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G train service to be restored on northern part of line as work moves south | amNewYork

MTA is reopening the northern part of the G line next week, undergoing major re-signaling work to modernize train signals.

NYC's shiny new trains sidelined just one month after their debut - and it's not clear when they'll be back

The MTA has sidelined Staten Island's new R211 train cars due to signal system issues shortly after their launch.

G Train Resumes Full Service After Summer Shutdown

The G train returns to full service after a significant summer shutdown for modernization of its signaling system.

G train service to be restored on northern part of line as work moves south | amNewYork

MTA is reopening the northern part of the G line next week, undergoing major re-signaling work to modernize train signals.

NYC's shiny new trains sidelined just one month after their debut - and it's not clear when they'll be back

The MTA has sidelined Staten Island's new R211 train cars due to signal system issues shortly after their launch.

G Train Resumes Full Service After Summer Shutdown

The G train returns to full service after a significant summer shutdown for modernization of its signaling system.
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Europe's Biggest Military Force Might Surprise You

The integration of advanced artillery with well-trained troops is essential for military effectiveness in modern warfare.

The Newest Warships and Submarines to Enter the US Navy

The U.S. Navy is enhancing its fleet with advanced ships while retiring older models to meet modern naval demands.

From working-class Batman to a Wonder Woman pursued by immigration authorities: Superheroes work to reinvent themselves

Characters like Peter Parker and Wonder Woman are reimagined to reflect contemporary societal issues, emphasizing their humanity over traditional heroic narratives.
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Step Inside a Lavish Upper East Side Home Reimagined With Bold Moves

Ryan Korban modernizes a historic Manhattan home while retaining its traditional character, successfully merging old and new aesthetics for a family of five.

Inside a Century-Old LA Home Where the Sun Never Seems to Set

The renovation of a historic home emphasized preserving its charm while modernizing it by enhancing its indoor-outdoor flow and creating a vacation-like atmosphere.

House for a Family in Strasbourg / nara.

The renovation preserves historical features while modernizing functionality, blending old-world charm with contemporary design.

A 1930s Ranch Transforms for California Contemporary Living

A dated ranch in Los Angeles' Los Feliz neighborhood transformed into a luxury modern home through collaboration, renovation, and expansion.

An 1890s Cottage Blends Original Charm With Modern Luxury

The renovation and extension of Pear Tree House in Prospect, SA, maintains the old while introducing new communal and private spaces, including a backyard with a swimming pool.
A standout feature of the project is the cantilevered slab holding the new open living space with wood details flowing seamlessly from the kitchen to the outdoors.

Step Inside a Lavish Upper East Side Home Reimagined With Bold Moves

Ryan Korban modernizes a historic Manhattan home while retaining its traditional character, successfully merging old and new aesthetics for a family of five.

Inside a Century-Old LA Home Where the Sun Never Seems to Set

The renovation of a historic home emphasized preserving its charm while modernizing it by enhancing its indoor-outdoor flow and creating a vacation-like atmosphere.

House for a Family in Strasbourg / nara.

The renovation preserves historical features while modernizing functionality, blending old-world charm with contemporary design.

A 1930s Ranch Transforms for California Contemporary Living

A dated ranch in Los Angeles' Los Feliz neighborhood transformed into a luxury modern home through collaboration, renovation, and expansion.

An 1890s Cottage Blends Original Charm With Modern Luxury

The renovation and extension of Pear Tree House in Prospect, SA, maintains the old while introducing new communal and private spaces, including a backyard with a swimming pool.
A standout feature of the project is the cantilevered slab holding the new open living space with wood details flowing seamlessly from the kitchen to the outdoors.
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bertone brings back 1969 runabout wedge car as nautical-styled vehicle with removable roof

The Bertone Runabout revives the 1969 wedge car design with modern features and performance while retaining its nautical aesthetic.

Halloween in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is embracing cultural celebrations like Halloween, reflecting ongoing modernization efforts under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
#legacy-systems

Bridging the performance gap in data infrastructure for AI

Organizations need to modernize their data infrastructure to support AI workloads effectively.

The case for a modern data security and management platform

Organizations must modernize their data security approach to combat evolving threats and avoid risks from legacy solutions.

Legacy System Modernization In The eLearning Industry: Embracing The Future

Legacy systems in eLearning hinder growth; modernization crucial for competitiveness and meeting learners' needs.

Bridging the performance gap in data infrastructure for AI

Organizations need to modernize their data infrastructure to support AI workloads effectively.

