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Detroit’s Abandoned Michigan Central Station Restored to Its Former Glory 111 Years After Opening.

The historic Michigan Central Station in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood first opened in 1913 as one of the country’s most impressive transportation terminals. At its peak, the Beaux-Arts building saw 4,000 daily visitors, but in 1988, after decades of declining rail travel, it was shuttered. The train station sat vacant for over 30 years, its once-stunningly ornate facade falling victim to weather, vandalism, and neglect. But on Thursday, following a six-year, $950 million renovation, the 18-story structure reopened to much fanfare. Raymond Boyd/Michael Ochs Archives via Getty Images Michigan Central Station in 2016 It’s the piece de resistance in a massive project by Ford Motor Company. The automotive giant acquired the station in 2018 with plans to transform it and its surrounding area into a 30-acre technology and cultural hub. “There’ll be nothing like this anywhere in America, because not only will this be a beautiful building to work, we’re going to invent the future of mobility down here, too. And we want to make the Motor City the Motor City for the next 100 years again,” Ford Executive Chair William Clay Ford Jr. told CBS News. More than 3,000 tradespeople restored the building to its former grandeur, with Ford sourcing limestone from the same quarry in Indiana that supplied the original stones over a century ago. Attention was given to rehabilitating as much of the station’s original architecture as possible while also paying tribute to its more recent history by preserving some of the graffiti on its walls. Advertisement “Everything Ford could save, we did, and other elements were re-created through technology and tenacity,” Melissa Dittmer, head of place at Michigan Central, explained in a statement. “At the same time, it was important to us to respect the station’s extraordinary past, including its ongoing role in Detroit’s cultural landscape.” Bill Pugliano/Stringer via Getty Images The station’s interior in 2018 Jason Keen/Michigan Central The newly renovated interior The reopening was celebrated with a massive outdoor concert executive-produced by Eminem and featuring performances from Michigan natives Diana Ross, Jack White, Theo Parrish, and others, including the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. It kicked off a 10-day open house welcoming visitors to explore the station’s ground floor. “Detroit is known around the world for its musical talent, and having so many legendary artists kick off the celebration for the reopening of the iconic Michigan Central Station shows how meaningful this moment is for our city,” said Mayor Mike Duggan in a news release. “This historic landmark symbolizes Detroit’s resilience, innovation, and now, its bright future. This is about more than preserving a piece of our past. It also is about paving the way for a new era of growth and opportunity for all Detroiters.” Donaldson Collection/Archive Photos via Getty Images A postcard of Michigan Central Station circa 1913 That sentiment reflects a comeback for the city, which famously filed for bankruptcy in 2013, the largest municipality in the country to do so. Over a decade later, new life is being breathed into Detroit: This April, the 2024 NFL Draft was held there, drawing over 700,000 fans, per CBS. Advertisement Now that the station has been restored, Ford will be among the first tenants, with employees expected to move into three floors later this year. A youth programming floor in the building’s tower will provide 23,000 square feet of space to welcome organizations that are investing in future generations. Jason Keen/Michigan Central A new public park in the station’s former rail yard is also in development, and is being designed with sustainability and inclusivity in mind. It will comprise gardens, playscapes, community gathering and event spaces, as well as tech-enabled zones for innovation and collaboration. “I wanted Michigan Central to be beautifully restored but also reimagined for so much more,” said Executive Chair Bill Ford, adding: “The innovation that will happen here, with startups and companies big and small, will help ensure Detroit preserves its title as the Motor City for generations to come.” Jason Keen/Michigan Central

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Detroit’s Abandoned Michigan Central Station Restored to Its Former Glory 111 Years After Opening.

The historic Michigan Central Station in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood first opened in 1913 as one of the country’s most impressive transportation terminals.

 

At its peak, the Beaux-Arts building saw 4,000 daily visitors, but in 1988, after decades of declining rail travel, it was shuttered. The train station sat vacant for over 30 years, its once-stunningly ornate facade falling victim to weather, vandalism, and neglect. But on Thursday, following a six-year, $950 million renovation, the 18-story structure reopened to much fanfare.

