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11/09/2024

Just as the great American road trip has experienced a resurgence in popularity in recent years, train travel is finally getting the attention and adoration it deserves. Here, the journey itself is a draw. Rail travel in the US isn’t exactly bullet speed as in Asia, but the point of choosing to journey by train is exactly the opposite. Sure, you'll end up in spectacular destinations like Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon, but the true highlights are the the towns and parks you'll (slowly) chug through along the way. Not to mention, it's eco-friendly.

All aboard!

16/03/2024

"With vastly fewer late-night shifts at fewer manufacturing plants across the industrial Midwest, many once-busy early-morning bar owners face the same predicament. Places like the Temple Bar and the Bronx Bar in Detroit, as well as Kelly’s and New Dodge Lounge in nearby Hamtramck, have long since shifted their hours to late afternoons. The third-shift bar might be a dying breed, but the ones holding on provide a valuable service to many late-night workers, including first responders and healthcare workers..."

Designed to serve late-night factory workers, the city’s early-morning bars may be in steady decline, but the ones that remain are vital.

16/03/2024

A GREAT article about the history of baseball in New York City: "The Giants decided they had a problem on their hands. With Sunday baseball newly legal in New York, they begrudged handing over half of their Sabbath dates — always the biggest attendance days, especially before night baseball — to their tenants. Before the Babe was two months into his first season in New York, the Giants canceled their lease. After the 1920 season, the Yankees would have to go — preferably out of town..."

An excerpt from "The New York Game: Baseball and the Rise of a New City"

27/02/2024

"While we rely on food to sustain us physically, we also depend on it for its comforting properties — sometimes a dish just knows how to convey so much more than words ever could. From fried fish and chips in the UK to the lasagna-like moussaka in Greece, certain dishes just make us feel all warm and fuzzy inside."

From French onion soup to a hearty helping of chilaquiles in Mexico, here are feel-good foods from around the world.

17/02/2024

Commercial moon lander continues journey to the moon, will attempt landing February 22.

A pioneering moon lander has beamed home its first photos from the final frontier. Intuitive Machines' robotic Odysseus spacecraft snapped a few selfies with Earth in the background shortly after its Feb. 15 launch atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket — and we can all check them out.

"Intuitive Machines successfully transmitted its first IM-1 mission images to Earth on February 16, 2024. The images were captured shortly after separation from 's second stage on Intuitive Machines' first journey to the moon under 's CLPS initiative," the Houston-based company wrote Saturday (Feb. 17) in a post on X that shared four of the photos.

The robotic lander also recently aced a crucial engine checkout.

09/02/2024

Tipp City is no stranger to being the home of several talented creators and is constantly thriving with artists and exciting events. Among these creators is Tipp City High School student Emersyn Gorrell, who has recently taken steps toward her future as an artist. Emersyn has been creating and participating in art ever since she can remember. One of her first significant competitions was the Tipp City Area Art contest in her eighth-grade year...

Tipp City is no stranger to being the home of several talented creators and is constantly thriving with artists and exciting events. Among these creators is Tipp City High School student Emersyn Gorrell…

01/12/2023

Hey, I'm looking for fun local updates on folks in Tipp City for my "Social Page" column. In case you hadn't heard, I bought the local newspaper here in town, the Tippecanoe Gazette. We're trying to expand our coverage of local events and the folks that attend them. We're short of material this week, so send me stuff ASAP! Thankgiving parties you attended, fun meetings, exciting birth announcements? Did you dress your dog up like the Easter bunny?Pass it along, and thanks!!!

09/11/2023

Universal Epic Universe in Orlando, Florida is set to open by the summer of 2025. Just a couple weeks since our last update and another ride vehicle is now visible on the tracks in one of the park’s five themed areas.

More colorful theming is being added to Super Nintendo World, pathways are showing up in multiple lands, and hotels are reaching their top floors. Plus, we have recent headlines, permit information, and more to discuss in today’s news update.

Coaster cars for How to Train Your Dragon have shown up, permits reveal extended queues, guest pathways being poured, and Universal granted special district

17/10/2023

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, one early definition of “shiver” is “to break or split into small fragments or splinters.” And “timber” is “wood used for the building of houses, ships, etc.” In the context of ships specifically, the “timbers” were the wooden support frames of the vessel. When the phrase is put together, “shiver me timbers” suggests a ship breaking into pieces, perhaps due to the force of a strong wave or a cannonball. But aside from the dictionary definition, the expression has several less literal interpretations.

"Shiver me timbers" may have been used as an expression of shock or surprise.

26/09/2023

"There are old buildings, and then there’s the Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan. When guests step into this ornate hotel near Mount Fuji in Japan, they’re continuing a tradition that dates back to 705 CE—making the Keiunkan the oldest continuously operated hotel in history.

