Chennai: A once muddy, garbage-strewn four-acre plot in Valasaravakkam is now a sprawling lake and will soon be converted into an eco-park offering a recreational experience to people.The Valasaravakkam and Porur districts, home to more than 500,000 residents, faced constant flooding, with water reaching knee-deep near metro workplaces. This regularly led to riots on the… Continue reading Valasaravakkam will transform muddy land into a vibrant 4-hectare eco-park | Chennai News
New childcare startup aims to meet Birmingham's childcare needs
Birmingham, Ala. (WBMA) — Finding child care for young children is a problem faced by many parents in our state. The Alabama Childcare Roadmap, released in early 2024, found that there is a 40% gap between need and supply statewide. A new start-up in the city of Birmingham wants to help meet the need. Moxi… Continue reading New childcare startup aims to meet Birmingham's childcare needs
TC Chevy is adding more solar to reach net zero – Ashland News
Raised panels follow the sun throughout the day to generate electricity By Jim Flint for Ashland.news Ashland's TC Chevy has taken a major step in sustainability and has become a shining example of clean energy innovation with the addition of three new Stracker solar systems to its existing five units. The dealership is now able… Continue reading TC Chevy is adding more solar to reach net zero – Ashland News
Plantation Square plans approved by city | News
Albert Heyward, the man who bought the disused Plantation Square shopping center in Goose Creek, is a big step closer to his goal of giving the abandoned property a much-needed facelift by converting it into a storage facility. The Goose Creek City Council approved the second and final reading to rezone the recently annexed property… Continue reading Plantation Square plans approved by city | News
The 45 Best Christmas Movies of All Time, Ranked
©2023 Trademark/Photographer: Martin Maguire 1 Holiday Conflict (2024) ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Philippe Bosse If you love failed breakup missions, you will love this Holiday conflict. It's about new retiree Barb (Beth Broderick) who joins a holiday committee and clinks glasses with one of its long-time members, Kath (Caroline Rhea). When the enemies realize that their… Continue reading The 45 Best Christmas Movies of All Time, Ranked
A first look at the designs for the Met's new modern and contemporary art wing
The Met has a long history of developing thoughtful, vibrant and innovative architectural spaces that both advance the pursuit of our mission and serve as powerful statements and valued works of art, and today I am pleased to unveil the latest chapter in this storied legacy : Architect Frida Escobedo's plan for a completely reimagined,… Continue reading A first look at the designs for the Met's new modern and contemporary art wing
Force of Nature: Helsinki Design Museum
Description The new Helsinki Design Museum embodies a bold reinterpretation of urban connections, transforming the traditional role of a museum into a dynamic and interactive cultural monument. This project is guided by a forward-thinking vision that erases the boundaries between public and private spaces, as well as between the built environment and the city's natural… Continue reading Force of Nature: Helsinki Design Museum
Ace Aquatec and the Shrimp Welfare Project launch portable stunning system
Ace Aquatec's new A-HSU for Shrimp is a small, self-contained, transportable system for stunning crustaceans prior to slaughter, adapted and developed in collaboration with shrimp producers. The entire unit is mounted on a small trailer so it can be easily transported from the factory to the pond. The unit has been designed to withstand strict… Continue reading Ace Aquatec and the Shrimp Welfare Project launch portable stunning system
Signs and Wonders at Ellis Creek in Petaluma
New information boards with pictures, facts and some surprises. A little over 13 years ago, a series of signs were installed along the trails, ponds and wetlands of the then relatively new Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility in Petaluma. Each sign pointed out important details about the special flora and fauna, biological and architectural elements… Continue reading Signs and Wonders at Ellis Creek in Petaluma
Compliance in the peer-to-peer payments landscape | Insights
Financial services lawyers Andres Fernandez, Gabriel Caballero and Kristen Jimenez are co-authors of one Daily business review Article about the compliance challenges facing financial institutions in the rapidly evolving peer-to-peer payments landscape. The article examines how the rise of instant payment platforms such as Venmo and Zelle has created significant complexities for banks, particularly international… Continue reading Compliance in the peer-to-peer payments landscape | Insights