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Why Saint Lucia Award Winning Resorts Family Escapes Rodney Bay Village Yachting / Sailing Small Hotels Links & pr Sea Creatures of the Caribbean The creatures in the Caribbean Sea are some of the most extraordinary examples of ocean life on Earth. The beautiful blue waters, the natural coral reef, and the unusual sea life all give an astonishing look at one of the world's most exotic bodies of water. There are mammals, unusual fish, amazing "sea monsters," and many other living creatures that make up the Caribbean. The reefs are home to some of the most beautiful smaller fish and coral that our earth has to offer as well. Nature is an amazing thing in itself, but exploring the deep sea can be breathtaking as you find out about interesting creatures that you may have never heard of before. There are more than 30 species of mammals that live in the Caribbean Sea. Among the more popular species is the humpback whale, which migrates to the Caribbean Sea in the winter. The sperm whale can stay up to 2,000 meters under the surface of the ocean for an hour at a time while it waits for its favorite thing to eat - the giant squid. Other mammals include the killer whale, the spinner dolphin, and the spotted dolphin. The coral reefs in the Caribbean Sea make up less than 10% of the world's coral reefs. They provide a habitat to several thousand species of sea creatures. They also help protect the shoreline from hurricanes that hit this part of the world. They are beautiful to observe; people from all over the world come to the Caribbean to snorkel and scuba dive in order to see these beautiful natural reefs. These reefs go around all of the smaller islands of the Caribbean. The largest reef in the Caribbean is the Belize Barrier Reef, which is more than 180 miles long, while there is a slightly smaller reef in the southwest portion of the Caribbean Sea. The Caribbean Sea is home to many of the most unusual creatures on earth. The giant adult clams are the largest mollusks on earth. They attach themselves to the rubble from coral reefs. They can grow up to 4 feet in length and can weigh over 500 pounds. They can also live to be 100 years old or more. The isopod is a giant crustacean that lives deep in the ocean: It is a distant relative of the shrimp and the crab. The Portuguese man-of-war is sometimes mistaken for a jellyfish: Its tentacles can reach 165 feet below the surface of the ocean. The spider crab has a hard exoskeleton that protects it from its predators, in addition to blending in with the floor of the ocean. It can grow to be 10 feet wide. The whale shark can grow to be 40 feet or more in length and is the largest fish in the sea. It is a filter feeder and is thought of as a gentle giant. It swims through the ocean with its mouth wide open in order to collect fish and plankton to eat. The lion's mane jellyfish is the most potent jellyfish in the ocean. It can grow to be 6.5 feet wide, while its tentacles can be 49 feet long. The giant spined sea stars regenerate their limbs, so if one is bitten off by a sea creature or is lost in a fight, it will grow another. Some of the most dangerous living things live in the Caribbean as well. The blue-ringed octopus is a venomous creature that will grow to be only 8 inches long but has enough venom in it to kill 30 humans in only minutes. The tiger shark grows to be over 10 feet in length. It is a nocturnal hunter, meaning that it only looks for food at night. It eats smaller sharks, dolphins, sea snakes, turtles, squid, birds, and seals. Fire coral is the reason why scuba divers wear gloves. It is related to a jellyfish, but it can sting with its invisible tentacles. Its stings can cause severe pain as well as nausea and vomiting. The lion fish is a beautiful fish, but it is also very dangerous. Its sting isn't deadly but can be extremely painful, as they contain powerful venom. The stonefish looks like its name, a stone, but is one of the most venomous fish in the world. It is small and doesn't grow bigger than a foot long. Its body is camouflaged so that it goes unnoticed, while its fins are as sharp as a knife. There are extraordinary things that can be found in the Caribbean Sea, some of which are dangerous, yet beautiful. Keeping our environment safe and clean can only help these living things to flourish and grow. As these waters are further explored, we may find new creatures that we were not previously aware of. As marine biologists seek and learn about deep sea creatures, we will learn about them, too. If you want to learn more about the ocean life in the Caribbean Sea, visit these links: Science Buddies: Marine Biologist: This site explains all that a career in marine biology entails. NeoK12: Sea Animals: This page shows pictures of different ocean creatures and gives some important facts about each creature. Science Kids: Marine Biologist: A look at the life of a marine biologist. Kids Against Marine Litter: Shows children how to combat litter in the ocean and prevent killing ocean life. Ocean Portal: Coral and Coral Reefs: An inside look at different unusual sea creatures that live in reefs. Kids Do Ecology: Coral Reefs An in-depth look at life in a coral reef. Tropical Reefs: A great guide to the life in coral reefs. World Guide: Dangerous Animals in the Caribbean: A closer look at sea creatures in the Caribbean that sting. ASU School of Life Sciences: Invisible Watery Worl:d A look at plankton and life in the ocean. Turtles.org: Kidz Korner: Sea turtle activities, games and coloring pages for kids. EcoKids: You Can Help! Help save the whales with the wildlife coalition. Mammal Institute: Hear the real sounds of a whale, offered in different sound formats. Critter Cards: Print out the cards and cut them apart, then use them to play fun games while learning about sea life. A Whale of a Quiz: Test your knowledge about whales. Resorts Wedding & Honeymoons Island Chronicles By continuing to use stlucianow.com you will be agreeing to the website the while using the website.

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Fife : St Andrews Revision as of 20:41, 29 January 2012 by 195.26.62.131 (Talk) For other places with the same name, see St Andrews (disambiguation). The Royal Burgh of St Andrews [1] is a small town (population 18,000) in the kingdom of Fife on the east coast of Scotland, facing the North Sea, and hosting the oldest university in Scotland. The town is perhaps most famous, however, as the home of golf. The Old Course and Royal and Ancient Clubhouse St Andrews was historically the Ecclesiastical capital of Scotland. The cathedral was the most important in Scotland during the mediaeval period, and the Bishops of St Andrews lived in St Andrews Castle. John Knox preached in the town. The University grew up out of the cathedral, and was founded in 1410, being the oldest university in Scotland, and the third oldest university in the English-speaking world. Today, the University dominates the town, particularly during termtime. The university is often seen as being quite elite, and was the place of education of Prince William, second in line to the British throne. St Andrews is also seen as the Home of Golf, being the home of the Royal and Ancient [2], one of the oldest Golf Clubs in the world and the R&A [3] one of game's worldwide ruling bodies. There are a large number of golf courses or links, as coastal courses are properly known. The most famous golf course in the world, the Old Course is in St Andrews. It hosts the Dunhill Cup each October and, more importantly, the Open Championship every five years with the next scheduled Open to be held in 2015. The nearest major international airport to St Andrews is at Edinburgh - 51 mi (83km), approximately 60 minutes from St Andrews by train or car. Buses run directly from Edinburgh to St Andrews. Although St. Andrews does not have its own train station, you can disembark in the nearby town of Leuchars and take a bus or taxi to St. Andrews. Flights to London are also available from nearby Dundee Airport - 14 mi (23km). The nearest train station is at Leuchars, about 10km away. It is served by trains from Edinburgh and Dundee / Aberdeen. There are some direct trains from London. Buses to St Andrews connect with the train at Leuchars, combined tickets are available [4]. The bus fare from Leuchars to St. Andrews is £2.35. Taxi service is available at Leuchars and it will cost about 12 pounds to reach the city centre. Stagecoach Fife [5] operate buses to St Andrews. Take bus 99 or 96 from Dundee cost £4.10. The town is small enough that it is simplest to walk. Taxis are also available (taxi ranks are located on an street connecting Market Street to South Street called Bell Street, outside Holy Trinity Church on South Street and also at the bus station). Bus services link some of the outlying areas, operated by Stagecoach Fife [6]. There is a Park & Ride scheme, where visitors can leave their cars outside of the town in a large carpark, and take a bus into the town centre, though it is easier to walk the 200 metres or so from the outlying carpark to the high street. It is very difficult, and expensive, to park in the town. A parking voucher system operates in the town centre--these are in the form of 'scratch-cards' and can be purchased from shops displaying purple signs [7]. There is also a complex one-way system, resulting in it taking longer to drive from one part of the town centre to another than it would to walk. University of St. Andrews--The University of St. Andrews [8] was founded in 1413 and is the oldest university in Scotland. Today it is a bustling university of approximately 7,000 students, with its most famous recent alumnus being Prince William, who studied Art History at the university from 2001-2005. Its campus, which is spread throughout downtown St. Andrews, features many interesting historical buildings, including the 16th Century St. Salvator's Chapel. St Salvator's Quad, North Street (behind St Salvator's Chapel), [9]. Open daily. This is the historic Quadrangle of St Salvator's College of the University and teaching still takes place in the college buildings. St Salvator's Chapel is used for University services every Sunday, and visitors will see staff and students in the traditional university dress (red gowns for undergraduate students of the United College). After chapel, students walk down to the end of the pier in the traditional Pier Walk. On North Street, just outside St Salvator's Quad, visitors will see the letters PH in the cobbles. This is the site where the martyr Patrick Hamilton was burned at the stake, and it is considered bad luck to walk on the letters: it is said that students who walk across these letters will fail their degree but can remove the 'curse' by bathing in the sea at dawn on 1st May (The May Dip). St Mary's Quad, South Street (enter through black iron gate with words "In Principio Erat Verbum"), [10]. Open daily. This is the historic quadrangle of St Mary's College, University of St Andre

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Venetian Hotel Casino David Route The Grand Canal dining & shops inside the Venetian Hotel Casino in Las Vegas. Copyright: David Route Type: Cylindrical Tags: venetian; hotel; casino T. Emrich View from the bell tower in Labin Dmitriy Krasko Matmata. Underground shelter Marc Gruber Jena Goethe Galerie Tsukiji outer market: in the front of Kibun home office Ponte Vecchio a Bobbio - Piacenza The flame of the Song and Dance Celebration Kostya Dmitriev Lviv State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater Lev Trusov Manpupunyor Plateau. Sunrise. More About Las Vegas The World : North America : USA : Nevada : Las Vegas Overview and HistoryIn Spanish the word "vega" means fertile plain or valley, a fruitful ground, or a meadow. In Cuba it means specifically a tobacco field, usually by the bank of a river. Both sound like places where you can make a lot of money, right? You can see why they chose it for the name of this gambling heaven in Nevada! Let the show begin!Geologically, Las Vegas is an oasis in the desert. Take a look at Death Valley, just 150km from Las Vegas. Although the Mohave desert is dry as a bone at present, it wasn't always that way. The oasis of Las Vegas was once a wetland full of marshy soil and plants complete with woolly mammoths slurping up the cool refreshing water. Archaeologists found the ten-thousand-year-old remains of a mammoth in the middle of a 1993 construction project. Surprise!As time went on, (this is geologic time here, waaaay before humans showed up) the marshes dried up and left only some underground water nestled in a valley that was easily missed. Native Americans knew about the oasis but it was a secret to the European travelers until the nineteenth century.The discovery of this little green stripe in the middle of the Mojave desert is credited to Rafael Rivera, who came through in 1829 en route to Los Angeles. His discovery of this watering hole made life easier for thousands of settlers who were going West in the California Gold Rush. The spot was originally labeled "vegas" on the maps, referring to the meadow in the desert. Around the year 1840 the name was changed to "Las Vegas" and there it has grown ever since.Here's a look at Las Vegas by night -- not bad for a little watering hole!By 1904 the railroad companies had begun extending tracks to this gold mine of fresh water. Today the Jackie Gaughan's Plaza Hotel stands on top of the original Union-Pacific train station -- the only station in the world located inside a casino. Where there are trains, there are working men and where there are working men, there are saloons. Where there is a saloon, there will be a game of cards and with that, GAMBLING! A frontier town sprang to life with sweaty men drinking, fighting and betting on anything they could think of.Nobody knows how many cowboys really had a gunfight in the dust outside a bar in Las Vegas' shimmering past, but in 1910 a strict anti-gambling law came into effect and stopped them all. It prohibited all forms of gaming in public places and for about three weeks everyone mourned the loss of their favorite pastime.That being finished, the illegal secret night spots took over and business as usual carried on. Soon enough the Nevada stage legislature realized how much money they were missing, via taxes on gambling, and the era of the big casino was off to a running start. The licensed gambling casinos now generate almost fifty percent of the Nevada state budget! Take a look at the Hotel Luxor to get an idea of what kind of money we're talking about here.Growing cities need water, electricity and jobs for people. In 1931 construction began on the Hoover Dam project to fill these needs by using the Colorado River. When it was finished, thirty miles away from the city, it was the world's largest concrete structure and the world's biggest hydro-electric power generator. This project kept money flowing into Las Vegas during the Great Depression and helped the city to keep growing.The world-famous Las Vegas Strip followed hard on the heels of the Depression and WWII. The Strip began as a two-lane highway you could follow from Vegas to Los Angeles. It turned into the site of a building boom for the next six decades and saw the arrival of such famous casinos as the Sands, the Riviera, Stardust and the Tropicana.They got a little competition from Atlantic City when New Jersey legalized gambling in the 1970's. The war was on to see who could make the biggest, flashiest and most opulent mega-resort around their casino. Stop in at the Belagio or Caesar's Palace to find out who won THAT contest...All of these, by the way, owe a debt of gratitude to the Flamingo Hotel, which beat them to the punch be thirty years. Reputed mobster Bugsy Siegel opened the Flamingo in 1946, launching one of the most celebrated of the early casinos only six months before being murdered. Viva Las Vegas!Bugsy's original idea of making a resort in addition to a Casino has now become an altered reality to big to be believed. Las Vegas now hosts hotels and resorts that are like a movie set with tourist facilities built into each scene. You can be a Pirate of the Caribbean, go for a stroll through the city of Paris, or spend the night inside the medieval castle Excalibur.And say "shush!" to the Sphinx for me when you're in Luxor, the ancient Egyptian temple.Getting ThereThe McCarran International Airport is the one for you, if you're not driving across the desert in a convertible Cadillac that has the horns of a steer mounted on the hood. Los Angeles to Las Vegas is a 300 mile drive which means somewhere out there, there's a person who's done it in three hours. Or tried.TransportationWell, it's mostly a driving city. There are local city buses connecting the suburbs with downtown, the normal interstate buses like Greyhound, and literally a thousand taxis. You can hop a train on the Amtrak line, but don't stand around waiting for the metro. And with Boulevards like this one, who would want to be underground?People and CultureLas Vegas has a language that's all its own and it lives in the casinos. There are some familiar ones you already know, like "high roller" (which is a person who spends a lot of money). But did you know that a high roller is the same as a "whale"? And how about "Dark", as in, no show. Dark Sundays means there are no performances, so the main marquee is switched off and the stage is dark."Comp" is short for complimentary or free, and if you're "in red" it means your name is highlighted with the color red on the guest list, because you've been comp'ed. And for the modern edge, "eye in the sky" means a hidden surveillance camera in the ceiling. Las Vegas is full of mirrors -- they make the room look bigger, they multiply the lights, and they make a great place to park a supervisory camera system. There's a saying that goes, "if you can't spot the fish at the table, you ARE the fish." Fish is an inexperienced gabler. Card sharks are the ones who eat the fish. Sharks might be using a shiner, too; that's what the eye in the sky is for. (Shiner is a little mirror a shark uses to cheat by seeing your cards.)Things to do, RecommendationsI've got a recommendation for all you young lovers out there... get hitched at the Chapel of the Bells! Follow it up with an intergalactic honeymoon on the USS Enterprise. Here you will find a full-scale replica of the control room of the famous star ship from Star Trek. Las Vegas may in fact be the world's biggest collection of surreal and odd places to explore, like the Borg chamber, another Star Trek household word.Have fun, stay hydrated out there, and don't forget to take some pictures from the highest location you can get to. Here's a shot of the volcano erupting at the Mirage Hotel.And lastly, remember the most important piece of advice there is:"What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas."Text by Steve Smith.

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The business directory contains web pages for Route 66 businesses and other attractions. Gemini Giant The Gemini Giant, standing beside Route 66 outside the Launching Pad Restaurant. Photo © D. Knowles Wilmington, Illinois As you enter the town of Wilmington, Illinois on U.S. 66 from the east, you'll be greeted by the Gemini Giant, a former “Muffler Man” and official greeter for the Launching Pad Restaurant. Muffler Men are twenty-plus-foot-tall figures which were once common on American roadsides in the early 1960s. Most commonly, they stood outside automotive shops, especially muffler specialty shops, where they typically held oversized car mufflers in their two outstretched hands. Over the years, some muffler men were re-purposed for duty in other settings, the Gemini Giant being one such example. He has been fitted with a pointed helmet and he now holds a small rocket in his hands—as befits a representative of a cafe calling

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epitomize hospitality Parade grand marshals by Audrey Thomasson IRVINGTON—The annual Fourth of July Hometown Parade in Irvington will honor the founding family of The Tides Inn. Former “Resort Executive of the Year” and Mobil Five-Star Hotel recipient Bob Lee Stephens and wife Suzy will serve as parade grand marshals. The parade begins at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 4. The Tides Inn was a vision of Bob Lee’s father, Ennolls A. “Big Steve” Stephens, who bought a vine-covered corn field on a point on Carter’s Creek for $5,000 and in 1945 began construction as the contractor. For a man who had no hotel experience, success in such a remote location and at the end of World War II was risky. “He used army surplus materials,” recalled Bob Lee. There wasn’t a bridge across the Rappahannock River in those days. Steamships were already a part of history, leaving only river ferries to carry travelers to the area from Norfolk and Richmond. “My father was a promoter. He was a dreamer...but he had little interest in the day-to-day operation of the inn,” said Bob Lee. Big Steve turned over the day-to-day responsibilities to his son soon after he graduated from the University of Virginia in the 1950s. Bob Lee says he became an innkeeper and frustrated economics graduate. But he stayed with the inn for nearly half a century, long after his father’s retirement and move to Ft. Lauderdale in 1963. He meticulously minded every detail down to the light bulbs, recalled Suzy. Before selling in 2001 to Sedona Resorts, the couple built a reputation as operating one of the top inns in the U.S., putting Irvington on the map as an outstanding place to visit. Guests were welcomed with gracious hospitality by four generations. No member of the Stephens clan was too young to take up the family tradition. Bob Lee and Suzy proudly tell how their 3-year-old grandson once walked up to guests at a cocktail party and thanked them for spending their vacation with them. Visitors loved being welcomed back each year as longtime friends. They were among a growing list of “old friends” the family personally notified with news about upcoming events at their beautiful, tranquil setting on the shores of Carter’s Creek. “The Northern Neck is such a marvelous, marvelous place. Most of our guests were from up north. They’d marvel at how great the place was,” said Bob Lee. Also adding to their success was a constant and loyal staff—many with over 30 years of service. They provided service for yachtsmen docking their boats, golfers at the inn’s golf course, the Golden Eagle, the spa facilities or in one of several dining facilities. Bob Lee credits Suzy for the inn’s special style. “Suzy ran the gift shop. She was vice president in charge of taste,” he bragged. Suzy reminisced about an array of fun events that went on at the inn to entice guests to return. “We held Tuesday night cocktail parties to get people to stay over one more night,” she said. “And we did fun things like Bingo, horse races, and pajama games on the front lawn. Honeymooners were also a big part of the inn. That was a time when people got married,” she joked. “We used to put a small shelf of drinks in the pool with honeymooners...We almost went to jail over it...when the ABC board came after us,” Bob Lee said with a twinkle in his eye. Another popular marketing tool was the Chesapeake Club, which allowed members and guests to keep liquor in assigned lockers. According to Bob Lee, it was another way around the ABC board. The club was such a hit, families listed it in the newspaper obituary of members who passed away, Suzy noted. But the Miss Ann was credited with being the best feature of the inn for bringing people together. “It was the best mixer,” Suzy said of the resort’s yacht. “People always got closer to each other” on the Miss Ann. The elegant teak-clad yacht regularly carried guests up and down the Rappahannock River on luncheon and cocktail cruises. In 1976, the Golden Eagle Golf Course opened. It was also the 200th anniversary of the U.S., added Bob Lee. With the development of the course and surrounding homesites, the innkeeper discovered he had added builder to his resumé. “I built over 50 houses. My kids call me Frank Lloyd Wrong.” The couple’s attention to detail in taking care of the inn and their guests paid off when they won their first five star rating from Mobil Travel Guide, and continued the run for five straight years. “I didn’t even know what five star meant,” laughs Bob Lee. “Back in the 1970s we got a call from Mobil saying we’re one of seven hotels to be rated five stars. We kept it for five years but didn’t have the money to compete with the hot shots,” referring to hotels owned by corporations with deep pockets. “Keeping the five star rating and being named Resort Executive-of-the-Year were the highlights of my career,” said Bob Lee. When he received what is considered the industry’s most prestigious award in 1993, he became the 21st recipient. In the early ‘90s, a Japanese company showed interest in buying the inn. After 45 years at the helm, the couple was thinking of retiring so it offered an opportunity to assess their future. They asked their children if they had any interest in running the resort. Two of their sons, off on careers of their own, decided to return—R. Lee Stephens Jr. eventually becoming president and Randy Stephens as general manager. “This is a 24/7 business,” said Bob Lee. Nipping at their heels were corporate giants moving into the industry and eroding the niche The Tides Inn had carved into “business meeting” groups. We couldn’t keep up with their advanced technology needs, said Suzy. Sedona’s interest came at an opportune time for the family. Lee handled negotiations between Sedona Resorts and his father, who was on winter vacation on a remote island in the Bahamas. Bob Lee had to negotiate on the island’s only phone — a pay phone down the road. And as these things go, all his conditions were not met and he reluctantly settled for partial payments over several years, killing his plan to invest it all in the aggressive stock market. After the sale was completed, 9-11 hit and the resort industry took a nose dive right along with the stock market and economy. At the next industry roundtable where resort owners had an opportunity to brag about their achievements over the past year, Bob Lee received a standing ovation on his announcement: “I sold before 9-11.”

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The Scroll Tel Aviv Is More Expensive Than San Francisco According to a study, the city is seven behind NYC, 88 spots ahead of Tehran By Adam Chandler|February 11, 2013 12:41 PM|Comments: Print (WikiTravel) According to a report (and, perhaps, numerous tent protestors), Tel Aviv is among the most expensive cities in the world. The survey, used by multi-national companies factoring cost of living expenses in transferring workers, put Tel Aviv in the Top 40. According to the EIU’s bi-annual Worldwide Cost of Living Report, Tel Aviv is the 34th most expensive city in the world, only seven spots shy of New York, ranked 27th, and well ahead of other major international cities such as Chicago (38), Berlin (40), Washington, DC (47) and San Francisco (64). Tokyo took the top spot, as it has every year but six since 1992. There are some caveats, one in particular explaining that the costs in the report are translated into dollars so the strong shekel enhances the gap, but it’s an interesting way to look at the city, especially given how economic factor influenced the recent elections. In other news, how on earth is San Francisco so cheap? Tel Aviv ranked 34th most expensive city [JPost] More In: expensive citiesIsraelTel Aviv Print Handling Pastry Conflicts in the Start-Up Nation Or don’t go bureking my heart By Liel Leibovitz View0Leave a comment Tel Aviv Is More Expensive Than San Francisco

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Wanted: captain for 172-year-old whaleship Published September 04. 2013 4:00AM Updated September 05. 2013 12:21AM Seaport seeking first Charles W. Morgan skipper in 92 years Mystic - The Charles W. Morgan is about to get its first captain in 92 years.Mystic Seaport, which has been restoring the 172-year-old wooden whaleship for the past four years so it can sail to historic ports across New England next summer, is advertising for someone to captain the ship leading up to and during its 38th voyage."The Morgan has not had a captain in more than 90 years and who knows how long it will be after this voyage," Dana Hewson, the museum's vice president for Watercraft Preservation and Programs, said Tuesday. "So I think this will be a much sought-after position."Seaport officials said the captain not only will have to be a top-notch mariner but also must be comfortable in front of the public because of the media attention and crowds the ship will attract during its three-month trip next summer."They have to be absolutely qualified to manage this artifact, which has national and international importance," Hewson said of the candidates. "They also have to embrace the role of the public nature of this endeavor."He said that could mean interacting with everyone from the media and passengers to governors of the states they are visiting.Applicants must possess a 500-ton Near Coastal Master license and have 10 years of command experience on traditional sailing vessels with extensive knowledge in square-rig sailing, according to the job description on the museum website.It adds that the captain must recognize the ship "as the premier artifact in the museum's collection as well as one of the nation's most important historic objects. Her safety and well-being will be paramount in all decisions."The Morgan, whose last voyage ended in 1921, is the world's last surviving wooden whaling ship and a National Historic Landmark. It also holds the distinction of being the country's oldest commercial vessel still afloat. A total of $7 million eventually will be spent on its restoration and voyage.Hewson said the museum has seen interest in the position from people in the field."It's a relatively small world, so it's certainly been known in the field that we'd be doing this," he said.The restored Morgan was launched during a ceremony in July. While the majority of the work to the hull is complete, shipyard workers have to replace spars, rig the ship, fit it with new sails, replace the electrical system and install modern navigation, safety gear and other equipment for the voyage. The 21st century gear will be removed when the voyage is over.After the work is complete next spring, the Morgan will travel to New London, where it will spend three weeks preparing for the voyage and conducting sea trials.Escorted by a tugboat and the Roann, a fishing vessel restored at the Seaport, the Morgan next will sail to Newport, R.I., and then to stops in Massachusetts at Vineyard Haven, New Bedford, the Cape Cod Canal, Provincetown and Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary before returning to New London and the Seaport, where it will resume its spot as the centerpiece of the museum's collection.Hewson said the museum hopes to announce the name of the captain in the next 60 to 90 days, and that the person will be involved in the fitting out of the ship next spring. The captain's job will end once the voyage is completed in August 2014.Seaport spokesman Dan McFadden said the museum would not publicly disclose the salary for the position.The museum also is hiring a full-time marine operations manager to handle all the marine logistics of the trip.In addition to the captain, the ship will have three mates, 10 to 12 crew who are certified mariners, 10 additional crew and a dozen passengers on any one leg of the trip, Hewson said.j.wojtas@theday.com Related Stories Richard 'Kip' Files named captain of Charles W. Morgan Whaling ship Charles W. Morgan restores mast with silver half dollar under base for luck Mystic Seaport celebrates Charles W. Morgan launch Region shares Mystic Seaport's pride State pledges $500,000 toward whaling ship Charles W. Morgan Seaport readies to launch Morgan Decorating the Morgan Golden splendor on the Charles W. Morgan VIDEO: Time lapse: Charles W. Morgan side roll Charles W. Morgan lined up for launch VIDEO: Time lapse: Charles W. Morgan revealed The Morgan's journey Charles W. Morgan getting shipshape A milestone for the Morgan: Final plank installed on last wooden whaleship VIDEO: Final plank installed in Charles W. Morgan's hull Kids this year are getting an average of $3.70 per lost tooth, according to a new survey by Visa Inc. How much does your Tooth Fairy give? Under $1. 15% $1 to $2. 41% More than $5. 8% I don't believe in the Tooth Fairy. 18%

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Follow us on LinkedIn Share us Call us directly: (Monday to Friday 09:30 - 16:00) LOT Polish Airlines is one of the world’s oldest existing airlines, tracing its history back over 90 years to 1929. LOT operates a unique and complicated network of routes, flying to destinations throughout Europe, the Middle East, North America and Asia – mostly from the airline’s central hub in Polish capital, Warsaw. The airline has continued to evolve with the country it so proudly serves as Poland changed from a soviet state to a European flag-carrying nation. The airline’s progression and progressive attitude towards continued improvement has seen it earn a number of awards including winning the Best Airline in Eastern Europe title on numerous cases. LOT Polish Airlines has also been recognised as one of the world’s safest airlines. LOT offers two service classes on its flights: Economy and Business Class. The LOT livery has remained mostly unchanged since its introduction in the 1980s and has subsequently become one of the most recognisable all around the world. The only noticeable change is a slight Anglicisation with the traditional ‘Polskie Linie Lotnicze’ title replaced with ‘Polish Airlines’ – demonstrating the global appeal and reach. Established on 1 January 1929, LOT Polish Airlines began life as a state-owned corporation – taking over the responsibilities of domestic lines Aero and Aerolot. The first services took place the next day to the Polish towns of Bydgoszcz and Katowice, and the first international flight was completed in August that year with a trip to Vienna. Services were halted during WWII and all the line’s aircraft were detained or destroyed in Romania. At the end of WWII, LOT was recreated by the Polish government and 1946 marked the airline’s return to the skies. With the fall of the Berlin Wall and the communist system in Poland, the airline invested heavily in Western aircraft in 1989. A number of additional routes to North America were opened to help service the large Polish communities in cities such as Chicago, New York and Toronto. LOT Polish Airlines has become renowned for its high on-time performance – earning praise throughout the industry for logistical management and customer satisfaction. The airline is enduringly popular with Polish immigrants returning to their home country for visits during the summer or holiday period. The airline is currently planning a huge expansion – hoping to more than double the fleet size from 47 to 100 by the year 2020. Number of Employees: 1,700 Number of Aircraft: 47 Number of Destinations: 60 Passengers per Year: 5 million Add your details for more information. Our Airlines Air Canada PartnerPlusBenefit Latest News Awards and Partners Registration Self registration is available at www.partnerplusbenefit.com If you are already a member of PartnerPlusBenefit please click here to access your account.

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

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Toggle navigationExploreOwnersGuestsIndustryTrendsNewsCompaniesExpertsPressPress ReleasesPress MentionsMedia KitSearch Vacation RentalsTripper of the Week: Honor DarganMeet Honor Dargan, a British expat who has been living in Tokyo for nearly a decade. What started off as a break from reality soon became an unbreakable reality. Read on to learn about "TokyoTopia" and why Dargan made it her home away from home. Where in England did you live and what brought you to Japan? I have lived in a number of different places in the UK including Durham, Yorkshire and Nottingham. Nottingham was the last place I lived before making the decision to move to Japan in 2001. Originally my intention was just to take a year out and then come back to the UK refreshed and ready to take on a new challenge. I'd just split from my fiance and I'd decided that now was my chance to go and live overseas if I was ever going to do it. Before I knew it though, that one year had turned into two, then three, and you can guess the rest! How long have you lived in Tokyo, and what made you decide to stay there rather than return home? I've been in Tokyo since that date - with time out for travel of course - so now it's coming up to 10 years. Hmmm, what made me decide to stay? That's a good question. Tokyo is a funny place. Time can seem to slip away from you and before you know it, a month has passed, then six months, and so on. At first that's really what happened to me. I was at the one year mark before I knew it and I'd had such a ball here that I didn't want to leave. I was happy with my work and my company wanted me to continue so it was easy to stay. At the three year mark, however, I did realize it was time to take stock of where I was and decide if Japan was the place I wanted to stay. I didn't want to just drift without a clear direction. But after assessing the pros and cons and choosing the direction I wanted to take, I consciously decided that Japan was the place I wanted to be. I had a good network and could see many possibilities for the future. It was exciting to stay and try to develop my life outside my home country. You have a website with a very interesting name - TokyoTopia. Tell us a little about it and the inspiration behind it. I'm glad you like the name :) Thanks! TokyoTopia really started as a hobby. After living in Tokyo for a few years, I was often surprised by the misconceptions my family and friends had about Tokyo. I was often asked questions like, "How can you afford to live there? It's so expensive!" or "It's just a big ugly city. Why do you want to live there?" This is really how the idea for TokyoTopia was born. I love living in Tokyo. It's a truly vibrant city and I wanted to share that with other people and hopefully encourage them to come and try Tokyo for themselves. I came up with the tagline "Tokyo made simple" as a result of feedback from readers on the site. The biggest concern that many people mentioned was that Tokyo was just overwhelming. Where should they start to plan a trip to Tokyo? And where should they look for the right information? That feedback became my mission - to make Tokyo simple and take away the overwhelm so that visitors can get on with the fun stuff when they arrive. What is the "hardest" part about being an expat? What do you miss most about home? I think that the "hardest" part of being an expat is really down to each individual. How easy or difficult it is, is really all in our heads. OUr attitude and the way we deal with the unexpected or the unknown will have a huge influence on how "hard" the experience is. I think those who find it truly hard are people who visit another country but expect to be able to live as they do in their home country. I wanted to learn about Japan and its culture so I didn't this hard at all. I think I'm a pretty flexible person. I was warned about the culture shock I was going to experience and how I might get depressed, frustrated, etc. after the initial excitement faded. In my case, this honestly didn't happen. What has been the best part about being an expat and what advice would you give anyone considering moving to a foreign country The best part about being an expat has been the chance to see the world through a different set of eyes. I hope it's broadened my thinking and I think it has made me a more tolerant and compassionate person. I've also had the opportunity to see and experience so many things that I otherwise would have no idea about. I'm thankful for the chances that have come my way. For anyone considering moving to a foreign country, I would say go there with an open mind. Don't judge your experiences against your home country. They won't be the same and you're setting yourself up for disappointment if you expect this. I know it sounds obvious, but I've met many people over the years who complain about how they don't do this or they don't do that in the country they are visiting and they allow that to colour their whole experience. Just make the decision to accept the differences and have fun! :) Such a terrific story, Honor. Thank you for sharing part of your experiences with us and for being such a vibrant addition to the Tripping Community. Please keep us posted on your travels and adventures in TokyoTopia! photos by Lauren December 23, 2010 World Wide Wed: Finding Yourself Around the World Happy Holidays from Tripping!Resources / ExploreAboutTripping is the world's largest search engine for vacation rentals. Compare top rental sites at once to get the best deal on your next trip. With over 5 MILLION vacation homes and short-term rentals on Tripping, you're sure to find the perfect place to stay.Search Vacation RentalsAuthorsRecent ArticlesAbout·Press·Contact Us·FAQ·Privacy Policy·Careers·Popular Destinations·Blog© 2015 Tripping.com

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Kiplin Hall Striding Edge View from summit. Photo by Dede Pardee Hiking group at the summit. Photo by Dede Pardee Location: Helvellyn Third highest mountain in England and site of famous Striding Edge. At 950 meters, about 3,118 feet, and one and a half hours west of Kiplin Hall, Helvellyn is the third highest mountains in the Lake District and in England. The mountain’s terrain is contrasting depending on which side of the mountain a climber takes. The west is gentler while the east is rockier and a more physically demanding to climb. The mountain was once an active volcano and the summit and Striding Edge were formed from volcanic eruptions. The crescent shape of the mountain was formed by the movement of a glacier and the pool of water in the middle was from the melted ice. The Lake District is in northwest England and contains the highest mountain in England, Scafell Pike. The Lake District is also home to the longest and deepest lakes in England. The many valleys between the high mountains were formed from repeated glaciations over two million years. The area inspired many 19th century poets such as William Wordsworth, Robert Southey, and Samuel Coleridge, collectively named the “Lake Poets.” The summit of the mountain is a plateau with access from Striding Edge, a narrow ledge at the top of the mountain, and Swirral Edge, another easier ridge from the other end of the mountain. The mountain forms “arms” which reach around a freshwater pool called Red Tarn. Striding Edge begins at the “Hole-in-the-Wall” and leads to the plateau. This ridge is very dangerous to scramble across due to the many loose rocks. There have been many injuries and deaths connected to Striding Edge. One of the most famous of these fatalities was of an artist named Charles Gough who fell to his death from Striding Edge. His dog stayed by his deceased owner’s side for three months until both were discovered. A plaque commemorating Gough’s death can be seen near the peak. This story inspired William Wordsworth to write a poem titled, “Fidelity” which dictated the dog’s loyalty. Wordsworth often hiked Helvellyn. The mountain appeared often in Wordsworth’s work in both characteristics and by name. He was even painted by Benjamin Haydon in a portrait titled “Wordsworth on Helvellyn.” In 1926, the plateau, about 500 meters long, was the site of the first successful landing of an airplane on a mountain in England. A plaque can be seen commemorating this event. The west side of the mountain was used to mine for lead between 1836 and 1880. Post-hike response: Helvellyn is known for its strenuous climb. The Washington College students who ascended the mountain one overcast, June morning proved this fact true. After completing the hike, the group headed to a pub and discussed the extreme difficulty they faced on the mountain. The hike tested not only their physical limitations with the many long, steep, uphill treks, but it also tested their mental capabilities. Each time they looked up to visualize their destination they would see a peak and push themselves to reach that peak, hoping for the summit to be near. But each time they mounted a peak, a whole new, formerly hidden, much higher peak would appear before them. This happened many times before they finally reached the 3200 foot summit, snapped spectacular panoramic photos, and began their descent. Their knees and shins ached by the time they reached the bottom from the constant downward impact of the many steps. Overall, the students agreed that although the hike was incredibly difficult, the experience was worth all the pain. They had conquered the third highest mountain in England and had pushed themselves further then any other hike had asked of them. All of this sounds amazing but I did not experience any of it. Instead, I learned a great deal about my own limitations after the red van that was transporting eight students and one teacher to Helvellyn, broke down. We were pulling out of the rest stop when I smelled burning clutch. Sure enough, the nearly new clutch had blown and our van was stranded on the side of the road with nothing but a farmyard to sit in. Over the next eight hours our group discovered a lot about ourselves and bonded a great deal. Four students trekked down to the rest stop to find a phone. The rest of us spent our time learning to hula, making flower crowns, and exploring sheep enclosures. Myself and two other girls even managed to push the van mostly out of the road. On a personal level, I learned that I am incredibly allergic to tall grasses. We eventually were driven to a nearby town to await a new van. We enjoyed a nice meal together and in tune with Mrs. Gillin’s never ending sugar love, she bought us all a chocolate. A new van eventually arrived and we all literally jumped for joy. The whole van was full of laughter and cheers as we made our way to the town at the base of Helvellyn and finally made contact with the rest of the group over the walkie-talkie. At dinner, while the hiking group told of their struggles up the mountain, I felt a pang of jealousy that I had not had the chance to conquer my mountain, the mountain I had researched and presented to the group the night before. This jealousy stayed with me for a few days until I realized that the experience I had gained from sitting on that roadside was invaluable. Sometimes all a situation calls for is some patience and a good attitude. The members of the red van had certainly proven that on our Helvellyn adventure. Last modified on Sep. 2nd, 2014 at 9:19pm by Sofia Colvin. Kiplin Hall Blog Apply for Kiplin Hall Helvellyn’s peaks have inspired iconic writers and artists for centuries, and continue to challenge adventurers and literature enthusiasts. Kiplin Hall: Birthplace of Maryland From Maryland Public Television comes the story of Kiplin Hall and the history of Maryland Cork is the city the Kiplin Hall group will be living in during its week in Ireland. It is located on the south coast and is Ireland’s second largest city. During our stay here we will be visiting many historical locations including Blarney Castle, Gouganbarra, Healy Pass and Hungry Hills. Greenhead Gyhll A quick look at Greenhead Gyhll where we will be hiking as part of the 2015 Kiplin Hall trip. 54.5268185; -3.0172464

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GPS wrong turn leads in right direction Juanita HughesColumnist July 10, 2013 12:09 AM | 1066 views | 0 | 23 | | Juanita Hughes Remember when we never left home on a trip to parts unknown without a road map? For other, more familiar — same-old, same-old beach or Smoky Mountains — the car knew the way. We just loaded up and went. U.S. 41 took us south to beaches, and Ga. Highway 5 took us to Blue Ridge where we followed a steady stream of cars to Newfound Gap and Cherokee Indian country. We finally branched out to reach other destinations and road maps became necessary. Seems we’ve come full circle. Road maps have been replaced by a voice from the heavens. We call ours “Agnes.” She is patient to a fault. We just type in our desired destination and she turns on her charm and expertise in a language and dialect we understand, with an amazing aptitude for knowing in a split second when we have made a wrong turn. A recent family tree pilgrimage took me and daughter Sarah to Akron and Barberton, Ohio, and the first 24 hours proved to be a comedy of errors. We flew up, picked up our rental car, and were off and running. The car was new, had lots of extras, really nice. We drove around a bit, checked into our motel for a three-night stay, had dinner, and awoke the next morning ready to tackle some research. As I settled into the passenger seat while Sarah loaded cameras and assorted work items into the trunk, I noticed for the first time a small crack in the windshield. It had not been there the night before. We put off for a few hours making a decision about what to do, and spent most of the day in Barberton at the public library and St. Augustine Catholic Church, plus a fun visit to the offices of the Barberton Herald. But crunch time came, and after a call to the car rental folks, we began to make our way back to the airport to turn in the car and get a different one. Agnes was told that we were headed to Akron Airport. We took every turn as directed, but a couple of times Sarah remarked that there were no “Airport” signs. The GPS was showing that we were nearing our destination, and even gave instructions about preparing to walk.While Sarah was concerned, I was taking in the scenery, and had just spotted a strange sight. At first I thought it was a mountain, perhaps a coal mountain, it was so black. It rose out of the ground like a huge igloo, though not circular. It was long and smoothly curved, somewhat like an Indian longhouse, but much, much bigger. About the time Agnes instructed us to turn left, and we had just passed the “mound,” I noticed a sign that read “Lockheed Martin.”We made our turn left, and a small country road led us nearer so that it became obvious that there was no mountain. Instead it was a building of some sort. We could see a runway and finally figured out that it was an air strip used by Lockheed. It was nearing sundown and we were facing west, so a good photograph was not possible. Besides, we needed to get to the real airport. This time our pilot and navigator were of one accord, and we ended the day with a different car and a clear path to our motel. There we spent a few minutes with a search engine that led us to the truth of the matter. The “mountain” was the signature building of the complex where the Goodyear Blimp (and other blimps) is produced and stored. We just had to go back for some photos and quality time ... which led to yet another adventure. The next day, we took the driveway directly into the visitors parking lot. Up close, the hangar was too big for a photo, the size of eight football fields side-by-side. Driving to different spots for better angles, we ended up on the little country road from the previous day escapade and discovered another surprise. Out in the middle of nowhere was the National Soap Box Derby Racetrack, a sight all too fresh in my memory. In my father’s scrapbook are ticket stubs from Soap Box races there in the late 1930s and through the 1940s. Apparently he was a devoted fan. He also kept newspaper clippings of races in progress and photos and interviews of winners. It was quite an experience to be there, knowing that this was a pastime for him during those years when he was not a part of my life. And all because we didn’t have a road map … and Agnes took us to the Akron Airdock instead.Juanita Hughes is Woodstock’s official historian and former director of the Woodstock Public Library. Copyright 2015 Cherokee Tribune. All rights reserved. The devil is responsible for evils, but so are we Bicyclist begged for life when Colorado gunman opened fire Sadie Gurman, Associated Press Bradley Klapper, Associated Press Former West German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt dies at age 96 Geir Moulson, Associated Press

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TechnologyScience New, Untreatable Chikungunya Virus In Caribbean Affects 4,600, Worries Tourism Officials By Kathleen Caulderwood @kcaulderwood k.caulderwood@ibtimes.com on June 20 2014 1:46 PM EDT The Aedes Aegypti mosquito spreads the Chikungunya virus between humans. Wikipedia An untreatable mosquito-borne virus is spreading across the Caribbean, and has affected more than 4,600 people in a little over six months, according to a reports from the Pan American Health Organization. Never before seen in the Americas, the disease has officials and businesses worried about the islands' vital tourism industry. “The players in the tourism industry need to be concerned,” Dr. James Hospedales, executive director of the Caribbean Public Health Agency, said in a statement this week. “We have been working with the Caribbean Tourism Organization on some of the communications messages because you have to be truthful and honest in informing the population, but on the other hand you can’t cause alarm and panic.” “It has not been here before, so people are susceptible, there is no resistance and we have had a lot of the mosquitoes that transmit it,” he said. The Chikungunya virus is a mosquito-borne infection similar to Dengue fever. The first cases of this outbreak were reported in December 2013 on the French side of St. Martin, and it has spread to 19 countries across the region, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which recommends that travelers protect themselves from mosquito bites in these areas. As yet there is no cure for the disease. Though it’s not fatal, it causes fever, pain, fatigue and can lead to chronic joint pain. Originally discovered in Tanzania in the 1950s, it hasn’t been documented in the Americas until now. “Sustained outbreaks in Asia and Africa in recent years also suggest the potential for considerable economic losses,” according to a report from the Global Health Policy Center at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington. The French island of Reunion, in the Indian Ocean, saw tourism drop 60 percent after an outbreak in 2005-2006. More than 25 million tourists visited the region in 2013, according to the Caribbean Tourism Organization. It’s the most tourism-dependent area in the world, yet only has a market share of roughly 1 percent of all tourists, according to Lorraine Nicholas, Tourism Program Officer at the Organization of East Caribbean States, who spoke about the need for cooperation in a radio interview on Wednesday. Though there have been some reported cases in the United States, doctors aren’t concerned about an outbreak on the mainland. “Both the cases were imported,” Claudia Blackburn, health officer in Leon County in Florida, told the media after tourists who had visited the Caribbean contracted the disease. “We don’t anticipate seeing any local spread.” Submit Correction

