Computing was the biggest event since the establishment of Roundhead / Cavalier in 1651, which was not quite on the same page, that Worcester had ever hosted. Because by the time the 1882 Worcestershire Exhibition closed, nearly 223,000 people had visited. Remarkably, for a celebration of all that was great …
Read More »Christmas in the Parade: Beloved Tradition Returns to Downtown Washington | New
It looked like a miracle on Main Street as hundreds gathered in downtown Washington for the beloved Christmas parade, which was canceled last year due to the pandemic. âIt’s a great turnout,â said Von Lacock of Washington. He and his wife, Lynn, arrived early in the evening to claim seats …
Read More »Melbourne CBD horse-drawn carriages should be banned after animal welfare concerns
Competitors from Fashions on the Field ride in a horse-drawn carriage during the parade. Image: Jake Nowakowski Horse drawn carriages may soon be banned in Melbourne’s CBD due to a change in the highway code. The controversial tourist attraction has met with increasing backlash in recent years due to animal …
Read More »When familiarity signals the remark …
It was like the earthquake that no one really noticed. In the wake of all the noise, anger and hubbub after COP26, I think we can take stock of what happened to the auto industry. No one is happy after a COP summit. There are those who say the agreements …
Read More »Poughkeepsie’s biggest celebration of the year is back for 2021
When I first moved to Poughkeepsie over 20 years ago, I not only loved the Celebration of Lights, I totally embraced it. I made thermos of hot chocolate, traveled to the Mount Carmel area with friends to see the parade and the fireworks. At the time, there were even horse …
Read More »Kingsgate Center kicks off Christmas festivities for 2021 | KLBK | KAMC
Horse-drawn carriage rides, collection of coats and visits with Santa Claus until Christmas The following is a press release from GRACO Real Estate: LUBBOCK, Texas (press release) – This Christmas season, residents of the Southern Plains can once again expect all joy and light at Kingsgate Center. On Friday November …
Read More »The Pitters family look forward to delivering Santa’s boxes: “One of the most rewarding things we can do this Christmas. “
Marian Pitters and her family have a great plan to deliver gift sets for the Toronto Star Santa Claus Fund. Pitters, 69, is said to call on his daughter, Sarah Pitters-Caswell, to join her and her partner, Pieter Biessels. The three would go down to the Star gift box depot, …
Read More »9 ways to celebrate Christmas in the South
Savannah’s rich history and unique charm create a majestic backdrop for the holiday festivities. Take a two-hour walk through town to admire Christmas decorations on the Old Savannah Tours Lights and Sights Cart Tour. The tour stops for a visit inside the historic Davenport Home to see it in all …
Read More »Calle Crisologo de Vigan comes to life as the “kutcheros” return
THEY ARE BACK In this photo taken in June 2019, a “kutchero” (driver) transports tourists down historic Calle Crisologo in Vigan City. Kutcheros, one of the city’s many tourism workers displaced by the pandemic, was allowed to return to the streets of Vigan on November 20. – PHOTO WITH THE …
Read More »The truth about the sugar rush of 1842
If you follow my column you will know that I have mentioned the sugar industry in the Manatee / Sarasota area countless times. However, most of the history books I have read vaguely mention the involvement of slaves in these large-scale operations. Today we take a closer look at these …
Read More »Inside Buckminster Fuller’s 1933 Dymaxion car
Buckminster Fuller, affectionately known as “Bucky”, had a vision for a future that worked for everyone – aboard what he described as “Spaceship Earth”. The American architect died in 1983. But his futuristic heritage focused on sustainability lives on, especially in the Saint-Louis region. One of Fuller’s geodesic domes – …
Read More »Christmas Parade – Times Gazette
The Hillsboro Illuminated Christmas Parade, hosted by the Hillsboro Uptown Business Association (HUBA) and the City of Hillsboro, will be held on Saturday, December 11 at 6 p.m. According to Jennifer Cundiff-Maurer, HUBA Board Member and Parade Coordinator, âChristmas Toylandâ is the theme for this year’s parade. She said the …
Read More »Donkeys in love with Beethoven clean up Turkish town
