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Asia Europe Africa Middle East North America South America Central America Oceania Adventure Travel Budget Travel Travel Tech Luxury Travel Photography Airlines Hotels Cruises Food & Drink Arts & Culture Articles tagged “ometepe” Moments of Serendipitous Travel Bliss In Nicaragua by Dave Seminara on Mar 9, 2013 I was sitting on the Che Guevara ferry, which was bouncing over choppy waters in Lake Cocibolca on the way back from Ometepe island in Nicaragua, when I heard a sweet melody drifting slowly through the humid night air like a message in a bottle floating in the lake. I peaked around the corner of the boat to investigate and stopped dead in my tracks to listen to a young man and his grandmother singing a beautiful, melancholy Christian song. They were holding hands as the boat swayed backed and forth and I was struck by how unselfconscious the young man was. One could ride planes, trains, boats and buses for a lifetime in the United States and not come across a young man holding hands with his grandmother and singing an impromptu song for no reason other than fun, but here they were. I listened to their song and then introduced myself. The young man’s name was Janier Mairena. He was 25 and from a town called Altagracia on Ometepe. His grandmother’s name was Maria Auxiliadova Mairena. After chatting with them, I went back to sit with my family and realized that those kind of moments of serendipitous bliss, bordering on rapture, are why I love to travel. I knew I’d never forget them or their sad song but I wanted to share it with others, so I went back over to them and asked them how they’d feel about singing the song again, this time while I filmed them (see video). At first, they just laughed and seemed confused by my request. “I’m going to put it on YouTube,” I told them. “Give me your email address, Janier, and I’ll send it to you.” But Janier had no email address and wasn’t familiar with YouTube. Ometepe is a beautiful, but poor and undeveloped island that is about to get an airport. I wondered if in five or ten year’s time any young people on the island will still be without email and unfamiliar with YouTube. Janier gave me the address of his church on Ometepe, saying it was all he had, and then he and his grandma happily sang the song again, just because I asked for the encore. A few weeks before traveling to Nicaragua, I interviewed Amber Dobrzensky, the author of the “Moon Guide to Nicaragua,” and she mentioned that one of the things she loves about the country is its unpredictability. After visiting the country in late February for the first time, I now know exactly what she meant. These were a few moments of unexpected delight that I’d like to share. One of the pleasures of visiting a country like Nicaragua is that you see things that you’d never see in the U.S. I could drive around Chicago from now until doomsday but I don’t think I’d ever see a man with a nice, big round belly getting an outdoor haircut with his shirt off. So when I saw just that by the side of the road in Ometepe, I asked our cab driver to pull over so I could meet and photograph the guy. The big man, his barber and the bystanders had every right to wonder who the hell I was and I’m not sure I would have agreed to a photo if I was in this guy’s situation, but he didn’t hesitate to give his consent. I was greeted as a welcome curiosity on an otherwise dull Monday morning rather than an annoyance. The man was sitting outside a humble home next to a huge pile of freshly picked plantains and when his neighbors got wind of what was going on, a few came out of their humble homes to tease him. My Spanish is pretty rusty but I recognized that they were calling him gordo (fat). I think that one woman said something on the lines of, “The tourist wants to take a picture of you because you are so fat.” But instead of taking offense, the man started laughing and then I started laughing uncontrollably and everyone shared in the fun. And on my last night in Granada, I stumbled across two very different musical talents that surprised and delighted me. The first was a group of guys breakdancing on the street. When I first saw them, from a distance, I was surprised – breakdancing? People are still doing that? But when I stopped to watch these kids I was amazed. They were unbelievably good and the show just kept going on and on and I couldn’t fathom how they weren’t collapsing in exhaustion. I had the feeling that if these kids were in the U.S., they’d probably have their own show on MTV or, at the least, would be invited to perform at big time venues and on TV, but here, all they could do was pass the hat, and since Nicaragua is a poor country, very few people dug deep to recognize their talents. My last meal in the country was at a place called El Camello and the food was good but the live music was even better. They had a singer/guitarist who had a great voice but whose passion and fire were even more impressive. I felt that if he lived in L.A., he’d probably already have a recording contract and groupies. He was putting every ounce of his soul into the music and when he stopped by our table during a break to ask for tips, I understood why. His name was Luis Rolando Casamalhuapa and he was extremely grateful for the tip we gave him. “I hate having to go around basically begging for money, but I really need to unfortunately,” he said. He explained that he got into a terrible car accident in his native El Salvador that left him in a coma for more than three months. “I was really lucky I didn’t die,” he said. “But my teeth were totally smashed out and I need all kinds of dental work.” Luis said that he came to Nicaragua because the extensive dental work he needed was cheaper there but he was still a bit short and was playing in restaurants and teaching English in order to try to earn the rest of the money he needed. When I’m in the U.S., and someone approaches me with a sad story in need of money, the cynic in me often doubts if they are telling the truth, but in this case I believed every word, even though I couldn’t give Luis the $600 he needed to get his dental work done (nor did he ask for it). All of the people described in this story touched me in some way – because of their sincerity, their sense of humor, their talent, or their resilience in the face of disaster. And the moments I shared with them, as our paths crossed, are what I’ll treasure most about my visit to Nicaragua. Go to Nicaragua and experience it for yourself. They’ll sing for you; they’ll breakdance for you; hell, they’ll even let you take their photo while they’re getting haircuts with their shirts off. [Photo/video credits: Dave Seminara] A Skift Property

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Welcome to The Enchanted Forest The Original Enchanted Forest site, is off limits to everyone and if you get caught inside you are trespassing and could be reported to the police and even be prosecuted by the current owners of the land! You have been warned. Please respect the towns heritage. From news articles to pictures and stories of times gone by. I would like to thank the Howard County Historical Society ( Mike Walczak ) and especially the Harrison's, without which this site would not exist, and this site is therefore dedicated to them and the memory of The Enchanted Forest. ALL images are property of the Harrison Family. If you want to get involved by sending in a story or a picture to share, then email Kipp The Enchanted Forest in Ellicott City , Maryland was the first Theme Park in Maryland and the East Coast, and the second oldest Theme Park in the USA, Disneyland being the oldest. It opened Monday, August 15, 1955. Admission was $1 for adults and 50¢ for children The park began on 20 acres, later expanded to 52 acres and then it reduced to 32 acres after Bethany Woods was built. It featured no mechanical rides or spectacular special effects, and in its heyday it hosted some 300,000 visitors annually. Opened in 1955, it thrilled and delighted generations of families from far and wide throughout the next three decades. Sadly, the park closed in 1988, when the original owners sold the property, and construction of the Enchanted Forest Shopping Center began. In 1994 the park was re-opened by JHP Development, 1997 Mid-Atlantic Realty Trust (MART) became the owners and in late 2003 Kimco Realty Corporation merged with MART making them the current caretakers for The Forest. The statue of Old King Cole, who once greeted visitors, now beckons shoppers at the original park gate, guarded by a dragon, warns trespassers away. Behind it, on the park's remaining few acres, sit the remnants of nursery-rhyme displays in various stages of disrepair. Baltimore Sun Article Last Enchanted Forest structures to be removed http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/howard/ellicott-city/ph-ho-cf-enchanted-forest-0423-20150422-story.html As recently as last year (2005) though, a number of items were moved to Clark's Elioak Farm and restored. For those of you that can remember those magical days then these names should make sense: Mother Goose and her Gosling, the Black Duck, the six Mice that pulled Cinderella's Pumpkin Coach, Papa Bear, the giant Mushrooms, the bell-shaped Flowers, two giant Lollipops, a number of Gingerbread Men, a large Candy Cane, the Little Red Schoolhouse, the Crooked House and the Crooked Man, the Easter Bunny's House, the Beanstalk with the Giant at the top and the beautiful Birthday Cake. Update ~2013 ~ Here are some old links about the Enchanted Forest and information that explains how many of the original figures and structures from the now closed Enchanted Forest in Maryland were saved and relocated to Clark's Elioak Farm in Maryland over last few years. From January 9, 2004 ~ Old article about people who had wanted to try to reopen the original Enchanted Forest on it's original soil and some of the problems they faced trying to do so: http://www.preservationnation.org/magazine/story-of-the-week/2004/once-upon-a-time.html July 25, 2004 ~ Old article explaining how it was the repairing of the E.F.'s original Cinderella's pumpkin coach to be offered at a local charity event that became the reason why other items from Enchanted Forest were soon saved. (Please note that it was actually Meredith Peruzzi who had started the internet discussion group the Enchanted Forest Preservation Society that this article mentions.): http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A12205-2004Jul24.html And finally how Martha Clark, of Clark's Elioak Farm, was given the opportunity to save and relocate what she can of the original Enchanted Forest. As well as a list of the figures and structures that they now have at Clark's Farm. And some they have created and recreated as well. http://www.clarklandfarm.com/ Much of what the farm has on display is from people that had saved these figures in their own private collections over the years,and offered them to the farm, so they could be seen and enjoyed once again. Please remember that Clark's Farm is always looking for any other figures and/or structures that may have been saved from the original Enchanted Forest They would love to display even more. Please contact them is you have any as well as photographs they may copy. These photographs not only help record such a wonderful part of Maryland's history, but are also a great reference when the farm would like to recreate a new figure. 10500 Clarksville Pike (Route 108) * Ellicott City* Maryland * 21042 410-730-4049 * clarkselioakfarm@hotmail.com ) Thank you! Items now at Clark's Farm: The 3 Bears House, The Little Red School House, The Old Woman's Shoe/Slide, The Merry Miller's House, The Crooked House and Crooked Man, Willie the Whale, Little Toot (He is in water for photo ops), Humpty Dumpty, 2 Papa Bear figures, and Mama Bear, Robin Hood, Sleeping Beauty in her royal bed with the 3 fairies flying over her, Snow White and the seven dwarfs bed, with Sleepy still in his, the Wishing Well, The Giant and Beanstalk, The Little Pigs houses, even the pig on his brick house, Robin Hood and the men he fought with, Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater's wife, The Genie and magic Lamp, Robinson Crusoe. and one Card Guard from the Alice in Wonderland Tunnel, Jack from Jack & Jill and Little Boy Blue, and the Sombrero, Mother Goose and her Babies, and part of The Rock-A-Bye Tree. And some figures that Clark's Farm had recreated because they were missing: Jill, from Jack & Jill, Prince for Sleeping Beauty, Merry Miller and his mice band, the 3 Men in the Tub, Pumpkin for Peter's wife, school Marm for Little Red School House, The tortoise and Hare, and Children for the Old Woman's Shoe. © Ellicott City Graphic Arts Network (www.ellicottcity.net) - no liability for content of website

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Peru Quotes I always dreamt that I would marry in the Piazza Del Campo in Siena and go on my honeymoon down the Amazon, up the Nile, on a gallop through the pyramids, to Nepal and Kerala, on a safari and finally to Lake Titicaca in Peru. Jasmine Guinness Marry, Every new development, highway, railroad, steamship line, building operation, whether it be a drainage project in old Greece or a new water system in Peru, means an added use of the automobile. Walter Chrysler No one thinks of Mexico and Peru as black. But Mexico and Peru together got 700,000 Africans in the slave trade. The coast of Acapulco was a black city in the 1870s. And the Veracruz Coast on the gulf of Mexico and the Costa Chica, south of Acapulco are traditional black lands. Debt vultures are really the scum at the bottom of the pond. These are guys who buy up the debts of the world's poorest countries on the secondary market. You can go buy debts of a country like Peru, for example, at a real discount. Why? Because people think that the debts won't be repaid. Buy, I am very much about promoting Lima because I think Peru and the mountains and the Incas, everybody is aware of those, but Lima is something that people should discover - especially our food. Everybody, Peru is a country where more than half the people would emigrate if given the chance. That's half the population that is willing to abandon everything they know for the uncertainty of a life in a foreign land, in another language. Daniel Alarcon Science is the one culture that's truly global - protons, proteins and Pythagoras's Theorem are the same from China to Peru. It should transcend all barriers of nationality. It should straddle all faiths, too. Truly As a boy, I wanted to be the Peruvian Diego Maradona. Sadly, Peru hasn't made the World Cup since 1982, so I guess I did well to choose something different. Choose, I was in Peru and visited a building near Lima built by the Incas. It was low in height, with no windows at all, but all the way in the back there was air movement. And I couldn't figure out how they'd done it; it was incredible. When Peru had a cholera outbreak in 1991, losses from tourism and agricultural revenue were three times greater than the total money spent on sanitation in the previous decade. Rose George Three, There's a particular style that is very Peru that you don't see anywhere else; it's got so many different imprints. When you mix Incan minimalism with the heavy, ornate Spanish Baroque, it is very interesting. Being Peruvian means to come from the farthest place possible to get to Europe. Peru is the land of the Incas. It was the capital of South America; it was where the Spanish founded their empire and took over the Inca Empire and made it into a colony of Spain. Took Peru, Peru. My heart's lighthouse. Steven Patrick Morrissey By the late 1970s, repression and economic chaos were causing increasing unrest throughout Latin America. Army strongmen were forced to cede power in Peru, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Ecuador, Bolivia, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras and the Dominican Republic. Economic, I think my sense of color I have got from my upbringing in Peru. Upbringing If you like trekking, go to the Himalayas or Peru. I love those kinds of trips. But it all depends on your own life and what you like and what you expect. In Peru, if you gave somebody a little chance to do something, they took it to the furthest extent. They took nothing for granted. And here in L.A., you kind of get caught up in your own little dilemmas and your own little life. Q'orianka Kilcher I was taken out of school by my dad when I was 11 and lived in Mexico City, then later in Paris. I went with him to excavate in Bolivia and Peru. I never finished high school. I was a straight F student anyway. My father admitted to me later that he'd thought I would come to no good. Michael Heizer Something I learned when I was very young: with cooking, it doesn't matter where you are; you can always cook. You can end up in small village in Peru where somebody's cooking, take a spoon and taste it, and you might not be too sure what you're eating, but you can taste the soul in the food. That's what is beautiful with food. Daniel Boulud Yes, I'm proud to be indigenous. I'm half-Quechua-Huachipaeri from Peru. At the beginning of my career, as a boy from Peru in London, suddenly discovering British culture and society, I looked so much at the work of the photographers Cecil Beaton and Norman Parkinson, which seemed to represent a wonderful vanished grandeur of my new country. It's true that cilantro has a strange, strong flavor. People seem to love it or not like it at all. Even I didn't like it at first when I had it in Peru. But I got used to it - it's hard not to in South America - and now I can't live without it. Nobu Matsuhisa Paul Farmer has helped to build amazing health care system in one of the poorest areas of Haiti. He founded Partners in Health, which serves the destitute and the sick in many parts of the world from Haiti to Boston and from Russia to Peru. Amazing, I did the Kilimanjaro climb a few years ago, then the six-day trek to Machu Picchu in Peru so this bike ride to raise money for Great Ormond Street seemed like the next big challenge. The investor knows quite well that we don't have anymore the widespread terrorism here in Peru. Alberto Fujimori Knows Failure is the key to success; each mistake teaches us something.

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Cruising historic African sights January 9 2014 at 01:12pm Comment on this story Kunta Kinteh Island in The Gambia is a Unesco World Heritage Site. Cruise Africa - and Antarctica Lars-Eric Lindblad, an adventurous spirit as well as an environmentalist, was the first to take tourists to Antarctica, then the Galápagos and the Amazon River as well as the Arctic regions in the late ’50s on board smaller cruise vessels. Now these small vessels usually spend the northern summer months in the Mediterranean and the southern summer months in Antarctica or cruising the coastline of Africa. Many of them will leave the Med a little earlier and sail from Spain or Casablanca down the west coast of Africa to Cape Town before crossing the Atlantic to start the summer season in Antarctica. This is a fabulous trip as it shows the diversity on every level of our great continent. * There are several ports in Morocco and day trips are taken into Rabat and gaudy, colourful Marrakech with its souks and ancient palaces. The next country is Western Sahara, where the desert meets the ocean, the land of the Berber and blue-robed nomads. * The Canary Islands are next and they are well used to the large cruise ships. The ship will make a call in Dakar, Senegal, where a short ferry ride takes guests to the former slave island of Gorée with its historical Slave House and fortress. * From here we continue to Sierra Leone and pay a visit to Freetown. In Ghana we usually visit the fortresses of Cape Coast Castle and Elmina from the port of Takoradi, rich in the history of trade in gold, ivory, hardwoods and the slave trade. The former slave island of Gor�e with its historical Slave House and fortress. * Togo is the Voodoo capital of Africa. The fetish market is one of those horribly fascinating places to visit. Gabon, another equatorial land, rich in oil, is not an easy country to visit but the forests a short distance outside Libreville are wonderful, with a diverse birdlife. * Angola is a difficult country to visit and doing so by ship makes things easier. Luanda is choked up with traffic and to escape to the Kissama National Park is a treat. * There will often be an overnight stay in Walvis Bay, with many cultural and wildlife experiences. Finally, after about four weeks, the ship sails into Table Bay. These cruises are usually divided into two legs with a change-over in Ghana, so you can choose which half you want to do or, if time and money permit, do the whole thing. Depending on the ship and class of cabin, the cost will range from $14 450 (R144 500) to $30 000 per person for 32 to 35 days. All the excursions with local guides, park entrance fees, transport and meals ashore or on board are included. James Island or Kunta Kinteh Island, The Gambia Larger cruise ships now visit a few of the West African countries but a smaller Expedition Ship has the ability to go some distance down the River Gambia. This massive river is about 17km wide at the mouth with the port of Banjul dealing with the ships and no other towns of any significance up river. Our small expedition ship went 30km up river for our expedition. The anchor went down in muddy turgid waters and our fleet of Zodiacs took us to the improbably tiny James Island, now called Kunta Kinteh Island and a Unesco World Heritage Site. A small concrete pier made landing an easy affair and we were able to explore this little clump of land with an impressive history. The Portuguese were the first Europeans to discover the island in 1456 and, although only a bit over 7 hectares in size, it is in a strategic position in the middle of the river. A fort was built by the Latvian Duke of Courland in 1651 to control the trade in gold and ivory, and later slaves, all coming from the interior. He soon lost command and the fort was in a constant tug-of-war between the English, Dutch and French, being destroyed and rebuilt many times. It was completely abandoned in 1829 and the island is slowly eroding away, although some efforts are made to retain the banks. Now all you see are the crumbling ruins and cannons, all shaded by huge baobab trees, which make for the best roosting sites for a group of pelicans. One time I visited the island there were eight ospreys perched on the bare branches. If you look carefully where the water laps the land, hardly a beach, pottery shards and pieces of old trade beads can be found. Continuing our expedition that afternoon, our Zodiacs took us into the nearby bolons or mangrove creeks and this presented yet another world as we slowly meandered through the narrow channels in the shade created by the 15-20m-tall mangrove trees. In a small clearing, groups of local fishermen were trying their luck. Seldom-seen crocodiles and otters lurk in the tangles and the bird life is rich and varied with herons and darters skulking in the undergrowth, feeding off the small fish and crabs. Then it’s back on board for a sumptuous dinner. Cape Times Comment Guidelines IOL / Travel / World / Africa / Cruising historic African sights We like to make your life easier

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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 Motel 6 - Las Vegas I-15 5085 S Dean Martin Dr, Las Vegas, NV Just off Interstate 15 and a few minutes from the bustling south end of the Las Vegas Strip, Motel 6 offers convenience for tourists on a budget.Each of the more than ... More Motel 6 - Tropicana Just two miles from McCarran International Airport and two blocks off the fabulous Strip, this large and accommodating Motel 6 offers an inexpensive way to enjoy the excitemen... More 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 The Rita Suites 344 E Desert Inn Rd, Las Vegas, NV The Rita Suites is conveniently located one block from The Strip and two blocks from the Las Vegas Convention Center on Desert Inn Rd. Blair House Suites features fully furni... More Are you a conventioneer traveling on a tight budget? The Las Vegas Convention Center is within walking distance of the Roadway Inn Motel on Convention Center Drive. This motel... More

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New Waterfront Venue Planned for SF | SF Station - San Francisco's City Guide Music New Waterfront Venue Planned for SF by Anthony Presti on Jan 22, 2013 | Comments (2) America’s Cup planners and Live Nation announced today that San Francisco will host a temporary waterfront venue between Piers 27/29 with a capacity up to 9,000 seats. The venue will serve as the home for America’s Cup, and will debut with a performance by Sting in June. The venue will roughly be the size of the Greek Theater in Berkeley and will host ticketed and non-ticketed events such as concerts, comedy performances, family shows and America’s Cup-related events. “An outdoor venue in the city of San Francisco is long overdue,” said Jodi Goodman, president of Live Nation Northern California, in a statement about the venue. Stephen Barclay, CEO of the America’s Cup Event Authority, said the venue would offer “both entertainment and educational opportunities in the family friendly environment of the America’s Cup Park.” Sting will kick off his critically acclaimed Back to Bass world tour at the venue on the Embarcadero on June 2. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 22. The outcome of the venue is still ambiguous, as it is deemed “temporary,” but events have been booked until October, coinciding with the Louis Vuitton Cup (the America’s Cup Challenger Series), the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup and the America’s Cup Finals. Construction is scheduled to begin in the spring 2013. Follow @sfstation Good Food Awards Present Showcase for Local Producers Forge Nears Opening at Jack London Square Inaugural 420 Games Planned for Golden Gate Park Update: Major Changes Planned for Yoshi’s San Francisco With New Owners America’s Cup Concert Organizers to Scale Back Series | Street Blog | San Francisco City and News | SF Station says: Tue Apr 2 at 3:42pm [...] Previous Coverage: New music venue planned. [...] Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros Return to SF This Weekend | SF Station - San Francisco's City Guide says: Mon Sep 16 at 9:24am [...] Indie folk rockers Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros stop at the America’s Cup Pavilion on September 20 for one of the last scheduled shows at the waterfront venue. [...]

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Best Places to Visit Munich Travel Guide Best Places to Visit in Munich Return to the Best Places to Visit in Germany - Munich Munich - Art, Museums and the Nymphenburg Palace Outside of the Central Old Town there are numerous attractions in Munich that might be of interest to you.Art Museums Munich has several high-quality art museums. In the Kunstareal (art quarter) you can find Munich's famous "Pinakotheken". The Alte (Old) Pinakotheken�s collection of more than 800 paintings is focused on the European Masters from the 14th to the 18th century and includes works by Rembrandt, Rubens, D�rer, Raphael, Titian and Tintoretto. For more information see the official site for the Neue Pinakothek houses one of Europe's best collections of 19th century paintings, while the Pinakothek der Moderne, houses a fantastic collection of contemporary art. See the website for more information on visiting. The Glyphothek was built by Ludgwig I to house his collection of Greek and Roman art. Although it is not as popular as the other attraction in the Arts Quarter, if the antiquities are of interest to you will enjoy a brief tour of the Glyphothek and its collection. Across Luisenstrasse, at the corner of BriennerStrasse, facing the Konigsplatz, you will find the newly reopened Lenbachhaus, which is the home of the largest Blue Rider group collection in the world. The Blue Rider group (Der Blaue Reiter), though short lived, was a collection of artists, mainly Russian and German, tied together by Munich and a unique style that influenced Expressionism for decades. Deutsches Museum at Museuminsel 1 (Museum Island) has a wonderful collection of important discoveries representing science, technology and natural science. With over 50 exhibits be sure and pick up an exhibition guide to find your way to the areas of interest to you. If you have kids, this is a great place to let them explore. If not, you can play the kid and have just as much fun with the many interactive displays. For those of you interested in automobiles and other forms of transportation, we suggest that you might be interested in visiting the Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum, a unique collection of land vehicles, mostly motorized, presented in three separate buildings at 14a Theresienh�he. You will find a lot of history here, including early cars, trains, bicycles, motorcycles stagecoaches and other forms of land transportation. It's a fascinating place and you will need at least an hour to see the highlights of the collection. Nymphenburg Palace The Schloss Nymphenburg (Nymphenhburg Palace) and Schloss Nymphenburg Park are located to the west, although still within Munich's borders. This glamorous, Baroque-style palace was built in the 17th century with later additions by Ferdinand Maria and Henriette Adelaid of Savoy (Electors of the Holy Roman Empire) to celebrate the birth of their heir (Maximillian Emanuel). Max evidently liked the high life and expanded the palace and its grounds into the sizable property it is today. The palace served as the summer home for many generations of the Electors. There is much to see here including interesting architecture (the Great Hall and the Gallery of Beauties), fine furnishings, and a coach museum (the Marstall) in the former stables. The Park, an extension of the original house and garden, now covers over 200 acres and is lush with pavilions, minor palaces and hunting lodges (Pagodenburg, Badenburg, Magdalenenklause and Amielenburg). All are worth a look, as Nymphenburg is stunning and a great way to spend a sunny afternoon. See these this office site for information on the Palace and this official site for information on the For a quick guide to some of the other sights in Munich, take a quick glance at our PhotoGuide of scenes from around the city. Although there are many reminders of World War II and the Third Reich to be found in Munich, we have chosen not to focus on them, although tours of these sites are available. We do suggest, however, that you consider taking a tour of the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial, which is about thirty minutes northwest of Munich (in the medieval town of Dachau. This the camp was the blueprint for other German concentration camps and a visit provides a bracing, yet informative view into the violence and inhumanity in our past. Visiting Dachau is not an experience for everyone, as it is a heartbreaking to view the camp and its detailed presentation of the deplorable conditions experienced by those imprisoned at Dachau because of their birthright. For more information on visiting. see this official site. Return to The Residenz The Marienplatz Introduction to Munich and the Frauen-Kirche Or, Return to the Best Places to Visit in Germany - Page 1 If you need information about another travel destination, try our Destination Guide Index or Googling ThereArePlaces. Best Places to Visit in Germany The ornate entrance to the Glyphothek The BMW Museum, which was closed for a four year renovation, reopened in 2008. If you are interested in BMWs, you need to tour this museum. See the official website for more detail. There is an "English" tab near the bottom of the page. For plant tours, click here for the official site of "BMW-Werks". 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Tweet Home » New York Trails » Andes Trails Andes, New York Trails and Maps Looking for the best trails around Andes, New York? Find the top rated trails in Andes, whether you're looking an easy walking path or a long bike trail, you'll find what you're looking for. Click on a trail below to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and reviews. Sort by: Andes Rail Trail The Andes Rail Trail begins in the quaint town of Andes in the beautiful Catskill Mountains region of southeastern New York and follows a branch of the former Delaware and Northern Railroad. The trail begins at the town's old train depot, which ... DirtGrass Catskill Scenic Trail The Catskill Scenic Trail lives up to its name as it winds through a broad farming valley and small towns in New York's Catskill Mountains. The West Branch of the Delaware River is often in sight, with opportunities for fishing and wading in ... CinderCrushed StoneDirt D & H Canal Heritage Corridor (O&W Rail-Trail) Sandwiched between the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains near the busy US Route 209 corridor, this trail has a little something for everyone. The Delaware & Hudson Canal Heritage Corridor (D & H Canal), which contains the Ontario and Western ... D & H Canal Linear Park The D&H Canal Linear Park is 45 acres with a trail situated along the historic D&H Canal. Remains of the original locks, dry dock and waste weirs are visible from the towpath trail. Interpretive signs are located in the park to assist the visitor ... BallastCinderDirtGrassGravel D & H Canal Park Owned by the County of Orange and maintained by the Orange County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation, the D&H Canal Park is a 300-acre park with a one mile section of the Delaware and Hudson Canal (1825-1898) and a number of historic ... Crushed StoneDirtGrass D & H Canal Trail - Bashakill Wildlife Management Area The Bashakill Wildlife Management Area is located on the Orange County-Sullivan County border just south of Wurtsboro, New York. It consists of over 3,000 acres of wetlands and uplands which were acquired by the New York State Department of ... BallastCinderDirtGrass D&H Rail Trail The Delaware & Hudson (D&H) Gravity Railroad conducted a 3-mile test of the first steam locomotive in the U.S. in August 1829, which ran from the towns of Honesdale to Seeleyville, Pennsylvania, and discovered that the train was too heavy for ... BallastCinderCrushed StoneDirt Hyde Park Trail The Hyde Park Trail is a 10-mile system connecting national historic sites, town parks and nature preserves in Hyde Park, New York. The trail connects the national historic sites of Vanderbilt Mansion, Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Eleanor ... Kaaterskill Rail Trail The Kaaterskill Rail Trail offers a beautiful wooded walk through Haines Falls in eastern New York, nestled in the northern Catskills. It begins at the historical Ulster & Delaware Train Station, built in 1913, that serves as headquarters for ... ConcreteDirtGrassGravel Kingston Point Rail Trail The Kingston Point Rail Trail will be a paved pathway stretching from Kingston’s midtown to the Rondout Creek waterfront, connecting important points in the community such as Kingston High School, City Hall, the YMCA, and Hasbrouck Park. Liberty Rail Trail The Liberty Rail Trail extends about 2.5 miles through the village of Liberty, NY, between Chestnut Street/SR 52 (near West Street) and the old rail trestle in Ferndale. The trail occupies a portion of a former railroad corridor once owned by ... 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Tannersville Bike Path (Huckleberry Multi-Use Trail) For family riding and walking, the Tannersville Bike Path offers a 2.7 mile stretch of graded dirt path starting on Clum Hill Road directly across from Cortina Valley. The opposite end is on Bloomer Road. In the middle of the path is Tannersville ... Timp-Torne Trail Just an hour north of New York City, the Timp-Torne Trail offers a scenic hike through Bear Mountain and Harriman State Parks with panoramic vistas of the Hudson River. The rugged blue-blazed trail travels along Dunderberg Mountain, The Timp ... Wallkill Valley Rail Trail The Wallkill Valley Rail Trail extends more than 20 miles between Kingston and Gardiner along the route of the old Wallkill Valley Railroad, which, in the late 1800s, carried produce from Ulster County farms to New York City, as well as passengers ... 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Have you considered? Family Saigon to Bangkok Explorer Private Departures Private Departure - China Express Family Adventure Home Holidays Family Beijing to Hong Kong Family Beijing to Hong Kong FQCH Visiting: China , Hong Kong Tour Duration Tour Pace: Full On These fast paced tours move on quickly from place to place and with lots of early starts and long busy days, they’re packed with experiences. Tour Comfort: Standard Our mid-range accommodation offers a good level of service often with other amenities such as a restaurant, bar, garden or swimming pool. Generally rooms will be comfortable with en-suite facilities. from £1,399 without flights from £2,184 with flights from £1,399 without flights from £2,187 with flights from £1,399 without flights from £2,187 with flights from £1,599 without flights from £2,309 with flights from £1,399 without flights from £2,187 with flights 22 Jul 2016 - 05 Aug 2016 China Family Tour Travelling across China by train and plane, this fast-paced journey takes us from the imperial palaces of Beijing to the skyscrapers of Hong Kong. Trip highlights include Xian's Terracotta Army (and making your own army figure), giant pandas in Chengdu and the rural town of Yangshuo. We also walk through the vast Dragon's Backbone rice terraces, stay in traditional village houses, fly kites and meet the local Zhuang tribes. This trip allows the option for triple rooms to be included within the booking on a selected number of night stops within the holiday. If you would like this option, a discount may be applicable on the cost of the trip - please ask our Sales team for further information. Beijing - Walk along the Great Wall at Mutianyu. Explore Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City Xian - Meet the famous Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huangdi. Villages and Rice Terraces - Homestay and hike amongst the rural village of the Zhuang. Chengdu - Visit a world famous panda research centre Hong Kong - Free time to explore one of Asia's most vibrant cities. FQCH 2016 FQCH 2016 11+ YEARS Arrive Beijing and check-in at hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax,or perhaps explore something of our local surroundings and acclimatise a little to the enigma that is Beijing. Our hotel in Beijing was established by the Tobacco Monopoly Bureau of Hunan Province and is close to the Temple of Heaven, Taoranting Park and the railway station hotel and is 30 minutes-walk to the Tiananmen Square. All rooms have satellite TV, a safety box and Internet Access. There are a number of restaurants, one of which is known for its Hunan cuisine and serves Chinese and Western style dinners. There is a tea garden serving Chinese and Western drinks, chess and card room and even a foot massage room. Foreign exchange and laundry are also available. Overnight: Standard Hotel Free in Beijing to visit Tiananmen Square. Today offers a chance to explore something of a city that has been at the centre of China, politically and culturally, since the days of the great Kublai Khan. You could pay a visit to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, home to the Ming and the Manchu (Qing) emperors for over 500 years. Other options include a visit to the Temple of Heaven, a trip out to the Summer Palace, or a tour of the city's fascinating hutongs (traditional alleys and backstreets) by rickshaw. Overnight: Standard Hotel Drive to the Great Wall at Mutianyu and fly kites by the wall or the Olympic stadium. Overnight train to Xian This morning we drive by private bus to Mutianyu, some 125 kilometres to the north-east of the city, to pay a visit to China's famous Great Wall. One of the country's most iconic symbols, the Great Wall stretches from the China Sea to the Gobi desert, a journey of over 5,000 kilometres. The section we visit today is one of the best preserved parts of the wall, built over 400 years ago during the Ming dynasty. Over 10 kilometres in length, this magnificent structure crosses five mountain passes and features two beacon towers and nearly 70 watchtowers. We then fly kites either by the Great Wall or the square by the Birds Nets stadium, the main venue of the Beijing Olympic Games. Try out this ancient Chinese tradition as you battle with the wind to reach for the sky.This evening we then take the overnight train to Xian. Overnight: Simple Overnight Train Free day to explore the Shaanxi National Museum or the Muslim Quarter We arrive in Xian early this morning and walk the short distance to our hotel in time for breakfast. The rest of the day is then free to make the most of China's old imperial capital. You might like to pay a visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a 64 metre high structure that offers some superb views out across the city. Another possibility is a visit to the Shaanxi National Museum. Alternatively, the network of alleys that make up the city's Muslim Quarter provide an excellent destination for a day of exploring. The hotel in Xian offers good sized rooms with en-suite facilities and internet connection, TV, air-conditioning and a tea/coffee maker. Hotel facilities include a restaurant, fitness/health centre, sauna, laundry service, safety deposit boxes and Wi-Fi. The hotel is located close to the railway station with the bus for the Terracotta Warriors leaving from across the road. Overnight: Simple Hotel Visit the Terracotta Warriors and Workshop and Calligraphy Class Today we visit one of China's most famous sights, the Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi. Travelling by private bus, we spend three to four hours exploring this incredible site, visiting the three excavated pits that hold, literally, thousands of life-sized archers, soldiers and charioteers. Buried here to guard the tomb of China's first emperor, the Terracotta Army is considered to be one of the greatest archaeological finds of the last century. Before experiencing the site, we visit a workshop close by where we witness the making of smaller versions of the Terracotta figures which gives some idea of the challenge that the Chinese craftsmen had when making the life sizes equivalent. Returning to Xian, we then travel onto the Tang Art Museum where we try our hand at the ancient art of calligraphy which of course is Chinese letter writing - learn how to write your name in this ancient communication style. Returning to Xian by public bus. Overnight: Simple Hotel Morning flight to Chengdu. Free day A morning flight to Chengdu, the capital of China's Sichuan Province, brings us to a city that once marked the starting point of the old southern Silk Road. Set along the western edge of the Sichuan Basin, Chengdu can trace its ancestry back over 2,500 years and is famed throughout China for its food and its embroidery. On arrival, the rest of the day is free to relax. The hotel has a prime location located close to the train station and city centre. The rooms have a traditional Oriental style design and offers en-suite facilities and internet connection. The restaurant serves a variety of local dishes with a charming café and cocktail lounge to complement the dining facility. There is also a laundry service, safety deposit boxes, salon, fitness centre, sauna and impressive lobby. Overnight: Standard Hotel Chengdu Panda Research Centre and the ancient city of Huanglongxi. Fly to Guilin The city is home to the world famous Panda Breeding and Research Centre which lies just on the outskirts of the city and where we visit this morning. See for yourselves an animal that has become synonymous with China itself. Home to numerous free roaming Giant Pandas, the ultimate aim of the centre is to reintroduce these rare animals back into the wild in such numbers as to ensure their survival. To that end, the centre has enjoyed an extraordinary level of success with numerous new-born pandas over the past few years. We visit Huanglongxi in the afternoon, which is an ancient town over 1,700 years old. Huanglongxi has been restored to retain its rustic charm, with ancient cobbled streets, temples and houses along its curving alleys. The majority of the buildings in Huanglongxi date back from the Qing Dynasty with ancient temples including Zhenjiang Temple, Chaoyin Temple and Gulong Temple which have all been featured in numerous films as part of exterior scenes of period movies. We then drive to the airport for the flight from Chengdu to Guilin this evening Overnight: Standard Hotel Drive to Pingan Village; village walks The village of Pingan sits perched on the central ridge of the Dragon's Backbone, a visually stunning series of rice terraces that runs along the meandering contours of surrounding hills. Upon arriving at the village, we take a walk around and meet some of the local Zhuang people and see the unique agricultural feat of engineering that has created this remarkable landscape. Today's walk follows the rice terraces and there are a lot of steps along the route, we can take our time to enjoy the views and with plenty of breaks to rest our legs during the three hour adventure. The guesthouse in Pingan is a small family run hotel set in a wooden style building design. There are good views of the local area and over the rice terraces from the balcony. The guesthouse gives a good location to wander around the surrounding area and discover the local village. The rooms are simple but clean with air conditioning, TV and internet access in the lobby. Overnight: Simple Guesthouse Morning walk to Longji Village. Afternoon drive to Yangshou The Zhuang migrated into this region of China over 5,000 years ago and today represent the largest of the country's minority groups. Skilled in weaving and embroidery, the Zhuang follow a fascinating tradition of beliefs that are deeply rooted in the power of nature. This morning we take a walk for around three hours to another Zhuang village at Longji following a flat path. We then drive on to the small market town of Yangshou late this afternoon. Nestling besides the banks of the Li River, Yangshou lies amongst what many consider to be some of the most scenic landscapes in China. The hotel in Yangshuo has tastefully decorated rooms with air-conditioning and heating, private bathrooms, radio, TV and phone. It is easy walking distance from the centre and close to the famous Western Street and a local food market that opens in the evening. There is a bar and lounge area, shopping arcade and Chinese and Western Restaurants. The hotel also offers laundry service, safe-deposit box and even shoe shine facility. There is a bank next door for currency exchange. Overnight: Standard Hotel Morning cooking lesson with optional cycle ride or raft along the Li River We visit a cooking school in the city where the whole family learn how to prepare a number of traditional Chinese dishes using local produce for our lunch today. The afternoon is free for you to relax and soak up the atmosphere of this beautiful riverside town or you may want to hire bikes and cycle out into the surrounding countryside, climb to the top of 'Moon Hill' for some wonderful views across the open plains and out to the distant mountains or try a rafting trip along the Li River. A wander through the town's local market offers a chance to barter for everything from batiks and silk paintings to Chairman Mao's Little Red Book. If you decide to try bamboo rafting we recommend you are confident swimming 25 metres unaided. Overnight: Standard Hotel Morning free. Overnight train to Shenzen After a free morning in Yangshou we then drive back to Guilin to take an overnight train to Shenzen, just to the north of Hong Kong. A testament to the resurgence of China as a modern world power, Shenzen is one of the country's most successful Special Economic Zones. It is also the end of our journey across mainland China. Overnight: Simple Overnight Train Cross border into Hong Kong. Free on arrival On arrival in Shenzen this morning we need to cross the border into Hong Kong by way of the Lu Wu rail connection. This requires us carrying our own bags across the border, where our local Hong Kong guide will be waiting to take us to our hotel. The rest of the day is then free to relax and enjoy one of Asia's most vibrant cities. Overnight: Standard Hotel Swimming Pool Available Free in Hong Kong You are free to take in Kowloon’s bustling waterfront today, perhaps taking a trip on the famous Star Ferry to enjoy one of the world’s most famous cityscapes from the water. Other options include a ride on Hong Kong’s funicular railway to the top of Victoria Peak, where you can enjoy some panoramic views out across the city and the outlying islands. You could also visit the Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree, one of the city’s most popular shrines, or take a stroll through the stalls and markets of Li Yuen Street in search of some last minute bargains. Overnight: Standard Hotel Tour ends Hong Kong Tour ends this morning after breakfast. Included Meals: Breakfast Printable tour notes We have the following different versions of the Family Beijing to Hong Kong tour available at present. Please select a date: 23 Jul 2016 - FQCH 2016 30 Jul 2016 - FQCH 2016 06 Aug 2016 - FQCH 2016 13 Aug 2016 - FQCH 2016 11+ YEARS 17 Dec 2016 - FQCH 2016 Family Beijing to Hong Kong 5 out of This adventure is an epic journey across China taking a number of overnight trains and a flight to cover the huge distances that are involved. Families who want to really discover a country and don't mind travel around will really enjoy this holiday - plus there are lots of added extras such as flying kites, making a Terracotta statue, visiting a Panda sanctary and a cooking lesson. Bus, Train, Flight Accommodation 8 nights Standard Hotel 2 nights Simple Overnight Train 2 nights Simple Hotel 1 night Simple Guesthouse Tour Staff

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USA Federal Holidays Calendar Federal Holiday CalendarHome 2015 USA Federal Holidays April Fool’s Day April Fool’s Day 2016 Today Americans play small tricks on friends and strangers alike on April 1. One common trick on April Fool’s Day, is pointing down to a friend’s shoe and saying, “Your shoelace is untied.” School children might tell a classmate that school has been canceled. Whatever the trick, if the innocent victim falls for the joke the prankster yells, “April Fool!” Most April Fool jokes are in good fun and they are not meant to harm anyone. The cleverest April Fool joke is the one where everyone laughs, especially the person upon whom the joke is played. In sixteenth-century France, the start of the New Year was observed on April 1. It was celebrated in much the same way as we celebrate New Year today with parties and dancing into the late hours of the night. In 1562, Pope Gregory introduced a new calendar for the Christian world, and the New Year fell on January 1. There were some people, however, who hadn’t heard or didn’t believe the change in the date, so they continued to celebrate New Year’s Day on April 1. Others played tricks on them and called them “April fools.” They sent them on a “fool’s errand” or tried to make them believe that something false was true. When is the next Federal Holiday or Celebration?Thanksgiving Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday St. Valentine’s Day Copyright © 2006 - 2015 www.usafederalholidays.com Home | Disclaimer | Privacy | Copyright | Contact

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Whit's Blog funniest internet memes gaming posts internet marketing tips Random Ideas Soda reviews spiritual topics weird and shocking youtube posts Homefunniest internet memesTrollface Trollface Whitney The classic one and only. This is an internet favorite that has been around for a while. The good old prankster. Whenever you want to do an epic prank just show someone this face and it will get them every time! Just look at that face, rubbing it in, smiling like a fool. He loves making you suffer. He gets joy from your misery! What a jerk! This was originally drawn by Carlos Ramirez. It originated from a Deviant Art Webcomic. It is alternatively known as “Cool face“. It went viral on Reddit in 2009 which was when it really began to spread. It will forever go down in internet history as an epic win. For more great viral content, view our web site. A great meme Source: http://www.reactionface.info/face/troll-face I really love ones like this that aren’t overly complex or anything, not that any of them really take a lot of brain power to figure out, but I love it when they’re so simple, yet provoke so much reaction from people. Related: Know your meme review Ha ha. We all know the feeling of getting trolled and how we get irritated, but then laugh afterward. We’ve all probably done it at least once in our lives. I’ve personally done it many times and very proud of it. This is one of those pieces of internet history that must be recognized. It’s still used so much today, but nearly anyone you could think of. People will look up a way to prank someone, and they often find this face as a legitimate method. It’s no wonder this one has become notorious for getting wins. I can’t count how many times I’ve seen one of these randomly on the internet. They can pop up when you least expect. The original artist was a genius for coming up with this one. Even though the search traffic on this one has already peaked, it continues to get a lot of searches, simply because people love it, and they want to see it a lot. People love using it to trick their friends or to show a particular reaction to a forum post or YouTube comment, or anything like that. I see references to it everywhere. And now there are so many variations, there’s even a Mexican one! I love that. I love seeing it gain so much traction and be used in so many comics, and forms. I’ve seen countless versions and spin-offs of it. It makes you wonder how people think of this stuff. It will only keep growing from here. Source: http://www.deviantart.com/morelikethis/273987092 Awesome twists Here is a classic example of how people from all different fandoms have used it for their purposes. Seen here is the Pikachu version. I think it’s really awesome. It just goes to show the versatility. With a little artistry, you can mold it into any form you like and relate to any crowd of people. The artwork doesn’t even have to be that good to get the message across. Source: http://vk.com/naruto_trollface_shipuden Here’s another one, made into a Naruto variation. I personally love this anime so I can relate to this one. It’s such an easy one to create new macros out of. I love it. People have really gotten creative with this. Search interest peaked in 2012, then went down for 2013, but in 2014, it began to pick back up. It just goes to show, people are still looking for this to this day. I predict it will peak even higher within the next few years. People don’t really search for the “Cool face” term, even though it’s one name for this. That probably won’t change. The most amount of searches has bee own for “Troll face.” This data has been taken from Google Trends. It seems to have been most popular on Reddit over the years, visit’s Subreddit and everything. There have even been claims of copyright infringement and everything and huge fights over it. Widespread use It has also been spread to many sites such as 4chan, Q.M., M. generator, as well as many notable sites. It’s also used in a situation where you would ask if someone has a problem with you. So it has also become known for the name “Problem?” It’s definitely one I will be keeping my eye on over the years to see how it spreads. This went from being simply a funny meme, to something that says a lot about our culture today. You see kids and young people on the internet, on forums, YouTube comments, blogs, or wherever, just simply trying to play tricks on unsuspecting people. Or they’re just simply trying to start beef, so they reach for some variation of this picture and post it, thus inciting an online war of some kind. Also known as a “flame war”. People love to start fights on the internet. And what better way to do it than by trolling them in epic fashion. So epic I love that this has become a thing now. That’s just the awesome age we live in. I remember when trolling was just known as “being a jerk“. I can’t even count all the times I’ve been on YouTube or a forum and seen someone doing this. People can be so hilarious. Oftentimes, the Troll is just going too far and being a jerk. But it still makes for great entertainment. Usage across the web Trollface has been used all over ethe internet in various places. I see it just about anywhere. Sometimes I’ll see it in a random YouTube comment. Other times, it will be on a blog. But sometimes it will be on a forum when someone is trying to Troll people. This brings the question to mind: Why do people love to troll people so much? What is it about this hilarious prank that we love doing so much? Is it the reaction on people’s faces? Or in the case of the internet, the words they use to respond? We might never know why people love it so much. But I’m personally glad it’s a part of internet history. That’s that stuff I like. The artist, Carlos Ramirez, who created Trollface, has earned more than $100,000 in licensing fees off of his comic. Also settlements and other disputes when it comes to copyright infringement, has made him a very rich man. That’s pretty cool, I’m not going to lie. The fact that you can make a simple little drawing, using MS Paint, and end up getting rich off of it. It just goes to show the power of monetizing internet memes and viral videos. It’s a real thing, people. The internet has become a goldmine. Searches for Trollface declined in 2012 but have picked up in the last couple of years. That also goes to show, the fact that internet memes never really die, but they continue to grow as time goes on. Once it goes viral, it’s viral for life, and people will never really forget about it. Just look at the Double Rainbow guy and the RickRoll, those are two prime examples of this phenomenon. To think, all of this came about, because a comic about Trolling on 4chan. That’s pretty epic. The internet history really makes me smile. I love the internet. 4chan is awesome in a whole way of its own. That is like the elite of the internet, along with Reddit. This is really one of those memes, in my opinion, that will never really “die” or “get old”. Why? Because Trolling has been around almost as long as the internet has. Why do people troll? Trolling goes on everywhere you can think of. Everywhere from blogs to YouTube, to gaming channels, to Forums, to Imagine Boards, to meme sites. The list goes on and on. Why do people love Trolling so much? Is it because they love the power? I believe that’s one of the reasons they love it so much. People love the position of power they feel when they’re pushing someone’s buttons. They love to instigate and create drama. It’s just human nature. A lot of people Troll out of insecurity or fear. They figure that picking on other people will help them feel better about themselves. Many of them are just bullies. Still, many of them are just kids that are alone in their parents’ basement, trying to start trouble, and not really realizing the full impact of what they are doing. Kids really don’t know any better. But the older you get, you start to realize, is trolling really worth it? I’m not going to lie, I’ve seen some hilarious trolls out there, and they will always be a part of the internet. Frankly, I would miss it if it were gone. I think it brings a spark to the internet that we wouldn’t have otherwise. Of course, people can really get carried away with it. I’ve dealt with some trolls that were really annoying. Right here on my blog, and

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Home >> UK and Ireland >> Trinity House Personnel at Lighthouses in England and Wales and the Channel Islands 1841-1910 We are in the process of upgrading the site to implement a content management system. Trinity House Personnel at Lighthouses in England and Wales and the Channel Islands 1841-1910 Provided to GENUKI by Stan Waight and his team of contributors - see Acknowledgments Table of Keepers Table of Stations by county Location map of the lighthouse sites Most of the pre-1939 records of the Corporation of Trinity House, the general lighthouse authority for England and Wales, were destroyed in the bombing of its headquarters at Tower Hill during World War II. Following the release of the 1901 census in 2002, a project was conceived in which material from copies of the 1894 and 1910 Service Lists (which had survived outside London) would be amalgamated with extracts from the nationally-available decennial censuses. The aim was to produce, as comprehensively as possible, a service record of lighthouse keepers covering the period 1841 to 1910. The periodical Service Lists were printed in the order of seniority of the keepers. They showed name, date of birth and date of entry into the Lighthouse Service of each serving keeper, and details of the stations on which he had served. The length of service as Supernumerary Assistant Keeper (an Assistant Keeper not yet appointed to a station), and the dates of promotion from Assistant Keeper to Principal Keeper can be established from these Lists. Unfortunately the surviving Lists do not include keepers who entered the Service before 1856. However, some of the younger men in the 1910 Service List would have served on into the 1940s. The 1841 census gives no significant detail of date and place of birth, and ages of adults are rounded to the nearest 5 years below. The 10-yearly censuses thereafter give age and place of birth of the keepers, together with the ages and places of birth of any wives and children with them on station. Some of the keepers in the 1841 census would have been born in the 1780s. The two tables that have been produced in the course of the project are an alphabetical Table of Keepers and a Table of Stations by county. They are accompanied by a Location map of the lighthouse sites. The Keepers table often maps the whole of a keeper's career, and usually give an indication of where he met his wife and where their children were born - elusive details where a man spent much of his life outside his home county. The names of counties have been abbreviated to those detailed in the Chapman Codes. This table will be mainly of interest to family historians. The Stations table may be of value to those interested in the staffing of particular lights, also bearing the possibility of intermarriage of Lighthousekeepers' families in mind. At the planning stage, it was felt that the inclusion of the names of wives and children would be an additional burden on the transcribers and an unnecessary complication in the Keepers table. These details were therefore omitted from the first version of the project, which was completed in August 2003. However, the whole project was reviewed in December 2007, and wives and children and their dates and places of birth have now been included in the Table of Keepers. Where keepers were on station at the time of census the census reference has now been included in the Table of Stations, where they were ashore from rock lighthouses the reference is now shown in the the Table of Keepers. It was never anticipated that the tables could be wholly comprehensive, and, for a variety of reasons, they are not. Not least among these is the possibility of error in or omission from the original documents. Where entries are sparse it may be that a man proved to be unsuited to the life of a keeper and left the job. Some instances of death on station are recorded. Rock lighthouses were a particular difficulty; some were omitted completely from individual censuses, and for others the place of enumeration was not consistent from one census to another (some were treated as 'vessels', especially in 1901). Furthermore, the project has been hugely dependent upon the generosity of volunteers who have given their time in extracting detail from the censuses in their county record offices. Nevertheless, an extraction rate of rather more than 95% of lighthouse sites has been achieved over the whole range of censuses. Where service on a station appears to have been interrupted, and the intervening period has not been accounted for, it is because conclusive evidence of continuity is lacking. Personnel who were off-station at the time of a census, e.g. rock lighthouse keepers who were ashore for their spell of relief, could have been anywhere, although they are likely to have been living in a shore parish within easy reach of their station; some have been found by chance. While the size of the crew remained constant at some lighthouses, circumstances dictated that changes would occur at others. Furthermore, some locations had two lights (to enable mariners to fix their position by line of sight); often referred to as 'High' and 'Low' lighthouses, these were not always differentiated in the censuses and have been amalgamated in the tables. Movement was limited during the early part of the period, but, with the coming of the railways and other improvements in the means of transport, keepers began to be moved around more frequently. Elevation from Assistant Keeper to Principal Keeper was strictly on the basis of seniority, and it follows that a chain of changes could result from one promotion. This movement is illustrated in the censuses by the place of birth of their wives and children, and is apparent from the tables. There appears to have been some tendency for keepers to marry and have children rather later in life than men in other occupations. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, transcription errors cannot be ruled out. Except for those in the 1841 census, dates of birth are normally correct to within a year, depending upon the actual birth date and the date when the census was taken. There are many instances where men followed fathers or brothers into the Service. A number of female keepers were also employed in the early part of the period. N.B. The wives of keepers often went 'home' for the delivery of their children, so the place of birth does not necessarily point to the station on which the keeper was serving at the time. Some of the lighthouses around the English, Welsh and Channel Islands coasts were not taken over by Trinity House until after 1910, and some were never manned by Trinity House keepers:- Scottish lights were not administerd by Trinity House. La Corbière on Jersey was established in 1874, but the names in the '81 and '91 censuses appear to have been of locally-recruited men, and none of them appear in the Trinity House Service Lists. The light on Skokholm Island off Marloes in Pembroke was not established until 1916. Some lights in estuarial waters were maintained by other authorities. For example, Point Lynas, on the most northerly tip of Anglesey, was established by the Mersey Docks & Harbour Board before 1841, but not taken over until 1973. The Humber lights were administered by the Hull authority. Appended to the Station table, however, are the lights of the Basses in Ceylon, Cape Pembroke in the Falkland Islands and Gibraltar. These were manned by Trinity House keepers on detachment, and will account for some absences from the English and Welsh scene. Serving as guides to mariners when lights were obscured by fog, a few Fog Gun Stations were to be found, ususally in association with lighthouse sites. They were not regarded as part of the Lighthouse Service, and the Fog Signal Gunners who manned them were generally recruited from Trinity House's Lightvessel Service. Little is known of their origins, and guns were ultimately replaced by fog horns, to be operated by lighthouse keepers. What is known of these stations and their personnel is included in appended tables. This project could not have been undertaken without the help of volunteers in the counties in which lighthouses were sited, and contributions from the following are gratefully acknowledged: Anglesey - Eluned Jones: Caernarvon - Lynn Roberts (Caernarfon Record Office) - Channel Islands - Maria van der Tang: Cornwall - Pat Wall: Cumberland - Whitehaven Record Office: Devon - Ann Brock and Roy Drew, Dorset - Caryl Parsons: Essex - Ann Church: Flint - Phil Adams; Glamorgan - Andy Boyt, Martin Adlam and Peter Jarvis: Gloucester - John Watts: Monmouth - Nicola Thomas: Norfolk - Rhona Kerswell and Jean Stangroom of the Norfolk FHS, and Patrick Tubby: Northumberland - Linda Bankier and Kevin Graham at Berwick Record Office: Pembroke - Barbara Chester: Suffolk - Ipswich and Lowestoft Record Offices; Sussex - East Sussex Archives and Records: Yorkshire - East Yorkshire Family History Society. Phil Adams provided additional material for North Wales stations, and put the record straight with regard to Point of Air. Liz Slatter of King Alfred's College, Winchester, was herself researching lighthouse keepers, and filled a number of gaps, and the background information provided by Gerry Douglas-Sherwood, Archivist of the Association of Lighthouse Keepers, has been invaluable. The census material has obtained through the subscription-based webpages of ancestry.com, which I also acknowledge gratefully. Various other sources include Lighthouses (in the Francis Frith series) by D. Wilkinson & M. Boyle, They all lived in Lighthouses by Elizabeth G. Roberts, Hurst Castle; An Illustrated History by Jude James and a miscellany of websites on the internet. Where a keeper's last station is shown, together with the date of his death, the details have often been taken from obituaries in back numbers of the LAMP journal held at the Lighthouse Museum in Penzance and extracted by Mike Millichamp. We are grateful to the National Archives at Kew, who are the custodian of the census records, for waiving their copyright in respect of the contents of the returns as transcribed in this project. The material provided in the tables must not be used for commercial purposes. Copyright is claimed by me, Stan Waight, on behalf of myself and all the contributors mentioned above. (Contact: collest@btinternet.com.) Last updated 8 October, 2015 - 01:12 - maintained by Brian RandellGENUKI is a registered trade mark of the charitable trust GENUKI Copyright © 2015, GENUKI. Hosted by Mythic Beasts Ltd.

