stor United Restoration Provides Coronavirus Cleanup & Sanitization Services In South Florida By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Sun, 15 Mar 2020 07:00:00 GMT Since 2006, United Restoration has provided biohazard removal services such as the microbial remediation of viruses. We use CDC and EPA-approved disinfectant products with broad spectrum kill claims to eliminate Coronavirus. Full Article
stor Black History Month Can Be A Joyful Celebration Of Shades Of Gray Says Award Winning Author Cheryl Williams By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 07:00:00 GMT Williams took top honors in the Top Female Author awards program for her recent book, 'A Collection Of Poems: A Journey Through Life'. She believes that life is not always black and white. Full Article
stor From The Dawn Of Man to Alex And Ani, Charm Jewelry Is Still Loved - Historical Perspective Offered By B.BéNI Jewelry By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 07:00:00 GMT B.BéNI is a New England based inspirational jewelry company that offers men's necklaces and a wide selection of jewelry including bracelets, necklaces, sterling silver, earrings and Christian jewelry that will touch the heart. Full Article
stor Signarama® Announces Grand Opening of New Store in Conroe By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jan 2020 07:00:00 GMT Signarama® the largest sign and graphics company in the world has opened a new location in Conroe, TX. Full Article
stor StormTank® Releases GroundPro™ GRS Flexible Permeable Grass Paver System By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT Leader in stormwater management solutions introduces new paver product that is setting the standard for ground stabilization and protection applications. Full Article
stor EHC, Inc. Set to Widen Burnt Store Road and Completes Three Projects By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 07:00:00 GMT In addition to widening Burnt Store Road, EHC completed three projects in Naples, Florida including Baker Park, Springs at Hammock Cove, and Naples Square Phase 3 during the fourth quarter of 2019. Full Article
stor Aqua-Yield and Harmony Brands Enter into Historic Joint Promotional Agreement By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Jun 2017 07:00:00 GMT Deal brings Turfgrass with less "inputs" to major national home improvement stores Full Article
stor Historic Site Promotes Visitor Programming With 360-Degree Video By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Sun, 16 Feb 2020 07:00:00 GMT Lower Sioux Agency Historic Site Leverages Golden Shovel Agency's PlaceVR Technology to Create a Multisensory Marketing Experience Full Article
stor Revenue Storm Wins Bronze Stevie® Award in 2020 Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 07:00:00 GMT Revenue Storm Honored to Have Won Their Fifth Stevie Award Full Article
stor Virgin's History of Trademark Abuse By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 07:00:00 GMT Virgin's quest to destroy VIRGINIC and small start up entrepreneurs - Richard Branson's history of trademark bullying coming to light. Full Article
stor Arigatou Books Launches Travel Guide to a Historic Samurai Town Kamakura and Enoshima Island For 2020 Tokyo Olympics By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 07:00:00 GMT Travel guide made by locals focuses on Kamakura and Enoshima, two small towns located one hour from Tokyo and the venue for the sailing competitions for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, helps visitors to explore Zen and samurai culture, local life, and more. Full Article
stor Alsco Announces Historic Fourth Title Race In Xfinity Series and Race Team Extensions For 2020 By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2019 07:00:00 GMT The company signed a multiyear agreement to become the title sponsor of the September NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Full Article
stor Award Winning Author And Traveling Researcher Donna Fletcher Crow Celebrates The Power Of Story With Trans-Canada Adventure, Disney World Reflections, Books Detailing Christmas Customs By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 07:00:00 GMT Crow writes meticulously researched, entertaining novels of romance, history and mystery in an engaging you-are-there style that allows readers to live the history. Full Article
stor Texas Legend, Singer- Kinky Friedman Relaunches Cigar Company With A New Owner, Taking The Industry By Storm By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 07:00:00 GMT Kinky Friedman Cigars is back in Production and the new Owner is the only Black Woman in America to have sole proprietorship of a Cigar Company. Kinky Friedman remains Spokesman and Senior Adviser. Full Article
stor Florence Nightingale, Charge Of The Light Brigade And Crimean War Featured In Newly Released Christian Historical Romance Novel By Award Winning Author Donna Fletcher Crow, 'Where Love Shines' By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 07:00:00 GMT Crow writes meticulously researched, entertaining novels of romance, history and mystery in an engaging you-are-there style that allows readers to live the history. Full Article
