#manchester boulevard

[asmallexperiment]

Via Freeways of Los Angeles, the Space Shuttle Endeavor being towed on Manchester over the 405, heading from LAX to the California Science Center. Randy's Donuts is in the background, being its legendary self.

[observatoiredumensonge]

« Ils avaient peur d’être accusés de racisme »

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[reasonsforhope]

"Thousands of demonstrators converged opposite the White House on Saturday to call for an end to Israeli military action in Gaza, while children joined a pro-Palestinian march through central London as part of a global day of action against the longest and deadliest war between Israel and Palestinians in 75 years.

People in the U.S. capital held aloft signs questioning President Joe Biden’s viability as a presidential candidate because of his staunch support for Israel in the nearly 100-day war against Hamas. Some of the signs read: “No votes for Genocide Joe,” “Biden has blood on his hands” and “Let Gaza live.”

Vendors were also selling South African flags as protesters chanted slogans in support of the country whose accusations of genocide against Israel prompted the International Court of Justice in the Hague, Netherlands, to take up the case...

The plight of children in the Gaza Strip was the focus of the latest London march, symbolized by the appearance of Little Amal, a 3.5-meter (11.5-foot) puppet originally meant to highlight the suffering of Syrian refugees.

The puppet had become a human rights emblem during an 8,000-kilometer (4,970-mile) journey from the Turkish-Syrian border to Manchester in July 2001.

Nearly two-thirds of the 23,843 people killed during Israel’s campaign in Gaza have been women and children, according to the Health Ministry in the Hamas-run territory...

“On Saturday Amal walks for those most vulnerable and for their bravery and resilience,“ said Amir Nizar Zuabi, artistic director of The Walk Productions. “Amal is a child and a refugee and today in Gaza childhood is under attack, with an unfathomable number of children killed. Childhood itself is being targeted. That’s why we walk.”

London’s Metropolitan Police force said some 1,700 officers would be on duty for the march, including many from outside the capital...

The London march was one of several others being held in European cities including Paris, Rome, Milan and Dublin, where thousands also marched along the Irish capital’s main thoroughfare to protest Israel’s military operations in the Palestinian enclave.

Protesters waved Palestinian flags, held placards critical of the Irish, U.S. and Israeli governments and chanted, “Free, free Palestine.″

In Rome, hundreds of demonstrators descended on a boulevard near the famous Colosseum, with some carrying signs reading, “Stop Genocide.”

At one point during the protest, amid the din of sound effects mimicking exploding bombs, a number of demonstrators lied down in the street and pulled white sheets over themselves as if they were corpses, while others knelt beside them, their palms daubed in red paint.

Many hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Paris’ Republic square to set off on a march calling for an immediate cease-fire, an end to the war, a lifting of the blockade on Gaza and to impose sanctions on Israel. Marching protesters waved the Palestinian flag and held aloft placards and banners reading, “From Gaza to Paris. Resistance.”"

-via AP News, January 13, 2023

[pure-ablution]

City guide: London?

London is the nearest major city to me for much of the year, and I’m there an awful lot for all kinds of meetings and appointments. I’ve made a point of trying to step away from the basic clubs and restaurants popular amongst the usual set in the capital, and instead finding a few different places that I think are genuinely worth their while, even if they’re not the places to see and be seen. This is my own little personal directory of my top 3 (not ranked in any kind of order) for each major category—prices range, but the experiences remain top-notch, in my book.

Restaurants and bars:

German Gymnasium

1 King’s Boulevard, N1C 4BU

This lovely German restaurant is right next door to St Pancras station, and I can’t count the number of times I’ve stepped off the Eurostar and sunk into a seat at the bar here. It’s a big place, so there’s no worrying about getting a table, but it still manages to feel private and not too open despite its being housed in a former gymnasium. The staff are very attentive, and the food is both excellent and plentiful—this isn’t nouvelle cuisine in any description! Be prepared for very hearty German dishes which, although perhaps not as authentic as one might find in Germany itself, are delicious and hearty.

Le Beaujolais

25 Litchfield Street, WC2H 9NJ

This is a gorgeous, cosy little bistro and one of my favourite places in London for late-night catch-ups with old friends. Its wine list is quite extensive (ask politely behind the bar for the hidden gem list!) and the sharing platters on offer are a refreshing change from French haute cuisine in the capital, instead serving much more rustic and traditional dishes. A luxurious experience this is not, but it’s very fun, and I always meet some new and interesting people every time I pay Le Beaujolais a visit.

