Over the past decade, Metro has joined other agencies in celebrating Transit Operator Appreciation Day; one day which recognizes the public service of drivers of public transport vehicles. This celebration will take place March 18, the day when modern public transport – horse-drawn carriages – started circulating in Paris in …
Read More »‘Larger than life’ dust monitoring facility is one of a kind
A research center at the University of Miami in Barbados is responsible for one of the largest archives of aerosol filters in the world and provides essential information on the transport of Saharan dust particles through the Atlantic. Located inside two shipping containers at the eastern end of a Barbados …
Read More »Apple TV’s ‘Dickinson’ crosses the centuries to chronicle the life of a poet
My first glimpse of the Apple TV show “Dickinson,” which centers on the life of American poet Emily Dickinson, came from a wandering music video I saw on TikTok. I probably would have scrolled if I hadn’t seen a comment surprised that it was based on a real person. I …
Read More »5 Romantic Places to Renew Your Vows – Best Life
Vow renewals can be a special way to celebrate the many years you’ve had with your partner. If you’re looking to reaffirm your commitment to each other, planning a ceremony is a meaningful way to show how much you care for each other on your own terms. Maybe you want …
Read More »A tradition straddling cruelty
With wounds on different parts of the body, stench and filth all around, amidst the great clamor of the streets, the horses continue. They drag their feet while moving with half-closed eyes. They don’t even have the energy to neigh loudly anymore. Horse carts are known as tam-tams. These old …
Read More »San Antonio business conventions are slowly returning, like ‘SprayFoam 2022’
Crowds of spray-foam housing contractors swarmed the Espee where a DJ, under multicolored disco lighting, sang hits by Alan Jackson and the song Barbie by Danish pop group Aqua. “Sprayfoam Worldwide!” shouted the DJ, announcing an after party at 1902 Nightclub. Horse-drawn carriages lined the street to take participants to …
Read More »Cart tricycle program saves horses in Edirne, Turkey
Horse carts have been a staple in Keşan, a town in Edirne province in northwestern Turkey, for decades. The local municipality’s new project aims to eliminate the practice of residents transporting loads and people in rustic horse-drawn carts and giving new life to draft animals. The horses have been replaced …
Read More »KOVELS: ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIONS | News, Sports, Jobs
Between 1803 and 1900, approximately 250 US patents were filed for apple peeler designs. One of the earliest designs dates back to the late 1700s. Apples were a major crop in the United States, and the evolution of kitchen utensils like apple peelers dramatically sped up fall harvest …
Read More »These Mercedes-Benz hearses look like cars from a Pixar movie
By the nature of their duty, hearses are somewhat to have be oddly proportioned. Even so, there comes a time when the person who builds a car absolutely at to fuck with their client, as in the case of a Mercedes-Benz E-Class hearse spotted in Scotland resembling a prop from …
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Oxford, Mississippi, police chief Jeff McCutchen is working with area junkyards to etch identifying marks on catalytic converters in a bid, he says, to “take money from hands of criminals” as they swipe them to cash in the precious metals. inside. Ben Crump, a civil rights attorney representing two Houston …
Read More »museum begins to honor Jim Crow-era black coachmen | USA News®
By BEN FINLEY, Associated Press NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Black men who drove horse-drawn carriages through the streets of Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia were both everywhere and invisible in Jim Crow times. Their wooden coaches helped evoke the late 18th century for visitors including Queen Elizabeth, Sir Winston Churchill and the …
Read More »The electric car was a missed opportunity more than 100 years ago | by Barry Silverstein | February 2022
Electric cars were popular in the early 1900s, but they didn’t catch on. Will they succeed now? Bailey Electric Victoria Phaeton, 1908. Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons EElectric cars are all the rage right now. They are being aggressively promoted in virtually every industrialized country in the world. But the …
Read More »20 for 20: Jeorg Wuttke, Vice President of BASF
