In cities across the country, a new way to construct buildings is taking hold. Shipping containers are making a splash in urban development as a building option that is both functional and affordable. One city seeing shipping containers popping up on its horizon is Salt Lake City. Bright blue shipping containers are now occupying a…
Could Divorce Be Getting More Expensive In The United States?
With several upcoming adjustments to tax laws in the United States, divorcees could be seeing fewer tax deductions. The relatively recent 2017 tax overhaul eliminated the tax deduction for alimony payments for couples that settle their divorce starting in 2019. Changes To Tax Law The changes to American taxes specifically impact the taxability of…
Beware of the Worst Occupational Lung Crisis Since Asbestos
Occupational lung diseases are the number one cause of occupation-associated illnesses in the United States. These diseases are work-related lung conditions that have been caused or worsened by the materials an individual is exposed to within the workplace. Occupational lung diseases include a broad range of illnesses, including occupational asthma, bronchiolitis obliterates, inhalation injury, chronic…
Could Modular Construction Help The Homeless Population?
Recently, Seattle and King counties in Washington have decided to move forward with a twelve million dollar proposal to provide housing for 200 residents. The plan for doing so involves building modular, prefabricated homes specifically designed for the homeless population. Solution Needed For Seattle Homelessness Seattle’s homelessness problem has reached “crisis levels” in recent years,…
Self-Driving Vehicles Won’t Fix Traffic Problems, Urban Planning Expert Says
Self-driving vehicles may not be able to reduce traffic congestion the way Silicon Valley believes it will. According to urban planning expert Peter Calthorpe, autonomous vehicles won’t solve urban problems like traffic congestion. Calthorpe, a Berkeley-based urban planner and the co-creator of the design movement New Urbanism, says he isn’t against self-driving vehicles but worries…
Gibson Emerges From Bankruptcy With New Senior Leadership Team
After dealing on and off with accumulating debt for years and filing for bankruptcy, the maker of Gibson guitar has emerged from financial turmoil and is ready to make a comeback, according to Ultimate Classic Rock. Bankruptcies in the U.S. increased to 25,227 companies in the second quarter of 2016, and while Gibson guitars have…
IAEA Starts Training To Help Nuclear Facilities Against Cyber Attacks
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) gave an inaugural international training course to help nuclear facilities protect against dangerous cyber attacks. The agency was designed to support national efforts in strengthening nuclear security, and with the ever-present threat of cyber attacks this course was doing just that. The course, named Protecting Computer-Based Systems in Nuclear Security Regimes,…
As Sales Continue to Drop, China Gambles On Electric Vehicle Sector
China, one of the world’s largest auto manufacturers, has been making some serious moves in the auto market, both good and bad. According to the China Economic Review, after years of consistent market growth, China has begun to struggle within its domestic auto industry. The three months from June 2018 to September 2018 was responsible…
Top Tips To Save Energy In Your Home This Fall
Fall is in full swing, and the weather is starting to cool down. With the change of seasons, now is the perfect time to prepare your home to save on energy during the colder seasons of the year. By preparing your home, you’re not only saving on your energy bill; you’re saving the environment too….
3 Unexpected Ways Recycled Paper Is Being Used
In recent years, recycling has grown more and more common. Nowadays, more than one-third of new paper is made with recycled fiber. This means fewer trees being cut for the sake of creating paper product, and more recycled paper material in the products you’re buying. Finding recycled paper in paper towels, printer paper, and other…