It's the Friday before Christmas, time for a hallowed holiday tradition here at Shorpy: The Office Xmas Party! Which has been going on for 99 years now. Will Clarence in Sales ever get up the nerve to ask out Hermione from Accounting? Is there gin in that oilcan? Ask the bear.
December 1925. "Washington, D.C. -- Western Electric Co. group." There are enough little dramas playing out here to keep the forensic partyologists busy until Groundhog Day. National Photo Company Collection glass negative. View full size. Continue Reading »
Occupied Germany at the U.S.-Soviet sector border circa 1951, ten years before the Berlin Wall was built. U.S. Army soldiers Harry Manville, Dave Crosson, and Ray Kwapil (my dad). I have the Agfa Karat 35mm and Rolleicord 6x6cm Dad is dangling. Nice cameras, they are still working.
Location: "Untersuhl by Eisenach, Germany, East-West German border on Autobahn" is written on the slide mount. Another of Dad's photos is here: Munich c. 1952. | View full size. Continue Reading »
May 1949. Washington, D.C. "Charles Farrar on Harley-Davidson motorcycle." 4x5 inch acetate negative by the African-American photographer Robert H. McNeill (1917-2005). View full size. Continue Reading »
December 12, 1967. Wheaton, Maryland. "Shoppers walk past People's Drug and Christmas decorations at Wheaton Plaza shopping center." Back when "shopping days until Christmas" was a thing. 35mm negative by Warren K. Leffler for U.S. News & World Report. View full size. Continue Reading »
This diminutive commuter e-bike punches well above its weight class in terms of tech, functionality, and power—all at an approachable price. Like most industries, the e-bike market is often shaken when new technology is debuted or when a new model is priced well below the expected and established threshold based on its specs and features. […]
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Hybrid e-bikes for work and play, but which is best suited for the type of rider that you are? The term “SUV-style e-bike” has gained traction in recent years, referring to hybrid e-bikes designed for both work and play. These bikes combine the practicality of a commuter-capable ride for getting to and from work with […]
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A four-wheeled e-mobility device with plenty of potential for carrying cargo and navigating paved and unpaved paths alike! Electric bike and tricycle brand Sixthreezero has announced a new 4-wheeled e-mobility device called the ANYterrain Stabilized 4-Wheel Electric Bike. Considering that it has four wheels, we wouldn’t exactly call this model an e-bike, but it is […]
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This affordable tricycle delivers great performance and many customization options, though it has its tradeoffs. Electric Tricycles are ideal for riders who need extra stability, as their three wheels (compared to the two of an e-bike) add an additional contact point with the ground. Our team of reviewers has seen an increasing number of affordable, […]
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*Promoted post by Edinburgh Bike Coop, edited by Electric Bike Report. Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful cities in the world boasting the historic “Old Town,” including Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile sitting above the stunning “New Town,” with gorgeous Georgian architecture. Throughout the city are vast green spaces and miles of cycle […]
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Since its inception in 1984, the annual Point in Time Count has been essential in gaining insight into homelessness and tracking progress toward ending it across the United States. On Jan. 23, College Station will participate in the nationwide initiative to determine the extent of homelessness in our community.
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Christmas is a season of joy and love for many, but it’s also a time for criminals to take advantage of the unwary. Keep your family and property safe by taking common-sense precautions and reporting suspicious activities to the police.
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In this week’s episode of “What’s Up, College Station?” Marketing Coordinator Grace Hallowell and CSFD Captain Stuart Marrs to discuss essential safety tips to protect your loved ones, pets, and property during firework season.
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In case you missed it: At its Dec. 12 meeting, the College Station City Council discussed the possible redevelopment of the Northgate District with a small area plan, stakeholder engagement, and the process for selling and developing the city-owned surface parking lot on Patricia Street.
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SPC 1300Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0650 AM CST Sat Dec 21 2024
Valid 211300Z - 221200Z
...NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST...
...SUMMARY...
Isolated thunderstorms are possible this morning into early
afternoon across parts of coastal Oregon and northern California.
...Coastal OR/northern CA...
A potent mid to upper-level shortwave trough will move ashore the
northern CA/OR coast and continue northeastward into the southern
Canadian Rockies/northern Rockies vicinity through late tonight.
Weak thunderstorm activity embedded within a warm-air advection rain
shield will continue moving into the coastal range mountains this
morning before outrunning the inland penetration of scant
instability. ... Continue Reading »
Day 4-8 Outlook
Day 4-8 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0322 AM CST Sat Dec 21 2024
Valid 241200Z - 291200Z
...DISCUSSION...
A more active southern-stream pattern is expected next week with
several lower latitude troughs crossing the southern tier, along
with some northward increase in low-level moisture across parts of
Texas to the Lower Mississippi Valley and Gulf Coast. On Tuesday/Day
4, one such shortwave trough should influence increasing
thunderstorm potential across south-central to east/southeast Texas.
Some severe risk could materialize Tuesday, but it appears that
overall buoyancy will be weak with the severe potential currently
expected to be relatively marginal and ... Continue Reading »
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SPC 1300Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0650 AM CST Sat Dec 21 2024
Valid 211300Z - 221200Z
...NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST...
...SUMMARY...
Isolated thunderstorms are possible this morning into early
afternoon across parts of coastal Oregon and northern California.
...Coastal OR/northern CA...
A potent mid to upper-level shortwave trough will move ashore the
northern CA/OR coast and continue northeastward into the southern
Canadian Rockies/northern Rockies vicinity through late tonight.
Weak thunderstorm activity embedded within a warm-air advection rain
shield will continue moving into the coastal range mountains this
morning before outrunning the inland penetration of scant
instability. ... 
Day 4-8 Outlook
Day 4-8 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0322 AM CST Sat Dec 21 2024
Valid 241200Z - 291200Z
...DISCUSSION...
A more active southern-stream pattern is expected next week with
several lower latitude troughs crossing the southern tier, along
with some northward increase in low-level moisture across parts of
Texas to the Lower Mississippi Valley and Gulf Coast. On Tuesday/Day
4, one such shortwave trough should influence increasing
thunderstorm potential across south-central to east/southeast Texas.
Some severe risk could materialize Tuesday, but it appears that
overall buoyancy will be weak with the severe potential currently
expected to be relatively marginal and ...