It was the site of a few wild incidents, she recalls. One time, she says, a couple of women snuck a live octopus up the elevator in a garbage bag and put it in a stall in the ladies' room. "I had a customer come down and all she could say was, 'There's an o, o, o, in the bath, bath . . ." Unfortunately, I don't think animal services could save it." Another night, she says, a woman came in, sat down, took off all of her clothes, and folded them neatly on the chair beside her before anyone noticed. … [Read more...] about Places in Time / A toast to the Bay Area’s historic 20th century-and-still-going watering holes
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Biden to Discuss Coronavirus Response Efforts
The usual throng of Washington dignitaries witnessing a presidential inauguration was sharply limited in the seats behind Biden and Harris. Chairs for some of the invited guests were widely spaced in line with coronavirus restrictions recommended by health authorities, and those attending all wore face masks. … [Read more...] about Biden to Discuss Coronavirus Response Efforts
President Singles Out Pittsburgh In Withdraw Speech, Mayor Says City Will ‘Follow Guidelines Of Paris Agreement’
Finally, this statement was released by Allegheny County Democratic Committee Chair Nancy Patton Mills: “President Trump did not win in Pittsburgh or in Allegheny County. In fact, Allegheny County is the only county in the rest belt who outperformed our 2012 Democratic Presidential results. We don’t need President Trump to reinvent Pittsburgh. Under the leadership of Rich Fitzgerald and Bill Peduto, we’re already doing that.” … [Read more...] about President Singles Out Pittsburgh In Withdraw Speech, Mayor Says City Will ‘Follow Guidelines Of Paris Agreement’
The Hill’s Morning Report – Biden takes office, calls for end to ‘uncivil war’
➔ INTERNATIONAL: Psaki told reporters on Wednesday that Biden will begin his calls with foreign leaders on Friday, starting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin TrudeauJustin Pierre James TrudeauBiden's first foreign leader call to be with Canada's Trudeau on Friday World leaders congratulate Biden on becoming president LIVE INAUGURATION COVERAGE: Biden signs executive orders; press secretary holds first briefing MORE. She added that the first round of calls will be with “partners and allies,” indicating there are no immediate plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir PutinVladimir Vladimirovich PutinBiden's first foreign leader call to be with Canada's Trudeau on Friday Gorbachev says Biden should work to 'normalize relations' with Russia A vision for Russia MORE (The Hill). … Heads of state and government leaders extended their good wishes to the 46th president on Wednesday to kick off ties with the new administration. … In Israel, Prime Minister … [Read more...] about The Hill’s Morning Report – Biden takes office, calls for end to ‘uncivil war’
Biden to Discuss His Coronavirus Response Plan in Thursday Speech
“This is a great nation,” he said. “We're a good people. And to overcome the challenges in front of us requires the most elusive of all things in a democracy, unity. It requires us to come together in common love that defines us as Americans, opportunity, liberty, dignity and respect, and to unite against common foes, hate, violence, disease and hopelessness. America's story depends not on any one of us, not on some of us, but on all of us, on we the people.” … [Read more...] about Biden to Discuss His Coronavirus Response Plan in Thursday Speech