Raymond Boyd/Michael Ochs Archives via Getty Images

Michigan Central Station in 2016

It’s the piece de resistance in a massive project by Ford Motor Company. The automotive giant acquired the station in 2018 with plans to transform it and its surrounding area into a 30-acre technology and cultural hub.

“There’ll be nothing like this anywhere in America, because not only will this be a beautiful building to work, we’re going to invent the future of mobility down here, too. And we want to make the Motor City the Motor City for the next 100 years again,” Ford Executive Chair William Clay Ford Jr. told CBS News.

More than 3,000 tradespeople restored the building to its former grandeur, with Ford sourcing limestone from the same quarry in Indiana that supplied the original stones over a century ago. Attention was given to rehabilitating as much of the station’s original architecture as possible while also paying tribute to its more recent history by preserving some of the graffiti on its walls.

“Everything Ford could save, we did, and other elements were re-created through technology and tenacity,” Melissa Dittmer, head of place at Michigan Central, explained in a statement. “At the same time, it was important to us to respect the station’s extraordinary past, including its ongoing role in Detroit’s cultural landscape.”

Bill Pugliano/Stringer via Getty Images

The station’s interior in 2018

Jason Keen/Michigan Central

The newly renovated interior

The reopening was celebrated with a massive outdoor concert executive-produced by Eminem and featuring performances from Michigan natives Diana Ross, Jack White, Theo Parrish, and others, including the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. It kicked off a 10-day open house welcoming visitors to explore the station’s ground floor.

“Detroit is known around the world for its musical talent, and having so many legendary artists kick off the celebration for the reopening of the iconic Michigan Central Station shows how meaningful this moment is for our city,” said Mayor Mike Duggan in a news release. “This historic landmark symbolizes Detroit’s resilience, innovation, and now, its bright future. This is about more than preserving a piece of our past. It also is about paving the way for a new era of growth and opportunity for all Detroiters.”

Donaldson Collection/Archive Photos via Getty Images

A postcard of Michigan Central Station circa 1913

That sentiment reflects a comeback for the city, which famously filed for bankruptcy in 2013, the largest municipality in the country to do so. Over a decade later, new life is being breathed into Detroit: This April, the 2024 NFL Draft was held there, drawing over 700,000 fans, per CBS.

Now that the station has been restored, Ford will be among the first tenants, with employees expected to move into three floors later this year. A youth programming floor in the building’s tower will provide 23,000 square feet of space to welcome organizations that are investing in future generations.

Jason Keen/Michigan Central

A new public park in the station’s former rail yard is also in development, and is being designed with sustainability and inclusivity in mind. It will comprise gardens, playscapes, community gathering and event spaces, as well as tech-enabled zones for innovation and collaboration.

“I wanted Michigan Central to be beautifully restored but also reimagined for so much more,” said Executive Chair Bill Ford, adding: “The innovation that will happen here, with startups and companies big and small, will help ensure Detroit preserves its title as the Motor City for generations to come.”

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Play something sweet. Play something mellow.

Movie themes

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Play something sweet. Play something mellow. Let’s slow it down with mellow slower songs. Can be love songs or just tunes that take it easy.

 

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Dance till you drop.

We can dance.

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Dance till you drop. We have had foot moving music, but here you let the whole body go.

PLAY ANY SONG THAT HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH DANCING.

It can be in the title, song, or artists name.When the music plays, your body sways to the beat! Since the dawn of human civilization music and dance have complemented each other. Dance is a physical way of expressing the feelings and emotions music stirs. So, it should come as no surprise that so many songs from all genres have had the word “dance” in their titles.

 

 

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Songs with “Running” or “Run” in the title, the song, or the band or artists name.

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Songs with “Running” or “Run” in the title, the song, or the band or artists name. This could be a tough one, but I’m sure we can find a few.

So lets post what some of the best songs with some variation of the word “run” or “running” and such in the title.

 

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Songs about flying or planes

Data collected by the flying telescope. NASA Photo

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Songs about flying or planes.

No music fan in their right mind would think of traveling these days without a suitable playlist. Airplane travel lends itself especially well to a thematic mix, since pop music history is so loaded with great flight songs.

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The unofficial beginning of Summer.

Summer songs.