The case for a modern data security and management platform

Organizations must modernize their data security approach to combat evolving threats and avoid risks from legacy solutions.

Legacy System Modernization In The eLearning Industry: Embracing The Future

Legacy systems in eLearning hinder growth; modernization crucial for competitiveness and meeting learners' needs.
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Oldest football stadiums in the world

Many historic football stadiums are being replaced by modern arenas, yet some, like Estadio Gran Parque Central, still exist and hold significant historical value.

C1 unveils new IT services for digital transformation and hybrid workforces - SiliconANGLE

C1's new solutions aim to simplify IT complexity while addressing modernization, cloud services, and security needs for organizations.
93% of organizations find their IT infrastructure critical, but 80% acknowledge increasing complexity.

France Leads Europe with One of the Newest and Most Advanced Helicopter Fleets

The French Air and Space Force boasts a modern helicopter fleet, showcasing advanced capabilities and ongoing investment in military aviation.

Brazil Has By Far the Largest Tank Army in South America

Brazil has the largest tank army in South America with over 450 operational tanks.
#military-power

China's Standing Army Numbers More Than 2 Million Troops

China's military modernization and manpower strengthen its position as a global superpower.

Africa's Leading Military Power Is Egypt's Armed Forces

Egypt has the largest and most advanced military force in Africa, influencing regional stability and counterterrorism efforts.

China's Standing Army Numbers More Than 2 Million Troops

China's military modernization and manpower strengthen its position as a global superpower.

Africa's Leading Military Power Is Egypt's Armed Forces

Egypt has the largest and most advanced military force in Africa, influencing regional stability and counterterrorism efforts.
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from ITPro
1 month ago

A time bomb for tech: The risks of legacy technology for your business

Legacy technology hinders business growth and increases security risks, leading many organizations to avoid necessary updates despite the vulnerabilities involved.

FHA announces updates to Catalyst software's appraisal module

FHA updated its Catalyst EAD module to improve appraisal processing, moving away from outdated systems, indicating a focus on modernization.
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Nearly 40% of FAA air traffic control systems need urgent updates, GAO reports

51 of the FAA's air traffic control systems need urgent modernization to ensure efficiency and safety.

FAA air traffic control modernization efforts are a mess

FAA's air traffic control systems are critically outdated and face urgent modernization challenges.
More than a third of the ATC systems are deemed unsustainable due to funding issues.

Nearly 40% of FAA air traffic control systems need urgent updates, GAO reports

51 of the FAA's air traffic control systems need urgent modernization to ensure efficiency and safety.

FAA air traffic control modernization efforts are a mess

FAA's air traffic control systems are critically outdated and face urgent modernization challenges.
More than a third of the ATC systems are deemed unsustainable due to funding issues.
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Movie theaters hope adding pickleball courts will save their struggling chains

Movie theaters are investing over $2.2 billion to modernize facilities and add diverse entertainment options like pickleball and ziplines.

New USPS delivery vehicle makes its debut

The Postal Service's new delivery vehicles prioritize safety and efficiency, replacing outdated trucks that were prone to breakdowns and safety hazards.

This Tank Dominated U.S. Army Production During World War II

The U.S. military is modernizing the M1 Abrams tank to enhance its capabilities for future combat.
World War II marked a significant peak in U.S. tank production with 90,000 units created.

Mind the Gap: Start Modernizing Analytics by Reorienting Your Enterprise Analytics Team - DATAVERSITY

Modernizing analytics requires shifting focus from data quantity to quality and usability.
#hospitality

Managing Director Dustin Dent on the Transformation of Nemacolin

Nemacolin resort has undergone significant modernization with the opening of The Grand Lodge and The Chateau, enhancing guest experiences and luxury offerings.

The new Perkins logo shows how to modernise while staying retro

Perkins Restaurant and Bakery rebrands to stay relevant while honoring tradition.

Managing Director Dustin Dent on the Transformation of Nemacolin

Nemacolin resort has undergone significant modernization with the opening of The Grand Lodge and The Chateau, enhancing guest experiences and luxury offerings.

The new Perkins logo shows how to modernise while staying retro

Perkins Restaurant and Bakery rebrands to stay relevant while honoring tradition.
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Tech failures like the Crowdstrike outage are the new normal. Here's how leaders can prep for them

Companies need to prepare for non-cybersecurity tech failures as they become more common.

Behind football's minimal and retro badge kit craze

Clubs are increasingly adopting minimalist badges for kits to modernize and appeal to younger fans.

