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Re: London In 1927, Recreated Shot For Shot.
Many older buildings and structures in the UK get a Grade 1 or 2 "Listed Building" Preservation Order. Some orders include the interior too. Helps to stop the spread of faceless skyscrapers with no lasting architectural qualities. Enjoyed watching that film. Thanks PM.
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Re: Yelp Offers Health Grades for LA Restaurants
Then maybe for a next step Yelp might add health grades for the cities in which the restaurants are located.
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Re: Yelp Offers Health Grades for LA Restaurants
This is a first for both Yelp and the County Health Department, so I guess we'll have to view it as a pilot project before any other areas get added. I'm wondering (and I'm sure Yelp is, too) what effect it will have on discussion, and on user choices.
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Re: Is it time to regulate airplane seats? Chris Elliott thinks so!
I'm not sure if "mandating" certain seat sizes would do anything but raise prices, but it might be nice if they introduced a simple grading system. "A" for business/first class, "F" for the sardine can seating in the most cramped airlines. If I was less than 5 ft tall and weighed less than 100 lbs the current seating system would work fine for me. For most folks it's much too crowded, especially on long flights. All the worse if you have to have your bag under the seat in front of you. Let's...
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San Marino
This past May I was able to satisfy a childhood dream of visiting San Marino. After completing a fourth grade report on this place we finally spent a night there. This also comes after traveling in Italy since 1980. The republic is a beautiful place...
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UKs First National Civil War Centre to Open With Huge Civil War Re-Enactment
Over 1,000 Civil War re-enactors and cannons from across the UK will be in Newark to help launch the National Civil War Center on May 3 and 4th . The museum recounts the 17th century clashes between King and Parliament . The museum...
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Mixed messages in the air: chocolate and healthy fruit
We're getting mixed signals again from the airlines, on the snack front this time. On the one hand, sweet Valentine's Day chocolates, on the other an offer of fresh healthy fruit. First the chocolate: The topper is a chocolate lava cake offered...
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Underground Puerto Rico: The Camuy River Caverns
If Old San Juan and the El Yunque rain forest and the beaches have been drawing visitors for hundreds of years, that's certainly not true for this hidden attraction: a vast, and still-not-fully-explored system of caves, carved out by the world's...
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The Bathing House, Howick, Northumberland
Ian Cook shares a lovely and historic cottage with one of the finest views in Northumberland.
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Craters Of The Moon National Monument, Arco, Idaho
Samantha and her husband had a great time exploring Craters of the Moon National Monument until the rains came.
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March 6, 2020: Benny Benson Memorial, Seward
DrFumblefinger shares the story of the Alaska state flag, and of the young orphan who designed it.
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The Hockey Hall of Fame, Toronto
DrFumblefinger revisits the Hockey Hall of Fame and is impressed with the depth and diversity of its many displays and trophies.
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Does your healthcare cover you on the road? Most don't know!
Health insurance can be confusing enough, and overseas travel just adds complications to it. Enough that, according to a survey sponsored by travel-insurance broker InsureMyTrip, over 60% of travelers either don't know, or believe their insurance...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 1, 2015 : Crowsnest Pass
I love road trips through the mountains! Among my favorite drives is to head south from Calgary, through the Rocky Mountains to British Columbia, then on to Idaho's panhandle. The scenery is simply breathtaking mile-after-mile,...
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Museum at Eldridge Street (Where Gumbo Was #251)
A visit to one of New York's most historic and beautiful synagogues with Jonathan L, who share its history with us.
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Williamson County, Texas: History comes to life
Marilyn Jones takes us on a visit to a small museum that's doing a big job in connecting local history to a world perspective.
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February 9, 2018: Tyne Pedestrian Tunnel
Ian Cook shares some photos and an update on the restoration of this historic tunnel.
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Hiking to Sol Duc Falls in Olympic National Park
Olympic National Park is home to several short hikes with magnificent payoffs. The 1.6-mile trek to-and-from Sol Duc Falls is near the top of Olympic NP's long list of great trails. The hike is well-marked, has minimal elevation gain, is rated as "easy," and the payoff at Sol Duc Falls is an epic stunner. It is best used between May and September. If you're traveling to Olympic NP, you should not pass up this hike. For additional information on visiting Olympic NP, visit the trip itinerary...
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For sale: Greek city in Turkey
An ancient Greek city, or its ruins, anyway, is for sale in Turkey.
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Yelp Offers Health Grades for LA Restaurants
Yelp, the popular crowd-source review site, will now offer Los Angeles County's health grades for restaurants as part of its reviews. With public health grades for restaurants happening in more and more cities, including New York, will this become a ...
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Banff National Park: Hiking up Tunnel Mountain
(Tunnel Mountain viewed from the Hoodoos Trail) As summer is upon us, I thought I'd feature another walk from the Canadian Rockies as our "hike of the week", this one directly accessible from downtown Banff on a...
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Harbottle Castle, Northumberland
Harbottle Castle is a ruined medieval castle in the village of Harbottle, Northumberland. The present castle was built about 1160.
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Best free hotel breakfast? Survey says Embassy Suites
USA Today's testers liked the free breakfast best at three Hilton brands, but had good words for some of the others.
