August 31, 2021 If you love the music, art and voice of a beautiful and booming baritone artist namedRobert Goulet, you are in luck. Broadway actor Jeff McCarthy, best known for his role as Lockstock officer in the originalthe cast of “Urinetown the Musical” to perform “A Night of Broadway …
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Winmate R10IB3S-GST2 10.4 inch GS Series Panel PC Robust, robust and reliable fanless work tool with a modern look and capacitive multi-touch (by Conrad H. Blickenstorfer, September 2021) In this article we take a look at another of WinmateThe very wide range of Panel PCs. Panel PCs are workhorses – …
Read More »Penlee RNLI Solomon Browne 40 years commemoration ceremony
A commemoration ceremony was held Monday to mark 40 years since the loss of the Solomon Browne and her crew. A flotilla of boats, led by Penlee RNLI, gathered off the former Penlee Lifeboat Station at Penlee Point to lay wreaths in memory of the 16 lives lost on December …
Read More »Penlee RNLI marks 40 years since losing Solomon Browne
A flotilla of boats, led by Penlee RNLI, gathered off the former Penlee Lifeboat Station at Penlee Point yesterday (Monday August 30) to lay wreaths in memory of the 16 lives lost on December 19, 1981. Patch Harvey, coxswain of the Penlee RNLI lifeboat said; âIt has been a true …
Read More »Cornwall Planning Applications: Week ending August 29 | Part 2
Various planning requests have been validated by Cornwall Council and associated documents can be viewed online on the Council’s Planning Portal. You can search for planning requests, decisions, appeals and executions by keyword, request reference, postal code or by a single address line. There were a lot of nominations, so …
Read More »Penlee Lifeboat Open House and Memorial Ceremony events
The Penlee Lifeboat Open House and Memorial Ceremony begins today and the full schedule of activities has now been posted. The event will see the annual blessing of the two lifeboats alongside music, a flotilla, a procession and a military wife choir. This event will also commemorate the 40th anniversary …
Read More »La Nina’s return could threaten South American cultures again – Markets
FORT COLLINS, (Colo.): Many South American farmers scowl at the thought of La Nina’s presence during their corn and soybean growing seasons, especially if things are already dry like now, though thankfully, La Nina doesn’t always dictate the end results. Earlier this month, the US government estimated the chance of …
Read More »The era of the NBA’s free agency tentpole is over
The protracted deliberative superstar free agency that freezes for days a multitude of teams clinging to cap space after a series of high profile meetings, whether in the Hamptons, Los Angeles or the center -City of Cleveland, seems almost poised to become a relic of the past decade. We notably …
Read More »Burnaby refinery fire scares the public
“Impressive” fire was first reported as building fire, then brush fire, firefighters say The Burnaby Fire Department was “inundated” with calls about a fire in North Burnaby that turned out to be a “controlled burn” at the Parkland refinery last night, according to Deputy Fire Chief Dave Younger. “We sent …
Read More »Whimsical Tiny Doors invites visitors to explore historic Belfast city center
A new public art project in Belfast offers visitors of all ages a whimsical view of the city center offering a different way to explore its vibrant offerings. Twenty dollhouse-sized doors mounted at sight level for children, adjacent to the store entrances of the companies that inspired them, invite children …
Read More »This Week Safe: Through the Mouse Hole, Zoom RCE, and defeat Defender
Windows security issues due to insecure drivers aren’t new, but this one is a bit special. Plug in a Razer mouse, point to the installer dialog box you want to install in a non-standard location, then Shift + right click on the explorer window. Pick a powershell, and boom, you …
Read More »The mobile post office was launched in Mousehole after the postmaster retired
The post office launched a mobile service at Mousehole after the postmaster announced he was retiring (Image: Tim Ireland / PA Wire) A mobile post office service is due to start in Mousehole next month. Temporary service is introduced to the fishing village following the resignation of the Postmaster of …
Read More »Mobile Post Office in Cornwall Mousehole from end of September
A mobile post office service starts next month at Mousehole to continue the service after the postmaster resigns. The Mousehole Postmaster has resigned and the branch is to close at 18 Northcliff on September 25. A spokesperson for the Post said the organization was delighted to be able to restore …