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

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VIDEO: This is what Christmas lights look like on steroids The Christmas lights on these houses light up in perfect synchronization with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Cape Town Travel > 14 Ghost towns Varosha, Cyprus A super popular tourist destination prior to the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974, Varosha is now a series of dilapidated sea-side high-rises and abandoned beach cabanas. Its inhabitants fled during the invasion, and it has remained abandoned ever since. Photo johnl.org Arltunga, Australia A favourite part of this old Outback mining town (and early European settlement) is the "loneliest pub in the scrub", also known as the Arltunga Hotel. It's an ideal place for lunch or a cold beer before or after exploring Arltunga which was born out of a gold rush. Photo travelingbeats.com Bodie, California Proclaimed a National Historical Landmark and run by California’s State Parks, Bodie is probably the best preserved ghost town in the US, and one of the best in the world. It’s story is similar to that of Namibia’s Kolmanskop: gold, glamour and then the inevitable sad decline. The town was entirely deserted by 1940. Photo ghosttowngallery.com Chaiten, ChileLike a modern-day Pompeii, Chaiten in Northern Patagonian Chile was evacuated when the nearby Volcano of the same name started erupting and spewing ash in May 2008. A month later the town was entirely evacuated and plans to relocate and compensate its residents are still a matter of controversy in the country. Photo: feww.wordpress.com Deception Island, AntarcticaA regular stop on Antarctic sailings, Deception Island was a popular place for scientific outposts until several volcanic eruptions destroyed the bases in the 1960s. Today you can see their remains, plus swim in hot springs. Photo: Wikipedia Fatehpur Sikri, IndiaBuilt by Emperor Akbar to be the most beautiful city in the world, it was widely thought this goal was achieved - until people realised the city lacked access to water. It was abandoned as the capital of the Mughal Empire after just 10 years and is today a perfectly preserved 16th-century town. Photo: Shutterstock Hashima Island, JapanCommonly known as Gunkanjima, or “battleship island,” due to its ship-like shape, Hashima is one of 505 uninhabited islands in the Nagasaki Prefecture about 15 kilometers from Nagasaki itself. It was occupied as a coal mining area until the 1970s, but then the development of petroleum made its function redundant. These days it’s open to the public for tours. Kangbashi, inner Mongolia While not entirely abandoned, so not a Ghost town in the strictest sense of the word, the sprawling city of Kangbashi was designed to house millions of people in its wide array of high rise buildings, but at present only has about 20 000 residents. Photo: mdnphoto.com Kayakoy, Turkey The little village of Kayakoy, located 8 km south of Fethiyein southwestern Turkey, used to be inhabited by Anatolian Greek-speaking Christians. However, the population dramatically declined as a result of the Greco-Turkish war when a population exchange agreement was signed. A few hundred houses remain there today, and are preserved by the Turkish government, making it a popular tourist destination. Photo propertyturkeyforsale.com Kolmanskop, NamibiaBack in the early 1900s Kolmanskop was the place to be if you longed for adventure, diamonds and the good life. Located in Southern Namibia, close to the sea-side town of Luderitz, the town thrived for a good 20 years, but as soon as richer diamond deposits were found further south it started running dry. It was finally abandoned in the 1950s. These days it’s a fascinating tourist attraction. Photo Nadia Krige Oradour sur Glane, FrancePerhaps one of the most horrific tales behind a ghost town, the original village was destroyed on 10 June 1944, when 642 of its inhabitants, including women and children, were massacred by a German Waffen-SS company. A new village was built after the war on a nearby site and the original has been maintained as a memorial. Photo: blog.impossibleliving.com Prypiat, UkraineThe Ukranian town of Prypiat once housed the workers of Chernobyl. It even had it's own amusement park and, from the sad remains, seems to have been quite a pleasant place. Sadly, it was evacuated in 1986 shortly after the Chernobyl disaster struck and it's been abandoned ever since. Photo: famous101.com Stromness, South Georgia IslandA former whaling station, Stromness is even more remote, in a sense, than Deception Island. Get there by trekking across mountains on the famous route of Sir Ernest Shackleton. The station was abandoned in 1961, but the relatively posh managers' "Villa at Stromness" has been repaired in recent years in hopes of providing safe access for the growing number of visitors. Photo: freezeajollygoodfellow.blogspot.com Tyneham, DorsetUntil 1943 this was a bustling community of 200, with its own post office, church, school and rectory. When the War Office (now the Ministry of Defence) needed some land for firing practice, the residents were asked to leave and ensured that they would be able to return after the war. However, that never happened. Photo Shutterstock Click on the thumbnail above to view the larger image. Kolmanskop: Desert(ed) Ghost Town

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EXPLORE YOUR WORLD × Pennsylvania Travel Guide 9 Best Places to Visit in Pennsylvania 12 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Philadelphia 8 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Pittsburgh Written by Lana Law Philadelphia is one of America's most important historical cities. At Independence Hall on July 4, 1776 the Declaration of Independence was adopted and in September 1787 the Constitution was drafted. A century earlier, William Penn, a prominent Quaker, was the catalyst for the changes which transformed these British colonies into an independent nation. Today, modern office towers and streets exist side-by-side with narrow cobblestone streets. Independence Historic National Park is a highly concentrated strip of early buildings and sights, including the Liberty Bell, Franklin Court, and Independence Hall. To the south lies Society Hill, the city's original residential area. Many of the eighteenth-century buildings have been handsomely restored. Similarly, Germantown in northwest Philadelphia, is another old residential section, first inhabited by Germans and the Dutch. To the west, along Schuylkill River, lies Fairmount Park, a vast belt of greenland containing numerous Federal-style mansions as well as the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Rodin Museum. Just south of that lies the museum district, including the Franklin Institute of Science Museum and the Academy of Natural Sciences. 1 Independence National Historical Park Independence National Historical Park techfun

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HomeCommunity LinksAuthorsNow you can share his obsession with Lake Erie Now you can share his obsession with Lake Erie Written by John Szozda May 20, 2008 Hits: 2920 ShareScott Carpenter remembers when it seemed the only living things in Lake Erie were waves crashing over the pier at Metzger Marsh as he raced to the light pole and back dodging and daring the waves to sweep him into the water.That was the mid-70s. Since then, Scott’s life has taken the usual turns. Various jobs. Marriage. Two kids. Through it all, however, the lake has been in his Oregon back yard and foremost on his mind. Especially, since it has become more vibrant than anyone could have dreamed of since the days fish suffocated and cormorants were born with double-bills. Now, Scott’s obsession has become his first book, Lake Erie Journal: Guide to the Official Lake Erie Circle Tour.The book, published by Big River Press, is the outgrowth of a column Scott started here at The Press. It takes the reader through four states and one Canadian province. The 700-mile trip stops at large cities, wildlife refuges, bird sanctuaries, casinos, islands, fishing grounds and Niagara Falls. Featured in its 308 pages are descriptions of the usual attractions—Point Pelee, Cedar Point and The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as well as the unusual— The Great Lakes Museum, a stop on the Underground Railroad and Misery Bay. Enough variety for day trips, side trips, week-end trips and week-long vacations.Naturally, there’s the expected stop in Scott’s hometown and the Lake Erie marshes. But, unexpected is how outsiders view our backyard.“The most interesting reactions I get are close to home from people who live far away. They appreciate what we have more than we do. At places like Magee Marsh, you can run into birders at 7:00 on a Sunday morning from all over the state and Michigan.“It’s amazing. On Palm Sunday, there were cars from a dozen Ohio counties and six Michigan plates. I don’t know if people around here realize what we have,” he said.“ Lake Erie’s time has come for the national spotlight. We’ve been written about for years as the Walleye Capital of the World. We still are. Now, also, we’re perhaps the smallmouth bass capital of North America. And, there’s no question that in the Magee Marsh-Crane Creek-Ottawa Wildlife Refuge complex we’ve got one of the premier birding locations in North America. All of these things are getting national recognition,” he added.To give you an idea of our popularity, Scott tells the story of a noted ornithologist. On his most memorable day visiting Lake Erie, the birder saw a Kirtland Warbler at Magee Marsh. The endangered warbler is indigenous to just a few counties in Northern Michigan and winters in the Caribbean. But, for three days, this warbler rested at Magee. On one of those days, the ornithologist counted 1,800 birders who came to view it.Stories like this gave Scott the idea to write about the Lake Erie Circle Tour while editor of this paper. He started in 1994 with a fishing column called Lake Erie Journal, but he discovered some thing after a few columns.“I didn’t know squat about fishing and I realized pretty quickly I was more interested in the lake in general,” he said.Job changes took Scott to Port Clinton, Fremont and Toledo where he now works as information officer for The MetroParks. But, in his free time, he explored the circle tour. So did his family. There were camping vacations with his wife, Beth, and two daughters and a week-long trip with a cousin. There were solo day and weekend trips. And, finally, after six years of traveling, writing and searching for a publisher, Scott succeeded.In that time, he met only one other person following the tour. He hopes his book inspires others to share his bliss.From his inauspicious start as a fishing columnist, Scott has evolved into an award-winning outdoor writer whose features on the lake have appeared in numerous publications.What’s next?His cagey response—something about birding. Or, heritage tourism. Or, the Lake Erie Islands.Whatever, you can bet it’ll be on Lake Erie. As a child, Scott was fascinated by the lake’s unpredictable power as he raced from the waves crashing on Metzger’s pier. As an adult, he is equally fascinated by the evolving character of a lake that has, by his own admission, become his obsession. Prev Next refugees

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Filter by Topics Tourist destinations (13) Autonomous Region: --Cantabria(13) --Cantabria(13) Santillana. Tourist destinations Santillana. Santillana del Mar. Cantabria. Situated on the northern route of the Pilgrim's Road to Santiago de Compostela, Santillana del Mar is a beautiful medieval town which was developed around the collegiate church … Santander. Tourist destinations Santander. Cantabria. Santander is an elegant city which extends over a wide bay with views of the Cantabrian Sea. Its historic quarter includes a group of majestic buildings which are situated against an incredible natu… Ason. Tourist destinations Ason. Soba. Cantabria. Asón is a town situated in the region of Asón-Agüera, in the western area of Cantabria. This small rural village sits on the banks of the Asón, a trout-fishing river which flows through exceptional… Castro Urdiales. Tourist destinations Castro Urdiales. Castro-Urdiales. Cantabria. http://www.turismocastrourdiales.net/. Also known as Flavióbriga after the Roman settlement which stood here, Castro Urdiales has all the charm of a small seafaring and fishin… Laredo. Tourist destinations Laredo. Cantabria. Situated between the river Treto and the bay of Santoña, Laredo is one of the main tourist towns on the Cantabrian coast. It has one of the biggest and most beautiful beaches in the region: La Salvé, a… Lierganes. Tourist destinations Lierganes. Liérganes. Cantabria. The Cantabrian town was declared to be of National Historic-Artistic Interest in 1978 and gathers together a valuable collection of classicist architecture from the 17th and 18th centurie… Potes. Tourist destinations Potes. Cantabria. Potes is one of the most attractive villages in Cantabria, in the north of Spain. The village is in the centre of the historic Liébana region, an area that is surrounded by spectacular mountains, with r… Reinosa. Tourist destinations Reinosa. Cantabria. This town in Cantabria is in a stunning location, surrounded by high mountains. Reinosa is 75 kilometres from the city of Santander, in the Campoo region. Its history dates back to the Middle Ages, an… San Vicente de la Barquera. Tourist destinations San Vicente de la Barquera. Cantabria. An old fishermen's refuge, San Vicente de la Barquera offers one of the most picturesque sights on the Cantabrian coast, with its beaches, the old village and the exceptional backdr… Santoña. Tourist destinations Santoña. Cantabria. The history of Santoña has always been linked to the sea, to such an extent that it is the Cantabrian's major canning port. Its industry is based above all on the commercialization of tuna and its fam…

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Disney's Hollywood Studios » Columns » Studios Weekly About this column A regular look into Disney's Hollywood Studios, both past and present, with commentary and analysis from Matt Hochberg. You can stay up to date with Studios Weekly with these RSS feeds Studios Weekly RSS Feed Studios Central RSS Feed Studios Weekly is Matt Hochberg's weekly look at Disney's Hollywood Studios, exploring it's history as well as what's currently happening there. Topics include trip planning tips, interviews with those that help make the magic, opinions on current events and more. 2010 Goodbye to Block Party Bash With parades, it's inevitable: Two years after arriving at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Block Party Bash has scheduled it's last trampoline leap and... How to complain to Disney Often you'll hear me implore all of you to complain to Disney about issues such as the cutback in Fantasmic! but there is an art to complaining.... Remembering Star Tours Star Tours closed last week to make way for Star Tours: The Adventures Continue and with it, the last flight to Endor (well attempt to travel to... Hollywood Studios in September It was the best of times, it was the worst of times... With apologies to Charles Dickens, this can be a great way to describe touring Hollywood... The big problems with Walt Disney World Forgive me this week, for this week's entry isn't just about Hollywood Studios. Rather, I'm looking big picture here and talking about Walt Disney... Book review: Imagineering Field Guide to Hollywood Studios I've been following the progress of the Imagineering Field Guide to Disney's Hollywood Studios ever since I heard about its development in 2009 and... Looking at Fairfax Fare This past weekend, I spent some time in Hollywood Studios doing some research for the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World, where I had the... Where in the Studios more TLC is needed The Orlando Sentinel ran an article about how it's literally been years since the monster audio animatronic Yeti in Expedition Everest over at Animal... Best Cast Member Jobs at Hollywood Studios At one point or another, I think everyone dreams about working in Walt Disney World as a Cast Member. It's like an obligatory dream that sooner... How the Tower of Terror changed the world Tomorrow will mark the 16th anniversary of the Tower of Terror opening at the then Disney-MGM Studios on July 22, 1994. To this day, the Tower...

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Soaking Up the Fun of Summer; Atlantic Beaches Ready for Seasonal Influx The Washington Times (Washington, DC), May 27, 2004 | Soaking Up the Fun of Summer; Atlantic Beaches Ready for Seasonal Influx Byline: Charles Hoskinson, SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. - On a summer weekend, the traffic in downtown Rehoboth Beach makes it seem like Interstate 395 at rush hour. Even as you catch the first glint of sunlight reflecting from the ocean's surface, you're not as close as you think. Cars are lined up bumper to bumper from Delaware Route 1 to the end of Rehoboth Avenue at the boardwalk, slowly circling the downtown area as drivers scan the precious few public parking spaces for signs one might come vacant. None of them is empty, of course, and the boardwalk seems tantalizingly out of reach as the odors of caramel corn and french fries mix with exhaust fumes and a cacophonous blend of country, heavy-metal and rap music from open car windows. This is what happens when the Washington area empties many of its millions of residents on a small town. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the 1,495 people who live in the 1-square-mile area of downtown Rehoboth Beach are swamped each weekend with an average of 30,000 to 60,000 visitors. Even on summer weekdays and on winter weekends, the number of weekend visitors is at least three times the town's resident population. The 35-mile-long stretch of Atlantic Ocean coastline between Cape Henlopen, Del., and the southern tip of Ocean City has for decades been the Washington area's most popular destination for beach getaways. This year could be the busiest ever if the weather holds. Carol Everhart, president of the Rehoboth-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce, says her organization has seen a 45 percent increase in requests for information. "That is the highest I can ever remember. If that's an indicator, we should have an outstanding summer," she says. "We already are seeing increased visitation." Her optimism comes after a difficult season last year, when higher-than-average rainfall and colder-than-average water temperatures kept tourists away and storms washed most of the beach into the ocean. "Our concern would always be with the liquid sunshine," she says. The National Weather Service predicts an even chance of normal temperatures and rainfall this summer, which leaves Rick Smith, manager of the Ocean Pier Rides amusement park in Ocean City, also optimistic about making up for last year. "As long as Mother Nature gives us a chance, we're ready," he says. "It's looking promising right now." Americans historically have been drawn to the beach. Rehoboth Beach was founded in 1873 as a Methodist camp meeting ground by the Rev. Robert W. Todd, who was inspired by what he called the rejuvenating power of the ocean. Nearby Bethany Beach also was founded as a religious retreat, in 1901 by members of the Disciples of Christ from Washington and Pennsylvania. About the same time, prominent businessmen from the Eastern Shore, Baltimore and Philadelphia saw Ocean City's potential as a beach resort and began developing what was then a small fishing village. Ocean City became a town in 1875, the year its first hotel opened, and now attracts an estimated 10 million visitors a year, making it one of the largest beach resorts on the East Coast in spite of its tiny year-round population of just 7,173. Even so, the soft ocean sand and stiff surf remained out of reach for many Washington-area residents until the first bridge spanning the Chesapeake Bay opened in 1952, replacing a two-hour ferry ride. In the first half of the 20th century, the big resorts were closer to the city, along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River. In that time, the 135-mile trip by train and ferry from Washington to Ocean City took all day. Now it's about a three-hour drive by car - if you leave early enough to beat the summer rush. Chesapeake Beach, Md., and Colonial Beach, Va., had gambling casinos, amusement parks and dance halls and attracted thousands of Washingtonians each summer. … The rest of this article is only available to active members of Questia Publication information: Article title: Soaking Up the Fun of Summer; Atlantic Beaches Ready for Seasonal Influx. Page number: M14. Soaking Up the Fun of Summer; Atlantic Beaches Ready for Seasonal Influx

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The next big trend… Tim Staermose Undisclosed Location Ubud, Bali, Indonesia A sprawling archipelago of more than 14,000 islands, Indonesia is home to some of the most beautiful, exotic, and alluring places in the world. Yet it’s so huge… so diverse, with different languages, cultures, and religions, to even call Indonesia a single country demonstrates how antiquated the traditional concept of geography has become. Indonesians typically identify themselves first with their home province or island; here in Bali, they would consider themselves Balinese above all else. “Indonesian” is an idea made up by politicians. Even the national language, Bahasa Indonesia, is artificially contrived. To give you an example, whenever I make the two-hour flight from Jakarta to Bali, I feel as though I’ve gone to a different country altogether. The time zone is different. The principal language is different. The culture is different. The religion is different. The weather is different. The diet is different. The level of development is different. The economy is different. The whole vibe of the place is different. Bali is predominately Hindu (rather than Muslim). People here speak Balinese first. In Jakarta, Javanese is the mother language. Muslims, which dominate the population on Java and Sumatra, don’t eat pork. In Bali, Babi Guling (suckling pig) is the local specialty. The economy here in Bali is built around agriculture, tourism, and cottage industries such as jewelry and handicraft manufacturing. In other parts of Indonesia, the economic mainstays can be everything from natural resource extraction to services such as banking and finance. It seems strange to try and unite so many hundreds of millions of people under a single flag for the sake of political expedience and power. But when you think about it, most countries (and supranational unions) are like this. India comes to mind, jammed together with so many different cultures, languages, and ethnic groups devoid of a national identity. There are dozens of countries across Africa that were carved up like a birthday cake into neat little squares by European politicians. The EU itself is a great example; a continent that was consistently at war with itself for more than a millennium cannot be expected to suddenly form a lasting political and economic union. Talk about different languages, different cultures, and lack of identity… In the modern age, the concept of clearly defined national and supranational borders is a symbol of a bygone model made obsolete by technological and philosophical change. It’s amazing we still pay so much attention to them. The Internet has made it possible to build relationships with people across the world who share your interests and beliefs, not the color of your passport. Modern transport and telecommunication options make it possible for someone to live in one place and earn money in another… or in the case of large companies, to headquarter somewhere and earn money everywhere. This trend is increasingly prevalent here in Bali as an increasing number of foreigners are making a permanent home here. To these new residents, national boundaries are becoming less relevant. One group is called the ‘fly in fly out’ mine workers. Perth, Western Australia is in the midst of a mining boom, and it’s just three hours’ flight from Bali. Rather than pay the stupidly high costs of living in Australia, a growing band of miners are basing themselves in Bali. They fly down to Perth to work for 14 days straight in the mines (staying out on site), and then fly back to Bali for their 14 days off to relax with family and friends. Given that it takes the typical Balinese one month to earn what a worker in Australia can make in a day, the cost of living in Bali is understandably MUCH lower… and in my opinion, is much higher quality. This is an example of the sort of trend that both Simon and I expect we will see a great deal more of in the future– decreased relevance of geography and borders, increased dispersion of people across the globe based on where they WANT to be, not based on where they think they HAVE to be. Tim Staermose is Sovereign Man's Chief Investment officer, based in the Asia-Pacific region. Born to a Danish father and British mother in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, Tim has led an international life since the day he was born. He has lived and worked throughout Asia, primarily focusing on equity research and emerging market opportunities.

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Bass Island Light A lighthouse with a distinction By Dave Wobser The following article originally appeared the Great Laker portion of Great Lakes & Seaway Review magazine in 2007. Every lighthouse has its own individuality. Some lights have a unique location, some have a special shape or size, and some have a markedly different history. In the case of South Bass Island, the claim is that the lighthouse is the only one owned by a university. The Ohio State University has held title to the light station since 1967. History In the 1800�s, commerce was booming on the Great Lakes, and particularly along the south shore of Lake Erie. The first grain elevators had been erected in Buffalo. Sandusky, Vermilion and Huron were leading builders of lake vessels. Toledo had become a major port with opening of the Wabash & Erie Canal to Fort Wayne, Indiana. The Welland Canal was in its third incarnation. Virtually all of the aids to navigation, on Lake Erie, were lights that marked the entrances to the various ports. When traveling between Detroit or Toledo and the Welland Canal, or cities to the east end of Lake Erie, captains had to choose between the South Passage or the Pelee Passage. The South Passage was often the most favored due to protection from the prevailing winds, and the great port activity that was taking place along the south shore of Lake Erie. The South Passage requires navigating a narrow passage between the Ohio shoreline and a series of islands. The most restricted channel is between the south end of South Bass Island and the �two-headed� Marblehead Peninsula, an area of only four or five miles in width. The east end of the peninsula, between Marblehead and Kelley�s Island, had been marked by the Marblehead light since 1821, but there were no lights marking the passage between Catawba Island and South Bass Island. As early as 1838, Congress had appropriated funds to build a light on the northwest side of South Bass Island, but wiser heads could see that a light in that location would serve no good purpose. As the islands developed with vineyards, wineries, and other tourist attractions, the traffic in the South Passage became overwhelming. It was estimated that 15,000 people visited the island in 1859. The construction of a massive hotel, in 1892, increased the attraction to city dwellers. All the increased activity convinced the government convinced the government to fund a lighthouse on the south end of the island In 1895, a 2-1/2 acre site was selected near the Lime Kiln Dock and a lighthouse and related structures were constructed. The Queen Anne style, red brick dwelling is as impressive as the 60-foot square matching brick light tower. The structure is a full 2-1/2 stories high, with a full basement, and many modern features including a laundry room, cistern, furnace and a large kitchen with a �massive� range that had a hot water reservoir. Wide covered porches are attached to the front (south) and back (north) sides of the dwelling. The porches featured typical Queen Anne detailing, but have since been enclosed with glass windows and doors. The interior features decorative moldings around the doors, windows and stairway. Pocket doors separate the living and dining rooms, a feature found in very few keepers dwellings. The light tower is unique in that access is from the front porch, whereas most attached light towers have direct access from the dwelling interior. The tower is topped by a 10-sided metal lantern that previously housed a Fourth Order Fresnel lens. The lens is now housed at the Lake Erie Island Historical Museum in downtown Put-In-Bay at the north end of the island. Additional structures on the site include a square iron oil storage building and a large wooden combination garage and barn. The light and a daymark were located on the steel tower in 1962 when the last keeper neared retirement. The station was been automated at that time. The skeletal steel tower, that replaced the light in the tower, is located close to the bluff. How did the property come under the ownership of Ohio State University? The Coast Guard rented the dwelling to a private individual for five years after automation. In 1967, the property was transferred from the USCG to the U. S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare�s Division of Surplus Property. The university trustees, who maintain an extensive research operation on the island, took responsibility for the station with a 30-year quit claim deed. In 1997, permanent ownership was transferred to the university. The dwelling is used by researchers associated with the university�s Ohio Sea Grant College Program, and is not open to the public. Fortunately, an annual open house provides an opportunity to see this majestic lighthouse. At other times, a limited view of the station is available while arriving at the island on the ferry from Catawba Island, or visitors can drive to the end of Langram Road on the island. The historical photograph is displayed courtesy of the Great Lakes Historical Society, Vermilion, Ohio. They were taken from the Society's 2003 Calendar and were edited by Al Hart. Image may not be reproduced with the expressed permission of GLHS. GLHS Photo Click on images to Photograph by Dave Wobser Aerial view. Don Coles Another View - Tom deLombade Additional Photos by Dave Wobser East Side Elevation Oil Storage Building Enclosed front porch Entrance to tower off porch View of barn from the lantern Living and dining rooms 2008 views by Dan Vernier 2011 Photos - Dave Wobser Lake side view South Bass Island, Ohio Open to Return to Lighthouses of the Great Lakes Lake Erie Index Copyright � Lighthouse.Boatnerd.com

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Lost City Asks "Who Goes to Neary's?" Part of what makes my "Who Goes There?" columns for Eater so much continuing fun is the solid knowledge that, no matter how long I do it, I will still come across a New York classic or oddity every now and then that I have never visited before and sometimes had never known of before. A regular reader suggested I go to Neary's on E. 57th Street a few months ago. I had never heard the name, but made a note of it. Everything I read about the place mentioned the host, Jimmy Neary, as being the jewel of the enterprise. I finally ate there last week, and weren't all those accounts right. Jimmy's a gem. And the place is cozy, in a rich, Upper East Side kind of way and the food decent. I am intrigued by the fact that Neary's is open until 4 a.m.—a rarity in that neighborhood. I plan one day to see what the joint is like in the wee hours. Here's my column: Who Goes There? Neary's In a city full of Irish pubs, Neary's has to be New York's poshest. Its location, on East 57th Street, not far from Sutton Place, has something to do with that. It has resulted in a tonier clientele than you usually get at places that proudly serve corned beef and cabbage. The tables are often filled with older gents whose casual wear belies their considerable wealth, and mature ladies who do nothing sartorially to disguise their social station. Their quiet, conspiratorial conversations, along with the cozy, dark-wood-and-red-banquettes decor, give Neary's the air of a private club. The address and cocoon-like feel notwithstanding, Neary's probably wouldn't be the success it is if it weren't for Jimmy Neary, the faithful and attentive owner. On a recent visit, I was shown to my table very quickly, delayed only a short while by another diner chatting in the aisle. Nonetheless, a diminutive man with glasses and a full head of gray curls came up to me and offered an apologetic explanation as to why I had had to wait an extra 30 seconds to be seated. This was Jimmy Neary, I soon learned. He is the very opposite of the absent restaurant owner. Neary is seemingly everywhere: greeting the patrons; assisting the waitresses in turning over tables; bringing out dishes from the kitchen (he served me my French onion soup, which was superb); spinning yarns with customers at the bar; and balancing the books at a small table near the kitchen. He's in his early 80s, but has the energy of a much younger man. Jimmy, a native of Sligo, opened Neary's on St. Patrick's Day in 1967. Since then, it's been a popular pit stop for pols after the March 17 parade. Former New York governors and mayors have been regulars and there's an occasional Presidential visit. Despite its moneyed clientele, the prices are kept in line, so as to make the less-well-heeled feel welcome. A startling number of entrees—included such bygone staples as Minute Steak, Ham Steak with Pineapple Ring and Calf's Liver with Bacon and Onions—are priced exactly the same: $19.95. I had the Dublin Broil with mushroom gravy and boiled potatoes and couldn't have been happier. I washed it down with a bottle of Harp, as Neary's has no taps. Across from me, a long-lingering table of six—three couples and obviously old friends—discussed where they had eaten recently. This went on for some time. They obviously ate out a lot, but only at places within a certain comfort zone—roughly restaurants between 50th and 70th streets, and Fifth Avenue and the East River. A lulling soundtrack that didn't get more raucous than pianistic versions of "Memory" and the theme from "Chariots of Fire" ensured their relaxation. Meanwhile, Jimmy joshed around with the waitresses (some of whom have worked there for 30 or 40 years) while bussing a table. "Jimmy Neary!" joked one of them in return in a perfect Irish brogue. "The ideas you get into your head!" —Brooks of Sheffield

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Berlin Officials To Visit Greece to Get Tips on Austerity In an irony-laden bid to learn how to better fight its own ballooning debt, officials from the German capital are traveling to Athens to learn how Greeks implement budget cuts. By Kharunya Paramaguru @KharunyaJan. 24, 20130 Share Yiorgos Karahalis/ReutersTourists walk in front of the ancient Herodes Atticus theatre. RelatedBerlin Looks to Athens for Tips on Austerity Der Spiegel Email For budget travelers looking for a great location that offers history, culture and striking scenery, Athens is certainly up there on the list of destinations. So much so in fact, that the cash-strapped capital of Greece, reeling from the nation’s ongoing monetary catastrophe, is attracting a new kind of tourist: foreign government officials looking for tips on how to trim public budgets. In a stroke of irony that won’t be lost on the Greeks, these visitors happen to be from the German capital of Berlin, reports German magazine Der Spiegel. (MORE: What Can You Do To Help Greece? Go There) Thirty-five Berlin parliamentarians and other officials plan on visiting Athens for four days in April in a trip they have christened “Learning from Greece Means Learning Victory.” Germany is one of the main drivers of Europe’s current austerity-driven recovery plan, and officials there long scoffed at what they see as the spendthrift ways that helped make Greece the epicenter of the Euro zone’s economic instability. But Berliners have something in common with their Greek counterparts: a public debt crisis that has become increasingly debilitating and difficult to manage. Since 1990, Berlin’s debt has risen fivefold, to $84 billion. Germany’s fifteen other states contributed some $4.4 billion to the city in 2012 in an attempt to help it balance its budget. (MORE: A Kinder, Gentler Merkel Comes Calling in Athens) Austerity efforts have seemingly begun to pay off in Greece, in financial terms at least: the country managed to shrink its deficit to 8.2 per cent of its gross domestic product last year, from 10.9 per cent in 2011. Berlin officials, according to Der Spiegel, are hoping to learn from this turnaround. But the austerity drive has come at a great cost to the Greeks. Signs of budget cuts are easily apparent on the streets of Athens. The number of homeless has soared, as squatters take over parks and boarded-up building entrances (which are proliferating as well). The strikes and riots that have plagued the city have made headlines around the world, prompting tourism to plummet: traffic through Athens International Airport was down 10% last year. For the visitors from Berlin, Athens may also offer a lesson in how not to implement austerity measures. MORE: Reclaiming Xenophobia: The Rise of Ultra-Nationalism in Greece

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NoeHill Travels in California Home California Historical Landmarks in San Mateo County California Historical Landmark 909 Our Lady of the Wayside 930 Portola Road Click the Photo to Zoom Click the Photo to Read the Plaque Built in 1912 this country church was the first executed design of noted architect, Timothy L. Pflueger, who had just begun work for James Miller. An awareness of the Spanish California missions inspired the style, which contrasts with the large commercial buildings and art deco theaters for which Pflueger later became notable. Construction of this Catholic church was initiated by a non-denominational club, The Family. California Registered Historical Landmark No. 909 Plaque placed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the town of Portola Valley, September 4, 1977. Timothy L. Pflueger designed this chaste church when he was only twenty years old. Ten years later, he designed the Castro Theater, a grander and gaudier riff on Mission architecture, urbanized and secularized. He went on to design several of San Francisco's classic office towers, but he is best known for his movie theaters. Our Lady of the Wayside is also National Register Landmark #77000338. Prev | Next San Mateo County: List | Map California: List | Map

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Earth : Africa : East Africa : Tanzania : Mount Kilimanjaro Revision as of 16:28, 16 May 2013 by 41.222.57.102 (Talk) Sleep Lodging Mount Kilimanjaro is a currently inactive strato-volcano in northern Tanzania, near the border with Kenya. At 5,895 metres (19,340 feet) above sea level, Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest peak and the world's highest free-standing mountain. As such - and aided by its relatively easy ascent - Kilimanjaro has become a major destination for mountaineers and trekkers from around the world. Although positioned close to the Equator (330 km south), Mount Kilimanjaro is famous as Africa's snow-capped mountain looming over the plains of the savannah. In recent years, however, the snows have been fast disappearing. Kilimanjaro National Park [1] protects the area above 2,700 metres (8,850 ft), on the mountain and includes the moorland and highland zones, Shira Plateau, Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. The Park also has six corridors or rights of way through the Kilimanjaro Forest Reserve. The Forest Reserve, which is also a Game Reserve, was established in 1921; the Park was established in 1973 and officially opened in 1977. It is commonly perceived that Queen Victoria of England gave her grandson, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, Mount Kilimanjaro as a birthday present. However, this is not the case. In fact, Karl Peters, a German traveller in Africa and one of the founders of today's Tanzania, sneaked into Tanganyika and persuaded various Chagga chieftains to sign treaties in which they agreed to cede their territories to his Society for German Colonization. The mountain has snowy peaks, which are well renowned, although they are quickly disappearing. The mountain is rich in flora and fauna. You get to see the various climatic conditions starting from the bushland on the bottom of the mountain to the arctic ice region on top of the mountain. You have the tropical rain forests, the evergreen forests, the moorlands and the alpine desert regions in between. It is something like walking from the equator to the arctic pole in a matter of days. you get to see some unique plants and flowers on the mountain which is specific to Mt Kilimanjaro. Though there is not much of wildlife on the mountain, you can see some wild buffaloes, elephants and leopards while traversing through the Lemosho Route. You are accompanied by armed rangers in the initial day of the trek while going via the Lemosho route. Due to Mount Kilimanjaro's proximity to the equator, this region does not experience the extremes of winter and summer weather, but rather dry and wet seasons. January and February are the warmest months, April and May are the wettest months, June and July are the coolest months, and August and September are the driest months. January, February, and September are considered to be the best m

