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The first Ghibli Park in Japan and the world for that matter wont open for another three years. However, lots have been revealed about the attractions that will populate the site, which is set within the Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park in Nagakute City near Nagoya (about three hours by train from Tokyo). While we agree it may be a tad too early to get all excited, we can't help but pore over all the artist impressions of the theme park that have been made public so far. So, if you're a big fan like us, here's what you can expect from the world-famous creators of the hit anime My Neighbor Totoro (1988), Princess Mononoke (1997) and the Oscar-winning Spirited Away (2001).

Studio Ghibli has announced that its first theme park will be divided into five areas: Hill of Youth, Ghiblis Large Warehouse, Mononokes Village, Valley of Witches and Dondoko Forest. All these attractions are based on the studios most famous flicks and will blend in perfectly with the locations existing nature.

Photo: Studio Ghibli

Located close to the north entrance of the park, the Hill of Youth is based on Howls Moving Castle (2004). There will be a yellow gate and observationtower featuring fictitious 19th century objects.

Photo: Studio Ghibli

Fans of Whisper of the Heart (1995), which was set in the Tokyo neighbourhood of Seiseki-Sakuragaoka in Western Tokyo, will recognise this red building. With the surrounding greenery, it looks exactly like the antique shop in the movie.

Photo: Studio Ghibli

A former swimming pool which closed down in September 2018 will be transformed into theGhiblis Large Warehouse. This part of the theme park will be shielded from the elements, so you can still enjoy the attraction regardless of the weather.

Photo: Studio Ghibli

The indoor area will house an exhibition room, a small cinema, a childrens playground, shops and restaurants, plus a warehouse to store all the exhibits. The vibrant and eclectic setting will incorporate Japanese and Western architectural designs.

Photo: Studio Ghibli

Mononokes Village sees a real-life recreation of Tatara-ba, the Irontown depicted in the movie Princess Mononoke. Tatara refers to the traditional Japanese furnace thats used for smelting iron and steel while Mononoke means spirit or supernatural monster. As such, youll find figures ofthe powerful god of destruction (otherwise also known as tatari gami in the movie), the boar god Lord Okkoto as well as other mystical creatures within the premises. The scenery takes you back to a rural landscape from the Muromachi period (1336-1573), in which the movie is set.

Photo: Studio Ghibli

The design of the Valley of Witches draws inspiration from Howls Moving Castle and Kiki's Delivery Service (1989) both films feature protagonists who are able to perform magic.

Photo: Studio Ghibli

This aerial-view illustration of a European cityscape features restaurants, amusement facilities and rest areas, along with a real-life Howls Castle and the family home of Kiki.

Photo: Studio Ghibli

Surrounded by lush nature, the Dondoko Forest resembles a rural landscape from the Showa period (19261989) and features Satsuki and Meis house from My Neighbor Totoro. The areas name is derived from the Dondoko Dance, which the two sisters perform together with the spirit Totoro in hopes that the seeds they sowed earlier will sprout.

Looking at these preliminary visuals, we can't wait to venture into the fantasy world of Studio Ghibli. The thing is, not everything will open at the same time. The Hill of Youth, Ghiblis Large Warehouse and the Dondoko Forest are scheduled to open in autumn 2022 while Mononokes Village and the Valley of Witches will not be ready until a yearlater in autumn 2023. Well keep you posted as we get more updates on the Ghibli Park.

In the meantime, visit the official Ghibli Museum in Mitaka to brush up on your Studio Ghibli knowledge.

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Once the festivities are offer, why not shake off the winter blues by heading to one of the new resorts opening in 2020? The best luxury openings from Miami to St Barths are ideal for globetrotters who appreciate the latest in design, but who are also conscious about their travel footprint.

It's a true Miami vibe at the Celino.

Opening in February 2020, TheCelino South Beachin Miami has been carved out of three Art Deco buildings, including the landmark Park Central Hotel. A Small Luxury Hotel, it will have a boutique feel witheclectic custom furniture, pops of colour, and a rooftop pool featuring a peekaboo glass bottom that is visible from the Atrium below. Cheeky.

