ASI ARCHITECTURAL STRENGTHENS U.S. REP NETWORK | Polycarbonate Embossed Sheet

Nolan makes their polycarbonate shells using General Electric Lexan EXL (.pdf product information sheet), which they say has better performance, especially for impact resistance and thermal resistance, than the commonly used ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene).

Another feature of today’s restaurants that greatly increases the loudness inside are open kitchens—where the making of the food is on full display. This design used to be relegated to the lowly diner. But fine-dining restaurants began to expose their kitchens during the 1970s and early ’80s; Pearlman attributes the trend to Wolfgang Puck (though he didn’t invent the idea). Puck’s restaurant Spago, which opened in 1982, was one of the first high-profile restaurants to feature a centrally located brick oven, and was met with widespread critical acclaim. Other design trends that increased the volume of eating establishments also got their start at this time, including the communal table and full-service bar dining.

You remember how my bathroom was?” She stood in the newly remodeled bath of the apartment she’ll soon be moving to. “It’s beautiful. They’ve done all this so fast." 

London PrideDan and Dean Caten of Dsquared2; dsquared2.com. Interiors by Dimore Studio; dimorestudio.eu. Josef Frank floor lamps (in background) from Svenskt Tenn; svenskttenn.se. Pendant by Stilnovo; stilnovousa.com. Lampada 048 pendants by Dimore Studio; dimorestudio.eu. Rug from Tablinvm; tablinvm.com. Alicudi stool by Dimore Studio; dimorestudio.eu. In Dean’s bedroom, on walls, panels by Phillip Jeffries (T); phillipjeffries.com. Lampada 036 ceiling lamp by Dimore Studio; dimorestudio.eu. Curtains of Adamo & Eva cotton velvet and Mademoiselle satin silk, both by Dedar (T); dedar.com. In Dan’s bedroom, custom closet and hardware by Dimore Studio. In bath, custom sink, sink stand, and Applique 079 sconces; all by Dimore Studio. Cover, On walls, Jungle Weave panels by Dimore Studio; dimorestudio.eu. Serge Mouille Two-Arm sconces from Design Within Reach; dwr.com. On bed, leopard-print pillows of Leopardo silk-cotton velvet by Luigi Bevilacqua (T); luigi-bevilacqua.com. Stools from Dimore Gallery; dimoregallery.eu. On sofa by Cini Boeri for Arflex (T); arflex.it; velvet by Jane Churchill (T); cowtan.com. Consolle 021 table by Dimore Studio; dimorestudio.eu. On Chinotto armchair (in foreground) by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena; azucena.it; fabric by Aïssa Dione (T); aissadionetissus.com. Floor lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos; flos.com.

On Thursday, members of the Joint Select Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform derailed a package of proposals that initially had bipartisan support. Among other things, it called for switching from annual to biennial budgeting.

Creative West will cover sales for Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Northern Nevada, Utah and Wyoming; and Tegan Marketing will represent ASI in the Dakotas, Minnesota and Iowa; while Midwest Noise Control has control of Kansas, Oklahoma and Western Missouri sales. Further, Golterman & Sabo is in charge of Southern Illinois and East Missouri; and Lanton Associates will represent ASI in Arizona, Southern California and Southern Nevada. East of the Mississippi, Zurca Construction Solutions is covering Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee; and Design Sales will lead New Jersey, New York City and Long Island.

According to Pearlman, the haute-casual dining trend also helps restaurateurs run bigger and more successful businesses. Constructing interiors out of hard surfaces makes them easier (and thus cheaper) to clean. Eschewing ornate decor, linens, table settings, and dishware makes for fewer items to wash or replace. Reducing table service means fewer employees and thus lower overhead. And as many writers have noted, loud restaurants also encourage profitable dining behavior. Noise encourages increased alcohol consumption and produces faster diner turnover. More people drinking more booze produces more revenue. Knowing this, some restaurateurs even make their establishments louder than necessary in an attempt to maximize profits.

The vinyl skin game is one that dbrand’s dominated for many years now. There’s a good reason for that; the Lamborghini-obsessed company offers good quality and a ton of customization. I’ve had a couple on previous phones, and while I usually opt for a case instead for increased protection, I’d always appreciate the extra eye candy that a skin provides.

In front of the driver are twin-analog dials with a 5-inch TFT display between them, or, as standard on SE specification and above, a 12.3-inch Interactive TFT Driver Display1. This high-definition virtual instrument cluster delivers a rich, high-technology experience and allows the driver to prioritize key information: a two-dial layout with an information panel in the center, a one-dial layout flanked by dual information displays, or a full-map view.

Let me describe what I hear as I sit in a coffee shop writing this article. It’s late morning on a Saturday, between the breakfast and lunch rushes. People talk in hushed voices at tables. The staff make pithy jokes amongst themselves, enjoying the downtime. Fingers clack on keyboards, and glasses clink against wood and stone countertops. Occasionally, the espresso machines grind and roar. The coffee shop is quiet, probably as quiet as it can be while still being occupied. Even at its slowest and most hushed, the average background noise level hovered around 73 decibels (as measured with my calibrated meter).

Dynamic-I information is also displayed in the touchscreen and shows g, stopwatch and the throttle pedal activation, helping enthusiasts to make the most of their driving experiences.

–      Constructed from a lightweight and stiff Aluminum-intensive body structure which enhances performance and agility versus traditional steel construction