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Iowa State Capitol, Des Moines, Iowa There are more than 40 monuments on the state capitol grounds, including soldiers on horseback, a miniature Liberty Bell to ring and a gravesite. Learn where these statues are and what they mean to Iowa's history with Dan Kaercher, as he takes a guided tour of the capitol grounds. Hosted by Dan Kaercher, Iowa's Simple Pleasures features Iowa travel destinations, restaurants, events, parks, recreation and more. Produced by Iowa Public Television, the series highlights fun things for Iowans to do, see and taste, right here at home. Kaercher: Hey, I have a capitol idea. When in Des Moines, a must-see is a historic gem of which all Iowans should be proud. If you grew up in Iowa, there's a good chance that as a child you took a school field trip to visit the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. I've been here several times with my children and my grandchildren. Built between 1871 and 1886, this majestic building is 330,000 square feet, so it would take a long time to see everything there is to see here. Plus, there's plenty outdoors on the capitol grounds. In my short visit, I’d like to take in some of the highlights indoors and out. With me is long-time tour guide Steve Person. Steve, we're here in the House of Representatives. Tell me something about this chamber. Person: Well, this chamber is now restored the way it looked in 1905 when they rebuilt it after the fire of 1904. What most people see when they walk in, of course, are the beautiful chandeliers that we have here now from 1905. These weigh about 800 pounds each, and each one has over 5,600 crystals in it. Kaercher: There are so many fascinating details in the Iowa Capitol. What is one of the things that impresses people immediately when they walk? Person: Well, when they walk in, of course, they always look up into the rotunda and see the beautiful Grand Army of the Republic insignia and then, of course, the House of Representatives, the Senate Chamber, the Law Library. Upstairs on the third floor, there are wonderful mosaics that were put together in Italy. The young man in the panel, which is the defense panel, is symbolic of a young Iowa farmer about to leave the plow behind and pick up the sword and go off and defend his country, but he is an optical illusion in that he will march in any direction we want him to go. So when we walk past him, if you keep your eyes on his feet, they'll march this way, this way, or this way. Kaercher: Oh, my gosh. That is unbelievable. Person: Isn't that fun! Kaercher: On the floor below the mosaic, is a mural titled "Westward." It was painted in the early 1900s by New York artist Edwin Blashfield. Person: The woman who is seated on the wagon looking out at you was the supermodel of her day. Her name was Jessica Penn, and she posed for Mr. Blashfield and other artists of the time. You'll find her in public buildings all over the place. If you went to the state capitol in Madison, Wisconsin, she'd look at you there. If you went to the main reading room at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., she's looking at you there. Kaercher: How many rooms are there in the capitol? Person: There are 109 rooms in the Iowa Capitol. Each one has its own stencil designed. None of the stencil designs are repeated. The woodwork in the building is all Iowa wood. There are 12 kinds of wood in the capitol with two exceptions. The beautiful hand-carved bench in the old Supreme Court Chamber is mahogany and the benches in the Senate Chamber where the senators sit are also mahogany. There are 29 kinds of marble in the Iowa Capitol, including an Iowa marble down in the governor's office. It's called coral marble. Kaercher: Steve, I know there's a lot more to see inside, but I’m anxious to get outside where there's just as much history on the capitol grounds as there is under the dome. Person: You're correct. We have 47 monuments outside, ranging from the cornerstone of 1873 to the monuments of the 1890s and up to the present day. Kaercher: Whoa, nice warm day outside here, and it's only the morning. What a splendid view of downtown. Person: It is, especially the new capitol terrace. Here on the west side of the capitol, this is the only monument of Abraham Lincoln that celebrates him as a father rather than as president. The Lincoln Memorial was made here in Des Moines. Fred and Mabel Torrey were the sculptors. The monument, which cost $25,000, most of which was paid for with pennies collected from Iowa schoolchildren. The first real monument would have been the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, which was started in 1893. It was designed by Harriet Ketchum of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Unfortunately Mrs. Ketchum never lived to see it finished. It wasn't finished until 1897, and she died in 1894. Probably one of the most commonly asked questions is why does Mother Iowa not wear a top? But that was just the artistic design of the time. I'm standing in front of the William Boyd Allison Monument, which is just south of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. William Allison was a United States Senator and a Congressman from Iowa for forty-three years, and he worked with every president from Abraham Lincoln up to Theodore Roosevelt. After his death, his friends and supporters decided to place this fountain here on the capitol grounds. When this monument was designed back in 1917, it was a beautiful fountain. Kaercher: I’ve seen the actual original Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, but I didn't know we had a replica here in Iowa. Person: Yes, we do. It was a gift from the Federal Department of the Treasury in 1950 to thank the people of Iowa for their war bond contributions over the previous ten years. It is interactive. You're welcome to ring it, if you'd like. Kaercher: Oh, you bet. Here we go. Person: We have a number of cannons on the grounds. This particular cannon, which is referred to as a mortar, was used during the Civil War onboard a gun boat in the Mississippi, and it was used during the battle of Vicksburg and given to the state of Iowa after the war to remind people of the Civil War. Kaercher: This is certainly an impressive contemporary monument. Tell me the story here. Person: This is one of our newer monuments on the capitol grounds. It's called Shattering Silence and it is here to commemorate many of the ground-breaking court rulings in the Iowa Supreme Court. This is the only gravesite on the capitol grounds. It is the gravesite of Wilson Alexander Scott. Mr. Scott donated the land for the old brick capitol that stood on the site of what is now the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. He died on his way out west in search for gold, and his body was brought back here and buried at his request on this bluff. Kaercher: Steve, thank you so much for this tour of the capitol inside and out. I've really learned a lot. Now, if any of our viewers want to do what I did today, how do they get in touch? Person: Well, the capitol is open Monday through Saturday. It's closed on Sundays and holidays. If you want information about tours, just give the capitol tour desk a call, and they will get you set up. Kaercher: You also can schedule a tour using your cell phone. Dial 515-802-3004 and follow the prompts. The Iowa Legislature General Assembly - Iowa State Capitol Tour www.legis.state.ia.us/Pubinfo/Tour Tags: capitol Des Moines Iowa IowasSimplePleasures memorials Polk County sculpture tourism travel Comments Reiman Gardens, Ames, Iowa Sugar Clay Winery, Thurman, Iowa Cedar Valley Paddlers Trail, Blackhawk County, Iowa Road Trip Diary: Sugar Clay Winery, Thurman, Iowa This Episode This story is part of: Iowa's Simple Pleasures with Dan Kaercher #303 originally aired on September 3, 2011. View all stories from this episode: Blank Park Zoo, Des Moines, Iowa Road Trip Diary: Blank Park Zoo, Des Moines, Iowa Iowa's Simple Pleasures with Dan Kaercher #202 originally aired on March 31, 2011.

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You are hereHome › Native tour guide June 4, 2002 // UPDATED 1:22 pm - April 30, 2007 By: Ellen Nigon Ellen NigonMore proof that Downtown has arrived: it can justify a two-hour walking tour that opens the eyes of residents and tourists alikeWe see Downtown every day -- the U.S. Bancorp halo hovering above, the quirky Foshay Tower, the Wells Fargo Center iridescent in the night. But rushing from meeting to meeting and building to building, the inherent grandeur of the place in which we live, work or play can be lost on us. Enter Shannan Hughes, Downtown's tour guide not only to the tourists but also to the natives.A tourist in Paris or London would not fail to notice the Eiffel Tower or Big Ben. But guests to Minneapolis might not recognize the significance of IDS Center, 80 S. 8th St., or the Medical Arts Building, 825 Nicollet Mall. Shannan Hughes brings the same touristy atmosphere enjoyed by bigger, more celebrated cities to Downtown.Hughes conducts walking tours of the Downtown core, $10 a head, no more than ten people per tour. She leads her guests on a path that includes Peavey Plaza, Nicollet Mall, Hennepin Avenue and just about every building of interest in the Downtown core.Many large, metropolitan cities have walking tours, but the concept is fairly new to Minneapolis. Hughes believes that she may be one of the first to give walking tours of Downtown. She conceived the idea after realizing that a job as a walking tour guide could combine many of her passions."A year ago I thought, I love living Downtown, I love to walk, I love history. Then I came up with this idea, having been to other cities where I've taken walking tours," Hughes said.The tour beginsHughes begins her tours at the big clock on the corner of 12th Street and Nicollet Mall in Peavey Plaza. "The reason I start the tours here is because Peavey Plaza comes about as close as we get in Downtown Minneapolis to a public square," Hughes said.She also begins the tours in Peavey Plaza because it is near the Convention Center and hotels at which her guests stay. However, walking-tour guests are not exclusively tourists.Hughes once led her tour for a group of six Downtown property managers. "They wanted to come on the tour because the more they knew about Downtown -- about the architecture, the history -- when it came time to give information to potential clients, the better off they'd be," Hughes said.After explaining the history of Peavey Plaza through the Peavey family and Minneapolis milling history, Hughes leads her tour across 12th Street to the Nicollet Mall. She delves into the history behind the pedestrian mall, peppering her monologue with details. For example: "Nicollet Mall opened in 1967. One of the dignitaries at the opening was Lady Bird Johnson, then First Lady."Art a focusBut the tour is not simply history (which Hughes has her master's degree in). Walking down Nicollet, Hughes explains that the manhole covers are all public works of art, and so are the bus shelters.Hughes is also cognizant that her guests might want recommendations of dinner spots or where to buy souvenirs. "You'll notice, as we go along the mall, very interesting shops, very interesting places to eat," Hughes tells her guests as she points out restaurants like The Local, 931 Nicollet Mall.While on Nicollet Mall, Hughes stops to explain the Young Quinlan Building, 81 S. 9th St., and how it was once the first department store in Minnesota to carry ready-to-wear women's clothing in 1894.From this spot on Nicollet Mall, across from the Young Quinlan building, Hughes asks her guests to scan the Downtown skyline."You'll see the Medical Arts Building. If you look up you'll notice the interesting terra cotta," Hughes said. "The next building, Midwest Plaza, 801 Nicollet Mall, was the one that was used on the Mary Tyler Moore Show when they pan up and say that's where she worked."From Nicollet Mall, Hughes leads her tour to the Foshay Tower, 821 Marquette Ave., explaining the building's historical significance."As the story goes, Wilbur Foshay, as a teenager, had visited with his family Washington D.C. and had told his father if he was ever rich and famous as a businessman he wanted to build his own office tower that resembled the Washington Monument. Indeed, that's what he ended up doing," Hughes said.According to Hughes, when the Foshay Tower opened in 1929, Foshay held a three-day celebration that included a march written specifically for the event by John Philip Sousa."But it was just two months (after the opening) that the great crash that started the Great Depression happened. Unfortunately for Mr. Foshay, he lost everything," Hughes explained.Inside the Foshay Tower, Hughes also points out the art deco architecture and decorative work apparent in the grillwork, chandeliers, frosted glass and painting.From the Foshay Tower, Hughes navigates her way over to the IDS Center. From outside the building, Hughes points out the way the use of glass and metal gives the building a cool, sophisticated look.Once inside, Hughes explains features of architectural significance of the tallest building in Downtown. "This was one of the first buildings in Downtown Minneapolis that really incorporated the skyways in its designs in all four directions," she said.A careful criticAlthough an admitted Downtown booster, Hughes does offer some realistic criticisms of her home. While walking past City Center, she explains that some view this shopping center as "not the best design. It kind of turns its back to the Nicollet Mall," she said.The next stops on Hughes' tour are creations by famed architect Cesar Pelli. Inside Gaviidae Common, 651 Nicollet Mall, Hughes points out the water fountain made by an enormous gold loon. Gaviidae, Hughes explains, is the Latin word for loon (Minnesota's state bird).After Gaviidae, Hughes takes her tour to another Pelli triumph, the Wells Fargo Center, 601 2nd Ave. S. "Cesar Pelli made an effort to harken back to the art deco era of architecture in the design of the Wells Fargo Center," Hughes said. "It looks like it could be something from the 1930s, instead of opening in 1989."From a building made to resemble the art deco movement, Hughes moves to a building made during the art deco movement. Built in the late 1920s, the Rand Tower, at the corner of 5th Street and Marquette Avenue, is a contemporary of the Foshay Tower.According to Hughes, Rufus Rand was wild about aviation -- a passion that carried over into the building's design. Inside is a sculpture titled "Wings." Said Hughes, "Even though it's a stationary object, the fluid use of metal makes it look as though it's in motion. There have been those who have suggested that the face was modeled after Charles Lindbergh, the famous Minnesotan who flew solo from New York to Paris."In contrast to the heavily art deco architecture of Downtown stands the Egyptian faade adjacent to the Rand Tower on Marquette Avenue."This is one of the wonderful oddities of Downtown Minneapolis," Hughes said. According to Hughes, in the 1920s the Marquette Bank was given an Egyptian faade. And in the 1960s, when the building was scheduled to be demolished, people made such a fuss about the demolition that part of the faade was saved on what is now a parking ramp.Hennepin highlightsHughes then moves onto Hennepin Avenue, a street that she says has a very different feel from Nicollet Mall. She explains the new development of Block E, the move of the Shubert Theater on wheels and the Hennepin Center for the Arts.Walking south on Hennepin Avenue, Hughes references the Warehouse District, but does not take her guests there as the tour is approaching two hours already.Hughes stops in front of Teener's Theatrical Department Store, 729 Hennepin Ave., to point out that it was once a theater and is now a family-owned costume shop. "It's a great place to poke around in," Hughes said, and as if to illustrate her point, a woman walks out of the store carrying a large plastic dumbbell.She then points out the State and Orpheum Theatres, explaining their vaudeville history.Hughes ends her tour walking down 10th Street, past the University of St. Thomas and the Interdistrict School on Hennepin and 10th Streets, explaining that Downtown is also a neighborhood with residents and schools. "There's a tendency to think Downtown is just office towers, but it really is a community."

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U.S. airlines lose fewer bags, get to the gate on time U.S. airlines were less likely in 2012 to lose your suitcase than at any other point in the last two decades. Express-Times Photo | MATT SMITH U.S. airlines were less likely in 2012 to lose your suitcase than at any other point in the last two decades, the government announced Tuesday. There were only 3.09 reports of lost, delayed or damaged baggage for every 1,000 passengers, the lowest annual rate since the Department of Transportation started tracking incidents in 1988. also improved their performance in getting planes to gates on time. Last year, 81.85 percent of flights arrived within 15 minutes of their scheduled time. That is the third highest rate since 1988. The record was set in 2002 at 82.14 percent. Airlines benefited from good weather in the first half of the year and fewer planes in the sky because of the weak economy. And fewer passengers are checking bags because of fees. The worst year for baggage handling was 1989, when nearly eight suitcases per 1,000 passengers were reported late, lost or damaged. Baggage handling is directly tied to airline's on-time performance. When flights are late, bags often miss their connection. have been working hard to improve their performance. They are flying newer planes with fewer maintenance problems. New tools track the boarding of passengers and loading of baggage onto individual flights. If either falls behind schedule, extra workers are deployed to ensure an on-time departure. The airlines are also being more realistic about their schedules. Flight times have been extended on some trips to account for air traffic delays. For instance, Delta Air Lines adds up to 16 minutes for Atlanta-to-New York flights during peak hours. of that has led to more on-time flights. There are still problems, however. About one out of every six flights is late - and that's after airlines have adjusted schedules to account for congestion. remains one of the key factors in delays. Hawaiian Airlines - which often flies into sunny airports - remained in December as the best-performing airline, with a 93.3 percent on-time rate. Delta was number two at 85 percent, according to the DOT's Bureau of Transportation Statistics.For the year, the congested airport in Newark, N.J., just outside of New York, was the worst for arrival and departure delays. Salt Lake City was the best.There was one sour spot for airlines in December: there were 16 domestic flights stuck on the tarmac for more than three hours, including 14 American or American Eagle flights at Dallas-Fort Worth during a Dec. 25 snow and ice storm.

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Shelburne Falls rebounding from Tropical Storm Irene SHELBURNE FALLS -- Columbus Day weekend is traditionally tourism time for the bustling Mohawk Trail village. But many are still trying to shake off the shock of Tropical Storm Irene, which pounded this postcard-perfect community nestled high in the hills of Franklin County. This holiday weekend, however, signs of rebirth and rejuvenation abounded in this vibrant village, which has long been a must-see destination for leaf peepers and others seeking a glimpse of rural New England life with modern-day flourishes. Shelburne Falls is home to so many cafes, artists and craftspeople, some people liken it to a satellite of Northampton, albeit on a much smaller scale. Businesses that were devastated when the Deerfield River overflowed its banks on Aug. 28 have mostly dried out. And, while many continue to rebuild, others have sought new locations for their retail operations. Shelburne Falls Booksellers, whose old Bridge Street location was left under 3 feet of water after the river rose to seemingly biblical proportions, reopened Saturday on higher ground at 1 Deerfield Ave. "We have reopened at a higher elevation!," the store's website trumpets. A variety of factors -- a long holiday weekend, sunny skies and the prospect of viewing changing foliage -- conspired to make this past weekend a good one for the village, which gained widespread notoriety after Irene transformed the normally mellow Deerfield River that meanders through town into an angry torrent of turbulent brown water. Kathleen Pew, one of the dealers at Shelburne Falls Booksellers, told The Republican's media partner, abc40, that the village is once again brimming with activity and cited the community's tranquil location as one of its biggest assets. “People are really drawn to this place for reasons sometimes they don’t even know. They feel a deep sense of peace when they come here,” Pew said. Shellburne Falls Booksellers, which is owned by Richard Floyd and Michael Muilenberg, lost about 70 percent of its inventory to Irene, which swamped the old Bridge Street bookshop. However, the owners are optimistic that the new Deerfield Avenue shop -- located "above the 500-year flood level," as the store's website notes -- will be just as successful as the old locale. The store is unique in that it's a collaborative effort between Floyd and Muilenberg and three other local book dealers, including Pew. The shop specializes in fine used and antiquarian books, small antiques, vintage prints, maps and more. “People are back up and running a lot sooner than we thought,” Chris King, of Moca Maya's, a Bridge Street coffee shop, told abc40. “There’s still a long way to go, but I think people are really optimistic.” Despite signs of storm damage throughout town, Shelburne Falls was back in business Monday as locals and tourists alike soaked up sunshine and enjoyed local landmarks like the iconic Bridge of Flowers, which is perhaps the village's best-known landmark. Meanwhile, the Shelburne Falls Area Business Association is selling T-shirts featuring an artist's rendition of the Bridge of Flowers, the renowned flower-covered pedestrian bridge. The T-shirts, which go for $20, are on sale at area fairs and various retail outlets, and proceeds will go the West County Relief Fund. The fund was established to help those affected by Irene. Kathy Young, owner of the Young & Constantin Gallery, said the shirts are "visual affirmation, a way to show support." CLICK HERE to watch an abc40 video of Columbus Day weekend in Shelburne Falls: Comments

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EXPLORE YOUR WORLD × Ireland Travel Guide 17 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Ireland 16 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Dublin 12 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Cork 10 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Limerick Written by Andrew Birbeck About 24 kilometers away from Shannon International Airport, Limerick (third city of the Irish Republic) is made up of the older district of English Town to the north, at the junction of the Shannon and Abbey rivers, and two districts to the south of the Abbey River, Irish Town and Newtown Pery. Generally speaking, Newtown Pery is the more upmarket area as well as the business and banking quarter with O'Connell Street as the principal thoroughfare. In this street and in Mallow Street, which branches off it, are some attractive Georgian buildings. Interestingly, the famous 'limerick' poems didn't necessarily originate in the city, but were probably first conceived in England. As well as taking in the city's must-see attractions, visitors should see the surrounding Shannon area with such gems as picturesque Adare village and medieval Bunratty Castle. 1 King John's Castle King John's Castle

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Other overnight options Jill McGlothlinA guestroom in new wing of The Priory Hotel. The Priory HotelWith hotel space still at a premium in Pittsburgh, The Priory Hotel on the North Side recently completed an addition and now has 42 rooms. The addition was built on the site of a former apartment building. "Since we are in a residential area we designed the exterior of the new wing to look like a separate building, like one of the Victorian-era mansions facing West Park," says John Graf, director of operations. The original hotel and the new addition are connected inside on all three guest floors. The addition has 17 guest rooms, a new fitness center, a business center and meeting space on the ground floor. "In the new rooms we wanted to create an experience that blends the best of the old and new," Mr. Graf explains. They re-created the woodwork from the guest rooms in the original building, but when it came to decorating they took a different tack. "We went for a classic look that is not bound by a certain time period." All rooms contain wireless Internet, iPod docks and flat-screen TVs. As for the original building, all the rooms have been freshly painted and refitted with new mattresses, carpeting and furniture. "We also added a new bar, 'The Monks Bar,' which is open to the public," he says. For more, go to www.thepriory.com. Cambria Suites PittsburghJanuary saw the opening of Cambria Suites Pittsburgh right next to Consol Energy Center. The 142-room hotel is the official hotel of the Pittsburgh Penguins, which owns 25 percent of the property. The impressive presidential suite is 1,820 square feet with three bedrooms and 31/2 baths. There is also a concierge lounge on the seventh floor with a flat-screen TV and a wet bar. It's a perfect place to perch if you can't score a ticket to the game. The all-suite hotel provides free Downtown shuttle service, an indoor pool and a state-of-the-art fitness center. The suites are equipped with a refrigerator, a microwave and a Wolfgang Puck coffee service, and some also have hot tubs and wet bars. The sleek, two-story lobby features a club lounge and media wall with a 50-inch plasma TV. A bistro-style restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, has been getting rave reviews and is open to non-guests as well. Go to www

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Sound rattles Harbour Island hotel guests and management Alexandra Zayas, Times Staff Writer ALEXANDRA ZAYASTampa Bay TimesThursday, March 6, 2008 5:00am Jim Walsh wasn't in town to party. He accompanied his wife to Tampa last month for an education conference. They stayed at the host hotel, the Marriott Waterside. What's in a hotel name? Guests try to decipher the mystery Hillsborough hotel stays climbed in June Caddy's on Treasure Island wants to expand At midnight, the music began. Bass beats shook the windows of their room on the 27th floor and kept the Colorado couple awake until 2:30 a.m. They didn't complain that Friday, thinking a loud wedding reception had been scheduled downstairs. But Saturday at midnight, the familiar pounding returned. Walsh called the front desk, asking the hotel to turn down the volume. But an employee told him the noise was coming from a bar called Jackson's Bistro, across the channel. The scene was among the latest in a skirmish pitting popular convention hotels on the water against Harbour Island's signature spot for nightlife. Noise from Jackson's has plagued the hotel for about a year, according to Marriott Waterside manager David Offenhauser. "On Fridays and Saturdays, they have speakers that give off a tremendous amount of noise," he said. "The sound travels over the channel and hits our tower." Each weekend, the hotel gets an average of five to 10 noise complaints, Offenhauser said. He tries to keep people off the side of the hotel that faces Jackson's. But on busy nights, there's not much he can do. The problem has cost the hotel thousands of dollars in compensated rooms. "It's definitely having a huge effect on our business," Offenhauser said. The neighboring Embassy Suites has the same problem. "We have certain rooms we don't put guests in," said Embassy Suites manager Jeff Weinthaler. He says Jackson's has sent managers to the hotel to listen to the noise, but the problem hasn't been resolved. "We've had numerous conversations with them," Offenhauser said. "Every time we talk to them, they say 'We'll do this. We'll do that.' " The hotels have gotten Tampa police involved. Capt. Marc Hamlin says Jackson's hasn't been found in violation of the city noise ordinance. Officers use sound readers to test decibel levels on the ground. They've never tested noise across the water. "I'm no sound expert by any means, but I can only assume the water helps carry the noise," Hamlin said. Jackson's Bistro opened its doors in 1997 and has become an after-work hangout for area professionals. On weekends, the restaurant often features live entertainment and DJs, drawing crowds. The Marriott opened in 2000, and Embassy Suites in 2006. But police say noise complaints started just a year ago. Across the channel on the other side of Jackson's, the Westin Tampa Harbour Island has not contacted police with problems. Calls to that hotel were not returned for this story. Jackson's general manager Eric Litchfield didn't go into detail about whether anything had changed in the past year and wouldn't talk about specific complaints he received. But he did say: "We're doing everything we can. Any time anyone has an issue, we're happy to accommodate and work with everyone. Hamlin said that Jackson's has installed a new sound design since the problems started. Yet, the noise persists. The night Walsh was awakened, a Marriott employee asked if he wanted to file a report with the police. Instead, Walsh opted to send the hotel manager an angry e-mail three days later. "We would NOT stay with your hotel again, and will actively suggest that our organization encourage others to look elsewhere as well," Walsh wrote. "Aggravating hundreds of senior school district administrators does not speak well for your hotel, or Tampa as a convention destination." Amy Vogt, the media relations manager for the American Association of School Administrators, said convention organizers hadn't heard about noise complaints. Steve Hayes, executive vice president of the convention and visitor's bureau Tampa Bay & Co., said the association's conference and its 6,000 participants generated $6.9-million for the local economy. Just as important as bringing guests to Tampa is keeping them happy while they're here, he said. Whenever Hayes hears about a problem with taxis, or restaurants, or cabs, he alerts the companies. He hadn't heard about the noise situation between the hotels and Jackson's, but is now looking into it. Capt. Hamlin is organizing a meeting between Jackson's, the Marriott and Embassy Suites. He says Litchfield and the Jackson's staff are working on a solution. "We want to be good neighbors," Litchfield said. Alexandra Zayas can be reached at azayas@sptimes.com or (813) 226-3354. Sound rattles Harbour Island hotel guests and management 03/06/08 [Last modified: Thursday, March 6, 2008 5:01am]

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Hotels create romance packages for LGBT visitors A rainbow is rising over Florida, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Fort Lauderdale has never been a more attractive vacation option for Canadians A Rosa's European vacation is not your grandma's river cruise SeattleRomancing the StoneMy wife was hoping for Brad Pitt to be on the bed when we opened the door to our room at the just-opened Palladian Hotel.more » Comments () Art of Love at half offHow to avoid travel clichés and find authentic experiences Texas tiesWhen I tell people that we counted 27 cowboy hats during 10 days in Texas, the usual response is, "Is that all?"more » California dreaming: Anaheim a perfect choice for flights of fancyThe idea of following one's dream pervades California culture.more » Plugging into Route 66 historyEven if we don't particularly look like models, we feel like models.more » Comments () Share your best travel photos with us on the canada.com Travel Flickr pool.Travel Top 5Follow canada.com's Travel headlines on Twitter Travel Destinations Government of Canada Travel Advisory United States : Exercise normal security precautions Last Updated: November 09, 2015 13:28 EST1. RECENT UPDATESThe following tabs were updated: Entry/exit requirements (Children and travel) and Laws and Culture (Dual citizenship).2. ADVISORIESUNITED STATES - Exercise normal security precautionsThere is no nationwide advisory in effect for the United States (U.S.). Exercise normal security precautions.3. SECURITYThe decision to travel is your responsibility. You are also responsible for your personal safety abroad. The purpose of this Travel Advice is to provide up-to-date information to enable you to make well-informed decisions.CrimeThe possession of firearms and the frequency of violent crime are generally more prevalent than in Canada. Within large metropolitan areas, violent crime more commonly occurs in economically disadvantaged neighbourhoods, particularly from dusk to dawn. Verify official neighbourhood crime statistics before planning an outing.Robbery and assault can also occur in wealthy residential or commercial districts. Exercise caution, particularly at night. Violent crimes, particularly assault, are often connected to alcohol and drug consumption. Remain alert and discreet while in entertainment areas.Canadians have been the victims of crime such as break-ins, assaults and pickpocketing in the Miami area, sometimes during daylight hours. Theft occurs in the North Miami Beach area, at South Beach and at airports, particularly from trunks of parked cars. Be alert, as criminals use a variety of techniques to steal personal belongings.Passport theft is on the rise. Ensure that your travel documents are secure at all times.DemonstrationsAvoid all demonstrations, monitor local media and follow the advice of the local authorities.TerrorismThe Department of Homeland Security maintains a public alert system on terrorism. Visit the website of the National Terrorism Advisory System for more information. Continue to exercise normal security precautions.Driving to MexicoForeign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada currently advises against non-essential travel to the Mexican side of the border region with the U.S., and does not recommend crossing the U.S.-Mexico border by car, due to continuously high levels of violence linked to organized crime in those areas. For more information on travel to Mexico, please consult our Travel Advice for Mexico.Air travelThe Government of Canada does not assess foreign domestic airlines' compliance with international aviation safety standards. See Foreign domestic airlines for more information.4. ENTRY / EXIT REQUIREMENTSIt is the sole prerogative of every country or territory to determine who is allowed to enter or exit. Canadian consular officials cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet entry or exit requirements. The following information has been obtained from the authorities of the United States and is subject to change at any time. The country- or territory-specific entry/exit requirements are provided on this page for information purposes only. While every effort is made to provide accurate information, information contained here is provided on an "as is" basis without warranty of any kind, express or implied. The Government of Canada assumes no responsibility, and shall not be liable for any damages in connection to the information provided. It is your responsibility to check with the Embassy of the United States of America or one of its consulates for up-to-date information.Official (special and diplomatic) passport holders must consult the Official Travel page, as they may be subject to different entry requirements.PassportCanadians entering and leaving the U.S. by different modes of transportation must carry documentation appropriate to each mode of transportation.More detailed information is available on the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) websites.Travel documents - Air travelCanadian citizens travelling by air to, through, or from the U.S. must present one of the following documents:a passport, which must be valid for the duration of your stay; ora valid NEXUS card when used at kiosks at designated airports.This requirement applies to all Canadian citizens, including children.The NEXUS program offers a simplified and expedited border clearance process to low-risk, pre-approved travellers. Children under the age of 18 require the consent of a parent or legal guardian to enrol in NEXUS. Consult the CBSA website for more information on eligibility.There is also a US$5.50 border crossing fee when travelling to the U.S. by air. This fee is normally included in the ticket purchase price.Travel documents - Land and water travelAs per the U.S. law Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), Canadian citizens aged 15 and over must present one of the following documents when entering the U.S. by land or water:a passport;a NEXUS card;a Free and Secure Trade (FAST) card;an enhanced driver's licence (EDL) or enhanced identification card (EIC) from a province or territory where a U.S.-approved EDL/EIC program has been implemented; ora Secure Certificate of Indian Status.The WHTI-compliant document you choose to use must be valid for the duration of your stay in the U.S.Canadian citizens aged 15 and under entering the U.S. by land or water require proof of citizenship, such as a passport, an original or a copy of a birth certificate, or an original Canadian citizenship card. Canadian citizens aged 18 and under who are travelling with a school or other organized group, under adult supervision with written parental/guardian consent, must also present proof of citizenship such as a birth certificate or a passport. For more information, consult the U.S. CBP website.If you have registered Indian status in Canada, you may qualify for special U.S. immigration procedures, derived from the Jay Treaty of 1794, that enable you to live and work in the U.S. without undergoing the normal immigration process. More information is available from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada.Canadians who are permanent residents of the U.S. must comply with special entry requirements. For more information, consult the U.S. CBP website.The most important formality on entering the U.S. is providing proof of your Canadian citizenship. Your Canadian passport is the best document to prove your Canadian citizenship and your right to return to Canada.VisasCanadian citizens generally do not require a visa to enter the United States directly from Canada for the purposes of visiting or studying. Some permanent residents of Canada may require a non-immigrant visa to enter the U.S. Additional information is available from Passport Canada and from the Embassy of the United States of America in Ottawa.Children and travelAll Canadian citizen children travelling by air require a passport or Nexus card for entry into the U.S. Canadian citizen children under the age of 16 (or under 19, if travelling with a school, religious group, or other youth group) need only present a birth certificate or other proof of citizenship, such as a passport, when travelling by land or sea. The birth certificate can be original, photocopy, or certified copy. Consult the WHTI website for more information.Any adult travelling with children may be required to show evidence of parental/custodial or access rights, or to provide evidence that he or she has the consent of the parents, legal guardian, or the court to travel with the children. Children may be refused entry or, in some cases, leave the U.S. without proper documentation such as a consent letter or a court order.If there is a possibility of a custody dispute arising over your child while you are away, you should consult a Canadian lawyer before leaving. Please consult the U.S. CBP website and our Children page for more information.Length of stayCanadians, including “snowbirds” who winter in the U.S., are generally granted a stay for up to six months at the time of entry. The length of stay is determined at the port of entry by a Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Officer and is based on the purpose of travel at the time of initial entry. If you wish to stay longer you must apply for an extension with the nearest office of U.S. USCIS once you are in the U.S. and before the expiry of your initial authorized stay. You may be asked to demonstrate that you are only visiting temporarily in the U.S. Remaining in the U.S. beyond your authorized period of stay can lead to serious consequences such as deportation.There is no set period of time that you must wait to re-enter the U.S. after the end of your authorized stay; however, if a CBP Officer suspects you are spending more time in the U.S. than in Canada, it will be up to you to prove to the Officer that you are a temporary visitor, and not a U.S. resident. Successive, authorized stays of long duration may have tax implications unless you can demonstrate a closer connection to Canada than to the U.S. If you have any questions or need more information on U.S. taxes, contact the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS).Security screening proceduresReinforced security screening procedures, including a ban on liquids and gels in carry-on baggage, are still in effect for all domestic and international flights at all U.S. airports. Further information on the U.S. Threat Condition designation and security measures can be found on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Transportation Security Administration (TSA).Furthermore, travellers carrying electronic equipment (laptop computers, portable media players, digital cameras, etc.) when travelling by air or by land to the U.S. should be aware that such equipment may be subject to security checks by the U.S. border authorities.Rights when entering the U.S.Under U.S. law, foreign nationals do not have the same rights as American citizens. When attempting to enter the U.S. (border crossing or airport) and while a determination is being made by U.S. authorities on your admissibility, you could be held for an extended period of time. If you are deemed inadmissible, there may be delays before you are returned to your point of departure or country of nationality.Providing additional information at bordersThe requirements of U.S. authorities for identification upon entering the U.S. have become much stricter. Travellers entering the U.S. by air or by sea are required to provide additional information, such as their address while in the U.S., including Puerto Rico. They may also be asked for evidence of residential, employment or educational ties to Canada; proof that the trip is for a legitimate purpose and is of a reasonable length; and proof of financial support while in the country. All carriers (notably airlines, but also rail and bus services) have become much stricter about requiring proof of admissibility to the U.S., as a result of the heavy fines they face for carrying inadmissible passengers.Non-U.S. citizens must provide biometrics-such as digital fingerprints and a photograph-upon entry into the U.S., according to the implementation of the U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (U.S. VISIT) Program. Canadian citizens are exempt from this program, unless they require a waiver of ineligibility or if they must obtain an I-94 visa to document dates of entry/exit from the country. A complete list of exempt and non-exempt travellers is available from the Department of Homeland Security. However, there have been reports of random screenings of exempt Canadians occurring at border crossings and airports, even when the visiting Canadians were just transiting through the U.S. Canadians who feel that their information has been wrongfully collected can address the issue directly with the Department of Homeland Security.More information on border security programs currently in force in the U.S. is available from the CBP.Dual citizenshipSome Canadians may have U.S. as well as Canadian citizenship through birth in the U.S. or through naturalization or descent. Under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, U.S. citizens are required to present a valid U.S. passport to enter or re-enter the U.S. by air. Although U.S. authorities do not formally require dual nationals to carry both a U.S. and a Canadian passport, carrying both documents as proof of citizenship may facilitate both entry into the U.S. and returning to Canada. For more information, consult the Dual Citizenship section of the website of the Embassy of the United States in Ottawa, as well as the Laws and Culture tab.PreclearanceCBP preclearance facilities are available at eight Canadian airports: Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal-Trudeau and Halifax. This service provides clearance for entry into the U.S. for persons and their luggage at a Canadian preclearance airport instead of on arrival in the U.S. To allow sufficient time for the preclearance process, you should be at the U.S. customs and immigration desk at least two hours before your flight departure time.When using U.S. preclearance facilities at a Canadian airport, you are obligated to meet U.S. entry requirements. You will be interviewed by a U.S. preclearance officer. It is an offence under Canada's Preclearance Act to knowingly make a false or deceptive statement to a preclearance officer. American officials are authorized to inspect your luggage and can refuse you entry into the U.S. While you are in a preclearance area, you are subject to Canadian law, including the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Canadian Bill of Rights, the Canadian Human Rights Act, Canada's Preclearance Act, and Canadian criminal law, including those laws governing drugs and guns. You may withdraw your request to enter the U.S. and may leave the preclearance area at any time unless a U.S. preclearance officer suspects on reasonable grounds that you have made a false or deceptive statement or obstructed an officer. The officer may then detain you for violations of Canadian law.Criminal recordIf you have a criminal record, no matter the severity or the date of the offence, you may be refused entry to the U.S. You may also experience problems when travelling through U.S. airport facilities. A pardon for an offence issued by Canadian authorities is not recognized under U.S. law for the purpose of entry into the U.S. If you have a criminal record, you should contact one of the USCIS ports of entry by telephone well in advance or contact the Embassy of the United States of America or one of its consulates. If you are ineligible to enter the U.S., you may apply for a waiver of ineligibility. This will involve completing Form I-192, "Advance Permission to Enter the U.S. as a Non-Immigrant." There is a fee and it may take several months to process your application. Waiver application forms are available from any port of entry to the U.S., any preclearance site in Canada, the Embassy of the United States of America, or one of its consulates in Canada. A list of designated ports of entry that accept filings of waiver applications as well as the application form are available from the CBP.U.S. ports of entry are computerized and connected to a centralized database. Information is readily available on criminal convictions in both Canada and the U.S.. Even though you may have entered the U.S. without hindrance in the past, you could run into difficulty if your record shows a criminal conviction or a previous denial of entry. Attempting to gain entry without a waiver could result in several weeks of detention and a permanent bar from entering the United States.If you are an American citizen that left the U.S. to avoid military service and have not since regularized your status, there might be an outstanding warrant for your arrest or you might be ineligible for U.S. entry. If in doubt, check with the nearest USCIS port of entry. If you need information about regularizing your status with the U.S. military, contact the Embassy of the United States of America.Expedited removalThe expedited removal procedure, part of comprehensive reforms intended to control illegal immigration, allows an immigration agent, with the concurrence of a supervisor, to bar non-citizens from the U.S. for five years if, in their judgment, the individuals presented false documentation or misrepresented themselves. Lying to a border official is a serious offence.There is no formal appeal process under expedited removal, but if you believe the law has been misapplied in your case, you can request a supervisory review by writing to the USCIS district director responsible for the port of entry where the decision was made.Boating in U.S. watersCanadian boaters travelling frequently to the U.S. in pleasure craft smaller than five net tons, for visits of less than 72 hours within 25 miles of the shoreline along the border with Canada, can obtain a Canadian Border Boat Landing Permit (Form I-68) from USCIS, allowing them to report their arrival by phone to the U.S. CPB. This permit is not mandatory, but boaters who choose not to obtain it must report for inspection by a Customs officer at a port of entry in person, every time they enter the U.S. Failure to do so may result in arrest, a fine or removal from the country.CruisesMany Canadians enter the U.S. to join sea cruises to other countries. You must have a valid Canadian passport for such a trip. Some of the countries you may be visiting will not permit entry without a passport. A passport is also important to re-enter the U.S. at the end of the cruise. Ship authorities may retain your passport during the cruise, in accordance with their own administrative regulations and to facilitate clearance with U.S. Immigration. Passengers should obtain a receipt for their passport, and the passport should be returned at the end of the cruise.Working in the U.S.Canadians relocating for employment should contact the appropriate Canadian and U.S. agencies to ensure that they are fully informed regarding their entitlement to social benefits, including pension plans, in their new jurisdiction of employment, as well as to determine if they continue to be eligible to participate in pension schemes or to claim other social benefits in Canada.Most Canadian business travellers may apply for admission at a U.S. port of entry without first obtaining a non-immigrant visa. However, travellers entering the U.S. in certain business-related categories are required to present specific documents to establish eligibility for admission. Please refer to the Embassy of the United States of America for detailed information.Studying in the U.S.Canadian students are no longer allowed to begin study in the U.S. without a valid Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20). This document is issued by the U.S. school and sent directly to the applicant. Students must have their Form I-20 in their possession each time they enter the U.S. for presentation to CBP officers. They should also have documentary evidence of sufficient funds to cover travel, tuition and living expenses in the U.S. for at least the first year of schooling, such as a notarized bank statement or letter from a parent/guardian attesting to the funds.For further information about student visa requirements for the U.S., please consult the U.S. Department of State.Special casesIf you have an unusual situation concerning entry into the U.S., you should obtain authoritative information from the U.S. authorities immediately before your visit. For more information, consult the Embassy of the United States of America or CBP.Border feesAmerican border officials collect a US$6 per person fee, payable only in U.S. dollars, to issue an Arrival-Departure Record (Form I-94). The fee does not apply to Canadian citizens and landed immigrants from member countries of the Commonwealth and Ireland who are entering the U.S. on temporary visits for business or pleasure, or to travellers arriving in the U.S. by air. More information and instructions are available from CBP.U.S. immigration policyFor more information about changes in U.S. immigration policy, consult the USCIS.Yellow feverSee Health to obtain information on this country's vaccination requirements.5. HEALTHMedical services and facilitiesAll hospitals must accept and treat emergencies, regardless of the person’s ability to pay. Clients will, however, be charged for all services rendered.6. LAWS AND CULTUREYou are subject to local laws. See Arrest and detention for more information.Illegal and prescription drugsThe U.S. zero tolerance policy imposes severe penalties for the possession of even a small amount of an illegal drug.Even prescription drugs and syringes used for legitimate medical purposes come under intense scrutiny. Carrying medicines in their original containers and carrying a duplicate of your original prescription, listing both the generic and trade names of the drug, is recommended. Never carry a package or luggage for someone else unless you have been able to verify the contents completely.Personal medication may be subject to U.S. drug importation laws and regulations. In general, personal importation of a 90-day supply of medication is allowed, but only if the drug is not available in the U.S. Prescription drugs imported through the mail from Canada are carefully scrutinized. For further information, please consult the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.LawsA serious violation of the law may lead to a jail sentence or, in some states, a death sentence. The jail sentence will be served in a local prison. Canada and the U.S. do, however, have a treaty that permits a Canadian imprisoned in the U.S. to request a transfer to Canada to complete the sentence in a Canadian prison. The transfer requires the agreement of both Canadian and American authorities. Canadian citizenship confers no immunity, special protection or rights to preferential treatment.Dual citizenshipDual citizenship is legally recognized in the U.S. However, Canadian officials may be limited in their ability to provide you with consular services if local authorities consider you only as an American citizen. Although U.S. authorities do not formally require dual nationals to carry both a U.S. and a Canadian passport, you should carry both documents as proof of citizenship and present yourself as Canadian to foreign authorities to minimize this risk. Citizenship is determined solely by national laws, and the decision to recognize dual citizenship rests completely with the country in which you are located when seeking consular assistance. See Travelling as a dual citizen for more information.Imports and exportsA non-resident may bring merchandise worth up to US$200 free of duty for personal or household use into the U.S. On visits of 72 hours or more, you may carry an additional US$100 worth of merchandise free of duty as gifts for other people. Certain items are prohibited. More information is available from the U.S. CBP.For information on personal duty purchase exemptions at the border when returning to Canada, please consult the Canada Border Services Agency.Travel to CubaResidents of the U.S., including Canadian citizens, are subject to U.S. law regarding travel to Cuba. They are prohibited from spending money (in any currency) relating to Cuban travel unless they are licensed by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).PetsWhen examined at a port of entry, cats and dogs must show no signs of diseases communicable to humans. If there is evidence of poor animal health, an examination by a licensed veterinarian might be required, at the expense of the owner. The U.S. authorities may also require a health certificate. Vaccination against rabies is not required for cats. Dogs must be vaccinated against rabies at least 30 days before entry, except for puppies under three months of age. Other animals are also subject to controls or quarantine requirements. Additional information is available from the U.S. CBP and local authorities.When you return to Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency will require proof of vaccination against rabies for all cats and dogs over three months of age. For detailed information, contact the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.Automobile insuranceIf you are entering the U.S. by personal automobile, you should check with your insurance agent to verify that your existing coverage is valid or sufficient for the areas you will be visiting and for the duration of your visit. If you are going to remain in a specific location in the U.S. for a considerable period of time, verify with the local authorities that your vehicle registration and driver's licence will remain valid.Many states have mandatory automobile insurance requirements, and many require motorists to carry appropriate proof of insurance. Each state's motor vehicles department can give you more specific information. The American Automobile Association and the Canadian Automobile Association can provide detailed information to their members.If you are in the U.S. and wish to drive to Mexico in your personal vehicle, you may need to purchase liability insurance as well as additional auto insurance. Contact your insurance agent and the local Mexican tourist office for further information. See our Travel Advice and Advisories for Mexico.HitchhikingNever cross the border with a hitchhiker or as a hitchhiker. Though you may not be carrying anything illegal, the hitchhiker in your vehicle might be, and you could be implicated.Be equally careful about who and what you carry in your vehicle. As the driver, you could be held responsible for the misdeeds of your passengers, even if committed without your knowledge or involvement.MoneyThe currency is the U.S. dollar (USD). Canadian currency, traveller's cheques in Canadian dollars, and personal cheques drawn on Canadian banks are not widely accepted or easily negotiable in the U.S. All major credit cards are accepted throughout the U.S.There are banking machines that will accept Canadian bank cards, but these may be limited depending on your account access. Despite these difficulties, do not carry large amounts of cash. Non-U.S. residents generally cannot negotiate monetary bank instruments (international bank drafts, money orders, etc.) without having a U.S. bank account.There is no limit to the amount of money that you may legally take into or out of the U.S.. However, if you carry more than US$10,000 in monetary instruments (such as U.S. or foreign coin, currency, traveller's cheques, money orders, stocks or bonds) into or out of the U.S., or if you receive more than that amount while in the U.S., you must file a report (Customs Form 4790) with U.S. Customs. Failure to comply can result in civil and criminal penalties, including seizure of the currency or monetary instruments.7. DISASTERS AND CLIMATEHurricane seasonThe hurricane season extends from June to the end of November, in the southeastern states. Consult the website of the National Hurricane Center for additional information on weather conditions, stay informed of regional weather forecasts, and follow the advice and instructions of local authorities.Volcanoes, tornadoes and earthquakesSome volcanoes in the U.S. are active and seismic activity also occurs. For up-to-date information on volcanic activity, consult the Alaska Volcano Observatory’s website. Additional information on volcanic and seismic activity in the U.S., as well as on possible tsunami threats to Pacific states, is available from the U.S. Geological Survey. Consult the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service for information on tornadoes. You should know the address and telephone number of the nearest embassy or consulate general of Canada in the event of an emergency.WildfiresHot, dry weather conditions and strong winds often lead to wildfires during the summer. Remain alert to local developments through the media and modify your travel arrangements accordingly. In the event of a wildfire, follow the advice of local authorities. If you suffer from respiratory ailments, take into account that the air quality in areas near active fires may deteriorate due to heavy smoke.

