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The Elephant in the Living Room

The Elephant in the

NIGHTFLY ENTERTAINMENTHying Room95 minutes

Don't be misled: The only animals you'll see in a living room in this doc are a cougar and a Burmese python. (The runaway-slitheraway?--Gabon viper is nabbed in a garage.) Director Michael Webber's fastmoving, bittersweet film reveals a world of dangerous and entirely unregulated pets (lions, tigers, bears) raised behind closed doors. Much of the action takes place in suburban Ohio, a state that rivals parts of Florida for nuisance alligators. Hidden cameras rolling, we attend a reptile show where dads cart off snakes that could devour their offspring. But the real drama lies in the interplay between a passionate cop who moonlights as an exotic-animal rescuer and a sympathetic sadsack who can't bear to part with his full-grown African lions. The cat owner's tear-jerking travails drive home the filmmaker's point better than any finger-wagging activist ever could.--Michael Mechanic

Is It Time To Replace Your Battered Garage Door?

Garage doors can take a lot of abuse from daily use as well as accidents that happen during playtime. Minor damage may occur from the frequent opening and closing of the doors in order to shelter your vehicles. Other damage can include weather damage such as heavy rain, hail and snow. Over time this can cause the door of your garage to become quite battered and eventually require it to be replaced.

Replacing a garage door may also help with heating costs as the seals around new doors may be more sturdy and fit better. Dents and damage can allow cold air or rain inside the garage, which can lead to increased heating costs or water damage. Replacement garage doors come in a variety of styles from rapid roll to full size and sectional doors in various finishes. Windowed garage doors can also add a nice touch to the exterior and lots more light inside.A new garage door can add new life to a home's appearance and increase its resale value. A battered door may still function but the appearance will certainly not make it attractive to prospective buyers. Replacing it with a newer garage door can brighten a home in many ways such as doors that have more windows, allowing more light to enter. New doors may also include state-of-the-art openers and a new entry system that can make a garage opener easier and more secure.When a garage door becomes very beat up in appearance, or requires more and more repairs in order to stay functional, it may be time to consider replacement. Replacing a garage door is best handled by a professional, who will ensure that the new door and its hardware are fully functional and properly installed. If you have children who count on the convenience of the door as they exit and enter each day, you'll want to be absolutely sure the door is working perfectly.Children often use garage doors as a target when practicing sports such as hockey, football or tennis. This can lead to a garage door becoming quite dented and unattractive. The impact from hockey pucks, basketballs or other types of sports equipment frequently hitting the door of your garage can create further damage beyond cosmetic dents. It can lead to the tracks, hinges and cables becoming worn or damaged. This may also occur from very constant opening and closing of the garage door.

Replacing a garage door may also help with heating costs as the seals around new doors may be more sturdy and fit better. Dents and damage can allow cold air or rain inside the garage, which can lead to increased heating costs or water damage. Replacement garage doors come in a variety of styles from rapid roll to full size and sectional doors in various finishes. Windowed garage doors can also add a nice touch to the exterior and lots more light inside.

Police target 'Hanoi-style' house raids; Crimewatch TURNING the spotlight on crime in the Huddersfield district. The column is compiled with the co-operation of Neighbourhood Watch Liaison:

[bar] CAR KEY BURGLARIES - Raids where car keys are taken during a house burglary to steal expensive cars parked in the drive - known as 'Hanoi-style' break-ins - are increasing across the country. West Yorkshire Police have now issued the following advice: If you have a garage, park your car in it. Many people with garages use them for storage. Clear them out and use them for the purpose for which they were built. This will keep your cars out of the sight of preying eyes. Consider fitting an electric garage door. This is an added incentive to use the garage. Many people just cannot be bothered getting out of their cars, and unlocking the garage, especially in bad weather. If you have to park your car in the driveway consider fitting substantial gates or security posts.

