Fall is arriving across the Midwest. It's one of the most remarkable spectacles Mother Nature has to offer, with the colorful flash of deciduous trees, the crisp, crisp morning air and the scurrying of creatures preparing for the rest period ahead. Don't let the chill in the air fool you, there's still plenty of time… Continue reading Try these fall garden display ideas – Shaw Local
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Sustainable construction technologies shape the future
Construction produces significant greenhouse gas emissions, from the extraction and conversion of raw materials into building materials to their transportation and assembly. It doesn't stop when construction is finished. Most buildings rely on fossil fuels to operate, while demolition waste decomposes in landfills, emitting greenhouse gases. Fortunately, sustainable building technologies are becoming increasingly popular and… Continue reading Sustainable construction technologies shape the future
Precision Deck Builders Improves Customer Access with New Website and Local SEO Campaign
Precision Deck Builders Improves Customer Access with New Website and Local SEO Campaign. An Austin builder optimizes listings, showcases a project gallery and increases local visibility for homeowners looking for outdoor upgrades. Precision Deck Builders has launched a mobile-first website and local SEO campaign to help Austin homeowners discover services, view a project gallery and… Continue reading Precision Deck Builders Improves Customer Access with New Website and Local SEO Campaign
Raleigh Gray to Green 2025 conference exploring green infrastructure strategies for climate-resilient cities
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is hosting the Raleigh Gray to Green Conference, taking place on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the JC Raulston Arboretum. This day-long event brings together architects, landscape architects, policymakers and green infrastructure professionals to explore the latest innovations in sustainable urban design. Through expert-led presentations, panel discussions and case studies,… Continue reading Raleigh Gray to Green 2025 conference exploring green infrastructure strategies for climate-resilient cities
“It's heartbreaking, I just wanted my baby's grave to look nice”
The fence around the grave at Snell Hatch Cemetery before Crawley Borough Council removed it | Image: submitted A grieving mother has been left heartbroken after the decorative fencing she installed around her baby's grave was removed by Crawley Borough Council Summer Houghton lost baby Rayne after she had to have a medical abortion due… Continue reading “It's heartbreaking, I just wanted my baby's grave to look nice”
Navigating the risk landscape to create a fraud-resilient environment | EY
Fast digital transformationwithout appropriate internal controls, has created new vulnerabilities. The anatomy of modern fraud is becoming increasingly sophisticated, often involving cross-departmental involvement to exploit gaps in oversight. The EY-FICCI knowledge paper “The Fraud Factor” emphasizes that organizations must embed integrity into every level of operations, supported by structured reporting frameworks, regular audits and leadership… Continue reading Navigating the risk landscape to create a fraud-resilient environment | EY
“Why are people like this?”
Climate awareness starts with respect for nature, but too many people do not respect nature enough; Instead, they exploit the natural world and hinder the connections other people make with nature and its inhabitants. A Redditor posting on the r/CasualUK subreddit highlighted people's disrespect for the world around them with a series of photos showing… Continue reading “Why are people like this?”
Work on the Pearl River double-decker bridge in Guangdong is progressing smoothly
Construction of a new double-decker bridge over the Pearl River Estuary is progressing at full speed in Guangdong province, with workers accelerating key milestones – a testament to China's commitment to advancing infrastructure development. Zhang Taike, chief engineer of the project, said more than 35 percent of the Shiziyang link has been completed and the… Continue reading Work on the Pearl River double-decker bridge in Guangdong is progressing smoothly
Should you plant tulip bulbs and daffodils in October? What gardeners say
Best planting time by growing zone Zone 2 (-50 to -40°F) Beginning of September Zone 3 (-40 to -30°F) Mid-September Zone 4 (-30 to -20°F) End of September to beginning of October Zone 5 (-20 to -10°F) End of September to beginning of October Zone 6 (-10 to 0°F) Mid-October Zone 7 (0 to 10°F)… Continue reading Should you plant tulip bulbs and daffodils in October? What gardeners say
The 2025 Taurid meteor shower has begun and could produce dramatic fireballs in the coming weeks
Two annual meteor showers are now active, with the potential to produce dramatic fireballs in the weeks leading up to their November peak. As the name suggests, these are meteors from both southern and northern Tauride Meteor shower seem to emanate from an origin point in the constellation bullwhich rises in the eastern sky in… Continue reading The 2025 Taurid meteor shower has begun and could produce dramatic fireballs in the coming weeks