It was the night before…a federal government shutdown. Earlier this week, it looked like Congress had wrapped up its government funding bill in a neat little package. But lawmakers grew cold and a little nervous about the bill's post-holiday credit card bill and shelved the bill. Than that Buzz For publication, Republican leaders in the… Continue reading Beltway Buzz – December 2024 #2 | Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC
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Why OSHA isn't investigating the death of a City of Albany employee
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) – The second work-related death of a City of Albany employee has continued to raise several questions about more than just the city's safety protocols. On December 18, Sebastian Dykes Jr. died after a moat wall collapsed on him. Two days later, the city of Albany announced it would conduct an internal… Continue reading Why OSHA isn't investigating the death of a City of Albany employee
Eagle engineering students use groundbreaking filters to improve Georgia's waterways
Surjith Krishna, a civil engineering student at Georgia Southern University, is part of an innovative student-led research project funded by the EPA to develop a biofilter using algae and 3D printing to combat water pollution and the to improve water quality. Surjith Krishna grew up in India and was fascinated by the tall buildings that… Continue reading Eagle engineering students use groundbreaking filters to improve Georgia's waterways
How to Build (and Remodel) with Glass.
A glass tube is extruded in a hot 3D printer.ETHAN TOWNSEND Stern and Kaitlyn Becker (class of 2009), assistant professor of mechanical engineering and another co-author, were inspired to create the building blocks in part by their experiences as students in MIT's Glass Lab. “I found the material fascinating,” says Stern, who went on to… Continue reading How to Build (and Remodel) with Glass.
Amazon and OSHA agree to improve housing ergonomics nationwide
The US Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) wants Amazon companies to take on the lead work in ergonomics reform. The e-commerce giant reached a settlement with OSHA related to various safety-related allegations the agency made against the company and has been fighting a legal battle since 2022. Those allegations alleged that the company placed… Continue reading Amazon and OSHA agree to improve housing ergonomics nationwide
MTA advances planned capital projects in 2025
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) board of directors has approved a series of capital projects that will make 2025 a transformative year for the transportation system – including more reliable new subway cars, more efficient new Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) locomotives, improvements station accessibility, etc. Signaling improvements on the A and C lines in… Continue reading MTA advances planned capital projects in 2025
Non-destructive microwave radar finds moisture hiding in the walls of a building
ORNL researchers set up instruments to shine microwave radar on a sample of particle board, which is the first interior layer, or sheathing, of the building's shell. The test proved that this method can detect moisture non-destructively in the earliest stages of development. Photo credit: Carlos Jones/ORNL, US Department of Energy For homeowners, moisture buildup… Continue reading Non-destructive microwave radar finds moisture hiding in the walls of a building
Christian Sawyer: “The Great Simplification in Action: Building Resilience through Local Communities”
(Conversation recorded on November 7, 2024) Show summary Longtime listeners of “The Great Simplification” may have a good grasp of the many looming crises facing humanity. But if we understand the magnitude of this predicament, what changes could we make now to prepare for it in our own communities? Today Nate meets with local organizer… Continue reading Christian Sawyer: “The Great Simplification in Action: Building Resilience through Local Communities”
History and culture come together at the New Italian American Museum in Manhattan
✕ Walking down Mulberry Street in New York City's Little Italy neighborhood can often feel like a contact sport. Locals push past tourists, pedestrians duck around outdoor dining tables, and souvenir shops almost ambush you with shelves full of kitschy souvenirs. Heaven help you during the annual San Gennaro Festival. Photo © Sahar Coston-Hardy/Esto However,… Continue reading History and culture come together at the New Italian American Museum in Manhattan
New audit reveals serious contracting problems at SFPUC
San Francisco will soon have an inspector general's office tasked with investigating and uncovering corruption in city agencies. Proposition C, which authorized the new position, passed in November with about 60 percent of the vote, and Controller Greg Wagner will soon name someone to lead it. The mayor and mayors must approve the appointment. Meanwhile,… Continue reading New audit reveals serious contracting problems at SFPUC