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The Count Get Your Own Prime Picks PW Guides Arroyo Weddings 2015 2015 Eat, Drink, Play Dining Guide Summer Guide 2015 Education Guide 2015 Welcome to Pasadena 2014 Best of Pasadena Off target Council wants staff to keep studying deal with Lower Arroyo Archery Range André Coleman Like it? Tweet it! SHARE IT! Efforts to reach an agreement between the city and a local archery range missed the mark Monday night when the City Council decided to send the matter back to staff for more study. Council members Jacque Robinson, Margaret McAustin and Gene Masuda favored a new agreement that would have mandated the Pasadena Roving Archers, the nonprofit group that maintains and operates the historic range, to carry a $1 million insurance policy, pay the city up to 40 percent of its quarterly revenue and send members to training courses.Staff will conduct a survey to determine how many people use the range and its peak business hours. Staff will also study the feasibility of removing lead from the Eaton Canyon shooting range and moving archers to that part of town, a move supported by a group of residents living above the range led by activist Claire Bogaard, wife of Mayor Bill Bogaard, who was in attendance Monday night with a handful of residents who want the archery range closed.The issue will go back to the Recreations and Parks Commission and come back to council later this year. “This is part of our heritage,” McAustin said just after midnight during the council meeting. “This is one of the things that makes Pasadena a great city and it has been here for 70 years.”Opponents of the range came to the council meeting with a handful of facts that didn’t seem to jibe with official reports. Councilman Steve Madison continuously referred to conflicts between archers and hikers, despite the fact that Pasadena Police Lt. Tom Delgado pointed out that there were only two police reports on file. Delgado told the council that he had examined arrows reportedly found on private property and that many of them were broken, oxidized and years old. The arrows appeared to have been recovered from the brush, not private property, as opponents had claimed. Delgado told the council he asked the people who found the arrows why did they not file a report and they did not respond.Many of these allegations were repeated in an email obtained by the Weekly, which was sent to residents living in the area. The email urged area residents to write to the council to put an end to a “dangerous situation.” The letter claims that it is unacceptable that a private group has control over half of the usable recreational space in the Lower Arroyo. Local residents, the email said, were afraid of falling arrows and that there have been several incidents in which joggers and pedestrians had just missed being hit by arrows.According to the city’s Municipal Code, the archery range is a designated single-use space and all activities must take place in designated areas, which would mean that hikers are breaking the law if they enter the archery range. The letter also claims that arrows are shot after dark by archers that are drinking and smoking. The closest homes to the range are 90 yards from the closest target and sit atop a hill that’s 150 feet high. DIGG | del.icio.us | REDDIT Like it? Tweet it! Other Stories by André Coleman An additional point that was overlooked: Repeatedly throughout the evening, several council members made a point of demanding that PRA turn over their membership rolls to the city, and that the entire deal hinges upon that. Each time they did so, they were in violation of Federal law. The Supreme Court ruled in NAACP v. Alabama (a decision that is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary this year) that no club can be forced to turn over member information to any government body. This is basic first-year law school stuff now. Every attorney knows it. The Mayor is an attorney. Councilman Steve Madison is an attorney. They both knew they have no legal right to even ask for this information, and tying it to the approval of the contract is clearly illegal, and yet they sat right there and did it, over and over, and insinuated that the PRA had something to hide. This is your intrusive and abusive government at work, deliberately eroding our civil rights while we watch. posted by JimMacQ on 9/19/13 @ 03:32 p.m. The article is pretty fair and balanced and even shows how PRA's detractors seem to miss the mark on many occasions. I imagine that PRA already maintains adequate insurance (likely well in excess of $1MM) and probably trains its instructors as well. Agreements between local governments and organizations that use public lands are commonplace in this country and have been for years. All in all, the article sketches a meeting was largely a win for PRA with its detractors exposed as being prone to exaggeration. All is well, right? Not so according to Mr. JimMacQ who rambles about an "intrusive and abusive government at work" that is "deliberately eroding our civil rights while we watch." This type of inflammatory language smacks of right-wing Tea Party members. Mr. JimMacQ would do well to realize that California is a Blue State where we treat others equally and do not tolerate bigotry and that organizations that use public lands must not be vehicles of bigotry. Mr. JimMacQ further fans the flames by referencing the landmark NAACP v Alabama case as a way to propel his right-wing hate. This is not only intellectually disingenuous; it is downright disgusting. I was very sympathetic to PRA's plight after reading the article. Now that I've seen Mr. JimMacQ's response, I am not so sure. I don't want my children surrounded by people of hate. I sincerely hope that Mr. JimMacQ's views are not representative of those of PRA and that the PRA leadership will dismiss him for his extreme views. Organizations that use our pubic lands are subject to government control. We don't need the Tea Party near our children. posted by BlueState on 9/20/13 @ 09:10 a.m. I am not by any means a Tea Party member, or even a Republican. This has nothing to do with political parties, and everything to do with a small group of self-appointed elites abusing the law in order to protect "their" park. BlueState would do well to look into the history of Pasadena and recognize that the reason the archery range has been a bone of contention is simply because in 1935, it had no segregation policy; in 1947, when the city fathers decided to shut down the Brookside Plunge rather than let minorities swim in it, people of color were full members of PRA and practicing in the canyon below their homes. When the anti-archery people refer to the archers as "seedy," "rogues," "riff-raff," "barbarians," or "blue-collar @**holes" (all terms that have been used against the archers in public), they are repeating what their predecessors in the neighborhood said, only without the racial epithets. Funny how things change; back in the '60s and '70s, complaints about an abusive and intrusive government were considered left wing hippie talk and proof of one's being a communist. Considering how many of my long-time acquaintances have blocked me on Facebook because of my virulent condemnation of the Tea Party and Religious Right, I should take these comments as being hilariously ironic. Let's go back to the facts: The Mayor and at least one city councilman, who are attorneys, knowingly made demands that they knew they could not legally make in an attempt to deliberately derail a plan that has the support and approval of virtually everyone in a position to approve it. I fail to see how citing the most important pertinent legal case, the one that established the applicable law at hand, a landmark civil rights case that the Tea Party would despise, constitutes either promotes bigotry or "fans the flames." In any case, it directly contradicts the disingenuous allegation that my disgust at our elected leaders is driven by adherence to any political doctrine other than the truth. How in the world does citing a case that helped to defeat segregation constitute "right wing hate"? Perhaps "BlueState" doesn't know or understand the ruling or what it means. Simply put, the state of Alabama demanded that the NAACP turn over its membership lists, they refused and sued and won, because they knew that if the state had access to those rolls, they would harass and attack the members. The Supreme Court ruled that clubs do not have to turn over membership information to any government body for any reason. In case you had

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Tickets for events at Lyceum Theatre Lyceum Theatre, 21 Wellington Street, London, London, WC2E 7RQ Venue Info Lyceum Theatre, 21 Wellington Street, London, London, WC2E 7RQ General Information Transport Accessibility Venue Information Approx. capacity: 2100 The Lyceum Theatre is a 2,000-seat West End theatre located in the City of Westminster, on Wellington Street, just off the Strand. There has been a theatre with this name in the locality since 1765, and the present site opened on 14 July 1834 to a design by Samuel Beazley. The building was unique in that it had a balcony overhanging the dress circle. It was built by the partnership of Peto & Grissell. The present building retains Beazley's facade and grand portico, but the theatre behind is substantially different from the 1904 design of Bertie Crewe, restored to theatrical use in 1996 by Holohan Architects, after a long period of use as a Mecca Ballroom. The most recent shows at the theatre have been Jesus Christ Superstar, Oklahoma! and The Lion King. By Tube The Lyceum Theatre is located between Covent Garden (served by the Piccadilly Line) and Charing Cross (served by the Northern and Bakerloo lines) tube stations. The nearest train station is Charing Cross. The theatre is in central London so it is advised to use public transport where possible. WC2E 7RQ Dial-A-Cab 020 7253 5000 Radio Taxis 020 7272 0272 Computer Cab 020 7286 0286 Bus numbers 6, 11, 13, and 15. The closest car park is NCP Parker Street, off Drury Lane. Number of Steps The theatre's main entrance is up three steps to the lower foyer. From here there are 7 steps down to the Stalls and 12 steps up to the Royal Circle landing. The Grand Circle is up 83 steps. The venue has wheelchair spaces and transfers are available too. Please call 0844 871 3006 to book. The wheelchair accessible entrance is via a double EXIT door situated at the front of the theatre on Wellington Street, to the left of the five main doors. This is clearly marked and provides level access to the Accessible Toilets and the Stalls seating area. Upon arrival, please notify the Doorman who will open the doors for you. From the accessible entrance, a gentle slope leads past the Accessible Toilets to the Stalls seating area and the Stalls Bar, which is fully accessible. Hearing Systems There is a Infa-red loop system for the hard of hearing. There is also a induction loop in the box office. Guide Dogs Guide dogs are allowed into the auditorium by prior arrangement with the Box Office. Alternatively, the staff can dog-sit throughout the performance. Access Bookings General Access Info For special requirements and information please call 0844 871 3006 or email Lyceumboxoffice@theambassadors.com. Sorry, there are no shows on sale at Lyceum Theatre right now.

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August 6, 2013 > History: Our Villages History: Our Villages Many residents of Washington Township recognize Mission San Jose, Alvarado, Union City, Centerville, Irvington, Warm Springs, Niles, Decoto and Newark as the names of our eight villages before incorporation. They may not be as familiar with some of the other names given to these villages. We will discuss some of these names in the order used in the History of Washington Township written by the "Country Club" (i.e. Woman's Club of Washington Township). Mission San Jose became the first town established in our area. It was some 20 miles from the city we know as San Jose, near the Guadalupe River, but there was a time when people apparently were confused about the location of our mission. Someone decided that they would solve the problem, so they erected a sign on the roof of our mission that read "Mission San Jose De Guadalupe". It took years to get rid of the sign and the words "De Guadalupe."The original Union City was founded by John Horner on the banks of Alameda Creek. He even named his steamboat "The Union" and apparently named the town after his boat. Alvarado was the third town platted near the banks of Alameda Creek. The bill that created Alameda County designated Alvarado as the seat of justice and New Haven the county seat. Over time Alvarado absorbed both of the names, New Haven and Union City. They were revived by incorporation of Union City and the formation of the New Haven School District.Near the center of Washington Township, midway between the mountains and the bay, where an important Niles road crossed the road to Alvarado, a settlement developed that was logically named "Centreville." This was the spelling that was used in the early days. The post office changed the spelling to "Centerville" in 1893. Sometimes the town was called "center city" because so many services and organizations were located there. It was also the "hub of the township" because of its location.Irvington has had more than its share of confusion in developing its name. Two African Americans established a tavern and rest stop where the road from the Mission to the bay (roughly Washington Blvd) crossed the main Centerville-Warm Springs Road. Later residents changed the name from an offensive racial slur, to the more fitting "Washington Corners." This was such a long name that it was commonly shortened to "The Corners."Not everyone agrees on what happened next, but all agree that the confusion continued. Some people still objected to the name. There was confusion with mail delivery and railroad officials were pressing the issue. Town meetings were held and people voted to name their town "Irving" after the noted author, Washington Irving. The railroad had been informed of the change, but somehow got confused and printed timetables and other literature listing the name as "Irvington." It must have been confusing for a while when the people called it Washington Corners, the post office was officially named Irving, and the railroad was using Irvington. Finally, in 1887, the post office was changed to Irvington and everybody agreed to use the same name. After nearly 30 years of confusion, Irvington finally claimed its name. Warm Springs became an important part of the Mission when the warm waters were piped there for domestic use. The Spanish named it Agua Caliente (hot water) and knew it as a wonderful place to picnic, visit friends and wash clothes. Sea Captains called it Warm Springs Landing and then Warm Springs Resort. Abram Harris bought some of the land and it became Harrisburg. The Southern Pacific Railroad built through the area and named their station Warm Springs. Later the name was applied to the post office and small village. George Peacock erected a hotel and the place became known as Peacocks. Often the name depended on who owned the hotel. The school was named Higuera, then changed to Warm Springs. Finally it all became Warm Springs.Rancho Arroyo de la Almeda was granted to Don Jose de Jesus Vallejo in 1841. He built an adobe flouring mill on the bank of Alameda Creek and then built a more advanced mill in 1853 or 1854. Adjacent houses formed a small village that was called Vallejo Mills. It was also sometimes written as Vallejo's Mill or Vallejo's Mills. The Central Pacific Railroad changed the name to Niles when a new town was established at the railroad junction. The name was chosen to honor Judge Addison C. Niles, a prominent attorney and apparently a helpful friend of the railroad. It has been claimed that some Niles residents were pleased to have an American name to mark their independence from the earlier Spanish period.Niles was nicknamed Gopher Town during a period when gophers were numerous and causing a lot of trouble. It has been called "the canyon city, "the playground city" and sometimes even the "town that would be Hollywood" because of the silent movies made there. E. B. Perin bought land near Mayhew's Landing and incorporated a real estate project as the Green Point Dairy and Transportation Co. The firm operated a huge dairy and began to develop a town site named Newark in honor of the Perrin's New Jersey ancestry. The company faltered but was revived as the Newark Land Company, a narrow gauge railroad development at Dumbarton Point. The name Newark persisted through a series of plans and changes of ownership and was incorporated as the City of Newark in 1955. Home Protective Services

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Spirit of Vancouver Island Overview Official No: 0816503 Place Built: Victoria, BC Builder: Integrated Ferry Constructors Ltd. Year Built: 1994 Vehicles: 470 Passengers: 2,052 Crew: 48 Overall Length: 167.57 m Length: 159.04 m Breadth: 27.22 m Gross Tons: 18,747.44 Service Speed: 19.5 knots Horsepower: 21,394 The Spirit of Vancouver Island was the second of two "Spirit Class" ("S" Class) ships built for BC Ferries in the early 1990's. Along with her sister ship, the Spirit of British Columbia she is the largest ferry in the fleet. These two super ferries are the main vessels on the Tsawwassen - Swartz Bay route. The Spirit of Vancouver Island is based out of Swartz Bay and makes 4 round trips per day to the Island. Since they were built, the Spirit vessels have been the flagships of the fleet, only giving way for a short time to the ill-fated PacifiCats. Onboard the ferry there are numerous services, the most of any of the other ships in the fleet. The Spirit of Vancouver Island is fully accessible to the disabled with 3 elevators, two of which access both passenger decks. There are three places to eat aboard the ferry: the 200-seat Pacific Buffet, the 297-seat cafeteria, a snack bar, and the Seawest Lounge ($10 per seat). There are large free lounges on both passenger levels, and on the outside one can walk completely around the upper passenger deck. Sometimes passenger can access an open third deck (bridge level) at mid-ship to enjoy the beautiful scenery across the Strait and through the Gulf Islands. The Spirit of Vancouver Island also features a large Passages gift shop near the forward lounge on the main passenger deck. Both of the Spirits also have a few staterooms and conference rooms on board that can be rented prior to the trip. The 4 diesel engines on the Spirit of Vancouver Island combine to produce 21,000 horsepower and move the ferry at a service speed of 19.5 knots. The ferry is a single-ended vessel, meaning it has to back into dock at one end. This is usually done at the Swartz Bay end; on the Tsawwassen side the ferry goes in bow first. The ship is navigated from a large totally-enclosed bridge high above its bow. The Spirit of British Columbia has three car decks. The upper car deck can only accommodate under-height vehicles; the lower deck has space for over-height vehicles in addition to a middle platform-deck that can be lowered to handle additional under-height vehicles. In total, the ferry has the capacity to carry 470 cars. The ferry's bow and stern doors are wider than the older ferries, to enable two lanes of trucks to embark or disembark at the same time to allow for quicker loading/unloading times. In the event of an emergency, the Spirit of British Columbia is equipped with 6 marine evacuation chutes on each side of the upper passenger deck. Each evacuation station has a number of life rafts and a evacuation capacity of 400 passengers. There are also 4 rescue boats located on the outside of the upper passenger deck; two on each side, near the forward end of the ship. History The Spirit of Vancouver Island was built in pieces at several locations around the province beginning in the fall of 1991. The hull was built in two sections: the 200 ft. bow piece at Allied Shipbuilders Ltd. in North Vancouver and the 340 ft. stern piece was built at Yarrows Ltd. in Victoria. The two pieces were joined at Esquimalt, then towed to the Fraser Surrey Docks. Also towed to Fraser Surrey Docks was the superstructure, in three pieces, which had been built along the Fraser River in Delta. After the superstructure was pieced together on the hull, the vessel was towed back to Delta where work was completed on the superstructure. The ferry was finally towed to Esquimalt for interior outfitting and finishing touches. Construction was completed in January 1994; the cost of the new ferry was approximately $130 million. On September 14, 2000, the Spirit of Vancouver Island was involved in a serious collision that left 2 people dead. Just after departing Swartz Bay, the pleasure boat Star Ruby sailed into the path of the oncoming ferry, despite warning blasts from the ferry's horn. While there remain several unanswered questions, the Transportation Safety Board found that neither vessel took precautionary measures to prevent a collision. For the full in-depth TSB report on the incident, read Report Number M00W0220. Timeline 1994 - February 19 - BC Ferries commissions the new Spirit of Vancouver Island . 1994 - March 17 - The SoVI makes her inaugural run between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen. 2000 - September 14 - The Spirit of Vancouver Island collided with the small pleasure craft Star Ruby killing its two occupants. 2002 - July 21 - A hard landing at Swartz Bay slightly injured 4 people and caused some damage to the ferry and dock structures. 2004 - March - The Passages Gift Shop on board the Spirit of Vancouver Island was expanded by 75% during an annual refit. 2005 - July 27 - A Mayne Islander jumped off the SoVI with two garbage bags containing his belongings as the ferry approached Active Pass from Tsawwassen. Having missed the Gulf Island ferry, the man was desperate to get to his baseball game on Mayne Island. He refused attempts by the crew of the ferry to rescue him but was later arrested and banned from BC Ferries. 2006 - January - The Spirit of Vancouver Island underwent a $13 million dollar refit that saw major renovations to the passenger areas including new carpets, seating, and a new pay-lounge. Origin of Name Spirit of Vancouver Island - The "Spirit" prefix has only been applied to the two S-class ferries. The ferry is named for Vancouver Island, the largest island in British Columbia, and on the west coast of North and South America. Most of the Island's population of 700,000 lives in its south and southeast coast regions; the main cities on the Island are Victoria, Nanaimo, Courtenay, and Campbell River. Vancouver Island was a separate colony of Britain from 1849 until 1866 when it joined with British Columbia. The Island's principle industries historically were the fur trade, fishing, mining, and above all lumber. Today these primary industries are in decline but tourism has taken their place. Vancouver Island's landscape is beautiful and spectacular with towering mountains, deep fjords, towering forests, lush valleys, and sprawling beaches. Its climate is varied but generally mild; the west coast is very wet while the east coast is quite dry. Vancouver Island, like Vancouver, is named after the British explorer who arrived in the area in the 1ate 1700s. About This Site - Contact: John Hammersmark (guarded by anti-spam solution) - Last updated on February 16, 2008 Copyright - www.westcoastferries.ca

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The Strip. Still the street of dreams. By bus. By helicopter. By day or by night. Touring the Las Vegas Strip is still an intoxicating, visually overwhelming experience.A Las Vegas Strip tour is on many a bucket list. And why not? This iconic, neon-lit street of dreams has fueled fantasies, TV melodramas and movie romances since the postwar generation got its first driver's license. more...Simply known as Las Vegas Boulevard until the mid-forties, legend has it the Strip was named by Los Angeles Police officer Guy McAfee after the City of Angel's fabled Sunset Strip.The Las Vegas Strip, though, is a four-mile (6.8 km) stretch, designated a scenic route and an all-American road. Many of the largest resorts in the world are located on the Strip. In fact, it's home to 15 of the world's 25 largest hotels.The Strip's dramatic architecture has been chronicled by academics and pop-culture aficionados alike. Architecture students still read "Learning from Las Vegas," a classic textbook of the genre. And noted author and cultural critic Tom Wolfe rhapsodized fondly of Strip hotel's dramatic lines, soaring swoops and neon-flecked parabolas.The first casino built on the old highway was the El Rancho Las Vegas, opening on April 3, 1941, with 63 rooms. It stood for almost 20 years before being destroyed by a fire in 1960. Its success inspired Las Vegas' first boom; construction of a second hotel, the Hotel Last Frontier, began in 1942. Organized crime figures, such as New York's Bugsy Siegel, took interest in the former cowboy town, leading to construction of the fabled Flamingo in 1946, followed by the Desert Inn in 1950.Back then, a newly mobile middle class ogled the Strip through the windows of Buicks and Edsels. The Edsels are gone, in favor of helicopters, buses and Segways. The ogling, though, has remained the same. Keyword A Vegas Evening Tour Adventure Helicopter Tours Adventure Helicopter Tours has provided an unparalleled helicopter experience nationwide for years. They are a full service helicopter company specializing in tours, aerial ph... More Big Bus Tours Bright Lights City Tour Club Crawl Type: Party Bus Jack of Lights LV See The Lights Tour Vegas Nights Vegas Voyage

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LEAP to new opportunities ... Professional videos aimed at promoting tourism, economic development ... Nebraska City Ball Field Improvement Association wins $500 in regional online contest ... LEAP to new opportunities ... Professional videos aimed at promoting tourism, economic development ... Nebraska City Ball Field Improvement Association wins $500 in regional online contest ... Jared Olar: If the U.S. collapsed, would we notice? Comment By Jared Olar, GHNS By Jared Olar, GHNS Even your average historically illiterate person has probably heard of the Roman Empire, and odds are he�s probably heard that it declined and fell.Eighteenth-century historian Edward Gibbon even wrote a classic work with the helpfully descriptive title, �The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.�Thinking of Rome�s decline and fall, perhaps you imagine hordes of barbarian invaders sacking Roman cities, putting villas to the torch, and creating all of those picturesque ruins that have done so much to improve the European landscape and attract tourists.I remember that in grade school and high school, I and my classmates were taught to think of the Roman Empire coming to an end in A.D. 476, when the barbarian king Odoacer deposed the last emperor in the West, Romulus Augustulus.Maybe that�s the common conception of Rome�s �decline and fall.� Gibbon, however, continued the story long after the end of the reign of Romulus Augustulus. In fact, he brings his account right through the so-called Dark Ages and medieval times, to the fall of Constantinople to the Muslim Turks in 1453.Odoacer�s coup d�etat, after all, was not the end of �the� Roman Empire, just the Roman Empire in western Europe. In the East, the Roman Empire continued even though the �Roman� emperor didn�t live in or have any real control over the city of Rome, former capital of the empire, but instead lived in Constantinople, sometimes referred to as New Rome.Under Justinian in the sixth century, the Eastern Roman Empire briefly reestablished control over large parts of Western Europe, but after a time the empire lost those western territories to �Dark Age� barbarian kingdoms. From the seventh century on, the Eastern empire was under almost constant pressure from Islam, which over the centuries consumed Constantinople�s territories until at last nothing was left but the capital city itself.Meanwhile in western Europe, on Christmas Day in the year 800 in the city of Rome, the pope granted the imperial crown to the most powerful of those barbarian kings, Charlemagne. Conceived as a restoration of the Roman Empire in the West, Charlemagne�s empire would come to be called the Holy Roman Empire, which would survive until 1806, when the self-crowned French emperor Napoleon officially put an end to what was by then, as Voltaire said, �neither holy, nor Roman, nor an empire.�You could say, then, that the Roman Empire didn�t really fall in 476, but persisted until the end of the Eastern empire in 1453 and the end of the Western empire in 1806.But whatever date you prefer for the fall of the Roman Empire, the year 476 serves as an important and useful marker in European history, because that was when the old Roman order collapsed.Page 2 of 2 - The funny thing is, at the time no one even noticed that it had collapsed. For most people life went on much as it always had. It wasn�t a calamitous event like the sacking of a city or a massive natural disaster. After all, there was still the emperor in Constantinople, from whom the barbarian kings received Roman titles and to whom they were nominally subject.It�s not like people suddenly adopted different languages, religions, clothing styles and architecture. People had no way of knowing that things had definitively changed forever, and that it would be 324 years before Italy would see another emperor.It reminds me of a passage from Douglas Adams� work of sci-fi humor, �Life, the Universe, and Everything,� where Adams writes of a time on an alien planet �when in a recent national speech the Financial Minister of the Royal World Estate of Quarlvista actually dared to say that due to one thing and another and the fact that no one had made any food for a while and the king seemed to have died and most of the population had been on holiday now for over three years, the economy was now in what he called �one whole joojooflop situation,� everyone was so pleased that he felt able to come out and say it that they quite failed to note that their entire five-thousand-year-old civilization had just collapsed overnight.�Surveying the aftermath of the 20th century�s social and moral collapse, and noting how Chris Cox and Bill Archer have said that, �The actual liabilities of the federal government � including Social Security, Medicare, and federal employees� future retirement benefits � already exceed $86.8 trillion, or 550 percent of GDP,� and that it would take $8 trillion annually just to balance the budget at current spending levels, I find myself wondering if we�d notice, or even care, if our society collapsed.Jared Olar may be reached at jolar@pekintimes.com. The views expressed in this column are not necessarily those of the newspaper.

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Help▼ContentsSearchFAQSupportPortalsWatercoolerSuggestions Place:Bath, Lennox and Addington, Ontario, Canada no watchers NameBath TypeTown Coordinates44.183°N 76.767°W Located inLennox and Addington, Ontario, Canada ( - 1999) See alsoLoyalist, Lennox and Addington, Ontario, Canadatownship into which Bath was merged 1999 source: Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names source: Family History Library Catalog Bath is a former town in the County of Lennox and Addington, Ontario. In 1999 it was merged into the new Loyalist Township. The County of Lennox and Addington provides a short history of Loyalist Township. [edit] Research Tips The primary source for basic documents (vital statistics, land records, wills) for people who lived in the Province of Ontario is the Archives of Ontario, 134 Ian Macdonald Blvd, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M7A 2C5. [edit] Early Records Civil registration did not begin in the province until 1869. Before then there may be church records of baptisms and burials. For the most part these are still held by the denomination who recorded them. Copies of marriage records made pre-1869 had to be sent by individual clergymen to the registrar of the county in which the marriage took place. These marriage records are available through Ontario Archives, on micorfilm through LDS libraries, and on paid and unpaid websites, but because they were copied at the registrars' offices, they cannot be considered a primary source. [edit] Vital Records after 1869 Birth, marriage and death registrations are not open to the public until a specific number of years after the event occurred. Births to 1915 are now available [October 2014]; dates for marriages and deaths are later. Birth and death registration was not universally carried out in the early years after its adoption. Deaths were more apt to be reported than births for several years. The more rural the area, the less likely it would be that these happenings were reported to the authorities. Images and indexes of civil registrations for the "viewable" years can be found on paid websites, and indexes only on FamilySearch. The FamilySearch Wiki on Ontario Vital Records explains how these records are organized and their availability. In September 2014 Ancestry.ca announced that its paid website has been subjected to a "houseclean" of its Ontario BMD database, adding data that had been omitted and making many corrections. Its provision now includes Births, with 2,172,124 records covering 1869-1913. Marriages, with 3,393,369 records for 1801-1928 including Ontario county, district and Roman Catholic origins as well as province-wide civil registration. Deaths, with 2,190,030 records comprising Ontario civil registrations of deaths, 1869-1938 and registrations of Ontario overseas deaths for 1939-1947. [edit] Land Records and Wills Information on how to access land records and wills is best sought on the Archives of Ontario website. An ancestor's land holding might be found on Canadian County Atlas Digital Project if he was in occupancy circa 1878. Association for the Preservation of Ontario Land Registry Office Documents (APOLROD). A list of Land Registry Offices for all Counties of Ontario. [edit] Censuses The original censuses are in the hands of Library and Archives Canada, known to Canadians as "LAC". Copies of original microfilms are online at the LAC website for all censuses up to 1911. Each census database is preceded with an explanation of the geographical area covered, the amount of material retained (some census division material has been lost), the questions on the census form, and whether there is a name index. Census divisions were redrawn as the population increased and more land was inhabited. The 1921 census is only available through Ancestry.ca, but it is free-to-view. Other websites, some paid and some free, also provide Canadian census originals and/or indexes online. One can also view censuses on microfilm at the LAC, at the Archives of Ontario (see address above), or at large libraries throughout Canada. [edit] Hard-to-Find Places National Resources Canada's Index of Geographical Names: Query by Name. This database includes even the smallest places all over Canada and provides geographical co-ordinates and maps which extend out from the "found place". Correct spelling of a place is essential. Archives of Ontario have a web page titled "The Changing Face of Ontario" (which is very hard to find without this link). This provides maps of Ontario and its divisions in the 19th century (pre Confederation in 1867) and also includes links to series of historical maps of the individual counties as they were between 1867 and the 1970s when a huge reorganization of municipalities began. The Districts of Northern Ontario and Maps of Southern and Central Ontario circa 1951 show the townships of each county. [edit] E-books and Books The Internet Archive, particularly texts from Canadian universities, can contain interesting material Our Roots is a Canadian website similar to The Internet Archive Global Genealogy is an online bookshop specializing in Ontario material who will ship anywhere in the world. The website of the County of Lennox & Addington Museum and Archives lists useful websites for genealogical research. Their own "Local Resources" come last. They include Kingston Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society Digital Kingston The Lennox and Addington Historical Society Site – go to ‘Online Sources’ for records UEL Heritage Centre for United Empire Loyalist material Marilyn Adams Genealogical Research Centre The Adolphustown-Fredericksburgh Heritage Society Retrieved from "http://www.werelate.org/wiki/Place:Bath%2C_Lennox_and_Addington%2C_Ontario%2C_Canada" Category: Ontario, Canada Don't want ads? This page was last modified 13:23, 6 July 2012.

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Home » Media » Britain's longest standard gauge heritage railway looks to offer combined days out with local attractions Britain's longest standard gauge heritage railway looks to offer combined days out with local attractions (02/11/2011 @ 15:09:00) The twenty mile long West Somerset Railway which runs between Bishops Lydeard near Taunton (M5, Junction 25) and Minehead has built up a very successful trade in the Group and Coach travel market during its 35 year history, offering a "pink-knuckle� relaxing ride. A one way journey takes 80 to 90 minutes and the train passes through the Quantock Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and along the Exmoor Coast, giving passengers a chance to enjoy some of the finest scenery in Britain. Many groups are happy to explore the area for themselves once they have reached their chosen destination but the WSR has been developing links with other local attractions so that visitors can have an even more enjoyable full day out in this most attractive of areas. For those based in Minehead or the Greater Exmoor area one possibility is to travel to Bishops Lydeard station where they can be met by their coach for an onward journey to the wonderfully restored gardens at Hestercombe House near Taunton. Depending on the choice of trains passengers can enjoy some three hours at Hestercombe, giving plenty of time for gardens, shop and the all-important tea room. If you are heading west from Bishops Lydeard there are the seaside town attractions of Minehead where the station is directly across the road from the beach and at the edge of the town centre, but for more "mature� groups a good possibility is to have the coach meet them at Dunster Station for the transfer to the medieval village of Dunster, dominated by the Castle. The WSR and the Castle work together and discounted Castle admission is available to visitors arriving via the Railway. For those looking for a relaxing full lunch the Railway has reached an exclusive arrangement with the 3 Star "Yarn Market Hotel� in Dunster village whereby the Hotel will specially open its restaurant at lunchtimes for pre-booked groups from the West Somerset. Prices for all these combined outings will be quoted on application to the Commercial Department at the Railway (01643 700383). For smaller groups of up to 22 people another add-on is an old style "Mystery Tour� around the beauties of Exmoor. The group is met at Dunster station by Martyn Babb of Blue Motors of Exmoor who as well as coach driving is something of an expert on the Moor and also a story-teller and singer. The package includes return train travel from Bishops Lydeard to Dunster and back plus the coach tour and costs a flat rate of £375. There is a lunch stop at an Exmoor pub but that is not included in the price. More ideas for Group Outings can be found on the WSR website at www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk or Group Travel information packs can be obtained by ringing 01643 700383 or 700384. The Railway is also happy to offer familiarisation tickets for 2 people and to obtain these please e-mail john.com@wsrail.net. FOR COMMENT AND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY CONTACT: David McCubbin, Commercial Manager via 01643 700383 or david.mccubbin@wsrail.net Back To Media

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Valley of Fire brings the drama. Valley of Fire State Park is one of the places Southern Nevadans are most proud of - it's as spectacular during the day as the Strip is at night. more...Whether you've been there or not, you've likely seen it dozens of times. Its vivid red formations have proven irresistible for photographers and movie directors alike; a scene-stealing backdrop for countless films and TV commercials. Valley of Fire's spectacular red rocks have even doubled for Mars in numerous sci-fi flicks.The movies first came to Valley of Fire in 1966, when Burt Lancaster and Lee Marvin rolled in to shoot The Professionals. In the mid-'90s, it was here that Star Trek's Captain Kirk fell to his death, with Lake Mead clearly visible in the background.More recently, Michael Bay's Transformers filmed a scene where the autobots are driving along the valley with other military vehicles during sunset. And even the video game "Need for Speed: The Run," features a pivotal scene shot here.Valley of Fire State Park is the oldest state park in Nevada and was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1968. It derives its name from red sandstone formations, formed from great, shifting sand dunes during the age of dinosaurs, 150 million years ago. These bright, red features were often said to appear almost "on fire," especially at sunrise or sunset.As far as tours, Valley of Fire adventures run the gamut: You can hike, ride the bus or even see much of its beauty from your car. So whether you're driving or hiking, Valley of Fire knows how to bring the drama. Keyword

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Around the Bend Soaring high above the treetops, 240 feet above Tunkhannock Creek and stretching 2,375 feet across the valley, Tunkhannock Viaduct is the world's largest concrete railroad bridge. Ron Bernthal Featured Trip Ideas American novelist Theodore Dreiser called the bridge "one of the true wonders of the world," but it certainly is not what I am expecting to see as I begin my two-day, 50-mile trip through the Endless Mountains on Route 6. Spanning the horizon from end to end like a giant prehistoric creature, the viaduct is both awe-inspiring and unsettling. I wonder if it is an indicator of the landscape to come, perhaps filled with concrete and steel remnants from an earlier era, like hundred-year-old rail stations in disrepair and abandoned factories with shattered glass windows. I shouldn't have worried. In this part of Pennsylvania, Route 6 shadows the Susquehanna River's northern bank, passing dairy farms where black-and-white Holsteins graze on green, rolling pasture land and the mountain ranges-soft, undulating carpets of green, red, gold and orange-really do seem to duplicate themselves in an endless pattern, one range after another. Each time the road turns, the countryside opens up to new vistas, scenes so visually perfect I have to blink a few times to make sure they're real. The town of Tunkhannock is where I spend the first night, having dinner at Twigs, a restaurant that, like most businesses in town, is on the lower level of a restored 19th-cenutry building. The town was founded in 1775 as Putnam, named after General Isreal Putnam, but was changed in 1786 to Tunkhannock, an Indian word which means "when two small streams merge into one." The railroad helped the town grown and some residents became rich from the tanning and lumber industries. Many of the Victorian homes of these 19th-century industrial barons have been restored and are part of the town's lovely historic district. The Dietrich Theater, built in 1936, is probably one of the newest buildings on East Tioga Street to undergo a beautiful restoration. The road also follows the footprints of General John Sullivan and his early American soldiers, who came through this area in August 1779 to confront the New York band of Iroquois. The Iroquois were attacking frontier settlements in the region and Sullivan's men wiped out more than 40 Indian villages, decimating a good portion of the area's Indians by Sullivan and others, along with the end of the Revolutionary War, that helped open up Pennsylvania's central mountains to European settlement in the late 1700s. My journey through this river valley is not quite as dramatic. I stop at Apple Wagon Antiques, in Mehoopany, another early settlement whose name means "places of wild potatoes." No potatoes grow here anymore, but plenty of antiques do...furniture, toys, photos, jewelry. After poking around the large store I continue driving westward, through Black Walnut, once known as Black Walnut Bottom, famous for the large quantity of black walnuts that covered the bottom of a creek in the nearby town of Meshoppen. In the village of Laceyville I stop at a site called "The Oldest House," built in 1781 by Eliha Hall, the area's first carpenter, for the James Smith family. It's regarded as one of the oldest frame houses in northeast Pennsylvania, and has been wonderfully preserved by former owners and the "The Oldest House" Historical Society. I pull into Wyalusing (pronounced why-oh-LOO-sing), a river town burned to the ground in 1778 by Indians sympathetic to the British, but resettled after the Revolutionary War by Europeans coming to farm the fertile ground. Today, most of the action along the one-block main street centers around the Wyalusing Hotel, built in 1875 by town bon vivant J. Morgan Brown, who called his business the Brown Hotel. Its gingerbread design and fancy brick front have remained mostly original, as have most of the buildings in town. The Main Street Farmer's Market is open Fridays until late fall. After a great sandwich and iced tea in the hotel's back bar, I break away from Route 6 to take a parallel road, Route 187, which leads past Wyalusing High School and the Wyalusing Valley History Museum, crosses the Susquehanna and follows the south bank of the river towards the French Azilum Historic Site. Along the way I stop at Glenora River Farm and talk with Colleen Potter, a high-school senior whose family has owned their dairy farm for generations. While we talk about life in Wyalusing she walks me through the barn where 160 Holsteins are milked twice a day, and we stop to feed a two-week-old calf. Fifteen minutes up the road is the French Azilum (asylum), site of 1793 community planned as a refuge for French loyalists escaping the dangerous conditions of the French Revolution. Other residents included French slaveholders from Haiti, who needed to escape the mulatto and slave uprisings that occurred at the same time. It is rumored that even Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, and her two children were poised to escape France for this Pennsylvania site before she was capture and beheaded. By the late 1790s, however, many of the French refugees moved to southern cities or back to France, but a few families remained, including the LaPortes, whose son, John LaPorte, born at Azilum in 1798, became a U.S. congreeman. His house, built in 1836, is the only surviving strucute on the site and has been delicately restored as a reminder of this unusual piece of American history. The site is open mid-Oct. Towanda is where American composer Stephen Foster once lived, and composed his Tioga Waltz here in 1840. David Wilmot, another Towanda resident, became known for his Wilmot Proviso of 1846, which forbid slavery in any new territory acquired during the Mexican War. And bandleader John Philip Sousa gave several performaces during the early 1900s in the town's historic 1886 Keystone Theatre. The Towanda Oktoberfest is held at the restored Washington Street Station, next to the river, and highlights the region's many microbreweries. The Towanda Farmer's Market runs on Tues. and Fri. until late fall at the same location. The "newest" historic site in Towanda is the Red Rose Diner, a restored 1927 P.J. Tierney & Sons barrel-roof diner that Gordon Tindall moved from its original location in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania to its new site on Main Street, across from the Keystone Theatre. Tindall, who opened the diner in July 2005, says he hopes people will respect and enjoy its historic ambience, down to the working 1920s telephone. "I think old diners and restored buildings really add something to a town's character," he says as we stand outside the little white diner with the stained glass windows. "These towns have so much history, it would be a shame not to preserve some of it for the kids." Several miles west of Towanda I stop at the Knapp Covered Bridge near Luthers Mills. It is easy to picture a horse and wagon moving across the bridge when it opened, in 1955, hauling vegetables or wood or hides to nearby towns. And it is easy to imagine the towns as well, for this stretch of Route 6 is a preservationist's dream, where the main streets of today are beginning to look like they did a century ago. To begin at the Tunkhannock Viaduct: from North, take I-81, Exit 211/Route 92 South to Nicholson; from South, take I-81, Exit 202/Route 374 West to Route 92 South to Nicholson. From Nicholson, follow Route 92 South to Tunkhannock. For additional information on fall events contact the Endless Mountain Visitors Bureau State Parks Along Route 6 Mt. Pisgah State Park, seven miles west of Towanda, has hiking trails, Stephen Foster Lake and 2,260-foot Mt. Pisgah. Worlds End State Park, 25 miles south of Towanda, offers mountain views from Canyon Vista and High Knob Overlook, a few miles away. Ricketts Glen State Park, 35 miles south of Tunkhannock, has free-flowing waterfalls, including 94-foot Ganoga Falls, and more than 13,000 acres of trails, rock formations and overlooks. All three parks are maintained by the Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks and open year 'round www.dcnr.state.pa.us The Wyalusing Rocks The Wyalusing Rocks owned by the Eastern Delaware Nations, are two miles west of Wyalusing on Route 6. It's a great place to spot hawks, eagles and vultures. The Marie Antoinette Overlook, three miles down the road, offers travelers spectacular views of the Susquehanna River, distant mountains and the farms along the valley floor.

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Home » Your Visit » Stations » Stogumber Stogumber Postcode for Sat Nav: TA4 3TR Passengers can buy their tickets in the Refreshment Room (the old station office). Furthermore you can partake of one of the station�s now famous cream teas. On gala days bacon rolls, sausage rolls and pasties are always popular and in the colder weather tea and crumpets are served. Opened in May 2011 was the new waiting room. The Friends of Stogumber Station (FoSS) have been rebuilt the waiting room as closely to the original as is possible by the RAMs (restoration and Maintenance) team at Bishops Lydeard. So why not visit the station, enjoy a hot drink and some of the splendid food served by the cheerful station staff. Relax in the garden or simply soak up the old world charm. Stogumber is a picturesque but thriving village set in a valley between the Quantock and Brendon Hills. The main enterprise is agriculture and the village is surrounded by rolling farmland. The Parish comprises the village itself and several hamlets, including Vellow, Capton, Kingswood, Coleford Water and the "Vexfords�. The focal point of the village is the Square, which contains the pub shop and St. Mary�s Church, a large Norman church with an interesting William Morris style ceiling. The street leading up to the Square, High Street, is the most photographed part of the village, with its mix of colour-washed and thatched properties. History of Stogumber Station Since its construction in 1862 the station has seen many changes. Initially the small platform had a waiting room and signalbox while on the other side of the line there was sufficient space for a large goods shed and a spur which terminated at a cattle dock. The goods facilities fell into disuse by the 1950s and the dilapidated goods shed was demolished late in British Railways ownership. Also on the north side of the line was another small building serving as a goods lockup. This little building was constructed from the local red sandstone and was demolished before the railway was obtained by the WSR plc. The cattle dock had its bars and uprights cut away and the stable blocks which made the surface to the access ramp seem to have been �robbed out� many years ago. The signal box was demolished in the 1920s and was replaced by a ground frame which was removed later with the goods facilities in the 1960s. For a time Stogumber played host to a camping coach. Water for this coach was stored in a tank wagon that was replenished weekly via a Taunton train. However this last vestige of any sidings at SR was removed in the early 60s when the camping coach was removed. Stogumber�s buildings then fell into general disrepair and the waiting room, that was now considerably rotten, was demolished soon after the WSR plc took over.For a time Stogumber was managed by Harry Horn, the Station Master and a small group of volunteers known as the Friends of Stogumber. However time told and this band of volunteers dissipated into other railway work. Following the death of Harry in 2000, his wife Iris, carried on as Station Master and kept the station and its gardens in very good order. However Iris was not getting any younger and in 2009 she was admitted to hospital and the station team at Bishops Lydeard was asked, by the Company, to ensure that the station remained open. A small group of volunteers came together and Friends of Stogumber Station was reformed. Sadly Iris passed away in the autumn of 2009. Jenny Davidge is the Station Master. The fledgling FoSS started to grow almost as soon as it was created and it now stands at 34 members. There are 17 staff working on the station and between them they manage the buildings, gardens and platform. FoSS is also holding a large donation that will be used to finish off the inside of this building. There are plans to completely refurbish the cattle dock and open this area as a viewing gallery with disabled access so that visitors to the station can enjoy a cup of tea and watch the trains go by. Whilst on the subject of trains it will soon be seen that the stopping pattern for Stogumber will change for the galas. All down trains will stop but every other up train will pass straight through the station. From an operational view point this will save on coal as the heavy gala trains will not have to work very hard to get away from the station. The bonus for Stogumber will be that photographers and customers in the garden will be treated to the sight of trains working hard right through the station. The new viewing gallery on the cattle dock (when it is complete) will give an unrivalled view that will probably be one of the best on the whole line. Why not join the Friends of Stogumber Station (FoSS)? Visit the Stogumber Village Website.

