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Climate Resilience: United Barrier Technologies Tackles Global Flood Crisis

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:50 GMT

Phil DeLaine, President and Bob MacKnight, Vice President of United Barrier Technologies, Inc.Climate change has changed to a climate crisis, increasing the need to innovate solutions to protect communities and their inhabitants against the destructive forces of extreme weather. Phil DeLaine and Bob MacKnight founded United Barrier Technologies (UBT), a small company with big and important ideas. Their patented AI-controlled railcar barriers help prevent flooding and minimize the costly destruction of property and the likelihood of deaths caused by hurricanes, tropical storms, and river overflowing. Their solution is a cost-effective, mobile, and highly reliable alternative to traditional technologies like levees and floodwalls.Market Opportunity and Current ProblemsThe prevailing market is dominated by two technologies: levees and floodwalls. However, these permanent structures are not only cost-prohibitive, with costs reaching $86 million per linear mile, but also pose many other ...

A Journey into SixLAVA with CEO Sam Brand

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:50 GMT

It’s almost 2024, and there is no better time to rebrand yourself or your business than a new year. It’s a fresh start, it’s a do-over. Rebranding or an ‘image’ reboot is always a good idea for your business, but it requires the help of experts. Without the expertise of someone like the team at SixLAVA, with Founder and CEO Sam Brand, you might be making a lateral move with your business instead of a vertical one. And who wants to go sideways when the sky’s the limit?The sky has been the limit with SixLAVA since its inception. Sam Brand and his team’s innovative branding solutions have been helping businesses “become better versions of themselves.” Sam explains, “Mainly, we want to help them match their identity with who they are, what they represent, and the services or products they offer to ensure that they are all in sync.”SixLAVA is a specialized strategic creative agency. As a seasoned entrepreneur with $174M in sales and a 23-year career working in many industries like ...

Veteran Civil Rights Attorney and Author Paul L. Nevins Unveils a Powerful Call to Action

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:50 GMT

Paul L. Nevins, a celebrated civil rights trial attorney, and accomplished author, has unveiled a groundbreaking literary work, “Private Affluence and Public Squalor: Unearthing America’s Social Divide and Economic Realities.” In this illuminating book, Nevins embarks on a profound exploration of America’s most pressing challenges, challenging readers to reevaluate their values and their role in shaping the American Dream.An engaging exploration of contemporary societal dilemmas, this remarkable work transcends categories, encompassing “Education,” “Philosophy,” “Politics,” and “Government.” As our nation grapples with vital questions about shared civic duties, the role of government, and the dynamics of private enterprise, Nevins raises thought-provoking inquiries about equal opportunity and economic regulation.The book’s title is a nod to John Kenneth Galbraith’s famous “public squalor” juxtaposed with “private affluence.” More than six decades after Galbraith’s influe...

“The Haunting of Hastings House” by Brynn Morgan: Unveiling the Supernatural Tapestry of the Low Country

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:50 GMT

In the atmospheric embrace of the Low Country’s South Carolina, where history whispers through moss-laden oaks and grand mansions tell tales of a bygone era, Brynn Morgan’s upcoming release, “The Haunting of Hastings House,“emerges as a spectral journey through time and space. This chilling narrative, set against the backdrop of a historic mansion, weaves a supernatural tapestry that captivates and haunts.A Symphony of Haunted HistoriesAt its core, Morgan’s novel introduces readers to Emily Buchanan, a character thrust into the throes of tragedy and loss. The haunted Hastings House becomes her refuge, where history and spirits intertwine in a symphony of haunted histories. As Emily navigates the corridors of the mansion, each creak and whisper unveils the secrets of the house itself and the souls trapped within its walls.Gothic Grandeur and Architectural EnchantmentThe allure of “The Haunting of Hastings House“ lies not only in its narrative...

A Hero’s Stand for Justice: A Critical Review of “A Judicial Monstering” by John Halley

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:50 GMT

“A Judicial Monstering: Child Sex Abuse Cover Up And Corruption In Scotland” by John Halley is a gripping narrative that exposes the underbelly of corruption within the legal system. In this critical review, we explore how Halley emerges as a hero, standing up for justice against a backdrop of institutional manipulation, false accusations, and a system tainted by secrecy.The Unveiling of Corruption:Halley’s book serves as a courageous exposé, unraveling the layers of corruption that extend from senior judges and lawyers to government ministers, civil servants, and journalists. His personal account sheds light on a system where power is abused with impunity, leading to a culture of cronyism that erodes the foundations of justice.A Hero’s Journey:Halley’s journey from a youth worker to a legal professional is marked by unwavering commitment and determination to seek justice. Despite facing personal and professional sacrifices, he embarks on a relentless p...

