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.
Seattle Pride Parade draws record-breaking crowd. SEATTLE â Seattleâs Pride Parade drew another record-breaking crowd, with an estimated 400,000 people. Organizers say in light of the recent tragedy in Orlando, celebrating pride showcased the cityâs ability to celebrate unity. Music, costumes and cheer filled the streets of downtown Seattle for the annual pride parade. Bright and colorful floats stood out among the crowd, but so did this one from Entre Hermanos, with pictures of the lives lost in Orlando after a mass shooting earlier this month at pulse, a well-known gay night club.