Located in Yamanashi Prefecture, the inn’s main attraction is its hot springs, which are said to have run without interruption since the business opened 1300 years ago. For 52,000 yen (about $355), guests can enjoy a mountain view and bathing privileges in the springs. There are both indoor and outdoor baths available, and guests are welcome to drink from the springs. (Though you’ll want to avoid sipping the bathwater.)"

Want a real feeling for history? Go to Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan in Japan, a hotel that’s played host to shoguns and emperors.

21/09/2023

"Owner Shane Anderson is creating a caffeine inspired empire here in the Miami Valley. The original Ghostlight Coffee opened on Wayne Avenue in 2011. He then added a second shop, Ghostlight Midtown on Patterson in 2019. In 2021 Ghostlight Centerville Coffee Bar & Bagel Shop opened inside Dot’s Market. May of 2022 brought on Dough, located in the 2nd Street Market. In June of 2023 he opened a new production facility in the former space of Belmont Bakery. The vision he had for Gather was a more upscale spot that could infuse the culture, history, and flavors of coffee and the traditions of European apéro into its Arcade location. He had the vision he wanted to develop and he brought in some heavy hitters to consult with him to make it happen..."

It’s been a long time coming, between COVID, supply chain issues and more, but GATHER by Ghostlight will officially host a ribbon cutting at 11am Thursday, August 31. Described on their websi…

19/09/2023

"For the 11th year, the Great Irish Hooley is returning to Disney Springs! Hosted by the Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant, the festivities kick off today and will run through until September 4th, celebrating the food, music, and culture of the Emerald Isle. The Great Irish Hooley is a lively celebration for all ages with live entertainment, including performances by multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and winner of several Irish music awards, Sina Theil.."

For the 11th year, the Great Irish Hooley is returning to Disney Springs at the Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant. Get ready for food, drinks, music, and fun!

14/09/2023

"It's a desert town like nowhere on Earth... in fact, it kind of resembles the surface of Mars. With a large percentage of its inhabitants and attractions underground, Coober Pedy is one of Australia's more unusual destinations..."

With a large percentage of its inhabitants and attractions underground, Coober Pedy is one of Australia’s more unusual destinations.

12/09/2023

"To compile the rating, Yelp, which crowd-sources reviews about businesses, scoured eateries across a dozen Midwest states – Ohio, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin..."

Casey and Patrick, the husband and wife couple that own and operate Grist in downtown Dayton, just added another accolade to their resume. They were named to the Yelp “Top 100 Places to Eat in the…

07/09/2023

"The Tesla Cybertruck is expected to start customer deliveries this year. It is then no surprise that sightings of apparent release candidates and other prototypes of the all-electric pickup truck are increasing across the United States. So far, images of Cybertrucks that have recently been shared online suggest that the pickup trucks are already being built better..."

It would appear that Tesla currently prefers to keep its recently produced Cybertruck units as hidden as possible.

07/09/2023

With the International Space Station (ISS) scheduled to retire in 2030, NASA is placing a huge emphasis on a seamless shift to future private space stations in low-Earth orbit. Many details of that transition are still being worked out, agency officials say.

"The reason this is so important is because we do believe that the impact of a gap will be disruptive," said ISS director, Robyn Gatens, during a panel discussion at the International Space Station Research and Development Conference earlier this month.

A few key players who could be impacted by that "gap" include scientists looking to send research experiments to space as well as crew and cargo transportation providers. Given NASA's expected two-year transition period, a commercial successor must be operating by 2028 to prevent any such complications.

Microgravity research and technology development on the ISS will continue "full throttle" through the end of 2030, the agency says.

07/09/2023

Those larger-than-life sculptures, art cars, installations and temples that remain as “Burners” pack up the makeshift city can present a pressing logistical issue for their creators. And yet, it’s not uncommon for artists and creatives to cart their playa-dust-covered creations home, according to long-time Burning Man artist Laura Kimpton, who says more pieces were burned at the festival twenty years ago than have been burned in recent years...

05/09/2023

"Buc-ee’s sells much more than just junk food! If you want fresh fruit or veggies, Buc-ee’s has tons of super convenient options. All their foods are pre-cut and packaged for easy eating so you won’t have to worry about making a mess in your car. Fresh salads are available, too..."

We saw the sign a while ago, but wondered if it was a joke. But Huber Heights Mayor Jeff Gore confirmed, the new Buc-ee’s location will sit at the intersection of OH-235 and I-70 in the northeast c…

31/08/2023

"Strange things occasionally happen at fast-food joints, but this? A large monkey has been seen hanging out at a fried chicken restaurant in Florida. The sighting happened around 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 23, in Orange City, and Popeyes crew manager Kimberly Bialobos got multiple photos. Orange City is about 30 miles north of Orlando..."

