Cedar Point says new flume ride popular after delayed start, waits in line up to 1 hour

Cedar Point water ride gets rolling
SANDUSKY, Ohio – Cedar Point says its new water ride is making a splash following a delayed opening so its boats could undergo more work.

Spokesman Robin Innes says Shoot the Rapids has the makings of a popular attraction at the amusement park in Sandusky. Innes said Wednesday that people who … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Cedar Point says new flume ride popular after delayed start, waits in line up to 1 hour.

Md. ski resort adds zip line for summertime; guided tours 50 feet above the ground

Md. ski resort adds zip line for treetop tours

MCHENRY, Md. – Maryland’s only ski resort has a new attraction for summertime visitors.
The Flying Squirrel Canopy Tour at the Wisp Resort in McHenry is a zip line that carries riders over treetops up to 50 feet above the ground.
A spokeswoman said Wednesday the $39 tour is …. Read the original article  : Md. ski resort adds zip line for summertime; guided tours 50 feet above the ground.

At town meeting, Obama says soldiers need to be able to “decompress” more before redeployment

Obama favors more rest time between combat tours
RACINE, Wis. – President Barack Obama says hard-pressed American troops need more time in between combat tours to “decompress.”
At a town meeting Wednesday in Wisconsin, he said recent efforts to boost the size of the Marine Corps are paying off in longer deployment intervals. But he …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : At town meeting, Obama says soldiers need to be able to “decompress” more before redeployment.

Horses owned by Saudi prince cause commotion in cargo hold, delaying flight from Egypt

Agitated horses in cargo hold delay Saudi flight

CAIRO – An Egyptian airport official says six Arabian horses owned by a Saudi Arabian prince became agitated in the cargo hold of a Saudi-bound plane, delaying take off for more than an hour.
The official said Wednesday an EgyptAir pilot was forced to turn the plane with 189 … Read more : Horses owned by Saudi prince cause commotion in cargo hold, delaying flight from Egypt.

1 part cream soda, 1 part magic: Harry Potter fans love Wizarding World park’s butterbeer

Harry Potter fans love park drink: Got butterbeer?

Got butterbeer?
Harry Potter fans are all abuzz about butterbeer, and they’ve got the foamy mustaches to prove it.
The cold and creamy, frothy drink is the most popular food item at the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando, according to Universal spokesman Tom Schroder, with visitors …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Dances, dresses and decadence harking back to the 1920s attracts crowds in today’s Berlin

Roaring 20s revival alive in Berlin
BERLIN – In 21st century Berlin, the Roaring Twenties are in.

The era when avant guard artists and expressionist theater influenced the political tone, women shortened their dresses and bobbed their hair and couples danced to the frenzied moves of the Lindy Hop or Swing is recreated in clubs and ballrooms …. Original article  : Dances, dresses and decadence harking back to the 1920s attracts crowds in today’s Berlin.

Audit: Fishery cops misspent federal fine money paid by fishermen on cars, boats, travel

Audit: Fishery cops misspent fines on cars, boats

BOSTON – An audit has found that federal fishery police misspent millions of dollars in fines collected from fishermen on cars, boats and travel.
The federal audit was commissioned earlier this year after the U.S. Commerce Department’s inspector general found mismanagement by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s law …. Source  : Audit: Fishery cops misspent federal fine money paid by fishermen on cars, boats, travel.

Los Angeles police say they warned organizers about potential for trouble at weekend rave

LA police say they issued warning of rave danger

LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles police say they expressed concerns about the potential for unruly crowds and drug abuse at a weekend rave where scores of people were injured and a teenage girl is believed to have died from an overdose.
Deputy Chief Pat Gannon said Thursday that … Original article on : Los Angeles police say they warned organizers about potential for trouble at weekend rave.

Maggots in overhead bin force flight to return to Atlanta gate; came from spoiled meat

Maggots force plane back to gate in Atlanta

ATLANTA – Maggots falling from an overhead bin from a spoiled container of meat forced a US Airways flight to return to the gate so the bin could be cleaned.
Passenger Donna Adamo said she noticed a couple of flies on the Monday flight when she got to her … Read : Maggots in overhead bin force flight to return to Atlanta gate; came from spoiled meat.

Groups in Ohio hope to raise $6 million to bring back 100-year-old amusement park carousel

Plans announced to bring back old Ohio carousel

CLEVELAND – History and preservation groups say a century-old carousel that outlived an Ohio amusement park will go round again if they can come up with the money.
Cleveland’s Western Reserve Historical Society and two other groups on Wednesday announced an effort to raise $6 million to restore and … Read more »».

California State Fair aims to draw bigger crowds with lower prices, earlier start date

CA State Fair looks to reverse lower attendance

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California State Fair organizers are hoping that reduced prices and an earlier start date will draw bigger crowds after a decade of flagging attendance.
Paid attendance at the fair has been down 46 percent since 2001, when the state fair brought in nearly 850,000 people, organizers … Read more >>>.