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The Grand European (5210) - 2016 / 2015 Optional Excursions The following list of optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These optional excursions might or might not be available. Whether it's a special dinner, a local show or a special behind-the-scenes glimpse into an historical site, optional excursions are a wonderful way to enrich your vacation even further. Plus, they give you flexibility. We include the must-see sites and experiences, and we also understand that people take interest in different activities and may want to craft a more personal vacation by hand-picking optional excursions that appeal to Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, days of operation, group interests, and general feasibility for your vacation. The approximate value listed gives you a good, general idea of what you can expect to pay but may vary once you are on your vacation. Some information provided might be in a foreign currency; to get an estimated price, use a currency converter for exchange rate information (pricing may vary at the time of booking). Rhine Gorge A Taste of London A unique chance to combine a traditional London pub experience with a relaxed, night-time river cruise, viewing some of the capital's most beautiful illuminated sights. Enjoy a three-course dinner with several local menu choices, including fish and chips and steak and ale pie at an historic London pub in the City of London. Following dinner you will enjoy scenic views from the comfort of your private cruiser. Highlights include Tower Bridge, St. Paul's and the Houses of Parliament, with commentary from your guide as you cruise along the River Thames. Approximate value: £67 GBP per person Afternoon Excursion to Windsor Castle Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. One of the official residences of Queen Elizabeth II the castle is still used regularly for ceremonial and state occasions. Visit the magnificent State Apartments furnished with priceless works of art by Holbein, Rembrandt, Rubens and Van Dyck. See wonderful St. George's Chapel the burial place of ten monarchs including Henry VIII and Charles I. Buckingham Palace and the Royal Mews Buckingham Palace serves as both the office and London residence of Her Majesty The Queen. During August and September when the Queen makes her annual visit to Scotland, the Palace's state rooms are open to visitors. These are the heart of the Palace, lavishly furnished with some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection which are used for ceremonial occasions and official entertaining. Before entry to the Palace you will visit the Royal Mews, one of the finest working stables still in existence. See the State vehicles, both horse-drawn carriages and cars, used for coronations, royal weddings and State Visits, including the magnificent Gold State Coach which has been used for every coronation since 1821 and was last used for The Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002. Churchill Museum & Cabinet War Rooms The Churchill Museum & Cabinet War Rooms are dedicated to the life of the 'greatest Briton', Sir Winston Churchill, and the secret underground headquarters that were the nerve center of Britain's war effort. The first London museum of its kind, the Churchill Museum covers all ninety years of Winston Churchill's life, divided into five chapters: his early years as British Prime Minister starting May 1940; his later years; his childhood; his early political career and the period famously known as the 'Gathering Storm'. Approximate value: £16.35 GBP per person Henry VIII's magnificent Tudor palace was updated with Baroque additions by Sir Christopher Wren for William III and Mary II. Henry VIII and the palace's subsequent royal occupants have ensured the palace has fabulous furnishings, tapestries and paintings. The Palace is set in extensive gardens and parkland on the banks of the River Thames. Generations of royal women have shaped this stylish palace and elegant gardens from Queen Mary to Victoria, and more recently Princess Diana who made Kensington Palace her home. Sir Christopher Wren lavishly improved the original house, turning it into a palace for William III and Mary II. It remained a royal home and was the birthplace of Queen Victoria. Most recently, Prince William and Princess Kate confirmed that Kensington Palace would become their London home. The splendid State Apartments and Court Dress Collection are on view to the public as well as special exhibitions. Set in leafy Regent's Park, London Zoo is the perfect day out for the whole family. Visit the exhibit 'Into Africa' where you will come eye to eye with some of Africa's most unusual animals including giraffes, zebras and African hunting dogs. You can 'Meet the Monkeys'; an exciting monkey walk-through experience, or enter Butterfly Paradise, where you'll have the chance to enjoy the beauty of butterflies as they fly around you. Experience the glittering world of fame for a day at Madame Tussauds. Brave the paparazzi and mingle with Brad, Angelina and all the other stars in your own A-list party before visiting the chamber of horrors. Then address the world alongside Barack Obama before accepting your music award on stage with One Direction and Justin Timberlake. Medieval Banquet A four course feast awaits you with unlimited beer and wine in King Henry's Banqueting Halls. The regal banquet takes place in the atmospheric vaulted cellars of Ivory House, just a stone's throw from the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. Accompanying King Henry VIII are fighting knights, strolling players and dancing wenches, providing a magical medieval pageant for your delight. After the show, there is music and dancing, after which, you could take a two minute walk to Tower Bridge and enjoy a panoramic view of London by night. Morning City Sightseeing Morning Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes all the famous landmarks: the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben beside the River Thames, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall's mounted horseguards and the Prime Minister's Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Highlights are a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral and the ceremonial pageantry of the Changing of the Guard, if held. River Cruise Experience Take a London Eye River Cruise and see London from a different perspective. Enjoy a unique 40 minute circular sightseeing cruise on the River Thames with fascinating live commentary that brings the city to life, presented by specialist guides. Highlights include Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. Sea Life London Aquarium The mysterious experience starts in the depths of the Atlantic Ocean. Along the journey, a stunning glass tunnel walkway offers guests an unforgettable experience by strolling underneath a tropical ocean. There is plenty of interaction along the way, from feeding the rays and watching diving displays to touch pools and discovery zones. Other stars of the show include green turtles, seahorses, octopus, zebra sharks and the ever popular clown fish. The true highlight however, commences as guests complete their journey in the deeper darker zone of the Pacific Ocean - take a walk on the wild side and watch 6 species of shark swim beneath your feet from a floating glass platform. Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Explore the remarkable story of the Globe theatre, which brings Shakespeare's world to life. As a visitor to the exhibition you'll discover how shows were produced in the theatres during Shakespeare's time, from writing and rehearsals to music, dance and performance. Then enjoy a guided tour of the theatre where guide-storytellers take you on a fascinating half-hour tour of the auditorium and on a journey through time to Elizabethan London. The London Dungeon Delve into the blood-curdling parts of history that your teachers never taught you - learn the torturous methods used by unscrupulous characters to the grisly details of our most prolific killers. In the dark and dingy underbelly of the capital the London Dungeon dwells; waiting to scare the life out of you and any willing visitors brave enough to cross the threshold. Confront your fears, face your worst nightmares and uncover the gory truth behind some of history's most horrific events! The Dungeon offers visitors a thrill like no other attraction. The London Eye (Fast Track) The London Eye offers breathtaking views of London from high above the River Thames. See Big Ben towering above the Houses of Parliament, follow St. James Park as it sweeps down to Buckingham Palace. Is the Queen at home? You'll spot the flag flying if she is. A flight on the London Eye lasts for approximately 30 minutes, the time it takes for the London Eye to revolve completely. Relax in one of the 32 high-tech glass capsules and enjoy the London skyline at your leisure. At weekends, during Bank Holidays and during school holidays the London Eye is at its most popular. Fast Track tickets for the London Eye allow you to skip the queue, and check in just 15 minutes before your flight. Fast Track tickets are ideal for individuals, couples and groups who want to make the most of their day. The London Eye (Standard) The London Eye offers breathtaking views of London from high above the River Thames. See Big Ben towering above the Houses of Parliament, follow St. James Park as it sweeps down to Buckingham Palace. Is the Queen at home? You'll spot the flag flying if she is. A flight on the London Eye lasts for approximately 30 minutes, the time it takes for the London Eye to revolve completely. Relax in one of the 32 high-tech glass capsules and enjoy the London skyline at your leisure. Tower of London and Crown Jewels The Tower of London is one of the most famous historic buildings in the world. Built by William the Conqueror in 1066-1067, it has been guarded by Yeoman Warders (popularly known as the Beefeaters) since the 14th century. It has been a fortress, a royal palace, a prison, a place of execution, and an armory. It is most famously known as the home to the priceless Crown Jewels, including the solid gold crown used at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, the Imperial State Crown and Sovereigns Sceptre, the incredible Cullinan diamonds, and the Koh-i-Noor. Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum and Tour An opportunity to experience the traditions, triumphs and emotions of this unique sporting institution. On your guided tour gain access to areas normally closed to the public, including No 1 Court, the press interview room and television studio. The Wimbledon Tennis Museum includes interactive displays, guided tours, fashion, photography exhibitions and a unique cinema. Experience Wimbledon past and present with interactive touch screen consoles and an archive of classic championship matches. An innovative cinema at the museum features a unique 200 degree screen, allowing viewers to become immersed in a film about the science of tennis. Lorelei and Its Castles The Rhine is one of the longest and most important rivers in Europe, running for over 1,232 kms. and flowing through 6 countries. The Rhine cruise we offer lasts approx. 1 and a half hours and is in the Rhine gorge - a steep sided valley filled with vineyards and castles overlooking the river. Pass the legendary Lorelei Rock, which soars some 120 meters above the waterline, and is also the name of a feminine water spirit. One drink per person is included during the cruise. Approximate value: €25 EUR per person Dinner & Swiss Folklore Contrary to belief, not all Swiss can yodel or blow the alp horn, but those you will see are real experts. At the Stadtkeller Restaurant, located in the old town of Lucerne, they will entertain you with merry melodies on the accordion and traditional dances whilst you enjoy a delicious meal and sample the Swiss Cheese Fondue. Engelberg Only Spend a few hours in this panoramic village very famous winter sport center of Central Switzerland at the foot of Mount Titlis. In Engelberg which is also a charming village you can take a walk or you can shop in the bazaars and enjoy traditional Swiss cuisine in a typical restaurant Mount Titlis Drive to Alpine Engelberg - very famous sport center of Central Switzerland - to take the Titlis-Rotair, the world's first revolving cable car, up to 10,000 feet where eternal snow resists even the summer sun. A panoramic view all the way up with 360 degree vistas of glaciers and icefalls. On top of Mount Titlis there is a Restaurant with a nice terrace and a solarium from which you can also enjoy an enchanting view. Scenic Lake Cruise An hour's guided cruise on the most beautiful lake in Switzerland gives you an introduction to this lovely city from a completely different aspect. With its many bays, it offers superb panoramas of the surrounding landscape. The cruise is operated on a comfortable private covered boat and a commentary will be given by one of the crew staff who will explain the history of all the enchanting villages and you will learn some interesting stories of the Swiss History. The Titlis Ice Flyer An extension to the Mount Titlis excursion, the Ice Flyer is a chair lift, specially equipped to protect from wind, snow and rain. The 2,460 foot journey lasts six minutes and you can enjoy an absolutely unique and unforgettable ride. Discover The Venetian Lagoon Discover the Venetian lagoon on an afternoon excursion lasting approximately 3 hours. After sailing past the island of St. Giorgio, the public gardens, Sant'Elena, the Lido and Murano the boat takes you to the famous island of Burano. This is the most picturesque of Venetian islands of the lagoon and the pretty fishing village has its streets and canals lined by pastel colored houses. It is also famous for its lace-making industry. There will be time to look around Burano on your own before returning back to St. Mark's Square by boat. Gondola Serenade One of the highlights of a trip to Europe and something not to be missed during your visit to Venice is a gondola serenade. The gondola ride either takes place in the morning or the afternoon and lasts approximately 30 minutes when during this time you can relax whilst cruising not only on the Grand Canal but also down many small canals to see Venice from the water. During the gondola ride a local musician will serenade you with the traditional romantic music of Italy. Note: the gondola is to be shared with other Cosmos guests (maximum 6 participants on each gondola). There will be one musician on board of one of the gondola boats in your fleet. Venetian Night Out & Dinner As the title suggests, this is a real Venetian night out. Embark on a motorboat for a cruise along the impressive Giudecca Canal with the tour director pointing out the most important palaces, all built by the Venetian gentry between the 12th and 13th centuries. Upon disembarkation an evening stroll though some of the romantic narrow streets of this fascinating city to eventually reach one of the specially chosen local restaurants for your Venetian dinner. After a welcoming aperitif of the house you can sit down and enjoy a typical dinner with a choice of starters and main course followed by a delicious dessert. Included also is red or white wine plus mineral water and tea or coffee. After dinner you will be given some free time in St. Mark's Square, said to have been called the "drawing room of Europe" by Napoleon and which is one of the few great urban spaces in Europe where human voices prevail over the sounds of motorized traffic. A motorboat will then take you part of the way back to your hotel. Roman Fine Treasures Departing from the hotel around 4 pm you will be taken by coach to Lungotevere Marzio where you will disembark to start the walking sightseeing tour with a local guide to see some of the many treasures of Rome. First Piazza Navona, where there will be an inside visit of the Church of St. Louis of the French, which was designed and built between 1518 and 1589 and is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, to St. Denis the Areopagite and king of France, St. Louis IX. The church's most famous item is the cycle of paintings in the Contarelli Chapel painted by Caravaggio, which represent the life of St. Matthew. Then a visit to one of the best-preserved Roman buildings, the Pantheon, which was built as a temple to all the gods of Ancient Rome and almost 2,000 years after it was built its dome is still the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome. Return slowly back to the starting point where you will be given some free time for dinner before being taken back to the hotel by coach. Treasures of Rome By Night & Dinner An early evening tour will show you other aspects of Rome, perhaps not seen on the included sightseeing tour. Either before or after dinner you will have an orientation drive to probably include Castel Sant' Angelo, Palace of Justice, Mausoleum of Augustus, Aurelian walls, Villa Borghese, Via Veneto, Piazza Barberini and Via Nazionale. Dinner will be taken at one of the local restaurants and you can sample a delicious 3 course menu with dessert including local wine and mineral water plus coffee or tea. During the evening there will be music to add to the romantic Roman atmosphere. Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel On this fascinating excursion with a local guide you can stroll through the Vatican Museum and marvel at Michaelangelo's famous creation in the Sistine Chapel. The Vatican Museum houses over 2000 rooms and 9 miles of the most extensive collections of art in the world. The Museums are brilliantly decorated and brim over with treasures and history and the local guide will share with you the stories and secrets contained within the Museum's walls. In the Sistine Chapel you can marvel at Michaelangelo's masterpiece, which is perhaps the greatest example of art anywhere and certainly the largest contiguous body by one painter. There are also some lesser masterpieces in the Sistine Chapel which are also worth seeing. Approximate value: €58 EUR per person Montecarlo By Night with Dinner A beautiful drive along the French Riviera will lead you to the Principality of Monaco where you will see the Cathedral and the Royal Palace of the Grimaldi Family. You can walk in the narrow streets of Monaco and see some charming corners of this Principality. Then proceed to the Casino of Montecarlo where you can absorb the jet set atmosphere. The Casino was used in several James Bond movies due to its glamorous and elegant Belle Epoque building. Whilst you have the opportunity to try your luck at the slot machines*, you will have a drink at the Restaurant "Le Cafe de Paris" inside the Casino itself. *Personal ID required and formal dress code (but not evening wear) recommended. Minimum age limit to enter the Casino 18 years. This optional excursion also include a dinner in an agreeable restaurant which will make your evening complete. Dinner & Flamenco On Ramblas Feel the passion of flamenco at a legendary venue in the center of Barcelona, where the show reveals the variety of music, singing and dancing incorporated into this passionate art form. Improvisation is the key element of flamenco, with each artist individually interpreting the rhythm and communicating the beat to the other players. Before the start of the show enjoy a traditional Spanish buffet dinner served by waiters. Sample delicious variety of tapas, paella, cold and hot specialties, pastry and fruit of the season together with a selection of drinks - sangria or wine or soft drinks and mineral water. During the show you will also be served a glass of champagne. Approximate value: €75 EUR per person The history of Montserrat is fascinating and started in 880 when a small group of shepherd children saw a bright light descending from the sky in the Montserrat mountains and heard angels singing. The children told their parents, who in turn informed a local vicar who was brought to the scene and witnessed the same experiences. On exploring the region an image of the Virgin Mary was found in one of the caves and from that moment on the cave became a holy sanctuary for religious pilgrims. The trip to Montserrat from Barcelona is accompanied by a local guide and lasts about 4 hours. After driving through picturesque villages up to the 1,235 mt. Massif of Montserrat, you will have time to visit the Chapel of our Lady to see the visage of the 14th century Black Virgin (La Moreneta) keeping watch high over the altar. Return back to Barcelona at the end of the visit. "Noche Madrilena" After driving to the old quarter of Madrid you will walk to a typical Madrileno tapas restaurant decorated in mock-medieval style near Plaza Mayor. Enjoy a selection of 6 very typical Spanish tapas specialties, or as they call it "raciones" , such as tortilla espanola, calamares, chorizo etc. Drinks include sangria or beer or soft drinks. On the way back to the hotel have an orientation drive in Madrid to see a different aspect of the city in the evening. The Majestic City of Toledo Toledo is one of the Spanish cities with the greatest wealth of monuments. Known as the "city of three cultures" because Christians, Arabs and Jews lived together there for centuries. Behind its walls Toledo preserves an artistic and cultural legacy in the form of churches, palaces, fortresses, mosques and synagogues. This great diversity of artistic styles makes the old quarter of the capital of La Mancha a real open-air museum, which has led it to being declared a World Heritage site. Upon arrival in Toledo there will first be a drive around the city with a stop for a panoramic view. Then a walk in the city visiting one of the most outstanding buildings in Toledo - the Cathedral - considered one of the high points of Gothic art. Continue with a visit of the church of Santo Tomè, which is famous for housing El Greco's famous picture entitled "The burial of Count Orgaz". Cabaret Show A trip to Paris is not complete without a visit to one of the famous Parisian Cabaret to enjoy an enchanting night. Whilst you see a colorful costume and decor show of music and dances, you will be served a glass of champagne to fully enjoy your evening. This excursion is not operated as a private charter which means you may join others on the same tour which may require picking up and dropping off at several hotels. Farewell Dinner & Orientation Tonight you will have the opportunity to taste some delicious specialties of the French cuisine. In a Parisian restaurant with a fascinating atmosphere you will enjoy a four-course dinner with an aperitif and wine. Some music will enliven the evening. An orientation drive of Paris will also be part of this special night Montparnasse Tower & Cruise Board the famous Parisian Bateaux at Port de la Bourdonnais; relax and enjoy a guided one hour cruise La Promenade. Whilst proceeding along the Seine, you will enjoy a different spectacular concept of Paris. Before or after the cruise - depending on the schedule - you will ascend the Montparnasse Tower by taking the fastest lift in Europe to enjoy a 360° panoramic enchanting view of the city. Again Paris will be seen from a different side. Versailles Sun King's Palace (Sat-Sun-Tue) Week-end visit: Historic Versailles is the beautiful, restored palace of Louis XIV, the Sun King. After the guided tour of the palace where you will have the opportunity to admire the magnificent internal decorations, furniture and huge shining chandeliers, you can stroll in the magnificent terraced gardens with their fountains and statues. Approximate value: €65 EUR per person Versailles-Sun King's Palace Historic Versailles is the beautiful, restored palace of Louis XIV, the Sun King. After the guided tour of the palace where you will have the opportunity to admire the magnificent internal decorations, furniture and huge shining chandeliers, you can stroll in the magnificent terraced gardens with their fountains and statues. The Palace of Versailles is open every day except Mondays. Approximate value: €60 EUR per person VACATION OVERVIEW|DATES & PRICES|OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS

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Home Tours Attractions The Stepping Stone Bar and Bank Bistro Welcome/Fáilte Welcome to the one and only "Daniel O'Donnell Visitor Centre" where for the very first time there will be a permanent celebration of his incredible life. As a mark of recognition to the remarkable success of Daniel we have created this museum of his life thus far and we hope you will join us. The Visitor Centre is like no other... Once you are inside the custom designed building the story of Daniel's life will be told through displays, videos and exclusive memorabilia to show the progress of his international career over the last 25 years. The displays include some of his favourite stage outfits and as a special treat visitors can see close up his wedding suit and Majella's beautiful wedding dress. The visitor can follow Daniel's life from his roots in a small coastal village to the world stage and see some of the many awards he received including his gold and platinum albums. Video screens will show extracts from many of the top TV shows he has appeared on along with all his own song promo films and extracts from many sell out concerts since his career began. As you all probably know Daniel hails from the Rosses, in the small townland of Kincasslagh but what you probably didn't know is that Dungloe is the capital of the Rosses so we feel it only right that the location of "THE DANIEL O'DONNELL VISITOR CENTRE" is right in the middle of Dungloe Main Street. If you are a fan of Daniel O'Donnell then you will not want to miss a trip to Dungloe to experience this dedicated permanent tribute to the boy from Donegal. Daniel O'Donnell Visitor Centre Main Street Dungloe Tel: +353 (0) 7495 22334 Monday to Saturday 10am - 6pm Sundays 11am - 6pm Admission : €5.00 © Daniel O'Donnell Visitor Centre, Main Street, Dungloe, Co. Donegal, Ireland. Tel:. +353 (0) 7495 22334. Email: info@danielodonnellvisitorcentre.com

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Media & CultureTravelTravel Tips 7 Questions About TSA’s PreCheck Program Answered By Mark Johanson @MarkJohansonIBT on September 04 2013 9:46 PM EDT A traveler walks through a metal detector at a security check point in John F. Kennedy Airport in New York. Reuters What Is TSA’s PreCheck Program? The PreCheck program is essentially the Transportation Security Administration’s answer to passengers’ complaints about the irksome screening process at U.S. airports. At its heart, it’s an expedited screening program that allows pre-approved travelers who volunteer personal information in advance to leave on their shoes, belts and light outerwear and keep their laptops in their bags, among other perks lost after the 9/11 attacks in 2001. TSA says the program is part of its “intelligence-driven, risk-based approach to security,” which “enhances aviation security by placing more focus on pre-screening individuals who volunteer to participate to expedite the travel experience.” How Many Airports Are Involved? TSA announced Wednesday that it would expand the PreCheck program from the existing 40 airports to 60 more, bringing the grand total to 100 by the year’s end. The agency will also expand the number of PreCheck lanes available at the existing airports in the coming weeks. “As TSA continues to move away from a one-size-fits-all approach to transportation security, we are looking for more opportunities to provide the most effective security in the most efficient way possible,” TSA Administrator John S. Pistole explained. “Expanding TSA PreCheck to more locations enables many more passengers across the country to experience expedited screening.” How Many People Have Signed On? The TSA PreCheck program has grown to include more than 15 million participants since it launched in October 2011. Yet, with 1.8 million people flying each day, the agency is keen to expand the PreCheck program to cover a larger segment of the traveling public. Who Is Eligible Now? Passengers eligible for the free PreCheck program include U.S. citizens of frequent traveler programs who were invited by participating airlines like Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways and Virgin America. JetBlue and Southwest are expected to participate in the program when operationally ready. U.S. citizens who are members of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler program and Canadian citizens who are members of CBP’s Nexus program also qualify to participate. Additionally, any children 12 years or younger are allowed through TSA PreCheck lanes with eligible adult passengers. Who Will Be Eligible In The Future? TSA will launch a fee-based application process this fall to allow all U.S. citizens the opportunity to apply for expedited screening, even if they do not have a passport. When available, applicants will need to fill out an online application (which will cost roughly $85) and verify their identity by providing fingerprints at a TSA PreCheck enrollment center. The first two centers will open in the coming months at Washington Dulles International Airport and Indianapolis International Airport, with plans to expand nationwide thereafter. There is a five-year term of eligibility, and the vetting process is expected to take between two and three weeks. Does This Mean You Won’t Get Searched? TSA will still incorporate “random and unpredictable security measures” throughout the airport, meaning that no individual is guaranteed expedited screening in order to retain an element of surprise that the agency says is necessary to prevent terrorists from gaming the system. Moreover, anyone caught violating the rules of the PreCheck program by providing false documents, bringing weapons, making threats or by any other means will be kicked out and placed on a watch list. Does PreCheck Work For International Flights? The PreCheck program is not just for domestic flights within the United States, but also international flights on participating airlines that depart from U.S. airports. TSA similarly allows participants to qualify for expedited screenings when connecting to a domestic flight after arriving back into the United States on an international flight. TSA To Allow Small Knives And 'Sports Sticks' On Airliners It’s Official: TSA Won’t See You Naked Anymore Join the Discussion

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Tired of London, Tired of Life - A website about things to do in London Books Contact Visit Stansted Airport Your author is off on a holiday for the next week, and experience suggests that rather than trying to cobble together a few rushed blog posts before heading off, it's probably best just to have some days off. As such, this website will not be updated for the duration. So for today, let's look at everyone's second least-favourite London airport, Stansted. Now the fourth-busiest airport in the UK, Stansted Airport was opened during the Second World War to be used by the RAF and the USA Air Force. The airport was taken on by the Ministry of Civil Aviation in 1949, and though it was mooted for return to military use, this never happened, with it taken over by the British Airports Authority in the 1960s, with a terminal building opening in 1969 and further expansion between 1988 and 1991, and again from 2007 to 2009. In 2012 it saw more than 17 million passengers, and this year it was sold to the Manchester Airports Group after BAA was told to sell it by the Competition Commission. For more, see http://www.stanstedairport.com/about-us/stansted-facts-and-figures/airport-history ^Picture © bjaglin used under a Creative Commons license^

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Turkish Airlines at a Glance Turkish Airlines began its journey in 1933 with just 5 airplanes. Over the years that fleet has now grown to number over 200 aircraft, but the company manifests the same passion and enthusiasm for service and quality that were present at its inception. THY now has the youngest fleet in Europe and with upcoming aircraft orders, will further reduce the age of the fleet while continuously upgrading service quality. The new vision for THY adopted in 2003 is still in progress, and despite the globally destructive effects of recent economic difficulties, this decade of investment is now yielding positive results, in terms of both passenger numbers and profitability, as well as the establishment and continued expansion of the world’s most comprehensive route network. THY is still growing. In addition, Turkish Airlines is experiencing significant recognition in terms of service quality. Skytrax, a site which registers customer evaluations, has bestowed many awards on THY in recent years. Beginning in 2009, THY has continuously been ranked as the best airline in Europe through 2011. It has also been designated the best airline in Southern Europe over the same three-year period. Additionally Turkish Airlines repeatedly appears in the top 10 group in other categories; cabin and seat quality as well as catering. By every measure, Turkish Airlines’ passengers continue to recognize it as one of the world’s best airlines. As a result, THY is ranked as a 4-star airline, a member of a small and exclusive group of carriers to gain this designation. Since April 1st, 2008, THY has been a member of the world’s largest airline group, Star Alliance, adding even more benefits to those traveling on Turkey’s rising star. THY Numbers as of December 31st, 2012. Number of Countries :96 Number of Cities : 182 Number of Airports : 219 Domestic Number of Cities : 40 Number of Airports : 44 Passenger Statistics 2012: 39.040.409 Number of Airplanes : Number of Staff : 15.857 Passenger Load Factor : % 77,7 e-Visa

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HubPagesSign InHelp 16report HubPages»Travel and Places»Visiting North America»Central America The Archbishop Romero El Salvador TourUpdated on May 22, 2015 Source: Franco Folini Follow the historic trail of Oscar Romero in 2015Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez was the fourth Archbishop of El Salvador, and he was tragically murdered on 24 March 1980 during unrest that occurred just before the country's twelve year civil war. Over thirty years later the Salvadoran government are promoting Archbishop Romero El Salvador tours, which can be done as a guided tour or by yourself, using the information provided in this article. I would like to tell you a little about who Oscar Romero was, what events led to his death and how he has been honored since then. Join me as we take a trip to each of the ten sites that are being promoted on the Archbishop Romero tour, where you can learn about the importance of each of them and why they were chosen. Who Was Oscar Romero-Part 1 Who Was Archbishop Romero?Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez was born in Ciudad Barrios, which is situated in the San Miguel department of El Salvador, on August 15 1917. One of six children, Oscar's father encouraged him to train to be a carpenter, but despite showing much promise he felt a calling to the church and at the age of thirteen he entered the Catholic Seminary in San Miguel. From there he went to San Salvador and then on to Rome, where he completed his studies and was ordained a Catholic priest on April 4 1942. Arriving back in El Salvador, Oscar Romero was made a parish priest in Anamora's before spending twenty years in San Miguel. By 1970 he had been appointed auxiliary bishop to Luis Chavez y Gonzalez, the San Salvador Archbishop, and at the end of 1975 he became Bishop of Santiago de Maria, a rural area of El Salvador that included the town where he was born. Less than two years later, on February 23rd 1977, Bishop Romero was made Archbishop of El Salvador, a post that he would hold for little over three years. His appointment to Archbishop was not popular amongs the other Salvadoran bishops, who saw him as being too conservative, but he was a popular choice with the government. Little was he to know that before long the country he loved would be embroiled in violence and he would end up paying the ultimate sacrifice with his life. Arhbishop Romero Day A time to reflect on the life of Oscar RomeroSo what made Oscar Romero, considered by many to be a safe option as a member of El Salvador's Catholic elite, a man seen as conservative and unlikely to cause problems with the influential aristocracy, become transformed into a campaigner for justice for Salvadorans, which would ultimately cost him his life? Three years after Romero was made Archbishop, in 1980, El Salvador was spiralling towards what would end up being a twelve year civil war between the Junta Revolucionaria de Gobierno, who had overturned the government a few months previously and a collaboration of five left wing guerrilla groups known collectively as the FMLN (Farabundo Marta National Liberation Front). It was February 1980, and Archbishop Romero was saddened to see his beloved country's escalating violence, and in February he wrote and published an open letter to President Jimmy Carter, begging him to stop all financial and military aid to the Salvadoran government, in an attempt to halt the attrocities. On March 23 1980 Romero made a speech that called upon Salvadoran soldiers and police to disobey their orders and refuse to murder their fellow countrymen. The following day, on March 24, whilst taking mass at the Divine Providence Hospital, Archbishop Romero was shot dead, in front of his congregation. “The Romero El Salvador Tour— A moving journey Tourist Site TipsIf you are visiting El Salvador there are a lot of interesting places for tourists to visit and most of them are within easy reach of the capital city. These are travel sites that can help you to plan your Archbishop Romero El Salvador tour: * El Salvador Travel * EVA Tours * Waves Tours Fiestas on Facebook * Group Leisure * Travel Daily News The Romero DestinationsSan Salvador is the capital city of Central America's smallest country, El Salvador, and is home to over half a million people, in a country of little over six million people in total. This is the city where Oscar Romero lived and worked during his brief time as Archbishop of El Salvador, and here you can visit places that were important in his life: 1: Metropolitan Cathedral 2: Divine Providence Hospital Chapel 3: The Sacred Heart Basilica 4: El Rosario Church 5: The Romero Center The five other places to visit on the Romero tour are more background interest, and can be visited if you have sufficient time. 6. National Palace 7. Monument to the Divine Saviour of the World 8. David J Guzman Museum of Anthropology 9. Romero Sanctuary 10. Paseo El Carmen The areas where he lived and worked before becoming Archbishop are not being covered by the tour, but if you have sufficient time it would be possible to visit Ciudad Barrios, where he was born, and the city of San Miguel where he served as a parish priest for many years. “The 5 Significant Romero Sites— that form the core of the Romero tour Visit Romero's Tomb See all 14 photos Source: David Stanley via photopin cc Visitor InformationOpening Times: Monday and Wednesday to Saturday from 10:00 - 12:00 and 14:30 - 17:00 and all day on Sundays Address: is Calle Ruben Dari­o, frente a Plaza Civica, contiguo a Plaza Barrios GPS Coordinates: N13.69859, W -89.19111 Parking:There is a secure car park in the cathedral grounds, either side of the cathedral, costing about 50 cents for an hour . You can also leave your car here while you walk to the National Palace and El Rosario church. Metropolitan CathedralThe cathedral in the capital city would have a great importance in the life of the country's Archbishop, and it was here that Oscar Romero was laid to rest the week after his murder, on March 30 1980, which was also Palm Sunday. More than a quarter of a million people attended the funeral, travelling from all over the world to pay their last respects to the Archbishop. Pope John Paul II was represented at the funeral by Mexican cardinal, Corripio Ahumada, who said that "his blood will give fruit to brotherhood, love and peace." As the funeral ceremony was being held there were explosions nearby that was quickly followed by gunfire, leaving up to fifty people dead and almost as many injured. Chaos descended on the area surrounding the cathedral, and approximately seven thousand people rushed inside to take refuge, squashing into an area that usually holds a maximum of three thousand people. Today you can visit his tomb which is prominently situated in the crypt, and pay your respects to this great man just as Pope John Paul II did in 1983 and 1996, and more recently US President Obama in 2011. There has been a church in central San Salvador since the seventeenth century, but it was not until 1842 that it was elevated to cathedral status. Unfortunately twelve years later the church was severely damaged by bad weather and then in 1873 an earthquake destroyed the remains. The cathedral was rebuilt in 1888, using wood that gave the building more flexibility during earthquakes. Unfortunately the second cathedral was destroyed by fire in 1951. In 1956 work began on a third cathedral, and this is the one that stands today. Third time lucky so far, it has escaped the ravages of tropical storms, earthquakes and fires! The front of the cathedral was adorned with mosaic tiles that were specially designed by Salvadoran artist Fernando Llort. Unfortunately if you visit the cathedral today you will see a plain facade as the current Archbishop of El Salvador had the tiles removed in 2011, without consulting the people or government of El Salvador, an action that received a public outcry. The church was not fully finished until 1999, some nineteen years after Romer'os death, but was in use during his lifetime. Pope John Paul II at the tomb of Archbishop Romero Source: Expat Mamasita Visitor InformationPublic Open Times: Monday to Friday from 08:00 - 12:00 and 14:00 p.m - 16:30. Mass Times: 17:00 on Mondays to Saturdays and at 09:00 and 17:00 on Sundays. Contact Details: info@hospitaldivinaprovidencia.org Address: Final Calle Toluca y Avenida Rocio, Colonia Miramonte. San Salvador. GPS Coordinates: N 13.711307, W -89.223136 Divine Providence HospitalRomero lived at the Divine Providence Hospital during the 1970s and 80's, living alongside the resident Carmelite nuns who provide care for cancer patients. The day after the Archbishop made his speech, imploring the Salvadoran soldiers not to kill their fellow Salvadorans, Romero led a funeral mass for the mother of a friend at the chapel in the Divine Providence hospital. As the service drew to a close, and Romero lifted the chalice and prepared to take Holy Communion, gunfire sounded and a single bullet hit him in the heart. It was here, in the place that he loved, amongst people he saw as his family, that he was killed. This is a truly peaceful place to visit, and one that gives us time to stop and reflect on what Romero gave up for his beliefs. Assassination of Archbishop Romero - A clip from the movie "Salvador" Romero's Last Sunday Mass See all 14 photos Source: By Efegé (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons Visitor InformationAddress: Calle Arce and 13 Avenida Norte (very close to the cathedral) Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 -12:00 and 14:00 -17:00 and Saturday,08:00 -12:00. Parking: available on site at a cost of US$ 0.50 The Sacred Heart BasilicaIt was here, at the Basilica, that Archbishop Romero took his last Sunday mass on 23rd March 1980. He chose to use the mass to make a very public appeal to his fellow countrymen in his sermon, and listed a number of atrocities that had recently occurred, where many people were murdered. He then asked his fellow Salvadorans to remember that one of God's central laws was "Thou shall't not kill", imploring the soldiers and policemen to down arms and stop the needless killings. The very next day Archbishop Romero was shot dead during a funeral mass at the Divine Providence Hospital chapel. One of the last remnants of nineteenth century Salvadoran buildings, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is an important building in downtown San Salvador. The bishop of San Salvador, Antonio Adolfo Perez y Aguilar, organised the building of this basilica, and at the beginning of 1901 the inaugural stone was laid, starting a twenty year building schedule. The building was constructed using European methods, which has so far managed to withstand the country's sizeable earthquakes. For a period of ten years, from 1989 to 1999, the Basilica acted as San Salvador's principal church whilst construction work was completed on the cathedral. Three speeches from Archbishop Romero El Rosario Church Romero preached here See all 14 photos Source: D-Stanley via photopin cc Visitor InformationAddress: 4a Calle Oriente and 6a Avenida Sur , opposite Libertad Park. Parking: available next to the church at a cost of US$ 0.50 per hour or part hour. You can also park on the road directly outside the front of the church if you are not staying long, or alternatively you can park at the cathedral and walk (it's only 1 block away). Archbishop Romero was known to preach at the El Rosario church, and this impressive building is definitely well worth a visit. Built between the 1960s and 70's El Rosario church has a modern design and is famous for its magnificent stained glass windows that flood the inside of the church with a kaleidoscope of color. The Salvadoran sculptor Ruben Martinez designed the c

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YodelOut! Travel Around The World Home > London > Hidden Statuary And Carvings Of LondonHidden Statuary And Carvings Of London A few months ago when a house at the corner of Warwick Lane, E.C., was pulled down it was announced in the newspapers that the carved panel which for 250 years had marked the site of the old palace of the Earl of Warwick, the Kingmaker, would not be replaced in the new building but would be taken to the Guildhall Museum. By the good sense of the authorities this plan was not followed, but the stone was replaced at the spot where it had so long remained an interesting memorial of the past. As the interest attaching to these small carvings is much increased by their remaining in situ, and generally entirely destroyed when, cleaned up and repainted, they become mere pieces of stone in a museum, it is sincerely to be hoped that the few historical stones yet remaining may be spared and allowed to speak to us from their original positions the message which London is too prone to forget. The Warwick stone is a carving in low relief of the Earl of Warwick, with date and crests. A few yards away, on what was the site of the College of Physicians, now stands the Cutlers’ Hall, the frieze of which—one of the handsomest in London—is the work of George Tinworth, and represents the various branches of the cutler’s calling. Close by, at the corner of Canon’s Alley, St. Paul’s Churchyard, some three or four stories from the ground, is a very beautiful and well-preserved . carving of the Prince of Wales’s feathers with the title, ” Ich Dien,” and is dated 1670. This property formerly belonged to the Dean and Chapter, but there does not appear any record as to the origin of the stone. There was an inn for many years in St. Paul’s Churchyard with this sign, but it was some distance further east of this spot. Almost opposite the end of Canon’s Alley, above a stationer’s shop in Paternoster Row, is a very beautiful and well-preserved bust and crest which survives from the old Aldine House which stood here. On the north side of Paternoster Row is Panyer Alley, connecting with Newgate Street, and in the east wall of a building recently erected the old Panyer stone, one of the most interesting of carved stones, has been carefully reset. It shows a naked boy seated upon a panyer or basket with hand stretched out as though offering something for sale, and on a panel beneath are the words: When ye have sought the City round, Yet still this is the highest ground. August 22nd, 1688. The highest ground in the City is, however, not Panyer Alley. Some five or six years ago when an adjoining building was being reconstructed, one of the workmen was approached by a wealthy American and offered L5 to remove the stone, cover it with a sack, and hand it out to him through the hoarding. Fortunately the scheme was discovered in time, and it was an interesting sight to notice a stalwart City policeman on duty for several days until the cement in which the stone had been reset was strong enough to withstand the efforts of any pilfering hands. A drawing appeared in The Pall Mall Budget of that date depicting the scene. One of the best known of the old City inns, famous from the sixteenth century to the middle of the last century, was “The Swan with Two Necks ” in Gresham Street. It was established in the year 1556, but with the decay of the stage coach it disappeared some fifty years ago. The old crest reproduced in the modern building, which is a railway parcel office, is one of the quaintest of these allegorical signs. At 17A, Addle Street, – close by, is. a fine bas-relief of a bear with a collar and chain and the initials TE, date 1670. It was fortunately rebuilt into the house about 1880. Ironmonger Lane, Cheapside, contains the last surviving carving of the arms of the Mercers’ Company. This is attached to the wall of No. 6, and is a well-preserved panel showing the head and bust of a girl with flowing hair and dated 1668. In Coleman Street, Bank, are two carvings well worthy of attention. The gateway of St. Stephen’s Church is a wonderful and fantastic illustration of the Day of Judgment, and contains a very considerable number of clever and grotesque figures. Further down the street on the opposite side of the way is the hall of the Armourers’ Company, a common-place frontage, but on the top of the building, quite out of reach of an ordinary City man’s eye, is a very effective and beautifully-designed carving of the arms of the company—three armourers with their motto, ” We are One.” In Cheapside, at No. 14, Poultry, is a modern building with some excellent terracotta panels which represent the four royal processions that have passed through Cheap-side. The dates are 1546, 1561, 1660, and 1884. A fine statue of Gresham, perched up high on the north side of the campanile of the Royal Exchange, is too high to be properly seen from the street but is worth notice. It is copied from his statue, which was destroyed in the fire which burned down the old Exchange. Turning westward again and walking in the direction of Smithfield we pass the new Post Office buildings, and on the eastern side forming the keystone of the main arch of the building is a colossal head of the Right Hon. Arnold Morley, Postmaster-General, when the building was constructed. At the main entrance of St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, which is one of the oldest and wealthiest in London, is an excellent statue of King Henry VIII.. who refounded the hospital after suppressing the monastery in 1547. The present statue was erected and the gate built in 1702. In the wall of the hospital is a stone giving the names of those Protestant martyrs who were burnt to death at Smithfield. Smithfield was formerly the open field where tournaments were held outside the walls of the City, and here for some hundreds of years the celebrated Bartholomew Fair was held, and Wat Tyler was killed here by Sir William Walworth, Lord Mayor of London, in the year 1381. But the most tragic memories associated with this piece of ground are those connected with the reign of Queen Mary, for here the persecuted Protestants, including Anne Askew, Rogers, Bradford, and Philpot, suffered at the stake, and under Elizabeth many nonconformists suffered the same tragic fate. The statue erected as a memorial to these martyrs stands in a little garden in the centre of the square, which is so surrounded by a constantly moving stream of huge railway vans, butchers’ carts, and hand barrows as to be practically ungetatable, and the picture shown would not be recognised by many were it not for the guide furnished by the surrounding buildings. Its curious invisibility is emphasised by the fact that Mrs. E. T. Cook in her ” High-ways and Byeways of London,” overlooked the statue altogether, and says that the little tablet let into the wall of the hospital is the only martyr memorial. On the west side of Giltspur Street, opposite to St. Bartholomew’s, is a survival of the Fire of London, a small carved image of a naked boy put up after the fire. It is illustrated in Pennant’s London, but the inscription and wings which then decorated the figure have since disappeared. It was to mark the spot at Pie Corner where the Fire of London ended. At Ely Place, Hatton Garden, may be seen the last remains of the Bishop of Ely’s palace which stood here. It is the Mitre and date 1546, now in the wall of a public-house in a small turning leading to Hatton Garden. In Devereux Court, Essex Street, on the site of the old ” Grecian Coffee-house,” is a bust of the Earl of Essex and date 1676. It is, attributed to Cibber, who carved the panels at the base of the Monument. Gibbons’ statue of James II., which is a leaden one, was erected behind the Banqueting Hall in Whitehall in the year 1686 and was left undisturbed at the bloodless revolution, as noted elsewhere. A statue not often noticed is that of William III. in St. James’s Square (by Bacon) erected in the year 1698. At the back of Burlington House is the building which for many years was the home of the London University in Burlington Gardens. It has a very effective facade decorated with many statues, two of the best being those of Locke and Bacon by Theed. Another of Gibbons’s statues is to be seen at the quadrangle of Chelsea Hospital. It is of Charles II., the founder of this institution for the benefit of old and invalid soldiers. The sign of the Cutlers’ Company, the last surviving in the City, is the Elephant and Castle, and is to be found in the wall on the right hand of La Belle Sauvage Yard, Ludgate Hill. Washington DC – National Statuary Hall It is entered at the south door from the Rotunda.... London – The Chaterhouse And St. Bartholomew’s In days of old, when London’s present meatmarket was the... London – Some Ancient Doorways The Queen Anne revival has not yet given us any... London – Foundling Hospital Not far from the British Museum is the Foundling Hospital... Copyright © 2013 YodelOut · Log in

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Lee Casalena Copyright: Lee Casalena Tags: fremont street experience; lights; show; las vegas; casinos More About Las Vegas The World : North America : USA : Nevada : Las Vegas Overview and HistoryIn Spanish the word "vega" means fertile plain or valley, a fruitful ground, or a meadow. In Cuba it means specifically a tobacco field, usually by the bank of a river. Both sound like places where you can make a lot of money, right? You can see why they chose it for the name of this gambling heaven in Nevada! Let the show begin!Geologically, Las Vegas is an oasis in the desert. Take a look at Death Valley, just 150km from Las Vegas. Although the Mohave desert is dry as a bone at present, it wasn't always that way. The oasis of Las Vegas was once a wetland full of marshy soil and plants complete with woolly mammoths slurping up the cool refreshing water. Archaeologists found the ten-thousand-year-old remains of a mammoth in the middle of a 1993 construction project. Surprise!As time went on, (this is geologic time here, waaaay before humans showed up) the marshes dried up and left only some underground water nestled in a valley that was easily missed. Native Americans knew about the oasis but it was a secret to the European travelers until the nineteenth century.The discovery of this little green stripe in the middle of the Mojave desert is credited to Rafael Rivera, who came through in 1829 en route to Los Angeles. His discovery of this watering hole made life easier for thousands of settlers who were going West in the California Gold Rush. The spot was originally labeled "vegas" on the maps, referring to the meadow in the desert. Around the year 1840 the name was changed to "Las Vegas" and there it has grown ever since.Here's a look at Las Vegas by night -- not bad for a little watering hole!By 1904 the railroad companies had begun extending tracks to this gold mine of fresh water. Today the Jackie Gaughan's Plaza Hotel stands on top of the original Union-Pacific train station -- the only station in the world located inside a casino. Where there are trains, there are working men and where there are working men, there are saloons. Where there is a saloon, there will be a game of cards and with that, GAMBLING! A frontier town sprang to life with sweaty men drinking, fighting and betting on anything they could think of.Nobody knows how many cowboys really had a gunfight in the dust outside a bar in Las Vegas' shimmering past, but in 1910 a strict anti-gambling law came into effect and stopped them all. It prohibited all forms of gaming in public places and for about three weeks everyone mourned the loss of their favorite pastime.That being finished, the illegal secret night spots took over and business as usual carried on. Soon enough the Nevada stage legislature realized how much money they were missing, via taxes on gambling, and the era of the big casino was off to a running start. The licensed gambling casinos now generate almost fifty percent of the Nevada state budget! Take a look at the Hotel Luxor to get an idea of what kind of money we're talking about here.Growing cities need water, electricity and jobs for people. In 1931 construction began on the Hoover Dam project to fill these needs by using the Colorado River. When it was finished, thirty miles away from the city, it was the world's largest concrete structure and the world's biggest hydro-electric power generator. This project kept money flowing into Las Vegas during the Great Depression and helped the city to keep growing.The world-famous Las Vegas Strip followed hard on the heels of the Depression and WWII. The Strip began as a two-lane highway you could follow from Vegas to Los Angeles. It turned into the site of a building boom for the next six decades and saw the arrival of such famous casinos as the Sands, the Riviera, Stardust and the Tropicana.They got a little competition from Atlantic City when New Jersey legalized gambling in the 1970's. The war was on to see who could make the biggest, flashiest and most opulent mega-resort around their casino. Stop in at the Belagio or Caesar's Palace to find out who won THAT contest...All of these, by the way, owe a debt of gratitude to the Flamingo Hotel, which beat them to the punch be thirty years. Reputed mobster Bugsy Siegel opened the Flamingo in 1946, launching one of the most celebrated of the early casinos only six months before being murdered. Viva Las Vegas!Bugsy's original idea of making a resort in addition to a Casino has now become an altered reality to big to be believed. Las Vegas now hosts hotels and resorts that are like a movie set with tourist facilities built into each scene. You can be a Pirate of the Caribbean, go for a stroll through the city of Paris, or spend the night inside the medieval castle Excalibur.And say "shush!" to the Sphinx for me when you're in Luxor, the ancient Egyptian temple.Getting ThereThe McCarran International Airport is the one for you, if you're not driving across the desert in a convertible Cadillac that has the horns of a steer mounted on the hood. Los Angeles to Las Vegas is a 300 mile drive which means somewhere out there, there's a person who's done it in three hours. Or tried.TransportationWell, it's mostly a driving city. There are local city buses connecting the suburbs with downtown, the normal interstate buses like Greyhound, and literally a thousand taxis. You can hop a train on the Amtrak line, but don't stand around waiting for the metro. And with Boulevards like this one, who would want to be underground?People and CultureLas Vegas has a language that's all its own and it lives in the casinos. There are some familiar ones you already know, like "high roller" (which is a person who spends a lot of money). But did you know that a high roller is the same as a "whale"? And how about "Dark", as in, no show. Dark Sundays means there are no performances, so the main marquee is switched off and the stage is dark."Comp" is short for complimentary or free, and if you're "in red" it means your name is highlighted with the color red on the guest list, because you've been comp'ed. And for the modern edge, "eye in the sky" means a hidden surveillance camera in the ceiling. Las Vegas is full of mirrors -- they make the room look bigger, they multiply the lights, and they make a great place to park a supervisory camera system. There's a saying that goes, "if you can't spot the fish at the table, you ARE the fish." Fish is an inexperienced gabler. Card sharks are the ones who eat the fish. Sharks might be using a shiner, too; that's what the eye in the sky is for. (Shiner is a little mirror a shark uses to cheat by seeing your cards.)Things to do, RecommendationsI've got a recommendation for all you young lovers out there... get hitched at the Chapel of the Bells! Follow it up with an intergalactic honeymoon on the USS Enterprise. Here you will find a full-scale replica of the control room of the famous star ship from Star Trek. Las Vegas may in fact be the world's biggest collection of surreal and odd places to explore, like the Borg chamber, another Star Trek household word.Have fun, stay hydrated out there, and don't forget to take some pictures from the highest location you can get to. Here's a shot of the volcano erupting at the Mirage Hotel.And lastly, remember the most important piece of advice there is:"What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas."Text by Steve Smith.

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Rock Springs Field Office Shelley Gregory Celebrate National Public Lands Day with the Rock Springs Field Office The Bureau of Land Management Rock Springs Field Office (RSFO) is inviting volunteers to celebrate National Public Lands Day (NPLD) at the Overland Trail interpretive site on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.Volunteers are needed to install trail markers, remove litter and complete a walkway at this historic site where traces of the Overland Trail are still visible. From 1862 to 1868, this trail was the only emigrant route on which the U.S. Government would allow travel and an estimated 20,000 emigrants used it each year. It provided stage stop travel from Kansas through Wyoming and greatly contributed to the settlement of the west until railroads were completed.The RSFO NPLD event is a wonderful way for individuals, families and youth and civic groups to learn about their public lands and help preserve a part of our nation’s history for future generations.The Overland Trail interpretive site is located on the Reagan Avenue side of Sage Elementary School in Rock Springs, Wyo. Volunteers are asked to wear proper work attire, closed-toe shoes and safety glasses.For more information, please contact RSFO Outdoor Recreation Planner Jo Foster at 307-352-0327 or gfoster@blm.gov.Established in 1994, NPLD is the nation's largest volunteer effort to improve and enhance public lands. More than 180,000 volunteers are expected to participate at more than 2,000 public lands sites and complete an estimated $15 million in improvements this year. 280 Highway 191 North Rock Springs WY 82901 Last updated: 09-08-2011

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DRIVING JERSEY: THE PINE BARRENS DRIVING JERSEY: GINO VALENTI DRIVING JERSEY: TATTOO GURU What we discovered is that tattoo, despite all the sound and fury in much of the imagery, is actually a delicate walk, an introspect into permanence and representation and ultimately, a very intimate brief encounter with someone who marks you for life. The Pines Barrens, the cradle of the Piney culture is an anomaly in the Eastern part of the United States. It is the largest untouched wilderness east of the Mississippi. In the late 1970s, fears of urban sprawl prompted Congress to pass an Act to protect the Pines and today the New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve contains approximately 1,100,000 acres of land, and occupies 22% of New Jersey's land area. These simple farmers knew a thing or two about the immensity of life because they too created it, from the seed to the soil to the sun and they were humble before the power of existence and we believe there is no higher intention, no better reason for religion, for faith and no finer practice of both than being in awe together. It's something about the under-dog, the believer, the dreamer in him that connects him to the state for me. He is a lifer. He has never given up on his fantasy and he has tasted it from time to time, enough anyway, that at 76 years old he is still reaching for it. DRIVING JERSEY: LORD WHIMSY Whimsy introduced himself as Allen, Allen Crawford and Lady Pinkwater as Susan. When our AD Ryan Bott walked in and said "hey, Lord Whimsy, I'm Ryan," He smirked charmingly and said, "you can call me Allen." He is indeed as noble looking in person as he is in photographs, yet in the flesh he comes off more as a cross between Wallace Shawn and Kermit the Frog. The boardwalk culture of Seaside has always intrigued me for its innocence and indulgence. There is no denying that the boards and beaming neon, the games and food, the bars and beaches invite families and fools for love and lust, alike. DRIVING JERSEY: SEASIDE HEIGHTS For over a decade Helbing has been leading a weekly weekend hike of 15 to 20 miles around the state. He welcomes all hikers. Participants come from as far south as Delaware and far north as Vermont. The day we caught up with Helbing, there were some 25 others along for the adventure. And he gets paid nothing for this.