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Dec. 9, 2016: George Stephenson's Birthplace, Northumberland
Ian Cook presents a look and brief history of rail pioneer George Stephenson's Birthplace, situated in Northumberland
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Where Gumbo Was: Liverpool's Princes Road Synagogue
A monument to the rising status of its builders and an architectural influence on others, it's well worth a visit and tour.
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England's Thames Path: Ham House & Garden
PortMoresby's walk along the Thames Path continues with a visit to one of the "most complete survivals of 17th century fashion and power."
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The Best Livable Nature Cities In The U.S.
Best U.S. Cities For Nature Lovers By Kirstin Chock Science has proven that the elements of nature improve our mental and physical health. Research studies found that nature has many benefits like improving your mood, improving your breathing, and improving your cardiovascular system. The unfortunate thing is that there are hardly any nature locations that are not in the middle of nowhere or that are not on the outskirts of civilization. However, there are a few places in the U.S. that are...
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Wales takes 'steepest street' title from New Zealand
Wales takes a title from New Zealand with a thousand-year-old street at a crazy angle...but competition can lead to a slippery slope.
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October 24, 2019: A Church in Felton, Northumberland
Ian Cook shares photos of a charming historic church in Northumberland.
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January 21, 2019: Saint John City Market, New Brunswick, Canada
Travel Rob visits Canada's oldest Farmers Market in Saint John, NB, Canada.
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Coast-to-Coast bike and hike trail planned
The Rails to Trails Alliance is projecting a bike and hike trail running from coast to coast.
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May 10, 2019: Pauperhaugh Bridge, Northumberland
Ian Cook shares some beautiful images of an arched old bridge in Northumberland.
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Agecroft Hall and Gardens, Virginia
George G shares a visit to beautiful Ashcroft Hall, a Tudor manor house which is more than 500 years old. It was built in England, purchased by an American, disassembled and later reconstructed in Virginia.
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Cragside, near Rothbury, Northumberland
Ian Cook shares a series of beautiful series of photos and the interesting story of a Victorian estate in Northumberland.
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Crater Lake — The Most Beautiful Lake In The World(!?)
The phrase “most beautiful in the world” is batted about with relative ease. I've heard it used to describe dogs, cats, flowers, homely children and assorted celebrities. Always it denotes something special to...
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May 27, 2016: The Bombed-out Church, Liverpool
Near the center of Liverpool, a church destroyed in the World War II Blitz serves as a memorial to those who died, and as a place for cultural events.
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Living in the Now - My First Skydive
Shannon was approaching 40, and looking for an experience that would blur the line between herself and the world. Was skydiving the answer?
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George Eastman Museum - Rochester NY
History, photography, history of photography, all rolled in to one.
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FAA funding bill: battleground of amendments
As Congress begins work on the FAA funding bill, consumer advocates and industry lobbyists go to work to get their favorite amendments included.
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Guide to write and perform essay writing
Many times when you are in school or in college you do not know how to do a rehearsal and more, if it is the first. Regardless of the subject that you schedule or if it is a free topic, it is essential that you know the structure you must follow to make your writing satisfactorily and thus, get a good grade with a quality work. The question that arises immediately is: How is an essay made? Good, we will give you some guidelines to write an essay in a brief and concise way. However if you’re...
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Old Gang Lead Mine & Smelt Mill, North Yorkshire
Ian Cook shares the fascinating history of lead mining and lots of great photos of the Old Gang Lead Mine & Smelt Mill in North Yorkshire
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Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew
Kew Gardens is chock-full of history, ornamental buildings and superlatives, but the best part is that it's a beautiful place to spend a day.
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Holiday Travel Gift Guide
Marilyn Jones puts her travel experience to work compiling savvy gift suggestions for fellow travelers.
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Re: Erasmus Hall, Brooklyn, NY: Where Gumbo Was (#81)
Among the many other schools designed by CBJ Snyder was P.S. 165 on the Upper West Side of Manhattan - which was where I attended from kindergarten to 6th grade. Also Morris HS in the Bronx. Here are links to pictures (since they are not mine): PS 165 Morris HS
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Re: Erasmus Hall, Brooklyn, NY: Where Gumbo Was (#81)
Didn't realize that PS 165 was also by Snyder. I attended 1st grade there in 1950-51 and spent a lot of time outside the Principal's office. I angered my teacher by reading (which had not been taught yet) when I was supposed to be cutting paper. Incidentally, Erasmus and Morris were part of a package deal. Each of the boroughs of the newly-merged New York City got one brand-new and large high school. Curtis in Staten Island, Flushing in Queens and DeWitt Clinton in Manhattan were the others,...
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Re: What's the Difference Between the UK and GB?
When I was in 7th or 8th grade, a British friend explained the difference to our class (Great Britain is an island, he said, and the United Kingdom is a nation). From the back of the room, someone wanted to know if Ireland were Little Britain.
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Atop Mount Whitney (Part 2 of 2)
DrFumblefinger concludes the tale of his journey to the summit of Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the lower 48 states.
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The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias (Where Gumbo was #383)
Gumbo was visiting the largest grove of Sequoia trees in Yosemite National Parks. Sequoias are the largest living things on the planet.