Picture perfect pool moment.

Park Central Hotel,a favouriteof silver screen stars like Bogart and Hayworth, was allegedly the birthplace of the conga line and guests will find witty nods to this with conga-line kits with how-to guides, drums and cigars in their rooms. The opening is also particularly good timing for those in town for the 54thSuper Bowl, taking place in Miami in February.

Preserving the natural beauty is key at North Island in the Seychelles.

If far-flung and off the beaten track is more your thing, then head tothe exquisiteNorth Island, Seychelles, aLuxury Collection Resort.

The brands first private island destination is found in the heart of the Seychelles, and offers privacy and exclusivity with just 11 villas so theres no chance of overcrowding. Located 30km off the mainland of Mah, it is reached by helicopter or a leisurely hours boat ride.

Be at one with nature at North Island.

Intent to demonstrate that luxury can coexist with conscience the resort has a pioneering conservation programme and a thorough sustainable ethos. A range of dining venues, with daily changing menus, according to what has been harvested on the island, and a wide variety of experiences such as guided excursions and forest trails will no doubt enhance a stay here.

The iconic Eden Rock is open again.

Not new exactly, but one to put on your radar, nonetheless, especially if you are in the mood for the ultimate in luxury holidaying the iconic Eden Rock in St Barths has finally completed its two year renovation after the impact of Hurricane Irma in 2017. Part of the prestigious Oetker Collection, the new look has been presided over by Martin Brudnizki and the hotel now offers new villas and suites, the Remy Salon and Bar, spa and restaurant. Guests can expect a contemporary art collection throughout and a fresh look which calls on the heritage of the French Caribbean.

One of the newly designed Camelot Suite showcases Soane's pretty signature.

Another transformation of an iconic property, also in the Caribbean, has taken place at Cobblers Cove in Barbados. Set in a former plantation, the all-suite hotel has undergone a five-year transformation under the watchful eye of owner Sam de Teran, who has converted the property into one of the chicest places to stay in the Caribbean. The final chapter of its re-design journey, has seen a collaboration with British designer Soane Britain. She has transformed the great entrance hall, drawing room and two signature suites, taking inspiration from the islands flora, architecture and original plantation houses. Think: pretty as a picture.

Have a far-flung adventure in Panama.

Opening this month in Panama, Islas Secas promises to bring the wow factor and more. Aiming to inspire guests through its embracing of a truly unspoilt location across 14 tropical islands it will no doubt lay down a marker for other eco-destinations, due to its green credentials such as being powered by 100% solar-generated energy. The resort sleeps just 18 guests across four casitas (with a further three tented casitas to launch in March 2020) and offers the chance for far-flung adventures from marine safaris to immersive natural experiences, such as witnessing the migrating Humpback Whales. The elemental spa tent, found in wild tropical jungle, meanwhile, is just the place to lose your mind.

Even the dining at Islas Secas embraces the great outdoors.

Finally, one to mark in your diaries for the summer, is the opening of One&Only Mandarina set to put the undeveloped stretch ofcoastline along the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico on the map. Located on a spectacular cliff-side overlooking the Pacific Ocean with dramatic vistas and a lush rainforest setting, One&Only Mandarina will lead the opening of the multi-billion-dollarMandarinadevelopment.

One of the Ocean Cliff Villas at One&Only Mandarina.

Blending chic interiors amid the verdant jungle wilderness, guests can stay in free-standing villas that float above the treetops or perch against the cliffs each with their own private plunge pool. Allowing nature to take centre stage, the hotel has been built to blend with the environment. Botany experts were consulted on the development of the resort to minimise the effect on the existing natural landscape, and careful low-density planning has preserved the land and the historic and ecological importance of the destination.Aiming to be a hub for reconnecting with self, the hotel will offer mindfulness sessions under the stars, meals with jaw-dropping panoramic views or an open-air spa treatment under the tree canopy. Bliss.

