What does 'dog days of summer' really mean? Ever wonder where the phrase 'dog days' of summer comes from? It actually has nothing to do with canines panting in the heat. The words dog days of summer might conjure up images of canines panting in the heat, but the origin of the phrase actually has to do with the stars. Historians say the phrase dates back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, who would keep track of the seasons by looking up at the sky.
KKR has agreed to buy Mills Fleet Farm. Financial terms werenât announced. Mills Street is a retailer of lifestyle merchandise serving suburban and farm consumers. The company has 35 retail stores throughout four Midwestern States: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and North Dakota.
Erika Brason, owner of Rebel Ride at 6449 Transit Rd. in East Amherst, stands in the cycle room where she hopes to create the best indoor cycling experience in Western New York. Photo by Jim Smerecak. Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com Three months ago, a new cycling studio opened in Western New York. Rebel Ride, 6449 Transit Road, East Amherst, offers strength and conditioning training, spinning classes and accessibility to most people, no matter what their ability level, according to owner Erika Brason. âThis is something that Iâm very passionate about, and it really started from scratch,â Brason said.