With a stunning coastline sprinkled with pristine beaches, there is no doubt that New South Wales is one of the best vacation destinations in Australia. Its capital, Sydney, is a sparkling spot that welcomes travelers from all walks of life with open arms. Sitting west of the capital city is the Blue Mountains, an iconic … [Read more…]
When opening a new restaurant there’s a lot to consider. Obviously, great food is hugely important but so is something that ties your place to the local community. Better still, connect to your community’s past. If you also have a personal connection, all the better. This new eastern Iowa restaurant seems to have brought it … [Read more…]
Marlene Hagge-Vossler, a teen golf sensation in the 1940s and 1950s who was the last survivor of the 13 women who founded the LPGA in 1950, died Tuesday morning in Rancho Mirage, family members confirmed. Hagge-Vossler was 89. A 26-time winner on the LPGA including the 1952 LPGA Championship, Hagge-Vossler was inducted into the World … [Read more…]
Mary Alice ‘Memer’ Hallett Royse City, TX (RestaurantNews.com) On what would have been her 102nd birthday, May 20, 2023, family-owned and operated Soulman’s Bar-B-Que is honoring the memory of matriarch Mary Alice ‘Memer’ Hallett, who peacefully passed away on March 7, 2023, with a piece of her pie to accompany each of the first 102 … [Read more…]
In Australia, great reliance is being placed on electricity generation from solar panels, both roof-mounted and solar farms. The aim is to replace generation from coal and gas to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Researchers recognise that, for this to succeed, the electricity generated and used must be greater than the electricity expended in making and … [Read more…]
One of David Farrell’s award-winning photographs, entitled Eye-balling! Published: Tue 16 May 2023, 7:38 PM Last updated: Tue 16 May 2023, 7:41 PM Ballina-based photographer David Farrell pulled off a double at the Federation of European Professional Photographers’ annual awards, which were announced in Prague last week. The lensman won two prestigious Merit Awards in … [Read more…]
When I saw this subject come up on Reddit, I thought surely, this couldn’t be true. But sadly, it is. Over half of Shreveport, LA residents live in poverty. How does that even happen in this day and age? All I know is that poverty is a cycle and one that we desperately need to … [Read more…]
Hiking, running and cycling trails are all across Richmond. Some are tucked into nature, other meander along the river while others are right in the city. Join Will Roye as he explores #rva’s trails in this segment from 8@4 presented by VCU Massey Cancer Center from the Virginia Wayside Furniture studios with sports by Richmond … [Read more…]
Wensum Fakenham column by Jim Harding, May 16: I have vague memories of watching the coronation of our late Queen in 1953. At the time I had just spent a year at Woking Grammar school, having sneaked in via interview following a year at the local Secondary Modern in Old Woking. We were one of … [Read more…]
LOSING to Meath last weekend means Tipperary have to beat Down in Thurles on Sunday to have any chance of qualifying automatically for the Tailteann Cup quarter-finals. Tipp took a 20-point hammering from defending All-Ireland champions Kerry in the Munster Championship and were then routed by the Royals last weekend and Down’s win over Waterford … [Read more…]