As we continue our celebration of 20 years of The Pekingesewe take a closer look at some of the expats who have been here for two decades and those who have had an outsized impact during their stay. The Pekingese may turn 20, however, Jörg Wuttke celebrates the 40th anniversary …
Read More »Man exposes Snook’s story and brings her home on Sunday
SNOOK, Texas (KBTX) — An extensive photographic history of Snook was on display at the same location Sunday afternoon. People gathered at SPJST Lodge #9 to see photos of what Snook looked like over 150 years ago. The collection is owned by Bill Elsik, who says his father William, a …
Read More »Ode to the roundabout – Stabroek News
Roundabouts have been around for about 250 years. An early version is Paris’ Place D’Etoile (renamed Place Charles de Gaulle) built in 1777 where up to ten lanes of traffic encircle the Arc de Triomphe. Of course, it was originally for horse-drawn carriages and it wasn’t until the 1960s that …
Read More »What is Ems? Do We Indians Know Presentation by Ziqitza Healthcare
Ziqitza Health Care Ltd. (ZHL), a public-private partnership organization with the Government of India, provides ambulances with state-of-the-art technological equipment and well-trained paramedics for patients requiring emergency response medical service, through several says the India. Over the years Ziqitza has taken a lot of effort to educate people to understand …
Read More »The story of the first car accident in Greece
A 1922 car accident. Credit: public domain The first officially recorded car accident in Greece happened on a Sunday in March 1907, around 11:30 a.m. Tragically, the country’s first-ever car accident was fatal, as a pedestrian was struck by the vehicle as she attempted to cross the street. The crash …
Read More »Philadelphia and CSX railroad collide over who pays to fix a bridge
As if city life in Southwest Philadelphia wasn’t tough enough, along comes one of the wealthiest railroad companies in the country, offering to tear down a decaying bridge and transform the busy street in front of your business into a permanent cul-de-sac. The same goes for Bill Janes and other …
Read More »Princess Sofia of Sweden’s engagement ring broke royal tradition – here’s how
While we know everything there is to know about British Royal Family engagement rings, we don’t know as much about the other amazing rings that other Royals around the world have received. of their half when they knelt down. In 2014, Prince Carl Philip of Sweden offered to model Sofia …
Read More »Pedicab company seeks approval from Asheville City Council
Jordan Hrivnak is ready to start pedaling. He knows the hills of Asheville can be brutal for bikers, but that doesn’t stop his dream of opening a rickshaw business downtown this spring, putting a new spin on urban transportation. However, not everyone shares his enthusiasm. The Asheville City Council heard …
Read More »Charming American Cities You Haven’t Heard Of But Should Visit
These fifteen crowd-free cities are hidden gems of their states, with plenty of modern comforts, a myriad of activities, and natural wonders awaiting eager tourists. With many establishments located near major cities, you can go to these new places, enjoying the varied landscapes along the way. Ausable Chasm, New York …
Read More »Discover the Ford Bronco Pope Francis Center Edition
Certain vehicles have been linked to certain personalities, whether in fiction or in real life. The bond is so strong that the mere mention of the vehicle instantly reminds us of a certain personality. For example, the Duke brothers from the television show Dukes of Hazzard are linked to a …
Read More »Historic hotel in Wolds on the market for £680,000
The White Hart Hotel, Spilsby. The Grade II listed White Hart Hotel was originally sold in July 2016 with the promise that the building would return to its former glory. After a major renovation, it reopened in October 2018 with an industrial steampunk theme and a new cocktail bar. Register …
Read More »Will electric vehicles replace horse-drawn carriages in Central Park? [A Byte Out of the Big Apple]
Welcome to Thomas Insights – every day we post the latest news and analysis to keep our readers up to date with what’s happening in the industry. Sign up here to get the day’s top stories straight to your inbox. When I was young, I saved all my money in …
Read More »The return of ‘kalesa’ to revive Laoag industrial heritage tourism
HIKE ‘KALESA’. A “kalesa” (horse carriage) evening tour will soon be available in Laoag City as part of the provincial government’s efforts to boost tourism and economic recovery. An urgent measure was approved on Monday (January 31, 2022) to cement a partnership between the government of Ilocos Norte and the …
