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Earlier this year, VDL received the first order for the new generation Citea electric from the Dutch transport company Hermes These buses are based on a newly introduced electric platform that no longer integrates the batteries on the roof The new design is meant to create more space for passengers The new Citea is built in four length variants at VDL’s production facilities in the Netherlands and Belgium all vehicles have an operating radius of 500 to 600 kilometres over their entire period of use Even though it is not explicitly mentioned the electric buses headed for the greater Bordeaux area are likely to be the longest variant with a length of 18.1 metres since the city’s announcement talks about electric articulated buses The 36 buses ordered are to be introduced together with the first express bus line of the metropolitan region in 2024 and commute between the Bordeaux Saint-Jean station and Saint-Aubin de Médoc Charging will take place via “pantograph-based rapid charging technology at the terminal stops” and with lower charging power at the depot the French metropolitan area includes a total of 27 suburbs The population within this metropolitan region is estimated to be around 800,000 sustainable-bus.com I agree with the Privacy policy electrive has been following the development of electric mobility with journalistic passion and expertise since 2013 we offer comprehensive coverage of the highest quality — as a central platform for the rapid development of this technology Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors The newest members of the New Dorp High School Hall of Fame --A Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis Class of 1952 -- stand next to their plaques with members of the New Dorp HS Alumni Foundation and Hall of Fame committee chairman Robert E .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Staten Island Advance StaffAssemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis were inducted into the Dew Dorp High School Hall of Fame at a ceremony Friday night at the school Ordes credited PS 46 and New Dorp with giving her inspiration as a woman to strive to succeed in a world seemingly dominated by men "Every teacher and even the principal were women," she said "And this was over 60 years ago." 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Eleven-year-old girl bags huge Bayou Bienvenue crab Captain Aaron Pierce will run to the structures and rigs in Terrebonne and Timbalier bays looking for the big trout coming out of the marshes.[…] said his go-to place to fish in April is the Sulphur Mine in Lake Pelto.[…] Anglers across Southeast Louisiana have seen a dramatic increase in not only the number of speckled trout but also the size of these fish.[…] ©2025 Louisiana Sportsman, Inc., All Rights Reserved. Employee Information Provisions on Perkins seemed to appear out of nowhere Taking over the former Galatoire’s Bistro building in September 2018 this latest resident at the Acadian Village shopping center made some interesting renovations The beautiful tilework that marked the walls of Galatoire’s were replaced with bold design choices that could not have been more different cream and fuchsia walls with graffiti-style art and jarring but I did like the colorful pink lounge located behind the main bar and the enclosed patio offering more room for seating The menu takes a little while to acclimate to as it’s organized in a confusing way with no clear titles for different sections Names of individual items were either straightforward—like “Chicken Sandwich” or “Classic Steak”—or baffling with monikers like “Crock,” “Crispy” and “Spa Cuisine.” There also seemed to be a wide variety of culinary inspirations the Deviled Eggs sounded like an appealing option These jewels were stuffed with a creamy salmon mousse that offered subtle smoke all we needed were bagels to complete this interpretation of a deli standard We were zeroing in on the crawfish cornbread (“Skillet”) appetizer but our server steered us toward the Flatbread of the Day with bacon green apples and a delightful drizzle of honey I found the dough rather thick for a flatbread and the Brie a bit overwhelming but the sweet and salty apple-honey-bacon combo along with the bitter greens made this an impressive starter On left: The “Low-n-Slow” short ribs entree is glazed in a root beer reduction the Roasted Cauliflower could feed a whole table The “Low-n-Slow” short ribs entree was glazed with a root beer reduction slightly sweet and moist Flintstonian portion of short ribs A substitute of roasted potatoes replaced the grits but it came with cornbread croutons that were so crumbly and dry it took a full glass of water to wash them down “Grilled Fish,” presented redfish with a Creole rub alongside sautéed veggies The fish was moist but slightly overcooked An adequate serving of simple vegetables completed my friend’s light meal “Seared” Big Island tuna salad included mango avocado and macadamia nuts with a chili dressing a sweet and spicy mustard dressing and a briny ponzu tart mangos were beautifully coupled with the delicate rare tuna All the components were noticeably fresh and brought together by the three different but complementary dressings “Pork” Tchoupitoulas featured a chop richly flavored by blackberry bacon jam An accompaniment of braised purple cabbage was too sweet to foil the sugary chop yet addictive nonetheless Roasted Cauliflower was listed as a side dish An entire head of cauliflower was perfectly prepared and startlingly good with a generous slather of whipped goat cheese and a sprinkling of parsley on top With the exception of the elephantine short ribs and the “side” dish