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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Paradigm Realty launches one of a kind luxury offering 'The Marquis Collection - a finely curated experiential living' eyeing a GDV of INR 3500 Crore
VMPL Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 25: As a first mover in Mumbai's vibrant real estate ecosystem, Paradigm Realty is setting new standards in luxury living with their Marquis collection. These developments bring together the foundational tenets of coveted neighbourhoods, exquisite design, world-class craftsmanship and spacious layouts to offer comprehensive lifestyle upgrades to discerning homebuyers. The Marquis collection comprises of standalone ultra-luxury developments. The Marquis collection comprise of both standalone Green Acres in Pali Hill (Bandra),Superstar in Carter Road (Bandra), Prabhadevi and a collection in Kandivali and Borivali ,which will be contributing to a cumulative topline of INR 3,500 crore. Marquis by Paradigm Realty will truly resonate with global Luxury connoisseurs as the vision goes beyond functional is all about crafting an experience that is thoughtfully designed ,intuitively luxurious and ahead of current and forthcoming times. Inspired by CMD Parthh K Mehta's travels around the world, during observed and experienced some of the finest luxury developments, the Marquis collection brings to Mumbai a redefined sense of luxury. In Mehta's words, the developments go beyond what can be perceived visually and deliver an immersive sensory experience. And so, the Marquis brand brings together the very best of design and luxury, with dream homes that are state-of-the-art, timeless and a cut above the rest in terms of their aesthetics. Commenting on the Marquis collection, Mehta explained, "The Marquis collection was created with the vision of transforming how luxury is defined and perceived in terms of Mumbai's real estate. Homebuyers in the city are now more sophisticated and discerning than ever before. They want spaces that are at par with the luxuriance and finesse they may have experienced during their travels or stays abroad. They don't just want homes; they desire for lifestyles that are an extension of their interests and their aspirations. They are seeking rarefied luxury, exclusivity and a heightened living experience that is at par or exceeds the best in the world. And, with our hand constantly on the pulse of Mumbai's market, we have been the first to respond with a one-of-a-kind showcase." About Paradigm Realty - Paradigm Realty is a prominent player in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region's suburban real estate market. The company has etched a great track-record over the last 9 + years of its operation and has established a reputation for timely delivery, superlative space planning and fine craftsmanship with its cutting-edge projects at competitive affordability. These projects showcase design efficiency, pragmatic functionality and elegance while safeguarding the environment, mainly prioritising Wishlist of its stakeholders i.e. need of home seekers and drives sustainability for every member. Under leadership of CMD Parthh K. Mehta's, Paradigm Realty has risen to ranks of being a reputable brand, catering to 3000+ happy families with a team stand of more than 275 members, demonstrating an impressive capability to execute approx.
Washington Post
22-06-2025
- General
- Washington Post
This book about shepherding had me at baa
I'm not someone typically drawn to tales of rural life. As a child growing up in New York City watching the 1960s sitcom 'Green Acres,' my sympathies were completely with Eva Gabor's character, who pleaded 'Dah-ling, I love you but give me Park Avenue!' when Eddie Albert insisted that 'Farm livin' is the life for me.' Unlike that incompatible pair, my husband and I were of one mind when we went house hunting decades ago. Upon touring the Washington, D.C. rowhouse that would become our home, we decided to put in a bid after opening the kitchen door and surveying not a grassy backyard but a concrete slab poured by a previous owner to create a grim little patio. 'No mowing!' cried my husband ecstatically.
Daily Mail
24-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Oregon pet shop owner learns his fate after sexually abusing little girl, 12, who volunteered in his store
An Oregon former pet shop owner was found guilty of raping a 12-year-old girl, who volunteered at his store. Daniel Stuebgen, 54, of Lincoln City, was found guilty of sexually abusing the preteen five separate times in 2023 in an Oregon court, the Lincoln County District Attorney's Office announced. He was convicted of three counts of rape in the second degree, two counts of sodomy in the second degree, four counts of sexual abuse in the first degree, and four counts of using a child in display of sexually explicit conduct, the DA's Office said. He faces mandatory prison sentences for all of his offenses. The mandatory sentence means a judge can lessen the time or reduce for good behavior. Second-degree rape and sodomy and first-degree sexual abuse carry a mandatory sentence of six years and three months. Using a child in display of sexually explicit conduct holds a sentence of five years and 10 months, according to the State of Oregon. In total, that means Stuebgen faces 79.5 years in prison. He was convicted after a five-day trial on May 1. Further details of the case were not made public in the May 20 statement. Stuebgen is the former owner of Happy Trails Feed & Tack and Green Acres Beach & Trail Rides, which he owned with his ex-wife Teresa Stuebgen. Happy Trails is now under new management. Stuebgen was arrested on June 12, 2024 after Lincoln City Police Department spent 10 months investigating him, the force announced at the time. At the time of his arrest, he was living at Happy Trials. The former business owner will be sentenced on June 3.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Against anti-DEI tide, NJ towns are spending millions to make playgrounds more accessible
