December 23, 2020 By Frank McCormack
Niagara Falls’ new Maid of the Mist ferries made a splash when they launched in October. The two catamaran-style passenger ferries are all-electric and billed as completely emissions-free. With their debut, the passenger vessels James V. Glynn and Nikola Tesla became the first all-electric passenger ferries to go into operation in the United States. The Maid of the Mist, which has been touring visitors around the falls since 1846, partnered with ABB to design the electric ferry system.
Capitalizing on the attention the Maid of the Mist ferries have generated since their launch, representatives from ABB’s Marine & Ports division held a “tech talk” December 3 to look at the future of electric ferries in North America. ABB’s panel of experts included Bruce Strupp, ferry segment manager for ABB Marine & Ports; Peter Bryn, ABB technology manager, who’s involved in designing
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Origin
Football fans have grown accustomed to some of the biggest musicians in the world stepping up to the stage for the halftime show of the Super Bowl. In recent years, football’s biggest game has featured superstars such as Jennifer Lopez, Justin Timberlake, and Lady Gaga.
But back in 1967, when the Green Bay Packers took on the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl I, the halftime show looked a little different. At that event, fans were treated to the spectacle of 300 pigeons, performances from the University of Arizona and Grambling State University marching bands, and a flying demonstration from the Bell Air Rocket Men. According to comedian Larry Fine’s autobiography “Stroke of Luck,” fans also witnessed a legendary performance from The Three Stooges.
Niagara Falls during winter.
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From the blue shine of fresh snow coating the base of the falls to the surrounding landscape coated in white, winter makes Niagara Falls even more majestic.
During the winter months, Niagara Falls turns into a snowy wonderland.
From the blue shine of fresh snow coating the base of the falls to the surrounding landscape coated in white, winter makes Niagara Falls even more majestic.
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Almost everything immediately near the falls is coated in white.
These frozen stairs at Niagara Falls look straight out of an ice palace.
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Due to the constant precipitation from the falls mist and the cold temperatures, everything from the rocks to the observation point stairs are coated in ice and snow.