Florida has a rarely seen population of wild monkeys, police explained.

29/08/2023

This building was approved in 2006, and construction began, although ownership changed hands due to financial difficulties. Unfortunately, legal and financial hardships delayed the project for several years. The sub-prime mortgage crisis of 2008 hit and the project was delayed again...

That Is Interesting looked into the history of a huge yet random pit that sits in the middle of Chicago's prestigious Lake Shore Drive.

24/08/2023

"Starting September 15 2023, Bruno from Encanto will be joining the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade at Magic Kingdom..."

Encanto's Bruno coming to Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade at Walt Disney World

23/08/2023

"Ghost Baby sits down several flights of stairs from a nondescript light in an alleyway, leading into a long bar under an arching cave. The bar room leads into the main theater, where booths and banquettes sit around a main stage like a 1920s cabaret. The drinks are almost as much a draw as the live bands, so leave some time before the show starts to enjoy a couple of original selections off the craft cocktail menu..."

But some American venues have taken old spaces and turned them into truly unique places to watch live music

22/08/2023

"The restaurant’s oven is nearly as famous as the food that comes out of it. It harbors a wood fire that’s been burning continuously since it was lit 298 years ago. By never allowing the flames to go out, the chefs are able to start cooking as soon as they come into work each morning..."

Many elements of Restaurante Botín in Madrid date back to when it opened in 1725, including the fire in the oven.

19/08/2023

"From Kansas City to Texas Hill Country, makeshift barbecue trails can be found in meaty meccas all over the U.S. But the largest barbecue trail in the country is hidden where you wouldn’t necessarily expect it: Mississippi..."

From bourbon and onion burgers to surry sonker and pepperoni rolls

17/08/2023

"Taking a sledgehammer to a wall in his basement, a man in the Turkish town of Derinkuyu got more home improvement than he bargained for. Behind the wall, he found a tunnel. And that led to more tunnels, eventually connecting a multitude of halls and chambers. It was a huge underground complex, abandoned by its inhabitants and undiscovered until that fateful swing of the hammer..."

A basement renovation project led to the archaeological discovery of a lifetime: the Derinkuyu Underground City, which housed 20,000 people.

17/08/2023

"Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park invites you to celebrate National Aviation Day on Saturday, August 19, 2023, with a hot air balloon glow at sunset! This special event will begin at Huffman Prairie Flying Field starting at 6:30 pm, with the glow happening from dusk until 9:30 pm. Rangers from the National Park will take guests on guided tours to share the story of early flight at the prairie..."

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park invites you to celebrate National Aviation Day on Saturday, August 19, 2023, with a hot air balloon glow at sunset! This special event will begin a…

15/08/2023

"On view now at the Amsterdam gallery, Hell on Wheels peers into the graffiti-laden train cars of the late ’70s. Commuters pack into the tiny cabin during rush hour, teenage girls still in their crisp, white school uniforms sprawl across empty seats, and a man with cuffed orange trousers cradles a radio as he waits in the 72nd Street Station. Spiller, who came to New York from Zurich in 1977 and shot more than 2,000 photos of the subway during an infamous time in its history, offers a clear-eyed glimpse of a transitory space, where, for a brief ride from one part of the city to another, people across classes and cultures commingle in a mix of energy, friction, and camaraderie..."

Spiller, who shot more than 2,000 photos of the subway during an infamous time in its history, offers a clear-eyed glimpse of NYC.

10/08/2023

"With temperatures heating up in the Midwest, you might hear the term “corn sweat” thrown around this week. It refers to a process by which plants exhale water, called evapotranspiration. This process peaks in corn between mid-July and late August..."

- Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com

08/08/2023

"The cargo ship was found off the port of Civitavecchia, about 50 miles (80km) north-west of Rome. It dates from about the 1st or 2nd Century BC and was found laden with hundreds of amphorae - a type of Roman terracotta jar. The pottery was found mostly intact, the Carabinieri police's art squad said in a statement..."

The cargo ship was found laden with hundreds of Roman pottery jars, most of which are intact.

03/08/2023

"No, it did not involve dropping an atomic bomb. Christopher Nolan piqued audiences' interest in his twelfth feature film, Oppenheimer, when he told Total Film that he had achieved the effect of detonating an atomic bomb without the use of CGI. This led to many fans jokingly saying that the British auteur with his eye on realism had somehow convinced Universal Pictures, the studio he worked with on Oppenheimer rather than Warner Bros., to purchase and blow up a real nuclear device in the middle of the desert to replicate the Trinity Test, the world's first atomic bomb explosion..."

How did Oppenheimer pull off the Atom bomb without CGI? ScreenCraft takes a deep dive into the creative mind of Christopher Nolan.