Read More »Bringing good manners to the Irish
On September 6, 1798, a division of Leicestershire militia comprising nearly six hundred men under the command of the 5th Duke of Rutland, passed through Newcastle-under-Lyme. Officers traveled in horse-drawn carriages, followed by soldiers in thirty-eight wagons, ammunition wagons and supply wagons. The population made a collection and gave each …
Read More »Manistee’s story has many pieces to the puzzle
When you talk about the story of Manistee, it all boils down to something like a big puzzle made up of lots of little pieces that all play a role in telling the story. Manistee County is unique in how the citizens of this region enthusiastically embrace our history. This …
Read More »Athol Daily News – A page in North Quabbin history: Glass plate negatives capture life at the turn of the last century
By CARLA CHARTER For the Athol Daily News During the winter months, local historical society buildings close for the season. However, the work of these societies continues, including at the Narragansett Historical Society in Templeton. Among their winter projects is organizing their large collections of glass plate negatives “In total …
Read More »TAIT: Clark Gillies’ ties to Edmonton were forged with characteristic warmth and humor
Breadcrumb Links Columnists Clark Gillies, left, poses with former Oilers Marty McSorley and Paul Coffey at an event in Calgary in 2017. Postmedia file Content of the article In 1991, a group of friends from Edmonton stood outside Moose Jaw’s Hillcrest Golf Club on a warm Saskatchewan evening, 10 hours …
Read More »Bay Shore was “Hollywood East” in the early years of the American film industry
Sign up for our COVID-19 newsletter to stay up to date with the latest coronavirus news in New York In the early 1900s, delighted audiences sat in darkened theaters, mesmerized by the shimmering tinted or tinted images projected onto a screen. The films had no soundtrack; movies were silent at …
Read More »Panhandle Pioneer Settlement to Host First Annual “Keepers of the Old Ways” Event
Job : January 18, 2022 / 8:30 a.m. CST / Update: January 18, 2022 / 8:30 a.m. CST BLOUNTSTOWN, Fla. (WMBB) – The Panhandle Pioneer Settlement is gearing up for its first annual “Keepers of the Old Ways” event. The Survival Exhibit will teach attendees about the daily lifestyle of …
Read More »Nick Lees: Edmonton Swiss Men’s Choir president Hans Voegeli plans to gallop towards end of pandemic
Breadcrumb Links Columnists Author of the article: Nick Lee • Edmonton newspaper Publication date : January 16, 2022 • 56 minutes ago • 3 minute read • Join the conversation Swiss Men’s Choir president Hans Voegeli, right, and his friend Jim Fitzgibbon, the late 1970s general manager of Edmonton’s newly …
Read More »Video shared by KCPD shows truck hit Independence Bridge
A Kansas City bridge known to have frequent collisions with commercial trucks on Wednesday saw another driver unsuccessfully attempting to clear its underpass. A video shared on twitter by the Kansas City Police Department showed the top of a covered truck being removed as it attempted to pass under the …
Read More »Make the most of southern charm with a trip to Savannah, Charleston
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season coming to an end and months of cold temperatures on the horizon, this is around when travelers start to dream of warmer weather. With a two-hour drive, you’ll be able to enjoy the historic homes, beaches, and cuisine of two great …
Read More »When Dick Turpin used a Ribble Valley pub to start his career in crime
One historian has revealed the incredible connection between one of the world’s most infamous highwaymen and a former Ribble Valley pub. Simon Entwistle, who runs ghost tours and talks about Ribble Valley and the Pendle Witches, produced a video about the Punch Bowl pub in Hurst Green eight years ago. …
Read More »Eric Adams was sworn in as mayor of New York | New York
New York’s new mayor, Eric Adams, was sworn in shortly after midnight yesterday. It was a good time for a cop-turned-politician who indicated he plans to give some personal panache back to a metropolis stricken by a pandemic, political strife and an incumbent mayor whose polls rank below even Donald …
Read More »Itinerary, time, topic and how to watch live
The annual Rose Parade is one of the most anticipated events on the national calendar. And the 2022 procession should be all the more special after last year’s cancellation due to the coronavirus; the first time such a break has occurred since WWII. Read on to find out everything you …