Published on: 11/16/2021 – 07:40Amended: 11/16/2021 – 07:38 Mardin (Turkey) (AFP) – The sun rises over the skyline of the medieval Turkish town of Mardin as a herd of cream-colored donkeys start their day collecting trash before relaxing to classical music in the evening. Guided by city workers, the animals …
Read More »Why golden cars trot through the city of London at night
Golden cars and heavily decorated guards were seen marching through London in the early hours of the morning. Traditionally dressed police horses and officials prepare to stand in complete silence in central London from 4 a.m. Early bankers were surprised this week as six county horses pulled one of the …
Read More »Could e-bikes come to Solvang? City council explores potential program | Local News
Members of Solvang City Council dipped their toes into the electric bike pool on Monday evening as they discussed the potential of an electric bike sharing program to serve residents, workers and visitors. The matter will likely be discussed in more detail as Solvang continues to update its overall plan …
Read More »Tom Standage on his brief history of the movement
James Thornton Harris is a contributing editor to the History News Network. For more information, see www.JamesThorntonHarris.com. Tom Standage is the author of six history books, including A story of the world in 6 glasses, The Victorian Internet (a history of telegraphy) and An edible history of humanity. His latest …
Read More »Parades, auctions and more this weekend
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – If you’re wondering what to do and where to go, look no further! There are several events taking place in Lubbock this weekend and you won’t want to miss any. To begin with, the 6th annual Los Hermanos Familia Veterans Parade will take place on Saturday, …
Read More »Horses Over America spreads goodwill on horseback in Exeter NH
EXETER – Seeking to alleviate the nation’s mental health crisis, Saco, Maine resident Gerry Scott, believes he has found a solution. All people have to do is meet his black Friesian horse, Hercules, and his yellow lab sidekick, Molly. Scott started the non-profit organization “Horses Over America” ââand he and …
Read More »Eric Adams makes history as New York’s first vegan mayor
Today, former Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams officially became New York City’s first vegan mayor, defeating his opponent, Republican Curtis Sliwa. In July, Adams, 61, won the primary election, defeating former New York Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia, former mayoralty counsel Maya Wiley and former 2020 presidential candidate Andrew Yang. …
Read More »Winterfest returns to downtown Tulsa | Entertainment
Arvest Winterfest returns to downtown Tulsa in the area around the BOK Center. Ian Maule, Tulsa World dossier The 14th Annual Arvest Winterfest Celebration, presented with CommunityCare, will kick off another season from Friday November 19 through Monday January 3. For the first time, the event will be open the …
Read More »The updated Dark Side of Sand Hill walking tour recognized the role politicians played in the creation of residential schools, the Indian Act
The Dark Side of Sand Hill The walking tour is back just in time for Halloween and, after a first tour last year, has been updated to highlight the Ottawa neighborhood’s connections to the residential school tragedy. Through her work with local community association Action Sandy Hill, tour designer Hilary …
Read More »How to deal with grief? Try hiking, biking, canoeing 150 miles
The Wisconsin River cuts a brown snake through dense Midwestern forest, perhaps 300 meters in diameter. We paddle along the south shore, chasing the bubbles that indicate a faster current. Five days and 125 miles, I’m exhausted. We are all. Fifty miles on foot. Fifty miles by bike. Now 25 …
Read More »gala, show and Vaquero sale raise funds for museum programs | Good for Santa Barbara
Posted on October 28, 2021 | 11:01 am Source: Sarah Ettman-Sterner for the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and Parks-Janeway Carriage House Western artwork depicts a person riding a horse. (Courtesy of artist Ernie Morris) The 37th annual Vaquero Gala, Show and Sale, honoring the culture and equine skills of …
Read More »Explanation: Democratic Billionaire Tax Proposal May Face Legal Challenges