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Slovenia Travel Guide Touching the Alps with a toe in the Adriatic Sea and bordered by Italy, Austria, Croatia, and Hungary, the small nation of Slovenia considers itself firmly at the heart of the European continent. While the Republic of Slovenia has only technically existed since 1991, the lands have been a notable part of European history since humans settled the area around 5,500 years ago. Slovenia has rotated between the Roman Empire, the Hapsburg monarchy, and communist Yugoslavia, finally joining the European Union independently in 2004.Slovenia is a mountainous country with a high annual rainfall that keeps it lush and green. The combination of water and limestone has resulted in a number of globally significant cave systems. From the Alps to the Black and Adriatic seas, Slovenia is dotted with breathtaking peaks, waterfalls, lakes, and rivers. From the huge underground canyons of the Škocjan Caves to the lush landscapes of Triglav National Park, Slovenia has a number of natural attractions which are ideal for exploration and outdoor activities.Slovenia’s natural beauty is complimented by a rich culture and history. From the quaint, fortified fishing village of Piran to the medieval delights of the capital, Ljubljana, to the castles and chapels of charming countryside towns like the lakeside Bled, Slovenia is a compelling destination for travelers looking for variety and inspiration. Slovenia is also a wine-producing region, so it’s a great place to tour the vineyards, old stone cellars, farmhouses, and cafés.Slovenia has many hotels, most of which are three- or four-star quality although there are a few five-star properties sprinkled around. For a uniquely Slovenian experience, look for accommodations bearing the Hiše s tradicijo (Houses of Tradition) sign, a designation indicating places with a strongly-maintained character and with a focus on traditional foods and hospitality. These properties range from simple cottages to mansions and castles, with prices varying accordingly. They also tend to be in rural areas with convenient access to outdoor activities such as horseback riding, cycling, hiking, skiing, swimming, and fishing.Slovenia is also renowned for its spas, with no less than 15 certified natural health resorts. Most of these retreats are clustered around the healing waters and clean air of the Mura River valley, Kozjansko Regional Park, and the Krka River in the east. Prices are highest during summer, but skiing season also results in winter price spikes. Slovenian food tends to be affordable and hearty, with generous portions and Italian commonly available.Although many travelers arrive in Slovenia by air, road access from neighboring European countries it is also easy. Getting around the country is best done by road or rail. Flights from the US arrive at the main airport in Slovenia’s capital, Ljubljana, or via connections from London, Paris and Brussels.Slovenia has well-maintained roads, so getting from one town to another by bus or car is easy and comfortable. The scenic drive from Škofja Loka to Bled is popular with tourists, as is the trip from Kranjska Gora to Bovec via the breathtaking Vršič Pass. Slovenia’s rail system is less developed than the road network, but still provides a clean, comfortable option for getting most places. All lines converge at Ljubljana, so transferring anywhere usually requires a stop in the capital. Trains are cheaper than buses, particularly for long journeys. Take a picture of the famous Dragon Bridge while stepping back in time on the streets of Ljubljana’s Old Town Tour the enormous Postojna Caves Relax in the healing waters of a thermal spa at Radenska Explore the lake, chapels, and castle of picturesque Lake Bled Visit the World Heritage site Škocjan Caves at Divača Watch the sun go down in historic, seaside Piran Climb the steps to the scenic Slap Sevica Waterfall at Triglav National Park See the world’s oldest grapevine at Maribor as designated by the Guinness Book of World Records

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Namaste was inspired by a journey through India in 1995 on reconditioned ex-Indian Army Enfield Bullet motorbikes. In search of some adventure, founder Sam Brummitt, his sister and her partner flew off to Kathmandu with a round the world ticket. After an inspirational trek to Mount Everest base camp in the wake of the worst storms for a generation, they travelled overland to India for a quick visit that turned into a six month adventure. Sleeping under the stars most nights by the side of the road they quickly developed a passion for this most amazing sub-continent and especially the warm, friendly and hospitable people they met. One day in Rajasthan, they got intoconversation with the owner of a small textile business who suggested they went back home to England and started a business. Today Ganpat is a life long friend and is still one of Namaste's key suppliers. Lives were changed by this chance encounter and a business was started which was named Namaste after the greeting which was so often extended to them. Some say it simply means "Hello," but a better translation, perhaps, is "I greet the spirit within you." At the core of Namaste are our suppliers with whom we work very closely. Our criteria for passing them as fair trade producers and hence suitable business partners are based on international fair trade guidelines. Our philosophy is simple; fantastic, ethically sourced and yet commercial products to maximise sales and therefore maximise benefits to both our suppliers and customers. The Namaste Team

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Syrupmagazine.com's official newsletter is full of intresting new updates related to cocktails, alcohol and drinking... but that's not all... We've also got tons of free give aways and recipe offers just for our loyal readers. All you have to do is sign up! What are you waiting for? — A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z COCKTAILS STARTING WITH THE LETTER "D" - DAIQUIRI - DEPTH CHARGE - DIRTY DOG HPNOTIQ Featured Drink The recipe for Hpnotiq is one that is as unique as its name. The blend of French Vodka, Fine Cognac, and natural tropical juices make this liqueur tasty but extremely potent. The smooth and velvet like features of this drink make Hpnotiq an enhanced version of fine liqueur. Click more to read more about this new liqueur. Are you an aspiring bartender? Looking to throw an event at your home? SYRUP Magazine has put together a simple step-by-step “How To” on Stocking a Home Bar.Click here to learn more. I usually start my weekend with a... Glass of Wine © 2005 Syrupmagazine.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy - Terms and Conditions.

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Business Community Seeks Role In Filling Vacant Post Posted on 05/14/2009 by DispatchAdmin OCEAN CITY – In the month since Tourism Director Mike Noah’s resignation, the process to fill his position has entertained more people who want to be a part of the process to pick a candidate, than actual candidates. At last week’s Tourism Commission meeting, Ruth Waters, who serves as vice president of the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, said the business community would like to have an influential role in choosing Noah’s replacement. When Noah was hired in 1996, City Manager Dennis Dare formulated a committee comprised of various figureheads in the local hierarchy, including the business community, to provide input in the hiring process, and at the time, Noah’s background in large convention center-type building operations made him the right man for the job, according to Dare. “We were expanding the convention center at that time and we needed someone like Mike to come in there,” said Dare, “but, since Bob Rothermell ran the Convention Center, the director has worn both hats (tourism director and building manager), and several years ago, we hired Deb (Travers, assistant Tourism Director) to handle the tourism side of things. So, I’m working with the council now to figure out what we want this new person’s job description to entail.” Waters feels that it’s in the business community’s best interests to have more than just a “little bit of input” during the hiring process. “We pay taxes too, and we should have a say in what happens,” said Waters. “What I’d hate to see is someone who is wrong for the job come in and do things that aren’t good for the future of the town as a whole.” As per the town’s charter, it is the city manager’s job to appoint the new person to the position and will take his recommendation to the Mayor and City Council. Although the business community seemingly doesn’t have the right to be involved in the process, it would be surprising if they weren’t at least involved in some way. “It is a city position, so in the end, in accordance with the charter, it will be a city decision,” said Mayor Rick Meehan, “but we included some of our partners last time around, and I would foresee that we will do it that way again because we all want the same thing, and that’s to find the right person.” Waters contested that the candidate needs to have a strong background in convention center sales as well as tourism, and said that perhaps the right person for the job might need to have excellent people skills, which is a widely reported skill that Noah lacked, according to inside sources. “We need someone that is going to rally the troops and not only manage the existing business in the convention center, but also create new business so we can put heads in beds,” said Waters. “We’ve got 25 conference rooms down there that sit vacant 90 percent of the time.” From a new business perspective, the convention center cites that all the main weekends are filled, and even in these tough economic times, the center has lost little business. However, there is currently only one sales representative on staff, Director of Sales Fred Wise, and despite Wise’s solid reputation and performance, his solo efforts could inevitably put a ceiling on how much new business is brough to the soon-to-be-expanded convention center. Dare said that public perception on the convention center is often misconstrued. “It isn’t quite as simple as it appears,” said Dare. “The public sees the parking lot empty and deems that it’s underutilized, but the fact of the matter, is that there is a very large line for the prime dates, and we are consistently filling the dates in the shoulder months. But, we aren’t big enough of a convention center to run multiple events simultaneously.” Still, Waters hoped that her plea would be heard, as she sees Noah’s exit as a window of opportunity. “This is a magnanimous chance for the town to make a decision that is going to grow business, put heads in beds, and take our town to the next level,” she said. Dare said that the town will be “taking their time” to make sure they know exactly what they are looking for in a new candidate, and despite side-stepping Waters’ request at the Tourism Commission meeting, Dare said that the business community will get to have some input. Dare did not give a definite date that the position would be filled by, but conceded that sometime this fall would be realistic.

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Explore BailiffscourtA Brief History of BailiffscourtAround and About Bailiffscourt A Brief History of Bailiffscourt With all the appearance of an ancient manor house, Bailiffscourt's best kept secret is that until 1927 it didn't exist. It was designed for Lord Moyne, then Walter Guinness of the brewing family, by the antiquarian and architect, Amyas Phillips. His brief was to recreate a house in the medieval style, which was favoured by Lord Moyne's wife Evelyn. Phillips searched the country for original stone, woodwork, doors, windows and fireplaces, bringing them all together at Climping to create the exquisite country house and park that we see today. In 1933 he went on to landscape the gardens to complement the buildings. Throughout the 1930's, Bailiffscourt played host to the high society of the day until the death of Lady Moyne in 1939, and in 1948 it became a hotel. For more information please click here to download our Bailiffscourt Hotel History Booklet. Around and About Bailiffscourt

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testState and GovernmentServicesOther institutionsMonuments Vatican City in the Past Vatican City Today State Departments Judicial Governing Bodies International Relations Structure of Governorate Coin Catalogues » Vatican Museums The Vatican Museums - Official Web-Site » L'Osservatore Romano The weekly edition of the newspaper in English » Home Page of Vatican City State > State and Government > History The term Vatican was used in ancient times to identify the marshy area on the right bank of the Tiber River, between the Milvio Bridge and the present Sixtus Bridge. During the monarchy and the republican age, the area was known as Ager Vaticanus. It extended northwards as far as the mouth of the Cremera and southwards at least as far as the Janiculum. In the Imperial age, from the 2nd century A.D., the toponym Vaticanum was applied to an area corresponding roughly to the present Vatican City State. During the Roman period, the area outside the city of Rome was reclaimed. In addition, many villas, Agrippina’s gardens, Emperor Caligula's (37-41 A.D.) mother's house and a wide necropolis were built along the main roads. In his mother’s gardens, Caligula built a small circus to let the charioteers train (Gaianum), which was later restored by Nero (54-68 A.D.). Tradition has it that Peter suffered martyrdom there in the great Christian persecution ordered by Nero in 64 A.D. Various tombs have been dug along Via Trionfale, the street which leads northwards from St Peter’s Square to Monte Mario, while along Via Cornelia, which led westwards, the necropolis with the tomb of the apostle Peter is located. The presence of Peter represents the topographic centre of the area insofar as it has always ranked among the most significant destinations for Christian pilgrims. Many Christians, led by their desire to be near St Peter, wished to be buried near his tomb. The necropolis was covered over during the building of the basilica dedicated to the Apostle, which was commissioned by Emperor Constantine (306-337 A.D.). This building determined the later development of the area. After formally recognizing the Christian religion with the Edict of Milan in 313 A.D., Emperor Constantine started construction of a great church around 324. The church had a nave and four aisles, a transept and an apse, at the centre of which the tomb of Peter was placed. Stairs and a four-sided portico for the non-baptized completed the structure. In the meantime Nero’s circus was gradually falling into ruin, partly because many of its stones were used to build the new church, which was rapidly becoming a new attraction in Rome. Some years later, in memory of Peter, Leo IV (847-855) built the first walls of the "civitas" which derived its name "Leonina" from him and which became the spiritual centre of medieval and renaissance Rome. Although the popes resided in the Lateran Palace during the Middle Ages, some buildings were built at that time in the area near St Peter’s. The first of these was constructed under the pontificates of Eugene III (1145-1153) and Innocent III (1198-1216). These were then enlarged in the late 12th-early 13th century when the Leonine Walls were also restored. In 1309 the papal court was moved to Avignon. Rome and St Peter’s were abandoned for over a century. Although the popes returned to Rome in 1377, another fifty years passed before the city regained its former lustre. The possibility of completely rebuilding St Peter’s was first broached in the mid-15th century. Pope Nicholas V (1447-1455) had the architect Bernardo Rossellino draw up plans for enlarging the Basilica, adding on an apse more prominent than the Constantinian one. The project had to be abandoned a few years later, when the Turks started to advance and Constantinople fell. Between 1477 and 1480 Pope Sixtus IV (1471-1492) started building a great chapel, named "Sistina" after him, decorated with frescoes painted by the major Italian painters of the time. It was inaugurated on 15th August 1483. Great changes were introduced by Julius II (1503-1513), who radically transformed the small city. He started to pull down the Constantinian basilica, began work on the new Saint Peter’s, and built the famous Belvedere Courtyard. His intention was to connect the small Palace of Belvedere, which was constructed by his predecessor Innocent VIII (1484-1492) and which stood to the north of the courtyard, with the cluster of medieval buildings to the south. Pope Julius also summoned Raphael and Michelangelo to Rome, asking them, respectively, to fresco the papal apartments and the Sistine Chapel. Work continued throughout the century. After various initial difficulties were overcome, the Basilica of Saint Peter was planned and built by Michelangelo (mid-16th century). Giacomo Della Porta then covered the area of the basilica with a magnificent "vaulted" dome. Early in the 17th century the church was enlarged by Maderno, who added two bays to the longitudinal section. Bernini completed it in mid-century, designing the splendid square which was enclosed by two hemicycles of four rows of columns. These gave the square the present baroque appearance, and connected this place of prayer to the rest of the city. Vatican City in 1932 Philatelic and Numismatic Office The latest Stamps issues» The latest Coins issues» Internet Portal of Vatican City State The Holy See | Vatican Radio | Vatican Museums Online| Osservatore Romano Map of the Site | Disclaimer | FAQ | Practical Information | Staff | © 2007-14 Uffici di Presidenza S.C.V.

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Mont-Saint-Michel, France (On night train from Spain) The train guy woke us up at 515. We waited outside our compartments untill 550. Got off train and decided to head to Chamonix. Got on a train a few minutes later to Martigny. Waited there, then trained the Mont Blanc express to Chamonix (this time in the rain). I ran from the train station to the forests to get the camping gear we stashed 6 weeks earlier. It was all there except a slug had crawled into a hole in the bag and ruined Rachelle�s fleece and my long underwear. After a bit of food we bought an English paper and began a train ride to Lyon. After another connection we got to Lyon. We had to walk a long way into the main part of town. We went to 4-5 two star hotels but they were all full. Finally we found one and it was much cheaper than all the others. Next was a search for food. We ended up in an expensive Chinese Restaurant that had expensive prices for small portions. I made a scene and Rachelle got it to go. We watched French TV and relaxed till midnight or so. Woke up and walked up to see the cathedral of Lyon. We took the wrong path and ended up in a school. Followed a trail further, jumped a fence, and found a different way to the site. Male service going on but it had just gotten over. Camera died inside the cathedral. Went back to the hotel and train station and caught a train to a side trip out to St. Etienne. Looked for the church finally found it but it turned out not to be. Took train back to Lyon then onto a quick Paris train. In Paris we took the subway to another train station. Turned out to be the wrong one so we went to the third train station. (There are 5 total in Paris) Took a train to Chartres. Found a hotel next to the train station from the RS book. The hotel room had American CNN!!!!! We watched CNN till 2:30 am. We did go out to find food and take a picture of the cathedral at night. Morning, slept in till 930, then went to the cathedral. The train didn�t leave till 1230. Got to LeMans. Walked all over looking for food but nothing was open on Sundays. Our train finally left to head to Rennes on the TGV line. Rachelle gave a bum her breakfast because she picked out the wrong sandwich. Got to Rennes, trained to another transfer and finally got to Pontorson/Mont-Saint-Michel. Got there late, so no buses left to Mont St Michel so we got a map and found a campsite. We were excited because we were going camping one last time in Europe. This definitely saved money. The campsite wasn�t far. The office was closed so we camped for free. We went out after the tent was up. We got pizza at a little store/restaurant. We ate in a park and decided to go out and try to find out where Mont-Saint-Michel really was. We walked a trail on our map only to find out later it was a pilgrimage trail. We saw two hostler girls hitching a ride to the Mont. They were picked up. We realized we were off the track when we saw the Mont far out in a distance almost behind us all lit up! It looked so cool. The next morning, we got up early well before light to catch a bus to Mont-Saint-Michel. It left at 645. We were there by 7. Still dark out we explored till 9. Now well lit by the sun we explored the museum. After, we left and walked to the nearby town where we waited for the bus at 11. The bus took us back to Pontorson. We had 1.5 hours to kill. We were starving but on the bus we saw a huge grocery store just a few blocks away. Next to the grocery store was a Laundromat. We put our wash in and went shopping. We bought 3 days worth of food. Trying to save money so we can spend more in Paris. Back at train station we waited a long time for the train. It didn�t show. Turns out several trains on the schedule go only certain days. Since we couldn�t read French we loose as well as every other tourist waiting several hours. We took the first train at 1630. Backtracking through Rennes to Paris. For this part of the trip it would have been nice to have a car. Continue with Trip Lyon Abby of Mont Saint Michel Just before sunrise Sunrise on Mont-Saint-Michel Streets around town Gate into Mont-Saint-Michel Warming up in the morning sun Inside the medievil city Causeway onto the island Homes on the island Mont-Saint-Michel from a distance Lyon is the third largest city in France with 2,000 years of history. It's historical and architectural landmarks puts it on the UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are two rivers passing through Lyon, including the old part of Lyon that is popular with tourists. It's there you'll find the Lyon Cathedral built in the twelfth century on the ruins of a 6th century church. This Roman Catholic cathedral was completed in 1476 with impressive stained-glass windows. Other sight is the Place Bellecour, a large town square, one of the largest in Europe. Also, the The Amphitheatre of the Three Gauls is in Lyon. This roman amphitheater is the oldest in the region and could hold up to 20,000 people. Mont Saint-Michel is a rocky tidal island in Normandy, France that is over a half mile off the coast, built by monks. It was connected to the mainland by a thin natural land bridge that covered at high tide and opened up at low tide. Many human causes and the construction of a land bridge changed all that in years past. Now, humans are changing things back and replacing the land bridge with an elevated bridge. Mont St. Michel has been an important pilgrimage center since A.D. 708, when the bishop of Avranches heard the voice of Archangel Michael saying, "Build here and build high." It's been used for countless purposes including a prison by the late 1700's for priests. 15th-century fortifications add to the unique look of the structure. Nowadays, it's used for tourism as the main street going to the abbey is lined with shops and hotels. There isn't anything quite like it anywhere, it is Middle Ages at it's best. Cars filling the causeway by mid-morning Tidewaters coming into the castle

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Caja de Muertos Home Lighthouses The Caja de Muertos lighthouse entered service on August 15, 1887. Its first keepers were Severo del Olmo and César Prieto. It was designed by Manuel Maese and built by the government itself at the top of this island located eight miles from Ponce, and whose appearance resembles an old coffin. The building measures 81 feet long by 51 feet wide and has an H shape unique among local lighthouses, with the 41-foot tall tower located at the center of the structure. Behind the tower was the fuel storage room, which ventilated through a circular blind. The building was painted light blue with white details and black baseboard. The third-order lens, which projected its light eighteen miles away, was substituted in 1945 by a fixed lens which is exhibited in the Coast Guard’s small museum in San Juan. Today the light is produced by a plastic beacon fed by solar panels. The lighthouse was automated and its windows were sealed in 1968 without the structure having been significantly altered. The tower’s balustrade is not original. Although the remote location has protected it from the vandalism suffered by other lighthouses, deterioration due to neglect is evident. The roof, for example, has a large hole through which rainwater enters the building, the high internal humidity has surely contributed to the deterioration of the roof beams and other elements of the structure. See the lighthouse location

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Globerove Interesting Facts & Information Please workHome Asia A-J Asia K-Z Europe A-H Europe I-Z Globerove > Brazil > Short History Timeline of Brazil Short History Timeline of Brazil By Globerover on March 29, 2010 in Brazil History speaks volumes about a country and its people. Brazil has had a long, rich and fascinating history that has shaped the modern South American country, its people and culture. For those travelling to Brazil for business or pleasure this timelinBrazil has a colorful history that shaped the country into the nation they are today. The dawn of the 21st century sees Brazil as one of the largest economies in the world in addition to being one of the most populous as well. This South American country is a far cry from its humble beginnings. The establishment of what is now known as Brazil can be traced back several thousand years to Native American Indians. Until the 16th century, historical facts of Brazil are a bit hazy, although it is commonly acknowledged that nomadic tribes roamed the country living off the land with hunting, fishing and the growth of crops. In the year 1500, Portuguese explorers set sail from Europe and landed in Brazil. Eventually, several towns were established by these Portuguese pioneers. The early 17th century history of Brazil saw Dutch settlers arrive as well. However, they were eventually driven away by the Portuguese. The Portuguese settlers further colonized Brazil, taking advantage of the natural resources of the land. For several hundred years, these settlers harvested sugar cane as well as many trees for brazilwood. The lust for riches took hold and gold was mined as well. Other Brazil facts of the time include the eradication of many Native Indians in the area and the infusion of African slaves. It was also during this volatile time that Brazil declared its independence from Portugal in the early 19th century and formed a monarchy that lasted for several decades. A military rebellion ensued in the late 19th century according to facts in Brazilian history and the government in this South American country has relatively remained a republican democracy to the present day. Three bouts of dictatorship have marred the Brazilian government’s history. After various military interventions in the government and its policies, the politics of Brazil have remained rather elitist. That is, a relatively small group with money, political and military power continued to drive the government. It was not until the late 20th century that citizens of Brazil as well as the various growing industries like coffee industry asserted themselves to precipitate changes in the economy and government rule. Today’s society in Brazil presents some interesting facts. First of all, the citizens in Brazil are proud of their heritage and revel in the many celebrations the country has to offer. They are a colorful people saddled with one of the worst distributions of wealth in the world. Yet, the people of Brazil persevere as they always have throughout their history. history Adventure Holidays Iceland Subscribe Popular Tags Australian Economy: Structure and Evolution Evolution of Nationhood in Australia Australian Political System How To Ride the Metro in France with Luggage How To Take Care Of The Rainforest? How To Buy A Sheet Of Silver From Bali How To Minimize Cross-Culture Shock? wildlife Search © 2015 Globerove. All Rights Reserved. DMCA

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Developer Planning Campground Near Golf Course Posted on 12/24/2009 by DispatchAdmin BERLIN – Despite the sagging economy, plans are moving forward to convert a vast open space adjacent to a Berlin golf course into a campground with nearly 270 approved sites. Deer Run Golf Course owner Ed Colbert this week said the project planned for a vast parcel across from the entrance to the existing golf course continues to plod forward with nearly all of the required approvals and permits in hand. The plans call for the development of a campground on the site with some cabins and sites for up to 269 recreational vehicles along with a recreation center. The plan does not call for any tent camping sites at the facility. “It’s going to be a wonderful project, if and when we get around to doing it,” said Colbert. “It’s going to be a mixed-use campground with some nice cabins, a recreation center and over 200 sites available for recreational vehicles. We’re doing it upscale all the way.” Colbert said the campground will co-exist with the Deer Run golf course and will be promoted as an amenity for golfers. Under Worcester County’s code, campgrounds are only allowed to be open four months of the year, which would loosely coincide with the golf season in the area. “We’re going to market it in conjunction with the golf course,” he said. “It’s going to be a seasonal thing. I envision a group of golfers staying in one of the cabins or in an RV for the weekend and playing golf.” One of the remaining obstacles for the project was cleared last week when federal Army Corps of Engineers public comment period closed on the proposed impact on emergent non-tidal wetlands lying with traditional agricultural lands. According to the Army Corps’ description of the project, nearly 95,000 square feet, or a little over two acres, of non-tidal wetlands will be impacted by the project and, as part of the Corps’ normal protocol, the public has an opportunity to weigh in on the proposed impacts. However, a preliminary report on the proposal prepared by the Army Corps does not indicate any substantial problems with possible environmental impacts. “The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of the probable impact including cumulative impacts of the proposed activity on the public interest,” the report reads. “A preliminary review of this application indicates that the proposed work will not affect listed species or their critical habitat.” Colbert said county officials have already reviewed the plans and issued the required permits for the project, making the Corps approval on the wetlands impact permit one of the last steps in the process. Colbert said he began planning the project about four years ago and most of the permits he has acquired are active a few more years before they expire. In the meantime, he is attempting to arrange financing but has found it difficult in the current economic climate. “The economy is still pretty awful,” he said. “”Money is frozen up and the banks aren’t keen on lending right now. I have two or three years to do something with it, but I hope to get something going much sooner.” Colbert said his original plan for the property was to develop it with a residential project, but zoning and other issues with the county code wouldn’t allow it. “I’m waiting for some final approval on some water and sewer issues, but there doesn’t appear to be any more major stumbling blocks,” he said. “This is going to be a nice amenity for the county. It’s going to be a nice family destination just a few miles from Ocean City and the resort area and it fits in with what the county is trying to promote with tourism.”

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Home » Your Visit » Stations » Bishops Lydeard Bishops Lydeard Postcode for Sat Nav: TA4 3RU Bishops Lydeard Station is the southern terminus of the West Somerset Railway. It is four miles from the County town of Taunton and the M5 Motorway (Junction 25). Please be aware that there is a maximum height barrier so access to the car park is for vehicles under 2.1 metres. Bishops Lydeard Station has a booking office and sells the full range of West Somerset Railway tickets. Please see the Fares Pages to find out more about fares from this station. The station has toilets, with facilities for disabled passengers and baby changing rooms. There is a large free car park and coach parking is available. The Gauge Museum on Platform 1 has many items of local rail interest and shows how the railway affected the people who worked on and used the line. The Museum also contains a working model railway open normally at weekends and Galas. Platform 1 is also home to the Taunton Model Railway Group whose layout, Bath Green Park, is intricately detailed and can be viewed when it is open on Gala days. On Platform 2 you will find the station shop and the Whistle-Stop Cafe, adjacent to the Signalbox, selling a comprehensive range of model railway equipment old and new, books and other souvenirs. The Whistle-Stop Cafe sells hot and cold snack items as well as a soft drinks and sweets. The village of Bishops Lydeard is situated at the foot of the Quantock Hills and is about five minutes walking from the station. The old village is a mixture of red sandstone and brick buildings which are all very charming to look at. Further up the road into the village is Mill Lane which, if followed, takes you to the village watermill which has been spendidly restored. Bishops Lydeard Mill welcomes visitors on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays from 30th May to 30th September (plus Bank Holiday Mondays) and Saturdays in August between 11.30am - 4pm. The mill is home to a working water wheel, the wheelwright�s shop and the blacksmith�s shop. Once back on the main road further into the village is the Bird in the Hand Pub offering food and drink, garden and a children�s play area. Alongside the pub is a small craft shop. The Village Church is the very impressive St. Mary the Virgin and the earliest part dates from the 14th Century. There are some beautiful wood carvings in the church and the village charter from 1291 can be viewed. As you make your way from the station towards the village you will find the Lethbridge Arms, an old established inn, which offers food and drink including real ales in a number of rooms. The large wall in the car park is of historical interest as having been built for the playing of Fives, a Somerset game which was once very popular but which has now died out. A Fives Wall in West Somerset is unusual as the most popular area for the game was the south of the county. Near the church is a fascinating relic of the tram system in Taunton, a post that supported the electric wires, now in use as a lamp standard. The trams were closed in the 1920�s and no one is really sure how it got there. Other local attractions include Cedar Falls Health Farm and the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. History of Bishops Lydeard Station The station, opened with the original Taunton to Watchet Line in 1862 and originally had only the main building, Goods shed and the Station Masters House (opposite the Shop on Platform 2 - it is now let out as a holiday home) until the Great Western Railway added the other platform and Signalbox in 1906. The station is home to the West Somerset Railway Association, the supporting charitable body of the Railway. Please visit the West Somerset Railway Association Web Site for further information.

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Home » Your Visit » Stations » Washford Washford Postcode for Sat Nav: TA23 0PP The station is now home to the Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust who have set up a museum and workshop on the site of the old Goods shed and yard demolished by British Railways in the 1960s. The museum contains some wonderful artifacts of the S&DJR and is well worth a visit. The Museum The Somerset and Dorset Railway Trusts museum at Washford contains relics from the former Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway which ran from Bath to Bournemouth with branchlines to Highbridge, Burnham on Sea, Wells and Bridgwater. All finally closing in 1966. Please note that the museum is not open every day. Please click here for opening dates. A Railway Remembered Explore the mass of exhibits, ponder on the old station names and soak up the evocative atmosphere. Relics to be seen are station nameboards, lamps, tools, signalling equipment, tickets, photographs, handbills, rolling stock and steam locomotives. Step back in time as you operate the levers in the reconstructed Midford Signal Box Museum Admission Prices Adults £2.00 Child £1.00 Family £5.00 Members Free Washford Station has toilet facilities and is accessible to disabled passengers but does not have a disabled toilet. Tickets are not sold at this station and passengers are asked to purchase their tickets on the trains from the Guard or ticket inspector. Cleeve Abbey Special Offer to WSR Ticket Holders: A few minutes walk from the station brings you to Cleeve Abbey, a beautiful Cisterian Abbey, in the care of English Heritage and open from 29 March - 3 Nov, daily. Cleeve Abbey offers a 20% reduction on admission charges to those visitors who can show a same day dated WSR ticket on entry. [The offer is available between 29 March - 3 Nov, 7 days a week. Closing times may vary - visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/cleeve for details. The Abbey offers families a great chance to explore the history of the monks who lived at the Abbey with a fun story pack as well as providing visitors with the opportunity to wander around the grounds and Abbey buildings which remain at this peaceful site. Although the main abbey church is no more, the remaining outbuildings give a fascinating insight into monastic life. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing and encourages visitors to linger. Further on from the abbey is Torre cider farm where you can learn how Somerset cider is made and even sample some of the produce. There are also several pubs including the Washford Inn at the end of the Station ramp and The White Horse, near the abbey, which serve food. History of Washford Station Washford Station is the first station on the �extension� from Watchet to Minehead and is different in style from the buildings of the earlier line. The station opened in 1874 and unlike some of the other stations on the line is in the village it serves. The Station is painted in Southern Region colours setting it apart from the other stations, painted in the colours of the Great Western Railway and its successor the Western Region of British Railways. The small wooden building next to the main building is the original signalbox which contains a set of levers. Although the �Midford� exhibit has been designed to represent an ex-S&DJR location, the lever-frame is in fact a part of one from the former signal-box at Woolston (near Southampton). Find out more about the Somerset and Dorset Trust Find out more about English Heritage's Cleeve Abbey.

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Travel > Places > New Mexico State flower, bird, history New Mexico State Flower, Bird, History How New Mexico became a state, including capitol, state bird and flower. New Mexico's first colony was founded at San Juan by Juan de Onate in 1598. It was first visited by the Spanish in the 16th century, when Spanish settlements were being destroyed by first the Apache Indians in 1676 and later the Pueblo Indians in the 1680's. Spanish control of the New Mexico territory was re-established by Diego de Vargas Zapata in 1692 and became a Mexican province in 1821. At this time trade opened with the United States along the Santa Fe Trail. New Mexico was gained by the United States as a result of the Mexican War. This Treaty of 1848 enlarged the size of the nation by about 20 percent by allowing the United States to take possession of half a million square miles of new territory that had been previously in the possession of Mexico. This treaty signed on February 2, 1848, called The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, ceded New Mexico and California to the United States for $15 million, established the Rio Grande as the border between Texas and Mexico and promised that the United States government would assume substantial claims of American citizens against Mexico. The end of the Mexican War and the formal acquisition of New Mexico and California, as well as the approaching elections of 1848 gave new urgency to a search for politically feasible solutions to the growing crisis of the slavery conflict. After a confusing and noisy campaign Zachary Taylor was elected President and he immediately set about to engineer the admission of California and New Mexico to the Union. But fearing New Mexico would prove to be a state free of slavery due to a Mexican law that had prohibited slavery, Southerners of both parties fought against the admission of New Mexico. Finally a compromise was reached in 1850 aided by Senator Henry Clay of Kentucky. The New Mexico region was to have no explicit prohibition of slavery. Pointing out the arid climate of the New Mexico region, which made it unsuitable for cotton culture and slavery, Clay told Northerners, "You have nature itself on your side." In 1853 a dispute of the southern boundary of the cession was resolved by the Gadsden Purchase and the United States gained possession of the southernmost parts of what is today Arizona and New Mexico. The territory was occupied by Confederate troops and later by Union forces during the Civil War. It was scourged by Apache and Navaho raids until the surrender of Geronimo in 1886. The coming of the Santa Fe Railroad in 1879 spurred the cattle boom of 1880 and new settlements sprang up throughout the territory. On April 30, 1912 New Mexico was the 47th state admitted to the Union. This 121,666 square mile territory, which is bordered on the southwest by Mexico, now houses military and nuclear research establishments as well as new industries which have aided it's economy. New Mexico's Capitol is Santa Fe, with the roadrunner as state bird and the yucca flower as state flower.

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Korie Beth Brown, Ph.D. BellaOnline's California Editor California Lighthouses California became an independent republic in 1848, and joined the United States as its thirty-sixth state in 1850. Located far from the industrial and commercial centers of the East Coast, it became an important trade route due to the Gold Rush and the settlements which followed. Ocean travel was in many ways more comfortable and safer than foot voyages across the continent, and until the transcontinental railroad was completed in 1869, was by far the easiest way to get to the Golden State. The California Coast is very beautiful, but also treacherous. Fog and rocky shoals make it difficult to reach the shoreline. Beginning in 1855, lighthouses were constructed along the coast to protect tall ships carrying supplies and settlers. Because the lighthouses were designed on the East Coast for standardized building, the original eight lighthouses were built in a Cape Cod style. Later on, other lighthouses were added. Seven more are also considered historical lighthouses, with the rest being added to the total during the 20th century. These days, most lighthouses are mechanized rather than run by lighthouse keepers, and for that reason the human element from the past is at once historical and romantic. Hardy men and women lived lonely lives, far from civilization, to conduct routine maintenance and make sure that the Fresnel lenses were doing their job. Historical accounts are fascinating, and there are also a great many ghost stories that have developed around �haunted� lighthouses, with several California historic lighthouses the setting for outlandish tales. Lighthouse preservation occurs for many difference reasons. Automated lighthouses are run by the Coast Guard, which also watches over many of the original lighthouse buildings. In addition, there are local preservationist groups which �adopt� lighthouses; the San Fermin Light in Los Angeles, for example, is staffed by volunteers. In 2000, the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act created a mechanism for transferring lighthouses into the hands of public and private organizations who wished to care for these historic buildings. Depending on the lighthouse, visitors can either join an organized tour of the grounds and the building, wander through exhibits provided by volunteers or the National Park Service, or photograph the buildings from afar. A driving tour of all California lighthouses would cover the length of the state, so it makes more sense to break the visit up into different tours, combining them perhaps with visits to other California sites. A visit to the Battery Point Lighthouse (an 1856 Cape Cod building) in Crescent City, for example, would fit in well with a trip to Redwoods National Park. Point Reyes National Seashore, a hiking mecca just north of San Francisco, contains the Point Reyes Light, which maintains visibility for the north section of San Francisco Bay, at the state�s foggiest point. The old Point Loma Lighthouse is located within Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego. More information on specific lighthouses is forthcoming. Stay tuned! California Site @ BellaOnline Content copyright © 2013 by Korie Beth Brown, Ph.D. . All rights reserved. This content was written by Korie Beth Brown, Ph.D. . If you wish to use this content in any manner, you need written permission. Contact Korie Beth Brown, Ph.D. for details.