Read More »A look at Selfridges through the ages – WWD
LONDON – Selfridges is changing hands again after nearly 20 years of ownership by the forward-thinking and sustainable Weston family. Here, WWD takes a look at some key moments in the British retailer’s 113-year history, as well as its colorful owners and managers, starting with founder Harry Gordon Selfridge. 1906: …
Read More »Step into history with candlelight tours to the Davenport House Museum
Have you ever wished you could turn back time for even a moment? Imagine the sights and sounds of Savannah two centuries ago: candlelit homes, horse drawn carriages and a flurry of festivities in anticipation of Christmas Day. You can now get a brief glimpse into early 19th century life …
Read More »Best Arizona Christmas Town To Visit This Year: Prescott
Posted in Arizona Seasonal 20 December 2021 by Katie Lawrence It’s impossible to be a Grinch in Arizona’s official Christmas town! Prescott celebrates vacations like nowhere else in Grand Canyon State. Millions of lights adorn the Palace of Justice Square, and the world’s largest gingerbread village commands a resort hall. …
Read More »The role of the police in the liberation war
The Bangladesh Police Liberation War Museum at Rajarbagh Police Lines in Dhaka Mahmud Hossain Opu / Dhaka Tribune Bangladesh Police Liberation War Museum at Rajarbagh Police Lines showcases the force’s turbulent history, including the struggle for independence The first real defense of Bangladesh, which had declared independence from its oppressors …
Read More »History of Santa House in Milford
by Terry Rogers This Santa Claus house stood in Milford after it was built by Al Humes in 1939. (Photo courtesy of the Humes family) With the Christmas season underway and kids lining up to offer Christmas greetings to Santa, now is a great time to remember Santa’s homes in …
Read More »Leave the reindeer alone | Press day
While the pandemic may have sparked most shoppers’ inexorable shift to online shopping, many see Christmas as an excuse to return to the mall. All the old stand-bys are waiting, and unfortunately that includes promotions involving live animals, such as reindeer shows and horse-drawn carriages. Dasher and Dancer are beloved …
Read More »Famous Worcester exhibition which attracted a quarter of a million people
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 …
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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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »Horse drawn carriage collides with vehicle in New York; incident prompts calls to end races | WDVM25 and DCW50
through: Greg Mocking, Nexstar Media Wire Posted: Sep 25, 2021 / 2:19 PM EDT / Update: Sep 25, 2021 / 2:19 PM EDT 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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »Space4Architecture adds dormer staircase to minimal Brooklyn townhouse
New York-based studio Space4Architecture brought natural light to a townhouse in Brooklyn’s Carroll Gardens neighborhood by adding a staircase topped with a skylight. Called Verandah Place Townhouse, the Brooklyn home is a shed from the late 1800s – an outhouse originally built for horse-drawn carriages. Verandah Place Townhouse has a …
Read More »San Mateo County Museum Receives High Praise | Local News
Adding a shed to the San Mateo County History Museum has gone on for years, leaving one of the country’s top horse-drawn carriage experts in awe of the county’s collection and the level of care given to it. âAfter decades of examining collections in the United States and Canada, I …
Read More »bicentennial day of the canton of Leroy brings together the inhabitants to celebrate the history of the city | Lake County
Lots of food, laughter and games were the hallmarks of the Leroy Township Bicentennial Festival, as current and former residents gathered to celebrate their town’s 201-year history on June 19. The day started with a parade featuring vintage cars, horse drawn carriages and performances by local twirling groups. The festival …
Read More »Nostalgia: all aboard a charabanc for a day in Macclesfield
Photo: Credit: Cheshire Image Bank This week’s selection of images features a fascinating combination of photos from the early 20th century to mid-century, from downtown to outlying areas. Our cover image this week taken at Macclesfield in the 1920s shows men and women seated in a charabanc. Credit: Cheshire Image …
Read More »Daniela Elser: Did Queen’s subtle dig at Ascot send Prince Harry and Meghan a message?
Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall dazzle alongside VIPs at Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse. Video / SNTV NOTICE: At the time, if the ruler was unhappy or angry with a member of his family, there were easy ways to demonstrate his displeasure: to have his head removed from his …
Read More »Traveling as a couple: the company’s duos share their most cherished travel memories
Dr Aivee Teo, with her daughter Keli in Finland By Mia Borromée June 16, 2021 As the pandemic keeps our favorite globe-trotting tandems anchored at home, these gorgeous travel partners share priceless memories to stay inspired. Newsletters Sign up for our newsletters to receive all of our best stories. Newsletters …
Read More »Graffiti project moves forward after appeal is withdrawn
Content of the article A flamboyant $ 35 million project involving the rejuvenation of three long-vacant heritage buildings on University Avenue and the construction of a 123-unit apartment building behind them is back in the spotlight now that an appeal was withdrawn. “We are very happy that this project is …
Read More »Peaceful “pots” and roads
Shihab Sarkar | Posted: June 12, 2021, 8:45 p.m. The literal meaning of the Bangla word “poth” is a straight or serpentine gateway. The word is directly related to ‘pothik’, a passerby. The English “path” has almost a similar meaning. One person, normally a man, uses these gateways. Since ancient …
Read More »Alberta family auction more than 2 dozen horse-drawn carriages and sleds
Sleds and horse-drawn carriages will be auctioned as part of a collector’s estate sale in Penhold, Alta. (Prairie Auctions – image credit) An auction in Calgary starting on Saturday will feature a variety of rare items that were part of the history of Canada’s early transportation. A collection of 27 …
Read More »Andrew Yang affected by negative ads from animal rights leaders
The last time there was a close race for mayor of New York City, a curious question took on unexpected significance: Just about all of the top contenders vowed to get rid of the horse-drawn carriages in Central Park, citing concerns about horse safety. One notable exception was Christine Quinn, …
Read More »At the End of the Road: Building Cars in Atlantic Canada | Conduct
Breadcrumb Links There was no shortage of auto contractors in the East Author of the article: Matthew Guy 1975 Bricklin at the Canadian Automobile Museum. The cars were built in New Brunswick Photo from the Canadian Automobile Museum Content of the article Even the most casual observer of the auto …
Read More »Child Killed in Gas Blast Remembers Paw Patrol Themed Convoy
A toddler killed in a gas explosion was called back with a touching patrol-themed convoy. Two-year-old George Hinds died at the scene after an explosion ripped through his family’s home in Heysham, Lancashire, earlier this month. Hundreds of mourners gathered on the Morecambe promenade earlier today to pay their respects …
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DREAD NATION Book Review This is my first post for a brand new column, and I want to make it easier for you. I couldn’t help but oblige when my friends at Dread Central asked me to start a column on horror literature. After all, they’ve been great partners for …
Read More »CLASSIC CARS: Buyer’s origins of the 1913 Studebaker touring car unknown | Characteristics
At the dawn of the automobile age, over a century ago, no one knew what a horse-less carriage should look like or how it should be propelled. Therefore – and like the cars they replaced – some of the early cars ran on three wheels while others had four wheels. …
Read More »Eco hearses are an option, but not the only answer
Conversations about reducing global emissions to achieve greater sustainability are becoming more frequent. Whether it’s a shift in demand for green products and services or a willingness of suppliers to lead sustainability initiatives, the funeral services industry is no different. For Sarah Jones, director of Full circle funeral, it is …
Read More »Asher on Aspen: Meet me in Charleston
Broad Street Panorama in Charleston, South Carolina, USA. Sometimes you just need to get out of town to get a new perspective. But you can’t always see that you need a new perspective because you need a new perspective to be able to see it. That’s exactly why I love …
Read More »Decatur students find a unique way to get to the ball
SILOAM SPRINGS – Some high school students are finding unique and innovative ways to get to prom in style. Some arrive in limousines, some in lemons, some arrive in horse-drawn carriages. A few more adventurous arrived from above via parachutes. But an adventurous group of students from Decatur High School …
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