Leaders of the Hudson Valley Boy Scout Council are considering turning Camp Bullowa in Stony Point into a nature conservancy A battle for control of the $3.8 million Camp Bullowa Trust Fund continues in New York Supreme Court. The case pits the owners of Camp Bullowa (the Hudson Valley Council of the Boy Scouts of America) vs. three […]
From birth to age three, a child’s brain develops at a faster rate than it will for the rest of their life. As scientists continue researching possible treatments for mental illnesses, they have taken into account these crucial years — and even prior. Schizophrenia, a severe mental disorder, affects 50 million people worldwide and has […]
According to recent data, the city of Seattle is using more construction cranes than any other location in the United States. The city’s crane usage — which has grown by 38% over the past year — is so significant that there’s now an actual shortage of cranes and crane operators in the area. The data […]
Selfie-lovers, rejoice: a new camera is flying onto the scene to satisfy your aerial photography needs. Instead of an obvious selfie stick, gadget-hungry shutter bugs should soon be able to purchase an aerial contraption to capture their images. In general, our society has become a largely visual one. Photo sharing apps like Instagram and Snapchat […]
Of all recycled products in the U.S., there is one that makes up the majority. Every year, 25 million tons of materials are recovered and recycled from automobiles. The scrap metal is often used for new vehicles, making the automotive industry more sustainable. But the extent of environmental sustainability in the auto production industry does […]
Vacation is one of those things we dream about, long for, and look forward to — and in fact, 37% of families say that vacations really do make them happy. And yet, according to a recent study, Americans are leaving millions of vacation days unused. The report, conducted by travel industry trade group Project Time […]