San Jose: Downtown Food Hall’s first mystery restaurant tenants coming to light

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:50 GMT

San Jose’s Downtown Food Hall has been kept under wraps until now.Finally, just days or weeks before the projected opening on Santa Clara Street, the first tenants are emerging for this CloudKitchens project led by CEO Travis Kalanick, the co-founder of Uber, that’s been in the works for a few years.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | Check out In-N-Out Burger’s 2023 ugly Christmas sweater Restaurants, Food and Drink | Order up some culinary Christmas cheer at South Bay eateries Restaurants, Food and Drink | Can opium dens and secret tunnels get people to stop for lunch in this Bay Area city? Restaurants, Food and Drink | Michelin honors 7 California restaurants as ‘new discoveries’ Restaurants, Food and Drink | Hey, Idaho, we Californians are sharing our In-N-Out burger hacks, menu secrets The just-unveiled website for the new venture (“our mission is to become yo...

Biden mulls new border restrictions in quest for Ukraine deal

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:50 GMT

By Stephen Groves, Lisa Mascaro and Colleen Long | Associated PressWASHINGTON — Top Biden administration officials were laboring Wednesday to try to reach a last-minute deal for wartime aid for Ukraine by agreeing to Senate Republican demands to bolster U.S.-Mexico border policies, with urgency setting in as Congress prepared to depart Washington with the impasse unresolved.The White House was racing to lock in a deal in principle with key Senate negotiators, which would allow them to work on the text of legislation through the holiday break, according to two people familiar with the plans who demanded anonymity to discuss them.As details of the plan emerged, advocates for immigrants and members of President Joe Biden’s own Democratic Party fretted about the policies under discussion. Some demonstrated at the Capitol, warning of a return to the hardline border and immigration policies of the Trump era.Congress has little time to reach an agreement on Biden’s $110 billion...

Single family residence sells in Palo Alto for $3.8 million

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:50 GMT

840 Matadero Avenue – Google Street ViewA spacious house located in the 800 block of Matadero Avenue in Palo Alto has new owners. The 2,083-square-foot property, built in 1949, was sold on Nov. 30, 2023. The $3,800,000 purchase price works out to $1,824 per square foot. This single-story home offers a capacious living environment with its four bedrooms and three baths. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. In addition, the home provides a single carport. The property’s backyard showcases both a spa and a pool.Additional houses that have recently been sold close by include:A 2,016-square-foot home on the 3500 block of Julie Court in Palo Alto sold in August 2022, for $3,650,000, a price per square foot of $1,811. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In October 2023, a 2,630-square-foot home on Josina Avenue in Palo Alto sold for $4,150,000, a price per square foot of $1,578. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Josina Avenue, Palo Alto, in October 202...

Hanukkah menorah near Lake Merritt destroyed by vandals in latest act of anti-Semitism

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:50 GMT

OAKLAND — Vandals on Tuesday night destroyed a large menorah set out for the public at Lake Merritt, and police said they were investigating the incident as a possible hate crime.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Retired Pittsburg detective charged with attempting to kill Pleasant Hill cops Crime and Public Safety | Oakland man gets no additional jail time for biting off cousin’s earlobe during drive Crime and Public Safety | One person killed in East Oakland shooting Crime and Public Safety | Police arrest suspect in Berkeley double stabbing Crime and Public Safety | East Bay hit-and-run victim from January dies; police seeking harsher charge against suspect The vandalism comes during a time that concern about anti-Semitism locally and nationally is rising, with the FBI director earlier this year lamenting the “historic” level of hatred directed against Jewish people.Cass...

House formally approves Biden impeachment inquiry

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:50 GMT

The House GOP on Wednesday formalized its impeachment inquiry into President Biden with a House vote, a step Republicans hope will add legal weight to their demands as the probe moves into a more aggressive end stage.Lawmakers voted 221-212 along party lines to approve the resolution authorizing the inquiry.Earlier in the day, Hunter Biden — the president’s son who is at the center of many of the lines of inquiry — defied a GOP subpoena to appear for a deposition on Wednesday morning. Republicans leading the probe said that his refusal “reinforces the need for a formal vote.”The resolution makes official an inquiry into Biden that has been underway for months, after former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) in September said that various GOP probes into the president would be under the umbrella of impeachment — but did not hold an official vote. Republicans have said they moved to formalize the inquiry in part because the White House responded to document requests last month with a l...