Tagged With "Simple Global"
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Jan, 21, 2014: Raccoon, Vancouver, British Columbia
Yes, that sounds about in character for them. Cute, but cunning. When there is a global Holocaust someday, it will not be the insects that take over the world. It will be the raccoons! Or at least the raccoons will be the commanders. The insects might be their foot soldiers.
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Re: A visit to Thomas Jefferson's Monticello
PHeymont, I never try to judge historic figures through the prism of modern values. Remember in the 18th century slavery was a global institution -- absolutely every country in the world had slaves. And being from Virginia, he knew the southern states wouldn't join northern colonies in forming a new country without slavery being allowed, so I don't think he thought it was time to fight that fight. I think he valued the formation of the new country above all else -- risking his life to do so...
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Re: In which US city do people dine out most?
People eat out a lot in xxx because the prices are reasonable, there is a great variety of types of restaurants - thanks to its status as a city of global commerce - and you can be sure of getting lots of free air conditioning .
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Re: WiFi on the way for international flights
Geosynchronous orbit is only close enough to planes flying in that area (ie. around the equator). A plane flying the polar route from North America to Europe won't be able to connect with a geosynchronous satellite. They will be connecting with a series of lower altitude satellites, not unlike global satellite phone system. These satellites are moving quickly, as is the plane.
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Re: Greenland from six miles high!
The Vikings were the first to live in Greenland - they described it as a "Green and pleasant land - with pastures and animals" Maybe when we get some serious Global Warming we'll all go back with our Cameras and the latest Frommers' Guide .... Greenland - Land of the Surfers and the 24 Hour Sun
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Re: Good news, bad news on UNESCO's world heritage
I enjoy traveling to UNESCO sites because most of them are very interesting destinations. I even know of some travelers whose goal it is to see "every" UNESCO listing. Good luck to them! I really think UNESCO is doing it's job by identifying important places and encouraging their conservation. I shudder at the thought of a global UNESCO police swooping in to "defend" these sites. It's up to the countries that govern them to do so. Some do a great job; others don't. Some citizens care, others...
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Re: Memphis, Tennessee 3) The rest of the city
I love love LOVE Memphis, would go back in a heartbeat! Enjoyed reading your post! Global Mimi.
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Re: TSA limits PreCheck to those who've paid
Well, shoot. I've benefited on "Managed Inclusion" during the last few trips at Oakland for work. I've been contemplating the actual program or Global Entry because I will be traveling for work so much, now it looks like I may have to bite the bullet.
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Re: Florida warned: take action against future flooding
Garry, aside from the fact that climate change involves far more than the question of polar ice caps, we're not in huge disagreement, I think. 1. Climate change is a more accurate term than global warming, because it's not all about warming, and in some cases the change brings colder rather than warmer. 2. The effects are not the same everywhere, nor are they always immediately harmful. It is possible for one area to be threatened with inundation while another benefits from a return of...
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Re: Getting to know Canada's hidden gems
I knew the Vikings travelled a thousand years ago. They settled in Greenland too. They wrote that Greenland was a land of cows and meadows and obviously green too. I just wondered if history had further proof of a time when Global Warming was just a natural cycle. The Indian tribes have been nomadic for centuries and I wondered if they could survive a long winter without retreating to a warmer south.
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Re: Weaker 'loonie' good and bad news for Canada travel
With the fall especially of oil prices (and other natural resources, which Canada is a major producer of), the loonie has indeed fallen compared to the US dollar but kept its relative value with most other currencies, including the pound and Euro. It seems despite a reasonably healthy economic profile, including until recently an almost balanced federal budget and low debt-to-GDP ratio, the value of the Canadian dollar is pegged to its natural resource valuation. With the pullback in the...
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Re: Welcome to England! Brits expedite your entry
As it's described in the article, it appears the government wants fees for things like this to pay the costs of other immigration programs...I wonder if that explains the sizable fees for the U.S. Precheck and Global Entry programs, which Gumbo reader Sisyphus asked about on the forums the other day. (Here is a link to that discussion Is Pre-check or Global Entry worth it? ) The article also says it may be available to some regular-visitor travelers from US, Canada, etc. Wonder if they'll...
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Re: Tampa Bay Automobile Museum: 3) cars from the USA and UK
All good information to know, rbciao! I think cars and travel mix quite nicely and nothing better than having a reason to go somewhere. I do recommend the Tampa Bay Automobile collection, but it is mostly focused on cars of the 1930s and 1940s and is not just American, but global in its scope. The last piece in this series will feature the French car collection, likely the museum's best. The owner of the museum and car collection is originally from France.
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Re: Tuktoyaktuk: A village on the Arctic Coast of Canada
Hi Tom. I live in the UK. We're not lovers of cold weather, but we did have a night 10 months ago when it fell below freezing for a few hours. Some say "Global Warming" but I say the Jet Stream got stuck in its usual "Summer" position and Caribbean winds kept us warm. We don't have a mosquito problem here ( 200 miles north of London) but I'm curious to know. Are there any noticeable changes to your weather ? Longer summers or wetter winters ? I remember studying the shifting Polar Ice Caps...
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Re: Tuktoyaktuk: A village on the Arctic Coast of Canada
I don't know much about global warming. I suspect that pollution contributes to it, but these things also happen on their own as we know from ice ages and warming periods in the past. I have noticed long periods of warm weather but then it gets cold again. I have read that the Arctic ice is melting but this coming winter is predicted to be very cold here in Canada. Although I have travelled in the Arctic, I have not spent enough time there to observe any climate changes. There are scientists...