Gordon’s Wine Bar

47 Villiers Street, WC2N 6NE

Gordon’s is the oldest wine bar in London, and I don’t think the décor has much changed since it first opened! There’s always a queue in the evenings, so I recommend booking ahead, but once you’re inside, it’s a lovely experience. The little plates of cheese and bread to go with the wines are always very fresh and tasty, and, of course, the wines themselves are amazing. This isn’t a place only for wine buffs, I see a lot of people on dates whenever I visit, but the staff and many of the patrons are extremely knowledgeable, and you can always have a great conversation with a fellow aficionado if you look out for one.

Museums and libraries:

Victoria & Albert Museum

Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL

This is my absolute favourite of the big London museums, and probably one of my favourite museums in the whole world. I love the V&A. It’s a gorgeous space, the permanent collections form a fascinating journey through the history of decorative arts and design, and the temporary exhibitions are always incredible. It’s the world’s biggest museum of applied arts, and houses 5,000 years’ worth of textiles, jewellery, furniture, prints, and much, much more. I could spend weeks at any given time in the V&A, I just adore it.

The London Library

14 St James’s Square, SW1Y 4LG

I like to have the name of a pretty, quiet little library for each city in the back of my mind, just in case I have a little work to do or a few hours to kill, and the London Library fills that slot for me in London. It’s not as extensive as the British Library, nor as beautiful as some of the university libraries in the capital, but it’s exactly what I like, in a very convenient location for me. I pay an annual membership fee, and it’s worth it to me for the peace and quiet, the excellent staff, the open access policy, and the surprisingly extensive collection of books housed here. It’s a real hidden gem and one that I’m very grateful for.

The Wallace Collection

Hertford House, Manchester Square, W1U 3BN

I love a house museum, and I think that the Wallace Collection is an incredible example by which others ought to follow. It’s a large collection of fine and decorative arts, originally built by Sir Richard Wallace alongside the Marquesses of Hertford, in whose London townhouse the collection is held. The Wallace Collection houses one of the most important collections of 18th-century French decorative arts in the world, and puts on some extremely interesting temporary exhibitions programmes—even just browsing their exhibit archives is enough to inspire me!

Beauty and wellness:

Pied de Poule

67 Mortimer Street, W1W 7SE

One of the nice things about London is the comparatively vast selection of Slavic beauty salons and providers available, and Pied-de-Poule is my favourite spot to call upon if I’m in dire need of an instantaneous makeover. I trust the beauticians here with my hair, makeup, and nails, and—in true Eastern European fashion—they’re capable of deploying their staff to carry out multiple services simultaneously, which saves me a huge amount of time in a city that moves fast. Pied-de-Poule is a chain franchise with branches in Ukraine and Poland, and although I wouldn’t pick them over other options back home, they provide a very respectable service and I’m very happy to use and recommend them in London.

Jinny Beauty

71 Kingston Road, KT3 3PB

It’s not quite in London proper, but it’s definitely worth the trek out to New Malden to visit Jinny Beauty if you’re in search of a good facial. This Korean salon has been providing locals with glowing glass skin for over 20 years, and I love that I can go straight to Jinny and trust that I’ll receive an incredible massage combined with top-of-the-range equipment, including Hydrafacials, oxygen therapy, and ultrasonic treatments. If you’re looking for a proper, full-spectrum Korean aesthetic spa in England, Jinny is the best place for it, in my opinion, and the girls there are incredibly friendly, skilled, and knowledgeable about what they do.

New Docklands Steam Baths

30a Stephenson Street, E16 4SA

This place has recently had a bit of a makeover, but it’s still far from glamorous, so I’ll let you search up interior photos for yourself and just give you the exterior for now. New Docklands isn’t for people who are looking for a luxurious sauna experience, it’s in a grotty area, and intended for expats and immigrants who are desperate for a good steam, and that’s what it does well. The steam is great, the clientele is a mixed—but always entertaining—bag, and I’d say that this is something similar to the Russian Baths in NYC, only without the cult status. The staff are helpful, the facilities are very clean, and I’d recommend sticking to the women-only sessions on Wednesdays and leaving your fancy things at home.

Shopping:

Liberty

Regent Street, W1B 5AH

I’m not all that bothered about Harrods or Selfridge’s, but I’m a huge, huge fan of Liberty. It’s just a little bit more quirky compared to other department stores, and I always find something unusual wandering around the gorgeous mock-Tudor building. Liberty is the artistic choice, I think, and I love that it supports and champions emerging brands, artists, and designers, instead of sticking to the tried-and-tested. Their own range of fabrics, of course, are stunningly beautiful, and the staff exceptionally helpful without being overly attentive to the point of bothersome—something that often grates on me in other shops.

