4-in-1 keychain tool: The Screwpop™

The Screwpop™ is a perfect convenience tool that fits right in the palm of your hand. As a screwdriver, it leverages surprisingly impressive torque delivered through a reversible snap-in Flathead and Phillips screw-bit. The compact design even functions as a ¼” nut driver for tightening loose bolts and works as a mini pry-bar for working things apart (using flathead bit). The Screwpop also functions as a bottle opener for enjoy that tasty cold... 

Universal Remote Control – RFX-250 Additional Antenna Module

RFX-250 Additional Antenna Module for MSC-400 and MRF-350View product details at Amazon

Bell’O AVS-2762 Versatile Two-Tone Audio Video System

Keep your audio-video components in one place with this AVS-2762 Versatile Two-Tone Audio Video System. It can hold most Flat Panel Plasma, DLP, LCD, or LCD Projection TVs up to 65″ or some Direct View TVs, and up to six audio video components or center channel speaker. Its heavy-duty scratch-resistant powder-coated steel and clear tempered safety glass is great if you have kids or pets. Wires and interconnect cables can be hidden with the... 

8130 Coffee Table by Rolf Benz

Another collection of contemporary coffee table furniture collection is coming from the designer Rolf Benz. This designer has added to his brand new collection, the #8130 Coffee Table. Made of high quality plane glass from the top, and for the frame this coffee table is available in many options such as oak, or walnut veneer, or painted MDF, on castors. The metal pedestals are high-gloss chrome plated aluminum or pearlescent painted finish. via

Vico Software Announces BIM Partnership With Autodesk

Vico Software announced today its partnership with Autodesk whereby Vico’s 5D Virtual Construction™ solutions and services will be integrated with Autodesk’s leading technology and solutions for the AEC industry. With the adoption of BIM accelerating, it is advantageous for General Contractors and Owners to have the combination of Vico’s integrated 5D capabilities within the Autodesk solutions environment. According to Clay Freeman,... 

First Solar Powered Self Storage Facility in North Carolina Opens at Security Self Storage

The first of its kind, green self storage facility in North Carolina has begun generating its electrical needs using solar photovoltaic panels. The 10 kilowatt, 20 foot pole mounted system is located at Security Self Storage on 3600 Tryon Rd. Raleigh, NC 27606. Open house with educational tour, heavy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be on Thursday, September 25th from 11am to 2 pm. Raleigh, North Carolina, September 24, 2008 — The...