As federal officials threaten to cut funding over DEI programs, some New Jersey towns are investing millions to ensure children with and without disabilities can play side by side. These efforts reflect a broader shift across the state as more communities reimagine public spaces to comply with Jake's Law, the 2018 legislation named after South Jersey's Jacob Cummings-Nasto or 'Baby Jake,' who died of a rare cardiac condition. The law calls for 'completely inclusive playgrounds' that follow standards set by the state's departments of Community Affairs and Education and funded by the Department of Environmental Protection's Green Acres program. The law seems to be achieving its desired effect, said Woodland Park Borough Administrator Sam Yodice, whose town has finalized its design and plans to solicit bids in June. "It was the piece that got us over the top,' he said. The town had been saving money to renovate Diane Grimes Memorial Park. But winning a $750,000 grant allowed Woodland Park to go 'all in' with a comprehensive, inclusive $1.3 million–$1.4 million redesign. Other parks in the works include Pascack Brook County Park in Westwood, Argonne Park in Teaneck, Habernickel Park in Ridgewood, and communities beyond North Jersey, including Evesham, Montgomery, Brigantine, Toms River and Cherry Hill. Many are pursuing the projects with the help of state grants and partnerships with advocacy organizations. The Township of Little Falls opened their much anticipated renovated and inclusive playground at Wilmore Park. Pictured is Mayor James Damiano during the ribbon-cutting ceremony. One advocate, Mercedes Witowsky, executive director of the New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities and mother to a 35-year-old daughter with disabilities, is happy with the increasing number of accessible playgrounds popping up in recent years. But she also urges towns not to confuse good intentions with true accessibility. 'I just have to stop and not take the words 'inclusive' and 'accessible' at face value,' she said. Witowsky recounted her daughter's recent visit to a Morris County park that claimed to be inclusive. 'There was no close parking, the terrain didn't accommodate a wheelchair, and there wasn't a single piece of equipment that an adult with disabilities could use." What makes a playground inclusive? The Woodland Park project will feature inclusive equipment for children ages 2 to 12, quiet spaces for kids who need breaks, and a new ramp to connect the lower playground with its upper athletic fields. "We think it's going to be a super-dynamic park," Yodice said. "This initiative is going to give this town a place for everyone to go." Yodice's favorite feature will be found in one of the park's two quiet spaces. "You can go and sit on a larger chair and then it has smaller tree stumps and kids can sit around and listen to somebody read a story or even just tell a story," he said. 'So we're calling it our 'reader throne.' We think that's a pretty cool aspect. I don't think a lot of parks have that.' Yodice said the town hopes to have it ready by next spring. Playgrounds that qualify go beyond ADA compliance. Guidelines call for rubberized surfaces, accessible bathrooms, fencing, shaded areas, and play equipment that supports a wide range of physical, sensory and cognitive needs, according to the Cherry Hill nonprofit Build Jake's Place, which helped develop them. Students in the special education program at Licking Heights Everest Elementary will visit LifeTown, a 5,000 square foot facility in New Albany designed to teach disabled students essential life skills, once a month for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year. Here, students enjoy the facility's sensory-friendly playground during their introductory visit. Witowsky, whose daughter had a stroke at age 16 and still loves the swings, doesn't want communities focused on the design of play structures to overlook features like parking and terrain. 'If you can't get to it or use it, it kind of defeats the purpose,' Witowsky said. Where are inclusive playgrounds being built? Passaic County is also investing $850,000 to replace outdated equipment at Weasel Brook Park in Clifton to build an inclusive playground. A completion date has not yet been announced. Neighboring Bergen County is incorporating those standards into its plans for a new playground at Pascack Brook County Park in Westwood. The county was recently awarded a $1 million Green Acres grant that it will match with funds from its own coffers, said County Executive James Tedesco's deputy chief of staff, Alan Sands. 'We are still in the planning stage at this point for the project and (the Parks Department) is currently in the process of bringing on a firm for design work. Once that is finalized, the anticipated timeline is about two years,' said Sands. The Pascack Brook Completely Inclusive Playground will feature shaded play areas, a quiet play area and play equipment for children from 2 to 12 years old. There will also be fencing, a wheelchair accessible see-saw, a wheelchair accessible merry-go-round and cognitive play boards (interactive panels that engage children in problem-solving and sensory activities), according to Sands, who added that the plans are conceptual and might change over time. Community input was 'vital,' to the project, Sands said. A two-month survey generated 339 responses, nearly a third of whom said they care for a child with a disability or medical issue. When asked whether it's important that Bergen County have a 'completely inclusive playground,' 77% of survey participants replied that it was 'very important.' A girl joyfully ran through bubbles at the dedication of the inclusive playground at Blendon Woods Metro Park on Thursday. Witowsky, whose council is tasked with the mission of empowering people with disabilities, cautions that input must also be sought from people with disabilities. 'You can build something terrific, but if the people it's meant for can't access it or weren't included in its design, why did we spend this money?' 'Nobody with a disability is going to charge you for that feedback," she said. "They just want to participate. It makes the project better,' she said. Ridgewood has secured a $68,000 grant to begin replacing the wooden structure at Habernickel Park with a modern, accessible design, with construction expected to begin this year. Teaneck was awarded $1.125 million in grant funding to enhance the playground at Milton Votee Park ($750,000) and the restrooms and play areas at Argonne Park ($375,000). 'Families who face these challenges are appreciative that the county is moving in this direction with our playgrounds and are very attentive to make sure that we live up to our promises to be the best place in New Jersey to raise any family,' Sands said. This article originally appeared on New inclusive playgrounds in NJ: These towns are building them
Wall Street Journal
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Wall Street Journal
‘Government Cheese' Review: David Oyelowo's Ex-Con Odyssey on Apple TV+
The push-button transmission on the indestructible Dodge Dart is one recurring late-'60s signifier in 'Government Cheese,' along with the pastels, paisleys and rampant polyester. They are all useful visual coordinates, considering that the story otherwise takes place in an unwelcoming Wonderland of surrealistic angst in which Alice is an ex-con, the looking-glass is Los Angeles and the dream involves a power drill. David Oyelowo, whose roles have included lawman Bass Reeves, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Kaley Cuoco's husband ('Role Play'), stars in and executive-produces this 10-part series created by Paul Hunter and Aeysha Carr. He seems eager to stretch as an actor, perhaps the way Steven Soderbergh did in 'Schizopolis,' or Eddie Albert in 'Green Acres.' Whether he will take his audience along on this particular trip seems a somewhat dicey proposition.