Read More »Summer Holidays: Beautiful Cornish village frozen in time with stunning views and one of the UK’s best pubs
If post-containment (ish) London gloom gives you the blues as summer draws to a close, don’t worry. Assuming you’re in the mood for a last minute getaway, head to the warm but glorious village of Mousehole in Cornwall. The view of the harbor and the rocky seaside vibe will certainly …
Read More »Rockport Police / Fire: One injured in head-on collision | Local News
ROCKPORT – A driver in a front-end crash Monday on Granite Street, Route 127 was taken to hospital with serious injuries. The accident, which involved a minor, remained under investigation Tuesday afternoon. Police received several calls about a sedan and pickup truck collision that occurred in the 71 Granite Street …
Read More »Farmers say recent rains are helping in some ways, but still too late
Farmers in the Portage la Prairie area say that while the rain is nice and will help some of the last crops to grow, most of the harvest is already over. Dave Shott, a farmer, says he’s actually surprised how much the rain has helped green his fields. It explains …
Read More »Old Penlee Lifeboat Station Open Day held on Bank Holiday Monday
The Old Penlee Lifeboat Station in Mousehole (Image: Penlee Lifeboat Station / Facebook) Visitors and residents alike will have the chance to take a peek at the history of the RNLI in West Cornwall when the former Penlee Lifeboat Station opens to the public. The old Penlee Point Lifeboat Station …
Read More »General practitioner in Cornwall Dr Matthew Boulter, Penzance, on the Covid panel for major events
A doctor from Penzance has been sought to provide clinical leadership to the NHS Covid testing program. Most recently, he supported the Government’s Events Research Program (ERP), a team dedicated to organizing pilot events including music festivals, Wimbledon, Silverstone and the Euro 2020 games at Wembley. Dr Matthew Boulter, partner …
Read More »Royal family: young Prince William terrified his cousins by beheading a chocolate mouse
The weeks around Easter are usually filled with excitement, as well as the sweet, sickly smell of all things chocolate and sugar. For any youngster, the idea of ââeating copious amounts of chocolate is heavenly – and it is no different for royal children. The royal family usually spends Easter …
Read More »Cover Crop Day to be held near Gilmore City
GILMORE CITY, Iowa – Iowa Learning Farms, the Iowa Nutrient Research Center and Iowa Corn will host a day on nutrient management, cover crops and wetlands near Gilmore City on Wednesday, September 8. The event, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., will be held at the Iowa State University Drainage …
Read More »Henry weakens in tropical storm before reaching northeast – NBC New York
Tropical Storm Henri hit the northeast in high winds and rain as it made landfall on the Rhode Island coast on Sunday, cutting power to more than 100,000 homes and causing downpours that closed bridges, flooded roads and left many people stranded in their vehicles. The storm was downgraded from …
Read More »Junkard Gem: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190E
See the full image gallery >> Out of the 2,200+ condemned vehicles I photographed in demolition sites over the years the one with the most reliable mileage I have found has been a 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190E gasoline engine with over 600,000 miles on the clock (the highest UNtrustworthy odometer i …
Read More »Military Appreciation Days planned for Utah Shakespeare Festival – The Independent
Military personnel are encouraged to reserve tickets by calling 800-PLAYTIX or by going to the box office near the Anes Studio Theater. Military Appreciation Days planned for the Utah Shakespeare Festival Cedar City, UT – The Utah Shakespeare Festival will celebrate our armed forces with free military personnel tickets to …
Read More »Covid case figures for Newquay, Falmouth and Cornwall on map
Cornwall turned purple again after the case rate rose further, placing it in a new category. The case rate now averages 434.2 cases per 100,000 people, which puts it above the threshold of 400,000 cases and turns it from dark blue on the government map to purple – the second …
Read More »Most areas in county need extra rain for crops – Kenton Times
Spread the Love – Share this post! By MARK BADERTSCHER OSU Extension Educator During the month of July, Extension Rain Reporters recorded an average of 4.25 inches of rain in Hardin County. The average precipitation for July last year was 2.54 inches. Six townships recorded less than four inches of …