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Cornwall Contents St Michael's Mount [View a zoomable and navigable Map of the Area provided by Multimap.] Dominating Mount's Bay is St Michael's Mount, (Cornish: Karrek Loes yn Koes), which rises majestically almost 230 feet from sea level to the tower, chapel and battlement of the castle. Situated approximately 500 yards offshore the Mount is reached by small ferry boats which ply between Marazion and the Mount's harbour at high tide, or a causeway which enables and service traffic at low water. At its base, the Mount is rather more than a mile in circuit, and occupies a horizontal area of about 7 acres.The grandeur and wealth of history of St Michael's Mount, with its fairy tale castle, make it a unique attraction in Britain. An island at high tide, originalting from the great flood in 3000 BC, the Mount is now a treasure of the National Trust. It features a harbour, shops and a restaurant, "The Sail Loft". The castle and gardens are open to the public some days and details can be obtained from the Tourist Information Centres. According to one legend St Michael is believed to have appeared here in AD 710. The Mount is a small island on the south-west coast of Cornwall connected at low tide by a causeway to the Mainland. In the 11th century it was given to the monks of Mont St Michel in France who founded a priory here. At the dissolution in 1539, the revenues were given to Henry Arundell who was appointed Governor. The Mount, on the orders of Sir Francis Basset, then Sheriff of Cornwall, remained loyal to the King during the English Civil War but it was attacked and taken by Parliamentary forces, under the command of Colonel Hammond, in April 1646. Major Ceeley was appointed Governor in 1659, by Richard Cromwell who had briefly succeeded his father as Lord Protector. At the Restoration in 1660, John St Aubyn became the proprietor, and the Mount has continued in that family ever since. The nunnery and house for the monks were placed below the church to the east, south and west; they were much altered during work in 1720 to convert the buildings into a family residence for the St Aubyn family. Further alterations were made in 1826. Since 1660 it has been in the possession of the St Aubyn family and a small village has grown up near the harbour. In 1811, there were fifty houses, eight of which were uninhabited. By 1820 the little town of St Michael had two or three small Inns, and about seventy dwellings. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert visited the Mount on 6th September 1846.The Mount is now owned by the National Trust; it is a popular tourist attraction and can be reached by walking across the causeway at low tide or taking the boat at other times. There is a steep walk to the priory with an abundance of magnificent views. Description & Travel Poorhouses, Poor Law, etc. The Cornwall Family History Society have not yet published Monumental Inscriptions for this parish. Census information for this parish (1841 - 1901) is held in the Cornwall Record Office. The Cornwall Family History Society offers a census search service for its members. The Cornwall Family History Society have also published on-line census detail by surname on the FamilyHistoryonLine site.Specific census information for this parish is available as follows: 1841. The 1841 Census of St Michael's Mount (HO107/144), Enumeration District 4, is available on-line from the Cornwall Online Census project. 1851. The 1851 Census of St Michael's Mount (HO107/1918), Enumeration District 4b, is available on-line from the Cornwall Online Census project. The New Zealand Society of Genealogists have compiled separate surname indexes of the 1851 Census for each Cornish registration district; St Michael's Mount is listed in Volume 26. The booklets are ava

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Throughout the world, Gettysburg is known for its role in the American Civil War and President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. Far fewer know what our area was like before the battle or even further back, when the first European settlers arrived. The land that now comprises the center of Adams County was purchased from the Iroquois Indians by the family of William Penn in 1736. At the time there was no official Gettysburg, Adams County, state of Pennsylvania or United States. Within a few years 150 families had "leap-frogged" over the English Quakers and Germans, who had settled to the east of here, to this area, then known by the name of its main tributary, Marsh Creek. Many of these settlers were Scots-Irish who had left Northern Ireland to escape English persecution. Information on Gettysburg Gettysburg, home to the Battle of Gettysburg (1863) of the American Civil War, draws in large numbers of tourists every year to visit the historical sites around the small community as well as the battlefield itself. Gettysburg has many activities and tours to offer to vacationers and tourists that are interested in the Gettysburg area and the history of the community and the battle. A narrated tour via double-decker bus and tours of the Jenny Wade house are two examples. Ghost tours are also popular with tourists, profiling various locations reported to be haunted. One of the most popular times to visit Gettysburg is in the Summer and early Fall months, about June through October.A popular attraction in Gettysburg is the reenactment of the Battle of Gettysburg which is held every summer for the three days around the Fourth of July. Events include tours, ghost stories and reenactments. Although known primarily for its proximity to the battlefield, the Borough of 7490 residents is also known for its institutions of higher learning. The Lutheran Theological Seminary was founded in 1826 and Gettysburg College was established in 1832. Harrisburg Area Community College also has a campus just outside of Gettysburg. Centrally located in Southern Pennsylvania, Gettysburg is 52 miles from Baltimore, 90 miles from Washington, DC, and 102 miles from Philadelphia. The main thoroughfare is US Route 30 (The Lincoln Highway) which was the first trans-continental highway. Gettysburg Pennsylvania is a beautiful place with lots of history, but if you wanted to go more Appalachian you could visit the Hocking Hills in Ohio. The Hocking Hills are surrounded by state parks and forests. There are plenty of activities to do including: hiking, fishing, rock climbing, zip lining, horseback riding, camping, atv riding, and canoeing. For more information on the area and where to stay, visit Hockinghills.com. Gettysburg was founded in 1786 and named after Samuel Gettys, an early settler and tavern owner. The confluence of six major roads of the period caused it to be attractive to travelers and settlers alike.In 1858 the Gettysburg Railroad completed construction of a railroad line from Gettysburg to Hanover. The Gettysburg Railroad Station opened in 1859. Passenger train service to the city ended in 1942. The station was restored in 2006 and currently operates as a museum. For three days in July of 1863, a costly battle raged between the Union and Confederate armies in and around the Borough. Over 51,000 casualties occurred during this battle. Although the Civil War continued two years following the battle at Gettysburg, the battle is viewed as the turning point of the war. The Dobbin House Tavern, which is one of the most famous restaurants in Gettysburg, was once home to Reverend Alexander Dobbin in 1776. The restaurant has since been authentically restored and provides an ambiance that was once present during the historic days of Gettysburg. The Dobbin House is lit by candles while the wait staff serves authentic foods from two centuries ago dressed in Civil War attire. Other historical attractions are the hotels and bed and breakfasts around the borough. The Gettysburg Hotel is a popular destination for tourists because of all the history that the hotel holds. The Gettysburg Hotel is located in the heart of downtown Gettysburg, within walking distance to historical sites, restaurants and shopping. The hotel has been in business since 1797 and in 1863 witnessed events that took place during the three day battle.

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Ockenden Manor Hotel & Spa Yoga Retreats 2015 4 dates available in 2015 You will be guided through your retreat by Sal for more infomation contact Jennie Rickards Explore Ockenden ManorA Brief History of Ockenden ManorAround and About Ockenden Manor A Brief History of Ockenden Manor The first recorded owners of Ockenden were the Michel family in the mid-1500's and John Michel lived there and survived when the house burnt down on 8 September 1608. In 1658, John Burrell who had grown rich on the Sussex iron industry, bought the manor, extending it and adding what is now the oak panelled Burrell Room. The property remained in the Burrell family until the early 20th century and was for a time in the 1760's owned by the fourth Duke of Marlborough, whose mother Elizabeth Burrell had married the third Duke. In the early 1900's Ockenden was home to a Jewish Boys School and at the start of the Second World War it housed Canadian troops. After the war Mr and Mrs Eggars opened it as a restaurant and guest house, starting another chapter in the long history of what is now Ockenden Manor Hotel. View our TripAdvisor reviews Share this page: Around and About Ockenden Manor

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Iran bids to woo tourists to cultural treasures - Taipei Times Sun, Oct 20, 2013 - Page 6　News List Iran bids to woo tourists to cultural treasures The Guardian, LONDON “We estimate that last year our tourism industry helped add about US$2 billion to our revenue,” Najafi said.Now, Najafi said, the target was US$10 billion.Chinese tourists are a priority.“World figures show that China sends more tourists to visit other countries than anywhere else,” Najafi said. “With help from our embassy in China, we have spoken to Chinese tourism officials and we have invited a number of them to come to Iran.”Najafi hoped foreign tourists would become “ambassadors for the goodwill of our country and our people” in the world.“We have a secure and safe country ... but we in Iran should take the first step in persuading Westerners that they should have no fear in coming to Iran,” he said.Amos Chapple, a photographer from New Zealand, said the Iran he saw was utterly different from the one represented in the West.“Every traveler I met felt the same way: They had arrived expecting hostility and danger, but ended up amongst the most cosmopolitan and generous people in the Middle East,” he said. “Having visited three times, it’s just heartbreaking to see what damage the sanctions are doing to ordinary people who have nothing but goodwill towards America.”Zoe Holman, an Australian journalist who visited Iran for the first time in 2003, said: “Despite the divisions projected in geopolitics by the ‘war on terror’ and Iraq war, I was surprised, and humbled, to discover that none of these prejudices seemed to have trickled down to affect Iranian attitudes towards Westerners.” “I was struck by the cosmopolitanism of urban Iranians, their education, open-mindedness and their humorous irreverence for the religious regime,” Holman added.

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VIA Magazine Fort Ross, Calif. Fort Ross, two hours north of San Francisco, is a living reminder of the days when Russian trappers colonized on the northern California coast. Fears of an invasion fueled American concern about Russia during the cold war. But the Russians had been on American soil for some 200 years, hunting otter for pelts along the wild coastline from Alaska to California before those territories became part of the United States. The trappers built their southernmost outpost in 1812 at Fort Ross (short for "Rossiya," a transliterative spelling of their homeland), married local Native Americans, and stayed for nearly three decades, until depleted otter stocks rendered their operation unprofitable. Today, Fort Ross is a state park offering a window onto history from its location on an oceanside bluff two hours north of San Francisco. Winter is quiet here, making it the perfect time to ease into the ambience of this historic Russian village. On most weekends, costumed interpreters reenact daily activities of the fort during the 19th century. They add life to the settlement's wooden structures, such as the original redwood chapel, which dates from 1824 and is topped with the Russian Orthodox Church's distinctive cross. information: (707) 847-3286. Related Links: Fort Ross State Historic Park Gualala, Calif.: Banana Belt Weekend Getaway: Eureka, Calif. Weekender: Redwood Valley, Calif. // ]]>

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Español English Português Français Deutsch Italiano Home About Panama About Panama Getting to Panama FAQ Our Folklore Panamanian Cuisine Retire in Panama Historical Facts Visit Panama What to do? Where to go? Fabulous Destinations National Parks Tourism Services Upcoming Events Past Events Congresses and conventions Explore Panama Panamanian Pride Photo Gallery Virtual Tours Share your story Panama and me News News Blog What's being said of Panama Contact Us Contact us Links Soil studies for South Terminal underway The construction company Norberto Odebrecht has begun working on soil studies to build the South Terminal of the Tocumen International Airport. The Brazilian company was awarded the contract in late 2012 with its bid of $679.4 million dollars, beating out the Asian firm China Harbor Engineering. Tocumen S.A. authorized Odebrecht to begin the topography and geology studies. The studies are being conducted in the vicinity of the South Corridor, where a new four-lane access road to the terminal will be built. The studies will determine the soil composition and provide indications on how to divert the flow of the Tocumen River. According to the proposal submitted by the Brazilian company, the cost to construct the main building that covers 75,000 square meters, including equipment, is $415.6 million dollars, while $66.7 million and $15 million dollars will be allocated for the new runway and control tower, respectively. The four-lane boulevard, which includes work on the Tocumen River, will cost $43 million dollars. The first phase of the South Terminal, including part of the main building that will have nearly 20 boarding gates, should be completed by mid-2014. With this new expansion, Tocumen will have the capacity to handle 15 million passengers per year. Last year 6.8 million passengers passed through the airport, of which 45% were still in transit to a different destination. In late 2012, Tocumen, which is 100% state-owned, was given permission by the Cabinet Council to borrow money, issue bonds or request any other debt security in order to obtain the necessary financing to cover the costs of the project. To cover part of the investment, Tocumen will rent out the commercial offices that will be available in the terminal. This process, which will make concessions for 5,000 square meters, is estimated to provide nearly $500 million dollars in royalties. In 2007, Tocumen obtained $200 million dollars from the rentals of 2 million square meters of commercial space. AIRPORT INFRASTRUCTURE Million dollars is allocated by Norberto Odebrecht to cover any damage caused by the project. Million dollars is the price tag for the new airplane taxiways. < Back

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Iced Over in the South My wife and I recently welcomed a second child into the world, so much of my birding has been of the theoretical nature of late. However, this past weekend I was able to get out for a couple hours to take in a phenomenon that birders in North Carolina have rarely seen of late. The Poler Vortex that has sunk much of the North American continent into the deep freeze has had an effect on us on the margins as well. Several days of sub-freezing temperatures have frozen over the lakes in my hometown of Greensboro, North Carolina, making for phenomenal duck watching for those willing to brave the weather. Unfortunately, with a new baby on my plate, this once in a decade waterfowl show has been difficult for me to partake in, but with family in town I was able to slip out and run the “lake loop”, a short route that takes me to the three largest bodies of water in the county. Unfortunately, the cold snap had itself snapped, and the air temperature was a balmy 60 degree F, making for the unusual incidence of a nearly iced over body of water that required only a light jacket to enjoy. The ducks were still concentrated in the, ever increasing, pockets of open water as if it were much colder. This, friends, is what is known as the best of both worlds. Several diving ducks were ticked into an open patch of water right near the shore. The majority of them were Buffleheads and Ruddy Ducks, but Hooded Mergansers floated against the back edge, nervously watching the fishermen and the one lanky dude with the scope aimed their direction. A hole in the ice farther towards the middle was entirely packed full of Pied-billed Grebes, and a number of more wary ducks, including American Wigeon, American Black Duck, and Greater Scaup (a county bird!) occupied an open spot against the shore on a far arm. If this sounds like a pretty pedestrian outing farther north, than you’re probably right. I don’t know if I can adequately construe the novelty of all this. Regular “ducking” (not a word, but it should be) anywhere in the south in winter can be a difficult thing. There’s a lot of water here, and the birds tend to be spread out over acres of farm ponds and reservoirs. It’s hard to get a full accounting, and even harder to find anything locally rare. But when all the birds are concentrated in these little open patches of water in the midst of ice, it’s like Christmas. If what you asked for were ducks. The gulls seemed to enjoy the novelty too. They clustered around the diving ducks, ready to pounce on anything they pulled out of the water. A flock of Ring-billed Gulls was paying particularly close attention to a small squadron of Hooded Mergansers, whose tiny fish were continually poached by the screaming hordes. Great Blue Herons stood on the ice at various spots on the lake too, but these are bigger birds, and the ice was becoming thinner and thinner every moment. I watched more than once as a Great Blue Heron fell through the ice unexpectedly, or landed near the edge of an opening only to find its firm footing shatter beneath its feet. Turns out I wasn’t the only one having trouble dealing with the unusual weather. Oh well, at least the air temperature was pleasant. By now the ice has mostly melted off the lakes, scattering the ducks back among their various farm ponds and side arms. We may never see another opportunity to witness this sort of phenonmenon for several years in North Carolina. A shame, too. The crutch of an iced over lake is a novel thing down here. Not novel enough for me to move north, but nice enough for once in a while. ducks North Carolina winter Nate Nate Swick is a birder. He grew up in the midwest but currently makes his home in Greensboro, North Carolina, with his wife and two young children, who are not yet aware that they are birders too. He has a soft spot for Piping Plovers and loves pelagics even when his stomach doesn’t, which makes him the quintessential Carolina birder. When he’s not looking for birds, which is not often, he enjoy music with banjos in it, disc golf, good beer, progressive politics and the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team and he’s not particularly shy about sharing his opinion on any of those things. Nate is the managing editor of the ABA blog, helps lead trips for the Wake County Audubon’s Young Naturalist’s Club and he’s the eBird reviewer for the state of North Carolina. He writes about birds and birding at The Drinking Bird. Share This Article Simon Tickle February 05, 2014 10:47:41 am Congratulations! Never mind the weather, was it a son or a daughter? Charles Harper’s Birds & Words: A Review of a Classic Reborn Snowy Owls Caught a Ride to the Netherlands -- Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents, family tents, Vango tents, and more! [Advertising Partner] -- Explore These Related Posts Kununurra Poo Ponds Grallards: New Zealand’s Next Extinction or Newest Species? Dickcissels I Never Knew Birding East Hills to Padstow Getting out of Wellington Spectacled Bears at Machu Picchu Republicans Apparently Want Birds to Die Birding Tourism in Australia Pilgrim on the Great Bird Continent Texas Oil Spill Threatens Migrating Birds

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Touropia Travel ExpertsHome 10 Oldest Temples in the World Last updated on December 12, 2014 in Culture, History 2 CommentsA temple is roughly defined as a structure reserved for religious or spiritual activities. Temples have been built throughout the ages and many new ones open their doors every year. The Akshardham Temple in New Delhi built in 2008 and the White Temple in Chiang Rai which is still under construction are just two recent examples. The ancient temples on this list however were built millenniums ago by people who’s religion and believe system are nog longer practiced. These buildings are among the oldest man made structures found on earth. They serve as a testimony to the gods and deities of cultures and civilizations long gone. 10Palace of Knossos Located some 5 km (3 mi) south of Heraklion, the Palace of Knossos is the most important and best known Minoan palace complex in Crete. The great palace was built gradually between 1700 and 1400 BC, with periodic rebuildings after destruction until it was devastated once and for all by fire. The palace comprised living spaces, reception rooms, workshops, shrines and store rooms all built around a central square. The main function of the palace is still under debate. It could have been used primarily as an administrative center, a religious center—or both, in a theocratic manner. Knossos is also often associated with the legend of the Athenian hero Theseus killing the Minotaur. See also: Greece Guide 9Göbekli Tepe photo/© Berthold Steinhilber Sometimes referred to as the first temple or oldest temple, Göbekli Tepe is a sanctuary built on a hilltop in southeastern Turkey. The houses or temples are round megalithic buildings while the walls are made of unworked dry stone and include numerous T-shaped monolithic pillars of limestone that are up to 3 meter (10 ft) high. The site, was erected by hunter-gatherers in the 10th millennium BC (!) making it by far the oldest human-made place of worship yet discovered. Göbekli Tepe not only predate pottery, and the invention of writing or the wheel but it was also built before the beginning of agriculture and animal husbandry. See also: Turkey Guide 8Temple of Amada flickr/Rivertay The Temple of Amada is the oldest temple in Nubia and was first constructed by Egyptian pharaoh Thutmose III in the 15th century BC. The temple was dedicated to Amun and Re-Horakhty. Alterations and decoration were carried out by later pharaohs. Akhenaten had the name Amun destroyed throughout the temple for example while Seti I had this restored again. Although the temple is quite small and has crumbling exterior, its interior features some of the most finely cut reliefs with bright and vibrant colors. See also: Egypt Guide 7Ggantija Temples flickr/boris_gass High on a hill on the island of Gozo, is the Stone Age Ggantija prehistoric temple complex. Constructed from 3,600-3,000 BC, the Ggantija temples are the earliest of a series of megalithic temples in Malta, pre-dating Egypt’s pyramids and Britain’s Stonehenge by over a 1,000 years. This megalithic monument is in fact two temples, built side by side and enclosed within a boundary wall. The numerous figurines and statues indicate that the temples were possibly the site of a Fertility cult. The temples on Malta are the oldest temples in Europe. See also: Malta Guide 6Hagar Qim and Mnajdra flickr/zader The megalithic complex of Hagar Qim is located atop a cliff on the southern edge of the island of Malta. The Mnajdra temples are about 600 meters further down further down the cliff . Hagar Qim consists of a main temple and three additional megalithic structures beside it. The largest megalith at Hagar Qim is some 7 meters (23 ft) high and weights around 20 tons. Mnajdra consists of three conjoined but not connected temples . The oldest temples were built between 3600 and 3200 BC. Many artifacts were recovered from within the temples suggesting that these old temples were used for religious purposes. These structures were not used as tombs since no human remains were found. 5Temple of Seti I flickr/Argenberg The Temple of Seti I is the mortuary temple of Pharaoh Seti I on the west bank of the Nile in Abydos. The ancient temple was constructed towards the end of the reign of Seti, and may have been completed by his son Ramesses the Great after his death in 1279 BC. The temple was not only dedicated to Seti I but also to a number of deities. The raised reliefs in this old temple are some of the finest and most detailed in all of Egypt. The temple also contains the Abydos King List. It is a chronological list of many dynastic pharaohs of Egypt from Menes, the Egyptian king credited with founding the First dynasty, until Ramesses I, Seti’s father. 4Hypogeum photo/© MaltaVista.net The Hypogeum in Malta is the only prehistoric underground temple in the world. The temple consists of halls, chambers and passages carved out of rock. Thought to be originally a sanctuary, it became a necropolis in prehistoric times. The complex is grouped in three levels – the upper level (3600-3300 BC), the middle level (3300-3000 BC), and the lower level (3150 -2500 BC). The deepest room in the lower level is 10.6 meters (35 ft) underground. Only a limited number of visitors are allowed entry and there can be a 2-3 weeks wait to get a ticket. 3Temple of Hatshepsut flickr/Stefan Geens The Mortuary temple of Hatshepsut, who ruled Egypt from around 1479 BC until her death in 1458 BC, is situated beneath the cliffs at Deir el Bahari on the west bank of the Nile. It is a colonnaded structure, which was designed and implemented by Senemut, the royal architect of Hatshepsut, to serve for her posthumous worship and to honor the glory of Amun. The temple is built into a cliff face that rises sharply above it and consists of three layered terraces reaching 30 meters (97 ft ) in height. These terraces are connected by long ramps which were once surrounded by gardens. 2Luxor Temple flickr/TrevorLowe The Luxor Temple is located on the east bank of the River Nile in the ancient city of Thebes and was founded in 1400 BC during the New Kingdom. The temple was dedicated to the three Egyptian gods Amun, Mut, and Chons. This old temple was the center of the festival of Opet, Thebes’ most important festival. During the annual festival the statues of the three Gods were escorted from Karnak to the temple of Luxor along the avenue of sphinxes that connect the 2 temples. The festival lasted 11 days during the 18th Dynasty but had grown to 27 days by the reign of Ramesses III in the 20th Dynasty. No longer an active religious site, holidays to Luxor are extremely popular with tourists nowadays. 1Stonehenge flickr/Natesh Ramasamy One of the most famous sites in the world, Stonehenge is composed of earthworks surrounding a circular setting of large standing stones in south west England. Stonehenge was produced by a culture that left no written records so many aspects of Stonehenge remain subject to debate. Evidence indicate that the iconic stone monument was erected around 2500 BC while the last known construction at Stonehenge was about 1600 BC. The gigantic stones may have come from a quarry, around 40 kilometers (25 mi) north of Stonehenge on the Marlborough Downs. It is not known for certain what purpose Stonehenge served, but many scholars believe the monument was used as a ceremonial or religious center. Today, it is a popular tourist destination in England and Stonehenge tours are available from several English cities. See also: United Kingdom Guide Related Travel Lists 10 Best Places to Visit in the UK 10 Top Tourist Attractions in England Map of Oldest Temples In The World Peter says February 12, 2012 at 7:38 am What about Newgrange in Ireland..? 3200BC http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newgrange rajesh kumar says June 25, 2013 at 6:18 am what about india ancient temple which is oldest one Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Name * Email * Website Comment Beaches & Islands 25 Best Caribbean Beaches10 Best Islands in Thailand10 Awesome Beaches around the World 10 Best Luxury Resorts in the Maldives10 Best Malaysia Beach Resorts10 Best All Inclusive Resorts in Jamaica About Touropia Copyright © 2015· Touropia.com · Privacy Policy · Disclaimer · Compensation Disclosure

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North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre High Road, Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, ML1 3HU North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre has the award-winning Technopolis interactive experience and an impressive fifth-floor viewing tower. The main feature of the centre is the multi-media 'Technopolis' facility. This takes the visitor from the arrival of the Romans in the area, through the rise and fall of heavy industry to the present-day regeneration of the district. The use of hands on technology, with talking figures, recreated streets and foundry scenes really brings the industrial hey-day of the area to life.For a wonderful view over the Clyde Valley, take the stairs to the viewing tower (lift available) and, on a clear day, see from Lanarkshire's Tinto Hills right down to Glasgow and beyond to Ben Lomond.The centre also has an exhibition gallery, the focus of many fascinating shows and community projects over the year. There is also a family history research room, with skilled staff available to help researchers in the art of tracing family trees.A small shop sells books, postcards and gifts with local heritage flavour.

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Good Sam Camping App SNOWBIRDDESTINATIONS One Tank Trip for North Dakota Camping Bordering on Canada, North Dakota is a beautiful, expansive state that hasn't changed much since the days of Lewis and Clark. In fact, Lewis and Clark spent more time here than any other place on their journeys, and today, we're going to find out just what they saw here that had them so intrigued. Beginning our one tank trip in Bismarck, the capital of North Dakota, the city is rich with historic sites, educational attractions and cultural events. The North Dakota Heritage Center is a fascinating place with many static and traveling exhibits, and archives of manuscripts and books that tell the exciting history of this state. Many visitors will also find Camp Hancock of interest. Once a military post, it offered protection for working gangs building the Northern Pacific Railroad. Another must see is the Double Ditch Indian Village, an incredible site, which contains the ruins of a large Mandan Indian earthlodge village, believed to have been inhabited for nearly 300 years. For the birding enthusiast, Bismarck will be of particular interest; it's here you can follow the paths of renowned early explorers by searching the Bismarck-Mandan Birding Drive for the wealth of birds that can be found here. Moving along our one take trip, we head to Washburn, about an hour and a half away on Hwy-83 N. Peaceful and serene, Washburn is located on the banks of the Missouri River and offers travelers a wide variety of sights and experiences. Fishing is abundant throughout much of the state, but the most popular place to set a line is here at Lake Sakakawea. The largest lake built by the Corp of Engineers, it has more than 1,600 miles of shoreline and extends westward almost 200 miles, and is one of the 3 largest man-made reservoirs in the nation. All of this makes Lake Sakakawea an angler's paradise, and a great place for a number of other water activities. Of great interest in this area is the Knife River Indian Village. A historic site, this fascinating place holds important, and historic, archaeological remnants of the Northern Plains Indians who once used this area as a major trading and agricultural center. The National Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center is a must see on this trip. The Center provides an overview of the Lewis & Clark expedition, and contains many Native American artifacts of significant interest, all telling the story of the discovery and the settling of this wonderful city. The last North Dakota RV camping stop on our journey takes us to the wonderful city of Minot, just a short drive on Hwy-83 N. Travelers here should visit the Scandinavian Heritage Center and Park. Built to honor North Dakota's very large Scandinavian ancestry, this incredible park features remembrances and replicas from each of the Scandinavian countries. Every September Minot welcomes thousands of people to celebrate their Scandinavian culture at the Norsk Hostfest, the largest of its kind in North America. Featuring many exhibits, cuisine, art and jewelry, it's a wonderful experience, and shouldn't be missed! For birders, this is another exceptional place to do some great viewing. Located in the middle of five National Wildlife Refuges, Minot is a birding utopia. No matter what time of year you visit, North Dakota has a wealth of activities waiting for you including birding, camping, fishing, and plenty of winter fun! Back to One Tank Trips for 2011 Woodall's Recommended North Dakota RV Campgrounds Home | Explore | Forums | Blog | Buy | About Woodall's | Contact Us | Help | eNewsletter | Recommended Products | Free Information Press Releases | RV Camping | Tent Camping | Family Camping | Things To Do | Terms | Privacy Policy | Good Sam Camping App Copyright ©2015 Good Sam Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved.

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A pint of Guinness in DublinDublin is Ireland's capital city, located near the midpoint of Ireland's east coast, on the River Liffey. It is a vibrant city with a thriving music scene and has been voted one of the top 25 cities of the world to live in. And what's a day in Dublin without a pint of Guinness? One of the world's most successful beer brands and an Irish staple, this dark stout -- a beer made from roasted barley hops, water and yeast -- has a characteristic burnt flavour and a thick creamy head. Dublin is also famous for the Temple Bar, a popular meeting spot and the location of many of the city's cultural institutions. It is not far from the river, which is crossed by the famous Ha'penny Bridge. Enjoy these snapshots of life from Dublin.Photos: Getty Images Gallery View:A pint of Guinness in DublinCLOSE1 - 16 of 21PrevNext Yahoo Lifestyle Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images Tue 24 Jul, 2012 10:30 AM IST People relax on the riverfront in Dublin.People relax on the riverfront in Dublin.

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Steam clock This article includes a list of references, but its sources remain unclear because it has insufficient inline citations. Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations. (September 2010) Tourists are entertained by the Gastown steam clock in Vancouver A steam clock is a clock which is fully or partially powered by a steam engine. Only a few functioning steam clocks exist, most designed and built by Canadian horologist Raymond Saunders for display in urban public spaces. Steam clocks built by Saunders are located in Otaru, Japan; Indianapolis, USA; and the Canadian cities of Vancouver, Whistler and Port Coquitlam, all in British Columbia. Steam clocks by other makers are installed in St Helier, Jersey and at the Chelsea Farmers' Market in London, England. Although they are often styled to appear as 19th-century antiques, steam clocks are a more recent phenomenon inspired by the Gastown steam clock built by Saunders in 1977. One exception is the steam clock built in the 19th century by Birmingham engineer John Inshaw to demonstrate the versatility of steam power. 1 Steam Clock Tavern 2 Gastown steam clock 2.1 How it works 3 Other steam clocks 3.1 Indiana State Museum steam clock 3.2 Chelsea Farmers' Market steam clock 3.3 Jersey waterfront steamboat clock 3.4 Berwick steam clock Steam Clock Tavern[edit] In 1859, the engineer and businessman John Inshaw took over the public house on the corner of Morville Street and Sherborne Street in Ladywood, Birmingham, UK. In a bid to make the establishment a talking point in the area, as well as furnishing it with various working models, Inshaw applied his interest in steam power to construct a steam-powered clock as a feature. A small boiler made steam; the steam condensed into droplets of water that fell on a plate at regular intervals, and the plate then drove the mechanism. The clock was installed above the door, and the pub became known as the Steam Clock Tavern. The establishment was sufficiently successful that it became a music hall in the 1880s.[1] Gastown steam clock[edit]

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

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Attractions | Business Directory Duluth Georgia is located in Gwinnett County approximately 25 miles northeast of Atlanta along Highway 23. It sits on the banks of the Chattahoochee River and is considered part of the Atlanta metro area. The town of Duluth is the second largest city in Gwinnett County with a population of more than 22,000 residents. It has been an important crossroads in the area since the Cherokee Indians first settled here. In the early 1800s, there were no known white settlers in the area that is now the town of Duluth, but in 1818, Gwinnett County was created and the area was opened to settlers. At that time there was only one road in the region, known as Peachtree Road, which was an offshoot of an old Indian trail that ran alongside the bridge south of the Chatahoochee River. It had been constructed during the War of 1812, and today, Peachtree Road is still the most famous road in Georgia. Duluth has experienced rapid growth in the past several years, but has retained its hometown atmosphere and has thus become known as a �suburban oasis.� Tourism is strong in the town of Duluth where annual festivals and special events are held throughout the year. The town is also home to several beautiful parks and recreational opportunities, a 30-acre railway museum and summer concerts and outdoor movies shown on the Town Green on Friday nights. The festive spirit of the townspeople was evident with a showing of �The Wizard of Oz,� where some people dressed up as characters in the movie for entertainment for the children. This is the type of great family fun that is typical in the town of Duluth. Duluth has a historic downtown district where you can stroll, shop and dine in specialty shops along Main Street and the Town Green. Whether you�re shopping for clothing, furniture, a new home, stained glass, flowers, unique gifts and accessories, downtown Duluth has something for everyone. Many of the buildings feature architecture of the 1900-1930 era, and have been renovated for new businesses. Duluth is widely recognized as a model city for Gwinnett County, with a nice blend of small businesses, entrepreneurial enterprise, major corporations and developers. Its commercial corridor is among Gwinnett County�s busiest. The vitality of Duluth comes from careful planning on the part of the community leaders, and from the camaraderie of its residents. Some of the attractions in Duluth include the Southeastern Railway Museum, which preserves, restores and operates historical railway equipment. The Duluth Fall Festival, held the last weekend in September, offers more than 250 arts and crafts and food booths, and draws crowds greater than 30,000. Duluth Heritage Days is a chance for local merchants to showcase their businesses and the rich history of their particular establishments. Located near Interstate 85, the Buford Highway, Duluth has easy access to Atlanta and some of Georgia�s best shopping, fine dining and hotels, and other nearby historical and recreational sites. Apartments | Restaurants Add Your Website/About Us Duluth Georgia .com, Stone Mountain .org and Jekyll Island .org are Publications of Media Insights .com ©1997-2015 All Rights Reserved

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

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First Transpennine Express Buy for any UK train Triple Nectar Points.Nectar card link bonus. Nectar prize draw. Your Journey Destinations & Offers Attractions & Offers googleplus Adding Steel to the City "Sheffield FC is the world's oldest football club, founded in 1857" With two universities, three football clubs, 11 cultural quarters, 80 public parks and a little band called the Arctic Monkeys, Sheffield is not short of attributes. But thanks to its history as one of the capitals of Britain's Industrial Revolution, the city has not always had such a convincing social repertoire. For years Sheffield was considered a grey production factory, famed for the billions of pieces of cutlery that it produced each year. Times have changed, however, and the powers that be have decided that it is time to show the world what Sheffield is made of. At the centre of Sheffield's rebranding has been a joint campaign between the City Council and Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Sheffield Hallam University, supported by Creativesheffield. 'Hundreds of millions of pounds are being spent to complete Sheffield's massive transformation, as the city redefines itself to take advantage of the return of business confidence,' explains Brendan Moffett, director of strategic marketing at Creativesheffield. 'Money is being invested in retail developments, research projects, infrastructure improvements, innovative accommodation and culture projects to make the city irresistible.' The effort to breathe new life into Sheffield is not a new one, and the impressive array of attractions and cultural quarters already in existence is plainly evident. From the famous Winter Garden - the largest temperate glasshouse in any European city centre and home to more than 2,500 exotic plants - to the many sculptures, fountains and galleries across the city, it is clear that Sheffield's ambitions are already being realised. 'The transformation process really took hold in 2000 with the publication of a City Centre Masterplan for Sheffield which looked at the comprehensive redevelopment of the whole city centre,' explains Ben Morley, deputy director of regeneration for Creativesheffield. 'When finished, it is expected to represent an investment into the city of more than £1 billion and have the potential to accommodate around 10,000 jobs.' The buildings popping up across the city, from galleries to shopping centres, are not just exciting thanks to the cultural additions they will make to an already improving area, but they are also architectural marvels in their own right. Renovations have taken place at the famous Crucible Theatre, which has undergone a £15.3 million redevelopment, and the Kelham Island Museum, which charts the area's growth from the Industrial Revolution, and required major repair works after the floods the city suffered in 2007. Culture and sport are abundant in Sheffield. From the city's three professional football teams (Rotherham is the third, in case you were wondering) to the arena, music venues and numerous art galleries, there's something to suit everyone. The city's theatres, the Lyceum, the Crucible and the smaller Studio, make up the biggest theatre complex outside London, and list an exciting range of in-house, touring and new productions all year round. There is also a thriving music scene, no doubt inspired by the city's famous exports, such as Def Leppard, Pulp and, latterly, the Arctic Monkeys who almost singlehandedly have reinvigorated the scene. Their status as arguably Britain's biggest band has certainly done the city no harm and certainly seems to have inspired others. For tourists, there are plenty of draws. From new boutique hotels like The Leopold, located in the Grade II-listed former boys' grammar school, to big-city attractions like the Wheel of Sheffield, which rises 197 feet to give views across the city and as far as the Peak District, the emphasis is on a consistently high-quality experience. As you may expect, there are many tasty restauran

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http://www.celinachamber.org - Specification Required - In the northwest corner of Collin County, Celina was settled in 1879 and named for the postmaster's hometown in Tennessee. A railway came through the area in 1902, and in 1915, Celina became the site of the first road in the country built exclusively for automobiles--the Celina Pike. Today, this community north of Dallas is growing but retains its small-town feel. The historic downtown plaza, at Walnut Street and Ohio Street, features a war memorial, shops and restaurants. Founder's Station Park downtown offers a playground, picnic area, gazebo and tennis courts. The Celina Balloon Festival and Family Fun Day is held in October.

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Exhibition at Mus�e du Quay Branly Offers the Opportunity to Discover the Guatemalan Maya Eccentric flint. PARIS.- With more than 160 exceptional items, most of which have never left their country of origin, this exhibition offers the opportunity to discover the Guatemalan Maya, one of the major civilizations that shaped the history of pre-Columbian America. In an attempt to promote the protection of the Guatemalan national heritage, the exhibition highlights the latest significant archaeological discoveries on several recently studied sites – such as El Mirador, which heads the list of the five sites selected to be nominated for UNESCO World Heritage site status. This latest research enables the presentation of a broader and more complex concept of Maya civilization; one which describes the great variety and the development of its social organization, architectural forms and artistic styles. Painted ceramics, stelae, finely carved stones, funerary elements, architectural remains and ornaments, all presented in chronological order, provide a complete view of the Maya culture of Guatemala: its origins and development, cultural climaxes and declines. The exhibition also provides a portrait of the current state of this civilization by presenting photographs and a multimedia presentation on contemporary Maya culture. The Maya civilization appeared at the end of the 3rd millennium B.C. and had had two periods of cultural peaks: between the 3rd century B.C. and the time of Christ, and again between the 6th and 9th centuries A.D. There is ample record of a major demographic decline by about A.D. 150 and again by about A.D.900, leaving behind the ruins of many ancient cities filled with palaces and temple-pyramids. By the time the Spanish arrived in the early 16th century, the Maya were residing primarily along the coasts of Yucatan and in the Highlands of Guatemala. The Maya culture also developed a unique, integrated writing system found only in this region of the world long before the arrival of the Europeans, and are noted as one of the five "founding civilizations" of the world. The exhibition offers a chronological route divided into four sections. The first three sections correspond to three primary periods, defined by experts on Maya culture, and which have marked the Maya civilization of Guatemala: Preclassic, Classic and Postclassic. During its development, the Guatemalan Maya culture was originally thought to have undergone a geographical displacement during these three periods: from the Pacific coast and the Highlands (Preclassic periods) to the lowlands of the south (Classic periods) then to the lowlands of the north (Postclassic periods). However, recent discoveries show that the lowland region was also dynamic during the Preclassic period, and the greatest concentrations of Maya architecture are found in the Lowlands, particularly in the Mirador Basin and sites like Cival and San Bartolo. Finally, the last section draws a portrait of contemporary Maya culture. Section 1: the Preclassic periods (2000 B.C. – A.D. 150) Early Preclassic: 2000 B.C. – 1000 B.C.; Middle Precclassic: 1000 B.C. – 400 B.C.; Late Preclassic: 300 B.C. – AD 150 The earliest Maya were pre-ceramic societies. Fluted points from the Pleistocene (Ice Age) periods have been found in Mexico, Highland Guatemala, and Belize, and the butchered remains of mammoths have been associated with human activities in the Guatemalan and Mexican highlands. However, by 3500 B.C., corn and manioc pollen is present in Belize and by about 2600 B.C., corn pollen is evident in the Mirador Basin of Guatemala. During the Preclassic periods however, sedentary groups settled along the Pacific coast of Chiapas and Guatemala and produced the first ceramic vessels consisting of tecomates, bowls, food preparation and liquid storage vessels. By about 1000 B.C. to 800 B.C., the first large-scale ceremonial centers, particularly those in the Mirador Basin area were constructed in a relatively independent manner. The use of monochrome red, cream, black ceramic types, as well as a variety of forms and surface decorations such as incising, chamfering, and negative resist decorations symbolizes an emergent cultural unity of considerable economic, social, and political power. Recent research has determined that, between 400 B.C. and A.D. 150, Maya civilization underwent exceptional development in the fields of the arts and architecture as well as in social and political organization. Major sites multiplied and architectural activities intensified, indicating a significant population increase and extensive political and economic power. The first signs of hieroglyphic writing also appeared at least by the early part of the Late Preclassic period (300-100 B.C.), although bark beaters, representing the manufacture of paper, have been found in the Middle Preclassic period. Around A.D. 150, significant stresses apparently impacted the great cities of the Mirador Basin and many other sites in the Maya Lowlands and they were mysteriously abandoned. Section 2: the Early and late Classic period (250 A.D. – 900 A.D.) During the Early and Late Classic periods, Maya culture underwent a brilliant artistic, social, and political development. The system of hieroglyphic writing, which had a particular significance within Maya culture, reached an advanced stage of execution and exhibition. Contacts were made with the powerful civilization of Teotihuacan, situated in what is now central Mexico. There were significant exchanges on artistic, economic, and political levels between the two societies before the fall of Teotihuacan by about A.D. 600, which led to the dissolution of the relationship between the Maya and Highland Mexico. Two centers located in the Maya Lowlands were particularly powerful during the Classic periods: Tikal and Calakmul. These two rival cities acquired major sociopolitical importance in the region. The Maya culture developed around these two powers, which went to war on several occasions to extend their respective power bases. In the Mirador Basin, other than Calakmul and Naachtun, some modest settlements reappeared after nearly 600 years of abandonment. Unequalled artisan productions were developed by the inhabitants living among the ruins of the great Preclassic centers; scribes, wise men and artists created a high quality ceramic style, known as the "Codex" style, consisting of black or red line paintings on a cream color background, which portrayed images of mythological and cosmological character with great finesse. In other examples, such as the small site of La Corona which had a strong connection with Calakmul, exquisite panels were carved depicting important historical events and some of the finest examples of Maya hieroglyphic writing in the Classic period. After this astonishing sequence of development, which marked the demographic climax of Maya civilization, the major centers were progressively abandoned by about A.D. 900, and the production of monuments and construction of architecture came to a halt. Several hypotheses for this collapse have been advanced such as endemic warfare, ecological disasters, droughts, or famine. However, none of these models have yet acquired the unanimous consensus of specialists on Maya culture. Vases with iconographic elements and examples of hieroglyphic writing, objects in stone, shell and bone, together with funerary artefacts are exhibited, highlighting the different aspects of Classical period Mayan culture. Section 3: the Postclassic period (1000 A.D. – 1524 A.D.) A new social, economic, artistic and construction order came about in the Highlands of Guatemala after the abandonment of the various Lowland sites at the end of the Classic period. The Mirador Basin was almost totally abandoned while the cities of Topoxte and Tayasal in the Lowlands, and Q'um'arcaj and Iximch� in the Highlands emerged and prospered. New production techniques appeared, such as metallurgy and the ceramic style known as "plumbate" due to its metallic external appearance. Artistic and architectural representations developed in parallel with the culture's changing political and social organization. This period was also characterized by intense warfare activity, which was evidenced by the construction of fortified cities on Guatemala's islands and plateaus. This section of the exhibition presents ceramic and alabaster vases together with decorative metal elements which are characteristic of the Postclassic period. Section 4: Contemporary Maya culture A significant Maya population still exists today in Guatemala, comprised of 23 linguistic groups. The exhibition therefore finishes with a contemporary section which draws a portrait of the current Maya civilization, via a multimedia presentation and photographs. These enable the transmission of a broader vision of ancient and contemporary Maya culture, creating a link between the past and the present. Christie's to Sell Most Outstanding Group of Lucian Freud Drawings to Come to Auction Museum of Fine Arts, Boston to Retain Ownership of Eglon van der Neer Painting Exhibition at Mus�e du Quay Branly Offers the Opportunity to Discover the Guatemalan Maya One of the Greatest Venetian View Paintings by Francesco Guardi to Lead Sotheby's Sale Nationalmuseum in Stockholm Announces New Acquisition: Elizabeth I by Nicholas Hilliard Record for a Sale of Old Master & 19th Century Paintings and Drawings at Sotheby's A Portrait of Holland: The Dutch Landscape in Art Since 1850 at De Hallen Haarlem Beijing Tax Authorities Seek Nearly $2 Million from Outspoken Chinese Artist Ai Weiwei Hungarian Photographers in Frame in United Kingdom's Royal Academy of Arts Exhibition 2011 Käthe Kollwitz Prize Awarded to Canadian Artists Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller Martin Creed's Work No.1059, 2011 is the New Commission for the Scotsman Steps Phillips de Pury & Company's June Contemporary Art Evening Sale Realizes $16,923,234 Early American Toys and Trains Raced Past their Estimates at Noel Barrett's Spring Sale Brent Glass, Director of the National Museum of American History, Announces Retirement Famous Margaret Thatcher Handbag Auctioned for $40,000 at Christie's in London Exhibition of Four Single Colour Paintings by Stuart Cumberland at The Approach French Archaeologists Unearth Hundreds of Large Inscribed Limestone Blocks in Egypt Raw and Unapologetic: Kim Dorland's Portraits of Wife Lori at Mike Weiss Gallery Nachume Miller vs Danny Miller: A Father and Son Exhibition at Benrimon Contemporary Top British Art Consultancy Targets Russian Collectors Michael Jackson Thriller Jacket Sells for $1.8 Million at Julien's Auctions The Dress that Caught the Prince's Eye Goes on View to the Public Sotheby's to Offer Absolutely Stunning Imperials from a Classic Bordeaux Collection Exhibition of Artist Will Barnet on View at Amon Carter Museum of American Art A Date with Diamonds at Bonhams & Butterfields Fall Salon Jewelry Auction Desroches Noblecourt, French Egyptologist, Dies Most Popular Last Seven Days

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Windows on Main Street, U.S.A., at Disneyland Park: Roger Broggie posted on February 18th, 2013 by Jon Storbeck, Vice President, Disneyland Park The Disneyland Railroad was inspired by Walt Disney’s love of trains. Since he first conceived the idea of Disneyland park, every concept design had one thing in common: “… it will be surrounded by a train,” said Walt. Roger Broggie, the first Walt Disney Studio employee to be recruited for the hand-picked team at WED Enterprises (now called Walt Disney Imagineering), was instrumental in helping Walt fulfill this dream. Hired in 1939 as a master machinist, one of Broggie’s first assignments was the installation of the multiplane camera at the Burbank studio. Because he was familiar with fabricating small camera parts with great precision, Walt approached him to create a one-eighth scale live steam locomotive. Broggie helped create the Lilly Belle, a miniature live steam engine named for Walt’s wife, Lillian. A replica of the Lilly Belle is currently on display in the Disneyland Main Street Train Station. In 1949, Broggie helped Walt build his miniature trains in the Studio Machine Shop and later installed the Carolwood Pacific Railroad in the backyard of Walt’s Holmby Hills home. In 1950, Broggie was promoted to head of the Studio Machine Shop and he became the transportation specialist. As plans for Disneyland progressed, he oversaw the development of the Santa Fe and Disneyland Railroad, the Monorail system and Matterhorn Bobsleds. He also worked on new processes and techniques such as Circle-Vision 360, a motion picture format with screens that completely surround the audience, and “Project Little Man” which became the prototype for Audio-Animatronics technology. While working on “Project Little Man,” Broggie and fellow Imagineer Wathel Rogers constructed a 9-inch-tall figure of a moving, talking man that mimicked vaudevillian tap-dancing using cams, cables and tubes. The original figure is on display at the One Man’s Dream attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and earlier figures from “Project Little Man” are part of the D23 Presents Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives exhibit at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum through April 30, 2013. Broggie is known for epitomizing the essence of Walt Disney Imagineering – the blending of creative imagination and technical know-how. His legacy lives on at Disney as his grandson Garry (son of Imagineer Roger Broggie, Jr.) carries on the tradition as a third-generation machinist and supervisor at the Disney Studio machine shop. Broggie was honored with a Window on Main Street, U.S.A., at Disneyland park on March 30, 2007. His window is above the Magic Shop and fittingly refers to him as “Roger Broggie, Shopmaster” and “Advisor to the Magic Makers.” Additionally, he has a window dedicated to him at Magic Kingdom Park in the Walt Disney World Resort, and on October 21, 2003, Walt Disney World Railroad Steam Engine #3, was re-dedicated as the Roger E. Broggie in his honor. In 1990, Broggie was named a Disney Legend. Share: Tagged: DL, DLR, Imagineers Filed: Disney History, Disneyland Park, Disneyland Resort 1 Comment 1 Shane on February 18th, 2013 at 11:21 pm Great piece, Jon. I really enjoyed it!

