Fairfield County needs more affordable housing
A housing-abundant Fairfield County will be a driver of the American Dream in Connecticut, and we need state leadership to help get us there. A small number of anti-homestead activists are trying to maintain an exclusionary status quo, often using climate and environmental arguments to oppose wider prosperity, and as Hugh Bailey emphasized in his featured edition of August 7we don’t have to listen to them. Thomas Broderick Housing shortages are not a natural state, and a housing-friendly and opportunity-friendly Fairfield County will be a plus for its residents and the entire state. Even though the 2022 legislative session ended…
Read More »A look at the world’s skinniest skyscraper: Steinway Tower
NEW YORK (AP) – One skyscraper stands out from the rest on the Manhattan skyline. It’s not the tallest, but it’s the thinnest, the thinnest in the world, in fact. The 84-story residential Steinway Tower, designed by New York architecture firm SHoP Architects, holds the title of “world’s slimmest skyscraper” thanks to its logic-defying width-to-height ratio: 23 1/ 2 to 1. “Any time it is 1 to 10 or more what is considered a slender building; 1 to 15 or more is considered exotic and really hard to do,” said SHoP Architects founding director Gregg Pasquarelli. “The most slender buildings…
Read More »Alex Jones’ lawyer faces disciplinary hearing in Connecticut
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — An attorney for conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is facing scrutiny from a Connecticut judge, who began hearing testimony Wednesday about whether the attorney should be disciplined for delivering to other Jones attorneys highly sensitive documents, including family members’ medical records. of the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Attorney Norman Pattis represents Jones in a defamation lawsuit filed by Sandy Hook families against Jones for calling the 2012 shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, a hoax. Twenty first graders and six educators were killed. The Connecticut trial is separate from a trial in Texas that ended…
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Two new car-free bridges for Perth CBD
Hassell has been design two pedestrian and cycle bridges in Perth that will be sensitively integrated into the landscape. The proposed bridges will provide a new gateway to the city, extending across the Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) from the eastern shore of Point Fraser to the Perth CBD, Heirisson Island and the Victoria coast Park. The six-metre-wide cable-stayed bridges will provide new and safer access for many commuters, with an estimated 1,400 cyclists and 1,900 pedestrians using the bridges daily. The bridges will also have dedicated rest points, which will allow road users to take a break. Hassell director Anthony…
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WNBA playoffs 2022 – Complete schedule, results, news and highlights
The WNBA postseason has arrived. The 2022 WNBA playoff race came down to the final day of the regular season, with the Las Vegas Aces clinching the top overall seed and home court advantage, and the New York Liberty and the Phoenix Mercury winning the last two spots in the postseason. The defending champion Chicago Sky, who won a franchise-record 26 regular season games, are the No. 2 seed. But the Sky’s title defense got off to a rocky start as the Liberty stole the game 1 98-91 when the playoffs opened on Wednesday. Eight teams advanced to the first…
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NFL World Reacts To The Baker Mayfield Job News
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – JULY 20: Carolina Panthers’ Baker Mayfield looks on before the preseason friendly between Chelsea FC and Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium on July 20, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images It will be the Baker Mayfield show in Carolina. The former Cleveland Browns quarterback will be named the Panthers’ starter before Week 1, according to a report from The Athletic. “Baker Mayfield is expected to be named the Panthers’ starting QB in Week 1, sources say. He’s been competing with Sam Darnold, but should be declared the…
Read More »Everything You Should Know About CBD Vaping
Vaporizing CBD is a popular way to consume cannabidiol (CBD), especially among people looking for an alternative to tobacco. Vaping CBD has many potential benefits, including reducing anxiety and pain, as well as promoting better sleep. However, it is important to be aware of the risks associated with vaping before you start. This article will explain everything you need to know about CBD vaping, including the potential risks and benefits. What is CBD Vaping? CBD vaporization is the process of inhaling vapor containing cannabidiol through a pen or electronic cigarette. CBD vape oil is a liquid that contains CBD and…
Read More »Towns facing teacher shortages across Conn. amid pandemic
Conn. (WTNH) – There was a nationwide teacher shortage even before the pandemic, so much so that Gov. Ned Lamont signed an executive order designed to allow schools more flexibility to deal with the shortage. What could be considered would be increasing class sizes and asking professors to teach additional courses. “They’re not long-term solutions. Teachers can’t stand them. We know large classes are unproductive,” said Kate Dias, president of the Connecticut Education Association. However, it can reach districts that are really feeling the pinch, and as we know, there’s a funding disparity between the bigger cities and the suburbs….
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