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Newest bells, whistles complicate toilet shopping (The Salinas Californian)

Not long ago, most toilets were simple porcelain plumbing fixtures that flushed away water and whatnot without much ado. Continue reading

Ace Hardware: Lebanese landmark

As I mentioned in a post last month , last spring I began seeing billboard advertisements for the new Ace Hardware on the road between Charles Helou and the Port. (One of the many joys of being a passenger is that I get to spend more time watching the world pass, and less time worrying about passing motorists!) So when I began seeing Ace Hardware advertisements in the Daily Star this winter, I was glad to see that the store was fully on its way to opening. And what a grand opening it must h Continue reading

Friendship House Autism Center plans announced (The Scranton Times-Tribune)

Muted lighting, soft colors and quiet plumbing — what sounds like interior options for a spa actually will be a carefully calibrated environment for autistic children. Continue reading