And a friend, who prided himself on being rather good at speaking French, went in to hire the canoes; we decided we needed three, so he asked for "trois canneurs" which he thought was the French for "three canoes". We got our canoes; we spent the afternoon on the river; we came ...
Who has some elevators in his lair to help bop around a bit. There are also a variety of traps of various sorts.My Crabs has a magnetic trap that can also act on your red blood cells (Nice though there Mr Horseshoe crab! I see what you did!) Others are accidents, like fucking up...
Beside him was an outdoorsy young man who’d been airlifted to the hospital as a result of tearing his spleen after a dive gone wrong. After a few days, he was replaced by a wiry, grizzled fellow with keen, bright eyes, who swore and complained vociferously about the food. “What’s ...
My mother pounded her fingers on the paperwork, stood and slapped her purse down on the table, demanding to know why, when my brother had been kidnapped and missing for so long, he was allowed to go home with the person who kidnapped him. I wondered if I should move the stapler out o...
The Savoy’s distinction of installing the first elevators in a hotel, along with the first electric lights, begot the world’s first luxury suites, all penthouse-like at upper levels due to the ability to elevate discreetly, versus climb stairs like the common folk had to do. Upstairs, ...
Who drives → Connectivity ↓UserSomeone else Point-to-point Walking,drivingownvehicle,using own bike or standing scooter Rides from others,taxis,TNCs(astherider) First-/last-mile Fleet-based bikes and standing scooters,carsharingandcarrentals(asthedriver) Public transit This paper is structured by...
This may include installing ramps or elevators or ensuring adequate parking spaces and restrooms for people with disabilities. It’s important to remember that accessibility is not just about physical barriers; it also includes providing accommodations for employees with sensory or cognitive disabilities....
When you’re a small-town lady from rural Minnesota, elevators may not be a big problem. They weren’t for Layla and me. However, having a dog who is comfortable riding in elevators can literally open doors. Being able to bring your dog to hotels and have her greet the elevator happily...
day I opened the microwave and it came on and started working with the door wide open. This is probably the fifth or sixth microwave I've had to buy in as many years. On a maybe unrelated side note: my great great grandpa was one of those people who could heal warts with his hands...
installing elevators in buildings, adapting door openings and doors to the needs of disabled people moving in wheelchairs, appropriate wide transportation routes and corridors without thresholds in buildings, toilets adapted for the needs of the disabled. suitably adapted customer service offices for peopl...