Tag: Island

Rock Island, IL Author Publishes Biography

Where in the World Are Dick & Mary?, a new book by Dick Fislar, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc. Over the years, Dick and Mary have traveled to all fifty states and over 130 countries and six continents. This book recounts some of their exciting, funny, and breath-taking adventures. Seeing the world from cruise ships, airplanes, motor coaches, and even evacuation helicopters, Dick and Mary know that travel is about more than just the destinations. It’s about the unique experiences you have along the way. Where in the World Are Dick & Mary? is a 332-page hardcover ... Read more

Japan – JCB presents STAR ISLAND Singapore Countdown Edition 2022-2023

STAR ISLAND Singapore Countdown Edition returns December 31 to The Float at Marina Bay. The one and only futuristic fireworks entertainment display will be held for the first time in three years against the iconic Marina Bay city skyline. Colorful HANABI hand-crafted fireworks will illuminate the sky in a kaleidoscope of colors as never before seen in Singapore. Presented by JCB, the major Japanese credit card brand, and Sanrio, home of Hello Kitty and kawaii (cute) Japanese popular culture, as premier sponsor, STAR ISLAND Singapore interfuses spectacular HANABI (Japanese fireworks) with dynamic laser displays, immersive sound and breathtaking performances into ... Read more

Hong Kong – Island East Swimming Pool temporarily closed

Island East Swimming Pool temporarily closed ******************************************** Attention TV/radio announcers: Please broadcast the following as soon as possible and repeat it at regular intervals:      Here is an item of interest to swimmers.      The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (July 27) that Island East Swimming Pool in Eastern District has been temporarily closed for cleaning and superchlorination following the discovery of a small amount of vomit in the pool.      It will be reopened at 6.30am tomorrow.      The department appeals to swimmers to be considerate and to keep the swimming ... Read more

Rhode Island Woman Honored with Joseph G.E. Knight Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence

 Katrinkles founder and owner Katherine Westcott has been awarded the 2022 Joseph G.E. Knight Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence. Katherine is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design and her business is located in Providence, RI. Katherine was presented the award today at the 2022 Rhode Island Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Knight Award is a recognition of a successful small business owner that SCORE Rhode Island (ri.score.org) has worked with for many years. The award was presented by SCORE chapter co-chair James Mutschler. Katherine launched Katrinkles (www.katrinkles.com) in the ... Read more

“Angler Island,” by Brad A. LaMar, Tells the Story of an Island Survivor Who Battles a Mysterious Evil

A sci-fi novel that has intrigued readers who are eager to read on what happens next. Interested? Find out more and grab a copy of Brad A. LaMar’s new release on Amazon.