stor Donna Fletcher Crow, Award Winning Novelist Of British History, Announces Release Of Historical Novel, Where Love Calls, With A Covid-19 Type Episode In China Over 100 Years Ago As Background By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 07:00:00 GMT Crow writes meticulously researched, entertaining novels of romance, history and mystery in an engaging you-are-there style that allows readers to live the history. Full Article
stor Blockchain App Factory Launches an STO-in-a-Box Solution Containing Tokenization, Legal Compliance, Fundraising and Investor Management By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT Having a wide spectrum of clients from the ICO days, to corporate solutions on smart ledger technologies, Blockchain App Factory has now come up with the most comprehensive approach to Security Token Offerings. Full Article
stor Trinity Street Capital Partners Announces the Origination of a $20MM High Leverage, Non-recourse, Interest Only, Bridge Loan on a CubeSmart Self Storage Facility located in Seattle, WA By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 07:00:00 GMT Trinity Street Capital Partners (TSCP), a full service real estate investment bank, announces the origination of a $20MM, high leverage, interest only, bridge loan for the refinance of a CubeSmart self storage facility located in Seattle, WA. Full Article
stor XGEN Algorithms Earns Groundbreaking Returns for Investors By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 07:00:00 GMT Investors report earning 12.5% in average monthly profits with XGEN Algorithms Full Article
stor The Dazzling Mad Hatter Holiday Festival, Parade & Tree Lighting Celebrates it's 10th Year for the City of Vallejo where the Fabled Wonderland will Emerge from the Rabbit Hole in the Historic Downtown By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 07:00:00 GMT California's most whimsical and enchanting festival of wanderlust and fantasy attracts thousands to the historic downtown with its awe inspiring fire-shooting Wonderland recreations that turns the city into a fantasy world for children and adults. Full Article
stor The Spectacular Mad Hatter Holiday Festival, Parade & Tree Lighting Celebrates it's 10th Year for the City of Vallejo where the Fabled Wonderland will Emerge from the Rabbit Hole in the Historic Downtown By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 07:00:00 GMT California's most whimsical and enchanting festival of wanderlust and fantasy attracts thousands to the historic downtown with its awe inspiring fire-shooting Wonderland recreations that turns the city into a fantasy world for children and adults. Full Article
stor Diane Grabowski Scillia, PhD, Celebrated for Dedication to the Field of Art History By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 07:00:00 GMT Dr. Scillia retired from Kent State University after more than 30 years with the institution Full Article
stor Beloved Midwest Confectionery Closes Mall Stores Due to COVID-19 By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 07:00:00 GMT Buddy Squirrel Pivots Business to Concentrate Online Shipped-to-Door Business Full Article
stor Herbiar's Organic Castor Oil Helps Make Hair and Skin Conditions Better and Healthier By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Thu, 31 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT Herbiar announces the launch of its Organic Castor Oil. Made up of the best quality natural ingredients selected carefully to bring the best to the customer. Rich in nutrients, it helps to restore the health and beauty of hair and skin. Full Article
stor Rediscover Spencer's Crossing and Pardee Homes' Braeburn Featuring One- and Two-story Homes from the Low $400,000s By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 07:00:00 GMT Surrounded by an abundance of recreational opportunities, including private parks, three pools, lighted sports fields, a dog park and four miles of trails, life at Braeburn at Spencer's Crossing is all about making the most of your leisure time Full Article
stor Abrio by Pardee Homes Features Luxury Living and One- and Two-Story Homes in Master-Planned Sundance By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 07:00:00 GMT Priced from the low $400,000s, Abrio features modern interpretations of Spanish, Farmhouse and Craftsman architecture in a collection of one- and two-story homes with a range of four to five bedrooms, three to four baths and three-bay garages. Full Article
stor Painted Tree Marketplace Selects Ackerman Retail as Exclusive Representative for Nationwide Store Expansion By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 07:00:00 GMT Ackerman Retail will serve as Master Broker for Painted Tree; Executive Vice President Brian Lefkoff will lead site selection and tenant representation services for retailer's national store rollout Full Article
stor Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts Celebrates Life-Changing Music Programs at its "West Side Story in Paterson" Gala By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 07:00:00 GMT Inspired by Steven Spielberg's remake of the classic movie partially filmed last summer in Paterson, the home of the Wharton Institute's Paterson Music Project, the gala will present a Lifetime Achievement Award to Jamie Bernstein. Full Article
