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 From the Union Pacific Steam Club We're sorry to announce that we're unable to reschedule the Big Boy No. 4014's West Coast Steam Tour in 2022 as we continue to focus on efforts to improve network operations. We will look to reschedule this tour in the future. Instead, No. 4014 will head south to Denver on Thursday, July 28. The Big Boy will be on display in Denver on Friday, July 29 along with the "Experience the Union Pacific" rail car, a multi-media walk-through exhibition that provides a glimpse of the past while telling the story of modern-day railroading. There will also be a live Q&A with the Steam Crew. Admission is free to Friday's display. On Saturday, July 30, Big Boy No. 4014 will pull the 2022 Museum Special, a special passenger trip from Denver to Cheyenne, hosted by the Union Pacific Museum . This excursion is the annual gala fundraiser for the Union Pacific Museum, a 501(c)(3) organization, and passengers must be 18 years or older to ride...

The annual Hometown Celebration on July 4th features a variety of activities for the whole family! From fireworks, food, crafts, and even a boat parade. Join us on July 4th to experience this tradition, only found here in Iberville Parish. For more info, contact the Plaquemine Main Street Program at (225) 687-3116. Mon, Jul 4, 5 – 9 PM Bayou Plaquemine Waterfront Park 57845 Foundry St, Plaquemine, LA Check Out: Beautiful Louisiana: Plaquemine Lock State Historic Site Former Louisiana House speaker part of $9 million swampland deal at taxpayer expense Alert Louisiana: If Activists Get Their Way A Homeless Encampment May Be Coming To Your Neighborhood Abandoned Louisiana - Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Facilities, Alexandria Louisiana Utility Companies Are Screwing Over Their Customers - And Unfortunately They Are Okay About It Louisiana's Hidden Gems: England Air Force Base Heritage Park, Alexandria Decreased Electric Capacity Will Lead To Blackouts From Michigan To L...

 From the City of Whittier The Whittier City Council has directed staff to draft language for a potential ballot measure that would allow Whittier voters to decide whether the City should prosecute its own misdemeanor offenses. The decision to consider authorizing an amendment to the Charter that would modify the powers and duties of the City Attorney to include prosecution of local misdemeanors comes after members of the Council expressed concerns over Special Directives issued by the Los Angeles County District Attorney that appear to contradict voter-approved ballot initiatives. During a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, the City Council cited numerous interactions with the office of Los Angeles County District Attorney, George Gascón, to facilitate discussion in support of legislation that furthers Whittier’s Strategic Plan goal of enhancing public safety and protecting the community. On April 24, 2021, the Council adopted a resolution expressing a vote of no confiden...

Photographer: Ken Hulsey Location: Orange County Railroad Museum (Perris, Ca) Information from the Orange Empire Railroad Museum Website - HERE This engine was built by the Electro-Motive Division (EMD) of General Motors Corp. in May 1953, as an E8-A locomotive: an E-unit of the 8th model variation (2250 horsepower, later upgraded to 2400 hp), designated "A" because it is a leading engine with cab (compared to boxy non-cab "B" trailing engines). It was part of an order of 17 E-8As for the Union Pacific (UP) system. The Union Pacific placed the E-8s in their general passenger service pool, and in general used them to replace older steam and diesel engines. One of the UP 942's more glamorous assignments was as one of several engines pulling the famous streamliner City of Los Angeles on runs between Chicago and Los Angeles. This notable train used streamlined locomotives and cars, all painted in the distinctive UP colors of Armour yellow with red stripes, and carr...

I wonder why there is such a push for abortion as birth control these days when there are other options that are 99% effective in preventing an unwanted pregnancy. Abortion is a choice but so is taking steps to make the need for one almost nonexistent. I think that we need to start promoting these options more. From the Cleveland Clinic Progestin arm implant – Nexplanon® What is it? Nexplanon ® is a single rod of hormone (the size of a matchstick) that is placed directly under the skin of the upper arm by a physician. It delivers a progestin hormone (no estrogen), over a three-year period. How can I get it? Nexplanon® is placed by a physician who is certified in this procedure. How effective is it? Nexplanon® is almost 100 percent effective. It is the most effective form of reversible contraception, with less chance of failure than even female sterilization. Intrauterine device (IUD) What is it? An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small, flexible, T-shaped device that is placed into th...

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