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Rivers & Regions The Rhine River At 1320 kilometers the Rhine is the longest river in Europe. It rises in the Swiss Alps issuing from the Rheinwaldhorn Glacier 3,353 m above sea level. It flows generally north, passing through or bordering on Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, France, and the Netherlands before emptying into the North Sea at Rotterdam. Its important tributaries are the Aare, Neckar, Main, Moselle, and Ruhr rivers. Canals link the river with the Maas, Rhône-Saône, Marne, and Danube (via the Main) valleys. The Rhine is connected to the Mediterranean Sea by the Rhine-Rhone canal and is joined to the Black Sea by the Rhine-Danube canals. This makes it possible for barges and passenger boats to travel from the North Sea to the Black Sea. The Rhine is the busiest waterway in the world and cargo is transported all over Europe using these two canals. Coal, coke, grain, timber, and iron ore are the principal cargoes carried on the river. Rotterdam is the chief outlet to the North Sea and is the worlds largest sea port. Duisburg, the outlet for the Ruhr industrial region, is the worlds largest river port. The current population of the basin is approximately 50 million. The major cities are all situated on the Rhine or on its larger tributaries and the development of these cities is strongly dependent on water. Similarly, activities undertaken within these cities impact on the waters of the Rhine and its tributaries. In this sense, the Rhine basin could be regarded as a kind of "mega-city". The problems and issues that have faced the development of the Rhine basin are similar to those currently facing water resources managers in large cities. Specific issues include water supply, flooding, water quality, energy production, transport and institutional arrangements. The demands on water for a range of purposes has increased significantly with time. Population growth, industry, agriculture, hydropower generation and other users can be either cooperative or competing users. Rhine River Quick Facts 1320km Annual flow at mouth 69.3 cubic km - or 69 300 billion litres Basin Population Population Density of Basin 270 persons per square km Bordering Countries France, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands & Luxembourg Countries flowed through Switzerland, Germany & Netherlands Population of countries flowed through Average per capita GDP of countries flowed through US$ 23 877 Transport, domestic supply, industrial, agricultural, tourism, power generation & recreation. Convention on the International Commission for the Protection of the Rhine against Pollution (Bern convention) signed in 1963 by states bordering the river. It was resigned in 1999 with the European Union included. View Agreement Rhine Action Plan Against Chemical Pollution (RAP), 1987. Action Plan on flood Defense, 1998. Institutional Arrangements ICPR (International Commission for the Protection of the Rhine) European Environment Agency (EEA) The principle institution involved with the management of the Rhine River is the International Commission for the Protection of the Rhine (ICPR). It was founded in Basel on July 11, 1950 by countries bordering the Rhine - Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Germany and the Netherlands. It was created as a common forum, where questions relating to the pollution and management of the Rhine could be discussed and solutions sought for. The driving force behind the setting up of the commission was the Netherlands. As the final downstream riparian they were having to contend with high levels of pollution and floods on a regular basis. Targets of the ICPR Sustainable development of the entire Rhine ecosystem. Guarantee the use of Rhine water for drinking water production. Improvement of the sediment quality in order to enable the use or disposal of dredged material without causing environmental harm. Overall flood prevention and environmentally sound flood protection. Improvement of the North Sea quality in accordance with other measures aimed at the protection of this marine area. Working method of the Commission Rhine Ministers (of member states) decide the precise tasks for the Commission and the member states. Implementation of the decisions taken by the Commission is the responsibility of the Member States; decisions taken by the Commission are not legally binding. Preparation and elaboration of Commission's decisions in 3 permanent working groups and 2 project groups (see box alongside). Specific tasks are dealt with by expert groups. Composition of the groups is made up by national senior officials and experts. A small secretariat supports the work of the Commission. Each Contracting Party bears the costs of its representation in the Commission, as well as costs for studies carried out in its territory. The commission carries out most of its work through the Coordination Group, which is responsible for drafting guidelines for the Working Groups. European Environment Agency The mission of the EEA is "to support sustainable development and to help achieve significant and measurable improvement in Europe's environment through the provision of timely, targeted, relevant and reliable information to policy making agents and the public". Although not specifically focussed on water or the Rhine River it is an important agency in the monitoring of the water quality of the Rhine. It is also responsible for the implementation of EU regulations regarding the river. steps of the water cycleclearwave electronic water softener systemreviews of tankless water heatersdrinking water purification processhot water metersrepair ceiling water damagewell water pressurewater heater troubleshootinghot water heater comparisonreusable plastic water bottlescarbon water filtersscuba hand signalsflood restoration equipment Water Resource Resources Faith Development & Poverty OPINION: Confusing Cause and Effect Water Education © 1996 - 2012 Water Policy International Ltd - Materials may be used with consent and acknowledgement.

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Tired of London, Tired of Life - A website about things to do in London Books Contact Reflect on another year at Tired of London, Tired of Life It's been another full year at Tired of London, Tired of Life, with the most exciting news being that your author has written a book based on this website, which is scheduled for release on 5th January by Virgin Books. Your author hopes readers who have enjoyed the website might consider purchasing a copy and would also consider attending the book launch he is hosting at the Gallery Cafe in Bethnal Green on Friday 6th January.Alongside this exciting development, it's been a year full of other events, one of the most enjoyable being a trip your author took in August, joining with Ian from IanVisits to take Boris bikes to Paris, for a trip which tickled the fancy of the national newspapers. Your author also launched Talking To Strangers, a monthly evening for people in the capital to have interesting conversations with people they have never met before, which has so far been well received by participants and will continue into the new year.There were also podcasts for Londonist Out Loud and Art on Air London Essentials, which were enjoyable, and in December, your author led a walking tour of Soho for Nokia.2012 looks set to be an interesting year for the capital, with the Mayoral Elections, the Notting Hill Carnival, Charles Dickens' 200th Birthday, the Diamond Jubilee, the Chinese New Year, St Patrick's Day, the Lord Mayor's Parade, the London 2012 Festival, the London Marathon, the Baishakhi Mela, the Blackheath Kite & Bike Festival, and Bonfire Night making for a pretty full calendar, but we shouldn't forget that the Olympic & Paralympic Games are also scheduled to be taking place in a park near Stratford for a few weeks in the summer, even if we haven't got tickets to attend.Once again, your author should thank other inspiring London bloggers and writers who he has encountered this year, including everyone from Londonist and LDN, Jane's London, Ian Visits, Annie Mole's London Underground Blog, 853, Bollards of London, It's Your London, About London, Pete Berthoud, London Remembers, Snipe, Caroline's Miscellany, Westminster Walking and others, and those inspiring bloggers who remain illusive, such as Diamond Geezer, the Shady Old Lady, the Greenwich Phantom and the Blackheath BugleThank you all for continuing reading this year. It has been fun. Self Indulgent Visit Ravensbury Park A triangular park on the north bank of the River Wandle in Merton, Ravensbury Park was once part of the Ravensbury Park Estate of Ravensbury Manor, but today it offers 6.68-hectares of public space, open to all and owned by Merton Council and particularly notable for the picturesque stretch of the River Wandle which runs through it.The park came about after the estate and manor fell into ruin in 1855 and were demolished shortly afterwards. Subsequently, the Ravensbury Park Estate was sold for residential developments, and it wasn't until in 1929 that the local councils purchased the remaining grounds for a park, which opened in May 1930.For more, see http://www.merton.gov.uk/environment/openspaces/parks/parks_in_the_morden_area/ravensburypark.htm Parks and Gardens, Explore Brent Museum Gathering together a range of fascinating artefacts and information about the London Borough of Brent, the Brent Museum is an interesting visit for someone from any part of the capital, but is a must for those who live within the borough itself. Arranged around different themes from such as 'Home', 'Transport' and 'Work', the museum attempts to educate us about the history of Brent, focussing on the period from 1850 to the present day, by drawing on a collection of around 10,000 items.For more information, see http://www.brent.gov.uk/museumarchive.nsf/Pages/LBB-2 Walk in Cremore Gardens Once a large pleasure gardens, found beside the Thames at Chelsea and at its peak between 1845 to 1877, Cremore Gardens is now a mere fraction of its original size, but a small area of green survives beside Lots Road Power Station, and the original gates have been restored.The original gardens cost a shilling to enter, and contained a range of amusements, including a dancing platform, live bands, weekly balloon ascents, restaurants and even firework displays.Today, the gardens are free to enter and are maintained by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and are open from 7.30am until dusk daily. For more, see http://www.rbkc.gov.uk/leisureandlibraries/parksandgardens/yourlocalpark/cremornegardens.aspx

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Los Angeles Overview HomeWorldNorth AmericaUnited StatesCaliforniaLos AngelesGuide Places To Visit /Cities Share Share this via Here to help 14 tour guides, 45 locals and 1 ambassador Places To VisitRecreation / OutdoorTourist EssentialsTours & ActivitiesShopping / NightlifeEating Meet locals and travel companions. Join Touristlink California, United States34.0067-118.3738 Los Angeles officially the City of Los Angeles, often known by its initials L.A., is the most populous city in the U.S. state of California and the second-most populous in the United States, after New York City, with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621. It has a land area of 469 square miles (1,215 km2), and is located in Southern California. The city is the focal point of the larger Los Angeles–Long Beach–Santa Ana metropolitan statistical area and Greater Los Angeles Area region, which contain 13 million and over 18 million people in Combined statistical area respectively as of 2010, making it one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the World and the second-largest in the United States. Los Angeles is also the seat of Los Angeles County, the most populated and one of the most ethnically diverse counties in the United States, while the entire Los Angeles area itself has been recognized as the most diverse of the nation's largest cities. The city's inhabitants are referred to as Angelenos. Los Angeles was founded on September 4, 1781, by Spanish governor Felipe de Neve. It became a part of Mexico in 1821 following the Mexican War of Independence. In 1848, at the end of the Mexican–American War, Los Angeles and the rest of California were purchased as part of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, thereby becoming part of the United States. Los Angeles was incorporated as a municipality on April 4, 1850, five months before California achieved statehood. Nicknamed the City of Angels, Los Angeles is a global city, with strengths in business, international trade, entertainment, culture, media, fashion, science, sports, technology, education, medicine and research and has been ranked sixth in the Global Cities Index and 9th Global Economic Power Index. The city is home to renowned institutions covering a broad range of professional and cultural fields and is one of the most substantial economic engines within the United States. The Los Angeles combined statistical area (CSA) has a gross metropolitan product (GMP) of $831 billion (as of 2008), making it the third-largest in the world, after the Greater Tokyo and New York metropolitan areas. Los Angeles includes Hollywood and leads the world in the creation of television productions, video games, and recorded music; it is also one of the leaders in motion picture production. Additionally, Los Angeles hosted the Summer Olympic Games in 1932 and 1984. The Los Angeles coastal area was first settled by the Tongva (or Gabrieleños) and Chumash Native American tribes thousands of years ago. A Gabrielino settlement in the area was called iyáangẚ (written Yang-na by the Spanish), meaning "poison oak place". Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo, a Portuguese-born explorer, claimed the area of southern California for the Spanish Empire in 1542. Gaspar de Portolà and Franciscan missionary Juan Crespí, reached the present site of Los Angeles on August 2, 1769. In 1771, Franciscan friar Junípero Serra directed the building of the Mission San Gabriel Arcángel, the first mission in the area. On September 4, 1781, a group of forty-four settlers known as "Los Pobladores" founded the pueblo called "El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles del Río de Porciúncula"; in English it is "The Town of Our Lady the Queen of Angels of the Porciúncula River". The Queen of Angels is an honorific of the Virgin Mary. Two-thirds of the settlers were mestizo or mulatto with a mixture of African, indigenous and European ancestry. The settlement remained a small ranch town for decades, but by 1820, the population had increased to about 650 residents. Today, the pueblo is commemorated in the historic district of Los Angeles Pueblo Plaza and Olvera Street, the oldest part of Los Angeles. 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Home > Trip Types and Activities > Theme Travel > green travelRelated topics: green travel,Accommodation Greening Hotels By: David Eisen Top chains are ramping up their environmental initiatives Starwood’s Element brand combines sleek style with environmental awareness It wasn’t long ago that “going green” was more of a whimper than a battle cry. “Alternative energy,” “fuel cells,” “LEED certification” and “carbon dioxide emissions” have only recently become part of the parlance of our time. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, however, has been on the green path since the early 1990s, pioneering conservation policies on waste, water and energy use, and even sharing its successes with industry competitors, such as Hilton and Marriott. Learn more about the efforts hotel company's are making to make their properties more eco-friendly in the podcast below, where Travel Agent's Michael Browne moderates a discussion on green travel, that includes input from representatives of Fairmont, Starwood, Hyatt and Wyndham. “It’s a win-win for everyone,” says Sarah Dayboll, coordinator of environmental affairs for Fairmont Raffles Hotels International. “We introduced our Green Partnership Program (a how-to manual that provides comprehensive direction on how-to green operations) in 1990, and it is currently in place at our 56 locations around the world.” Fairmont focuses on four core areas: energy and water conservation, waste management, sustainability and community partnerships. Guests staying at Fairmont properties will find such measures as low-flow showerheads, tap aerators and recycling bins. Three Fairmont properties—Newport Beach, CA; San Jose, CA; and St. Andrews in Scotland—use co-generation, which produces electricity on site and captures the excess heat for hotel use. The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in Canada, The Fairmont Washington, D.C. and Fairmont Vier Jahreszeiten in Hamburg currently contract part of their electricity consumption from renewable sources like wind and hydro. At The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, 50 percent of the property’s electricity needs are met by a blend of wind and run-of-river electricity generation, and nine of the 13 chalets at Fairmont Kenauk at Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello in Quebec have solar power systems supplying about half of their energy. These types of measures, the hotel asserts, have no bearing on a guest’s stay. “Our success is that you can be green and still offer a luxury experience,” Dayboll says. “Guests don’t even realize that these green measures are going on around them.” Hear more about how travelers are responding to green hotels in a discussion amongst hotel executives moderated by Travel Agent's Michael Browne in the podcast below. Green Is Elementary Starwood Hotels and Resorts’ newest brand, Element, is making sure that consumers and agents alike are aware of its greening efforts. Starwood says the brand, which is an extended-stay product, is the first to mandate that all properties pursue the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED certification. The hotel company believes that just as its W brand was a trailblazer in hotel design and style, Element will do the same in the green arena. “Starwood will continue to evolve our sustainability initiatives through a multi-year transformation that ultimately results in the establishment of a viable sustainable business model,” says Brian McGuinness, senior vice president of Aloft and Element Hotels.As much as going green is about environmental stewardship, it makes sense economically, too. “We estimate that Element’s construction costs run an average of 1 percent to 2 percent higher than traditional building costs,” says McGuinness, “but project that each property will recoup that investment in energy savings, water-use reduction and waste reduction within three to five years.” Element’s flagship, Element Lexington (which earned LEED gold certification in December 2008), just outside of Boston, also serves as the brand’s “green innovation lab,” where the hotel operator tests products and practices. “Element Lexington is saving enough energy annually to power 236 U.S. homes for one year,” McGuinness says. “Take that statistic and multiply it by thousands of hotel properties all over the world and you can only imagine the positive impact it would have on the global environment.” While many hoteliers talk about going the extra green mile, some still aren’t totally convinced. “The real factor facing hotels regarding green is this: Is it a real effort, or is it window dressing?” asks Andrew Sacks, president of AgencySacks, a marketing firm in New York. “If it is a real effort, it must go beyond optional towel washing. The commitment has to be head-office [on] down, and genuine. Discerning guests will be skeptical of anything that is not fully thought through.” The 550-room InterContinental San Francisco backs up its green talk. The hotel has integrated many green measures, such as double-paned windows to reduce temperature fluctuation; energy-efficient light bulbs, and motion and automatic sensors; and wholesale power, which allows the hotel to negotiate its source of power and purchase from green sources. The hotel’s greening effort also extends into its I-Spa, which, along with using organic ingredients and recycled packaging, features 100-percent microfiber sheets and robes that cut down on drying time and expendable energy during the cleaning process. “All of these measures, we do out of conviction,” says Peter Koehler, general manager of InterContinental San Francisco. “It saves money, gets business and creates a better environment for our customers and employees.” Koehler says that the hotel’s greening efforts have gotten the full backing of Andrew Coslett, CEO of InterContinental Hotels Group. “He’s pushing and supporting it,” Koehler says. The biggest environmental push InterContinental San Francisco has made is in the implementation of green technology. The hotel utilizes industrial drain cleaners, which use microbial technology to eliminate fats, oils and grease that clog pipes. The process is healthier for employees and guests and not only reduces the amount of contaminants and toxins that filter into the city’s sewer system, but also reduces the need for mechanical drain management services in the future. At Marriott International Hotels, greening its hotels isn’t enough; the Bethesda, MD-based hotel operator also has made it a mission to have zero net waste from its headquarters by 2012. On the hotel end, Marriott’s “Spirit to Preserve” is a five-point strategy, which includes greening its hotels and supply chain. Marriott is working to empower its hotel development partners to design and construct greener hotels and will by the end of the year develop its own green hotel guidelines, in line with LEED standards. Moreover, Marriott is not only looking to “green the box,” but green what goes into it. Some actions include the use of greener key cards made of 50 percent recycled material; supplying beds with eco-pillows filled with material made from recycled bottles; painting with low-volatile organic compound paint; and using low-phosphate laundry detergent. Marriott competitor Hilton Hotels has been busy mounting its green movement. Over the coming years, Hilton is committed to reducing energy, CO2 and waste by 20 percent and water by 10 percent. Already, the Hilton New York has completed the rigging of a fuel-cell power system, considered one of the cleanest power-generating technologies available, and, in 2007, The Hilton Vancouver Washington became one of the first hotels in the country to receive a LEED rating. What do you think of this $type? SUBSCRIBE TO THE DAILY NEWSLETTER

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Caberston Forest Caberston Forest is located next to the Leithen Water to the north of Innverleithen.. The Iron Age fort site atop Pirn Hill in Caberston forest is just one of several similar sites spread across the Tweed Valley, which afforded ancient inhabitants some protection and means of early warning in times of trouble. Today the hills offer excellent waymarked trails and the same fantastic views. The most popular walk here involves a circuit around Pirn Hill, which can be extended to take in the 2000 year old Iron Age settlement site on its summit. Seven carved sandstone sculptures, by local artist Mary Kenny, depicting the history of nearby Innerleithen and the hill, can also be found by the summit. The Scottish Borders map Miniature map of The Scottish Borders Duns Overview of The Scottish Borders Travel in The Scottish Borders Accommodation in The Scottish Borders About The Scottish Borders Things to Do in The Scottish Borders From Innerleithen High Street (A72), take the B709 (starting at the Bank of Scotland). Parking is on the right hand side, and the access footpath starts a few metres from this car park, entering the forest via the stone bridge.

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Sussex Downs and East Hampshire Downs Geographical, April 2007 | Sussex Downs and East Hampshire Downs Rattling and bumping along little used tracks at the edges of snow-covered fields, the progress of the farmer's 4x4 is slow. Millions of people across Britain had awoken this morning to the inevitable travel chaos caused by a few centimetres of snow. But the conditions weren't severe enough to prevent Tom Tupper, whose farming roots on the South Downs go back to 1811, from venturing up to 225-metre Bignor Hill to check on his herd of very special, and some might say ecologically important, sheep. From the top, we're treated to fantastic 360[degrees] views across the southeast of England that, on a clear day, take in Bognor Regis, the Isle of Wight, Devil's Dyke and the Hog's Back (or North Downs), which stretches across Kent and Surrey. Extending from near Winchester to Eastbourne, the South Downs is a ridge of chalk that runs parallel to the North Downs. Both ridges were once part of a chalk dome--or anticline--the centre of which has gradually eroded away into a flat area now known as the Weald. The landscape here represents several thousand years of human history, and a staggering number of archaeological sites are scattered throughout, including 670 Scheduled Ancient Monuments and Cissbury Ring, the second largest hill fort in England. A bewildering array of protection statuses are in place across the downs, including four National Nature Reserves and several Sites of Special Scientific Interest. The Seven Sisters Country Park and Beachy Head near Eastbourne are Heritage Coast sites, and much of the steep chalk slopes were designated an Environmentally Sensitive Area in 1987 because the rare remnants of ancient downland turf that cover them support a rich diversity of flowers and butterflies. In addition, the South Downs is the only area of chalk downland in the UK to have been considered and proposed as a national park a status that it's still chasing. It wasn't until the 1960s that the South Downs as a whole received any kind of protection under the AONB system. The problem was that the enormous chalk ridge transcended the boundaries of 15 local authorities, which made the process of protecting it quite complicated. The downs within East Hampshire were designated an AONB in 1962, but it took the Sussex Downs another four years to be designated. Combined, the AONBs cover most of the area proposed as a national park and are managed jointly by the South Downs Joint Committee (SDJC). The hold-up in the South Downs' progress towards national parkhood is the result of an assessment by the National Park Commission, which found that heavy ploughing had severely diminished the region's recreational potential. This is one of two crucial criteria that must be met by an area seeking national park status, the other being natural beauty, which the region has in abundance. After both the First and Second World Wars, there was a drive to become more self-sufficient: farmers were paid to grow more crops and landowners were encouraged to plant trees for fuel and timber. "During the post-war era, the government gave farmers almost unlimited scope to intensify agriculture," explains Neil Hill, SDJC's Landscape Enhancement Initiative project coordinator. This intensive farming diminished much of the South Downs chalk grasslands--those characteristic rolling open hill-tops--which had been maintained by sheep grazing since the Bronze Age, enabling a very specialist community of plants and animals to exist there. At the right time of year, butterflies such as the rare silver spotted skipper, duke of Burgundy and Adonis blue can be seen fluttering between coniferous juniper trees and flowers such as the round-headed rampion, the protected early gentian and two types of orchid. Skylarks, corn buntings and grey partridges also benefit from the chalk grassland habitat. Landscape managers soon realised that in order to maintain these communities, it was important to bring back the sheep. … The rest of this article is only available to active members of Questia Publication information: Article title: Sussex Downs and East Hampshire Downs. Magazine title: Geographical. © 2008 Circle Publishing Ltd. Cited article Delete Sussex Downs and East Hampshire Downs

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Amelia and Cumberland Islands and the Okefenokee Swamp Select a Date OverviewProgram DetailsDiscussion BoardReviews | Photos | VideosPricing OptionsTravel DetailsOur ExpertsOur Value Promise Mr. Ron Kurtz Ron has been an Amelia Island resident for more than 20 years. After attending Hiram College, he graduated from New York University with a degree in educational theater. Ron served as the director of the Amelia Island Museum of History and wrote a highly regarded history of the island, now in its sixth printing, as well as a series of children's books. Ron has lectured on the history and architecture of the first coast for the Historic Preservation Trust as well as the Smithsonian Institution. Mr. Kevin McCarthy Kevin grew up in Gloucester, Mass. and settled in Fernandina Beach in 1968. He spent 41 years sailing the waters of northeast Fla. and southeast Georgia. He holds a 100 ton master’s license and developed his knowledge of the wildlife and history exploring the waters that surround Amelia Island, Cumberland Island and St. Mary's, Ga. Generations of Kevin’s family have been shrimpers, and he shares with participants his knowledge of shrimp farming and the future of the shrimp industry in the U.S. Mrs. Lynn Wadley Lynn Wadley is a folk performer who makes music come alive. A past Florida mountain dulcimer champion, she presents six types of rare instruments in a program filled with songs and stories. A self-taught musician, Lynn has delighted more than 200 Road Scholar groups over the past ten years. She has taught folk music classes at Jacksonville University, John Campbell Folk School, The Mountain in Highlands, NC and many other workshops. Mr. Patrick Leary Patrick Leary is a lifelong naturalist and birder who is committed to coastal bird conservation, and conducts surveys and monitors populations of shorebirds year round. He is a contributing member of the American Oystercatcher and Red Knot Working groups, and collaborates with researchers studying Piping Plovers on the continent and in the Bahamas. Pat contributed to Florida’s initial Breeding Bird Atlas and has co-authored a local bird guide. Jan 27 — Feb 1, 2013 $878 Oct 12 — Oct 17, 2014$859 Feb 8 — Feb 13, 2015$899

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Area Businesses Hope To Sustain Holiday Momentum Posted on 07/10/2008 by DispatchAdmin OCEAN CITY – The crowds certainly poured into town this past holiday weekend, filling the beach, hotels and restaurants, but whether the banner weekend is a forecast for the rest of the season remains to be seen. The Fourth of July fell on a Friday this year, raising hopes in the resort for a banner holiday weekend. Having the holiday fall on a Friday meant an extra day of vacation time for tourists and an extra day of business for the resort. Several resort officials and business owners predicted a strong holiday weekend last week, remaining optimistic that with the help of good weather, the crowds would abound. Although the weather put a damper on some of the weekend festivities, in particular the Friday night fireworks, which were set off an hour early due to a looming storm, the crowds stayed strong all weekend. According to the town’s demoflush estimates, 326,249 people were in town Saturday and Sunday, with 344,756 people in town on Friday, the Fourth. The last time the Fourth of July fell on a Friday was in 2003, which is marked as one of the strongest Fourth of July weekends ever. In 2003, 340,344 people came to town on Friday, the Fourth, with an average of 342,352 people on Saturday and Sunday. Demoflush numbers would reflect that the ideal day for the Fourth of July is on a Sunday. In 2004, the Fourth fell on a Sunday and saw 345,671 people in town on that day. Last year the Fourth fell on a Wednesday, and although the mid-week holiday provided businesses with the opportunity for two strong weekends, the first weekend in July remained fairly low with 300,333 people. With crowds coming in strong this past weekend and the weather cooperating for most the part, businesses enjoyed the anticipated banner weekend. “It was good, I think we definitely saw some good numbers this past weekend,” said Ocean City Public Relations Director Donna Abbott. “The crowds really were here, they were enjoying a great weekend,” said Mayor Rick Meehan at Monday night’s council meeting. Ocean City Hotel-Motel Restaurant Association (OCHMRA) Executive Director Susan Jones also reported a strong weekend. “With the Fourth falling on a Friday, it was a given that it would be a busy weekend,” she said. Jones noted that both the hotels and restaurants saw a solid weekend, with big crowds on Friday and Saturday. “Everyone was really thrilled. They were definitely happy with Friday and Saturday, it was a nice push,” she reported. Doug Buxbaum, owner of Buxy’s Salty Dog Saloon on 28th Street, also reported a strong weekend with crowds staying through Sunday. “It was a banner weekend. It was one of the best Fourth’s ever, actually it was the best Fourth of July we’ve had,” he said. Like most business owners, Buxbaum was unsure of what the weekend would bring. “We were a little apprehensive in expecting it, hoping for the best but expecting the worst,” he said. The best came through for Buxy’s however. “It turned out to be an excellent weekend,” he said, adding that it was the first weekend he saw crowds staying strong through Sunday and even through the next week. “We’re going strong, it’s right where we want to be.” In West Ocean City, business was booming as well at the Bull on the Beach. Philip Houck reported a strong weekend that fell in line with what is typically expected of the popular holiday. “Of course, you always hope for more, but it was a good weekend,” said Houck. Business in Ocean Pines was steady as well, with the Fourth kicking off a strong summer for The Steer Inn Tavern, located on Route 589. Owner Skip McGarry reported a banner weekend, starting as early as Wednesday. “We were slammed, it was better than we expected,” said McGarry. “For us, we were busy from Wednesday on and ever since then we’ve been really busy.” As one of the new businesses in the area, McGarry was thrilled with the holiday and looks forward to an equally strong summer. “Since we’re a new business we’ve really got one way to go, up,” he said. “It’s been real good for us so far.” Although the holiday was successful in bringing crowds and business to the resort, uncertainty regarding the summer season remains. “It may be the highlight to the summer, yes,” said Jones of this past weekend. Jones said vacation trends this summer are showing people staying just one to two nights, mostly on weekends. “I think it’s going to be a weekend thing from now on,” agreed Houck, predicting Thursday through Sunday crowds. “I don’t know if it’s the gas prices or the overall cost of everything.” With July well underway, Houck is hoping for a strong July and first half of August, explaining that with schools going back so early, the end of August and Labor Day aren’t as strong as they once were. “The gas prices are definitely hurting that extra night stay,” said Buxbaum. Despite gloomy economic predictions, Buxbaum remains hopeful that the summer will be strong. “We’re keeping our fingers crossed. We’re looking forward to a great summer,” he said. The OCHMRA is working hard to spread the word on vacation values and keep people coming to town. “People are still looking for the deal,” said Jones. According to Jones, promotions and deals have been key this year. A promotions button added to the organization’s website this year has been a hot button for visitors to the site, she reported, with vacationers eager to find the best option for a tight budget. Gas deals, vacation values and the one-week wonder packages are just a few of the promotions being offered right now through the OCHMRA. A “Summer Dates at Fall Rates” campaign will keep deals going through the end of August and September. Despite the deals, Jones is seeing a decrease in some areas. The Starpower Competition, held July 20-25, is typically a strong weekend for hotels, said Jones, but so far this year the numbers are down. “I have a lot of hotels that used to fill up and they’re not even close,” she said. This article was written by DispatchAdmin. Bookmark the permalink.Posted inTop Stories Leave a Reply Cancel reply

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Amtrak Fights Big Oil For Use Of The Rails By David Schaper Feb 6, 2014 ShareTwitter Facebook Google+ Email Amtrak trains on the Empire Builder route, which stops in Williston, N.D., have been facing long delays. Shannon Stapleton Originally published on February 6, 2014 12:03 pm Oil business in North Dakota is creating some big headaches for Amtrak travelers. Trains on the popular Empire Builder route between Chicago and the Pacific Northwest are often delayed for hours. One reason for the congestion is an influx of trains hauling crude oil across the Northern Plains. The delays are becoming so bad that a passenger group now wants the U.S. transportation secretary to intervene. Frozen Before Ice Fishing Among the disgruntled customers are ice fishers trying to get to Devils Lake, N.D. Kyle Blanchfield owns Woodland Resort, right on the lake's shores. The spot has "some of world's finest perch fishing," he says, and the sport this winter is better than it's been in 20 years. If only he had better luck getting his customers to the lake. "An awful lot of our groups have been stranded in Fargo, N.D., which is a 2 1/2-hour drive for us," he says. Those groups have been taking Amtrak as part of Blanchfield's "Perch Express" package deal. It includes all the ice fishing gear, a heated shelter, a fishing guide and a train ride from Chicago, Milwaukee or Minneapolis to Devils Lake. But this winter, Blanchfield says, Amtrak's service has become completely unreliable, either detouring the trains at Fargo or delaying them for up to 18 hours. "Valuable customers of ours — folks that we've spent a lot of effort to market to and to perfect a very good package and a good trip for — get here very grumpy," he says. "And you don't blame 'em; you can't blame 'em." So Blanchfield has been giving out a lot of refunds these days, and he's canceling all future Perch Express packages. The train delays, he says, are killing a big part of his business. Also On The Railroad Amtrak spokesman Marc Magliari says he feels the entrepreneur's pain. "It's a great concern to us," he says. Magliari says the Empire Builder is Amtrak's most popular overnight route, carrying more than a half-million passengers a year between Chicago and Portland and Seattle, but he says the delays are hurting ridership. "Arriving here in Chicago, delays of several hours, causing people to miss their connections to Eastern trains or Midwestern trains, have become very common," he says. In fact, on a recent day, the Empire Builder due at Chicago's Union Station a little before 4 p.m. is more than 13 hours behind schedule. But Magliari says it's not Amtrak's fault. "The primary reason the Empire Builder has been running behind schedule is problems on the host railroad," BNSF Railway, he says. And more often than not, the problem is a traffic jam of freight trains — locomotives pulling oil-filled tank cars, stretching as far as the eye can see. Ross Capon, president of the National Association of Railroad Passengers, says BNSF is giving the job of moving oil priority over transporting people. "The result of that is passengers are left out in the cold," he says. And Capon fears the chronic delays will give Amtrak a black eye. "If you are running a service that looks like a sad joke for an extended period of time, you're going to start to lose business," he says, "and then the people on Capitol Hill who don't believe these trains should exist anyway are going to smell blood and go in for the kill." Capon's group is calling on Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx to intervene. But a DOT spokesman, in an emailed statement, suggested Foxx will not get involved in the dispute, saying "the Surface Transportation Board ultimately has the authority to enforce Amtrak's right to service preference on freight tracks to maintain high levels of Amtrak on-time performance." Not Just Oil A BNSF spokeswoman acknowledges that the railroad is disappointed in its service to all its customers, but she says oil shipments alone are not responsible for delays. In an email, the spokeswoman says volumes of many other kinds of freight increased significantly last year, too. The railroad is investing hundreds of millions of dollars to expand capacity, but that track work slows trains. The spokeswoman also says extreme cold has exacerbated delays. In the meantime, Amtrak may just adjust its timetables and build the chronic delays into its schedule, so at least passengers will have a better idea of what they're in for.Copyright 2014 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/. View the discussion thread. © 2015 Rhode Island Public Radio

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BoatMart Classifieds NEWS & DEPARTMENTS State/National/World Dock Lines FishRap News BoatMart Home Pacific Coast Marinas Pump Out Stations Launch Ramps SoCal & Baja Boatyards Ongoing Events & Classes Log Abroad Dog Aboard Boating Links SoCal Fishing News / FishRap News City Approves Funding for NB Holiday Boat Parade posted: 10/23/2013 Lighting Up Holiday Nights -- The city of Newport Beach has agreed to sponsor the annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade for the next four years, providing $50,000 per year to the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce to help fund the event. By: Shane Scott NEWPORT BEACH -- In a vote of 5-2, the Newport Beach City Council has voted to approve city sponsorship of the Newport Beach Christmas Boat parade and will pay $50,000 a year to help fund the event, for the next four years. While the parade has received anywhere from $30,000 to $50,000 from the city of Newport Beach in previous years, president of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce and former mayor Steve Rosansky believes that long-term funding will benefit both the event and the city. “I can tell you that we will use the funds to try to elevate the high-saturated parade that it is today to an even higher level,” Rosansky said at the Oct. 8 Newport Beach City Council meeting, where the sponsorship decision was made. “The parade generates an amazing amount of business in this town -- not only for the restaurants which line the harbor, or for the catering companies that come out to people’s homes,” Rosansky said. “Just a question: Do we really have, over five nights, a million visitors?” asked City Councilwoman Nancy Gardner. “200,000 people come every night? I know how many people come to the beaches every weekend: Give me a break.” “You can ask the visitor bureau yourself,” Rosansky responded. “People are coming and staying in hotel rooms here to watch the parade. “Although we are at a high level today, we’d still like to try and take that to the next level,” he added. “Visitors that come from outside of town to participate in watching the parade may spend money in Fashion Island or other places while they’re here.” Part of the reason for having the next four years’ funding locked in is so the chamber will have the financial stability to go out and seek and additional help with marketing, Rosansky said. He added that he hopes the Newport Christmas Boat Parade is one day elevated to the heights of the Rose Parade, in terms of visitor interest and popularity. In total, the parade has four sponsors: the city, Newport Beach and Co., Simple Green and Meguiar’s. Despite the parade’s popularity, some residents expressed doubts about the wisdom of granting the event more public funding during the public comment portion of the city council meeting. “I’m always skeptical about giving public money to private organizations,” said Newport Beach resident Jim Mosher. “I’m particularly skeptical when the group promoting free enterprise (the chamber of commerce) comes before you asking for money from the public trough.” Mosher added that, according to the grant agreement, the approved funds can be used without restriction for anything related to the parade. And the grant agreement opens with a statement that 2013 is the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade’s 105th year, which Mosher said he believes is a myth. “According to the chamber’s own history, for the first 40 years, the only illuminated boat parade in Newport Beach was a summer event -- and the council, in fact, banned that in 1949, because of the crowds and traffic congestion that it created,” Mosher said. “But now, 64 years later, we’re encouraging crowds and traffic, and even airplanes. As far as the economic benefit this public event is supposed to return to us taxpayers, I would suspect that return is as much a myth as the ‘105 years.’” ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ Is 2013 Newport Boat Parade Theme NEWPORT BEACH -- The theme for this year’s five-night Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, hosted by the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce, is “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” The 105th annual event is set for Dec. 18-22. “The parade is our community’s ‘Christmas card to the world,’ and sets the harbor ablaze with twinkling lights and holiday spirit like no other tradition in the country,” said Steve Rosansky, Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce president and CEO. Participating watercraft will range in size from 15 feet to more than 100 feet -- and they will be adorned with lights, decorations, moving displays, music, dancers and more. More than 100 vessels are expected to light up Newport Harbor, which is also home to the Ring of Lights waterfront home decoration competition. Named the “Number 2 Destination for Holiday Lights” by Yahoo Travel in 2011 and one of the “Top 10 Christmas Happenings in the Nation” by the New York Times, the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade attracts about 1 million visitors each year, according to the Chamber of Commerce. Parade co-founders Joseph Beek and John Scarpa started the event back in 1908, and it was originally a summer parade of lighted gondolas. The annual event evolved to become a holiday parade of lighted and decorated boats in all shapes, sizes and configurations. And today, it is billed as the longest-running holiday lighted boat parade in the U.S. The parade is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Balboa Village area, and participating boats will navigate a 14.7-mile route ending off Bay Island at 9 p.m. As is customary, the first and last night of the parade will features a fireworks show off the Balboa Pier. The parade is sponsored by the city of Newport Beach, Simple Green, Meguiar’s and Newport Beach & Co. For more information, go to visitnewportbeach.com. Digital Edition Archive Free Digital Guide to Pacific Coast Marinas Copyright © 2015 Duncan McIntosh Company, Inc. Powered by Mediaspan

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Nativity Scenes Liven Centuries-Old French Village By Eleanor Beardsley Originally published on December 25, 2013 7:04 pm Transcript DAVID GREENE, HOST: The medieval village of Flavigny, France has livened up its winter streets with nativity scenes, 85 of them exhibited in windows of houses throughout the town. This centuries-old village has been doing this for five years now and it's bringing in crowds of tourists. NPR's Eleanor Beardsley was one of them and she sent us this Christmas postcard. (SOUNDBITE OF BELL) ELEANOR BEARDSLEY, BYLINE: With a population of around 240 in the wintertime, the cobbled streets of Flavigny can seem austere and empty this time of year. Not anymore. Now it's picturesque lanes are full of old folks and young, following treasure maps to find the village's nativity scenes. The Guyot children - five, six and eight - love it. UNIDENTIFIED CHILD: (Foreign language spoken) BEARDSLEY: It's the second time we've come and it's really great. We saw Jesus and his mama and papa, the kids say. Now when the winter sun goes down, Flavigny comes to life, says resident Genest Brigand, who had the idea of the nativity contest. GENEST BRIGAND: (Through translator) Usually it's dark early and everyone closes up their houses early here. But thanks to the nativity scenes, all the windows are lit up and everyone comes out and comes over. (SOUNDBITE OF CROSSTALK) BEARDSLEY: Like the Kida family - mother, son and his wife, who've traveled 30 miles from the town of Avallon. UNIDENTIFIED MAN: (Foreign language spoken) BEARDSLEY: It's like a treasure hunt, they say. And it reminds of us our youth. We may go home as poor as we came, but we will have filled our eyes to the brim. From life-size to miniscule, the nativity scenes are astoundingly creative and different. There is one made from Playmobil characters, another sculpted only from the wire and metallic wrapping of champagne corks, and still another made from computer parts. (SOUNDBITE OF BELLS) BEARDSLEY: In 719, a Benedictine abbey was established in Flavigny and monks are still a regular fixture in village life. BRIGAND: (Foreign language spoken) BEARDSLEY: Nativity scene contest founder Brigand says you can tell the difference between the religious and not religious villagers, according to whether they put Jesus in the manger before Christmas or on Christmas. But everyone got it wrong by putting out the Wise Men too early, he says, laughing. (LAUGHTER) BEARDSLEY: Well, it's just great to walk around this little medieval village that's usually pretty quiet this time of year. But it's just so lively tonight, dozens and dozens if not hundreds of people roaming the streets and looking at all the little beautiful nativity scenes. SARAH PAGE: Ah, this is the one the monks did. Ah, oui, there's no Jesus in this one. That's for sure, yeah. BEARDSLEY: Sarah Page, originally from Vermont, has had a house in Flavigny since 1970. Her nativity scene is a photo of the village. She's spliced in pictures of her family and called it a Noel Particulier, which she explains is a Christmas you don't really know what to do with. There's my ex-husband on the side and he died in April. And so, to me, it was not possible to have a family without him. But he's there as a spirit. You can see through him. And that's his dog and my son. And then that's my ex-husband's last wife. I didn't know whether she wanted to be with us at Christmas or not, so she's sort of looking into space, and then my daughter and her husband and their baby, who is Jesus. Bonjour, Monsieur. JEAN LUC PETIT: Bonjour, Madam. BEARDSLEY: The next window features a nativity scene crafted from iron by the village blacksmith, Jean Luc Petit. PETIT: (Foreign language spoken) BEARDSLEY: I did this by hand with scrap pieces of iron, he says. Petit says it took him a month to build it, and he's not putting out his iron baby Jesus till Christmas Day. Eleanor Beardsley, NPR News, Flavigny, France. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.Related Program: Morning EditionView the discussion thread. © 2015 WCBE 90.5 FM

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The Galloping Goose Trail is a delightful cycling route from Victoria to beyond Sooke, easily accessed from Gazebo Bed and Breakfast.. The trail acquired its strange name in 1987, named after gasoline powered train passenger car No. 15813 that ran between Victoria and Sooke twice a day from 1922 for nine years. The Galloping Goose is 55km / 35 miles long mostly being an easy grade of less than 5%. At the Victoria end it connects to the Lochside Trail and the Interurban Trail for the pastoral scenery of the Saanich Peninsula. It is part of the Trans Canada Trail which will link 11,300 miles of trails from Vancouver Island to Newfoundland! You can tackle it in its entirety or in sections perhaps using BC Transit's bus route #61 which serves parts of the route - helpfully having bike racks on each bus. Highlights include: the Todd and Charters trestle bridges, views of the Sooke Basin across to the Olympic Mountains, swimming at Sooke Potholes or Matheson Lake, and riding through Metchosin. Wildlife sightings include deer, llamas, goats, horses, harbour seals, salmon, seabirds (including loons) and monarch butterflies.