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Tulsa straight ahead Travel, tourism, and urban news roundup: Spring break in Oklahoma, Norman Rockwell in Bentonville, marketing your small town By Michael Bates on March 19, 2013 7:02 PM Time to tame the tabs. Here are a few articles worth your notice: Natasha Ball has compiled This Land's list of 50 Best Spring Break Things to Do in Oklahoma. For all my years and all my travels, I see plenty of items that I have yet to accomplish and many more that I have yet to share with my kids. Something not on her list because it's not in Oklahoma, but worth a visit, and only about 2 hours east of Tulsa: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas. Beautiful setting in a wooded ravine. Architecture that looks like the lair of a Bond villain. And for the next two months, through May 27, 2013, a wonderful exhibit of the art of Norman Rockwell -- full-sized paintings, many of them covers he did for the Saturday Evening Post. General admission to the museum is free, sponsored by Walmart. Admission to the Rockwell exhibit is $12 for adults; children 18 and under and museum members are admitted at no charge. There's an audio tour of the Rockwell exhibit at no extra charge -- well worth taking. It's an iPod Touch; you key in the number of the painting you're viewing for narration, sometimes including Norman Rockwell himself, a member of his family, or one of the models for the painting. We were there about a week ago and really enjoyed it. We needed two hours just to see the Rockwell exhibit. Promoting your hometown for tourism is a tricky business. It may be a nice place to live, but why would anyone want to visit there? The Oklahoma-based blog Small Biz Survival has notes from a talk by Roger Brooks of Destination Development International on how to market a community, listing the common pitfalls of small-town marketing, most of which apply to places like Tulsa, too: The first fact he mentioned is about how we search when we're looking for somewhere to go. We search on activity first, then location second. So we'll search "mountain biking western Oklahoma" or "sailing southern Ontario." Brooks' examples showed people searching on an activity and then a town name. "Have you ever gone anywhere because they 'have something for everyone' or they are the 'gateway to' someplace else?" Brooks asked. Brooks urged asking these questions: What do you have that the people you are hoping to attract can't get or do closer to home? What makes you worth a special trip? What sets you apart from everyone else? It's long been a frustration to me that the tourist materials produced for Tulsa by a branch of the Tulsa Regional Chamber focus on Tulsa's sophistication and the kind of amenities you'd expect to find in any large American city. These brochures and booklets might reassure people who are thinking about relocating to Tulsa, but they won't attract visitors from around the country or around the world. On the other hand, Tulsa's truly unique features and history get downplayed. Brooks addresses the psychology that produces a generic and ineffective marketing message, and includes a list of phrases that should be banned from your tourism brochure, including so much to do, center of it all, best kept secret, outdoor recreation, and playground. Streetsblog looks at why enclosed malls are dying even in small cities, like Effingham, Illinois. Steve Lackmeyer at The Oklahoman covers what looks like defiance from Oklahoma City's public works department over the implementation of Project 180, the program to make downtown streets safer and easier to navigate for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers alike. At the Washington Free Beacon, there's a review of Detroit: An American Autopsy, a combination of investigative reporting and personal narrative on the decline and fall of a once-great metropolis. "An American Autopsy often reads like an old detective novel. There are mustachioed homicide detectives, hit men, con men, grifts and drugs, greed, and corruption." Next American City reports on a Brookings Institution study of Amtrak ridership: Shorter trips (under 400 miles) have more riders and make more money than long-distance runs.

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The Rock of Cashel Where ? Hide Search Historic Houses & Castles Holiday Camps Hayes Hotel Thurles, Tipperary Located in the centre of Thurles, County Tipperary, Hayes Hotel is synonymous with the GAA as it was at this hotel that the GAA was founded in 1884. Thurles is located just off the M8, the main Dublin to Cork Road. Hearn's Hotel Clonmel, Tipperary Located in the heart of Clonmel, County Tipperary, Hearn's is a family-run hotel with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. It comprises 26 newly renovated bedrooms, meeting room facilities and the lively Town Hall bar. Minella Hotel and Leisure Centre Minella Hotel and Leisure Centre is a four-star, family-run hotel situated in a picturesque location just five minutes from the centre of Clonmel, County Tipperary. The estate dates back to 1863 and today offers 90 bedrooms and a leisure facilities. Anner Hotel The three-star Anner Hotel is located on the outskirts of the historical town of Thurles in County Tipperary. The three-star hotel, which has 96 bedrooms, sits on its own private grounds with lovely landscaped gardens. Aherlow House Hotel Glen Of Aherlow, Tipperary Aherlow House Hotel overlooks the Glen of Aherlow and has uninterrupted views of the Galtee Mountains, Ireland's largest mountain range. This three star hotel has a well earned reputation for hospitality, excellent cuisine and fine wines. Racket Hall Hotel Roscrea, Tipperary Set in the heritage town of Roscrea, North Tipperary in the monastic Midlands of Ireland, Racket Hall Country House makes for the perfect location to get away from it all whether it's business or pleasure. Kilcoran Lodge Hotel The three-star Kilcoran Lodge Hotel is located in Cahir, County Tipperary. The beautifully landscaped gardens overlook the Suir Valley and Knockmealdown Mountains making it a perfect setting for any special occasion. The Carraig Carrick On Suir, Tipperary The Carraig Hotel is located in the town centre of Carrick On Suir, in the heart of the Golden Vale, with the Comeragh Mountains to the southwest and Sliabh na mBan to the North.

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Clans A - L Clan Kennedy itinerary Originating from Ireland, Clan Kennedy is mainly associated with the far south of Scotland, particularly the Carrick district in Ayrshire. They were kinsmen of the Bruce clan and staunch supporters of Robert the Bruce at his victorious battle of Bannockburn. Over time, the Kennedys settled worldwide and remain an important name in US politics. Email Itinerary to a friend Print Itinerary Culzean Castle & Country Park, by Maybole The town centre of the beautiful 18th century town of Dunkeld Dunure Castle, Dunure The main street through Maybole, South Ayrshire This itinerary highlights just a few of the stories and places where the Kennedy clan have left their mark in Scotland, taking you to the attractive Clyde coast with its many ancient castles and ruins, superb country parks and gardens, and to more northerly places including the ancient religious centre of Scotland at Dunkeld. Travel south to Maybole, the ancient capital of Carrick. John Kennedy of Dunure and Cassillis married the heiress of the Carrick earldom in the mid 1300s. Maybole has many fine buildings which are proof of its lengthy history and it is surrounded by many sites of interest. The 16th century Maybole Castle was the Earls of Cassillis' town house and is still in occupation today, being looked after by the Maybole Historical Society. The castle has a square tower and round turrets typical of this period's architecture. Around 2 miles south is Crossraguel Abbey, which was founded by the Earl of Carrick in 1244. It is one of the best preserved abbey ruins in Scotland. Nearby on the road towards Kirkoswald is Baltersan Castle, built by John Kennedy in 1584. Although now ruinous it was once a fine example of a Scottish mansion. Set in a majestic landscape to the west on the coast is Culzean Castle. Originally built in the 13th century as a defensive castle it was restored by the 10th Earl of Cassillis in the late 1700s. It houses a fine collection of paintings, furniture and armour. North from Maybole and along the coast is Dunure, a small fishing village and harbour built by the Kennedy clan. Once a Kennedy stronghold, Dunure Castle is a crumbling ruin and is being gradually washed into the sea. It was built by "Good Sir John Kennedy" but is notorious for the activities of Gilbert, the 3rd Earl of Cassillis, who tried to encourage the Commendator of Crossraguel Abbey to sign over lands to him by roasting him over a fire in the dungeon. Fortunately for him, the Commendator escaped and greedy Gilbert did not get the land he wanted. Travel a mile or so southwest of Stirling to visit the very poignant site of the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. Following the vanquishing of his rivals in Dumfries, Robert the Bruce was crowned King of Scotland and began a long and arduous campaign to secure his title, finally achieving success at this battle, supported by the Kennedy clan. Travel on to Edinburgh, Scotland's magnificent historic capital. At the other end of the Royal Mile is Edinburgh Castle. In 1460 James III was nine years old when he inherited the throne from his father. Gilbert the first Lord Kennedy was one of the six regents who ruled Scotland until James III came of age. James was very generous to his favourites, but this made him many enemies and at one time he was imprisoned in Edinburgh Castle. James Kennedy, brother of the first Lord Kennedy, was one of Scotland's most respected bishops; he was Bishop of Dunkeld which can be found north east of Stirling. King David I made Dunkeld the centre of Christianity in Scotland. There have been religious settlements here since 730 AD and now the narrow winding streets of the picturesque village lead to the ornate gates of the magnificent Dunkeld Cathedral set beside the River Tay with rolling hills beyond. Now head south towards St Andrews. James Kennedy the Bishop of Dunkeld also became the Archbishop of St Andrews. He founded St Salvator College in 1455 and was buried in the college chapel in a magnificent tomb. Ruins of the chapel are still visible today. If you now drive east and follow the coast north enjoying the scenery, wildlife and castle monuments on the way, you will arrive in Aberdeen. Spend a few hours exploring the distinctive grey-stoned architecture that gives the place its nickname of the Granite City. The Kennedys of Kermuck were hereditary constables of Aberdeen from 1413. Little remains of their time here because in 1652 the family was outlawed following a fight where John Forbes of Watertown was mortally wounded. The family moved north to Orkney and later some family members travelled to Canada as employees of the Hudson's Bay Company.

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Help▼ContentsSearchFAQSupportPortalsWatercoolerSuggestions Place:Penryn, Cornwall, England Btomp NamePenryn Alt namesPennrynnsource: Wikipedia TypeTown, Borough (municipal) Coordinates50.1723°N 5.1026°W Located inCornwall, England See alsoKerrier Hundred, Cornwall, Englandhundred in which Penryn was locatedFalmouth Registration District, Cornwall, Englandregistration district of which it was part 1837-2007 the following text is based on an article in Wikipedia Penryn (Cornish: Pennrynn, meaning 'promontory') is a civil parish and town in Cornwall, England. It is situated on the Penryn River about 1 mile (1.6 km) northwest of (and upriver from) Falmouth. The population was 7,166 in the 2001 census. Although latterly overshadowed by nearby Falmouth, Penryn was once an important harbour in its own right throughout the medieval period exporting granite and tin. 1.2 Later history [edit]Early history Penryn is one of Cornwall's most ancient towns with a wealth of history. These lands appear in Domesday Book under the name of "Trelivel". Penryn was founded in 1216 by the Bishop of Exeter. The borough was enfranchised and its Charter of Incorporation was made in 1236. The contents of this Charter were embodied in a confirmation by Bishop Walter Bronescombe in the year 1259. In 1265, a religious college, called Glasney College, was built in Penryn for the Bishop of Exeter to develop the church's influence in the far west of the diocese. In 1374, the chapel of St Thomas (sometimes called St Mary's) was opened. Standing at the head of the Penryn River, Penryn occupies a sheltered position and was a port of some significance in the 15th century. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries by Henry VIII and the disestablishing of the Roman Catholic church, Glasney was dissolved and demolished in 1548 during the brief reign of Edward VI, the first Protestant Duke of Cornwall, afterwards King of England. The dissolution of Glasney College helped trigger the Prayer Book Rebellion of 1549. The loss of Glasney and the defeat of the 1549 rebellion proved to be a turning point in the history of the town from which Penryn has never recovered. [edit]Later history By the mid 17th century the port was thriving with the trade in Cornish fish, tin and copper. However, Penryn lost its custom house and market rights to the new town of Falmouth as a direct result of supporting the Parliamentary side in the English Civil War (1642–48). The Killigrews of Arwenack were more skilful turncoats, and as their new town grew so the older port of Penryn declined from the 17th century right up to today. From 1554, Penryn held a parliamentary constituency, which became Penryn and Falmouth in 1832. The constituency was abolished in 1950, with Penryn becoming part of the Falmouth and Camborne constituency. It received a royal charter as a borough in 1621, mainly in a bid by the crown to cure the town of piracy. At least three mayors of Penryn were convicted of piracy between 1550 and 1650. The arms of the borough of Penryn were Sa. a Saracen's head Or in a bordure of eight bezants. The merchant traveller and writer Peter Mundy (c1600-1667) was son of a Penryn pilchard trader and travelled extensively throughout his life in Asia (where he was one of the first Europeans to taste Chaa), Russia and Europe before returning to Penryn to write his Itinerarium Mundi ('World Itinerary'); one of the earliest travel guides in English. In the early 19th century, granite works were established by the river and large quantities of the stone were shipped from its quays for construction projects both within the UK and abroad. The A39 road, which begins in Bath and is about long, once passed through Penryn towards the end of its route in nearby Falmouth, but in 1994 was diverted around the town when the Penryn Bypass was opened, incorporating a stretch of new road along with upgrading to an existing road. The town is the setting of the play The Penryn Tragedy, which tells of a young man unwittingly murdered by his parents after disguising himself as a rich stranger. Penryn became a municipal borough in 1835 and continued as such until the municipal reorgaization of 1974. Prior to 1835 it was an "ancient borough" in Kerrier Hundred. As well as Penryn Civil Parish it included St. Gluvias parish until 1866. Part of St. Gluvias was absorbed back into the borough in 1934 along with parts of the parishes of Budock Rural and Mabe. These additions had formerly all been part of East Kerrier Rural District. [edit] Research Tips One of the many maps available on A Vision of Britain through Time is one from the Ordnance Survey Series of 1900 illustrating the parish boundaries of Cornwall at the turn of the 20th century. This map blows up to show all the parishes and many of the small villages and hamlets. The following websites have pages explaining their provisions in WeRelate's Repository Section. Some provide free online databases. Repository:Cornwall Record Office Repository:Cornish Studies Library Repository:Cornwall Family History Society Repository:Cornwall Online Parish Clerks Repository:Cornwall Online Census Project Repository:West Briton Transcripts Database (Transcriptions from a Cornish newspaper of 1836-1887) GENUKI makes a great many suggestions as to other websites with worthwhile information about Cornwall as well as providing 19th century descriptions of each of the ecclesiastical parishes. FamilySearch Wiki provides a similar information service to GENUKI which may be more up-to-date. A Vision of Britain through Time has organization charts of the hierarchies of parishes within hundreds, registration districts and rural and urban districts of the 20th century excerpts from a gazetteer of circa 1870 outlining individual towns and parishes reviews of population through the time period 1800-1960 More local sources can often be found by referring to "What Links Here" in the column on the left. This page uses content from the English Wikipedia. The original content was at Penryn, Cornwall. The list of authors can be seen in the page history. As with WeRelate, the content of Wikipedia is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License. Retrieved from "http://www.werelate.org/wiki/Place:Penryn%2C_Cornwall%2C_England" Categories: Cornwall, England | Kerrier Hundred, Cornwall, England | Penryn, Cornwall, England | Falmouth Registration District, Cornwall, England Don't want ads? This page was last modified 10:04, 20 October 2014.

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Happy trails from Canada Mark Hooper Happy trails from Canada - The West Australian It's amazing what Canada can do to people. Consider my daughter, for instance. She is 17 and on a marvellous odyssey as a Rotary exchange student in southern British Columbia - a place just made for exploring.But before heading to Canada, Evie's interest in bushwalking or hiking was minimal. Nil, in fact, despite my long-time passion for it and my vain and naive attempts to interest her and her little brother on such ventures in national parks. In fact, I once copped an "Are we there yet?" on a short walk on the Bibbulmun Track near Mundaring Weir.Then along came Canada. She is transformed. It's not that Australia, and the Esperance region where she grew up, doesn't have stunning natural assets.But the awe of the Rocky Mountains, the never-ending giant snow-topped crags and pristine lakes amid stunning pine forests, can infect anyone, even a previously reluctant hiker, especially in North America's autumn.Now she can't get enough. Her exposure to it, once the winter disappeared, took the form of school-group hikes in the Kootenay region and included the conquering of Fisher Peak near her host town of Cranbrook, 500km east of Vancouver.So when I arrive for a two-week visit , she is as keen as a coyote to go on hikes. She doesn't have to coerce me, though the prospect of encountering bears is rather discouraging. Now it is me who is the reluctant hiker.When you're confronted by a sign containing a picture of a grumpy grizzly and ordering you - not just suggesting - to walk in groups of at least four, you tend to take notice.This is at Moraine Lake, near famous Lake Louise in Banff National Park. We have driven there in a hire car with the intention of hiking to Sentinel Pass, a 12km return journey.But once we've seen the sign, and despite Evie's protestations, I decide we will not go and will instead hang around the lake - unless, of course, a group walks past which we can join.Luckily we are "rescued" by an experienced hiking couple from Calgary who are also heading to Sentinel Pass. They scoff at the bear warning and away we go on the most stunning four-hour hike, first on switchbacks up through the sub-alpine forest, then along an open valley boasting two small lakes and then the final open climb, again on switchbacks, to the pass, all the time with a view to the Ten Peaks range.The Banff and Jasper national parks join each other along the British Columbia-Alberta border and are connected by the Icefields Parkway, a three-lane freeway with a 90km/h speed limit, though most cars, buses and trucks exceed that seemingly with disdain.A feature of the parkway are dozens of animal overpasses, allowing bears, moose, elk, deer, skunks, wolves, and coyote to cross from forest to forest in safety.Banff is pretty well purely a base for tourists, and it has a spectacular setting. The Gondola (cable car) to the top of Sulphur Mountain is breathtaking (especially when it's -8C), a must-do that's worth every cent of the $30 ticket.Jasper is then our base for more exploring and more treats are in store. On the way to Maligne Lake - the biggest lake in the Rockies - we stop by Maligne Canyon, a narrow 50m snaking gorge carved out of the forested mountain by the rushing water from the lake, about 40km away. The walkways around the canyon allow for endless visual delights - it is probably my favourite place.Just an hour later we are walking in snow and ice on the Moose Lake Loop by Maligne Lake. No moose to be seen by us, but we are stopped by an excited couple from Yorkshire who virtually ran into one - he has a photo to prove it.Our final hike is at the Valley of the Five Lakes, which, you guessed it, has five lakes. Can't really mock its obvious name, though, seeing as Australia has a Great Sandy Desert. It is yet another wonderful trail though it is puzzling that there is not a skerrick of ice or snow there, and it is only about 30km as the crow flies from the Moose Lake Trail. Suppose it's something to do with altitude. But it certainly highlights the varying delights of the national parks at this time of year.I got to the land of the maple leaf via Air Canada from Sydney to Vancouver and then on to Cranbrook, a stunning 90-minute domestic flight on a 50-seat, quaintly-named Dash 8, just like Skywest's not-so quaintly-named Fokker 50s. You can also fly to Calgary, which is closer to the national parks.Just having three days in Vancouver - a walk in Stanley Park, a cycle in the Pacific Spirit Regional Park and an aquabus at Granville Island - is worth the 14-hour Pacific flight.The walkways around the canyon allow for endless visual delights.

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Home | About Us | Properties | Press Releases | Contact Us Back to List WORLD’S LARGEST HOTEL CHAIN WELCOMES BEST WESTERN ROBERT TREAT HOTEL NEWARK, N.J., March 11, 2008-Best Western International announces the addition of the Best Western Robert Treat Hotel, located at 50 Park Place in Newark, N.J. This four-star hotel, owned by Robert Treat Hotel Inc., offers 169 guest rooms including four suites. Hotel amenities include a fitness center, gift shop, guest lounge with 24-hour complimentary pastries and coffee. Guests can enjoy dining at Maize, the hotel's on-site restaurant. All rooms feature high-speed Internet access. The hotel offers a business center, two banquet facilities, the Tri-State ballroom, which accommodates up to 1,000 people; the Crystal ballroom, which accommodates up to 275 people; and six meeting rooms to accommodate up to 75 people each. "Best Western is very excited to welcome the Robert Treat Hotel to our chain," said Mark Williams, vice president, North American development for Best Western International. "This hotel offers guests and meeting planners a lodging choice of unparalleled quality with versatility to host a variety of events." The hotel is conveniently located near many of New Jersey's attractions such as the Prudential Center, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark's Sacred Heart Cathedral and the Newark Museum. Nearby recreational activities include boating and picnicking at Liberty State Park or a ferry ride to the Statue of Liberty or Ellis Island. A variety of shopping options are also close by. "We are proud of our new association with Best Western International, the largest global hotel brand," said Miles Berger, chairman and chief operating officer of Robert Treat Hotel, Inc.'s parent company, The Berger Organization. "This affiliation enables Robert Treat Hotel to retain complete autonomy and its unique, historic identity while being associated with the most widely recognized brand in the hospitality industry." Rates start at $139 per night. Travelers can contact the property directly for special packages. Guests can also enroll in Gold Crown Club International, Best Western's free rewards program. Members can earn points towards an extensive offering of product and service awards - including free room nights, dining, shopping and entertainment gift certificates, and airline miles. Best Western's rewards program is one of the industry's most generous travel loyalty programs and one of few that allows rewards to be redeemed internationally. Share this Press Release Robert Treat Center, Fifty Park Place, Newark, New Jersey, 07102 Tel. 973-623-3300 © Copyright 2008 Berger Organization, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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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 “reenactment” Napoleonic Wars Refought In Spain by Sean McLachlan on May 6, 2013 The second of May is a date that every Spaniard knows. In 1808 on that date, the Spanish people rose up against Napoleon and started a long struggle to kick his troops out of the country. They’d been occupied the year before when Spain’s weak king had foolishly allowed French troops march through his territory to invade Portugal. Napoleon, being Napoleon, decided to keep both countries. The Peninsular War, as it was called, was long and bloody. At first the Spaniards were outmatched, but they developed an effective guerrilla war that stymied the invaders. In fact the term guerrilla (“little war”) originated in this conflict. The English moved in to help and in 1814 their combined forces kicked Napoleon’s troops back into France. All across Spain in the first week of May, communities hold festivals to commemorate battles and celebrate local heroes. Here in Cantabria in northern Spain, the municipality of Camargo holds a reenactment in honor of Pedro Velarde y Santillán, an artillery captain who was born in the town and died heroically on the first day of the uprising. Camargo is a small place that most foreigners and even locals miss. We’ve lived ten minutes away from it for a year and we had to look up how to get there. Despite this obscurity, they put on a good show. A big street fair sold food and local crafts. Strangely there was French cheese and wine for sale, a rarity in a country with enough excellent cheese and wine that there’s no need for imports. I suppose it was in the spirit of the occasion. %Gallery-187602%Modern and traditional stalls sat side by side. Kids took burro rides while their parents looked through traditional clothing or modern trinkets made by local craftsmen. A local Moroccan restaurant had even set up a tea stall and hookah stand. Why not? Some Moroccans ended up in both armies. I wasn’t too happy to see a mother let her 10-year-old boy take a toke from a hooka, though. You should keep dangerous, addictive drugs like tobacco away from children. In a nearby park reenactors portraying Spanish and French troops drilled and answered questions from curious onlookers, while a fencing master gave sword-fighting tips to the kids. Soon the reenactors marched into town, firing off their flintlock muskets with an ear-splitting roar. French cavalrymen rode around the crowd shouting to the Spaniards that they were going to occupy the country forever and sleep with all the women. The Spaniards called them “sons of whores.” All in good fun. So if you’re passing through Spain in early May, keep an eye out for one of these festivals. There’s an especially big one in Madrid, which was the flashpoint of the uprising, but you can find them in most regions, even in little towns like Camargo that you’ve never heard of. [Photo by Sean McLachlan] Antietam National Battlefield Park Gears Up To Commemorate Civil War’s Bloodiest Day by Sean McLachlan on Aug 29, 2012 It was the bloodiest day of the Civil War. After 12 hours of ferocious fighting on September 17, 1862, an estimated 23,000 soldiers had been killed, wounded or declared missing. Robert E. Lee’s first invasion of the North was at an end. The Battle of Antietam, in Maryland, proved to be a turning point in the war. Lincoln had been keeping his Emancipation Proclamation secret, waiting for a Union victory in order to make the controversial freeing of the slaves in rebellious states politically easier. This battle gave him that victory. It also boosted confidence in the North. Union forces had suffered a series of embarrassing blunders and defeats. While the Union army’s success at Antietam wasn’t all it could have been (their forces outnumbered the rebels but were poorly handled by General McClellan) it showed that the war could be won. On the weekend of September 15-17 Antietam National Battlefield Park is hosting a commemorative weekend of events for the 150th anniversary. Programs include battlefield hikes, lectures, special exhibits, kids activities, Civil War music and living history artillery and infantry firing demonstrations. For more information on General Lee’s ill-fated Maryland Campaign and commemoration events related to it, check out the National Park Service’s Maryland Campaign Commemoration page. There’s also a large Battle of Antietam Reenactment on farmland a few miles away from the national park on September 14-16. This is a privately run event and preregistration is a must. Deadline is August 31. [Photo of Confederate dead at Bloody Lane courtesy Wikimedia Commons] New Website Commemorates War Of 1812 by Sean McLachlan on Jun 23, 2012 While events commemorating the sesquicentennial of the Civil War are happening all over the country, the bicentennial of the War of 1812 has received less attention. Now, a new website created by the New York State Museum provides information on the war and events and activities commemorating it. Much of the fighting took place along the New York-Canadian border, although battles were fought as far away as New Orleans and Washington, D.C., which got burned by a British invasion force. The image above, painted on the spot by George Munger, shows the White House as a gutted ruin. The War of 1812 website offers a wealth of information on the conflict, including a timeline, biographies of key figures, and important documents. It’s also open for submissions if you have written something about the war or you have an ancestor who was affected by it. Of interest to travelers is the resources section, showing upcoming events such as reenactments. Civil War Ballooning Revived This Memorial Day Weekend by Sean McLachlan on May 25, 2012 During the Civil War, the clashing armies used many new technologies to try to gain an advantage. One military innovation was the balloon. Although the first balloon ascent had taken place in France in 1783 and the French army had already used them in battle as early as 1794, military aviation was still in its infancy and the United States and Confederacy became the second and third countries to use it. Balloons were handy for spying on enemy movements. Observers would send back information either with signal flags or via a telegraph wire leading to the ground. The more industrial North had an edge in ballooning, but the South used them effectively too. Despite their best efforts, neither side was able to shoot these daring aviators out of the sky. Now these early experiments are being re-enacted in Virginia. On Saturday, May 26, there will be a Civil War Balloon Observation Exhibit at the Yorktown Battlefield. There will be presentations on how balloons were used by both sides. It’s part of a weekend of lectures and re-enactments. On Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, at the Gloucester Main Street Center, there will be a Civil War re-enactment featuring a 45-foot diameter replica of the Union’s balloon Intrepid. Re-enactors will portray Union and Confederate balloonists. Those who prefer more recent military history can meet special guest Richard C. Kirkland, who flew 103 combat missions in World War II and whose 69 helicopter rescues in Korea inspired the movie and TV series “M*A*S*H.” Civil War Battle of Glorieta Pass to be reenacted in New Mexico by Sean McLachlan on Mar 21, 2012 The Battle of Glorieta Pass, the most important battle of the Civil War in the Southwest, will be reenacted this weekend in New Mexico. This important battle took place on March 26 and 28, 1862, but the reenactment will take place on the weekend of March 24 and 25. A Confederate army under General Henry Hopkins Sibley had marched out of Texas to take what was then the New Mexico Territory. After defeating a Union force at the Battle of Valverde, Sibley marched north in the hopes of taking the rich gold fields of Colorado and ultimately opening a path to the Pacific. A Union force under Col. John Slough met the rebels at Glorieta Pass. Slough and most of his men were Colorado volunteers who had marched 400 mountainous miles in only 13 days to stop the Confederates. The battle was a hard two-day fight. So hard, in fact, that both sides rested for a day in between. The Union side won when a Colorado unit climbed a mountain to get behind the Confederates and destroyed their supplies. Left with virtually no food or water, Sibley had to abandon the invasion and his army struggled through the desert back to Texas. The defeat was so complete that the battle is often called “the Gettysburg of the West.” The action will take place at the old battlefield, now the Pecos National Historical Park. You can see a schedule of events here. Highlights include a Spanish-language drill of the New Mexico Volunteers, black powder demonstrations and artillery. Park volunteers and reenactors will be on hand to give battlefield tours and lecture on various topics such as the Civil War in the Southwest and period medicine. There will even be drill instruction for kids. Image painted by artist Roy Anderson — courtesy of Pecos National Historical Park.

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SUBMIT YOUR STORY! [X] Stripes Guam Main menuHomeNewsBase InfoEducationRestaurant GuideSpotlight on You!Travel You are hereTravel » Ritidian Point: A gorgeous slice of tropical Guam Ritidian Point: A gorgeous slice of tropical Guam Travel From Stripes.com Ritidian Point: A gorgeous slice of tropical Guam by: Frank Whitman | . special to Stars and Stripes | . One of the most rewarding and authentic experiences Guam has to offer costs nothing, is enjoyable for the whole family and is a pleasing contrast to the tourist areas. The Ritidian Point section of the Guam National Wildlife Refuge is a 374-acre shelf of land that sits below the limestone cliffs at the edge of the island’s northern plateau. It has several features that make it a must-visit spot for people who want to feel like they visited Guam at its tropical best. The most awe-inspiring part of the refuge, at least for me, is the mile or so of pristine beach, reachable via a short path from the Nature Center parking lot. But if you want a nice place to picnic, take the dirt road that runs off to the left behind the Nature Center. When you pass the end of the grassy field, you will come to the beginning of 18 shaded parking stalls along the road that are ideal picnic spots. You’ll need to bring your own chairs, tables and trash bags. Trees and other vegetation provide privacy from other picnickers and you have access to an almost unbelievably spotless white-sand beach. When you get to the beach, easily seen coral and fish add to the view. And as the water stretches out to the horizon, it takes on shades of blue and blue-green until it settles into the dark blue of deep ocean just past the reef. Adding to the beyond-postcard beauty of the beach is the fact that — at least in my experience — there never seem to be more than half a dozen people in sight. I am told, though, that weekend and holiday afternoons bring larger groups of people. But the beach is just one part of the refuge. At the back of the Ritidian area is the limestone cliff that rises between 25 and 50 feet. The area is off limits to individuals, but an accompanied one-hour (or so), half-mile walking tour can be arranged in advance. On a Saturday morning in mid-May, park ranger Matt Brown took six of us along the trail at the base of the cliff. The walk was quite easy and in the morning shade, heat was not a problem. The group gathered with Brown in the first shaded parking area behind the beach. We crossed the road and before we even reached the cliff, we were given a glimpse of the area’s history. To our right was a thick patch of coconut trees, remnants of the the time that Ritidian was a thriving copra plantation during the 1920s. We were walking along the edge of what had been a baseball field, Brown said, when the area was a high-security Navy communications station throughout the Cold War. That use of the land accounts to a large extent for the area’s unspoiled beauty. It should be mentioned that when the area was turned over by the Department of Defense to the Fish and Wildlife Service for the refuge in 1993, local families who owned the land before World War II were disappointed that it was not returned to them. It is an issue that continues to simmer. Most interesting however, were the artifacts of the Chamorro village that was located in the area in the pre-Magellan era. Only a few yards into the forest, before we reached the cliff line, Brown picked up a shard of red pottery and passed it around, telling us that we would likely see more and to leave it in the area. At the base of the cliff are two small, intact latte stones — the prehistoric pillar-like structures with capstones that are symbolic of Chamorro culture. The walk also includes two sets of relatively shallow caves, both with pictographs drawn on the wall hundreds, or more, years ago. As we approached the bend in the cliff line that includes the second, and more impressive, set of caves, Brown told us we about to see the most beautiful spot in Guam. While the nearby beach makes that claim arguable, it does have merit. With the high cliff walls on three sides, the nooks and crannies of the caves and the morning shadows, the spot has a cathedral-like atmosphere. Much of Guam’s natural history involves introduced species and their effect on the ecosystems. As we walked, Brown pointed out different types of vegetation and explained which species were introduced and which are among the few native to the island. He also pointed out areas that had been damaged by wild pigs and noted the absence of birds caused by the notorious brown tree snake. The Wildlife Service opened a Nature Center in April with exhibits that teach visitors about the habitats in the refuge. The exhibits point out the differences between what modern visitors see and what the pre-colonial Chamorros likely experienced. While it is hard to imagine that there might be a more spectacular spot to watch the sun set, the refuge gates are closed at 4 p.m. in order to permit various animals, including sea turtles, to go about their nocturnal activities undisturbed — a concern surely appreciated after a very undisturbing visit to Ritidian. getting there: Unless you are coming from Andersen Air Force Base or another northern location, turn onto Route 3 from Marine Corps Drive (Route 1) at the first traffic light north of the Micronesia Mall in Dededo. Continue along Route 3 about five miles, past the Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station, and then bear left at the Y-shaped intersection across from the entrance to Starts Guam Golf Resort. You will be on Route 3A, which you should follow for about five miles directly into the refuge. From Andersen Air Force Base: Turn right onto Route 9 as you exit the front gate. Proceed about 2 miles and bear right at the Y-shaped intersection with signs for Route 3A. Once you’re on Route 3A follow the road about 5 miles; it leads directly into the refuge. swimming: Swimming at Ritidian can be dangerous. The protection provided by the reef is deceptive: Swimmers (and waders and reef walkers) have been caught in powerful currents and swept out through cuts in the reef. Be safe — stay close to shore, avoid currents and avoid rough water. Signs will inform you that swimming is prohibited in the most dangerous area. preserving the habitat: Since it is a wildlife refuge, preserving (and restoring) the habitat is the top priority. The only buildings in the refuge are left from the area’s days as a Navy communications station. While the beachside vegetation provides nice shade, there are no pavilions, benches, tables, etc. There are also no trash receptacles, since they attract flies, rodents and otherwise affect the ecosystem — so be prepared to pack out your trash. coming & going: The gates to the refuge open at 8:30 a.m. and close at 5 p.m., so plan accordingly. No overnight camping is permitted. To arrange a walking tour of the cliff side area or for more information, call 355-5096/7. As you’re driving to Ritidian Point along Route 3A, you will probably notice a small monument by the side of the road about halfway to the wildlife refuge. ‘Last Mission’ monument As you’re driving to Ritidian Point along Route 3A, you will probably notice a small monument by the side of the road about halfway to the wildlife refuge. The stone column with the bronze plaque commemorates a tiny, but fascinating, slice of World War II history. It was donated by the local business community and dedicated on Aug. 15, 2005, the 60th anniversary of the “Last Mission” it memorializes. On that day, 143 B-29B Superfortress bombers returned to Northwest Field — the now unused airfield that lies on the opposite side of the road from the monument — after bombing oil fields in Akita, Japan. As they approached Guam, the air crews picked up radio broadcasts of President Harry Truman announcing the Japanese surrender, making theirs the last mission of World War II. During the monument dedication, Guam Chamber of Commerce member Carl Peterson told of a little-known incident related to the mission: On Aug. 14, 1945, after the Japanese emperor had signed the peace treaty, he was on his way to a radio studio to record a message to the Japanese people announcing the end of the war. But when the Japanese heard the B-29s approaching on their way to Akita, they feared an attack on Tokyo and took the emperor to a bomb shelter. Meanwhile, a group of militant Japanese officers were waiting to prevent, by force, the emperor from recording the message, believing that without it they could continue to fight. When the emporer was delayed, the conspirators tired of waiting and went to look elsewhere for him. The emperor arrived shortly after and recorded the message, which was broadcast the following day. Trivia buffs may also be interested to learn that one of those laying the wreath at the monument during the dedication was Air Force Lt. Col. Paul Tibbets, the grandson and namesake of the Enola Gay pilot. The younger Tibbets is a B-2 pilot who happened to be in Guam as part of an ongoing rotational bomber deployment to Andersen. The story of the events of Aug. 14 and 15, 1945, are available in the book “The Last Mission: The Secret History of World War II’s Final Battle,” by Jim Smith and Malcolm McConnell. Tags: Related Content: No related content is available View the discussion thread. 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Search Skybus options expand New service to Portsmouth, N.H., to start Dec. 17 DOUGLAS JORDANSpecial to The Record Published Thursday, September 27, 2007 Travelers from St. Augustine and the surrounding area will get another bonus on Dec. 17 -- the ability to fly to the Northeast. Skybus announced this week that it will add service directly from St. Augustine Airport to Portsmouth, N.H. Previously, all flights from St. Augustine only went to the airline's home city, Columbus, Ohio. Just as Skybus refers to its St. Augustine destination as "Jacksonville-Daytona Beach," the company calls the Portsmouth destination "Boston." Business has been better than expected for the discount-rate carrier, St. Augustine Airport Director Ed Wuellner said Wednesday, which has led Skybus to add not only the Portsmouth-St. Augustine flight, but a second Columbus-St. Augustine flight. The carrier has flights as inexpensive as $10. "They seem absolutely thrilled with the response they've been getting out of St. Augustine," Wuellner said. "The passenger loads they've been getting is higher than they projected, and we've been pulling people from all over the region for these flights." Wuellner said a recent scan of the airport parking lot revealed license plates from all over the state, as well as parts of Georgia and Alabama. "People are really latching onto this thing," he said. "We've been looking at average loads of at least 80 percent full on each plane, which is about 10 percent better than expected. And it's growing." Wuellner said the inexpensive flights are popular with families and retirees, who make up the bulk of the passengers he sees flying out of his airport. "A lot of older folks are seeing this as a good opportunity to visit relatives up north without spending a whole lot of money," he said. There haven't been any real problems or complaints so far, Wuellner said. "They've only had really one or two late flights so far," he said. "Most flights arrive and depart within 10-15 minutes of their scheduled times, or better." Wuellner said one surprising development is that more people are flying from St. Augustine than are coming in. "I think the general expectation was that it would be the other way around," he said. "But we've had a lot of people flying out of here." For the month of August, the airline had 3,245 incoming passengers, and 3,360 outbound, Wuellner said. Wuellner also said that the airline could be adding a third destination city in January, though he could not say what city that might be. "They've got a couple of cities in mind, and I can't really comment on which ones they are at this time," he said. "But it's pretty likely that they'll add another. They'll probably announce it during the holiday season." The airline is doing so well, Wuellner said, that they will also be opening another base city -- the current base city is Columbus -- in the spring. "Their growth potential seems very high so far," Wuellner said. "We're very happy to be a part of it." GEORGIA COLUMBUS NEW HAMPSHIRE ST. AUGUSTINE AIRPORT DIRECTOR PERSON TRAVEL OHIO JACKSONVILLE PORTSMOUTH BOSTON DISCOUNT-RATE CARRIER JACKSONVILLE-DAYTONA BEACH ST. AUGUSTINE AIRPORT AIRLINE ALABAMA USD BUSINESS_FINANCE ED WUELLNER Trending this week:

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Login | Your guide to Dawsonville, Georgia Tourism, Hotels, and Real Estate About Dawsonville City of Dawsonville Website Dawsonville Hotel Reservations Dawsonville, Georgia Dawsonville, GA, is the official government seat of Dawson County and it is located about 10 miles northwest of Lake Lanier, a beautiful man-made reservoir that is used as a source of drinking water by the City of Atlanta. Dawsonville is also 10 miles south of Amicalola State Park and it contains Amicalola Falls, the tallest cascading waterfall in America east of the Mississippi River. Millions of people travel to Lake Lanier and Amicalola State Park each year to enjoy sightseeing, swimming, boating, camping and fishing, and tourism accounts for a significant portion of Dawson County’s economy. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Dawsonville had a population of 619 in the year 2000 and a total land area of 1.9 square miles. Dawsonville’s history as a small peaceful residential community situated in a beautiful, tranquil valley near the Blue Ridge Mountains began with violence and anarchy after gold was discovered near Dahlonega in 1828. The first buildings constructed in Dawsonville were the county government courthouse and the official county jail. Both Dawsonville and Dawson County were named after William Crosby Dawson, a well known Georgian judge, soldier and political authority who was in favor of slavery and state’s rights over federal rights. After the Civil War, growth in Dawsonville stagnated until Lake Lanier was created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1956 and the increase in tourism stimulated commercial development. Dawsonville exemplifies a relaxed, country lifestyle Dawsonville is characterized by a relaxed country lifestyle without traffic jams and the pressures of urban life. At the 23,979 acre Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area, residents can enjoy fishing, hunting, hiking, horseback riding, and canoeing on the Amicalola and Etowah Rivers. Popular annual festivals in Dawsonville include Spring Fling in May, a 2-day convention of local artists and crafts people in downtown Dawsonville, and the Mountain Moonshine Festival in October, which celebrates Dawson County’s colorful history during the prohibition era. The cost of living index in Dawsonville is relatively low at 89.3 and the average population density is only 325 people per square mile. Property taxes in Dawson County are about 50% lower than property taxes in neighboring counties and the public school system is excellent. During the 1990’s, a considerable amount of upscale condominium and townhouse development created a new market for luxury homes in Dawsonville, and today the City of Dawsonville is a modern residential community that is ideally suited for families with children or for luxurious retirement living. Other Metro Atlanta cities: Lilburn.com Snellville.com Douglasville.com Cumming.com Cartersville.com Roswell.org SandySprings.com Alpharetta.us YoungHarris.com Other NameFutures Properties: Bobbleheads.com Shreveport.com NorthGeorgia.com Procurement.com Conservatism.com Custom Bobblehead Dolls CoDomain.com Copyright 2015 by Dawsonville.com

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FINE ALE CLUB VISIT THE CLUB Find a Pub Our Pubs Event Bookings Run Your Own Pub Master Cellarman Pub Jobs London Pride Explore Our Beers Buy Beer Online Our Brewery Brewery Shop Brewery Jobs A story that’s been brewing for some time Immortalised in the name of one of our famous ales, 1845 is a year that will forever be Fuller’s. It was then that the partnership papers of Fuller, Smith & Turner were officially signed, marking the start of something very special for London’s brewery scene. However, the Fuller’s story had been brewing long before then. Beer has been made in this part of the capital for more than 350 years, dating back to the era of Oliver Cromwell. Back then, it was quite common for large households to brew their own beer. In the late 1600s, one such private brewhouse was in the gardens of Bedford House on Chiswick Mall. Another, a far humbler concern, was operating nearby at the cottage of Thomas Urlin. When Urlin died, the property passed to his widow and son-in-law, a gentleman named Thomas Mawson, who stepped in to take up the reigns as manager. It was he who laid the foundations for a major brewing enterprise – buying The George public house and two adjoining cottages for £70, then later snapping up the brewhouse on Bedford House too. Thomas Mawson is still honoured today through the Mawson Arms, the pub located on the Brewery site. Legal wranglings The next notable owners of the brewery were John Thompson and David Roberts, whose six-year partnership suffered due to a series of legal wranglings. The duo predictably parted company in 1786 when Roberts left to join the Royal Household and Thompson soldiered on alone. Eventually, the brewery passed to his sons, Douglas and Henry. It was under their stewardship, in 1816, that the brewery first acquired the Griffin name and emblem. The Griffin had previously been the symbol of Meux and Reid’s Brewery in the aptly-named Liquorpond Street, but when that business collapsed, the Thompson brothers moved swiftly to snaffle the name. “In a letter to his brother in 1828, Henry Thompson boasted of increasing sales from 8,000 to 24,000 barrels. Things continue to head the right way. In 2013, we sold 334,000.” The adoption of the Griffin is a decision that’s certainly stood the test of time, but other decisions by the pair were far less successful. Double dealings pertaining to mortgages led the brothers – and the brewery – to the brink of ruin. They needed investment, and fast. Enter John Fuller The Thompson brothers invited Philip Wood, brother of London’s Lord Mayor, into the partnership, but Wood knew his money alone couldn’t save the brewery. He too looked elsewhere for help. It came from one John Fuller. Fuller was a wealthy country gentleman and he jumped at the chance to come aboard, investing primarily on behalf of his son. He soon bought one of the Thompsons out, and, within a couple of years, found himself the majority shareholder at the brewery. In 1839, John Fuller died and passed control to his son, John Bird Fuller. The younger Fuller moved quickly to make his mark, and by 1845 he’d severed ties with the Thompsons to take the reins by himself. He sought investment and expertise from third parties though, and John Smith – already helping to run a successful brewery elsewhere – was invited aboard. He invested on behalf of his son, Henry Smith, and his son-in-law, John Turner. So it was that Fuller, Smith & Turner came into being. A new era Smith and Turner brought with them a welcome bonus – an extensive list of private customers for whom the brewery went on to make a special kind of beer. It was known as HK (hopped and keepable), and a milder version went into production too. Until that point, the brewery had brewed only ‘ale’ and ‘hock’. Even porter, which had been popular since the mid-1700s, wasn’t adopted at Griffin Brewery until the 1840s. Slow on the uptake perhaps – but we like to think we’ve made up for it since. Indeed since that date, the Griffin Brewery has gone from strength to strength. In 1929, exactly 100 years after the first Fuller had come to Chiswick, Fuller, Smith & Turner became a limited company. Acclaimed ales Following incorporation, a wave of acclaimed ales came out of the brewery. Chiswick Bitter arrived on the scene in 1930. Into the ‘50s, London Pride took centre stage. Then, in 1971, ESB was launched. Awards started flowing as freely as the beer, and we soon became the first brewery to win the CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain award with three separate brews. “ESB was first to take the CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain title in 1978. London Pride won in 1979. Following two more triumphs for ESB, Chiswick Bitter completed the treble in 1989.” Of course, those three famous ales are still right at the heart of the brewery today, and just as importantly, so are the three families that transformed the company’s fortunes in 1845. That’s far from the end of the story though, as we continue to invest and to innovate, building on our history and heritage to set new benchmarks for brewing and retailing. We have a great amount of Pride in our rich history - but there’s plenty in our future too. In Brewery Back to Brewery Fuller's Named Best Company at Peach Hero & Icon Awards The Rising Sun, Milland crowned Griffin Trophy winner A day in the life of Ashley Cherrett LATEST FROM FULLER'S Georgina Wald @GeorginaWald All set @LondonBrewMkt. @CornishOrchard mulled cider keeping us warm @FullersBrewery @Westside_Drinks pic.twitter.com/pATv6vW5uB DON'T MISS OUR OFFERS AND EVENTS Want special offers from Fuller's? 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About Belize, Belize Photos, Belize Travel Tips Another Enviable High Ranking for Belize 17 February 2014 No Comment 60SHARESFacebookTwitterGoogle Another Enviable High Ranking for Belize One of the things that make a country an attractive place to live, visit and do business in is freedom of the press, and Belize has just ranked very high in this area. Even higher than the United States of America, whose freedom of expression we hold in high regard. According to the 2014 World Press Freedom Index, compiled by the well respected international organisation Reporters Without Borders (Reporters sans frontières). Belize ranks in the top 15% of the 180 countries it listed and as the second highest in the Caribbean and Central America. In fact, Belize gets special mention in the organisation’s website: “This year’s index covers 180 countries, one more than last year. The new entry, Belize, has been assigned an enviable position (29th).” Pretty cool.huh? An unhindered press and freedom of expression says a lot about a country and its people. It means that citizens aren’t afraid to speak their minds, and government isn’t afraid of people airing their views. A free press is the cornerstone of democracy and a good indicator of a vibrant, confident country. So when Reporters Without Borders regarded Belize so highly, we had to feel good. You don’t need to be a writer to enjoy freedom of press. It affects everyone, from decision makers to citizens who are affected by those decisions. The man and woman on the street depend upon a free press to know what’s going on, and how best to cast their votes. Visitors to a country where transparency is a given will naturally feel more confident and relaxed. In short, press freedom is an essential part of a free country. And in a relatively new nation such as Belize, which became independent in 1981, this is a big deal. So here’re some interesting facts about international press freedom, as compiled by Reporters without Borders, to toss around at your next gathering. The top ten countries are: 2. Netherlands 4. Luxembourg 5. Andorra 6. Liechtenstein 10. Sweden The Bottom three are: North Korea (Gosh Kim Jong-un, really?) Eritrea. Belize ranks at number 29 The United States is number 46, down 13 places since last year Canada is 18 Mexico comes in at 151 Jamaica is 17 Costa Rica is 21 Tags: belize city belize, belize map, Belize Vacations, freedom, freedom of expression, Freedom of Press, freedom of speech, Reporters without borders, Where is Belize Do you like this story? You Will Also Like:Spring Break in Belize is Seriously Cool – This is Why!Belize Celebrates Reef Week!San Ignacio Belize: The Top 7 Cultural AttractionsBelize Celebrates Baron Bliss DayThe Things We Live For – We Love What We Do! + 9 = ten Notify me of followup comments via e-mail

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Five Stunning National Parks To Visit Now May By Forbes Travel Guide Correspondent Caroline Patek / in Destinations,Hotels / tags Chateau du Sureau, Inn on Biltmore Estate, National Parks, Yosemite 4 Comments Amangani, Grand Teton National Park, Wyo. Jaw-dropping vistas, towering snowy peaks, endless varieties of plants, canyons and geysers are what define America’s majestic national parks. Dotted across the country from coast to coast, the parks offer a chance to explore the wilderness and garner a new appreciation for the great outdoors. We’ve rounded up five national parks to visit this summer — find out what to expect when you go and where to stay when you arrive: 1. Yosemite National Park, Calif. Located 195 miles east of San Francisco, Yosemite National Park has close to 1,200 miles to explore. The World Heritage site is famous for its waterfalls, especially Yosemite Falls, the largest in North America. The falls’ water flow is powered by snowmelt, so visit before the end of summer when the temperature heats up and the flow is at its max. There’s plenty of terrain to hike, too with more than 800 miles of trails to navigate. Two rivers — the Tuolumne and Merced — flow through Yosemite, and the massive granite monolith known as El Capitan towers more than 3,000 feet above the valley floor. Keep an eye out for animals including bighorn sheep, bobcats, mule deer and Western fence lizards. Where to stay. After a long day of traversing terrain, retreat to the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Château du Sureau, located 16 miles south of the park’s south entrance. The quaint hideaway resembles a Provençal castle, and has just 10 richly-clad bedrooms where you can spot the Sierra Nevada Mountains from a private balcony. Grab dinner at the Four-Star restaurant Erna’s Elderberry House inside the hotel for a prix-fixe meal representing a farm-to-table philosophy with French and Mediterranean influences. 2. Zion National Park, Utah. Zion — Hebrew for refuge — has tall sandstone cliffs that gleam in the desert sun. The narrow Virgin River, located in a deep gorge, is surrounded by the rich orange colors of the sandstone walls on each side. This may be the desert, but the vegetation, the river and the rocks are vibrantly hued (photo ops abound). The landscape, with its varying degrees of elevation, serves as home to a slew of animals including mule deer and wild turkeys, Western rattlesnakes, gray foxes and plateau lizards. And the plant life here is like no other — expect to see an interesting amalgamation of cottonwood trees, wildflowers, cacti and Utah juniper. Take it all in by horseback, kayak or a long hike. Where to stay. The park’s own Zion Lodge is located on park grounds. Choose from regular rooms or one of the 40 cabins with gas log fireplaces and private porches, and enjoy a meal outside on the terrace at Red Rock Grill, which provides a picturesque view of Zion Canyon. 3. Great Smoky Mountains National Park, N.C. and TN. Straddling the border of North Carolina and Tennessee, this Appalachian park is the most visited in America. The landscape is dotted with historic barns, houses and schools from the early European settlers who inhabited the mountainous region. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is also an International Biosphere Reserve — more than 17,000 different types of plants, animals and invertebrates live here (including 30-plus types of salamanders). Panoramic views of rolling mountains and the famous “smoky” mist can be seen by auto touring, hiking, biking and horseback riding. Expect to see a few backpackers and fishermen in the backcountry. Where to stay. For a touch of luxury after a day in the wilderness, head to Asheville, N.C. for a night at the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Inn on Biltmore Estate (a little less than 100 miles away). Located on the Vanderbilt Biltmore Estate, the hotel offers unique activities like carriage rides and river float trips. The décor is decidedly grand — think lush fabrics and scenic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains — and you have immediate access to tours around the historic estate including the gardens and winery. 4. Grand Teton National Park, Wyo. The peaks of the Teton Range tower more than 7,000 feet above the valley of Jackson Hole, near the northwest corner of Wyoming. The Snake River runs north to south through the valley and in the summer you can kayak, boat, float, canoe and fish in it. You’ll see bison in the valley, trout in the River, moose in the meadows and eagles in the sky. Kids can earn a junior ranger badge by completing nature-minded activities and going on a guided hike. Camping is popular here, too — six campgrounds accommodate those with pop-up tents, RVs and everything in between. Where to stay. Located just over an hour southeast from the park, Amangani is a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel with some spectacular views. The resort overlooks the elk-grazing landscape of the Snake River Valley and the Rocky Mountains are visible in the distance. The modern, streamlined resort has 40 suites with deep soaking tubs and fireplaces. As the sun sets, take a dip in the heated outdoor pool and look out at the snowy peaks and beyond. 5. Death Valley National Park, Calif. Known as the hottest and driest place in North America, Death Valley National Park seems to contradict itself — high temperatures go hand-in-hand with snow-capped peaks in the sea-level basin. It’s this contrast that makes the park unique, as it’s filled with sand dunes, canyons and badlands. Despite the area’s intense heat, there are still more than 1,000 different kinds of plants that grow in the park and the warmer months feature the famous wildflowers in shades of purple and gold. The park’s scope of elevations allow for animals to inhabit the area — Death Valley is home to 307 species of birds and mammals like coyotes, mountain lions, desert bighorns and bobcats. Rent a Jeep to traverse through Death Valley and hit up the deserted ghosts towns for some creepy history lessons. Where to stay. Unpack your bags at The Inn at Furnace Creek located inside park. The Spanish-style hotel has 66 rooms and sits next to the Funeral Mountains, which you can spot from the massive windows located throughout the building. Practice your swing at the 18-hole golf course that claims to be the lowest elevation in the world at 214 feet below sea level. 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游客指南 ConstitutionHall Pass Civic Holidays Traveling History & Civics Program Constitution Daily Blog Daily Museum Programs Scout Days Address America Sign the Constitution Home > Plan Your Visit > Visitor Guide The National Constitution Center is the first and only museum dedicated to the history of the U.S. Constitution. Tour our exhibits, which are filled with interactives, multimedia content and artifacts that demonstrate the importance of this revolutionary document and its impact on our daily lives. Freedom Rising Begin your visit in the Kimmel Theater and experience this award-winning production that takes you on a 17-minute multimedia journey through the story of the Constitution from its inception to today. Dramatic images, a 360˚ screen and a live actor will inspire you to become an active part of “We the People.” The Story of We the People The Story of We the People takes visitors on an interactive constitutional journey, using more than 100 multimedia elements to tell the story of our country’s most cherished document. Signers’ Hall Walk among 42 life-sized bronze statues of the 39 delegates who signed the Constitution and the three dissenters. PLEASE NOTE: Signers’ Hall is currently closed for renovations and will reopen in late fall 2014. (I want to visit.) The museum welcomes visitors seven days a week (except Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day), Monday - Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Photography and Video Cameras (I want to take pictures.) Photography and video of any kind are prohibited in the museum exhibit areas, with the exception of Signers’ Hall. (I’m hungry.) Enjoy breakfast, lunch and light snacks in Delegates’ Cafe during museum hours. Where to Shop? (I want a souvenir.) The National Constitution Center Museum Store is open to visitors during regular museum hours. An extensive choice of merchandise is offered. How do I become a member? (I want to visit again.) Visit the membership desk located in the main lobby to learn about membership to the Constitution Center. Members enjoy free admission, discounted tickets to evening programs, advance notice of special events and more! Top Ten Museum Highlights Tour 1. Grand Hall Lobby As you enter this giant open space look around, you will notice there is a lot of stone and glass. The giant glass window all around the building is a symbol that represents our government. It does not work in secret and any citizen can see everything that happens. The stone chosen is the same stone used to build the Empire State Building and shows the strength of We the People. 2. Freedom Rising Experience the performance that Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor calls "the best 17-minute civics lesson in the country." Experience the award-winning production that takes visitors on a multimedia journey exploring the Constitution from its inception to today. Dramatic images, a 360 degree screen and a live actor will give you goose bumps! 3. Civil War Experience The museum's new Civil War Experience, located inside the main exhibition, features important artifacts from a tumultuous period in our nation's history, including a copy of the Emancipation Proclamation signed by President Abraham Lincoln. 4. Presidential Oath of Office Do you solemnly swear to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution? Be sworn in as the President of the United States with this fun interactive exhibit located in the museum's main exhibition. 5. Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Fedora A president's style is about so much more than their politics - it's even in how they dress. Check out FDR's trademark topper on display, circa 1937. 6. Justice O'Connor's Robe Sandra Day O'Connor was sworn in as the first female Supreme Court Justice in 1981, showing that women have the freedom to hold a seat on the highest court in the land. Check out the original robe she wore from 1981-2003, then try a mock robe on for yourself as you explore the Supreme Court Bench and decide on landmark cases. 7. Ben Franklin Statue Don't forget to visit the oldest delegate, Benjamin Franklin, in the one of the musuem's most iconic exhibits: he's the one with the shiny head, thanks to the thousands of visitors who have polished his bronze forehead daily! 8. The Pennsylvania Packet Ooh and ah over the first public printing of the U.S. Constitution in a Philadelphia newspaper! Don't miss this enduring document of freedom, currently located in the museum's main exhibition. 9. View of Independence Hall Take in a spectacular view of Independence Hall from the Grand Hall Overlook, located on the second floor of the museum. 10. The Liberty Eagle and Tree Check out a remarkable piece of artwork, carved from one of the last remnants of the Revolution. The Liberty Trees where colonists met to discuss freedom have all fallen down, but artists carved a fragment of the last remaining tree into an eagle – the proud symbol of the American spirit. Besucherführer Guía Para Visitantes Guide Pour Les Visiteurs Guida Per Il Visitatore Bezoekersgids Guia Do Visitante Museum Location Monday - Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Follow Us @ConstitutionCtr Like Us On Facebook11,699 like this READ Constitution Daily CHECK US OUT on TripAdvisor

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Still breathtaking, still grand: The Grand Canyon Grand Canyon tours from Las Vegas come in many forms: There are Grand Canyon helicopter tours, Grand Canyon airplane tours ... heck, for all we know, there are Grand Canyon yak tours. So, whether it's by land, air, or yak, our time-tested advice is to get out and explore the region. more...The reason all of these tours exist, though, is obvious: The Grand Canyon is amazing. If you can find one person who wasn't awestruck, slack-jawed and just plain dumbfounded at first sight of the thing, well ... that would be amazing, too.We, though, will do our best to describe it here.Vast and majestic, colorful and beautiful, the Grand Canyon is one of this country's - and the world's - most recognizable landmarks. It stretches 277 miles from end to end. Red, rocky walls descend more than a mile to the canyon's floor, where a majestic Colorado River carves out a raging southwest course.Breathtaking doesn't even begin to describe it.Most ground tours take you to the Grand Canyon's main entrance on the South Rim, while others will take you to the North Rim. Its western edge, home to Havasupai Falls and the town of Supai, is also accessible via roads on the Hualapai Indian Reservation.President and fabled outdoorsman Teddy Roosevelt visited the Grand Canyon in 1903. A fervent conservationist before it was cool, he established the Grand Canyon Game Preserve on November 28, 1906. Roosevelt added adjacent national forest lands and redesignated the preserve a U.S. national monument in 1908. Though initially opposed by land and mining claim holders, the Grand Canyon National Park was finally established as the 17th U.S. National Park by an act of Congress signed into law by President Woodrow Wilson in 1919.These days, about 5 million people see the mile-deep canyon every year, many of them on guided tours, and Grand Canyon National Park has established itself as one of the world's greatest natural attractions. The South Rim is open all year-round, weather permitting. The North Rim is generally open mid-May to mid-October. Keyword A Grand Canyon Air Tour & Discovery Tour Type: Airplane,Bus A Grand Canyon Combo - Drive, Fly & Float Type: Boat or Jet Ski,Helicopter Location: Colorado River,Grand Canyon A Grand Canyon South Rim Adventure A Grand Canyon West Rim & Lunch A Skywalk Express Tour with Limo Ace of Adventure All American with Limo

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Tourist Guide Hotels & Villas Mykonos Island Mykonos Transfers Book a Ferry Boat Car & Bike Rentals Boat Rentals Corporate Travel Travel Packages Public Services Hotels in Mykonos Studios & Rooms Mykonos Villas About Mykonos Mykonos Maps Gay Tourism Mykonos on Facebook Mykonos on Twitter Mykonos Web • Mykonos Island • History History of Mykonos When exploring the history of Mykonos it is difficult to find an accurate beginning as its development is richly entwined with fact and legend dating back thousands of years. If we consider it's place in ancient Greek mythology it is said both Hercules and Poseidon had a hand in destroying some of the Giants that opposed Zeus on this very island. Later, as the story goes, the island was named in honor of Apollo's grandson Mykons. During these ancient times, Mykonos, due to its proximity to Delos, which was then highly populated, became very important as a supply island. The short 2-kilometer distance between the islands was frequently traveled. For religious reasons it was said that no one should be allowed to be born or die on Delos. If this were true and this culture center so sacred, it may suggest that Mykonos had its roots as a vacation island long before modern times. From an archeological point of view the Ionians were found to have settled on Mykonos in the early part of the 11th century BC but recent discoveries uncovered remnants from the Neolithic Kares tribe dating back to as far as 3000BC. As the island of Delos began to develop as a sacred center, Mykonos was swept along with the influences of the different people who would come to control the region in the years to come. The Phoenicians, Macedonians and Athenians left their mark but it was not until the coming of Alexander the Great the fate of Mykonos took a turn for the better by becoming a commercial center for agriculture and maritime trade. High quality clay deposits also improved the island's importance, as ceramic containers were the best means of preserving and exporting goods during this ancient time. Due to its geographic location as a crossroads for shipping and it's close proximity to Delos, the island's future continued to flourish reaching a state of enormous wealth during the time of Roman occupation and the reign of Augustus Caesar. During the Middle Ages Mykonos fell under the rule of the Venetians and in the years that followed found themselves to be victimized by the Saracens and latter the Turks who dominated the area from the 14th century. At this time the slave trade was common and thousands of islanders were abducted. The Greek War of Independence, which ended with its liberation from the Turks in 1830, spawned the Mykonian heroine Manto Mavroyenous who rallied the island's people and defeated a Turkish onslaught in 1822. Starting as early as ancient times, the cycladic islands as well as the rest of the Mediterranean sea had become famous as a natural breading ground for piracy. The island of Mykonos received its fair share of buccaneer influence, which lasted right up until the beginning of the 19th century. With the coming of steamships also came the first signs of modern day tourism. World War II quickly put an end to this as Mykonos while experiencing German occupation suffered greatly through starvation. It took until the mid 50's for tourism to rise again. Due to the islands unique architecture, relative seclusion and hospitality it soon became a haven for the rich and famous. Today Mykonos enjoys a success unparalleled in its history by having become one of the worlds most famous vacation islands. Read about HISTORY OF DELOS » Mykonos Transportation Mykonos Car & Bike Rentals Mykonos Tours & Excursions Mykonos Restaurants Mykonos Bars & Clubs Mykonos Shopping Mykonos Art Mykonos Apartments Mykonos Villas About Mykonos Mykonos History Mykonos Geography Mykonos Climate Mykonos Beaches Mykonos Churches Mykonos Population Mykonos Attractions Delos History Mykonos Museums Mykonos Gay Tourism Mykonos Photos Mykonos Videos Mykonos Events Live Music Shows COPYRIGHT © 2002 - 2015 MYKONOS WEB - Travel Guide to Mykonos Island Greece. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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Investment & Finance Columns & Management Home » business » Clear tourism goals needed to keep country in top 10: expert Clear tourism goals needed to keep country in top 10: expert SUCHAT SRITAMA THE NATION August 22, 2014 1:00 am TO MAINTAIN Thailand's status as a global top-10 destination, the new government has been urged to set clear long-term targets while solving internal problems. Piyaman Tejabaipul, president of the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT), said this was a very good time to reform national tourism strategies as there is a new government led by Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha. The top priory should be putting in place with clear goals, especially for the long term. She said many past governments had included tourism in the national agenda, but their goals were unclear, even for the short term. The TCT expects that Prayuth's government of will have more effective strategies thanks to his diligence and decisiveness. One of reasons for past failures was government bodies not working in parallel. Some ministries ran policies only for themselves without considering the needs of others. The government needs to ensure security and safety for visitors travelling in the country. Furthermore, easing all internal problems is urgently needed. The government may learn from the successes of France or Spain, which have remained top tourist destinations for many years. Both countries have set clear targets for every stakeholder. According to a study by Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the number of tourist arrivals to Thailand could grow from about 26 million currently to 40 million within the next four years if the government is able to carry out the right strategies. If that number were achieved, tourism could represent 15 per cent of gross domestic product. According to a report by the Madrid-based United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), arrivals in 2013 helped pushed Thailand into the list of the world's top 10 tourism destinations in terms of both visitor numbers and visitor expenditure. "Thailand moved up two positions in the ranking by international receipts to seventh, while it entered the top 10 by arrivals in 10th position, in a bumper 2013 when international arrivals were up by 19 per cent to 27 million and receipts by 23 per cent to US$42 billion," the report said. It is the first time Thailand has entered the top 10 in terms of arrivals. It was ranked No 11 in 2012, when the number of tourists totalled 22.4 million. In terms of tourism receipts in 2013, Thailand was ranked No 7, up from No 9 in 2012, as revenue increased from $33.8 billion to $42.1 billion (Bt1.35 trillion). Thawatchai Arunyik, governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), said the achievement was a tribute to the hard work of the entire industry, and all those who work in it. "We can now clearly demonstrate the importance of travel and tourism to the national economy, and emphasise the need to ensure that it makes a quick recovery in the second half of 2014," he said. TAT will continue many important measures being taken to help regain visitor confidence and to keep Thailand a popular destination, he added. Direct sourcing a win-win deal for retail giant, farmers Thanks to her successful collaboration with Tesco.. Insurer backs students' marine conservation.. Nestle aims to make Thai kids healthy Carabao in sponsorship deal with Chelsea.. Claim Di start-up receives additional.. Mazda CX-3 sets the BENCHMARK Ikea has expansion plans in Thailand,.. Free-trade groups' rivalry heating up 'Green' is a growth engine Thailand, Iran target bilateral trade of.. Hundreds of satellite and cable channels..

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Travel NYC exhibition depicts ancient Buddhist caves The central pillar of Mogao Cave 432, from the Western Wei Dynasty, 535-556 AD, is part of "Dunhuang: Buddhist Art at the Gateway of the Silk Road" at New York's China Institute. (April 24, 2013) Photo Credit: AP advertisement | advertise on newsday The China Institute Gallery has been transformed into an ancient cave, taking visitors back more than a millennium to a dazzling world where Buddhist worshippers adorned the walls with colorful frescoes, silk prayer banners and lavishly painted life-size clay sculptures. "Dunhuang: Buddhist Art at the Gateway of the Silk Road" features a replica of an 8th century cave carved into the limestone cliffs at the edge of the Gobi Desert southeast of the oasis town of Dunhuang from 366 to about 1300. It is one of 735 Mogao Caves constructed during what is known as the high Tang period (705-781), designed for devout Buddhists to gather and worship. Nearly every inch is covered in art, with a canopy ceiling resplendent in floral and diamond shapes. One end is filled with life-sized sculptures of a Buddha flanked by two monk disciples wearing luxuriously patterned robes, two bare-chested figures and two ferocious-looking guardians in military armor. While there have been exhibitions that have featured individual pieces from the Mogoa Caves, this is the first exhibition in the United States to put all the elements of the cave shrines into context, said Annette Juliano, a professor of Chinese art history at Rutgers University. It shows the "relationship between the architecture, the pictures, the subject matter and the (ritual) practices . the actual use of the cave, rather than just an abstraction," added Juliano, who visited the caves for the first time in 1980. Many of the caves are exquisitely preserved but others are fragile due to neglect over the centuries and the conditions of the surrounding desert and sand dunes. To protect them from further erosion, tourist access is limited to several dozen caves a day that are rotated regularly. The exhibition also features a 6th-century replica of an elaborate square altar called the Central Stupa Pillar that highlights the religious ritual of circumambulation — an act of veneration — in which the faithful walk clockwise around the altar that contains four niches, each holding a Buddha. "Walking around the stupa pillar helps to empty your mind to allow visualization, to focus on the images of the Buddhas," said Juliano, who contributed an essay to the exhibition catalog. Exact, hand-painted reproductions of wall motifs and story scenes complete the exhibition space in this gallery. Among the highlights is a Thousand Buddha pattern that covers an entire wall and is symbolic of the deity's omnipresence. Among the narrative paintings is the tale of the Deer King and his journey toward enlightenment. Authentic silk prayer banners, a handwritten Buddhist scripture in near mint condition, a Yuan dynasty fragment of a mathematical document, small clay figurines, Persian silver coins that bear witness to foreign travelers on the Silk Road, patterned floor tiles and oil lamps used to light the dark caves round out the small two-gallery exhibition. The Mogao Cave shrines, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, were largely unknown in the West until they were discovered in 1900 by a Hungarian archaeologist, Sir Aurel Stein. Dunhuang, located at the north and south crossroads of the Silk Road, was a strategic hub of trade and religion. Stein, who made several treks through Central Asia, had heard rumors of a cave room sealed in the 11th century containing tens of thousands of manuscripts, scrolls, silk paintings and textiles dating in Chinese, Tibetan, Sanskrit and other languages. A local caretaker had uncovered the treasure trove after discovering a crack in the wall of a corridor leading to a larger cave. It's not clear why the room was sealed, but scholars speculate they were walled up to protect them from the threat of invasion from nomadic people. Stein was able to persuade the caretaker to sell a portion of the material in exchange for money for the cave's upkeep. In subsequent years, almost 80 percent of the contents were taken out of the country by foreign adventurers. Today, the treasures are found in various museums and libraries around the world. The exhibition, organized by the Dunhuang Academy, runs through July 21. A second exhibition in the fall will focus on paintings and sculptures by contemporary artists inspired by the caves. CHINA INSTITUTE 125 E. 66th St., Manhattan; chinainstitute.org or 212-744-8181. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission, $7; students and seniors, $4. More coverage Music videos a 'Spectacle' at Moving Image museum

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Butterfly World: Coconut Grove, FLAFrom shipwrecks to diving history, Florida Keys offers array of museums for visitors Chic Metropolitan opens in South BeachThe exciting new Metropolitan by COMO, Miami Beach has an aristocratic pedigree, although the brand isn’t well known in North America — yet...more » Comments () Fresh Florida hotel is dressed all in whiteMiami's a great port, but there's more to seeFrom shipwrecks to diving history, Florida Keys offers array of museums for visitorsMore Florida travel stories 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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http://danvillesanramon.com/square/print/index.php?i=3&d=&t=235 Escape to Mount Diablo Original post made on Jan 10, 2008 It's hard to believe peace and tranquility are only a stone's throw away. Even though we are at the foot of Mount Diablo, it's probably not the first place that comes to mind to go camping. For a real rugged, woodsy experience we want to go to Yosemite or Mount Shasta. But Mt. Diablo State Park? That's only 10 minutes away! The Danville Weekly wanted to find out what it would be like to camp at Mount Diablo. Would it feel more like camping out in the back yard and less like being in the wilderness? When my editor first gave me the assignment, I was excited. I am not a camper. In fact, I've never actually camped before, but I like to hike and be outside so I thought I would enjoy it. I happily accepted the assignment, picturing myself as an intrepid outdoorswoman - pitching tents, spotting rare animals. It then dawned on me, however, that my husband, Noah, and I didn't own one piece of camping equipment. No tent, no sleeping bags. I figured we could just sleep in the back of our car. Luckily, a colleague at work was an experienced camper and loaned me two sleeping bags, mats, a tent, cooking equipment and two lanterns. Planning a camping trip to Mount Diablo is quite easy. In the summer, if you're going to camp on the weekend, which we did, it's recommended to spend an extra $7 to make a reservation through Reserve America. If you camp during the week, a reservation is probably not necessary. It's $20 per night to camp at the park, which includes the price of bringing one vehicle in to the park; a second car is an additional $6. You can go to Reserve America's Web site www.reserveamerica.com or you can call (800) 444-PARK (444-7275). The reservation doesn't guarantee campers an exact site, but it guarantees that a site will be available. There are three family campgrounds: Juniper, Live Oak and Junction. Each site can accommodate up to eight people. Juniper and Live Oak have picnic tables, fire pits or stoves, and restrooms with showers and flush toilets. Junction campground is available on a first come-first served basis only. It does not have showers or flush toilets. For larger groups, there are five group camps throughout the park. These group campgrounds have pit toilets and no showers. But campers from all campgrounds are welcome to use the showers at Juniper and Live Oak. There are a few ground rules to camping at Mt. Diablo State Park. Campers must call the park at 837-2525 or 837-0904 ahead of time to check on the park's fire status. The park closes when the fire danger is extreme. Campers should also leave the vino behind: Alcoholic beverages are prohibited at the park. The campgrounds are set up mostly for tent camping, but they can accommodate RVs and tent campers up to 20 feet in length. We chose to

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Asia / Dim Sum Dialogues / Hong Kong / Photos Dim Sum Dialogues: Kowloon Walled City by Stephen Greenwood on Nov 4, 2009 Today, it’s one of the most peaceful locations in the city. The gardens are beautifully landscaped and connected by long, low archways that are remnant of the Qing Dynasty’s architecture. There are ponds, waterfalls, dragonflies; everything you might associate with traditional Chinese gardens. But just less than two decades ago, the same soil was the foundation to a very different environment; a lawless territory that was born out of Hong Kong’s identity crisis and foreign occupation. A 6.5 acre plot of land that was home to nearly 33,000 people and a collection of brothels, opium dens, casinos, cocaine parlors, and secret factories. Kowloon Walled City, or Hak Nam…the City of Darkness. At the peak of the Walled City’s existence in the 1980’s, the streets were lit by fluorescent bulbs 24 hours a day. The ground level rarely received full sunlight because of the density and height of the buildings that were haphazardly constructed without formal building permits. There were only two guidelines for construction in the city: the height of apartment structures could not exceed 14 stories because of its presence on Kai Tak’s flight path, and apartments had to be wired with electricity, to prevent the use of open flames. Beyond that, there was no governing body or police force; it was run by drug lords, organized crime syndicates, and unlicensed dentists that held practice in cramped apartment spaces. The city started as a fort in the Song Dynasty (960-1279), to help defend against pirates and protect locally produced salt. The fort played a minor role in Hong Kong’s existence until additional land in Hong Kong was handed to Britain in 1898. The Chinese excluded the Walled City from the treaty, with the intention to keep troops stationed in the fort. However, when the British attacked the fort a year later, they found that the Chinese soldiers had deserted the fort, and thus claimed ownership of the land. The British left the city mostly intact until 1933, when they demolished nearly all of the buildings and compensated the 436 squatters that were evicted by giving them new homes. With the events of World War II, and Japan’s 3 year and eight month occupation of Hong Kong, Japanese immigrants began to occupy the Walled City. Even after Japan’s surrender, the new residents resisted attempts by Britain to reclaim the city. Because of the 1898 treaty, the Hong Kong Police had no right to enter the grounds, and mainland China denied any responsibility to the area. With both governments avoiding sovereignty of the area, an organized crime syndicate known as the Triads stepped in to rule the tract. As the Triads were overthrown from the city by a series of 3,000 police raids, the city plunged into lawlessness. It began to grown into a monolithic web of illegal activity, because it could go unregulated and unchecked. Slowly, modifications to the buildings were made by inexperienced construction workers, with no supervision from architects or engineers – further complicating the dense network of dwellings. The Hong Kong government supplied basic services such as mail delivery and water piping, but applied a “hands off” policy to the rest of the dealings in the city. Oddly enough, the reported crime rate was lower than that of the rest of Hong Kong. However, the sanitary conditions were far inferior and poor living conditions eventually led to the Chinese and British governments agreeing to demolish the city and construct a park in its place. The government spent 2.7 billion HKD to compensate nearly 33,000 residents and business that were located in the city. Evictions took place from 1991 to 1992, and in 1993, the city was demolished. The construction of the park began soon after, and was opened to the public in 1995. Today, the center of the park is occupied by a beautiful restoration of the city’s Yamen, where the main bureaucrat would live and work in ancient Chinese towns. There are several interactive pieces about the history of the City, and preservations of the original wall & South Gate. As I walk the carefully pebbled paths through the gardens, I’m struck by how easily the chaos and lawlessness of the Walled City have been erased from the face of Hong Kong. I can’t help but think of the Chungking Mansions, and its similar reputation for unlawful activity. I fear that a hub of culture and diversity like the Mansions might suffer the same fate as the Walled City in an effort to “clean up” and develop the Tsim Sha Tsui shore. With that thought, I exit the park and hop on the MTR, destined for the Chungking Mansions to get my weekly fix of vindaloo curry. 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HPCC Highland Park One of Pittsburgh’s beautiful city parks, Highland Park is has many amenities for individuals and families. At the entrance to the park is a large Victorian garden and reflecting pool with fountain. The entrance leads up stone steps to one of the city’s main reservoirs, which is surrounded by a picturesque 7/10 of a mile walking/running track. There are also many walking trails throughout the area. The park is also home to the Super Playground, designed by Robert Leathers, this large wooden playground was built by community volunteers long before many of the parks had playgrounds. Famlies can enjoy the public swimming pool in the lower park and the many park shelters that are available for rent. Highland Park Pool Located in the midst of Highland Park, the pool has perhaps the most beautiful setting of any pool in the city. It also features the City Parks’ only 50 meter pool and kiddie pool – as well as a sand volleyball court. The pool is open from mid-June until Labor Day. Call 412-665-3637 for more information. Highland Park Super Playground Located to the west of the fountain on Reservoir Drive; accessible from N St Clair. Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium One Wild Place http://www.pittsburghzoo.org The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium is a 77-acre naturalistic habitat facility that is home to thousands of animals representing hundreds of diverse species. Committed to education, research, and wildlife conservation, the Zoo is actively involved in 64 Species Survival Plans (SSP) and proudly exhibits 10 threatened and 62 endangered species. The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium is one of only six major zoo and aquarium combinations in the country. Nuin Center Wellness and Conference Center 5655 Bryant Street http://www.nuincenter.com Pittsburgh’s premier holistic and integrative wellness center with 33 practitioners offering a holistic approach with paths to maintain an optimal mental and physical well being. There are 3 categories of practitioners: complementary and alternative health, psychotherapy, and bodywork. Some of the specialties include: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Massage, Reiki, Gestalt psychotherapy, Biological Physician, Spiritual Counseling, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Nutrition Therapy, Holistic Psychotherapy, Kinesiology, Cellular Expansion and Healing, and Rolfing. Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church 5801 Hampton Street http://www.standrewspgh.org First used for worship on Easter Sunday, 1906, Saint Andrew’s is truly a neighborhood center, a “village church,” an essential part of the fabric of our community. The Reverend Dr. Bruce M. Robison has served as Rector of Saint Andrew’s since 1994. He is married to Susy, and they are the parents of two young adult children, Daniel and Linnea. Bruce is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley (A.B., M.A.), the Church Divinity School of the Pacific (M.Div.), and the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary (D.Min.). He is a member of our diocesan Standing Committee and served as a Clergy Deputy to the 2009 General Convention of the Episcopal Church. Saint Andrew’s is a fine example of the Gothic Revival movement in American architecture. It offers many exterior and interior points of special interest, including a carved stone reredos and an ornate Lady Chapel—and with several collections of fine stained glass windows, including a signed L.C. Tiffany window (signed “Tiffany Studios, New York”), Christ and the Children, over the High Altar, and two majestic windows in the transepts, Nativity and Ascension, attributed to the renowned artist and illustrator Clara Miller Burd. In 1913 an E.M. Skinner pipe organ was built for Saint Andrew’s. Restored and expanded in 1992, this organ remains one of the finest instruments in the region. Saint Andrew’s enthusiastically welcome and sponsor concerts and educational and civic programs and to be the Highland Park home for many community groups and activities, including the Pittsburgh Camerata, the Tuesday Musical Club, the East End Male Gospel Chorus, the Highland Park Community Council and Community Development Corporation, the International Institute of Arts and Languages, the St. Andrew’s Stroke Group, Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council Tutoring, Tai Chi, Moms’ Morning Out, and regular weekly meetings of New Horizons Narcotics Anonymous, Overcomers Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, and Overeaters Anonymous Union Project 801 N. Negley Ave. http://www.unionproject.org Since 2001, the UP has repurposed its historic church building to provide an affordable, safe, and welcoming home to grassroots entrepreneurs, artists, non-profits, and people of all faiths. Positioned at the literal intersection of some of Pittsburgh’s most racially and economically diverse urban neighborhoods, Union Project is a community hub and literal and figurative common ground for surrounding neighbors. Guided by a servant leadership model, UP staff and board work together acting as intrapreneurs to connect and strengthen a network of community partners in order to nurture people’s skills, spirits, and self-sufficiency. Simply said, the foundation of Union Project is dialogue and good old-fashioned conversation between people. Share this:EmailFacebookTwitterPrintLike this:Like Loading... Join the HPCC Online Join the HPCC Today Like the HPCC on Facebook Like the HPCC on Facebook. Monthly Meetings Monthly meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM at St Andrew's Church. Meetings are not held in July or December. Sign Up for the HP ListServ Learn how to sign up for the Highland Park ListServ or go directly to the ListServ site. 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search articlesSearch Hampton Photo, Arts and Framing Mail Order Photo Service Consider Canvas Prints for Your High Quality Photographs Building, Design & Architecture Beyond Pain Relief Chiropractic and Pain Relief Yoga: The Breath Of Life Sailing Ships in the 1800s For the Pairing of Wine With Food - There's No Place Like Home Spring Fishing at Block Island How to Find Afforable Childcare Without Sacrificing Quality Sailing and Understanding Sails Basic Sailing Terminology For the Beginner Sailor 5 Tips on How to Enjoy a Vacation Like a Millionaire Without Breaking the Bank The Internet & The East End Local Ads merging with your Website Video - How it Can Increase Traffic and Response By Candis Reade The sailing ships in the 1800s plowed all seven seas in the world to transport cargo. Also the rigs of the 1800 ships are divided into two categories. The two categories are: The fore-and-aft-rig The square rig For each of these categories there were certain styles of sailing ships in the 1800s. The styles of ship referred to as the "fore-and-aft-rig" are: The Sloop Grand Bank Fishing Schooner Two Masted Fishing Schooner Square Topsail Schooner Coastal Schooner Four Masted Schooner Tern Schooner The second style of ship is the "square rig" these are the styles: Brigantine Barquentine Barque or Bark Full Rigged Ship The fore-and-aft-rig style ships are generally of a schooners style. Schooners have been know to out-number square riggers in America, generally. The schooners can sail closer to the wind and they could also be sailed with a smaller crew, thus the reason for their popularity. Schooners are versatile because they can carry every conceivable type of cargo. The schooners are also used for coastal work, ocean voyages on inland waterways and in the open seas. In the late 1800's, there could be up to 2000 schooners on the Great Lakes for the purpose of hauling a great variety of cargo and actually for pleasure as well or for the purpose of fishing. Ships, through the history of our country and before have had a great influence on countries and peoples. They have promoted trade and been a basic form of transportation through the decades of many centuries. So from the 1600's to the 1800's, the big sailing ships were called East Indiamen and they carried silks, spices, and other riches from the Far East to Europe. However, during the mid-1800's, steam-powered ships began to replace these sailing vessels. The sailing ships in the 1800s participated in the wars of that century. In 1805 there was a battle fought on July 20 by the famous name of Battle of Cape Finisterre. This battle was one of the Napoleonic wars fought between two fleets of two famous admirals by the name of Vice Admiral Robert Calder and Vice Admiral Pierre Villeneuve. In the War of 1812, the USS Constitution defeated the HMS Guerriere. This battle was the first one in a series of single-ship victories for the US Navy over the Royal Navy in the early days of the War of 1812. In the years of the civil war, there were many battles fought with the sailing ships in the 1800 ships over the inland waterways. Some of the were the capture of New Orleans, The Battle of Memphis and when the H.L. Hunley sank the USS Housatonic. Candis Reade is an accomplished niche website developer and author. To learn more about Sailing Ships in the 1800s, please visit Take a Sailing Vacation for current articles and discussions. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Candis_Reade Sailing Ships 1800Sailing Ships in the 1800 and the Hamptons Present Day Email to FriendAdd to Quick ListPrint d Businesses| Events| Classifieds| Articles| Coupons| Add Your Business| by Hamptons Directory, Inc., 1997-present. All rights reserved.