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BATSTO VILLAGE NAME: Batsto Village COUNTY: Burlington ROADS: 2WD GRID: 6 CLIMATE: Typical east coast weather. Humid summers, cold and dry winters. BEST TIME TO VISIT: Visit in the fall; the walking tour is fairly long COMMENTS: No residents, currently. The town has a museum, intact mansion and quarters, walking tours, and craft displays. Batsto Village is located along Route 542 in Burlington County just 10 1/2 miles west of Route 9 at New Gretna and 8 miles east of Route 30 in Hammonton. REMAINS: Town is intact. Batsto was a bog iron and glass making industrial center from 1770s-1860s. For more information, go to http://www.state.nj.us/pinelands/recguide.htm#batstovillage or http://www.batstovillage.com Submitted by: Nicki Repici In its heyday Batsto had a furnace, two glass factories, a brick making establishment, two sawmills, and a gristmill. It was a center of agriculture, and vessels were launched there to sail out the nearby Mullica River to the sea. All that lies in the past. Today, shadowed by surrounding forests, Batsto is a quiet village which wears its historic vestments with dignity and grace. Cannon as well as shot were manufactured in Batsto during the Revolutionary War. Lumbering was always a major activity in Batsto and there usually were at least two sawmills operating most of the time. Shipping and shipbuilding were major factors in Batsto commerce. The schooner Frelinghuyse was built and launched at Batsto in 1844. The furnace, however, was the heart of Batsto and the major source of its prosperity for most of it lifetime. Under the auspices of the State of New Jersey, Batsto may well become a miniature Williamsburg in the Pine Barrens given restoration projects in the making. Submitted by Henry Chenoweth. BACK

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Programme of events at Stirling Castle mark Flodden anniversary A month of events at Stirling Castle to mark the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Flodden and the subsequent coronation of the infant King James V will culminate in a weekend of commemoration on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September. After Flodden – Commemoration and Coronation will transport visitors back to the sixteenth century, giving them a glimpse into royal life in the period, as costumed interpreters help to bring to life the events of 1513, its aftermath and its impact on castle life. Visitors can witness James IV’s wife Margaret Tudor receiving word of her husband’s death, discussing her son, the new king, and reflecting on her ambitious brother Henry VIII. They will also have the opportunity to learn more about the fashions of the period, hear about life in the royal nursery of James V and meet the castle guards and learn how they have been charged with the defence of the young king and Stirling Castle. Visitors will also be able to witness the crowning of one of Scotland’s most celebrated monarchs, as the coronation of James V is re-enacted. On the evening of 22 September, the Scottish Chamber Choir will perform a unique ticketed concert in the Castle’s Great Hall, a building commissioned by James IV. The choir will perform music by the 16th-century Scottish composers David Peebles, Andro Kemp and Robert Johnson, alongside the work of Scotland’s most prominent living composer, James MacMillan. Tickets are available on-site or on the Historic Scotland website. The Battle of Flodden took place on 9 September 1513, when James IV led a Scottish army into Northumberland, where they were met by an English force. The Scots suffered a heavy defeat, and James became the last king in European history to die in battle. He was succeeded by his one-year-old son, who was crowned James V at Stirling. Kit Reid, Interpretation Manager at Historic Scotland said: “The repercussions of the Battle of Flodden were felt throughout Scotland, particularly at Stirling, where James IV’s noblemen re-grouped after the defeat and where the King’s successor was crowned. “To mark the 500th anniversary of the battle, and the subsequent coronation of James V, this weekend of informative events at Stirling Castle will allow visitors to step back in time to learn more about castle life and to reflect on the impact the events of 1513 had on the royal court.” For more information visit www.stirlingcastle.gov.uk Notes to editors: .For all the latest on what is happening at Stirling Castle, visit our website at www.stirlingcastle.gov.uk and sign up for our free e-newsletter. .Historic Scotland has 345 historic properties and sites in its care. These include some of the leading tourism attractions in the country, including Edinburgh, Stirling, and Urquhart Castles, Fort George, Linlithgow Palace, the Border Abbeys, and Skara Brae. For further details visit: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/places. 2013 is the Year of Natural Scotland, inspiring our people and our visitors to celebrate Scotland’s outstanding natural beauty, landscapes and biodiversity as Scotland prepares to welcome the world in 2014 and beyond. Find out more about Scotland’s outstanding natural beauty at www.visitscotland.com/natural Follow Historic Scotland: Twitter:@welovehistory ; @edinburghcastle ; @ScottishTen Facebook:www.facebook.com/visithistoricscotland Pinterest:www.pinterest.com/welovehistory YouTube:www.youtube.com/historicscotlandtv Flickr:www.flickr.com/groups/makeyourownhistory Blogs: Stirling Castle: http://www.stirlingcastle.gov.uk/blog/Edinburgh Castle: http://blog.edinburghcastle.gov.uk/Climate Change: http://climatechangeblog.historic-scotland.gov.uk/Year of Natural Scotland: http://yearofnatural.historic-scotland.gov.uk Alice Wyllie Media & PR Officer alice.wyllie@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

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Las Vegas Motels Before the megaresorts, there were motels and inns. Ranch-style desert hideaways perfect for spontaneous out-of-town jaunts and easy access to the Strip. Today, budget hotels in Las Vegas offer the best of those days, and much more.Budget hotels have been around since the early days of the Strip. Motor Inns and lodges had popped up all along the country's highways, mirroring postwar America's fast-growing fascination with cars and the open road. more...According to most, the motel concept originated with the Motel Inn of San Luis Obispo, constructed in 1925.In the 1950s and '60s, the motel industry grew to its peak as it added swimming pools and color TVs, both real luxuries at the time. Often candy-colored, with jet-age swoops and low-slung design, motels enjoyed a certain cache among the upwardly mobile middle-class. Beachfront motels became very popular. But it was Las Vegas, a city with a national highway as its spine and main attraction that may have benefited most. As the big resorts began to line the Strip, motels naturally vied for their place in the sun as well. Las Vegas, after all, has always been about spontaneity. Possibly nothing's more spontaneous than hopping in the car on Friday afternoon and heading for Vegas, without a care or a room reservation. For many adventurous travelers, motels were a natural and welcome landing spot. And Las Vegas grew because of it. Keyword The Las Vegas Motel 8 is across the street from Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino. It's located 3 miles from McCarran International Airport and close to major resorts and casinos. T... More Oasis Motel

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Falkirk is a town in Scotland's central belt, located between Edinburgh and Glasgow in the Forth Valley. Falkirk and the surrounding area is bursting with brilliant contrasts. The area boasts some outstanding attractions, including The Kelpies, The Helix, The Falkirk Wheel, Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway, the Antonine Wall, and The John Muir Way to name but a few. The Falkirk Wheel, the world's first and only rotating boat lift is an engineering masterpiece which transports boats 115 ft between the different levels of the Union, and Forth & Clyde canals. You can ride on the wheel, and learn all about it at the visitor centre. Falkirk is alive with history. The Antonine Wall, dating from the 2nd century, marked the northern frontier of the Roman Empire. You can experience Victorian life at the impressive mansion of Callendar House, which stands in the attractive Callendar Park. The 15th century fortress Blackness Castle made the perfect setting for the film version of Hamlet, starring Mel Gibson. In a real-life tragedy, the army of William Wallace fell to the English under Edward I at Falkirk in 1298 but in 1746 Bonnie Prince Charlie defeated the Hanoverians in the other battle of Falkirk. The town is also home to the Helix, an exciting parkland providing activities such as cycling, walking, watersports and much more. Its star attractions are the Kelpies, the world's largest equine sculptures. At 30 metres high and made from 300 tonnes of steel, these incredible horse heads are monumental tributes to the horse power heritage that was vital to the early industries of central Scotland. Not only can you admire these amazing steel sculptures from afar, but visitors can get up close and even inside the structures with a Kelpies Experience Tour. Find out all about the area's industrial heritage at Grangemouth Museum, and look out for the unusual Dunmore Pineapple at Airth. Travel on a steam train on a seven-mile round trip along the southern shore of the Forth at Bo'ness and Kinneil Steam Railway, which boasts Scotland's largest collection of railway artefacts. The town itself has all the amenities you would expect from a large town, including shops, shopping centres, restaurants, supermarkets and cinema. The town is easily accessible by road and rail with frequent services to nearby cities such as Stirling, Glasgow and Edinburgh. Loch Lomond, The Trossachs, Stirling & Forth Valley map Miniature map of Loch Lomond, The Trossachs, Stirling & Forth Valley Bo’ness Bridge of Allan Callander Crianlarich Helensburgh Killin Tillicoultry Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Overview of Loch Lomond, The Trossachs & The Forth Valley Travel in Loch Lomond, The Trossachs & The Forth Valley Accommodation in Loch Lomond, The Trossachs & The Forth Valley Things to Do in Loch Lomond, The Trossachs & The Forth Valley About Loch Lomond, The Trossachs & The Forth Valley

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Blogroll Sunday, 28 July 2013 Christmas in July - Chocolate Shortbread and Sovereign Hill I love Christmas in July. In Melbourne it gives us a chance to celebrate Christmas in winter, to enjoy some festive cheer at a dreary time or year and to celebrate Christmas twice a year. It is becoming more popular but not universal so we don't always get to celebrate it. This year we were lucky enough to experience Christmas in July at Sovereign Hill and at a friend's afternoon tea. I made some spiced chocolate shortbread for the latter and the recipe is at the bottom after all the photos. For those who don't know it, Sovereign Hill is in Ballarat, a little over an hour's drive from Melbourne. It is a recreation of a goldfields settlement around 1850s Ballarat. I have been going there since I was a child and seen it grow and develop into quite a complex history park. And so it ought to be, with the entrance prices of $47 per adult. Gulp! Above are people having a go at panning for gold in the diggings that represent the time when there were just tents and bark huts. It is best to go here first to get a sense of how it was in the early days of the gold rush. As with other part of the settlement, we were able to talk to actors who play the parts of people from the era to add to the authentic feel of the place. I have gone to Sovereign Hill many times before but I don't remember ever being there in such inclement weather. It rained and rained. And it was cold as you might deduce from the above photo of E. I was glad I convinced Sylvia to wear gumboots with all the mud and puddles in this area. It was definitely worth visiting on a wintery day just to get a sense of how tough life must have been in these tents and bark huts. This fire was in a bark hut. It was warm but not enough to take off our coats. The dark room was very basic with just one room and the chamber pot under the bed. We saw one character in his tent cooking rock cakes in a Dutch oven with his window open for fresh air and the butchers was in the open air. When you know how few of the gold diggers actually made their fortune, it does seem a hard life. I suspect the gold diggers would not have been into Christmas in July but we were. Here is Sylvia with the first Christmas tree she spied. I really liked that the Christmas decorations were kept fairly simple. The goldfields were not a place for fancy living. Decorations would mostly have been made from what was about at home. Before we leave the early diggings, I must share one of my favourite parts. I have mentioned from time to time that I have a fascination with the history of market gardens. It delights me that there is a market garden at Sovereign Hill. It is part of the Chinese section of the diggings and an important part of Victoria's history. After the diggings we headed to the High Street which represents the goldfields when towns became more established and buildings more substantial. This is more life as we know it, where we can wander along the street, ducking in and out of shops. Sylvia just wanted to see the lollies. E was fascinated by the cat in the saddlery. I loved all the pretty crockery. The shopkeepers are in character and address us as they might have in the era. The shops sell the sort of goods that were sold back then. I have a particular fondness for the grocers and the haberdashery. When I was a kid I always loved the lollie shop, particularly the red horse head lollypops. E was really there for the rare chance (in Australia) to see a Mummers play. We sat in the foyer of the Victoria Theatre with a woman in a crinoline dress and talked to her about her costume. She reassured us it wasn't as warm as it looked. I had been in the theatre before but not to see plays. Winter really does send us hurrying indoors as much as possible. The Mummers play was called St Nick and Old Horse (above). As is traditional, the actors were amateur and the costumes were minimal. The theatre was packed and everyone had good fun both on and off stage. We returned later for the pantomime, Beauty and the Beast. This was also hilarious. Not only did the actors play the pantomime characters but they also played characters that were actors in Sovereign Hill putting on a play. I loved the quirkiness of two of these 'actors' deciding they wanted to be a pirate and a witch, with no relevance to the story. For lunch we went to the New York Bakery. It was too cold to go down the street to the Hope Bakery or take a packed lunch. (Later I saw the Sovereign Hill cafe. It seemed too modern to fit in here but I didn't get close enough to be sure. Maybe it is new.) I was a little disappointed at the lack of warm vegetarian options. E loved his turkey roast dinner but I had no festive options - only risotto or soup. I chose the pumpkin soup and shared some chips with Sylvia. At least we could enjoy the Christmas decorations. The most hilarious aspect of the Christmas in July was the snow. Now in case you think this totally out of character for the setting, it does occasionally snow in Ballarat. This, however, was not snow as we know it. It snowed at precisely 1.40 and 3.30 when the snow machine was turned on. Our last Christmas in July activity was the kids decorating gingerbread Christmas trees (why are such fun activities always kids only!) Sylvia loved it. We left, feeling that we had done a lot but still not seen as much as we would have liked. We never got to the school or the gold mine tour or to ride in the horse and carriage. The next day we continued the festive cheer with a Christmas in July afternoon tea. I had said I would take along something and made some spiced chocolate shortbread that morning. It was lovely and chocolatey but I am not sure mixed spice was quite right. Perhaps a different spice mix might work or I could leave out the spices altogether. Sylvia loved helping to cut them out with the Christmas cookie cutters. After a few days they were less soft but still good. However we didn't have many at home to test how they lasted.

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epcprince Tanzania is one of the greatest safari destinations in Africa, covering a diverse selection of landscapes. It's home to the Big Five -- elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, and rhinos -- which used to be the favorite trophies for game hunters but are now some of the more popular animals to watch on a game drive. About 25% of Tanzania is occupied by parks and reserves, and in the ocean aquatic life is protected in a number of marine parks. Most visitors spend the bulk of their time game viewing in Tanzania's popular northern circuit, where the Serengeti National Park has to be one of the most famous wildlife areas in the world. It's here on the grassy undulating plains that the annual migration of hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and other animals takes place -- one of the greatest movements of animals on earth. Equally impressive is the Ngorongoro Crater, a caldera created by collapsed volcano that supports a staggering number of animals. In southern Tanzania, in the vast and untouched Selous National Park, large herds of elephants and buffalo roam in a landscape that's reminiscent of what the whole of East Africa looked a few hundred years ago. Tanzania is also home to archaeological sites such as the Olduvai Gorge, where traces of early man were discovered, as well as historical coastal towns where the Swahili way of life can be experienced. The highlands boast some impressive mountains, including Kilimanjaro, the tallest in Africa and the only mountain in the world over 5,000m (16,000 ft.) that can be walked. Along the coast are unpolluted beaches; the impossibly atmospheric island of Zanzibar, which is steeped in culture and history; and excellent diving on the reefs around the islands of Pemba and Mafia. In the seldom-visited west of the country is Lake Victoria, the world's second-largest lake and the source of the Nile, and the skinny Lake Tanganyika, on whose shores Stanley uttered those immortal words "Dr. Livingstone, I presume" upon finally finding the great African explorer. Today, it's the location of isolated parks harboring healthy populations of chimpanzees. Like much of East Africa, Tanzania is home to the fiercely traditional and striking-looking Masai people; seeing an isolated, red-robed warrior stalk the plains is a lasting image of Tanzania. Their beaded jewelry and red checked blankets make good souvenirs to buy. Tanzania also offers other interesting arts and crafts, most notably the Makonde sculptures carved in ebony, and tanzanite, a turquoise-blue semiprecious stone unique to the country. Top Destinations in Tanzania Dodoma Mbeya Mwanza

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Poland > Warsaw > Religious sights > St. Ann's Academic Church 5 panos show on map Author: VR media Date: Nov 03, 2009 166 views 0 ratings show on map wikipedia article St. Ann's Academic Church St. Ann's Church is located in the vicinity of the Zamkowy Square, in Krakowskie Przedmieście Street. It was founded in 1454 by a Mazovian Prince, Bolesław IV, and his wife, Anna, for the Bernardinian order. The church owes its present-day appearance to the reconstruction between 1786-1788, conducted according to Christian Peter Aigner and Stanisław Kostka Potocki's design. The church was destroyed severaltimes, for example, during wars with Sweden and World War II, but a lot of the original appearance and furnishings has been preserved. The elements of the Gothic church are preserved from the side of the choir — fragments of the wall and a buttress as well as a portal. They can be well seen from Trasa W—Z (the East—West Route). However, the earthworks between the church and the Royal Castle conducted while building this artery caused sliding of the church walls. The church was prevented from collapsing by the use of the method of electrolytic bonding of the ground. In 1578, next to the church a belfry designed by Bernardo Morando was built. After 1658 it was turned into a belfry. Its present-day Neo-Renaissance appearance is due to the reconstruction between 1820-1821, according to Christian Peter Aigner's design. The terrace is still there and allows summer-time visitors to admire a beautiful view of the Old Town and Warsaw lying on the right bank of the Vistula River. After Poland regained its Independence in 1918, despite the efforts of the Bernardines to get their possession back, in 1928 the church was given over to the Academic Priesthood, and got the official name of St. Ann's Academic Church in Warsaw. This virtual tour contains 5 panoramas: The Façade The facade was designed by an architect, Christian Peter Aigner. It was possible with the funds provided by Polish King Stanisław August Poniatowski, Izabela Lubomirska nee Czartoryska and wealthy burgers of Warsaw. The new facade was to refer to the works of a famous 16th century Italian architect, Andrea Palladio, especially to the churches San Giorgio Maggiore and Il Redentore in Venice. The facade in the classicist style attracts attention of passersby. A four-column portico with a tympanum, on which there is a monogram S. A. (King Stanisław August), is particularly imposing. Three pairs of doors lead to the church. Above the portal of the central door was placed a plaque commemorating another founder - Józef Kwieciński, a cup-bearer of Sanok and protector of Archconfraternity of St. Ann. A medallion with an eagle was also placed there. On the first floor of the facade one can see niches decorated with sculptures depicting the Four Evangelists carved by Jakub Monaldi. Above these niches rectangular panels filled with low reliefs are situated and between them there are festoons suspended by ribbons. The facade is crowned with a stepped top with a cross. Between the belfry and the church a chapel with a statue of the Virgin Mary is situated. The statue rests on a small column, which was placed there in 1643. The belfry is three storeys high, each story being of different height and its top is decorated with moulding. There is a roof terrace which offers a vantage point. On the terrace, there is a gloriette on eight arcades. The church has a one-bay porch whose width equals the width of the church façade. It is covered with a groined vault on transverse arches, between which bays of a barrel vault with lunettes were placed diagonally. The main entrance is accentuated with a column portal, surmounted with a broken pediment. In the porch of the church there are numerous commemorative plaques in remembrance of notable individuals buried in the church. Because of the proximity of the Royal Castle, in many cases these were the people associated with the royal court. The epitaphs were usually carved onto marble plaques, they often had sculpted or painted portraits of the deceased and inscriptions. The Nave The church became baroque in appearance in the years 1660-1667 owing to the funds from Polish King Jan Kazimierz and burghers of Warsaw. The church is aisleless, three-bayed and is covered with a barrel vault with lunettes on transverse arches, with a two-bay polygonally closed choir. The church is lit with windows placed high, beneath the vault. The light is additionally reflected by pseudo-windows, filled with polished metal plates, which are placed on side walls, between prominent pillars. The pillars are adorned with two fluted pilasters with Corinthian capitals. The moulding placed above separates the space of the nave from the vault. A narrow aisle was reduced to the form of recesses and narrow arcaded passages between the two pillars attached to the northern wall. Rich baroque decoration include illusionist paintings in the choir and the nave, made in al fresco technique after 1740 by father Walenty Żebrowski, a co-worker of a famous painter, Adam Swach. The vault paintings present scenes from the lives of St. Ann and the Virgin Mary. The choir is a two-bay construction, closed with a polygonal apse, covered with a barrel vault on transverse arches with lunettes.The main altar is placed half-way along the length of the Gothic choir, closed with an apse.The wooden altar fills the whole arcade. Placing the altar in such a way created an interesting perspective effect in the space composed of sculptures, paintings and architectural elements: six Corynthian columns and statues standing between them. The light getting through the apse window enhances the theatrical effect. In 1932 a new bronze tabernacle was placed in the altar. It was made according to Stefan Szyller's design, and cast in the Łopieński Brothers Company.This is a two-sided altar with two mensas on a stepped platform. Behind the altar there is a chancel for clergy with stalls placed along the walls.Two entrances situated opposite each other lead from the choir. Both of them are adorned with a portal with a tympanum worked in a one-quarter profile of a circle. The entrance on the right leads to the sacristy, while the one on the left leads to the Chapel of the Blessed Ładysław. This portal is additionally decorated with a statue of Fame, which stands on a round celestial firmament. The sphere is supported by putti sitting on the edges of the tympanum. In their hands they hold attributes of the Blessed Ładysław - a whipping post and a scourge. The Chapel of the Blessed Ładysław of Gielniów In the second half of the 17th century the former Chapel of the Kryński Family was renovated and reserved for the Chapel of the Blessed Ładysław of Gielniów. At that time efforts were made to close the process of beatification, which was terminated officially in February 1750 by Pope Benedict XIV. In 1753 Ładysław of Gielniów was also announced to be the patron saint of Poland, Lithuania and Warsaw. The early baroque chapel is built on the plan of the square, covered with a dome with a lantern, added in 1620. The chapel received a new entrance, from the choir, which was adorned with a portal with a tympanum worked in a one-quarter profile of a circle. In the entrance an iron grating was installed in 1705. After finishing works in the interior of the church, Walenty Żebrowski also decorated with paintings the walls and the dome of this chapel. The paintings refer to the Blessed Ładysław of Gielniów. The founder of the altar, which was placed there in the eighties of the 17th century, was Bonawentura Madaliński, a bishop of Kujawy, and Stanisław Herakliusz Lubomirski offered a painting with the image of the patron saint. The altar is wooden, and covered with faux marbling. In the altar there is a coffin with the relics of the blessed friar. Previous/Next I enjoy this place

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Minister Leo Varadkar Tourism Minister assures visitors of Ireland’s safety after Dublin street brawl Ireland’s Tourism Minister has moved to quell fears over safety after a major incident in Dublin city centre. Minister Leo Varadkar made the move after a brawl involving up to a dozen people in the Henry City area on Tuesday night.Police had to move to break up the near riot as shoppers and tourists were put in danger.The fight broke out in an area between the General Post Office, the GPO, and a tourist office on the busy street.“Any violence is a matter of concern, but Dublin is an extremely safe city. The number of complaints that we get from tourists is very low,” stressed Varadkar.“We have 6.5 million visitors coming to Ireland every year, with three-quarters visiting Dublin.“Only three out of every 10,000 run into problems and have to contact the Irish Tourist Assistance Service.”

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« ABWA hosts special guest spe... Some Lee County getaways» Off the beaten track: Cayo Costa and Cabbage Key Save | Cayo Costa Ever wonder what it would be like to wade in emerald green waters or stroll miles of a sandy white unspoiled beach of a deserted island with modern civilization miles away? You don’t have to hop aboard a tramp steamer to head toward the islands in the Caribbean because the answer lies just a short ferry boat ride to one of Southwest Florida’s barrier islands. Cayo Costa can only be accessed by water taxi or private water craft and much of this pristine island is occupied by Cayo Costa State Park. Located north of Captiva, Cayo Costa only has a smattering of residential dwellings, no roads, no powerlines or shopping centers. What it does have in abundance is the peace and serenity that this natural environment offers visitors. The interior of the park boasts six miles of hiking trails that take travelers through acres of pine forests, oak and palm hammocks and mangrove swamps where many varieties of birds and other wildlife make their homes. Among them are large herds of wild hogs which often can be seen rooting up the soft soil of the forest floor. In addition to the opportunity for sunbathing, swimming, fishing and camping, visitors to Cayo Costa also can participate in one of several programs offered by state employees covering topics as varied as sea turtles to the Calusa Indian tribes that once occupied the island. The normal park hours are from 8 a.m. to sundown year round. If you want to stay beyond watching the sun sink into the Gulf of Mexico, you can arrange to stay for the night or perhaps longer on this island. Visitors will find 35 primitive sites where you can pitch a tent, as well as six rustic cabins. The cabins, reminiscent of those found in places like the mountains of up north, have no electricity to provide heat or air conditioning. And of course the showers are cold water and are shared in the camping areas along with restrooms, picnic tables and grills for cooking. Campers should be sure to take all of the supplies they will need as the only thing provided in the cabins is drinking water. If you do not have access to a private boat to transport you and your supplies to Cayo Costa, transportation is available from both Pine Island and Captiva. Tropic Star of Pine Island offers ferry service to the public docks in Pelican Bay twice daily from the village of Bokeelia on Pine Island. The boat will leave passengers and their gear at the public docks. Visitors can either walk the approximately one and a half miles to the Gulf beach and camping area or hitch a ride on the tram which makes loops throughout day-time hours. Another mode of transportation offered on this island is bicycling and bikes can be rented at the ranger station for a minimal cost. Reservations are required. For more information about the times of day the ferry arrives and departs and the cost of passage call Tropic Star at (239) 283-0015 or visit their Web site at www.tropicstarcruises.com. Tropic Star also offers round trip boat rides to Cabbage Key, Boca Grande, North Captive and Usseppa Islands as well. From Captiva Island and Sanibel, the way to get to Cayo Costa is via a half- or full-day cruises offered by Captiva Cruises at McCarthy’s Marina on Andy Rosse Lane. Half-day cruises to the southern portion of the island depart at 9 a.m. (returning at noon) and 1 p.m. (returning at 4 p.m.) Full-day cruises depart at 10 a.m., docking at the public boat dock, and return at 4 p.m.. Captiva Cruises also offers cruises to Boca Grande. Call 239-472-5300 for reservations or more information or visit the Web site, www.captivacruises.com For reservation information to stay at Cayo Costa State Park call 1-941-964-0375. Campers are welcome to stay at the park year-round. If you would like to plan a stay park officials recommend that for the summer months you should plan to reserve your spot at least a couple of weeks in advance. During the winter months reservations are taken 11 months in advance. The cost of a tent site is $18 per night and the rate per night for a cabin is $30. Cabbage Key Covering 100 acres, Cabbage Key is a lush tropical paradise complete with a historic restaurant, Inn and cottages boasting a panoramic view of Pine Island Sound. With no paved roads or automobiles, visitors will find the most popular means of transportation on Cabbage Key are bicycles and golf carts. Here, too, the 100 acres that make up Cabbage Key are accessible only by boat, helicopter or seaplane, helping to maintain the Old Florida lifestyle for which it has become noted. Again, visitors won’t find a grocery store or shops on the island so anything you may need outside of restaurant dining will have to be brought along for the journey. Unlike some of the neighboring islands, no camping is offered at Cabbage Key. If you wish to spend a few quiet days lying on a beach with a good book you can make a reservation at the only Inn on the island. The Cabbage Key Inn was the mansion of famous mystery writer Mary Roberts Rinehart and was built for her in 1929. Rinehart first visited Southwest Florida at the suggestion of President Herbert Hoover and she fell in love with the quiet atmosphere that could be found on Cabbage Key and developed a passion for tarpon fishing. If you would like to spend the night at either the Inn or would like to rent a cottage, reserva tions are recommended. To contact the Cabbage Key Inn (239) 283-2278 for reservation information. The biggest draw to this little island, however, is a place known for its “Dollar Bill Bar” and restaurant. Visitors from all over the world have left their mark in this quaint establishment by signing dollar bills that cover the walls, ceiling, fixtures and nearly every surface that was once exposed. Seemingly poised atop a small mountain, the Dollar Bill Bar is actually situated on a Calusa Indian shell mound. In years past, the restaurant and bar was frequented by such notables as the late John F. Kennedy Jr. and Katherine Hepburn and legend has it that songwriter Jimmy Buffett was inspired by the bar to compose the song “Cheeseburger in Paradise.” While visiting Cabbage Key nature lovers will find trails taking them through stands of ancient trees, an abundance of birds and other wildlife and, of course, there is the famous fishing opportunity that Pine Island Sound and the Gulf of Mexico offers anglers of all skill levels. To get to Cabbage Key several regularly scheduled shuttle boats arrive at the island daily and can be accessed at marinas at both Captiva and Pine Island. Save | Subscribe to Island Reporter, Captiva Current, Sanibel-Captiva Islander Sanibel Weather Forecast, FL

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Outlook 2012: The Hottest Trends and Issues for Hospitality and Gaming Cornell CHR and SAS Webcast Series On-Demand Webcast How is your organization going to make the most of 2012? Join us for this webcast featuring industry executives, thought leaders and academics as they discuss the latest and most important trends, challenges and technologies affecting the hospitality and gaming industries. Key Takeaways What issues are keeping industry executives up at night? What will it take to keep motivating guests in 2012 and beyond? What research is changing the face of the hospitality and gaming industries? How will the global economy shape the future of gaming and hospitality? Neal Fegan Executive Director of Revenue Management Neal Fegan is a hotel industry revenue management expert with more than 10 years of experience in the field. He has created a Revenue Management Academy and internship program to develop new talent, pioneered an internal social computing revenue management website, delivered keynote addresses at revenue management events, and sat on industry panels offering expert professional insight. He is an active member in Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International and is a Certified Revenue Management Executive. Currently he is developing a revenue management leadership development program geared to recent university graduates. Rohit Verma, PhD Cornell Center for Hospitality Research Rohit Verma is a Professor of Service Operations Management at the School of Hotel Administration, and also serves as the Executive Director for the Center for Hospitality Research (CHR). His research interests include new product/service design, quality management and process improvement, and operations/marketing interrelated issues. He has published more than 50 articles in prestigious business journals and has received several teaching and research awards. Prior to joining the Cornell faculty, he was the George Eccles Professor of Management of the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah. Howard Chong, PhD Cornell University School of Hotel Administration Howard Chong teaches microeconomics and will develop courses on environmental economics and sustainability. His current research focuses on environmental and energy economics. His past research included studies of energy use in buildings of different ages, the impact of carbon markets on firms, and water markets. He is a faculty fellow at Cornell's Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future. Chong holds a PhD in agricultural and resource economics from the University of California, Berkeley. Alex Dietz Alex Dietz is a 20-plus year veteran of pricing and revenue management solutions development and consulting in hospitality, travel and retail. Prior to joining SAS, Dietz was the Vice President of Revenue Management and Marketing for Raleigh-Durham-based Midway Airlines from 1998 to 2002, reporting directly to CEO Robert Ferguson. Dietz earned his MBA and BS (industrial engineering and operations research, respectively) degrees from Syracuse University. Kelly McGuire, PhD Global Hospitality and Travel Practice Kelly McGuire has18 years of experience in the hospitality industry, both in operations and IT. Before joining SAS, McGuire consulted with Harrah's Entertainment to develop restaurant revenue management strategies for casinos in Harrah's major markets. McGuire holds a BS from Georgetown University and a Master of Management in hospitality from the Cornell School of Hotel Administration. She also has a PhD from the Cornell School of Hotel Administration, focused on nontraditional applications of revenue management. Webcast Series Learn more about the Insights and Innovations for Hospitality and Gaming Webcast Series. Join our hospitality blog! The Analytic Hospitality Executive

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3375 Koapaka St. Ste. G-350 www.hawaiianair.com Compare Airline Companies Worst Flight Service Experience in 40 Years By SPQ - 02/10/2009 Depart 10:30AM Las Vegas (LAS). Arrive 2:40PM Honolulu (HNL) 02C, First Class, Boeing 767-300. Hawaiian Airlines. Flight 7. 6 Hr 10 Min. The flight to Vegas was fine and no issues. The return flight from Vegas to HNL was a disaster!! I was flying with **, both of us flying full fare 1st class, not a discount ticket, not an upgrade or a mileage ticket, on Flight 7 Vegas to HNL on 1/18. After checking in & having already passed through security, it was announced that because of mechanical problems that the flight would be delayed until 8pm, but no guarantee could be made that the flight would even be available at that time. This was not going to be acceptable for us, as we had prior business commitments which we had to keep. We returned to the ticket counter where there was a long line. There was no separate line for 1st class, everyone in the same line. We butted in line, and asked why priority was not being given to 1st class passengers. This ending up in an argument with the Hawaiian counter person and even some of the waiting passengers which did not make our day any better or help anyone else either. Finally, we were rescheduled on a US Airways flight to LAX, economy class, where we were to transfer to Hawaiian Airlines for a flight to HNL. The Hawaiian counter person told us that we could go direct to the gate at the main terminal after passing through security. We did exactly that, but at the gate, we were informed that we would have to go through security again at the gate because the boarding pass must have a security punch or you can not board. Fortunately, security came to us at the gate, however, this is now the 3rd time I am going through security (I have a hip replacement), and I still have not boarded a plane! We arrive at LAX to find that Hawaiian Airlines is located at a different terminal, so we have to exit the terminal, and proceed to the Hawaiian Airlines terminal. Hawaiian airline personnel (Vegas) did not tell us that we would have to change terminals and go through security again. The security lines are so long for economy that they are lined up outside, 3 blocks long, very slow progress. If we do nothing we are definitely going to miss our flight and be stranded. Therefore, we go to the LAX Hawaiian airlines counter, talk to one of the counter people about the possibility of an upgrade to 1st class. She states one seat in 1st class is available, but states that we gave up our right to 1st class seats when we changed our itinerary to economy. We stated that we were forced to change our itinerary because of a Hawaiian Airlines mechanical problem, and gave up nothing voluntarily. She tells us no. We ask for her boss who is standing right next to her, and her boss, tells us the same thing. We are now very frustrated to say the least, but then request that they give us passes that will allow us to go through business/1st class security, so that we might catch our flight. She refuses, and again we ask to talk to her superior, she says she is upstairs on the 2nd floor and down the hall. On top of it all, she yells at us to take our attitude somewhere else! We are totally frustrated, as it now looks like we will miss our flight and be stranded. However, with no other options, we head off for security. With no possibility to make t

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Asian American Sites in Riverside Notable Asian Americans in Riverside Her Father's Daughter Asian American Religious Sites in Riverside California Council for the Humanities Contact Information for Asian American Heritage Activities in Riverside Site Authors Riverside 's Chinatowns Riverside had two Chinatowns, and both are now gone. Thanks to local interest, their history, and the early history of Chinese in Riverside, has been very well documented. Archaeological work has provided a rich picture of Riverside 's Chinatown from the 1870s to the 1920s. The two-volume monograph Wong Ho Leun: An American Chinatown (edited and published by The Great Basin Foundation, San Diego, 1987) is an extraordinarily detailed study of the archaeological excavation as well as a series of essays providing historical background on the Chinese in Riverside. It is out of print but widely available at local libraries, and we refer you to this book for much more information, including historical photographs, demographic statistics, firsthand accounts of Chinese laborers in early 20th century Riverside, and more. Some immigrant Chinese settled in Riverside in the late 19th century, but many more came to work in the citrus groves that were the economic powerhouse of Riverside 's economy. At certain times of year, as many as 3,000 Chinese laborers lived here while they picked and packed fruit for wages. Many lived in temporary housing in or near the groves. The first Chinatown in Riverside was in the downtown area, centered on Ninth Street. It included laundries, small restaurants, and more. A fire destroyed most of its structures and led to the establishment of a second Chinatown in 1885 in the Tequesquite Arroyo, in the shadow of Mt. Rubidoux on the outskirts of the city. This small community had as many as four hundred Chinese residents at some points. Many of them were from Gom-Benn, a village in the Toishan region of southern China; many had the family name Wong. Chinatown was sometime referred to as "Little Gom-Benn." Another fire destroyed this Chinatown in 1893 but it was again rebuilt, featuring brick and wooden buildings, including a small temple. It included shops, a butcher, laundries, and residences, and it provided a number of services for migrant Chinese laborers. By the 1930s, it was in decline due to the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and dwindling numbers of Chinese in the area. The last resident of Chinatown was George Wong, whose birth name Wong Ho Leun is the title of the publication noted above. The Chinatown site is marked but closed to the public: it is an empty, overgrown field surrounded by a chain link fence. A historical marker at the corner of Tequesquite and Palm Avenues commemorates this vanished community. This newsletter is one way that members of the Gom-Benn Village Society continue to stay in touch with one another. The community may be gone, but its people aren't. In the early to mid 20th century, many members of Riverside's Chinese resettled in other parts of Southern California. They formed the Gom-Benn Village Society, and their descendents still meet for a big annual dinner in Los Angeles. The Chinese Pavilion in downtown Riverside on Mission Inn Avenue at Orange Street is a vivid memorial to the many Chinese who once lived here. Copyright ©2006 Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. Page created by CHASS College Computing. Maintained by Webmaster.

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30 Brondanw slopes Historic background This is a small area on the north-facing slopes of the peninsula. It was an area historically dominated by the houses at Plas Brondanw and at Parc, in which there is a lot of (probably) ancient woodland and some small-scale 19th-century quarrying for slate. There are underlying field patterns which are difficult to make sense of, but may be early. The relative concentration of several, important sub-medieval houses in the Llanfrothen area may indicate the growing economic important of this area in the 16th and 17th centuries (it would then have been on the coast), further evidence of which may be contained in the landscape. Key historic landscape characteristics woodlands, field patterns, industrial remains This is a relatively 'low-key' area characterised by small fields, broad-leaved woodland and evidence for small-scale slate quarrying, evident in the form of extremely dilapidated structures and the traces of inclines < back to the map © Crown copyright. All rights reserved, Gwynedd Archaeological Trust, 100017916, 2005

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Home » Your Visit » Stations » Watchet Postcode for Sat Nav: TA23 0AU Watchet Station has a Booking Office and prices from this station can be found on our fares pages.The shop has been extended and sells souveniers,cakes,biscuits,sweets and hot and cold drinks.There are toilets available,including a disabled facility. A coal fire greets you on entering the booking hall.To the left of here there is a comprehensive secondhand book shop selling fiction and non-fiction books. On the platform the Pagoda waiting room has a pictorial display of the history of the railway at Watchet. Watchet Station is back on track with the return of the refurbished footbridge and a repaint of the station buildings. What to see and do nearby Watchet is an ancient harbour town with a history of over 1000 years and still has a network of small streets and shops to be explored, including several pubs and cafes. The Star Inn in Watchet was Somerset CAMRA�s Pub of the Year for 2005. The station stands right in the middle of the town adjacent to the harbour which, since the end of commercial shipping calling in the mid-1990�s has begun a new lease of life as a Marina and is home currently to a 1950�s Vintage Motor Torpedo Boat. The network of sidings that served the docks has gone and the former goods shed is now a Boat Museum. The town Museum is just off the esplanade and traces the history of the town through the ages and this includes the West Somerset Mineral Railway that once brought iron ore from the Brendon Hills for onward shipping to the furnaces at Ebbw Vale in South Wales. The trackbed of the Mineral Railway is now in use as a footpath. Bell Inn - 3 Market Street The 16th Century Bell Inn is situated in Market Street, Watchet, a few yards from the marina and is a family run pub. A warm welcome always awaits you from Paul, Gill, Adam and Clare, along with real ales, fine wines and good food. Open all day every day, food is served lunchtime and evenings. (Food not served on a Tuesday). History of Watchet Station This was the original terminus of the West Somerset Railway in 1862, a fact which is reflected in the station building standing at right angles to the railway line. For more information about things to see and do in Watchet as well as places to stay visit Visit Watchet.

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Calendar of Events › Camping › Historic › Orienteering › Swimming › Trails › Home > Parks > Resort Parks > Dale Hollow Lake > History Dale Hollow History Dale Hollow Lake Home Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park is located in south-central Kentucky in the Cumberland River basin on the Obey River. The huge reservoir created by Dale Hollow Dam covers 27,700 acres in parts of Clinton and Cumberland Counties in Kentucky and Clay, Fentress, Overton, and Pickett Counties in Tennessee. Dale Hollow Dam and Reservoir control the runoff drainage area of 935 square miles. Both the dam and reservoir are under the oversight of the Army Corps of Engineers. Completed in 1943, the dam and reservoir not only provide flood control, but also generate large amounts of electrical power. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) operates and distributes the electrical power for regional consumption. The dam is 1, 717 feet in length and holds back a lake that is 61 miles long with 653 miles of shoreline, with a 120-foot depth at its deepest point. The majority of the Dale Hollow Reservoir lies in northern Tennessee. However, two extensive projections of the lake surface are in Clinton and Cumberland Counties, Kentucky. The Dale Hollow State Resort Park is located in Clinton and Cumberland Counties on the Frogue Peninsula, on the northern shore of the reservoir. The lands surrounding the Dale Hollow Reservoir are some of the most scenic in the South. Forest covered hills and sweeping views from some of the plateaus are examples of the natural beauty of the region. Fishing is considered to be excellent in Dale Hollow Lake. The world record smallmouth bass weighing 11 pounds 15 ounces came from the waters of the lake, within a half-mile of Dale Hollow State Park. The lake also is stocked with white bass, bluegill, crappie, muskie, and rainbow trout, making the lake’s waters a fisherman’s paradise. The park has a marina with a dock and boat slips. The marina has a restaurant and a gift shop. Park facilities also include a pool, picnic areas, and playgrounds. The region surrounding Dale Hollow State Park is historically significant. Virginia set aside the south-central portion of Kentucky for a military reserve district for Revolutionary soldiers. The South of the Green River lands covered a great portion of southern Kentucky. Many Virginia soldiers of the Revolutionary War moved to what would become Clinton and Cumberland Counties. Cumberland County is also famous as the site of one of the first oil wells in the United States. During the winter of 1829, some men were drilling an exploratory well for salt brine. Salt had long been a lucrative business on the American frontier. One way to produce salt was to find a deposit of salt brine, boil the water down and collect the salt. On March 11, 1829 the men drilling for salt water struck instead an oil well. The pressure of the gas and oil underneath the surface forced an enormous geyser into the air. In 1934 the Kentucky General Assembly placed a commemorative tablet stating that this was the site of the first oil well in America. Though there have been many disputes to the claim, the Kentucky oil well remains one of the natural phenomena of the south central portion of the state. KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS Frankfort, KY 40601 | (502) 564-2172 SponsorshipOpportunities Kentucky Tourism Kentucky State Parks Foundation Enewsletter KSP Mobile App State Parks Social Kentucky State Parks Mobile App

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Home » Your Visit » Stations » Bishops Lydeard Bishops Lydeard Postcode for Sat Nav: TA4 3RU Bishops Lydeard Station is the southern terminus of the West Somerset Railway. It is four miles from the County town of Taunton and the M5 Motorway (Junction 25). Please be aware that there is a maximum height barrier so access to the car park is for vehicles under 2.1 metres. Bishops Lydeard Station has a booking office and sells the full range of West Somerset Railway tickets. Please see the Fares Pages to find out more about fares from this station. The station has toilets, with facilities for disabled passengers and baby changing rooms. There is a large free car park and coach parking is available. The Gauge Museum on Platform 1 has many items of local rail interest and shows how the railway affected the people who worked on and used the line. The Museum also contains a working model railway open normally at weekends and Galas. Platform 1 is also home to the Taunton Model Railway Group whose layout, Bath Green Park, is intricately detailed and can be viewed when it is open on Gala days. On Platform 2 you will find the station shop and the Whistle-Stop Cafe, adjacent to the Signalbox, selling a comprehensive range of model railway equipment old and new, books and other souvenirs. The Whistle-Stop Cafe sells hot and cold snack items as well as a soft drinks and sweets. The village of Bishops Lydeard is situated at the foot of the Quantock Hills and is about five minutes walking from the station. The old village is a mixture of red sandstone and brick buildings which are all very charming to look at. Further up the road into the village is Mill Lane which, if followed, takes you to the village watermill which has been spendidly restored. Bishops Lydeard Mill welcomes visitors on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays from 30th May to 30th September (plus Bank Holiday Mondays) and Saturdays in August between 11.30am - 4pm. The mill is home to a working water wheel, the wheelwright�s shop and the blacksmith�s shop. Once back on the main road further into the village is the Bird in the Hand Pub offering food and drink, garden and a children�s play area. Alongside the pub is a small craft shop. The Village Church is the very impressive St. Mary the Virgin and the earliest part dates from the 14th Century. There are some beautiful wood carvings in the church and the village charter from 1291 can be viewed. As you make your way from the station towards the village you will find the Lethbridge Arms, an old established inn, which offers food and drink including real ales in a number of rooms. The large wall in the car park is of historical interest as having been built for the playing of Fives, a Somerset game which was once very popular but which has now died out. A Fives Wall in West Somerset is unusual as the most popular area for the game was the south of the county. Near the church is a fascinating relic of the tram system in Taunton, a post that supported the electric wires, now in use as a lamp standard. The trams were closed in the 1920�s and no one is really sure how it got there. Other local attractions include Cedar Falls Health Farm and the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. History of Bishops Lydeard Station The station, opened with the original Taunton to Watchet Line in 1862 and originally had only the main building, Goods shed and the Station Masters House (opposite the Shop on Platform 2 - it is now let out as a holiday home) until the Great Western Railway added the other platform and Signalbox in 1906. The station is home to the West Somerset Railway Association, the supporting charitable body of the Railway. Please visit the West Somerset Railway Association Web Site for further information.

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Home » Your Visit » Stations » Washford Washford Postcode for Sat Nav: TA23 0PP The station is now home to the Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust who have set up a museum and workshop on the site of the old Goods shed and yard demolished by British Railways in the 1960s. The museum contains some wonderful artifacts of the S&DJR and is well worth a visit. The Museum The Somerset and Dorset Railway Trusts museum at Washford contains relics from the former Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway which ran from Bath to Bournemouth with branchlines to Highbridge, Burnham on Sea, Wells and Bridgwater. All finally closing in 1966. Please note that the museum is not open every day. Please click here for opening dates. A Railway Remembered Explore the mass of exhibits, ponder on the old station names and soak up the evocative atmosphere. Relics to be seen are station nameboards, lamps, tools, signalling equipment, tickets, photographs, handbills, rolling stock and steam locomotives. Step back in time as you operate the levers in the reconstructed Midford Signal Box Museum Admission Prices Adults £2.00 Child £1.00 Family £5.00 Members Free Washford Station has toilet facilities and is accessible to disabled passengers but does not have a disabled toilet. Tickets are not sold at this station and passengers are asked to purchase their tickets on the trains from the Guard or ticket inspector. Cleeve Abbey Special Offer to WSR Ticket Holders: A few minutes walk from the station brings you to Cleeve Abbey, a beautiful Cisterian Abbey, in the care of English Heritage and open from 29 March - 3 Nov, daily. Cleeve Abbey offers a 20% reduction on admission charges to those visitors who can show a same day dated WSR ticket on entry. [The offer is available between 29 March - 3 Nov, 7 days a week. Closing times may vary - visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/cleeve for details. The Abbey offers families a great chance to explore the history of the monks who lived at the Abbey with a fun story pack as well as providing visitors with the opportunity to wander around the grounds and Abbey buildings which remain at this peaceful site. Although the main abbey church is no more, the remaining outbuildings give a fascinating insight into monastic life. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing and encourages visitors to linger. Further on from the abbey is Torre cider farm where you can learn how Somerset cider is made and even sample some of the produce. There are also several pubs including the Washford Inn at the end of the Station ramp and The White Horse, near the abbey, which serve food. History of Washford Station Washford Station is the first station on the �extension� from Watchet to Minehead and is different in style from the buildings of the earlier line. The station opened in 1874 and unlike some of the other stations on the line is in the village it serves. The Station is painted in Southern Region colours setting it apart from the other stations, painted in the colours of the Great Western Railway and its successor the Western Region of British Railways. The small wooden building next to the main building is the original signalbox which contains a set of levers. Although the �Midford� exhibit has been designed to represent an ex-S&DJR location, the lever-frame is in fact a part of one from the former signal-box at Woolston (near Southampton). Find out more about the Somerset and Dorset Trust Find out more about English Heritage's Cleeve Abbey.

