Who hasn't dreamed of scrapping the rat race for a simpler way of life where you're not beholden to a job at a desk in a cubicle and spending hours each day stuck in soul-killing traffic? Well, here's a 39-year-old guy who walked the talk. Parker Lake quit his unfulfilling job selling computer systems and walked away from the aggravating daily commute battling rude South Florida drivers and moved to a house on Miami's Little River. He bought a stand-up paddleboard, which he uses to get to and from his two new, part-time jobs — one at a SUP and kayak rental business, the other as a hotel security guard. His daily commutes now involve gliding past manatees, dolphins, herons and pelicans, and underneath busy bridges carrying the daily traffic grind. "I'm not part of that anymore and I feel great," Lake told the Miami Herald. "Drivers look at me with a look of longing, and I know what they're thinking: 'He's probably on vacation. I need a vacation.'" The switch is not without its … [Read more...] about Miami man flees traffic, rat race, commutes on a stand-up paddleboard
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Overlooked No More: Bessie B. Stringfield, the ‘Motorcycle Queen of Miami’
Sections SEARCH Skip to content Skip to site index Obituaries Subscribe Log In Subscribe Log In Advertisement Supported by In the 1950s, when women were relegated to housework, Stringfield revved and roared through Florida’s palm-tree-lined streets on her Harley-Davidson. ByNikita Stewart April 4, 2018 Since 1851, obituaries in The New York Times have been dominated by white men. With Overlooked , we’re adding the stories of remarkable people. Somewhere between myth, memory and motorcycles, Bessie B. Stringfield was great. In the 1950s, when women were relegated to housework, either in marriage or as domestics, Stringfield was married several times and worked as a maid yet revved and roared through Florida’s palm-tree-lined streets on her Harley-Davidson, earning the unofficial title of “Motorcycle Queen of Miami.” Her legend was big enough to warrant a posthumous induction into the Hall of Fame of the … [Read more...] about Overlooked No More: Bessie B. Stringfield, the ‘Motorcycle Queen of Miami’
Domino’s Pizza Launches Autonomous Delivery in Miami
Ford Launching Self-Driving Vehicle Delivery Program in Miami Ford has now launched a self-driving vehicle pilot delivery program in Miami (Florida) in partnership with Domino’s Pizza — to be followed by the launch there of a program with Postmates as well — the company’s Vice President of Autonomous Vehicles and Electrification, Sherif Marakby, has revealed. The launches comprise part of the company’s plans to develop a revenue-sharing model for such services (fleet management) with its various partners — which include the aforementioned Domino’s Pizza and Postmates, as well as others. You’ll note that Ford’s approach to the initial deployment of self-driving vehicles is quite a bit different from the ones being pursued by GM/Cruise and Waymo/Google (as well as the one by Tesla). It seems Ford is simply working to establish partnerships that will see it offer self-driving vehicle fleet management services, rather than … [Read more...] about Domino’s Pizza Launches Autonomous Delivery in Miami
Ford Will Start Delivering Pizzas With Self-Driving Cars in Miami
Throughout its years-long push to develop autonomous vehicles, Ford has tested its self-driving technology along city streets in Pittsburgh, during blinding snowstorms in Michigan, and through blistering temperatures in Arizona. When it comes to testing the business models that Ford thinks self-driving cars will support, rather than the underlying technology itself, company executives knew they needed a new venue. Ford has chosen Miami to serve as that proving ground, company officials said Tuesday. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Earlier this month, Ford started testing self-driving delivery services in the city, an extension of its ongoing partnership with Domino’s Pizza. Further tests will soon begin with Postmates, a logistics and delivery company. Far from one-off ventures, these Miami tests signal Ford’s intent to commit to the city over the long term. The testing will serve as a prelude to the launch of self-driving services, which the company projects will … [Read more...] about Ford Will Start Delivering Pizzas With Self-Driving Cars in Miami
‘Very active’ talks about Miami Grand Prix
McLaren chief Zak Brown has revealed that Miami could well be the second race host in the US, with "very active conversations" taking place.Liberty have made no secret of the fact that they want to extend the race calendar and further tap into the North America market with a second race in the US.New York and Las Vegas have been named as potential destinations, but Miami could be emerging from the pack as there are plans in place to host a live event similar to the one in London last year with a view of adding a second US race further down the line. The festivals will be big, they are definitely happening,” Brown said. “But I’d be surprised if we can get it done for next year just because of the infrastructure which would need to be built up. "But l think it’s definitely a pre-cursor to another race in North America and they are definitely very active in conversations around Miami. It’s definitely warming up America and that market.” … [Read more...] about ‘Very active’ talks about Miami Grand Prix