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The UnitedHealthcare Accelerator Powered by Techstars Demo Day featured a wide range of ambitious and interesting medtech startups. Weve already taken a look at the class roster, but we decided to catch up with the programs managing director, Matt Miller, for a little postmortem of the 2019 event and a look ahead at what the 2020 edition will bring.

tech.mn: The 2019 program is still pretty recent, but looking back at the entire experience, what are your thoughts on the program and its class?

Matt Miller: Most Techstars programs take time to build momentum in their first year. Its a new thing in new city, so it takes time to get up to speed. That wasnt the case with this program because of the gravity of UnitedHealthcare (UHC). That let us hit the ground running, and it was also a massive advantage coming in as a first-time managing director.

We also had the upper hand from a location standpoint. Were fully convinced theres no better place in the world to build a healthcare company than Minneapolis. It has the vast majority of senior healthcare executives, a low cost of living, high quality of life Combining a location that makes sense with a partner that makes sense gave us an opportunity to really capitalize

tech.mn: Womens health, nutrition, diagnosis, health benefits, logistics it was a pretty diverse collection of specialties from the class. Is there any consideration of creating that kind of diverse lineup when sifting through the applicants?

MM: We have four pillars quality, cost, access, and engagement of care. Sometimes, its really hard to get people to take care of themselves. So, we might look for solutions that are specific to disease states or that have advance analytics, for example. We also look at the entire age range. There are massive problems all over, covering a wide range of people. It just happened to be that the most compelling, most brilliant founders that I met just happened to be working in these spaces and addressed whole life span.

We also make sure theres no internal competition within the class. Ultimately, it comes down to the strength of team, size of problem, and viability of solution being proposed.

tech.mn: How do you feel the accelerator is helping shape the Twin Cities tech startup scene?

MM: Once a business is here, theyll realize this is the best place in world to build a healthcare company. There are all kinds opportunities to be involved in the process such as participating in events, demo days, and more.

tech.mn: The applications for 2020 close in May. Whats on your to-do list between now and then?

MM: Ill be spending a lot of time with UHC and other health system executives at large and getting an awareness of trends and problems that arent yet being addressed by solutions. What should we be thinking about next?

Ill also be representing Techstars at conferences like CES, the StartUp Health Festival at the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference, and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society conference (HIMSS).

I might also be traveling to Bangalore. Sometimes picking a global solution in the healthcare space is tricky because our healthcare landscape is so nuanced and complicated that its not always transferrable across borders, but its worth looking.

tech.mn: Its still early, but what can people expect from the 2020 event?

MM: Once the class begins to take shape, well focus on curating the content curriculum and mentor pool. UHC has such broad spectrum of services that they provide. The result is a wide swath of subject matter experts with knowledge thats able to be transferred. There was a lot of education required to fully recruit the pool of executives and subject experts this year and many had never worked with startups. But were already getting unsolicited asks to be involved next year.

tech.mn: Whats your advice for the health-focused startups out there considering applying to the 2020 program?

MM: Were looking for world-class founders who are addressing real problems and are looking for coaching and mentorship. Some programs have tried to over-engineer the process, but Ive found that serendipity is real. Its a dual opt-in situation the mentors and companies meet, and both choose whether or not they want to work together. Some mentor pairs arent what youve expected.

But you have to be all in and you need to be willing to laugh at my corny jokes.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Puls, the trusted home services company, today announced the launch of more than a dozen new services in cities across the U.S. The new services include furniture assembly, appliance installation, sheetrock repair, interior painting, wall hanging, holiday light hanging, and more have been added to Puls's existing services including appliance repair, TV mounting, and mobile device repair. Puls also today announced the launch of Puls+, a membership program rolling out in cities across the U.S. The annual membership program providesconsumers a 20% discount onall Puls services, priority booking, an extended guarantee, and premium customer support.

"We've taken the headache out of hiring technicians for home services. Our customers love our easy scheduling, same-day appointment availability, and quality guarantee," said CEO Mitch Galbraith."We consistently hear from our customers they wish we offered more services, so we've responded."