Sign Of The Times

5 Elystan Street, SW3 3NT

Sign of the Times began as a celebrity consignment store, and it still specialises in vintage designer and luxury brands. It’s generally my first stop if I’m struggling to find a specific piece from an old collection. The shop itself is very curated, and I’ve often found a lovely piece I didn’t even know existed just popping in during a free five minutes. Lorraine, the owner, is incredibly knowledgeable about fashion history, and she’s been able to advise me better than anyone else when it comes to more niche brands, items, and provenance. You pay for the experience and expertise, of course, but if you’re a collector or serious fashion enthusiast, then I recommend Sign of the Times wholeheartedly.

Sunbury Antiques Market

Kempton Park, TW16 5AQ

I’m not a big fan of the independent antiques scene in London, especially the markets, and I’d always recommend looking elsewhere to scratch your flea market itch—but Sunbury is pretty good, and the closest you’re probably going to get within Greater London. It’s a big, big market, and you’ll need to come prepared to scrape your knees kneeling on the floor, sift through piles of dust and rubbish, and haggle like your life depends on it, but I’ve always come away feeling triumphant at the end of it all. I recommend arriving early, before 8am if possible, having a clear idea of what you’re looking for (and what price you’re willing to pay), and wearing tough jeans and sneakers you don’t mind getting a bit filthy.

[listen-to-the-inner-walrus]

Heads up to any UK folks, there are a bunch of places where there may be more racist riots happening today.

Not an exhaustive list but:

Bedford - Immigration Inn at 93 Ford End Road MK40 4JT, at 20:00.

Birmingham - Unsure about location (as a local I'd guess the Immigration Advisory Service on New Street but that is just a guess), expected to start at any point past 12:00.

Cardiff - Unsure about location or time unfortunately.

Chelmsford - Only seen things about the "Immigration Centre", they may be on about Immigration Accomodation Surveys Writtle on/in the Green CM1 3DU?, at 20:00.

Derby - Immigration Advisory Service on 195 Normanton Road DE23 6US, at 20:00.

Durham - Durham Town Hall, Market Place DH1 3NJ, at 18:00.

Glasgow - Apparently something is happening at The Roma Cultural Centre which is on 43 Nithsdale Street G41 2PZ, unsure about time.

Glasgow - Also at George Square, starting at any point past 13:00.

Hull - Conroy Baker Ltd which has an office registered in Norwich House 104, 1st Floor, 1 Savile Street HU1 3ES, starting at 20:00.

Lincoln - The Carlton Centre on 2 Carlton Boulevard LN2 4FJ, starting at 20:00. (This protest is planned for the Immigration Lawyer Services in The Carlton Centre which does not physically exist FYI).

London - UK Immigration Help in/on The Mille at 1000 Great West Road in Brentford TW8 9DW, starting at 20:00.

London - Immigration and Nationality Services at Foundation House, 4 Percy Road in North Finchley N12 8BU, at 20:00.

Manchester - Windmill Street and Mount Street, not sure about time.

Northampton - Zenith Immigration Lawyers at 2 Talbot Road NN1 4JB, at 20:00.

Nottingham - East Midlands Immigration Services at 15 Stonesby Vale NG2 7UR, at 20:00.

Peterborough - Smart Immigration Solutions at Laxton House, 191 Lincoln Road PE1 2PN, at 20:00.

Preston - All I got for location here is UK Border Agency which I can find no such place in Preston? If any locals can lend help here, that'd be greatly appreciated. Starting at 20:00.

Southend - MNS Solicitors at 2 Ditton Court Road SS0 7HG, at 20:00.

Walthamstow - Waltham Forest Immigration Bureau, 187 Hoe Street E17 3AP, at 20:00.

[scotianostra]

On 31st August 1874 The Aberdeen Tramway Company horse-drawn tramway started operating.

Initially the system opened for public traffic with seven tram cars operated by 56 horses, the trams were first built by Starbuck Car and Wagon Company of Birkenhead, but from 1883 the company turned to a local manufacturer, R & J Shinnie of Union Row, Aberdeen, who provided subsequent tramcars.