Read More »The 59th Stumptown Steam Threshers Show is September 11-12 | News, Sports, Jobs
CADIZ – The Stumptown Steam Threshers Club will be holding its 59th Annual Meeting September 11-12 at the Harrison County Fairgrounds, 550 Grant St., Cadiz. The club is a non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve, display and demonstrate ancient and historic agricultural equipment. The event officially begins at 9:30 …
Read More »Spend Saturday morning at the farmer’s market
The Galesburg Farmers Market is one of the best places to feel better in this region. The weather is not always cooperative, but the vendors and visitors are always pleasant, happy and even fun! They seem to bring their own sunshine to this special place on Simmons Street. You may …
Read More »Topsham teenager Katie Mccabe is sailing in Britain
While most 14-year-olds enjoy their summer vacation relaxing and enjoying some free time, Topsham’s Katie Mccabe has spent the last few weeks sailing a wooden boat around the Great -Brittany. Despite the enormous task hampered by this year’s inclement weather and harsh conditions at sea, the teenager is well on …
Read More »Penlee RNLI Announces Resort Open Day and Holiday Sailing Procession
Volunteers from the Penlee RNLI Lifeboat Station will be hosting an open house on Monday August 30th. The event will also commemorate the 40th anniversary of the loss of lifeboat Solomon Browne and its crew on December 19, 1981, with a sailing procession led by Penlee lifeboats and a Watson-class …
Read More »Pressure mounts for vaccine passports in New South Wales as state enters ‘new phase’ of COVID pandemic
The NSW government is urged to introduce vaccine passports after the state saw another record high number of daily COVID-19 cases. Infections remain stubbornly high despite lockdowns across NSW, but Prime Minister Gladys Berejiklian says she will not introduce tougher measures unless they have a proven impact on transmission. The …
Read More »Yankees-White Sox ‘Field of Dreams’ Game Features Playoff Quality Streaming and Revolutionary Technology
“If you build it, they will come.” And with that, the MLB will descend on Dyersville, Iowa on Thursday for the “Field of Dreams” game between the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox. So what should home viewers expect on FOX Sports? Through athletics: They have production elements …
Read More »A 1920s house overlooking the sea in Devon which was built as a tribute to a property in South Africa
The sea views, a hopping jump and hopping to the local beach plus buckets of flexible accommodation space make this unique property in Budleigh Salterton a pretty alluring prospect The Dutch house has grown considerably over the years, keeping pace with the expansion of the family of the previous owners. …
Read More »Southwest travel boom is expected to last until the end of 2021
The boom in stays in the South West is expected to continue in the fall, according to new figures from the St Austell brewery. The Cornwall-based company said hotel bookings in the West Country more than doubled for the period September to November 2021. Regional hotel bookings for this three-month …
Read More »Devon and Cornwall police officer sacked after ‘taking the money as his’
Devon and Cornwall Police have confirmed they fired a police officer last month following a private serious misconduct hearing. Hearing documentation posted on the force’s website noted that the officer had been granted anonymity and will not be identified. Police have revealed that the proceedings took place following allegations that …
Read More »Cranes are lowered from the North Scotiabank Tower at the Bay Adelaide Center
At the Bay Adelaide Center in Toronto’s financial district, the cranes have now come down from the third and final tower. After earlier plans to build a single tower here were canceled during the recession of the late 1980s, Brookfield Property Partners reworked plans in the 2000s for three towers. …
Read More »Shark photographed at sea off Penzance by a snorkeling factor
This is the dramatic moment a mailman came face to face with a huge SHARK while snorkeling off the Cornish coast. Martin Yelland, 38, was diving just off the coast of Penzance when the blue shark, which can reach 13 feet, swam straight towards him. He stayed for about an …
Read More »On the grill: salmon and corn shashlik
And just like that, it’s August, a month when almost anything can happen, and that’s usually the case in Russia. Each year the country braces itself for ‘the curse of August’, the month’s propensity for natural disasters, hurricanes to flooding and even peatland fires, combined with a tragic number of …
