Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants’ houses and cafes. São Francisco Church is known for its lavish baroque interior with ornate gilded carvings. The palatial 19th-century Palácio de Bolsa, formerly a stock market, was built to impress potential European investors.
Monthly Archives: August 2022
City Walks: Rotterdam In Southwest Netherlands
Rotterdam is a major port city in the Dutch province of South Holland. The Maritime Museum’s vintage ships and exhibits trace the city’s seafaring history. The 17th-century Delfshaven neighborhood is home to canalside shopping and Pilgrim Fathers Church, where pilgrims worshiped before sailing to America. After being almost completely reconstructed following WWII, the city is now known for bold, modern architecture.
Cover Preview: Barron’s Magazine – August 15, 2022
6 Stocks to Play the Big Push Toward Renewable Energy
The U.S. climate bill, along with a parallel initiative in Europe, could reshape global energy. Plug Power, Sunrun, and other companies could make the most of the new opportunities in renewables.
UP AND DOWN WALL STREET
R.I.P., Bear Market. For Now, Signs Point to More Buying.
Andrew Bary
UP AND DOWN WALL STREET
It’s a Good Time to Buy Berkshire Hathaway Stock. Here’s Why.
Andrew Bary
UP AND DOWN WALL STREET
The Best-Run Auto Insurer May Not Be the Best Stock to Buy
Andrew Bary
THE TRADER
Coinbase Is Looking Like a Meme Stock. Watch Out, Shorts.
Joe Light
Saturday Morning: News And Stories From London
Journalist Andrew Walker joins Georgina Godwin in the studio to review the day’s newspapers. Plus: Andrew Mueller tells us what we learned this week.
Front Page: WSJ Weekend Edition – August 13, 2022
Climate Bill Success Hinges on Timely Project Build-Out
Wind and solar capacity is expected to expand quickly wherever economically feasible. Missing from projections is a direct accounting of potential obstacles.
Climate Bill Success Hinges on Timely Project Build-Out
Wind and solar capacity is expected to expand quickly wherever economically feasible. Missing from projections is a direct accounting of potential obstacles.85 min read
- House Passes Climate, Health, Tax Package
- Analysis: Bills Expand Role of Government
- EV Charging Companies Struggle to Build
FBI Recovered 11 Sets of Classified Documents in Trump Search
Some of the documents recovered from the former president’s home were marked top secret and meant to be kept in special facilities, an inventory showed. Trump allies claim he declassified the documents.
Aerial Views: Namib Desert In Southern Africa (4K)
The Namib is a coastal desert in Southern Africa. The name Namib is of Khoekhoegowab origin and means “vast place”. According to the broadest definition, the Namib stretches for more than 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) along the Atlantic coasts of Angola, Namibia, and South Africa, extending southward from the Carunjamba River in Angola, through Namibia and to the Olifants River in Western Cape, South Africa.[2][3][4] The Namib’s northernmost portion, which extends 450 kilometres (280 mi) from the Angola-Namibia border, is known as Moçâmedes Desert, while its southern portion approaches the neighboring Kalahari Desert. From the Atlantic coast eastward, the Namib gradually ascends in elevation, reaching up to 200 kilometres (120 mi) inland to the foot of the Great Escarpment.[2]
Previews: The New Review Magazine – August 14, 2022
Featuring Zadie Smith, @parislees, @lindasgrant, @TulipSiddiq, @DJYodaUK, @iNikeshPatel, @theJeremyVine, Sarah Waters & more.
Archaeological Views: Bosra In Southern Syria
Bosra is a major archaeological site in Syria, with ruins from Roman, Byzantine, and Muslim times. The most impressive of all is the magnificent perfectly preserved Roman amphitheater, built in the second century. Bosra, also spelled Bostra, Busrana, Bozrah, Bozra and officially called Busra al-Sham, is a town in southern Syria.
World Economic Forum: Top Stories Of The Week
World Economic Forum top stories of the week.
Video timeline: 00:16 Stamp-sized stickers that can see inside your body 01:44 Energy Crisis Lessons from Japan 03:21 Waterless toilet 05:09 US Climate Plan
The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change.
Design Tour: Crown Jewel Penthouse In Canberra
Named in relation to its amazing city views, Crown Jewel is a luxury penthouse capturing some of Canberra’s most striking vistas. Inside a penthouse crafted by Parallel Workshop Architects, residents are immediately met with a strong sense of natural connection.
Video timeline: 00:00 – Introduction to the Penthouse 00:30 – Creating the Clients Dream Home 01:01 – Incorporation of the Natural Landscape 01:15 – Catering for Different Occasions 01:44 – Referencing the Structural Architecture 02:05 – Creating a Kingdom from the Penthouse 03:10 – The Design Strategy 03:29 – Favourable Aspects of the Penthouse 03:52 – The Freedom of Design
Situated on the southern shore of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra, Crown Jewel is one of six penthouses in the lavish Sapphire development. From inside a penthouse, occupants can enjoy amazing city views including those of Lake Burley Griffin, Kingston Harbour and the lush wetlands. A tranquil experience inside a penthouse often begins with the occupant feeling settled in place.
Parallel Workshop Architects connects residents to the character of Canberra by reflecting elements of the natural landscape in the architecture and interior design of the home. While joining the apartment to its natural context, Parallel Workshop Architects pays homage to the clients’ request for luxury inside a penthouse. The deep, rich colours of the Australian landscape are featured in the immersive architecture and interior design, including the navy furnishings, muted green finishes and consistent interplays of light and dark grey.
Translating both the surrounds and design brief into a cohesive architectural outcome, Parallel Workshop Architects establishes a family life in place. Functional and aesthetically generous, Crown Jewel is equipped to provide for multiple generations, fostering an authentic love for living inside a penthouse in Canberra.
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