of cauliflower the portions at Provisions on Perkins were very reasonable On left: Server Nicholas Ordes brings out the “Seared” Big Island tuna salad On right: A full spread of dishes from Provisions the Crumble Cobbler with mixed berries was at first bite mild and fruity but turned into a sugar bomb the more we dug in the Classic Cheesecake was my preference of a less dense and it was a refreshing surprise especially since the flavor of the day was Turtle Though we found the pools of caramel and chocolate sauces unneeded described appropriately as a “four-layer decadence.” Looks were deceiving as it appeared at first to be a chocolate onslaught Since the menu organization and interior seemed all over the place Yet we were gratified by the quality and flavors If you can get past those surprises when you first sit down The basics: The former Galatoire’s Bistro space has been drastically reimagined for Provisions on Perkins with a menu and interior design that run the gamut of influences What’s a must: The Deviled Eggs appetizer with a smoky salmon mousse the mammoth portion of short ribs in the “Low-n-Slow” entree the equally large side dish of Roasted Cauliflower and the surprisingly airy Chocolate Mud Pie dessert science and technology of food for more than 30 years This article was originally published in the June 2019 issue of 225 Magazine Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information Advantous Consulting’s Jason DeCuir and Blaike-Lee Ordes examine the fallout from voters’ rejection of amending Louisiana’s state constitution to allow for sweeping tax changes a key component of “Louisiana Forward” that would have restructured the state’s tax code was a setback in the broader tax reform effort Jeff Landry (R) and the legislature must grapple with several unresolved issues as they approach the new fiscal session One of the most pressing questions is whether to pursue another attempt at constitutional reform There is growing discussion about restructuring the failed amendment into several more narrowly tailored proposals which may be easier for voters to understand and support the loss of potential discretionary revenue forces lawmakers to reevaluate their priorities The legislature implemented several components of the tax package through statutory changes including income tax rate reductions and the elimination of the franchise tax But the constitutional amendment carried more ambitious goals that couldn’t be achieved through statutory changes alone It would have given parishes the ability to opt out of levying property taxes on business inventory a move seen by many as a way to improve Louisiana’s business climate It also sought to relocate many property tax provisions from the constitution into statute thereby granting the legislature greater authority to shape future tax policy Another critical component of the proposed amendment was the consolidation of two constitutionally dedicated funds: one for budget stabilization and the other for revenue stabilization This reallocation of revenue would have expanded the general fund allowing legislators more discretion in budgeting One of the intended uses of this flexible revenue was to repeal the personal income tax over time Another component of the proposed amendment was to eliminate three constitutionally dedicated funds to pay down the teachers’ retirement system of Louisiana debt allowing for a permanent pay raise for teachers and school support staff Without the funding flexibility envisioned under the constitutional amendment ambitious goals such as teacher pay raises and further tax cuts may have to be delayed or significantly revised the road ahead for the full implementation of Louisiana Forward’s tax reform plan still remains uncertain The deadline to file constitutional amendments has passed and it appears lawmakers are going to debate the best option for getting provisions of Constitutional Amendment No One representative has filed what appears to be a slimmed-down version of Constitutional Amendment No 2 without some of the more controversial provisions Other representatives have filed separate constitutional amendments that tackle specific parts of Constitutional Amendment No including one to grant parishes the ability to opt out of levying property taxes on business inventory as discussed above we will know which direction the legislature will ultimately take in passing the provisions of Constitutional Amendment No it appears the constitutional amendments will be on the ballot Nov we recommend either reaching out to lawmakers directly or through a local lobbyist taxpayers can testify at committee hearings Trade associations are also a great way for businesses to get involved This article does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Bloomberg Industry Group the publisher of Bloomberg Law and Bloomberg Tax Jason DeCuir is co-owner and partner of Advantous Consulting a multistate tax consulting firm based in Baton Rouge Write for Us: Author Guidelines To contact the editors responsible for this story: Rebecca Baker at rbaker@bloombergindustry.com; Daniel Xu at dxu@bloombergindustry.com Log in to keep reading or access research tools Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker “Angels Unawares” is a life-size sculpture in bronze and clay that depicts a group of migrants and refugees from different cultural and racial backgrounds and from diverse historic periods in time suggesting the presence of something sacred among them the sculptural work interprets the belief that the sacred is to be found in the stranger The inspiration behind the work is taken from a biblical passage taken from the Letter to the Hebrews: “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers for thereby some have entertained angels unawares” The presence of the sculpture in St Peter’s Square is meant to commemorate the 105th World Day of Migrants and Refugees.  