"Offering the Puls+ membership program to consumers is another step in delivering on our promise to enable customers to truly 'own' their home. Puls+ makes in-home services from Puls even more affordable, faster and hassle-free," said Itai Hirsch, President & Co-Founder of Puls.

Puls has served more than 350,000 customers since its inception growing its nationwide network of skilled technicians to more than 6,000 providers and is now hiring to meet demand. The company saw a 425% year-over-year increase in the number of home services jobs completed by Puls technicians. The new membership program is available in Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Las Vegas, Miami, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, Raleigh-Durham, San Antonio, Tampa, Tucson, and DC.

Bookings for home service appointments and signups for themembership program are accessibleonline via the Puls website: https://puls.com/membership

About Puls: Puls is a San Francisco based company that provides in-home repairs and installations to customers across the U.S. Operating with a network of more than 6,000 fully vetted technicians.Puls offers appliance repair and other service appointments at the click of a button and empowers its professional technicians to quickly and efficiently fix problems and provide peace of mind. Puls makes your home work so you can make everything else work.

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Lax was in the JC Kosher Supermarket on Tuesday when a heavily armed man and woman stormed in, killing three people before engaging in an hours-long standoff with police.

"The way they came in, they came to kill, to shoot," Lax, who runs an appliance repair shop in the neighborhood, told CNN on Friday.

Lax said he initially hid in the salad bar area and saw the male shooter, wearing a black raincoat, pass by him. When he stood up, the female shooter carrying a "long gun" was facing him.

"The second she starts pivoting herself, I just went right in and push back her arm and just run right out of the store," Lax said.

"I didn't look right or left, I just ran for my life," he said.

Attack was an act of terrorism, officials say

Authorities are not yet sure why the shooters, David N. Anderson, 47, and Francine Graham, 50, attacked the store, New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said. But it is being investigated as an act of terrorism with "a hate-crime bias slant."

"We believe the suspects held views that reflected hatred of the Jewish people, as well as a hatred of law enforcement," Grewal said, citing evidence and witness interviews.

Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop said Friday it was important to call out anti-Semitism.

"We've always had a diverse community and I think people need to realize that if anti-Semitism can exist in a place that's accustomed to diversity, it can really exist anywhere," Fulop told CNN's "New Day."

"And every day and every moment that you don't call it out, you're wasting an opportunity to bring attention to it because there's less eyes focused on it."

"But we will not be defeated, we will not stand down, we will not be intimidated," Greenblatt said.

Investigators are checking a note found in a stolen U-Haul truck that the killers drove to the market -- a note that contained both anti-Semitic and anti-police writing, a law enforcement source told CNN. Posts with similar sentiments also have been found on social media linked to the shooters, the source said.

The FBI has also issued a notice to law enforcement in the region "requesting assistance locating a vehicle associated with" Anderson.

Investigators are looking for a white 2001 Ford van, with New Jersey license plate B40-JSD.

Deadly attack began at a cemetery

Authorities have said that the attack began near a city cemetery where the shooters killed Jersey City Police Detective Joseph Seals.

He was trying to stop the shooters when he was killed, police have said.

A bystander called 911 to report Seals' body at the cemetery at 12:38 p.m., authorities said. But by that time, the shooters had already driven the stolen U-Haul to the market and began their attack.

Police arrived at the supermarket around 20 minutes after the attack began, starting a long shootout that left two police officers injured.

The shooters were armed with an AR-15-style rifle, a Mossberg 12-gauge shotgun, a 9 mm Ruger semiautomatic pistol and a 9 mm Glock 17 pistol, with a pipe bomb and a .22 caliber Ruger pistol with a homemade silencer found in the U-Haul, Grewal said. If not for the actions of the police, they could have done more harm, Grewal said.

Around 3:25 p.m., an armored vehicle broke into the supermarket's entryway, and law enforcement soon found the bodies of the three victims and two attackers inside the store, Grewal said.