stor In Cyclical/Secular Tug of War, Bond Investors Could Still Find Opportunities By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT Mary Ellen Stanek Addresses Baird Advisors Institutional Investors Conference Full Article
stor Prominent Florida Foreclosure Defense Firm Oppenheim Law Announces Deferred Payment Plan for U.S. Government Employees Affected by Historic Government Shutdown By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Sun, 13 Jan 2019 07:00:00 GMT Fort Lauderdale Foreclosure Defense Attorneys look to ease the government employees affected by the current shutdown by helping them with their foreclosure and housing needs, and deferring payment for such services until they return to work. Full Article
stor Maryland Federal Contractor Completes Historic Poplar Island Repairs By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Jan 2019 07:00:00 GMT Hamilton Pacific Chamberlain Has Completed Multiple Federal Contracts Valued at Over $1 Million Full Article
stor Training Industry Selects Revenue Storm for Top 20 Sales Training Companies List By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 07:00:00 GMT Revenue Storm Honored to Be on Prestigious List Full Article
stor First Choice Restoration Talks About Saving Water Damaged Documents By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT What to Do When Documents and Photos Get Wet Full Article
stor Tracy Young Makes Music History as the First Female to be Nominated for a Grammy for Best Remixed Recording By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 07:00:00 GMT Madonna's "I Rise" (Tracy Young Pride Radio Intro Mix) Nominated for the 2020 Grammy Awards Full Article
stor Tracy Young Makes History as the First Woman to Win a Grammy in the Category of Best Remixed Recording for Madonna's "I Rise" By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Jan 2020 07:00:00 GMT Tracy Young is the Grammy Award Winner for Best Remixed Recording at the 2020 Grammy Awards Full Article
stor FULL OUT 2: You Got This! Released on Amazon; Collegiate Gymnastics Champions Act as Stunt Doubles in this Empowering Story about Friendship, Overcoming Obstacles and Reaching Your Dreams By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 07:00:00 GMT Packed with riveting routines throughout, the family-friendly film features world's top female break dancer Logan Edra, internationally decorated Special Olympian Chelsea Werner and cameo appearances by famed Olympians Nadia Comăneci and Bart Conner Full Article
stor Providence Film Group LLC Announces Start of EB5 Investor Visa Program By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 07:00:00 GMT The firm which is a subsidiary of Valiant Eagle Inc. also announced that the EB5 process would be a means to supplement its production financing Full Article
stor Genius Producer to Develop Jeremy & Jennifer Williams' Faith-based Autobiography "Tenacious" as a Feature Film Called "The Jeremy Williams Story" By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 07:00:00 GMT How God Used a Terminal Diagnosis to Turn a Family and a Football Team into Champions! Full Article
stor BHS, Inc. Releases Dyna Reel Platforms to Simplify Storage and Handling of Cable Reels By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT BHS, Inc. is offering a new, low-cost solution for storing, filling, and paying out cable reels. Full Article
stor Breakthrough Solution for Clothing on E-Commerce Sites & in Stores. ViuBox Allows Users to Virtually Try on Apparels By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT Shopping online has a great appeal but there's the challenge of not knowing just how something will really look when worn. ViuBox changes that by allowing users to create their avatar and see if the clothes look right, on a computer or mobile device. Full Article
stor A Fun and Wacky Gift Idea That Is Taking the Internet by Storm By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 07:00:00 GMT Official Food Blankets Full Article
stor Can these 13 retailers survive coronavirus? Permanent store closings, bankruptcies coming By finance.yahoo.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:07:18 -0400 Retailers that were already ailing before the coronavirus are beginning to crumble as the crisis raises the threat of store closings and bankruptcy. Full Article
stor Investor James Richman Bets GE Stock Is Set to Experience Almost 100% Rally By finance.yahoo.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:14:44 -0400 General Electric (GE) shares have been on the decline as of late. As a result, many investors have been understandably worried. Such sentiments have placed the American manufacturing giant on the market spotlight, and begs the question: is it still worth investing in at current levels? Traversing turbulent market conditions, the outlook seems bleak for the 128-year-old conglomerate. Is there no way up for the aviation unit of General Electric? What about its other subsidiaries? Investor James Richman bets GE is likely to touch down $5-level. From there, the tech investor is bullish that the price will double in value and hit $10 again.Source: Flickr GE: a legacy of over 120 yearsAmid the impact of coronavirus specifically in both travel and hospitality