Oct. 27 (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate Democrats ‘proposal to tax billionaires’ marketable assets to help fund President Joe Biden’s social spending program will almost certainly be prosecuted, tax experts have said. White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Wednesday that Biden supports the so-called “billionaire tax” and considers it …
Read More »Timeline of innovation in Durham (part 5)
By Glenn Hendry Posted on October 26, 2021 at 9:50 a.m. Ever since Robert McLaughlin began making horse-drawn carriages in his rural Tyrone home, entrepreneurs, innovators, and business savvy people have pioneered and extended the technological rules of their time to put Durham region on the map. This report, the …
Read More »A great weekend: the Mackinac Island hotel takes its clients “somewhere in time” | Lifestyle – Travel
But it’s more than costumes. The weekend includes activities such as discussions about the film’s production process, a screening of the film, and appearances from the cast and crew. The “Somewhere in Time” packages also include five-course dinners in the Grand’s oversized dining room, with its long row of large …
Read More »Inside Iran – Princely Persia has history and hospitality in equal abundance
âYou have to know something,â a tall, lively Iranian told me. He has an intense expression and his prickly index finger is almost on my chest. âWe are not terrorists,â he said. He runs his pointed hand over his heart. âWe love your nation. We love all nations. The Iranian …
Read More »McGough ’23: to get the public transport rolling, get rid of the cars
Only a few American cities have a notable metro system. Any foreigner who has taken the train to Chicago, Boston or Washington, DC will attest that the experience is charming, reminiscent of both a rustic past before cars and an urban future that is soon achievable. Many leave wondering when …
Read More »15 things to see, do and eat on a day trip to Kinderhook
Kinderhook’s quaint, tree-lined streets and abundance of historic architecture make a day trip to this small-scale destination feel like a stroll through an 18th-century fairy tale. But beneath these quaint charms hides a booming city, a next big thing that awakens after a long sleep. About a three-hour drive from …
Read More »Creating an VE for the Social Media Age
Whenever there is a significant technological change, the first iterations often try to emulate what came before. The first carriages looked a lot like horse-drawn carriages and were called horse-less carriages. Over a considerable number of decades they have evolved to a point where they are now optimized for who …
Read More »The municipal assembly approves the new public security building
Members of the Public Safety Facilities Committee from left to right: Bob Weatherall, Jamie Fay, Police Chief Paul Nikas, Fire Chief Paul Parisi, Rob Donahue (standing), Charlie Surpitski, Jean Emerson and Harvey Schwartz. Please support local advertisers IPSWICH – Voters at the town assembly approved a proposal to build a …
Read More »Real Housewives of Melbourne star Anjali Rao turns out to be bisexual
Real Housewives of Melbourne star and former CNN presenter Anjali Rao turns out to be bisexual, reveals past relationships with women must have been “top secret” because of her career By Kristy Johnson For Daily Mail Australia Posted: 8:48 a.m. EDT, October 17, 2021 | Update: 8:48 a.m. EDT, October …
Read More »Opinion; This endorsement is accompanied by a note on immigration and a colonoscopy
The fire station was built in 1907 for horse-drawn equipment. It has been in continuous use since then (via HistoricIpswich.org) Please support local advertisers by John P. Muldoon Recently, three retired chiefs of the Ipswich Police Department wrote a letter urging voters to approve the proposed new public safety facility. …
Read More »What is an old car feature that could never exist today?
Throughout history, countless new features have appeared in cars, only to be retired shortly after. Some were dropped because they weren’t making any money, while others were only dropped after they became illegal – that’s your signal, NHTSA. Today we would like to tell you about features like these. The …
Read More »Events planned to commemorate the 123rd anniversary of the 1898 massacre
WILMINGTON, North Carolina (WWAY) – The County of New Hanover and the City of Wilmington join several local organizations and partners to commemorate the 123rd anniversary of the Wilmington massacre and coup in 1898. From November 1-10, events will be held throughout the county to educate the community and honor …
Read More »Harvest Festival promotes Gage County history | Local News