The three people in the market were Mindy Ferencz, 31, the store's co-owner; Moshe Deutsch, 24, a customer; and Douglas Miguel Rodriguez, 49, a store employee.

Store owner was next door as his wife died

In Jersey City, crowds of men in black hats surrounded Ferencz's casket in the Jersey City neighborhood of Greenville at the site of a synagogue under construction. Hundreds of women, separated from the men as per Orthodox Jewish tradition, were standing in the bitter cold sobbing.

Ferencz owned the store with her husband, who was next door at the small synagogue at the time of the attack, according to Yossi Steinmetz who was there as well.

When shots broke out, her husband desperately tried to call her and tell her to lock the doors to take cover, Steinmetz said. She didn't answer.

At Deutsch's Brooklyn funeral, mourners spoke in Hebrew through tears as at least a dozen NYPD counterterrorism officers and nearly 100 "Shomrim" members Hebrew for guardians stood watch.

Deutsch and Ferencz both had ties to the Jewish community in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said.

"This is just an atrocity. Of course, we accept everything, but this is more than we can handle," Deutsch's cousin, also named Moshe Deutsch, told CNN. "The question is, is it a sign of hatred? Is it a sign that we are not safe in New York anymore?"

CNN's Nicole Chavez, Julia Jones, Elizabeth Joseph, Melanie Schuman, Alec Snyder, Alexandra Field, Rob Frehse, Evan Simko-Bednarski and Julian Cummings contributed to this report.

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Years ago, Ron and Nancy Galloway never envisioned owning their own business. That all changed in the summer of 2017 when their former employer retired, and they were faced with a decision about what the next step was for them. After much consideration, they took a leap of faith and opened Galloways Floor Dcor.

We jumped into it and started swimming, said Ron.

The pair celebrated the second anniversary of their store in September, and they have won the Union-Recorder Readers Choice Award for Best Flooring Store both years they have been in business. Their swift success can likely be attributed to their many years of combined experience in the industry. Both Ron and Nancy started working at Carpet Surplus (which later became Flooring America) in 1985. Ron learned the ins and outs of flooring installation, and Nancy started watching the store part-time. As the years continued on, Nancys job managing the store became full-time, and after 28 years in installation, Ron became the warehouse manager.

When Flooring America owner Darrell Black decided to retire and sell his building to Elite Gym owner Coni Moore in 2017, the Galloways made the decision to open their own store on North Columbia Street.

We had a lot of really, really great support, said Nancy of the transition period.

Two employees from Flooring America made the move with the Galloways at that time, and Black provided invaluable mentorship as the pair set up their business. The Galloways were even able to retain the Flooring America phone number so the loyal customer base could find them after the move.

That month [August 2017] was really packed full of new things to experience and learn, said Ron. And thank God we did, he added with a chuckle.

Both admit that they learned a lot about the aspects of business ownership that they had not known before, but that their decades of experience in the flooring business helped them to thrive quickly. They have also surrounded themselves with a strong staff, including sales consultants Maddie McDowell and Dustin Jennette and office aid Amanda Mercer.

Weve got a great crew that does a good job, said Nancy. If customers come in and they need help pulling things together, we can help them pull that together.

In addition to their in-store team, Galloways Floor Dcor relies on several experienced installation crews, many of whom they have worked with for years.

Galloways Floor Dcor stocks traditional floor coverings such as carpet and sheet vinyl, but their newest and hottest product is their selection of vinyl planks.

We started out with like four different displays two years ago, said Nancy of the functional, waterproof flooring option. Now about one third of the showroom is vinyl planks.

Galloways Floor Dcor also sells hard wood floors and ceramic tiles.

We actually sell a lot of ceramic tile. I feel like we have some of the best selection in town, Nancy said.

Galloways will install everything for the homeowner, with the exception of ceramic tile. Due to the nuances of ceramic tile, Galloways refers customers to tile specialists who can work directly with the customers to meet their installation needs.

People interested in Vista window treatments can also schedule an appointment with a consultant through Galloways.

We cater to a broad spectrum of people and products, said Nancy.

