We may receive a commission for purchases made through links. Bonnie Taylor Barry/Shutterstock Birds of different sizes and colors flocking to your garden may be a common sight in spring and summer, but what about winter? Approximately 75% of birds in North America migrate over the winter, but you may still see a… Continue reading Differences between bird nesting and roosting boxes (and which ones to use)
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Community leaders meet for breakfast at the Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center
Catherine Goodson, Business Engagement Specialist at Job Corps, welcomed the group and highlighted the students' recent community involvement. Job Corps students played a key role at Waterfest, where they helped set up tents and assist vendors. This year they were particularly instrumental in setting up the water play equipment for the children. Their support during… Continue reading Community leaders meet for breakfast at the Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center
Mark Patton: The NCAA's changing landscape is creating the first cracks within the Big West Conference | sport
John Lennon announced he was leaving the Beatles around the same time the Big West Conference was gathering for its first athletic competition. The league's first sports season began when Long Beach State visited UC Santa Barbara for a football game on September 20, 1969. Campus Stadium wasn't yet called Harder Stadium…and the league's original… Continue reading Mark Patton: The NCAA's changing landscape is creating the first cracks within the Big West Conference | sport
Europe launches mission to simulate solar eclipse
Two European satellites were recently launched on a mission that will include: simulated total solar eclipse. The European Space Agency (ESA) launched the satellites on December 5 from southern India aboard an Indian-built rocket. ESA says its Proba-3 mission aims to demonstrate this precision Formation flying capabilities as the two satellites fly together at a… Continue reading Europe launches mission to simulate solar eclipse
AAP announces 5 guarantees each for Ludhiana and Amritsar
The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has set the stage for municipal elections in Punjab with its bold development promises in Ludhiana and Amritsar. AAP Punjab unit president and cabinet minister Aman Arora on Sunday announced five “guarantees”, each aimed at addressing pressing urban issues in both cities – signaling a transformative vision for their… Continue reading AAP announces 5 guarantees each for Ludhiana and Amritsar
Emery Gate Chippenham plans 'imminent' after flooding
In October, Acorn Property Group, the owner of Emery Gate Shopping Center in Chippenham, said it was expected to submit plans to transform the site within weeks. But those proposals were delayed while the developer made “final changes” to the designs, and city center flooding also had an impact. Emery Gate was one of several… Continue reading Emery Gate Chippenham plans 'imminent' after flooding
What color countertop works best in a small kitchen?
For those of us blessed with bijou kitchens, implementing designs that create a feeling of space and light can be particularly important. And one of the easiest ways to achieve this is to choose countertops in colors that help open up a space or, alternatively, add balance to the rest of your space. You probably… Continue reading What color countertop works best in a small kitchen?
How to create a wildlife pond in your garden
IIt may seem strange to say this given the amount of rain we've had recently, but we all need to do our part to save our wetlands. According to the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT), the UK has lost around 75 per cent of its wetlands over the last 300 years due to overdevelopment, agriculture,… Continue reading How to create a wildlife pond in your garden
Jomtien Beach landscape project ahead of schedule with high pole lighting and more parking spaces
A 3,700 meter long expansion to combat flooding, improve safety and expand the car park to over 1,100 spaces, all ahead of schedule. PATTAYA, Thailand – Deputy Mayor Manot Nongyai has reported significant progress on the Jomtien Beach landscape improvement project, which stretches over 3,700 meters. The one from Dynamic Group Products Co., Ltd. The… Continue reading Jomtien Beach landscape project ahead of schedule with high pole lighting and more parking spaces
“I’ve been thinking about this design for years”
A homeowner recently received rave reviews on the r/TinyHouses subreddit after posting photos of his tiny house on wheels complete with a rooftop patio. “I have dreamed about this design for years. It felt so good to bring him to life. I love the technical challenges of designing small spaces,” the poster wrote. “Feel free… Continue reading “I’ve been thinking about this design for years”