A Tragic Farm Accident: Death in the Silo | The New York Times
The United States is producing more grain than ever, for food, feed, and commercial applications like ethanol. But as other farm work has gotten safer, gruesome grain bin accidents persist.
Belle Grove Plantation - Iberville Parish, Louisiana (Demolished in 1952)
Belle Grove Plantation, was a plantation and elaborate Greek Revival and Italianate-style plantation mansion near White Castle in Iberville Parish, Louisiana. Completed in 1857, it was one of the largest mansions ever built in the South, but sadly was demolished back in 1952.
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Virginia
Which U.S. state has about the same population figures as Austria? Find out in the latest addition to our state video series: Judy Friedberg from the Management Section presents her home state. #50states #VA
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Hi, I'm Judy Friedberg and I am happy to tell you about my home state of Virginia.
Officially known as the Commonwealth of Virginia, this mid-Atlantic state is
bordered by Washington, DC, Maryland, West Virginia and North Carolina. And,
to the East, the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean border Virginia's Eastern
Shore, another peninsula of Virginia land.
More than eight million people live in Virginia. Our state flower is actually a
flowering tree -- the dogwood. Our state bird is the cardinal.
Much of our state's natural beauty is protected by National Parks. My favorite is
Great Falls Park which highlights a rushing section of the Potomac River, which
flows to the Bay from the mountains in the west. Those mountains are also known
as The Blue Ridge Mountains, due to the coloring of the trees and shadows,
particularly in the early morning and early evening light.
Much of this area is included in Shenandoah National Park. Within the park is a
portion of the beautiful Appalachian Trail -- a rigorous hiking trail which extends
from Georgia to Maine. In the autumn, the leaves are at their most colorful.
Skyline Drive runs through the park. This is a fantastic way to see the beauty of the
mountains and the Shenandoah Valley from the comfort of your car.
The Shenandoah Valley is known for dairy farms and wineries. Virginia's farming
history also includes tobacco and cotton.
Virginia's nicknames refer to its rich history. The Old Dominion refers to its status
as one of the original 13 colonies. Virginia's other nickname is The Mother of
Presidents. Eight U.S. presidents were born here - more than any other state.
Some of their homes are open to the public as historic sites.
Mount Vernon, home of our first President, George Washington, sits high on a bluff
overlooking the Potomac River, not far from Washington, DC.
Monticello, home of our third President and drafter of our Declaration of
Independence, Thomas Jefferson, is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The
University of Virginia, which Jefferson founded, is nearby.
But, back to some much earlier history...Native people, including the Powhatan,
Algonquin, and Iroquois, were already living in the area long before the English
settlers came. Some say the name Virginia was the settlers' way of honoring Queen
Elizabeth the First of England, who was also known as The Virgin Queen.
You may have heard of the story of Pocahontas? She was a native of the area and a
friend to the English settlers of the colony's first capitol, Jamestown, in 1616.
Williamsburg served as the capitol of the Colony of Virginia from the early 1700s
and was the center of political activity leading to the American Revolution.
Both Jamestown and Williamsburg have active historic centers where you can learn
more about colonial life.
Richmond became the state capital in 1780 and remains so today. In 1861, after ten
states seceded from the United States, Richmond became the capital of the shortlived
Confederate States of America.
After the Civil War ended, and these states re-entered the Union, Richmond
developed into a railroad crossroads for the region. These strong railroads helped
develop trade routes between the middle of the country and the Atlantic Ocean and
led to the founding of Newport News Shipbuilding which continues to produce
battleships and aircraft carriers. Nearby Hampton Roads is the largest naval base on
the east coast.
Virginia is also home to the world's largest office building, The Pentagon,
headquarters of the Defense Department.
Other Virginia coastal attractions are historic lighthouses including Cape Henry,
Fort Monroe and Assateague. Assateague is also the home of the Chincoteague wild
ponies. And, if you visit there perhaps you will order some delicious Chesapeake
Bay blue crab and a beer for your dinner.
Today, media, technology, software, communications, and consulting are the fastest growing sectors of Virginia's economy. The education sector, particularly Virginia's
200-plus colleges and universities, and the government employment sector are also
growth areas. All of this and more, make Virginia the wealthiest of the southern
United States.
I hope you enjoyed hearing about Virginia today.
In the Middle of it All: Getting Down to Business in St. James Parish, Louisiana
Produced for St. James Parish Government, Getting Down to Business promotes St. James as an ideal place to both work and locate a business. Through testimonial interviews with local business leaders, the video cites several of the parish's strong points, including its proximity to New Orleans and Baton Rouge, its infrastructure, and the availability of land alongside the Mississippi River. The video is used by parish officials as a tool for both marketing and economic development efforts. Digital Bayou created a companion video which promotes the quality of life in St. James.
Timothy Roussel, St. James Parish President, says, Members of the Digital Bayou team are innovators. They brought different and effective strategies to better promote St. James Parish. Their creativity and dedication to our project resulted in two great promotional videos that captured the true essence only found in St. James Parish. Both Dave and Duane worked diligently with us throughout the process from start to finish, displaying excellent customer service. The duo cares about the needs of their clients, and is committed to producing a product where all sides are pleased.
