Shown above is Connecticut Trolley Museum’s 836. It was built in 1922 for service in New Orleans.
Check out their official WebSite for directions and hours.
Also see an unofficial site with more pictures and lots of history
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Robert Nesta “BOB MARLEY”..
My tribute to …
Robert Nesta “Bob” Marley, OM (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981) was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician. He was the rhythm guitarist and lead singer for the ska, rocksteady and reggae band Bob Marley & The Wailers (1963–1981). Marley remains the most widely known and revered performer of reggae music, and is credited with helping spread both Jamaican music and the Rastafari movement to a worldwide audience.[1]
Marley’s music was heavily influenced by the social issues of his homeland, and he is considered to have given voice to the specific political and cultural nexus of Jamaica.[2] His best-known hits include “I Shot the Sheriff“, “No Woman, No Cry“, “Could You Be Loved“, “Stir It Up“, “Jamming“, “Redemption Song“, “One Love” and, “Three Little Birds“,[3]
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Explanation of EDI and How It Came To Be
Your first thought might be: “I know already or I wouldn’t be reading this publication.” Yes, we will give you the “schoolbook” definition. We will even tell you a brief history of EDI (Electronic Data Interchange), but our real purpose is to give you the modern era definition of EDI; and back it up with an expert opinion.Developed in the United States in the mid-1960s, the idea of what became known as EDI today originated with a group of railroad companies.
The standardization of documents proved to be necessary. They formed an organization known as the Transportation Data Coordinating Committee (TDCC) . Renamed the Electronic Data Interchange Association (EDIA) , they received a charter from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and became the ANSI X12 Committee.
Other businesses began to use proprietary systems to exchange invoices and purchase orders. They recognized the economic advantages of fast, efficient and…
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Angelyne, the Billboard Queen
Sunset Boulevard billboard
Yesterday I was in one of those “Whatever Happened To?” modes and was thinking about Angelyne, the billboard queen of the 1980s who became a Hollywood icon by having a billboard of herself.
Her life was pretty mysterious and you can’t find too much information via Google.
She came from out of nowhere but did a few music videos (really good, like a cross between Blondie and Missing Persons and Berlin) and cameo appearances in movies, most famous, “Earth Girls are Easy.” But then she also did some low budget films in the 1970s. She also sang in a band called Baby Blue.
Angelyne didn’t have a rich husband who paid for these billboards, she was single and said the money came from investors. She was also a candidate in a 2003 California recall election.
No one knows the real age of this eccentric lady. In some…
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The Art of Noise: Hip-Hop Project
The Queen Mary
Monday, March 2nd ~ On board the Queen Mary
The Queen Mary
I was so excited to have my sister and brother-in-law stop by on their way to Arizona. Their time with us was limited, and we opted to take a day trip to Long Beach to tour the Queen Mary. Built by Cunard line in Clydebank, Scotland, she was originally known as job #534.
Although Cunard had maintained a legacy of naming their ships with names ending in “ia” such as Mauretania, Aquitania and Berengeria, legend has it that the tradition was ended due to a miscommunication of sorts.
“As per protocol, legend states that the Cunard directors went to ask King George his blessing of the ship’s proposed name saying, “We have decided to name our new ship after England’s greatest Queen,” meaning Queen Victoria, the King’s Grandmother. Upon which the King is reported to have stated, “My…
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THREE CHOICES
(my painting)
I agree, whoever said it
When something bad happens, you have three choices .
You can either let it DEFINE you,
Let it DESTROY you,
Or you can let it STRENGTHEN you……
Full Moon Beach Party at Koh Pagnan in Koh Samui Thailand,welcome!
Hidden Gem in New York City- The Halal Guys
Location: 6th Ave & W 53rd St
Midtown West, Theater District
Hours: Open all day. 7pm- 4am
If you are a street food lover and work/study/live or are just a tourist in New York City, you will love The Halal Guys. It was during my early days in New York City when I was craving for some middle-eastern food (being an Indian I love all kinds of spicy food) but had no idea where to go. I looked up on Yelp for places nearby. There came a few options but what topped their ratings was The Halal Guys (http://tinyurl.com/lzr9l6m). Finally, after waiting in a line for almost 30 mins, I got my take-out dinner box, yes you have to stand in long lines to buy their food; they are this popular. The food was so good that the wait was totally worth it. Now, at least once in two weeks, I…
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Crazy Pasta Child 