[bar] BURGLARY - Almondbury, June 25. Raider tried to get at keys for back kitchen door through cat flap but then forced entry through front upvc door. Alarm activated. Large flat screen TV taken but raider challenged by neighbour leaving house threw TV at him and ran off up Thorpe Lane and on to Ings Road. Suspect: Iraqi male, short black hair, unshaven, 5ft 10 - 6ft tall, average build. early twenties. Almondbury, June 26.DO NOT leave car keys in an obvious place, make it as hard as possible for the thief. Take your car keys to bed with you. New cars have very sophisticated locks, immobilisers and other security devices and the only way to start the vehicle is to have the key. Thieves are selecting cars they want to steal from outside houses. They will look for any opportunity to steal keys that are left hanging up in the kitchen or hallway or left on the table - and will actually target them. It is therefore vital that householders do hide the keys from view. Make sure that you take other simple crime prevention measures to ensure that they don't become victims of sneak-in thieves or burglary, such as remembering not to leave doors and windows unlocked.Europrofile lock on back upvc conservatory door snapped. Mobile phone and keys stolen, used to steal blue Mercedes E320 S28 BET and a silver Toyota Corolla YC05 OUK. Almondbury, June 26. Europrofile lock on side upvc door snapped but raider disturbed by occupants awakening. Nothing stolen. Dalton, June 22. Raider used bin and guttering to climb through first floor bathroom window at back and went downstairs to open kitchen window to allow other suspect/s entry. Keys taken and suspects escaped through front door. Two laptop computers stolen. Moldgreen, June 27. Climbed onto window ledge then up drain pipe at rear to enter through open window. Stole electrical goods[bar] CONTACT: Dave Whitteron, Neighbourhood Watch Liaison, Kirkburton Police Station, Telephone: 01484-436840 or email: dw368@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk or call Crimestoppers on 0800-555-111

Europrofile lock on back upvc conservatory door snapped. Mobile phone and keys stolen, used to steal blue Mercedes E320 S28 BET and a silver Toyota Corolla YC05 OUK. Almondbury, June 26. Europrofile lock on side upvc door snapped but raider disturbed by occupants awakening. Nothing stolen. Dalton, June 22. Raider used bin and guttering to climb through first floor bathroom window at back and went downstairs to open kitchen window to allow other suspect/s entry. Keys taken and suspects escaped through front door. Two laptop computers stolen. Moldgreen, June 27. Climbed onto window ledge then up drain pipe at rear to enter through open window. Stole electrical goods[bar] CONTACT: Dave Whitteron, Neighbourhood Watch Liaison, Kirkburton Police Station, Telephone: 01484-436840 or email: dw368@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk or call Crimestoppers on 0800-555-111

Commentary: Bastille Day! Have some fancy French pastries in a

Just how should you celebrate France's national holiday?

In celebration of Bastille Day, Pix Patisserie is hosting its fifth annual block party this Saturday, from 3 p.m. until midnight. In between bands, bites and glasses of wine, see if you can find signs of the pastry shop's automotive roots.Joyeux Le Quatorze Juillet! (That means Happy Bastille Day)

Joyeux Le Quatorze Juillet! (That means Happy Bastille Day)

Police alert as lead thieves strike in valley

* THEFT - Outlane, Aug 24. Lead flashing stolen from above bay windows at five homes in Weldon Drive. Marsden, Aug 25. Thief climbed onto adjoining garage roof and stole lead flashing. Pennine Domestic Supplies Ltd, Peel Street, Marsden, Aug 28. Lead flashing stolen from roof.