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Is Pre-check or Global Entry worth it?
I keep seeing information about making airports easier, and I saw that even the government is setting up programs to let some people go in a fast lane without having to unpack everything or take everything off. But those programs that I read about,...
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A summer trip to Valencia, Spain
Last Summer, in 2014, I went on an internship program in Valencia, Spain. My internship took place in a nice hotel near the center of the town and lasted 3 months. While I was there I could visit and enjoy many touristic points while also...
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Eurail kicks off new year with new plans
Eurail has enhanced its offerings for the new year with some new passes and some upgrades to existing ones. One of the best bits for families: children 4-11 now trvel free if accompanied by a pass-holding adult. Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro...
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TSA hits the million mark for Pre-check
TSA's Pre-check program has enrolled a million "trusted travelers" in its program, designed to speed up processing at airport security.
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TSA Pre-Check: Less access if you're not signed up
TSA's Pre-Check, which allows travelers to pass through airport security without having to remove shoes, unpack laptops and generally move faster, will focus on passengers directly enrolled in the program, or in other government "Trusted Traveler"...
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The Colby Trophy Room, Museum of Science, Boston (Where Gumbo was #116)
Gumbo was visiting the interesting Museum of Science in Boston. It's especially a great museum to explore with children, but fun for everyone! There are many fascinating exhibits and demonstrations that take a full day to...
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Extra-day offers on Eurail passes
The Eurail pass has two current offers for extra days of travel. One adds a day to Single-Country or Regional passes; the other adds up to five days to Global Passes, which are good for 28 member countries of the Eurail consortium. To qualify,...
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Air Canada to launch its own loyalty program
Air Canada matches its growing ambitions as a global carrier with a new loyalty plan of its own, replacing Aeroplan by 2020.
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After drops, London and Paris see more visitors
After a bad year marked by tourism losses after terror incidents, the two cities are seeing visitor numbers rise again, though not yet to 2015 levels.
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Chinese travelers set records for tourism spending
Chinese travelers set a global record for outbound tourism last year, with a 12% increase over 2015.
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All that Glitters is Gold! Window shopping in Dubai's Gold Souk
DrFumblefinger visits Dubai's famous gold market, filled with enough gold to even satisfy Scrooge McDuck's cravings for the stuff. Dubai accounts for 25% of the world's gold trade.
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WestJet shows off its ambitions with big Dreamliner order
WestJet orders 20 Boeing 787s to expand its international reach, while also planning to enter the ultra-low-cost market at home.
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PreCheck passes a milestone: 5 million members
TSA hopes for even more enrollees to keep the lines moving this summer as a record number of passengers will be flying.
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Airbnb's rural listings gain popularity
Airbnb says its rural listings are growing rapidly, especially in areas near national and state parks.
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Germany moves toward more free WiFi
Germany tries again to encourage password-free WiFi by protecting providers from being sued for what users download.
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Holiday Travel? Expedia has ticket advice
Best times for buying holiday travel tickets from Expedia's data analyis. Not the same for all holidays!
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Year-end sale on Eurail, Interrail passes
There's an end-of-year 15%-off sale on rail passes...now's the time to check!
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Endangered rays get Belize sanctuary
Working with researchers from Florida International University, Belize has set out to safeguard rays from extinction and sees them in a tourism future.
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Medical tourism: a big trend, growing fast
Travel for medical care is a growing trend, and may grow from $60 billion a year last year to $165 billion by 2023.
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America's Valentine travel favorites
Valentine's Day is becoming more of a travel occasion, and a new survey lists this year's favorite destinations.
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Top 8 mobile apps for scanning purposes
Mobile apps find their contributing use in several domains like payment, entertainment, health, virtual assistants etc. They also find good use as scanners over the desktop counterparts which dont offer mobility Mobile Scanner Apps Mobile scanner apps find their use in scanning any documents and also can assimilate text from the scans. The standard of these apps are close to its desktop counterparts. Several apps related to this are present in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
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12 Hot Destinations for 2020
An adventure travel company suggests twelve spots where travel may make a difference, to the locals, the travelers or both.
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Holiday Gifts for Travelers
Constant traveler Marilyn Jones offers her annual round-up of gifts she recommends for travelers.
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What’s South Africa Best Known For?
A look at some of the things that make South Africa popular as a tourist destination, especially its sporting events (sponsored content)
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Union Square Holiday Market - Annual New York Tradition
Samantha and her husband spent some time in New York City last Christmas. It was magical and they loved walking around the Union Square Holiday Market. It is a New York City tradition.
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Dutch dispute turns off the ads
A dispute over contracts for electronic ads in Dutch rail stations has left the lucrative signs blank after a court order voided previous contracts.
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Traveling Essentials for Everyone
Some good suggestions for what to include on your packing list for your next big travel adventure (sponsored content)
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Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens, NY
Jonathan L takes us to Gumbo's destination of Flushing Meadows Park in Queens NY
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Global Entry taking you at face value
Facial recognition is coming to the trusted traveler system that's meant to speed up entry from international flights.
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O'Hare upgrade: Runway done, terminals next
Chicago is continuing the updating and expansion of O'Hare as it continues to be one of the busiest airports anywhere.
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Airlines: safest, most punctual and more
It's the season for adding up the data, and you may be surprised at some of the winners.
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Two more airlines in TSA fast lane
Qantas and Alitalia have joined PreCheck, bringing the number of airlines in the program to 73.
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U.S. opts out of new rules for unruly pax
A new international treaty changes who has jurisdiction in onboard cases, but the U.S. isn't signing on.