The first routes opened from North Church to Queen’s Cross and from St Nicholas to Causewayend, and extended to Mannofield in 1880, their aggregate cost of construction being £18,791, whilst, in the year ending June 1879, the passengers numbered 957,115, and the receipts amounted to £5080, at a running cost of £3959.

Aberdeen Corporation took over the company on 26th August 1898 and formed the Aberdeen Corporation Tramways the country’s most northerly municipal tramway.

Horse drawn trams were soon replaced by electric ones, the first electricity generating station in Aberdeen opened in 1894. The first electric trams ran in Aberdeen in 1899, using the standard trolley poles until 1935 when bow collectors were fitted to take power from the overhead wires; the trams were double deck and painted in a dark green and cream livery, often with the words Corporation Transport painted prominently on the sides.

In the late 1930s the city purchased 18 trams from Nottingham Corporation Tramways, which closed in 1936. Further secondhand trams were later obtained from Manchester; the last new trams for the city were built by R Y Pickering of Wishaw in 1949.

The city’s best known service was route 1, from Bridge of Don to Brdge of Dee the numbering of which is preserved by the current number 1 bus service serving the same areas; the city’s last tram operated on 3 May 1958, being replaced by diesel buses.

A short stretch of track that served as a terminus for the Sea Beach route remains alongside the Beach Boulevard where, following their final day in service, the entire fleet was burned; this remainder formerly ran right across to the former Constitution Street depot now the Science Centre, however the western end is now occupied by a hotel.

The pics shows one of the original trams, you can find more pics and info here http://www.tramwaybadgesandbuttons.com/page148/page4/page202/page202.html

[sunnydaleherald]

The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Thursday, May 4th and Friday, May 5th

ANYA: I've been very good for this store. (frowns) If it wasn't for me, Giles would be a terrified old man staring at a quarterly tax statement and wetting himself. GILES: (insulted) I say, THAT'S an exaggeration.

~~Into the Woods~~

The Sunnydale Herald is looking for at least one new editor. Contributing to the Herald is a great way to get your Buffy on! Find out more here.

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

A Little More (Done Baking) by apachefirecat (Buffy/Spike, T)

Pissed [and others archived] by Willow25 (Buffy, Spike, Giles, G)

Mesmerised by skargasm (Spike/Stiles Stilinski, Teen Wolf xover, T)

Story Time by Willow25 (Buffy/Spike, G)

Tortie The hunteress by desicat (Buffy/Spike, T)

Graceland Too by Max_n_space (Buffy/Faith, G)

The bride of Dracula by JazzLovesLatte (Giles/OFC, E)

Fleeting Florals by Kalira (Spike/Drusilla, T)

Yours by flootzavut (Buffy/Spike, G)

The Vision by myrabeth (Buffy/Spike, R)

For Science by flootzavut (Buffy/Spike, PG)

Their Will Be Done by Acb6293 (Buffy/Spike, R)

[Chaptered Fiction]

Guardian Who: la nascita del Tredicesimo Guardiano - Ch. 1-2 by Sayman (Dr. Who and ATS xover, Not Rated) Language: Italiano

When the trailer park shakes (I wish it were monsters) - Ch. 1 by LJ94 (wastedperfume) (Faith/Sheila Martini, M)

Waiting for Yesterday - Ch. 2-3 by honeygirl51885 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) COMPLETE!

Hello from the Other Side - Ch. 3 by Soulburnt (Buffy/Spike, R)

A Place in the Sun - Ch. 3 by honeygirl51885 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

Tortie the Huntress - Ch. 18-21 by Desicat (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) COMPLETE!

Hate to be Lame - Ch. 2 by simmony (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

So One of Us is Living - Ch. 21 by violettathepiratequeen (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

A Family Room at the Heartbreak Hotel - Ch. 3 by Julikobold (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

In The Blue Of My Oblivion - Ch. 1-3 by Wojtekstan (Buffy/Spike, Adult Only)

Creative Solutions - Ch. 6 by Harlow Turner (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

105: Intro To Vampyre - Ch. 4 by Desicat (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

The Witch’s Gift - Ch. 11 by RavenLove12 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

From Hell with Love - Ch. 7 by temporarytitle (Buffy/Spike, R)

The Slayer's demon-soulmate - Ch. 5 by JSBirsa (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

Rise - Ch. 10 by CheekyKitten (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

Under The Rubble - Ch. 21 by Geliot99 (Buffy/Spike, R)

Bring Him Home - Ch. 18 by acb6293 (Buffy/Spike, R)

Rewrite - Ch. 33 by hopelesswanderer (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