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Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa 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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Home > News > Press Release > Etihad ranked in top three airlines in the world Etihad ranked in top three airlines in the world Etihad Airways has been ranked among the best three airlines in the world by leading Swiss business publication, BILANZ. June 10, 2010 10:00 by Rasha Reslan The ranking comes following a survey of frequent flyers in Switzerland and after comparisons of different airlines undertaken by BILANZ journalists themselves. BILANZ also used recent international surveys such as the Skytrax ratings – in which Etihad was awarded World’s Best First Class by almost 18 million air travellers worldwide – to confirm the airline’s overall ranking. As well as being ranked third best airline in the world, Etihad Airways was ranked number one in the ‘Onboard Service’ category and second in the ‘Business Class’ category. The BILANZ ratings are conducted annually, and the results are among the most highly regarded in the Swiss market. Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways’ Chief Commercial Officer said: “I am very proud that in less than seven years, Etihad Airways has risen to be among the top three airlines operating to Switzerland, which is a very important market for Etihad. “We are committed to providing the highest levels of service to our customers in Switzerland and we are thrilled to be recognised in this way.” Etihad operates five return services per week to Geneva, on three class A330-200 aircraft. Etihad offers a superior product and service experience to its Swiss passengers and to all guests travelling to Geneva. The airline has recently introduced its ‘Inspired Service’ concept in Economy class as well as in its premium cabins, which seeks to provide all customers with service individually tailored to their needs. Etihad Airways flights to and from Geneva also feature the innovative Food and Beverage Manager position in the premium cabins. Many of these managers are from five-star hospitality backgrounds, and are responsible for championing the quality, presentation and delivery of food and beverages on board to ensure consistent high standards. In all cabins, Etihad offers its customers state-of-the-art, on-demand entertainment systems, allowing customers to enjoy the latest movies, TV shows, music and interactive games as well as recharge laptop computers and mobile devices. On the ground, Etihad offers its chauffeur service to guests travelling to and from Geneva International Airport, creating a smooth and convenient door-to-door service for its premium guests. Etihad, which began flying less than seven years ago, was awarded three titles at the recent 2010 Skytrax awards: World’s Best First Class; Best First Class Airline Seat; and Best First Class Onboard Catering. This win built upon its success at the 2009 Skytrax awards where it won the Best Business Class and Best Business Class Catering categories. It also won the title of the World’s Leading Airline at the World Travel Awards (WTA) in November 2009, as well as six Middle East awards at the WTAs in May 2010. Tags: BILANZ., Eithad airways, Switzerland, top three airlines in the world du offers massive 50% off to its customers roaming in South Africa June 10, 2010 | Press Release Anyone for bog snorkeling? June 10, 2010 More on Press Release All Press Release Sam on June 10, 2010 5:28 pm Good to see Etihad airways considers economy class people as you mentioned above stating———> “introduced its ‘Inspired Service’ concept”. I am looking forward for that. du offers massive 50% off to its customers roaming in South AfricaJune 10 2010 Anyone for bog snorkeling?June 10 2010

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The Maritime Heritage Project Maritime Nations, Ships, Captains, Merchants ~ 1800s NAVIGATION Home The Beginning Site Visitors Testimonials Passengers & News Arrivals VIPs News: 1800s Captains & Ships Sea Captains Merchant Ships World Seaports Resources Publications Research Sites Maritime Museums Testimonials Donations Home ° October 2015: Major Construction Underway Steamships at the Port of San Francisco Daily Alta California, August 16, 1850 THE NEW STEAMER SAN FRANCISCO.-- This steamer, which is now building in New York, is designed to run between this city (San Francisco) and Panama, in connection with the Sarah Sands, Northerner and New Orleans. Her dimensions are as follows: Length of keel 243 feet; length on deck 255 feet; beam 40 feet; depth 24 feet. She measures 2000 tons, and is furnished with two powerful engines. Altogether she is said to be superior to any thing that has yet made its appearance on the Pacific. Steamers and Clippers for California The following notices of vessels building, freighting or about leaving New York for San Francisco, are from our New York correspondent's letter: The handsomest, most graceful and one of the largest steamers ever launched is now receiving her machinery at the Morgan Works, in this city. She is called the San Francisco, built for the Pacific Mail Steamship Company, and to be commanded by Commodore Watkins. A more exquisitely modeled ship never floated. Daily Alta California, July 17, 1853 THE STEAMSHIP SAN FRANCISCO, for the Pacific Mail Co.'s line between Panama and San Francisco, was launched at New York on the 9th of June, from the yard of Mr. Wm. H. Webb. She registers about 2200 tons, is 280 feet long, 40 feet broad and 16 feet deep. She has a very shore model, and for the workmanship it is only necessary to say she was built by Mr. Webb. She will be propelled by two oscillating engines, from the Morgan Works. They are to be of great power, and will be placed fore and aft, thus leaving a clear run on each side of the main deck from stem to stern. She is to be an improvement on the John L. Stephens, and will be fitted up with all the modern appliances to render her second to no steamer afloat. Daily Alta California, August 12, 1853 The New Steamship for San Francisco A New York paper of July 5th, gives the following account of this new steamship: This beautiful addition to the steam fleet of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company, lately launched from the yard of Mr. Wm. H. Webb, foot of Sixth street, has been built in the most substantial manner and with special attention to the trade she is intended for. Her model is very sharp, having concave lines at each end, and it is fully expected she will excel in speed the celebrated Golden Gate, (another of Mr. Webb’s construction) which has run from San Francisco to Panama, stopping at Monterey, San Diego and Acapulco, in eleven days and four hours, a distance of 3600 miles - beating all competitors from two to three days. Her length on deck is 285 feet; breadth of beam, 41 feet; and she is 24 feet deep. She has three decks. With a light joiner’s deck 8 feet above the 24 feet deck, making a covering for cabins, state rooms, and the officer’s rooms on the latter deck, besides a clear space above, and forming a splendid promenade fore and aft. She will be rigged with two masts. The hull is remarkable for its immense strength. The bottom is solid, and there are double diagonal braces as an additional security for the frame, running from the floor heads to the upper deck, all bolted to the frame and riveted together at each crossing, and still further secured by a large iron plate which runs fore and aft over the upper ends of the diagonal braces, to which it is riveted, and also bolted to the frame. In addition to this, another method of strengthening has been introduced into this vessel never before adopted. This consists in having two bulkheads, running fore and aft, one on each side of the engine and boilers, and secured to the bottom and the middle deck beams, and diagonally braced with iron the whole length, rendering it an impossibility for anything much less a complete wreck to start a timber. The interior is to be arranged with state rooms above and with single open berths, similar to the Hudson river boats, and with open steerage berths below. Having a great number of very large sideports and skylights, affording an unusual amount of light and ventilation, this portion of the arrangements will not be subject to the inconvenience resulting from the want of those two necessities for comfort that render traveling in warm latitudes on board some steamships quite a serious consideration. The machinery is now being completed at the Morgan Works. It will consist of two oscillating engines, with two boilers. The engine will oscillate with a new adjustable cut-off arrangement. The cylinders are 65 inches in diameter, with 8 feet stroke and placed fore and aft in the ship. The wheels, which are fitted with feathering buckets, are 28 feet in diameter, with a face of 8 feet; wheel shafts 18 inches in diameter; one pair of cranks, and one crank pin, and four piston rods. The air pumps will be worked with an auxiliary engine. The dimensions of the boilers are 13 feet eight inches in diameter and 34 feet long. The engine frames are made of boiler iron. The fire rooms are placed fore and aft, with air-tight arrangements. The danger from fire is well provided against, by having two independent fire pumps, with boilers attached. The San Francisco, when completed, will be the finest steamship on the Pacific. Nothing will be spared to render her worthy of that position. Her beautiful construction must excite much attention there, and she will undoubtedly command a large share of the traveling patronage between San Francisco and Panama. She registers about 2200 tons. Carl Cutler, in Queens of the Western Ocean, writes: "On Christmas Day 1853, the San Francisco was disabled, and on January 6th, 1854, she foundered with a loss of more than 200 lives. Upwards of 500 were saved, principally by the splendid work of the ships Three Bells, of Glasgow, and (John A.) Zerega's Antarctic, George E. Stouffer Master (from 1853-1858), who saved 197 from SS San Francisco, with the bark Kilby rescuing 108 or thereabouts." New York Daily Times, January 6, 1854 Disaster to the New Steamship San Francisco. A telegraphic dispatch from Liverpool, N. S., dated yesterday, says the Maria Freeman arrived there reports -- that on the 26th of December, in Lat. 38 deg. 20', long. 69 deg., fell in with the new American Steamship San Francisco, from New York, for San Francisco, with her decks swept, boats gone, and completely disabled. Could not render any assistance, as she drifted out of sight during the gale. The San Francisco Additional Particulars of the Loss of this Steamer Another dispatch received this morning from Liverpool, N. S., furnishes the following additional particulars concerning the San Francisco. The Captain of the Maria Freeman states that when he saw the San Francisco her engines were not working, her smoke-pipe was gone, and her decks were swept of everything. The Captain of the steamer requested him to stay by him, and he did so, but a gale sprung up during the night and drove her out of sight. Saw at least one hundred and fifty persons on board. Capt Freeman, of the brig Maria, at Liverpool, N. S., who fell in with the steamer San Francisco on the 26th of December, as previously reported, adds to his report that during the following night the wind increased to a hurricane from the northwest, during which the Maria laid to, but lost sight of the steamer and he thinks she must have foundered during the gale, as he could not find her afterwards. New York Daily Times, January 14, 1854 The Loss of the San Francisco. In our columns, this morning, we furnish the details of a disaster more terrible than any of which it has ever fallen to our lot to record. The United States steamship San Francisco, about which so many fears have been abroad for ten days past, stimulated by telegraphic dispatches, and under untelegraphic rumors, has gone to the base of the ocean, and of seven hundred living beings that she carried, three hundred will see the light of the sun no more. Tragedies have been recently accumulating. What with conflagrations on land, and disasters at sea, we have "supped full of horrors." If anything could add to the tragedy of the San Francisco, it would be the outbreak of cholera, consequent upon the dissipation indulged in by the black and white waiters, and by a few of the troops, who deemed drunkenness and gluttony the best preparation for a "sea change." From fifty to sixty deaths -- statistics are somewhat dubious

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New plaza opens at Four Corners Monument Aug 11, 2010 | 2794 views | 0 | 45 | | The Four Corners Monument, which is visited by thousands of tourists from around the world, has reopened with a new plaza and interpretive panels.While the new monument opened with little fanfare in recent days, the attraction has received a large amount of attention after a New York Times story in late July stated that the facility would be closed through much of the month of August.“The monument is now a place where we can all be proud to send people,” said Charlie DeLorme, Director of San Juan County Economic Development. DeLorme praised the efforts of Cleal Bradford, who chairs the committee that oversaw the reconstruction effort.“The new facility features a great plaza and wonderful interpretive displays,” added DeLorme.The site of the monument was brought into question in 2009, when a simple survey suggested the monument does not sit over the site where Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico meet.The actual point may have been 600 yards west of the monument at the time of statehood, but the legally recognized Four Corners is now at the point where the plaza sits.In other economic development matters, DeLorme reports that the summer tourist trade is strong, with several properties reporting record-breaking business. “In many places, we are at 2008 levels, which is considered the standard,” said DeLorme.Representatives of the Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCU) will be in San Juan County later this month to help businesses and communities create information designed to help attract business expansion and development in the county. San Juan County recently became a member of EDCU. Today Show visits San Juan County Canyon Country Discovery Center preview is Dec. 3 Raiders outlast Cougars 32-6 in Battle of the Drum Winners announced in 101 contest

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The Hitler Shrine previousJohn Brown in The AtlanticWhat Terri Schiavo's Case Should Teach Usnext story A luxury hotel has opened next to the site of Adolf Hitler's notorious mountain retreat, the Berghof We noticed that you have an Timothy W. Ryback When Herbert Kochta first thought about designing a five-star alpine hotel just outside the Bavarian town of Berchtesgaden, a mere 300 yards from the ruins of the Berghof, Adolf Hitler's mountain retreat, the veteran Munich architect knew he could conceptualize a hotel on a hill in either of two ways. He could work with contrast, like Walter Gropius or Frank Gehry, creating a counterpoint to the natural world. Or he could take the Frank Lloyd Wright approach, designing a building that complemented, balanced, and integrated itself into its surroundings.Kochta first chose the Gropius solution. He wanted something "modern"—an architectural statement in glass and steel and concrete—that would dominate the cozy Bavarian hills, its glinting windows and sparkling concrete walls standing as a man-made challenge to the towering summits nearby. Kochta wanted something "self-evident," an expression of human confidence in the face of some of the most stunning natural beauty on earth.To this end he designed a 138-room hotel with two parallel wings that curved slightly outward, providing hotel guests with maximum exposure. He then connected the wings at midpoint with a central corridor. It was a sleek design that spoke of luxury, elegance, and efficiency. But when the model was complete, it became clear that from an airplane or an adjacent peak the hotel would look like a giant "H" branded on the landscape, an uncomfortable reminder of the mountain's most infamous former resident. So Kochta adjusted his design, curving the wings inward and shifting the connecting corridor to their northern ends, thereby creating the impression of a giant horseshoe. Before opening, in March, the InterContinental Resort Berchtesgaden promoted itself as the "most impressive hotel project" in Germany, a dream setting "halfway between heaven and earth." But what about the setting's association with the man who created a very real hell on earth? The German response to this question has been awkward and uneven. During preparations for construction, numerous Nazi-era structures officially identified by the Bavarian Monument Protection Agency as "historical objects" were obliterated, along with a nineteenth-century guesthouse whose foundations dated back to the fourteenth century. At the same time, the developers harnessed the touristic magnetism of the Eagle's Nest, presented to Hitler for his fiftieth birthday. Perched dizzyingly atop a knife's-edge cliff and accessed by a perilous switchback road, the Eagle's Nest provides a breathtaking vista of the surrounding alps and a bird's-eye view of the InterContinental. Remnants of other Nazi-era structures litter the area: the "Kampfhäusl" ("Struggle Hut"), in which Hitler worked on the second half of Mein Kampf; the "Mooslaner tea house," to which he took his daily constitutional; and, most significant, his residence at Obersalzberg 26, the Berghof. "That is where I spent my most pleasant times, and conceived my great ideas," Hitler once claimed.For more than half a century the remains of the Berghof have moldered in relative obscurity. The massive retaining wall, cut into the hillside, marks the perimeter of the house. Shattered brick structures and concrete foundations protrude from the forest floor. Towering trees have emerged to screen the ruins from the nearby road; they form a leafy dome that lends an almost mystical air to the site. Each year unknown numbers of Hitlerpilger ("Hitler pilgrims") pay quiet homage to the former Nazi leader on this neglected spot. Within the protection of the enfolding greenery, frequently in the darkness of the alpine night, they gather to construct altars, light candles, and hold vigils. The bark of the surrounding trees has been scored with Nordic runes and with the double lightning bolt of the SS. Ignored by historians and neglected by government officials, all of whom find the site too "toxic" to deal with, the Berghof ruins have inadvertently become Germany's secret shrine to Adolf Hitler.Eighty-two years ago this spring Adolf Hitler, then a thirty-four-year-old political upstart, called on his fifty-five-year-old mentor, Dietrich Eckart, a rabid anti-Semite who was being sought by the Bavarian police and was in hiding in a small pension on the Obersalzberg. At the time the Obersalzberg was little more than a cluster of farmhouses and summer vacation villas in a meadow overlooking Berchtesgaden and across the valley from the imposing face of the Untersberg. Klara Schumann and Johannes Brahms had vacationed here, as had Sigmund Freud.By his own account Hitler arrived in Berchtesgaden in April of 1923, under the pseudonym Herr Wolf. In the company of a fellow Nazi, he trudged up the mountain on foot to the pension where Dietrich Eckart was hiding, arriving late in the night. "We knock on the door," Hitler recounted years later. "'Diedi, Wolf is here!' He came out in his nightshirt with his hairy legs sticking out." Hitler spent the night in the pension, and the next morning awoke to a mountain vista unlike any he had ever seen. "It was so wonderful!" he wrote. "A view of the Untersberg! Indescribable!"After that spring Hitler returned repeatedly to the Obersalzberg. In 1928 he rented the "Haus Wachenfeld," which he bought in 1932 with royalties from Mein Kampf. After the Nazis seized power, in January of 1933, Hitler undertook a major renovation of the house, adding a series of extensions, a wood-paneled library on the second floor, a bowling alley in the basement, and a giant picture window that could be lowered mechanically in order to provide a completely open view of the Untersberg. "I basically built the house around a window," Hitler later confessed. He named his refurbished residence the Berghof—"Mountain Court."At the same time, the Obersalzberg's other residents were evacuated to make room for Hitler's closest associates, and the area gradually evolved into a retreat for the Nazi elite, with a movie theater, a kindergarten, and two SS barracks with a subterranean shooting range (to keep the daily target practice from disturbing the alpine tranquillity).The Obersalzberg comprised three security zones. The second innermost zone was dubbed the Führerhoheitsgebiet ("the Führer's autonomous area"); here the Nazi elite gathered to plan and relax while their children played cowboys and Indians, watched the comings and goings of dignitaries, and splashed in Hermann Göring's swimming pool, all under the watchful eye of the SS Leibstandarte Division.Hitler spent much of August 1939 at the Berghof, making final plans for the invasion of Poland. The 1941 assault on the Soviet Union was named Operation Barbarossa, after the great red-bearded king whose spirit was said to reside in the Untersberg. Less than two years later, following the defeats at El Alamein and Stalingrad, Hitler transformed the Obersalzberg into the alpine fortress where he had originally intended to make his final stand. In April of 1945, just days before his suicide in Berlin, 359 Lancaster bombers devastated much of the Obersalzberg, flattening many of the buildings and seeding the area with unexploded ordnance. Although the Berghof suffered only slight damage (the kitchen and one wing were hit), Hitler ordered the retreating SS units to set the house ablaze. By the time the soldiers of the 3rd Infantry Division arrived, the Berghof was a smoldering ruin. The entire area was confiscated by the Allies, and the Obersalzberg was placed under U.S. administration.By the early 1950s the Berghof ruins were attracting a steady stream of tourists and Hitlerpilger, who scrawled graffiti on what was left of the walls and searched for mementos in the rubble. Hermann Göring's former groundskeeper conducted private tours of the ruins. Fearing that the site was becoming a shrine, the Germans had it dynamited and the resulting debris hauled away. The area was then planted with trees. In 1995, when the United States and Germany celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the end of World War II, the property was formally returned to the Bavarian government.Volker Dahm, of the Munich Institute for Contemporary History, recalls, "When the Americans abandoned the Obersalzberg as part of the general troop reductions, the Bavarian government made the decision to open the area for tourism. But the question remained: Should this be for a resort hotel or historical purposes? The institute was charged with developing a concept." The Obersalzberg presented Dahm with a unique challenge. Whereas at the sites of victimization (Opferorte), such as Dachau, Buchenwald, and Sachsenhausen, there is a moral imperative to remember, mourn, and warn, the mandate for sites of perpetrators (Täterorte) is less clear, especially when it involves residential properties in an alpine meadow only indirectly associated with the horrors of war and genocide. In response to the ambiguities present in the Obersalzberg, the Bavarian government adopted only part of Dahm's proposal, which called for the creation of a museum in a Nazi-era structure, and opened the mountainside to development. In the spring of 1999 earthmoving equipment entered the Obersalzberg, obliterating everything in its path. Bulldozers leveled forests. Diesel-powered excavation machines and front loaders cut into the mountain, eradicating entire underground complexes. For several days in the spring of 2002 I attended the destruction of the basement rooms of the "Modelhaus," a building near the Berghof that had housed Hitler's architectural models. As the demolition team, working with an excavator, crashed through, it came across not only a cache of military ordnance—ninety hand grenades, two machine guns, one infantry carbine, and more than 2,500 rounds of small-arms ammo—but also eighteen-inch reels of 35mm celluloid, a large marble sculpture that suggested the expert hand of Joseph Thorak (Hitler's favorite sculptor), the bronze death mask of Dietrich Eckart, and an extensive wine collection. As the excavator attempted to breach the wine cellar, I could hear glass shattering and smell the rich aroma of vintage wine. I visited the Obersalzberg in the company of Edward Linenthal, a special adviser on sensitive historical sites to the U.S. National Parks Service. Linenthal has studied preservation efforts at sites ranging from Little Bighorn to Oklahoma City. He was appalled by the devastation. "Where are the scholars?" he shouted above the din. "Where are the historians? Where are the preservationists? If this were happening in America, the preservation community would be in an uproar." By this past summer, when the diesel fumes had cleared and the tide of destruction had receded, the Obersalzberg was transformed. Manicured lawns and flawless asphalt parking lots had replaced the dense forests and most of the crumbling Nazi-era structures. Land that had once served as Hitler's vegetable farm had been cleared of unexploded bombs in order to provide hotel guests with a safe golf course. A modern documentation center—located out of sight of the hotel—provided a history of the Obersalzberg and a glimpse into a portion of the underground bunker system. The crowning achievement, of course, was the InterContinental, built for some $65 million and promising "wellness and sport in a dream setting."Somehow the Berghof remnants survived, a mere five-minute stroll from the InterContinental. The site itself lies unmarked and seemingly forgotten—except, of course, by the gawkers and Hitler pilgrims.By neither clear-cutting and obliterating the ruins nor "managing" the site in a historically responsible manner, the Germans have inadvertently sanctioned a de facto shrine to their dead Nazi leader. According to Wolfgang Illner, a local official who has overseen the Obersalzberg for the past thirty-five years, the Hitlerpilger come not just from Germany but from across Europe and the United States, in particular from France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. In their ongoing battle against the Hitlerpilger, Illner and the Bavarian government have demolished the remnant of the terrace on which Eva Braun used to sun herself, and have repeatedly obstructed efforts to tunnel into the Berghof's extant basement rooms. The tracks and counterweights of the picture window are still intact, as is the underground bowling alley. Trees scored with SS and runic inscriptions have been stripped of their bark or simply felled.Hitler had firm ideas about the disposition of the Berghof after his death: he did not want it turned into a museum, with explanatory signs and official guides, as had been done with the Goethe house in Weimar. After visiting the historical site, Hitler said it left him with the "impression of an endlessly dead object." "When you enter the room in which he died," Hitler observed, "it is no wonder that his final words were 'More light!'""In my opinion, the greatest tragedy would be if a Berchtesgadener were to take over my own mountain house and explain where I used to breakfast and where I used to sit," Hitler mused, "and when someone from Saxony would warn: 'Please stay with the tour, keep on the carpet, please don't touch the objects with your hands.' If you don't have a family to whom you can leave your house, then you should just have yourself cremated in it: a worthy funeral pyre!"After his suicide Hitler was indeed cremated, in a shallow pit outside his underground Berlin bunker. The Berghof, too, was largely reduced to ash, sparing it the indignity of the tour guides Hitler so dreaded, and leaving a place of pilgrimage for future generations of Hitler worshippers—exactly how Adolf Hitler would have wanted it. Continue Reading

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Travel / Trending Destinations in Demand Travelers seek novelty from exotic locations By: Ana Figueroa Rio de Janeiro will host matches for the FIFA World Cup in 2014. // © 2013 Thinkstock Exotic, international destinations are much in demand for 2014. Travelers are willing to spend more money than in recent years and are looking for art, culture, luxury and adventure in those destinations, according to a recent survey by American Express.The travel counselors surveyed cited a number of trends that travel sellers should find appealing. They include a wish-list of 2014 travel destinations spanning the globe. From Southeast Asia, Brazil and New Zealand to Croatia and Costa Rica, travelers are pursuing a wide variety of interests in 2014.More so than in recent years, world events, observations and attractions are competing for attention in 2014, sometimes literally. Brazil, for example, is hosting the 2014 FIFA World Cup in February. Twelve different cities will host high-profile matches against backdrops as diverse as Manaus in the Amazon region and bustling Rio de Janeiro in the Atlantic. South America’s largest country also hosts the Summer Olympic Games in 2016, which will be a huge draw for visitors.Sochi, Russia, is the somewhat chillier venue for the 2014 Winter Olympics. The resort off the scenic Black Sea is a longtime vacation favorite of Russia’s political elite. Now, the world will be in on the local secret as travelers converge there in February.Europe will continue to entice travelers as usual next year, but particular trends appearing in the continent are surprising. According to the latest statistics from the European Travel Commission, Iceland, Slovakia, Montenegro, Latvia and Croatia are enjoying record surges in visitor numbers. In fact, Croatia is the Mediterranean’s fastest-growing destination. Among its most popular attractions are Dubrovnik tours of filming locations for the HBO series “Game of Thrones.” Historical, architectural and cultural significance have earned Riga, Latvia, a 2014 European Capital of Culture designation. Visitors will find programs, performances and exhibits to introduce them to the little-known Latvian culture.British culture, by contrast, is well-known and much-admired. An uptick in visits that coincided with the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations is expected to continue in 2014. The newly christened royal baby will almost certainly heighten the allure of British heritage. Scotland, too, is enticing travelers with its own version of heritage tourism. The country is promoting a year-long program in 2014, Homecoming Scotland 2014, designed to encourage those of Scottish heritage (or mere aficionados) to return. It includes festivals, concerts and other events celebrating castles, glens, golf and historic battles.By contrast, the attractions of Australia and New Zealand revolve around unique scenery, rare wildlife and other natural wonders. The popularity of the two countries continues, especially among those seeking exotic yet English-speaking destinations.Southeast Asia is not only exotic, but poignant and filled with a rich history. Cambodia and Vietnam in particular are showing up on a number of prestigious “hot” lists, and river cruise lines offer one of the most popular means of experiencing the two countries. Many are enhancing their Mekong River itineraries in 2014, due to increased demand.Closer to home, the centennial of the Panama Canal in 2014 is beckoning visitors to the Central American country. In addition to a massive canal expansion, one attraction generating global buzz is the Frank Gehry-designed BioMuseo. The Panama City museum will showcase the Isthmus of Panama’s role in the earth’s biodiversity.Like Panama, Cuba holds its own distinctive Caribbean legacy, and thanks to recently loosened travel restrictions, U.S. travelers are ready to visit the country in increasing numbers. According to the Cuban government’s National Statistics Office, visits from the U.S. have grown by more than 33 percent the past few years. Demand is expected to surge even more in 2014, now that legal (but limited) travel is more readily available. Expedia's HomeAway Wants Travel Agent Business, Too Airline Industry Focuses on Passenger Experience The Cruise Industry Invests and Expands Tours Embrace Culture, Food and Authenticity Destinations That Are Trending for 2016 The Fifth Annual Travel Agent Photo Contest What's to Come for Signature Travel Network 5 Far-Out Spa Treatments in the U.S. Follow These 5 Female Travel Bloggers Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa's Whale of a Deal Go whale-watching on Maui without ever leaving your lanai at Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea Offers New Wellness Program Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea launches curated program to help guests feel their best Tweets by @TravelAgeWest

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Air New Zealand Codeshare Agreement Turkish Airlines, three consecutive years Skytrax award-winning carrier of Europe and Air New Zealand, two times ATW Airline of the Year award winner, signed a codeshare agreement on routes operated by both carriers connecting New Zealand and Turkey each other via Hong Kong and Los Angeles. The Agreement was signed at an event in Cape Town by Christopher Luxon, Chief Executive Officer of Air New Zealand, and Temel Kotil, PhD, President and CEO of Turkish Airlines. Two esteemed Star Alliance members, Turkish Airlines and Air New Zealand, have decided to take their prospering commercial relations one step further. The codeshare agreement allows the passengers to benefit from the networks of both airlines to travel between Turkey and New Zealand with ideal connectivity and increased travel flexibility. Besides, codeshared flights via Istanbul and Auckland, will offer passengers of both airlines to reach domestic points of each country and also passengers of Turkish Airlines will be able to travel to Australia via Air New Zealand’s network. “This code share agreement provides Air New Zealand customers with a convenient gateway to a range of Mediterranean destinations for both business and leisure, as well as encouraging Turkish Airlines’ customers to visit the key attractions of New Zealand and Australia,” said Christopher Luxon, Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer. “Today, we are glad to share our enthusiasm with the precious members of press about concluding the codeshare agreement with Air New Zealand, a recognized member of Star Alliance. Under favor of this agreement, which connects the people of two different cultures, passengers of both airlines will be offered to travel to Turkey, New Zealand and Australia via the two most strategic gateways, Hong Kong and Los Angeles. Furthermore, with this codeshare agreement passengers will be able to travel beyond points of Auckland in Australia. As Turkish Airlines, we are happy to offer New Zealand’s substantial points as new codeshare destinations.” said Temel Kotil, PhD, President and CEO of Turkish Airlines. * Turkish Airlines is named the Best Airline in Europe at the 2011 and 2012 World Airline Awards, by Skytrax

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Buildings & Monuments - Official Travel Guide to Norway - visitnorway.com Buildings & Monuments << Back to Urnes Stave Church 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 are an important part of Norway's architectural heritage. Urnes Stave Church in the Sognefjord is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 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 Troms The Polar Zoo and the three national parks of Reisa, Øvre Dividal and Ånderdalen are popular attractions in Troms. 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 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 Bergen Top attractions in Bergen include Bryggen, the Fløibanen Funicular, the Fish Market, the Edvard Grieg Museum at Troldhaugen and Fantoft Stave Church. 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. Norway is "the Greatest Place on Earth" The international online news outlet, the Huffington Post, is charmed by the beauty of Norway's fjords, islands, midnight sun and the northern lights. 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. 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 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. 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 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. 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 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 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 Harstad Harstad has a mix of contemporary and old architecture which, in combination with its waterfront location, provides a good atmosphere. 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 Akershus Fortress Akershus Fortress in Oslo is one of the oldest and finest cultural heritage sites in Norway. Akershus Fortress Nidaros Cathedral Nidaros Cathedral is Norway's national sanctuary, and was built over the grave of St. Olav, Norway's patron saint. Nidaros Cathedral 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 Voss Stalheimskleiva Mountain Road, Tvindefossen Waterfall and the panoramic view from Hanguren are popular attractions among visitors to Voss. What to do in Kristiansand Take a stroll through Kristiansand's charming old town, go on a boat trip to picturesque Lillesand, or visit the former naval base at Odderøya. What to do in Kristiansand

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MacDonald Family and the Methodist Parsonage As a result of this chancery suit, John McDonald acquired the Chapman family’s Main Street property in 1883, and gave the title to his wife, Elizabeth. Thirteen years later, in 1896, Elizabeth sold a portion of land on the west side of the lot to the trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church, on which they intended to construct a parsonage. The McDonalds continued to own the Chapman’s former home until 1899. During the McDonald’s ownership, town residents still referred to the house by its former name. The photograph below was printed in the local newspaper in the 1890s. Despite the fact that the McDonald’s owned the property for over 10 years at the time this photograph was taken, the newspaper caption referred to the house as the Chapman House.One of the earliest known photographs of West Main Street in Orange, VA (circa 1895), includes the Holladay House. An 1899 newspaper article included this photo and refers to the first house on the left as the Chapman House, despite the fact that the McDonald’s probably owned the home when this photograph was taken. The current façade of the Holladay House Bed and Breakfast in Orange, VA looks much the same as it did when this photograph was taken! Follow the links below for more historical information!1830 - 1849: Construction and Early Residents1849 - 1883: The Chapman Family and the American Civil War1883 - 1899: MacDonald Family and the Methodist Parsonage1899 - 1989: The Holladay Family1989 - Present: Holladay House Bed and Breakfast For information about local historical sites and heritage tourism, see our Travel Guide for Charlottesville, Orange, and Central Virginia. To begin an adventure into history, visit our Virginia Travel Packages page, which includes special packages and itineraries for Heritage Tourism, Archaeology Travel, Civil War Sesquicentennial Events, and Civil War Tours.About The InnContact and DirectionsYour HostsReviews and PressVirginia Green LodgingWeddings and ElopementsBuy a Gift Certificate!Contact UsSign up for our newsletter!Read more on our Blog!Business RateAbout Our Green Lodging Practices(540) 672-4893HomeContact UsPoliciesPrivacy

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New England Travels Visits to City and Seacoast, Farm and Factory, Mountains and Valleys. And Miles to Go Before I Sleep. Park Street Church, Boston, in warmer days. A very Merry Christmas to those who celebrate it, and a Happy New Year to all. In appreciation for the pleasure of your company this past year, I’m offering my eBook collection of essays from this blog, “Classic Films and the AmericanConscience” here from Amazon for free Christmas Day through the 27th. This will be the last time this book is offered free; in the new year it will be available not only through Amazon but also through Barnes & Noble’s Nook, Apple, Sony, Diesel, Kobo, and Smashwords. I’m going to take a couple weeks off to tend to some other business, but I’ll be back in late January. I hope you can join me. This is going to be a difficult Christmas for many who have suffered tragedy and loss this year; and for the people of Newtown, Connecticut, December will never ever be the same. A few weeks ago on my "Another Old Movie Blog", I blogged about “Cry Havoc” a movie which takes place in the Philippines during World War II. I was reminded by many images through that film of my father. My father entered the Army in December 1942 and missed Christmas at home that year. He had a wife and a new baby. He was sent to the Pacific Theater of operations and island-hopped with all the rest of the gang, and Christmas of 1943 passed by, and then Christmas 1944. There were no telephone calls home, no emails, only letters and tiny “V-Mail” notes that took weeks to get home. He sent Christmas messages home in early November, hoping they would make it in time. In the summer of 1945 he was in the Philippines, and endured horrific experiences he did not like to talk much about. He also got malaria, which stayed in his bloodstream so that he continued to suffer a bout of it after he got home. There were other injuries and wounds, but good news came when the Japanese surrendered, which was totally unexpected for regular GIs like my dad, who were convinced they’d be spending 1946, 1947, and 1948 still fighting the war. Now that peace was declared, his only enemy was time. He wanted to get back home for Christmas He had earned enough points to be rotated home. Several weeks on a troop ship. He passed under the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, which was the last thing he saw of the US when he left. Now that he saw it again, he really believed he was home. A few days being processed, and more days on the train because he lived on the other side of the continent. After being in the jungle for three years, winter in the US was a shock, and his first telegram home contains the line, “COLD COUNTRY.” Leave it to a New Englander to squeeze in a comment about the weather in his first telegram to his wife. Finally he arrived at Ft. Devens in the eastern part of Massachusetts, and a few more days of the mustering out process. Medical exam, paperwork, ribbons and commendations, a clean uniform to home in, and finally a “ruptured duck” lapel pin to wear. But he lived in the western part of the state, so it was another train ride. He sat in the station in Boston, waiting for his connecting train, and ate at a lunch counter. The man behind the counter gestured to his ribbons and said, “You’re money’s no good here, son. You’ve done enough,” and wouldn’t let him Decades later, my father still felt grateful, humbled, and embarrassed by the moment. When the train pulled into the station, his wife and daughter were there on the platform. His daughter wasn’t a baby anymore, but a little kid running around. She had been told many times that the man in the portrait photo at home in the uniform was Daddy. She got mixed up and thought anybody in uniform was Daddy and had to be told over and over again that, no, that’s not Finally her mother points to a tall, handsome guy stepping off the train and says, “There’s your Daddy.” I’m thinking my sister, with all

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By rental car By bus From Naples From the Amalfi coast By boat To and From the Amalfi Coast Salerno is a city in in Campania, Italy. Salerno is the principal town of the province with the same name, and today numbers around 145,000 inhabitants. For a brief period (February to August 1944) Salerno was the capital city of Italy, during the liberation after the allied landings before the fall of Monte Cassino to the allies and the subsequent liberation of Rome. Today it is a lively port town, that is rapidly re-acquiring a relaxing and open Mediterranean atmosphere. The port area itself is not particularly attractive, but once you get onto the promenade things get better. Worth a visit also is the Historical Old Town, which has in recent years recovered from being a virtual no-go area to being one of the best preserved historical town centers, full of tiny little passageways and hidden corners. Salerno was the birthplace of the "Schola Medica Salernitana" in the ninth century, which was the most important source

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Fantana Calea Vacaresti Info3D.ro Fantana arteziana pe Calea Vacaresti din Bucuresti 2011. Localizarea este langa Parcul Tineretului Constructia acesteia a fost inceputa din 2008 si finalizata un an mai tarziu.Mai multe informatii Copyright: Info3 D.Ro Tags: fantana bucuresti; fantana vacaresti; parc vacaresti; arteziana vacaresti Jixi County Feng Cungu village - ancient village street Thierry Blondeau Mont Pelat Allos Mercantour "Telendos island - Kalymnos" Noumea Resort l'Escapade Coral Reef the bamboo raft on yulong river 桂林阳朔遇龙河竹排 World Cultural Heritage: Moon Pond in Hongcun Village 安徽宏村月召全景 Nikos Giannakopoulos Gytheio Shipwreck More About Bucharest The World : Europe : Romania : Bucharest Overview and HistoryBucharest, Romania was first mentioned in written history around 1459 AD. Since then it has gradually grown in influence, becoming the capital of Romania in 1862 and even earning the title "Paris of the East" for its cultural magnetism.The city has a population of about two million people and makes up one of the main industrial centers of eastern europe.The origin of the name Bucharest comes from the legendary outlaw and prince Bucur. Linguistic roots from Albanian and Thracian languages connect that name to words like "beautiful", "glad" and "joyous."Bucharest was home to Wallachian Prince Vlad the Impaler in the 15th century. The city was burned down by the Ottomans in the early 17th century, rebuilt, and ravaged by the Plague over the next two hundred years. Battles between the Ottoman empire and the Austrian Hapsburgs saw Bucharest occupied by Austria and also Russia in the eighteenth century.In 1861 Wallachia and Moldova were united to form the Principality of Romania with Bucharest as its capital. This new region was occupied by Germany during World War One and saw heavy Allied bombing in World War Two. In the middle of the war, Romania joined the Russian side against Germany, and was bombed again, ths time by the Luftwaffe.Following the wars, Romania was under Communist leadership by Nicolae Ceausescu. His tenure came with the construction of many large Soviet-style buildings which took over the historic districts of the city. He was overthrown in the 1989 revolution.The 1991 Constitution established Romania as a republic with a multi-party system, market economy and individual rights of free speech, religion and private ownership.Romania joined NATO in 2004 and the European Union in 2007.Getting ThereYou'll be flying into Henry Coanda International Bucharest Airport, the biggest airport in Romania. Henry Coanda built the world's first jet powered aircraft, did you know that?The airport is 16km north of the city and connects by bus, taxi and a shuttle bus to the Gara de Nord, Bucharest's main train station.TransportationBucharest has an extensive public transportation system, one of the largest in Europe. There's a Metro along with buses, minibuses, trams, trolleybuses and light rail. They have limited the number of taxi licenses to ten thousand to keep down the traffic problems.The main train station is called the Gare de Nord and it connects to all the cities in Romania as well as Belgrade, Budapest, Vinena, Prague and Moscow. The commuter rail line is currently being extended to unite it with surrounding counties.People and CultureThe currency is the Romanian Leu (RON) which exchanges at about 4.3 RON to the Euro at the time of this writing.The first known art in Romania dates to 10,000 BC as cave paintings in northwest Transylvania. Pottery from the Neolithic Age (4000 BC) has been found widely, all around the country. Around 2000 BC there was a distinct group of Thracian people here, whom the Greeks referred to as "Getae". The Romans called them "Dacians" and Herotodus described them as ""the fairest and most courageous of men," because they believed in the immortality of the soul and were not afraid to die.Things to do, RecommendationsRumor has it that Romania sits on one of the world's strongest magnetic lines, and these are responsible for attracting psychics and... wait for it... VAMPIRES to the area!!!Many "dracula" tours take place in Romania, including such places as Sighisoara, the Snagoc Monastery, Castle Bran and of course, Curtea Domneasca. These sites are all related to the life of Vlad Tepes, the legendary Count Dracula.Apart from that, Bucharest is known for its large neoclassical buildings and fashionable parks (in their day). Visit Cismigiu Park, Calea Victoriei street and the Royal Palace for a taste of the architectural history.Text by Steve Smith.

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Dasht-e Kavir The Dasht-e Kavir, also known as "Kavir-e Namak" or the "Great Salt Desert" is a large desert lying in the middle of the Iranian plateau. It is about 800 kilometers long and 320 kilometers wide. The area of this desert stretches from the Alborz mountain range in the north-west to the Dasht-e Lut ("Emptiness Desert") in the south-east and is partitioned between the Iranian provinces of Khorasan, Semnan, Tehran, Isfahan and Yazd. It is named after the salt marshes (kavirs) located there.The Dasht-e Kavir's climate is almost rainless. Temperatures can reach 50 °C in the summer. Copyright: Ramin Dehdashti Tags: iran; iranian; persian; isfahan; kashan; khorasan; semnan; tehran; yazd; esfahan; province; dasht; dashte; dasht-e; kavir; kavire; kavir-e; daryaye; darya-ye; namak; great; salt; desert; deserts; lake; crystal; sanddunes; steppe; camels Claudio Lanconelli Crypt of the parish of S.Pietro in Sylvis Daniel Oi Buchanan Street, Glasgow Bob Greytak Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow Michael Zander Hamburg Alte Post - Neuer Wall - Alsterhaus Ralph G. Roeske 200911221357 Hoher Sarstein 1975m Dachstein Alpen H. Adi Saputra Deer feeding in Nara Park, Japanese National Treasure Koyasan Candle Festival　- UNESCO World Heritage More About Iran 世界 : 亚洲 : Middle East : Iran The Islamic Republic of Iran has been occupied since 4000BCE, making Iran home to the world's oldest continuous civilization.It is located in central Eurasia on two ancient trade routes. One runs North-South and connects the Caspian Sea to the Persian Gulf, the other one goes East-West between China, India, Europe and Africa.There's a city called Isfahan at the intersection of these two routes, which at one time was the wealthiest city in the world. Isfahan was twice the capital of the Persian Empire, during the Median and then Safavid Dynasties.Interesting artifacts from pre-Islamic Persia include the cylinder of Cyrus the Great, which is the world's first written declaration of human rights. The hanging gardens of Babylon (one of the seven wonders of the ancient world) and the Code of Hammurabi (a set of rules which outlast the King) are also on the list.The Persian Empire was so magnificent that returning Crusaders carried tales of its splendor and helped spark the Renaissance in Europe! Influence of the Zoroastrian teachings of equality also inspired Greek philosophers such as Aristotle and Socrates.The Persian Empire was conquered by Muslim Arabs around 650CE during the Sassanid Dynasty. Initially the Zoroastrian, Christian and Jewish faiths were tolerated but by 1000CE most Persians had accepted Islam.In the sixteenth century Shi'a Islam was declared in Isfahan to be the national religion of Persia and the second golden age began. From 1500 to 1720 the Safavid Dynasty built the greatest Iranian empire since before the Islamic conquest of Persia.Because of its strategic location and oil resources, World War I found Persia in the middle of conflicts between the Ottoman Empire, Russia and the British Empire-via-India. Persia became Iran as of 1935 and was ruled by the Shah, a Persian term for "monarch."In the Islamic Revolution of 1979 Iran re-established a theocratic government under the Ayatollah Khomeini.Today the capital of Iran is the city of Tehran, and Iran is known as the world's center of Shi'a Islam.Text by Steve Smith.

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Book Online Resources NORTH & WEST AFRICA OCEANIA & SOUTH PACIFIC CENTRAL ASIA & FAR EAST Southern Africa Baltic States Order Catalogue Book Online Resources Price Book Airline Partners Useful Travel Tips MCSP SOUTH PACIFIC EXPLORER TOUR SEARCH TOUR Guam, Palau, Philippines, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Tonga & Samoa TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Palau - boat trip through the Rock Islands. One of the crown jewels of Micronesia and a UNESCO protected region Samoa - Savai'i island exploration - waterfalls, caves, blowholes and rainforests Palau Rock Islands & Peleliu Island Excursion Vanuatu Yassur Volcano Excursion Solomon Islands - experience the diversity of the Pacific cultures FULL ITINERARY MAP & HOTELS TRIP INFORMATION To book this tour, please refer to the sidebar ► Prices are in US Dollars (USD), before taxes (if applicable) - All pricing reflects per-person Land Only expenses, however, we can book flights from virtually every city. Please call us for an air quote. Start DateEnd DatePriceMore Info Fri 03 Jun 2016Sun 26 Jun 2016 Fri 10 Jun 2016Sun 03 Jul 2016 Optional Single Supplement: $2500 (number of singles limited).This tour may require a mandatory single supplement charge of $2500, if twin-sharing accommodation is unavailable. Tour Overview This is an itinerary like no other -- 100% unique! We explore an amazing array of islands in the South Pacific, including Palau, Samoa, Guam, Vanuatu, Tonga, and the Solomon Islands (as well as time in Manila). Showcasing the most traditional cultures and exotic tropical landscapes in Oceania, this 24-day South Pacific tour will astonish travellers with its diverse landscapes. During this adventure we will visit remote island communities and explore tropical landscapes. From soaring volcanic peaks to remote island villages, this tour will present unique encounters with native Melanesian, Micronesian and Polynesian peoples. Explore lush jungles, stroll beaches brushed by palm fronds, view smoking volcanoes, and visit remote shorelines as part of this South Pacific adventure.Because many of the islands of the Western Pacific are geographically isolated, and due to their proximity to different landmasses, they are as different from one another as it is possible to be. Though many of these islands can be visited individually, this is a rare opportunity to be able to explore this entire region. We will stop at some of the more remote islands and appreciate the differences in landscape, culture, history and nature. Oceania is a region centered on the islands of the tropical Pacific Ocean, and this tour will explore islands in all three sub-regions of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. Regions visited: Oceania And South Pacific and Southeast AsiaCountries visited: Guam; Palau; Philippines; New Caledonia; Solomon Islands; Vanuatu; Tonga and Samoa Andre A. (Strathroy, ON, CA) Very good excursions and local guides. Food was better than expected. Our tour leader Chris could not have been any better. Very happy about the trip. Barbara H. (Johns Island, SC, US) The tour gave me knowledge about these islands in the South Pacific. I was pleased with everything. Martin is very knowledgeable. Displayed an interest in each country. All very courteous not only to the tour members but the local guides/drivers as well. Never gets upset. Always calm with a ready smile. An asset to your company. Paula P. (Eugene, OR, US) Great tour. Loved our tour leader Jonathan and would travel with him again. Had a great personality, friendly and smart. Definitely seemed to enjoy his job. He seems to have a vast knowledge of every island. His organizational skills were definitely excellent. To book this tour, please refer to the sidebar ► Day 1 Arrive in GuamEach South Pacific island group has its own history, culture, language, geography, and geology. That is the nature of such a far-flung region, where hundreds or thousands of miles separate one island from the next. On the other hand, the islands have many things in common. Their indigenous peoples are descended from ethnic groups who migrated here several millennia ago. Many of their traditions and customs are the same, but with local quirks that have developed over the eons. Nowhere are the local variations as evident as in the Polynesian languages! Due to colonial neglect and historical isolation, the Pacific Islands, home to the world's most diverse range of indigenous cultures, continue to sustain many ancestral ways of life. Fewer than 6.5 million in all, the peoples of Oceania possess a vast repository of cultural traditions and ecological adaptations. Oceania is a vast, arbitrarily defined expanse of the world where the Pacific Ocean -- rather than land borders -- connects the nations. Its diverse nations have some of the worlds most remote and culturally isolated villages. One of the most memorable aspects of our travels to the South Pacific will be the fascinating encounters we will have with the cultures and traditions of the people in this beautiful region. In this part of the world, ancient cultures are still very much alive and are accessible for visitors to discover. ** Some itinerary modifications may occur closer to the departure date due to flight routing and schedule changes. Access to most islands is restricted by flight schedules (sometimes just 1-2 flights per week). This may of course impact the itinerary. The order of islands visited may change, and the number of nights on each island may have to be adjusted. We may lose 1 night on one island and gain a night on the other. Also, please pack light as domestic flights only allow for 15kg of checked luggage. Overnight in Tumon, Guam.Meal plan: Dinner Day 2 Guam: Island TourGuam is not only the largest island in Micronesia, but it is the largest and southernmost island in the Mariana Islands archipelago. The is a vibrant tropical paradise in the middle of the Pacific, and away from the beaches one finds a melting pot of Asian, European, Pacific Rim and American cultures. First discovered by people from southeastern Indonesia around 2000 BC, most of what is known about pre-contact settlement comes from legends, archaeological evidence, missionary accounts, and observations from visiting scientists. With its strategic location in the Pacific Ocean, this territory of the United States has been claimed and conquered by many different nations throughout its long history. Ferdinand Magellan passed through here in 1521! Guam was then claimed for Spain in 1565, and then later colonized by the Spanish beginning in 1668 as the island was in perfect position to become a resting place for Spanish traders. Considered as the gateway to the crossroads of Asia and North America, Guam has emerged as the bustling hub of the western Pacific. The island offers rugged natural beauty, rich and colorful cultural history, and unbelievable vistas. Scattered around the island are reminders of the ancient Chamorro who flourished in the Mariana archipelago for centuries before the arrival of Europeans. Our sightseeing today will focus on the central and northern regions of the island. The Tumon Bay area, with its white sandy beach and crystal blue waters, is located on the northwest coast of Guam. Hundreds of years before the tourism industry found its way to Tumon, ancient Chamorros enjoyed the shore and waters of the bay. Historical records show that there were settlements at both ends of the bay. Almost entirely enclosed by a fringing reef, the shallow waters of the bay are home to a large variety of marine life and recognized as a protected marine preserve. Our sightseeing takes us north to Puntan Dos Amantes (Two Lovers Point). Her

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Home Living Jewish Travel Synagogues of the Vaucluse in Provence Living JewishTravelUncategorized Synagogues of the Vaucluse in Provence By Nancy Liss - November 11, 2013 155 0 SHARE The map of France’s Provence region reveals a realm of exciting travel destinations, but it was the picture of a menorah in the centre of an area known as the Vaucluse that drew my attention. Among all the icons of Roman ruins, arches, towers and landmarks, a menorah on the map of southern France initiated a discovery of Jewish heritage going back to the Middle Ages. Known as the Pope’s Jews, the Arba Kehilot, the four holy communities of Avignon, Cavaillon, Carpentras, and L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, developed their own distinctive Jewish traditions and dialect. It was the popes of Avignon who offered Jews exiled from other regions, a safe haven and freedom to worship within the locked confines of their ghettos known as carrières. This ironic turn of events was largely the result of a schism in the Vatican that prompted Pope Clement V to move the papacy from Rome to Avignon where it remained through seven popes. The awe-inspiring Palace of the Popes, a major UNESCO world heritage site, remains Avignon’s most predominant landmark and oft-visited tourist site. Picturesque L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, with its charming water wheels and famous Sunday antique market, no longer bears evidence of its Jewish past other than the cemetery and the name of the Jewish square (Place de la Juiverie) on the outskirts of town. However, the other communities of the Vaucluse still retain their sites of Jewish importance, primarily centred around their historically significant synagogues. The Jewish carrière in Avignon used to face the Palace of the Popes, but there is nothing left of the houses once located there. The second carrière, located on Rue Jacob and Place de Jérusalem, does show traces of its Jewish past. It is here that the mid-19th century synagogue, which replaced one from the Middle Ages, can be found. With its neo-classical rotunda set in a square building, the architectural design of the Avignon Synagogue represents a deliberate break from other architectural traditions, featuring unadorned walls, white columns and dark walnut furnishings. The oldest synagogues still in existence today are found in Cavaillon and Carpentras. Because of overcrowding and general lack of ground space within Cavaillon’s carrière, the synagogue developed vertically, with two prayer rooms, one above the other. The lower level is for women and the upper level for men. A small window, facing the sanctuary and latticed with iron, allowed the women to see the sacred books. Another distinguishing feature was the rabbi’s pulpit, reached only by a double staircase. The pulpit faced the arc housing the Torah. Despite its humble exterior, the décor of the interior is surprisingly elegant: wood panelling painted grey and trimmed in soft pastel colours, impressive hanging lamps, gold leaf accents, and filigree wrought iron. The Rue Hébräique in Cavaillon, still retains most of the features of the original carrière, and is easily visited today. The synagogue is located above an arched passageway overlooking the ghetto. Preserved as an historic monument, it is no longer in use, but the synagogue’s basement at street level houses the Musée Judéo-Comtadin in what used to be the matzah bakery. Depicting the community’s history, documents, ritual objects, and the Torah, the museum offers a glimpse into Jewish life in the carrière of Cavaillon. Another popular tourist attraction in Cavaillon is a lively Monday market opposite the tourism office, where free culinary demonstrations are held using the produce of the region. The preparation and enjoyment of local cuisine is an integral part of the Provençal culture. In keeping with this time-honoured tradition, produce can be bought in the market and taken to a nearby restaurant called La Cuisine du Marché, where it is prepared using local recipes. The restaurant also features a creative Provençal menu and provides cooking lessons. Reservations are recommended. One of the biggest markets takes place in the town of Carpentras every Friday morning. There is also a Sunday flea market. Carpentras has been designated as Ville d’Art et d’Histoire (City of Art and History), boasting the oldest active synagogue in France, some parts dating from the 1300s. In keeping with mandatory codes and restrictions of the times, the façade of the synagogue is plain and indistinguishable from other buildings, but the interior is elegantly adorned in opulent rococo décor, with columns, false marble ornaments, fancy lighting, and deep rich colours. The Carpentras Synagogue is considerably larger than the one in Cavaillon. The oldest parts (dating from the Middle Ages) are on the ground floor. They include the mikvah, two bakeries, and a room dedicated to Jerusalem in the prayer areas. Recent basement excavations revealed ruins dating to the Roman Empire. In 2000, the local Jewish community of Carpentras organized a Festival of Jewish Music, featuring Yiddish, Mediterranean and North African music. Information can be obtained from the synagogue or tourism office. For travellers with a car, driving between towns is quick and easy along well-marked roads, but private taxis are also available for excursions throughout the area. Whether arranging transportation, cooking lessons, visiting the synagogues and museums, or making lunch/dinner reservations, contact the tourism offices for information and assistance. You will find them courteous, knowledgeable, and eager to introduce you to the delights of the region. Vaucluse – www.provenceguide.com Avignon – www.avignon-tourisme.com Carpentras – www.carpentras-ventoux.com Cavaillon – www.cavaillon-luberon.com tweet Nancy Liss RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR For tourism in terror-stricken times, Israel projects normalcy There are no faint hearts in Fort Worth, Texas Don’t let Palestinian terrorism scare you away from Israel Popular Recent 808CJN SubscribersSubscribe