Attendance at NYC’s Metropolitan Museum of Art exceeds 5 million for first time since 2001

Yearly attendence tops 5M at NYC’s Met museum

NEW YORK – The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a popular place. Really popular.
Museum officials said Wednesday that 5.24 million people visited the museum in the fiscal year ending June 30. It’s the first time since 2001 that attendance has topped the 5 million mark.
The figure covers visitors …. Original source  : Attendance at NYC’s Metropolitan Museum of Art exceeds 5 million for first time since 2001.

Girl’s rave death raises questions whether such parties are getting too big to handle

Teenager’s death puts focus on LA’s rave parties

LOS ANGELES – More than 180,000 people packed into the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum over two days for a rave party that featured spectacular light shows, pulsating techno music on stages the size of small buildings – and a lot of bad drug trips.
The suspected overdose death of …. Read the original article  : here.

New art museum opens on Mackinac Island showcasing historic collection, contemporary works

New Mackinac Art Museum opens ahead of schedule

MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. – The new Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum has opened on Mackinac Island.
The museum at the island’s Indian Dormitory opened weeks ahead of schedule Friday in time for the Independence Day weekend. It will showcase historic pieces as well as the work of … Read more >>>.

Feds warn Pacific Crest Trail hikers they could face arrest if they enter US improperly

Feds warn Pacific Crest Trail hikers about border

MAZAMA, Wash. – The U.S. Border Patrol is warning hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail they could face arrest, jail and a $5,000 fine if they cross the U.S.-Canadian border improperly.
The Wenatchee World reports that the agency sent a letter last month urging the Pacific Crest Trail Association … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Feds warn Pacific Crest Trail hikers they could face arrest if they enter US improperly.

Maharashtra Tourism Getting A Boost

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The Maharashtra government will carry out an exclusive promotion for the famous Pandharpur Padayatra. This will be done as a part of the golden jubilee celebrations of the formation of Maharashtra. The pilgrimage is famous and more than a million devotees attend the ceremony in July each year. The Maharashtra Economic Development … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Maharashtra Tourism Getting A Boost.

More than two-thirds of CFOs say they can’t resist checking in with the office during vacation

CFOs can’t help but check in while on vacation

OUT OF THE OFFICE?: More than two-thirds of chief financial officers can’t resist checking in with the office at least once or twice a week during their vacation, according to a new survey. That’s down from about three-quarters who couldn’t entirely disconnect five years ago.
About 1,400 CFOs …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : More than two-thirds of CFOs say they can’t resist checking in with the office during vacation.

More than 240 artifacts recovered from Titanic’s wreckage coming to Indiana State Museum

200-plus Titanic items coming to Indiana museum

INDIANAPOLIS – More than 240 artifacts recovered from Titanic’s wreckage will be included in an exhibit opening at the Indiana State Museum this fall.
Museum officials announced Tuesday that “Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition” will open Sept. 25 and remain on display through January.
Visitors will receive a boarding pass representing an …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : More than 240 artifacts recovered from Titanic’s wreckage coming to Indiana State Museum.

New Hampshire maple farmer’s lifetime collection forms foundation of new museum

NH man’s maple collection makes up bulk of museum

BETHLEHEM, N.H. – To know Charlie Stewart was to know his maple collection.
Old sap buckets and yokes, sugar molds, spouts, yards of tubing, tin syrup containers – he had it all. Along with old postcards and bottle memorabilia, the longtime Sugar Hill syrup farmer gathered hundreds of …. Original source  : New Hampshire maple farmer’s lifetime collection forms foundation of new museum.

Summary Box: Review of travel websites uncovers new tools for finding flight deals

Summary Box: Review of websites for flight deals

EASE OF USE: Travel-focused search engines including Kayak, Bing Travel and TripAdvisor check multiple sites at once as you search for the best airline fares.
NEW REALITIES: Fees for checking luggage are now common and can add up. Kayak and TripAdvisor both let you include such fees in comparing …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Summary Box: Review of travel websites uncovers new tools for finding flight deals.

8 traveling tips from a mom who tackled 5 countries in 16 days with 4 kids

16 days, 5 countries, 4 kids and 8 lessons learned

PARIS – It was a family vacation that required more preparation and planning than any other trip my husband and I had ever taken: 16 days, five countries, and four kids, ages 22, 19, 13 and 8.
The six of us visited Luxembourg, France, Germany, Austria and … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : 8 traveling tips from a mom who tackled 5 countries in 16 days with 4 kids.

New Orleans back in Travel + Leisure top 10 cities for first time since Katrina

New Orleans back in Travel + Leisure top 10 cities

NEW YORK – New Orleans is back in Travel + Leisure magazine’s top 10 cities list for the first time since Hurricane Katrina devastated the city and its tourism industry in August 2005.
New Orleans took the No. 7 spot in the category of top cities in … Read more »»».

Passport fees increasing July 13 from $100 to $135 for first-time adult applicants

Passport fees going up July 13
WASHINGTON – Passport fees are increasing as of July 13.

The fee for first-time adult passport applications is increasing $35, from $100 to $135, according to the U.S. Department of State.
For minors under age 16, fees will increase from $85 to $105.
For passport cards, fees will increase from $45 to $55 …. Read the original article  : Passport fees increasing July 13 from $100 to $135 for first-time adult applicants.