Manager Pedro Grifol took the fall, but the White Sox organization is dysfunctional

The White Sox face challenges in catching up to the 1899 Cleveland Spiders' record, organizational dysfunction highlighted, and a need for modernization and improvements.

Don't say selfie, say feinin: meet the people coining new Irish words

Languages evolve over time to incorporate new terms and concepts to reflect societal changes and technological advancements.

Dungeon Saga: Origins Review

The game Dungeon Saga: Origins modernizes the dungeon crawler genre by providing updated gameplay mechanics while still retaining nostalgia for the classic dungeon-crawling experience.
#nostalgia

Batman: Caped Crusader can't escape the shadow of nostalgia - or The Animated Series

A new Batman series feels familiar due to strong connections to a previous version, blending nostalgia with modern elements.

Beauty Editors Think These 4 Perfumes Smell "Dated"-What We're Spritzing Instead

Fragrance is a personal and nostalgic experience.
Classic perfumes can evoke memories but may feel dated over time.

Batman: Caped Crusader can't escape the shadow of nostalgia - or The Animated Series

A new Batman series feels familiar due to strong connections to a previous version, blending nostalgia with modern elements.

Beauty Editors Think These 4 Perfumes Smell "Dated"-What We're Spritzing Instead

Fragrance is a personal and nostalgic experience.
Classic perfumes can evoke memories but may feel dated over time.
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Could Spain finally be about to join the 21st century?

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced a €11 billion economic recovery plan focusing on domestic chip production.

A City of Light and Shadows Is Redrawn for the Olympics

The Paris Olympics are a bold transformation of the city, uniting history with modernity in a revolutionary and costly endeavor.
from Wine Enthusiast
4 months ago

Italian Winemakers Are Rethinking Barolo's Identity

Barolo has moved beyond modern vs. traditional labels as producers embrace change and innovation to meet the demands of a global market.

The RPG that inspired Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Demon's Souls is now more playable than ever

Demon's Souls was inspired by Wizardry, influencing many famous game developers to create RPGs based on its concepts.

Nubank's New Sao Paulo Headquarters Is Pretty in Purple

Retrofitting a former warehouse into a modern office comes with challenges, but MM18 Architecture transformed the industrial site into Nubank's new headquarters for 1,700 employees.
#innovation

Missing Bats, Part 3: Before the strikeout craze, baseball's 'Galileos' fought to change the game

The San Diego School of Baseball was a pivotal place where baseball minds gathered to discuss progressive ideas that would eventually shape the modern approach to pitching.

Seeds Canada is pushing for real change within the Seed Regulatory Modernization process

The Canadian agricultural industry is undergoing a full-scale modernization of the seed industry to adapt to current and future needs.

Missing Bats, Part 3: Before the strikeout craze, baseball's 'Galileos' fought to change the game

The San Diego School of Baseball was a pivotal place where baseball minds gathered to discuss progressive ideas that would eventually shape the modern approach to pitching.

Seeds Canada is pushing for real change within the Seed Regulatory Modernization process

The Canadian agricultural industry is undergoing a full-scale modernization of the seed industry to adapt to current and future needs.
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The skills every business needs to make digital procurement work

Organizations are increasing focus on modernizing procurement systems to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Green Vodka Sauce and Lasagna Chips at a New Brooklyn Restaurant

Authenticity and tradition in Italian cuisine can be reimagined for modern diners through innovative decor and creative menu interpretations.

modern aluminum cassette players can record mixtapes and connect to wireless headphones

We Are Rewind modernizes retro with modern cassette players featuring Bluetooth connectivity and rechargeable battery, in aluminum design, and various color variants.

J.M. Smucker's CMO on what she's learned about refreshing 'dusty' brands

The 'Power of One' marketing model by J.M. Smucker helped boost brand growth significantly.

Stone-shaped digital compass concept promises an adventure with each walk

Modern compass design removes distractions, encourages aimless exploration and presence in surroundings.

State agency proves DevOps and mainframes can coexist - SiliconANGLE

Mainframe computing and DevOps can coexist successfully, as proven by the Virginia DMV.

Architect Serge Chermayeff's Midcentury Masterpiece Near Yale Hits the Market for $1M

The historic home designed by architect Serge Chermayeff is available for purchase in New Haven, CT, showcasing respectful modernization while preserving its midcentury modern style.