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The unofficial beginning of Summer. In the USA Memorial day has always been the unofficial beginning of Summer. So let’s play songs about summer, bands that have summer in their name, orsongs that have summer in the title.

 

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Music that will make you move your feet.

Move to the grove.

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Music that will make you move your feet and shake that booty.

 

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Cheesecake Pretzel Bites Recipe | Cream Cheese Balls.

Simple Recipe.

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Cheesecake Pretzel Bites Recipe | Cream Cheese Balls.

Make these tasty cheesecake pretzel pops for a dessert your friends and family will love! These sweet cream cheese bites are a refreshing treat that are unbeatable at a party or special occasion. Try them with caramel and strawberry dipping sauce.

Ingredients.

  • 2 8 oz. pkgs. cream cheese, softened
  • 1 t. vanilla
  • 1 t. lemon juice
  • 1 C. powdered sugar
  • 1 C. graham crackers, finely crumbled
  • Pretzel sticks
  • Directions
  1. Combine cream cheese, vanilla, lemon juice, and powdered sugar. Place bowl in freezer for a brief period to allow ingredients time to set.
  2. Using a spoon, scoop out of dollop of cream cheese mixture and place in a bowl of finely crushed graham crackers.
  3. Carefully roll into a ball.
  4. Insert pretzel sticks into cheesecake ball. Repeat until mixture is used up. Refrigerate cheesecake balls for at least an hour.
  5. Serve and enjoy!

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Songs from the late 60’s and 70’s are my favorites. What about you?

Best of the best.

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Songs from the late 60’s and 70’s are my favorites. What about you? OK so I’m old. The 60’s and 70’s was the golden age for me. Be it Classic, Pop, or Soul.

But you can play any era you feel has the best music. Be it the 50’s, 80’s,90’s todays music. Play it.

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Songs having to do with animals.

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Songs having to do with animals. Let’s play those tunes about animals, or have animals in the title, or the band has an animal name. This should be an easy one.

 

 

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Everyone loves Pasta. Don’t They? Bacon Cheeseburger Skillet

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Everyone loves Pasta. Don’t They?  Bacon Cheeseburger Skillet. There are few things as comforting as a bowl of pasta at the end of a long day.

This bacon cheeseburger skillet is meal that’s incredible tasty and surprisingly easy to make. The whole family will adore this hearty dinner so much they won’t believe you didn’t spend all day on it!

Ingredients.
  • 6 bacon strips
  • 1/2 lb. ground beef
  • Season salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 C. chopped onion
  • 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1 C. beef broth
  • 1/2 C. water
  • 8 oz. uncooked rotini pasta
  • 3 Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1 C. canned diced tomatoes
  • 2 T. ketchup
  • 1 T. spicy brown mustard
  • 1/2 C. shredded cheddar cheese
  • Directions
  1. Brown 6 bacon strips and 1/2 lb. ground beef in skillet, breaking ingredients apart as they cook. Season to taste with season salt and black pepper.
  2. Dice 3 Roma tomatoes and 1/4 cup onion.
  3. Add diced onions and tomatoes to skillet.
  4. Add 1/2 cup water, 15 oz. tomato sauce, and 1 cup beef broth.
  5. Add 8 oz. uncooked rotini pasta.
  6. Add 8 oz. canned, diced tomatoes.
  7. Add 2 tablespoons ketchup.
  8. Add 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard.
  9. Bring heat to a boil.
  10. Once boil is reached, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
  11. Remove pan from stove.
  12. Stir in 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  13. Let cool, serve, and enjoy!

 

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The world’s oldest bread loaf is more than 8,000 years old.

Still eatable?

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The world’s oldest bread loaf is more than 8,000 years old.

Bread is such a staple food that it’s often synonymous with sustenance itself, as in “putting bread on the table,” “breadwinner,” or “daily bread.” Indeed, humans have been eating bread for a long, long time. The earliest loaf of bread ever discovered is a whopping 8,600 years old, unearthed at Çatalhöyük, a Neolithic settlement in what is now southern Turkey, comprised of mud-brick dwellings built on top of one another.

While excavating the site, archaeologists found the remains of a large oven, and nearby, a round, organic, spongy residue among some barley, wheat, and pea seeds. After biologists scanned the substance with an electron microscope, they revealed that it was a very small loaf of uncooked bread. It had been fermented, like a sourdough loaf, and someone had pressed their finger in the center of it. The dough had been encased in clay, which allowed it to survive for thousands of years.