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Siberia casts a spell but leaves me cold March 1 2012 at 09:22am By Diane de Beer Travels in Siberia by Ian Frazier (Picador, R184,95) If you’re talking travel reading, Siberia was never one of my desired destinations. But the fact that I would certainly never go made me dip into this one with great delight. Think of the temperatures that had most of Europe shivering and staying indoors just a few weeks ago. That’s normal conditions for Siberia, a region that many of us associate with the time when it was used as a place of banishment. It’s where many of the Soviet Union’s greatest minds and activists were sent to live a life of exclusion from the rest of the world. Those in power didn’t have to do much to secure their perfect isolation. Frazier developed a fascination with Siberia as a vast stretch of land that he wished to explore in all its many facets; from the daunting map at the start of his storytelling to the final story of contrasts in a country that is still battling to deal with many issues. That’s what makes this such a gripping read. He takes us into the past, details the historic links of a specific corner of this impressive but impenetrable region with a landscape that can be overwhelm- ing, and shares his knowledge about the most famous exiles, including Dostoyevsky and Lenin. He looks at the impact of the Tartars, at the end of the banish- ment of people, the health statistics of the past and today – almost anything you can think of to give insight into this place. The author tells about his many travels to explore the landscape, its history, people and psychological impact on those who live there and those who leave. It’s a place that feeds many of Russia’s desires, and a place from where its inhabitants flee. Officially, there is no such place as Siberia, is how the author starts the book. He also describes the hardships of travelling in what has always been the discarded part of Russia in many ways. And yet, it also holds all the wealth and the future of the country. That’s why it hasn’t just slipped off the face of the earth. One of the things that stuck with me and made a mental impact, perhaps because I live in Africa, is the rubble and rubbish that is part of every rest stop along the way. The landscape conjures up many specific images – and rubbish isn’t one of them. But he takes you from the impact of the harsh labour camps to the daily life of someone living in such isolation, as he explores both the practicality of living in such a cold region and the way it affects the soul and the psyche of the people. There’s a reason that Siberia has become a figure of speech rather than a piece of land for most people, he notes. “In one of the most important places to be seen having lunch in midtown Manhattan, Siberia is the tables next to the ketchup room, where the condiments are stored,” he writes as an introduction to this piece of land that so attracts him. It’s tough to think of those freezing living conditions, which are as much a part of their lives as sunshine is to ours. It has to determine the dispo- sition of a people when they live in what is described as the coldest place on earth. But think, for example, of the many opportunities this kind of isolation allows. Anyone who has gazed at the night sky from the vantage of the Karoo will have an inkling. Astronomers are grateful for the skies of Siberia largely being untroubled by pollution of any kind. “Never in my life have I seen so many satellites and shooting stars,” writes Frazier. His focus is as much on Lenin and Ivan the Terrible as it is on the size of the elk found in these climes. And while you might think that travelling through this bare landscape won’t offer much scope, that’s unfounded. It’s perhaps hard to imagine those kind of journeys yet Frazier has a knack of taking you there because he so clearly captures the discomfort of travel or what it’s like to experience some miraculously breathtaking vista. Along the way he made some drawings of the places he found fascinating. These are charming rather than illuminating, yet they capture the mood of the writing, which is almost as random as someone keeping a diary. I was immersed in what he was sharing, though, as a travel writer, he’s probably failed. Siberia is still last on my list. Comment Guidelines IOL / Tonight / Books / Siberia casts a spell but leaves me cold We like to make your life easier

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AboutBooksRestaurantsRecipesCalendarContact Anthony Bourdain The Taste The Taste’s Guest Mentor: Jacques Pepin By Jeannette Park | February 20, 2014 Photo by Christiana Ceppas Jacques Pépin is a world-renowned chef, cookbook author and public television cooking show host. He has written 28 books, the most recent of which is NEW COMPLETE TECHNIQUES. His last book, ESSENTIAL PEPIN has a companion series, Pépin’s 12th Francisco and broadcast nationwide, and we’re excited to share one of Chef Pépin’s favorite recipes from the book, Les Oeufs Jeannette. A participant in Food & Wine’s Aspen Classic almost every year since its inception in 1983, Pépin has been Dean of Special Programs at the International Culinary Center in New York since 1989 and an adjunct faculty member at Boston University since 1984. And he will be the last guest mentor for the finale of The Taste tonight, Thursday February 20th on ABC. Who will win in the showdown between Ludo and Anthony? Watch at 8pm EST to find out. The Taste The Taste: Episode 2 Recap By Marcus Samuelsson | January 10, 2014

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John Preble's Abita Mystery House a featured 'Northshore Gem' 12wtcpreble John Preble, owner of the Abita Mystery House museum in Abita Springs, points to a sign at the museum entrance which says, "This mystery house is the beginning of your dreams.' The museum’s odd and unique collection of folk art is featured on the newest episode of the Southeastern Channel’s award-winning series. 'Northshore Gems.' The program will air throughout June. "I like my eye seeing things. I don’t like to look at a blank wall. Some people enjoy looking at nothing. I enjoy seeing as much as I can." John Preble has always collected things. As a child he began collecting stamps, coins, signs and bottles. It started as competition with friends. Over five decades Preble’s gathering of weird and unusual things has grown to epic proportions, and it’s now on display as the Abita Mystery House, a popular museum of folk art off Highway 36 in Abita Springs. Preble and his Abita Mystery House, or UCM (you-see-em) Museum, are featured in the latest episode of the award-winning travel series “Northshore Gems,” produced by the Southeastern Channel. The program will debut at 8 p.m. on June 8 and will re-air several times weekly during the next month, according to Southeastern Channel General Manager Rick Settoon. “John Preble takes viewers on an eccentric and highly-entertaining tour of his fascinating Abita Mystery House,” Settoon said. “It’s the most popular roadside attraction of offbeat and unusual folk art for tourists on the north shore.” Preble shows host Rob Moreau his gallery of homemade inventions, animated displays and walls covered with everything from signs, paintbrushes and old radios to postcards, cell phones and computer motherboards. There are walls of paint can lids, coke cans and hot sauce bottles. There’s even a grouping of “Paint by Numbers” works that Preble began purchasing at garage sales as a child. “It’s all decoration,” Preble says in the show. “I look at any object like a decoration - bottle caps, motherboards, bicycle parts, car parts, whatever. Can I decorate with it? That’s as simple as it is.” An artist and inventor, Preble has fashioned all of the museum miniatures himself - from cats and dogs to the “River Road” exhibit with a gas station, pool hall, barbecue house and rhythm and blues lounge with dancing figurines. He also created his own Mardi Gras parade and an animated music box version of a classic New Orleans jazz funeral with tiny musicians. Preble got the idea for the museum when his family visited Tinkertown in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Upon returning home he found an abandoned house nearby and converted it, adding the façade of an old gas station. A weathered dairy barn on the property became the “House of Shards,” a stucco house with walls of striking mosaics. “I like my eye seeing things,” Preble says. “I don’t like to look at a blank wall. Some people enjoy looking at nothing. I enjoy seeing as much as I can.” Word of the mystery house and tourist referrals has spread across the Atlantic Ocean. One visitor from Poland found his favorite Polish bottle cap on the museum wall. Preble says that now visitors donate objects rather than store them or throw them away. The show concludes with Preble leading Moreau through the Shed of Revelation and the Patio of Compassion. He displays an archive of old pinball machines, jukeboxes, bicycles, motorbikes and outboard motors. Wood-carved fantasy creatures include a bassigator, dogigator and quackigator, while a special robot display reveals moving parts formed from ordinary kitchen appliances. The episode was produced, videotaped and edited by Southeastern Channel staff member Byron Caplan. The Southeastern Channel, which has won nearly 200 awards in its 10 years of existence, airs on Charter Cable 18 in Tangipahoa, Livingston and St. Tammany parishes and on Channel 17 in Washington Parish. Its live 24/7 webcast and video on demand can be seen at www.southeastern.edu/tv. View/Post Comments

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HOMEABOUT USSUPPORT USPARTNERSHIPCAREERSSITE MAPFAQ/HELPCONTACT USCALL US @ +7-812-380-2478 AROUND THE CITY Imperial Estates Peterhof Tsarskoe Selo Gatchina Oranienbaum Foreign St. Petersburg St. Petersburg Hotels RUSSIAN VISA Russian Visa Guide Request Visa Support River Entertainment Travel Cards Essential Shopping Selection Moscow.Info HomeSights & AttractionsMonuments and MemorialsMonuments to prominent peopleMonument to Catherine the Great Monument to Catherine the Great This monument to Catherine the Great was unveiled in 1873. The Empress was adored by the people of St. Petersburg for all her efforts to improve the life and education provided by the city and her reign has long seen been known as the "golden age" of Russia. The statue of Catherine is surrounded by delicately carved figures of the most prominent individuals of her reign: politicians and poets, military men and courtiers. The monument is located in the middle of a small, grass-covered square, just off Nevsky Prospekt, which is lined by the Anichkov Palace, the Alexandrinsky Drama Theater and the Russian National Library. As one of the country's most enlightened monarchs, Catherine could not have chosen a better spot herself. Monument to Catherine the Great Detail of the pedestal of the statue of Catherine the Great The monument was designed by the Russian artist M.O. Mikeshin and created by the best sculptors and architects of the day. Catherine the Great is dressed in her official gown and holds a scepter in her right hand and an olive wreath in her left hand. The pedestal is decorated with the symbols of royal power. Among the dignitaries, who's likenesses have been carved on the statue's pedestal, are Alexander Suvorov, perhaps the most famous general in Russian history, Prince Potiomkin, the general and politician, Ekaterina Dashkova, the first woman to chair the Russian Academy of Sciences (in the 18th century!!!) and the celebrated poet Gavrila Derzhavin. Decorated pedestal of the Monument to Catherine the Great Where:Ploschad Ostrovskovo, just off Nevsky Prospekt. Metro:Gostiny Dvor. USEFUL ADS Copyright © 2001-2015 ZAO "SAINT-PETERSBURG.COM". All rights reserved. Privacy PolicyLegal NoticeDisclaimerCareersAdvertising with UsContact Us+7-812-380-2478

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These Palm Springers Know How to Live the Good Life SlateBeholdThe Photo BlogAug. 29 2014 11:42 AM By David Rosenberg Mike and Bob. Nancy Baron Nancy Baron’s drive from Los Angeles to Palm Springs, California, is barely two hours long, but the catharsis she feels when arriving makes the distance feel far greater. “I go there as much as I can regardless of how hot it is,” Baron said. “I always have this feeling that I shouldn’t be going, that I have so much to do in L.A., but when I get there and I get out of the car, it’s so relaxing: Everything is different. It smells different, the air feels different, it looks different and it’s completely transformative, it just has a magical feel to it.” Baron first visited the quirky desert city in the 1970s and fell in love with it while lying by a pool and looking at the snow-capped mountains. A bit more than eight years ago she made it a part-time home. Advertisement Like many photographers, the magic of Palm Springs’ endless and varied subject material coupled with an idyllic photographic template of incredible light and color, was alluring to Baron, paving the way for images that are often cinematic and sometimes border on the surreal. Lee’s Gone, Liberace’s Palm Springs Estate. Nancy Baron Amy’s Shop. Nancy Baron Backyard Morning. Nancy Baron Baron said that regardless of the subject: architecture, design, landscape, or the eccentric people who call Palm Springs home, there is always an opportunity to capture a unique image. “I think that kind of speaks to the idea of the town itself, it allows for people to be creative,” she said. “There’s a freedom there to be an individual.” That freedom inspired a book, recently published by Kehrer Verlag titled The Good Life > Palm Springs. There will be an exhibition of the work at DNJ Gallery in Santa Monica, California, opening Sept. 6. When she began working with Kehrer to edit the book, Baron said the project could have taken a number of different directions since she had a deep collection of images that criss-crossed genres. She decided to follow a theme of “the good life” since she felt in many ways, Palm Springs is a symbol of the American Dream, a friendly city with great weather, eccentric people and a love for leisure. Matthew. Nancy Baron Bedroom Rock, The Albert Frey House II. Nancy Baron The book, however, isn’t one she feels would fall into the genre of documentary, but is more of an impression of the people who live there. She said she didn’t set out to make The Good Life; the stories presented themselves to her, whether a shot of a road-runner passing in front of a house or a closet filled with leisure suits. Baron said once she set up house it didn’t take long for her to make new friends and included many of them in the book. Becoming a part of the community also opened up literal and figurative doors, allowing her a glimpse into aspects of the city often overlooked by tourists. “We kind of share a bond there because there is a thing about it, you can only get when you live there and we’re all in on it, whatever it is.” Gardening. Nancy Baron The Lush Vegetation. Nancy Baron Golf Course Plane. Nancy Baron Bob's Closet. Nancy Baron David Rosenberg is the editor of Slate’s Behold blog. He has worked as a photo editor for 15 years and is a tennis junkie. Follow him on Twitter.

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Festivals Archives - Page 11 of 23 - Tourisme Montréal Blog Results for Festivals ELEKTRA: MONTREAL’S DIGITAL ARTS FESTIVAL Montreal’s four-day international digital arts festival, Elektra, starts in just a few days (May 4-8). Turns out you don’t have to wait to see what the future looks like, all you need to do is go to the festival… MONTREAL BIODOME: A FUN FAMILY FAVOURITE The Montreal Biodome (Biodôme de Montréal) is beloved by kids of all ages. Boasting a range of animals, plant life and ecosystems, it’s an environment that promotes education about the natural world. But you can leave “education” out of it when trying to convince your children and just say: “Penguins! Monkeys! Crazy looking fish!”… THE WORLD COMES TO MONTREAL FOR FESTIVAL TRANSAMÉRIQUES Now in its fifth year, the Festival Transamériques, May 26 to June 11, showcases a creatively curated, cutting-edge array of theatre, dance and performance art in 31 shows from Canada, the U.S., Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, England, Germany, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Spain and Switzerland… BLUE MET LITERARY FESTIVAL The Blue Metropolis Literary Festival, April 27 to May 1, is officially 13 years old and, like most teenagers, it’s staying up past bedtime and throwing a serious party… WHERE TO DRINK DURING THE BLUE MET FESTIVAL Spring is in the air. Montreal is blossoming and so is the city’s literary crowning jewel, The Blue Metropolis Festival. And where there are writers congregating, you can bet there are drinks being poured… MONTREAL JAZZ FEST, ALL YEAR LONG If you’re a fan of the Montreal International Jazz Festival and happen to be in town before the fest kicks off on June 25, you should consider checking out the incredible wealth of fest-related photos, recordings, articles and more found at The Médiathèque Jazz/La Presse… Girl Talk plays Metropolis in Montreal The one and only Girl Talk played Montreal, at the clearly rocking Metropolis, and we sent our videographer Guillaume Langlois to record the sights and sounds… CHEFS ANNE-SOPHIE PIC AND NORMAND LAPRISE AT TOQUE! Chef Normand Laprise and the High Lights Festival’s Honorary President, Chef Anne-Sophie Pic, together welcomed press to the opening day of the festival. Pic, whose own kitchen is in the Beau Rivage Palace in Lausanne, is the only female chef in the world to have been awarded three Michelin stars… UNDERGROUND ART AND NUIT BLANCHE Yes, it’s a tad nippy in Montreal. But thankfully part of Nuit Blanche, one of the highlights of the Montreal High Lights Festival, goes down under the ground… HIGH LIGHTS FESTIVAL FOCUSES ON PORTUGUESE CUISINE Portus Calle, a Portuguese restaurant on St-Laurent, is hosting several delicious events during the Montreal High Lights Festival. We got a sneak peak (a sneak eat?) at what they’ll be serving up… First<<891011121314>>Last 

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Museums & Galleries - Official Travel Guide to Norway - visitnorway.com << Back to Attractions in Follo Typical Norwegian museums Visit a museum you are unlikely to find anywhere else in the world. Learn more about Norway, its culture and its people. The Nobel Peace Center The Norwegian capital is home to the Nobel Peace Center. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo every year. 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. 10 Activities for Children in Hedmark Hedmark is full of fun experiences for children. Get to know the animals at the open farms and animal parks, or try your hand at driving a mini-train. Attractions in Indre Østfold Take a trip on the Halden Canal, Norway's oldest man-made waterway. Or visit the country's largest inland fortress in Mysen. Attractions in the Drammen Region Enjoy a show in beautiful Drammen Theater or challenge yourself with contemporary art at the Vestfossen Kunstlaboratorium art center. Attractions in Ringerike Ringerike is a popular recreation area all year round and an eldorado for those who enjoy fishing, especially for trout and whitefish. Top attractions in Oslo include Vigelandsparken Sculpture Park, the Opera House, Holmenkollen Ski Jump and the Viking Ship Museum. Top 10 attractions in Oslo A stay in Oslo doesn't have to cost a fortune. In fact there is a lot you can do for free in the Norwegian capital. Free Things to Do in Oslo Attractions in Bjorli and Lesja Lesja Bygdetun, the ironworks at Lesjaverk and the watermill at Sagelva are among the many attractions you can visit when visiting our beautiful area. Attractions in 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 Sirdal The annual sheep fair is a popular event in Sirdal. But there are many other attractions, natural or man-made, worth visiting in the area. Attractions in Halden Fredriksten Fortress in Halden is one of Norway's most visited tourist attractions. You can also experience Northern Europe's highest locks at Brekke. Attractions in Helgeland A UNESCO World Heritage site, a Viking long house, a mountain with a hole through it, puffins and eider ducks are among the attractions in Helgeland. Attractions in 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 Attractions in Trondheim Nidaros Cathedral is the most important of the many historical attractions in Trondheim. Attractions in Moss Relax at one of the many beaches or enjoy art at the famous Galleri F15. Attractions in Moss Attractions in Geilo Experience Geilo as it used to be century ago. Visit stave churches, local museums and learn about the knife and tool manufacturing in the area. Attractions in Geilo Attractions in Bergen Top attractions in Bergen include Bryggen, the Fløibanen Funicular, the Fish Market, the Edvard Grieg Museum at Troldhaugen and Fantoft Stave Church. What to do in Asker and Bærum Directly to the west of Oslo you will find Asker and Bærum, where a world of experiences, nature and culture awaits. Attractions in Asker and Bærum Asker and Bærum have a large range of exciting attractions within the areas of art, architecture, history, shopping and much more. Thor Heyerdahl, a modern-day explorer Thor Heyerdahl sailed a log raft 5000 miles over open ocean to prove a point. See the extensive exhibition on his life, work and many adventures. What to Do in Ryfylke Walk up to Kjerag and Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock) mountain plateaus, go salmon fishing, or take a cruise on the Lysefjord. The Ekebergparken Sculpture Park Ekebergparken in Oslo can offer 63 acres of installations by international artists, as well as museums, restaurants and a panoramic view of the city. Museums in Trondheim Trondheim has a wide variety of museums. Enjoy classical music at Ringve. You find science, art, history and rock at other museums in Trondheim. Attractions in the Hamar region Visit the Viking Ship Olympic Arena and the old brewery houses at Løten, or the ruins of the Hamar Cathedral, or take a trip with a mini steam train. Discover the places that inspired Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, and find out where in Norway to see his work today. Vikings come to life at Lofoten Learn about the ways of the Vikings and see how David Spinx's life takes a dramatic turn at the chieftain's longhouse at Borg in the Lofoten Islands. What to do in Numedal Numedal makes a great backdrop for outdoor family activities. Try rafting down the Numedalslågen River, riding, walking and cycling. What to Do in Innherred Visit Innherred’s outdoor museums, historic places and art galleries or explore the area by going fishing, cycling or hiking. Attractions in the areas of the Geirangerfjord and Trollstigen The spectacular nature, with the Geirangerfjord and the Trollstigen Mountain Road, is the top attraction. Attractions in Ål in Hallingdal Visit Ål in Hallingdal and admire the 850-year old Torpo Stave Church, Ål village museum and the Rolf Nesch Museum in Ål Cultural center. Attractions in Vesterålen Visit the Whale Centre in Andenes, the fishing village of Nyksund, Møysalen National Park and experience the narrow Trollfjord from a boat. The Arctic Circle Centre The Arctic Circle Centre is situated 80 kilometres north of Mo i Rana and 70 kilometres south of Fauske. Attractions in Numedal In Numedal you are surrounded by nature, history and tradition. See stave churches, go hiking on the Hardangervidda or meet wolves at Langedrag. Attractions in Numedal What to do in Moss Play golf at challenging Evje Golfpark or take a trip with the sightseeing minibus. You can also go canoeing on Lake Vansjø. Attractions in Røros The town itself is the main attraction. By opening up your senses and curiosity, you may find yourself being carried back to life in a different age. What to do in Vrådal Go hiking in the mountains and forests, play golf, go canoeing, or simply relax on the beach. Attractions in Grenland Attractions in Kragerø The atmosphere of Kragerø is an attraction in itself. The town spreads from the harbour, with galleries and parks within easy walking distance. Scenic attractions in and around Rauland Top scenic attractions are the Hardangervidda National Park and Nupsfonn Glacier. Attractions in Rjukan The Gaustatoppen Mountain and the Norwegian Industrial Workers Museum are among the main attractions in Rjukan. Attractions in Rjukan

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Edinburgh - City Centre Central Edinburgh has two distinct parts, divided by Princes Street, which runs roughly east-west under the shadow of Castle Rock. The Old Town, although only about a mile long and 300 yards wide, represents the total extent of the twin burghs of Edinburgh and Canongate for the first 650 years of their existence, and its general appearance and character remain indubitably medieval with its tortuous alleys and tightly packed closes. Containing as it does the majority of the city's most famous tourist sights - including the Castle and the Royal Mile - it makes by far the best starting point for your explorations.To the north of Princes Street, the New Town, itself well over 200 years old, stands in total contrast to the Old: the layout is symmetrical, the streets are broad and straight, and most of the buildings are Neoclassical in design. Originally intended to be residential, today the New Town is the bustling hub of the city's professional, commercial and business life, dominated by shops, banks and offices. Edinburgh & The Lothians map Discover the region Miniature map of Edinburgh & The Lothians Gullane South Queensferry Overview of Edinburgh & The Lothians Travel in Edinburgh & The Lothians Things to Do in Edinburgh & The Lothians About Edinburgh & The Lothians Accommodation in Edinburgh & The Lothians Related Items of Interest Edinburgh, Edinburgh Explore More

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WHARTON COUNTY. Wharton County (G-16), named for brothers William H. and John A. Wharton,qqv is southwest of Houston on U.S. Highway 59 on the Coastal Plain of southeast Texas at the coastal bend. The county is bounded by Matagorda, Colorado, and Jackson counties and the San Bernard River, which forms its northeastern border and the Fort Bend county line. Wharton County comprises 1,086 square miles and is divided primarily between prairie and timber land. The Colorado River, which traverses the county from northwest to southeast, divides it roughly in half and flows through Wharton and Glen Flora. The county lands are drained by Mustang Creek in the extreme west, the Colorado River in the central portions, and the San Bernard River and West Bernard Creek in the eastern portions. Major creeks west of the Colorado River are the Blue and Jones creeks; those east of the Colorado River are the Peach and Caney creeks. Level to undulating plains rise toward the north and are marked by a timber belt of ash, pecan, live oak, and other varieties of hardwood trees along the river; closer to the Gulf, in an area referred to as Bay Prairie, prairie and bunch grasses, mesquiteqv, and oak predominate. The upper northeastern portion, Lissie Prairie, is treeless with prairie and bunch grasses. Altitude varies from 50 to 200 feet. The climate is considered subtropical humid, and rainfall averages forty-two inches annually. The average temperature is 93° F in the summer and 44° in the winter months. Occasional snow falls, and the growing season lasts 268 days per year. The county originally had bear, fox, wolves, raccoon, possum, deer, armadillos, rabbits, ducks, geese, crane, quail, and dove; it continues to permit hunting. Loam, sand, coastal clay, and alluvial soils predominate in Wharton County. Natural resources include salt domes, sand and gravel, oil, gas, and sulphur; all have been tapped for commercial and industry use. The county is served by State Highway 60, U.S. Highway 90 A, Interstate Highway 59, and State Highway 71. The Southern Pacific and Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroads own the remaining rail lines in the county. The county's incorporated and largest communities are Wharton, the county seat, located at the center of the county (at 29°19' N, 96°06' W) east of the Colorado River, and El Campo, located west of the Colorado. The land was inhabited as early as the Paleo-Indian period, and a stable occupation pattern lasted through the Late Prehistoric period for as long as 10,000 years. The Karankawa Indians, a Coco band, occupied the area that became Wharton County until the late eighteenth century, using the region for hunting and settlement along the Bernard, Caney, Peach, Mustang, and Colorado waterways as late as 1823. The Tonkawas came into the area on occasions, as their lower range overlapped the upper range of the Karankawas. Skirmishes with white settlers continued as late as 1840, but by 1850 most of the Indians had retreated out of this area into Mexico. Wharton County is in the section of Texas first explored by Europeans. In 1687 René Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle, traversed the area on the last exploration he made before his death. Alonso De León passed through on his third and fourth trips in search of the La Salle colony in 1688 and 1689, and in 1718 Martín de Alarcón came to inspect East Texasqv missions after exploring Espiritu Santo Bay. Pedro de Rivera y Villalón crossed the area in 1727, and between 1745 and 1746 Prudencio Orobio y Basterraqv explored the coastal area. Spain controlled the territory until Mexico achieved independence in 1821, and Anglo-American colonization began under a program sponsored by the Mexican government in 1823, when thirty-one of Stephen F. Austin's Old Three Hundred received titles to land in the area of present Wharton County. The main transportation trails across the county originally passed along the Colorado River and Caney and Peach creeks from Matagorda to San Felipe, bisected by a trail across the Colorado near Egypt that connected Richmond with Texanna; the Old Spanish Trail crossed the San Bernard River to East Bernard connecting Richmond with Columbus. Early settlement patterns reflect the county's geography. The early colonists located their land grants along the Colorado and San Bernard rivers for access to building materials and stream transportation, but most built their homes along the Peach and Caney creeks, as the Colorado was prone to flooding. Earliest agriculture was developed primarily along the Caney with its rich alluvial soil; slaves burned off large sections of the primeval canebrake forest and planted corn, cotton, and sugar cane. The settlers were mostly from Southern states, and their homesteads were copies of those they had left. So many came from Alabama that the trail from Matagorda to Texanna was called "Alabama Road"; this name is still used for portions of the trail at Wharton. Later settlement was on the open prairies in the county's western areas, where European immigrants operated small family farms and raised livestock with little or no black labor. Many individuals from the area that became Wharton County participated in the Texas Revolution. Gen. Martín Perfecto de Cos is believed to have camped near Egypt on Peach Creek, at a site now called Spanish Camp, en route to reinforcing Antonio López de Santa Anna's army at San Jacinto. An Egypt resident, W. J. E. Heard, was captain of Company F, First Regiment of Texas Volunteers, at the battle of San Jacinto. He and Albert Clinton Horton, Henry P. Cayce, G. W. Tilley, and others fought against Gen. Adrián Woll at San Antonio in 1842. Post West Bernard Station, an ordnance depot of the Republic of Texas army, was established in the summer of 1837, seven miles from Egypt. Here men refurbished the military arms that had been seized at San Jacinto from the Mexican Army and those turned in by discharged Texas volunteers at Camp Independence near Texanna. It also served as an alert post to any crossings by the Mexican Army on Mercer's Ferry on the Colorado west of Egypt. Dispersed settlement in the county continued through the Republic of Texas period from 1836 to 1846. Aside from occasional farm settlements, the area was a near wilderness. After the war postal stations were established at Egypt and Peach Creek in 1836, Preston in 1839, Wharton in 1846, and Waterville in 1859. Wharton County was established after Texas statehood and the Mexican War in 1846 from parts of Matagorda, Jackson, and Colorado counties, taking their best and most fertile land. The act that formed the county provided for its immediate organization and a county seat to be named Wharton and located on the northeast bank of the Colorado River in the east central portion of the county within one of the leagues granted to William Kincheloe. Colonists brought their religion with them and practiced it, even though Mexican law forbade any organized religion in Texas other than Catholic. Kincheloe was one of eleven Baptist heads of households in Austin's colony, and his home on the east bank of Peach Creek is reputed to be the site of the colony's first Protestant service, conducted by Joseph Bays in 1822. The Kincheloe estate was also the site of the second or third Baptist Sunday school in Texas; Bays organized it in late 1829 or early 1830. It is probable that families of all denominations attended the services. According to tradition, Reverend Noah Hill helped organize the first Baptist Church in Wharton on May 23, 1847, with twenty-four whites and ninety-eight slaves as charter members. A. C. Horton was a charter trustee for Baylor University in 1845 and donated a bell to the Ladies Seminary in Independence in 1858. In 1835 Reverend J. W. Kinney held a Methodist camp meeting in Egypt at W. J. E. Heard's home, and it is purported to be the first such denominational service held west of the Trinity River; white and black families were in attendance. Methodist circuit riders who served Egypt and other areas that would become Wharton County were Homer S. Thrall, Martin Ruter, and John Wesley DeVilbiss. Ruter made his headquarters at Captain Heard's in Egypt, and when Rutersville College was established after Ruters death, Heard was among its supporters. J. W. DeVilbiss was assigned to the Egypt area circuit and married Talitha Menefee, daughter of William Menefee, signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence and a resident of Egypt. The first county courthouse was built in 1848 but was so poorly constructed that it was replaced in 1852. Antebellum Wharton County resembled parts of the Deep South, as planters and farmers from states there moved to the region. By 1850 the county had a population of 1,752 living in 112 dwellings; this included 1,242 slaves but no free blacks. In 1858 slaves made up 2,181 of a total population of 2,861. In 1860 Albert Clinton Horton was among Wharton County's largest slaveholders, possessing as many as 170 slaves. One plantation was over 4,500 acres, and the county had 16,784 acres of land under cultivation. In 1859 the value of Wharton County's land was $10.40 per acre, the highest of any other county in Texas; at the time the average land in Texas was $2 per acre. In 1860 the value for Wharton County land went up to $14 per acre. The largest plantation and sugar mill in Texas were located in Wharton County prior to the Civil War, and the 1858 census reported 13,665 cattle there. Because of sugar cane production, Wharton, Fort Bend, Brazoria, and Matagorda counties came to be known as the "Texas sugar bowl." Completion of the Buffalo Bayou, Brazos and Colorado Railway extension across the northwest corner of the county by 1860 improved commodity prices, though roads to the railroad line remained poor. Some consumer goods were brought by riverboat up the Colorado River from Matagorda, but most came overland from Richmond or Matagorda. Residents of Wharton County cast only two votes against secession, and many soon joined the Confederate war effort as part of Terry's Texas Rangers, the Home Guards, or the Wharton Rifles. Three Home Guard posts were established in 1861 at Egypt, Wharton, and Waterville, as part of the Twenty-second Brigade, which included Fayette, Colorado, Wharton, and Matagorda counties. The camp in Wharton was named Camp Buchel in honor of Col. Augustus Buchel, C.S.A., and was in the First Military District, Sub-district Three. No fighting occurred in Wharton County, but the Civil War destroyed the county's plantation economy. With the emancipation of slaves, the repudiation of Confederate securities, declining property values, and cotton too expensive to grow and market, Wharton County's scrip was finally worth only thirty-three cents on the dollar. Plantations were converted into cattle ranges, and many residents left for Mexico. The resulting commercial and agricultural depression was heightened by a national depression in 1873. During Reconstruction, several county officials were removed from office and replaced with others more supportive. During the forty years after emancipation, Wharton County blacks outnumbered whites-the proportion reaching a ratio of five to one in 1890. Political gains by county resident blacks were shortlived, but Bird B. Davis attended the Constitutional Convention of 1875. In 1880 R. H. Tisdale was elected county commissioner and served three non-consecutive terms, A. H. Speaker was elected county commissioner in 1886 for two terms, and E. P. Young was elected county and district clerk in 1888. Mingo Hodges served on the county school board for many years, and other black men served as justices of the peace. The first Reconstruction school for blacks later became the Wharton Training School in Wharton. Two black newspapers, the Wharton Southern Monitor and the Wharton Elevator, were started in 1887 and 1897, respectively. By 1912 the county had a black agricultural fair and employed a black county agricultural agent. There were numerous black owned or operated businesses around the courthouse square between 1880 and the late 1930s. Then separate black commercial districts developed, a trend common in most Texas communities. Whites responded to radical reconstruction by organizing a White Man's Union Associationqv in 1889 to protect white interests and to limit black political participation. In its first month the organization claimed more than 700 members. No person could file for office without approval by the association. Conflict between this organization and the independent political ticket resulted in the politically-motivated murder of a candidate for sheriff. The White Man's Union continued to function up until the 1950s and was known for a time as the Wharton County Party. The Ku Klux Klan was evident in the county and had 500 members at one time. The Civil War delayed the development of Wharton County. Prior to 1880 the only postal stations in Wharton County were East Bernard, Egypt, New Philadelphia, Quinan, Spanish Camp, Waterville, and Wharton. In the 1880s the influx of Europeans and the extension of railroads stimulated growth in the area. Wharton County's population tripled between 1870 and 1900, from 3,426 to 16,942. In 1910 it was 21,123, of which 12,234 were whites (2,000 were foreign born) and 8,899 blacks. El Campo experienced rapid growth with the 1881 completion of New York, Texas and Mexican Railroad and by 1900 had a population of 856. It doubled to 1,766 by 1920; Swedes, Germans, and Czechs settled there during that time. The Danish settlement at Danevang became a viable community by 1893, but Danes from the northern prairie wheat belt failed to plant successfully; some of the group moved on to California. A group of English and Welsh immigrants were brought in to establish New Philadelphia, but the different farming conditions and the conflicts between them and the open range advocates led most of them to leave Wharton County. Numerous Jewish families immigrated to Wharton County as early as 1850 and founded business establishments; the greatest number moved into Wharton. Eugene T. Heiner was commissioned to design a new three-story courthouse and a three-story jail for county use. A smallpox epidemic in 1898 led to the draining of Caney Creek and the construction of a hospital in Wharton. A county hospital was built in 1937. Cattle raising replaced the plantation system as Wharton County's major industry after the Civil War and drew significant numbers of Mexicans into the area to serve as herdsmen. Herds were formed as residents bought cattle and rounded up strays that had multiplied on the prairies when access to markets was limited. Abel Head (Shanghai) Pierceqv took advantage of the times and acquired vast acreage on the west side of the Colorado, with a cattle empire that stretched over three counties, encompassing a half-million acres, of which 30,000 were in Wharton County. He saw the potential impact that the Brahman cattle breed could have on the cattle industry in the south, but his death in December 1900 left his nephew, A. P. Borden, to facilitate the first major importation of Brahmans to the United States, specifically Wharton County, in 1906. J. D. Hudgins had purchased some Brahman cattle prior to 1900 and later purchased some from the Pierce Ranch herd and imported Brazilian bulls via Mexico. The J. D. Hudgins Ranch in Hungerford eventually established the largest American Grey Brahman herd in the world. Wharton County became the second largest cattle producing area in the state. Plantations converted to other crops during the Civil War but slowly returned to sugar production in the 1890s, and sugar, cotton, corn, and hay became the county's principal products. Other farmers turned to potatoes, spinach, broom corn, cabbage, figs, and honey. Cotton production took forty years to recover, due to the economy and the boll weevil, but a cottonseed oil mill in Wharton, organized in 1900, eventually became the county's first long term major industry. Hay shipped from El Campo added to the prosperity of that community by 1901. A government sponsored experimental farm raised tea, camphor, and poppies in 1900 on the Pierce Ranch lands. In 1910 the county reported 38,263 cattle, 14,500 horses and mules, 17,317 hogs, 2,136 sheep, and 96,033 poultry on 2,654 farms. Japanese families, brought to the area at the encouragement of the government, began rice farming on land just opposite Wharton on the west bank of the Colorado. Irrigation from three canal systems built from the Colorado River around 1900 helped farmers diversify and turn to rice as a dependable cash crop. During the late 1890s and early 1900s Wharton County had the two largest pumping plants in Texas, Waterhouse Irrigation Company and Southern Irrigation Company. Rice production centered east of the Colorado River near Lissie and Nottawa on the Lissie Prairie and Lane City and Magnet on the Bay Prairie and west of the Colorado near Louise, Pierce, and Danevang. Rice depleted the land rapidly, and rice farming seemed doomed. Farming grew with the introduction of deep water wells and the innovation of chemical fertilizers; land under irrigation increased to 21,384 acres, and one million bushels of rice was produced in 1930, making Wharton County a leader in Texas. Governor Elisha M. Pease established a school fund in 1854 to underwrite a public school system in the state, and Wharton County received four leagues of land to establish their common school system. Freedmen's Bureau schools operated after 1865, and in 1868 the Reconstruction convention set land aside for public schools required to serve at least four months of the year. By 1877 the school population between the ages of eight and fourteen numbered 626. The county had fifty-six school districts in 1898 and ten high schools, and as transportation and roads improved consolidation took place. It was the late 1880s and early 1900s before counties were able to take advantage of the fund. Districts were established for white, black, and Hispanic children, using the school fund from the sale of school lands and education grants from the state to build schools and pay for teachers, books, supplies, and a hot lunch program. The arrival of railroads restored the farm economy by generating new capital investment in the region. Improved marketing made materials and consumer goods available and attracted new immigrants. The Buffalo Bayou, Brazos and Colorado Railway, later known as Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway, established a station at East Bernard, traversing the northern section of the county by 1878, but did not result in significant local growth. In contrast, the New York, Texas, and Mexican Railway, which nearly bisected the county from north to south in 1881, and a connecting line west to east from Wharton to Bay City via Iago and Pledger had an immediate impact in economic growth and capital investment in the region. These lines became part of the Texas and New Orleans, and later the Southern Pacific Railroad system. The Cane Belt Railway was completed across Wharton County west to east in 1900; it was later controlled by the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway, which was under control of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe. The San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway line cut across the northwestern tip of Wharton County but did not influence the economy. In World War I Wharton County contributed men to the armed forces, and both black and white residents organized home guards. The Wharton County Fair, which began in 1912, was interrupted by the war, but resumed in 1929 and in 1940 became the Wharton County and Gulf Coast Livestock and Agricultural Exposition, with exhibits from five counties, but it was interrupted by World War II. The 1920 census recorded a population of 24,288, of which 13,720 were native born whites, 2,684 foreign born whites, and 7,884 blacks. One of the world's largest sulphur deposits, the Boling Dome, was discovered in 1923 and first mined in 1928 by Union Sulphur Company. Texas Gulf Sulphur Company took over and established the Texas Gulf Sulphur company town, Newgulf, in eastern Wharton County. Drilling for oil began in 1904 southwest of El Campo, but the first productive oil well was drilled east of the Colorado near Iago in the Boling Field in 1925. Subsequent oil and gas fields include Withers-Magnet, Spanish Camp, West Bernard, New Taiton, Lissie, and numerous others. Between 1925 and 1973 over 230 million barrels of crude oil were produced in the county, with a peak year in 1947 reaching 8,341,000 barrels. Several natural gas transmission plants were built around 1944 near Nottawa and Hungerford, boosting pressure and sending natural gas north from the area fields. Farm tenancy in the county peaked in 1930, when 2,815 farms were operated by tenant families and only 1,144 by land owners. Acreage in production increased from 23,675 acres in 1890 to 133,053 acres in 1930. In 1938 the Work Projects Administration in Wharton County employed 438 men and 235 women for efforts at school and road repair, drainage, water mains and sewers, tree planting, and malaria control. Stable farm and land prices brought about new security, and increased truck farming and dairying tied the area closer to markets in Houston, but from 1930 to 1950 the number of farms in the county gradually declined. During the Great Depression years of the 1930s, public works projects upgraded county and federal facilities, introducing streamlined and modern design and adding plain or art deco style facades to many buildings, including the county courthouse and its additions constructed in 1935 and 1954. In 1926 a new county jail was constructed, and in 1938 the old jail structure was redesigned for county, state, and federal agriculture agencies and the Wharton County Library. In World War II federal funds were used to establish community centers for servicemen at Wharton and El Campo; the Forty-seventh Battalion of the Texas State Guard had its headquarters in Wharton County. German prisoners of war from the Afrika Corps were housed at Camp Wharton, which was the former county fairgrounds and buildings, from 1943 to 1945. These prisoners were used to help harvest crops in Wharton County by contract agreement. The prisoners were paid ten cents per hour for their labor by the farmer in addition to the fee charged by the county. The Hall of Tomorrow, the largest building on the fairgrounds, became a sleeping barracks housing between 80 and 350 prisoners. Wharton County Junior College was established in 1946 by the Post War Planning Committee. Decline in the number of county farms slowed in the 1950s. From 1940 to 1950 cotton and rice acreage increased and corn declined. Grain sorghum became a major crop during the late 1950s, and during that period the county was second in the state in total number of beef cattle. Industries in the county included woodworks, creamery, canneries, and garment manufacturers. Population figures rose from 35,966 in 1950 to 38,152 in 1960, but only two towns claimed a population over 2,500; Wharton and El Campo. The number of farms continued to decline, while the size of farms increased as agribusiness grew. In 1960 there were 977 owners, 627 tenants, and 1,415 sharecroppers. Studies indicated that over 28 percent of all households in the county were indigent. The county remained a major cotton producer, harvesting 54,000 bales of cotton on 68,000 acres. County farms also grew 1,050,000 bushels of corn and 918,000 bushels of rice that year. By 1961 the county had twenty-nine manufacturing plants, 174 service industries, and 57 wholesale industries, but before the 1980s the county never had more than 700 persons employed in manufacturing. Lack of sufficient industry to employ those with college training and insufficient vocational training facilities caused many young people to leave the county in search of better jobs. From 1960 to 1970 Wharton County's population declined to 36,729, but between 1970 and 1982 it grew by more than 4,000, chiefly in the urban area. In this period 22 percent of the population was Hispanic, 18 percent German, and 17 percent black. By 1972 mineral income in Wharton County reached $53 million dollars, and the average annual farm income was $40.4 million. The county was the leading Texas rice producer and third among Texas counties in beef cattle; in 1970, 87,059 cattle roamed on 89,000 acres of county rangeland. In the 1980s, 94 percent of the land was in farms and ranches, and 64 percent of farmland was under cultivation. County-wide ranching continued, and the county was second in the state in sorghum production. Farmers also produced significant amounts of rice, soybeans, corn, rye, cotton, milo, hay, watermelons, peaches, and pecans; this production record continued in the 1990s. Scientifically managed farms and ranches replaced the county's earlier plantation system. Wharton County ranked eighth in Texas in total agricultural receipts. Business establishments were chiefly related to agribusiness and oil and gas extraction, but included manufacturers of clothing, wood furniture, plastic, aluminum, and toy kites and sports pom-poms and a tire vulcanizing plant. Wharton County voters supported Democratic candidates Cass, Pierce, and Buchanan between 1848 to 1856 and chose third party candidates in 1860. Following the Civil War the county voted Republican between 1872 and 1896. Third party candidates won support during Prohibition, as did Socialist candidates in 1908 and 1912. Democratic support resumed in the 1900 election, when the county voted for Bryan and continued, with the exception of Harding in 1920, until 1948. In the 1950s voters supported Dwight D. Eisenhower's two terms, and in the 1960s Democrats John Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Hubert Humphrey won a majority. Since 1968, when many voters supported Wallace but Humphrey won the election tally, Wharton County supported Republican candidates, with the exception of Carter in 1976. In 1992 the county supported the Bush-Quayle ticket and Barry Williamson for Railroad Commissioner by a small margin, and the remaining winning candidates were Democrats. With the urban sprawl of Houston into surrounding counties, the agricultural quality of life is being threatened in Wharton County. The county has maintained its status in the state with rice, cotton, and cattle production, but many farmers had to declare bankruptcy during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Two Amish groups moved to Wharton County, one settling west of the Colorado near El Campo and the other east of the Colorado between Boling and Lane City. The rail line from Eagle to Wharton was removed, and the rail line from Rosenberg to Victoria has been discontinued. The only rail line in the county with daily use is the line from Rosenberg to Eagle Lake, which was the first rail line to be built in the county. Wharton County is only thirty-five miles from the Gulf of Mexico and minutes away from Houston, making it a prime location for a bright future in agriculture or industry and as a residential location for those working outside Wharton County. BIBLIOGRAPHY: J. O. Graham, The Book of Wharton County, Texas (Wharton?: Philip Rich, 1926). Grace Cone Grantham, The Danes in Wharton County (M.A. thesis, Texas College of Arts and Industry, 1947). Ora E. Roades, History of Wharton County, Texas, in the World War (M.A. thesis, University of Texas, 1938). Annie Lee Williams, A History of Wharton County (Austin: Von Boeckmann-Jones, 1964). Merle R. Hudgins Where Counties Citation Merle R. Hudgins, "WHARTON COUNTY," Handbook of Texas Online (http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/hcw06), accessed November 28, 2015. Uploaded on June 15, 2010. Published by the Texas State Historical Association.