Families got a taste of the outdoors this weekend when Filley Stone’s barn hosted its annual harvest festival on Saturday. The event was held in partnership with Pioneer Days last Wednesday and Thursday, where fourth-graders from elementary schools across the area were invited to see and experience the trades of …
Read More »Families Get into the Halloween Spirit Early with ‘Fall Fest’
GREEN BAY (NBC 26) – Families got into the Halloween spirit a few weeks earlier on Saturday. Valerie Juarez Fall Fest was held on Broadway in downtown Green Bay. Valerie Juarez With the little ones and even the adults dressing, the children had their bags of candy ready and processed …
Read More »SHELDON STEINBERG Obituary (2021) – Washington, DC
STEINBERG SHELDON S. STEINBERG (95) Dr. Sheldon Steinberg passed away peacefully on August 1, 2021 at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring MD surrounded by his family. He lived a long and fulfilling life, retaining his energy, enthusiasm and interest in the world until the end. He will be remembered …
Read More »Macaroni KID Erie Picks: Top 5 Events Not To Be Missed This Week
Ideas for family fun in Erie October 7-14 Every Thursday Macaroni KID Erie shares our pick of things to do with the family over the coming week in the Erie area. This week, we’re highlighting 5 things to do in Erie, PA with the kids from October 7-14. This Erie …
Read More »Tamaqua Heritage Festival will take place on Sunday | Entertainment
The Tamaqua Historical Society will present its 37th annual Tamaqua Heritage Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday in downtown Tamaqua. The festival is a celebration of history and culture as well as fall foliage and harvest. It will take place rain or shine. The event includes a large …
Read More »Amish buggy collides with vehicle in upstate New York, injuring four
There are just things you come across on the roads that you don’t always expect. Sadly, four children were injured after an Amish buggy collided with a pickup truck after the cart did not stop at the stop sign on Route 80. WROC reports that the crash took place. produced …
Read More »10 best Mario Kart vehicle models
There has been a wide range of vehicle designs during the Mario Kart series. Some are iconic and still reappear in more modern titles, while others have been forgotten. With Mario Kart 8 Deluxe continuing the series’ long legacy on the Nintendo Switch – and arguably one of the best …
Read More »Man who married Rice Cooker divorces 4 days later
Khoirul Anam Sadly, not all marriages end in a happy ending, and no amount of expensive honeymoons and horse-drawn carriages can make things easier if the couple just aren’t well suited. This was unfortunately the case with Khoirul Anam from Indonesia who thought he had finally found this one in …
Read More »Fall takes center stage in Keene at inaugural Harvest Festival | Local News
A gentle breeze floated leaves around the Stonewall Farm Learning Center and Farm Store in Keene on Saturday morning. Harp and violin melodies mingled with chatter as people flocked to the ticket table, ready for a day of the fall of all things. The inaugural Harvest Festival, co-hosted by The …
Read More »WATCH NOW: Oktoberfest Maple Leaf Parade Returns to Enthusiastic Crowds | Local News
After a hiatus in 2020, the annual Maple Leaf Parade returned to the streets of La Crosse on Saturday morning, drawing thousands of spectators eager to resume the party. Oktoberfest, La Crosse’s first festival, turned 60 this week, returning after a pandemic-related cancellation last fall. This year’s Maple Leaf Parade …
Read More »How Prince Harry was injured hours before Prince William and Kate Middleton’s royal wedding
Over a decade ago, Prince William and Kate Middleton got married. The wedding of the future king and his bride was awe-inspiring and there are so many memorable moments on this day. There were also things that went on behind the scenes that fans never knew, including what happened that …
Read More »We don’t just need an AV revolution, we need a design evolution – TechCrunch
Matthew Lipka Donor Bob de Kruyff Donor Bert Kaufman is Head of Corporate and Regulatory Affairs at Zoox, a founding member of the SAVE Coalition. Over a century ago, the advent of the internal combustion engine took us from the era of the horse-drawn carriage to the era of the …
Read More »Is little Altamont starting to compete with the legendary medieval towns of Europe?