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Destinations Trujillo Vacations Many nations left their fingerprints in this small town in Extremadura, since the Romans era. Trujillo is now known as the "Cradle of the Conquistadors" and hosts a statue of Francisco Pizzaro, conqueror of Peru. Many old monuments may be admired here, including the castle guarding the town from the hill of Zorro, two churches and the Chaves "El viejo" palace. If you're looking for fun and modern life, you shouldn't miss the events at the bullring and the Chiviri festival in the Plaza Mayor. Ibiza and Mallorca Green Coast Self Drive Packages Barcelona Getaway Madrid Getaway Trujillo Getaway: Air + Hotel In the last few years, Madrid has gained the reputation of being one of Europe's most active and attractive cities for its nightlife and cultural activities. Capital of Spain since 1562, Madrid's museums host, among others, Dal�s, Mir�s and Picasso's Guernica. Madrid is a city of great contrasts: the Old City, the Madrid of the Hapsburgs, the Royal Palace, the Puerta de Alcala, the Retiro Park. At night, the city changes gears with its famous Madrid nightlife. The city's endless energy is hard to resist, and its sociable style invites you to jump right in. Must See`s: Palacio Real, Plaza Mayor, Prado Museum, Puerta del Sol, Puerta de Alcala, Plaza de Cibeles, Gran Via, Madrid Cathedral, Thyssen-Bornemisza and Reina Sofia Museums and so much more! Barcelona, the old Roman Barcino, is Spain`s second city, always on the biting edge of fashion, architecture, food, style, music and good times. Walk its narrow streets and wonderful plazas, or along the Ramblas, stretching from Plaza de Catalu�a to the Harbor, encompassing the magic of the city: stalls full of books, birds and flowers. The city`s most powerful monuments open a window onto its history: the intricately carved edifices that comprise the medieval Gothic Quarter; the curvilinear modernism (Catalan Art Nouveau) that inspired Gaud�'s Sagrada Familia; and the seminal surrealist works of Picasso and Mir�, found in museums that peg Barcelona as a crucial incubator for 20th-century art. The recent restoration of the port area began with the development of a harbor for the Olympic Games of 1992. New modern squares, designed by leading artists such as Mir� and Barcel� have created a new style alongside Gaudi's modernist buildings. Now the city is ready to show every visitor how it has been transformed into one of the most moderns and active cities in Europe. Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights Must See`s: Sagrada Familia, Picasso Museum, La Rambla, Barri Gotic, Park Guell, modernist buildings, Montjuic Hill, Barceloneta and so much more! Seville is the largest town in the famous Southern province of Andalusia, best known for the impressive Cathedral with its Giralda tower, as well as the Alcazar, which also serves as a visiting residence for the Spanish Royal family. Seville seems to move at half the pace of a normal major city, creating a relaxing and even small-town atmosphere that complements the sevillano way of savoring every moment of life, bite of food and sip of drink. Don`t forget your dancing shoes, because from the moment the sun goes down right up until it comes up again, the bars and clubs of Seville's nightlife are brimming with festive people, great music, lively conversation and unrivaled excitement. Recommended Stay: 3 nights Must See`s: Cathedral & Giralda, Royal Alcazar, Gold Tower, Barrio Santa Cruz, Archivo de las Indias, Maria Luisa Park, Triana, Fine Arts Museum, Flamenco and so much more. Granada is a jewel standing at the foot of Spain's highest mountains, the Sierra Nevada. Like many others, this city bears the marks of Roman, Moorish, and Jewish influences. The universally famed Alhambra, a complex of palaces and gardens built under the Nazari Dynasty, overlooks the city. Notably, Isabel and Ferdinand lie buried inside the city's Cathedral. The famed "mud�jar" style of architecture can be spotted in the Monastery of La Cartuja and many other churches built by Moorish craftsmen. The Alhambra, Generalize, Albaycin, Sacromonte, Cahtedral, and Royal Chapel Costa del Sol Region Known as an industrial town, Bilbao is the largest port in Spain, as well as a major rail hub, serving as a departure point for most of Basque's country attractions. To international tourists, Bilbao is a place with great food and also home to the controversial $100 million Guggenheim Museum, which was designed by the famed American architect Frank Gehry. You should not allocate more than 2 days for visiting this city, as most of the sights can be viewed in less than 48 hours. Located in the heart of Galicia, Santiago de Compostela is the third-largest holy city of the Christian world. Medieval pilgrims, rich and poor alike, made this town famous by traveling from all over Europe to visit the shrine of apostle St James, whose remains are said to be buried in the city's cathedral. The city is a university town as well as a marketplace for Galician farmers. In addition, it is one of the most romantic and historic cities in Spain. Once the capital of the Spanish Empire, Toledo is nowadays a UNESCO World Heritage Designated Site, due to its essential historical and cultural statute. It hosted various cultures and religions, including Christians, Jewish and Muslims. That's why you cand find here a large variety of ecclesiastical monuments, among which the Cathedral definitely deserves a visit for its famous "El Transparente" altar and also the Church of Santo Tom�, host of the famous painting "The Burial of the Count of Orgaz" of El Greco, born in Toledo. >> see all cities Trujillo Hotels: Our favorite: All Hotels: 6 hotels in Trujillo Itineraries: The Roman Route >> see all Customize Suggested Itineraries Combine cities within Spain: and receive our latest deal! Thanks for subscribing to EuropeanDestinations.com!You will now receive European Destinations latest deals Subscribe all Receive the latest deals for travel to Europe Subscribe Receive the latest deals for travel to Asia, Europe, Hawaii and Latin America. Subscribe We have updated your subscription preferences. Need booking assistance? We're glad to help: Call Us 24 hours a day7 days a week! Their Feedback Their Itinerary

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Balloonists at the Turn of the 18th & 19th Century, The English Flights James Sadler in a Balloon above Oxford The Tuscan Vincent Lunardi made the first balloon ascent in England. His first flight took place from the grounds of the Honourable Artillery Park at Moorfields, on September 15, 1784. The Prince of Wales, Lord North, Pitt, Fox, Burke, the lovely Duchess of Devonshire, other distinguished personages, and a crowd of more than 150,000 witnessed the ascent. James Sadler James Sadler (1753�1828), the first English balloonist, was the second man to make a balloon ascent in England. Sadler made his first ascent on 4 October 1784 when he "ascended into the atmosphere" from Christ Church Meadow in Oxford. The balloon was estimated to have risen to a height of 3600 feet. It landed six miles away near Wood Eaton. In the next year, his second ascent reached Aylesbury after about twenty minutes. The exciting events in England occurred less than a year after the very first manned balloon flight took place in France. On November 21st, 1783, Pilatre de Rozier and the Marquis d'Arlandes spent twenty-five minutes aloft in a balloon. It was created by the inventive Montgolfier brothers, Joseph (1740-1810) and Jacques Etienne (1745-1799) de Montgolfier. The balloon traveled over 5 and 1/2 miles at an altitude of about 328 feet (100 meters). The spherical balloon was blue and its many decorations included the golden face of the sun god Apollo. These experimental balloonist were known as an aeronauts. Aeronaut Sadler made numerous ascents and experienced a number of adventures, including two ascents that ended in a body of water--once in the Bristol Channel and once in the Irish Sea. Articles detailing his exploits appeared in period publications like The Gentleman's Magazine. James Sadler survived his adventures to die peacefully in his bed in 1828, at the age of seventy-five. Some of Sadler's Balloon Ascents 7th July 1810 ascent at Oxford, on the occasion of the installation of Lord Grenville as Chancellor of the University September 1810 ascent from Bristol with chemist William Clayfield. Their balloon landed in Bristol Channel, four miles off the Somerset coast, near Combe Martin. Fortunately th

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New Jersey’s own ‘cliffhanger’ History of Palisades recounted at local ‘illustrated tour’ by Nov 17, 2013 | 4396 views | 0 | 100 | | Palisades The rich history of The Palisades on the west bank of the Hudson River, and the cliffs’ place in New Jersey and Hudson County lore, were examined during an hour-plus presentation by author and photographer Kevin Woyce at a local nutrition center recently.Many residents of Union City, North Bergen, Hoboken, West New York, and Weehawken live on the famous hills or in their shadow.The event, sponsored by the Weehawken Library, was held at the township’s nutrition center on Highwood Avenue on Nov. 12. “Exploring the Palisades” traced the history of the rock formations from prehistoric times, to their discovery by explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano in 1524, to their heyday as an entertainment and movie-making center in the early 20th Century, to the present.Woyce explained the derivation of the cliffs’ moniker, attributed to the voyage of Verrazzano, who described the geographical attribute as "a fence of stakes," or “Palisades.” Verrazzano, for whom a bridge in New York is named, was sailing under the banner of France, hoping to find from East Coast bays a quicker route to the West Coast, and way to trade with China._____________Verrazzano described the geographical attribute as “a fence of stakes,” or “Palisades.”____________“He quickly realized it would not be a shortcut to the Pacific,” Woyce said.The Lyndhurst historian said that the Italian explorer was not the only one to recognize the unique appearance of the cliffs overlooking the Hudson River. The Manhattan Indians did as well, describing them as “the rocks that look like trees,” or in their language, “Weehawken.”Revolutionary and funWoyce said that The Palisades are one of New Jersey's most impressive landmarks, from their formation and discovery, to the abandoned riverfront beaches and ferry landings, to a vanished cliff-top world of mansions and grand hotels. The program also featured a virtual visit to Fort Lee, which was once the home of the silent movie industry, and the Palisades Amusement Park, the setting of the bestselling novel “Palisades Park” and for years a venue for music concerts. Running to Jersey CityThe speaker said the cliffs were formed 250 million years ago, when there was no Atlantic Ocean and the earth had just one big “supercontinent.”Woyce surprised the crowd when he said The Palisades run from Piermont, N.Y., all the way down to Jersey City.He also talked about moviemaking, a major industry in the area at the turn of the last century. The term “cliffhanger” originated here, because of the dangerous stunts filmed on the bluffs of The Palisades.WNY and GuttenbergToday the cliffs and waterfront are lined with luxury apartments, including those in West New York and Guttenberg. The 1970s saw the construction of the Galaxy Towers, one of the most densely populated places in the United States.Positive responseNearly 30 township residents attended the presentation, including Mayor Richard Turner. Several of the participants stayed after the program to ask additional questions of Woyce.“I loved it. It was marvelous, just marvelous,” said resident Janet Crowley. “He told me things I didn’t know.”“I thought it was really well done,” said John Newman, also of Weehawken. “It was very informative. I learned a lot.”“We thought it was a great topic,” said Kevie Newman, John’s wife. “[The Palisades] are a place I’ve always been interested in,” said Woyce, who first became aware of the area 30 years while a Boy Scout growing up in East Rutherford. “Palisades” was the last of a trilogy of programs presented by Woyce for the township. The first two were “Jersey Shore” in June and “Lighthouses of New Jersey” in August.For additional information on library programs, call (201) 863-7823.Joseph Passantino may be reached at JoePass@hudsonreporter.com. Palisades Avenue northbound to close for week Prieto among honorees from Palisades Medical Center Searching for the real Winnie Authors explore Pooh and his world No way! Central Avenue redevelopment plan draws fire from community groups Tour de art! Over 100 will exhibit in 35th Annual Artists Studio Tour

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View All Hotels in The Canyons Travel Guide of The Canyons, Park City for: The Grand Summit at Canyons Resort Canyons Resort Summary Family-friendly area Huge mountain with tons of different slopes Great views Farmer's markets during the summer Not a very lively nightlife scene What It's Like The largest ski area in Park City and the fifth largest in the US, The Canyons is the more laid-back, family-friendly option in Park City. The focus here isn't on partying or fine dining (though it has a bit of each), but instead is all about the slopes. It's a large mountain, and there are slopes for every level of skiier; some of the beginner slopes offer the most beautiful views. There are also some great back country skiing spots.The Canyons was opened shortly after Park City Mountain, and in recent years has been updated with new lifts and slopes; a significant portion of terrain was opened up for skiiers as well. During the summer, there are weekly farmer's markets with delicious produce. The Canyons is a (slightly) less expensive option in Park City. There's less of a party scene than by Park City Mountain, but it is just a short drive from Park City's Main Street. Dec. - Mar. 120 V, 60 Hz 15-20% at restaurants Oyster Travel Guides About 30 miles east of Salt Lake City, Park City… Read More Deer Valley Travel Guide Deer Valley is the ultra-luxe area of Park City, with… Read More Park City Mountain Travel Guide When most people think of Park City, they think of… Read More

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Travel Guide North America Canada Nunavut Baffin Island Iqaluit edit IntroductionIqaluit is the territorial capital and the largest community of the Canadian territory of Nunavut. Until 1987, it was called Frobisher Bay, a name that is still occasionally used. Iqaluit is located on the south coast of Baffin Island at the head of Frobisher Bay. As of the 2011 census the population was 6,699, an increase of 8.3 percent from the 2006 census; it has the lowest population of any capital city in Canada. Inhabitants of Iqaluit are called Iqalummiut.edit Sights and ActivitiesInuit CultureExplore the history of Nunavut to learn of tales of ancestors who risked their lives in small skin boats hunting whale in ice packed waters, accounts of the Tariassuit (shadow people), or enchanting memories of lives lived in close-knit Inuit communities. See Drum Dancing, where women sit in a circle and chosen men are coaxed to dance by the messages in the ayaya songs that the women are singing and hear throat singing, usually performed by two women who stand face to face, with one singer leading the song and the other repeating the sound of the first. The cyclic sound mimics the calls of birds and animals and other sounds of nature in a fast rhythm.Dog SleddingQimmiit, Eskimo dogs, or canis familiaris borealis have been pulling qamutiit (sleds) across the arctic ice and snow for more than 2,000 years. Though mostly replaced by snowmobiles, dog sleds are still used as a form of transportation in the arctic, and a variety of dog team adventures are available in many communities throughout Nunavut.Northern LightsThe full wonder of the Arctic sky,also known as Aurora Borealis, is best seen during the dark winter months, when only a luminous moon lights the snow-covered land and the star-studded sky glows with the dancing colours of the northern lights. The quest of many winter visitors, the aurora borealis, is a truly magical spectacle to behold. Created by the glow of molecular gases in the atmosphere activated by charged particles from the sun, the aurora normally occurs in a broad 500- to 1,000-kilometre-wide belt known as the auroral oval, which is centered on the North Magnetic Pole. Infused with subtly shifting greenish and lilac hues, the northern lights seen across Nunavut emanate a mystical quality.edit Getting ThereBy PlaneTravellers board in either Ottawa (Ontario) or Montreal (Quebec) for direct service to Nunavut’s capital city of Iqaluit. There is also east-west routing that links Yellowknife, Rankin Inlet and Iqaluit. Iqaluit is the transportation hub for its region. Most communities are serviced daily by one or more regional airlines, however smaller communities may be less frequent. Charters are also available. Some northern airlines also fly routes between the regions providing extra flexibility in scheduling your itinerary.edit Keep ConnectedInternetInternet usage is wide-spread in Canada. Wi-fi is available in many locations in larger cities, sometimes free and sometimes at a cost. You will find Wi-Fi in coffee stores, some restaurants and also hotels and motels more and more offer this service for free, but with a code usually. Internet cafes are common along major streets, and and in larger cities, charge between $3 and $4 for an hour, usually in 20-minute increments.PhoneSee also International Telephone CallsThe country calling code to Canada is: 1. To make an international call from Canada, the code is: 011. Emergency services can be reached by dialling 911. This number will give you free access to Police, Fire and Ambulance services and can be used from landlines, phone booths and cell phones.The populous areas of Canada along the border with the USA have excellent cellular and wired telecommunications, meaning that travellers are never fair from an international phone call home, a WIFI connection or an internet cafe. Depending on the mobile phone provider, coverage could be either CDMA and GSM coverage. Travellers wishing to purchase SIM cards for GSM phones should look for Rogers Wireless, Telus Mobility and Bell Mobility, which all offer nationwide availability.PostPostal service is provided by Canada Post, a crown corporation owned by the government but run as an independent business. Most post offices keep hours from 9:00am to 5:00pm though in bigger places longer hourse might be available. To format the envelope of a letter sent within Canada, put the destination address on the centre of its envelope, with a stamp, postal indicia, meter label, or frank mark on the top-right corner of the envelope to acknowledge payment of postage. A return address, although it is not required, can be put on the top-left corner of the envelope in smaller type than the destination address.The lettermail service allows the mailing of a letter. The basic rate is currently set at $0.63 for one standard letter (30 grams or less). The rates for lettermail are based or weight and size and determine whether the article falls into the aforementioned standard format, or in the oversize one. The rate is the same for a postcard. Mail sent internationally is known as letterpost. It can only contain paper documents. The rate for a standard letter is of $1.10 if sent to the United States, and $1.85 if sent to any other destination. Oversize or overweight letters may be charged a higher fee. Larger parcels can be shipped via Canada post both domestically and internationally, the rate is dependent on the weight and destination. [1]Federal Express, TNT, UPS or DHL also provide interntional shipping from Canada and are usually very quick and reliable though might cost a little more compared to Canada Post.edit External LinksOfficial Iqaluit website Utrecht (92%)from http://utrecht.travellerspoint.com Iqaluit Travel Helpers We don't currently have any Travel Helpers for Iqaluit Become a Travel Helper for Iqaluit This is version 3. Last edited at 12:39 on Jul 18, 13 by Utrecht.

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Flight Tickets Houston Flights Book Other Flight Destinations Add to my favorite flight destinations There is no available promotion for this destination now, please try later. I want to be informed about special prices for this destination City Guide : Houston Located at the south of the United States, Houston is the largest city in the State of Texas, and the fourth largest city in the United States of America by its area. Founded in 1830s, it is home to Texas Medical Center and NASA’s Johnson Space Center. In addition to its skyscrapers and high-rise buildings, the city has many museums and lush green landscape Houston is world renowned for its high-quality museums. In addition, it is known as the space city by being home to NASA and it has a high-rise skyline.Located close to the City Hall, the Museum District is a beautiful part of the city which should be visited. This area is the collection of tree-lined paths, magnificent gardens, fountains and many of the best museums in Houston. Rothko Chapel located in the Museum District is an architectural highlight of 20th century art. The fourteen paintings produced by Mark Rothko for the chapel create a meditative atmosphere. The Downtown Aquarium includes exhibits of the striking sea life. This underwater world teeming with a great deal of exotic species is the place for unprecedented experiences. Standing as the site where Houston was founded in 1836, Buffalo Bayou is a 52 mile-slow moving waterway and a significant recreation area. It is home to a diverse collection of fauna and flora, hiking and bike trails, with many parks located along its banks. Sam Houston Park, Hidalgo Park, Buffalo Bayou Art Park and Spotts Park are a few parks located here. Culture & Entertainment Houston is home to many culturally and historically significant museums. The city is one of the best known destinations in the country for its ballet, opera and theater companies.The Museum District hosts many popular collections and cultural institutions. Millions of visitors flock to this area every year. The Museum of Fine Arts, Holocaust Museum Houston, Menil Collection and Houston Museum of Natural Science are just a few examples. The Theater District located in the Downtown area is home to the major performing arts centers of the city. Alley Theater, Bayou Place, Wortham Theater Center, Hobby Center for the Performing Arts are a few performing venues available. The Houston Ballet, Houston Symphony Orchestra and Houston Grand Opera are among the major performing arts venues of Houston. Located in the Downtown area Theater District, Bayou Place is the main entertainment venue hosting, live music, cinemas and other forms entertainments. Houston is known as one of the best culinary areas in the United States. The city cuisine comprises almost all of the world cuisines. Vegetarian, sea food, Japanese, fast-food, coffeehouses, Mediterranean, barbecue and many more types of food are available. Barbecue food is especially a significant part of the city cuisine. While the Theater District is filled with restaurants offering a variety tof continental cuisines, the downtown Entertainment District boasts many trendy restaurants. Shopping Houston is a shopper’s paradise offering designer boutiques, flea markets, large malls, department stores, and underground pedestrian tunnels.The Galleria area is home to the biggest shop concentration in Houston. Here, you will find everything. Highland Village Shopping Center located in the east part of the Galleria is an amazing shopping area. Rice Village is the place for designer boutiques, craft galleries and traditional shops. The Central Market is the best place for a great range of food. A large wine list and vegetables are waiting the visitors. Route Map: Johannesburg – Houston Flight In 10 Steps “New” Houston NASA SPACE MUSEUM: You too can be an astronaut at the Space Museum, where the National Aeronautics and Space Administration offers visitors a wide choice of activities and hands-on experiences. Be sure to visit the museum with your kids and examine the rockets, check out the simulations, see all the work stations and experience weightlessness just like a real astronaut! FINE ARTS MUSEUM Founded in 1900, Cullen Sculpture Garden is Texas’s first art museum and one of America’s biggest national museums. It dazzles the eye with Cullen Garden of Sculpture, historic mansions on its grounds and its extensive collection of Renaissance and Baroque art. HOUSTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM One of the city’s most popular venues, this is also one of the best conceived and most advanced children’s museums in the world with a vast range of activities. Your kids will love this museum, which provides education for children of every nationality in science, culture, geography and creativity, as well as offering activities and play areas. THE MENIL COLLECTION You’ll find one of the most significant art collections in the U.S. in this modern art museum owned by the Menils, a prominent Houston family. Works of modern artists like Picasso, Ernst, Matisse, Magritte and many others can be seen in this collection, which also includes ethnic art and antiques. ART CAR MUSEUM As its name indicates, this museum invites ‘Art Car’ buffs to see for themselves how classic cars are transformed into works of art. A collection of ‘mad’ classics from priceless American cars encrusted with knives and forks to pink Cadillacs of every hue. And the Art Car festivals and exhibitions are a year-round tradition. Once the home of Houston philanthropist Ima Hogg, Bayou Bend, on the grounds of the Fine Arts Museum, is home now to the city’s most valuable collection of American decorative arts. Built in the 1920’s, this historic mansion has 28 rooms, each reflecting the decor of a different period. Houston’s Chinatown is little known. And yet it is home to the largest Asian population outside L.A. But Houston’s Chinatown boasts another superlative: America’s biggest Asian Shopping Center. Hong Kong City is a behemoth of a mall where you can find absolutely everything from Asia. Don’t miss this exotic experience THE PROJECT ROW HOUSES Once slated for demolition, the Project Row Houses were restored with the help of local firms and transformed into an artistic and cultural community. One of the finest examples of Houston’s changing face, these 22 restored free-standing homes and their residents are making a significant contribution to the stage arts. One of the city’s most genteel districts, Houston Heights is a perfect picture of 19th and 20th century America. Its layout unchanged since the 19th century, Heights teems with former financial district, shops, cafes and antique dealers, all restored to their original appearance. And the historic Houston Heights Town Hall and Fire Station and fine old homes are the icing on the cake. DISCOVERY GREEN One of several parks in the heart of Houston, Discovery Green is an ideal place to take the kids for a day of fun activities. The park’s most prominent work of art is University of Texas Art Professor Margo Sawyer’s installation, Synchronicity of Color, with its cubes of different colors. Ticket Sales Offices : Houston Houston City Office 2200 POST OAK BLVD SUITE 1550 HOUSTON City Office Telephone Contact: 713 877 0700 Individual Tickets: IAH.TICKETING@THY.COM Agency Support: IAH.AGENCYSUPPORT@THY.COM Refund Request: IAH.REFUNDS@THY.COM Work Hours Weekday : 09:00-17:30 6040 Avion Drive Los Angeles, CA 90045 713-877-0700 / 49383 / 49384 iahcargo@thy.com : Airport Information Intercontinentale Airport George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 2800 North Terminal Road, Houston, Texas 77032, USA : Airport Map Information Special Offers for Popular Destinations Houston Hotels 283.900 Properties Worldwide GMT Thu All for the Year Monthly Averages Monetary Unit Phone Code Istanbul during your international connections. Last Visited Destinations

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Verona Arena (Redirected from Arena of Verona) Verona Arena in 2009 Inside the Verona Arena The Verona Arena (Arena di Verona) is a Roman amphitheatre in Piazza Bra in Verona, Italy built in 1st century. It is still in use today and is internationally famous for the large-scale opera performances given there. It is one of the best preserved ancient structures of its kind. In ancient times, nearly 30,000 people was the housing capacity of the Arena. Nowadays, for security reasons, the maximum attendance is of 15,000 people. 1 Amphitheatre 2 Musical theatre Amphitheatre[edit] The building itself was built in AD 30 on a site which was then beyond the city walls. The ludi (shows and games) staged there were so famous that spectators came from many other places, often far away, to witness them.[citation needed] The amphitheatre could host more than 30,000 spectators in ancient times. The round façade of the building was originally composed of white and pink limestone from Valpolicella, but after a major earthquake in 1117, which almost completely destroyed the structure's outer ring, except for the so-called "ala", the stone was quarried for re-use in other buildings. Nevertheless it impressed medieval visitors to the city, one of whom considered it to have been a labyrinth, without ingress or egress.[1] Ciriaco d'Ancona was filled with admiration for the way it had been built and Giovanni Antonio Panteo's civic panegyric De laudibus veronae, 1483, remarked that it struck the viewer as a construction that was more than human.[2] Musical theatre[edit] Aida by Giuseppe Verdi The Arena di Verona Festival The first interventions to recover the arena's function as a theatre began during the Renaissance. Some operatic performances were later mounted in the building during the 1850s, owing to its outstanding acoustics. And in 1913, operatic performances in the arena commenced in earnest due to the zeal and initiative of the Italian opera tenor Giovanni Zenatello and the impresario Ottone Rovato. The first 20th-century operatic production at the arena, a staging of Giuseppe Verdi's Aida, took place on 10 August of that year, to mark the birth of Verdi 100 years before in 1813. Musical luminaries such as Puccini and Mascagni were in attendance. Since then, summer seasons of opera have been mounted continually at the arena, except in 1915–18 and 1940–45, when Europe was convulsed in war. Nowadays, at least four productions (sometimes up to six) are mounted each year between June and August. During the winter months, the local opera and ballet companies perform at the L'Accademia Filarmonica. Modern-day travellers are advised that admission tickets to sit on the arena's stone steps are much cheaper to buy than tickets giving access to the padded chairs available on lower levels. Candles are distributed to the audience and lit after sunset around the arena. Every year over 500,000 people see productions of the popular operas in this arena.[3] Once capable of housing 20,000 patrons per performance (now limited to 15,000 because of safety reasons), the arena has featured many of world's most notable opera singers. In the post-World War II era, they have included

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Panhandle Plains The northernmost region of Texas got its name for the way it looks like the handle of a frying pan. Wish there was a glory story behind the moniker, but it’s really that simple. Simple, however, is far from what you’ll experience during your stay in the Panhandle Plains. Let’s start with the sky and work our way down. Bright Stars This is the place to watch the stars come out. We’re not talking the red carpet, A-list Hollywood types, but the twinkling gems that inspired the lyrics “The stars at night are big and bright, deep in the heart of Texas.” Close your eyes for a moment. Actually, read this first – imagine if someone accidentally knocked over a giant bottle of glitter that spilled across the night sky. Now close your eyes and picture it. Then come and see the real thing. As a bonus, visit the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra to add a dramatic soundtrack to the visual experience.Dramatic Canyons Just south of Amarillo lies one of the Panhandle Plains’ most spectacular natural attractions: Palo Duro Canyon State Park. Like a fine artist meticulously working their sculpting tools, the Red River carved the incredible spires and pinnacles of Palo Duro Canyon. Walls plunge nearly 1,000 feet to the floor below, exposing brilliant, multi-colored layers of sediment. Another dazzling site is Caprock Canyons State Park, with ideal trails for hiking, biking or horseback riding and even a fascinating 742-foot abandoned railroad tunnel to check out. Route 66 America’s most famous highway winds its way through the Panhandle Plains. Go for a drive, put the top down and let the nostalgia blow through your hair. Pull over and “get your kicks” at one of the restaurants, shops and roadside attractions (Cadillac Ranch will boggle and amaze you) that keep the Mother Road grooving along.Rock n’ Roll Pioneer Music legend Buddy Holly grew up in these parts. Fans can pay tribute to the shy kid in glasses turned rock n’ roll hero at the Buddy Holly Center in Lubbock. His music influenced a generation of artists that followed. Stop by while you’re in the Depot Entertainment District to catch some of today’s talented Texas musicians.

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Radio Disney Music Awards Show Will Feature Award Inspired by Disney Parks Collectible posted on March 7th, 2013 by Steven Miller, Merchandise Communications Manager Our friends at Radio Disney recently announced the Radio Disney Music Awards will be held on April 27 in Los Angeles, California. The show will feature live performances from some of Radio Disney’s biggest stars including Selena Gomez, Bridgit Mendler, Cody Simpson, Austin Mahone, Cher Lloyd and Coco Jones. There will also be awards as voted on by the fans plus a few other surprises. But did you know that Disney Theme Park Merchandise has a special connection to this year’s awards show? I’d like for you to meet Ardy, which is the name given to the specially designed award that will be presented to winning musicians that evening. This award may look slightly familiar to Disney Parks fans as it incorporates a blank, 9-inch Vinylmation figure in the design. Sixteen artists from Disney Design Group, the talented art team from Disney Theme Park Merchandise, submitted award concept designs to the Radio Disney team. After careful consideration, Lin Shih’s design was selected to become the iconic award. You may recall my previous conversation with Lin, who also designed the die-cast parking tram toy found at Disney Parks. I am a former dee-jay and super fan of music, so I love how Lin incorporated headphones and a turntable in the design. That’s awesome! The Radio Disney team is now asking for your help. From March 4-10, 2013, they are holding a contest on their Facebook page asking fans to create a unique spelling of Ardy’s name. The winning suggestion will be announced on March 11. Look for more information about this awards show, including how to buy tickets, on the Radio Disney Music Awards website. Share: Tagged: DLR, Vinylmation, WDW

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Harrods Egyptian Escalators Henry Stuart The Egyptian Escalators in Harrods, London. Part of the Virtual Tour I have shot for them over the last two years. Copyright: Henry Stuart Tags: shop; london; retail; harrods; escalator; mall More About London The World : Europe : UK : England : London Overview and History"When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford." - Samuel JohnsonDo you know all the verses to the children's song, "London Bridge is falling down"? They will take you through the history of London so let's have a look, shall we?First we need a bridge, in order for it to fall down. The Romans were nice enough to build the first one, probably using a combination of floating platforms and walkways. During Roman times the River Thames was much wider and shallower than it is today, so you could get away with mud hopping. As London has grown it has continually reclaimed the riverbank and funneled the river into a tighter channel, causing no small floods in the lower-laying areas.Now, London Bridge first fell down and became a song when the English were fighting Viking invaders from Denmark. The English won by pulling down the Danish garrison and the bridge along with it. Whoops! Wood and clay will wash away, wash away, wash away. Well.. that's part of the story. In 1014 more Viking invaders decided the bridge was in the way of their tall ships, so they tied ropes to it and rowed at full speed to help the bridge wash away.Verse Three: "Build it up with bricks and mortar, bricks and mortar, bricks and mortar." The first stone construction began in 1176 and took thirty years to finish. This one lasted six centuries, but it still caught on fire and nearly collapsed a few times. This was the famous long-standing bridge bearing not only a church and houses, but also the heads of traitors preserved in tar and mounted on stakes. Of course, a multi-colored thread of zany events came to pass in the seven-century lifespan of the stone London Bridge -- witch burnings, boating collisions and drownings, the Plague -- it's all part of becoming the world's largest city, a rich title which London achieved in the nineteenth century. Oops! "Bricks and mortar will not stay, will not stay, will not stay." Build it up with iron and steel. The then-decrepit and chokingly narrow stone bridge was rebuilt by John Rennie in the 1830's. Legend has it that the British custom of driving on the left-hand side of the road was an early attempt to solve the congestion on the bridge.If you can believe what comes next, Rennie's bridge was SOLD to an American investor who carted it off to Arizona. That was 1968. The current London Bridge was dedicated in 1973. Its concrete and steel construction was financed by the sale of Rennie's stone bridge. Hmm... was this sale an elaborate financier's gambit, or just clever adaptation of existing circumstances? Getting ThereHeathrow Airport is the main one, although there are eight airports in the greater London area. Heathrow is the world's busiest airport in terms of international flights.Other main airports are Gatwick and Stansted, all have good transportation links into central London, choose rail or bus.TransportationWith the oldest and best underground system in the world, you can literally get anywhere quickly, the 'tubes' do get a little overcrowded, so why not see the sites above the ground and take a bus or river boat.Like Hong Kong, London uses the Oyster card system to let you pay electronically for all sorts of things, especially moving your body from place to place. Fares go for about two pounds per ride for the underground and £1 for the bus. Travel cards have a cool price cap on the bulk ticket purchases, so you can ride more without being charged more, after a certain point.Consider avoiding the much loved 'black cabs' for long journeys, as it can be an expensive way to sit in traffic. Traffic can get busy in central London, but is improving alot since the introduction of the now very famous 'congestion charge'.People and CultureThe British invented marmalade to protect their mighty navy from scurvy, and they drink a lot of tea ! "Thank you very much and have a lovely evening".Well, those are the stereotypes. British culture can have the reputation of being stuffy and repressively polite, but the warmth and volume of pub life more than make up for it. The people in general are hilarious, sarcastic and quick-witted. They love their pints, their fish and chips and their football. Like other megalopoliptic international and throbbing cities, London is tricky to congeal into a sliceable pat that one might conceivably be able to spread on one's toast. You'll simply have to come here and see it for yourself.Things to do & RecommendationsFirst off, read some Shakespeare so you understand why you need to go to the Globe Theatre. Think about the double and triple meanings built into the text; this will give you a foundation in the British sense of humor you're walking into.With that under your belt, walk on into The London Dungeons. When you're finished looking at these cages for people, you can look at some cages for animals at the London Zoo!Science lovers can teleport right over to the Natural History Museum and laugh at the dinosaurs, who couldn't tele-anything.The British museums are some of the best in the world, possibly even the best, owing to the Empire's history of world exploration. The National Gallery houses some of the greatest Western painting anywhere.London is basically jam-packed full of history, food, music, theatre, art, banks and people to boggle your brains. I would try to describe it to you, but...But Samuel Johnson already said it best.Text by Steve Smith.

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Shakopee ( /ʃɑːkəpiː/ shah-kə-pee) is a city southwest of downtown Minneapolis in the U.S. state of Minnesota and is the county seat of Scott County. Located on the south bank bend of the Minnesota River, Shakopee and nearby suburbs comprise the southwest portion of Minneapolis-Saint Paul, the thirteenth largest metropolitan area in the United States with 3.5 million people. The population of Shakopee was 37,076 at the 2010 census.The river bank's Shakopee Historic District contains burial mounds built by prehistoric cultures. In the 17th century, Chief Shakopee of the Mdewakanton Dakota established his village on the east end. Trading brought about the city's establishment in the 19th century and Shakopee boomed as a commerce exchange site between river and rail at Murphy's Landing. Once an isolated city competing in the Minnesota River Valley, by the 1960s its economy shifted to the expanding metropolitan area. Significant growth as a bedroom community occurred after U.S. Highway 169 was realigned in 1996 toward the new Bloomington Ferry Bridge.The city is currently known for the metro area's largest attractions, Valleyfair! amusement park and the Canterbury Park horse racetrack. The Minnesota Renaissance Festival is associated with Shakopee though is located in nearby Louisville Township. Shakopee has an orderly annexation agreement for the entirety of the township with no definite timeline.

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Panama City Tourist Information and Tourism (Panama City, Florida - FL, USA) Panama City is one of Florida's most popular spring break resorts and attracts a variety of sightseers. With an impressive 27-mile / 43-km stretch of coastline, Panama City is home to superb beach areas, extending to the east from St. Andrew's State Recreational Area, which is one of the best beach areas in Panama City, featuring a lagoon, swimming, water sports and nature trails. With many commercial areas nearby, Panama City Beach is without doubt the main tourist attraction in this part of Florida. Panama City is also known for its inexpensive shops, restaurants and bars, and also its amusement parks and lively summer months. The city's recently opened Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport demonstrates its commitment to improving its transport facilities and infrastructure. With its stunning coastal location and miles of white sandy beaches, it is easy to see why tourism has prospered in Panama City. The area's main tourist information center is the Visitors Bureau along the Panama City Beach Parkway, which is open daily. Here you can obtain a large selection of leaflets about Panama City's many tourist attractions, hotels, condos and amusement parks, together with general tourism advice and information about the area's many seasonal events, including swimming, kayaking, scuba diving and hiking. Accommodation in Panama City consists of many popular hotels and well-known chain motels, many of which line the scenic beachfront, often offering superb views. Luxury hotels are clustered around the eastern end of Panama City beach, with many family-oriented hotels situated on the western side. More reasonably priced accommodation can be found inland, around Panama City's outskirts, and in a number of nearby camping sites. More information about Panama City Hotels. Panama City has a range of impressive tourist attractions, including the Gulf World Marine Park - exciting fun for all the family with an abundance of sea creatures; Panama City's Zoo World Zoological and Botanical Park - includes hundreds of animals from all over the world and a children's petting zoo; and the Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center - featuring a variety of racetracks for go-karts. More information about Panama City Tourist Attractions. Some of the best museums and art galleries in Panama City include the Junior Museum of Bay County - offering a collection of interactive exhibits, model trains, science stations and much more; Panama City's Man in the Sea Museum - home to a wide selection of underwater apparatus and vehicles, including submarines; and the Visual Arts Center of Northwest Florida - a popular art school and museum with many hands-on exhibits suitable for children. More information about Panama City Museums and Art Galleries. More Panama City Information / Fast Facts and Orientation Country: United States of America (USA) Location: Bay County, Florida (FL) Status: city and county seat Area: approximately 21 square miles / 54 square kilometers Population: approximately 38,000 Language: American English Currency: US Dollar (USD) Time zone: GMT - 5 hours Eastern Standard Time (daylight saving time is observed) Country dialing code: +1 Telephone area code: 850 Religion: various religions Average daily Panama City January temperature: 17°C / 63°F Average daily Panama City July temperature: 33°C / 91°F Your Reviews of Panama City USA World Guide Panama City, FL USA - Information and Tourism - Last updated 31/8/2014 - - Google+

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Staten Island? Forget about it, say tour guides Staten Island Advance Editorial on August 20, 2013 at 12:32 PM, updated August 20, 2013 at 3:52 PM Riding the Staten Island Ferry from the Whitehall terminal in Manhattan in order to view New York Harbor is one of the world's most popular tourist attractions. But little information about Staten Island is made available to sightseers.Advance photo It’s another example of why Staten Island is called the Forgotten Borough. Guides on bus tours of Manhattan seem to know little or nothing about us. They deliver all sorts of facts about sights on the other side of the harbor, from the height of the Empire State Building to what to see in Greenwich Village. But when it comes to offering advice to tourists about visiting Staten Island, the guides miss the bus. “It’s a small Island we used to dump our trash in,” said one guide when asked about our borough. The problem was discovered when Advance reporters rode two of the most popular tour-bus lines numerous times to stops near the Whitehall Ferry Terminal. At the departure point for the Staten Island Ferry, tourists flock to one of the leading attractions in the world. About 1.5 million visitors to New York City ride the ferry each year, lured by the free view of the harbor. Yet tips on Staten Island don’t seem easy to obtain aboard buses operated by Gray Lines New York and City Sights NY. Operated by the same owner, Twin America LLC, the two bus lines account for nearly all of the hop-on, hop-off tourist business in Manhattan. Ignorance of the Island prevails aboard the buses. For example, seven of the 12 guides asked during bus tours were unable to suggest anything for visitors to do after the ferry gets to Staten Island. Some went as far as to say there is nothing to do here before riding the ferry back to Manhattan. Nothing to do? What about visiting the St. George Esplanade, the Postcards 9/11 memorial, the Staten Island Museum, the Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Gardens. Then there are a variety of local restaurants, the St. George Theatre and Staten Island Yankees games at the Richmond County Bank Ballpark. For all of that, you don’t even have to venture beyond the North Shore. Too few tourists know, of course. Back in 2009, Gray Line gave up for lack of enough riders after 10 months of operating a 55-minute “Staten Island Discovery” trolley tour of local attractions. For decades, the Island has sought a bigger share of New York City’s tourist bonanza, which today brings in about 50 million visitors and $70 billion a year. Finally, things are looking up, so to speak. The 630-foot New York Wheel is expected to be the world’s tallest revolving observation platform when it opens in 2016 near the ferry terminal in St. George. As many as 30,000 visitors a day are expected to ride the New York Wheel. A lot of them will shop nearby at Empire Outlets, due to open in 2016 as the city’s first-such complex featuring brand-name discount stores. Will the tour guides in Manhattan take notice? Yes, at last. Comments

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Santa María del Río, San Luis Potosí Santa Maria del Rio is one of the 58 municipalities that make up the Mexican state of San Luis Potosi. The municipality is located in the southern part of the state, approximately 48 kilometers east of the city of San Luis Potosi. Santa Maria del Rio has a land area of 1,655 square kilometers, with 37,290 inhabitants. As of 2005[update], 12,000 were living in the town of Santa Maria del Rio. The area is famous for its rebozos, being the cradle of the blue and white rebozo de bolita.[1] The Rebozo Caramelo is woven there. 2.1 Sites of interest 3 Government Santa Maria del Rio is located in the center of the southern part of the San Luis Potosi, at an average altitude of 1,710 meters above sea level. The municipality is bordered on the north by the municipalities of Zaragoza, San Nicolás Tolentino and Ciudad Fernández, to the east is San Luis Potosi, to the south is Tierra Nueva and to the west is Villa de Reyes. Santa Maria del Rio lies on the Mexican Mesa del Centro on the western edge of the Sierra Madre Oriental[2] and consequently has a mountainous terrain, with various hills: the Membrillo, the Rincón Pilitas, the Duraznillo, San Pablo, the Platanito, San Antonio, the Banqueta, the Pachona, the Joya, the Mesa Prieta, the Barbechos, as well as the Sierra de Bagres. The area rests on Mesozoic rocks. The land is mainly used for livestock, forestry and agriculture, in that order. The rocks in Santa Maria del Rio are mineral rich, and several mines have operated there. The locale is noted for its cinnabar, an ore of mercury.[3] Santa Maria del Rio lies in the Tamuin River basin, a tributary of the Panuco River. [4] Its major drainage is the Santa Maria River. The thermal springs in the hills at Blameario de Lourdes provide the state with its sparkling mineral water, Agua de Lourdes. Because of its elevation, Santa Maria del Rio has a dry, temperate climate, cooler in the highlands and warmer in the lowlands.[5] Almost all of the rain falls between May and September, the total annual average rainfall for those months is 362 mm (14¼ in.). It never freezes, the record low was 4.5 °C in January and the record high was 37 °C in May, with an average annual temperature of 18.5 °C. The area where the municipality of Santa Maria del Rio now is, was a contact zone between various Mesoamerican cultures. Archaeological evidence shows that the region was once occupied by people of advanced culture, sedentary farmers who built permanent structures. However, sometime prior to the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors nomads invaded the area and there were no existing settlements when the Spanish came. However, after the fall of Tenochtitlan, the Otomi began to move north as allies of the Spanish. Otherwise, the semi-nomadic Guachichil were the local inhabitants at the time of the founding of the municipality.[6] The date of the founding of the town has been controversial. It is often listed as 1589, citing noted historian Primo Feliciano Velázquez's pamphlet Descubrimiento y Conquista de San Luis Potosí (Discovery and Conquest of San Luis Potosi);[6] however, there is a Franciscan baptismal document dated 15 August 1542 for some Guachichil indicating that the settlement was already in place, and that instead of founding the town Viceroy Luis de Velazco merely gave it the name: Santa Maria del Rio.[7] The Franciscan Convent was built in 1604. The settled inhabitants were Guachichil and Otomi, with the lands being divided between them by a road and the church.

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Cine Variedades Avenida Juarez 58, Cine Magerit Cine Mexico Cine Odeon Cine Roxy Teatro Opera Located in the Distrito Federal in the centre of Mexico City. The Cine Variedades was built on the site of the Cine Margerit, retaining the old facade. It opened on 29th February 1956. Seating was provided in orchestra and balcony levels. It had a 66 feet wide CinemaScope screen. By 1997, it had been divided into two screens. In 2011, the auditorium was demolished, leaving only the facade and lobby, which is in a poor condition.

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Camp Angeles from the book Trails of the Sierra Madres,by John W. Eagan, ©1978 Camp Angeles is a small tourist town of about fifteen-hundred permanent residents, hidden deep in the Sierra Madre backcountry, on what use to be called "Horse Flats." Most of the people live along the trolley line that's both their link to the outside world and the financial support for the town. The remaining one-hundred-fifty, two-hundred folk live within five kims of the rails, in buildings that range from the overblown, mansion-sized "hunting cabins" of those with lots of money (but usually little taste), to lean-tos, banged together out of deadwood and old tin-cans. The town got its start back in the early 1900's, when the city of Los Angeles staked out the land, intending to use it for a city campground. They set up some cabins, a big meeting hall/cafeteria and carved out a handful of trails to the surrounding peaks, waterfalls, and other scenic spots. Then, they advertised it as "Los Angeles's Own Mountain Playground." For the first couple of years, the tourist trade remained light except for official city-sponsered events. This is perhaps explained because, at the time, the only ways into the area were to either take the main Arroyo Seco trail up from Silverstone, then switch to the Diablo Cañon Ridge trail for the rest of the trip - a trip of nearly thirty-five kims - or you could shave about twenty kims off your hike by taking the trolley to Camp San Gabriel, and the West Fork trail to the Diablo. But even this shorter route was fifteen kims long and this scared off all but the most dedicated hikers. So Los Angeles asked the Silverstone & Jade (still the Silverstone & San Pedro at that time) if they'd build a rail-line from their Camp San Gabriel terminus to Camp Angeles. The S&J said yes - if 'Angeles. would pay for the construction. Much to their surprise, Los Angeles said they would. So the S&J carved their mountain railway another fourteen kims of track, built a small, rustic station and hotel at Camp Angeles and started running four trolleys a day there from downtown 'Angeles to go along with their already running six Silverstone to Camp San Gabriel trolleys. Now with a way to get there that didn't take eight hours of walking Camp Angeles became very popular, both among the rich - who tended to stay at S&J's Alpine Hotel (which was soon revamped and expanded) - and to those of more modest means - who leaned towards staying at the cabins and campsites. Not surprisingly, within a few years some of those who visited were working out ways to stay on a more permanent basis. To support themselves, they built small stores (usually with a cabin attached), worked as tour-guides, or maintenance personnel for the hotel and campgrounds, or just provided whatever services for the tourists they could. By 1920 - at the height of the area's popularity - there were close to three-thousand living there, servicing more than one-hundred-thousand visitors a year. And almost three-hundred of Southern California's richest were maintaining summer homes at the site. Construction began on a new shorter railline from Silverstone to the area up the Arroyo Seco. Unfortunately, the town's fortunes declined soon after that. Thanks to the new S&J line to Jade, the big tourist draws of the Widney Sea began to draw off many of those who had stayed at Camp Angeles long-term. And the facilities at the newly created Verde Lake, to the south of Los Angeles, picked up much of the day-trip trade. Then, the Angeles fire of 1924 burned down much of the town, including the S&J's station and the Alpine. After the fire, S&J replaced the tiny station, but not the hotel. The "Arroyo Route" project was canceled, with only three kims of the line completed (to the current site of "Hiker's Station") and S&J began to cut trips to the town. By 1925, both visitors and residents were down to a third of their peak numbers and they were still dropping. Los Angeles officially abandoned the camp in 1928 and those still living there incorporated the area as the town of Camp Angeles in 1929. [S&J's Camp San Gabriel, and Mt. Figueroa facilities also saw a sharp decline in visitors during this period - though, fortunately, not as deeply as Camp Angeles. At the time, the Silverstone & Jade made contingency plans to abandon both Camp San Gabriel and the rail-line from there back to Mt. Figueroa, in the event that their Alpine Division began losing too much money. This would have also meant abandoning the line to Camp Angeles. Had the number of visitors to S&J's mountain resorts dropped as much as Camp Angeles's, it is very likely that this abandonment would have taken place, which would not only have meant the loss of rustic Camp San Gabriel, but the death of Camp Angeles as well] The town's population hit its nadir of 238 people in 1933, the same year as the big San Pedro quake. The quake damaged many of the facilities at Verde Lake and most of its visitors, now temporarily destination-less, chanced once more upon the resorts of the Sierra Madre's. Camp Angeles got a second chance on life. Even after repairs to the quake-damaged Verde Lake area were finished in 1934, many of this new generation of vacationers continued to travel to Camp Angeles. In 1939, the town rebuilt the Alpine Hotel - which now catered to a larger, if less well-to-do crowd than before - and many abandoned cabins from the "Golden Era" were spruced up and inhabited once again. As trade picked up, the S&J resumed a eight trolley a day, twelve on holiday weekends schedule (the town had been down to one round-trip trolley on weekdays, three on weekends). Since that time, visitor numbers have continued to grow, if slowly. By 1975, visitors passed the eighty-five-thousand mark for the first time since 1917, and the population of this quiet mountain resort stabilized at it's current level. Once seemingly destined to be yet another ghost town, Camp Angeles now looks here to stay.