industries, GE's esteemed aviation unit has been feeling the most pressure. The demand for airplanes has shrunk tremendously forcing the company's management to schedule a 25% workforce reduction globally. This is in consonance to the 10% layoff in its US workforce which was announced in March. These difficult cost-cutting measures are deemed necessary by David Joyce, CEO of the GE Aviation Unit that employs a workforce of around 52,000 people.Significant drops since coronavirusGE Aviation supplies jet engines to giant aircraft makers like Airbus and Boeing. The projection of Boeing, a 10% workforce drop amidst its $641m loss, certainly adds up to GE's current woes. Investor betting on the company bouncing backHowever, one investor who is known to take a different outlook is Latvian-born investor James Richman. With investments in both public and private companies, and his most notable investments including tech giants such as Uber, Tesla, and Facebook, his approach is understood to be contrarian. Yahoo! Finance reports he is taking the opposite approach when compared to Warren Buffet as Richman bets GE's price to temporarily touch upon $5-level. From that level, it is projected to climb its way back to $10, making the 100% rally. The Monaco-based investor has also made headlines when he reportedly pledged $18m in the fight against coronavirus as he mobilizes his biomedical investments in the said efforts. Richman has been historically known to take the contrarian approach in investing. With investments that seemed unorthodox at one point, he has earned respect in the finance field because of his firm's outstanding performance during the 2008 financial crisis. Not open to the general public and mainly dealing with ultra high net worth individuals (UHNWI) and institutional investors, his clients have reported impressive annual earnings for over a decade.Comparison to the last financial crisisIt is not the first time GE had felt the backlash of market recessions. In 2008, the company's shares dropped by 78% tracing the period of the global recession. In 2 years, GE's shares dropped from $27 to $6. The broader S&P also fell that time, but with a conservative 51%.Still worth buying at current levels?GE recovered from the 2008 recession with tremendous momentum. After being bailed out by the federal government to the tune of $139 billion, it experienced an 82% uptick between March 2009 and January 2010. This is more than the 48% bounce back the S&P managed over the same period. Generally, the performance of its stock will still hinge on the developments in the handling of coronavirus pandemic, considering that the aviation division of the company is being hammered as a result. Efforts of which have been showing positive signs of recovery. Meanwhile, the demand for healthcare, government interventions, and the continuous development of treatments and vaccines is seen to help push the shares towards upwards direction in the long run: provided that its wings can weather the storm like it did in 2008. More recent articles from Smarter Analyst: * RBC: 2 Strong Value Stocks to Buy Now * Look Beyond 2Q, General Motors Will Outperform the Sector, Says Analyst * Coronavirus Vaccine Could Add Massive Value to This Small-Cap Stock, Says Analyst * Can Seanergy Maritime Stock Add 150% Over the Next Year? This Analyst Says 'Yes' Full Article
stor College Students Store Your Car Here for the Summer By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Jun 2017 07:00:00 GMT Dallas Car Storage Wants to Help You Full Article
stor Platt & LaBonia Company: Made in the U.S.A. Metal Cabinet and Storage Systems By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Feb 2018 07:00:00 GMT Connecticut manufacturer has been supplying custom storage solutions since 1945. Full Article
stor Fort Worth Car Storage Launches New Website By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Tue, 29 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT CS Publications Creates SEO-Friendly Car Storage Site Full Article
stor Car Storage Space in Fort Worth: 5 Questions Every Collector Car Owner Should Ask Before Leasing By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT Collector Car Storage Full Article
stor 5th Annual L.A. As Subject Archives Bazaar: Save The Date For L.A.'s Premiere Historical & Cultural Event On Oct. 23 (And It's Free!) By metrotransportationlibrary.blogspot.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:12:00 +0000 Southern California: Just thinking about our vast region (larger than many states), diverse population (numbering in the millions), and its unique role in the historical and cultural development of the state and nation boggles the mind.