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Wandering: High Weald Landscape Trail – Horsham to Bolney The High Weald Landscape Trail is a 90 mile route that runs from Horsham in West Sussex to Rye in East Sussex. The High Weald is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and according to the High Weald AONB website its key features are “its rolling hills, scattered farmsteads, small woodlands, irregular-shaped fields, open heaths and ancient routeways”. The walk begins in the town of Horsham, West Sussex at the railway station in the north of the town. The first half a mile or so of the route is not very inspiring but it soon breaks free of the residential streets of Horsham and heads into woodland. Soon the tarmac gives way to dirt tracks and before long the dog walkers begin to thin out and the town becomes a distant memory. The dominating feature of the first part of today’s walk was the woodland, ranging from the “small woodland” mentioned above, with narrow paths winding through the bluebells to a larger forest with stacks of recently felled timber alongside the wide tracks. The dominant industry in this area was iron working, hence the need for timber and also water. There are several ponds/lakes which provided the water, the one below is Carterslodge Pond near Slaugham, West Sussex. The route had been mainly heading in an easterly direction for about five miles, but it started heading in a more southerly direction as it emerged from the woodland and into a more open landscape and headed towards the village of Slaugham, West Sussex. I have never been to Slaugham before, expect in family history records, and this was one of the highlights of today’s walk. Despite having several family connections in the village I didn’t really have any specific destination other than the parish church, even then it was just to have a general look around, rather than searching for any specific gravestones. Both the church and village were beautiful in the sunshine. With the exception of the modern cars and a few other modern trappings it did look like the village could be stuck in a time warp, and I began to wonder whether I had walked onto the set of a period drama. The route continued southwards another three or four miles through similar landscape, another lake and a few smaller patches of woodland before hitting a quiet country road between Warninglid and Bolney. Not long after a glimpse of a trig point, a separate road branches off to the east and then another footpath heading off south again winds its way onward to the village of Bolney. The Eight Bells pub (pictured above) provided some welcome refreshment and a chance to take the weight off our feet, whilst we waited for the rather infrequent bus back to Horsham. Just across the road was Bolney church, which looked glorious in the sunshine and to my surprise and delight it was unlocked. So for the first time I was able to set foot in the church that has been such a prominent feature in the lives of my ancestors and in my own research. Tags: bolney, high weald landscape trail, horsham, slaugham, sussex, Walking Comments research, Walking ← Postcard Album: Interior, Bolney Church, Sussex Postcard Album: Lych Gate, Bolney, Sussex →

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Real Estate Santa Maria - Azores HomeFor SaleMore about Santa Maria Why i love Santa Maria 1. Sunniest driest of all the islands2. 10 million years old3. The most liberal use of beautiful agricultural land: allowing you to build on it with the proper amount of acerage4. Only island with mutiple white sandy beaches5. Island with a strong economic condition: base for air traffic control north atlantic6. Small effiecient hospital7. Very low taxes on homes...8, Very low crime9. New marina10. Organic cattle farming and vegetables11. Ample fresh water supply12. Friendliest people of all the islands13. Varied terrain with micro -climates Santa Maria - Azores Leaving São Miguel, and after travelling 52 nautical miles (about twenty minutes by plane) you will arrive at Santa Maria’s, international airport. Santa Maria is the third smallest island of the Azores and has a surface area of approximately 97 km2. Your first sensation will be a sense of peace and tranquillity, a sensation common to the Azorean Islands. The landscape of Santa Maria presents a contrast between the flat plains on the western half of the island where the airport and the parishes of Vila do Porto, São Pedro and Almagreira are located, and the irregularity of the eastern half. The eastern side is home to the parishes of Santa Bárbara and Santo Espírito as well as the islands’ highest point, “Pico Alto”. The climate is similar to the other eight islands, but as Santa Maria is the southern most island it is slightly drier and sunnier. Of particular architectural interest are the white houses with their peculiar white chimneys, especially the round and lanky ones that rise from a truncated pyramid. These chimneys are decorated by a lacy finish revealing the Algarvian (Southern Portugal) origin of the first settlers. Santa Maria was the first island discovered (1427) and later the first populated. Diogo Silves, a Portuguese navigator discovered the island and Frei Gonçalo Velho was the first governor. The municipal seat is located in the parish of “Vila do Porto” which is divided in two distinct areas. The first, below the Matriz, maintains the primitive course of its roads, medieval in character, while the second, newer area above the Matriz expanded along a single long and spacious road. Spread throughout the island are many interesting examples of the architectural heritage which mark the history of the island and the Azores. The principal attractions are: - “Igreja da Nossa Senhora da Assunção” (Our Lady of Ascension Church), the mother church, whose construction began near the end of the 15th century; - the Convent of Saint Francis which currently houses some public services, was founded in 1607, destroyed by pirates in 1616 and reconstructed in 1725. Attached to the convent is “Nossa Senhora da Vitória” (Our Lady of Victory), with its’ beautiful panel of tiles (17th century) depicting the miracles of Santo António; - The “Igreja da Misericórdia” , constructed in 1536 exhibits an altar piece of Saint Isabel, and an image of Senhor dos Passos, said to be one of the most beautiful in the Azores; - The “São Brás” Fort, constructed in defence of the town and the Santa Maria Museum which exhibits interesting works in weaving and pottery (Santo Espírito); - The “Ermida de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos” (Our Lady of the Angels Chapel), in the village of “Anjos”, where Christopher Columbus’s crew prayed upon their return voyage after the discovery of America; - The “Igreja da Nossa Senhora da Purificação” (Our Lady of Purification Church) in “Santo Espírito” with its’ baroque façade and country tiles from the XVI century is the most beautiful on the island; - The Parochial churhes, Saint Peter’s and Almagreira and the chapels of “Nossa Senhora do Pilar” (Our Lady of “Pilar”) and “Nossa Senhora de Fátima” (Our Lady of Fatima), are religious sites of historical importance on the island. Text from Destinazores

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Korea, Sparkling Add my Favorites K-mice LANGUAGE English-International About Korea Location&Weather Korea in Images Getting to Korea Visa&Customs Tourist Guides Sights&Activities Destinations Events Ski&Snow Themed Tours Travel Highlights Accommodations Hotels Short Term Rentals Accommodation Search Transportation Transportation Cards KR PASS City Tours Shopping Introduction Where to Shop What to Buy Plan your shopping Hallyu Korean actors Entertainment News Culture Learn Korean UNESCO World Heritage Fun Things to Do search Seoul World Cup Stadium In 1996, Korea and Japan were chosen by the FIFA to organize the World Cup. Seoul, lacking a soccer marketing pitch big enough to hold what is probably the biggest media event on the planet, was soon to possess a brand new purpose-built stadium, the Seoul World Cup Stadium. Construction started in April of 1999. 3 years and 160 million dollars later, the stadium was ready to hold the opening ceremony of the 17th World Cup. Here is a presentation of this stadium that symbolized the hopes and aspirations of the whole nation during the 2002 World Cup. Design The Seoul World Cup Stadium, the largest soccer-only stadium in Asia, proudly exhibits its Korean roots. The roof, a real architectural gem, has the shape of a traditional Korean kite, is 50 meters high, is supported by 16 masts and covers 90% of the stadium’s seats. Clad with fiberglass fabric and polycarbonate glazing its looks as if it is made out of hanji – traditional Korean paper. At nighttime, illuminations bathe the stadium in a warm, soft light, much like the light shining through the paper of a traditional Korean lamp. Panoramic View of Seoul World Cup Stadium, Click Here! The Stadium during the 2002 World Cup In addition to the opening ceremony, the Seoul World Cup Stadium hosted two first round matches as well as the semi-finals. The first match of this 17th World Cup was against titleholders France and Senegal, which ended in a surprise victory from the Senegalese team, 1-0. The second match was also held at the stadium against Turkey and China and saw an easy victory from the Turks, 3-0. The last match was the semifinals, which pitted Germany against South Korea. The Germans put an end to the fantastic progression of the Koreans by winning 1-0, which qualified them for the finals against the Brazilians. Red Devils Before the beginning of the World Cup, no one expected that the Koreans would reach the semi-finals. By going as far as the semi-finals the Koreans confirmed their position as the best team in East Asia. Victory after victory, an ever-increasing number of fans dressed in red (called “red devils”) took to the streets to support and cheer for their country to the rallying chant of “Daehan Minguk!” “Daehan Minguk!” (Soccer matches were televised all over the city on giant screen TVs.), which is the official name of South Korea). The Stadium After The World Cup Once the World Cup over, the stadium was turned into a “World Cup Mall” which incorporates commercial and sports facilities such as a cinema complex, an hypermarket, a wedding hall, a sports center as well as a large shopping mall. Here’s a brief overview of the facilities: Carrefour Hypermarket: the biggest Carrefour in the country, you will be able to find some French products such as cheese, wine, and bread. A Sports Center: a large fitness room, a swimming pool, and much more on a 242m² area. A Sauna: a traditional sauna plus a Korean-style « jjimjilbang » sauna. A Cinema Complex: This cinema has 10 screens and a seating capacity of 1,800. The “Gold Class” projection room seats only 30 people but does so in total comfort with high-backed chairs and lots of legroom. A Wedding Hall: located on the 2nd floor, this large room can house 450 guests in total comfort and luxury. You’ll also find various amenities such as a beauty salon, a barbershop, a wedding dress shop, a photo room, etc. A Shopping Mall: this is also on the second floor, which is a vast shopping mall where you’ll find clothes stores such as Polham, GAP, Guess, Levi’s, etc., jewelry stores, accessory shops, beauty shops, a food court, etc. Stadium tour The numerous pictures adorning the walls will enable you to soak up the atmosphere of the 2002 World Cup. The tour will take you through the grandstand and but also deep into the stadium into the locker rooms, conference rooms, and interview rooms, etc. The modern and interactive world cup museum is also worth a visit. You’ll learn about the history of soccer and the history of the world cup as well as be able to experience the excitement of the 2002 World Cup. You’ll also have the opportunity to have your picture taken with the Korean soccer team. The souvenir shop is right next to the museum. Details : A Stadium Tour: adults 1,000 won/ under 12 and over 65 ages 500 won/ Free on Chuseok and New Year’s Day Museum fee: 1,000 won Business Hours: 9AM – 6PM from March to October / 9AM – 6PM from November to February Picture with the Korean football team: 2,000 won Around the Stadium The stadium is part of Seoul’s “Millenium City” which includes numerous parks and a golf course. The land where the stadium and parks were built was converted from a landfill site. A fountain has been built especially to commemorate the 2002 World Cup. Its 202 meters high jet makes it the world’s tallest fountain. The Stadium at a Glance Seoul, Mapo-gu, Sangam-dong VIP seats Press seats ver 160 million dollars Construction period Site area Structure area 59,777 m² Official Stadium of the Seoul FC soccer team Take subway line 6 to World Cup Stadium station and go out of exit 2 Did you know? English sailors introduced soccer to Korea in 1882. Click here for more information! by Mathieu Deprez KOREA TOURISM ORGANIZATION Please direct questions or comments to the Webmaster Copyright © KOREA TOURISM ORGANIZATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Volunteer Tour Guides Request a Brochure

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What is Mission 66? The Basics: Mission 66 was a federally-sponsored program to improve deteriorated and dangerous conditions in the national parks, the result of a massive visitor boom after World War II. Mission 66 projects began in 1956 and ended in 1966. During those ten years, more than $1 billion was spent on infrastructure and other improvements in the parks. Mission 66 planners and architects developed the concept of the "visitor center" to streamline and standardize visitor services at federal parks nationwide. Approximately 100 new visitor centers were built during the ten-year program. Mission 66 visitor centers have been recognized by the National Register of Historic Places as significant historic structures and as important representatives of a new building type. The Story: The buildings of Mission 66 arose during the prosperous years of the mid-1950s. Post World War II wealth and optimism led enormous numbers of Americans to pack their cars for visits to the national parks. Once they arrived, tourists found small, rustic-style nature centers and museums built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, often containing less than 500-square feet of space and no interior bathrooms. The Park Service, unprepared for the onslaught, lacked a systematic method and enough on-site rangers to communicate to visitors the importance of preserving the geysers, forests, and wildlife. Tourists unwittingly (and some purposefully) vandalized and abused resources at Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, and other parks. By the early 1950s the crisis had grown to overwhelming proportions. In 1955, the Director of the National Park Service, Conrad Wirth, envisioned a plan to improve conditions at the parks by developing modern conveniences and implementing a system-wide method of educating the visiting public. A key element in the new plan, named "Mission 66" was the introduction of the now ubiquitous "visitor center." The visitor center, a familiar building type constructed for use by private corporations and governmental organizations alike, was created during the National Park Service Mission 66 program. Park Service planners, architects, and landscape architects devised the concept to incorporate visitor facilities, interpretive programs, and administrative offices in one structure. In a departure from the rustic-style buildings constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Mission 66 designers embraced a contemporary structural form for the new centers. As the construction program continued, the distinctive and prominently located buildings became emblematic of the massive improvement project and demonstrated the new commitment of the Park Service to interpretation of park resources and accommodation of visitors and personnel. Contrasting with the reserved residential character of the CCC administrative buildings, the Mission 66 visitor centers conveyed a bold commercial appearance to entice and attract visitors. Prominently sited on major entry roads, the buildings became an instantly recognized feature of the parks, advertising public service, orientation information, and other amenities. Modern materials and design characterized the new park architecture, with open interior spaces and expansive areas of glazing to provide views of nearby natural and cultural resources. The strikingly contemporary buildings in the parks symbolized, for the visiting public and the agency itself, the achievements of the Mission 66 program and a new era in the National Park Service. PROGRESS AND MODERNIZATION in the NATIONAL PARKS Mission 66 represented the largest program for park improvements ever initiated by the National Park Service and is one of the most significant federal undertakings of the twentieth century. In 1955, responding to mounting political and public pressure, Conrad Wirth, Director of the National Park Service, proposed a ten-year building improvement program to regenerate and modernize the national parks. New accommodations were desperately needed by 1966, the fiftieth anniversary of the Park Service, to serve an expected eighty million annual visitors. With the goal-oriented ideology of the project in mind and the proposed date of completion set, the committee chose the name "Mission 66" for the program. By the end of the billion-dollar program, the parks and the public enjoyed a wealth of modern services, including 584 new comfort stations, 221 administrative buildings, 36 service buildings, 1,239 units for employee housing, and more than 100 new visitor centers.The Park Service also acquired 78 additional park units under the program, an increase of almost forty percent over the 180 parks held in 1956. New parks authorized during Mission 66 included the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park in Maryland and West Virginia; Frederick Douglass National Historic Site in Washington, D.C.; Canyonlands National Park in Utah; and the Edison National Historic Site in New Jersey. Several of the most impressive building projects associated with the Park Service today resulted from Mission 66 efforts. The Gateway Arch, designed by architect Eero Saarinen in 1949 for the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial National Historic Site in St. Louis, remained unfinished until Mission 66 funding permitted its completion. Another significant Mission 66 project is the Blue Ridge Parkway, a 469-mile scenic road running through Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina and Tennessee. Only about one-third of the total planned distance had been finished when work stopped in the 1940s. Construction began again under Mission 66, which contributed "better than 75 per cent of the cost" for the route. The scenic Colonial Parkway connecting Jamestown to Williamsburg in Virginia was completed, as was a seven-mile extension of the George Washington Memorial Parkway from Spout Run to the Capital Beltway in Washington, D.C. (the story continued...) WHAT IS MISSION 66?* "MISSION 66 is a forward-looking program for the National Park System intended to so develop and staff these priceless possessions of the American people as to permit their wisest possible use; maximum enjoyment for those who use them; and maximum protection of the scenic, scientific, wilderness, and historic resources that give them distinction. Construction is an important element of the program. Modern roads, well planned trails, utilities, camp and picnic grounds, and many kinds of structures needed for public use or administration, to meet the requirements of an expected 80 million visitors in 1966, are necessary; but they are simply one means by which "enjoyment-without-impairment" is to be provided. Under this program, outmoded and inadequate facilities will be replaced with physical improvements adequate for expected demands but so designed and located as to reduce the impact of public use on valuable and destructible features. It will provide both facilities and personnel for visitor services of the quality and quantity that the public is entitled to expect in its National Park System. It is intended to assure the fullest possible degree of protection, both to visitors and resources." * This text was included in the formatted statement "What is Mission 66?" at the front of every National Park Service unit submission for projected improvements. "Mission 66 for Gettysburg National Military Park." (Gettysburg, PA: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, n.d.). Site designed and maintained by C. Madrid French, cmf@mission66.com.

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The Braille Monitor April 2003 Getting Around Downtown Louisville by Dennis Franklin The skyline of Louisville. From the Editor: Dennis Franklin is first vice president of the Kentucky affiliate and a longtime Louisville resident. Here he takes the time to conduct a walking tour of the area around our headquarters hotel. This is what he says: Getting around downtown Louisville is relatively easy with a few simple directions. The streets are laid out in a grid pattern running either north/south or east/west. Traveling south on Fourth Street from the Galt House, you cross these streets: Main, Market, Jefferson, Liberty, Muhammad Ali Boulevard, Chestnut, and Broadway. Traveling east on any of these streets from Fourth Street, you cross Third, Second, First, Brook, Floyd, and Preston. Traveling west, you cross Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth. If you were doing all this traveling, what might you see along the way? Let's walk south along the east side of Fourth Street. After we cross Main, we come to a trolley stop, where we could board a trolley going to the Riverfront Wharf, which I will tell you more about later. Continuing south, just before we reach Market Street, we pass Kunz's Restaurant, a longtime favorite for lunch and dinner. Before crossing Market Street, we can turn left and travel one block east, cross Third Street, and arrive at the Old Spaghetti Factory. Crossing Market on the east side of Fourth Street brings us to the Kentucky International Convention Center, which covers that entire block. Crossing Jefferson, we find the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Continuing south across Liberty Street, we pass an office tower and come to the entrance of the Galleria, which we understand will be under renovation this summer. We will provide updates about the progress of this construction project at the Kentucky Information Table in the Galt House lobby. Since the Galleria will probably be unavailable to us, we will turn right on Liberty Street to avoid the construction and go west to Fifth Street. Here turn left and proceed south to Muhammad Ali Boulevard, where we can turn left to return to Fourth Street. Turning right on Fourth and crossing Muhammad Ali Boulevard brings us to the Seelbach Hotel, located on the west side of Fourth Street. Continuing south on the east side of Fourth Street, just before Chestnut Street is a Walgreen's Drug Store. Half a block after Chestnut Street we pass the Palace Theater. Across the street is Cunningham's Restaurant and then the Theater Square area, where several restaurants can be found that are particularly good for lunch. Beyond Theater Square and before you reach Broadway is the Brown Hotel with its restaurant, the English Grill, where a local favorite, the famous Hot Brown, was created. Another way to travel Fourth Street is the Toonerville II Trolley, which is free. It operates on weekdays from 7:15 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. It travels along Fourth Street between the Galt House and Theater Square, except that on its southward trip it travels along Third Street between Liberty and Muhammad Ali Boulevard, and on its northward trip it travels along Fifth Street between Muhammad Ali Boulevard and Liberty Street. After 10:30 a.m. every other trolley leaving Theater Square circles the Riverfront Wharf instead of going to the Galt House. If you want to go to the Riverfront Wharf, you can board this trolley at any northbound trolley stop, up to and including Main Street. You can ask the driver if he is going to the Galt House or the Riverfront Wharf, to be sure you are boarding the one you want. The Belle of Louisville is docked on the wharf at the foot (north end) of Fourth Street. Just east of the Belle is the Star of Louisville, which offers daily dinner cruises. Continuing east, we find Joe's Crab Shack, featuring excellent seafood in a casual atmosphere. Just past Joe's we arrive at the Waterfront Park, a large open space where festivals or fireworks sometimes take place, but it's always a nice place to take a walk or let the kids enjoy the playground equipment. As I said earlier, you can reach this area on the trolley or, if you prefer, you can walk. Go to the north end of the lobby level of the Galt House, and follow the pedestrian walkway, which passes under I‑64 and down the steps to the wharf. Now let's travel west on Main Street. On the north side, just west of Fifth Street, is the Kentucky Center for the Arts. Continuing across Sixth Street, you find a couple of blocks of restored nineteenth-century buildings. After crossing Seventh Street and going about half a block further, we come to the Louisville Science Center, which boasts many interactive displays for young and old alike. After crossing both Eighth and Main Streets, we find the Louisville Slugger Museum. Be sure to check out the world's largest bat, located outside this building. By traveling east on the south side of Main Street, about a half block from Fourth Street we come to Actors Theater of Louisville. About six blocks farther east on the north side of Main Street, is Slugger Field, the home of the Louisville Bats. You can also reach any of these points of interest on the Main Street Trolley, which is also free and which can be boarded at any trolley stop along Main Street (westbound) or Market Street (eastbound) between Tenth Street and Clay Street. This trolley operates on weekdays from 6:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and weeknights from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. when the Bats play at home and on Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Unfortunately we do not yet have schedule information for the Kentucky Center for the Arts, Actors Theater, the IMAX Theater at the Louisville Science Center, or the Bats; but we should have the schedules at our information tables during the convention. Y'all come!

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Hotel Phillips Recognized As A Top Hotel by USA Today The Hotel Ranked As Best Hotel in Downtown Kansas City Area USA Today recently recognized Hotel Phillips, a historic and prestigious boutique hotel located in the heart of downtown Kansas City, as the best hotel in downtown Kansas City on its list “10 Best Hotels." As the top hotel in the downtown area and second in the Kansas City area overall, Hotel Phillips offers visitors “a seamless blend of antique craftsmanship and modern comfort,” according to the online list by USA Today’s 10Best. 10Best, a sector of USA Today’s Travel division, is updated and organized by a team of local and unbiased experts to help guide travelers and avoid online clutter. The online site offers visitors travel tips for restaurants, nightlife, hotels and sights for each city, including Kansas City. “Calling Kansas City home for over 80 years, Hotel Phillips remains committed to offering award-winning food, spacious rooms and superior service to all visitors,” said Gerald Rappaport, general manager of Hotel Phillips. “We feel honored to be recognized as one of the top hotels in the area by USA Today." Built in 1931, Hotel Phillips was designed in the Great Gatsby art deco style. Today, the hotel appeals to business and leisure travelers alike with sleek, modern furnishings and spacious guest rooms. The glamorous hotel lobby includes a double grand staircase, which is presided over by Dawn, an inspiring 11-foot bronze winged statue. Hotel Phillips is on the National Registry of Historic Places and in 2001, won the AAA Four Diamond Award after a $28 million renovation. Hotel Phillips is located near the lively Power and Light District and a few blocks from the Crossroads Arts District and the River Market area in Kansas City. Celebrities, musicians and leaders from all over the world often stay at Hotel Phillips, but the sophisticated, yet warm atmosphere makes the hotel a popular spot for local special events and weddings. Guests can dine at the hotel’s full-service restaurant, 12 Baltimore Bar and Café, whose chef and sous-chef recently won the Gold Fork Competition at the Taste of Kansas City by The Pitch. While proud of its recent accomplishments, Hotel Phillips continues to look for ways to enhance the guest experience. The hotel's commitment to excellence for its guests is one of the many reasons Hotel Phillips continues to be a beloved hotel in Kansas City. To see the full review of Hotel Phillips and view more pictures of the exquisite building, please visit the USA Today’s 10Best list at http://www.10best.com/destinations/missouri/kansas-city/garment-district/hotels/hotel-phillips/ To learn more about Hotel Phillips and why it continues to rank as one of the top hotels in the Midwest, please visit http://www.HotelPhillips.com. Hotel Phillips is owned and managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel management company based in Milwaukee, Wis. For more information on the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit: http://media.marcushotels.com. ----- About Hotel Phillips: Hotel Phillips is Kansas City’s most historic and prestigious boutique hotel located in the heart of downtown. Hotel Phillips opened its doors in 1931 and today remains committed to unparalleled guest services and amenities to complement the hotel’s distinctive Great Gatsby art deco style. Featuring a beautiful and elegant lobby, spacious guest rooms and an award-winning restaurant, Hotel Phillips is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been recognized in Southern Living, USA Today, Food & Wine and The Wall Street Journal. Make your reservations today by calling 816-221-7000 or visit http://www.HotelPhillips.com. For more information, follow the Hotel Phillips on Facebook and Twitter (@HotelPhillips). About 12 Baltimore: 12 Baltimore is the place to see and be seen in downtown Kansas City. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week, the restaurant’s menu offers a wide selection of dishes prepared by executive chef Justin Voldan, the 2014 Taste of Kansas City’s Golden Fork winner. Reservations are suggested and can be made by calling 816-346-4410 or online at http://www.HotelPhillips.com. ----- About Marcus Hotels & Resorts: Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns and/or manages 19 hotels, resorts and other properties in 10 states. A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development, and historic renovations. The company’s portfolio includes a wide variety of properties, including city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts, and branded first-class hotels. For more information on the latest news and updates, please visit http://media.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels). Caitlin O'Byrne Hotel Phillips +1 (816) 480-3450

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The Long Trail Collection includes over 900 images of the oldest long-distance hiking trail in the United States: Vermont’s Long Trail. The collection is mainly comprised of black-and-white and hand-colored lantern slides derived from photographs taken between 1912 and 1937. It documents the Green Mountain Club’s building of original trails and shelters and illustrates the enthusiasm for the Long Trail project (and hiking in general) at the turn of the century. These images chronicle the views and landscapes seen by early hikers of the Long Trail and provide an historical record of people associated with the Green Mountain Club’s formative years. The images in this collection were captured by Green Mountain Club members Theron S. Dean and Herbert Wheaton Congdon, both of whom were early contributors to the trail’s development. Congdon surveyed and mapped a large portion of the early trail including a fifty mile stretch from Middlebury Gap to Bolton. Congdon, along with Leroy Little and Clarence Cowles, is also credited with the first winter ascent of Mount Mansfield on February 21, 1920. Dean is perhaps the most prolific documenter of the Long Trail’s development. Dean travelled throughout Vermont presenting slideshows and giving talks about the Long Trail, often to hundreds of people. A number of the original lantern slides in this collection were used by Congdon and Dean in their Long Trail presentations. Dean in particular meticulously cultivated his lantern slide collection and displayed these slides during his many talks. These lantern slides were originally digitized by the Landscape Change Program at the University of Vermont. The original slides can be viewed in the Dean and Congdon collections at the University of Vermont Special Collections in the Bailey Howe Library. More information about the Long Trail can be obtained from the Green Mountain Club. The slides were scanned by UVM's Landscape Change Program with the generous support of the National Science Foundation. The digitized photographs also appear in the image database at http://www.uvm.edu/landscape/. Published: March 09, 2010, University of Vermont, Bailey/Howe Library, Special Long Trail [1] Pico Peak [1] Pico Pond [1] lantern slides [1] | List | Map

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Home » Culture & Heritage » Places to visit » Zekreet fort Zekreet fort Located close to Dukhan on the west coast of Qatar, the Zekreet area boasts an astonishing landscape with prehistoric sites and remnants of old settlements. One such destination site is the 18th century fort and early date press found on the beach. The fort has a very distinctive layout that allows seeing the two different phases of construction. Originally, the fort was built as a simple square without towers in each corner. In a second phase of development, towers were added at the outer four corners of the fort. However these towers were never completed. Because they were added at a later date, their shape is incomplete. Actually, only three-quarters of their plans were built. On the fort's coastal side, the ruins of 'madabes' can be found. These rooms were used to produce 'debis', which is a traditional date-based food. The rooms have parallel channels 10 cm deep into the floor that are linked together by a perpendicular canal near the entrance that funnels into an underground pot in the corner. During the process of making 'debis', palm fronds were laid on the channels, creating a smooth, flat base. The dates were then put in sacks made of palm leaves and laid on top of each other in piles that could reach two meters high. The weight of the upper sacks often squashed the dates in the lower sacks and their thick juice ran into the channels and eventually into the underground pot. A complete and very well-preserved room used in the production of 'debis' can be visited at House of Sheikh Ghanim bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani in Al-Wakra. Evidence of many more can be found in the Al-Zubarah town. Planning a visit We suggest taking a walk on the beautiful sandy beach next to the site and enjoying a swim in the sea. Consider bringing some snacks and refreshments along, as the nearest restaurant is in Dukhan. Please remember not to litter the area and to take any garbage back with you. The site is always open and there is no admission fee. UTM coordinates N 25° 29' 24.31'' E 50° 50' 40" Zekreet fort is on the west coast of Qatar, 90 km from Doha. Take the road to Dukhan for 80 km and turn right at the Zekreet junction. Drive through Zekreet, turn left when you reach the limits of the village and drive towards the sea. It is possible to drive from Zekreet village in a standard car, however a four-wheel-drive vehicle would be more comfortable. Produced by DTM © 2003-2015 All Rights Reserved

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News & FactsGeneral DescriptionHistoryStatisticsNewsPhoto GalleryLAX ConnectionSurvey ResultsMapsAirfield MapLAX MapsParking MapDirections to AirportRunway Incursion MapsWaiting Area MapFlyAway® Bus ServiceFAQsAirport FAQsTravelers FAQsTravelers with DisabilitiesLost and FoundInside the Airport (Selected)Marketplace SearchHotelsAirlinesFood & BeverageShoppingLost and FoundAirport InfoAirport BadgingAirport PoliceAirport EngineeringAirport OperationsBJRCCargoCapital Programming & PlanningCommercial DevelopmentCommunity RelationsConcessionsLandside BusinessNoise ManagementPublic RelationsRecovery ActTarmac DelayTenants 411Doing Business with LAWAPermitsAirfield PermitsGround Transportation Permits Affiliations with Chambers of Commerce/Civic Organizations OVERVIEW The Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Community Relations Division develops and implements ongoing community outreach programs designed to optimize effective two-way communications with various publics. A key focus of the division involves establishing programs and services that address the needs and concerns of surrounding airport communities, aviation education, a speakers bureau, and community and civic participation. In addition, the division handles liaison activities with community-based organizations. Using a positive, proactive approach to providing meaningful public involvement opportunities, the division's work reflects Los Angeles World Airports' (LAWA's) commitment to balancing the need for regional economic growth with the needs of residential communities. MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS LAX Area Advisory Committee Community Relations serves as the liaison with the 19-member LAX Area Advisory Committee, which includes representatives of communities adjacent to LAX who meet monthly. The committee works in conjunction with the Board of Airport Commissioners and airport staff to review airport operations issues that may impact their communities and to develop recommendations that address these issues. Visit www.lawa.org for more information and committee agendas. Gateway to L.A. LAWA is a member of the board of directors of Gateway to L.A. Property Business Improvement District, which features 12.3 million square feet of improvements, including a collection of 13 hotels, office buildings, restaurants, services, small businesses and several major parking facilities which serve area businesses and LAX. The organization has successfully created a unified voice for concerned property owners and hotel operators who now work together to develop a cohesive, thriving and welcoming identity for the area. Established in 1998 as a three-year pilot program, the Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously in August 2000 to continue the program through 2005. El Segundo Chamber of Commerce LAWA maintains a strong community presence as an ex-officio member of the board of directors for the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce, which meets monthly. The purpose of the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce, made up of approximately 350 members, is to provide service to its members through advocacy, education and community development to promote a prosperous business environment. LAWA attends monthly Board meetings and several monthly committee meetings. Inglewood/Airport Area Chamber of Commerce LAWA holds the position of vice president of the Inglewood/Airport Area Chamber of Commerce, which represents more than 675 businesses in the Inglewood area. Executive meetings are held once a month, full board meetings are held once a month and sub-committee meetings are held weekly. Inglewood Business Opportunity Network (IBON) The mission of IBON is to present business and networking opportunities to local small businesses within the city of Inglewood by through vocational and employment activities. LAWA has co-hosted events with IBON to address the needs of the local community by facilitating access to business and employment opportunities at LAWA's four airports. In 2001, IBON recognized LAWA with a "Good Corporate Citizen" Award. LAX Coastal Area Chamber of Commerce Representing approximately 650 businesses, the Westchester/LAX-Marina Del Rey Chamber of Commerce is a local business association organized to develop and promote events, programs and services in the community that will enhance its members' ability to conduct their individual businesses successfully. A LAWA representative is on its board of directors and serves as chair of its trade and tourism committee. Board meetings are held monthly in addition to several monthly committee meetings. Westchester Vitalization Corporation This 30-member group was founded in the 1970s primarily to mitigate the impact of LAX on the community. Other topics on past agendas include Community Plan Advisory Committee updates, pending commercial developments in the area and proposed Public Works projects. LAWA is not a Board member, but monitors the group's monthly meetings. Neighborhood Council of Westchester Playa del Rey (NCWP) NCWP is an advisory group of local residents and representatives of local businesses, churches, schools and the like that work together to develop the long-range future of the community. NCWP's board of directors, of which LAWA has a board seat, holds monthly meetings to solicit input from the community on various issues and to reach consensus that can be passed on directly to elected officials. NCWP also will serve as a community clearinghouse and will help disseminate information regarding local activities in the community. As part of the City's Charter, neighborhood councils are an integral part of local government. Westchester Family YMCA The Westchester Family YMCA of Los Angeles is an association committed to enrich the quality of mental, physical and social life for families in the community. Following their motto, "We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities, " the Westchester Family YMCA is dedicated to providing programs and activities for young and old alike. LAWA is a member of its board of directors and has a representative who chairs its family committee. Westchester Playa Del Rey Youth Foundation, Inc. This non-profit corporation is wholly responsible for the development, administration and maintenance of the Nielsen Youth Park, which is leased from LAWA. The park is dedicated to the use of organized youth activities and is the principal home field for the Westchester Little League, the Westchester/Play Del Rey Girls Softball League and the American Youth Soccer Organization. Local Rotary Clubs Rotary is a national civic organization made up of key business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. LAWA has membership in the Inglewood (membership of 30), Westchester (membership of 70), El Segundo (membership of 50) and Hawthorne (membership of 30) Rotary clubs which meet weekly. LAWA also maintains board positions on both the Hawthorne and Inglewood Rotary. Airport Lions Club The Lions Club is the world's largest service organization and is recognized worldwide for its service to the blind and visually impaired. A LAWA representative is the incoming president of the Airport Lions Club of Westchester, which meets weekly.

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Wonder of Nature: Galapagos Islands [36 PICS] August 10th, 2011Tagged animals, environment, Galapagos Islands, Galapagos Marine Reserve, Galapagos National Park, nature, New Seven Wonders of Nature, UNESCO World Heritage Site Permalink The Galapagos Islands are made up of 18 main volcanic islands in an archipelago of Ecuador. These islands and the surrounding waters make up a national park and a biological marine reserve. The young naturalist Charles Darwin developed his theory of natural selection explaining evolution after researching the Galapagos Islands. These amazing islands are part of the ongoing series for finalists in the New 7 Wonders of the Nature competition. In 2007, UNESCO put the Galapagos Islands on the “List of World Heritage in Danger” due to the threats posed by invasive species, unbridled tourism and overfishing. Time and again, poachers have come into the Galapagos National Park and slaughtered sea lions. However in July 2010, the World Heritage Committee removed the Galapagos Islands from the “endangered” list because significant progress had been made by Ecuador in addressing threats. Yet in July 2011, Ecuadorean authorities seized 357 dead sharks from a boat that was fishing illegally in the protected waters of the Galapagos Marine Reserve. Since the Galapagos Islands have 170,000 visitors each year, new regulations have been introduced to protect the unique wildlife. Starting February 1, 2012, these new tourism regulations will limit vessels visiting the same site to no more than once during a 14-day period which may impact on travelers planning to visit the beautiful islands. So what do you think? Should the Galapagos Islands become one of the new 7 Wonders of Nature? [36 Photos] A squirming baby sea lion (less than 6 weeks old) on the beach of Espanola Island. Sadly, the beautiful Galapagos Island which are rich with diverse wildlife has battled with human beasts as a huge threat. In 2008, Galapagos National Park officials announced that 53 sea lions (13 pups, 25 youngsters, 9 males and 6 females) were killed at Pinta, Galapagos Islands nature reserve, with their heads caved in. In 2001, poachers killed 35 male sea lions. Photo #1 by sly06 enivronment New Seven Wonders of Nature urbex woods Archives For Geeks & Security Freaks: Unhackable Heart triggerpit rss atom rdf Zack 990 by Joshua Weinberg and Mignolo § Powered by WordPress

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NewarkBound Publisher Victor Nichols (right) hopes to his publication will get out-of-towners to spend more time and money exploring what Newark has to offer. NewarkBound, a new magazine aimed at drawing visitors to the state's largest city — and encouraging them to spend more time and money exploring Newark's restaurant, entertainment, arts and culture scene — will debut in January. The free magazine also will be available online, and will be published twice in 2013, with plans to go quarterly in 2014. This is a new venture of DMC Publishing, whose principals, Victor Nichols, Pam Goldstein and Tony Jones, also operate Diversity Marketing and Communications, of Florham Park. Nichols, the publisher of NewarkBound, said his goal "is to get people with disposable income to come to Newark, and then get them to triangulate experiences. If you go to NJPAC for a play, you can come a little earlier and stop at the Newark Museum, or stay later and have dinner in the Ironbound or have a nightcap at one of the new bars that are popping up."He said the timing is right for NewarkBound, with the Super Bowl coming to the Meadowlands in 2014 and new downtown development changing the look of the city.Nichols said NewarkBound will help counter some negative perceptions among out-of-towners."The elephant in the room is the perception of crime," Nichols said. When people who don't know the city consider coming in for dinner "the first thing in their mind is: 'Is my car going to be safe? Am I going to be safe? Is it safe?' You run a risk of being mugged when you go to New York City, but that is not a consideration when you are driving through the Lincoln Tunnel."Al Koeppe is president of the Newark Alliance, one of several key organizations in the city that have publicly welcomed the new magazine. Koeppe said he hopes NewarkBound encourages visitors to move beyond downtown and explore other parts of the city."Newark needs to have community connections within the city as well as outside the city," he said. "This is a city of life. I'm not saying there are not problems, but there is life throughout the wards."Koeppe said he also would like to see NewarkBound “reflect the writings and experiences of Newarkers, who have experienced the city from different perspectives.” He said Newark needs to “create an identity that reflects the community itself.” New magazine will put focus on bringing tourism to Newark

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AN INTRODUCTION TO KAMCHATKA Find Kamchatka Maps here. Kamchatka is without exaggeration one of the most spectacular regions in Russia. It occupies the area of 470,000 sq. km, which equals the size of France, Belgium and Luxembourg combined, and separates the Sea of Okhotsk from the Pacific Ocean. One should not confuse Kamchatka with Siberia; this name is used for the peninsula itself and the closest part of the continent, including Karaginsky Island and the Komandorsky Archipelago. The mountain ridges - Sredinny, Valaginsky, Ganalsky and Kumroch - stretch from the north to the south giving the peninsula the shape of a giant fish. There are more than 160 volcanoes on the peninsula (29 of them are active), due to the fact that it lies on the Great Pacific “ring of fire”. Volcanoes and volcanic peaks, cyclones and underground heat created here a mixture of twenty climate zones and a great variety of flora and fauna. But the main attractions of Kamchatka are volcanic calderas, stone sculpture “parks” and lakes in craters, geysers and mineral springs, all in pristine condition. The Cossack, Vladimir Atlasov, apparently "discovered" Kamchatka in 1697. He built two forts on the Kamchatka River, which became Russian trading camps. The native Koryak, Itelmen, Chukchi and Evens tribes were beaten down by these traders, and their population greatly diminished. Out of the few that remain, the Chukchi live in the northeast, Evens are in the central part of the peninsula and the Koryaks live on the west coast. They still live by traditional reindeer herding and sea fishing, which provide both food and clothing, and still preserve their culture and traditional lifestyles, which is the reason why one of the most remote regions is visited by so many people every year. The famous marine explorer Vitus Y.Bering discovered it in 1740, when he chose the Avacha Bay as a base for sailing across the Pacific Ocean to the shores of future Russian America. From that time, Petropavlovsk was the main base for all subsequent round-the-world expeditions. The ships of Captain James Cook, La Perouse, I.F.Krusenstern, Captain Clark and other expeditions all visited Kamchatka. Until the late 19th century, when the Imperial lands in Alaska were sold, Kamchatka was considered to be the least hospitable place in the Russian Empire. Nobody bothered visiting the region as it took six months to get there - only to face vast wilderness and a diminishing supply of fur. Around 1920, it nearly ended up in American hands. Washington Baker wanted to buy the province and was offered a 60-year concession by Lenin, but they couldn't agree on a deal. Until 1990, no foreigners or nonresident Russians were allowed to visit. In 1991, the Russian Federation was established as an independent republic and Kamchatka was opened for visiting by foreign guests. The main settlement of the peninsula and the capital of Kamchatka Region is the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. The city is located on the southeastern shore of the Kamchatka Peninsula. Petropavlovsk's streets wind around green volcanic hills where city residents still pick berries and mushrooms. Covered with white snow, the peaks of Koryaksky, Avachinsky and Kozelsky volcanoes rise over them. And there are eternal moorage ribbons going along the Avacha Bay. With a population of about 240,000 people, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is an important port as well as a center of industry, science and adventure tourism. Capital: Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Time zone: GMT+12. Language: Russian. Population: Approximately 400,000. Religions: Russian Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist and Muslim. Currency: Russian rubles. Weather in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky today See weather in other Kamchatka locations Find current time, DST, coordinates, etc at www.timeanddate.com Click here to find out more info about Kamchatka To find out more pictures of Kamchatka click here SELECT ANOTHER TOUR: Kamchatka in early summer Bears and Volcanoes Active volcanoes of Kamchatka Discover Kamchatka for yourself Heli excursion to the Komandorsky Islands Kamchatka nature and culture Kamchatka tour Geology & Volcanology Kurilskoye Lake: bears and salmon. Mountaineering for the experts River fishing River floating Ski tours Trek in Kronotsky Reserve Wilderness Mountaineering and Trekking Request form | Return to main page

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