CONTACT: Dave Whitteron, Neighbourhood Watch Liaison, Kirkburton Police Station, Telephone: 01484-436840 or email: dw368@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk or call Crimestoppers on 0800-555-111* VEHICLE CRIME - Cowlersley, Aug 24. Raider smashed front window to get inside and steal sat-nav. Golcar, Aug 25, Rear car door panel scratched. Golcar, Aug 26. Petrol cap unscrewed and diesel siphoned from tank. Cowlersley, Aug 29. Paintwork and wing mirrors damaged on five cars. Golcar, Aug 26. Paintwork scratched on parked vehicle. Linthwaite, Aug 24. Raider got in by smashing front nearside window. and stole ipod on display.Europrofile lock on back upvc door of house snapped. Raider did not get inside as the owners had door fitted with sash jammers. Marsden, Aug 26. Laminated safety glass at back of garage smashed in attempt to get inside.* CRIMINAL DAMAGE - Olive Branch, Manchester Road, West Slaithwaite, Aug 25. Two windows smashed at restaurant. Milnsbridge, Aug 25. House window smashed with thrown brick. Golcar, Aug 26. Plastic frame cover of caravan parked on driveway damaged. Longwood, Aug 26. Suspect seen by police to headbutt bus shelter causing damage. Suspect detained by police. Linthwaite, Aug 28. Paving stone thrown through living room window damaging laminate flooring. Raider sped off in car. * BURGLARY - Golcar, Aug 27. Key stolen from previous burglary used to get inside. Untidy search made of bedroom and property stolen. Heights, Aug 26. Stone from garden used in bid to smash dining room window.* ATTEMPTED BURGLARY - Golcar, Aug 25. Europrofile lock on front upvc house door snapped in bid to get inside. Golcar, Aug 28. Europrofile lock on back upvc patio doors of house snapped in bid to get in. Longwood, August 28.Raider then smashed kitchen window to get in. Not yet known what has been stolen. Linthwaite, Aug 27. Metal grate under front living room window forced up to get in through unlocked basement kitchen window. Property stolen from lounge. Raider escaped through lounge window. Linthwaite, Aug 28. Paintwork along both sides and front of vehicle scratched.Raider tried to steal lead from above garage door.Linthwaite, Aug 24. Raider smashed nearside back window of vehicle, reached in and opened door. Thorough search made but nothing stolen.

CONTACT: Dave Whitteron, Neighbourhood Watch Liaison, Kirkburton Police Station, Telephone: 01484-436840 or email: dw368@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk or call Crimestoppers on 0800-555-111

Under pounds 200,000 2 Doctors Row, Linthwaite

THREE bedrooms are offered in this spacious split-level family house.

AGENT: Intercounty Estate Agents 01484 439080The ground-floor has a contemporary style dining kitchen, lavatory and separate utility room that leads to the integral garage. Upstairs are three good sized bedrooms and a white-coloured bathroom.This fine family home has double glazing, gas central heating, an integral garage and driveway.The lower ground-floor has a large lounge with sliding doors leading to an enclosed rear garden.

AGENT: Intercounty Estate Agents 01484 439080

How To Install A Garage Door Opener

It is difficult to imagine owning a garage door without an automatic opener. Many people, however, start each day with manually unlocking, opening, and relocking their garage doors by hand. Installing a garage door opener is not a difficult process, but you may need a second set of hands for a few of the steps. If you are a veteran DIY type of person, you should be able to handle installing your own garage door opener in just a few hours. Follow these steps, and opening and closing your garage door will be as simple as pushing a button.

Next, take the pulley end of your assembly and attach it to the bracket above the door. Use a ladder to raise the entire assembly to near the tracks of your door. Now take care to open the door and lift your garage door opener so it is 2 inches above the open door. Make sure you use shims here.The next part requires some measuring. Open your garage door to the highest possible point and measure it. Add on about 2 to 3 inches and mark it on your wall. Next, find the center of your door and make another mark on the wall. This is the spot where you want the header bracket to be installed. You may need to use a 2 by 4 if there are no wall studs in place at that point.You want to find the trolley unit and slide it onto the rails. Once the trolley unit is in place, you can go ahead and finish bolting the rails to the opener unit that your kit came with. This next step can be a bit complicated. You want to use a screwdriver and slide it through one of the holes in the rails to hold the trolley in the same place. Begin to attach the belt or the chain to the trolley using the tools that came with your kit. You will want to then wrap the chain or the belt around the pulley and again around the sprocket on the open unit. You�ll want to finish this step by attaching the chain to the other side of the trolley unit.Use lag screws to attach the molding bracket to the ceiling of your garage. Attach your garage door opener unit to the bracket. At this point, install the garage door controls and the electric eye censors. Finish by installing the brackets by the door. Before you know it, you will be completely finished and opening and closing your garage door with ease.

Use lag screws to attach the molding bracket to the ceiling of your garage. Attach your garage door opener unit to the bracket. At this point, install the garage door controls and the electric eye censors. Finish by installing the brackets by the door. Before you know it, you will be completely finished and opening and closing your garage door with ease.