For the publisher:On Sunday October 10 at noon, Altamont archivist Dan Barker will lead a brief 20-30 minute walking tour of downtown Altamont as part of Founders Day, our celebration of the origins of Altamont. Dan will tell the story of our business district over time with lots of interesting …
Read More »10 wonders of world engineering – HISTORY
For thousands of years, humanity has designed remarkable structures such as the Pyramids of Egypt and the Great Wall of China. More recently, visionary engineers have undertaken huge transportation and communications projects that have pushed the boundaries of human ingenuity. Here’s a roundup of 10 engineering wonders that changed the …
Read More »Father Emil Kapaun buried after 70 years is Wichita Cathedral
WICHITA, Kan (KSNW) – Seventy years in the making. A great celebration honoring the life of Father Emil Kapaun as he arrived at his final home in Wichita. Thousands of people attended the mass and funeral procession for Father Kapuans on Wednesday. A historic event. It was a moving day …
Read More »Downriver offers wave of support for Allen Park teenager remembered as kind and gentle soul – The News Herald
For someone whose time on earth was too short, Mia Howard truly enjoyed the life she lived. The Allen Park High School senior died on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 after a car crash on Middlebelt Road, between Goddard and North Line Road in Romulus. She was 17. According to a …
Read More »Animal rights activists wreak havoc in Midtown after horse drawn carriage collision
Sign up for our PoliticsNY newsletter for the latest coverage and to stay informed about the 2021 elections in your district and across New York Animal rights activists demanded a bloody end to New York’s horse-drawn carriage industry on Monday, September 27, following a gruesome collision between a working equine …
Read More »When is Mawlid or Eid Milad Un Nabi 2021? Expected date of Muhammad’s birthday
For Muslims in Birmingham and around the world, the next major event on the Islamic calendar is the anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad. We are now well into the Islamic New Year, which began in August. Next is the birthday of Muhamad – known as Mawlid, Mawlid al-Nabi, Milad, Eid …
Read More »PHOTOS: NASA wants to replace the bus that takes astronauts to their ships, and Network decides to “help” with funny suggestions
NASA announces this week that it is accepting suggestions from private companies to replace its Astrovan, the pickup truck that in the Space Shuttle era (1981-2011) was responsible for taking astronauts to the launch pad before a mission and became so popular with crews that many were rumored to object …
Read More »Horse drawn carriage collides with vehicle in New York; the incident invites the appeals to end the races
through: Greg Mocking, Nexstar Media Wire Posted: Sep 25, 2021 / 6:05 PM CDT / Update: Sep 25, 2021 / 6:05 PM CDT MANHATTAN (WPIX) – A recent injury to a carriage horse in New York City has reignited debate over their presence around Central Park. On Thursday, the horse …
Read More »Injured carriage horse in midtown
NEW YORK – There are new calls to take hansom taxis off city streets following an incident Thursday where a horse was caught and injured in Midtown. NY1 learned that it was the first day of the horse drawn carriage work in Central Park. According to a group representing the …
Read More »Dispute erupts over battery-electric vehicles on Istanbul islands
ISTANBUL Local authorities in Istanbul have banned battery-electric vehicles on the Princes’ Islands, a group of nine islands in the Sea of ââMarmara, in an effort to reduce the growing number of accidents involving vehicles and unauthorized parking in places reserved for pedestrians. class = “cf”> The ban will go …
Read More »Watch Live: St. Petersburg Flower Festival on World Tourism Day
The annual St. Petersburg Flower Festival is just one event in a series of exciting events scheduled to coincide with World Tourism Day on September 25. The stand up paddle (SUP) festival and the international fanfares festival are also organized to mark the occasion in the city. The Flower Festival …
Read More »Obituary of September 23, 2021, edition – Nina Winton | Obituary
NOTE: This obituary is reposted with other survivors listed. WINTON, Nina Spaulding, at the age of 103, passed away peacefully in Bonita Springs, Florida, where she had resided for six years. Nina was born in 1918, to Burke and Nancy Spaulding, the fifth of six children and the only daughter. …
Read More »Westfield Cemetery Tour is Friday, Saturday | News, Sports, Jobs
WESTFIELD – On Friday September 24 and Saturday September 25, Westfield Cemetery on Academy Street will welcome the return of selected residents. The place will be lit by tiki torches, which will give an ethereal glow as you walk or ride in a horse-drawn carriage to visit these citizens. An …
Read More »Festival of Lights returns to downtown Riverside in 2021