Resurrected - Ch. 8 by Kate (Dawn, Glory, FR15)

Assorted Chapters - Ch. 147 by Manchester (multi xover, ensemble, FR13)

The Joker and the Queen - Ch. 2 by TheSunnySlayer (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

In The Blue Of My Oblivion - Ch. 2 by Wojtekstan (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

Boulevard of Broken Dreams - Ch. 4 by VeroNyxK84 (Buffy/Spike, R)

Dawn the Vampire Slayer - Ch. 7 by LJ94 (Buffy/Spike, R)

I'm Fine - Ch. 8 by Grief Counseling (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

The Home Invasions - Ch. 22-23 by VeroNyxK84 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

Sparks - Ch. 6 by Dusty (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

A Family Room at the Heartbreak Hotel - Ch. 3 by Julikobold (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

Bring Him Home - Ch. 13 by Acb6293 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

Postcards and Snapshots - Ch. 10 by TheSunnySlayer (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

The Slayer's demon-soulmate - Ch. 5 by JSBirsa (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

[Images, Audio & Video]

Manip: Waiting for Yesterday: The Artwork - Ch. 5-6 by honeygirl51885 (Manips: Spike, Buffy, Dawn, worksafe)

Manip: Waiting for Yesterday: The Artwork - Ch. 7 by honeygirl51885 (Buffy/Spike, NSFW)

Artwork: A bear! You made a bear! by jbutt42 (Spike, worksafe)

Gifset: (5.10) “Into the Woods” by whatisyourchildhoodtrauma (Anya, Xander, Giles, worksafe)

Digital: [stake] by sailorgl0om (worksafe)

Gifset: Anthony Stewart Head as Rupert Giles [The Harvest] by 51kas81 (Giles, worksafe)

Announcement: [Lego animator will do a full BTVS ep] once I reach 500 patrons... by Trevor Carlee - BLM (worksafe)

[Community Announcements]

Mini Challenge #1 by thespangelkink

LJ Banner Poll by seasonal_spuffy [new deadline May 6]

Summer of Giles 2023 will be happening! by summer_of_giles

DW Banner Poll by seasonal_spuffy [new deadline May 6]

[Fandom Discussions]

I want to know more about Giles hot girlfriend.... by bakedspoonie

Week 2: chapters 7-11 (pages 120-227) [book club: Odom's Cursed] by Taake

Question - Christmas scene, real or imagined? [in The Body] by The Bronze

Trevor Carlee Lego animations [appreciation] by various

Inca Mummy Girl is Good by Priceless and KingofCretins

Why do you think a slayer was never turned into a vampire? by Kitchen_Panda_4290

Just finished Buffy and... [first time watcher thoughts] by monicagellerr

Season 4 is my favorite! The character development and plot twists are just amazing. by CassiusBlackwood

Buffy season 7 -- didn't the bad guys win? by OGIHR

Does it ever bother anyone that Willow identifies as a lesbian later in the show? by QuantumNinja7

Jenny Calendar Helped Willow (Any weird theories?) by BookwormPhilanthro

Weird theory about Anne Pratt? by Either-Laugh7137

Why do you think Spike never sired anyone? by awesomiste

Spike's Chip [initiative doctor plothole?] by help_itsagain

If Faith had been the only one... by thatblondeyouhate

Did you know that in "Who Are You ?", Sarah Michelle Gellar and Eliza Dushku actually didn't swap bodies irl and just pretended ? 😱 by MynameisntWejdene

Who is your favorite demon? by LittleBabyOprah

Battle of the Higher beings [Glorificus vs Illyria vs Jasmine] by BiggTS

Glory and Caleb. by Holly_Laufeyson

Do they Ever Explain Why Angel is the Only One They Can Curse? by kipcarson37

The sad fate of Lorne actor Andy Hallett by BattleSuper9505

What are the most heartbreaking lines of the series? by Thisisnotforyou11

What do you think of Dawn's speech to Amanda in "Potential"? by jdpm1991

What episodes should I watch? by Chinese-Burn

Help me pick out some episodes to watch [ATS] by Chinese-Burn

[Articles, Interviews, and Other News]

Comic Con North East 2023 Schedule (inc James Marsters, Juliet Landau & Charisma Carpenter) via dontkillspike

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[duicheckpointsfinder]

DUI Checkpoints in Los Angeles Over Labor Day Weekend 2024

Labor Day weekend is almost here, and while many of us are excited for the long weekend, it's important to remember that safety comes first. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has announced several DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols throughout the city to ensure the roads stay safe for everyone. Here’s a rundown of the scheduled checkpoints and patrols:

Thursday, August 29, 2024

DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Vermont Avenue and Melrose Avenue

Friday, August 30, 2024

DUI Saturation Patrol from 3 PM to 11 PM in the Central Area

DUI Saturation Patrol from 4 PM to 12 AM in the Rampart Area

DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Lincoln Boulevard and Maxella Avenue

Saturday, August 31, 2024

DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Vanowen Street and Eton Avenue

DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Tampa Avenue and Plummer Street

Sunday, September 1, 2024

DUI Saturation Patrol from 3 PM to 11 PM in the Pacific Area

DUI Saturation Patrol from 3 PM to 11 PM in the Van Nuys Area

DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Manchester Avenue and Main Street

Stay Informed and Drive Safe

If you’re planning to be out and about this Labor Day weekend, make sure to arrange for a designated driver, use a rideshare service, or take public transportation if you plan to drink. These checkpoints are in place to protect you and others on the road.

For more information on DUI checkpoints and to stay updated, you can visit:

DUI Checkpoints Finder

DUI Checkpoints Tonight

Have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend!

[monkeyssalad-blog]

Loyola Theater, Manchester & Sepulveda Boulevard, Westchester, California (LOC) by The Library of Congress Via Flickr: Margolies, John,, photographer. Loyola Theater, Manchester & Sepulveda Boulevard, Westchester, California 1987. 1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm (slide format). Notes: Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Margolies category: Theaters. Please use digital image: original slide is kept in cold storage for preservation. Credit line: John Margolies Roadside America photograph archive (1972-2008), Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Purchase; John Margolies 2015 (DLC/PP-2015:142). Forms part of: John Margolies Roadside America photograph archive (1972-2008). Subjects: Theaters--1980-1990. United States--California--Westchester. Format: Slides--1980-1990.--Color Rights Info: No known restrictions on publication. For more information, see "John Margolies Roadside America Photograph Archive - Rights and Restrictions Information" www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/723_marg.html Repository: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA, hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print Part Of: Margolies, John John Margolies Roadside America photograph archive (DLC) 2010650110 General information about the John Margolies Roadside America photograph archive is available at hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.mrg Higher resolution image is available (Persistent URL): hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/mrg.05821 Call Number: LC-MA05- 5821

[usaccidents]

LOS ANGELES, CA (November 20, 2023) — Jamilah De Roux died in a hit-and-run pedestrian accident on Manchester Boulevard near Cimarron Street.

[classicalmusicdaily]

Florence Price, an accomplished pianist, composer, organist, and music educator, holds the distinction of being the first African-American woman to have a large national symphony orchestra perform one of her symphonic compositions. Her exceptional accomplishments under the oppressive "Jim Crow" era are a tribute to her tremendous talents and tenacity. Florence Price Florence Beatrice Price (April 9, 1887 – June 3, 1953) a native of Little Rock, Arkansas, is credited with being the first African-American woman to have her orchestral composition Symphony in E Minor performed by a significant American orchestra in 1933. Frederick Stock and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra performed this work. Florence Price was born in Little Rock. Price's early career was as an educator based in the South, first at two schools in Little Rock after earning two artist diplomas at the New England Conservatory, where she began her studies at the age of 16. Later, she served as the head of the music department at Clark University in Atlanta until 1912 after completing her studies there. Florence relocated to Atlanta, Georgia in 1910 after returning to Arkansas for a brief period of time to teach. There, at the historically black college that is now Clark Atlanta University, she rose to become the department's head of music. She was married to lawyer Thomas J. Price in 1912. She resigned from her job as a teacher and relocated to Little Rock, Arkansas, where he had a medical practice and two kids. In the already racialized community, she was unable to get employment. Florence Price, a member of the Chicago Black Renaissance, started a brand-new and fruitful chapter in her career as a composer there. Arthur Olaf Andersen, Carl Busch, Wesley La Violette, and Leo Sowerby were some of the top instructors in the city where she studied composition, orchestration, and organ. In 1928, she published four piano compositions. Price attended the Chicago Musical College, Chicago Teacher's College, University of Chicago, and American Conservatory of Music while living in the city, where he also studied music and other liberal arts and languages. In the Wanamaker music competition in 1932, her piano sonata in E minor took home first place, while her first symphony took home top honors. Frederick Stock, the conductor of the Chicago Symphony, became to like her music and scheduled the piece. After the Chicago Symphony Orchestra performed Price's composition in 1933, she became the first African-American woman to have a major American orchestra perform her work. Despite the fact that she produced hundreds of works, her discography did not become part of the mainstream canon of the twentieth century. Many of her compositions, such as two violin concertos, may have been lost if they had not been discovered during the reconstruction of her abandoned home. In addition to composing, Price continued to perform as a pianist, organist, and teacher. He also published a number of effective educational pieces. She was hired by John Barbirolli in 1951 to write an overture, and she was scheduled to go to Manchester for the premiere but had to postpone it because of a hospital stay. She was scheduled to return to Europe in May 1953 to accept an award in Paris, but her health once more got in the way, and she passed away at St. Luke's Hospital in Chicago the following month. In her honor, the Florence B. Price Elementary School (also known as Price Lit & Writing Elementary School) was established by the Chicago Public Schools in 1964 at 4351 South Drexel Boulevard in the North Kenwood section of Chicago, Illinois. The majority of Price's students were African Americans. The school was open from 1964 until the 2011 decision by the school district to phase it out owing to subpar academic performance, which finally resulted in its closure in 2013. Price possessed a piano that was located in the school. As of 2019, a local church is housed in the former school building.