Studio owners revise plans for $1-billion update of historic Television City

Television City in Los Angeles is undergoing a scaled-back modernization led by Hackman Capital Partners and Foster + Partners.
The $1.25 billion plan includes expanding and improving facilities at the studio lot to cater to demand for production facilities and offices for rent.

Five of the best books inspired by classic novels

Retellings of classic novels are gaining popularity with recent feminist, modernized, and reimagined versions of well-known works.
Authors are reimagining and building upon classic stories to challenge traditional boundaries and spark new perspectives on the idea of novelty.

Lessons from Leading the Serverless First Journey at CapitalOne

Capital One's adoption of a serverless-first mindset was driven by the need for agility and modernization of their tech stack.
Capital One, as a Fortune 100 bank, fully migrated to AWS for agility and is now focusing on modernizing their tech stack with microservices and cloud native technologies.

Framebuilder Introduces Innovative Recycling Program For Old Mountain Bikes

Old mountain bikes are being popularly repurposed with modern updates like disc brake mounts.
Matias Stridsland's proposal involves creating a database of framebuilders globally to enhance old frames with disc brake mounts.

How modern design is giving traditional Asian medicine a new lease of life

Creative branding of traditional Asian medicine is booming, catering to a younger, style-conscious demographic.
Changing expectations of millennials and Gen Z in Asia are influencing the modernization of traditional medicinal systems.

Lyle's rebrand uproar reveals difficulty balancing tradition and modernity

Heritage brands face challenges in balancing tradition and modernity.
Brands' decisions to update logos can spark controversy.

World's oldest unchanged brand finally removes rotting lion from logo

Lyle's Golden Syrup rebrands its logo after 138 years, updating from the dead lion imagery to a happier animal and single bee design.
The brand's classic tin packaging remains unchanged since 1883, holding the Guinness World Record for the oldest unchanged brand packaging.

An Old-School Ring Becomes a Modern Style Signifier

Signet rings have a long history and are a family tradition in Jamaica.
Matthew Harris has modernized the classic signet ring by using different materials and adding his own sense of style.

A Red Velvet Bistro in an Istanbul Villa

The Estee Lauder Legacy Collection revives five scents created by Estee Lauder herself with the help of Frederic Malle and perfumers Anne Flipo, Carlos Benaim, and Bruno Jovanovic.
The scents have been modernized using updated fragrance-making techniques, stripping away nonessential ingredients from the original formulas.

Are Nuclear-Armed Nations Entering a New Arms Race in 2024? Experts Weigh In.

Geopolitical conflicts and crises continue into 2024, with concerns about nuclear weapons looming over humanity.
All nine nuclear-armed nations are upgrading or modernizing their arsenals, with the United States set to spend up to $2 trillion in the next 30 years.

Villas-Boas announces Porto president candidacy

Former Chelsea and Tottenham coach Andre Villas-Boas is running for president of Porto
Villas-Boas wants to modernize the club and bring about change

Foxtrot will merge with Dom's in specialty grocer deal

Foxtrot and Dom's Kitchen & Market will merge under a new entity called Outfox Hospitality.
The merger is expected to close in the fourth quarter.
The companies share a vision of modernizing the way people shop.

Cubs Fans Can Now Nosh on Pizza Bagels and Reubens Across From Wrigley Field

Steingold's of Chicago fulfills a long-term goal with the opening of Steingold's Bagels & Nosh near Wrigley Field.

CNN Firing 100 Employees Amid "Strategic Push Into AI"

CNN to lay off 100 staffers, focusing on modernization and AI integration for future news experiences.

Library Lamp puts a sleek modern spin on a classic lighting fixture - Yanko Design

Libraries were once essential for accurate information; old-fashioned design elements like library lamps now reinterpreted with modern aesthetics.

Modernize your Java application with Amazon Q Developer | Amazon Web Services

Modernizing legacy Java applications with Amazon Q Developer simplifies and accelerates the process.

villeroy & boch expands its architectura collection with enhanced hygienic features

Villeroy & Boch relaunched Architectura bathroom collection with modern facelift & expanded options for various projects.
from Nextgov.com
4 months ago

Army plans multiple AI industry partnerships

The U.S. Army aims to integrate third-party algorithms to enhance modernization and efficiency in its warfighter operations.

Transgender rights: What is the Labour and Conservative position?

Labour aims to modernize and reform gender laws to allow transgender individuals more freedom, dignity, and respect.

Ashton Celebrated review Royal Ballet turns traditional into timeless

Ballet of Frederick Ashton showcases disruptive yet traditional elements, focusing on musicality, footwork, and storytelling clarity.
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