Venice Glassmakers’ Historical Artwork Shattered by Poor Demand, Taxes

The glassmaker has sold his flat to maintain his factory going and now sleeps in the back room of his foundry in the tiny isle of Murano, a mile north of the Italian canal city of Venice. The 47-year old, who comes from a household of glassmakers, says …
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Every December we wrap up warm and Gluhwein to be guzzled by venture outside to gay marketplaces, cram Currywurst, and fill our stockings with handmade gifts.

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Ishpeming Salvation Army benefit at Venice

Venice’s owner, Beth Christianson, says she picked up many of Hickey’s customers and is pleased to maintain the tradition going. Many Ishpeming companies have given to the yearly occasion. Music coordinator Kurt Gronvall has lined up five local …
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Revised schedules come into effect on the other side of the major day as well as the Continent this year is. We have read many opinions as five locals lose ground to low-cost airlines, mourning the death of railway services. Yet the truth is the fact that across much of Europe rail travel is a rising star. Passenger numbers are up, and each December sees a raft of new services. We have chosen the most remarkable developments.

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Photostory: Inhabit Venice Beach feeding the homeless with food and knowledge

Folks sitting and eating on 3rd ave during Inhabit Venice beach feed the folks occasion in Venice Calif. Every Sunday nighttime volunteer workers appear to serve everyone that prefers to eat a hot Sunday dinner. Besides, they hand out clothes, toiletries and legal …
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