Saturday, July 25, 2020
Best Places in the US
Monument Valley, Arizona
Sitting like a western movie
backdrop in Arizona's Navajo County, Monument Valley will probably be recognizable to anyone
who has taken a road trip through the American Southwest. The 91,696-acre space
is defined by its towering sandstone structures, mesas, and sandy
landscapes—all of which make for perfect photo opportunities.
A trip to the last century!
1934: Nazi Party Rally
Grounds
The
infamous Nuremberg Rallies took place on the Nazi Party Rally Grounds, an 11-square-kilometer, amphitheater-style
property designed by chief Nazi architect Albert Speer. Today, the grounds have
been converted into a visitor center where tourists can view the space and
learn more about life under Nazi rule. In this file image, crowds gather in the
central part of the grounds.
Friday, July 24, 2020
Best places in the US!
Molokini Crater, Hawaii
Snorkeling at Molokini Crater,
located between the islands of Maui and Kahoolawe, is one of the most colorful
experiences available in the Hawaiian islands. This half-in, half-out-of-water
crater and reef ledge boasts hundreds of varieties of underwater species that
aren't too shy to approach tour boats and divers.
A trip to the last century!
1933: Hitler in the crowd
From
1933 to 1938, the Nazi party held propaganda events every year in Bavaria known collectively as the Nuremberg Rallies. These were marked by torchlight processions
and impassioned speeches from Nazi leaders, including Adolf Hitler, who
had recently become the German
chancellor. In this Getty photo from 1933,
Hitler can be seen greeting supporters during a rally.
Thursday, July 23, 2020
Best places in the US
Maroon Bells, Colorado
Located about ten miles west
of Aspen, the Maroon Bells—two 14,000-foot peaks above the White
River National Forest—are a couple of the most photographed mountains in
Colorado. Shutterbugs are known to set up their cameras along the shores of
Maroon Lake well before sunrise, hoping to get that iconic shot of the Bells
and aspen trees reflected perfectly in the water.
A trip to the last century!
1932: FDR elected
president
In 1932, Democratic presidential candidate
Franklin D. Roosevelt beat incumbent Republican President Herbert Hoover with
the Great Depression looming in the background. The 32nd U.S. president, who
would go on to lead the country through World War II, had been paralyzed from
the waist down due to an illness thought at the time to be polio. In this photo
from the FDR Presidential Library & Museum, the presidential hopeful is
pictured campaigning in Warm Springs, Georgia, with Anna Roosevelt Halsted and
Eleanor Roosevelt just two weeks before the election.PJ of the Day
I bought a dog off a blacksmith today.
As soon as I got it home it made a bolt for the door.
As soon as I got it home it made a bolt for the door.
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Best places in the US
Middleton, Wisconsin
Who knew that southern Wisconsin
was hiding one of the country's most beautiful fields of flowers? Located in the town of Middleton (about six miles west
of Madison), Pope Farm Conservancy becomes a veritable sea of yellow each
summer as sunflowers pop up as far as the eye can see.
A trip to the last century!
1931: Empire State
Building construction
The
Empire State Building, which towers 1,250 feet over Manhattan, was constructed between 1930 and 1931 over
the course of 7 million man-hours. During construction, the skeleton had a
vertical frame composed of 210 steel columns, which could only be erected 30 stories at a
time. Crowds would gather to watch as unsecured workers moved freely about the
cranes and beams. Five workers died during construction of the
building, attributed to lack of safety
precautions. This photo from Getty Images
depicts a worker standing on a crane pulley counterweight, with the Chrysler
building behind him.
PJ of the Day
The Lockdown is like the movie Dabangg.
It doesn't make sense but sequels keep
getting made.
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Best Places in the US
Lake Tahoe, Nevada
Lake Tahoe is the largest of the
alpine lakes in North America, formed millions of years ago during the Ice Age.
Set in the Sierra Nevadas, it receives worldwide acclaim for its scenic
mountain views, luxe ski resorts,
and Nevada casinos—not to mention water so clear that you can see to the
bottom.
A trip to the last century
1930: Liberty's head
The
Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the United States to celebrate their alliance during the American Revolution.
Initially planned to be unveiled in 1876 in conjunction with the nation’s
centennial, the statue was eventually completed in 1885. Although the monument
was considered a gift, the planning and funding efforts were a joint collaboration. In this Getty photo, taken from the
statue’s torch, a group of people can be seen leaning out of the head.
PJ of the day
Losing weight doesn't seem to be
working for me, so from now I am going to concentrate on getting taller!!
Monday, July 20, 2020
Sunday, July 19, 2020
International News
New York's coronavirus hospitalizations fall to the lowest number since early-March
Coronavirus hospitalizations in New York state, once the epicenter of the outbreak in the U.S., have dropped to 743, its lowest level since mid-March.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) said Saturday that the number of hospitalizations had fallen by 22 from Thursday into Friday, crediting New Yorkers' adherence to health guidelines with helping beat back the virus.
Coronavirus hospitalizations in New York state, once the epicenter of the outbreak in the U.S., have dropped to 743, its lowest level since mid-March.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) said Saturday that the number of hospitalizations had fallen by 22 from Thursday into Friday, crediting New Yorkers' adherence to health guidelines with helping beat back the virus.
"New Yorkers' vigilance, courage and adoption of basic behaviors - mask wearing, hand washing and social distancing - has driven our ability to control the virus, and we have to continue on that path to success," Cuomo said.
The situation in New York stands in stark contrast with other states, mostly across the south and west, that have seen alarming spikes in cases in recent weeks after aggressive reopening plans took hold.
Texas saw 10,000 new cases for several consecutive days this week, while Florida tallied more than 10,000 new daily cases for the 10th time Friday.
"As New York continues to show progress combatting COVID-19 with low hospitalizations and a low rate of positive cases, we remain alarmed by spikes in much of the country and the risk of a lack of compliance at home as the state pursues a phased, data-driven reopening," Cuomo said.
One hundred people remain intubated in hospitals and 172 are being treated in ICUs in the Empire State, according to data posted by the state's department of health. Cuomo said that out of 69,817 COVID-19 tests conducted Friday, 754 came back positive for a rate of 1.08 percent.
Best places in the US
Letchworth State Park, New York
New York's Greater Niagara area has some seriously beautiful
spots outside of the Falls—most notably Letchworth State Park, aka “the
Grand Canyon of the East." Whether you experience
the park from a hot air balloon or the 66 miles of surrounding hiking trails,
do try to plan your visit during prime leaf-peeping season.
A trip to the last century!
1929: Churchill's budget
Before becoming
Britain’s prime minister in 1940, Winston Churchill served as the chancellor of
the exchequer, which acts as the nation’s treasurer. The British leader oversaw
the treasury’s decision to return to the gold standard, a move many historians
have called a mistake.
This led to deflation, deepened the Great Recession, increased unemployment,
and prompted the General Strike of 1926. This Getty photo shows Churchill with his
daughter Diana as they walk to London’s House of Commons to present his budget.
PJ of the day
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