RIVERSIDE, CA – The famous “Festival of Lights” will go ahead as planned in downtown Riverside during the Christmas season, but it will be another year of limited activity due to lingering public health concerns, people confirmed on Tuesday. responsible. âA generation of local residents has grown up with the …
Read More »Wine Fest returns to the Northeast with samples, music, artisans, and more
Autumn brings many traditions: walks under falling leaves, carving pumpkins and tasting wines in a park in the northeast. After a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the opportunity to taste wines from 10 local wineries returns. Wine Country Harvest Festival will return to downtown North East from Friday through Sunday. …
Read More »King of the Netherlands speech describes limited government plans
THE HAGUE, The Netherlands (AP) – The King of the Netherlands on Tuesday presented a reduced government plan for the coming year in his traditional speech to open the new legislature which took place amid protracted negotiations for form a new ruling coalition. With Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s government in …
Read More »Riverside Festival of Lights again cancels lighting ceremony – press enterprise
Riverside’s signature vacation show will continue. But for the second year in a row, the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa Festival of Lights will not be hosting the popular lighting ceremony, officials said on Monday (September 20). The Mission Inn has decided to cancel the opening night event which draws …
Read More »The 12’s come out in style
The 2021 class⦠Students from St Mary’s Catholic College pose on the steps of Kingaroy Town Hall before their farewell dinner September 20, 2021 A red carpet awaited 12th grade students at St Mary’s Catholic College when they attended their glittering ceremony in Kingaroy last week. Thoughts on upcoming exams …
Read More »PHOTOS: $ 15,000 Raised During Cluster Springs Hike | Local News
Each year, more riders come to Cluster Springs to raise money for the Cluster Springs Volunteer Fire Department than the year before, and on Saturday morning, 256 riders took to the 9 mile trail. Between the hike, the fun and the dinner, the 9th annual fire service hike raised $ …
Read More »Clio Barnard’s irresistibly jubilant “Ali & Ava” traces a delicate dance towards romance – The Moveable Fest
Towards the start of “Ali & Ava” a horse-drawn carriage can be seen heading towards Bradford, a working-class town in West Yorkshire, England which has beauty all around being nestled between the Pennine Mountains if anyone had. time to watch, although most everyday life requires you to keep your head …
Read More »Horse-drawn carriage driver fights for seat at Windsor Castle after council ban
If he lost access to the particular stretch next to Windsor Castle, Mr Langthorne said he would be forced to “sell the horses and finish”, especially since there is another carriage operator with the monopoly on the use of the scenic Long Walk. He told the Telegraph: “There’s no way …
Read More »Grampian Transport Museum curator resigns after nearly 40 years
Grampian Transport Museum curator resigns after nearly 40 years Calendar An icon of a desk calendar. to cancel An icon depicting a circle with a diagonal line across. Caret A block arrow icon pointing right. E-mail An icon of a paper envelope. Facebook A Facebook “f” brand icon. Google A …
Read More »Kia America Takes Control of Primetime to Introduce All-Electric EV6 and New Kia America Brand
“The Kia EV6 is just the start of what the future holds for the Kia America brand,” said Russell bet, vice-president, marketing, Kia America. âBased on the success of the partnerships that Kia enjoyed last year with the two Emmys and America has talent, we are continuing the launch of …
Read More »Rochdale’s newest museum has had a historic light stolen
A historic light that’s nearly 90 years old has been stolen from Rochdale’s newest museum. The new Fireground Museum, showcasing the history of firefighting, which has only been open for a month, had one of its 88-year-old lights stolen in broad daylight on Sunday, September 12. The art deco lights, …
Read More »Fall fun in Northeast Ohio
CLEVELAND (WJW) – Autumn is in the air. The Cleveland area is home to many farms, where you can make your pumpkin spice dreams come true. Check out our list of pumpkin fields, apple orchards, corn mazes and hay walks, sponsored by Goodwill. (Please check websites or call ahead for …
Read More »The Day – Splurge on your $ 500 date
Fantasize for a moment. Imagine that you received $ 500 and you can only use it to go on a date. How would you and your spouse or significant other choose to spend it? Maybe you’ve already put some money aside and thought about what you could do that would …
Read More »Girl found dead in NYC apartment still in morgue a month later
She still cannot rest in peace. More than a month after baby Julissia Batties was found dead in her mother’s apartment in the Bronx, her body still lies in the town morgue as her parents argue over the funeral, The Post has learned . The abused 7-year-old has been the …
Read More »Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism
Tweeter The coronavirus pandemic has hit the poor disproportionately in the Philippines. The country’s lockdown restrictions – one of the strictest in the world – have severely affected the livelihoods of many. In Rizal province, members of the Dumagat tribe living in isolated highland villages have remained free from Covid-19, …
Read More »11 of the best places to visit in Michigan
Michigan’s mojo comes from its beaches, forests, and small towns. Visitors are often surprised to learn that four of the five Great Lakes encompass the state and more than half of the place is forested. What should a visitor do in the midst of all this natural generosity? We have …
Read More »Editorial: New regulations for Charleston horse-drawn carriage tours deserve a fair hearing | Editorials
Charleston has had horse-drawn carriages since its beginnings as a colonial city, but over 70 years ago Joseph P. Riley (whose 6-year-old son would one day become the longest-serving mayor) had a new idea for them. put to a new use. “Four horses took turns pulling two carriages through the …
Read More »Big hitch, big change | Editorials
Ketchum’s Wagon Days celebration is a glimpse into late 19th-century life in a small mining town in the mountains of Idaho. It’s also a reminder that change can happen. The Big Hitch, pulled by teams of mules and horses and driven by skilled men through rocky roads over mountain passes, …
Read More »Anthony Flynn’s funeral learns he “left a mark on this world that will never be erased”
Anthony Flynn “left an imprint on this world that will never be erased”, we learned during his funeral. The 34-year-old Dublin city councilor and founder of the Inner City Helping Homeless (ICHH) charity was found dead in tragic circumstances at his East Wall home last week. A private funeral attended …
Read More »The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island offers special Celebrate Michigan rates for this fall and spring 2022 dates
MACKINAC ISLAND, MI – When the owners of the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island began planning the renovation of their popular Esther Williams swimming pool, they knew it wasn’t going to be an ordinary building project. The resort’s swimming pool, an elongated hourglass hugging the western edge of the property, …
Read More »Obituary of LUCY BRUNO (1919 – 2021) – San Antonio, TX
Lucy Jacqueline Mauceri Bruno, 102, visited her Lord on Saturday, June 26, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. She was born on June 2, 1919 in Brooklyn, New York, to Mary DiGiovani and Bartolomeo Mauceri. The youngest of five children: Salvatore (Sam), Charles, Joséphine and Rose, she was predeceased by her …
Read More »An aerial pilgrimage to see art in the Alps
Visitors wishing to see the inaugural installation of the Béatrice Trussardi Foundation have two options: hiking or horse-drawn carriage. The foundation has just opened not in a shiny building designed by a starch maker, but in a 17th century mountain hut in the Swiss Alps. This mostly car-free valley, Val …
Read More »PVAMA Antique and Collector show goes back | New
AYR – Organizers of the Platte Valley Antique Machinery Association took a step back in time to how life must have been decades earlier at the 38th Annual Antiques and Collectors Show Friday-Sunday in the Crystal Lake Recreation Area near ‘Ayr. Vintage tractor owners across the state have lined up …
Read More »The plans that would have turned Sydney into Paris under the Southern Cross
The commission’s report and Sulman’s plans are kept in the archives. “They show that the more things change in Sydney, the more they stay the same,” Killion said. Martyn Killion at the NSW State Archives in Kingswood. Credit:Dominique lorrimer They also gave an idea of ââwhat the city might have …
Read More »Cubans demonstrate to support the government
Thousands of Cubans marched Thursday along Havana’s Malecon Avenue to support the government amid the island’s economic crisis. The rally coincided with the 27th anniversary of the dissolution of the first anti-government protests in 1994 by then-leader Fidel Castro. The parade, made up mostly of young Communist Party members, follows …
Read More »Meghan and Harry will likely share Lilibet’s first photo on the Duchess’s 40th birthday
The Duchess of Sussex turns 40 on August 4 and is reportedly planning to celebrate with friends at her home with Prince Harry in Montecito Meghan is believed to be spending her birthday with Harry, their children and a small circle of friends ( Image: Getty Images) Meghan and Harry …
Read More »“I have never seen a day like this” – The North West Transportation Museum Family Fun Day was a big success
A day of FAMILY fun at the North West St Helens Road Transport Museum was hailed as a great success. Opening their doors for the first time since December 2019, âhundredsâ of people grabbed the offer of the family event, which took place at the Hall Street Museum on Sunday …
Read More »Self-driving cars face a daunting new challenge: the streets of New York | New