(Click on all images to enlarge)How the Los Angeles region became what it is today is a long and complex story. Much of our local history is preserved in libraries, museums, and other cultural institutions. Other valuable and unique collections - those that reveal the stories of neighborhoods, families, influential Angelenos - are scattered across the region, and are curated by smaller institutions and individual enthusiasts.Our own collections at Metro's Dorothy Peyton Gray Transportation Library and Archive are also an integral part of the history of the Los Angeles area. In order to promote the rich legacy of transportation history in Southern California, we play an active role in L.A. As Subject, a research alliance of more than 250 separate collections dedicated to preserving and improving access to the unique history and culture of Los Angeles. L.A. As Subject is hosted by Unversity of Southern California, and has announced the program for its marquee event of the year.On Saturday, October 23, 2010 during American Archives Month, L.A. As Subject holds its 5th Annual Archives Bazaar in USC's Doheny Memorial Library.The event runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., features more than 70 historical collections and archives, and is free of charge.History comes alive at this wonderful event where you can browse rare collections, consult with experts, and learn about researching Los Angeles and Southern California history, online tools, how to preserve your own personal history collections and images, and many other topics.The full program for 2010 can be found here. The Special Guest Speaker will be KPCC host and L.A. Times columnist Patt Morrison, discussing how libraries and historical archives have informed her work. Morrison was a member of two Los Angeles Times reporting teams that won Pulitzer Prizes for coverage of the 1992 riots and the city's 1994 Northridge earthquake.The Archives Bazaar is a great opportunity for the public to interact with these member institutions and individuals who bring their unique collections together in one place. This event allows scholars, researchers, archivists, librarians, students, history enthusiasts, documentary filmmakers and "L.A. Nerds" the opportunity to visit several institutions at once - to network, explore, ponder, and marvel at the many fascinating facets of Los Angeles and Southern California.Imagine all those fascinating libraries, archives, museums, historical societies and cultural institutions from throughout Southern California sharing their collections and stories in an "Antiques Road Show" type of setting. It would cost a small fortune in admission and transportation costs to visit just some of the more than 70 participating institutions (including us) which have reserved their exhibit space so far. On October 23, they're all on display for you to peruse, ask questions, and explore...for free!Other programming for the 5th Annual Archives Bazaar includes:PANEL DISCUSSION: EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!Today, the iconic newsboy hawking a newspaper on the street corner is only a memory. When will the newspaper and the newsstand also become memories? When will newspaper morgues become just that, or are they still a viable source for researchers? Join a panel of newspersons and newspaper archivists who will discuss the past, present, and future of the newspaper industry in Southern California.PANEL DISCUSSION: BLOGGING L.A.In recent years, blogs have become an indispensable source of news and information about the Los Angeles region. But what is their role in promoting Los Angeles history and investigating the city’s identity? Join three Southern California bloggers as they discuss how blogs can interpret the region’s past, present, and future.PANEL DISCUSSION: UNCOVERING THE LEGACY OF DAVID ALFARO SIQUEIROSJoin Luis C. Garza, Oliver Mayer, and moderator Liza Posas for a conversation about the ongoing legacy of Mexican mural artist David Alfaro Siqueiros (1896–1974). In 1932, Siqueiros traveled to Los Angeles and painted three murals, which were met with resistance—two were whitewashed shortly after their creation. Despite the efforts to censor his artistic vision, his work has inspired artists from the 1930s to the present day and contributed to the development of the modern mural movement in Los Angeles and beyond.PANEL DISCUSSION: L.A. TAKES FLIGHTFrom aviation pioneers to daring test pilots to space shuttle assembly plants, human flight has long played an important role in Southern California. Learn how Los Angeles took flight as panelists Kenneth E. Pauley, Linda McCann, and Michael Palmer share the hidden aviation stories they have discovered in the region’s libraries and archives.DOCUMENTARY FILM SCREENING: BRIDGING THE DIVIDE: TOM BRADLEY AND THE POLITICS OF RACEThis documentary is the first to tell the story of Tom Bradley, the first African-American elected mayor of a major U.S. city without a black majority. It is the story of an extraordinary multiracial coalition that transformed the city and in, the process, changed American politics. We will be screening a 20-minute trailer of this work-in-progress.DOCUMENTARY FILM SCREENING: THE LEGEND OF PANCHO BARNESFlorence “Pancho” Barnes was one of the most important women in twentieth century aviation. A tough and fearless aviatrix, Pancho opened a ranch near Edwards Air Force Base that became a famous—some would say notorious—hangout for test pilots and movie stars. Known as the Happy Bottom Riding Club, it became the epicenter of the aviation world during the early Jet Age. Since then, Pancho herself has become something of a legend, a fascinating yet enigmatic icon whose swagger is often celebrated, but whose story has been largely unknown—until now.EDUCATIONAL SESSION: PRIVATE PASSION — PUBLIC