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Life in Shreveport, Louisiana Q: Where is Shreveport located? A: Shreveport is situated along the banks of the Red River, across from Bossier City. It is one of the three largest cities in Louisiana. Shreveport is considered to be the central hub of "Ark-La-Tex," the area where Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas meet. Q: What is special about Shreveport? A: The city of Shreveport was established in 1836 by the Shreve Town Company. The city was created as a shipping, steamboat center and port for the area where the Red River meets the Texas Trail. Q: What neighborhoods are in Shreveport? A: The water supply for the city of Shreveport comes from Cross Lake. Broadmoor and Shreve Island are neighborhoods located in Shreve City. Other places in Shreveport include the Riverfront District, Cedar Grove, Anderson Island, Madison Park, Lakeside and Greenwood. Q: What is there to do in Shreveport? A: The annual October festival called the Red River Revel is hosted by Shreveport. College football is a popular activity in the city, and the annual Independence Bowl is held in Shreveport at Independence Stadium. Shreveport is also one of six cities to participate in the well-known Christmas traadition, Holiday Trail of Lights. Shreveport Movers CountyWebsite.com, Inc. 2010

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The Art Of Food: Museum Celebrates Iconic Catalan Chef's Cuisine By editor Catalan chef Ferran Adrià poses with plasticine models of his food on display at Somerset House in London. A new exhibit looks back at the influential modernist chef and his landmark restaurant, El Bulli. Getty Images for Somerset House Ferran Adrià looks at a giant French bulldog made out of meringue, part of the exhibit "El Bulli: Ferran Adrià and The Art of Food." The museum exhibit includes a replica of a box of 17 different kinds of elaborately produced chocolate bon-bons served at the end of each multi-course meal at El Bulli. The Soup, 2004 Francesc Guillamet Courtesy of Somerset House Ferran Adrià with his team at El Bulli. Maribel Ruaz de Erenchun Originally published on July 9, 2013 12:20 pm The man once hailed as the "Salvador Dali of the kitchen" is getting his own art exhibit. Ferran Adrià might not be a household name, but for nearly three decades, as chef and mastermind of the acclaimed Catalan Spanish restaurant El Bulli, he moussed, foamed and otherwise re-imagined cuisine in modernist ways that have inspired many of the world's top chefs. Hailed as the world's best restaurant, El Bulli closed in 2011. But a new exhibit that opened Friday at London's Somerset House offers food aficionados a chance to peek inside the mind of a man hailed for his culinary creativity. "Probably no other chef has the name value, reputation or substance to sustain this kind of exhibit," Claire Catterall, director of exhibitions at Somerset House, tells The Salt. "Ferran is unique, because he's really changed cooking in a way no other chef has; and so many of the world's chefs have studied at El Bulli, so it is really where it all starts." "El Bulli: Ferran Adrià and The Art of Food" covers two floors of the arts and culture space. It starts with a history of El Bulli, charting its evolution from a mini-golf course owned by a German couple who kept French bulldogs they affectionately called "bullis," to a beach bar, and later a grill room restaurant. By 1980, it had become one of the best restaurants on the Iberian Peninsula. Adrià arrived four years later and took over the kitchen completely in 1987, earning it three Michelin stars, a reputation for innovation, and the respect of the food world. Throughout his career at El Bulli, Adrià kept extensive records. Display cases show correspondence, historical photographs, and a replica of a box of 17 different kinds of elaborately produced chocolate bonbons served at the end of each multi-course, $325 meal at El Bulli. Upstairs, elaborate clay models show dishes in the development phase, as well as "before" and "after" drawings, revealing the meticulous way Adrià and his team worked. The highlight is a wall of small video monitors, visual demonstrations of El Bulli's inventive recipes, heavy on foams, creams, aerated ingredients and other innovative approaches to gastronomy. Many have previously called Adrià an artist, but for a chef and restaurant to be the subject of an entire exhibit is a first. While Somerset House hasn't come under fire from art critics, Catterall confesses this exhibit, much like Adrià's style, is highly experimental. "I have heard everyone's watching it very intently to see what's in it," she says, "but also whether people will come. ... We're quietly hopeful." Adrià says there's reason for optimism. "Cuisine is a language that everyone understands," he tells The Salt. The exhibit offers a small preview of the museum he's creating at the El Bulli Foundation in Spain, set to open in 2015, where there will be professional cooking workshops, as well as special dinners to benefit charities and the foundation. There are even plans for Bullipedia, a cooking Wikipedia of sorts for chefs and the public. "My dream is that in 150 years, the El Bulli Foundation is still here to help with creativity and inspire chefs," Adrià says. In an age when it's rare to go to a restaurant without seeing someone snap a photo of food, it's hard to imagine the legacy of El Bulli dying anytime soon. Catterall says the relatively recent pop culture trend has made "food as art" acceptable. She hopes it will encourage people to talk even more about food. "People have become a lot more sophisticated in their knowledge of food, a lot more interested in food, and that certainly didn't exist 10 years ago," she says. "People love their restaurants, going out to eat, but they haven't appreciated it in this way." Somerset House will host "El Bulli: Ferran Adrià and The Art of Food" through Sept. 29, 2013. The exhibit will also travel to Boston's Museum of Science, Moscow and other cities around the world.Copyright 2013 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/. View the discussion thread. North Carolina Public Radio - WUNC is created in partnership with:

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Like what you're reading? Never miss a thing with the HuffPost Canada Travel newsletter! Sign me up for the Daily Brief, too. Huffpost Canada Travel Get Canada TravelNewsletters British Columbia's Hidden Gems And Amazing Attractions The Huffington Post Canada | By Huffington Post Staff Posted: 05/07/2012 12:56 pm EDT Updated: 05/07/2012 1:51 pm EDT Share BC Tourism One of the best things about travelling is getting off the beaten path. And getting off the beaten path is an easy thing to do on Canada's west coast.According to the Province of British Columbia, the total land and freshwater area is 95 million hectares, larger than France and Germany combined. The province has nearly 1,000 provincial parks and protected areas, attracting about 20 million visits every year. Since 2001, 65 new parks have been established.Most of us have heard of the Olympic Village, the Vancouver Lookout, and the gut-turning Capilano Suspension Bridge. But British Columbia has several other attractions that can be enjoyed, and we're betting that unless you live there you're probably unfamiliar with some of them.To view our gallery showcasing just some of British Columbia's cool attractions, click below. The Best of British Columbia of There are hundreds of adventures to be found in British Columbia. Here are 20 of the Huffington Post's favourites. The Inside Passage stretches from Port Hardy on Vancouver Island to Prince Rupert in northern BC, through the protected waters of British Columbia's central and northern coastline. Enjoy a ferry ride turned wildlife cruise in the Inside Passage. Strike gold in historic Barkerville. Unlike many gold rush towns from this era - which have long disappeared - Barkerville remains a thriving place, rich in history and full of life. Each year, thousands of visitors from all over the world travel to the foothills of the Cariboo mountains to take in this one of a kind heritage attraction, much like miners and prospectors did during the original gold rushes. Golf Bear Mountain on Vancouver Island, designed by the Golden Bear himself. Take a breathtaking heli-hike among the beauty of the Bugaboos. Suspend your imagination at the Capilano bridge in North Vancouver. Ride the range, Cariboo-style. The Cariboo Region is extremely diverse. It includes remote coastal inlets, the dry grassland expanse of the Chilcotin Plateau and the interior rainforest of the Cariboo Mountains. Have a delicious adventure at Richmond's night market, voted one of the top 4 in the world by the BBC. Try your hand fly fishing a turquoise gem in the Kootenays. This small park reserve includes thirty-six square kilometres of land and marine area on fifteen islands, numerous islets and reefs which provide valuable habitat for seals and nesting shorebirds. Additionally twenty-six square kilometres of submerged lands are also administered for national park purpose. The seawall refers to the 22km (13.7 miles) walking, jogging, cycling and inline skating path that lines Vancouver's waterfront from the convention centre on Burrard Inlet (Coal Harbour), around Stanley Park and False Creek, past Granville Island and ending at Kitsilano Beach Park. Jog, bike, or just walk the scenic Stanley Park seawall. The spirit bear, also known as the kermode bear (Ursus americanus kermodei), is a race of black bear that has a white coat. The Spirit Bear (also known as the Kermode Bear) was added to the list of B.C.'s official symbols in April 2006. The greatest concentration of Spirit Bears can be found on the Central Coast and North Coast of British Columbia. The Spirit Bear is not albino, but rather it is a black bear that has white fur due to a rare genetic trait. Small, compact and nestled between ocean and rainforest in the northern Vancouver Island wilderness, Telegraph Cove (population around 20) seems to have jumped through time. The boardwalked resort with its preserved historic buildings recalls a rustic past in which the cove harboured a lumber mill and salmon saltery. Victoria Harbour is comprised of Inner Harbour, Upper Harbour, Selkirk Water, Gorge Waters and Portage Inlet. The Inner Harbour is entered between Shoal Point & Colville Island and extends northeast to the Johnson Street Bridge. Source: apps.gov.bc.ca One of the most thrilling places in the world to go for a bike ride is Whistler. Amazing scenery and a good workout! Whistler Olympic Plaza is the site where global audiences gathered nightly to see the best athletes in the world step up to the podium at Victory Ceremonies during the 2010 Winter Games. Designed as a lasting legacy, Whistler Olympic Plaza accommodates audiences of up to 8,000 and is now a permanent venue for recreation, arts, and culture. It features a lawn, playground, outdoor performance spaces, and public art celebrating the 2010 Winter Games. Source: Whistler Olympic Plaza Hold history in your hand with the shale fossils at Yoho National Park. This beautiful Provincial Park provides one of the world's best canoeing opportunities with 116 kilometers of lakes and rivers. You will see bald eagles, osprey, moose, mink, beaver, bears and a wide variety of bird life from your canoe. Take the most thrilling tour of your life at Hell's Gate, a narrow pass along the mighty Fraser River. You can also do an airtram ride over the rushing waters, or walk the suspension bridge above them. British Columbia is a land of amazing diversity - there's an almost endless variety of places to see and things to do. Take in BC's breathtaking scenery, exciting cities and resorts including Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler. Experience our activities, from skiing, golf and fishing to whale watching, wine tasting and dining. For more info, visit: www.hellobc.com British Columbia Sights BC Events Best of British Columbia BC Sights Best of BC Best Things in British Columbia British Columbia Tourism British Columbia Events CTV British Columbia | Best of BC - Breaking News, BC News ... Best of BC | CTV News Frommer's British Columbia Click here to view Conversations "The Huffington Post" is a registered trademark of TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc. All rights reserved. 2015© Part of HuffPost Travel

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Michael Jackson A Pilsner in Prague is Only the Beginning All About Beer Magazine - Volume 23, Issue 1 By Michael Jackson In an hotel room in the Czech Republic, I roll out of bed, make myself some coffee, and check my e-mail. It is there again: that question. It is a question of style. Every day, I am asked questions about beer: by email about 25 each morning; by other journalists, radio and television hosts, and in casual conversations, another couple of dozen each week. On this morning in Prague, that question, the persistent one, is close to home: “What’s the difference between lager and pilsner?” The questioner does not tell me where he lives, but the idiom of the preamble sounds American. If you had such a question, who would you ask? The obvious place to direct such a query would be a brewery. That course was taken a few years ago by the columnist William Safire, in the Sunday magazine of The New York Times. Some readers know Safire as a political analyst, writing from the conservative viewpoint. Others are more familiar with his column about the English language, in which he looks at contemporary usage Safire wanted to know what “lager” meant. He called a major brewery and was told that lager was the German word for the verb “store.” His informant explained that it thus referred to barrels in a cellar. A brew tapped from barrels was therefore described as a lager beer. In short, lager meant “draft.” That explanation began well, then ran off the rails. Beer is lagered at the brewery, not the pub. The original lagering cellars contained ceiling-high wooden tuns, not barrels. Today, the lagering vessels are most often made of stainless steel, and are even larger, often towering outside the brewery. A lager suggests a beer that has a cold maturation; the term has nothing to do with draft versus bottled or canned beer. How did the language maven manage to publish such nonsense in a newspaper that takes itself extremely seriously? I suspect he talked to a person in public relations or marketing. Or perhaps he asked a brewer who had always worked in the United States. When I started researching the world’s beers, in the mid 1970s, I soon discovered that many brewers had no real understanding of what went on in other countries. In so far as style terms were used, there was a great deal of confusion about their meaning. The first beers to be lagered were dark brown. They were made in and around the city of Munich, empirically at first, but more methodically from the 1830s. Similar beers made in some other countries became known as Munich-style lagers (or sometimes “Bavarian” after the state). Then, around 1840, ways were found to kiln malt without rendering it smoky and dark. The first lager made this way, with an amber color, was identified as being in the Vienna style. Finally, the first golden lager was made in 1842, in the city of Pilsen, in Bohemia, then a state in the Austrian Empire. (When I first wrote in these terms, Bohemia and Moravia were part of Czechoslovakia. They now comprise the Czech Republic; Slovakia broke away and is now independent). I defined pilsner, Vienna, Munich and other styles of lager such as Dortmunder and bock, in my 1977 World Guide to Beer. They appeared along with wheat beers, ales, porters and stouts under the heading “The classical beer-styles.” There were a couple of dozen definitions in all. The information that went into these summaries was not new, but I don’t think anyone had previously put it together in this way. Nor had anyone placed the styles in context. Regarding pilsner, I went on to suggest that the term should imply not only the golden color but also a well-hopped beer, preferably using Bohemian varieties. I was not seeking to impose a set of rules on brewers. I have never wanted to be a bureaucrat; nor am I a scientist. I am a journalist, and in columns like this one, a diarist. I was trying to document the best of beer. In doing so, I had to categorise brews. I believe that, in doing that, I have helped some styles survive (Vienna-style lager and saisons, for example); and others to come back from the dead (Oatmeal Stout) or emerge from a vestigial state (Russian Imperial, Irish Red Ale). My terminology does not work for everyone. Take pilsner: In the Czechs’ view, understandably, the city of Pilsen enters into the definition. To be a pilsner, a beer must be made there. The famous original, from Pilsner Urquell, is still made. So is a similar beer from the adjoining Gambrinus brewery. The lager-pilsner question hovers on my screen as the sun rises outside. The diarist’s day has begun. I finish my coffee. After breakfast, I visit Prague’s biggest brewery, Staropramen (“Old Spring”). The company has invited me to taste some of its competitors. This tasting will take place before press and TV cameras. I remind myself to identify the beers in ways that the Czechs will understand. In the Czech Republic, unless he asks for something else. the drinker is assumed to want a golden lager. If he wants one at a low price, with a modest alcohol content, he will ask simply for a “draft.” Even bottled beers in this category are dubbed “draft.” Such a beer will have 3.0-4.0 percent alcohol by volume. He will use the term “lager” if he feels like a premium or super-premium, at around 5.0 percent alcohol by volume. Anything stronger is a “special.” This is confusing. In some countries, lager means an ordinary, everyday golden brew. In my books, I explain these confusions of terminology, but settle on the use of lager as a generic, covering all the styles mentioned earlier. Czech consumers concentrate so strongly on golden lagers that other styles tend to be dismissed. For the millennium, the Staropramen brewery introduced a dryish, nutty, interpretation of a Vienna-style brew. It is almost certain that this style was to some extent produced in Bohemia and Moravia in the days of the Austrian Empire, but it is unknown today. My hosts are amused when I tell them that Viennese brewers once accused me of having imagined this style―or invented it. There is a degree of surprise when I say I would like to see Staropramen Millennium Beer introduced to the United States. Almost every Czech brewery makes a dark-brown lager, but these have only a tiny sale. The more sexist among Czech drinkers dub them “women’s beers,” fit only as a sugary restorative for nursing mothers. Yet more surprise when I mention brewpubs in Vienna and Tokyo that make beers described as “Prague dark lager.” One of the beers at the tasting is the stronger, drier, Herold Dark Lager. My fellow tasters are pleasantly surprised by this one, made by a local brewery in South Bohemia. They have never seen it before. They are astonished when I tell them that I have already featured this in the United States, in a tasting at the Brickskeller in Washington, DC, and in my beer-of-the-month club (Beerhunter.com). That evening, Staropramen holds a beer dinner, presented by Mark Dorber of the White Horse, Parson’s Green, London. His wife Sophie has come along to work with The White Horse chef, Heidi Flett. The menu includes the regular Staropramen with pike-perch on a bed of ricotta ravioli, and the dark Staropramen with smoked venison and Bohemian potato-cake. Among the beers from other brewers are two of the most distinctive Czech specialities, both from East Bohemia. Marinated Hermelin cheese (like a firmer Camembert) is served with a fruity, oily, bottom-fermented porter of 8.0 percent alcohol, from Pardubice. Chocolate truffles, scented with hops, are accompanied by a beer of 10 percent, with a sweet fruitiness that reminds me of cherry brandy: Primator Double Dark, from Nachod. For all their brewing tradition, and some wonderful beers, the Czechs are astonished at the diversity of flavors. Michael JacksonIn the same week that he and Roger Protz won Pewter Tankards at the annual dinner of the British Guild of Beer Writers, Michael Jackson was honored at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, in France. Jackson’s book Scotland and its Whiskies (with photography by Harry Cory Wright), published by Harcourt Brace, won the category for the Best Book on Spirits written in the English language. The awards marked a vintage year. Jackson was also honored in Finland and Italy for his writing on beer. 1 Comment Chris says: April 1, 2013 at 7:49 pm I was looking for a short answer to what the difference is between lager and pilsner. Is it the yeast? Is is the type of fermenting? Is it the aging (lAGEr). Very interesting essay however.

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Jewelsnyc Members Profile Location: Brick City Quote Jewelsnyc Posted: Oct 07 2013 at 7:46am that's about right... Posted: Oct 07 2013 at 10:01am 10 Must-See Photographs from the 1940s A mother is photographed while hiding her face in shame after putting up a sign announcing that she is putting her own four children up for sale in Chicago, Illinois in 1948.A sign posted to remind soldiers to take Atabrine, an anti-malaria drug, while stationed in Papua, New Guinea during World War II.A young man sits and reads a book in the ruins of a London bookstore after the air strikes in 1940.A young woman sprays her arm with self-tanning spray from a suntan vending machine in 1949.Hitler’s officers and cadets smile for a photograph while they are seated for Christmas dinner in 1941.A sorrowful suicide — 23 year old Evelyn McHale is photographed after jumping from the 83rd floor of the Empire State Building and landing on a United Nations limousine in 1947.An Austrian boy displays glee after receiving a new pair of shoes during World War II.A thoughtful soldier in the trenches shares his banana with a goat during the battle on the island of Saipan in the Mariana Islands during World War II in 1944.A distraught little girl desperately clutches her doll while sitting in the ruins of her bombed home after the air strikes in London, England in 1940.An anti-comic book movement began in 1940 causing many.watchdog groups to promote the burning of comic books claiming that Batman and Robin promoted homosexuality and that children would become confused about the law of physics because of Superman’s ability to fly. Edited by CLCNY20 - Oct 07 2013 at 10:07am Edited by Jewelsnyc - Oct 07 2013 at 11:30am

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Places we have visited close by. Water birds near La Rochelle -Marais Poitevin The beautiful city of Rocamadour, a commune in Lot, a department in south-western France. On the first day of our little trip to the Lot, I took over 100 photos, and after editing, I still had 70 that are pretty good, so again I have whittled down, and am left with what I consider to be the best for you to appreciate! We left home early, but were held up in a minor traffic jam in Périgueux; they were sweeping the streets! We arrived at Rocamadour just on lunch time, so decided to stop at the first "traveller recommended" place to eat. This proved to be a mistake, as we should have waited to see what else was available. The meal was passable, but nothing special! I digress though, and on to Rocamadour! It is set on a cliff 120 metres (390 feet) high forming the side of a deep gorge on the Alzou river, a tributary of the Dordogne. The city also gives its name to a small goat's milk cheese, which is made locally. The name is said to come from Roc (cliff in the local Occitan language) and Amadour, who might have been either a saint, a hermit or the bishop of a nearby diocese. There are several legends related to its foundation, but the scholars believe them to be untrustworthy, so the distant past is "lost in antiquity"! The city declined during the religious struggles of the Middle Ages, wars and the French Revolution. By the beginning of the 19th century, Rocamadour had fallen into a state of disrepair, with trees growing in the 'grand stairway' (see later) and the traders having left. In 1855, the bishop of Cahors decided to promote a lottery to help fund the essential restoration work, but nearly 20 years passed before the major work was finished. We started our our walking tour where we had parked the car at lunchtime, in the hamlet of l'Hospitalet (presumably taking its name from the nearby gateway - see below), where there is the gorgeous chapel of Saint-Jean-de-l'Hospitalet built in the 13th and 14th centuries, next to the ruins of the original chapel, founded 200 years earlier. The chapel of Saint-Jean-de-l'Hospitalet and ruins of the original chapel. The ruins of the old chapel The chapel, seen through the ancient entrance arch. Inside the chapel The première porte (gateway) to Rocamadour, just beyond the chapel Along the pilgrims' route in the city, one sees many fortified gates built in the Middle Ages. The first gate (above) called Hospital's Gate, marks the beginning of the holy way leading to the lowest part of Rocamadour. There are five major gateways on roads or pathways that lead up to Notre Dame, the pilgrimage church in the city and other smaller churches at the same level. Here at the first gate, the pilgrim can contemplate and enjoy the view, across the valley, of the ultimate goal, the vertiginous city built on the rock above the river. The pilgrim can then give thanks, and worship God for all his wonders. The view as seen from the première porte. We decided that the downhill walk was quite possible, but we would not have the energy to return! We took the car down to another car park right at the bottom of this photo, where we managed to park fairly easily, as this was the low season. How crowded it becomes there in high season, I dread to think! We then caught a ride on one of these little trains which took us up to the bottom of the village, about half way up the cliff face. Upper and lower Rocamadour, taken from the car park. The narrow streets of the city, looking up to the château built in the Middle Ages to defend the pilgrim sanctuaries. Walking through the narrow residential streets of the lower town. At the top of the photo, see how part of the château is built on a rock overhang. Those ancient builders were brave, but they didn't have health and safety regulations then! Closer to the centre of the town, and Porte Hugon in view at the centre of the street. I think this must be the second gateway. Porte Salmon, the third of the gateways. I passed through the fourth gateway at the bottom of the 'grand stairs'. With its 216 steps, it is the last stage to the sanctuary. The stairs were stabilised with reinforced concrete and carefully restored (often stone-by-stone) in a 3 year exercise (2008-2011) to put right defects and wear caused by freezing winters and the millions of visitors since the last repairs in 1872. Many pilgrims including saints and kings have climbed these stairs, so I felt as if I was in good company! There's a plaque on a wall listing visits of the most prominent from 12th to 15th centuries, these including Henry II of England, many kings of France and Pope Jean XXII. After the first flight; looking up to the château far above me. I never did make it up that far! From much the same position, in a different direction, I could see the bell tower of the Notre Dame church. The final flight to the 5th gateway on the 'grand stairs', the entrance door to Notre Dame church beyond. The last few breathless steps on our walking tour! La Porte Sainte. The church entrance, which is the fifth and final holy gateway to the shrine of Notre Dame of Rocamadour. I only went through the gateway; there were a lot of people inside the church, and more steps to climb once in there! Looking back at the archways over the church entrance, from inside. From here we travelled on to Cahors where we stayed 3 nights, so watch this space for the next part of the trip. See also My Life Before Charente (updated 30 March) and my daily blog Photo Diary Posted by My Life in the Charente l'Hospitalet, Périgueux, Rocamadour

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Fredericksburg Visitor Center The present St. George's Church building was built in 1849. It was the third to be constructed on this site. The first was a wooden structure built in the 1730s, the second, a more substanial building, was created in 1815.The present building was built in the mid-19th century and is a fine example of the Romanesque Revival style that was popular at the time. St. George's was attended by George Washington and his family, and it was used as a hospital during the Civil War. Today, Saint George remains active in the community supporting many charity and social organizations.

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La Mortella Gardens La Mortella is the spectacular subtropical and mediterranean garden developed since 1956 by the late Susana Walton, Argentinian wife of the British composer Sir William Walton. In 1956 Lady Walton asked the famous landscape architect Russell Page to provide a design for the layout of the garden that would include the dramatic volcanic rocks. The design of the garden was conceived with refinement and ability, taking advantage of the suggestive natural landscape with its openings towards the Mediterranean Sea. La Mortella is divided into two parts: a lower garden, called The Valley, and an upper garden on The Hill, terraced with retaining walls. The many areas of the garden are linked by a network of walks, paths, ramps and steps that climb the dry walls allowing the visitors to reach the upper hill, where they can enjoy breathtaking views of the Bay of Forio. The garden spreads for about 2 hectares and has a major collection of exotic, rare plants that is constantly widened and developed, year after year. The diversity and wealth of the collection is such that La Mortella can be considered a botanic garden. Fountains, ponds, streams are scattered everywhere and allow the cultivation of a various array of water-loving plants such as papyrus, lotuses and tropical water lilies. The garden has three tropical greenhouses: the Victoria House, the Orchid House and the Temple of the Sun. Interesting garden features are the Thai House, a quiet place of meditation surrounded by an Orient-inspired garden, with lotuses, peonies, bamboos and oriental maples; the Crocodile Pool, still in the Hill Garden is fed by a stream that runs among olive trees and agapanthuses; the Nymphaeum, a surprising formal corner emerging from the Mediterranean maquis, and William’s Rock, where the ashes of the late composer are kept. Throughout the world garden lovers and plantsmen know and appreciate Lady Walton’s work and passion which produced this enchanted garden. Her genius and creativity are celebrated by an orchid hybrid that was created in 2005 by the Italian Orchid breeder sig. Pozzi: Miltassia Lady Susana Walton. This can be admired today in the Orchid House at La Mortella. Read more: La Mortella Gardens Ischia The Thermal Spas Ischia is world reknowned for its thermal pools with healing waters and the various health spas and gardens, such as Negombo and Poseidon. La Mortella is the spectacular subtropical and mediterranean garden developed by the late British composer Sir William Walton and his wife, Susan.

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Overseas Chinese China City Tour Join in Tour SEARCH Home > City Guides > The Forbidden City The Forbidden City Lying at the center of Beijing, the Forbidden City, called Gu Gong in Chinese, was the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Now known as the Palace Museum, it is to the north of Tiananmen Square. Rectangular in shape, it is the world's largest palace complex and covers 74 hectares. Surrounded by a six meter deep moat and a ten meter high wall are 9,999 rooms. The wall has a gate on each side. Opposite the Tiananmen Gate, to the north is the Gate of Divine Might (Shenwumen), which faces Jingshan Park. The distance between these two gates is 960 meters, while the distance between the gates in the east and west walls is 750 meters. There are unique and delicately structured towers on each of the four corners of the curtain wall. These afford views over both the palace and the city outside. The Forbidden City is divided into two parts. The southern section, or the Outer Court was where the emperor exercised his supreme power over the nation. The northern section, or the Inner Court was where he lived with his royal family. Until 1924 when the last emperor of China was driven from the Inner Court, fourteen emperors of the Ming dynasty and ten emperors of the Qing dynasty had reigned here. Having been the imperial palace for some five centuries, it houses numerous rare treasures and curiosities. Listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1987, the Palace Museum is now one of the most popular tourist attractions world-wide.Construction of the palace complex began in 1407, the 5th year of the Yongle reign of the third emperor of the Ming dynasty. It was completed fourteen years later in 1420. It was said that a million workers including one hundred thousand artisans were driven into the long-term hard labor. Stone needed was quarried from Fangshan, a suburb of Beijing. It was said a well was dug every fifty meters along the road in order to pour water onto the road in winter to slide huge stones on ice into the city. Huge amounts of timber and other materials were freighted from faraway provinces. Ancient Chinese people displayed their very considerable skills in building the Forbidden City. Take the grand red city wall for example. It has an 8.6 meters wide base reducing to 6.66 meters wide at the top. The angular shape of the wall totally frustrates attempts to climb it. The bricks were made from white lime and glutinous rice while the cement is made from glutinous rice and egg whites. These incredible materials make the wall extraordinarily strong.Since yellow is the symbol of the royal family, it is the dominant color in the Forbidden City. Roofs are built with yellow glazed tiles; decorations in the palace are painted yellow; even the bricks on the ground are made yellow by a special process. However, there is one exception. Wenyuange, the royal library, has a black roof. The reason is that it was believed black represented water then and could extinguish fire.Nowadays, the Forbidden City, or the Palace Museum is open to tourists from home and abroad. Splendid painted decoration on these royal architectural wonders, the grand and deluxe halls, with their surprisingly magnificent treasures will certainly satisfy 'modern civilians'. BJ01-Summer Palace (Temple of Heaven) , Badaling Great Wall BJ02_Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Badaling Great Wall BJ03-Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City ,Summer Palace BJ04-Summer Palace, Beijing Zoo, Lama Temple, Hutong Tour BJ05-Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace (Temple of Heaven) China travel news China guide Join in tour Group travel China city tour China hotels Special Deals Golf Tour Sitemap Links Shenzhen Sky Sea International Travel Service Co.,Ltd. (L �C GD-CJ00232) Member of OMT Group Address: UnitG-H, 16th Floor, International Trade Commercial Building, 3005 Nanhu Road, LuohuDistrict, Shenzhen Telephone: 86-755-8222 5995/ 86-755-8228 8172 Fax:86-755-8228 8065

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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 Love Hikes Type: Hike/Walk,Other

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Serco on track to run Caledonian Sleeper service Serco runs Great Southern Rail in Australia, which operates four coast-to-coast routes. Picture: Rex ALASTAIR DALTON Have your say THE operator of luxury trains in Australia is tipped to win the Caledonian Sleeper franchise to run overnight services between Scotland and London. Serco is understood to have pledged new coaches and top-notch catering for the sleepers, which ministers want significantly improved to make them “emblematic of Scotland”.One source said: “The chat is their bid is superb.” An announcement is expected to be made by next week. The Scottish Government said yesterday that it was still negotiating with more than one of the three short-listed bidders for the 15-year contract starting next year.An industry source said: “I hear stuff about new rolling stock, several different ‘classes’ and that they’ve gone to town with the hospitality thing.”A separate source said: “I have heard Serco appears to be in the lead. I think the rumour is pretty solid.”Serco runs Great Southern Rail in Australia, which operates four coast-to-coast routes such as The Ghan between Adelaide and Darwin, and the Indian Pacific from Perth to Sydney. The trains have three classes, including platinum service, which offers “a heightened level of comfort to elevate your onboard experience to a truly global standard of luxurious travel”.Ministers have encouraged bidders to include en-suite cabins and “premium” dining in their plans as part of a radical overhaul of the sleeper, backed by £110 million from the Scottish and UK governments.The upgrade, which is expected to take up to three years, would also “showcase the best of Scottish cuisine”.The trains run between Euston and Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Fort William and Inverness, carrying 270,000 passengers per year. If the speculation proves correct, it would be a major blow to FirstGroup, which has run the service for ten years as part of the ScotRail franchise.The Aberdeen-based firm is also bidding to retain control of the rest of ScotRail – the Scottish Government’s biggest contract at some £2.5 billion – as part of a new, separate franchise.Industry experts warned that awarding the sleeper franchise to Serco could be a difficult political “sell”.They pointed to the scandal over the company, which manages wide-ranging government contracts, overcharging UK ministers for tagging criminals.Serco’s operation of Northlink ferries to Orkney and Shetland has also been criticised over staff cuts and service reliability. The third sleeper bidder is Arriva, owned by Germanoperator Deutsche Bahn.One source said: “Lots of chat about Serco winning, but there are reputation issues after troubles south of the Border over prisons, plus Northlink up here.”It is understood the speculation over Serco being in pole position relates to signs the company has been holding more negotiations with the Scottish Government’s Transport Scotland agency than the others.Another source said: “A pretty heavy, big team of Serco corporate people were seen arriving in Glasgow a few weeks ago. We got a distinct impression they were there to negotiate.”Professor Jim Gallacher, a former board member of watchdog body Passenger Foc­us, said Caledonian Sleeper was currently inferior to the best elsewhere, with patchy catering.He said of the Paris-Madrid sleeper: “It is a very high-quality experience, with en suite facilities and a very good dining car.”A Scottish Government spokesman said: “Section 2.18 of the invitation to tender says that following the bid evaluation and clarification, Transport Scotland reserves the right to negotiate with one, some, or all bidders.“This is the stage that we are currently at, and we can confirm that we are engaged in legal negotiations with more than one bidder.”All three bidders declined to comment.

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Theme Park Insider - March 2010 Vote of the week: Which film from the Disney Renaissance needs to become a new attraction at Walt Disney World? March 17, 2010, 2:27 PM · Thanks to TPI reader Tim W for this vote suggestion, which I'm running a couple days early to avoid the onslaught of Best Theme Park Attraction Tournament votes:Tm writes: "A while back, i posted a discussion about which disney film should be turned into an attraction at Walt Disney World. It was made into a vote of the week and became about the classic Disney movies. Fantasia became the winner of the first poll, followed right behind by Mary Poppins. So in this poll, I'd like to know what you guys think about the films from the Disney Renaissance Era."Let's hear your thoughts, in the comments.By the way, I'm testing a new poll tool here today, too. So please let me know if you have any problems with voting, as well. Thanks! Tweet Replies (23) March 17, 2010 at 3:12 PM · I will make the same argument that I made before. Hercules could be made into a great attraction, especially if Greece became a new pavillion at Epcot. If not there, I'm sure it could fit into Hollywood Studios without too much trouble. Hercules has such a vivid amount of characters to work with and there is always the great James Woods as Hades. " Whoa, is my hair out?" luis gonzalez March 17, 2010 at 4:23 PM · they should all be put in one ride called "the not great movie ride"WORDWORDWORDWORD!!!!! Tyler Stover March 17, 2010 at 4:45 PM · I voted Pocahontas, mainly by process of eliminationHercules: The obvious place for this would be a Greek pavilion in Epcot, but Epcot's World Showcase is already Euro-heavy. In addition, Epcot seems to emphasize education and original content over blatant Disney movie themes, and that's a nice balance against other Disney parks.Tarzan: I eliminated this because Tarzan replaced the good Swiss Family in California and I don't want that to happen in Florida. This could however make a decent addition to the Africa section of DAK.Mulan: Like Hercules, this would fit best in Epcot, but China's pavilion is fine as is. However, the movie could make a good attraction of some sort, so if anyone else has a good idea for making a thematic fit elsewhere at Walt Disney World, I'm all ears.The Hunchback of Notre Dame: Obviously a good fit for Epcot's French pavilion, but France's pavilion is already fantastic. I couldn't think of any other good place to put this.Pocahontas would make a good addition to either Liberty Square or Frontierland in the Magic Kingdom. The story has about equal weighting on the romantic angle that might appeal to girls and action and adventure that might appeal to boys. The same could be said about Tarzan, so that makes it a close second. Ultimately, these movies probably aren't the best example of Disney's Renaissance. Beauty and the Beast, Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and Lion King are all even better, but they are either already represented at Walt Disney World or will soon be. Tim W March 17, 2010 at 5:07 PM · Do you think they would work better as dark rides, shows, or rides related to the movies? And well i disagree on the whole Epcot thing because im very pro-europe in Epcot as ive previously mentioned. Greece would be a great choice to build in Epcot with Hercules. I'd like to see Mulan and Hunchback in China and France as well. There was a great dark ride run through for pocahontas posted on micechat last week on their roundup. Check it out. Phil B. March 17, 2010 at 7:10 PM · Voted for Hercules, and agree with Amanda. It has the most elements to draw upon for inspiration. All the others mentioned have been implemented into some form of attraction already. The problem with this selection of movies is that they aren't as beloved as the classics are, and in all honesty don't hold a candle to Beast, Mermaid, Aladdin, and Lion King, which are all classics in there own right at this point. Does this mean the infinitely creative and innovative folks over in Glendale couldn't come up with a true winner of an attraction for one of these flicks, of course not. Song of the South is muddled in controversy, and I would challenge many guest under the age of 30 in a Disney park as to whether or not they have even seen this movie. That didn't stand in the way of WDI creating one of Disney's all time greatest attractions, Splash Mountain. So it is possible, so long as you implement the source material into an experience that compliments the theme along with the ride. IMHO, I wouldn't be heart broken if none of these movies ever saw a new attraction based on them. Then again, I would have said the same thing about Song of the South many moons ago. Indeen! Joshua Counsil March 17, 2010 at 7:33 PM · The best movie from the selection is, without a doubt, Hunchback. One of Disney's few adapted scripts that was done properly. O.K., the original novel was significantly different, and much of the theme and purpose was lost, but it's still a fantastic film, grossly underrated by many.Regardless, none of the choices needs an attraction. Keep the attractions original. 96.255.62.245 March 17, 2010 at 7:40 PM · I picked Tarzan because I thought they could do a lot with that theme also. It could involve a ride through the Jungle or something to simulate swinging from tree to tree. Scottland Jacobson March 17, 2010 at 7:49 PM · I thought I'd be in the minority voting for Hercules - but it has the most vibrant content that could make a hilarious dark ride or even something kind of like Spiderman. They did a live muscical version of this movie on the Disney cruise back in 2000 and it was gut-busting hilarious. You could build a zany, hilarious attraction out of it. Will Chilcote March 17, 2010 at 8:55 PM · I think "Tron" would be really cool. The old idea of turning the old People Mover track into a light cycle racetrack would be really cool. Especially with the sequel coming out soon.I didn't really like any of the movies that you had listed. Anthony Murphy March 17, 2010 at 8:52 PM · I think EPCOT needs Greece and I think WDW needs Herc!Though Pocahantas would not be bad at Fronterland. Speaking of that, Pocahantas and her petting zoo are already at DLP Mark Migliaccio March 17, 2010 at 9:53 PM · I'd like to see a pocahontas ride. Not sure what they could do with it though. I would think some kind of water/dark ride at animal kingdom. And no problems voting in firefox on my android phone. Andrew Swanson March 18, 2010 at 12:57 AM · I voted for Tarzan because I think Tarzan Rocks was one of the best shows ever at a theme park. One thing that really made it unique was its story was that the cast of Tarzan was on a rock concert tour and happened to stop at DAK. This made it unique to the movie, rather than recycling the same story of the movie. I would love to see this show re-mounted somewhere. Terry O'Neal March 18, 2010 at 4:35 AM · Darkastle through the Halls of Notre Dame. Mitchell Botwin March 18, 2010 at 5:08 AM · I voted for Mulan as I like the concept, and it was fairly true to the original story. Hunchback was a show in Hollywood studios and was one of the best IMO. We would see it every time we were at the park. Joshua Counsil March 18, 2010 at 5:28 AM · Tron???!!!!LOL Anthony Murphy March 18, 2010 at 7:23 AM · I know there is alot already there, but I think Pixar's The Incredables would make an awesome ride.Perhaps a Spiderman like attraction? Rod Whitenack March 18, 2010 at 8:59 AM · I want to see everybody write in TRON as their vote until the sequel opens even if it doesn't make any sense to the feedback and isn't even on topic. We want TRON! Sylvain Comeau March 18, 2010 at 9:23 AM · These would be well suited for a live show or 3D attraction, but I can't see them as a ride. I'll second the motion on the Incredibles, that would be perfect for a ride. But they probably wouldn't go ahead with it unless The Incredibles II got the green light at Pixar. Sylvain Comeau March 18, 2010 at 9:56 AM · Rumor has it that a Tron attraction is coming to Disneyland's Tomorrowland in a few years. It would be an indoor racing game. Jack Curley March 18, 2010 at 10:35 AM · I would have voted for Tarzan, but the thought of hearing that Phil Collins soundtrack on a ride made me change my vote to Hercules. Brandon Mendoza March 18, 2010 at 10:46 AM · I'm not a huge fan of any of the movies listed, but I had to go with Hercules only because of the wide variety of characters and somewhat historical aspect that hasn't really been touched in a Disney theme park. The rest of the films are good, but I don't think they have enough "oomph" to be significant. Mulan would fit in, but beyond Mushu and some of the costume designs, nothing stands out. Hunchback was done in Disneyland, but didn't really stand out either. Tarzan's insignificant at Disneyland, and nothing stands out with Pocahontas either. Hercules is a little over-the-top which would help it stand out. Lucas Lee March 18, 2010 at 3:52 PM · They should have all of them in one. How you ask? Make a Kingdom Hearts ride!!! =) Mark Kausch March 19, 2010 at 12:18 AM · I voted for Mulan because I think that they could do something awesome with the war scene(s). Also, it surprised me in that I never thought I'd actually like a Donny Osmond song.I also wish that I could see the voing in the polls before/without actually voting. This article has been archived and is no longer accepting comments.

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home / destinations / europe / features Top Festivals in Ireland Ireland’s abundant festivals give travelers an opportunity to participate in Irish history and culture after St. Patrick’s Day By: Cody Geib The Galway Oyster Festival Street Parade includes a Mardi Gras-style masquerade. // © 2014 Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival Tourism Irelandwww.ireland.com While St. Patrick’s Day celebrations draw hordes of travelers to Ireland each March, the island hosts a slew of other festivals that keep the party going long after the St. Paddy’s parades die down and the green beer runs out.“There is a festival in Ireland just about every weekend,” said Fiona Dunne, Tourism Ireland’s promotions manager for the U.S. “It is literally a country of festivals.”Whether clients are looking to experience food, music, theater, literature, comedy, street performances or horse racing, Ireland has a festival to meet their needs. The country also hosts a variety of niche festivals, such as the Belfast Titanic Maritime Festival and the Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival.“Ireland’s festivals tend to be wonderfully casual in that people who come from abroad get to not just view the festivals, but participate in them,” said Bernard McMullan, publicity and communications executive at Tourism Ireland. “Festivals that allow a consumer to get close to the community and close to the people are the ones they really enjoy.”For travelers planning to dodge the St. Patrick’s Day crowd, here are some of the top festivals to check out.Cat Laughs Comedy FestivalMay 29-June 2Created in 1995 as an outlet for Ireland’s comic talent, the Cat Laughs Comedy Festival now attracts more than 30,000 visitors to the charming medieval city of Kilkenny. The festival offers a packed lineup of Irish and international talent, including world-famous stars and break-through acts. This year, the festival welcomes back comedians Dara O Briain, Tommy Tiernan, Des Bishop and Ardal O’Hanlon, who will all perform at the 20th Festival Birthday Party on May 29 to kick off the events.Galway Arts FestivalJuly 14-27Last year, the Galway Arts Festival attracted more than 160,000 visitors from Ireland and abroad with its 160 performances and exhibitions. This year’s festival hopes to match that turnout with the world premiere of the play “Chapatti,” performances by indie rock bands The Coronas and The National and other offerings in music, comedy, literature and art. The most memorable part of the festival, for many, is the amazing street spectacles — including the Royal de Luxe and the annual Macnas Festival Parade.Kilkenny Arts FestivalAug. 8-17The Kilkenny Arts Festival brings together more than 500 artists from 21 countries in one of Ireland’s largest interdisciplinary arts festivals, and more than 28,000 visitors flock to the city each year to enjoy the shows. The festival was founded by a group of classical music enthusiasts 40 years ago but has since expanded to include events in theater, film, dance, literature, visual arts, street performance, children’s entertainment and, of course, music. Despite its broadened scope, the festival continues to deliver some of the world’s best classical music performances.Puck FairAug. 10-12One of Ireland’s quirkier festivals, Puck Fair revolves around an unusual main event: the coronation of a wild mountain goat. Continuing a 400-year-old tradition, the citizens of Killorglin in County Kerry hold this three-day festival — complete with street performances, fireworks displays, puppet shows, circus workshops, music and dance — which begins when the lucky goat is paraded through town and a local schoolgirl chosen to be “Queen Puck” crowns him “King Puck” for the duration of the festival.All-Ireland Music FestivalAug. 10-17As the world’s largest festival of traditional Irish music, the Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann (All-Ireland Music Festival) showcases the best music the country has to offer. The festival will take place in Sligo this year, and the lineup includes concerts from Ireland’s leading musicians and new artists, a full schedule of pub sessions held throughout the week, competitions and family events.Dublin Theater FestivalSept. 25-Oct. 12Now in its 55th year, the Dublin Theater Festival showcases the best of Irish theater and brings some of the world’s finest performers to Dublin. The festival offers a multitude of plays to choose from — performed by celebrated theater companies and newcomers alike from Ireland and abroad — as well as music, dance, family events, talks, public discussions, works-in-progress showcases and artist development programs. In the past, the festival has hosted performances by such theater greats as Vanessa Redgrave, Fiona Shaw and James Cromwell.Galway International Oyster & Seafood FestivalSept. 25-28Perhaps the most prominent food festival in Ireland, the Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival features the “Seafood Trail” of restaurants serving Galway’s freshest oysters and the World Oyster Opening Championship, also known as the Oyster Olympics. Visitors at the festival can enjoy various talks, tasting events, food producer tours and cooking demonstrations, as well as the Mardi Gras-style Festival Masquerade, where masked festival-goers feast their way through the streets.Guinness Cork Jazz FestivalOct. 24-27 With more than 1,000 musicians performing 400 sessions at 70 venues, the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival is Ireland’s largest jazz event. Each year, some of the biggest names in jazz — including blues, bebop, Dixieland, electronica, swing and jazz rock musicians — come to the festival to perform their music. Visitors can also get feedback on their vocal skills from top jazz educators at the Singers’ Corner, take free classes at the Jazz Camp and participate in amateur workshops in order to join the Jazz Festival Choir.To learn more about Irish festivals, Dunne recommends that travel agents attend one of Tourism Ireland’s “Jump Into Ireland” events in the U.S. “These events really convey the spirit of Irish festivals because we use music, drama, food and entertainment to sell Ireland to travel agents in the U.S. market,” Dunne said. “We’re basically using all of the ingredients of an Irish festival to tell the story of Ireland.”When it comes to booking trips to festivals, Dunne suggests that agents consider working backward.“A good way to book an Ireland vacation is for travel agents to find out where the client wants to visit, and then based on that they can layer the itinerary with festivals,” she said. “No matter where you go or when you go, there’s always going to be a festival in Ireland.” Americans Will Head to These European Countries in 2016 Austria's Best Apres-Ski The Most Popular Portugal Locations on Instagram The River Cities of Lyon, Avignon and Bordeaux The 411 on Istanbul's Hipster Scene 3 New Ideas Worth Adding to Paris Itineraries Ideal Itinerary: 6 Days in Devon and Cornwall Zermatt Hosts Swiss Travel Mart Agatha Christie Turns 125 Travel Agent Fams You Might Also Like Add the Polar Region to Your Travel Bucket List3 Great Adventure Activities in SpainAmericans Will Head to These European Countries in 2016Austria's Best Apres-Ski

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Epcot Innoventions StormStruck attraction - Artwork and Videos Hurricane Ike - the one i told you to keep an eye on it two weeks ago when it was only a tropical storm - hit texas this morning, and very unfortunately it is a highly devastating category 2 hurricane, so let's hope that everybody is in a safe place.Ike is too far from Florida to have effects on Walt Disney World, but Epcot's guests can have an idea of what a hurricane can do in the new Innoventions attraction "StormStruck, a tale of two homes" which opened one month ago. Below, the official artwork, click to see it in big size.Some presentation from the official press release, now : As they first enter the Storm Struck venue, guests watch a variety of weather videos and reports on an upcoming storm. Then they enter a theater designed to make the participants feel that they are sitting in their own house – they can even see out into the backyard. This sets the scene for the participants to watch a storm that is coming. Through interactive technology and special effects, guests experience the sensation of the storm getting stronger and be able to watch and feel as the storm passes by "their house."After the storm, participants go through a series of interactive experiences that will educate them on building safe, strong homes as they rebuild their "virtual home" and see how it would withstand another major weather event. Viewers can see messages and information from all of the sponsors, including State Farm, throughout the experience. The exhibit draws on information that was presented in the State Farm-produced FLASH video – A Tale of Two Houses. This video tells the story of two Florida homes side-by-side during Hurricane Charley in 2004. One home, built in the ‘60s, did not survive, while the other, constructed using building codes post-Hurricane Andrew, did.While Floridians may be used to strong storms, only a small percentage of the visitors to INNOVENTIONS at Epcot are from the state. The majority of guests are from other areas around the nation and worldwide, which means for many, this would be the first time that they are experiencing such severe weather. This makes the exhibit an opportunity to educate and inform them about severe weather mitigation. "This exhibit allow people who have not experienced these types of storms to understand what other people go through and recognize what they can do to make their homes safer and stronger through construction practices". Here is the official video that will show you more of what happen inside this ( small ) attraction.No video available of the show itself - it's probably forbidden to film during the show - but here is a video of the pre-show movie.At the end of the experience, visitors will leave the theatre but will have the chance to learn even more. Interactive displays and devices will allow guests to understand the weather perils that affect their local areas. This information will be accompanied with mitigation messages. "This exhibit allows people to experience strong weather without actually going through the devastation of a storm," Matthews said. "It's safe, educational and fun."Photo, artwork and videos: copyright DisneyYoutube pre-show video thanks to CLslinkyman ! epcot, hurricane, innoventions, stormstruck, The "artwork" reminds me of this... http://imagineerebirth.blogspot.com/2007_10_01_archive.html Disney Parks Carous

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BloodTears Deadsoulman Ivor R'Vannith Bad English Big-Al Grooveyard Dirt gryllz_wins Karam Aslan LeKiwi M C Vice Milan okkulta Risto seafood semahawk sonatoarctico SSM Taravilyaion varaki Center Stage Management - No Dubai Desert Rock Festival In 2010 Dubai-based promoter Center Stage Management will not be organizing any annual events in the Middle East in 2010, including the much-awaited and renowned Desert Rock Festival, held in March every year since its inception in 2004. In a statement posted on their website, Center Stage Management announced they will not be organizing any events in the United Arab Emirates in the year 2010. The annual festivals, which include, Desert Rock, Desert Rhythm, Urban Desert & Back 2 School Festival, are postponed until further notice, in an effort to extend the reach of the company, as part of a strategic move of CSM. Jackie Wartanian, Managing Director, explains: "This decision was not taken lightly and was well-thought-through with my team in my company's best interest. It marks the beginning of a new era for CSM, a human-sized yet international entertainment-specialized company, which I've chosen to grow beyond UAE boundaries. I have focused uniquely on the Middle East in the past 10 years, which has positioned CSM to build a credible and reputable name ; it's now time to take it to another level. We've always taken pride in producing top-quality events which is why in order to develop my company in a professional manner (to equal its standards), we will to focus on our international projects and artist management, until further notice". Steps taken toward company growth Center Stage Management's ambition to expand globally started in 2008, by organizing the Urban Desert tour with Akon, Fat Joe and Black Violin at the end of the first quarter in South Africa. 7 months later, the American subsidiary based in Los Angeles opened as Scorpio International Inc., engaged in numerous and various projects such as reality TV shows, theatrical movies and music production. In the spring of 2009, Center Stage Management scored a deal with FIFA as a contractor to execute both the opening and closing ceremonies of the Football Confederations' Cup in South Africa, held over the summer in preparation to the FIFA 2010 World Cup. At the end of 2009, it was confirmed that Center Stage Management would have the same role in working on FIFA World Cup 2010 Opening & Closing Ceremony. At the same time, CSM had organized a tour for the band Nervecell whom they signed under a management deal, putting them on the road for 3 months in Europe to perform at some of the biggest festivals on the continent and striking a record deal before the end of the tour. Headquarters will remain in Dubai, which still operates in artist management. Jackie affirms: "Sorry for disappointing all of Desert Rock's loyal fans. We would like to reassure you that our passion remains in organizing top-scale events. The show will go on!". Source: csmme.comEvent: Dubai Desert Rock Festival Posted: 15.02.2010 by JD

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UNPAN Africa Public Administration News Share South Africa: Visa, SA Tourism Partner to Promote SA's Tourist Attractions Source: www.SAnews.gov.za Knowledge Management in Government Country Manager for Visa in South Africa, Mandy Lamb, said the agreement was a natural progression in the company's existing role in the global tourism industry. "South Africa remains a firm favourite among tourists from various parts of the world because of the country's diverse tourist attractions. "As a major contributor to South Africa's GDP, the tourism sector is key to unlocking economic growth and our aim is to put efforts behind articulating South Africa's advanced electronic payment network, which supports payments by Visa cards," said Lamb. Visa's latest Tourism Outlook: South Africa report, released in September, showed that tourist arrivals to South Africa rose 3% in 2011, despite tough global economic conditions. Moreover, the country recorded an increase of 10.5% in the number of arrivals during the first six months of 2012, compared to the same period last year. There has been a notable increase in the number of tourist inflows from neighbouring African countries such Angola, Mozambique and one of Africa's economic powerhouses, Nigeria. Regional Director for Africa at SA Tourism, Phumi Dhlomo, explained that the alliance would see the two organisations combining their strengths to promote South Africa as the destination of choice and provide useful tips to tourists on how to manage their travel expenses safely and conveniently. "Our relationship with Visa is of a symbiotic nature and we see it as a long-term venture that will benefit the South African economy and position the country as Africa's prime tourist destination," said Dhlomo. Over the coming months, Visa and SA Tourism will embark on a variety of activities geared towards promoting tourism and showing the convenience of card usage while in South Africa. The two entities plan to support the retailers' end-of-year sales in January 2013 with point-of-sales (POS) visibility and card activation campaigns to drive visitors' in-store. This will be used as a platform to promote the South African retail sector during the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). The Visa and SA Tourism alliance will also look at further strengthening inflows from emerging markets such as China and India and traditional markets like the United Kingdom, United States and Germany. News Home South Africa: Visa, SA Tourism Partner to Promote SA's Tourist Attractions Visa and South African Tourism SA Tourism have signed an agreement that will see the two organisations working closely together to promote the country's tourist attractions to an international audience The South Africa and Visa Welcomes You campaign will seek to amplify SA Tourism's existing efforts to promote South Africa as a travel destination for tourists and promote the use of Visa cards by visitors

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Taras Shevchenko embankment - Moscow Andrey Golubev Copyright: Andrey Golubev Tags: shevchenko; skyscraper; hotel; embankment; ship; river; water; old building; spring; moscow; russia Lagoon sunset in Taba Heights, Egypt Afon Glaslyn (or a little stream nearby), Snowdonia River and Bridge, Ribaute Costas Vassis Cave of Perama Carpet Maker, Taba Heights Lucas Lena Puerto Piramides sunset Zoltan Duray Medvedia roklina - Bärenschützklamm Antushev Vladimir Oilfield by night More About Moscow The World : Europe : Russia : Moscow Overview and HistoryMoscow takes its name from the Moskva river, where Slavic settlements began around 500AD. They adopted Christianity from the Byzantine Empire in 988 A.D., and it would last as the national religion for a thousand years.By the 15th cent. Moscow had become the capitol of the Russian state under the Grand Duchy of Moscow, which had been busily assimilating smaller feudal territories while battling the Golden Horde of Mongols. The city was raided and burnt down by the Tatar-Mongols at least three times.Consolidation of many smaller territories under Moscow's power set the stage for Ivan III to adopt the title of "Ruler of all of Russia." His son Ivan IV, or "Ivan the Terrible", become the first crowned Tsar of Russia.The succession of Tsars lasted from Ivan IV until Peter the Great, who proclaimed the Russian Empire in 1721, with St. Petersburg for its capitol.The Russian Empire survived the "Times of Troubles" which saw chaos, invasion and several uprisings of the people. Napolean Bonaparte came within 25 miles of capturing Moscow during his disastrous invasion of 1812, but was turned back after thousands of his starving troops were ambushed and killed by peasant guerilla fighters.By the beginning of the 20th Century, Moscow was capitol, this time of the largest country in the world.The Industrial Revolution came later to Russia than to Western Europe, partly due to Russia's institute of serfdom which kept peasants bound to the land. Soon enough however, the emergence of the Socialist political movement was loudly advocating total revolution, and by 1917 the Soviet Union replaced the Tsar and his autocratic rule. This began the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), which lasted until 1991.After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Moscow continues to be the capital of Russia, or the Russian Federation as it is now known. It is still the largest single country in the world. People and CultureMoscow is in the grips of a western renovation, with consumerism and ostentatious displays of wealth parading everywhere. As of 2008 it is the city with the most expensive cost of living in the world, home of the most billionaires, as well as being the largest city in Europe. Getting ThereMoscow is laid out in five major sections in concentric pattern, with the Kremlin smack in the middle. The Kremlin is the administrative seat of power, and its name means "fortress." Its walls delineate the 15th century boundaries of the city. TransportationYou can find information about getting to and from the airports here . Click here for some great tips about the fantastic metro system Here is some more useful overview stuff about the metro, trams, trolleys etc. Things to doThere are many galleries and museums in moscow but here are two favorites:First is Modern Art Museum . and second is Winzavod - it means wine factoryIn addition to these, you can visit the Museum of Geology, Museum of Aviation and Astronautics, Museum of History of Moscow.For art lovers, try the State Tretiyakovskaya Gallerry - with a huge collection of Russian art and icons - one of the most famous russian museum after the State Hermitage in St.Petersburg.There's also a beautiful Zoo, comparing to others in russia.. As for restaurants and clubs there's nice cafe just near the red squre - F.A.Q. Cafe - if you can read russian.There's an old good club 'Propaganda' - it's almost 10 years but still one of the best places to go out every night! Others which are not bad are: Ikra Solyanka Fabrique RecommendationsWhat to look for in general: Red Square, the Kremlin, the Lenin Mausoleum, the Cathedral of St. Basil, and Bely Gorod which is a shopping district.One more beautiful old place to see in Moscow is - Novodevichiy monastery (was built in 1524 and Ivan IV became a czar there).A good place to visit for outdoor activities is also Vorob'evi Gori (hills) - it's kind of recreation zone on the moskva river with a park and Moscow state university's main huge soviet building on the top.Another thing you can do is go for a walk down Old Arbat, a pedestrian street with ethnic flavour of Soviet times and buildings from the time of the Russian Empire.Text by Steve Smith.