In all interactions with clients, the Galloways go the extra mile to make sure the customers get what they truly want. This often involves encouraging them to take home product samples to see how they look in the lighting of their home.

Were here to help you walk through the process, said Nancy.

The Galloways take pride in stocking good materials at fair and reasonable prices. But when asked what truly sets them apart from their competition, Nancys answer is simple Hands down, service and experience.

In fact, one of Nancys favorite things about all of her years helping clients is running into them when she is out and about and hearing them say how much they like the way their flooring choices look in their home.

The truth is, I like helping people find what they both want and need, said Nancy, who says it is rewarding when you match up the right product to the right person.

For her, she takes joy in just knowing that, Hey, we did our best.

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A 55th-story condo with panoramic views of downtown Chicago, the Chicago River and Lake Michigan will hit the market in January.

The three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom apartment fills out one of the rounded corners of Trump International Hotel and Tower Chicago, with floor-to-ceiling windows running roughly 90 feet from one end of the unit to the other. Primary views are to the north and east but the apartment also gets a bit of southern and western exposure, listing broker Phil Skowron, of @Properties, told Mansion Global.

Mr. Skowron plans to officially list the unit in mid-January for $2.99 million.

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Homeowners Glenda and Ed Spangler are former suburbanites who bought the property for $2.3 million in April 2010 and became its first and only residents. They renovated it extensively, redoing almost every stone surface of the 3,100-square-foot space, they said in an interview Wednesday.

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Countertops, bathrooms and three fireplaces were made over with elegant materials such as granite; the kitchen features Snaidero cabinets; some of the pillars throughout feature mosaic detailing, Mr. Skowron and the Spanglers said. The couple also found a clever way to maximize the units gorgeous viewsthey installed foot-long mirror panels indented about an inch into the walls in common areas, so the reflection of the city is visible even when occupants are sitting away from the windows.

The Spanglers decision to sell their home was difficult because they love the city and enjoy living in the Trump building, where residents have access to the same amenities as hotel guests. The building, which is about 10 years old, has 339 hotel rooms and more than 400 condos, according to Mr. Skowron. It features a 30,000-square-foot fitness center with a gym, spa, yoga and spinning studios with lake views from the 14th floor. The downtown location provides easy access to theaters, restaurants and shopping.

But there are other things calling us at the moment, Mr. Spangler said, like travel plans and their other homes in warmer climes. We might be back.

Mrs. Spangler, 61, and Mr. Spangler, 64, are both retired from careers in sales and consulting, respectively, and will kick off their new chapter with a holiday trip to Hong Kong, Cambodia and Vietnam.

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Theyll split their time between a provincial-style home in Sonoma County, Californiawhere they make their own olive oil from the olive trees that grow on the propertyand Naples, Florida, where they keep a condo.

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Incredibly spacious 1,824 sq ft home boasts 5 bedrms 2 full baths, 592 sq ft garage w/skylight, loft, 10' ceilings. Distinctively unique in so many ways, property offers 234' deep private quarter acre fenced yard w/mature trees, low-maintenance exterior w/handsome brick & vinyl siding, enclosed soffits, energy efficient thermal windows, newer roof, cozy covered front porch, relaxing sunroom. Owned by 1 family for 66 years, this amazing well-maintained home showcases impressive detail, warm classic decor, fresh paint, striking wood flrs, beautiful original wood drs/baseboards, updated bath, lovely built-in hutch/French drs in dining rm. Wonderful kitchen w/abundant white IKEA cabinets/glass fronts, faux stone counters, stainless appliances, graphite sink. High-efficiency furnace '19, water heater '16, utility sinks, expansive storage in walkout LL. Versatile main floor OR upper master & plenty of space for everyone. Tremendous Move-In Ready Total Package... Big Bang For The Bucks!

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(FINDLAY, OH, DECEMBER 17, 2019) The American Red Cross North Central Ohio Chapter responded to a fire on Chestnut St. in Forest on Tuesday.

