By Rev. Edwin I. Lariza The comment of Kitchenchief on one of my Ezine articles has inspired me to start a series of Lenten reflections. Lent is traditionally observed as preparation of the believer for the annual commemoration during Holy Week of the Death and Resurrection of Jesus the … [Read More...]
Dealing with Aging Water Utilities of the US through Infrastructure Asset Management
Most of the water infrastructure of the US were constructed in late 1940s and therefore they are old. Aging water utilities are weak and vulnerable to leaks and failures, which may be caused by … [Read More...]
New Orleans Achieves Stronger Infrastructure Resilience thru the IHNC Surge Barrier
The catastrophic aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 provide many lessons on infrastructure resilience. The threat of storm surges remains because of the city’s average elevation level is six feet … [Read More...]
Three Important Infrastructure Lessons Every Student Should Know from Phelp’s Olympic Victory
All ends well with the most decorated Olympian of all time, Michael Phelps. At 31, Phelps is taking his final bow at the Olympics with 28 career medals – 23 gold, 2 silver, and 3 bronze. Even at … [Read More...]
Learning Resource for Centralians – Optimised Decision Making, IDS and the Deighton Water Model
Recently, I read the article "Optimised Decision Making, IDS and the Deighton Water Model – An Introduction" which sparked my attention. Published on the Inframanage.com site, the article includes a … [Read More...]
What New Zealand Can Offer to the World Other than Dairy Products, Meat, Wine and Tourism
I’m sure dairy products, meat and wine would be on top of the list when you think about New Zealand, not to mention sheep, deer and cows. For its scenic sites from the North Island to South Island, … [Read More...]