Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Sharp Sparks

 

 

 A worker cuts rebar into shorter lengths.  Construction continues with the new Plattsburgh Public Library entrance.

 

And Give A Mugger A Chance To Rob All Your Money

 

Editorial excerpts 11/19/24 

 


 

 

 

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Painting A Message Of Hope

 

 
An important message has been painted across the front windows of Chapter One Coffee & Tea as part of a suicide prevention program. Painter Anika Fullum of Associated Artistries puts the finishing touches on 988, a telephone/text number that offers help for people in crisis.


 

As part of a suicide awareness program intern artist Abbigail Owen paints mention of the select drinks offered this month at Chapter One Coffee & Tea.  You Matter-A-Latte drinks will contribute funds to the Clinton County NY Coalition To Prevent Suicide.  The list of specialty lattes is behind the front counter. 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, November 06, 2024

It's Starting

When I’m walking around with my camera and minding my own business occasionally someone has to bother me.

This evening I was standing on the sidewalk, changing my camera’s battery, when a drunk walked up to me. Apparently he made a decision without asking about my political viewpoint after Trump’s victory.

He said: “You liberals are dying out. You got your asses kicked.” Then he staggered off.

Yes, low IQ alcoholics really know what is going on.

Saturday, November 02, 2024

Airbag Jacket Protects Motorcyclist

 


Inside a motorcyclist airbag jacket is a CO2 cartridge that activates in milliseconds, the released gas inflating the jacket during an accident.  This particular model uses a tether between the jacket and the motorcycle that when pulled triggers the impact absorbing safety cushion.