Summary Box: Review of travel websites uncovers new tools for finding flight deals

Summary Box: Review of websites for flight deals

EASE OF USE: Travel-focused search engines including Kayak, Bing Travel and TripAdvisor check multiple sites at once as you search for the best airline fares.
NEW REALITIES: Fees for checking luggage are now common and can add up. Kayak and TripAdvisor both let you include such fees in comparing … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Summary Box: Review of travel websites uncovers new tools for finding flight deals.

8 traveling tips from a mom who tackled 5 countries in 16 days with 4 kids

16 days, 5 countries, 4 kids and 8 lessons learned

PARIS – It was a family vacation that required more preparation and planning than any other trip my husband and I had ever taken: 16 days, five countries, and four kids, ages 22, 19, 13 and 8.
The six of us visited Luxembourg, France, Germany, Austria and … Read : 8 traveling tips from a mom who tackled 5 countries in 16 days with 4 kids.

More than two-thirds of CFOs say they can’t resist checking in with the office during vacation

CFOs can’t help but check in while on vacation

OUT OF THE OFFICE?: More than two-thirds of chief financial officers can’t resist checking in with the office at least once or twice a week during their vacation, according to a new survey. That’s down from about three-quarters who couldn’t entirely disconnect five years ago.
About 1,400 CFOs … Read more »»».

More than 240 artifacts recovered from Titanic’s wreckage coming to Indiana State Museum

200-plus Titanic items coming to Indiana museum

INDIANAPOLIS – More than 240 artifacts recovered from Titanic’s wreckage will be included in an exhibit opening at the Indiana State Museum this fall.
Museum officials announced Tuesday that “Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition” will open Sept. 25 and remain on display through January.
Visitors will receive a boarding pass representing an …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : More than 240 artifacts recovered from Titanic’s wreckage coming to Indiana State Museum.

New Hampshire maple farmer’s lifetime collection forms foundation of new museum

NH man’s maple collection makes up bulk of museum

BETHLEHEM, N.H. – To know Charlie Stewart was to know his maple collection.
Old sap buckets and yokes, sugar molds, spouts, yards of tubing, tin syrup containers – he had it all. Along with old postcards and bottle memorabilia, the longtime Sugar Hill syrup farmer gathered hundreds of … Read more >>.

Maharashtra Tourism Getting A Boost

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The Maharashtra government will carry out an exclusive promotion for the famous Pandharpur Padayatra. This will be done as a part of the golden jubilee celebrations of the formation of Maharashtra. The pilgrimage is famous and more than a million devotees attend the ceremony in July each year. The Maharashtra Economic Development … Original source on Gaea Times at : Maharashtra Tourism Getting A Boost.

Girl’s rave death raises questions whether such parties are getting too big to handle

Teenager’s death puts focus on LA’s rave parties

LOS ANGELES – More than 180,000 people packed into the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum over two days for a rave party that featured spectacular light shows, pulsating techno music on stages the size of small buildings – and a lot of bad drug trips.
The suspected overdose death of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Girl’s rave death raises questions whether such parties are getting too big to handle.

New art museum opens on Mackinac Island showcasing historic collection, contemporary works

New Mackinac Art Museum opens ahead of schedule

MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. – The new Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum has opened on Mackinac Island.
The museum at the island’s Indian Dormitory opened weeks ahead of schedule Friday in time for the Independence Day weekend. It will showcase historic pieces as well as the work of … Read more >>.

Feds warn Pacific Crest Trail hikers they could face arrest if they enter US improperly

Feds warn Pacific Crest Trail hikers about border

MAZAMA, Wash. – The U.S. Border Patrol is warning hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail they could face arrest, jail and a $5,000 fine if they cross the U.S.-Canadian border improperly.
The Wenatchee World reports that the agency sent a letter last month urging the Pacific Crest Trail Association … Original source on Gaea Times at : Feds warn Pacific Crest Trail hikers they could face arrest if they enter US improperly.

Audit: Fishery cops misspent federal fine money paid by fishermen on cars, boats, travel

Audit: Fishery cops misspent fines on cars, boats

BOSTON – An audit has found that federal fishery police misspent millions of dollars in fines collected from fishermen on cars, boats and travel.
The federal audit was commissioned earlier this year after the U.S. Commerce Department’s inspector general found mismanagement by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s law [..] Read the original article: here.

Los Angeles police say they warned organizers about potential for trouble at weekend rave

LA police say they issued warning of rave danger

LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles police say they expressed concerns about the potential for unruly crowds and drug abuse at a weekend rave where scores of people were injured and a teenage girl is believed to have died from an overdose.
Deputy Chief Pat Gannon said Thursday that … Read : Los Angeles police say they warned organizers about potential for trouble at weekend rave.

Maggots in overhead bin force flight to return to Atlanta gate; came from spoiled meat

Maggots force plane back to gate in Atlanta

ATLANTA – Maggots falling from an overhead bin from a spoiled container of meat forced a US Airways flight to return to the gate so the bin could be cleaned.
Passenger Donna Adamo said she noticed a couple of flies on the Monday flight when she got to her … Read more »»».