The preserved loaf dates back to around 6600 BCE, but by that point, humans had already been baking bread for thousands of years. Some baking even predates agriculture, meaning our prehistoric ancestors were making the food with foraged grains. The oldest known evidence of bread, found in the Black Desert in modern-day Jordan, dates back around 14,000 years. Researchers recovered crumbs from large, circular stone fireplaces — one archaeobotanist compared it to the charred crumbs at the bottom of a toaster. This ancient bread was made of wild wheat and root vegetables, kneaded, then baked on hot stones. The process would have been labor intensive, so archaeologists theorize that bread was a treat reserved for special occasions.

 

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250-Year-Old Cherries Found at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate.

Still sweet after 250 years.

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250-Year-Old Cherries Found at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate. 

Archaeologists found something incredibly rare in the cellar of George Washington’s home at Mount Vernon: Two intact jars of cherries buried in the basement of the first U.S. president’s house.

The story of a young George Washington chopping down a cherry tree may be a myth, but the first U.S. president did likely dine on cherries at Mount Vernon, as evidenced by a recent discovery. Archeologists came upon two intact bottles of cherries that had been buried beneath a brick floor at the Virginia estate.

Principal archaeologist Jason Boroughs called the preserved fruit an “extraordinary” find. “They’re plump, they have flesh, they have pits and stems,” he told USA Today. “They don’t look as if they’ve been sitting in a bottle for 250 years, although they have.”
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​According to a press release from Mount Vernon, the liquid still even smelled of cherry blossoms. The European-manufactured jugs were likely produced in the mid-18th century and ended up buried when the brick floor was laid in the 1770s.

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Chicken Strip Pizza Recipe | Easy Chicken Garlic Bread Pizza.

Simple recipe to make.

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Chicken Strip Pizza Recipe | Easy Chicken Garlic Bread Pizza.

Make this chicken strip pizza for an easy meal everyone will love! This easy recipe combines garlic bread, chicken strips, and pizza, three favorites that features delicious chicken strips and pizza sauce topped with Parmesan cheese.

It’s a cinch to make, and tastes absolutely delicious. Give it a try. It’ll instantly become one of your all-time favorite chicken pizza recipes!

  • In addition, marinara sauce can be substituted for the pizza sauce. You might want a little extra for dipping!
Prep Time 4minutes 
Cook Time 18minutes 
Total Time 22minutes 
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 5 to 6 pcs. breaded chicken strips, thawed
  • 1 pkg. frozen garlic bread loaf, sliced
  • 3/4 C. pizza sauce
  • 1 1/2 C. shredded Italian cheese blend

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut 5 to 6 thawed breaded chicken strips into half-inch pieces.
  • Cut 1 loaf of frozen garlic bread into thirds and bake butter side up for 8 to 9 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and spread 3/4’s cup pizza sauce on top of bread.
  • Cover bread with chicken pieces.
  • Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

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All-Female Auto Shop Offers Oil Changes, Manicures, and Empowerment.

Oil change and a manicure. Nalinee Supapornpasupad/ iStock

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All-Female Auto Shop Offers Oil Changes, Manicures, and Empowerment.

Girls Auto Clinic immediately stands out from the traditional car shop. For starters, the sign out front features a bright red stiletto with a wrench as the heel. Inside, along with all the typical machinery you’d expect from an auto shop, you’ll see an all-female team of mechanics as well as mani-pedi stations where customers can get their nails done while they wait for their cars to be fixed.
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When it opened in 2013, the small business in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, made history as the first all-female auto repair shop in the U.S. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, women currently represent about 12% of auto shop employees — a number that is now on the rise.
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Founder Patrice Banks said she wants to encourage women to work in the auto industry and make mechanic visits more enjoyable for clients. “Women, it’s like a chore, we hate going in to get our oil changed — it’s always a chore, it’s always a burden,” she told the International Business Times.
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Beyond the usual services like oil changes, Girls Auto Clinic also offers hands-on workshops for women, a “do-it-herself” glove box guide, and perhaps most significantly, an empowering community

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Roasted Garlic Asparagus.

