Other interesting woods used in the French colonial armoires are thibet (Alfizzia lebbeck), a dark brown with blondish striped wood, West Indian rosewood (Dalbergia fructescens), and Sabica (Lysiloma latisiligua) commonly known as âhorse-fleshâ in the islands and is often mistaken for mahogany.
(Published Friday, June 19, 2015) The city of Oakland opened its arms to an estimated million revelers on Friday, showering the beloved Golden State Warriors with love and adoration after the basketball team won the NBA championship. (Published Friday, June 19, 2015) About 1 million people attended the parade and rally, police said. The event went relatively smoothly, although three people were shot a few blocks from the site of the rally. Police could not confirm whether the shooting had anything to do with the Warriors rally.
New York City Celebration: March 17, 1762 â The first official parade in New York City is held. March 17, 2011 â The 250th New York City St. Patrickâs Day Parade is held. The parade is held on March 17, unless March 17 falls on a Sunday. When this happens, the parade is held on Saturday the 16th. The parade marches up 5th Avenue, from 44th to 79th streets. It is the worldâs largest St. Patrickâs Day parade with more than 150,000 people marching each year.