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Today is V-E Day! (May 8)

Today (May 8) is V-E Day which marked the end of WWII in Europe. Please honor our veterans worldwide who helped bring the end of WWII! Thank you to all active, retired, and our fallen heroes in celebration of this 75th anniversary! Victory in Europe Day, generally known as VE Day (United Kingdom) or V-E …

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Bonn, Germany: Beethoven’s and Christmas Markets

Located on the Rhine River, Bonn is best known as the 1770 birthplace of Beethoven. You can tour his residence in the town center, which houses the largest collection of the composer’s original scores and instruments. There is also a walking tour that highlights 16 points of interest that played a role in the life …

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Greeley Chorale To Tour

The Greeley Chorale embarks on it 9th international concert tour, this time to Germany and the Czech Republic, on May 31. Prior to leaving, the Chorale offered a free concert on Tuesday, May 23, at 7:30 p.m., at First Congregational Church, 2101 16th Street, Greeley. The performance featured some of the works traveling to Europe …

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Freiburg: Germany’s Vibrant, Southernmost City

By Ron Stern, Travel Photojournalist Situated at the edge of the Black Forest, Freiburg is a vibrant university town in southwestern Germany. With a temperate climate, old world charm, large farmers’ market, and culinary treats, this city is becoming known as one of the best offbeat tourist destinations. Part of the portfolio of alternative historic …

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The Bus of the Future!

Bob Larson writes Technology is Hip coluumn via 50 Plus Marketplace News for northern Colorado seniors

Since three years ago, many main stream and small vehicle manufacturers have been testing self driving cars with great success. Now, the future self driving public bus is in the works! Mercedes-Benz of Germany recently revealed its self-driving bus, which is now testing in the Netherlands. The bus is being tested on a 12 mile …

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