Police alert..! Beware car key burglaries; Crimewatch

TURNING the spotlight on crime in the Huddersfield district. The column is compiled with the co-operation of Neighbourhood Watch Liaison: * NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING TEAM UPDATE - There have been a growing number of incidents where motorists have had car keys stolen during a house burglary to steal expensive cars parked in the driveway. West Yorkshire Police have now issued the following advice: * Many people with garages use them for storage. Clear them out and use them for the purpose for which they were built. Keep cars out of the sight of prying eyes. * Do not leave car keys in an obvious place. Take your car keys to bed with you. * Consider fitting an electric garage door. Many just cannot be bothered getting out of their cars, and unlocking the garage, especially in bad weather.

CONTACT: Dave Whitteron, Neighbourhood Watch Liaison, Kirkburton Police Station, Telephone: 01484-436840 or email: dw368@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk or call Crimestoppers on 0800-555-111* THEFT - Morrisons, Penistone Road, Waterloo, July 6. Elderly woman had purse stolen from handbag hanging on hook on back of trolley. Denby Dale, July 11. Officers on mobile patrol arrested man in possession of stolen tools. * BURGLARY - Lepton, July 6. Raider forcibly removed ground floor window. Not known if anything stolen. Almondbury, July 9. Sneak thief got in through unlocked back upvc kitchen window, took house/car keys from inside the front door and stole red Vauxhall Zafira reg Y544 LLG. Clayton West, July 8. Padlock on diesel farm fuel tank cut and fuel stolen. Clayton West, July 8. Suspects walked into elderly victim's house and started a conversation with him. Wallet and cash stolen. Woman arrested and charged. Shelley, July 11. Attempt made to force back french doors. Raider disturbed by occupants and made of without getting in. * CRIMINAL DAMAGE - Almondbury, July 7. Living room window of house smashed. Shepley, July 7. Garden plants, rose bushes and canes pulled up and thrown around garden. Kirkburton Middle School, Turnshaw Avenue, July 8. Raider got on to flat roof of building and smashed two raised skylights and attacked wooden storage bunker and three mature trees.* Thieves are selecting cars they want to steal from outside houses. They will look for any opportunity to steal keys that are left hanging up in the kitchen or hallway or left on the table - and will actually target them. It is therefore vital that householders do hide the keys from view. * Beware sneak-in thieves. Do not leave doors and windows unlocked.* VEHICLE CRIME - Almondbury, July 7. Extensive damage caused to vehicle by placing expanding foam in exhaust pipe, scratch damaged roof, and scratching graffiti ha ha and a rude picture on bonnet.* If you have to park your car in the driveway consider fitting substantial gates or security posts.

CONTACT: Dave Whitteron, Neighbourhood Watch Liaison, Kirkburton Police Station, Telephone: 01484-436840 or email: dw368@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk or call Crimestoppers on 0800-555-111

How Garage Doors With Openers Work

Garage door openers are undeniably instruments of convenience. With just one click, your heavy garage doors will open, without you having to touch the door.

For garage door installation and repair needs, call A1 Garage Door Services. They provide repair of parts like garage door hinges, garage door rollers, and springs. They provide professional installation of all types of doors and garage door openers. They provide Genie Garage Door Openers, one of the most trusted brands of openers. If you�re in the Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, New Port Richey, or Tampa area, they are your garage door repair service vendor.Garage door installation generally comes with the placement of the garage door opener unit. This means your garage door remote control will be programmed so that you will be the only one to open the doors even if your neighbor has the same garage door clicker. Garage door remotes are limited to about 315 Mhz which means that only the set codes, at a set distance, can open and unlock the garage doors.The most complicated part of a garage door is the opener and its hardware � the drive mechanism, the garage door springs, the tracks, the brackets � all the parts that combine to make it work smoothly over and over and over again. There are all kinds of garage door springs and parts. One of the most important parts is the actual garage door spring. These powerful springs are under very high tension � that�s what gives them the strength to lift the weight of the door. If you look at a garage door, you�ll see either a set of springs, one on each side, or a long spring running across the top above the door. The springs on your garage door can either be a pair of extension springs or torsion springs. Without them, your garage door would come crashing down when it�s closed. Garage door repair for springs will require you to now know the exact size, diameter, and wind (left of right), of the springs in order to properly support the door. Other garage door parts that work with the springs are the rollers and hinges.The typical electric garage door opener consists of a power unit that contains the electric motor. The power unit attaches to a track. A trolley connected to an arm that attaches to the top of the garage door slides back and forth on the track, thus opening and closing the garage door. The trolley is guided along the track by a chain, belt, or screw that turns when the motor is operated. A quick-release mechanism is attached to the trolley to allow the garage door to be disconnected from the opener for manual operation during a power failure or in case of emergency. Limit switches on the power unit control the distance the garage door opens and closes once the motor receives a signal from the remote control or wall push button to operate the door.Garage door rollers enable the doors to smoothly roll up to the ceiling of the garage. Of course, your garage door has to be made of steel, aluminum, or vinyl in order for it to �roll up.� According to most garage door repair companies, roll-up garage are the easiest to install. Garage door rollers only need to be aligned with the hinges and put in track with the panel in order to work.