Groups in Ohio hope to raise $6 million to bring back 100-year-old amusement park carousel

Plans announced to bring back old Ohio carousel

CLEVELAND – History and preservation groups say a century-old carousel that outlived an Ohio amusement park will go round again if they can come up with the money.
Cleveland’s Western Reserve Historical Society and two other groups on Wednesday announced an effort to raise $6 million to restore and … Read more : Groups in Ohio hope to raise $6 million to bring back 100-year-old amusement park carousel.

California State Fair aims to draw bigger crowds with lower prices, earlier start date

CA State Fair looks to reverse lower attendance

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California State Fair organizers are hoping that reduced prices and an earlier start date will draw bigger crowds after a decade of flagging attendance.
Paid attendance at the fair has been down 46 percent since 2001, when the state fair brought in nearly 850,000 people, organizers …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : California State Fair aims to draw bigger crowds with lower prices, earlier start date.

Attendance at NYC’s Metropolitan Museum of Art exceeds 5 million for first time since 2001

Yearly attendence tops 5M at NYC’s Met museum

NEW YORK – The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a popular place. Really popular.
Museum officials said Wednesday that 5.24 million people visited the museum in the fiscal year ending June 30. It’s the first time since 2001 that attendance has topped the 5 million mark.
The figure covers visitors … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Attendance at NYC’s Metropolitan Museum of Art exceeds 5 million for first time since 2001.

Cedar Point says new flume ride popular after delayed start, waits in line up to 1 hour

Cedar Point water ride gets rolling
SANDUSKY, Ohio – Cedar Point says its new water ride is making a splash following a delayed opening so its boats could undergo more work.

Spokesman Robin Innes says Shoot the Rapids has the makings of a popular attraction at the amusement park in Sandusky. Innes said Wednesday that people who [..] Read the original article: here.

Md. ski resort adds zip line for summertime; guided tours 50 feet above the ground

Md. ski resort adds zip line for treetop tours

MCHENRY, Md. – Maryland’s only ski resort has a new attraction for summertime visitors.
The Flying Squirrel Canopy Tour at the Wisp Resort in McHenry is a zip line that carries riders over treetops up to 50 feet above the ground.
A spokeswoman said Wednesday the $39 tour is … Read : Md. ski resort adds zip line for summertime; guided tours 50 feet above the ground.

At town meeting, Obama says soldiers need to be able to “decompress” more before redeployment

Obama favors more rest time between combat tours
RACINE, Wis. – President Barack Obama says hard-pressed American troops need more time in between combat tours to “decompress.”
At a town meeting Wednesday in Wisconsin, he said recent efforts to boost the size of the Marine Corps are paying off in longer deployment intervals. But he …. Read the original article  : here.

Horses owned by Saudi prince cause commotion in cargo hold, delaying flight from Egypt

Agitated horses in cargo hold delay Saudi flight

CAIRO – An Egyptian airport official says six Arabian horses owned by a Saudi Arabian prince became agitated in the cargo hold of a Saudi-bound plane, delaying take off for more than an hour.
The official said Wednesday an EgyptAir pilot was forced to turn the plane with 189 … Original article on : Horses owned by Saudi prince cause commotion in cargo hold, delaying flight from Egypt.

1 part cream soda, 1 part magic: Harry Potter fans love Wizarding World park’s butterbeer

Harry Potter fans love park drink: Got butterbeer?

Got butterbeer?
Harry Potter fans are all abuzz about butterbeer, and they’ve got the foamy mustaches to prove it.
The cold and creamy, frothy drink is the most popular food item at the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando, according to Universal spokesman Tom Schroder, with visitors …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : 1 part cream soda, 1 part magic: Harry Potter fans love Wizarding World park’s butterbeer.

Dances, dresses and decadence harking back to the 1920s attracts crowds in today’s Berlin

Roaring 20s revival alive in Berlin
BERLIN – In 21st century Berlin, the Roaring Twenties are in.

The era when avant guard artists and expressionist theater influenced the political tone, women shortened their dresses and bobbed their hair and couples danced to the frenzied moves of the Lindy Hop or Swing is recreated in clubs and ballrooms …. Original source  : Dances, dresses and decadence harking back to the 1920s attracts crowds in today’s Berlin.

Ringo Starr’s gold-plated snare drum to appear in special exhibition at NYC’s Met museum

Ringo Starr gold drum to be displayed at NY museum

NEW YORK – New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art will display Ringo Starr’s gold-plated snare drum in a special exhibition honoring his 70th birthday.
The museum said Tuesday the drum will be shown from July 7 – Starr’s birthday – through December.
The instrument was presented to … Read : Ringo Starr’s gold-plated snare drum to appear in special exhibition at NYC’s Met museum.

