The Beijing city library recently opened to the public, revealing sculpted 'hills' & 'valleys'. The glass-clad building, which serves as the world's largest climatized reading space, invites nature into the rooms & adds transparency to the enriched interior when viewed from the outside. The architecture reminds of Frank Lloyd Wright.
The House on Thurs approved #legislation to extend the expiration date for #FederalFunding later into March, sending the measure to prevent a partial govt shutdown that was set for Sat to the #Senate, where it is expected the pass.
Another, larger #shutdown cliff awaits just a wk later, when funds for the rest of the govt, including the #Defense & #State depts, will also expire, unless #Congress acts.
But Thursday’s bill would push the funding deadline for several agencies — including the depts of #Veterans Affairs, #Transportation, #Energy, #Agriculture, #Interior, #Housing & #UrbanDevelopment, & the #EPA — until Mar 8. Finances for the rest of the federal govt would expire on Mar 22, 2 wks later than under current #law.
The garden is taking shape! I am so ready for Spring! I am not a fan of the thick pollen in the air as it makes breathing difficult and sticks to my contacts, but it means the trees are healthy. :)