INDEX: April 2014
This month we feature a behind-the-scenes look at an ongoing effort to restore a Minnesotan landmark: the century-old State Capitol building. One of the central contractors in this massive effort is Mark 1 Restoration. We also present the MIA Pinnacle Awards, a special interview with new MIA President Tony Malisani, and the winning projects from 2014 NKBA Design Contest. Our review of 2014 design trends, an interview with Maine artist Kazumi Hoshina, and WerkMaster’s Gordon Siddall round up our special features this month. I hope you enjoy the wit, wisdom, advice and industry selected to entertain and educate. Send your letters and comments to publisher@slipperyrockgazette.net. For all of our readers who responded to Dr. Fred’s mystery diagnosis – Thanks for your participation – L.H. - Editor
April 2014 Issue Articles
Restoration of the Minnesota State Capitol Building, by Peter J. Marcucci
Spotlight on Broadway at Times Square by Creative Edge Master Shop
In Hog Heaven
Michael We Hardly Knew Ye- A Tribute for Michael Reis, by Peter J. Marcucci
Fire in the Hole
From the Publisher’s Pen, by Rich Hassert
Bonstone Materials Introduces Touchstone Glacier for Marble
Self-Guided Stone Inspection Seminar Now Available from Stone Forensics
Free MIA Human Resources Toolkit to Members Online
Those Were the Days
Burglar Baffled by Billy Bass
Marble Institute Elects New Officers and Directors for 2014
The 2014 International Surface Event Proves to be Strongest in Recent History
Bellavita Tile Delivers Dolomite Design of Natural Marble with Glass Mosaics
Mama Mia!
The Stone Detective, by Frederick M. Hueston, PhD
Mechanical Error
Necklaces? What Necklaces?
Pillars of the Industry: An Interview with Tony Malisani, by Peter J. Marcucci
One-Legged Strategy Rarely Works, by Richard Pierce Thomas
The Kitchen Sink: Material and Design Trends in 2014, by Stacy B. Williams
A Tale of Two Signs, by Aaron J. Crowley
Quote for Spring
Restoration & Maintenance Corner, by Bob Murrell
Sports Quote of the Month
Southeast Missouri State University and Fox Valley Technical College Approved as NKBA Accredited Program Providers
This is My Message in a Bottle
Armed, Lunged, & Dangerous
NTCA Offers $175,000 of Free Membership Opportunities and Travel Incentives to Workshop Attendees
Scents of the Season, by Sam Venable
The National Kitchen & Bath Association Announces 2014 Design Competition Winners
Hanging Ten at Three
Mediterranea Adds Two New Colors to Forum Series
The Slippery Rock Classifieds
LG Hausys HI-MACS® is “Stirring Up” the Fuorisalone in Milan with Colors by Karim Rashid
A Real Goodwill
Crayola Glass Tile Collection Ideal for Pool Installations
The Varmint County Chronicles, by Boomer Winfrey
2013 MIA Pinnacle Awards, Part 1 of 2
Nuheat Launches North America’s First WiFi Floor Heating Thermostat
Quote of the Month
Bellavita Tile Introduces “Stix” Classic Solid Color Glass Mosaics
Good Things Are Coming, by Joel Davis
Profiles in Sculpture: An Afternoon with Artist Kazumi Hoshino
Download the entire April issue by clicking below
(PDF format, 4.8 MB):