For garage door installation and repair needs, call A1 Garage Door Services. They provide repair of parts like garage door hinges, garage door rollers, and springs. They provide professional installation of all types of doors and garage door openers. They provide Genie Garage Door Openers, one of the most trusted brands of openers. If you�re in the Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, New Port Richey, or Tampa area, they are your garage door repair service vendor.

How Large Does LeBron James's Garage Door Have to Be?

There is really a lot of talk regarding LeBron James and his career, but what about his garage door? The basketball star has reportedly so numerous vehicles he gives free ones to charity. Current estimates place his particular fleet at about five vehicles. The Ferrari F430 is so small that speculation was far more on how to fit his 6'8" frame inside it. So he will find no issues obtaining that in and out of the regular garage door. The Maybach, Rolls Royce Phantom, and Mercedes-Benz S-class are all fairly regular in size proving that luxury doesn't constantly equal smaller or overly big.

The dilemma could come with the Hummer H2. The regular height for this SUV is just under 80 inches, making James just a fraction of an inch taller. They both would fit under a normal seven foot tall door. Since James and his friends are both brushing upwards of seven feet, it just isn't difficult to imagine that James would want a door 8 feet or even taller.The Kia Borrego that's part of the reward for being an MVP that James and other recipients receive is at least seven inches shorter and would present less of the trouble of clearance. Most of these, though, are donated to the charity of their selection.His grand needs can remind someone of the value of added storage space. Possibly the riding lawn mower is crowded inside the shed. Bear in mind that an additional storage might be utilized to hold additional items other than a vehicle. A well added construction can offer hobby space or storage. The next owner may just have a few additional vehicles to store.If a homeowner finds, between two adults, an exterior number pad and interior remote and then a driving teen, they have reached capacity, he or she must keep in mind they'll find available choices. Contact a garage door service for facts about a higher capacity opener or a method to streamline the remote systems. Someone doesn't have to have a fleet the size of LeBron James to need a far better garage door.

His grand needs can remind someone of the value of added storage space. Possibly the riding lawn mower is crowded inside the shed. Bear in mind that an additional storage might be utilized to hold additional items other than a vehicle. A well added construction can offer hobby space or storage. The next owner may just have a few additional vehicles to store.

Action Industries Announces Release of DuraSeal Garage Door Molding in Four New Colors

Action Industries , a nationwide, full-service supplier for the garage door industry located in Cleveland, Ohio, is introducing four new colors to its line of weatherseals . DuraSeal Garage Door Molding will now be available in almond, sandstone, green and brown, along with white.

Manufacturers in the industry offer a variety of colors to match each shade of their garage doors. Action Industries has created a universal pallet that closely complements each of these and it is also matching specific colors for manufacturers that deviate from the standard pallet.Contact: Krista Rodriguez Phone: 330-655-5079 Email: krodriguez@igpr.comTo learn more about DuraSeal Garage Door Molding and all the product offerings from Action Industries, visit www.action-ind.com ."By providing a full range of colors, we have completed the product offering," said Marc Calcaterra, Vice President of Operations, Action Industries. "This allows us to offer all possible combinations to our customers."DuraSeal Garage Door Molding is a high-quality weatherseal that has the look, feel, and workability of wood and is designed to be flexible, withstand extreme heat, below freezing temperatures and retain its color. With an attractive wood-grain embossing, DuraSeal Garage Door Molding looks like wood but does not require maintenance. It will not warp, rot, twist or split and it is impervious to moisture, salt and insects.Add to Digg Bookmark with del.icio.us Add to NewsvineAction Industries' new DuraSeal Garage Door Molding provides unsurpassed performance at a competitive price. Its four new colors will be offered at the same rate as the white garage door molding. Also, unlike its competitors, Action does not require customers to purchase a large minimum order. DuraSeal Garage Door Molding is sold by boxes that obtain 15 pieces and only one box is required per purchase."DuraSeal Garage Door Molding's new colors are a great addition to our already extensive line of parts for the garage door industry," said Calcaterra. "Our new weather seal will prove to be a premium product that is easy to install at an unrivaled price."