RESOURCEA personal fascination and individual zeal can create a collection that has value to the wider world. Such focus can illuminate details and connections that more general collections might miss. Local collectors will share their personal insights into history, and how they have assembled materials that might otherwise be dispersed and potentially never available to researchers.EDUCATIONAL SESSION: RESEARCHING LA 101Ever wondered how to get started with your Los Angeles research, or research in general? This presentation will provide a detailed overview of how and where to start, including researching basics useful for anyone working with primary and secondary source material. Topics will include researching from home, visiting the archives, the ins and outs of reading rooms, and more. Full Article
stor New And Notable: Sprawl Repair Manual, Republic Of Drivers & Urban Mass Transit's Life Story By metrotransportationlibrary.blogspot.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:51:00 +0000 There is a wealth of research and literature explaining suburban sprawl and the urgent need to retrofit suburbia. However, until now there has been no single guide that directly explains how to repair typical sprawl elements. Sprawl Repair Manual demonstrates a step-by-step design process for the re-balancing and re-urbanization of suburbia into more sustainable, economical, energy- and resource-efficient patterns, from the region and the community to the block and the individual building. (Even more information can be found at the Sprawl Repair Manual website).Author Galina Tachieva asserts in this exceptionally useful (and exceptionaly handsome) book that sprawl repair will require a proactive and aggressive approach, focused on design, regulation and incentives.The work provides much-needed, single-volume reference for fixing sprawl, incorporating changes into the regulatory system, and implementing repairs through incentives and permitting strategies. It draws on more than two decades of practical experience in the field of repairing and building communities to analyze the current pattern of sprawl development, disassemble it into its elemental components, and present a process for transforming them into human-scale, sustainable elements.The techniques are illustrated both two- and three-dimensionally, providing users with clear methodologies for the sprawl repair interventions, some of which are radical, but all of which will produce positive results. Rising gas prices, sprawl and congestion, global warming, even obesity—driving is a factor in many of the most contentious issues of our time. So how did we get here? How did automobile use become so vital to the identity of Americans? Republic Of Drivers: A Cultural History Of Automobility In America looks back at the period between 1895 and 1961—from the founding of the first automobile factory in America to the creation of the Interstate Highway System—to find out how driving evolved into a crucial symbol of freedom and agency.Author Cotten Seiler combs through a vast number of historical, social scientific, philosophical, and literary sources to illustrate the importance of driving to modern American conceptions of the self and the social and political order.He finds that as the figure of the driver blurred into the figure of the citizen, automobility became a powerful resource for women, African Americans, and others seeking entry into the public sphere.And yet, he argues, the individualistic but anonymous act of driving has also monopolized our thinking about freedom and democracy, discouraging the crafting of a more sustainable way of life.As our fantasies of the open road turn into fears of a looming energy crisis, Seiler shows us just how we ended up a republic of drivers—and where we might be headed.In Urban Mass Transit: The Life Story Of A Technology, the history of mass transit is vividly illustrated as the technological and social struggles that have accompanied urbanization and the need for an efficient and cost-effective means of transportation in cities.From the omnibus and horsecar in the 1830s to the renaissance of urban mass transit at the turn of the 21st century, author Robert C. Post depicts mass transit as a technological system that provided an essential complement to industrialization, urbanization and, ultimately, to the rise of consumer culture.At the heart of the story is the streetcar, a conveyance that played a central role in the development of U.S. cities and towns. Once dominating the urban landscape, the streetcar has all but disappeared. Post traces its evolution and demise, debunking the urban myth that the downfall of the electric streetcar was directly attributable to the corporate malfeasance of General Motors and others from the automotive world.Post concludes with a meditation on the prospects for mass transit in a postmodern society that must face up to the contradictions of privatized mobility and the reality of dwindling natural resources. Full Article
stor Creating Opportunities Out of Nothing: The Start Up Story of Nigerian Kator Hule By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 07:00:00 GMT Kator redesigned the traditional model of micro-finance to work for Nigerian entrepreneurs Full Article