The University of Arkansas Honors College hosted a performance in Price's honor in February 2019. The University of Maryland School of Music will host the International Florence Price Festival's debut event honoring Price's music and legacy in August 2020, it was announced in October 2019. Price was the BBC Radio 3 Composer of the Week from January 4 through January 8, 2021. After her passing, a lot of her creative output was eclipsed by new musical genres that reflected the shifting tastes of contemporary culture. Although some of her compositions were destroyed, Price has continued to be recognized for her work as other female and African-American composers have. The Women's Philharmonic put together a CD of some of her work in 2001. 2011 saw the performances of Price's Concerto in One Movement and Symphony in E Minor by pianist Karen Walwyn and The New Black Repertory Ensemble. Florence Price's legacy and music disappeared into history, possibly due in part to the very small number of surviving pieces. However, approximately 200 of Price's manuscripts were discovered in 2009, neatly stashed away in boxes in an abandoned fixer-upper in a Chicago suburb. The finding has resulted in a joyous rebirth of interest in her works. We may all hope that this reconsideration of Florence Price's creativity and musicality will allow her to assume her proper position among the great American composers. After divorcing Thomas Price in January 1931, Florence Price married Pusey Dell Arnett (1875–1957), an insurance agent and former Chicago Unions baseball player who was around thirteen years her older. Pusey Dell Arnett was a widower. By April 1934, she and Arnett were no longer together; it seems they never got married. Price passed away from a stroke on June 3, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois, at the age of 66.

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On 31st August 1874 The Aberdeen Tramway Company horse-drawn tramway started operating.

Initially the system opened for public traffic with seven tram cars operated by 56 horses, the trams were first built by Starbuck Car and Wagon Company of Birkenhead, but  from 1883 the company turned to a local manufacturer, R & J Shinnie of Union Row, Aberdeen, who provided subsequent tramcars.

The first routes opened from North Church to Queen’s Cross and from St Nicholas to Causewayend, and extended to Mannofield in 1880, their aggregate cost of construction being £18,791, whilst, in the year ending June 1879, the passengers numbered 957,115, and the receipts amounted to £5080, at a running cost of £3959.

Aberdeen Corporation took over the company on 26th August 1898 and formed the Aberdeen Corporation Tramways the country’s most northerly municipal tramway.

Horse drawn trams were soon replaced by electric ones, the first electricity generating station in Aberdeen opened in 1894. The first electric trams ran in Aberdeen in 1899, using the standard trolley poles until 1935 when bow collectors were fitted to take power from the overhead wires; the trams were double deck and painted in a dark green and cream livery, often with the words Corporation Transport painted prominently on the sides.

In the late 1930s the city purchased 18 trams from Nottingham Corporation Tramways, which closed in 1936. Further secondhand trams were later obtained from Manchester; the last new trams for the city were built by R Y Pickering of Wishaw in 1949.

The city’s best known service was route 1, from Bridge of Don to Bridge of Dee the numbering of which is preserved by the current number 1 bus service serving the same areas; the city’s last tram operated on 3 May 1958, being replaced by diesel buses.

A short stretch of track that served as a terminus for the Sea Beach route remains alongside the Beach Boulevard where, following their final day in service, the entire fleet was burned; this remainder formerly ran right across to the former Constitution Street depot now the Science Centre, however the western end is now occupied by a hotel.