Roasted Garlic Asparagus. Rada Cutlery

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Roasted Garlic Asparagus.
Make this incredible roasted garlic asparagus to perfectly complement your favorite meat. Cooked to perfection and featuring an amazing garlic flavor, it’s unbeatable when paired with steak, chicken, fish, pork, or any other protein! Use the written instructions or video below to learn how to make the best asparagus around. Your whole family will love it!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 C. extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 t. onion powder
  • 1 T. parsley, chopped
  • 2 lbs. thin asparagus, ends trimmed
  • Sea salt
  • Black pepper

Instructions

  • Line a large baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a saucepan, add olive oil, garlic, onion powder, and parsley.
  • Cook for 3 minutes on medium-low heat, being careful not to brown the mixture.
  • Trim the ends from asparagus.
  • Place asparagus in the prepared pan and sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper.
  • Drizzle on the olive oil mixture. Roast in a preheated 400° oven for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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Male Duets.

Cat getting into the grove. giphy.com

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Male Duets. It’s the guys turn. This should be an easy one. Peter and Gordon, Chad and Jeremy, Righteous Brothers, McCartney &Jackson, and the list goes on and on.

“It Takes Two.” Indeed, a pairing of great talents can often lead to truly memorable (and highly profitable) results. Whether it’s a romantic ballad, a tandem melody, or complex, counterpart harmonies, the most successful duets find both artists supporting one another – allowing both parties to excel. From Motown to metal and pop to country,

 

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Raspberries Frontman, ‘All By Myself’ Singer, Eric Carmen Dead at 74.

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Raspberries Frontman, ‘All By Myself’ Singer, Eric Carmen Dead at 74.

Singer Eric Carmen, who was first known in the early 1970s as the frontman of the Raspberries, and later achieved solo success with hits like “All By Myself” and “Hungry Eyes,” has died at the age of 74.

“It is with tremendous sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of Eric Carmen,” the singer’s wife, Amy Carmen, wrote on his website. “Our sweet, loving and talented Eric passed away in his sleep, over the weekend.”

“It brought him great joy to know, that for decades, his music touched so many and will be his lasting legacy,” she added. “Please respect the family’s privacy as we mourn our enormous loss.”

 

 

Carmen’s wife concluded with “Love Is All That Matters…Faithful and Forever,” a callback to her husband’s song, “Love Is All That Matters,” from his 1977 solo album “Boats Against the Current.”

The singer’s cause of death and exact date of death has not yet been revealed.

In his early years, Carmen — who was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio — had his first big hit, “Go All the Way,” with the Raspberries after the band signed its first recording contract in 1971 with Capitol Records.

The song reached No. 5 on the Billboard singles charts.

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“Critics hailed the band’s unique twist on Beatlesque power-pop, citing Carmen as a pop visionary,” Cleveland.com reported.

“Bruce Springsteen and Courtney Love both are fans of the band’s music. Kiss, Cheap Trick, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and Guns N’ Roses cite them as an influence,” the outlet added.

The Raspberries had a few more hits after that, such as “I Wanna Be With You” and “Let’s Pretend,” before eventually breaking up in 1975.

 

 

But others may say that Carmen achieved greater success as a solo artist, with hits like, “All by Myself,” “Almost Paradise (Love Theme From Footloose),” and “Hungry Eyes,” among others.

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Notably, singer Celine Dion covered “All by Myself” on her 1996 album, “Falling Into You.”

While attending college at John Carroll University in the late 1960s, Carmen joined a band called Cyrus Erie, whose guitarist, Wally Bryson, had been playing with Jim Bonfanti and Dave Smalley in one of Cleveland’s most popular bands, the Choir, which scored a national hit in 1967 with the song, “It’s Cold Outside.”

After Cyrus Erie and the Choir ended, Carmen, Bryson, Bonfanti, and Smalley got together and created the Raspberries.

 

 

Carmen’s first solo album in 1975 had three Top 40 singles. The singer went on to release another three solo albums, achieving one more hit in 1978, “Change of Heart.” In 1984, his song, “Almost Paradise,” reached No. 7 on the Billboard charts after it was covered by Mike Reno and Ann Wilson for the film, Footloose.