The Red Cross provided assistance for the immediate needs of two adults and one child affected, such as temporary lodging, food and clothing as well as comfort kits of personal hygiene items. Were deeply saddened for those who were impacted by this fire, said Todd James, Executive Director, North Central Ohio Chapter. As we continue to help them, we urge everyone to take steps to minimize the risk of a fire occurring in their home.

HOME FIRE SAFETY There are several things people can do to protect themselves and their loved ones from fires. They include:

.Installing smoke alarms on every level of the home, inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas. Test them every month and replace the batteries at least once a year.

.Developing a fire evacuation plan with all members of the household and practicing it several times a year, at different times of the day.Include two ways to get out of every room and consider escape ladders for sleeping areas or homes on the second floor or above. Pick a place outside for everyone to meet and make sure everyone knows where it is.

.Removing any fire hazards from the home.

RED CROSS APPS People can download the all-inclusive Red Cross Emergency app which combines more than 35 emergency alerts to help keep the user safe. And there is a special mobile app -Monster Guard designed for kids, teaching them to prepare for emergencies at home by playing an engaging game. Users can find the apps in smartphone app stores by searching for the American Red Cross or going to redcross.org/apps.

HOME FIRE CAMPAIGN Seven times a day someone in this country dies in a fire. The Red Cross has been working to reduce that number through its Home Fire Campaign, credited in its first year with saving several lives and protecting thousands of others by installing new smoke alarms in their homes.

WHAT PEOPLE CAN DO People can visit redcross.org/homefires to find out more about how to protect themselves and their loved homes from fire. To find the location of smoke alarm installation events or to become a volunteer, contact Volunteer Specialist Mike Vance at michael.vance @redcross.org. People can help by donating to Red Cross Disaster Relief by visiting redcross.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or texting the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Donations to Disaster Relief will be used to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters big and small. We respond to nearly 70,000 other disasters every year, from home fires to wildfires and more. Learn more about how Disaster Relief donations have helped people affected by previous disasters including home fires.

The American Red Cross North Central Ohio Chapter is a United Way partner.

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The Cleveland Museum of Art, constructed of white Georgian marble in 1913, is a remarkable demonstration of Neoclassicism in America and serves as the lynchpin of surrounding Wade Park. Servicing the museum and the surrounding grounds requires extensive upkeep, and over the years a haphazard assembly of buildings was erected to service those needs. These have been supplanted a new maintenance facility designed by Boston-based interdisciplinary design firm Sasaki. It is a fine utilitarian solution of digitally-designed concrete formwork and semi-opaque garage doors burrowed into the surrounding landscape.

The facility is 5,400-square-feet and is only fully visible on the north elevation and the northeast corner. Sasakis decision to bury the structure significantly influenced the material choice for the project: It became apparent to the design team that concrete was best suited to handle dead-load stemming from a green roof while being fire-resistant and capable of handling the wear and tear associated with its function.

In addition to being the clear structural choice, poured concrete also afforded the design team a moment of aesthetic flourish along the north elevation. Engineering practice Simpson Gumpertz & Heger and formwork fabricator CW Keller collaborated to maximize the structural performance of the concrete canopy, using computational design to redistribute slab thickness according to stress values and stiffness requirements. The results were then inputted into a five-axis CNC milling machine for the fabrication of dozens of wooden formwork panels.

The complexity of the projects concrete undulating canopy extended to its on-site installation, which depended on a step-by-step review by the entire project team. We had only one shot to get this pour right, and it was a success. Once the formwork was installed, the concrete team used a combination of pre-bent and field-bent rebar that met the structural engineers requirements, said Sasaki principals Katia Lucic and Bradford J. Prestbo. It was a challenge to follow the topography of the formwork with complex double-curvature bends in rebar, and before the concrete pour we mapped out each step of the placement sequence.

Floor-to-ceiling garage-style curtain walls are located just below the concrete soffit and are large enough to accommodate parking bays for bulky landscaping machinery, such as Bobcats. The walls are semiopaque, allowing for natural daylighting while obscuring maintenance equipment within.

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