Oak Alley Plantation, Mississippi River Plantation Map
This video was recorded during a visit to New Orleans, LA. February 18, 2015. I was absolutely floor at the realization of how many plantations there actually were.
10 Best Plantations in New Orleans for History Tours
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New Orleans' Plantations are both historic and awe-inspiring. Many of them official US historical landmarks, these plantation homes and grounds hold centuries of stories in antiques and buildings. From heroic tales of slaves to modern hit movies, there is so much to learn, see, and do in New Orleans Plantation Country!
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Louisiana Road Trip: An Ultimate Tour of Charming Small Towns
Unwind on a Louisiana Road Trip to historic Alexandria, waterside beauty New Orleans Northshore, Cajun-inspired Lafayette and laid-back Lake Charles.
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Uriah Alabama
Uriah, Alabama is located in Monroe County near Monroeville. Uriah was named after one of its founding fathers, James Uriah Blacksher. Uriah is home to an annual festival called The Cotton Patch Festival. Various talents and arts and crafts are showcased during the festival each May.
Uriah is also home to an historic structure called King-Criswell Plantation House. The Plantation was built in the late 1850's by William 'Doc' King, nephew of William Rufus DeVane King the 13th Vice President of the United States.
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Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles is the fifth-largest incorporated city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, located on Lake Charles, Prien Lake, and the Calcasieu River. Founded in 1861 in Calcasieu Parish, it is a major industrial, cultural, and educational center in the southwest region of the state.
As of the 2010 census, the population was 71,993. Lake Charles is the principal city of the Lake Charles Metropolitan Statistical Area, having a population of 202,040. It is the larger principal city of the Lake Charles-Jennings Combined Statistical Area, with a population of 225,235. The 2010 population of the five-parish area of Southwest Louisiana was 292,619.
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Blue Mist Farms Asheville NC Gated Mountain Community
Blue Mist Farms - Asheville North Carolina - Gated community - Fantastic view lots, Clubhouse, Pool, Tennis Courts, Potting Barn, English Garden, Fishing Pond. The pleasures of life at a slightly higher altitude.
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Red River Flood Waters near Shreveport Louisiana on June 22, 2015
Red River at Bossier City and below. Damaged homes on the Red River due to Flooding.
145 +/- ac Claiborne Parish Louisiana Land & Lodge for Sale at RecLand.net
This 145 +/- acre timber and hunting land with a large lodge is near Homer in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. This real estate is for sale at RecLand is the Duck Commander & Buck Commander Endorsed Land Broker.
12253 Goodwood Blvd Baton Rouge Louisiana 70815
This home, located in beautiful Sherwood Forest, on desirable Goodwood Blvd. is available for you and your family to make lifetime memories. The home is move in ready, and full of modern features. The home was fully renovated in 2016. It has never flooded and is not in the flood zone.
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New Orleans Louisiana 1863 Panoramic Bird's Eye View Map 7157
Panoramic Maps, also known as Bird's Eye View, aerial view, or perspective maps. These were a popular form of art at the turn of the 20th century depicting a city's key points of interest.
Unlike traditional maps, Panoramic maps often highlighted the commercial aspects of a town, while also clearly showing many local residences.
I've had a lot fun looking up places I've been to on these maps -- and I've gotta say - It's amazing just how much things change -- and also how much things stay the same.
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SCETV Documentary | Sea Change
Over the last 100 years, Atlantic Ocean sea level has increased by 12-18 inches -- a rate many scientists believe will accelerate throughout the 21st century, threatening inundation of many of our nation's most valuable, historic and culturally significant coastal assets.
In SEA CHANGE, South Carolina Educational Television presents diverse perspectives on the impacts of sea level rise and other environmental changes on the entire Eastern Seaboard, as experienced and anticipated in Coastal South Carolina and Georgia. Narrator Patrick McMillan takes viewers from the sands of Hunting Island State Park -- threatened by tidal and storm surge erosion -- to cities, towns and communities up and down the coast.
The program asks and answers many questions. What are the immediate and long-term impacts of sea level rise on coastal communities and the people who live in them? How do we enhance infrastructure and human resiliency in the face of rising tides? Will there be winners and losers in response to the many threats? Do we have the vision and will to engage in both near- and long-term efforts to withstand nature's onslaught?
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Sea Change was produced by SCETV, in partnership with, South Carolina Aquarium, City of Charleston, Medical University of South Carolina, SkyWheel of Myrtle Beach, Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach, Marina Inn at Grande Dunes of Myrtle Beach, and Allen University.
RED RIVER of the SOUTH - WikiVidi Documentary
The Red River, or sometimes the Red River of the South, is a major river in the southern United States of America. It was named for the red-bed country of its watershed. It is one of several rivers with that name. Although it was once a tributary of the Mississippi River, the Red River is now a tributary of the Atchafalaya River, a distributary of the Mississippi that flows separately into the Gulf of Mexico. It is connected to the Mississippi River by the Old River Control Structure. The south bank of the Red River formed part of the US–Mexico border from the Adams–Onís Treaty until the Texas Annexation and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. The Red River is the second-largest river basin in the southern Great Plains. It rises in two branches in the Texas Panhandle and flows east, where it acts as the border between the states of Texas and Oklahoma. It forms a short border between Texas and Arkansas before entering Arkansas, turning south near Fulton, Arkansas, and flowing into Louis...
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