has spent 25 years sculpting large-scale works in bronze The artist describes his 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You can keep up-to-date by subscribing to our daily newsletter. Just click here Even with a dominant first round win for Thomson, coach Michael Youngblood wasn’t thrilled with how his team defended the run Friday night. The Bulldogs came out on top of what was likely their final home game of the 2020 season with a 62-21 win over Tattnall Academy. And as well as the offense performed — the unit ran only 34 plays and scored on every possession — Youngblood said he expected his defense to play better, especially against the run. “We got seven days to figure out to stop the run,” Youngblood said after the game. Though his team only gave up 21 points, Youngblood has good reason for caution. Throughout the season, opponents have at times used the ability to get around the edge on Thomson (9-2). Against Richmond Academy, Rashad Williams and Jontavis Curry each had over 100 rushing yards and three touchdowns combined on the ground. The issues were also apparent when Thomson traveled to Waynesboro to play Burke County. On Friday night, it was able to grab a dominant win despite the struggles with the run defense. Youngblood said his team has to address that ahead of its second round Georgia High School playoff game in Fort Valley, Ga., against Peach County. “We have to impose our will to stop the run; we have to stop the run,” Youngblood said. “If we don’t, then we’ll be coming home.” Greenbrier’s turnaround season came to an end Friday. The Wolfpack (7-4) lost at Decatur 51-31 in the first round of the Class AAAAA playoffs. Aquinas season ended on a four-game losing streak. After Aquinas (7-4) failed to win a region game, Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy sent the Fightin’ Irish home for good with a 45-17 win. Burke County coach Eric Parker has led his team to overwhelming success against Thomson the past 12 seasons, compiling an 11-3 record against the Bulldogs in 14 meetings. Some of those victories included upsets. Like last season, when most expected Thomson to be the better team. The Bulldogs jumped out to a 21-14 lead at halftime, but Burke County pitched a shutout in the second half en route to a 37-21 win to secure a region title. Thomson’s most recent win in the series came in 2016 — at the Bear Den nonetheless. The Bulldogs likely haven’t forgotten about last season’s meeting. The disappointment of losing to a rival. The disappointment of failing to score in the second half. The disappointment of seeing Burke County secure a region title. If there’s one thing we’ve learned from Thomson this season, it’s that in many cases situations filled with adversity have become moments to successfully overcome. The Bulldogs have rallied past second-half deficits and held off late-game charges. While a win at Burke County wouldn’t move them directly to the top of the region, it would keep the Bulldogs in the running for the title and give them a victory to be proud of. Despite a loss to Richmond Academy, the Bulldogs have one of the fastest teams in the region. With Tay Martin on offense and Snoop Williams on both sides of the ball – with playmakers scattered around the field – Thomson has a good chance to get a win over Burke County. If that happens, Thomson needs a Richmond Academy loss this week against Morgan County and to Burke County in the regular-season finale to grab the region title. If Burke County beats Thomson, the region will come down to its meeting with Richmond Academy. 2024PG/Bauer-GriffinAll products are independently selected by our editors Leopard print never really goes away, but the animal print does ebb and flow in popularity depending on our place in the trend cycle. 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A fishing village framed by colorful houses. It belongs to the municipality of Ares and, although the Way of St. James� doesn't go through this town, it is worth taking the detour. This place must have something for Pedro Almod�var himself to turn it into Julieta's set Redes is in itself a beautiful town, but its view from the sea enhances its essence as a fishing village. Ashore, on the opposite side of the sea loch, you can enjoy the postcard from a privileged enclave: Cala Hawaii (the Hawaiian cove) Located in Pontedeume’ shore, this small beach could certainly be the scenery of a romantic summer movie. It's fine sand, turquoise waters and the green of its flora made it impossible to realise whether you are in Galicia or in a pacific island. So, if you deviate a bit from the yellow arrows, the second stage of the English way makes a stop in Hawaii This place was designed by Juan Garc�a Naveira a local philanthropist who made his fortune in Argentina at the end of the 19th�century His aim was to display historical moments and places from around the world Although nowadays only a portion of it is preserved entering its caves or admiring its statues and ponds The journey starting in A Coru�a also has places where it is worth getting away from the main route. This way is only a stage from Burma where it joins the route that comes from Ferrol But that doesn't make it less important: this route has a great historical value as it is linked to the Templars The medieval order had its domains in the current municipality of Cambre There you can find the church of Santa Mar�a de Cambre a Romanesque-style heritage building dating from the 12th century deviating a bit to