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exothermic This is the real thing. From the holy grounds of Jerusalem, the city of the great Jewish, Christian, and Muslim faiths, to the militant streets of Gaza, the land on which you stand is alive with a past and present pregnant with faith, principles, and politics. The promised land for some, desired by many, and contested for centuries, Israel is a small country; you can reach any city in less than a day on public transportation. Jerusalem to Eilat takes a mere five hours by bus and the cities cannot be any more different. The former, one of the oldest cities in the world is remarkably well-preserved despite its conflicted past and is home to both devotees and relics of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. Jerusalem bustles with open air markets, religious sites, and museums. The latter, on the other hand, is a popular port and resort town, littered with beaches and tourists of the lesser reverent variety. Ditch the Red Sea, though, for the Dead Sea, the Mediterranean, or the Sea of Galilee. Take a healthful soak in the hyper-saline dead sea, one of the oldest health resorts from the reign of King Herod the Great, and feel its climate, waters, and mud soothe your ailments away. Hike in the hills or relax on the beaches of Galilee, or roll up your sleeves and take a step back in time by volunteering at one of the many nearby kibbutzim. Nearby is Nazareth, the largest Arab city in Israel, full of churches, synagogues, and mosques. Take a stroll through its Old City, sample the delicious goat cheese, hummus, sabra, and olives in the day, make a late night hummus run for a delicious post-dinner snack. The cities can vary drastically, but each is a part of the vibrant, confused, and struggling country that is Israel. The tension and violence of Gaza seems like a faraway dream fewer than fifty miles up north in Tel-Aviv, where the proliferation of nightclubs, restaurants, and bathing suits conjure an atmosphere of metropolitan fa-la-la (think Barcelona of the Middle East). It is these differences that flavor Israel, a nation built and centered on its past, present, and future. Its history, faiths, divisions, and beauty are all real and pulsing ever so closely. Regions in Israel Coastal Plain The Coastal Plain in Israel stretches from the Carmel Range in the north, to Gaza and Egypt in the south. At its center is the sprawling Tel Aviv metropolitan area. The Sharon is the part of the coastal plain... read more Galilee is a large region in northern Israel which overlaps with much of the administrative North District of the country. Traditionally, Galilee is divided into Upper Galilee, Lower Galilee, and Western Galilee,... read more The Negev is a large desert that covers the entire southern half of Israel. The least populated area in Israel, it is a home to (among others) the nomadic desert people known as the Bedouin. The Negev offers... read more The North Coast of Israel extends along the Mediterranean Sea shoreline for 20 km, from just north of the city of Akko to Rosh Haniqra on the Israeli border with Lebanon, and inland across the coastal plain... read more Shephelah The Shephelah is a range of hills between the Coastal Plains and the Jerusalem mountains in central Israel. The Shephelah is characterized by many fertile hills, checkered with many ruins from ancient times.... read more The West Bank is a Palestinian Territory and an area of Jewish settlement between Israel and Jordan, to the north of the Dead Sea. Depending on where one travels, the area is controlled by Palestinian authorities,... read more

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Tarpon gets look at 1 view of future Residents and officials study a consulting group's ideas to make Tarpon Springs more tourist friendly. By MATTIAS KAREN TARPON SPRINGS -- Residents and city officials got a glimpse Thursday night of what downtown Tarpon Springs might look like one day, and what they saw promises to be prettier and more tourist-friendly. The RMPK Group of Sarasota and city officials held a workshop at the Heritage Center to unveil the consulting group's proposal for a 10-year overhaul of the downtown area. It includes a large hotel and conference center close to the Sponge Docks, new shopping centers, landscaped gateways to the three main entrances to downtown and a city trolley. The conceptual plan is the result of nearly three months of planning by RMPK and several community workshops. RMPK principal Kurt Easton said the plan is meant to highlight and compliment Tarpon Springs' historic architecture and better connect the Sponge Docks to the rest of downtown. "Everything that's going to be done in this community . . . is built on those (aspects)," Easton said. "This is about improving the visual and functional quality of your community." The plan also calls for narrowing many of the downtown streets, including Pinellas Avenue, broadening sidewalks and planting more trees along the streets. That would slow down traffic or divert it elsewhere, Easton said, making it safer and more pleasant for pedestrians to stroll among the downtown shops. Part of Hibiscus Avenue, stretching from Athens Avenue to Orange Street, would be repaved for pedestrian use only, with park benches and trees along the sides. No developers have been identified to do the work, but the consultants suggested that Tarpon Springs officials foster redevelopment through a series of new projects. A hotel and conference center could be built on the Anclote River, east of Pinellas Avenue. With the hotel, tourists would be more willing to spend the night in Tarpon Springs, Easton said. RMPK also proposed a bed-and-breakfast across the street from Spring Bayou, and a small pier on the bayou itself. One of the main tourism problems now is that visitors usually don't stay for more than a couple of hours, and often only visit the Sponge Docks. To lure people for longer stays, there must be more for them to do and see, Easton said. "Over the long run, people will stay more than one night, and have more things to do and spend more money in your community," he said. Consequently, the proposal includes several new shopping areas, and an "eco-tourism" center offering several outdoor activities. A three-story, multi-use complex called "The Avenue" could be constructed along Pinellas Avenue, stretching from Park Street to south of Read Street. More shopping could be located along "Hibiscus Walk," which would feature a "Hibiscus Court" with several shops and boutiques. Consultants also recommended building a 600-space parking garage on the corner of Safford Avenue and Lemon Street. And to make it easier to get around without a car, consultants also proposed a trolley on a circular route around downtown. "That just gives people an opportunity to step on the bus and say, "Well, where do we go now?' " Easton said. The proposal received mainly positive reaction from the 35 or so residents and city officials who had gathered for the workshop. "An excellent concept," general contractor John Marzulli said. "There's nothing not to like about this project." Debbie DiDonato, Mayor Frank DiDonato's wife, echoed that thought. "I love this project," she said. But, Marzulli said, with the makeup of the City Commission changing next year, and several more times before the project would be completed, "How do you keep the dream alive?" City Commissioner Jim Archer said he was confident that if the community supported the project, so would any commission. "If we plant the vision," Archer said, "they're going to want it." Mayor DiDonato also said the project doesn't hinge on the support of the commission. "There isn't a politician now or in the future that's going to follow through, because they can only serve six years," DiDonato said. "It takes a community to run this vehicle, not a commission." The key to making the plan a reality seems to be convincing many business owners and other local groups that the plan is in their best interest. For instance, the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral recently bought and plans to develop a community center on part of the land where "The Avenue" would be built. So before "The Avenue" can happen, the city either has to incorporate the church's plans into its own or help the church find another location for its community center. "The city needs to talk to them," Easton said. The city also would have to change some of its architectural guidelines and zoning revisions. Some business owners said the city will also have to become more willing to meet businesses' needs to attract them here. As it is, many companies prefer to open businesses in Palm Harbor or Clearwater because Tarpon Springs is hard to deal with, they said. "You know how tough it is to get something done in this city?" said Ted Frantzis, who owns property on Pinellas Avenue. "It's almost impossible." Mayor DiDonato, however, said he thought it was possible for everyone to work toward a common goal. "I see a togetherness now that I've never seen before (in the community)," he said. - Mattias Karen can be reached at (727) 445-4243 or at northpin@sptimes.com. © Copyright, St. Petersburg Times. All rights reserved.

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Home » Your Visit » Stations » Crowcombe Heathfield Crowcombe Heathfield Postcode for Sat Nav: TA4 4PA Crowcombe Heathfield Station was built in 1862 when the line was opened and stands at the highest point on the line, just under 400ft. above the sea. The station is surrounded by lovely scenic countryside and a network of lanes, bridle ways and footpaths offering walking, cycling and horse riding. A leaflet (obtained from the stations) prepared jointly between Crowcombe Heathfield and Stogumber Stations shows the lanes and footpath routes in the area and there is a web site www.fochs.org.uk which is well worth a visit. The visual charm of the station and surroundings has caught the eye of several TV and film directors leading to scenes being shot at the station for "The Flockton Flyer", The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe", "Land Girls", and The Beatles film "A Hard Days Night". The station has a booking office and prices from this Station can be found on our Fares Pages. There is also a small shop and toilet facilities as well as a disabled persons accessable toilet on the station. During operating days the station is open for hot and cold drinks, cakes and famous "Bread Pudding" and you can be assured a warm welcome awaits you. On Gala days this is widened to include hot savoury snacks, soups and a coal fire to welcome you during the cold weather! Why not do the 'One Mile Walk'? Enjoy a very gentle and easy 1 mile circular walk from the station in either direction. The walk gives some lovely views of the line, �The Avenue� with its beech trees and crossed two railway bridges. The station is the ideal start/end point for a walk on the Quantock Hills or a cycle ride round Somerset�s country lanes. History of Crowcombe Heathfield Station The first sod on the original West Somerset Railway was lifted as part of the cutting at the tranquil wayside station which is a perfect spot to relax and watch the world go by, or for the more energetic to start or conclude a walk in the Quantock Hills. The station is not close to any major settlement and this has made it popular with film crews in the past. Sequences that feature Crowcombe Heathfield include Ringo Starr riding a bicycle down the platform in A Hard Days Night and in the opening sequence of Land Girls. The main station building dates from the 1860s whilst the wooden building on the opposite platform is a replacement for an earlier structure demolished by British Railways. Similarly the signal box dates from the preservation era. Its brick built base was built new by the West Somerset Railway whilst the wooden top comes from Ebbw Vale in South Wales. Please visit the Crowcombe Heathfield Station Website.

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Robin Schimminger District Office3514 Delaware Avenue Kenmore, NY 14217 State and Provincial Legislators Urge Washington to Reject Passport Proposal New York State and Ontario legislators from the binational Niagara Region today urged the U.S. government to find an alternative to the proposal pending in Washington, D.C., that would require Canadians visiting the U.S. and Americans returning home from a visit to Canada to have a valid passport when crossing the border. The three senior members of the joint delegation issued the following statements on the plan following talks last week among members of the Western New York state legislative delegation and Niagara members of the Ontario Legislative Assembly. Their comments are being forwarded to the U.S. Department of State and Department of Homeland Security, which jointly initiated the proposal. The session, focusing on the passport proposal and other cross-border issues of concern, was the latest in a series of bilateral meetings provincial and state legislators representing both sides of the Niagara River have held in recent years. �As presently conceived, the pending provision of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative that would require all U.S. and Canadian citizens, including young children, seeking to enter or return to the U.S. to have a passport will impede cross-border trade along the entire 5,200 mile U.S.-Canada border and significantly impair the economies of cross-border regions like Buffalo Niagara. The �seamless border� that�s been driving commercial and tourism development and job growth on both sides of the Niagara River is being threatened by this proposal, which has the potential to create unimaginable delays at our region�s bridge crossings. Businesses dependent upon �just in time� delivery of imported materials or exported products will no doubt think twice about locating or expanding in communities on or near the border. Surely, Washington, working with the states and our neighbors in Canada, can come up with a better alternative to ensure that our borders are secure while also ensuring a free flow of people and commerce between our two nations,� said Assembly Member Robin Schimminger, chairman of the New York State Assembly Economic Development Committee. �The concern with the passport proposal is that a passport is a special travel document that most North Americans do not possess. One alternative recently raised is to create a special secure border-crossing document and ask people to apply and pay for it. This would be no less a barrier than a passport. Both approaches would discourage large numbers of Canadians and Americans from crossing the border, and hurt tourism and commerce in both countries. �The real solution is not a new secure document, but a newly secure version of an old document. We could, for example, increase the security features of the driver�s license � a commonly held piece of identification. Security features on newly issued driver�s licenses could be upgraded to meet the standard set out in the U.S. Real ID Act of 2005. That would achieve greater border security while allowing us all to cross the border on the informal basis we have enjoyed throughout our history,� said Jim Bradley, Member of Provincial Parliament, Ontario Minister of Tourism and Government House Leader. �We can all understand the legitimate security concerns that the United States government has articulated in order to thwart terrorist threats against both of our countries,� said Senator Dale M. Volker. �As chairman of the New York State Senate Committee on Criminal and Civil Codes, I welcome the opportunity to work with our federal government and Canadian officials to address cross-border procedures and protocols. I firmly believe that we can work together to bring about security and economic procedures that will enhance the security of both nations and expand both of our diverse economies.� A U.S. law, the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, mandated the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security and State to establish border identification standards for U.S. citizens and foreign nationals seeking entry into the U.S. Earlier this year, the agencies proposed the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative which would require citizens of any age of the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Bermuda to have a passport or other accepted secure document establishing the bearer�s identity and nationality in order to enter or re-enter the U.S. at land border crossings beginning January 1, 2008. After delaying implementation of the plan, the agencies revived the initiative in September and are seeking public comment on the proposal through Monday, October 31. At the meeting, which was hosted by Canadian Consul General Stephen Brereton at the Consulate in Buffalo, the legislators noted that: Canada is New York State�s primary export market, with $30.2 billion worth of merchandise and goods exchanged during 2004.Almost 23% of New York�s worldwide exports were sold to Canada last year.Canadians visited New York State almost 2.3 million times and spent $487 million on trips there in 2004, while New Yorkers made more than 1.9 million trips to Canada.New York and Canada boast the largest bilateral tourism industry in the U.S., with residents from both places crossing the border an average of 11,343 times per day.In 2004, 16.5 million passenger vehicles crossed the border at just seven of the 17 land ports of entry between Canada and New York, and 89,000 buses crossed at just four of those ports.More than 19 million New Yorkers depend on Canada and its vast energy reserves to fuel their vehicles, power their factories and heat and light their homes. Other legislators who participated in the discussion included Member of Provincial Parliament Kim Craitor, Senator Mary Lou Rath, Senator William Stachowski, Assembly Member Sam Hoyt and Assembly Member Mark J.F. Schroeder, Michael Kergin, Senior Advisor to the Premier on Border Issues, represented Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty. Representatives for Senator Byron Brown, Assembly Majority Leader Paul Tokasz and Assembly Member Francine DelMonte also attended the meeting.

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Home » Your Visit » Stations » Bishops Lydeard Bishops Lydeard Postcode for Sat Nav: TA4 3RU Bishops Lydeard Station is the southern terminus of the West Somerset Railway. It is four miles from the County town of Taunton and the M5 Motorway (Junction 25). Please be aware that there is a maximum height barrier so access to the car park is for vehicles under 2.1 metres. Bishops Lydeard Station has a booking office and sells the full range of West Somerset Railway tickets. Please see the Fares Pages to find out more about fares from this station. The station has toilets, with facilities for disabled passengers and baby changing rooms. There is a large free car park and coach parking is available. The Gauge Museum on Platform 1 has many items of local rail interest and shows how the railway affected the people who worked on and used the line. The Museum also contains a working model railway open normally at weekends and Galas. Platform 1 is also home to the Taunton Model Railway Group whose layout, Bath Green Park, is intricately detailed and can be viewed when it is open on Gala days. On Platform 2 you will find the station shop and the Whistle-Stop Cafe, adjacent to the Signalbox, selling a comprehensive range of model railway equipment old and new, books and other souvenirs. The Whistle-Stop Cafe sells hot and cold snack items as well as a soft drinks and sweets. The village of Bishops Lydeard is situated at the foot of the Quantock Hills and is about five minutes walking from the station. The old village is a mixture of red sandstone and brick buildings which are all very charming to look at. Further up the road into the village is Mill Lane which, if followed, takes you to the village watermill which has been spendidly restored. Bishops Lydeard Mill welcomes visitors on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays from 30th May to 30th September (plus Bank Holiday Mondays) and Saturdays in August between 11.30am - 4pm. The mill is home to a working water wheel, the wheelwright�s shop and the blacksmith�s shop. Once back on the main road further into the village is the Bird in the Hand Pub offering food and drink, garden and a children�s play area. Alongside the pub is a small craft shop. The Village Church is the very impressive St. Mary the Virgin and the earliest part dates from the 14th Century. There are some beautiful wood carvings in the church and the village charter from 1291 can be viewed. As you make your way from the station towards the village you will find the Lethbridge Arms, an old established inn, which offers food and drink including real ales in a number of rooms. The large wall in the car park is of historical interest as having been built for the playing of Fives, a Somerset game which was once very popular but which has now died out. A Fives Wall in West Somerset is unusual as the most popular area for the game was the south of the county. Near the church is a fascinating relic of the tram system in Taunton, a post that supported the electric wires, now in use as a lamp standard. The trams were closed in the 1920�s and no one is really sure how it got there. Other local attractions include Cedar Falls Health Farm and the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. History of Bishops Lydeard Station The station, opened with the original Taunton to Watchet Line in 1862 and originally had only the main building, Goods shed and the Station Masters House (opposite the Shop on Platform 2 - it is now let out as a holiday home) until the Great Western Railway added the other platform and Signalbox in 1906. The station is home to the West Somerset Railway Association, the supporting charitable body of the Railway. Please visit the West Somerset Railway Association Web Site for further information.

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Let King Alexander entertain you this new year Historic Scotland would like to invite King Alexander’s subjects, countrymen and friends to be entertained this New Year at Stirling Castle. The New Year celebration at the Court of King Alexander 1 will take place at Stirling Castle on the 2 and 3 January 2009. Historical records show that King Alexander built a chapel at the Castle somewhere between 1107 and 1115. The remains can still be seen on-site even though there is a later building which has been constructed on top. It is one of the earliest buildings at Stirling Castle and Historic Scotland suspect that Alexander’s court may have been one of the first to hold new year celebrations here. Around 15 costumed interpreters will portray Alexander and his Queen, Sibylla along with courtiers and guards of the time. The actors will be dressed in typical costumes from the early medieval period with rich brown and green colours. Visitors will be welcomed with music, dance and seasonal cheer. For the sleuthing guests who like murder mysteries, Brother Camfall of the Benedictine Order may require your assistance in solving a very unseasonal murder in the castle. For the more faint-hearted, the kings fool will be messing around. The castle cook will be on hand to display the culinary delights of the season and the knights of the court will be giving tuition in new fighting techniques. Gillian MacDonald, manager of Stirling Castle, said: “Stirling Castle is a superb venue for events at any time of the year. New Year is particularly special, there is sure to be a great atmosphere. “We know from our historical records that the Scottish court in the early 12th century was a mixture of different peoples including Gaelic Scots and Normans following the conquest of England. Stirling Castle would have been an important meeting place for these people. “There’s no better place to celebrate the magic of New Year than at one of Scotland’s most spectacular strongholds, and our event should help everyone experience the spirit of the season and enjoy a great day out.” Stirling Castle is open on 1 January from 11.00 am to 5.00 pm and on 2 January from 09.30 am to 5.00 pm. Notes to Editors The event takes place on 2 and 3 January between 11.30 am and 3.30 pm. The event is included in the admission charge for the Castle. Admission prices are: Adults £8.50, children £4.25 and concessions £6.50. Admission also includes a tour of Argyll’s Lodging. There are pictures available of the event last year. Please contact the Marketing and Media department for photos. Stirling Castle is one of Scotland’s grandest castles due to its imposing position and impressive architecture, highlights of which include the gatehouse, the Great Hall, the splendid Renaissance Royal Palace and the Chapel Royal. A major refurbishment of the interior of the Royal Palace is currently underway; when completed, the apartments will be presented as they would have looked in their medieval heyday, complete with fine tapestries, furniture, and decorative ceilings. Stirling Castle is at the head of Stirling’s historic old town, off M9 junction 9 or 10. Tel: 01786 450000. Stirling Castle is one of 345 outstanding historic properties and sites throughout the country in the care of Historic Scotland. These include some of Scotland’s leading tourism attractions and most important heritage sites, including Edinburgh, Stirling and Urquhart Castles, Fort George, Linlithgow Palace, the Border Abbeys, and Skara Brae. For details visit: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/places Historic Scotland’s Mission is: to safeguard Scotland’s historic environment and to promote its understanding and enjoyment. Historic Scotland is delighted to be supporting the 2009 Year Of Homecoming with a series of initiatives including family trails, spectacular events and the creation of a Homecoming Pass for heritage attractions in association with the other heritage organisations. The journey planning form requires javascript, which is unsupported by your browser.For your journey planning needs use the main journey planner. Laura Varney laura.varney@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

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Stenness, Orkney, KW16 3HA Viking crusaders broke into the cairn in the 12th century and carved graffiti runes on the walls of the main chamber. Maeshowe is part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, along with Skara Brae, the Ring of Brodgar and the Stones of Stenness. Admission to Maeshowe is through a timed ticket that gives a set time for the start of the guided tour. All visitors are required to book in at Tormiston Mill which is the visitor centre for Maeshowe. More information about Maeshowe: A monumental landscape The monumental chambered tomb of Maeshowe is simply the finest Neolithic building in NW Europe. Built around 5,000 years ago, it is a masterpiece of Neolithic design and stonework construction, not least for its use of massive individual stones. Creating such monumental architecture must have presented a major challenge to our remote ancestors, working without the benefit of metal tools or powered machinery. It also clearly represents a tremendous social commitment by them.Maeshowe sits in one of the richest Neolithic landscapes in Europe. A place of stone circles, villages and burial monuments, where people lived, worshipped and honoured their dead. Alongside Maeshowe are other incredible survivals from that far-off age, including most notably the Stones of Stenness, the Ring of Brodgar and the village of Skara Brae. This richness was formally recognised in 1999 when these monuments were inscribed upon the World Heritage List as the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site. A monumental tomb Maeshowe hides its monumentality, for externally it appears just like a large grassy mound. (The word ‘howe’ derives from the Old Norse for a hill.) Only when we enter the single portal and walk stoopingly along its long stone passage and into the central, stone-built chamber do we become overawed by its atmosphere. Behind us only a small glint of light beckons. We feel remote from the outside world.The central chamber is quite small, only 4.7m across, but everything else is monumental. Forming most of each wall of the 10m-long passage is a single, gigantic sandstone slab, weighing anything up to three tonnes. At each corner of the central chamber is a magnificent upright standing stone. And off the central chamber are three side cells, the floors, back walls and ceiling of which are single stone slabs. Midwinter at Maeshowe We know that one time of year was particularly special for the people who used Maeshowe. The gently sloping passage is carefully aligned so that at sunset during the three weeks before and after the shortest day of the year (21 December) the light of the setting sun shines straight down the passage and illuminates the back of the central chamber. The sun’s rays align with a standing stone, the Barnhouse Stone, standing 800m SSW of Maeshowe. People across the globe will now be able to enjoy one of Orkney’s most enigmatic Neolithic monuments after Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon unveiled a new ‘virtual’ tour of Maeshowe chambered tomb at Winter Solstice: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DX-OBFdUTE The Norse runes It seems that after several hundred years of use as a burial tomb Maeshowe was closed up for good. At least 3,000 years passed before it again attracted attention. This time it was Norsemen – descendants of the Vikings – who broke into the mound, no doubt curious as to what lay within. They also left behind a fascinating legacy, in the light-hearted runic graffiti they carved all over the walls. This graffiti comprises the largest collection of runic inscription that survive outside Scandinavia – a potent reminder that Orkney was under Norwegian rule until 1468. ORKNEY EXPLORER PASS: The key to unlocking thousands of years of History at some of the Top Attractions in Orkney. The Orkney Explorer Pass is the ideal way for your clients to enjoy the fantastic heritage offered on Orkney. BUY ONLINE http://tickets.historic-scotland.gov.uk/webstore/shop/ViewItems.aspx?CG=TKTS&C=REGIONALEP Places to Visit: Visit the 5,000 year old village of Skara Brae and see what life was like in the Stone Age. This world famous Maeshowe was built before 2700BC. The large mound covers a stone built passage and a burial chamber with cells in the walls. Timed tours now operate, please call in advance to book on 01856 761 606 The Bishop’s Palace is a 12th-century hall-house in Kirkwall. The notorious Patrick Stewart, Earl of Orkney, built the adjacent Earl’s Palace between 1600 and 1607. Surrounded by a warren of Iron Age buildings, the Broch of Gurness probably dates to the 1st century AD. The Brough of Birsay is a Pictish and Norse powerbase with well, replica carvings, ruins of Norse homes and 12th century church. Hackness Martello Tower & Battery is one of a pair of towers built between 1813 and 1815 to provide defence against French and American privateers for British convoys assembling in the sound of Longhope. Due to the number of sites closed over the winter period it is not advisable to buy the Orkney Pass for use between October & March.

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Home » Your Visit » Stations » Washford Washford Postcode for Sat Nav: TA23 0PP The station is now home to the Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust who have set up a museum and workshop on the site of the old Goods shed and yard demolished by British Railways in the 1960s. The museum contains some wonderful artifacts of the S&DJR and is well worth a visit. The Museum The Somerset and Dorset Railway Trusts museum at Washford contains relics from the former Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway which ran from Bath to Bournemouth with branchlines to Highbridge, Burnham on Sea, Wells and Bridgwater. All finally closing in 1966. Please note that the museum is not open every day. Please click here for opening dates. A Railway Remembered Explore the mass of exhibits, ponder on the old station names and soak up the evocative atmosphere. Relics to be seen are station nameboards, lamps, tools, signalling equipment, tickets, photographs, handbills, rolling stock and steam locomotives. Step back in time as you operate the levers in the reconstructed Midford Signal Box Museum Admission Prices Adults £2.00 Child £1.00 Family £5.00 Members Free Washford Station has toilet facilities and is accessible to disabled passengers but does not have a disabled toilet. Tickets are not sold at this station and passengers are asked to purchase their tickets on the trains from the Guard or ticket inspector. Cleeve Abbey Special Offer to WSR Ticket Holders: A few minutes walk from the station brings you to Cleeve Abbey, a beautiful Cisterian Abbey, in the care of English Heritage and open from 29 March - 3 Nov, daily. Cleeve Abbey offers a 20% reduction on admission charges to those visitors who can show a same day dated WSR ticket on entry. [The offer is available between 29 March - 3 Nov, 7 days a week. Closing times may vary - visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/cleeve for details. The Abbey offers families a great chance to explore the history of the monks who lived at the Abbey with a fun story pack as well as providing visitors with the opportunity to wander around the grounds and Abbey buildings which remain at this peaceful site. Although the main abbey church is no more, the remaining outbuildings give a fascinating insight into monastic life. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing and encourages visitors to linger. Further on from the abbey is Torre cider farm where you can learn how Somerset cider is made and even sample some of the produce. There are also several pubs including the Washford Inn at the end of the Station ramp and The White Horse, near the abbey, which serve food. History of Washford Station Washford Station is the first station on the �extension� from Watchet to Minehead and is different in style from the buildings of the earlier line. The station opened in 1874 and unlike some of the other stations on the line is in the village it serves. The Station is painted in Southern Region colours setting it apart from the other stations, painted in the colours of the Great Western Railway and its successor the Western Region of British Railways. The small wooden building next to the main building is the original signalbox which contains a set of levers. Although the �Midford� exhibit has been designed to represent an ex-S&DJR location, the lever-frame is in fact a part of one from the former signal-box at Woolston (near Southampton). Find out more about the Somerset and Dorset Trust Find out more about English Heritage's Cleeve Abbey.

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Long Trail Photographs The Long Trail Collection includes over 900 images of the oldest long-distance hiking trail in the United States: Vermont’s Long Trail. The collection is mainly comprised of black-and-white and hand-colored lantern slides derived from photographs taken between 1912 and 1937. It documents the Green Mountain Club’s building of original trails and shelters and illustrates the enthusiasm for the Long Trail project (and hiking in general) at the turn of the century. These images chronicle the views and landscapes seen by early hikers of the Long Trail and provide an historical record of people associated with the Green Mountain Club’s formative years. The images in this collection were captured by Green Mountain Club members Theron S. Dean and Herbert Wheaton Congdon, both of whom were early contributors to the trail’s development. Congdon surveyed and mapped a large portion of the early trail including a fifty mile stretch from Middlebury Gap to Bolton. Congdon, along with Leroy Little and Clarence Cowles, is also credited with the first winter ascent of Mount Mansfield on February 21, 1920. Dean is perhaps the most prolific documenter of the Long Trail’s development. Dean travelled throughout Vermont presenting slideshows and giving talks about the Long Trail, often to hundreds of people. A number of the original lantern slides in this collection were used by Congdon and Dean in their Long Trail presentations. Dean in particular meticulously cultivated his lantern slide collection and displayed these slides during his many talks. These lantern slides were originally digitized by the Landscape Change Program at the University of Vermont. The original slides can be viewed in the Dean and Congdon collections at the University of Vermont Special Collections in the Bailey Howe Library. More information about the Long Trail can be obtained from the Green Mountain Club. The slides were scanned by UVM's Landscape Change Program with the generous support of the National Science Foundation. The digitized photographs also appear in the image database at http://www.uvm.edu/landscape/. Published: March 09, 2010, University of Vermont, Bailey/Howe Library, Special Lincoln Peak [2] Long Trail [2] Mount Abraham [2] Mount Ellen [2] lantern slides [2] landscape photographs [1] Browsing by: Author: ("Chamberlain, Allen, b. 1867") Place: ("Mount Ellen") Lincoln Peak and Mount Ellen from t...

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The small island of Blanquilla is named for its white sand beaches, visible in this astronaut photograph as a bright border along the northeastern–eastern shoreline. Located approximately 292 kilometers (182 miles) northeast of Caracas, this Caribbean island is a popular destination for divers and tourists arriving by boat or airplane (the airstrip is visible at image right). Surface currents extending from the western coastline of the island (image left) are caused by easterly trade winds. This dominant wind has also caused movement of beach sand to form white “fingers” extending inland along the east coast (top center). The plants and animals of Isla Blanquilla are an interesting mixture of arid (cacti, iguanas) and introduced species (wild donkeys and goats), but it is particularly notable for the presence of black coral. Black coral is something of a misnomer, as it refers to the skeleton of the coral rather than the living organism, which is usually brightly colored. Black corals around the world are harvested for use in jewelry and other craftwork, so much so that the species has been listed for protection under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). The island is the southernmost above-water exposure of the Aves Ridge, a seafloor topography feature of the southernmost Caribbean Sea. The island’s basement rock (the oldest rocks in an area) is visible in the western (bottom) third of the island. These granite rocks date back to the last part of the Mesozoic Era (the Cretaceous Period, 146-65 million years ago) and the first part of the Cenozoic Era (the Paleocene Epoch, 65-54.8 million years ago). The remainder of the island consists of three limestone terraces deposited on the older basement rock. The terraces get younger from west to east (bottom to top) across the island. The terraces record fluctuating sea levels during the Pleistocene Epoch (the Ice Age, 1.8 to about 10,000 years ago). The changes in sea level on the island may have been due to glacial advances and retreats during the Ice Age, or tectonic uplift of the island, or a combination of both processes. Schubert, C. (1977). Pleistocene marine terraces of La Blanquilla Island, Venezuela, and their diagenesis. In D. L. Taylor, Ed., Proceedings of the Third International Coral Reef Symposium (pp.149–154). Miami: University of Miami. University of California Museum of Paleontology. Tour of Geologic Time. Accessed November 21, 2007. The featured astronaut photograph ISS015-E-7771 was acquired May 12, 2007, by the Expedition 15 crew with a Kodak 760C digital camera using a 400 mm lens. The image is provided by the ISS Crew Earth Observations experiment and the Image Science & Analysis Laboratory, Johnson Space Center. The image in this article has been cropped and enhanced to improve contrast. The International Space Station Program supports the laboratory to help astronauts take pictures of Earth that will be of the greatest value to scientists and the public, and to make those images freely available on the Internet. Additional images taken by astronauts and cosmonauts can be viewed at the NASA/JSC Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth. Instrument(s): ISS - Digital Camera Isla Blanquilla, Venezuela Aves Island Wrangel Island, Russia Adele Island Cayo Largo del Sur Millennium Island, Kiribati

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Home » Your Visit » Stations » Stogumber Stogumber Postcode for Sat Nav: TA4 3TR Passengers can buy their tickets in the Refreshment Room (the old station office). Furthermore you can partake of one of the station�s now famous cream teas. On gala days bacon rolls, sausage rolls and pasties are always popular and in the colder weather tea and crumpets are served. Opened in May 2011 was the new waiting room. The Friends of Stogumber Station (FoSS) have been rebuilt the waiting room as closely to the original as is possible by the RAMs (restoration and Maintenance) team at Bishops Lydeard. So why not visit the station, enjoy a hot drink and some of the splendid food served by the cheerful station staff. Relax in the garden or simply soak up the old world charm. Stogumber is a picturesque but thriving village set in a valley between the Quantock and Brendon Hills. The main enterprise is agriculture and the village is surrounded by rolling farmland. The Parish comprises the village itself and several hamlets, including Vellow, Capton, Kingswood, Coleford Water and the "Vexfords�. The focal point of the village is the Square, which contains the pub shop and St. Mary�s Church, a large Norman church with an interesting William Morris style ceiling. The street leading up to the Square, High Street, is the most photographed part of the village, with its mix of colour-washed and thatched properties. History of Stogumber Station Since its construction in 1862 the station has seen many changes. Initially the small platform had a waiting room and signalbox while on the other side of the line there was sufficient space for a large goods shed and a spur which terminated at a cattle dock. The goods facilities fell into disuse by the 1950s and the dilapidated goods shed was demolished late in British Railways ownership. Also on the north side of the line was another small building serving as a goods lockup. This little building was constructed from the local red sandstone and was demolished before the railway was obtained by the WSR plc. The cattle dock had its bars and uprights cut away and the stable blocks which made the surface to the access ramp seem to have been �robbed out� many years ago. The signal box was demolished in the 1920s and was replaced by a ground frame which was removed later with the goods facilities in the 1960s. For a time Stogumber played host to a camping coach. Water for this coach was stored in a tank wagon that was replenished weekly via a Taunton train. However this last vestige of any sidings at SR was removed in the early 60s when the camping coach was removed. Stogumber�s buildings then fell into general disrepair and the waiting room, that was now considerably rotten, was demolished soon after the WSR plc took over.For a time Stogumber was managed by Harry Horn, the Station Master and a small group of volunteers known as the Friends of Stogumber. However time told and this band of volunteers dissipated into other railway work. Following the death of Harry in 2000, his wife Iris, carried on as Station Master and kept the station and its gardens in very good order. However Iris was not getting any younger and in 2009 she was admitted to hospital and the station team at Bishops Lydeard was asked, by the Company, to ensure that the station remained open. A small group of volunteers came together and Friends of Stogumber Station was reformed. Sadly Iris passed away in the autumn of 2009. Jenny Davidge is the Station Master. The fledgling FoSS started to grow almost as soon as it was created and it now stands at 34 members. There are 17 staff working on the station and between them they manage the buildings, gardens and platform. FoSS is also holding a large donation that will be used to finish off the inside of this building. There are plans to completely refurbish the cattle dock and open this area as a viewing gallery with disabled access so that visitors to the station can enjoy a cup of tea and watch the trains go by. Whilst on the subject of trains it will soon be seen that the stopping pattern for Stogumber will change for the galas. All down trains will stop but every other up train will pass straight through the station. From an operational view point this will save on coal as the heavy gala trains will not have to work very hard to get away from the station. The bonus for Stogumber will be that photographers and customers in the garden will be treated to the sight of trains working hard right through the station. The new viewing gallery on the cattle dock (when it is complete) will give an unrivalled view that will probably be one of the best on the whole line. Why not join the Friends of Stogumber Station (FoSS)? Visit the Stogumber Village Website.

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Buenos Aires Hostels Garden House Hostel See other Buenos Aires properties Garden House Hostel Avenida San Juan 1271,San Telmo., Argentina, Distance from city centre: 3.2km Overview The staff here was very welcoming, friendly and very engaged in spending time and having fun with the clients. The... more... GardenHouse is a hostel set up by and for travellers. Our hostel is a big house in San Telmo district, a safe area, surrounded by history and tradition, where you can experience the typical Argentine way of life. Walking along these streets you will find tango shows in the squares, antiques markets, and many bars and restaurants. The GardenHouse is situated in a central area, within walking distance of the main city landmarks and nightlife spots It is located a few steps off 9 de Julio Avenue, half block from San Jose metro/subte station (E line), two blocks from San Juan metro station (C line). Since 2006 Garden House has a new house in the heart of San Telmo where we have private ensuite bedrooms and all the facilities Note: Airport Pick-up is available for a fee. The house is located in the traditional district of San Telmo, one of the most interesting places of the citi because of its arquitecture, its markets, night life and cultural activities. San Telmo is a safe and centrally located neigbourjood, which allows you to easily get anywhere in Bs As. How to get there: The Garden House is in Av. San Juan, 1271, between Santiago del Estero St. and Salta St. Its in front of San Jose subway station, line E, and one block away from San Juan subway station, line C. If youre coming from any of the two airports, give us a call, we can pick you up! The Garden House is on Avenida San Juan 1271, between Santiago del Estero and Salta. In front we have the subway station / metro San Jose, Line E, and a block from the San Juan station, line C. If you come from either airport, call us and we'll come to find you!l

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When you think of Las Vegas, you think of Las Vegas casinos. They've been glorified in films and on the small screen. And for good reason. They're everything you've been told and more. more... The lights. The sounds. The pulsating energy. You'll love every second of it.There are more games than ever. And if you're not sure you know what you're doing, the dealers are happy to help teach you. So go on. Let the cards, chips and dice fall where they may. Win more with progressive slots and multi-property jackpots. If you're looking for penny slots, they're just about everywhere. If you're playing for higher stakes, you'll have no trouble finding just the accommodations. Most casinos have a high-limit room where you can throw down bigger bucks. And if you're feeling especially big-time, resorts like Bellagio, Wynn and Aria will bring the game right to you, with tables and dealers dispatched right to your room. In the summer, you can swim right up to the tables and keep playing at Palms and Caesars Palace, among other Las Vegas casinos. Today, you can play blackjack just steps from a go-go dancer. The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Planet Hollywood offer sections dedicated to aficionados of gaming, music and beautiful women. And the cocktail waitresses are as pretty as you've heard. What are you waiting for? The Las Vegas casinos are everything you've heard and even more. They're spacious, inviting, clean and ready to welcome you with open arms. Prepare for thrills, excitement and high energy when you belly up to the table or the slots. Be sure to visit the players' club desk to get the reward card. It will track your gaming and make sure you receive the most perks available. And you'll enjoy the rewards that keep rolling in visit after visit. Type Casino Only Fiesta Rancho 2400 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas, NV The Gold Strike Hotel and Gambling Hall is located in Jean, Nev., just 33 miles south of Las Vegas. The property offers nearly 35,000 square feet of gaming, including keno, s... More Green Valley Ranch Resort and Spa 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson, NV Jerry's Nugget 1821 N Las Vegas Blvd, North Las Vegas, NV Type: Casino Only Jerry's Famous Coffee Shop at Jerry's Nugget Casino has a long-standing reputation as a place for beef lovers. The casino itself has all the traditional table games and slots ... More Jokers Wild 920 N Boulder Hwy, Henderson, NV You'll find a great selection of food, snacks and games at the Jokers Wild Casino. Treat yourself to the daily blue plate special at the Court Cafe restaurant. Not a player? T... More Nestled into the rolling hillsides of Northwest Las Vegas, the Mediterranean-themed JW Marriott Las Vegas combines lush gardens, pools with waterfalls and hiking and biking tr... More Longhorn Casino Longhorn Casino has state of the art slots, low limit blackjack and sports book and live games. Enjoy the 24 hour Chuck Wagon restaurant which has everything from breakfast to... More Lucky Club Hotel and Casino 3227 Civic Center Dr, North Las Vegas, NV The closest hotel and casino to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the Lucky Club Hotel and Casino attracts racing fans from across the country when world-class racing comes to th... More 12300 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV Monte Carlo Hotel & Casino

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West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Tourism & Visitors The Lone Star Flag Place to Stay City Resources Considering A Move Ghosts Along the Brazos During Texas' struggle for independence from Mexico, many of the companies and battalions carried forth flags, designed by wives and daughters, from their home states. Using tattered remnants from wedding gowns and petticoats, they lovingly sewed independence into each stitch. The one common element of many of these battle flags was a five-point star, the Lone Star. In keeping with the rising prominence of Texas, a more distinctive national flag was sought. In December 1836, the first official flag of the Republic, known as the David G. Burnet flag, was created. Described as having a single gold star centered on an azure field, the Burnet flag was never officially adopted. The new design was created by Charles Stewart, the second man to sign the Texas Declaration of Independence. Thus, the Lone Star flag of Texas was adopted on January 25, 1839, in the small village of Houston, then the site of the state capital. The design, naturally enough, embodied the five-point lone star under which the history of Texas had dramatically unfurled. It is described as consisting of a blue perpendicular stripe one third the width of the flag with a single white star in its center, and two horizontal stripes of equal breadth running the lower stripe red. Thus, the Lone Star flag as we know it today was born. The Lone Star flag was the national flag of the Republic until Texas transferred its status to statehood on February 19, 1846, when it became the state flag. Hence, the Texas flag is the only U.S. state flag to have previously served as a flag of the recognized independent country. Of all flags in the American Union, it is easily the most recognizable by Texans and non Texans alike, second only to the Star Spangled Banner. The colors of the Lone Star flag and the United States flag have similar meaning. The red stands for courage; the while for purity, purity of intention and steadfastness of purpose; and the blue for loyalty. The five points of the star tell of the five characteristics of a good citizen. The first point is for courage: moral courage, mental courage, and physical courage, the second is for loyalty; the third for righteousness and moral integrity, the fourth for prudence; and the fifth for broadmindedness. While rendering the salute to the Texas flag, one should stand erect, face the Texas Flag, and hold the right hand over the heart: “Honor the Texas Flag: I pledge allegiance to thee, one state under God, one and indivisible.” Content copyright . westcolumbiachamber.com. All rights reserved.