Read More »Prince William and Kate Middleton enjoy ‘modest’ vacation in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly | Travel News | Travel
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are jet setters, often flying around the world both on royal duty and on private vacations. Still, it turns out that they also have a particular fondness for a place to stay in the UK that isn’t too off-limits for the average vacationer. Prince …
Read More »Feel the power of both at the Farm Progress Show – AgriNews
They say two heads are better than one. The Illinois Soybean Association and IL Corn will put this theory to the test at this year’s Farm Progress Show, together sharing our priorities and our people so we can deliver twice the impact at this great event. The Farm Progress Show …
Read More »Devon man captures the moment a whale approaches his kayak off the Cornish coast
A Devon kayaker captured the moment a whale approached him off the Cornish coast. Rupert Kirkwood, a retired farm vet from Holsworthy, climbed into his kayak and ventured off Mousehole, near Marazion, on Tuesday August 3. He went in search of whales and other marine life, but didn’t expect to …
Read More »Derby Day through Devon and Cornwall as FA Cup journeys begin
There are a handful of tantalizing derbies in Devon and Cornwall in tomorrow’s FA Cup inaugural round – including two involving four of Cornwall’s five teams in the extra preliminary round. Helston Athletic started his first-ever Western League season with a fantastic 7-1 win at Bridport on Saturday, before drawing …
Read More »Victorian-era island mansion off the Thames sells for £ 3million to mysterious local buyer
The very model of a modern house! Victorian mansion built by opera impresario Gilbert and Sullivan Richard D’Oyly Carte on a private Thames island sells for £ 3million to a local buyer The island manor house, near Weybridge in Surrey, had been abandoned for ten years before it was purchased …
Read More »Corn leaps on export strength – Daily Cereals Highlights
By Kirk Maltais –Corn for December delivery rose 1.1% to $ 5.53 a bushel, on the Chicago Board of Trade Thursday, amid better-than-expected export sales figures reported by the USDA this morning. –Soybeans for November delivery rose 0.2% to $ 13.28 1/2 a bushel. –Wheat for September delivery fell 0.6% …
Read More »Explained: Why showers might become more frequent
Written by Aswathi Pasha, edited by Explained Desk | Cochin | Updated: Aug 4, 2021 12:24:31 pm On July 28, at least seven people were killed, 17 injured and more than 35 missing after a downpour hit a remote village of Jammu and Kashmir. Recently, showers were reported in several …
Read More »Emirates FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round – Calendar
Emirates FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round – Calendar – Friday / Saturday / Sunday 6/7/8 August Latest articles by Brian Jeeves (see everything) Friday August 6Whickham vs. ConsettAscot United v HolyportNew Salamis vs. Kensington & Ealing BoroughWest Essex vs. St Panteleimon saturday 7 augustHarborough Town1 vs. Rothwell CorinthiansAFC Kempston Rovers …
Read More »Cornwall’s new homeless units ‘shouldn’t include the word trash’
A number of people in Cornwall have raised concerns about the name of the new units being built for the homeless – although it is in fact the name of a brand. Temporary homes, which are expected to help over 1,000 homeless, are currently under construction in the Cornwall Council …
Read More »8 Delaware festivals returning this year
We’ve all missed out on some of our favorite seasonal festivals due to cancellations and pandemic postponements, we’ve got some great news. Throughout the rest of the year, many festivals are making a comeback amid the lifted restrictions. Whether you like peaches, beer, tacos, or all of the above, here …
Read More »California Covid cases have increased 50% since Thursday; Increase in Children – Deadline
New cases of Covid-19 in California increased by around 10% over the weekend, a period that often sees undercounts due to the decrease in testing on Saturdays and Sundays. The 10,356 new cases reported on Friday rose to a daily three-day average of 11,135 on Monday. (The state has stopped …
Read More »Cornwall Planning Applications: Week ending August 1 | Part 3
Various planning requests have been validated by Cornwall Council and associated documents can be viewed online on the Council’s Planning Portal. You can search for planning requests, decisions, appeals and executions by keyword, request reference, postal code or by a single address line. There were a lot of nominations, so …
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