In 1987, Carmen reached No. 4 with his song, “Hungry Eyes,” which he had written for the film, Dirty Dancing. The singer made it to the Top 40 carts again a year later, with his song, “Make Me Lose Control,” which peaked at No. 3.

Carmen lived in Los Angeles for a time, but eventually moved back to Cleveland in the mid-1990s, “and basically went quiet for several years,” Cleveland.com reported.

 

 

At the end of 2004, the Raspberries got back together, and the band played a few shows in Cleveland, before performing eight concerts around the United States in 2005.

In 2014, the movie Guardians of the Galaxy gave the Raspberries another moment in the spotlight when it included “Go All The Way” in the film’s soundtrack.

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Return Of An Icon — The 2024 Chevelle 70/SS Is Here.

150K and it's yours. Topgear.com

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Return Of An Icon — The 2024 Chevelle 70/SS Is Here. An old article, but still very cool.

By JEREMY NICHOLS

The idea of bringing back an iconic name in the automotive industry always conjures images of grandeur. Renderings run rampant with modern twists, updated drivetrains, and state-of-the-art suspension. When discussing the titans of the muscle-car era, I think most would agree that the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS is right in the thick of it, in terms of iconic cars that changed the way we looked at motorized transportation. Sadly, the Chevelle name has been gone for 45 years now. But, thanks to Trans Am Worldwide, the Chevelle is making a big return in 2024 as the 70/SS.

The 2024 70/SS is offered in a number of colors with numerous upgrades and options.

Knowing A Thing Or Two About Retro

Trans Am Worldwide currently builds, you guessed it, Trans Ams. However, they build their interpretation of what the Trans Am would be today had Pontiac not been shuttered by The General. To broaden their horizons, they have designed and built from the ground up, a car that they believe will live up to the Chevelle name. Badged as the 70/SS, Trans Am Worldwide took styling cues from the original 1970 model while at the same time putting their modern interpretations on it.

Starting with a new sixth-gen Camaro as the foundation, the designers completely changed every part of the exterior. The only untouched area was the windshield. As you can see, every body panel has been reshaped to pay homage to the classic ’70 Chevelle Super Sport. They even stretched the car’s rear with new quarter panels, deck lid, and bumper. The interior remains mostly Camaro. However, the 70/SS does receive retro-styled seats and carpet. The 70/SS badging and Hurst cue ball shift knob are also nice touches.

Almost nothing remains of the Camaro that serves as the foundation and starting point for the 70/SS. The windshield is the only exterior part that isn’t changed.

No Skimping On Power

If you are going to build a car to bring back the Chevelle, it had better not be short on horsepower. The 70/SS does an excellent job in this department. You can order the car with one of three powerplant options. The base engine is the 450-horsepower LT1 that comes in the Camaro. If you want more power and excitement, a 396 cubic-inch LT engine producing 900 horsepower can be installed. If you are anything like us and want to go all in, the 70/SS can be had with a 454 cubic-inch LS6/X packing twin turbochargers. The top-tier offering makes a tire-frying 1,500 horsepower.

The 70/SS can be ordered with a supercharged LT engine making 900 horsepower or even a twin-turbo 454 cubic-inch LS6/X that produces 1500 horsepower. Manual transmissions are also an option.

The 70/SS is offered in both manual and automatic transmission versions, and there are suspension upgrades as well. Just check the box for the optional removable hard top for those wanting the look of a coupe. Eight heritage colors are available, as well as ten modern metallic and pearl hues to choose from. You can even pick your own custom color if that’s your thing. Additional options include wheel and tire packages, custom graphics, exposed carbon fiber, and brake upgrades.

Wheel and tire packages and brake upgrades are just a couple of the myriad of options to choose from when ordering your own 70/SS.

We can’t wait to see the 70/SS in the real world pounding the streets. If you’re interested in ordering one, you might want to hurry, as there will only be 25 examples of the 70/SS with the LS6/X engine package produced.

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Female Duets.

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Female Duets.

A number of pop’s biggest stars made duets a regular thing . Whitney Houston , Barbra Streisand, Beyonce,  Lady Gaga and many others. So post your favorite female duets.

 

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