visit it can be a way to discover the core of this town And we have arrived to the last stage in the English Way If you have deviated several times from the yellow-arrows-route maybe it's time to make a stop in a natural area Tambre river offers the pilgrims the chance to freshen up on an island with a beach surrounded by greenery and an abundance of nature is the ideal place to take a break before arriving in Santiago Rocío is an example of the kind of good people you come across on the Camino Owner of a furniture factory located on the English Way after observing the growing number of pilgrims she came up with the idea of creating a small area with a free water fountain where they could rest and recharge their batteries This rest area gradually acquired an excellent reputation on specialised pilgrims forums and now it not only offers water but items such as plasters and sandwiches… In the wake of the 2020 pandemic and the dramatic drop in furniture sales Rocío decided on a change of direction and set up a small improvised space on the same site a meeting point that serves the best breakfasts on the English Way Discover the visions of resistance each of the protagonists Be the first to know about our new products We need some more information from you so that you can receive all the news S.A.U.) will store your personal data to create your user profile and send you personalized communications as explained in the additional information available in our Privacy Policy X Factor runner-up Rebecca Ferguson receives endorsement from fellow UK Grammy Award winner Adele “She’s been such a support and said such lovely things about me,” Ferguson said of Adele “She even admitted she voted for me 80 times when I was on the show Adele and a large audience of consumers are backing Ferguson as she prepares to release her first album in the United States Anticipation has already drove pre-ordes for the record on Amazon.com Ferguson’s debut United States project ‘Heaven’ will hit stores on May 29 Rebecca Ferguson is an English singer and songwriter who has been making waves in the music industry over the past decade Her talent and hard work have recently earned her a major endorsement from one of the most beloved pop stars – Adele This endorsement speaks volumes about Rebecca’s stature as a musician and marks a key milestone for her career Let’s take a closer look at this remarkable story and learn more about how Rebecca Ferguson received Adele’s endorsement The news that Adele had endorsed Rebecca came as a surprise to many fans around the world it’s not every day that two hugely successful female artists collaborate together The collaboration between them began when Adele praised Rebecca’s “powerful yet delicate voice” on social media which immediately caught people’s attention their relationship has blossomed into something much deeper with Adele offering her full support to Rebecca by endorsing her upcoming album It goes without saying that receiving such recognition from someone like Adele comes with tremendous responsibility and expectations With this endorsement now firmly under her belt Rebecca will be looking to prove herself even further in the music scene She may be relatively new to stardom but she certainly has what it takes to make it big in the industry with her powerful voice and undeniable presence – especially now that she has gained recognition from one of the biggest names in pop culture today songwriter and actress who has enjoyed success both in the UK and internationally She first gained recognition for her 2010 debut album Heaven which peaked at number three on the UK Albums Chart Since then she has established herself as a major music star with multiple award nominations and wins was described by critics as “a powerful collection of soulful songs” Rebecca Ferguson received an endorsement from one of the most successful recording artists of all time: Adele The two singers have become close friends over the years and Adele expressed admiration for Rebecca’s work Adele said “[Rebecca] is so talented and authentic; I’m honored to be able to call her my friend.” This endorsement will undoubtedly help boost Rebecca’s career even further It is clear that Rebecca Ferguson is one of Britain’s leading female musicians today – a fact made even more evident by this recent endorsement from Adele With such high praise coming from one of the biggest names in music it looks like there are plenty more successes ahead for Rebecca Ferguson Adele’s endorsement of Rebecca Ferguson marks a major milestone in the British singer’s career Adele has been one of the biggest names in music for years She praised Rebecca for being “so talented and authentic”; a sign that she truly admires the artist This is an incredible honor for any musician to receive but especially so for someone like Rebecca who has only recently come onto the scene The impact this endorsement will have on Rebecca’s career cannot be overstated Not only does it give her more credibility amongst fans and critics alike but it also opens up new opportunities to collaborate with other big-name artists It could even lead to wider recognition from industry heavyweights such as record labels and producers this approval from Adele is sure to help propel Rebecca further along her already remarkable journey into fame and success Rebecca Ferguson can now count herself among some of today’s most acclaimed female musicians – all thanks to Adele’s seal of approval With such high praise coming from one of the world’s top recording artists there are sure to be many exciting things ahead for this young star Worship songs are a powerful form of music that serve to uplift © 2023 SingersRoom.com - All Rights Reserved