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Hottest Restaurants in the World: Where to Eat Now By Zagat Staff | January 13, 2014 We've shown you the most important restaurants of 2013 and the openings we're most looking forward to in 2014, but, what are the super-buzzy destination eateries around the world that you must visit right this second? We've rounded up 10 white-hot dining experiences from Brazil to Singapore that should be on the short list of any gastro-savvy traveler. Check them out below, and tell us your picks in the comments. of Amass, Copenhagen, Denmark A disciple of some of the world's best restaurants (Per Se, Noma, Fat Duck), chef Matt Orlando (a Southern California native) opened Amass earlier this year, and it remains one of the hottest tables in Copenhagen right now (if not all of Europe). The cuisine is New Nordic and changes daily; he's inspired by the "spontaneity" of the most perfect ingredients available each day. The sprawling industrial space is softened by an outdoor fireplace and a garden in the kitchen. Before its opening, Rene Redzepi predicted that Amass would be "Europe's opening of the year," and, based on its success, we'd say he wasn't totally off base. David Toutain, Paris, France David Toutain's eponymous new restaurant opened just before Christmas in Paris' Seventh arrondissement and is already tearing up the culinary scene thanks to Toutain's original and inventive prix fixe menus (which change daily). The 32-year-old toque has worked with some of the world's most famous chefs (Alain Passard; Andoni Luis Aduriz; Paul Liebrandt), but in a recent profile, Toutain said he's most inspired by the farm-to-table ethos of New York's Dan Barber. Like so many other chefs of the moment, Toutain does magical things with vegetables. Reservations are already scarce, so work well in advance. Burnt Ends, Singapore This high-concept “elegant BBQ” restaurant is perpetually packed for its modern interpretation of open-flame cooking - basically, expect a serious char on just about everything. Based on chef David Pynt’s East London pop-up that ran during the summer of 2012, the Singapore iteration cooks all its food in a custom-built brick kiln. Perth-born Pynt honed his skills at the famed grill mecca Asador Etxebarri in Spain and Noma before opening Burnt Ends in Singapore earlier in 2013. Expect a long wait as the eatery only accepts reservations for its counter seats at 6 and 6:30 PM daily. Trois Mec, Los Angeles, CA Staffed by an all-star trio of chefs - Ludo Lefebvre, Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo - Trois Mec is still the hottest restaurant in LA and its most coveted reservation. (Seats are only available via pre-purchased tickets that are released on certain dates; you can find more info here). The most sought-after seats are the ones along the bar where diners are up close and personal to the kitchen and to Lefebvre, who is typically leading the team. When you walk in the door, you get a rousing "Bonsoir!" (much like hearing "Irasshaimase!" when you walk into a sushi bar), which makes you realize that although you’re pre-paying for your five-course dinner ahead of time, like a ticket to a rock concert, the food is serious (inspired mostly by Lefebvre's French background) but the vibe is fun. Pakta, Barcelona, Spain Japanese-Peruvian fare comes to Barcelona in the form of Pakta (Quechuan for "union") from chefs Kyoko Li, Jorge Muñoz, and Albert Adrià, the former pastry chef at El Bulli. This trio has combined their respective heritages (Japan, Peru and Spain) to create the menu at Pakta. The small plates are inspired by the Nikkei cuisine of the Japanese who migrated to Peru about a century ago - expect local ingredients like fresh fish to be served alongside traditional Peruvian vegetables, and, of course, some Adrià-style magic in the form of spherifications like bursting soy “caviar” bubbles. Sushi Nakazawa, NYC After receiving four stars from the NYTimes in December, reservations at this small sushi restaurant went from "impossible" to "who do you think you're kidding?" Its chef, Daisuke Nakazawa, is a protégé of sushi master Jiro Ono, and here he offers omakase-only dining either at the 10-seat bar (live out your Jiro Dreams of Sushi fantasies) or in the 25-seat back dining room. The no-frills setting makes the sushi the focus, and its prices match its exclusivity: $120 for the 20-course tasting menu ($150 at the counter). Story, London, UK After working in some of the world's most famous restaurants, Tom Sellers set up on his own in a simple wood and glass edifice right next to Tower Bridge in 2013. Story remains one of the most coveted tables in London nearly nine months later. Reservations open at 9 AM on the 1st of the month for the following month, so if you have a dinner date in mind, have their number on speed dial. Lunchtimes are much easier to come by. Must-try items include the now infamous bread and dripping (if you haven't been, we won't spoil the surprise) and the Three Bears porridge; if the heritage potato - the dreamiest mashed potato ever - is on the menu, order a double portion - you’ll be grateful. If you're longing for a visit to Fat Duck but don't want to make the trek, Story is the next best thing. Saison, San Francisco, CA Chef Joshua Skenes relaunched his beloved Saison almost a year ago in a new larger space with higher price tags, but devotees will tell you, it's worth it. The regular tasting menu will set you back $248, and there's also the "extended" tasting menu for $398, with two to four more courses and luxury ingredients (hello, caviar), but Skenes will tell you that he's not making food for the elite. His adherence to live-fire cooking in addition to his manipulation of flavors and textures makes him one of the most influential American chefs, and also makes Saison a highly sought-after reservation. D.O.M., Sao Paolo, Brazil Alex Atala’s 15-year-old restaurant was edged even further into the spotlight this year with the release of the D.O.M. cookbook (including an infamous "ant on a pineapple" recipe), as well as his inclusion on the cover of Time magazine's controversial "Gods of Food" issue. These factors plus Atala’s talks at the MAD Symposium and his TV show in Brazil make him a powerful figure in international food. Atala opened a second Sao Paolo restaurant, Dalve e Dito, in 2009, but D.O.M remains one of the world’s hottest tables with its contemporary approach to Brazilian cuisine, using only hyper-local ingredients. Basically, it’s the Noma of South America. Quintonil, Mexico City, Mexico Opened in 2012, Pujol alum Jorge Vallejo teams up with wife Alejandra Flores (who mans front-of-the-house) to present his take on modern Mexican cuisine. Using indigenous ingredients and innovative techniques, Vallejo is giving his former boss a run for the money for the title of "hottest restaurant in Mexico." And, bonus, he's doing it all in a casual, relaxed environment minus the usual stuffiness that one might expect for food of this caliber. That being said, we suggest making reservations well in advance. Trois Mec Cost$106 Sushi Nakazawa Restaurant Story Decor- Service- CostVE Stay in-the-know with our Everywhere newsletter

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Sacajawea; PicturesNOW! Exploring with Lewis & Clark Hat Rock is a prominent landmark on the south shore of Lake Wallula about nine miles east of the town of Umatilla, along the Columbia River. It is this rock that Meriwether Lewis and William Clark noted in their journals, and that it looked much like the shape of a hat. It was October 19, 1805 that the explorers set foot on what is now Umatilla County, Oregon. The state acquired the land in 1951 and created the Hat Rock State Park. Clark may have been the first to set foot in Umatilla County. He was accompanied by Sacagawea, her husband Charbonneau and two chiefs who were acting as guides for the group: Twisted Hair and Tetoharsky. 2003 - 2006 Celebrating the journey and legacies of Lewis & Clark Related to Links to Lewis & Clark Discovering Lewis & Clark Cool Site! Lewis & Clark Trail Heritage Foundation National Lewis & Clark Bi-Centennial Council Lewis & Clark - Educational Resources Lewis & Clark Corps of Discovery Descendant Project New! Oregon ChapterLewis & Clark Trail Heritage Foundation Return to Main Umatilla, Oregon Index PageWEBSITE CONTRIBUTED BY PATRICIA NEAL

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5500 W. Century Blvd. (Off Airport) www.foxrentacar.com Compare Car Rental Companies Customer ServiceProduct/Service Quality Terrible From Start to Finish (And Then Some) By SaraLee1211 - 08/19/2013 LAS VEGAS, NEVADA -- First of all - the Fox rental location is not at the Las Vegas airport. It took us forever to figure this out. We drove to the airport rental car location and couldn't see a sign for Fox anywhere. We eventually found an address and realized that it's miles from the airport. When you book online, you choose the Las Vegas airport as the only location. We finally figured out where to go and arrived at the counter and had to wait (which is normal) quite a while. There were employees helping other people and when they left, so did the employee. We were stuck with one old guy while all the other employees stood around and chatted. The man who helped us was incredibly slow. We were with him for over an hour (which we'll never get back). We were told that the vehicle we had booked was not available (shocker). Coming from another country means that we are not used to driving the massive vehicle that we were given. When we originally booked online the price we were quoted was $600 less than what we ended up being charged. The gentleman at the counter did try to find us discounts where he could, but in the end we paid so much more than what we thought we would. We ordered an infant seat and a child seat. After the longest hour of our lives we were brought to our car and given the seats. We were told that because of liability they couldn't help us install the seats. This was understandable, however they could not give us any information to help us. It was after 11pm at this time and after an hour wait we felt that this type of dismissal was unacceptable. We had 2 children with their mother outside in the heat this entire time. The car seats in the US are different than the car seats in our country. Eventually when I got upset with an employee for not helping us at all he went and got a woman who came out and told us what to do. She didn't show us - she just told us. We asked how the infant seat would go backwards because we were having trouble with it and she said, "oh, none of our seats go backwards. Once the child is 3 months it can face forward." I'd like to point out that it is Nevada state law that the child must face backwards until 1 year. If we had been in an accident with the child facing forward - this post would look a little different. How the hell does a rental car employee not know the laws that govern the state he/she works in. This alone should because for a complaint. We also closely inspected the car seat the next day after some sleep and saw that it was a rear facing seat. The man who had originally found this woman to help us watched her telling us and then said, "Oh, I knew that." Are you kidding me? We finally got everyone in the vehicle and were so happy to be leaving because we had now been at that god forsaken location for about an hour and a half. As we got to the exit gate, the young man scanned our paperwork and VIN and declared that we had to go back to the office. The vehicle we had been given needed an oil change and he couldn't let us leave. I told him under no circumstances was I going back up there and that he needed to call the guys up there. He tried calling twice and he said his managers weren't answering. Reluctantly we drove back up. I found 2 gentleman dressed differently to the rest of the staff, both standing out the front. I asked them if one of them could go and get a manager because I didn't want to go back inside and wait in line again (and there was a much longer line at this point). They asked me why and I explained that we had been here for over an hour and a half, it was well after 11pm and we were given a vehicle we hadn't asked for only to have it need an oil change. The guy got totally defensive. "What do you want me to do about it?" he said. "I need to see a manager or I am going to lose it!" I said. Guess what he said? "I'm the manager." "You can take this vehicle or I can get you a new one." I reiterated that we had already been given a vehicle we hadn't asked for and that we had been on site for a very long time and were very tired and would like to leave. "OK, what do you want me to do?" and the way he said it was totally confrontational and **. I said, "tell me that we can take this vehicle and the guy at the gate will let us leave." I was very frustrated at this time and I was completely shocked that the manager would not own this problem and try to help in any way. My boyfriend almost came over and beat the ** out of him for the way he was talking to me (take note, Fox Rent-A-Car Las Vegas manager - next time the guy may not have as much self control). We finally got to leave. We called the Fox Rent-A-Car main line before we had to drop off our vehicle to make sure there wasn't anything we needed to know about at drop off (ie would we be stuck there again for another hour and a half and be late for our flight). The woman on the phone said, "I don't know, I don't work in one of the offices." She didn't offer to give our local office a call or to help us out in any way. Not everyone visiting the States has access to the internet to look up numbers for everything. The car was dirty btw. When we were flipping the car seat the next day, so that a child wouldn't die when its spine was internally decapitated because baby's spines aren't fully developed when they're months old, there was all kinds of disgusting crap between the seats and around the seat-belt area. Finally, we just emailed the Fox Rent-A-Car live chat to get a mailing address for their corporate offices. Corresponding with ** was more frustrating than it should have been and at one point she actually typed to me, "No, I never said that. You said..." when all the text was clearly visible as we were in an online chat. She told me there was no address and that I could call the office directly (even after I explained that I would like to have the office who oversees the Las Vegas office). She gave me an email address. I said again that I would like a mailing address. She gave me the manager of the Las Vegas location's phone number. Apparently she wasn't getting it. I should have written it like she was 5. Why would I want to write a letter of complaint to the person who treated us badly? Obviously he doesn't give a crap or else he would have helped us and his staff would be better at what they do. Every single point of customer service with this company was absolutely terrible. When you're getting a quote online it will not be correct as all the options are not available online. The staff (apparently all of them) are completely awful and unhelpful. The manager should not be a manager - h

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Red Rock really does rock. Hike. Helicopter. Or high-performance vehicle. It doesn't matter how you get there, just get there. Red Rock Canyon is one of the Valley's most popular destinations. And despite its exotic good looks (as seen in movies and on numerous TV commercials), Red Rock is about 30 minutes from the Strip. more...Officially known as Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, this 520-acre spread is managed by the Bureau of Land Management and protected as a National Conservation Area. It's visited by more than a million travelers each yearSeemingly more a mountain range than a canyon, the area is dominated by spectacular layered walls of colorful hard rock and sandstone. Up to 3,000 feet high, it's a popular hiking and rock-climbing destination. But its jaw-dropping beauty and fiery red highlights surely make the range one of the most photographed attractions in the Southwest.A 13-mile loop road provides vehicle access to trailheads and viewing spots. And a visitor center is located at the start of the loop road. Most Red Rock tours take you around the scenic loop, with frequent stops for photographs. You'll see red and tan sandstone, colorful carbonate rock and, if you're a bit more adventurous, Indian pictographs, too. Nearby Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, once owned by legendary billionaire and Las Vegas resident Howard Hughes, has stunning views of the marvelous Wilson Cliffs. Green and cool, this working ranch is the perfect spot for a picnic lunch. Red Rock Las Vegas tours typically provide transportation right from your hotel, making it the perfect half-day getaway. Keyword

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OC’s Newest Marketing Tool Preparing To Hit Road Posted on 12/06/2012 by DispatchAdmin OCEAN CITY – After almost three years, the town’s new marketing tool, OC Experience, is ready to hit the road to spread the word on Ocean City and all it has to offer. The final product of OC Experience is a travel show booth that will physically exhibit to attendees the value to be found in a vacation in Ocean City through technology and media. So far the 2013 road trip schedule for OC Experience is the New York Times Travel Show on Jan. 18-20; the Philadelphia Inquirer Travel Show on Jan. 26-27; and the Travel & Adventure Show in Washington D.C on March 8-9. It was no easy task to get OC Experience up and running, in fact it took three visits to the Mayor and City Council to receive final approval and funding. “We refined it and brought it to the point where it is the best it can be and now it is ready to finally see the light of day and go to these shows and meet with the people,” Brad Hoffman of Spark Productions LLC said on Monday. In February of 2011, Hoffman first presented the OC Experience as a tractor trailer sporting Ocean City’s brand going to different travel shows selling the town as a destination. At that time, the Mayor and City Council supported the idea but not the price tag, which was upwards of $270,000. A year later, Hoffman returned with a more defined version of OC Experience as a 10-foot by 20-foot portable booth that would gather data, such as email addresses, and use social networking sites with the goal being to have attendees book their vacation before they leave the OC Experience. At that time, Hoffman requested a two-year commitment from the town with an estimated total budget for the project of $180,000, which included construction of the booth, management by Spark Productions, travel expenses, event collateral and prizes/giveaways. The council was not ready to grant approval at that time and instructed Spark Productions to work with Ocean City’s Tourism Department, Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) and the advertising firm, MGH, to develop a final consensus on the marketing initiative. Following those meetings, in March Tourism Director Donna Abbott came before the Mayor and City Council recommending the town pursue a small selection of travel shows with OC Experience in 2013, especially after she had attended a travel show in Washington D.C and acknowledged the need for Ocean City’s presence. The council made the final approval and allocated $85,000 of Ocean City’s marketing budget to OC Experience. The booth will be constructed by a trade show exhibit construction company out of Virginia, MOD Displays. The booth has been ordered and the design approved. There will be three televisions on the scene. One will be playing vintage footage of Ocean City while the other will be playing current footage of what Ocean City has to offer, such as the different special events or the foods, accommodations and recreational activities. “So you will get the idea of the history in Ocean City as a destination vacation location and here is where we are with our modern amenities,” Hoffman said. The center television will be Internet based where content about Ocean City can be searched on the spot, such as available accommodations and amenities. For the “hook” to get travel shows attendees into OC Experience, there will be a chance to win a grand prize of a package vacation in Ocean City and “beach bucks” will be given away. “You want to have them leaving there with the idea that going to Ocean City is a good bargain and a good value for them, and the way they are going to leave there with that is with coupons for local hotels, restaurants, and retail … give them a coupon while they are in D.C. to give them an incentive to come to Ocean City,” Hoffman said. The booth will also be creating unlimited number of media impressions, especially through the use of the photo booth where OC Experience attendees can upload their pictures to social media. “It will give them a little taste of Ocean City in that booth that will give the fever to want to come to the beach,” Hoffman said. “A lot of times that is what marketing is. It is finding out what your customer wants, giving them good information, but also having fun with them.” Spark Productions will be operating the booth while at travel shows and Hoffman believes there is no better team to spread the word on Ocean City. Spark Productions came about after Hoffman sold his own trade show company, The Rad Shows, to DMG Media, who he also worked with for a period of time. Now Spark Productions produces and markets a number of local events, including the OC Car Show and Susan G. Komen Race for a Cure. “I am always a familiar face at events, talking to the public answering their questions about Ocean City,” Hoffman said. “I have been an Ocean City local for over 30 years, this is what I do for a living, and I want to blow them out of the water with the results of this idea so they can see their money has been well spent on this marketing initiative.” Besides the scheduled travel shows, the city, which owns and has the rights to OC Experience, will have four free opportunities to have Spark Productions set up and operate the booth at events in town throughout the year. It can also be easily assembled and fits into the back of a cargo van so that it can be used by other city staff and volunteers. “I am the type of person that loves to come up with a great idea, watch it go from concept to reality, and know it is going to achieve its goals for the people that is hiring us to do it,’ Hoffman said. “That’s what this is. It is three years of hard work, effort, energy, money and time that has been invested in making this happen, and I am so excited to go out and do these shows and show the Town of Ocean City, the Mayor and Council, and the tourism community that we are being creative with our marketing, we are not putting all our eggs in one basket.” Hoffman hopes to grow and evolve the concept into the future past 2013. “It is an aggressive, progressive, strategic part of their [Ocean City] marketing plan,” he said. “It is aggressive because it is new and exciting, it’s progressive because people are doing travel booths this way, and it is strategic because we weren’t currently doing anything like this.”

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Home » Your Visit » Stations » Crowcombe Heathfield Crowcombe Heathfield Postcode for Sat Nav: TA4 4PA Crowcombe Heathfield Station was built in 1862 when the line was opened and stands at the highest point on the line, just under 400ft. above the sea. The station is surrounded by lovely scenic countryside and a network of lanes, bridle ways and footpaths offering walking, cycling and horse riding. A leaflet (obtained from the stations) prepared jointly between Crowcombe Heathfield and Stogumber Stations shows the lanes and footpath routes in the area and there is a web site www.fochs.org.uk which is well worth a visit. The visual charm of the station and surroundings has caught the eye of several TV and film directors leading to scenes being shot at the station for "The Flockton Flyer", The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe", "Land Girls", and The Beatles film "A Hard Days Night". The station has a booking office and prices from this Station can be found on our Fares Pages. There is also a small shop and toilet facilities as well as a disabled persons accessable toilet on the station. During operating days the station is open for hot and cold drinks, cakes and famous "Bread Pudding" and you can be assured a warm welcome awaits you. On Gala days this is widened to include hot savoury snacks, soups and a coal fire to welcome you during the cold weather! Why not do the 'One Mile Walk'? Enjoy a very gentle and easy 1 mile circular walk from the station in either direction. The walk gives some lovely views of the line, �The Avenue� with its beech trees and crossed two railway bridges. The station is the ideal start/end point for a walk on the Quantock Hills or a cycle ride round Somerset�s country lanes. History of Crowcombe Heathfield Station The first sod on the original West Somerset Railway was lifted as part of the cutting at the tranquil wayside station which is a perfect spot to relax and watch the world go by, or for the more energetic to start or conclude a walk in the Quantock Hills. The station is not close to any major settlement and this has made it popular with film crews in the past. Sequences that feature Crowcombe Heathfield include Ringo Starr riding a bicycle down the platform in A Hard Days Night and in the opening sequence of Land Girls. The main station building dates from the 1860s whilst the wooden building on the opposite platform is a replacement for an earlier structure demolished by British Railways. Similarly the signal box dates from the preservation era. Its brick built base was built new by the West Somerset Railway whilst the wooden top comes from Ebbw Vale in South Wales. Please visit the Crowcombe Heathfield Station Website.

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HomeLeisure & OutdoorsTravelHotel InternationalHotel Alba Queen (Side, Turkey) Hotel Alba Queen (Side, Turkey) Address: Tilkiler Mevkii / Erhan Demir Boulevard / PO Box 6 / Colakli / Turkey „ blonde_girl774 A recently opened hotel just outside Side in Turkey. In August my friend and I spent a week in Turkey in an attempt to top up our tans after the disappointing British summer weather here. We booked the holiday back in May in order to give us something to look forward to and selected Turkey as it was the cheapest place to visit during the rather highly priced summer holidays. Neither of us had visited Turkey before and as we wanted a quiet and relaxing holiday we weren't overly fussed about where we stayed as long as the hotel was of a high standard and it wasn't too expensive. We ended up staying in a resort called Colakli which is located around ten miles to the west of the larger tourist resort Side. Colakli is found in the Antalya region which overlooks the Mediterranean Coast of Turkey and it sounded ideal for our holiday. The resort itself is very peaceful and quite small; it's mainly dominated by hotels which are located right on the seafront. The transfer time from the airport is around an hour and you would fly into the Antalya airport from the UK.The Alba Queen hotel belongs to the Alba chain of hotels which is a very small chain as it only has four hotels. The Alba Queen along with the Alba Resort and the Alba Royal hotels are all located next to each other on the seafront in Colakli. We selected the Alba Queen hotel as it's the newest of the three hotels, having been open for less than two years. The hotel consists of one two large buildings which are connected to each other and it's a medium sized hotel; it has 112 standard rooms, 48 superior rooms and 100 family suites. In terms of appearance the outside of the hotel is quite grand, as seems to be the case with the majority of the hotels we saw during our visit to Turkey, and is predominantly white in colour. The two main buildings run parallel to each other with a large pool in the centre and if you're lucky enough to get a room at the back of the hotel you'll find you have a beach view as we did. The outside of the hotel was really new looking and there were no signs of wear and tear.We were lucky enough to get a superior room during our stay (due to a problem when we first arrived which I'll go into shortly) which meant that our balcony overlooked the Mediterranean sea. The room had a dark wooden floor and cream walls with expensive looking bed spreads, curtains and pictures giving it quite a modern feel. It was very spacious with two twin beds, a small seating area, a large wardrobe, a large dressing table, a wall mounted flat screen television and a free mini bar that was restocked everyday (soft drinks only). The bathroom was very modern and looked brand new with all the usual amenities. The electronic safe was available for a small charge while the air conditioning was free and we'd have been lost without it! The air conditioning was absolutely superb; within about ten minutes we could get our room to resemble a fridge very nearly! Overall we couldn't fault the room at all, it was probably one of the nicest rooms I've ever stayed in and the maids kept it spotless everyday.The main restaurant was located on the lowest level of the hotel and was probably just a little bit small for the number of guests in the hotel. As it was all inclusive it meant that all the meals were included and a couple of times we found we had to wait a few minutes for a table. Breakfast consisted of cereals, fresh fruit and hot options (although the hot options consisted of gruel, deep fried broccoli and other delicacies most days)! Lunch and dinner were very similar with there being a large salad bar, soups, pasta options, fresh fish, fresh meat, vegetables, etc. everyday. The food was the only area this hotel really fell down on as it was very repetitive, with chicken being the fresh meat on five of our seven nights there. By the end of the holiday we were definitely ready to come home and I'd have to say that the food only really deserved three stars. The restaurant was always kept spotless but we did find some of the waiters to be quite rude and that you had to wait up to fifteen minutes to order a drink too!There were also two a la carte restaurants which you could visit once a week for every week of your stay. The outside one was a fish restaurant which we didn't visit but we did visit the Thai restaurant and it was lovely. We found the service to be excellent and the food to be absolutely delicious and freshly cooked in front of you too! In addition there was a pool bar which served drinks throughout the day and hot food (chips, burgers, pizzas, wraps, etc) as well as salads and a beach bar that did the same too. We preferred to eat lunch here as actually found the food to be better, one day I had a delicious Mediterranean vegetable wrap which was far nicer than anything in the restaurant! Drinks could be obtained from these two bars as well as the main bar in the hotel which was open throughout the day and located near to the pool. All soft drinks and typical alcoholic drinks were on offer and I'm glad to say that they had proper coke and sprite too which was a bit of a relief from what I've had before!The pool was surrounded by sun beds and the area was kept spotlessly clean. The pool itself was always really warm and there were four water slides which could be used for free by both adults and children. We absolutely loved these and went on them nearly everyday! The only downside to the pool was that there weren't enough sunbeds and people got up as early as 6am to reserve them, you had to stay with your beds until 8am but after that they were yours for the day. If you left towels on them the night before the hotel staff would remove them before 8am. We got up one day at 7.30am and found there were hardly any beds left at all and no parasols so we didn't bother again! The beach was accessed via a path through landscaped gardens; it took about two minutes to reach the beach from the hotel so it wasn't far at all. The hotel had its own area with sun beds and parasols, there were always plenty available here and we opted to come down to the beach due to the slight sea breeze during the day.In general the staff we encountered during our holiday were really friendly and always helpful. The only exception to this were the staff in the main restaurant as they appeared to be quite brusque, especially as it was meant to be table service in the main restaurant as there was no bar in there to help yourself - we ended up waiting for ages some nights to be brought our drinks! Apart from that everyone was really nice, some of the barmen were a little "overly" friendly should we say but that never really bothered us. The cleaners kept the hotel spotlessly clean throughout our stay and the same with our room, we really couldn't find fault with them. The only issue we had with the hotel was on our first night when we arrived at about 2am to be told that our room wasn't ready and we would have to stay in a family room for that night and then move the following morning. As you can imagine we were far from happy but the staff really were most apologetic and gave us a free upgrade, free safe, free bathrobes, etc.We didn't tend to have much to do with the animation team, evening entertainment or the kids club but there did seem to be things going on throughout the day and night. There was a fully functional kids club that kept children busy from lunch time through to late evening while the animation team seemed to offer the same for adults with some beach and pool games going on everyday. As for the evening entertainment we only ventured to the "amphitheatre" once and can't say we were overly impressed but there again they were catering for a range of nationalities and I wouldn't want there job one bit! The only other thing to mention about the hotel is the spa which is one of the largest spas I've ever seen in a hotel. It wasn't overly cheap but we did haggle and managed to get about 20 euros off our treatments; we opted for a Turkish Bath on our first day there to exfoliate our skin and it was amazing! I'd thoroughly recommend it; we had four treatments for just 35 euros each so quite a bargain!The hotel is situated about a five minute walk from the nearest bars, restaurants and shops. It was only a small area and there wasn't the largest amount to choose from, mainly because the majority of the hotels were all inclusive so there wasn't much demand. There were quite a number of shops selling leather goods and jewellery at very reasonable prices, but the tour rep did tell us to haggle as they would often knock around a third off the set prices. There wasn't really much in the way of culture or nightlife, if you wanted those then you had to take a small trip to one of the nearby towns such as Side. There were a number of shops offering different excursions would take you to the surrounding area for quite a small price. We did two trips during our stay, one into Side (which I would not recommend due to the heat in August) and a boat trip as well which was wonderful and that we both really enjoyed. We booked ours through the travel reps although it would have been cheaper to do it directly.In conclusion I can't really fault the majority of the hotel's features in terms of cleanliness, location and amenities. The only place it really falls down is the food which we didn't think was anywhere near the five star standard it claimed to be, more like a basic three star at best. We paid around £500 each for a week at this hotel on an all inclusive basis but it was during the school summer holidays which probably increased the prices quite dramatically. I personally wouldn't go back to this hotel as I feel we've seen all the area has to offer and I didn't really rate the food. If you could get this for around the £400 mark then I'd say you were getting a good deal, but I wouldn't expect too much in terms of the food. This hotel gets three stars from me, it looses one and a half for the food and another half due to the lack of sun beds around the pool. Saying that, right now I'd give as many stars as I could if it meant I could go back there for another week of relaxation away from the impending winter!Thanks for reading. 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Red Rock really does rock. Hike. Helicopter. Or high-performance vehicle. It doesn't matter how you get there, just get there. Red Rock Canyon is one of the Valley's most popular destinations. And despite its exotic good looks (as seen in movies and on numerous TV commercials), Red Rock is about 30 minutes from the Strip. more...Officially known as Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, this 520-acre spread is managed by the Bureau of Land Management and protected as a National Conservation Area. It's visited by more than a million travelers each yearSeemingly more a mountain range than a canyon, the area is dominated by spectacular layered walls of colorful hard rock and sandstone. Up to 3,000 feet high, it's a popular hiking and rock-climbing destination. But its jaw-dropping beauty and fiery red highlights surely make the range one of the most photographed attractions in the Southwest.A 13-mile loop road provides vehicle access to trailheads and viewing spots. And a visitor center is located at the start of the loop road. Most Red Rock tours take you around the scenic loop, with frequent stops for photographs. You'll see red and tan sandstone, colorful carbonate rock and, if you're a bit more adventurous, Indian pictographs, too. Nearby Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, once owned by legendary billionaire and Las Vegas resident Howard Hughes, has stunning views of the marvelous Wilson Cliffs. Green and cool, this working ranch is the perfect spot for a picnic lunch. Red Rock Las Vegas tours typically provide transportation right from your hotel, making it the perfect half-day getaway. Keyword

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London attractions: The National Theatre is one of the most important cultural landmarks in the British entertainment sector Published: Tuesday 16th of April 2013 If you are looking for things to do in London, why not consider a trip down to the National Theatre? If you are the kind of person who loves going to see live plays and watching the actors in person, then there is hardly a better place to spend your time. The great thing about going to a theatre, as opposed to a cinema of course, is the atmosphere and the often, lively and amusing interaction between the actors and audience. But what better place than the National Theatre? Not only can you see some amazing performances at what is arguably one of London's most iconic venues, you also get the opportunity to take a peek behind the scenes on one of their backstage tours. These tours usually take place several times a day on weekdays and at 10.30pm and 12.15pm on Saturdays. But on Sundays, guests can tour the building at 12.30pm, on days when the venue is open. Each tour lasts around 75 minutes. If you're on a visit to the National Theatre, you can also bring along the kids and family tours are also available, conveniently during the half-term holidays. Other tours include costume tours. Costumes have really taken on a life of their own when it comes to theatre dynamics. In some cases, they are almost as famous as the actors themselves. A well-made costume can stimulate nostalgic memories of an evocative play set in the backdrop of the plush and unusual surroundings of the theatre. We can hardly think of anything better than going to see a classic play such as Shakespeare's Othello, or Children of the Sun by Maxim Gorky. In fact, if you are a fan of Shakespeare, you'll have the chance to see Othello, which is being shown at various times until August.Only the best and most prominent actors perform here and in this play, Adrian Lester - best known for his leading role in TV shows such as Hustle and feature films such as Doomsday. Also known as the Royal National Theatre, the theatre is located in Southbank, near to the Royal Festival Hall and is something of a cultural landmark in the city. Some of the greatest performances in the world have taken place right here in the National Theatre and it never fails to disappoint. A few of their other upcoming performances include, The Drowned man: A Hollywood Fable, The Shed, Untold Stories at the Duchess Theatre, among others. In addition to holding backstage tours and plays, they also hold a number of artistic exhibitions, music gigs, workshops and courses. In this sense, the theatre is renowned for being an educational hub as it is as an entertainment venue. Even the directors are well-known on the UK's entertainment scene. Nicholas Hytner hit the headlines lately after he announced that he was stepping down as artistic director of the National Theatre, in 2015. His executive director Nick Starr is also stepping down in two years. The pair have been credited for taking the theatre to the heights of success and being responsible for some of the biggest hits within the theatre. So if you are planning to make the most of all that London attractions have to offer, then this particular is certainly one not to be missed.Related articles London attractions: Florence Nightingale Museum honours medical historyThursday 28th of February 2013 London attractions: Florence Nightingale Museum honours medical history London attractions: Browse some of the world’s most famous paintings in the Courtauld Gallery Thursday 28th of February 2013 London attractions: Browse some of the world’s most famous paintings in the Courtauld Gallery London attractions: Eton College rich in cultural and educational achievementsThursday 28th of February 2013 London attractions: Eton College gives fascnating insight into British education

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Santa Claus is coming to breakfast Sun Valley Resort inaugurates new Winter Wonderland Festival By TERRY SMITHExpress Staff Writer Dancers perform during the annual �Nutcracker on Ice� extravaganza at Sun Valley Resort on Christmas Eve.. Photo by Mountain Express Christmas in Sun Valley Village is like walking into a Christmas card. Thousands of twinkling Christmas lights, snow-covered evergreens, swans on the pond near Sun Valley Lodge, Christmas carolers, ice sculptures, the smell of hot chocolate, a gingerbread town complete with a toy train—it’s enough to make even the scroogiest scrooge forget his scroogy ways and wish to be a child once again. Though Christmas in Sun Valley Village has always been festive, this year Sun Valley Resort has upped the ante by declaring the Christmas holidays to be the Sun Valley Winter Wonderland Festival. There’s a scale model of Sun Valley Village built almost entirely of gingerbread, coordinated store shop window displays with the theme “Celebrating the Language of the Holidays” and of course Santa Claus, with a new idea of “Santa Claus is coming to breakfast.” “They’re part of the new winter wonderland at Sun Valley that speaks to families,” said resort spokesman Jack Sibbach. Sibbach said that in its first weekend, Dec. 8-9, the breakfast-with-Santa event was already becoming a hit, with 66 people attending on the first Saturday and 88 on the first Sunday. Breakfast with Santa will continue each Saturday and Sunday from 8-10:30 a.m. through Dec. 23. Santa can be found in the Sun Valley Lodge Dining Room. Besides having breakfast with Santa, participants can have their photos taken with him. The breakfast costs $25 for adults and $15 for children 3-12. Kids under 3 get in free. Reservations can be made at 622-2800. The gingerbread village can be found in the Boiler Room building next to Pete Lane’s Mountain Sports. Dozens of Sun Valley Village buildings have been modeled from gingerbread to capture the picturesque essence of Sun Valley. A Union Pacific toy train, to commemorate the beginnings of Sun Valley Resort, runs around the 20-by-30-foot perimeter of the display. “Everything is made of gingerbread except the amphitheater,” said resort employee Stephen Sexton, referring to the Sun Valley Pavilion. “I was told that’s the model they used before they built the building.” Sexton was staffing the gingerbread village model, serving hot chocolate and other hot drinks and answering questions from visitors about the display. The gingerbread buildings were built by Mary Jones, owner of the Chocolate Moose in Ketchum. On Saturday, Dec. 22, from 2-3 p.m. children can build their own gingerbread houses at the display. The cost is $30. Refreshments will be served and kids can take their creations home. Village visitors are also invited to take the “holiday window stroll” to see the cultural diversity of Christmas celebrations around the world. Four international illustrators, Danielle Davis from the United States, Ben Javens from England, Miguel Ornia-Blanco from Argentina and Janine Rewell from Finland, were commissioned to create 13 displays in shop windows and elsewhere in the village depicting Christmas scenes from different countries. Stroll participants are issued special passports that are stamped with a holiday greeting in a different language at each of the 13 locations. Also in the village, the Sun Valley Carolers sing carols nightly from Dec. 15-30. More Christmas music can be enjoyed at the fifth annual Classical Christmas Concert on Friday, Dec. 21, at the Sun Valley Opera House. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the concert starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, at $38 each for general seating, are available at the Sun Valley Recreation Center or can be purchased by telephone call at 622-2135 or 888-622-2108. The concert will feature the Sun Valley Carolers, the Hatvani Chamber Ensemble and an as-yet unannounced “special guest artist” who will join tenor John Mauldin, soprano Leslie Mauldin and pianist and baritone Jed Moss. While Sun Valley Village provides a sensual feast throughout the holidays, it will be especially that way, of course, on Christmas Eve. The public is invited to a free performance at 5 p.m. of the “Nutcracker on Ice” at the outdoor ice rink. Free hot chocolate and cookies will be provided. Fireworks and a torchlight parade will follow the show at Dollar Mountain. Finally, Santa will arrive and visitors can skate for free at the ice rink. Not many “bah, humbugs” are likely to be heard at Sun Valley this holiday season.

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Philadelphia tourism guru to join Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association Business News __Featured Slider — 05 October 2012 Patricia Washington will take the reins at the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association, agency officials announced Friday afternoon. Washington, the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corp.’s current vice president of cultural tourism, will step into her new role November 13. She takes over as president and chief executive officer for Stephanie Brown, who left the city for Ashville, N.C., earlier this year. “We are so pleased to welcome such a dynamic and innovative leader,” said Jody Manor, chairman of the ACVA Board of Governors, in a statement. “Patricia is joining a strong organization and a booming tourism economy — Alexandria has seen a 22 percent growth in visitor spending in the last five years. We know it will take a truly exceptional candidate to take the power of the ACVA to the next level, and Patricia showed us she has the fire to do it.” Washington will serve as the 16-year-old city-funded agency’s third president and CEO. Over the course of a 12-year stint with GPTMC, Washington led several efforts to promote tourism in the City of Brotherly Love, including the $2.5 million Art Philadelphia initiative. As the organization’s foremost fundraiser, Washington brought in $12 million for special projects during her time with GPTMC. The announcement of her selection came a little more than a week after ACVA officials touted impressive new tourist spending figures. Visitor spending in Alexandria exceeded $770 million last year and raised $23.1 million for city coffers.