No more boring pictures of world-famous places: 9 tips for better vacation photos

9 easy tips for improving your vacation photos

WASHINGTON – My shoe boxes of travel photographs bring back memories of the pictures that got away.
Mom in Paris in springtime, except the Eiffel Tower is sticking out of her head like a rocket. My friend Russell on the steps of Michelangelo’s Laurentian Library in Florence, not that … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : No more boring pictures of world-famous places: 9 tips for better vacation photos.

Nearly year after being shuttered, Detroit Children’s Museum reopening with revamped exhibits

Detroit Children’s Museum reopening with facelift

DETROIT – The Detroit Children’s Museum, which was shuttered last year amid cost-cutting by the city’s school district, has reopened with revamped exhibits, a new preschool area and more of its thousands of artifacts on display.
Hands-on components are now incorporated into all exhibits, museum director Julie Johnson said. Newly displayed …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Nearly year after being shuttered, Detroit Children’s Museum reopening with revamped exhibits.

Report: More flight delays across country blamed on Atlanta airport than any other

Atlanta airport delays have most ripple effects

ATLANTA – A study says more delays at major airports across the country were attributed to problems at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport than at any other.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution said the report by the Government Accountability Office shows that problems in Atlanta affect air traffic all over the country. Hartsfield-Jackson … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Report: More flight delays across country blamed on Atlanta airport than any other.

NC county may say whoa to increasingly popular wild horse tours along Outer Banks beaches

NC beach county may rein in new wild horse tours

COROLLA, N.C. – A county along North Carolina’s Outer Banks is considering limits on increasingly popular tours to see wild horses galloping along the beach.
Currituck County commissioners told The Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk, Va., they are considering a moratorium on new horse tours to protect the animals …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : NC county may say whoa to increasingly popular wild horse tours along Outer Banks beaches.

Sailfest New London 2010 Details

London (GaeaTimes.com) – Sailfest is going to rock this weekend in new London. This festival is a great outdoor event full of fun, food and rides but the main attraction is the fireworks. This festival is 25 years old. It is a huge event for the people of New London. They are going to celebrate …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Sailfest New London 2010 Details.

Taste of Buffalo 2010 Details

Buffalo (GaeaTimes.com) – Food lovers of different places will gather at Taste of Buffalo 2010 festival on 10th and 11th July with Over 50 restaurants, 6 wineries and 450,000 people expected to be present in this festival. People generally come from across the globe to attend this festival though the attendees are mainly from New …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Oberoi Vanyavilas Voted Best World Resort

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- The Travel and Leisure magazine has revealed its list of the best hotels in the world. Among the 100 hotels which have been enlisted by the magazine, the top position has been secured by the Oberoi Vanyavilas, one of the undertakings of the Oberoi Group. Nestled in the Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Oberoi Vanyavilas Voted Best World Resort.

Money Magazine’s Best Places To Live In US Announced

New York (GaeaTimes.com)- The Money Magazine has revealed its list of the best places to live in the United States and this year it is Eden Prairie in Minnesota which has acquired the top spot in the list. According to the representatives of the Money Magazine, strict standards were followed while listing the names …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

US Virgin Islands: Crossfire from gang shootout kills 14-year-old tourist in front of family

US Virgin Islands: Gang shootout kills tourist

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S Virgin Islands – A 14-year-old Puerto Rican tourist was killed in front of her horrified family when she was caught in the crossfire of a gunfight attributed to warring gangs on the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Gov. John deJongh identified the slain tourist as Lizmarie Perez Chapparro from …. Source  : US Virgin Islands: Crossfire from gang shootout kills 14-year-old tourist in front of family.

Tour takes you to Fla. Everglades home of snakes, gators and a new cable show ‘Swamp Men’

Everglades home to snakes, gators and cable show

CLEWISTON, Fla. – The Florida Everglades are home to snakes and gators, and now they’re the setting for a cable show called “Swamp Men.”
The show takes viewers behind the scenes of an eco-tour company, Billie Swamp Safari, as the staff rescues and relocates wildlife on the Big Cypress … Read more »».

Hotels, promoter, real estate agents say LeBron James is giving South Florida a boost already

LeBron James could mean millions for Miami tourism

MIAMI – The Miami Herald is reporting that LeBron James is giving South Florida a boost already.
The NBA star left the Cleveland Cavaliers last week for the Miami Heat.
The reservations team at the Fountainebleau Resort in Miami Beach told the Herald that they’re getting asked about packages that …. Original source  : Hotels, promoter, real estate agents say LeBron James is giving South Florida a boost already.

WaterFire art installation celebrates 15 years on Providence rivers this summer

Bonfires on the river: Providence WaterFire is 15

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – WaterFire, the Providence art installation that consists of 100 bonfires on the city’s three rivers, is celebrating 15 years this summer.
Lightings scheduled for the rest of the season will take place July 17, July 31, Aug. 14, Aug. 28 and Oct. 9.
The lightings are synchronized …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Sleepy Austrian village wakes up with annual beer fest, complete with dirndls and oom-pah-pah

Austrian beer fest: Get your lederhosen on

ALTAUSSEE, Austria – Dirndls, lederhosen, an oom-pah-pah band and beer: It doesn’t get more traditional than this when the sleepy Austrian village of Altaussee wakes up for a nonstop beer party, Sept. 4-6.
The annual three-day beer fest is sometimes described as a more intimate and less commercial version of … Read : Sleepy Austrian village wakes up with annual beer fest, complete with dirndls and oom-pah-pah.