The pics shows one of the original trams, you can find more pics and info here http://www.tramwaybadgesandbuttons.com/page148/page4/page202/page202.html

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Johnny Kay *Supporting character

Voice Claim: (Noah Schnapp) https://youtu.be/bfSadeGIp0U?t=87

Partner(s): Single. Parents: Beth and Arthur Kay. Kids: None. Age: 17 (2021) Birthday: 30th of April  Height: 170cm (5.5ft) Body type: Slim Eye color: Hazelnut/Sapphire. About: Anxious, Emotional, Neutral, Private, Obedient, Noncompetitive, Reserved,  Clumsy, Quiet, Restrained, Aimless, Confused, Forgetful, Asocial, Loyal, Disorganized, Nervous, Gentle, Awkward, Silly, Patient and Kind. ~ Virgin. ~ Sexuality: Bi, but closeted. ~ Has dusty blonde hair with leftover green dye. ~ Is fearful of his parents disowning him if they figure he isn’t straight. ~ Has a lot of anxiety, and often suffers strong panic attacks. ~ Basically afraid of his own shadow. ~ Not a very good student, not that he isn’t smart, his mind is just elsewhere when he should be focusing on school. ~ Terrible at Math. ~ Very much an outsider at school, no one even cares enough to bully him. ~ Feels invisible most of the time. ~ Cries a lot. ~ Often contemplates running away, but he doubts it will be better anywhere else. ~ Tends to lock himself into his room for hours, listening to loud music. ~ Parents doesn’t care much. ~ Feels it would be better if he didn’t exist. ~ Often plays with fire, wondering what would happen if the flames swallowed him? ~ Smells like: Teenage boy room and matches. ~ Doesn’t make friends easily. ~ Even his cat left.   ~ He’s just miserable. ~ Really need someone to hold him till the panic attacks are over. ~ Tired, constantly, from the tense feeling of living with anxiety. ~ Hangs around the beach, watching waves for hours. ~ Doesn’t drink alcohol, feeling out of control is scary to him. ~ Tried smoking weed to calm down, only made him panic even harder. ~ Has tried medication, but it lead to a depression.  ~ Considers himself the weakest person alive, is actually very strong and brave. ~ Just want everyone to feel good. ~ 100/10 would calm down if someone would just care enough to take his hand. ~ Sometimes doodles or cuts detailed paper silhouette cutouts, to try to distance his thoughts. ~ Takes long showers, cause it makes him space out and have a break for a while. ~ Also struggles with OCD. ~ Would love to learn to play guitar. ~ Loves: The stars, the moon, music, chocolate, shrimps, bacon, fries, Nachos, fruity yogurt, strawberry ice cream, long showers, cucumber, the beach, long walks in the rain, raspberry flavored anything, fantasy movies, lizards, cats, Adventure Time, Rick & Morty, BoJack Horseman, Nutella, warm bread with butter, pickles and Pistachios. ~ His style is: Usually some band shirt or old worn tshirt. Baggy sweatpants and Converse All Stars. ~ Is actually a really lovely person, if you’re patient enough to get to know him, you’ll have a friend for life.

Johnny’s tag Johnny’s house/home Johnny’s moodboard Handwriting/ask answer pic:

One song to describe him: 3 Doors Down - Loser Personal Playlist: 1. ★ nirvana songs but it's lofi remix vol. 2★ 2. Nirvana - Something In The Way 3. Skunk Anansie - You'll Follow Me Down 4. Metallica - The Unforgiven 5. Nirvana - All Apologies (MTV Unplugged) 6. Pearl Jam MTV Unplugged - Black 7. Audioslave - Show Me How to Live 8. Green Day - Boulevard Of Broken Dreams 9. Chris Cornell - Patience 10. Creed - My Own Prison 11. Incubus - Anna Molly 12. Nirvana - In Bloom 13. Foo Fighters - Everlong 14. Soundgarden - Fell On Black Days 15. Pearl Jam - Oceans 16. Temple Of The Dog - Hunger Strike 17. Skunk Anansie - Because of You 18. Alice In Chains - No Excuses 19. Tonic - If You Could Only See 20. Manchester Orchestra - The Silence 21. Bush - Glycerine 22. Goo Goo Dolls - Slide 23. Tripping Daisy - Piranha 24. Cracker - Teen Angst 25. Silverchair - Tomorrow