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Indie Travel Guide Share on Facebook photo: S J Pinkney [All content and prices updated December 2012] Why you should add Sri Lanka to your Indie/RTW trip The allure of being among the first people in 30 years to explore the isolated beaches, dense jungle, and war-torn history of the previously off-limits Northern half of the country is simply too exciting for any indie traveler to resist. Sri Lanka offers the chance to get well and truly off-the-beaten track. Sri Lanka has its own impressive “Big Five” worthy of rivaling African safari destinations. Sloth bears, elephants, and leopards prowl through the dense jungles of the island’s many national parks, and sperm whales and blue whales are regularly spotted just off the coast. There are few other countries in the world where you can see the biggest mammals of both land and sea within hours of each other. Well-preserved ancient cities and renovated colonial buildings paint an impressive picture of Sri Lanka’s colorful past, giving visitors a chance to explore Sri Lankan history. 2000 year-old temples, caves, and palaces stand as testament to the golden age of the beginning of the Sri Lankan civilization, and a scattering of grandiose hotels, forts, churches, and famous landmarks tell the story of the Portuguese, Dutch, and British rule. Sri Lanka’s cuisine is a truly underrated gastronomic feast. Fresh, diverse, and robust in flavor, the island offers a smorgasbord of dishes influenced by both its Indian roots and its colonial past. It’s worth visiting for the food alone. You’re never far from the ocean in Sri Lanka, and it is a top destination for scuba diving and surfing. There are waves suitable for both beginner and advanced surfers, and a great surfing infrastructure to accompany this. The coral reefs, tropical fish, and numerous ship wrecks are perfect for scuba diving and snorkeling. Sri Lankans are friendly, inquisitive, and keen to guide visitors through their country and culture. Homestays are commonplace, and locals are known for inviting tourists to come and dine with their family. It is easy to become a part of the community

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Tickets for events at Eventim Apollo Apollo Hammersmith, Queen Caroline Street, Hammersmith, Hammersmith, London, W6 9QH Venue Info Apollo Hammersmith, Queen Caroline Street, Hammersmith, Hammersmith, London, W6 9QH General Information Transport Accessibility Venue Information Hammersmith Apollo is one of London's major live entertainment venues. It is located in Hammersmith, West London and is one of the UK's largest and best-preserved original theatres. The Hammersmith Apollo is famous worldwide for performances it has hosted in it's glittering history. Many comedians such as Michael McIntrye and Jack Dee have had their live DVDs filmed at the venue and it played host to the hit stand up TV series 'Live At The Apollo'. Music DVDs have also been filmed at the venue from artists such as Thunder, The Saturdays and Judas Priest to name a few. Venue Rules - Current England & Wales Licensing laws are strictly enforced - Ticket holder may be subject to search - Tickets are non-refundable or transferable - The venue reserves the right to change the bill without prior notification. - Ticket holders consent to any filming and sound recordings as members of the audience - Ticket holders may be subject to continuous sound levels which may cause potential damage to hearing - Ticket holders may be exposed to strobe lights - Only official merchandise is on sale inside the venue, do not buy outside. This is for your protection so that you will receive goods of proven quality. - No 'professional' type cameras, video cameras or sound recording equipment will be allowed in the venue. - No re-admission policy is strictly enforced - No bottles, cans, alcohol or food is to be brought into the venue - No illegal substances may be brought into or taken on the premises. Any one caught in possession of such substances will be ejected form the premises and may be reported to the Police - Any ticket holder throwing objects (beer, glasses etc) will be removed from the building and no refund given. Furthermore, customer details will be provided to the regulatory authorities should an offence be alleged to have taken place. - The venue management accepts no responsibility for acts of willful endangerment, or injuries caused thereby to yourself or other patrons whilst on the premises. - No weapons. The management reserve the right to define & confiscate - No smoking anywhere within the venue complex - at it's discretion the venue management will allow smokers out of the venue. Management reserves right to refuse admission The Venue adopts a neighbour friendly policy so please make as little noise as possible on leaving the venue. Nearest Tube: Hammersmith (Piccadilly & District lines) & Hammersmith (Metropolitan Hammersmith & City line). There are 2 underground stations at Hammersmith. They are 3 minutes walk from the venue & are accessible by underpass. The Hammersmith Apollo does not have any parking spaces and we would advise customers not to drive and park in the surrounding areas due to it being mostly residential areas and car crime being at a current high. It is possible to drop off directly outside the venue on Queen Caroline street. Dial-a-Car 0208 563 8888 / 0207 835 1111 Why not book a cab in advance to the Apollo and back? Visit minicabit.com for a cheaper, easier deal. Buses: 9, 10, 27, 33, 419, 72, H91, 190, 211, 220, 267, 283, 295 and 391. Hammersmith bus station is wheelchair accessible The nearest 24-hour car park is located behind the Kings Mall and accommodates 1000 cars. The car park can be entered up until 20:00 and cars can be collected anytime. Novotel London West, located 3 to 5 minutes walk from the Apollo offers great and secured car park facilities. Up to 240 bays are available on a first come first served basis. Prices are ú3.00 an hour or ú1.00 an hour if you are staying at the hotel. For information regarding Blue Badge holders' parking please visit the LB Hammersmith & Fulham website. There is an access ramp at the front entrance of the building or 2 steps from the street into the venue. The foyer and bar area into the auditorium is step free. The circle seating area is only accessible via steps .Unfortunately there is no lift to the circle area. There are: - 30 steps from the main entrance to the circle foyer. - 10 steps from the circle foyer to circle auditorium entrance. - 12 steps from circle auditorium entrance Row F to A. - 39 steps from circle auditorium entrance Row G to Z and rear circle standing. For example, if you have a seat in row F of the circle there are a total of 52 steps. The wheelchair viewing platform is located at the rear of the stalls and can accommodate four wheelchair users and four personal assistants per performance. Any wheelchair user that is able to transfer from their wheelchair into a stalls aisle seat are preferred to do so. As the venue can only accommodate four wheelchair users on the viewing platform it is preferred that these areas are reserved for those that are unable to transfer into a seat. Your wheelchair can then be stored at the rear of the stalls and returned by an usher at the end of the event or as and when needed. The venue has a hearing loop system that covers rows J-R in the Stalls, plus blocks 8,9 and 10 in the Circle. Amplification headphones and neck loops are available for a refundable deposit of ú5. Please speak to the Box Office staff upon arrival to collect a unit. Guide dogs are welcome into the venue and the staff are happy to look after them during the performance. If you are bringing a guide dog, please call 020 8563 3806 to inform the venue in advance. For access requirements, please call 020 8563 3800 and choose option 2. Alternatively you can email info@hammersmithapollo.net for more information. The line opens at 10:00 and closes at 17:00 and operates Monday to Friday. Please note that no other query can be dealt with on this number. Bill Bailey - Limboland Chas & Dave Bill Bailey

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Welcome | Visit Panama Welcome | Bienvenidos | BienvenueWilkommen | Bem-vindo | Benvenuto Win the adventure of your dreams,Discover Panama for a week Click to participate! 10 Reasons to Visit Panama The Panama Canal It is 77 kilometers long, took 17 years to build, and excavated enough stone and rubble from the Isthmus of Central America to surround the earth 4 times. The best place to visit is the Canal Visitor Center at Miraflores, just 20 minutes from downtown Panama City. The center includes a museum with interactive exhibits about the history of the canal. The visitor center has an outdoor terrace for watching ships transiting the Canal. Another great way to explore the Panama Canal is to take a ""mini-cruise"" and do a partial transit or a full day transit. At the tip of the causeway, Frank Gehry has built the Museum of Biodiversity with its colorful shapes, it has become a symbol of the city. It is the only building the Canadian architect has designed in Latin America. It is a tourist attraction and perfect place for walking, jogging, skating, cycling and enjoying the beautiful scenery with friends and family. You can also visit the Marine Exhibition Center and Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, where you can see exotic species of marine life from both the Caribbean and the Pacific. Boquete's elevation 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) above sea level, its climate is cooler than that of the lowlands. Its scenic location, temperature, and natural environment make it popular with Panamanians and attracts tourists from all over the world. There are over 3,000 foreigners permanently living in Boquete, from over 30 different countries. Many other businesses oriented to serve tourists have flourished in Boquete: golf, river rafting, trekking and hiking, canopy tours, biking and many other activities. Boquete has become a paradisaic destination for million dollar listings for those looking for high-end luxury places and mountain living. Casco Viejo The Old Town of Panama is located on a small peninsula, surrounded by a mantle of rocky reefs, within the current village of San Felipe. This tourist site is surrounded by curiosities about its construction, which you can enjoy while touring a number of bars, clubs, cafes and fine restaurants that keep the Spanish style architecture intact, preserving its historical essence. This place was the scene of the James Bond film, "Quantum of Solace". This destination is well known abroad for its beaches and islands. Many of the travelers visiting this place are so fascinated that they end up living in one of the many islands in the archipelago. The amount of activities to do, forces many travelers to extend their stay for weeks or even months. Bocas del Toro is perfect for nature lovers. It features pristine coral reefs, deep-sea fishing, boating, kayaking, snorkeling and long, sandy, deserted beaches. The cuisine will be the ideal compliment to a wonderful vacation, mixing food, tranquility and adventure. Comarca Emberá Wounaan The Embera–Wounaan are a semi-nomadic indigenous people in Panama, living in the province of Darien at the shores of the Chucunaque, Sambu, Tuira Rivers and its water ways. The Chocó, or Embera, people live in small villages of 5 to 20 houses along the banks of the rivers. Their houses are raised about eight feet off the ground and stand on large posts set in the ground. The Chocó have their own form of government and live by their own set of unwritten rules. The men sport "bowl cut" hairstyles, and still wear nothing but a minimal loin cloth. The women wear brightly colored cloth wrapped at the waist as a skirt. Pearl Islands The Pearl Islands are a group of 200 or more islands and islets lying about 30 miles (48 km) off the Pacific coast of Panama in the Gulf of Panama. The most notable island is Contadora Island (Isla Contadora), known for its resorts. Contadora was said to be used by the Spanish conquistadors as a stop for taking inventory of booty prior to returning to Spain, hence the name (contador means counter or bookkeeper in Spanish). The Islands were also frequently used by pirates in the years that followed and were relatively undisturbed until the 1960s and 1970s when the building of the resort on Contadora took place. Domestic airlines Air Panama and Aero Perlas run frequent flights between Panama City and Contadora, Isla San José and Isla del Rey. San Blas San Blas consists of a series of 378 islands which lie along the Caribbean coast of Panama. Only 49 of these islands are inhabited by the Kuna Indians, who run all the islands as an autonomous province with minimal interference from the national government. They have maintained their own economic system, customs, language and culture, with their distinctive dress, legends, music and dance. San Blas is a small paradise that remains intact despite the passage of time, and is perfect for those looking for activities such as swimming, snorkeling or just reading a book on the shores of the beach. El Valle de Antón The town is located in the flat wide crater of the 6 km wide El Valle volcano that is inactive. There is evidence that it erupted as recently as about 300,000 years ago. Because of its elevation (600 m), it is cooler than the Panamanian lowlands. Natural attractions near El Valle include the Chorro, El Macho waterfall, Las Mozas waterfall, the "square" trees behind Hotel Campestre, and a group of small thermal pools (which consist of three cement pools of mineralized water that varies in color depending on the specific minerals present at a given moment) This is a very popular weekend getaway destination for Panama City dwellers and nature lovers! From unique boutiques by the ocean to modern malls, shopping in Panama is a laid-back, friendly and fun experience. Panama features an impressive selection of malls and brands. Multiplaza Pacific Mall has over 300 stores featuring top North American and European brands. Albrook Mall is the largest mall in Latin America with over 700 shops, and exotic animal decor throughout. The new Soho Mall features world class brands such as Burberry, Chanel, Coach, Dior, Fendi, Jimmy Choo, Michael Kors, Prada, Rolex, Valentino and more! How close is Panama? Vancouver8 hours Toronto5.5 hours New York5 hours San Francisco7 hours Las Vegas6 hours Los Angeles6 hours Houston4 hours New Orleans3.5 hours Miami3 hours Mexico City3.5 hours Guanacaste1.5 hours Bogota1.5 hours Caracas2 hours Lima3.5 hours Santiago6.5 hours Rio de Janeiro7 hours Buenos Aires7 hours Madrid10.5 hours Amsterdam11.5 hours London11 hours Paris11 hours Tokyo17.5 hours Hong Kong20.5 hours Melbourne18.5 hours Moscow14 hours Dubai17.5 hours Cape Town14.5 hours Start your trip here Casco Viejo It's always warm in Panama Tourism Authority of Panama (ATP) Health and insurance information What to do in case of emergencies?

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Reservations » Our Story: The House that Fleming Built GoldenEye History, Part One: Ian Fleming Ian Fleming first came to Jamaica during WWII, sent by Naval Intelligence to investigate U-Boat activities in the Caribbean. It was difficult for him to keep his mind on the war, such was the beauty of the place and its people. It was love at first glance. Paradise on earth. He knew that when the war ended, it was there that he would live out his life, in the sun, by the sea. He had visited a property on the sea in the little village of Oracabessa Bay, which means “golden head.” By chance he had been working on a naval operation called GoldenEye. He bought the property, and when the war ended, built his dream house–a perfect place to heal the psychic wounds of war and escape the civility of civilization. Above all it was a place to dream. And it was at GoldenEye that he dreamed up James Bond, 007, who turned out to be an escape for millions of readers. GoldenEye History, Part Two: Chris Blackwell If any man is an island it’s Chris Blackwell, who founded Island Records in 1959. A brilliantly independent label just off the coast of the music industry, Island did more to change the cultural landscape than any record label in history. Island Records brought reggae music to the world outside Jamaica, with Blackwell himself producing Bob Marley and the Wailers. Island broke British acts like Traffic, Bad Company, ELP, Free, Fairport Convention, King Crimson, and the greatest of world music from the Irish traditionalists The Chieftains to Africans like King Sunny Ade. It brought us such independent spirits as Roxy Music, Brian Eno, Sparks, Grace Jones, Marianne Faithfull, Tom Waits and that Irish band, U2. Blackwell purchased GoldenEye from the Fleming estate in 1976. Since then, he has grown the original 19 acre property, with just Fleming’s Villa, into a 52-acre world class property that is the flagship of Blackwell’s Island Outpost properties. About the Oracabessa Foundation and our community One of the things that makes coming to GoldenEye such an unparalleled experience, is the community of Oracabessa. With a vibe and energy all its own we hope you'll take some time to visit the local shops and meet some of the local residents that give Oracabessa its unique character. On your visit you'll probably notice that Oracabessa faces its share of challenges. Chris Blackwell started the Oracabessa Foundation in 1995 as a way to ensure that GoldenEye plays a role in building a better Oracabessa. The Foundation works in the areas of health, environment, education and sport. A few of our ongoing projects include: Oracabessa Bay Fish Sanctuary, H.E.A.R.T. Vocational Training Centre, Swim Jamaica program, Primary School Sports Leagues and even a BMX racing track! Of course, we would love to do more in working towards a sustainable future for Oracabessa. We hope that after you see our projects in action, you will too. www.oracabessafoundation.org About Island Outpost There are no other GoldenEye hotels; however, there are other Island Outposts. They include Strawberry Hill and The Caves, as well as private villas, all located in Jamaica. The atmosphere at every Island Outpost property is casual and friendly. Fresh local food, and efficient and unobtrusive service, are hallmarks of each. And the Island Outpost properties share a common sensibility that makes them appealing to the sophisticated, laid-back traveler—seeking a personal and relaxed experience. Just like you feel when staying in the home of good friends. Here's what Condé Nast Traveler has to say about Island Outpost properties: Like a close-knit family of wildly attractive, intelligent and anarchic kids, they are utterly independent and quite impossible to separate from one another. But something they have all inherited is Blackwell's easy charm, his amused and iconoclastic view of the world, his sense of fun and style, his instinct for beauty. For more information, visit www.islandoutpost.com. GoldenEye Videos, A Selection Chris Blackwell speaks about the history of GoldenEye Watch Video → Welcome to our community and the Oracabessa Foundation Pack for a Purpose We are proud members of Pack for a Purpose, an initiative that allows travelers like you to make a lasting impact in the community at your travel destination. If you save just a few kilos of space in your suitcase and bring supplies for area schools or medical clinics in need, you'll make a priceless impact in the lives of our local children and families. Please click below to see what supplies are needed for our project/projects. See what inspired the fragrance, Evening at GoldenEye More GoldenEye: Getting to GoldenEye

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Buildings & Monuments - Official Travel Guide to Norway - visitnorway.com << Back to Attractions in Tromsø The stave churches are Norway's contribution to the history of world architecture. Snøhetta is one of the modern firms with international attention. Fortresses The most famous of all the Norwegian fortresses, is Akershus Fortress and Castle in Oslo city centre. Fortresses Stave churches Stave churches are an important part of Norway's architectural heritage. Urnes Stave Church in the Sognefjord is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Attractions in Troms The Polar Zoo and the three national parks of Reisa, Øvre Dividal and Ånderdalen are popular attractions in Troms. Attractions in Nordland Cross the Arctic Circle, visit Saltstraumen, the world’s strongest maelstrom, and head out to the internationally acclaimed Lofoten Islands. Attractions in Nordland 11 Attractions in Hedmark Hedmark offers a wide range of sights and attractions that give you a genuine insight into the exciting cultural history of the region. 11 Attractions in Hedmark Attractions in Harstad Harstad has a mix of contemporary and old architecture which, in combination with its waterfront location, provides a good atmosphere. Attractions in Sarpsborg Visit the Medieval church in Skjeberg, see the powerful Sarpsfossen Waterfall and go for a walk in the English garden at Hafslund Manor. Attractions in Follo 20 minutes from Oslo and you are in a region full of adventures. Attractions in Follo Attractions in Jotunheimen Visit Lom Stave Church, the Norwegian Mountain Museum in Lom or Gallery Jotunheimen to learn about local traditions and culture. Attractions in Indre Østfold Take a trip on the Halden Canal, Norway's oldest man-made waterway. Or visit the country's largest inland fortress in Mysen. Attractions in the Drammen Region Enjoy a show in beautiful Drammen Theater or challenge yourself with contemporary art at the Vestfossen Kunstlaboratorium art center. Attractions in Ringerike Ringerike is a popular recreation area all year round and an eldorado for those who enjoy fishing, especially for trout and whitefish. Top 10 attractions in Oslo Top attractions in Oslo include Vigelandsparken Sculpture Park, the Opera House, Holmenkollen Ski Jump and the Viking Ship Museum. Top 10 attractions in Oslo Free Things to Do in Oslo A stay in Oslo doesn't have to cost a fortune. In fact there is a lot you can do for free in the Norwegian capital. Free Things to Do in Oslo Attractions in Bjorli and Lesja Lesja Bygdetun, the ironworks at Lesjaverk and the watermill at Sagelva are among the many attractions you can visit when visiting our beautiful area. Attractions in the Sognefjord area See several of Norway's most popular attractions, such as the Nærøyfjord, Urnes Stave Church, Flåm Railway and Vettisfossen Waterfall. Attractions in Fredrikstad Explore the well-kept fortress and Old Town. You can also visit the birthplace of the famous polar explorer Roald Amundsen and the Soccer Museum. Attractions in Sirdal The annual sheep fair is a popular event in Sirdal. But there are many other attractions, natural or man-made, worth visiting in the area. Attractions in Halden Fredriksten Fortress in Halden is one of Norway's most visited tourist attractions. You can also experience Northern Europe's highest locks at Brekke. Attractions in Helgeland A UNESCO World Heritage site, a Viking long house, a mountain with a hole through it, puffins and eider ducks are among the attractions in Helgeland. Attractions in Bodø Saltstraumen, the world's strongest maelstrom, and the historical trading post of Kjerringøy are two of the many attractions in the Bodø region. Attractions in Bodø Attractions in Trondheim Nidaros Cathedral is the most important of the many historical attractions in Trondheim. Attractions in Moss Relax at one of the many beaches or enjoy art at the famous Galleri F15. Attractions in Moss Attractions in Geilo Experience Geilo as it used to be century ago. Visit stave churches, local museums and learn about the knife and tool manufacturing in the area. Attractions in Geilo Attractions in Bergen Top attractions in Bergen include Bryggen, the Fløibanen Funicular, the Fish Market, the Edvard Grieg Museum at Troldhaugen and Fantoft Stave Church. Oscarsborg Fortress Oscarsborg Fortress is situated on a peaceful islet of natural beauty in the straits of the Oslofjord, just outside the cosy seaside town of Drøbak. Kristiansten Fortress Kristiansten Fortress towers above Trondheim city centre, and is one of the most popular recreational areas in town. The view from here is great. Oslo's Funky New Landmarks The downtown waterfront area in Oslo is reborn as a neighborhood blending museums, restaurants and chic urban living. Attractions in Ålesund and Sunnmøre The most popular attractions in the area are the Geirangerfjord, the bird island of Runde, Ålesund's Art Nouveau architecture and Alnes Lighthouse. Bryggen - the Hanseatic wharf in Bergen This UNESCO protected old merchant quarter of Bergen is the only preserved business district from the Hanseatic period. visitBergen.com Akershus Fortress Akershus Fortress in Oslo is one of the oldest and finest cultural heritage sites in Norway. Akershus Fortress Urnes Stave Church Urnes Stave Church in Luster, beside the Sognefjord, is the only stave church in the world to be included on UNESCO´s World Heritage List. Urnes Stave Church Nidaros Cathedral Nidaros Cathedral is Norway's national sanctuary, and was built over the grave of St. Olav, Norway's patron saint. Attractions in Voss Stalheimskleiva Mountain Road, Tvindefossen Waterfall and the panoramic view from Hanguren are popular attractions among visitors to Voss. Top attractions in Telemark Enjoy a cruise on the Telemark Canal, visit Norway's largest stave church, or hike to the top of Telemark's highest mountain, Gaustatoppen.

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Left, Right, Left, Right. Swing those arms! Photographic exhibition honours the role of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders in the History of Stirling Castle. Argyll and Sutherland HighlandersFrom 1881 to 1964 Stirling Castle was at the heart of life for new recruits to The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Thousands of young men left their civilian identities at the drawbridge and entered the castle to undergo the basic training that would prepare them for life in one of Scotland’s most celebrated military units. Historic Scotland and the museum have now created a temporary exhibition exploring this fascinating period which includes the Boer War, both world wars and the National Service era. Many of the photographs have never been on public display before. Gillian Macdonald, Stirling Castle Executive Manager, said: “The links between the castle and the Argylls are very close and go back a long way, we wanted to create an exhibition which would highlight their contribution to its history. “Many veterans still remember coming to the castle for their basic training, and families all across Scotland and the UK had ancestors who were based here. “This exhibition offers insights into what it was like for them – with their barracks in the Great Hall and an assault course along the castle walls. “It takes place at an important moment, as our £12 million project to return the castle’s Renaissance royal palace to how it may have looked in the 1540s nears completion. “Veterans will remember how the palace used to contain the canteen, library and the officers’ mess.” The palace is the last of the castle’s major buildings to have the army fixtures and fittings stripped away so they can be returned to their original appearance. This has been possible because the military often covered up, rather than destroyed or changed, the fabric of the buildings. The title of the exhibition “Left, right, left, right. Swing Those Arms!” comes from recollections of 1940, by Major T R Ward, who added: “Barked at by the NCOs, we were marched under the archway of the gatehouse at the main entrance to the castle many, many times.” Both the museum and Stirling Castle hope the exhibition will encourage people with links to the castle and the regiment to share their memories and allow them to see any old photographs they may have. Rod MacKenzie, Deputy Curator of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum, said: "Historic Scotland in partnership with our museum has provided a great opportunity to exhibit many of the museum's photographic images which reflect the military history of Stirling Castle in the 19th and 20th centuries. “The variety of images, from the more formal photographs to the individual snap shots, wonderfully capture the various aspects of a soldier's life in the castle. “Hopefully these images will help visitors take a moment to think about the men and boys who have lived and trained within the walls and who have marched out of the front gate to take their place in the British Army each with their own story to tell." As a special offer, members of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Association can have free entry to the castle for the duration of the exhibition. They simply have to show their membership card. For all other visitors it is included in the standard ticket price for the castle. Entry to the museum is also included in the entry cost. The exhibition is in the Nether Bailey and runs from 19 November to January. If you have memories of the Argylls that you would like to share then drop an email to Matthew Shelley at matthew.shelley@scotland.gsi.gov.uk or to Joyce Steele at the museum at museum@argylls.co.uk. Pictures are available to illustrate this story. Notes for editors: For all the latest on the palace project, and everything else that happening at Stirling Castle, visit our website at www.stirlingcastle.gov.uk and sign up for our free e-newsletter. Stirling Castle is at the top of Stirling Old Town off the M9 at junction 9 or 10. Call 01786 450000. Historic Scotland is an executive agency of the Scottish Government charged with safeguarding the nation’s historic environment. The agency is fully accountable to Scottish Ministers and through them to the Scottish Parliament. Historic Scotland has 345 historic properties and sites in its care. These include some of the leading tourism attractions in the country, including Edinburgh, Stirling, and Urquhart Castles, Fort George, Linlithgow Palace, the Border Abbeys, and Skara Brae. For further details visit: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/places. Historic Scotland around the web: www.twitter.com/welovehistory, www.facebook.com – search for Make Your Own History, www.youtube.com/historicscotlandtv and www.flickr.com/groups/makeyourownhistory Register for media release email alerts from www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/news. If you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email hs.website@scotland.gsi.gov.uk. Matthew Shelley matthew.shelley@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

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Las Vegas, New Mexico New Mexico Towns & Places - San Miguel County The last time I saw this type of construction was in the Haight-Ashbury district in San Francisco, CA Las Vegas is another of the small towns from the old days, except in the old days, Las Vegas wasn't so small. In 1835, the town was established as a settlement to occupy a land grant from the Mexican government. It was laid out in traditional Spanish Colonial style: a central plaza surrounded by buildings that could be fortified to protect the folks inside in case of Indian attack. The town prospered as a stop along the Santa Fe Trail. In 1846, Stephen Watts Kearny arrived with the Army of the West and gave a speech in the Las Vegas Plaza claiming New Mexico for the United States. In 1880, the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad arrived, promptly building a station about one mile east of the plaza and creating a rival "New Town." Because of the railroad and the location, Las Vegas quickly became one of the largest cities in the southwest. Also because of the railroad, New Town became a lawless refuge for folks like Doc Holliday and Big Nose Kate, Hoodoo Brown, the Durango Kid, Mysterious Dave Mather, Billy the Kid, and Jesse James. Ralph Emerson Twitchell, the eminent historian, once said: "Without exception there was no town which harbored a more disreputable gang of desperadoes and outlaws than did Las Vegas." By the early 1900's, Las Vegas had an electric street railway, the Duncan Opera House, a Harvey House hotel, a Carnegie Library and the New Mexico Normal School ( a teacher's college now known as New Mexico Highlands University (the third state university, after UNM in Albuquerque and NMSU in Las Cruces)). Las Vegas is in a beautiful location about an hour east of Santa Fe and an hour-and-a-half south of Raton (via the I-25). Just looking around at the wealth of period architecture, you can see that this was once a larger, more vibrant and more prosperous city. A fair bit of the original architecture has survived but there isn't much new construction going on downtown. I'm fine with that because I like to see the older stuff get refurbed while still maintaining the look and ambience of what made Las Vegas what it once was. That gawdy, new, big city stuff just wouldn't be right here. Downtown in Las Vegas On Douglas Street, in the downtown business district The mixing of old and new I took my first drive around Las Vegas back in 1988. I saw a nice, little, sleepy town on the boundary between the plains and the mountains. In 2007, the changes I saw in town were mostly from manifestations of the "Santa Fe effect": a lot of folks who've had enough of the glitz, glamour, hype, crowds, and ridiculous cost of living in Santa Fe are settling in the Las Vegas area, bringing their business and businesses with them, revitalizing the local economy in the process. Las Vegas is a mix of old and new New Mexico, and the old and new seem to be getting along quite fine. The old Armory, just off of downtown The former Post Office and Courthouse, now the School Administration offices Across from the former Post Office Las Vegas is home to the New Mexico State Hospital (now the New Mexico Behavioral Institute). A few miles east of town is the Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge, a great place to visit and spend a few hours when the mass avian migrations are happening in spring and fall along the Central Flyway. Just beyond the northwest edge of town is Montezuma, where there is a nice little public hot springs in the very front yard of the Armand Hammer United World College of the American West. The College itself is mostly housed in the Montezuma Castle but there is a beautiful, adobe-construction International Peace and Meditation Pavilion on the grounds, too. Also north of town is Rociada, Pendaries Village & Golf Course and a huge domed chunk of granite sticking high up in the air named Hermit Peak. Due north is Storrie Lake State Park (a big windsurfing destination) and that road continues north through Mora and up over the Sangre de Cristo's towards Taos. The Carnegie Library A Victorian style residence Early Territorial style residence The Las Vegas Airport is about five miles northeast of town (although there are no commercial flights happening) and the AmTrak station in town is still in operation. Las Vegas also has a gorgeous, brand new hospital on the east side of town, just off the I-25. Every public school I came across is also of pretty recent construction (New Mexico is one of the few states left in America that puts more of the people's money into schools and education than into prisons (and I fervently hope that this federal "Homeland Security" oxymoron doesn't change that in a negative manner)). I also found city parks all over the place and nearly every one had an extensive new playground for the kids (jungle gyms, slides, monkey bars, swings, teeter-totters, etc.). Things are looking up for this slightly tarnished jewel of the Old West. Prosperity is coming back and the population is rising. If I ever have to leave my paradise in the mountains, Las Vegas is one of the first places I'll be looking at. There's lots and lots of opportunity here and things are just getting started. Fast Facts about Las Vegas, New Mexico Las Vegas, San Miguel County, NM 87701 Latitude: 35.5970°NLongitude: 105.2226°W High School or Higher: 75.9% Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.4% Graduate or Professional Degree: 10.0% 2011 Cost of Living Index for Las Vegas: 85.8 2009 Estimates: Estimated Median Household Income: $23,740 Estimated Median Home Value: $99,530 Major Industries: Educational Services, Health Care, Government, Construction, Lodging & Food Services, Professional Services, Retail Services, Finance & Insurance ServicesUnemployed (March 2011): 8.5% Population Demographics: 2010 Non Hispanic or Latino Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Two or more San Miguel County Related Pages Pecos - San Miguel County - Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge Sangre de Cristo Mountains - Pecos National Historical Park Santa Fe National Forest - The Road to El Povenir - Pecos Wilderness Conchas Lake State Park - Storrie Lake State Park Villanueva State Park - Mesalands Scenic Byway More New Mexico Information, Photos and Maps Towns & Places - Scenic Byways - State Parks - History & Heritage Photo Galleries - Unique Features - BLM Sites - Outdoor Sports & Recreation New Mexico's National Forests - Wilderness Areas - New Mexico's National Parks National Wildlife Refuges - Ski & Snowboard Areas Index - Arizona - Colorado - Idaho - Montana - Nevada - New Mexico - Utah - Wyoming National Forests - National Parks - Scenic Byways - Ski & Snowboard Areas - BLM Sites National Wilderness Areas - National Wildlife Refuges - National Trails - Rural Life Sponsor Sangres.com - About Sangres.com - Privacy Policy - Accessibility Photos courtesy of Sangres.com, CCA ShareAlike 3.0 License. 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Spectacular desert scenery, hiking trails, biking, rock climbing, and a scenic drive. State Route 159 from Charleston Boulevard (17 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip) +1 702 363 1921 (Information) Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area's towering cliffs look similar to the colorful rock formations in Nevada's Valley of Fire or Utah's Zion National Park, but while it's reminiscent of other areas, Red Rock stands by itself, a lone island of mountains and springs in the middle of the Mojave Desert. West of Las Vegas, Red Rock sits off State Route 159 (follow Charleston Boulevard west and it will turn into SR159). Admission to Red Rock is $7 per vehicle, and includes admission to the new visitor's center, a map/newsletter. The visitor's center integrates information, art, and the environment of Red Rock itself. Most of the displays are outside, which is fine for the vast majority of the year in Southern Nevada. Mojave Max, the center's desert tortoise mascot, lives here, along with a few of his friends. The hands-on displays explain the forces that created Red Rock: fire, wind, water, and earth. Keep your eyes open for the colorful birds flying in and out of the inside of the exhibit--the center of the displays is planted with native vegetation. A one-way scenic drive takes visitors into Red Rock, and it has several places to stop for a hike or to take in a scenic vista; one area, adjacent to the Children's Discovery Trail, has a picnic area next to some springs. Water is plentiful here, so look for wildlife early in the morning and late in the day. You'll see lots of birds, but also look for burros and big horn sheep. Consult the map/newsletter to find a trail that fits your fitness and schedule. Short hikes, like the Children's Discovery Trail, can be completed in under an hour, while a trip to the top of Turtlehead Peak will take you half a day or more. Winter is a great time to explore Red Rock. Temperatures are generally mild, but the mountains are covered in snow during the coldest months (dressing in layers is highly recommended). Spring and fall are short, but beautiful, with plenty of water from the snowmelt in the streams. Summer is usually far too hot for exploring Red Rock, although short hikes in the very early mornings are often doable. Remember to always bring plenty of water with you, no matter what the time of year, and sunscreen and lip balm are advisable. Hikers, bikers, and rock climbers flock to Red Rock. As you drive along the loop, look for the climbers dangling off the rocks of the Calico Hills, and always be on the lookout for bicyclists and pedestrians on the roadways. This area was settled in the late 1800s, and you can find remnants of its prior history. At Sandstone Quarry, you can see where the blocks of sandstone were carved, and at Pine Creek, a short hike will take you to the foundation of an old homestead. Agave roasting pits and petroglyphs are evidence of far earlier inhabitation.

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TRAVEL CATALOG Focus on Los Angeles Focus on Los Angeles. Yes, the stars live in Los Angeles - Demi Moore eating at The Ivy, Jack Nicholson cheering at a Lakers basketball game, Jennifer Aniston on the beach - and they live here for the same reasons you visit: great leisure opportunities, exciting events and camera-ready ocean sunsets. Surf, Sun, Stars. Have fun at Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood, then explore Beverly Hills, lush vineyards and beautiful beaches. Santa Monica, Malibu, The Getty Center Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood. Hot LA Nights. Sunset Strip: The concentration of hot clubs makes this major route one of the best places to hear top-quality live music in the region. For over 50 years, the Troubadour has attracted great performers such as James Taylor and Elton John; it's a fun place to catch up-and-coming acts as well as big-name stars. Best Theme Parks. Say "hi" to Mickey and friends and feel the magic of Anaheim's Disneyland Park, especially at night when it lights up with parades and fireworks. Next-door at Disney's California Adventure, take a simulated hang glider tour in Soarin' Over California or ride the adrenalin-pumping The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. Friendly San Diego. See dolphins, polar bears and exciting shows, before enjoying entertaining amusement-park rides at SeaWorld. Stroll through the hip gaslamp Quarter for outdoor dining and nightclubs. Parents, let the kids play at The New Children's Museum, with interactive exhibits, then enjoy romantic skyline views, steaks and seafood at the Island Prime restaurant. San Diego County. San Diego County is blessed with undeniable riches and the perfect climate to enjoy them. Outdoor enthusiasts can snorkel, go mountain biking or play golf. Wildlife is another big part of the region's allure, with some of the world's best zoos and wild animal facilities open all year-round, migrating whales off the coast from late December to March and hawks soaring in the sky throughout the year. Orange County. With miles of sun-kissed beaches and some of the world's best-loved theme parks, it's no surprise that Orange County makes it onto most visitors' must-see lists. With Disneyland Park, Disney's California Adventure Park and Knott's Berry Farm all within the region, "OC" makes a fantastic family destination. Catalina's Charms. With its exotic island setting, sweeping ocean views and almost unlimited activities, it's easy to see why Catalina Island has beguiled visitors for generations. Take an express sea shuttle 22mi/35km across the sparkling Pacific, and then relax in the town of Avalon, a hamlet rich in movie-star history and romance. 8 Perfect Beaches. With hundreds of miles of coastline, it's not surprising that there's no shortage of beaches along the edge of the Pacific. Here are eight favorites, listed north (colder water but wildly beautiful) to south (warm waves and bronzed bodies). Inland Empire. With spectacular peaks and dramatic deserts, the Inland Empire region of Southern California is home to great contrasts, beauty and experiences. To the north, nestling along the aptly named rim of the World Scenic Byway, the San Bernardino Mountain communities of Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear Lake provide alpine playgrounds where you can fish, sail and cycle in summer. LA north to mountain. Visit world-class museums, such as the new and dazzling Broad Contemporary Art Museum, at the los Angeles County Museum of Modern Art complex where you can view over 15,000 works. tour the soaring, stainless-steel Walt disney Concert hall (home of the los Angeles Philharmonic). For great fashion finds, explore the LA. Desert. Running along the eastern edge of California for roughly half its length, the state's strikingly beautiful deserts are enigmatic and surprisingly varied. to the northeast is death Valley National Park, home to the lowest spot in the Western hemisphere. Fewer than 100mi/161km southeast is the high-desert terrain of Mojave National Preserve, a major recreation area. Romancing the Desert. A romantic escape means reducing the world to just two people. Where better to do that than the desert? At Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, you're surrounded by 600,000 acres of, well, almost nothing. But the nothing that is there is truly spectacular and it offers the perfect framework for romance. Central Coast castles. At the Ferry Building Marketplace on the Embarcadero, enjoy a culinary wonderland, with organic produce and excellent dining. In the Presidio, stretch your legs along the bay front from Crissy Field to Fort Point, under the Golden Gate Bridge. Downtown, check out over 200 stores at Westfield San Francisco. Central Coast. From the stunning array of aquatic life around Monterey to the range of rare wildlife on the pristine Channel Islands, the Central Coast is a nature lover's heaven and enough to keep any visitor entranced. Other destinations beckon too, such as the opulent Hearst Castle, situated roughly halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. California Winery. A visit to California's beautiful wineries can go far beyond sipping wines. Here are just some of the special events and activities throughout California. Winery tasting rooms are open daily: holiday schedules may vary. posted by webmaster at 5:30 AM Central Valley. With endless miles of orchards, vineyards, tomato fields and other crops, the verdant central Valley is known as California's breadbasket. Down the country roads around Davis, Stockton, Fresno and Modesto, you'll find roadside farm stalls and farmers' markets selling everything from homemade marinated artichoke hearts to braids of garlic. San Francisco. From sailing boats skimming under the Golden Gate Bridge, to clanging cable cars climbing steep hills, San Francisco has a magic that consistently makes it one of the most exciting cities in the world. taste fresh-steamed Dungeness crab on fisherman's wharf. Shop for treasures along luxurious maiden lane. enjoy long-running shows: the circus-like Teatro ZinZanni and the irreverent musical revue, Beach Blanket Babylon. California Vineyards. San Francisco: Visit luxury shops along maiden lane. On Geary and Sutter streets, art galleries stay open late on the first Thursdays of the month. June brings pride month, a celebration of the city's gay community. Sonoma Valley/Glen Ellen: Luxury lodgings abound in this charming town in the heart of the vineyard-rich Sonoma Valley. North Coast. Rent a bike to cross the Golden Gate Bridge. Visit Alcatraz Island and its famous prison. In Golden Gate Park, tour the new California Academy of Sciences (an ultra-green building, with eye-catching exhibits), then walk to the glorious de Young Museum. Visit colorful Fisherman's Wharf. At Pier 39, get more sightseeing ideas at the California Welcome Center. North Coast. The coastal redwood empire that extends from Oregon's southern border to the town of Mendocino holds a timeless grandeur. The winter rains and dense summer fog are important to the area's most famous inhabitants - the massive coast redwood trees that can top 300ft/91m and can live for more than two centuries. Mountain Majesty. Sacramento: Visit over 20 museums, such as the Crocker Art Museum, where you can see California masterpieces. ride bikes along the leafy American river Bike Trail. In nearby Folsom (21mi/34km east), cool off at Lake Natoma; try kayaking and f shing. Shasta Cascade. With wild stretches of forest wilderness and spectacular volcanos, the Shasta Cascade region can seem impossibly vast. Fortunately, many of its most noteworthy destinations, including historic Victorian homes in red Bluff, and Turtle Bay Exploration Park in redding, the charming town at the base of Mount Shasta, are all near a major highway, Interstate 5. Tahoe Blue. Sacramento: Visit over two-dozen museums, including the new Hall of Fame in the California Museum for History, Women & the Arts, honouring Walt Disney and other State notables. Folsom: Get a taste of the 1850s Gold Rush at Folsom History Museum and then search for your own treasures at Folsom Premium Outlets, with bargains from brands such as Kenneth Cole, BCBG Max, Nike and more. Gold Country. Evidence of California's history is everywhere in the centrally located Gold Country. Tour the restored district of Old Sacramento, which sprang up almost overnight after the discovery of gold in the nearby foothills in 1848. Stroll around Angels Camp, the setting for Mark Twain's 1867 short story, The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County. California Shopping. This charming Napa Valley town boasts a wide variety of shops, especially for food and wine enthusiasts. Don't miss Dean & DeLuca, where you can sample (and buy) the region's gastronomic delights. Union Square is the place for high-end fashions such as Armani and Ferragamo, as well as the enormous Macy's department store. For incredible organic produce and artisan foods, visit the Ferry Building Marketplace near the Bay Bridge. High Sierra. The Sierra Nevada mountain range is a geological wonder, home to three national parks - the glacier-carved canyons and "big tree" forests of Sequoia and Kings Canyon parks, as well as spectacular yosemite. Ski resorts (many open in summer for hiking and mountain biking) dot the steep slopes, especially around the jewel of the Sierra, turquoise blue Lake Tahoe. Majestic Mammoth. John Muir said of the High Sierra, "What wonders lie in every mountain day!" The quotation seems merely poetic until you stand atop the 11,053ft/3,369m summit of Mammoth Mountain and try to comprehend the vastness before you. It takes time to get your bearings, looking down from the roof of California. Yosemite. Yosemite is one of America's favorite national parks for good reason. It's vast, it's varied and it has more ways to satisfy a family that loves the great outdoors than you can shake a pine branch at. Yosemite Valley is where you'll find many of the park's most beloved sights. 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Grand Trunk Road Grand Trunk Road (Old Indian Uttarāpatha): ancient route from Afghanistan through the Punjab to the Ganges valley. The Grand Trunk Road is as old as the hills. In Antiquity, it was known as Uttarāpatha, "the upper road", and it connected the cities of the Ganges plain (e.g., Patna), with the towns in the eastern Punjab (Amritsar, Lahore), and Taxila in the western Punjab. After crossing the Indus near Hund and passing along Shahbazgarhi (where king Ashoka left his famous rock edicts), Peucelaotis, and Peshawar, it reached the river Kabul, crossed the Khyber pass and touched the heart of Afghanistan. By crossing the Hindu Kush mountain range, one could reach the Silk Road. Traveling from Rawalpindi or Islamabad to Lahore, you're part of one of the greatest tales of history. During the reign of the Maurya emperors, Buddhism traveled to the west to Gandara, along the Uttarāpatha; a millennium later, Islam traveled to the east along the same route. In the sixteenth century, the Mughal emperors paved the road. Landscapel along the Grand Trunk Road, east of Islamabad Today, the Grand Trunk Road is a fascinating highway, used by cars, camels, and cattle touching the Railway and the Telegraph on one side, and, on the other, the days of Harun al-Raschid to borrow a phrase from Rudyard Kipling. You mustn't be surprised when your car gets into a traffic jam, created by dromedaries using one of the lanes. One of the travelers was Alexander the Great, the Macedonian king who conquered the Punjab in 326, and proceeded along the Grand Trunk Road to the river Hydaspes or Jhelum, where he fought against a raja named Porus. Alexander won this battle because he was able to cross the river, something Porus believed was impossible in the monsoon season. What he did not know - and could not possibly know - was that Alexander had ordered one of his officers, Coenus, to transport the ships he had once used to cross the river Indus, all the way to the Hydaspes. When you travel along the Grand Trunk Road and see the hills and ravines, you can not help but feel great admiration for the soldiers who carried the ships for 200 kilometers through this country. Coenus must have known what his men had been through, and it comes as no surprise that a couple of weeks later, he said to Alexander that it was better to return. The men were exhausted. This page was created in 2004; last modified on 9 August 2015. Home » Articles » Place » Grand Trunk Road AuthorJona LenderingMore picturesGrand Trunk RoadCountryPakistanCategoryIndus CivilizationSubdisciplinesGeographyOriental studiesTagRoad Donate to support Livius

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New Site | Old Home | Search Communities | Counties | Southeast | Southwest Animas, Cotton City, and Playas — remnants of the Westward Ho! movement By Donna Johnson Last updated on Monday, December 30, 2002 The Chihuahuan Desert. Photo by Carla DeMarco. Cotton and cowboys, cacti and copper, cavalry and coyotes, chile and coatimundi - and the Chiricahua Apaches. All these help characterize the most southwestern part of Hidalgo County, called the Bootheel of New Mexico, where you will find the small communities of Playas, Animas, and Cotton City. The area's history is characterized also by the rustlers, thieves, and bandits . . . the Spaniards, Mexicans, and settlers . . . and also by the miners seeking gold, silver, and copper who explored this land to find fortune. Instead, all too often they encountered destitution and sudden death. And sometimes torture. The Westward Ho! movement had brought the settlers here. Few stayed. The land was harsh; the Apaches, unforgiving. Those who remained were to become as tough as the Chihuahuan Desert and as stoic as the mountains that ring the area. The settlers became ranchers, bringing in cattle and barbed wire. They became farmers, tapping the underground waters, making the desert fertile. It's easy for you to visit this desert land of bull snakes and bull-riders. Whether you are traveling east or west on Interstate 10, turn off on Exit 11 and continue south on N. M. 338 for about half an hour to reach Cotton City first and then Animas. If you're traveling from El Paso, drive west on N. M. 9, past Columbus and Hachita. You will cross the Continental Divide two times as you snake around mountains and hills before you reach the Playas turnoff, and one more time before you reach Animas. The original Playas, a settlement along the Southern Pacific Railroad, has vanished. The current question is whether the current-day Playas will vanish or become a ghost town. This "new" Playas was developed by the Phelps Dodge Mining Company in 1975 to provide rental homes and amenities for the 400+ employees of their then newly-built Playas Copper Smelter. Unexpectedly the smelter closed in the fall, 1999. All Playas residents were to vacate the premises by June l, 2000. Now, as you drive westward towards Animas, you will note that the rosy glow from the smelter's fires is no longer seen in the southern evening sky. But about 15 miles away from the Playas turnoff on N.M. 9, you will see Animas, which means "lost souls" or "spirit." Local lore has it that Animas may be built upon an ancient Indian village. At least one source indicates that in 1753 the Spanish, in their quest for copper, gold, and silver, settled the site of present-day Animas. Today, Animas is an unincorporated village of about 300 persons. There is no "town" in the traditional sense. There are no sidewalks nor shops. Animas consists primarily of the school district (with some of the longest bus rides in the state), a church, a post office, a telephone office, a mercantile, an auto service, and one cafe. Nearby is a convenience store with a bar, gas, and sundries. The nearest large grocery store is in Lordsburg some 30 miles from Animas. What is not obvious to the traveler is that Animas is a community in the true meaning of the word. It is the home of widespread families who guard their privacy, but who are bound together in friendship. Animas is reminiscent of a younger America, where the whole village turns out to raise a child, to celebrate a wedding, or to mourn the loss of one of its own. Norman Rockwell should be alive to paint such occasions, often held at the Animas Community Center. After stopping at the Panther Tracks café for a friendly chat with the locals, you may want to gaze about outside. On most days you will be able to see 30-50 miles in any direction. To the south lay the Animas Mountains and the Republic of Mexico; to the west, the Peloncillo Mountains and the State of Arizona; to the east, the Big and Little Hatchet Mountains; and northeastward, the Pyramid Mountains. As you drive north from Animas to meet I-10, you will note Cotton City, renamed in 1949 from Valley View. It, too, is small, with its one grocery store and three churches. The most successful business at Cotton city is a large geothermal greenhouse where roses are grown and distributed regionally, if not nationally. A farming area, Cotton City's buildings indicate the changes of favored crops. Two cotton gins, a bean factory, and a chile plant - each have opened and closed throughout the years. As you continue on, be conscious of the history you are leaving. Your inner ear may hear the rumble of a cattle drive, the whistle of a locomotive, the scream of a far-off bobcat. Or, you may feel the presence of the Clanton outlaw gang hiding in nearby caves and canyons. Perhaps you will catch a glimmer of Geronimo's shadow as he gallops towards Mexico seeking revenge for the deaths of his wife, his mother, and his children. You may see that "visiting" Mexican, sitting tall in the saddle - but on a steer - as he rustled cattle. Years ago, he evaded local ranchers for a long time because they were looking for the prints of a man on horseback. You might even hear the sounds of fiddlers playing at a square dance in full swing. Lordsburg/Hidalgo County Chamber of Commerce 208 E. Motel Drive Lordsburg, NM 88045 (505) 542-9864 www.gilanet.com/lordsburgcoc lordsburgcoc@gilanet.com Home | Top of Page Subscribe to our New Mexico Travel newsletter! Use of SouthernNewMexico.com is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Statement. All trademarks and copyrights on this page are owned by their respective companies. Articles are owned by the author. Photographs are owned by the photographer. The rest is Copyright © 1995-2003 Burch Media, Inc.