Contractor wanted to lead ‘Hard Hat Tours’ at New Mexico spaceport

Spaceport seeks tour contractor
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The New Mexico Spaceport Authority is seeking proposals for a contractor to provide regular sightseeing tours of the spaceport facilities and construction site.

Officials hope to start regular weekend tours as early as Sept. 1.
The so-called “Hard Hat Tours” will be conducted every Friday, Saturday and Sunday with clearly …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Contractor wanted to lead ‘Hard Hat Tours’ at New Mexico spaceport.

Obama’s Maine vacation destination known as summer retreat for the well-heeled and well-known

Obama’s Maine island long visited by rich, famous

BAR HARBOR, Maine – President Barack Obama’s Maine vacation destination has long been known as a place where well-heeled and well-known visitors could beat the summer heat and have their privacy respected. It has served as a retreat for the Rockefellers, Vanderbilts and Morgans.
Obama is the latest influential …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Lonely Planet giving away free road trip itineraries through Facebook

Lonely Planet giving away road trip itineraries

OAKLAND, Calif. – Lonely Planet is giving away itineraries online from an upcoming guidebook, “USA’s Best Trips: 99 Themed Itineraries Across America.”
The free PDFs can be downloaded from Lonely Planet’s Facebook page. A different itinerary is available each week through Labor Day.
The book comes out in September.
So far, Lonely … Read more : Lonely Planet giving away free road trip itineraries through Facebook.

Bastille day 2010 Celebrations

New York (GaeaTimes.com) Bastille Day is the day to celebrate the anniversary of storming of Bastille on July 14, 1789. It is a French national holiday observed on July 14th of each year. The day marks the uprising of the modern nation during the French Revolution. In France the day is formally called La …. Source article  : Bastille day 2010 Celebrations.

Crash-test dummies Vince and Larry become Smithsonian relics after inspiring toys, cartoons

Crash dummies Vince and Larry become museum pieces

WASHINGTON – The crash-test dummies who promoted auto safety for 25 years in public service TV ads are headed to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is donating auto safety objects to the museum Wednesday, along with General Motors and Volvo.
The collection …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Crash-test dummies Vince and Larry become Smithsonian relics after inspiring toys, cartoons.

Chardham Yatra Made Easier By IRCTC

DEHRADUN, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The Chardham Yatra, a tour package arranged by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation exclusively for domestic travelers, has become all the more appealing to the Indian pilgrims keeping in mind the brand new packages that have been introduced recently and the very low rates that one can avail them … Original source on Gaea Times at : Chardham Yatra Made Easier By IRCTC.

First family to visit scenic Maine park, hope to leave behind the Obama travel jinx

Obamas head to family weekend on Maine coast
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama and his wife and children are heading off for the weekend to a spectacular national park on the coast of Maine.
The first family is hoping, no doubt, that this particular jaunt doesn’t fall victim to the Obama family travel hex.
That would … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : First family to visit scenic Maine park, hope to leave behind the Obama travel jinx.

New tourism website offers three-dimensional views of Hawaii hotels, tourist attractions

New website offers 3-D views of Hawaii hotels

HONOLULU – A new website backed by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar says it can offer potential visitors to Hawaii the ability to view hotels and tourist attractions in three dimensions and from different angles in an interactive virtual tour.
Team Vision Virtual launched 3DHawaii.com on Thursday, promoting itself as …. Original source  : New tourism website offers three-dimensional views of Hawaii hotels, tourist attractions.

Snorkel with whale sharks, enjoy rustic desert luxury in remote Baja hideaway

Swim with the world’s largest fish in Mexico

BAHIA DE LOS ANGELES, Mexico – Everyone got excited when the 20-foot-shark, inches below the surface of the water, started circling slowly under our little fiberglass boat and wouldn’t leave.
What to do? Get in the water, of course.
“This is special,” said our guide, Christina Colpitts, as three passengers … Original article on : Snorkel with whale sharks, enjoy rustic desert luxury in remote Baja hideaway.

Trump Plaza in New Jersey temporarily shutting down due to no air conditioning

NJ’s Trump Plaza closes ’til AC restored
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Trump Plaza Hotel Casino on the Atlantic City Boardwalk has shut down until air conditioning service can be restored, possibly by Monday.

Trump Plaza and Caesars Atlantic City have been without air conditioning since early Thursday morning.
Trump Entertainment Resorts spokesman Tom Hickey said it was just … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Trump Plaza in New Jersey temporarily shutting down due to no air conditioning.

Italian police recover over 300 looted artifacts, display them at the Colosseum

Italian police show latest recovery of looted art

ROME – Italian police have recovered hundreds of ancient artifacts in their latest effort to crack down on the looting of art, and have looted art, and they chose a unique setting to display them Friday: the Colosseum.
The 337 pieces displayed in the ancient Roman arena include vases, …. Original source  : Italian police recover over 300 looted artifacts, display them at the Colosseum.

