Author: Alex

Eco-Friendly Cremation: Sustainable End-of-Life Options

As the world moves toward more sustainable practices, end-of-life services are also evolving. One such practice that is gaining traction in the United States is eco-friendly cremation, also called sustainable cremation. According to the National Funeral Directors Association's 2024 Consumer Awareness and Preferences Report, 68% of people expressed interest in exploring “green” funeral options because… Continue reading Eco-Friendly Cremation: Sustainable End-of-Life Options

Intuit and Adyen collaborate to automate business payments

Intuit Inc., the financial technology platform behind TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks and Mailchimp, is partnering with fintech company Adyen to help small and medium-sized businesses manage electronic payments more easily. The two companies will initially integrate Adyen's embedded payment services into Intuit's business platform via QuickBooks Online, enabling the sending of approximately 2.9 million invoices… Continue reading Intuit and Adyen collaborate to automate business payments

Rashid and Nabi advocate for the restoration of women's right to education in Afghanistan

Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi, the biggest names in Afghan cricket, have spoken out strongly against the Taliban's reported closure of women's nursing and midwifery institutes. The closures are a new setback for women's rights in Afghanistan since the Taliban came to power in August 2021. The Taliban have banned secondary and higher education for… Continue reading Rashid and Nabi advocate for the restoration of women's right to education in Afghanistan

Omaha veteran lost $12,000 after being held up by a roofer

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – After escaping Latvia during World War II and serving in the U.S. military as an interpreter, 88-year-old Herberts Melnalknis interpreted an Iowa roofing brochure as proof of an Omaha contractor's license. “I probably should have called the city, but I don’t know,” Herberts said. After a summer storm caused visible damage… Continue reading Omaha veteran lost $12,000 after being held up by a roofer

Corvi LED introduces “Bulb9 Smart” for next-level home automation

Mumbai – Corvi, a global leader in innovative lighting solutions, has launched its latest smart bulb, the 'Bulb9 Smart', in two variants – CH2 and CH5 – designed to enhance smart home integration. Combining energy efficiency, customizable features and seamless Bluetooth connectivity via Corvi's proprietary smart home app, this advanced smart bulb offers modern homes… Continue reading Corvi LED introduces “Bulb9 Smart” for next-level home automation

20 Photos: Atlanta's Biggest Office Project of 2024 Is Here

After breaking ground in early 2022, an increasingly rare new office tower has officially been completed in Midtown, offering what Portman officials describe as the design, quality and atmosphere of the world-class hotels the company has developed around the world for decades. Located between Spring Street and the Downtown Connector, Ten Twenty Spring Tower (formerly… Continue reading 20 Photos: Atlanta's Biggest Office Project of 2024 Is Here

The Arrington Lagoon restaurant is finally open

After years of plans for a restaurant at Arrington Lagoon that never seemed to pan out, the cafe is now up and running, although how long it will stay open this winter remains in question. The facility's opening, originally scheduled for early summer, was delayed until October due to problems with the building's structure and… Continue reading The Arrington Lagoon restaurant is finally open

A restoration center opens in Lowell

LOWELL – The site plan for a facility at 10 Technology Drive that will be the base of operations for the Restoration Center, an ambitious, first-of-its-kind program in Massachusetts, was approved by the Planning Board during its meeting Monday night. Vinfen, a non-profit behavioral health nonprofit, is collaborating with Spectrum Health Systems on an innovative… Continue reading A restoration center opens in Lowell