Advances in technology over the last hundred years have provided incalculable benefits for our way of life. Until 1926, unless perched astride an ostrich, our fastest means of travel was on horseback. By 1938, the A4 locomotive “Mallard” had beaten the rail speed record at 200 km per hour (126 mph). In 1961, the sound […]
When Edward Heath took the UK into the European Common Market in 1973, I had already spent two years working in Switzerland (not a member) and got to know neighbouring Germany, Austria, Italy and France fairly well. I got a sense of satisfaction from accumulating a stamp in my passport every time I crossed a […]
KITTERY — The 21st annual David Surette Mandolin Festival will present four masters of the mandolin — Carlo Aonzo, Joe K. Walsh, Keith Murphy, and Dan Bui — in a kickoff […]
Ten years after their first-ever linkup in 2014, Palace and adidas return with a new collaboration, which isn't entirely new, actually. Indeed, we've met this
More than 360 people from 12 countries face the inspiring challenge of the Puig Campaña Vertical Kilometre race in Finestrat. The Department of Sports with Reto 8000 Mountain Club and the Federation of Mountain and Climbing Sports of the Valencian Community organized the 15th edition of the Puig Campaña for April 28. Covering a distance […]
Feb. 25, 1959-April 1, 2024 David Bruce Wright was born Feb. 25, 1950, in Spokane, Washington, to Clary Wright and Norma Leith. Throughout his lifetime, “Dave” is known for his great sense of humor, infectious laugh and warm smile, easy-going personality and many call him “a best friend.” Dave underwent an unexpected heart surgery and […]
LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. — Missouri River Runner service has been canceled today, the second day of cancellations because of a Union Pacific derailment early Sunday near Kansas City, according to the Amtrak Alerts feed on social media site X. The through Lincoln Service/Missouri River Runner trains that operate between Chicago and Kansas City are originating []Read More
Former professor had a lifelong love of the Adirondacks, tennis and golf David “Dave” Jordan, a resident of Wake Robin in Shelburne, Vt., passed away peacefully on April 19, 2024, after complications from a fall. Dave is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nicola H. Jordan, as well as his son Dean Jordan and his spouse, Adriana, and grandson Ryan; and his son Bret Jordan and his spouse, Jennifer, and grandchildren, Madeleine, Charlotte and William. Dave was...
For The Madera TribuneThe MadTown Robotics team holds the Industrial Award for demonstrating industrial design principles and striking a balance between form, function, and aesthetics at the International FIRST Championships this weekend in Houston Texas. MadTown advanced to the championship match, but lost in two games.Madera Unified School District’s MadTown Robotics — FRC Team 1323 has once again proven its excellence in the world of robotics by making the finals of the International FIRST...
LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. — Amtrak’s Missouri River Runners will resume operation on Thursday, May 2, after four days of cancellations, the company announced this afternoon. Union Pacific informed the passenger operator that it would be able to accommodate the two daily St. Louis-Kansas City round trips as cleanup continued following the Sunday derailment of a []Read More
LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. — Amtrak’s Missouri River Runners will be cancelled for a fourth straight day on Wednesday, May 1, Amtrak announced tonight (Tuesday, April 30). Service on the route between St. Louis and Kansas City, Mo., will continue to be covered by chartered buses. Trains 318 and 319, which normally provide through service to []Read More
2024 continues to be a great year for PUMA, from highly-anticipated linkups with A$AP Rocky to the unearthing of arguably its wildest sneaker . Things are only