Obama family heads home Sunday after weekend getaway at Maine resort

Obamas wrap up weekend Maine getaway
BAR HARBOR, Maine – President Barack Obama and his family managed to make it through a couple of days of family vacation time without a crisis forcing a change in plans.

The first family was to head home to the White House on Sunday after two days of nearly nonstop recreation …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Obama family heads home Sunday after weekend getaway at Maine resort.

Russian poet Yevgeny Yevtushenko gives house and art collection to state

Yevtushenko gives house, art to Russia
PEREDELKINO, Russia – Yevgeny Yevtushenko, Russia’s most renowned living poet, has given his house along with an extensive art collection to the state as a museum.

The two-story museum in the writer’s colony of Peredelkino, just outside Moscow, joins nearby house-museums, including those of Boris Pasternak and Bulat Okudjava. It contains …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

From mountaintop to seashore: Obama and family enjoy busy Maine vacation weekend

Obamas continue busy Maine holiday
BAR HARBOR, Maine – The nation’s coastlines have been good to President Barack Obama this week – first with news BP’s gushing oil well is finally capped, then with a family vacation that got off to a spectacular start.
In the first day alone it spanned the tallest … Read more »»».

For 3 months, World War II Museum to feature war dogs, war pigeons, war horses and war mules

World War II Museum features animals of war

NEW ORLEANS – Smoky the Yorkshire terrier, Lady Astor the pigeon and a host of horses and mules whose individual stories are lost to history are among war heroes and heroines featured in the latest exhibit at the National World War II Museum.
“Loyal Forces: The Animals of WWII” … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : For 3 months, World War II Museum to feature war dogs, war pigeons, war horses and war mules.

Fun along the Maine coast ends for Obamas after weekend of hiking, biking in national park

First family wraps up packed Maine holiday
BAR HARBOR, Maine – President Barack Obama and the first family had an energetic weekend vacation along Maine’s Atlantic coast.
The president, first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha boarded a small military jet serving as Air Force One and took off from the Bar Harbor … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Fun along the Maine coast ends for Obamas after weekend of hiking, biking in national park.

Obama family heads home Sunday after weekend getaway at Maine resort

Obamas wrap up weekend Maine getaway
BAR HARBOR, Maine – President Barack Obama and his family managed to make it through a couple of days of family vacation time without a crisis forcing a change in plans.
The first family was to head home to the White House on Sunday after two days of nearly …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Obama family heads home Sunday after weekend getaway at Maine resort.

Russian poet Yevgeny Yevtushenko gives house and art collection to state

Yevtushenko gives house, art to Russia
PEREDELKINO, Russia – Yevgeny Yevtushenko, Russia’s most renowned living poet, has given his house along with an extensive art collection to the state as a museum.

The two-story museum in the writer’s colony of Peredelkino, just outside Moscow, joins nearby house-museums, including those of Boris Pasternak and Bulat Okudjava. It contains … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Russian poet Yevgeny Yevtushenko gives house and art collection to state.

From mountaintop to seashore: Obama and family enjoy busy Maine vacation weekend

Obamas continue busy Maine holiday
BAR HARBOR, Maine – The nation’s coastlines have been good to President Barack Obama this week – first with news BP’s gushing oil well is finally capped, then with a family vacation that got off to a spectacular start.
In the first day alone it spanned the tallest …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : From mountaintop to seashore: Obama and family enjoy busy Maine vacation weekend.

Trump Plaza in New Jersey temporarily shutting down due to no air conditioning

NJ’s Trump Plaza closes ’til AC restored
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Trump Plaza Hotel Casino on the Atlantic City Boardwalk has shut down until air conditioning service can be restored, possibly by Monday.

Trump Plaza and Caesars Atlantic City have been without air conditioning since early Thursday morning.
Trump Entertainment Resorts spokesman Tom Hickey said it was just … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Trump Plaza in New Jersey temporarily shutting down due to no air conditioning.

Italian police recover over 300 looted artifacts, display them at the Colosseum

Italian police show latest recovery of looted art

ROME – Italian police have recovered hundreds of ancient artifacts in their latest effort to crack down on the looting of art, and have looted art, and they chose a unique setting to display them Friday: the Colosseum.
The 337 pieces displayed in the ancient Roman arena include vases, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Italian police recover over 300 looted artifacts, display them at the Colosseum.

Chardham Yatra Made Easier By IRCTC

DEHRADUN, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The Chardham Yatra, a tour package arranged by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation exclusively for domestic travelers, has become all the more appealing to the Indian pilgrims keeping in mind the brand new packages that have been introduced recently and the very low rates that one can avail them … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Chardham Yatra Made Easier By IRCTC.

First family to visit scenic Maine park, hope to leave behind the Obama travel jinx

Obamas head to family weekend on Maine coast
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama and his wife and children are heading off for the weekend to a spectacular national park on the coast of Maine.
The first family is hoping, no doubt, that this particular jaunt doesn’t fall victim to the Obama family travel hex.
That would … Read more >>.