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The national parks provided both the railroads and the American public with the most complete expression of America. Yosemite and Yellowstone were both monuments to American nationalism which battled for primacy over the exploitation of free enterprise but were finally protected because of the profit potential realized by the railroad industry and tourist trade. Despite concerns about commercialization, Americans were ready and willing to purchase an idea of cultural heritage in the dramatic landscapes of the West. The railroads did not create public curiosity about American scenery, but they did create a particular story about the landscape by selling scenery as a cultural asset. For millions of Americans uneasy about their country's heritage, the railroads helped to locate and then continually reaffirm a strong sense of national pride in the Western landscape. For many other Americans who denied the wilderness any value beyond strict utilitarianism, the railroads opened a new motive for profit and demonstrated through their "enlightened selfishness" that the majestic, stunning, and often exotic lands of the old frontier were indeed one of the country's most significant historical treasures. Most importantly, the railroads shaped an idea of the American West as a region in which America could redeem itself culturally and economically. Until the 1920's, protected land lay exclusively in the West, and the enduring images of mountain vistas, roaring rivers and falls, and dramatic canyonlands competed with images of death, disease, and decay in the East. These images suggested that resources were ample, land was plentiful, and possibility was infinite in the landscapes of the West. The railroads encouraged the belief that they followed the wagon train through the "virgin land" and brought civility, fertility, and prosperity to the frontier while preserving what Runte calls "the imposing backdrops" in which Americans "played out their final act of territorial development" (Runte TD, 11). The protection of the Western landscape ensured that America would always have an opportunity to renew itself through recreation in these culturally important parks and the railroads believed that they would always be the singular agent of deliverance in this cultural reenactment. The images and the ideas generated by the railroads persist, even though America's "Romance of the Rails" has turned to a love affair with the automobile. Northern Pacific's Yellowstone and Southern Pacific's Yosemite have become the two most visited parks in the nation, averaging over 2 million visitors per year. As contemporary park management debates over the ecological strain of the automobile and the crush of summer tourists escalate, the National Park Service is reconsidering the railroad. Rail service has been reinstated at the Grand Canyon, Mt. McKinley, and in Colorado's Front Range. Yosemite officials have recently suggested the restoration of the Yosemite Valley Railroad, and Amtrak's Empire Builder may find renewed popularity because of its direct access to Glacier National Park in Montana. Accolades for the revival are as plentiful as passengers who come to relive the experience of train travel as a part of the journey instead of just a means to the destination. As we turn the next century, Americans may rediscover their country by rail, heeding the romantic and evocative call of "All Aboard!" Notes and Further Reading

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Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania Staff Pick Review: Mon, May 25, 2015Link to this bookThe Cunard line ship Lusitania had successfully and swiftly completed 201 crossings of the Atlantic Ocean by April 1915. It was huge and sleek, with four funnels rather than three, making it the fastest trans-Atlantic liner then in existence. The first class areas of the ship were beautifully fitted, the food delicious, and every comfort supplied; including crew members to take charge of the many children aboard. The second and third class passengers were also well treated, as Cunard’s manual demanded. Despite the fact that Germany had just declared the seas around B Read more about Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania Staff Pick Review: Mon, Apr 13, 2015Link to this bookEnsign Andrew Dahl has just come aboard the Intrepid, flagship of the Universal Union, for his new posting. He’s excited about the potential for his career—after all, some of the most famous UU officers are in charge of the ship and a few away missions will improve his chances for promotion. Read more about Redshirts Staff Pick Review: Mon, Mar 2, 2015Link to this bookThis fabulous selection of letters provides a glimpse of a wide range of personalities who changed history as well as the personal side of both famous and not-so-famous people. There are letters by presidents, businessmen, school children, criminals, musicians, artists, and soldiers from the 1340 BC to modern times. Read more about Letters of note

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HomeLeisure & OutdoorsUK / Ireland GuideOther UK / Ireland topicPrince Charles Cinema (London) Prince Charles Cinema (London) Theme Nights Cheap Drinks/snacks expensive. Reviews Write a review > How do you rate the product overall? Essexgirl2006 "Theme Nights"Cheap Disadvantages "Drinks/snacks expensive." A Fun Night Out The Prince Charles Cinema, just off of London's bustling Leicester Square is the last independent cinema in central London. It shows new art-house releases and subtitled films, as well as 'theme' nights. It rarely shows new blockbuster releases as they are easily available at the big multiplexes nearby. In the past I have seen foreign films here, but most recently I have gone along to a Grease or a Rocky Horror sing-a-long. They also do Frozen, Dirty Dancing and Sound of Music. We are encouraged to dress up and the Rocky Horror show includes goodie bags or 'props' to be used at key points in the film. This showings cost about £16 and are normally on Friday or Saturday nights. They also do theme nights for other cult movies and marathon days/nights for various trilogies or themed movies. Normal films are cheaper and if you come mid-week during the day then you will find prices discounted. Generally prices are substantially cheaper than any of the other cinemas on Leicester Square. There are two screens here, I have only been to the larger downstairs theatre, but neither are big. It is dark in the cinema but seats don't appear to be too worn or damaged. There is a small bar in the downstairs foyer with limited drinks and a pricey kiosk. There is are loos which aren't too bad considering the use they get when people are drinking quite a bit before a film. If you are looking for a theme night or a sing-along night in central London then this place is worth checking out. Comments Walli10 - both available here, albeit on different nights. Welcome to the oddest and most entertaining cinema in London, as well as the cheapest. You won't find the Prince Charles unless you're looking for it, so take an A-Z and when you find yourself in Leicester Square, locate the Haagen Daz on the corner near the Warner Bros cinema and walk up the dingy and unpromising side street that leads off the square. Up at the top on the left hand side you'll see a grubby looking building that gives absolutely no hint of the delights inside. There's a big sign saying Prince Charles which kinda gives the game away, but even so it looks more like the kinda place that shows skin flicks than the future of cinema. Inside, it doesn't look much more promising. It's all a bit tatty and battered, with strip lighting and a distinct lack of those toxic-looking taco and cheese thingys that you can buy in Warner Bros. The carpets look a little worse for wear and the auditorium itself has seen better days, tho' the screen (there's only one - but four screenings daily) is plenty big enough and there's more than enough seating. So far, so conventional. Yet in all other ways the Prince Charles is the absolute opposite of all the other mainstream cinemas on Leicester Square. For a start, it's cheap - no more than £4 per movie and as little as £1.99 if you're a student or go mid-day. Second, it doesn't show current movies. Third, it doesn't even really have a programme. The only fixtures are the regular showings of the Rocky Horror Show and the Sound of Music, of which more later. The rest of the listings look like someone's selected a list of movies to show by throwing darts at the catalogue of their local video shop. You might turn up on a Monday to find a kung fu triple bill, but return the next day and there'll be a couple of French arthouse pics and maybe an old classic like The Big Sleep. Try again the day after an d you'll find musicals, maybe, or Westerns. There is no rhyme and reason behind it at all as far as I can see, which is why the best way to treat this place is to make a pledge with a mate to watch whatever's on and stick to it when you pitch up. The only consistency I have managed to find with their listings (which you can, incidentally, find in Time Out and I'm sure they're on the net somewhere) is that they have an uncanny knack of screening those films which you meant to see when they came out but never got round to it. Things like What To Do In Denver When You're Dead, Tea with Mussolini and Swingers. And then, of course, there are the Rocky Horror and Sound of Music events, not so much screenings as pilgrimage destinations for fanatics of both movies. I haven't been to the Sound of Music (every Friday) ones, which are a relatively recent innovation, but I understand that the idea is to be able to sing along loudly to all the songs. The Rocky Horror night is one not to be missed - you'll feel positively out of place if you're not wearing fishnets and black lipstick, and the outfits some punters come up with have to be believed. This is not a good place to come if you haven't actually seen the film before: for one, A large proportion of the audience are very keen to demonstrate their knowledge not only of the script, but the by-now-traditional heckles inspired by various lines - so what with all the shouting poor old Janet and co can't get a word in edgewise. There's also a floor show before the screening, just to get you in the mood, and heaven knows what happens afterwards - I've never dared stay to find out. Now, many of my recent ops seem to have ended with a comment along the lines of "a lot of fun but not somewhere for a romantic date", (single? Moi?) and this one is no exception. On the other hand, if you've been trying to find an appropriate time to confess your l ove of cross dressing to your partner, this could be just the ticket.... Comments vhart The Prince Charles Cinema is something of an oddity.. it is located just off Leicester Square, behind Haagen-Dazs, and is notable for having the lowest priced tickets in the West End, at £2 (weekdays before 5pm) rising steeply to £2.50 in the evenings and at weekends! They have introduced a member's scheme where you roughly £5 for a years membership or £15 for life membership, otherwise the prices are £1 higher. It is a repertory cinema and shows films that are usually a couple of months past their release date, but if you want to catch a certain film on the big screen, it is worth the wait. As for the actual cinema, it has a small bar in the basement, and there is actually a dip in the auditorium, making it.. unique.. is the only word that springs to mind, but if you go, try to sit either at the front, or at the back, because the middle dips down a bit. Also, this is the cinema which shows (at a higher price!), the Rocky Horror Show at midnight every Friday night, and, that new addition to it's repertoire.. sing-along-a-sound of music, which is, well, exactly what it says. It shows every Friday evening (7.30pm, before the Rocky Horror Show) and Sunday at 1pm (for kids, whatever the age!). People go dressed as characters (nun is a particular favourite) but this is not (luckily) obligatory. It is one of those rare cinemas that has a character all of its own and if you are in London, it's always worth a visit. 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The Strip. Still the street of dreams. By bus. By helicopter. By day or by night. Touring the Las Vegas Strip is still an intoxicating, visually overwhelming experience.A Las Vegas Strip tour is on many a bucket list. And why not? This iconic, neon-lit street of dreams has fueled fantasies, TV melodramas and movie romances since the postwar generation got its first driver's license. more...Simply known as Las Vegas Boulevard until the mid-forties, legend has it the Strip was named by Los Angeles Police officer Guy McAfee after the City of Angel's fabled Sunset Strip.The Las Vegas Strip, though, is a four-mile (6.8 km) stretch, designated a scenic route and an all-American road. Many of the largest resorts in the world are located on the Strip. In fact, it's home to 15 of the world's 25 largest hotels.The Strip's dramatic architecture has been chronicled by academics and pop-culture aficionados alike. Architecture students still read "Learning from Las Vegas," a classic textbook of the genre. And noted author and cultural critic Tom Wolfe rhapsodized fondly of Strip hotel's dramatic lines, soaring swoops and neon-flecked parabolas.The first casino built on the old highway was the El Rancho Las Vegas, opening on April 3, 1941, with 63 rooms. It stood for almost 20 years before being destroyed by a fire in 1960. Its success inspired Las Vegas' first boom; construction of a second hotel, the Hotel Last Frontier, began in 1942. Organized crime figures, such as New York's Bugsy Siegel, took interest in the former cowboy town, leading to construction of the fabled Flamingo in 1946, followed by the Desert Inn in 1950.Back then, a newly mobile middle class ogled the Strip through the windows of Buicks and Edsels. The Edsels are gone, in favor of helicopters, buses and Segways. The ogling, though, has remained the same. Keyword Vegas Nights Vegas Voyage

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Travelling through the Dark Wood of Depression By Brendan McLean, NAMI Communications Coordinator David's Inferno: My Journey through the Dark Wood of Depression By David Blistein I haven’t “read” Dante’s Inferno since high school (thank you SparkNotes) but might be inclined to after reading David Blistein’s new memoir that borrows its title from the famous work. David’s Inferno is the emotional, and often humorous, story of one man’s journey through the dark woods of his own depression. Just as Dante traveled through hell, purgatory and paradise, David too has voyaged through his own circles of hell. Depression had been a longtime companion of his, but for a two-year period beginning in 2005, it reared its monstrous head and consumed him. Those two years served as the driving force behind the book. So why return to such a dark period of his life? There was a need to understand what he had experienced and what he had gone through: Why had his diagnosis changed? Why were there so many names for those diagnoses? What does therapy really do? How had he changed as person? How had his relationships changed? � As a result, his memoir becomes more a personal exploration and discovery rather than simply a retelling of a two-year period of his life. While his nearly 8,000-mile, cross-country expedition in his 1990 Volkswagen pop-top camper takes readers on the literal journey, descriptions of his interactions and experience with various forms of alternative therapy, medications, spirituality, creativity and diagnoses (and a pretty thorough scientific debrief on how the brain works in relation to mental illness) grants readers an inside look into the many topics�as well as the many unanswerable questions�that a person experiencing a mental illness faces. David acknowledges that each person’s experience with depression may be different. Some may not wish to reexamine their own journey, some may not be able to find humor in their story, but he reminds readers that each person’s story is as important as the next; that each person has their own mythic journey to share, even if it won’t be included in the pantheon of literature. David was kind enough to speak with NAMI recently about his memoir and remind us that even after travelling through hell, Dante’s work in the end was called The Divine Comedy. NAMI: How did the decision to use Dante’s Inferno as a parallel to your personal story come about? Blistein: To be honest, it began as a bit of a lark. I needed a name for my blog and David’s Inferno seemed like a good one. Especially since Dante’s Inferno begins with Western literature’s most famous description of a nervous breakdown: “Midway through the journey of our life, I found myself in a dark wood, for the straightforward path had been lost.” After signing the book contract, I thought I should “give Dante his due” by writing some essays that drew parallels between my experience and his hell, purgatory and paradise. I soon realized that�theology aside�Dante was just another guy in search of the truth; and, correspondingly, that every person’s journey is as noble and mythic as his. This can be very empowering for people with major depression. It reminds us that our experience is as important a part of the human condition as happiness. During the peak of your depression you took a cross-country trip. What did those nearly 8,000 miles help teach you? To paraphrase Teddy Roosevelt, “It takes a fast horse to outrun the black care.” So I certainly learned that a 1990 VW van isn’t fast enough to outrun agitated depression! It also proved just how chemical my condition was, because it was with me wherever I went, whatever I did. Even when telling stories and laughing with old friends. Major depression can make you feel so worthless, so impotent. Surviving that trip showed me that I still had some personal power; that I could still slay some dragons within and without. I was, frankly, proud as well as relieved that I survived, which gave me some confidence for the months ahead. You mention the impact that the name of an illness or diagnosis can have (and you pick your favorite). How does being referred to by a certain string of words impact you? The fact that I was given so many different diagnoses made me realize just how individual my experience was. Seeing that my doctor was also trying to find his way through my dark wood helped me feel less like a “failure” when a treatment or medication didn’t work. In other words, I was a partner in my treatment, not some helpless patient. There’s a humorous analogy you use in your book about what it’s like experience depression as opposed to just sadness: “� sadness is like finding yourself at the bottom of a steep hill that you know well � Depression, however, is like finding yourself at the bottom of a real steep hill that you’ve never climbed before. You don’t know the road or how steep it gets. Turns out it’s not even paved. You have your road bike instead of your mountain bike. The shifting’s screwed up so you can’t get into the lowest gears. The tires are worn smooth and you don’t have any replacement tubes. Or a pump. Oh yeah, I forgot: a bunch of drunk kids drove up the road the night before and threw empty beer bottle out the window, shattering glass all over the place.” Why do you use humor to describe such a difficult experience here and throughout your book? I can’t help it! It’s part of my nature�even in extremis. I learned early on that humor is a very effective form of self-medication. And, just as importantly, that comedy can be as illuminating and instructive as tragedy. Still, I’ve wondered if I would have wanted to read this book when I was in the midst of my breakdown. Or would I have thought, “How can this guy make light of what I’m going through? Has he forgotten how much it hurts?” So I’m relieved that many people who are currently suffering have told me that the book gives them hope. I suspect that’s because, as long as it’s grounded in kindness, humor makes difficult subjects a little less scary�and releases a few endorphins at the same time. And, let’s not forget, Dante’s excruciating journey was ultimately called The Divine Comedy. There was a very insightful moment in the book when you make a distinction between a break up, a breakdown and ultimately (and hopefully) a breakthrough. How does mental illness fit into that equation? If you’re lucky, they’re all part of the equation. Without putting too fine a point on it, I’d say that in crisis, your mental/emotional/physical balance breaks down�your internal systems just don’t work the way they used to. Being healed means restoring that balance. At the same time, your way of relating to the world breaks up. While a little scary, this offers the possibility of a real break through in which you can become free of old patterns of thought and behavior that have held you back. Some people suffer debilitating mental illness for decades without ever really having a breakthrough. That doesn’t mean they failed in some way. They’re just on a different journey. That’s one of the most important messages in the book. Why did you choose to include fairly detailed scientific information on how the brain functions (synapses, neurotransmitters, etc.) in your book? I’m naturally curious about things�some might say obsessively so. I spent most of my business career as a copywriter. And, whether I was writing about computers or ball bearings, I was determined to explain things in terms laypeople could understand. In this case, I was driven to understand what was going on “up there.” I had thought I was an informed patient. But the more research I did, the more I realized how little I understood. Who knew there were 15 different serotonin receptors? Or the difference between a serotonin precursor and a reuptake inhibitor? Or the significance of half lives? I sure didn’t. And, yet, facts like these explain so much. As I say in the book, if doctors want informed patients, we might as well give them a run for their money! I still find the subject fascinating. You’ve experimented with a lot of different methods of treatment in your life, including many alternative methods not as widely used in Western culture. What are your views on those forms of therapies? There are no “magic bullets.” Some people respond to herbs and meditation. Others to talk therapy and acupuncture. Others to medication and exercise. Most forms of mild hands-on work (massage, acupuncture, Reiki, craniosacral) seem safe and effective�whether as primary or adjunct treatments. I found all of them helpful, although none provided lasting relief. On the other hand, while nutritional therapies�whether herbs, vitamins, amino acids or even homeopathics�can be lasting cures, it’s important to be a bit careful, especially when combined with meds. For example, amino acids and SSRIs both affect the serotonergic system, but in different ways. They could potentially cancel out or double the effect of one another. Professionals on both sides of the medical equation are learning about these interactions but have a long way to go. I’d encourage folks to tell practitioners everything you’re taking, for the sake of future patients as well as yourself.� How were you able to maintain the health of your marriage even when you were in your darkest moments? How did your wife help you throughout those difficult times? My wife did a lot more of the maintaining than I did! She has had her own experiences with severe depression so she had a good idea what I was going through. It also helped that we weren’t facing a lot of day-to-day challenges at the time�we weren’t worried about where the next meal was coming from. More importantly, she didn’t try to “fix me.” She didn’t get swept up in the drama of the thing. She was there to accompany me on the journey but didn’t impose. I did do my best to keep her out of harm’s way. I remember waiting for her to leave for work so I could get in the shower and start screaming. (In the book I refer to my trip across the country as, in part, respite care for Wendy.) It’s been five years since the final dates mentioned in the book, which spoke about your ongoing recovery. How has the road been since 2007? I’ve been on the same medications since then with very minor adjustments in dosages. I also take nibbles of one of the milder benzodiazepines as needed. At first, every few weeks and then months, I’d sense that all-too-familiar feeling of darkness arise in my throat and start spreading up to my head and down to the pit of my stomach. It’s hard not to panic at those moments. In some cases, all it took was a good workout to move past it. In other cases, I’d go home, take a little anti-anxiety medication and lie very still for a while. But I haven’t even had an episode like that in more than six months. In the last six years, my mom died, our daughter was married and our first grandchild was born. I was able to experience the full range of grief during the former and joy during the latter. I’m a lucky guy. David Blistein is a novelist and essayist, and former advertising agency executive whose writing is the culmination of a lifelong pursuit of wisdom, transcendence and humor. His works-in-progress include books and blogs that present unconventional perspectives on nature, psychology, spirituality and writing. He lives with his wife, Wendy O’Connell, in Southern Vermont.

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Louis Armstrong - New Orleans International Airport Airport AliveAirport Data & StatisticsJoin Our Mailing ListPress RoomPublic Notices Press Room << Return Planning for the Hurricane Season - 6/1/2011 - View Document June 1st was the declared first day of the 2011 Hurricane Season. An "active� hurricane season may take place if the hurricane forecasters are accurate in their predictions. Regardless of the forecast, the key is to always be prepared for the Hurricane Season. The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is an important facility to the community and especially during an emergency. The Airport prepares for many types of emergencies, including Tropical Storms and Hurricanes. We participate in preparedness exercises and training for all types of disasters every year and as always, the number one goal of our Airport is safety for our passengers, our neighbors and staff. The Airport�s Hurricane Readiness Plan includes coordination with local, state and federal governmental officials, airlines, tenants and vendors who operate at the Airport. Airport staff conducts a yearly review of the plan to monitor any changes that may be in effect since the last storm season. If a tropical storm or hurricane is approaching the New Orleans Metro area and River Parishes, the Airport will remain open to the flying public for as long as flights continue to operate. It is important to note that the airline�s decisions to cease flight operations will vary from airline to airline. If you plan on traveling by air out of the region, due to an impending storm, plan early. If you are traveling with pets, check with your air carrier prior to coming to the airport. Please be aware that not all of the airlines allow pets and there are federal limits as to the number of pets allowed on each flight. If you are traveling on a scheduled flight when a hurricane is approaching, please carry with you some form of flight confirmation and personal identification. The flight confirmation can be an "email� flight confirmation, boarding pass or ticket receipt. If you do not have the necessary documentation, it may delay your entrance to the Airport terminal. In the event of a tropical storm or hurricane, necessary law enforcement will be deployed to the Airport to ensure a secure environment and access to the Airport facilities. At the height of the storm, access will be restricted. For the latest storm information regarding your scheduled flight, refer to your airline�s web site, or reservation telephone number. The latest information about the status of an impending storm may be found at the Airport website. Those who plan to participate in city or parish assisted air evacuations should follow the directions of their city or parish authorities and proceed to the designated pick up locations. Transportation for airlift evacuations will be managed and operated through a designated government agency, not the Airport. It is important to note that as in the past, the Airport is not an authorized storm shelter. For safety reasons, the public will not be allowed to ride out a storm at the Airport. Should the call for evacuation come this season, please monitor your radio and/or television and follow the instructions given. It could save your life and the life of your loved ones. We hope that the hurricane forecast for this year does not come to fruition. However, in the event a storm does pass our way, it is imperative that everyone be prepared to respond in a fashion to stay out of harm�s way. If you have not made storm evacuation plans for this year, please do so immediately. Home | About Us | News & Stats | Employee Information | Contact Us | Site Search | Flight Info | Airport Facilities | Transportation & Parking | Business Opportunities | Travel Tips | Site Map © Copyright 2015, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. All rights reserved.Site designed by Bizzuka New Orleans Web Design

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Home » Your Visit » Stations » Watchet Watchet Postcode for Sat Nav: TA23 0AU Watchet Station has a Booking Office and prices from this station can be found on our fares pages.The shop has been extended and sells souveniers,cakes,biscuits,sweets and hot and cold drinks.There are toilets available,including a disabled facility. A coal fire greets you on entering the booking hall.To the left of here there is a comprehensive secondhand book shop selling fiction and non-fiction books. On the platform the Pagoda waiting room has a pictorial display of the history of the railway at Watchet. Watchet Station is back on track with the return of the refurbished footbridge and a repaint of the station buildings. What to see and do nearby Watchet is an ancient harbour town with a history of over 1000 years and still has a network of small streets and shops to be explored, including several pubs and cafes. The Star Inn in Watchet was Somerset CAMRA�s Pub of the Year for 2005. The station stands right in the middle of the town adjacent to the harbour which, since the end of commercial shipping calling in the mid-1990�s has begun a new lease of life as a Marina and is home currently to a 1950�s Vintage Motor Torpedo Boat. The network of sidings that served the docks has gone and the former goods shed is now a Boat Museum. The town Museum is just off the esplanade and traces the history of the town through the ages and this includes the West Somerset Mineral Railway that once brought iron ore from the Brendon Hills for onward shipping to the furnaces at Ebbw Vale in South Wales. The trackbed of the Mineral Railway is now in use as a footpath. Local Businesses helping promote the Railway include: Bell Inn - 3 Market Street The 16th Century Bell Inn is situated in Market Street, Watchet, a few yards from the marina and is a family run pub. A warm welcome always awaits you from Paul, Gill, Adam and Clare, along with real ales, fine wines and good food. Open all day every day, food is served lunchtime and evenings. (Food not served on a Tuesday). History of Watchet Station This was the original terminus of the West Somerset Railway in 1862, a fact which is reflected in the station building standing at right angles to the railway line. For more information about things to see and do in Watchet as well as places to stay visit Visit Watchet.

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Gibbs Steering Castaways Into Third Summer Season Posted on 05/16/2007 by DispatchAdmin OCEAN CITY – Armed with a love of music and good food, and backed by a family in the restaurant business, Gary Gibbs is looking forward to his third summer at the helm of the Caribbean-themed restaurant Castaways. Gibbs, 32, grew up behind the scenes at his family’s Dough Roller restaurants. After graduating from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a degree in engineering, Gibbs joined the nine-to-five work world, but soon found himself dissatisfied. “I didn’t enjoy my work when I finished school,” Gibbs said, describing the process control engineering job he landed out of college. “I didn’t like the Monday to Friday thing.” He added, “I wasn’t near the beach. I wasn’t near the water. I wasn’t a happy camper.” While still pursuing engineering work, Gibbs moved to Crofton to manage a Dough Roller there and six years ago he made his way back to Ocean City to look after the 125th Street Dough Roller. Gibbs always thought he would return to the resort, and it’s no surprise that the restaurant industry pulled him back in. “I started washing dishes [at the Dough Roller] when I was eight years old. I’d make $1 an hour and I’d spend it at Fun City,” Gibbs said. Gibbs said he began to look at what Ocean City needs when he decided to open up a new venue. The town had lost quite a few restaurants over the years and several nightclubs had closed including the Ocean Club and Diesel. Ocean City needs to continue to offer vacationers plenty of outlets for food and fun, Gibbs said, and that’s where the idea for Castaways was born. While Gibbs and family decided that fine dining was not the way to go, they still wanted to create a restaurant that would be more than just another beach joint. The new structure on the former Captain Bob’s restaurant site has quiet dining areas, an extensive deck on the bay, a long bar and a music stage and dance floor. Patrons can have a quiet dinner or be in the middle of the party, Gibbs said. Castaways’ slogan is “steaks and fishes with a Caribbean twist.” The tongue in cheek phrase comes from his own childlike side, Gibbs explained. “Children have more fun. That’s what we’re trying to do around here,” Gibbs said. The food, which includes traditional favorites as well as Caribbean influenced dishes, often crosses the two cuisines. “We didn’t go with a traditional crab cake. To the best of my knowledge, you can get only one spicy Caribbean crab cake with jerk seasoning [in Ocean City],” Gibbs said. The Caribbean crab cake is Castaways’ best selling entrée. Customers say they come back specifically for that dish, Gibbs said. “It makes you feel kind of good,” he said. While food is the focus all day, when the clock chimes 10 p.m. the bands start to play. “Ironically enough, it started out as a sports bar. It’s not a sports bar,” Gibbs said. “I’ve always known I’m a lot more interested in music than sports.” Over the winter, Gibbs auditioned over 250 bands for five regular summer slots and special events. Half the musicians selected are original acts, rather than strictly cover bands, Gibbs said, playing a mix of their own songs and others. After hearing that many patrons felt the music played in the resort is ‘too young’, Gibbs decided that Friday nights would feature bands with horn sections, playing a mix of original music and covers of songs by groups like Chicago and K.C. and the Sunshine Band. Every night has a theme, including Tuesday nights as cover nights, focusing on the college student audience. Castaways opened in summer 2005, and in its short lifespan response has been very positive, according to Gibbs. “It’s kind of weird being in a position where people thank you,” he said. Gibbs has a vision beyond the walls of Castaways. “I’d like to see us reach out to more people as a town, as a community. We have to make sure the whole town is healthy,” he said. “We should be putting something into that.” This article was written by DispatchAdmin. Bookmark the permalink.Posted inEveryday People Leave a Reply Cancel reply

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Arcata Field Office Samoa Dunes Recreation AreaWelcome to the Samoa Dunes Recreation Area. As a visitor to this 300 acre park you may take advantage of a wide variety of recreational activities, including hiking, surfing, fishing, sightseeing, beachcombing, off-highway vehicle (OHV) use, picnicking, and birdwatching (you can view and print a long checklist of birds seen in this area). Due to the vast array of activities, it is important to respect the rights of other visitors as you enjoy your time. When walking in the recreation area please be aware of OHV riding areas.Currently there are no seasonal restrictions or fees charged for recreation use at Samoa Dunes.Location MapSite MapThe following information will acquaint you with some of the resource values and recreational opportunities in the area. Enjoy your visit!History This area was once a seasonal food gathering site for the Wiyot Indians. The Wiyot gathered shellfish and discarded the shell remains in heaps. The scattered remnants of these heaps may be seen throughout the park.Discovered in 1809, Humboldt Bay became a popular harbor during the westward movement. In the 1850's the U.S. government erected a lighthouse near the center of what is now the Samoa Dunes Recreation Area. Realizing the beacon was too low to be seen clearly from the ocean, the lighthouse was abandoned in 1867. Remains of the lighthouse may be seen in the Wetland Protection Area.During World War II, the Coast Guard was responsible for surveillance of the Pacific coastline. Ammunition bunkers were constructed at this time and can be seen near the OHV staging area.Today the area is managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) as a multiple-use recreation site. Activities ranging from OHV riding to scientific study of rare plants are possible. Adjacent to this public use area is the Coast Guard's Humboldt Bay Station. Entry into their fenced compound is by permission only. Several stages of dune formations may be seen in the Samoa Dunes Recreation Area. Closest to the ocean, where sand deposition occurs, is the strand. Dry sand from the strand moves by wind to form foredunes. Vegetation in this area is adapted to the stresses of wind, salt spray and low soil moisture.As wind moves down the backside of the foredunes its velocity increases, carrying sand that scours out deflation plains. Fresh water collects in these low-lying areas during the winter months, forming ponds or wetlands. Lush vegetation and water provide an invaluable food source for the abundant wildlife that concentrate here. Marsh hawks can be observed frequently as they glide in and out of the willow thickets.Beyond the wetlands, wind velocity decreases and sand is deposited. Vegetation is established, sand continues to be deposited and the dunes grow. Native vegetation is adapted to these slow-moving, loose particle sand dunes. In the early 1900's exotic plants, such as European beachgrass and ice plant, were introduced into this area to stabilize the dunes and keep them from damaging the man-made facilities constructed here.Endangered Plant Area: Protection & Research The northeast 40 acres of the Samoa Dunes Recreation Area has been set aside to protect, research, and restore native plant communities and their natural habitats with emphasis on the endangered Humboldt Bay wallflower (Erysimum menziesii ssp. eurekense).The Humboldt Bay wallflower is endemic to northern California coastal dunes. Its dune mat habitat, with sparse, low vegetation and open sandy areas, has become extremely limited. One reason for the loss of habitat is the encroachment of exotic plants. Exotics, especially bush lupine (Lupinus arboreus), degrade dunes by changing soil characteristics and allowing other exotics to invade. Natives, such as the Humboldt Bay wallflower, become displaced.Currently restoration efforts are underway focusing on the removal of European beachgrass, iceplant, yellow bush lupine, and invader annual grasses. Interagency staff, non-profit groups, community volunteers, and the California Conservation Corps all participate in restoration activities. Restoration work is labor intensive and done manually. Volunteers are always welcome! Off-Highway Vehicle UseInformation about OHV opportunities throughout California.A staging area has been developed for OHV enthusiasts.All riding trails are open to all OHV vehicle types.Facilities include an unloading ramp, restroom, tables, cooking grills and a scenic overlook. . From the staging area, riders have easy access to 140 acres of "open" terrain, containing numerous trails and the beach strand. An additional 75-acre riding area known as Eureka Dunes is open to OHV use and extends about 1 mile north of the park. The rest of the beach and dunes along the peninsula are closed to vehicle use, except by special permit from the county.The following partial list of regulations and tips should help OHV users and other recreationists appreciate and enjoy the use of these public lands.ATV riders must wear protective helmets.Observe posted signs. Fenced areas mark sensitive wildlife and plant habitat, and are "closed" to vehicle use. The "open" riding areas are also posted and those on foot should be aware of their locations.All vehicles must be registered and a green sticker or license plate clearly displayed.Motorcycles must be equipped with an approved spark arrester and muffler that meets noise standards.Flags are required on all OHV's in this recreation area for visibility and safety.Consult a tidetable booklet.Please respect private property.The public may contact the BLM Arcata Field Office at (707) 825-2300 for issues involving law enforcement or other programs.Also see: Samoa Dunes Watchable Wildlife site

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Splash Magazines Nanjing, China Review – History and Beauty By Barbara Keer View the Full Article | Return to the Site My opportunity to visit Nanjing, China, a place I have always wanted to see, came about when my husband, who was working with a colleague in Hangzhou, China, was invited to present a plenary lecture at a biennial engineering conference held at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. We left for Nanjing on the high-speed train (along with about 800 others), accompanied by his colleague from Zhejiang University. Because the track on the direct line from Hangzhou to Nanjing has not yet been completed, our trip was like a triangle from Hangzhou to Shanghai and Nanjing, two hours with a usual speed of 300 km/hr. and then the train went on to Beijing. It felt like we were flying at times, in comfort and luxury. Arriving in Nanjing, we were impressed by the size and beauty of the new train station recently built to accommodate the high-speed trains. The campus of Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics Our host in Nanjing arranged for all of us to be picked up and delivered to the Grand Metro Park Hotel, a five star hotel very close to the university and next to the Nanjing Museum, which was undergoing extensive remodeling and consequently closed. (www.metroparkhotels.com). Because of our very short stay, we did not have the opportunity to enjoy the hotels’ wide-ranging facilities, except for our lovely room and two of the great restaurants there. Hotel lobby A room at the hotel We were anxious to learn about Nanjing, which is the current capital of Jiangsu Province and is inhabited by eight million people. It has a formidable history, having been the ancient capital of China for six dynasties, and the place where modern China was formed. Nanjing is the second-largest commercial centre in the East China region after Shanghai. Following my husband’s talk two kind and generous individuals, Professor Gang Yan (who drove us) and graduate-student, Quanquan Yang  guided us through a whirlwind tour of Nanjing. This was an eye-opening experience in every way with lots of exercise as a bonus. In front of the College of Aeronautics and Astronautics We began by walking through the beautiful campus of Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. The University, founded in 1952, is comprised of sixteen colleges and will soon celebrate a major birthday. The campus is filled with arching trees, lots of greenery and a park in addition to the usual labs and lecture rooms. A long way up Dr Sun Yat-sen’s marble statue Looking down from : Dr Sun Yat-sen’s Mausoleum Our next stop was the base of the Zhongshan Mountain Scenic Area where an informative map and guide states the following, “Zhongshan Mountain, located on the eastern outskirts of Nanjing, has been listed among ‘The four most famous mountains in areas to the south of the Yangtze River’” since ancient times. It’s also called Purple Mountain because purple clouds can often be found hovering over its peaks. “ Places of interest on the mountain include: Dr Sun Yat-sen’s Mausoleum which is an imposing Tomb of the Ming Dynasty, Linggu Temple, numerous pavilions, towers, and pagodas. In 1991 Zhongshan Mountain Scenic Area was listed among “Forty Top National Tourist Resorts of China”. To reach Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s Mausoleum we climbed aboard a small bus and after driving through forest and a ways up the mountain, we arrived at the entrance. As one of about 10,000 daily visitors I joined our group and headed up the steps to the marble statue. The Travel China Guide.com Website says: “It was the Revolution of 1911, the Chinese bourgeois democratic revolution led by Dr. Sun Yat-Sen that overthrew the Qing Dynasty. On the first day of 1912, Dr. Sun Yet-Sen gave his simple but sublime address on the inauguration held of the new Republic of China. Today, a memorial hall in the Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, houses a statue of Dr. Sun sculpted out of white marble.” The 290 steps to the top beckoned to me and up I went and then down. Awesome. From the Nanjing Wall Nanjing City Wall Museum was the next place we explored. The Travel China Guide.com offers: “Nanjing City Wall is one of the key historical and cultural remains of Ming Dynasty under state protection. It is a masterpiece of China's ancient architecture. With an original perimeter of about 35 kilometers (22miles), the City Wall has a height 14-21 meters (46-67 feet). The footing has a width of 14 meters (about 46 feet). The present remains have a length of about 21 kilometers (13 miles). Nanjing is one of the few cities in China that still have old city walls, and Nanjing's City Wall is better preserved with most parts still remaining. Although it has a history of about 600 years, the wall is still spectacular and of great value in terms of cultural relics protection. Professor Gang Yan (driver) Leon Keer (student) Quanquan Yang  In 1366 AD Zhu Yuanzhang, the first Emperor of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), accepted the suggestion of a chancellor to build the City Wall. After 21 years of painstaking construction, the wall was finally completed in 1386. According to historical records, Zhu Yuanzhang ordered 118 counties of 20 states in 5 provinces to make bricks. Each brick weighs about 10 kilograms with a length of 40-50 centimeters, a width of 20 centimeters and a height of 10 centimeters. The bricks are inscribed with the names of officials who were responsible for the quality of the bricks. Up to 350 million bricks were used to build the wall.” The museum had many photos and descriptions of the history of the wall and a model of what the city looked like when it was built. Model of the small space where exams for civil service were given Driving to an area on the other side of town we found a parking space with some difficulty and proceeded to explore the area of the Confucius Temple (Fuzimiao), which does contain an actual Confucius Temple but also a museum showing China’s history and depicting the way in which civil service exams were conducted in the 1100’s, the largest space in the country. The surrounding area is bustling with shops, restaurants and a snack street housed in traditional Chinese architectural buildings. We headed for a very famous restaurant, Wan Quing Lou. Wan Qing Lou Restaurant music Sixteen courses This restaurant offers something very special, a sixteen course “tasting menu” of dishes representing Nanjing cuisine. There was a lovely woman who played a zither kind of instrument in the room where we were eating to welcome us. After we had eaten as much as we could manage, enjoying everything, we walked the bridge over the Qinhuai River, a branch of the Yangtze, which is the largest river in the Nanjing City area and is the 'lifeblood' of the city. The section we crossed was filled with boats that looked very pretty, covered with brightly colored lights. Qinhuai River at night We had a few hours the next morning, which allowed us a visit to the Presidential Palace. It was huge and beautiful and divided into different parts depicting its beauty in earlier dynatic times, a western wing and offices for Sun Yat-sen and Chiang Kai-shek and others. In the ancient palace, strength and luck From China Absolute Tours: “Today the Presidential Office's hall is the former site of the majestic temple of the Heavenly King House. The temple was totally burnt by Qing forces during their Nanjing attack led by militarist and official Zeng Guofan (1811 – 1872). The site became the temporary presidential office for the founding father of modern China, Dr. Sun Yat-sen in 1912. But three months later, northern warlords sabotaged the relatively stable political situation since the successful Democratic Revolution in 1911. He was forced to step down. In 1927, Chiang Kai-shek officially set up Nanjing Nationalist Government here. Rebuilt after the fire  The western part of the Presidential Office consists of a Chinese classical garden and the old office rooms of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. The central section is the original Nationalist Government, presidential palace and offices that are affiliated to them. The eastern part is the former site of Kuomintang's Executive Yuan, horse stalls and the East Garden. The complex is a vivid depiction of the essential part of China's history before 1949. Since 1998, it has been formally opened to general public as a tourist attraction in the city. “ : Dr Sun Yat-sen Statue Because our time was limited, we took a tour offered by an English-speaking guide. With more time, my preference would have been to use a written guide and wander through more slowly enjoying the beautiful grounds and reading the many signs in English. This area functioned in a way that was similar to the Forbidden City in Beijing. Our museum guide suggested that we visit a museum telling about Zhou Enlai, which was nearby. This is called the Meiyuan New Village Memorial for the CPC delegation. This historic site is the place where, in May 3, 1946, a China Communist Party delegation led by Zhou Enlai and Dong Biwu came to Nanjing from Chongqing, to have ceasefire negotiations with Kuomintang. The People's Liberation Army had been fighting with the Kuomintang for decades. The one-hundred-strong delegation lived and worked in the houses at Nos. 17, 30 and 35 located in Meiyuan New Village, which served as their homes and offices. These houses were collectively called CPC Delegation Nanjing Office. Handsome Zhou Enlai Statue We had time to visit The Exhibition Hall located on the west of Meiyuan New Village Community which is composed of exhibition halls with historical documents related to Nanjing Negotiations. We were impressed with the bronze statue of Premier Zhou Enlai and our guide told us the he was the most handsome of Chinese leaders. The hall is a magnificent modern construction with Chinese characteristics. Inside the photos and documents were fascinating and added to our understanding of that period of time. One display that really impressed us was the black Buick the premier had used, in great conditon. Farewell lunch, Professors Gang Yan, Shen Xing, Leon Keer, Barbara Keer, Professor Kongjun Zhu and Quanquan Yang After a farewell lunch, we left Nanjing having seen impressive sights and gained insights into the modern history of China. Photos: Leon Keer Published on Sep 15, 2012

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Portland Parks & Recreation :: Lownsdale Square Lownsdale Square SW 4th Ave & Main St General Info Acquired in 1869 accessible restroom, historical site, paths – paved, and statue or public art. Park hours: 5:00am-midnight Lownsdale is one of two courthouse squares that comprise the Plaza Blocks which are bounded by Third and Fourth Avenues and Salmon and Madison Streets. The north square is named for Kentuckian Daniel H. Lownsdale, who settled in Portland in 1845 when there were fewer than 800 people living in the city. The south square is named for former Iowa territorial legislator and native Virginian William Williams Chapman (1808-1892) who arrived in Portland in 1850. The Plaza Blocks were lively places where orators held forth and citizens assembled. They are characterized in part by several large old elms and gingko trees. Chapman Square, originally designed for the exclusive use of women and children, features all female gingko trees. Lownsdale Square was to be the "gentlemen's gathering place." Today the Plaza Blocks are still a busy gathering place, although men and women can now safely coexist in either of them. In the center of Lownsdale Square stands Soldiers Monument, Douglas Tilden’s 1906 sculpture in memory of the Oregonians killed in the Spanish-American War (1898). The tall granite obelisk is topped with a bronze replica of a soldier in the Second Oregon Volunteer Infantry, part of the first large American fighting force ever sent overseas. At the base of this monument are two howitzers used in the defense of Fort Sumter (misspelled as 'Sumpter' on the plaque) in 1861. They were brought to Portland by Colonel Henry E. Dosch. Because the cannons were used by both Union and Confederate troops, it was Dosch's idea to face one north and the other south. Another memorial dedicated to the men killed in service in the Philippines, Fountain for Company H, was installed in 1914. It was donated by the mothers, sisters, and wives of the men in Company H of the Second Oregon Volunteers. John H. Beaver, an architectural draftsman, won the honor of designing the limestone fountain and a $50 prize in a citywide contest. Between the two Plaza Blocks, Main Street curves around the second oldest sculpture in the Portland metro area - a huge elk fountain given to the city by David P. Thompson. Thompson arrived in Portland driving sheep over the Oregon Trail. He served as Portland's mayor from 1879-1882. One day he looked out of the office window in his New Market Building at the Skidmore Fountain and decided that he wanted to dedicate a fountain to the city as well. As founder and director of the Oregon Humane Society, Thompson’s vision for the sculpture was to provide an accessible watering place for "bird, beast, and human." He commissioned Roland Roland Hinton Perry, whose work adorns the Library of Congress and the dome of the Pennsylvania state capitol, to create the sculpture. Local architect H.G. Wright designed the stone base of eastern granite, which included drinking troughs for horses and dogs. In 1900, the 3,000-pound bronze fountain was placed in a site that was a former feeding ground for elk that wandered down from the west hills of the city. The Exalted Order of Elks refused to dedicate it because they considered the statue "a monstrosity of art." Many have tried to have Thompson's elk removed because it can be considered a traffic obstacle, but the statue remains. In 1974, after a debate about disturbing the blocks in order to complement the then-new General Services Building, Thompson's elk and the Plaza Blocks were designated as Historic Landmarks.

