Editor’s note: this article is an excerpt from the Vision Zero Cities Journal and is republished with permission. For more information on the Vision Zero Cities 2024 conference, click here.Salt Lake City’s urban form, while common in Utah and found elsewhere in the Western United States, is characterized by an unusually large grid pattern of 132-foot wide streets and 660-foot square blocks. When Brigham Young and city founders laid out the street and block system in 1947 using Joseph Smith’s “Plat of Zion” as their model, they envisioned a utopian agricultural settlement with each block intended for just eight families. Streets…
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The iconic Dodge Charger Daytona and Plymouth Superbird, with their wild aerodynamic designs, are often the first cars that come to mind when discussing NASCAR’s “aero cars.” However, while these Mopars are undoubtedly striking, they were not as successful as Ford’s more understated Torino Talladega. The Talladega, introduced in 1969, was a direct response to the dominance of the Daytona and Superbird on the NASCAR circuit. Its design, though less radical than its rivals, was equally effective in reducing aerodynamic drag and increasing speed. The Talladega’s success is evident in its impressive win record, including both the NASCAR and ARCA…
We recently compiled a list of the 8 Best US Stocks For Foreign Investors Right Now. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) stands against the other US stocks.Optimism Amid Market StrengthDespite previous recession predictions, the market has shown resilience and continued to rise, largely due to multiple expansions rather than just earnings growth. Current market valuations are trading at approximately 22 times earnings during an easing cycle, raising questions about future earnings growth. There seems to be a disconnect between expectations for significant easing and projected strong earnings growth.Investors are encouraged to…
Older Americans said they wished they had saved more for their retirement and emergencies.Getty Images; Jenny Chang-Rodriguez/BIMore than 1,000 older Americans shared their biggest regrets in life with Business Insider.These included not saving enough for retirement and taking Social Security benefits too early.Most older Americans are unable to absorb a financial shock, while millions can’t afford daily needs.Over 1,000 Americans between the ages of 48 and 90 told Business Insider their biggest regrets in life. Those insights show how perplexing retirement and planning for it can be.Responses to an opt-in Business Insider reader survey, along with interviews with 20 respondents,…
Osmium Urges Shareholders to Vote “FOR” Resolution 4, 10, 11, 12 on the Proxy Card and AGAINST 1 SAN ANSELMO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Osmium Partners today issued Letter #2 to Articore shareholders. Dear Fellow Shareholder: Why are we asking for your vote on October 24th? Osmium believes that Articore’s board has neither the right strategy to deliver profitable growth nor demonstrated meaningful progress in managing this business to generate anything near at scale margins. In our opinion, nothing highlights Articore’s shortcomings and potential more than since 2016 the company has a cumulative EBITDA loss despite generating $3 billion in revenue. As a…
Aston Martin is set to reveal the Vanquish Volante, the latest addition to its grand touring lineup. Despite the familiar silhouettes of the Vanquish Coupe and DB12 Volante, Aston Martin has taken great care to disguise this prototype, suggesting significant changes or advancements. The Vanquish Volante, spotted on various color wheels, features a black canvas top and an orangey tan and black interior. Its soft top mechanism is expected to be similar to the DB12 Volante’s K-fold setup, offering a quick 14-second opening and 16-second closing time at speeds up to 31 miles per hour. 2026 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante…
The 1977 Pontiac Trans Am, already the pinnacle of the Firebird line, received significant upgrades that further raised its popularity. The standard engine was the potent L78 400ci unit rated at 180 horsepower, previously available as an option for the Formula. However, Pontiac introduced the even more powerful W72 400ci unit with 200 horsepower as an option. With the discontinuation of the 455ci engine, buyers were presented with three compelling powertrain choices. 1977 Pontiac Trans Am with Matching Numbers Drivetrain (Pontiac) One such 1977 Trans Am has recently surfaced on eBay, offering a unique opportunity for restoration. Despite its prolonged…
KTM, renowned for its serious, official approach to motorcycle branding, has taken a surprising turn with its new SX-E electric motorcycles for kids. These “super-advanced” mini cross bikes, previously introduced in 2025, offer performance comparable to 50cc motorcycles. KTM has recently updated the lineup with significant improvements to handling, performance, and adjustability. The SX-E 5 and SX-E 3 models, while sharing some common features, also have distinct characteristics. KTM’s 2025 SX-E Electric Mini Bikes (KTM) Designed to introduce young riders to racing, the SX-E motorcycles feature a robust chromium-molybdenum steel frame and a fiberglass reinforced plastic subframe. The adjustable subframe…
(Reuters) -Jeff Bezos-backed Perplexity AI has begun fundraising talks in which it is looking to more than double its valuation to $8 billion or more, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. Perplexity has told investors it is looking to raise around $500 million in the new funding round, the Journal reported citing people familiar with the matter. The Nvidia-backed artificial intelligence (AI) company’s estimated annualized revenue based on recent sales is currently about $50 million, the report added. Perplexity AI did not immediately respond to request for comment outside regular business hours. In October the startup said it had…
hobo_018 / iStock.comIf you’ve been investing for some time, you’re probably experienced with seeing the ups and downs of the market impact your financial picture. However, depending on how you approach investing, you may have experienced some unexpected results over the last year or so.Trending Now: 2 Best Ways To Invest $1 a Day — and What It Can Grow ToFor You: 9 Things You Must Do To Grow Your Wealth in 2024That’s particularly true if you use some traditionally tried-and-true investing strategies, especially those focused on predicting how certain types of stocks will react to economic conditions. According to…