Updated 10:36 pm PDT, Friday, August 23, 2019 Terry E. Brown, Superintendent of the Fort Monroe National Monument poses next to a historical marker that signifies the spot of the first landing of Africans in America 400 years ago at Fort Monroe in Hampton, Va., Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019. less Terry E. Brown, Superintendent of the Fort Monroe National Monument poses next to a historical marker that signifies the spot of the first landing of Africans in America 400 years ago at Fort Monroe in Hampton, ... more Photo: Steve Helber, AP Photo: Steve Helber, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Terry E. Brown, Superintendent of the Fort Monroe National Monument poses next to a historical marker that signifies the spot of the first landing of Africans in America 400 years ago at … [Read more...] about Poet, politicians to mark first enslaved Africans’ arrival
Katrina-era governor, Kathleen Blanco, to be buried Saturday
Updated 10:36 pm PDT, Friday, August 23, 2019 People file past the casket of former Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco during a visitation at St. John's Cathedral Hall, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Lafayette, La. Blanco, who served one term as governor and various elected positions across two decades, was in Louisiana’s top job during the destruction of hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005. She died a week earlier from cancer. (Brad Kemp/The Advocate via AP) less People file past the casket of former Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco during a visitation at St. John's Cathedral Hall, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Lafayette, La. Blanco, who served one term as governor and ... more Photo: Brad Kemp, AP Photo: Brad Kemp, AP Image 1 of / 13 Caption Close Image 1 of 13 People file past the … [Read more...] about Katrina-era governor, Kathleen Blanco, to be buried Saturday
LEADING OFF: Braves streaking, Harper on paternity leave
A look at what’s happening around the majors Saturday: BREEZIN’ Despite tying a major league record by striking out 26 times in a game, the Braves kept their winning streak going. The NL East leaders outlasted the Mets 2-1 in 14 innings Friday night for their sixth straight victory. Atlanta is 9-3 against the Mets this season and tries to boost that mark when lefty Max Fried (14-4, 3.84 ERA) starts at Citi Field. Zack Wheeler (9-7, 4.40) is set to pitch for New York. BRYCE’S BABY Philadelphia star Bryce Harper is on the paternity list while awaiting the birth of his first child. He traveled home to Las Vegas and could be out of action through the weekend. Harper is hitting .254 with 27 homers and 92 RBIs in 125 games. The Phillies’ drive toward an NL wild-card spot took a damaging blow Friday night when they blew a seven-run lead at last-place Miami and lost 19-11. Zach Eflin (7-11, 4.57 ERA) will next against the Marlins — he’s 0-4 with an 8.42 ERA … [Read more...] about LEADING OFF: Braves streaking, Harper on paternity leave
Hilltop wins a wild one over host Escondido
Escondido’s Matt Malone started the season opener with a 74-yard touchdown run on the game’s first play. The Lancers gambled four times on fourth down and recovered one of their four onside kicks.Hilltop’s Tony Canderlaria stopped an Escondido drive with an interception.HILLTOP 45, ESCONDIDO 42Hilltop 3 25 10 7 - 45E - Malone 74 run (Flores kick) H - Aki 37 pass from Deanda (Haros kick)[email protected] FOOTBALL … [Read more...] about Hilltop wins a wild one over host Escondido
Fujinomiya City
Fujinomiya City is rather small and it’s one of those places where you find most things shut after 5 pm. It’s located almost right at the foot of Fuji-san. As far as I know, the best views of the volcano mountain are in autumn, sometime in November when there are more clear days than in any other season. Of course, Fuji-san can be seen in other seasons as well, but there is a higher possibility of clouds that hide it away. There are two important places in Fujinomiya that share a connection with Fuji-san – the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center and the Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha shrine. Both are worth the visit, especially before the pilgrimage ascent. There is a bus available from Fujinomiya Bus terminal to Fujinomiya 5th Station, which is located at a height of 2400 meters. This is the start of Fujinomiya Trail, open in July and August. In addition to those two places, close to the shrine’s entrance torii there is a small street where you can try local dishes … [Read more...] about Fujinomiya City