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of Montserrat, Spain: 718 Blackened by candles that burned before the statue day and night this particular image dates back to at least the twelfth century. St. Ignatius of Loyola made an annual pilgrimage to Montserrat as have a million or more pilgrims every year in modern times. The mountain named Montserrat rises 20 miles northwest of Barcelona, in the region of Catalonia, which takes it names from the Spanish, Catalan, for "sawn mountain" probably because its rock outgrowths seem to be the teeth of a saw from a distance. These most unusual lofty cone-shaped jags are almost perpendicular. The highest cone rises to a height of nearly 4,000 feet, while the circumference around the entire base of the mountain is measured at about 12 miles. The church which contains the miracle-working statue of the Madonna and Child sits about halfway up the mountain. According to tradition, the miraculous image was first known as La Jerosolimitana (the native of Jerusalem), since it is thought to have been carved there in the early days of the Church. The statue was eventually given to St. Etereo, Bishop of Barcelona, who brought it to Spain. In the seventh century, when Saracen infidels invaded Spain, the Christians of Barcelona heroically defended it for three years until defeat appeared imminent. Knowing that they could hold out no longer, they decided to take their treasured image of Our Lady to a secret, safe place. Quietly, with the knowledge of the Bishop and the Governor of the city, a group brought the statue to Montserrat, placing it in a small cave, April 22, 718. A complete account of the origin of the miraculous image, the cause of its removal and the place of its hidden security were recorded and in the archives of Barcelona. Even though the location of the statue was eventually forgotten, the people of Barcelona never forgot the holy image for almost 200 years. Then, in 890, shepherd boys from Monistrol, a village at the foot of Montserrat, were sent unbeknown to them to be the source of the discovery of the treasure: While tending their flocks that night the shepherds were surprised by lights and the sound of singing coming from the mountain. When this happened once again, they reported the situation to their priest, who looked into the matter. He, too, heard the singing and saw the mysterious lights, so he reported this to the Bishop, who also witnessed the same occurrences. At last the statue of Our Lady was discovered in the cave and brought out and placed in a small church that was soon built; this little church developed into the present church that was completed in 1592. In 888 there had already been a chapel dedicated to Our Lady and it was at that spot that the present shrine is located. Eventually a monastery was added, which grew rapidly, because of the miracles wrought there by the Blessed Virgin. According to the caretakers of the shrine, the statue that still presides over the monastery was introduced in the twelfth or thirteenth century. This statue might have replaced an earlier one, which could have been destroyed during one of the many wars: Carved in wood, the statue is in a sitting position and measures slightly over three feet in height. In Romanesque style, the figure is slender, with an elongated face and a delicate expression. The dress of the Virgin consists of a tunic and cloak both gilded and plain in design which is draped. Beneath the crown is a veil adorned with stars, squares, and stripes in subtle shades of color. The right hand of the Virgin holds a sphere, while the other is extended in a graceful gesture. The Child Jesus sits on His Mother's lap and also wears a crown and lovely garments. His right hand is raised in blessing; His left hand holds an object that resembles a large pine cone. A cushion serves as the Madonna's footrest; she is seated upon a chair that has large legs and whose back is topped by cone-shaped finials. The statue is highly revered not only as a religious treasure, but also because of its artistic value. It is almost completely gilded, save the face and hands of both Our Lady and the Child Jesus [and His feet also]. Unlike many old statues which are black because of the kind of wood or the effects of the original paint, the dark color of Our Lady of Montserrat is attributed to the innumerable candles and lamps used in its veneration. Because of this dark color it is affectionately called La Moreneta, The Dark Little One. Thus, the Virgin of Montserrat is classified among the Black Madonnas. The image is in an alcove behind the main altar. It can be reached by climbing decorated stairs to the side of the church. The stairs lead to a large room which is directly behind the alcove where the statue is enthroned. This large room is called the Camarin de La Virgen, the Chamber of the Virgin. A large number of people can fit in the space to pray beside the throne of the Blessed Mother. The pilgrim cannot touch the image, however, since it is protected by a glass. Although not located on the peak of the mountain as are the sanctuaries of Monte Cassino and Le Puy, the monastery is situated high enough from the surrounding area to make one think it safe from attack. Yet the monastery sustained considerable damage during the Napoleonic invasion. Additional harm was inflicted during civil wars and revolutionary disturbances. The treasured image of the Madonna and Child was hidden during these times, but was soon restored to its place of honor when the church and buildings were quickly repaired. These buildings were spared during the Spanish Civil War of 1936-1939 by the Autonomous Government of Catalonia. Benedictines settled in the monastery hundreds of years ago and still maintain the sanctuary and provide hospitality to the steady stream of pilgrims who go there. The number of historical figures connected to the sanctuary or who have visited it, including one of its hermits, Bernat Boil, who accompanied Christopher Columbus to the New World, thus becoming the first missionary to America. One of Montserrat's first abbots became Julius II, the Renaissance Pope for whom Michelangelo worked. Emperor Charles V and Philip II of Spain both died with blessed candles from the sanctuary in their hands. King Louis XIV of France had intercessory prayers said at Montserrat for the Queen Mother, and Emperor Ferdinand III of Austria made generous financial gifts to the monastery. All the kings of Spain prayed at the shrine, as did Cardinal Roncalli, who later became Pope John XXIII. Some of the Saints who visited there were St. Peter Nolasco, St. Raymond of Penafort, St. Vincent Ferrer, St. Francis Borgia, St. Aloysius Gonzaga, St. Joseph Calasanctius, St. Anthony Mary Claret and St. Ignatius, who as a knight was confessed by one of the monks. After spending a night praying before the image of Our Lady of Montserrat, he began his new life and the founding of Jesuit order. A few miles away is Manresa, a pilgrim shrine of the Society of Jesus. The shrine holds the cave wherein St. Ignatius Loyola retired from the world and wrote his Spiritual Exercises. The Virgin of Montserrat was declared the Patron Saint of the Diocese of Catalonia by Leo XIII. The statue has always been one of the most celebrated images in Spain. A historian wrote: "In all ages the sinful, the suffering, the sorrowful, have laid their woes at the feet of Our Lady of Montserrat, and none have ever gone away unheard or unaided." BACK--------MONSERRAT

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Geographicus Rare & Antique Map Blog Antique Maps and the Rare Map Trade ANTIQUE MAP GALLERY Posts Tagged ‘Manhattan’ The first map to depict Manhattan as an Island and depict a beaver The first map to name Manhattan. A beautiful old color example of one of the most important maps in the history of America, Blaeu’s 1638 Nova Belgica et Anglia Nova. Oriented to the west, this map covers the American coast from Virginia, past New York and Long Island to Cape Code, New England, and Quebec. It is cartographically derived from data accumulated by Adriaen Bock and other Dutch fur traders active in the early 17th century. It is known for a number of important firsts, including the first full representation of Manhattan as an Island. Burden, in his Mapping of North America, notes: This important map was one of the most attractive of the Americas at the time. It is noted for the fact that its primary source is the first manuscript figurative map of Adriaen Block, 1614. Indeed it is the first full representation of it in print. It is one of the earliest to name Nieu Amsterdam. Block, a Dutch fur trader, explored the area between Cape Cod and Manhattan, examining the bays and rivers along the way. This helped to create an accurate picture of the longitudinal scale of the coastline. His manuscript map is the first document to delineate an insular Manhattan; it also provides the earliest appearance of Manhates and Niev Nederland. It has been noted that the time difference between 1614, the date of the manuscript, and Blaeu’s map whose first appearance is in 1635, appears long for such an important advance. It would seem highly feasible that Blaeu, who published many separately issued maps, would have wanted to produce one like this sooner. However, evidence points to the fact that it could not have been made before 1630. The Stokes Collection in New York possesses an example of the map on thicker paper without text on the reverse which could well be a proof issue of some kind. There are features on Blaeu’s map that differ from the Block chart. Some of these could be accounted for by the fact that the surviving figurative map is not the original, and that the copyist omitted some place names that are referred to in the text of de Laet’s work. Block drew on Champlain’s map of 1612 for the depiction of the lake named after him, but it is here called Lacus Irocoisiensis. … The lack of interrelation between the Dutch or English colonies and the French, led for some time to the eastward displacement of this lake when its true position would be north of the Hudson River. Some nomenclature has its origins in Blaeu’s second Paskaert of c.1630, and others, such as Manatthans, in de Laet. The colony of Nieu Pleimonth is identified. This and other English names along that part of the coast are largely derived from Smith’s New England, 1616. Cape Cod is here improved over the Block manuscript by being reconnected to the mainland, the narrow strait having been removed. The coastline between here and Narragansett Bay, which can be clearly recognized, is not so accurate. Adriaen Blocx Eylandt leads us to the Versche Rivier, or Connecticut River, which Block ascended as far as was possible. ‘t Lange Eyland is named; however, it is incorrectly too far east, being applied to what is possibly Fishers Island. De Groote bay marks Long Island Sound. The Hudson River is still not named as such, but is littered with Dutch settlements, and the failed Fort Nassau is here depicted renamed as Fort Orange. He does, however, improve on the direction of its flow. Blaeu separates the sources of the Hudson and Delaware Rivers which had been causing some confusion. Nieu Amsterdam is correctly marked as a fort at the tip of an island separated on the east side by Hellegat, or the East River. The coastline south of Sandy Hook also shows signs of improvement. The whole map is adorned by deer, foxes, bears, egrets, rabbits, cranes and turkeys. Beavers, polecats and otters appear on a printed map for the first time. The Mohawk Indian village top right is derived from the de Bry-White engravings. It is of note that this map was issued in a number editions but only a single state. Editions are generally identified by the text appearing on the verso with twelve documented editions, three each in Dutch, Latin, German, and French. This example corresponds to the 1638 French edition and was included in Le Theatre du Monde. Tags: antique map appraisal, Blaeu, Manhattan, new york Posted in Map of the Week, Middle Atlantic, North America | No Comments » Categories Apocryphal Places (19) Lost Cities of Gold (8) Mysterious Destinations (19) Northwest Passage (3) Holiday Posts (1) Map of the Week (14) Questions About Rare Maps (11) Rare & Antique Maps (47) Region (41) Middle Atlantic (4) Pacific Northwest (4) Southeastern North America (5) Western U.S. (6) South Pacific (1) Geographicus Rare & Antique Map Blog is proudly powered by

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Las Vegas Celebrity Chefs Dinner. As seen on TV. They're the best in the world at what they do. They're the rock stars of the culinary world and we're here, awestruck, holding our lighters in the air and waiting for an encore. Or an entrée. more... Las Vegas celebrity chef restaurants are around every corner. Seriously, you can't throw a starched white napkin without hitting one. And they're full of your fellow culinary curators, including celebrity non-chefs who just want a great bite to eat. They're places to see and be seen at. And to devour in.You'll find that Las Vegas celebrity chefs do it a little differently out here, with seasonal, fresh creations, evolving menus and a laid-back atmosphere. Come as you are and order anything you like. Or order nothing at all. The waiters will happily take you down a culinary rabbit hole that you'll be trying to recount for years to come. If you want a food adventure, you'll find several, provided by names like Emeril Lagasse, Michael Mina and Wolfgang Puck to name a few.But why name a few. It's Vegas and we like things in excess. So start making reservations now, and don't forget to check out the newest celeb-chef-owned establishments, such as Guy Fieri's Vegas Kitchen and Bar at The Linq and Giada De Laurentiis' GIADA: The Restaurant at The Cromwell.From Nobu Matsuhisa and Gordon Ramsay to Todd English and Bobby Flay, you'll find them all in Vegas. English's Olives at Bellagio even throws in a spectacular view of the fountain show for a little ambience. If you're into famous chefs, Las Vegas offers them at all price points. Because everyone deserves to eat that well. And in Vegas, nothing is out of reach. Keyword Table 10 by Emeril Lagasse

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Agoda.com Announces Winners of the 2013 Gold Circle Award Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has announced the recipients of its prestigious 2013 Gold Circle Awards, given to hotels that exemplify the best qualities of the online hospitality industry. Agoda.com has announced its Gold Circle Award winners! Given to hotels that show a commitment for the unique business of online booking, they a mark of excellence in an extremely competitive industry. Now in its fifth year, the Gold Circle Awards are given to industry-leading hotels who work with Agoda.com to meet the unique requirements of the online booking industry. As online commerce and internet penetration has grown, the industry has continued to evolve at a steady pace, making fast, convenient online hotel booking available to more people than ever before. Recipients of the Gold Circle Award were chosen based on several criteria, among which were an aggregate customer review score of 7.5, savvy utilization of Agoda.com’s custom-built Yield Control System (YCS), consistently competitive pricing, and for showing an understanding of the complex business dynamics that define the online hotel industry. Commenting on this year’s awards, Mr. Errol Cooke, Vice President Global Hotels at Agoda.com said, “The Gold Circle Awards are an established indicator of industry excellence, and recognize a commitment to ensuring that online booking offers the fastest, easiest way to book accommodation worldwide. We are delighted to give these awards to our hotel partners to close out a fantastic 2013, and eagerly look forward to expanding our relationship in the future.” When guests at any of this year’s 661 winners see the Agoda.com Gold Circle Award displayed at their hotel, they can be assured that they are staying at a property that operates to industry best standards, and one that takes great care to ensure a smooth and pleasant experience for its guests. Awards will be distributed to the winners in early 2014. To see the full list of recipients, broken down by country and city, please visit the Agoda.com press center here: http://press.agoda.com/news/2013/12/11/agodacom-announces-winners-of-the-2013-gold-circle-award.html. To connect with Agoda.com for special deals on hotels worldwide, please visit our website at http://www.agoda.com. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/agoda or follow us on Google+ at http://plus.google.com/+agoda. Greg Jorgensen Agoda Company Pte Ltd +66 26259178

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US English | Deutsch | Español | 日本語 Destinations US Culture US Adventures US Events Native American Indians Native American Culture American Cowboys Pennsylvania Dutch Country American Sports American Holidays & Seasons Country & Western Music American Cooking Air, Hotel & Car Native American Indian Culture Many visitors to the USA are interested in our Native American population. They often ask about how they can visit an Indian Reservations, meet Native Americans and learn about their culture. Unfortunately, many foreign visitors to the USA share some common misconceptions about Native Americans. Let's see if we can clarify the situation a bit. When the European colonists arrived on the American continent, there were nearly 12 million Native Americans living within the confines of the present United States. They were divided into more than one thousand different tribes or kinship groups. Many of those original inhabitants died from the European diseases introduced into their homelands by the colonists. The surviving natives were steadily pushed from one place to another as the invading colonists constantly appropriated more and more of the Indians' lands for farming, ranching and mineral development. Eventually, the US government allocated parcels of land, known as Indian Reservations, to each of the Indian tribes. Most of the lands ceded were unsuitable for cultivation and devoid of any valuable resources. Today, there are one or more Indian reservations in every state. Visiting Indian Reservations You can visit any of the Indian reservations, but there may be little for you to see. Most Indian families live in homes that are not very different from any other houses in the USA. On the wealthier reservations, the natives live in nice modern houses or on large ranches. On the poorer reservations, the natives live in small older houses or trailers. Very few natives live in the traditional dwellings of their ancestors. The Indian pueblos in New Mexico and Arizona are the rare exception where some of the natives still live in the ancient adobe communal buildings of their ancestors. © Jack Ratsons - Santa Fe CVBNative American Indians in Santa Fe, New Mexico perform the "Corn Dance," a ritual dance intended to bring rain. Most Indian families enjoy their privacy as much as you do in your own home. They may not appreciate bunches of tourists coming to their homes on the reservation to stare at them and to photograph them. On some reservations, there are signs stating that all outside visitors must register at the tribal office or that no photography is permitted on the reservation. Some tribes have built special visitor centers, museums, stores or casinos on their reservations, and they invite tourists to come to visit these places. The reservations are sovereign nations The Indian reservations are actually sovereign nations within the United States of America. They govern themselves; maintain their own police force and their own system of justice. When you visit a reservation, you are under the laws of the tribe. Some Indian tribes have taken advantage of this independent political status by allowing gambling on their reservations while the states around them prohibit it. Indian casinos now attract many tourists from the surrounding no-gambling states. On some reservations, the tribes also sell cigarettes, alcohol or gasoline at reduced prices due to their exemption from state taxes. The Indian reservation is the spiritual and cultural center for all members of the tribe including those living far from it. The native language, the cultural traditions and the religious ceremonies are typically preserved by the tribal members living on the reservation. Unfortunately, you will not get much chance to experience Indian culture by visiting the Indian casino or by purchasing cheap cigarettes in the reservation store. Most of the authentic religious ceremonies and cultural events are not open to the public. Experiencing Native American culture One way of experiencing authentic Native American culture is by visiting one of the Indian cultural centers or Indian museums. The pueblo cultural center in Albuquerque, New Mexicois an excellent example. It offers an Indian museum, a crafts market, food stalls, a book shop and interpretive programs that include Native American dances, musical performances and story telling. © USATourist.comA Native American Indian dancer in ceremonial clothing performs at a powwow in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Another way of intimately experiencing native culture is by visiting an Indian village on one of their special feast days. I had the good fortune of visiting the San Felipe Pueblo north of Albuquerque on the feast day of San Felipe. At least two to three hundred natives including men, women and children all dressed in traditional dance attire wove their way around the central plaza slowly stomping to the sonorous beat of the drummers and the exotic melody of the choir. They continued for an hour; and after a brief interval, were replaced with another large group of dancers. This was not a performance for the benefit of the tourists. It was a strange mixture of Catholic Christianity mixed with an ancient native ceremony venerating the corn plant. The dance continued from sunrise to sunset while thousands of visitors mingled with costumed dancers to sample foods from the vendors or to purchase crafts and jewelry. Indian powwows One of the easiest ways of experiencing authentic Native American culture is by attending a powwow. Indian powwows are Native American social gatherings that typically attract Indians from various tribes. They usually feature dance contests, drumming contests, communal dancing, storytelling and plenty of social interaction. Powwows are weekend events that are held at various locations across the USA throughout most months of the year. They are normally open to the public. The largest powwow in North America is the "Gathering of Nations." It is held every April at the sports arena of the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. This event attracts over two thousand Native American dancers, hundreds of drummers, tens of thousands of Indian spectators and several thousand non-Indian guests. In addition, it features a large Native American crafts market and many food stalls. There is a modest admission fee. I attended this spectacular event in 2005. Entry of the Eagle Standard A powwow always begins with the grand entry of the eagle feather standard. All spectators remove their hats and stand as a sign of respect. The standard is followed first by the tribal chiefs and the esteemed village elders, then by a procession of all of the dancers. At the Gathering of Nations, this entry procession lasted over thirty minutes until the entire arena was filled with over a thousand Indian dancers all adorned in their colorful and elaborate dance attire. © USATourist.comNative American Indian women participating in the Ladies Fancy Shawl Dance. The ladies wear their shawls over their shoulders, and dance by jumping and spinning with the music. Drums were spaced around the arena floor with eight or ten musicians seated around each. Throughout the powwow, these drummer groups took turns performing for the various dances. Each group vied for recognition as the best. There are many types of Indian dances with numerous tribe-specific variations of each. At the Gathering of Nations and at most other large powwows the contests feature only the most popular pan-tribal dances familiar to all participants. Men's dances, women's dances and children's dances are divided into age categories with prizes awarded in each classification. Types of Indian dances Women's dance contests usually include the jingle dance in which each participant wears a dress decorated with seven layers of metallic chimes. The contestants perform an animated dance that keeps their metallic baubles rhythmically jingling. The scarf dance features contestants wearing dresses and shawls decorated with elaborate beadwork and paintings while performing graceful soaring birdlike movements. Men compete in highly animated and stylized adaptations of traditional war dances such as the grass dance and the fancy dance. Their dance attire is spectacularly elaborate. Outfits for the fancy dance include colorfully beaded garments elaborately decorated with feathers or furs and prominently featuring two large feather bustles on the back. Each outfit is highly individualized with tribal and personal elements. In addition to the dance contests, a powwow typically includes one or more exhibition dances or communal dances in which everyone is invited to participate. The Kiowa gourd dance was performed at the Gathering of Nations. It is a ceremony honoring the warriors and the esteemed elders of the tribes. © USATourist.comDuring a Gourd Dance, a drummer, surrounded by tribe elders, begins a slow rythmic beat while warriors slowly appear around the edges. The Kiowa Gourd Dance At the beginning of the gourd dance ceremony, a drum was placed in the center of the arena with a group of esteemed elders seated around it. The drummers began a slow rhythmic beat, and the warriors slowly appeared around the edges of the arena. Most of them wore pieces of their old military uniforms. There were World War II uniforms. Korean War field jackets, Vietnam medals and Desert Storm patches. In addition, they wore tribal regalia, feathers or animal skins and personal mementos. Everyone had a red and blue scarf draped over their shoulder and carried a gourd rattle. To the Kiowa, the red represents their battles against the Spaniards and the blue their battles against the American cavalry. As the dance continued, the warriors slowly moved inward toward the drum, and other esteemed tribal members joined the periphery. Eventually, women and children, with shawls and blankets thrown over their shoulders, joined the fringes of the dance and spectators were invited to join them. The dance continued for nearly an hour and ended with the entire arena filled with a community of dancers. One thing is obvious at every powwow, they are truly community functions. The tribal elders are always held is high esteem as are the warriors. The children are cherished. Family, tribe and friendship are extolled. The ceremonies are treated with reverence but all is pervaded with a good dose of humor. Everyone is welcomed in a spirit of peace and friendship. If you want to sample a bit of Native American Culture, the powwow is the place to go. You can find the location and dates for powwows, by completing an Internet search for "powwows" There are many links to powwow lists but none of them are complete. Written by: Mike Leco Top Photo Credit: © USATourist.com Photo Description: Native American Indians during a powwow in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Have a question? Post it on the USATourist Facebook Page. More Information The Gathering of Nations: www.gatheringofnations.com Indian Pueblo Cultural Center: www.indianpueblo.org Indian Museum of North America at Crazy Horse Memorial: www.crazyhorsememorial.org National Museum of the American Indian: www.nmai.si.edu A list of most Native American tribes in the USA: www.nativeculturelinks.com/nations.html A powwow calendar listing many locations and dates all across the USA: www.powwows.com/calendar/displaymonth.php Copyright © 1998-2014 USATourist.com, LLC ®All Rights Reserved

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Elvis & the Southern Sounds with 39th Anniversary Memorial Tour (8810) - 2016 8 Day Tour from Memphis to Nashville This is the perfect tour for rock ‘n’ roll, blues, and country music lovers. Enjoy city sightseeing in Memphis and an orientation tour of Nashville with a stop in Tupelo, Elvis’ birthplace. Begin your trip in Memphis and visit the Rock ’n’ Soul Museum; Stax Museum of American Soul Music, a tribute to the great Memphis soul musicians; Sun Studio, probably the most famous recording studio in the world; and Graceland, where you experience life as Elvis did. Head east to “Music City USA”—Nashville—for reserved premier seats at the world-famous Grand Ole Opry. Visit the Johnny Cash Museum to see historical documents, awards, costumes and instruments. Step inside Studio B, Nashville’s oldest surviving recording studio and one of the country’s most important studios, and go behind the scenes of the music industry at the Country Music Hall of Fame. Another special treat awaits: a private performance and discussion with John Carter Cash, Johnny and June Cash’s only son. Be at Graceland for the candlelight vigil, when fans are invited to walk up the driveway to Elvis’ gravesite carrying a candle in quiet remembrance.Request A Quote Book OnlineSimilar Vacations that may interest you:Elvis & the Southern Sounds (8730)HIGHLIGHTSITINERARYACCOMMODATIONSMEALSEXCURSIONSSightseeing: In Memphis; orientation tours in Tupelo and Nashville, Stax Museum, Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, Sun Studio, Elvis Presley Birthplace & Museum, Graceland with famous Candlelight Vigil, Johnny Cash Museum, private performance with John Carter Cash, Country Music Hall of Fame, Studio B, and reserved premier seating at the Grand Ole Opry. Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.Guides:Local Guide for sightseeing in Memphis; services of a professional Tour Director.NOTE:This special departure includes all activities on our regular departures. Accommodations in Memphis will be at the Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown.Day 1MemphisWelcome to Memphis! Enjoy time at leisure to relax or to do some independent exploring. The first three nights of your stay are centrally located, with easy access to Beale Street and the entertainment district with its blocks of nightclubs, restaurants, retail shops, and a melting pot of music. Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.Day 2MemphisToday you will feel like a part of Memphis as you experience this amazing city on your guided city sightseeing tour. Your expert Local Guide knows Memphis history like no one else—including the inside, “backstage” stories from the folks who were there, as well as those hard-to-find, hidden Elvis sites (his Lauderdale Courts apartment, Humes High School, the Overton Park Shell Theatre where Elvis gave his first paid concert, places where he worked and played, and many others). You’ll hear your favorite Elvis songs, along with entertaining stories about Elvis, his family, and the city he called home. For music lovers, a visit to the STAX MUSEUM of American Soul Music is next. Stax celebrates great Memphis soul music made famous by Otis Redding, Booker T. and the MGs, Aretha Franklin, and others. Then, on to the ROCK ‘N’ SOUL MUSEUM, which traces Memphis’ cultural and musical past. End the day with a visit to SUN STUDIO, probably the most famous recording studio in the world, where rock ‘n’ roll was first recorded. Hear outtakes from sessions, touch Elvis’ first microphone, see memorabilia, and relive the history of the studio that launched the careers of Johnny Cash, BB King, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, and many other music legends.Day 3Memphis. Excursion to TupeloToday we journey to Tupelo, Mississippi, to visit the ELVIS’ BIRTHPLACE & MUSEUM, a small, 2-room house built by the singer’s father, Vernon Presley. You will also visit the Elvis Presley Museum, featuring “Remembrance of Things Past,” an exhibit displaying memorabilia from Elvis’ childhood. It’s here that you can see, feel, and touch where the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll” began his musical journey. Return to Memphis, “Home of the Blues,” where the evening is free for independent activities. You may choose to visit one of the famous clubs on Beale Street, immortalized in WC Handy’s famous songs, or sample some famous Memphis barbecue.Day 4Memphis. Excursion to GracelandToday is dedicated to a guided audio tour of GRACELAND. Experience life as Elvis did by walking through the decadent and quirky rooms where he felt truly at home. Finish your tour of Graceland with a visit to the Meditation Garden, where Elvis often went to reflect on life, and where he is now laid to rest along with members of his family. Tonight you're invited to be at Graceland for the famous Candlelight Vigil.Day 5Memphis–NashvilleToday we head to Nashville—“Music City USA.” Visit the JOHNNY CASH MUSEUM, where you will see never-before seen historical documents, awards, costumes, and instruments. Then settle in for a PRIVATE PERFORMANCE & DISCUSSION with Johnny and June’s only son, John Carter Cash. John Carter will entertain you with his own original music, as well as a few numbers made famous by his legendary family, and he’ll even be available for photographs and autographs afterward. Tonight, see an unforgettable show at the world-famous GRAND OLE OPRY, the world’s premier country music venue since 1925 and the setting for the nation’s longest-running music show.NOTE:In the event that the performance with John Carter Cash is not available, a private performance with John Carter’s son, brother, or granddaughter will be substituted. The Cash family will share their memories and perform the songs of Johnny Cash. All performances are subject to availability.Day 6NashvilleNashville is the ideal destination for music fans, history buffs, and lovers of the South. Start your day with a visit to STUDIO B, Nashville’s oldest surviving recording studio and one of the country’s most important. Between 1957 and 1977, more than 35,000 songs were recorded here, including 262 Elvis Presley recordings. Studio B is a “must-see” for any music fan, but especially for those who love Elvis. Afterward, enjoy an orientation tour of the city, passing by famous Music Row recording studios, the center of the recording industry, which first developed in the 1950s. Get behind the scenes of the music industry by visiting the COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME with its glittering costumes, rare instruments, and Elvis Presley’s “solid-gold” Cadillac.Day 7NashvilleToday is at leisure to explore more of this vibrant city. You may choose to visit the historic Ryman Auditorium, restored home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943-1974. Perhaps visit the Hermitage, home of Andrew Jackson, seventh president of the United States, where you’ll have an opportunity to view the fully restored mansion, walk through the gardens, and see the tomb of the late president.Day 8NashvilleThe trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers to Nashville International Airport are included. You can extend your vacation with extra nights and explore “Music City USA” further with a variety of exciting optional activities.Transportation:Private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.MEMPHIS Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown (MF) NASHVILLE The Inn at Opryland (MF)This Cosmos travel package does not include meals. Most of our hotels offer anything from coffee to a full breakfast, so you can start the day the way you like best. At most lunch stops, your Tour Director will have information on local restaurants. Dinnertime is your chance to sample local cuisine. Sometimes your Tour Director will offer an optional dinner outing. VACATION OVERVIEW|DATES & PRICES

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TŘEBOŇ The spa town Třeboň is an important tourist, recreational, cultural and administrative centre in South Bohemia. The centre of the town is protected for its historical value. Třeboň lies on the Zlatá Stoka (Golden Canal) in the Třeboňská Pánev (Třeboň Basin) in the Protected Landscape Area Třeboňsko about 20 km east of the town České Budějovice, 434 m a.s.l. The history of the town dates back to the middle of the 12th century, when the settlement or the courtyard was founded on a trade route in this marshy country. Its Czech name is first mentioned in 1262. At that time the village was under the ownership of the Vítkovec family. Since the 13th century Třeboň has been known as a town. It was fortified in the 14th century and it became property of the Rožmberks. They owned the town from 1366 till 1611, the period of its biggest growth. The development of pond culture in the 15th and 16th centuries was a very important part of this boom. The large system of ponds and canals was founded around Třeboň (e.g. Svět pond ("World") lying on the outskirts of the town and Rožmberk pond, which is the largest pond in Bohemia). The famous builders of ponds Štěpánek Netolický and Jakub Krčín worked as regents here at that time. Třeboň burnt down several times and it was hard damaged during the Thirty Years' War. Around 1640 the plague epidemic killed nearly all the population. In 1660 Třeboň became property of the Schwarzenbergs, who started the renewal of the town. The town got a Baroque face. At the end of the 19th century the spa was founded in Třeboň and peat was used for healing there. After the Second World War the development of the town started again and the spa was enlarged (after 1950) and rebuilt into the sanatorium for healing of muscles and joints. A unique fortification system is preserved in Třeboň. Štěpánek Netolický added the second belt of defensive walls with bastions, moat and rampart to the simple town walls. Three huge town gates protected the town: Hradecká Brána (Hradec Gate), Novohradská Brána (Nové Hrady Gate) are on the eastern side of walls; the Budějovická Brána (Budějovice Gate) is on the western side. The chateau, which stands on the south-western outskirts of the town near the square, became a part of the fortification too. The square in the historical centre is enclosed with citizen houses with the Renaissance and Baroque gables. The most important building is the town hall. The Marian column, which stands in the middle of the square, originates from 1781. A former monastery of the order of Austin Friars from the 14th century and the St. Gilles' Church are situated in the north-western part of the town not far from the centre. The southern border of the town is formed by Svět pond with several leisure centres on its bank. The circular instructional trail Cesta kolem Světa ("The Journey Around the World") leads around the pond. It is 12 km long and has 16 stops. The family tomb of the Schwarzenbergs stands in the nature park on the bank of Svět pond about 1.5 km far from the centre. Many instructional and nature trails lead around the town. The circular trail Cesta kolem Světa (Trip Around Svět) runs around the Svět pond. On the dam of the Svět pond there begin the cyclotrails Okolo Třeboně (Around Třeboň) and Rožmberk. reserve Slepičí Vršek reserve Stará Řeka reserve Velký a Malý Tisý reserve Meandry Lužnice game preserve Jemčinská Obora Zlatá Stoka canal Nová Řeka canal Rožmberk pond

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The population of the metro area is more than 350,000 people strong, now ranking second only to Chicago in the 2-state area of Iowa and Illinois. Whether it's a concert with the Quad City Symphony Orchestra, our Quad City Mallards semi-pro hockey team, or catching the minor league Quad Cities River Bandits at picturesque Modern Woodman Park, there is something sure to catch your interest. The iWireless Center in Moline and the Adler Theatre in Davenport offer a variety of concerts, with artists like Taylor Swift, B.B. King, Dave Matthews Band, Maroon 5, Kanye West, Wilco, and Blake Shelton, just to name a few. Many festivals are held throughout the year, the most famous of which is the Bix 7 Race and Jazz Festival held in late July. For nightlife, look no further than the District of Rock Island or downtown Davenport. In each, you'll find art galleries and studios, restaurants, brew pubs, coffee shops, nightclubs, and unique shops. If you like to shop, we're the city for you. From quaint districts to giant shopping complexes, Midwestern treasures aren't hard to find. The Quad Cities is the headquarters of Isabel Bloom, John Deere, and just up the road in LeClaire is Antique Archaeology (home base for The History Channel's American Pickers). In central Davenport, NorthPark Mall features stores including Abercrombie and Fitch, Gap, and Express, and chain stores such as Dillards, Younkers and Von Maur. One thing you won't find in the Quad Cities, however, is a high cost of living. You'll be pleasantly surprised at the cost of apartments in the area. The Quad Cities is just a few hours away from major metropolitan areas such as Des Moines, Chicago, St. Louis, and Minneapolis. Major airline services are available at the Quad City International Airport in Moline, Illinois. The Quad Cities is right on Interstate 80, one of the nation's major interstates as well as being served by interstates 280, 88 and 74. RelatedQuad Cities Convention and Visitors BureauFind a Program Request More Info Apply Online Schedule a VisitAbout SAUAcademic ProgramsStudent AffairsNews & EventsOffice ContactsDirectoryMap & DirectionsJobsTerms & Privacy Policy

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www.WDIO.com What to Do and Where to Go in Duluth Posted at: 07/21/2014 4:09 AM Updated at: 07/21/2014 10:39 PM So, your friends are coming into town and they are counting on you to find something fun and new to do. But where do you start? There is no denying it - Duluth is the perfect place to get active outdoors. After all, Outside Magazine named Duluth the best outdoor town in the U.S. Whether you're visiting, showing it off to out-of-towners or just getting to know the city a little better it can be tough to know where to start. That is where the folks at The Duluth Experience come in, according to co-founder David Grandmaison. "There's all kinds of great things to do here," Grandmaison said. "I think it's important for us, as Duluthians, to show that to our guests." Whether by bike, water, even bus or brew these guides love what the city has to offer and they want to share that with you. They are taking tourists and locals alike to hidden gems around the city, according to Adventure Coordinator Kris Mcneal "Earlier this year we decided to to history tours and adventure tours," McNeal said. "We saw a big niche that needed to be filled, so we went for it... To show them all the really wild places around Duluth." Duluth is home to a booming bike culture with outdoor enthusiasts flocking to our trails. "The city of Duluth and COGGS (Cyclists of Gitchee Gumee Shores), which is a volunteer organization, have been putting a lot of effort into making the trails world class," Grandmaison said. "These are epic trails and we want to get people out on the trails and show them what it's all about." The Duluth Experience provides the full mountain bike experience. Through a partnership with Continental Ski & Bike they have bikes and helmets ready for you. After some safety tips, hit the trails for a truly unique ride. "We provide the guide and take you out on the trails," Grandmaison said, "Then we talk about how the trails got to be here and why they're so special. And why Duluth is so special." If you're looking for a slower ride, they have just the thing for you with scenic bike tours. An alternative to that car drive up the shore is a leisurely pedal through the breathtaking sights. "People want to experience something different when they're on vacation, not just some of the same thing that they've always done," Grandmaison said. If cycling isn't your thing, don't worry because some of the best views of Duluth are actually seen from beyond the shoreline. A kayak tour is a great way to see the city out on the water. "Not a lot of people get to see that," McNeal said. "It's a great way to get some exercise and get to explore all the nooks and crannies of the shoreline." These tours are designed to be a memorable adventure. You can kayak along the downtown waterfront or paddle the length of the Minnesota Point, learning along the way. McNeal says reading about the city's history is one thing, but it's another to experience it first hand. "Seeing the mausoleum right there and being able to paddle up to it and touch it, but then learning its story and the fact that it's almost 100 years old. It's pretty exciting. It never gets old," McNeal said. The Duluth Experience drops some serious knowledge bombs on you during all of their tours, but one in particular is all about the city's history. "We wanted to take people out and teach them about Duluth's historical legacy basically," Grandmaison said. If you think you know just about everything Duluth, think again. The Duluth Experience works with historians, such as Tony Dierckins, to bring you a rich, fact-checked and surprising details on how the city came to be. After all that food for thought, how about a brewery tour to wash it down? Craft brews have quickly become a staple in the Twin Ports - attracting beer lovers from near and far. "People love our brewery tours, that's kind of our bread and butter," McNeal said. That is actually where The Duluth Experience got its start, by connecting connoisseurs with the work that goes into each pour. "They get to meet the people that make it. They start to really gain this appreciation for this new things that they never tried before," Grandmaison said. While tastings and tours of some of the best local brews are still their main stay, there is a lot more in Duluth to show off. "Duluth has such a rich rich history and we wanted to share that history with people," McNeal said. Just like the expanding market for craft beer, competition in the tour business is growing too. With so many places to go and so much to see Day Tripper of Duluth just kicked off their inaugural year. McNeal says that is proof that the sky is the limit in the Zenith city. "There's just so many different recreational opportunities," McNeal said. "It's really exciting and it's only going to get better." So get out there and explore Duluth. For more information on The Duluth Experience or to book a tour visit their Website.

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Best places to see the northern lights By: Josh Lew on Oct. 16, 2012, 5:54 p.m. Photo: NASA/U.S. Air Force, Senior Airman Joshua Strang Amazing aurora borealis One of nature's most spectacular phenomena is the aurora borealis, colloquially referred to as the northern lights. Caused by geomagnetic storms in the outer sections of the Earth's atmosphere, these amazing light shows are most visible in the autumn and winter, when the Northern Hemisphere’s nights are at their longest. Many people would not even be aware of these nature-made fireworks if not for the pictures sometimes published on the Internet and in glossy magazines like National Geographic. These photographs are usually taken north of the Arctic Circle, where the northern lights are at their brightest. Depending on conditions and visibility, the aurora borealis can be seen as far south as the northern contiguous United States. Sightings are not guaranteed, however, and even aurora-seekers in places like Maine and Michigan's Upper Peninsula can go a year or longer without seeing the even faintest glow in the northern sky. Alaska is the American northern lights destination of choice. Around the world, other hotspots like northern Scandinavia and Greenland draw serious aurora-seekers because of their consistently clear skies and the brightness of the lights. Want to see the northern lights this year? Your chances are good even if you can’t make it as far north as the Arctic Circle. Scientists hypothesize that the strength of these natural light shows waxes and wanes on an 11-year cycle, and the winter of 2012-2013 is expected to bring near-peak viewing conditions. If you want to see the aurora borealis at their most spectacular this year, travel to one of these six destinations. (Text: Josh Lew)

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