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HomeLeisure & OutdoorsUK / Ireland GuidePub / Bar NationalThe Oystercatcher (Climping) The Oystercatcher (Climping) Address: Yapton Road / Climping / Littlehampton / BN17 5RU / Tel: 01903 726354 „ bollinger28 A Vintage Inn situated in the seaside village of Climping in West Sussex ''The world was my oyster, but I used the wrong fork'' - Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)The Oystercatcher is a pub located in Climping, a small seaside village in West Sussex situated roughly halfway between the towns of Littlehampton and Bognor Regis. The Oystercatcher is part of the Vintage Inns chain, and never having visited any of their establishments before, I had little idea what to expect. My parents booked a table for nine of us on a Saturday night at the beginning of October. They had dined at The Oystercatcher several times with my brother and sister-in-law, and enjoyed the food. Despite it not being my choice of venue, I was keen to see what it was like. Normally, I'm not a huge fan of chain pub restaurants, as their menus might sound innovative and interesting, but the reality on your plate is usually bland and uninspiring taste-wise. ~~~ DÉCOR & AMBIENCE ~~~ I must say that The Oystercatcher looks very welcoming from the outside; it's surrounded by sweeping manicured lawns and plenty of outside seating areas (with some attractive looking parasol shades in the summer months). The pub has a quaint looking thatched roof to some parts, with dark wooden beams to the outside. Evidently Vintage Inns purchased the building from a wealthy Middle Eastern family who fled back to the Gulf in 1992. The original thatched house, remains but various buildings have been added to make the whole place larger. Although branded as a pub, most Vintage Inns seem to be somewhere you got for a meal rather than just a quick drink, and that was certainly the case at The Oystercatcher. On the night we visited there were a good few diners and hardly any lone drinkers. Although you can pop into The Oystercatcher just for a drink, I'd say that the majority of the venue is set out for dining. It didn't feel much like a pub to be honest. Although the bar area was comfortable enough, there were no stools at the bar and the impression was that it was more of a holding area to wait for a table, or for the rest of your party to join you for lunch or dinner. The décor is much along the lines of a typical British pub - only smarter. Lots of dark wooden beams and low lighting, with stone floors to the bar area and carpeting elsewhere. I would imagine that the log fire is very welcoming in the winter months, but it was unlit in early October. The furniture is comfortable and functional, and everything was very clean and shiny. I must say I expected the interior to be much brighter than it was. I thought the low level lighting and dark wooden beams gave the place much more authenticity than I was expecting. It wasn't all pre-laid large tables for diners, there were loads of hidden alcoves with quiet tables for two dotted around the room. So the venue is not just for families - it's also ideal for a romantic meal for two.....or the rendez-vous for a blind date (we found out later that The Oystercatcher was the place my brother and sister-in-law had their first blind date two years ago!). The bar area itself was very well lit with lots of shiny pumps and gleaming optics. The service was brisk and efficient, rather than welcoming. My mother had pre-booked a table, but there was some confusion as to whether our party was already in situ, so we decided to have a wander and see if we could spot them. Although it was a Saturday night, the place wasn't really very busy, and I suspect we could have gotten away without a reservation if we'd needed to....despite being a largish party of nine people.~~~ MENU ~~~ The pub offers both an extensive lunch and dinner menu, with children also made welcome with a special children's menu. The menu is typical of most pub restaurants - lots of steaks and pies. The menu offers plenty of choice - something for everyone...but gourmet cuisine it ain't (that said, you're not really dining in a chain restaurant if you're expecting haute cuisine...). The food is mostly old favourites, but with a 21st century twist added to the descriptions to make them seem more exciting than they actually are. You don't just order fish and chips, here you get Beer Battered Fish with Seasoned Chips, mushy peas and fresh tartare sauce. Similarly it's not Beef and Ale Pie, it's Slow cooked beef in Black Sheep Ale, baby onions and mushrooms, topped with puff pastry, served with mash and seasoned greens. Vegetarian options are highlighted with a smaller V after the description.One thing I did like the sound of on the menu were the Sharing Plates - there were several to choose from ranging from a Greek themed Meze, a Frito Misto Platter (deep fried seafood) or a simple bowl of olives. The prices for the sharing platters range from £2.00 up to £11.95, and are ideal for a light lunch or a snack to accompany your beverage. Full marks to Vintage Inns for offering something light, and not insisting everyone has a full meal with them.Other than the Sharing Plates, starters for one include old favourites like Soup, Prawn Cocktail and Deep Fried Mushrooms, as well as more enticing options like Scallops, Tiger Prawns or Foie Gras. Prices range from £2.95 up to £6.45.Main courses offer more choice with the ubiquitous range of pies, steaks and burgers, alongside a range of fish dishes. Old favourites like mixed grill, scampi and chips and Lancashire Hot Pot nestle alongside more exotic sounding fayre like Greek Chicken, Slow cooked Pork Belly or Venison. Pricewise you're looking at between £7.25 to £16.45 for a main course. Pleasingly, all main course prices include dish accompaniments - be it salad, vegetables, potatoes or peas.The Oystercatcher offers a good range of desserts with prices starting at £3.95 up to the £5.45 mark. Old and safe favourites such as Profiteroles, Apple Pie, Treacle Tart and Sticky Toffee Pudding are very much in evidence, and there is rather a lack of anything more imaginative, apart from some Spiced Poached Pears.Once you decide what you want to eat (no easy feat when there are nine of you), you need to go up to the bar and order your food. I thought this was rather poor to be honest. For a large party it would be much easier if the waiter or waitress came to the table, rather than us having to scrabble around for a bit of paper in order to write everyone's choice down on and then hike up to the bar. Once the order was placed, we were issued with our order number on a big wooden spoon to take back to the table with us. We already had two other numbered wooden spoons on our table from when we'd ordered drinks, so we had to ask to bar staff to amalgamate everything onto one bill. ~~~ OUR MEAL ~~~ Only four of us decided to order starters, leaving the other five in our party to sit and watch us eat. I had Foie Gras Parfait, which was served with toasted ciabatta and juniper and redcurrant jelly. It was a nice tranche of foie gras, but it had a slightly bitter aftertaste to it. I thought nothing of it and just loaded some of the redcurrant jelly (which didn't taste like a juniper berry had gone anywhere near it) onto the pâté to disguise the sour aftertaste. I thought it was a bit poor that there was no butter to spread on the toasted ciabatta, but they obviously don't serve this dish with butter. I didn't manage to finish the foie gras, so my partner, brother and nephew decided to finish it up between them. They all pronounced it horrible and were convinced it was well past its best. They even made me put a tiny bit inside a napkin to take home in my handbag in case I suffered any after effects, and needed to prove a case against the pub. Luckily it had no after effects whatsoever, but I agree with their thinking - it definitely didn't taste like the freshest of terrines. My partner had Sautéed Tiger Prawns which were described as tiger prawns roasted in garlic, tomato and parsley button. He was presented with an enormous white bowl, with five very small tiger prawns swimming in tomato sauce. There was no salad garnish, no bread, not even a solitary croûton to accompany the prawns. For £5.50 we all thought it was a very poor dish - miniscule prawns costing over a £1 each and nothing else. My uncle had some Beer Battered Mushrooms and these came crammed into a soup bowl - again with no garnish....not even a sprinkling of parsley to lift the colour. Basically it was just a bowl full of insipid coloured, greasy looking mushrooms....which reportedly tasted soapy. My nephew and sister-in-law shared a Trio of Seared King Scallops which came served on a bacon mash with a pea and mint purée. Everyone agreed they'd made the best choice of starter.Having been rather disappointed with our starters, we now hoped that our main courses were going to prove a little more tasty. My mother and I both choose the Handmade Fishcakes , which were described as hand flaked salmon and broccoli with English herb mayonnaise, seasoned chips and dressed mixed salad. The fishcakes were tasty enough, but you did occasionally come across an enormous clump of soggy broccoli in them, which was rather strange. There was plenty of salmon in the fishcake, and crumb coating was quite crunchy...I just thought that smaller chunks of broccoli would have been more appropriate. The dish was accompanied by chips, which unfortunately had the texture and taste of oven chips. The mixed salad was actually a garnish consisting of two quarters of tomato, a twist of cucumber, a bit of lettuce.... and what seemed like an entire diced red onion...so definitely not a mixed salad - more of a raw onion flavoured garnish . My partner had a Mixed Grill which consisted of lamb cutlet, black pudding (which he hates...but I love... so he passed it over), white pudding (not evident on this occasion), sausage, rump steak, sweetcure bacon, egg, roast mushroom, tomato, chunky chips and peas. He said it was a good plate of meat, but nothing particularly special. The sausage, in particular, was very lacking in flavour and undoubtedly 90% bread rather than meat based. My aunt and uncle both chose Greek Chicken, which was described as baked chicken breast topped with feta, pine nuts and basil served on mash with roasted sweet pepper and peperonata sauce. I didn't try it, but they both pronounced it as distinctly average and not what they were expecting. The dish was plonked in front of them with a congealing yellow sauce coating the chicken. My aunt was expecting more texture to the dish - the pine nuts should have given it a bit of a crunch but they were strangely few in number. My nephew had Slow-Cooked Pork Belly served with black pudding, caramelized spiced pear, braised cabbage and dauphinoise potatoes. He pronounced it the best pork dish he's ever eaten...so I'm glad someone was impressed with their food. Personally I thought it looked rather congealed and dry when it was presented. Other dishes served to our party were a couple of Rib-Eye Steaks, with trimmings and Venison Steak Garni. Whilst clearing away our main courses, the waitresses asked if we wanted to see the dessert menu, which was actually a chalk blackboard that they left with us. We ordered a Treacle Tart (served warm with vanilla ice-cream), two portions of Profiteroles and my nephew chose a Black Forest Sundae. He was well impressed with his sundae as it was an enormous glass filled with cherry mousse and chocolate brownie topped up with vanilla ice-cream and chocolate sprinkles. Not so impressive were the profiteroles I ordered. This is always one of my favourite desserts, but I've honestly never before had profiteroles like they served at The Oystercatcher. Instead of a bowl full of small choux pastry balls, I had two enormous choux buns in a bowl (one of which hadn't been properly filled inside with cream), with a squirt of Chantilly like cream to the middle and a drizzle of chocolate sauce. They were extremely hard going, being very heavy on the choux pastry and very light on the chocolate sauce. I was unable to finish my second choux bun, and it was passed onto another recipient. ~~~ DRINKS ~~~ As you'd expect in a pub, The Oystercatcher offers a full range of drinks. Real ale lovers are offered a choice from local breweries such as Harveys or Shepherd Neame. I also noticed there was a guest ale from Timothy Taylor. Most of the wines are sold by both the bottle, small glass or large glass, and there's a good range from all around the world. We had two bottles of Australian wine with our meal - a red Rosemount Cabernet Merlot (£14.50) and a white Wolf Blass Bilyara Chardonnay (£15.95), as well as a range of different soft drinks.~~~ SERVICE ~~~ The bar staff greeted us upon arrival, and we were served quickly and efficiently, but without much bonhomie or welcome. There was no obvious mein host like you find in so many pubs nowadays. It was all a bit "what can I get you....that'll be £5 please", and then move onto the next customer without comment or conversation. Similarly, the table service was brisk and efficient rather than friendly. I do think it would have been nice if they could have come to table to take the order instead of us having to traipse up to the bar, but I guess that would be breaking with their policy or tried and tested systems. It wasn't all that busy in the pub considering it was a Saturday night, and the section we were seated in was empty apart from one table for two and our (rather rowdy) table for nine. I'd say that the pub was about 60% full, and there were staff aplenty on duty. Once the food order was placed at the bar, the food was delivered very promptly. Sadly we must have been about five miles from the kitchen, as it was rather tepid by the time it reached us. Indeed the sauce coating the Greek chicken dishes ordered by my Aunt and Uncle had formed a bit of a skin over it. Not nice :o(One end of the table was offered accompaniments from a selection of sauces (mustard, mayonnaise, tomato fetch-up that sort of thing), but they didn't manage to make it to the other end of the table, and wandered off having decided by themselves that the whole table had been covered.~~~ RECOMMENDATION? ~~~ Sadly, as I half suspected before I ate there, the venue was pleasant enough, but the food was at best average. The portions were good and filling, but the flavours were bland and nothing special at all. I certainly don't think I'll be rushing back to dine at The Oystercatcher anytime soon, simply because I found the cuisine to be over-processed and lacking in originality. The menu descriptions were certainly imaginative enough in places, but the reality on the plate in front of me was more than a little disappointing. The meal wasn't all that cheap; four starters, nine main courses, four puddings and drinks came to just under £200 (working out at £22 per person). For that sort of price I'd expect something a little more special. Next time I'd rather find an independent inn or hostelry where you know the food is actually cooked in the kitchen and not poured out of a packet or reheated in a microwave.I'm going to award it three stars - despite the average and rather uninspiring food, it's a very comfy venue to meet up for a drink and a chat. The gardens look lovely for a summer drink, and it's nicely placed for a walk to the sea front.~~~ OTHER STUFF ~~~The pub is very easy to find as it's just off the A529 - a busy main road running between Littlehampton and Bognor Regis. From the pub, it's just a short walk to the beach at Climping (about half a mile down Climping Street), so it's an ideal location for a walk followed by a drink, or a seaside stroll to walk some of your meal off. Climping also houses an ancient 13th century church, which you'll pass on the way to the beach.The Oystercatcher is part of the Vintage Inn chain, a UK wide collection of traditional country pubs / restaurants. The Vintage Inn chain is owned and run by Mitchells and Butlers Plc, a truly massive catering company who operate around 2,000 outlets throughout the UK, mostly pubs or pub restaurants. You may recognise some of the other brands in their stable as they also run Harvester Inns, All Bar One, Browns, Crown Carveries, Ember Inns, Innkeeper's Lodge, O'Neills and Toby Carvery, as well as a legion of lesser known names.The OystercatcherYapton RoadClimpingNear LittlehamptonWest SussexBN17 5RUTelephone No: 01903-726354Website: http://www.vintageinn.co.uk/theoystercatcherclimping or Vintage Inn's own website at http://www.vintageinn.co.uk* All major credit cards are accepted * The toilets were clean and tidy when briefly inspected, but they are on the first floor up two flights of stairs, so not suitable for the disabled or infirm* The dress code is very relaxed and informal * The Oystercatcher has ample free parking and a large outdoor seating area Comments Bullfinch (Wokingham) Sun (London) Legless Ladder (London) DNA Bar (London) Studio Six (London) Riverside Inn (Chelmsford) The Thomas Leaper (Derby) The Berkeley Arms (West Sussex) The White Swan (Covent Garden) The Mason's Arms (Warminister)

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News Sports Opinion Polls Features House To Home Sections Progress 2015 Extras Ads Classifieds Jobs Services Contact House To Home / House To Home « House to Home 10-18-12 PDF... House to Home 10-11-12 PDF...» Hotel tour guide knows all about The Breakers Historic elegance October 18, 2012 By MATT SEDENSKY , Save | PALM BEACH, Fla. - No place in this storied playground of the rich evokes as much history as The Breakers and no one knows the sprawling resort's story better than Jim Ponce. Sixty years after first coming to work as a front-desk clerk at the hotel, 95-year-old Ponce still serves as the in-house historian, showing up every Tuesday to offer a tour to guests. He dresses in period clothes, this day most notable for a red blazer, Panama hat and brass-handled ebony walking stick. And from the frescoed ceilings to the terrazzo floors, the 15th-century tapestries to the Roman arches, he guides visitors through one of America's most celebrated hotels. He's spent so much time here, he admits it's as if his own history is entwined with that of the property. Article Photos Jim Ponce, 95, stands outside The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, Fla., after leading a tour of the old hotel recently. Ponce stands in one of the dining rooms at the hotel, which he started working at as a front desk clerk 60 years ago. Ponce talks to a tour group prior to leading the guests through the elegant hotel, where he still serves as the in-house historian, showing up every Tuesday to offer a tour to guests. "It certainly isn't just a hotel to me," he said. As he guides several dozen guests through the ballrooms, parlors and hallways of The Breakers, Ponce offers more than just staid commentary on gilded ceilings, Venetian chandeliers and other tokens of excess. He tells of the gasp he heard when Princess Diana and Prince Charles entered the Mediterranean Ballroom for a dance in 1985, brushes with everyone from Bette Davis to Eleanor Roosevelt, even splitting a bottle of Moet & Chandon with Phyllis Diller. "We love to drop names," Ponce said. The Breakers was first opened under a different name in 1896 by Henry Flagler, the oil and rail tycoon who developed much of Florida's eastern coast. Flagler's name is invoked throughout the tour and Ponce pays a quiet tribute as he passes his portrait. "The man himself," he says softly, with a wisp of Southern drawl. The Breakers twice burned to the ground, in 1903 and 1925. Ponce tells his roughly 30 visitors this day that the latter fire was blamed on the wife of the then-mayor of Chicago, who left a curling iron plugged in at the resort. "Chicago girls are noted for that sort of thing," he says to laughter. Ponce tells of hearing the heartbreaking news of the fire as a boy, but The Breakers was rebuilt in stunning fashion, in just under a year. His own history at the hotel began in 1952, after finishing World War II service in the Navy. He held various jobs at The Breakers and hotels around Palm Beach until returning in 1977 as an assistant manager. He retired in 1982, but never really left. He vows to keep coming as long as his health allows. "He has perspective that none of us have," said Kirk Bell, the hotel's manager. "He has a history of the people that have come and gone - royalty, presidents, movie stars, people in all walks of life." Ask Ponce any question and he musters an answer. But ask him his favorite spot on the property's 140 acres, and he has trouble picking. "It's so classically beautiful that it's hard to say," he said. He knows what budget hotels are like; he spent some time as a Holiday Inn manager. And he knows luxury, too, rattling off the names of The Jefferson, The Greenbrier, The Homestead and other resorts of the well-heeled at which he has stayed. They're all very beautiful, he admits, but he wouldn't trade them for anything. "They just don't touch The Breakers," he said. Ponce has his tour down to a science - the laugh lines, the gestures with his walking stick, the minute details on shades of paint and numbers of rooms and historical dates. With him at the helm, the Magnolia Room isn't just another oceanfront parlor, it's a glimpse of Old Florida life of afternoon teas and letter-writing by a crackling fire. That space above the Circle Dining Room isn't just for intimate meals, it was a Prohibition-era hideaway for those craving a cocktail at dinner. He has no ghost stories to share, but tells of the hotel's stint as an Army hospital, points out hidden features of a painting and gives a history of an elaborate gold ceiling. Around each new corner, Ponce has another anecdote. And even as the tour concludes outside the Italian Renaissance landmark, he can't help but think of one more. "You got time for just a short story?" he asks. And filled with delight, the guests lean in for more. Save | Subscribe to Mining Journal I am looking for:

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Amtrak ® HomeAmtrak's HistoryArchivesStoreNewsroomAboutBlog 1970s--The Journey Forward 1980s--Building a Dream 1990s--Challenging Times 2000s--America's Railroad Follow Amtrak Online Amtrak's History A decade of tremendous growth New Acela Service Restoring Infrastructure Arrive Downtown Federal Support As the new millennium dawned, Amtrak completed electrification from New Haven to Boston. On December 11, 2000, the first Acela Express high-speed trainset, traveling at speeds of up to 150mph, operated between Washington and Boston. Following the success of the new Acela service, the Metroliner Service concluded operation in 2006 after 37 years. Although there was much to celebrate, the company again faced grave financial troubles in 2002, as reduced federal funding and unsuccessful efforts to comply with a mandate to cover all operating costs from revenues brought Amtrak to the brink of bankruptcy. This was avoided through a loan agreement made with the U.S. Department of Transportation, and increased federal funding enabled Amtrak to begin the task of restoring infrastructure and equipment to a state of good repair. The number of Amtrak passengers continued to grow significantly. By the end of its fourth decade, Amtrak had won 69 percent of the air-rail market between New York and Washington, D.C., and carried more people between New York and Boston than all of the airlines combined. State support led to service improvements and expansion, including restoration of passenger rail service to Maine after a 36-year absence, significant increases in train frequencies and ridership in Illinois, and a partnership with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania under which the Philadelphia-Harrisburg Keystone Corridor was upgraded for 110mph electrified service. The Great American Stations website was launched in 2006 to foster partnerships with communities interested in station revitalization. Congress passed the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in 2009, which provided $1.3 billion to Amtrak for capital investments as well as significant federal funding to states for improved and expanded Amtrak service and development of high-speed rail service. Amtrak is partnering with several states to develop and improve existing services. Long distance cars and electric locomotives to power Northeast Regional trains are on order from CAF, USA and Siemens. This is the first step toward implementation of a fleet plan that will deliver greatly improved equipment and additional capacity, and will complement and feed Amtrak’s plans for a new entry into New York and an upgraded Northeast Corridor with top speeds of 220mph. Book Travel at Amtrak.com Now

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Rabb House Grand Reopening Tour the new facility Rabb House 151 N. A.W. Grimes Bvd., Round Rock, Texas The Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a grand reopening of the Rabb House Rental Facility next to the Play for All Park from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 12.Tour this amazing new facility and enjoy live music from the Austin Symphonic Band. Refreshments provided by local caterers.Download flierAbout the Rabb HouseThe new Rabb House, built on the same site as the former Rabb House which was flooded in 2010, is a beautiful facility for weddings, special events, business meetings and more. The facility features a 1,800 square foot event room that expands to 3,000 square feet onto a balcony overlooking Brushy Creek and full Audio/Video capabilities. The facility also features a Pavilion with a grand staircase entry, restrooms, amphitheater, and associated support spaces. An additional parking lot has also been constructed to accommodate large parties and events. For more information, please contact Roger Heaney.

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Bonjour, y'all! Bistro Escoffier opens in midtown Mobile Michelle Matthews | mmatthews@al.com MOBILE, Alabama -- As he stirred a pot filled with heavy cream, sugar and fresh vanilla, Chef Lee Thompson couldn't stop smiling. “Low and slow,” he said of his technique, adding nine egg yolks and one whole egg to the mixture. He was making crème brulee for one of the first groups to eat at his new restaurant, in preparation for its opening.He spent years dreaming of the moment the doors of Bistro Escoffier would open for business. And tonight, the new, 42-seat French eatery will officially welcome diners at 1714 Dauphin St., in the spot that was once home to Mobile Popcorn. (The restaurant opened last night with limited seating only, and should receive its liquor license next week, according to its Facebook page.)Thompson’s love for French cuisine might be in his blood. His grandfather, F. F. Escoffier – whose portrait, painted by local artist Devlin Wilson, hangs in a prominent place in the dining room – is related via “a dotted-line connection” to Auguste Escoffier, a renowned French chef born in 1846 and credited with popularizing French cooking techniques. He was the first chef in what became the Ritz-Carlton chain of fine hotels.Bistro Escoffier will specialize in casual fine dining, said Thompson’s business partner, David Calametti, who calls himself “a project junkie.” Thompson learned everything he needed to know about the restaurant business, and nurtured his passion for cooking, when he bought the French restaurant Quatorze from Yannick Marchand when Marchand moved to California in 2003. Quatorze was Thompson’s favorite restaurant, and he didn't want to see it close, he said.But Quatorze was a victim of the recession, said Thompson, who shuttered it in 2008. That very week, he met with his friend Calametti to discuss starting another French bistro. The two of them spent two years working on their business plan before shelving it. Each went his own way, until about a year ago when Thompson called Calametti out of the blue, from Afghanistan. “He said, ‘I’m ready to get my kitchen,’” Calametti remembered.Thompson had spent two-and-a-half years as a heavy equipment operator in the Middle East, earning money and dreaming about the restaurant he would open when he returned to Mobile. “This is what I’ve been working for,” he said, as he poured the cream into 10 individual ramekins in the restaurant's kitchen. “All I could do was put my head down and work and hope."When Thompson returned to Mobile in July, he signed a lease on the brick building at the corner of Dauphin Street and Semmes Avenue – the very spot they’d been interested in for years.The owners’ goal is to focus on the guests’ experience, they said. “We want you to come here for fine dining without the attitude,” Calametti said. “When you eat dinner with us, we’re making sure the wine matches your food.”Bistro Escoffier’s wait staff comes from several local fine-dining restaurants – Calametti didn’t even have to advertise for the positions, he said – and includes two first-level sommeliers, Kelly Fillingim and Holly Alberto.The restaurant will offer 45 wines by the bottle and 14 wines by the glass, all “eclectic” selections, said Fillingim, and all complementing the cuisine. “The goal is that, while we expand culinary knowledge, we’ll do the same thing with wines,” she said. The wines come from A&G, a small distributor in Fairhope, she said, which has helped the staff choose unusual and hard-to-find labels. Over the past week, Thompson has cooked for the staff and for a group of his family members and friends, who enjoyed French dishes such as foie gras and escargots. (Calametti compared the snail dish to Oysters Bienville, only, he joked, “You can eat these in months without an ‘r’.”) Calametti said the staff was “giddy” at the tasting. He raved about the “perfectly seared filet mignon with Portobello mushroom bordelaise sauce” and the “duck you could cut with a fork.” Entrée prices will range from $18 to $28, Calametti said, and chalkboard specials will be available each night in addition to the items on the menu.The space itself has undergone several incarnations in recent years, from a coffee shop to a hair salon. A warehouse area in the back has been transformed into Thompson’s new kitchen. There’s also a five-seat bar at the rear of the restaurant.Painted a soft shade of gold, the dining room has a long banquette along one wall, an enviable two-top next to the picture window overlooking Dauphin Street and other tables for two and four, all topped with white tablecloths. Devlin Wilson painted a large mural of the Eiffel Tower on the opposite wall, and several of his other colorful paintings grace the space as well. Big, transom-topped windows provide nice views of the surrounding Old Dauphinway neighborhood. A wide patio along Semmes Avenue will hold several tables for outside dining.Bistro Escoffier will be open for dinner only, Wednesday through Saturday. After Mardi Gras, Calametti said, the restaurant will offer Sunday brunch and will be open Sunday nights.While the menu is upscale, Calametti wants Bistro Escoffier to be more than just a place to go on special occasions. “If we only see you once a year, that’s not good enough,” he said. “We want you to come here once a month, or every couple of weeks.”To make a dinner reservation, call (251) 450-2030. For more information about the restaurant, visit www.bistroescoffier.com. Comments

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Swinging in the Rain By Stett Holbrook October 16th, 2012 3:19 pm I don’t know what the weather is like where you are, but here at MAKE HQ in Sebastopol, Calif. we’re enjoying a great run of Indian Summer weather, deep blue skies, temps in the low 80s and a tinge of fall crispness when you step into the shade. A perfect day for a swing in a park or playing in the water. Or both. Perhaps that was the inspiration for Andrew Ratcliff and Michael O’Toole’s “Water Swing.” The swing was a hit at Maker Faire New York in 2011 and lately the lazy, but mesmerizing video of the swing in action has been making the rounds on the web as the warm weather nears its end. Here’s to warm weather and swinging the days away. #Recreation & Entertainment #World Maker Faire New York Stett Holbrook Stett Holbrook is editor of the Bohemian, an alternative weekly in Santa Rosa, California. He is a former senior editor at Maker Media. He is also the co-creator of Food Forward, a documentary TV series for PBS about the innovators and pioneers changing our food system. Elvis Why is there a Titan II with a Gemini next door? Planning on making a trip soon? I think they are always there at the New York Hall of Science http://goo.gl/maps/7heig

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Understand Electricity By plane From Ecuador Get around Times and distances In cities and around Touting See Wildlife Buy ATMs and Credit Cards Drink Beer Stay safe Police Stay healthy Vaccinations and Prophylaxis Sanitary facilities Contact Tourist offices For other places with the same name, see Peru (disambiguation). Nuevo sol (PEN) 1,285,216km² 29,496,000 (2010 estimate) Spanish (official), Quechua, Aymara Mostly 220V, 60Hz (Type A and C North American and Euro plug) Peru is a country in South America, situated on the western side of that continent, facing the South Pacific Ocean and straddling part of the Andes mountain range that runs the length of South America. Peru is bordered by Ecuador and Colombia to the north, Brazil and Bolivia to the east, and Chile to the south. Peru is a country that has a diversity and wealth not common in the world. The main attractions are their archaeological patrimony of pre-Columbian cultures and the hub of the Inca's empire, their gastronomy, their colonial architecture (it has imposing colonial constructions) and their natural resources (a paradise for ecological tourism). Although Peru has rich natural resources and many great places to visit, the poverty scale reaches 25.8% of the population. The rich, consisting mostly of a Hispanic (or "Criollo") elite, live in the cities. Nevertheless, most Peruvians are great nationalists and love their country with pride (largely stemming from Peru's history as the hub of both the Inca empire and Spain's South American empire). Also, many Peruvians separate the state of Peru and its government in their minds. Many of them distrust their government and police, and people are used to fighting corruption and embezzlement scandals, as in many countries. The Peruvian economy is healthy and quite strong, however inequality is still common. It is indebted and dependent on industrial nations, especially China, Russia and United States. The US foreign policy decisions in recent years has contributed to a widely held negative view about the US government in Peru, but not against individual citizens. The word gringo is used commonly but is not generally intended as offensive. The original meaning encompassed all white people who do not speak Spanish. Many people use the word gringo exclusively for Americans or American look-alikes. It's not uncommon for blonde people to be called gringo. Peruvians do not hesitate to greet you with "¡Hola, gringo!". Generally, people are very friendly, peaceful and helpful. When in trouble, you mostly can rely on getting help. But as with any setting, it is always good to watch out for yourself and try to avoid bad situations. If you get into an argument, it is a good idea to remain amicable, but firm. Most of the time, you can find a compromise that satisfies everyone. Peru is not exactly a haven for efficiency. Do not expect things to be on time, or exactly as they intend to be. Outside of the more upscale tourist services and big cities like Lima, English is uncommon and the people, trying to be friendly, can give wrong or inexact advice, a translator can always be helpful in this cases. Plan ahead and leave plenty of time for travelling. You may also want to see Tips for travel in developing countries for some useful hints. Electricity[edit] A typical power outlet found in Peru Most of Peru uses 220V, 60Hz. Talara uses a mixture of 110V, 60Hz and 220V, 60Hz. Arequipa uses 220V, 50Hz. Most outlets are Type A and Type C, that is they will accept either plug, however sometimes they will either be Type A or C and will not accept the other style. It's uncommon to find grounded outlets (Type B) but you may come across them occasionally. It's not recommended to adapt a three pin plug for use in a two pin outlet. Time Zone[edit] Peru Time or PET. UTC/GMT -5 hours. No daylight saving time. Regions[edit] Central Coast Southern Coast Northern Coast Southern Sierra Central Sierra Northern Sierra Altiplano San Martín Peruvian Amazon Madre de Dios Cities[edit] Cajamarca Other destinations[edit] Chan Chan — impressive set of ruins of an ancient Chimor mud city, and a UNESCO World Heritage site Chavín de Huántar — UNESCO World Heritage Site from the pre-Incan Chavin culture of around 900 BC Huascarán National Park — high mountain park in Cordillera Blanca range Lake Titicaca — considered to be the highest commercially navigable body of water in the world Machu Picchu — this UNESCO World Heritage site is one of the most familiar symbols of the Incan Empire, and is one of the most famous and spectacular sets of ruins in the world Manú National Park — one of the most diverse areas in Peru Nazca lines — world famous for its geometrical figures and giant drawings in the desert sand Paracas National Reservation — a popular nature reserve on the Southern Coast Río Abiseo National Park Máncora — small beach town with the best beaches and great surf, turns into a real party town on weekends and holidays Plaza de Armas de Lima Inca walls at Sacsayhuamán The hummingbird, Nazca area La Alpaca. Huayllay National Sanctuary Llamas at Machu Picchu Visas[edit] Tourists from North America, Australia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and the European Union (and many others, check with the nearest Peruvian Embassy or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs] for most updated information, although in Spanish) receive a visa upon arrival for up to 183 days. When entering the country, you need to pass the immigration office (inmigración). There you get a stamp in your passport that states the number of days you are allowed to stay (usually 183 days). You can no longer get an extension, so make sure that you ask for the amount of time you think you'll need. When those 183 days are up and you would like to stay for longer, you can either cross the border to a neighbouring country (Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia or Chile) and return the next day and obtain another 183 days or simply overstay and pay the fine when you exit. The overstay fine is only USD1 per day overage, so if you stay 30 days longer it's USD30. Many people do this, since it's much cheaper than leaving the country and returning. You will receive an extra official paper to be kept in the passport (make sure you don't lose it!). When leaving, you need to visit the emigration office (migracion), where you get the exit stamp. Imigracion and migracion are found on all border crossing-points. Travelling to and from neighbouring countries by land is no problem. The capital city of Lima has the Jorge Chávez International Airport with frequent flights all over the world. Main airlines are American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, Lan, Lan Peru, United, Iberia, Copa, Taca and others. There are non-stop flights to Lima from Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Newark, New York City, and San Francisco in the United States. There is also a non-stop flight to Toronto, Canada with Air Canada. There are five different airlines that offer non-stop service to Europe. In the future there may be non-stop flights from Oceania or Asia but for now travellers usually connect through Los Angeles (non-US citizens have to pass immigration even for transfer, consuming 1-2 hours - so ensure your stop-over is long enough!) or through Santiago de Chile. There is an internal flight tax, around USD6, same conditions as the international one. When booking domestic flights, there are several Peruvian travel agencies that can get you your plane tickets for the "Peruvian price" for a fee of about USD20, you'll notice that the prices can vary by several hundred dollars for the SAME flights when looking at LAN's Peruvian site and the LAN.com site. You'll find that if you try to book the cheaper flights from the Peruvian site, they won't accept payment from American bank accounts (this is why you do it through a Peruvian travel agency). The city of Iquitos has flights to Leticia, Colombia with AviaSelva. They have a USD10 departure tax. From Ecuador[edit] Although Ecuador borders Peru, it is hard to find cheap flights connecting anything but the capitals. In particular, flying from Ecuador to Iquitos is not possible directly, nor can you travel directly from other large towns across the border. By boat[edit] The city of Iquitos in the Amazonas region has connections by boat to Leticia in Colombia and Tabatinga in Brazil (about 10 hours).