Contact: Krista Rodriguez Phone: 330-655-5079 Email: krodriguez@igpr.com

Homes at pub site go-ahead

A DEVELOPER has won the right to build five homes on the site of a former pub.

Planners yesterday gave Clayton West builders P&V Smith permission to erect five homes at the site on the corner of Church Street and School Lane.The sub-committee voted to approve the development.The Denby Dale Conservative added that the applicant would "certainly" win on appeal if councillors refused permission.Ten residents had written to Kirklees protesting against the plan.But Clr Elaine Ward pointed out: "When the pub was in its heyday the car park was heaving and people were parking down Church Street."Kirklees Council's Heavy Woollen Planning Sub-committee approved the proposal for four semi-detached and one detached home at the site, each with their own garden, garage and two parking spaces.Their complaints included that the development would deprive the village of parking spaces.The Emley pub was torn down earlier this year.

The sub-committee voted to approve the development.

National Commercial Auctioneers to Conduct Bank Owned Real Estate Auction of Warehouse Property in Brunswick, Georgia

TULSA, Okla., July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- National Commercial Auctioneers [www.natcomauctions.com] announces a real estate auction to sell bank owned warehouse property in Brunswick, Ga., on August 13, 2011, at noon eastern, according to Michael Fine, Broker.

SOURCE National Commercial AuctioneersLocated at 5581 Habersham Street in Brunswick, the property is a 25,000 sq. ft. office warehouse metal building on 2.57 acres with three leasable spaces, including an income-producing anchor tenant.National Commercial Auctioneers is a nationwide auction company that specializes in commercial sales for banks, special servicers, receivers, Trustee's and bankruptcy courts."This is an excellent opportunity to pick up an income property at auction prices," said Fine. "The current tenant in this commercial property is in the first year of a three-year lease."Broker participation is offered and encouraged. Inspections are scheduled for July 26 and August 2, from 11am to 1pm. For more details on how to receive a property information package and inspect the property, visit www.natcomauctions.com or call toll free at (877) 895-7077.

SOURCE National Commercial Auctioneers

The Daily Record Real Estate Notebook: July 29, 2011

On Falls Road, near the intersection with Lake Avenue, sits a development that has the best functioning garage in Baltimore.