In recent weeks, a low-key white Ford has taken to New York City avenues, showcasing the kind of tech that could one day take over more of human drivers’ tasks. Unbeknownst to motorists and pedestrians, the vehicle intuitively slowed down to avoid collisions with aggressive drivers. He gave in to …
Read More »Hundreds pay tribute to funeral of slain Manchester father found dead in moorland
Hundreds of mourners gathered to commemorate murder victim Rhys Thompson. Friends and family, still reeling from Rhys’ shocking death in May, gathered to share prayers and memories during his funeral at Southern Cemetery on Friday. The 29-year-old father was found dead in the moor in Rishworth, Calderdale on May 13, …
Read More »Oakcliff OC86 wins Line Honors at Chicago Mac
Oakcliff OC86 wins Line Honors at Chicago Mac by Oakcliff Sailing Jul 22 11:21 PM PDT Race from Chicago to Mackinac Island © Oakcliff Sailing Oakcliff christened their new 86-foot maxi yacht, OC 86, during the 112th race from Chicago to Mackinac Island. The race started upwind in 15 knots …
Read More »The mistake of climate finance risk by John H. Cochrane
The idea that climate change poses a threat to the financial system is absurd, not least because everyone already knows that global warming is happening and fossil fuels are disappearing. The new push for climate-related financial regulation is not really about risk; it is a political agenda. STANFORD – In …
Read More »Solvang Trolley honors two residents during ribbon cutting for new vehicles
From left to right, Sal Orona, Carla Duus, Hans Duus and Lorena Orona stand in front of one of Solvang Trolley’s new electric trolleys, which was dedicated to Hans Duus on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 in Solvang, Calif. (Photo by Serena Guentz) The company’s two electric forklifts dedicated to Klitgaard, …
Read More »Fossil fuel power peaks: emerging markets switch to renewables
Chennai: Researchers say the amount of electricity generated by burning fossil fuels has likely peaked globally, as emerging markets invest in clean, cheap renewables compared to coal, oil and gas. That’s the conclusion of a report released Wednesday by environmental think tanks Carbon Tracker in the UK and the Council …
Read More »Cardi B’s birthday party for Kulture sparks controversy for being ‘too extravagant’ for 3-year-old
Photo via iamcardbi / Instagram Last week, Cardi B made headlines for the extravagant and oversized party she threw for her daughter Kulture’s third birthday. Cardi B documented every moment of the festivities on social media. Kulture, 3, arrived with her parents in a horse-drawn carriage. The party had everything …
Read More »A Hidden Gem: McLeod Farms Famous For Its Fruit, But Don’t Miss The Museum | Magazine
Housewares, business About half of the McLeod Farms Museum contains a plethora of household, commercial, and tool items. Several old four-legged washing machines are on display. In the days when no electricity was available in the outlying areas, gasoline-powered washing machines were used. When electrification reached these areas in the …
Read More »Olivia Rodrigo & More of the biggest winners of the week (July 16)
And Khalid fired Sir Richard Branson before embarking on the launch of the Virgin Galactic space flight with a performance of his new single “New Normal”. Take a look at Billboardthe new weekly roundup of and the “awards” it gave to this week’s headlines. Sweetest Music News: Cardi B & …
Read More »Horse-drawn carriage carries body of 7-year-old killed by guns on Memphis street
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The coffin carrying Shorty Kelby, a 7-year-old gun violence victim, was pulled by horse and carriage through the streets of northern Memphis during a funeral procession on Wednesday morning. His mother, Kimberly Shorty, accompanied her son, saying she was the last thing she could do. US customs …
Read More »Cardi B fans on Instagram are convinced she has twins
Cardi B has a lot to celebrate these days. The rapper’s career is flourishing, she’s more popular than ever (she recently hit 100 million Instagram followers), and her daughter, Kulture Kiari Cephus, just celebrated her third birthday. To top it off, Cardi B and her husband, Offset, recently announced that …
Read More »Christmas in July / Wine Walk back this summer | New
Goodbye COVID-19 – Christmas in July and the Summer Wine Walk are officially back as local businesses and the Downtown Bradford Business District Authority gather for a celebration, with activities starting at 10 a.m. on July 24. DBBDA President Michelle Baxter said the event will kick off with Santa Claus …
Read More »Athol Daily News – A page in North Quabbin history: Solomon Willard and the Bunker Hill monument
The Bunker Hill monument is well known throughout the state and nationally. The architect of this historic 221-foot-tall icon was Solomon Willard, originally from Petersham. Willard was born and raised in Petersham, where he attended schools, according to Christine Mandel of the Petersham Historical Society. Willard’s birthplace was once on …
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