Cars wait as a train crosses the Churchill Crossing in Palo Alto on May 16, 2025. Photo by Magali Gauthier. Any Palo Alto resident who lives near the Caltrain tracks is familiar with the horn. It sounds four times as the train approaches a railroad crossing, with a volume between 96 and 110 decibels to… Continue reading To create “quiet zones,” the council approves gates at three Caltrain crossings
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This Walmart bird rain chain is a fascinating water feature
Rain chains make wonderful gifts for gardeners as they create a natural water feature in the garden while collecting rainwater to use in the garden. Autumn is also the optimal time for rainwater harvesting, with heavier rainfall providing ample opportunity to build up supplies. I was just starting my holiday gift shopping when I stumbled… Continue reading This Walmart bird rain chain is a fascinating water feature
Citaglobal wins RM628 million contract for Selangor's raw water and flood control project
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 13): Citaglobal Bhd (KL: CITAGLB) has secured a RM628 million contract from Jabatan Bekalan Air Malaysia (JBA) for a raw water and flood control project in Selangor. The contract value is almost double the group's market capitalization, which currently stands at RM349 million. The contract will further increase its order book to… Continue reading Citaglobal wins RM628 million contract for Selangor's raw water and flood control project
With the introduction of the Harezlak family sundial, Klehm presents dramatic autumn shadows
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – Daylight is lost early these days thanks to the end of daylight saving time on November 2nd. Klehm guides say you can see the longest shadows between 2 and 3 p.m.(Catalyst Design & Photography | Klehm Arboretum & Botanical Garden) While the sun is on the horizon, the Klehm Arboretum &… Continue reading With the introduction of the Harezlak family sundial, Klehm presents dramatic autumn shadows
TimberTech Harvest+ Decking was chosen as the winner of the Good Housekeeping 2026 Home Reno Award
“TimberTech Harvest+ decking stands out in the sustainability category because the decking is made in the USA using up to 65% recycled materials, including post-manufactured vinyl that would otherwise end up in landfills,” said Dan DiClerico, director of the Home Improvement & Outdoor Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute. Each year, Good Housekeeping Institute engineers… Continue reading TimberTech Harvest+ Decking was chosen as the winner of the Good Housekeeping 2026 Home Reno Award
Why investing in permanent water systems is the smart path to peace – The Tanzania Times
What if the millions that went into temporary water solutions for refugees could be converted into permanent water systems? Think about infrastructure that will last long after humanitarian projects end and benefit the entire community. That was the hot topic at the International Conference on Water, Peace and Security last month, where leaders, policymakers and… Continue reading Why investing in permanent water systems is the smart path to peace – The Tanzania Times
Hunton's interactive rate tracker shows the evolving legal landscape
The international trade controls team at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP has launched an interactive tariff tracker designed to help businesses and the public navigate evolving import controls affecting nearly every country in the world that does business with the United States. The tracker details tariffs on imports into the United States that the federal government… Continue reading Hunton's interactive rate tracker shows the evolving legal landscape
Northern lights dazzle Nevada after powerful solar flare
Northern Nevadans experienced an unexpected celestial spectacle Tuesday evening as the Northern Lights lit up the sky – a rare treat so far south. The vibrant greens, purples and reds were the result of the most powerful solar flare yet in 2025, sending waves of charged particles toward Earth. The event was powerful enough to… Continue reading Northern lights dazzle Nevada after powerful solar flare
App-Supported Family Game by Game of the Year Designers
Pegasus Games wants to release Boss Fighters QRa new app-supported family game by Spiel des Jahr designers Lukas Zach and Michael Palm, who designed Pegasus Spiele's from Dorfrom (see “Game of the Year 2023 Winners“). Boss Fighters QR is a hybrid boss fighting game where an app reads QR codes to detect players' actions and… Continue reading App-Supported Family Game by Game of the Year Designers
The next phase for Dundee's Covid memorial garden begins, with Dundonians invited to contribute
The new Covid memorial garden is scheduled to open in 2026. (Image: UNESCO City of Design / provided) This comes alongside the launch of a public crowdfunder after it was approved earlier this year. The permanent green space planned for Caird Avenue next to Moncur Crescent Playpark was officially approved earlier this year. The crowdfunder… Continue reading The next phase for Dundee's Covid memorial garden begins, with Dundonians invited to contribute