* Class A office space vacancy rates dropped slightly to 17.1 percent in the second quarter of 2011, as opposed to 18 percent for the same period last year.Key findings include:"I am truly astonished. It has taken on a life of its own," Raffel said, of the launch last summer of Haute Dog that was preceded by years of rushed catering jobs. Hours are 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily.* The total vacancy rate dropped to 14.7 percent from 15.5 percent in the third quarter of 2010TIDBITS: Gilman School has hired Global Facility Solutions to upgrade the campus's energy usage systems. Global is a Maryland- based company. The project will be delivered under the BGE Smart Energy Rewards rebate program, meaning Gilman will receive a 50 percent rebate for the cost of the project ... The final review of plans to convert part of the Power Plant at the Inner Harbor into the new home of Phillips Seafood Restaurant will be presented to the city's Urban Design and Architecture Review Panel on Aug. 8 ... Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz broke ground this week on a $30 million, six-story library and community college building that will anchor a mixed-use transit oriented development at the Owings Mills Metro station ... The Manna Food Center in Montgomery County will move its Gaithersburg Satellite Distribution Site to the new Family Services Agency location Aug. 4. The new address will be 630 E. Diamond Avenue Gaithersburg, 20877.*****The Baltimore office of Colliers International released a report this week that reflects what experts there say is a "rebound" in the Baltimore region's office properties market.* The Baltimore office market showed signs of growth in the first half of 2011The new fire station replaces the facility at 100 Summit Avenue that opened in 1943."I feel like the luckiest person in the world," he added. "Everybody comes in with a smile and everybody leaves with a smile."Gone is the traditional carport. The place is now a high-class hotdog heaven.Wheeler Goodman Masek is the project architect, Bay Engineering is the civil engineering firm and Skarda and Associates Inc. is the structural engineer.* Class A office space rental rates remained at just under $25 per square foot.Owner Daniel Raffel, a former chef and onetime catering director at the Brass Elephant, said the stand has served as many as 300 'dogs in 3 1/2 hours.Grand opening is set for Aug. 5. After that, look for Haute Dogs on wheels as Raffel said he is planning to go mobile with a food truck.The quaint Victorian that sits next door, home of Bonjour French Bakery and Cafe, is often overrun with those seeking a $5 Haute Dog, served on a bun of French bread and slathered with homemade tomato and onion jam, bacon and onion marmalade and Dijon mustard imported from France. Patrons stand on the sidewalk and wash it all down with a bottle of fizzy Perrier.In the meantime, the dogs will soon get a second house. Look for an expansion to set up shop right in front of the posh Inn at the Colonnade on W. University Avenue in north Baltimore, Raffel said.The station house will cost $2.8 million -- with $1.8 of that coming from federal stimulus funds. It is expected to open next spring and will be constructed on land donated from the Anne Arundel County Board of Education. The structure will have three drive- through bays for the housing of fire and emergency response equipment, a bunkhouse and administrative offices, kitchen facilities, as well as meeting space and a small social gathering hall for use by the neighborhood community. Both volunteer and career firefighters will be stationed there.* Net absorption of office space remained steady with more than 600,000 square feet of positive absorptionOnly in Baltimore!The Haute Dog stand may be a victim of its own success. Raffel said he received a zoning notice from Baltimore County officials this week seeking tweaks to the operation. An Aug. 21 deadline was given to make fixes to comply with the huckster's license he holds.Looking for a unique historic home in Rockville's Historic District? The Davis House, built in 1930, was put on the market this week for $789,000. Pegged as a "classic American Foursquare with a magnificent modern addition" this dwelling is certain to draw many to open houses. The brochure says of the home: "It is a part of history and a tribute to fine craftsmanship that dates back to a time when craftsmen took pride in their work, yet it is forward thinking design and features the finest modern amenities, with a homeowner's absolute comfort and contentment in mind. It touches both body & soul."

Looking for a unique historic home in Rockville's Historic District? The Davis House, built in 1930, was put on the market this week for $789,000. Pegged as a "classic American Foursquare with a magnificent modern addition" this dwelling is certain to draw many to open houses. The brochure says of the home: "It is a part of history and a tribute to fine craftsmanship that dates back to a time when craftsmen took pride in their work, yet it is forward thinking design and features the finest modern amenities, with a homeowner's absolute comfort and contentment in mind. It touches both body & soul."

Action Industries to Open New Facility, Reducing Shipping Time and Costs

Action Industries will be opening a new warehouse facility in Atlanta, Ga. this fall. Intended to lower shipping time and costs, the new 20,000 square foot facility provides a logistical advantage for Action Industries when distributing its products to the southeast.

"With four facilities across the country, we truly believe that we can provide better customer service, shipping options and pricing for high-quality products," said Calcaterra. "Our expansion shows that as our customers demand action, we are listening."Action Industries, Ltd. is a privately held designer, manufacturer and distributer of a wide range of products for the garage door industry including weatherseals, door hardware, accessories, fasteners, brushes, aluminum retainers, dock kits and cable products. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.Action Industries is a nationwide, full service supplier and manufacturer of parts and accessories for the garage door industry. It is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio."Our buying power allows us to provide customers with savings that other distributors cannot match," said Calcaterra.In addition to moving inventory to Atlanta, Action Industries has also developed a long-term logistics strategy that will allow them to offer the best possible rates to their customers.Action Industries specializes in unique weatherseal solutions, fasteners , door hardware , accessories and custom product design ."Our new facility in Atlanta mimics our warehouse and shipping center in Tempe, Ariz.," said Marc Calcaterra, Vice President of Operations, Action Industries. "We are committed to providing competitive pricing for our customers along the eastern seaboard and into the south. With this new distribution center, customers will receive their orders faster and cheaper."

Contact: Krista Rodriguez Phone: 330-655-5079 Email: krodriguez@igpr.com