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BBC navigation News Sport Weather Shop Earth Travel Capital Culture More… Search term: Weather To store preferences for future visits to this site, you need to change your cookie settings. Home The United States is the fourth-largest country in the world, with an area of over 9.8 million sq km/3.7 million sq mi. It is bordered on the north by Canada and on the south by Mexico. Alaska and the Hawaiian Islands are both states of the Union, but because of their geographical detachment from the United States, they are described under separate headings. The area described here is situated between 25° and 49°N and lies entirely outside the tropics. It includes areas with a very great range of weather and climatic conditions around the year. On occasions parts of the USA experience extremes of heat and cold characteristic of hot tropical deserts or cold Arctic continental regions. Another feature of the weather and climate of the United States is the variation of weather over quite short periods at all seasons of the year. The reason for this variation of weather is the country's position in the belt of disturbed westerly winds so that, for much of the year, most regions of the USA are affected by cyclonic storms, or depressions, with their associated warm and cold fronts. Most of the southwest to east or northeast winds bring cloud, precipitation, and disturbed, changeable weather. The central and northeastern parts of the USA are particularly liable to sudden changes of temperature during such periods of disturbed weather. The central part of the USA - the Great Plains - which extend from the Rockies in the west to the Appalachian Mountains in the east, is mainly flat and mostly below 600 m/2,000 ft in height. This area is wide open to the influence of two very contrasting types of air-masses. Cold polar and Arctic air can sweep southwards from the Canadian Arctic regions, and warm, humid tropical air can move north from the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. Each imports its own properties of temperature and humidity. When one air-mass replaces another, particularly during winter and spring, the temperature may change by as much as 22°C/40°F to 28°C/50°F within a few hours. Such sudden changes may also occur in the northeast of the country as far south as Virginia; farther south on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts the temperature changes are less dramatic but still produce a significant weather change. On the Pacific coast and west of the main chain of the Rocky Mountains the influence of the Pacific Ocean makes for a more equable climate with a much smaller range of temperatures from winter to summer or from day to day. The maritime influences are to a large extent excluded from the centre of the country by the great mass of mountains and plateaux country which comprises the Rockies - a part of the North American western cordillera. The large size of the North American continent also makes for seasonal extremes of temperature: winter cold and summer heat. Only the Pacific shores and, to a lesser extent, the coast of the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic south of Virginia, benefit from the sea's moderating effect of keeping temperatures more equable around the year. Compared with countries of Western Europe in the same latitude, the United States has greater extremes of temperature, and daily or weekly changes are more noticeable. Much of the Midwest has a more extreme or continental climate than central or Eastern Europe. Only Canada or Russia east of the Urals are more extreme in terms of their annual range of temperature. Some parts of the USA are liable to experience two particularly violent and destructive weather phenomena: hurricanes and tornadoes. Hurricanes affect the southeastern states bordering the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic once or twice in most years. These tropical storms, which bring very strong winds and torrential rainfall, move northeastwards from the Caribbean region before dying out in mid-Atlantic. They are described in more detail for the Caribbean islands. A tornado is a very much more local and destructive storm of wind, often described as a 'whirlwind' or, in the USA, as a 'twister'. Tornadoes can cause almost complete destruction of buildings on a narrow path not more than a few hundred yards wide. They mainly occur in spring and summer on days when there are violent thunderstorms associated with rapid changes of temperature along, or near, a cold front. Much of the western third of the United States consists of a series of high mountain chains and interior plateaux and basins which are collectively termed the Rockies or the western cordillera. Weather and climate are here very variable from place to place depending on altitude and the degree of exposure or shelter. There are many lofty mountain ranges with peaks above 4,250 m/14,000 ft, extensive high plateaux between 1,200 m/4,000 ft and 2,000 m/7,000 ft and some small areas, such as Death Valley and the Salton Sea in southern California, which are below sea level. This makes for a great variety of climatic conditions with some very wet and snowy mountain regions and some semi-arid or even desert lowlands with great extremes of temperature. By contrast, in the central plains of the USA and, to a lesser extent, on the Atlantic coast, changes of weather and climate are much more gradual, and almost imperceptible, over great distances. For a more detailed account of the weather and climate of this large country it is convenient to divide the USA into the following climatic regions, broadly coinciding with particular groups of states: the northeastern states, the southern Atlantic states, the Midwest or northern interior, the southern interior and the Gulf states, the states of the Rocky Mountains regions, the states of the Pacific northwest, California, and Alaska. Climatic tables for the more important and representative places are included with the description of the appropriate region. The Northeastern States (New England) Including (with towns and cities in parentheses) Maine (Portland), New Hampshire (Concord), Vermont (Montpelier), Massachusetts (Boston), Rhode Island (Providence), Connecticut (Hartford), Delaware (Dover), New Jersey (Newark), Maryland (Baltimore), the eastern parts of the larger states of New York (New York City) and Pennsylvania (Philadelphia), and the District of Columbia (Washington DC). This region can experience changeable weather around the year with moderate amounts of precipitation in all months. Towards the north the winters are wet and usually snowy, but south of New York summer tends to be slightly wetter. Summer heat waves can produce temperatures over 38°C/100°F for a few days and such hot spells are usually made the more uncomfortable because the humidity on or near the coast is high. In the great cities of this densely populated area heat waves are even more uncomfortable for the temperatures in the city streets are often a few degrees higher than those recorded at meteorological stations, usually in large parks or rural districts. Very cold spells can affect the whole region from time to time in winter or even in spring, with very severe snowfalls likely in the north. The region includes the northern Appalachian Mountains, whose heights rise to between 1,200-2,000 m/4,000-6,600 ft. At these higher levels winters can be prolonged and severe and there are many opportunities for winter sports. In summer the mountains provide resorts where relief can be obtained from the heat and humidity of the extensive coastal plains which contain the largest cities. This region has a more extreme or continental climate than the British Isles; summers are warmer and winters colder. It is also more extreme in other respects; day-to-day changes in temperature can be much greater and individual falls of rain and snow are often heavier than in most parts of Britain. Although this is one of the less sunny parts of the United States it receives more sunshine round the year than most of northwest Europe. Daily sunshine hours on the coast, and at lower levels inland, average from four to five in winter and as much as nine or ten in summer. Locally, sunshine may be reduced on the coast by fog both in summer and winter; inland, or in the larger cities, winter fog may reduce the sunshine. Some valleys in the Appalachians are particularly foggy due to a combination of industrial pollution and valley mists in winter. Characteristic weather for this region is represented by the tables for Baltimore, Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Portland, Providence and Washington. The Southern Atlantic States Including (with towns and cities in parentheses) Florida (Miami, Orlando), Georgia (Atlanta), North Carolina, South Carolina (Charleston), Virginia (Richmond, Norfolk), West Virginia (Charleston). Characteristic weather for this region is represented by the tables for Charleston, Miami and Norfolk. There is a gradual increase in the warmth of winter southwards along the Atlantic coast, so that Florida has an almost tropical climate with only very rare and short cold spells when frost and snow occur. The northern part of Virginia and much of West Virginia in the Appalachian Mountains have winter conditions more typical of the northeastern region. On the other hand there is much less difference between the north and south of this region in terms of summer temperatures. The contrast is rather in the length of the summer season and the warmth of spring and autumn. Florida has a very oceanic climate, being much influenced by the surrounding warm Atlantic waters, so that summer temperatures do not reach the heights sometimes recorded as far north as New York. On the other hand Florida and the coastal lowlands of Georgia and the Carolinas have mild winters and frost and snow are much less frequent than in Washington DC, or North Virginia. In northern Florida and southern Georgia snow only falls every ten or fifteen years, but in southern Virginia it falls in at least two years out of three. The proportion of the annual rainfall coming in the summer months increases southwards and a significant amount of this is associated with thunderstorms. Florida has more thunderstorms than any other state in the USA - over a hundred a year in parts of the state. This region is also affected by hurricanes, or less severe tropical storms, at least once or twice a year and they account for some of the heavier falls of rain in the months July to October. This is the sunniest part of the eastern United States, with sunshine hours averaging from about six in winter to as much as nine or ten in summer. Florida is particularly sunny in winter which, combined with its much warmer temperature at this time, makes it a popular winter resort. The summer months in Florida are slightly less sunny than in areas farther north because of the regular afternoon build-up of cloud leading to thunderstorms. The Northern Interior (the Midwest) Including (with towns and cities in parentheses) all those states between the western Appalachians and the foothills of the Rocky Mountains approximately to the north of 37°N: western Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh), North Dakota (Bismarck), South Dakota (Sioux Falls), Minnesota (Duluth, Minneapolis, St Paul), Wisconsin (Milwaukee), Michigan (Detroit), Nebraska (Omaha), Iowa (Des Moines), Illinois (Chicago), Ohio (Cincinnati, Columbus), Kansas (Kansas City, Dodge City), Missouri (St Louis), Indiana (Indianapolis), Kentucky (Louisville). Characteristic weather for this region is represented by the tables for Charleston, Chicago, Columbus, Des Moines, Detroit, Dodge City, Duluth, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Louisville, Minneapolis, Omaha, Pittsburgh and St Louis. There are extensive plains in the valleys of the Ohio, Missouri, and northern Mississippi rivers. Most of the region is below 600 m/2,000 ft and much of it is below 300 m/1,000 ft. It has the most continental climate of any part of the United States. Winters are cold, summers warm with quite frequent heat waves and drought. There is a gradual increase in summer warmth southwards, but a more noticeable increase in the severity and length of winter northwards. Winter precipitation is light, particularly in the west of this region, and much of it falls as snow. In the north, along the Canadian border and around the Great Lakes, winter conditions can occasionally be very severe with blizzards, as very cold air sweeps south from the Canadian Arctic. There is a gradual decrease in the amount of annual precipitation westwards, and the western plains suffer most frequently from drought. The eastern states of Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky have a heavier annual precipitation with much wetter winters than those farther west. An unpleasant feature of the weather in the north of this region is the frequent occurrence of freezing rain in winter as rain falls from a warm air-mass onto ground previously frozen hard. This is a serious danger to road traffic and may occur on as many as five to ten days a year. Almost the whole of the region has at least one winter month with an average temperature below freezing but, since the weather is frequently changeable, unseasonably mild conditions may occur for a few days even in midwinter. Clear skies and abundant sunshine are a feature of the weather for much of the time, even in winter. Daily sunshine hours average from four to five in winter and as much as ten or eleven in summer. A feature of the western part of this region at the foot of the Rockies is the occasional warm dry wind, the chinook, which raises temperature and quickly melts snow in winter and spring. This is a föhn-type wind, warmed as the air descends to the east of the mountains. The Southern Interior and Gulf States Including (with towns and cities in parentheses) Oklahoma (Oklahoma City), Arkansas (Little Rock), Tennessee (Nashville), Texas (Dallas, Houston), Louisiana (New Orleans), Mississippi (Jackson), Alabama (Birmingham). This large region includes the states roughly south of 37°N between the Rockies and the Appalachians and those with a coastline on the Gulf of Mexico. The general sequence of weather and climate around the year is rather similar to that in the Midwest; but, being in a more southerly latitude and more open to the flow of warm tropical air from the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico, the winters are both warmer and shorter than those farther north . It is rare for a winter month here to have an average temperature below freezing point, but occasional very cold spells may last for a few days when Arctic air penetrates this region from the north. Occasional snow and frost can occur as far south as the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, and in western Texas such cold spells are more frequent and more severe. Summers are a little warmer than farther north, but the increasing length of the summer period and the warmth of spring and autumn are more noticeable. The eastern part of this region is much wetter than the west. Annual precipitation is almost everywhere between 1,000 mm/40 in and 1,250 mm/50 in in the east, but it falls as low as 350 mm/15 in and 500m/20 in in the west. Summer is the wettest season and thunderstorms are very frequent in the east of this region. Parts of the states of Tennessee and Alabama include the southern Appalachian Mountains; here winter precipitation is heavier and the weather and climate are more like those of the eastern Atlantic states. Most of the region has a sunny climate, particularly the western parts of Texas and Oklahoma. Sunshine hours a day average from five to six in winter to ten or eleven in summer. The summer heat is rarely unpleasant, except along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, where the combination of heat and humidity can be trying. Compare the afternoon relative humidity at New Orleans with that at Dallas or Oklahoma City in the tables. Weather characteristic of this region is also shown by the climactic tables for Atlanta, Birmingham, Houston, Little Rock and Nashville. This region is the most affected by weather hazards: hurricanes and tornadoes, mentioned in the general account of the United States. The States of the Rocky Mountains Region Including the mountainous country comprising all or large parts of Montana (Great Falls), Idaho, Wyoming (Cheyenne), Nevada (Reno, Las Vegas), Utah (Salt Lake City), Colorado (Denver), Arizona (Phoenix), New Mexico (Albuquerque, Santa Fe), western Texas (El Paso). It is possible to make a broad distinction between the three northern states of Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, and the rest of the mountainous country of the great Western Cordillera. In general these northern states are cooler in both winter and summer, have a much longer cold season, and are generally wetter than those farther south. Within this whole region, however, there are so many local variations of temperature and precipitation, because of the range of altitude, that one can find cold spots in the southern parts of the region and some dry areas in the north. The tables for this region give a good indication of the range of altitude and its effect on temperature in each month. For example, there is no great difference between precipitation and temperatures for Cheyenne in Wyoming and Santa Fé in New Mexico, both of which are above 1,800 m/6,000 ft. On the other hand, temperatures are very much higher in all months at Phoenix (Arizona) at 330 m/1,083 ft than at Santa Fé. Much of this region has a low precipitation, particularly in the south where large areas of Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado are desert or semi-desert with annual precipitation below 300 mm/12 in or even 200 mm/8 in. This is a consequence of the rain shadow of the western mountains in California, which extract much of the moisture from air which comes in from the Pacific. It is also a result of the frequent and persistent anticyclonic weather which prevails in this region. The table for El Paso, in Texas, has been included with those for this region, for this part of western Texas is mountainous. The highest-recorded and lowest-recorded temperatures in the tables show that some extremely high and also extremely low temperatures have been recorded at different places in this mountain region: very low temperatures in the north and very high temperatures in the south. The southern part has the sunniest climate in the United States; both Phoenix and Las Vegas have about eight hours sunshine a day in winter and between twelve and thirteen hours in the summer months. The high summer temperatures in this area are made more bearable by the low humidity and the climate of this whole region is generally healthy. Under extreme conditions, however, both heat stress and cold stress can be experienced. See also the climactic table for Salt Lake City. The States of the Pacific Northwest Including (with towns and cities in parentheses) Washington (Seattle, Spokane), Oregon (Portland), western Idaho (Boise). This climatic region has weather and climate very similar to that of northwest Europe, and Britain in particular. Some parts of the state of Idaho in the Rocky Mountain region have similarities with it. This region includes a number of high mountains, part of the western cordillera, which rise to over 4,250 m/14,000 ft and are snow-covered throughout the year. The higher parts of these two states have some similarity with the weather and climate of the northern part of the Rocky Mountains. The coastal districts have the smallest annual range of temperatures anywhere in the United States; winters are mild and summers only moderately warm. It is a cloudy region and the least sunny part of the USA, with a large number of rainy days. Some of the mountain areas are very wet with as much as 2,500-3,000 mm/100-120 in of precipitation a year. By contrast, in the sheltered valleys and in some of the extensive high plateaux districts, annual precipitation is as low as 300m/12 in. This is also the one region of the country where winter is the wettest season, although some rain and changeable weather can occur in all months. There is no real summer drought such as occurs farther south in California. The tables for Seattle and Portland are representative of the coastal districts, while those for Spokane and Boise are typical of areas farther inland at moderate height. Sea fog in summer can affect some of the coastal regions and reduce sunshine and lower temperature. The region owes its wetness and mildness to the influence of the Pacific Ocean and the frequent passage of cyclonic depressions which originate on the North Pacific polar front. The air-masses involved in these depressions do not have the extreme conditions of temperature which give so much of the interior of the United States a continental type of climate with frequent alternations of warm and very cold weather as well as a great contrast between summer heat and winter cold. The average number of hours of sunshine a day ranges from two to three in winter and nine to ten in summer on the coast. Inland and at higher levels the winters are sunnier with as much as five to six hours a day. California enjoys a very distinctive climate of the Mediterranean type and this climatic region is almost coincident with the state boundary. The northern coast of California has a climate similar to the coastal districts of the northwest but there is a gradual increase in summer temperature southwards and a decrease of rainfall until the summers become completely dry in central and southern California. In the southeast of the state precipitation decreases until conditions become similar to those of the desert regions of neighbouring Arizona and northern Mexico. Most of California enjoys mild and moderately wet winters and warm to hot and very dry summers. There are some large mountain regions within the state: the Coast Ranges and the Sierra Nevada, which rise to over 4,400 m/14,500 ft. These mountains have a heavy precipitation and, at higher levels, much of this is snow so there are many opportunities for winter sports within a state which is often associated with sun, sea and warmth. The tables for San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego are representative of the coastal region. San Francisco is unusual in having cool to mild summers. This is a very local feature caused by the frequent sea fog which sweeps into the bay through the Golden Gate gap in the Coast Ranges. Elsewhere, this sea fog rarely affects the land but the cool waters of the California current help to maintain much lower summer temperatures on the coast than inland. In the great Central Valley of California and in the desert areas in the southeast, summer temperatures are much higher. Frost and snow are very rare occurrences on the coast but occur more frequently inland in winter. The table for Death Valley shows the extremely high temperatures here in summer. This place has not only experienced the highest temperatures in the United States but some of the highest recorded anywhere in the world. The winter precipitation of California is caused by the same sequence of cyclonic depressions as bring rain to the sates of the northwest. In summer such disturbances are pushed farther north by the almost permanent presence of the North Pacific subtropical anticyclone which brings the calm, settled and sunny weather. This anticyclone is also responsible, however, for the most unpleasant and dangerous weather phenomenon which particularly affects the great urban area of Los Angeles' urban smog. This is a combination of fog and pollution from automobiles and industry. The pollution is trapped beneath a layer of warm air which overlies the coast; the light winds are unable to disperse it beyond the encircling hills and mountains. Apart from this particular hazard most of California has a very agreeable and healthy climate throughout the year: sunny and dry with only short periods of relatively cold weather in winter. The visitor should obviously avoid going to such 'hot spots' as Death Valley without taking sensible precautions, or ignoring the fact that very heavy snowstorms can occur in the mountains of California. California is one of the sunniest states in the country. Sunshine hours a day average from seven to eight in winter to as many as twelve to fourteen in summer in the driest regions inland. On the coast they are rather less: from six to seven in winter and nine to ten in summer. The reduction in summer sunshine on the coast is because of sea fog. Alaska is one of the states of the USA but is described separately here because of its geographical separation from the rest of the continental United States. Twice as large as Texas, it is the largest state of the Union. It comprises the northwestern lands of the North American continent, between 60° and 72°N, and two separate and distinct appendages. There is a narrow mountainous coastal strip with numerous offshore islands extending south to 55°N to give Alaska a long land border into the North Pacific between 50° and 55°N towards the coast of Siberia. Much of Alaska is mountainous as it includes the northern ranges of the Rocky Mountains, with some of the highest mountains in North America. Large and impressive glaciers descend from these mountains almost to sea level. Inland there are extensive lowlands including the valleys of the Yukon and Porcupine rivers. The interior and north coast of Alaska have a cold Arctic or sub-Arctic climate similar to that described for northern Canada. The mountains have permanent snow and ice and the lowlands suffer from permafrost. The rivers remain frozen from September until late May. The table for Fairbanks is representative of much of interior Alaska. The short summer can be surprisingly warm for the latitude and this is helped by the long hours of daylight and, in fine weather, the prolonged sunshine. Winters are long and very severe. Wind chill is a serious hazard when low temperatures are accompanied by strong winds. The low annual precipitation is largely snow, but summer is the wettest season and some rain occurs then. The table for Barrow on the shores of the Arctic Ocean shows that summer here is colder and shorter. The sea is frozen for most of the year or partially blocked by drift ice in summer. On the Pacific coast the weather and climate are rather different. This is a region of much heavier precipitation with more changeable and disturbed weather throughout the year. Summer temperatures are cool and may be less warm than inland. Winters are cool but mild compared with the very low temperatures inland. Weather and climate here are very much influenced by the frequent frontal depressions which develop in the North Pacific between Japan and the Aleutian Islands. Cloud and fog are frequent at all seasons. The table for Anchorage, in a deep-sheltered bay on the west coast, shows warmer winter temperatures than inland. Anchorage, however, is much colder than the offshore islands and the Aleutians, which benefit from the relatively warm sea temperatures of the Pacific. The coastal region and the islands have weather and climate very similar to that experienced on the coasts of Norway. The climatic table for Atka is representative of the weather and climate of the Aleutian Islands. Including (with towns and cities in parentheses) Hawaii (Pepe'ekeo), Maui, Oahu (Honolulu), Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, Nilhau. These islands are a state of the USA; they are situated between 18° and 22°N in the central Pacific, almost midway between North America and Japan. In area the islands are rather smaller than Wales or the state of Massachusetts; about 16,400 sq km/6,400 sq mi. There are eight main islands; all are hilly and mountainous and consist of both extinct and active volcanoes. On the islands of Hawaii and Maui these peaks exceed 3,000 m/10,000 ft in height. The islands have a tropical oceanic climate with temperatures much moderated both by altitude and by regular sea breezes at lower levels. As the tables show, there is no great difference in average daily temperatures around the year and, although warm or even hot, the combination of temperature and humidity is rarely unpleasant. There are some remarkable differences in annual rainfall between the southwest coasts, which are relatively dry (see the table for Honolulu), and the northeastern coasts exposed to the trade winds (see the table for Pepe'ekeo), which receive much heavier rainfall in all months. In the drier parts of the islands the wettest season is the time of low sun between October and March, which is rather unusual in the tropics. Some mountain slopes on the island of Hawaii are amongst the wettest regions in the world, with an annual rainfall exceeding 10,000 mm/400 in. The difference in the amount of cloud between the wetter and drier areas causes the average daily sunshine hours to vary between seven and ten hours throughout the year at Honolulu to a mere four to five hours at the wetter places. # The islands are occasionally affected by tropical cyclones between May and November, which otherwise is the drier time of year. Such severe storms, however, are less frequent here than in the Caribbean or the South China Sea and west Pacific. © Copyright RM, 2007. All rights reserved. Helicon Publishing is a division of RM.

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Community & Family » Jewish Life » Jewish Geography A Jewish Detective in CyprusA Jewish Detective in Cyprus By Judie Fein Discuss (15) Erroneously called the “tombs of the kings,” these Cypriot burial sites date back to the time of Alexander the Great, Paphos, Cyprus. Call me stubborn. Call me contrary. But I refuse to believe that there is anywhere in the world without a site or two of Jewish interest. The belief is based on observation: Jews travel and trade. They have always traveled and traded. There are Jewish traces from Tahiti to Timbuktu. Therefore, it is likely that wherever I go, there are traces of Jews who have been there before. When I arrived on the north-eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus recently, with its miles of coastline and harbors, fertile agricultural land, copper mines, sunny climate, olive trees, wine-making and history of occupation by Greeks, Romans, Phoenicians, Crusaders, French, Venetians, Turks, British and everyone else who could get a foothold in the strategically-located land, I figured that Israelites had certainly come there to settle and to do business, but no one could tell me where there were any sites to attest to this. In the town of Paphos, known for its stately Greek tombs from the period of Alexander the Great and its spectacular Roman mosaics, my guide drove by a large, spreading terebinth tree which had dozens of handkerchiefs hanging from its branches. "People leave personal items here as prayers for healing," the guide said. "There is an old shrine underneath the tree." I got out of the van and climbed down a steep flight of stone steps behind the tree. There was a series of stone rooms with burning candles and icons left as offerings on stone altars. Another staircase from the rooms led down to a large pool of underground water. It was so dark that I almost fell in. I stood there for a long time. That night, I found a guidebook and read about the shrine, called Ayia Solomoni. One sentence reported that the rooms were catacombs where, in antiquity, a Jewish woman, who may have converted to Christianity, hid out with her children. In a cruel act of persecution, the Romans walled up the catacombs so that she and her children were buried alive. She became a martyr and the site became a sacred place of pilgrimage, and then a church. Today, only the stone chambers remain. Aha! It was a hint of a Jewish presence. I was convinced there was more, much more. A few days later, with another guide, I drove past a sign that pointed to the ghost town of Famagusta (abandoned by Greek Cypriots after their country was invaded by Turkey in 1974). Famagusta. The name jogged a memory of the film Exodus, which I had seen as a child. I asked my guide if she knew of any Jewish connection. "Yes," she said. "From 1941 to l946, Jews were trying desperately to emigrate to what is now Israel. The British blocked their ships from landing in Haifa harbor, and many Jews were shipped and held here--because it's so close to Israel--and they were interned here in camps. The Brits claimed that they lived here in good conditions and were well cared for, but Jews I met told a different story." "Tell me, tell me," I begged, as we drove along a very modern freeway. Zeev and Shainel Raskin, co-directors of Chabad in Cyprus "Where we are driving now, outside the village of Pyla, there used to be Jewish refugee camps. When they were building the freeway some years ago, elderly Jews came from Israel to find traces of their lives in those camps. I was fortunate to be their guide, and I was crying as I walked through the fields with them. They were looking for spoons, any objects that were left behind. They were crying, I was crying, we were all crying. They told me they lived in terribly crowded conditions with metal barricades. That sixty to seventy thousand people had passed through these camps. They wanted to visit this place from their past before the freeway eliminated it forever." I was now hot on the Jewish history trail. Someone told me that there was a rabbi who had settled in Larnaca a few years ago, and, with my guide, we went to his white stucco house. It had a welcome mat in Hebrew, a huge mezuzah, and a sign over the door indicating it was a Chabad center. I rang the bell. The door swung open and there stood Rabbi Arie Zeev Raskin, a robust, vigorous, extremely tall Israeli who ushered us inside, offered us food and drink, and told us there are 130 Jewish families in Cyprus today, most of them recent émigrés from England, Russia and Israel. Zeev is such a powerful, dynamic force that it didn't surprise us that he often hosted up to 40 people for Friday night service and supper in his house. "What do you know about the Jewish history in Cyprus?" I asked him. "Not much," he answered. "I know there was a synagogue and an old cemetery in Margo, which is now in occupied Turkish territory, about 10 kilometers from Nicosia. About a hundred years ago, they tried to make a Jewish agricultural settlement there. But it didn't work because of the heat, the lack of water, and malaria." Zeev thought for a moment. "There is one place I can take you," he said. "It's about ten minutes from here. A small cemetery with some Jewish headstones. Let's go." Raskin leaps the wall of the locked and abandoned Jewish cemetery, Larnaca, Cyprus We drove to the southwest part of Larnaca and were faced with a high stone wall with a locked fence which sheltered the old tombstones. Zeev is Brobdingnagian, and he could easily see over the top where there were seven stones. I am Liliputian, and could see nothing. Without hesitating, Zeev leapt over the wall like a rabbinic Superman. He picked up fragments of tombstones and called out to me what they said. One of them had a date in Hebrew: toff, reysh, ayin, vov. Zeev calculated that it went back ninety years. About the same period as the cemetery in Margo. That was all. He knew nothing else. Suddenly, a light went on in our guide's eyes. "I just thought of something," she said. "About two months ago I went to a lecture by one of our top archeologists about the ancient site of Kition, which isn't far from here. He said that the Phoenicians came to Kition in the ninth century B.C.E, and found an old temple there. They rebuilt it and dedicated it to their goddess Astarte. From the ruins, we learn about the architecture of the Temple of Solomon in Jerusalem, because it was built on the same model. Do you want to go there?" I hopped into the van with Zeev and soon we were standing at the Kition archeological site. Among other ruins, from other periods, was the outline of a stone temple with an area for the Holy of Holies and the bases of two columns in the main room. "Like the Temple of Solomon," our guide said, and an explanatory plaque reinforced what she was saying. The Phoenicians had left behind the architectural outline of a temple that was contemporaneous to the Temple of Solomon. Zeev stared. I stared. "Where are the entrances?" Zeev asked the guide. "The Temple of Solomon had more than one entrance." We scrutinized the ruin, trying to discern where the entrances may have been. "Oh, one other thing," said Zeev. "I have this book to show you. I haven't read it, because I can't read English very well. It's about the history of Jews in Cyprus." Excited, I borrowed the book from Zeev when we dropped him off at his house. Written two years ago by a very knowledgeable Cypriot historian and archeologist named Stavros Panteli, it contained everything I had been searching for. My feelings had been right. Of course there was a long-standing Jewish presence in Cyprus. "Cyprus has had a role in Jewish history unparalleled by any country other than Israel itself," the introduction read. I read--no-- I devoured the book. Raskin points out the hebrew inscription on a fragment of a tombstone The first Hebrew settlements in Cyprus may have been as early as the Assyrian conquest of Israel, but they most certainly were established after the Babylonian conquest of Judea. By the 2nd century BCE, Jews flourished as craftsmen, garment-makers, financiers and merchants. There is literary evidence as well as Hasmonean coins that have been found on the island. A very cosmopolitan city, Salamis, housed a great number of Jews, especially following the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem in 70 C.E. In the first and second centuries, there were Jewish rebellions in the Diaspora throughout the Roman-dominated world. There was also friction between Jews and their non-Jewish neighbors and restrictions placed upon the Jews. In a violent uprising, Jews clashed with the Gentiles of Cyprus. A Roman edict was passed that no Jew, upon pain of death, should ever set foot again on the island. But this seemed not to have deterred some Jews from staying, and others from arriving there during the succeeding centuries. Over the years, Cypriot Jews thrived as money-lenders, and, as a result, some of neighbors turned against them. A statute passed in the l3th century forbade usury, forced Jews to wear a distinguishing badge, and levied an annual poll tax. In the mid-sixteenth century, Pope Julius III ordered the burning of the Talmud, and authorities in Famagusta rounded up fifty books which were incinerated in the town square. In those times, handwritten manuscripts were extremely rare and precious and this was considered a terrible tragedy. Under the Lusignan (French) occupation, Cyprus had the largest Jewish settlement of the islands off mainland Greece. They were guaranteed equal status to non-Jews, and they greatly boosted the island's economy. Under the Venetians, travelers spoke of a Jewish quarter or ghetto in Famagusta, and there were periods of well-being alternating with periods of repression and restrictions. In the l5th and l6th centuries, Jews thrived under Ottoman rule. But in 1568, an extremely powerful and rich Jew named Jospeh Nasi was accused of fomenting a rebellion, and all Jews were officially ordered off the island--but this apparently didn't transpire. Jews stayed, and more arrived, and they fared well, then poorly, sometimes at peace and sometimes at odd with their neighbors. From the mid eighteen hundreds to the founding of Israel, Cyprus was viewed by such notables as Benjamin Disraeli (Britain's first Jewish Premiere) to Theodor Herzl as a possible colony for Diaspora Jews because of its proximity to Palestine. It was repeatedly considered as a potential homeland by early Zionists until their dream of a Jewish state in Palestine was realized. When I finished reading the book, it was the middle of the night. I turned off my reading light and drifted off to sleep, content in the knowledge that there had been a significant Jewish presence on Cyprus for perhaps three thousand years even though, at the present time, there were few sites and little remaining to show for it. Postscript: I am happy to report that since my visit the Chabad community has been very active. A Jewish Community Center has been established, with the first and only synagogue in Cyprus. There is also a mikvah, a Jewish school and a tourist center. There are services on Friday evening and on Saturday morning. Kosher food and catering are available. There is a weekly Torah class on Wednesday evenings. For complete information see: www.jewishcyprus.com By Judie Fein Judie Fein and her husband have contributed to more than 75 magazines and newspapers, including the L.A. Times, National Geographic Traveler, Boston Globe, Robb Report, Art & Antiques, Dallas Morning News, Hemispheres, Continental, and have won multiple awards for their work. Judie is also an award-winning playwright, and has appeared on national TV shows, including The Today Show. Judith and her husband, also a writer, travel and teach around the world.Photos by Paul Ross. More from Judie Fein | RSS © Copyright, all rights reserved. If you enjoyed this article, we encourage you to distribute it further, provided that you comply with Chabad.org's copyright policy. Subject Line (optional) Email me when new comments are posted. Please send me Chabad.org's weekly Magazine and periodic emails. We will not share your email address. Sort By:NewestOldest Discussion (15) To my knowledge as a Cypriot and for the most part, when one died had to be buried the same day as the Jewish tradition calls. Also an offering of food was use right after the funeral to everyone partaking and usually was the entire village. Also the family affected by the death of their loved one was waring black. Women in dresses and men were unshaven for a month at least and on their label they were waring a piece of black ribbon. AnonymousUSA Thanks Judi Fein for this informative piece. I will be visiting Cyprus next week for the first time and look forward to following up on some of your leads.Regards, David WolfeRaanana, Israel join our project Hi Osman,Thanks for sharing this info with us. Yes indeed population genetics is a very complicated topic. Just to let you know, I am conducting a project investigating the genetic heritage among Cypriots. At the momment we do not have any Turkish Cypriot participants. Would you like to participate? Of course your participation would be anonymous. Even if you do not want to participate, I can help you make more sense from your genetic data using several calculators that are much more precise from the default offered by the genetic com[panies (FTDNA, 23andme, etc.). For example, you can get % Jewish, Turkish, Greek ancestry, etc. I assume you have tested with 23andme? If you are interested please contact me via the editor. Best wishes AlexCyprus Genetic heritage is very complex Hi,As late as I am to this discussion I thought I might have something to add. I am turkish Cypriot. My family have been on the island since the ottoman conquest, (retired ottoman army captains on both mothers and fathers sides) Recently I did two DNA tests and it not only does it turn out I have 6% Ashkenazi Jewish DNA but a whopping 40% Italian!Two lessons here:1) It would be permissible to assume that given my ostensibly "Moslem" background there must have been a significant Jewish population on the island or--at least a single Ahskenazi Jew who was very prolific-- for such a high percentage to exist an a predominantly Moslem family tree.2) Cyprus was of course occupied by Italians under the Romans and The Venetians. It could be that a significant amount of the Cypriot gene pool is neither Turkish nor Greek but Southern European... That would put a whole new spin on the so-called Cyprus Problem wouldn't it?.Maybe science will where triumph where politicians have failed us all. OsmanLos Angeles Cypriot-Jewish Dear Jon,It is not a surprise that you have these genetic matches from Cyprus in your FTDNA genetic test. A lot of tested Cypriots have Jewish genetic matches in both mt-DNA and Y-DNA. Interestingly, when we look at the more detailed autosomal DNA, the closest population genetically to Greek Cypriots are Sephardic Jews, followed closely by Ashkenazy Jews. Your close Cypriot matches are either among the first Jews that migrated out of the ancient Jewish homeland or maybe later migrating Jews that decided to settle in Cyprus instead of continuing to continental Europe. Cyprus must have been a 'stepping stone' for such Jewish migrations westwards. AlexCyprus Jewish Cyprus I read with personal interest regarding the Jewish History of Cyprus. I have done a Full Genomic Sequence DNA test with FTDNA. I have an HVR1 match on Cyprus and another Cyprus match on another DNA site. I always wondered why and now after reading history of the Jews on Cyprus I know why. This just confirms my mtDNA is old Hebrew since I also match with Bedouin, Palestinians, Kuwaiti, Somali and Amhara and Tigrai of Ethiopia. Jon LevinCalifornia Hi Emi. I am happy to see that you took my comment on a positive note. I am a person who is very much in favour of peace, friendship and tolerance and for this reason I have many Turkish Cypriot firends here in Cyprus, as I have Jews, Maronites and Armenians as well. Cyprus has suffered greatly from hatred, ethnic conflicts and everything related to that and I beleive that my generation has the obligation to stop this insanity. What exactly would you like to know about the Cypriots? I would be more than happy to give you any information you may need. Warm regardsAlex an unfair propaganda I agree wholeheartedly, Alex. Felicity Georghiades Alex....actually both your comments are beautifully made. No one can deny the island s heritage that is absolutely sure. Turkish Cypriots were the minority and you probably are absolutely right accurate regarding the islands' history. I'm interested to discover more about the island & Cypriots originating from there. I'm off this descent too. I recall you the warmth between Cypriots in England and how that comradeship was genuine. Regarding Turkey well again you make a valid point and having lived in Istanbul for the last fifteen years I have gotten a sense of what happened. I'll share my views if you'll be interested to hear them. Please excuse errors and spelling mistakes as I'm using a phone & not a computer. Emi an unfair propaganda After thanking Judie once more for her nice article I would like to comment on Emi's note that Cyprus does not belong to the Greek Cypriots but they are just the majority ethnic group. There is a consisted evidence of Greek civilization in Cyprus since 3 thousand years ago. Until 400 years ago there was not a single Turk on the island and even during the Ottoman rule when thousands of Turkish settlers arrived, the proportion of Turks in the island did not exceed 25% of the total, as indicated by the first British Empire population census (1881). Why some people feel they have the right to decide that Cyprus does not belong to the people that inhabited it for the past 3000 years? Maybe someone could claim the same for Turkey then?? The minority communities of Turkey (i.e. Kurds, Armenians, Jews, Greeks) constitute around 25% of the population. Why is it inappropriate to say that Cyprus belongs to the Greek Cypriots, but it is absolutely fine to say that Turkey belongs to the Turks?? 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Where to stay, but not necessarily play. Some people actually come to Vegas for peace and quiet. OK, maybe not. We're just saying it's possible. But new arrivals like Vdara and Rumor are proof that Vegas rocks, even with the volume turned down. Keyword Cabana Suites 651 Ogden Ave, Las Vegas, NV The 65-room boutique hotel brings trendy design and modern amenities to historic downtown with its fresh blue facade, reminiscent of 1950s South Beach Miami and its Art Deco f... More Delano Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay Every visit to Elara is an opportunity to take life to the next level. It's an invitation to be bold. Spontaneous. To explore sophisticated flavors in food and drink. Indul... More With a private entrance off of Las Vegas Boulevard, the Four Seasons Hotel offers a tranquil oasis on the otherwise high-spirited Las Vegas Strip. Yet, this residential-style ... More The Hilton Grand Vacations Club at the Flamingo is located in the heart of the famous Las Vegas Strip.The 300 suite property offers such comfortable amenities as a rec... More Hilton Grand Vacations Suites on the Las Vegas Strip is located on a 10-acre site at the north end of the world-renowned Las Vegas Strip, offers convenience and luxury to busi... More Occupying a premier position within the CityCenter and steps from "The Strip" is the iconic Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas. The 23rd floor Sky Lobby is a spectacular entry poi... More

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Hours/Admissions Attractions at the Zoo Zoo Maps Zoo Rules Conservation at the Zoo International/National News Dollar for a Holler What's New at the Zoo Zoofari New/Upcoming Exhibits Animal Tales Newsletters Zoo Blogs News/Media Archives How to Support the Zoo Friend an Animal Zoo Brick Program Other Ways to Support Your Zoo On Grounds Education Programs Field Trip Information ZooMobile Zoo History Docent Area Zoo Directory FOSAZ Directory About FOSAZ Zoo Partners CSS3 Menu Button by Css3Menu.com In the early 1900's, J.E. Prentice moved to Santa Ana with the vision that this part of California had great possibilities. He arrived as a horse and mule trader. Mr. Prentice later began citrus ranching and expanded his holdings. Within a few years, he became one of Santa Ana's wealthiest men. In 1949, he donated 12 acres of his citrus ranch to Santa Ana for a park. With this donation, he stipulated that the city must keep at least 50 monkeys at all times. Mr. Prentice loved animals, and always had a fascination with monkeys. He kept several on his back porch at his first home, and he and his wife would feed them and enjoy their antics from their kitchen window. In the meantime, the city had realized the need for a park, and had formed the Santa Ana City Memorial Park Committee. They gladly accepted Mr. Prentice's generous gift and began preparations for the new park. As Mr. Prentice was building his fortune, a young man, Jack Lynch, was growing up in Orange County. Young Jack spent most of his teen years collecting animals and learning about trapping and training birds and other animals of prey. Jack studied drafting to learn to design and build different kinds of cages. He frequently made trips into the desert to add to his growing collection of birds and reptiles. When Jack Lynch heard of plans for Prentice Park, he immediately went to City Hall to ask for a job designing and building the cages for the animals. He was given a job that turn into his life's work. Construction began, and the monkeys started to arrive. Although the park wasn't scheduled to open until March 8th, the children from the surrounding neighborhoods were already making daily visits after school to see Santa Ana's newest residents. "My job," Jack recalled, "was construction, maintenance, and care and feeding of the animals at the park. I had to maintain the monkeys as efficiently as I could. I took care of the park and animals by myself on weekends and holidays, and a lot of other days." Under Jack Lynch and other staff's constant care, the small Zoo began to grow. As the park's popularity grew, there was talk of a children's Zoo, and Jack envisioned an aviary. Jack suggested to one of the city leaders that Santa Ana needed a Zoological Society for support. With the help of Barbara Berton, the Santa Ana Zoological Society was born. Later, this group evolved into the Friends of Santa Ana Zoo (FOSAZ), which is the private fundraising arm that supports the Zoo. FOSAZ is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation. When the city declined to pay for the aviary at the Zoo, Jack mobilized volunteers, collected scrap lumber, and donated materials to get the job done. The Children's Zoo and the Jack Lynch Aviary became realities. Rich in Southern California history, the Santa Ana Zoo began as the vision of J.E. Prentice. As the city has grown up around it, the Zoo remains an oasis full of wildlife and tropical beauty. The Zoo receives over 270,000 visitors annually, and its staff and volunteers are committed to providing education and entertainment that makes the Zoo something that J.E. Prentice would have been proud to see. Jack Lynch put it just right: "I don't know what I would have done without this Zoo. I like it just like this. It's a casual little zoo..." Home | Visitor Information | Conservation | News & Events | Support Us | Education | Contact AZA ACCREDITED ZOO | ADD SAZOO TO MY FAVORITES | © 2007-2014 Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park. All Rights Reserved.

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Staten Islander Sean O'Neill's mission of diplomacy oneill.jpg Sean O'Neill, a former Staten Island resident, is now is a Foreign Service officer. (Family Photo) Marjorie Hack | For the Staten Island Advance STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Sean O'Neill didn't grow up wanting to be the face of America. In fact, after spending five years as a small child in Germany and Hong Kong with his mother and father, his was little more than the young-boy face of Staten Island. He liked history and English more than math and science. He loved playing with his buddies in Village Greens on the South Shore. He attended PS 4 in Arden Heights, then Totten and Paulo intermediate schools and Stuyvesant High School. But by the time 9/11 occurred, O'Neill, now 40, was ready to serve his country in some fashion. "My father instilled in me public service. 'You need to give back,' he would say," recalls O'Neill. For many, the first thing that might come to mind is enlisting in a branch of the armed forces. But O'Neill, a graduate of Tulane University and Fordham Law School who just this spring received Fordham's "Rising Star" award, had already prepared himself in another fashion. He'd taken the Foreign Service exam in March of 2001 and passed. Working at the time as a financial attorney, with about three-and-a-half years under his belt, he refused the first invitation from the State Department to serve as an officer. 'GAME-CHANGER' The terrorist attacks were a game-changer, however, admitted O'Neill, who said he reconnected with the department almost immediately and accepted. Eleven years in and five far-away countries later, he's thinking of making it a career. Most of the approximately 10,000 Foreign Service Officers currently working under the aegis of the U.S. State Department put in 20 to 30 years. But for the most part, their roles are played out behind-the-scenes, and as far as O'Neill is concerned, that means the group is doing its job. In general, their goal is to promote peace, support prosperity and protect American citizens while advancing the interests of the U.S. abroad, according to the State Department. O'Neill is not one to shy away from the tough assignments -- and, he says, the State Department doesn't send you packing to any place you don't want to go. His first posting was to Bangladesh, a country of about 150 million people who occupy land about the size of Wisconsin. O'Neill admitted that it is "a different world," but that he was "pleasantly surprised. There was a sense of pride and excitement," he said, partly because it was his first post. "What surprised me was how much regular folks really like America. Folks may disagree with Policy X, but they still want to come here. Part of my job is to promote our policies and to say Americans are good people." He's gone on to do that in Burma, Thailand, Pakistan and Afghanistan. He's also been to northern Africa. And along the way, he's learned to speak some Bengali, Burmese, Thai and Chinese. When asked why he agreed to Afghanistan, one of the biggest posts where more than 1,000 officers are currently stationed, he said, "I didn't want to miss out on the chance to serve there." O'Neill's career allows him to embrace the thrill he obviously gets from discovering new things and learning about history and very different cultures. 'PART OF THE FUN' "I didn't know anything about Bangladesh or Burma. That's part of the fun," he said. He admits he does more listening than he does speaking. "A lot of it is just done by example. You're humble, polite, respectful. You can dispel the image of an ugly American. Hopefully, we're doing our job right," he said. Foreign service officers rely extensively on help from locals in each country. "They don't get publicized much, but they work for the U.S. government and are called foreign service nationals," said O'Neill who described their assistance as invaluable. Tours for foreign service officers last approximately two to three years, depending on where you're sent. The shorter assignments are given to those who serve in what are called "hardship posts," places like Afghanistan. CAN BE SCARY The service is not for the faint of heart. According to O'Neill's father, Jim O'Neill, a retired teacher from Port Richmond High School and an assistant track coach at Curtis High School who now lives in New Brighton, his son has been in many risky positions. "He's been in a building where rockets have landed," said the older O'Neill. His son downplays the dangers but admits, "You have to be conscious of security," even though foreign service officers don't normally walk around in flak jackets and carry weapons. When he returns from overseas, O'Neill often spends time in an apartment in Arlington, Va., receiving additional training. Right now, he doesn't know where he will go next. Still, he continues to call Staten Island home. "A lot of folks in my job choose to relocate to Washington, D.C. I choose to go back to Staten Island. To me, Staten Island is a great neighborhood in New York City. The rest of the city may look down on this borough, but all of us know someone who was a cop, a firefighter, a teacher. We're the ones doing the hard work," he said. And his job, these days -- representing America and the core values it stands for in countries where not everyone sees eye-to-eye -- certainly squares with that. Those interested in finding out more about being a foreign service officer can visit www.careers.state.gov. Comments

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What are you looking for? > Cities, towns and villages > More destinations View of the church of San Nicolás in Orio old town Autonomous region: Basque Country Province/Island: Guipúzcoa - Gipuzkoa Orio is a small fishing town in the province of Guipuzkoa, set in a privileged location. Its old town has the Property of Cultural Interest designation. The old town of Orio, "Goiko Kale", was built in medieval times - in the 12th century. It starts at the Church of San Nicolás and goes up to the surroundings of the Chapel of San Martín. The streets are steep, stepped, almost labyrinthian, climbing on the rocks. Coats of arms, well-cut sandstone, balconies of bright colours, cobbled streets… this town has a medieval flavour. Orio also stands out because of the rich landscape composed of the sea, the estuary and the mountains. All kinds of sports can be practised in the town and in the surrounding area, such as fishing, hiking, cycling, kayaking and rowing. See all the information on the destination at: http://turismo.orio.eus/en/ Church of San Nicolás de Bari Visitor Centre for the Way of Saint James OrioMax.12ºMin.10ºSee forecast: Orio>The weather in Spain> >Zarautz >Getaria >Zumaia Basque Country cuisine from inside. The charm of the fishing villages. © Haute cuisine in Spain. View all

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Community News Text size: Large | Small Tour visitors to experience ‘Civil War History along our Waterways’ Millmont The Garden Club of the Middle Peninsula will hold its tour of Middlesex County, titled “Civil War History along our Waterways,” on Friday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit Middlesex County during its 2012 Sesquicentennial Commemoration of the Civil War. Step back in time and enjoy the views and history from the silent sentinels, and its river-front homes. Walking shoes are advised. The ticket price includes admission to the following six properties: The Cryer House is at 31 Shell Court Road at Cedar Pointe near Urbanna. Whimsical animal statuary decorate the winding garden trails and manicured paved drive to this contemporary French country home facing LaGrange Creek and looking into the Rappahannock River. The gardens feature native Virginia and Coastal Honshu Japanese plants suited to the micro-climate of Middlesex County. Many of the specimens are labeled with their botanical names. A sandy beach and pier extend the waterfront lawn and invite recreational activities or just a relaxing afternoon in a chair. Constructed in 2003 by local craftsmen, the home was designed by the owners for comfort and low maintenance. An open floor plan accommodates large groups including family, friends and the many foster children to whom they have opened their home. The formal blends with the informal to feature new Shenandoah Valley furniture along with Philadelphia antiques including an early 1800 dining room suite. Collections of Art Deco prints by Icart, oyster plates and nautical sailboats and lighthouses decorate this six-bedroom home. Movie fans will enjoy the theater room posters, while sports enthusiasts will appreciate the collection of signed baseballs, footballs and an autographed home plate. Mr. and Mrs. David Cryer are the owners. Urbanna Light is at 105 Mariner’s Way next to the bridge leading to Urbanna. Standing majestically over the harbor of Urbanna, this lighthouse home appears to be a landmark from the past. Completed in 2005, the house is modeled after a lighthouse on a St. Lawrence Seaway island. The 650-pound Fresnel lens in the lighthouse once lit Australia’s Perth Harbor. The main house and garage/guest house are made of bricks rescued from an old warehouse and have colorful slate roofs. Anchored on one side of the octagonal pool is a stone sculpture of a fisherman’s daughter searching the harbor. Hollies, natural grasses and evergreens lend privacy to the property. Mr. and Mrs. David Cottrell are the owners. Christ Church Parish is at 56 Christ Church Lane off Route 33 East, four miles east of Saluda. The church was founded in 1666. The original structure was probably wood and was replaced by the present brick building “to be finished in 1714,” according to the Vestry Book of Christ Church Parish, 1663-1767. The churchyard includes a number of colonial tombs and is surrounded on three sides by a brick wall donated by the Garden Club of Virginia in 1942 with proceeds from Historic Garden Week tours. Christ Church is listed on both the Virginia Historic Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places. For centuries, parish churches in England have coupled the beauty of their churches with the beauty of flowers. Christ Church Parish follows this tradition. Especially for Historic Garden Week, enjoy beautiful floral arrangements celebrating the theme “Beauty and Holiness” and vestments reflecting the colors of the church liturgical year. The Rev. Paul J. Anderson, rector of Christ Church Parish, presides. Millmont is at 987 Mill Wharf Road in Wake. The first of two historic homes on the tour, Millmont, built in 1810, derives its name from its location on a hill (mont) overlooking Mill Creek. The original four-story, one-over-one half frame house was built to take advantage of the spectacular views of the Rappahannock River, Chesapeake Bay and a private pond. Today, the shade trees and gardens still dot the long expanse of lawn where a hand-pegged barn is located near the house. A few remaining shrubs of forsythia and lilac mark the site of a former nursery. Mr. and Mrs. W. David South are the owners. The LeBoeuf House is at 1411 Wilton Creek Road, Hartfield. This private, contemporary farm house has a circular drive screened with mature trees, hollies, dogwood and wax myrtles. The 11-acre property is situated on a bluff overlooking the Piankatank River facing the Chesapeake Bay. The gardens have been designed to display color all year. The summer garden is resplendent with hydrangeas and roses and features a pool. The river garden includes a sunken overlook, as well as plants selected to attract birds and butterflies. Mr. and Mrs. Robert LeBoeuf are the owners. Providence is at 2 Bland Point Road in Deltaville. Fronting the Piankatank River, this original one-and-one-half story home is one of the oldest brick homes in Middlesex County. A brick located above the riverfront porch as well as county records dating back to the 1760s indicate this property once belonged to the William Morgan family. The approach to Providence is impressive. The tree-lined drive leads to ever blooming, formal, sun and shade gardens that boast over 40,000 bulbs, an array of perennials and 100 hydrangeas. This beautifully restored home features two new wings with massive brick walls and chimneys, as well as a new guest cottage, pool and dock. Mr. and Mrs. William R. Cawthom are the owners. The day of the tour, visitors can meet with Master Gardeners and a docent on a restored boat from the Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park. There is no charge to tour the boat, which is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also open to tour-goers will be the Kelly House in Deltaville, and Lower United Methodist Church at Hartfield. Refreshments will be served from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Church of the Visitation on Route 33 near Hartfield. Box lunches also will be available at the Church of the Visitation. Reservations are required by April 20. Send check for $15 made out to the Church of the Visitation and choose either chicken or seafood. Mail the check to: Mrs. David R. Suyes, 1172 North End Road, Deltaville, VA 23043; telephone 804-776-0666. Tour tickets are $30 per person. Children 13 and older, full price; ages 6-12, half-price; ages 5 and under, free of charge. Tickets may be purchased on tour day at any of the houses. For internet tickets, please access http://www.VAGardenweek.org. Children younger than age 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Advance tickets are $25 per person by mail to Anne Bland, P.O. Box 31, West Point, VA 23181. For questions. call (804) 843-2731. Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with check payable to The Garden Club of the Middle Peninsula by April 18. No refunds on advance tickets.

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Storforsen Storforsen on 16 October 2005 Storforsen, a rapid in the Pite River in Swedish Norrbottens län is located approximately 38 km northwest of Älvsbyn. With an average flow of 250 m3/s, the rapids are one of the biggest in Europe. The rapids stretch over a distance of 5 km in which it drops 82 meters 60 of which are a single waterfall. Flow usually is highest at midsummer: 870 m3/s. During the floodyear 1995 a volume of 1200 cubic metres flowed down Storforsen each second. To prevent accidents the rocks surrounding the rapids are fenced, views being readily accessible to the public via ramps. While the rapids were used in previous years to transport logs, today its surroundings are part of a nature park, visited by 150,000 people each year.[citation needed]

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LIBERTY-NACOGDOCHES ROAD LIBERTY-NACOGDOCHES ROAD. The Liberty-Nacogdoches Road, an important early north-south route that passed through six East Texas counties, was established by Spanish authorities as a line of communication between the post of Nacogdoches and the settlement of El Orcoquisac, on the east side of the Trinity River near its mouth. Here the Spanish in 1756 built San Agustín de Ahumada Presidio and Nuestra Señora de la Luz Mission, one league east of the Trinity River and two leagues from Trinity Bay. The road connecting Nacogdoches and the Trinity River settlement was described by the Marqués de Rubí. Rubi's engineer and mapmaker, Nicolás de Lafora, kept a diary of this tour, which included a visit to El Orcoquisac in 1767. The approximate route of the Liberty-Nacogdoches Road was indicated on a map of Texas prepared by Stephen F. Austin and published by Henry Schenck Tanner of Philadelphia in 1837. In a research report presented at the annual meeting of the Texas State Historical Association in April 1961, Howard N. Martin described his use of surveyors' fieldnotes to trace the road through the Texas counties of Nacogdoches, Angelina, Tyler, Polk, Liberty, and Chambers. The total length was about 132 miles. From Nacogdoches the trail went southeast to the crossing of the Angelina River later designated the Marion Ferry crossing, and from there southward through eastern Angelina County. It passed to the east of the site of present Huntington, continued south on the high ground east of Shawnee Creek, and crossed the Neches River near the mouth of that creek at what the Spanish called the "pass to the south." This crossing provided easy access to the continuation of the road across the Kisatchie Wold in northern Tyler County and was the location chosen for the construction of Fort Teran in 1831. South of the Neches River the Liberty-Nacogdoches Road passed two Alabama Indian villages in northwestern Tyler County: Cane Island Village, about four miles south of the Fort Teran site, and the Fenced-In Village of the Alabamas, on the Harmon Frazier survey in northwestern Tyler County. Next, the road passed through the surveys of William Wilburn, William Solomons, George Allen, and Benjamin Lanier in northwestern Tyler County before crossing into Polk County at the James B. Woods survey, 1½ miles north of what is now U.S. Highway 190. The road then went southwest in Polk County, passed east of the present Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation, merged with the Alabama Trace at the Menard Creek crossing, and turned south at Colita's Village on the Trinity River. It continued south along the Trinity River into Liberty County, passed a Coushatta village in the Edward Tanner survey, went through what is now the site of Liberty, Texas, and continued south to El Orcoquisac in Chambers County. In 1771 El Orcoquisac was abandoned, and attempts to reestablish this mission and presidio were unsuccessful. On November 4, 1804, José Joaquín Ugarte, commandant at Nacogdoches, indicated in a letter to the Spanish governor of Texas the need for a military detachment at El Orcoquisac or at Atascosito (near what is now Liberty) to prevent contraband trade in horses along the coast. He deemed the detachment necessary because parties sent out from Nacogdoches to intercept traders were rendered useless by fatigue by the time they reached this region. The Atascosito site was preferred for a military detachment because a nearby spring furnished water for horses and because it was nearer than El Orcoquisac to the road leading to Attakapas and Opelousas, along which the contraband traders frequently traveled. In 1805 the military post of Atascosito was established, and the Spanish resumed extensive use of the road connecting this post and Nacogdoches. This road was also heavily used by members of the Alabama and Coushatta Indian tribes, who began entering Texas in the 1780s. The Alabamas and Coushattas settled along the Neches and Trinity rivers, respectively, and they adopted the Liberty-Nacogdoches road for trips to Nacogdoches to trade and to receive gifts from the Spanish. The road was also used by white settlers entering East Texas. Samuel T. Belt established a ferry at the Fort Teran crossing in the 1830s, and stagecoaches began operating on parts of the road to deliver mail and passengers to Liberty, Nacogdoches, and San Augustine. A succession of ferry operators at the Fort Teran crossing provided ferry service continuously until 1917, when a state highway connecting Woodville and Lufkin was built through this area, crossing the Neches River near Rockland. BIBLIOGRAPHY: Herbert E. Bolton, "Spanish Activities on the Lower Trinity River, 1746–1771," Southwestern Historical Quarterly 16 (April 1913). Mattie Austin Hatcher, The Opening of Texas to Foreign Settlement, 1801–1821 (University of Texas Bulletin 2714, 1927). Nacogdoches Archives, Steen Library, Stephen F. Austin State University; Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, University of Texas at Austin; Texas State Archives, Austin. Howard N. Martin WhatSee related articles by: Peoples Indians (American) General Trails and Traces WhenSee related articles by: Spanish Texas General Pueblos and Villages Citation Howard N. Martin, "LIBERTY-NACOGDOCHES ROAD," Handbook of Texas Online (http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/bpl04), accessed November 26, 2015. Uploaded on June 15, 2010. Published by the Texas State Historical Association. ADINA, TX

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Check-in Date : Check-out Date : Adult : (12 yrs above) (Upto 12 yrs) Access Code: Follow Us on Facebook / Twitter English Inn English Inn Hotel and Wedding Venue ROOMS WEDDINGS EVENTS GALLERY ABOUTPROMO CONTACT The History of The English Inn The Rosemeade, Thomas Harry Slater, Samuel McLure The English Inn manor, originally called “Rosemeade”, was built in 1906 for the Yorkshire-born realtor and developer Thomas Harry Slater, who brought over artisans from England and Scotland to work on the project. Victoria’s most renowned residential architect, Samuel McClure (a one-time Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Company telegrapher) designed the Tudor revival home. The manor displays fine examples of the trademark characteristics of McClure’s design, including the expansive roof with large front gables and bracketing finials, stone bas and tapering columns to the roof-line, and the large paneled front hallway and grand staircase.
The manor at the English Inn is the only existing example of McClure’s work in Esquimalt, but many of his homes still grace Victoria’s streets. One of these homes includes Hatley Castle at Royal Roads University.
In 1917, the English Inn’s manor house began to have a number of different occupants, including Senator (later Sir James) Lougheed, a prominent Calgary pioneer and lawyer, who became the Conservative leader in the Senate after Sir Mackenzie Bowel retired in 1906. A well remembered Victorian, the late Mrs. Tyrell Godman, resided here in the early 1920’s. She was the oldest surviving student of Metchosin School and was the founding member of the Craigdarroch Castle Preservation Society. She also had many other activities. During the Second World War, the Rosemeade was used for the naval officers and it was called “Stag Holm”. In 1947, this fine Edwardian half-timbered style of home received a new lease on life and was purchased by a Yorkshire couple, Rosina and Sam Lane. They would create the hotel that became well known as the Olde England Inn on Lampson Street. The name of this street was likely derived from the Lady Lampson, a ship that once anchored nearby the Esquimalt Harbour. Lady Jane Lampson was the wife of Sir Curtis Miranda Lampson, a deputy governor of the Hudson’s Bay Company and a promoter of the trans-Atlantic telegraph cable. The Lane’s filled the house with armor and antiques and built a faithful replica of an Elizabethan street, Shakespeare’s birthplace, and Anne Hathaway’s cottage. Craftsmen came from England to thatch the cottage roof using straw for which 13 acres of wheat where grown especially. The Olde England Inn was renowned for its museum like quality, costumed staff and classic roast beef dinners. As the Lanes passed on, so did ownership of the estate which now lies in the hands of a local investment group. Now run by LFC Lampson Hospitality Inc, the new business embraces the history and unique quality of the estate, acknowledging the roots of the landmark and the handsome municipality that surrounds it. Info: Area Info & Activities The English Inn • 429 Lampson Street - Victoria, B.C. V9A 5Y9 - Canada (Google Map) | Sitemap | Contact Us

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