Suppliers Tack Fuel Surcharges on Materials Shipments (Builder
Suppliers Tack Fuel Surcharges on Materials Shipments (Builder Online)
SYRACUSE - The price of fuel has further increased the already- high cost of construction materials, industry experts say.Suppliers are tacking on transportation surcharges to all material shipments, says Rebecca Meinking, president, Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) - Empire State Chapter.In the past week alone, Steve Khanzadian, of Steve Khanzadian Construction & Repair, has received
HOT (San Jose Mercury News)
Michael Stadler Espresso Garden and Cafe, San Jose Michael Stadler celebrates the release of his new CD, “North Country,'' on the local Fiddling Cricket Label. Stadler is one of those amazing pickers who can play anything with strings — guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, bouzouki. Stadler is scheduled to perform solo and with his band — Mary Gibbons on guitar, Jon Mitguard on dobro and pedal
Chi-chi lunches spotty at East P.A.'s LuLu (San Jose Mercury News)
Timing is everything at LuLu Petite No. 3, the gourmet sandwich shop in East Palo Alto's high-rise University Circle. At lunchtime, lawyers and office workers stream in and mostly get food to go. There can be a backup. Timing also is an issue with prepared foods. When salads wilt, it's time to send in fresh recruits.
HOLIDAYS (San Jose Mercury News)
HALLOWEEN/DAY OF THE DEAD THROUGH SUNDAY Nick or Treat at Great America. Trick-or-treating with Nickelodeon characters for children 12 and under. Noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Included in park admission: adults $49.99, seniors $39.99, children 3-6 $33.99. 4701 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara. (408) 988-1776, www.pgathrills.com.
www.smh.com.au (Sydney Morning Herald)
Sydney's diversity has been immortalised in many a song. Debbie Kruger asks four of our most respected musicians to share how the city inspired their music. -