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The Lotus 79

I’m only just now learning about the Lotus 79. I’ve been doing some research on it, and had learned that it took the checkered flag at the 1978 Belgian Grand Prix. When I went looking for video footage of that race, I was able to locate a copy of the entire event. It’s a bitContinue reading “The Lotus 79”

Legislators power through measure to overturn Key West vote | Miami Herald

Torpedo boats. Underwater demolition. Napalm. The residents of Key West are considering their options in defending their home. Defenders hope to protect their waters from cruise ship assault. The state just overturned a local vote that banned the large cruise ships. The bill was one of the most ambitious assaults on home rule this sessionContinue reading “Legislators power through measure to overturn Key West vote | Miami Herald”

Santa Monica City Map, 1910

I found this great map. It’s available on the Santa Monica digital library. The map itself has amazing detail. It also covers the entire length of the Westgate Line, a trolley service once operated by the Los Angeles Pacific Railway. The Westgate branch used to travel along San Vicente Boulevard, branching off the Sawtelle line on Santa Monica Boulevard. The trolley routeContinue reading “Santa Monica City Map, 1910”

Senate takes swipe at Trump with pro-NATO vote – CNNPolitics

The Senate took a bipartisan swipe at President Donald Trump on Tuesday when it overwhelmingly approved a motion of support for NATO. — Read on http://www.cnn.com/2018/07/10/politics/senate-nato-vote-trump/index.html

Walt Disney World deadly industrial accident near Pop Century

Whoah. “All of us at Walt Disney World Resort are deeply saddened today by the loss of one of our Cast Members,” said George A. Kalogridis, president of Walt Disney World Resort in a statement to WFTV. “This is a tragic accident, and we are providing resources and care for those impacted and are workingContinue reading “Walt Disney World deadly industrial accident near Pop Century”