New tourism website offers three-dimensional views of Hawaii hotels, tourist attractions

New website offers 3-D views of Hawaii hotels

HONOLULU – A new website backed by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar says it can offer potential visitors to Hawaii the ability to view hotels and tourist attractions in three dimensions and from different angles in an interactive virtual tour.
Team Vision Virtual launched 3DHawaii.com on Thursday, promoting itself as … Read more : New tourism website offers three-dimensional views of Hawaii hotels, tourist attractions.

Snorkel with whale sharks, enjoy rustic desert luxury in remote Baja hideaway

Swim with the world’s largest fish in Mexico

BAHIA DE LOS ANGELES, Mexico – Everyone got excited when the 20-foot-shark, inches below the surface of the water, started circling slowly under our little fiberglass boat and wouldn’t leave.
What to do? Get in the water, of course.
“This is special,” said our guide, Christina Colpitts, as three passengers …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Obama’s Maine vacation destination known as summer retreat for the well-heeled and well-known

Obama’s Maine island long visited by rich, famous
BAR HARBOR, Maine – President Barack Obama’s Maine vacation destination has long been known as a place where well-heeled and well-known visitors could beat the summer heat and have their privacy respected. It has served as a retreat for the Rockefellers, Vanderbilts and Morgans.
Obama is the …. Original article  : Obama’s Maine vacation destination known as summer retreat for the well-heeled and well-known.

Lonely Planet giving away free road trip itineraries through Facebook

Lonely Planet giving away road trip itineraries

OAKLAND, Calif. – Lonely Planet is giving away itineraries online from an upcoming guidebook, “USA’s Best Trips: 99 Themed Itineraries Across America.”
The free PDFs can be downloaded from Lonely Planet’s Facebook page. A different itinerary is available each week through Labor Day.
The book comes out in September.
So far, Lonely …. Original article  : Lonely Planet giving away free road trip itineraries through Facebook.

Bastille day 2010 Celebrations

New York (GaeaTimes.com) Bastille Day is the day to celebrate the anniversary of storming of Bastille on July 14, 1789. It is a French national holiday observed on July 14th of each year. The day marks the uprising of the modern nation during the French Revolution. In France the day is formally called La … Read : Bastille day 2010 Celebrations.

Crash-test dummies Vince and Larry become Smithsonian relics after inspiring toys, cartoons

Crash dummies Vince and Larry become museum pieces

WASHINGTON – The crash-test dummies who promoted auto safety for 25 years in public service TV ads are headed to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is donating auto safety objects to the museum Wednesday, along with General Motors and Volvo.
The collection …. Source article  : Crash-test dummies Vince and Larry become Smithsonian relics after inspiring toys, cartoons.

WaterFire art installation celebrates 15 years on Providence rivers this summer

Bonfires on the river: Providence WaterFire is 15

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – WaterFire, the Providence art installation that consists of 100 bonfires on the city’s three rivers, is celebrating 15 years this summer.
Lightings scheduled for the rest of the season will take place July 17, July 31, Aug. 14, Aug. 28 and Oct. 9.
The lightings are synchronized … Read more »».

Sleepy Austrian village wakes up with annual beer fest, complete with dirndls and oom-pah-pah

Austrian beer fest: Get your lederhosen on

ALTAUSSEE, Austria – Dirndls, lederhosen, an oom-pah-pah band and beer: It doesn’t get more traditional than this when the sleepy Austrian village of Altaussee wakes up for a nonstop beer party, Sept. 4-6.
The annual three-day beer fest is sometimes described as a more intimate and less commercial version of …. Source  : Sleepy Austrian village wakes up with annual beer fest, complete with dirndls and oom-pah-pah.

Contractor wanted to lead ‘Hard Hat Tours’ at New Mexico spaceport

Spaceport seeks tour contractor
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The New Mexico Spaceport Authority is seeking proposals for a contractor to provide regular sightseeing tours of the spaceport facilities and construction site.

Officials hope to start regular weekend tours as early as Sept. 1.
The so-called “Hard Hat Tours” will be conducted every Friday, Saturday and Sunday with clearly … Original article on : Contractor wanted to lead ‘Hard Hat Tours’ at New Mexico spaceport.

Money Magazine’s Best Places To Live In US Announced

New York (GaeaTimes.com)- The Money Magazine has revealed its list of the best places to live in the United States and this year it is Eden Prairie in Minnesota which has acquired the top spot in the list. According to the representatives of the Money Magazine, strict standards were followed while listing the names …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Money Magazine’s Best Places To Live In US Announced.

US Virgin Islands: Crossfire from gang shootout kills 14-year-old tourist in front of family

US Virgin Islands: Gang shootout kills tourist

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S Virgin Islands – A 14-year-old Puerto Rican tourist was killed in front of her horrified family when she was caught in the crossfire of a gunfight attributed to warring gangs on the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Gov. John deJongh identified the slain tourist as Lizmarie Perez Chapparro from …. Read the original article  : US Virgin Islands: Crossfire from gang shootout kills 14-year-old tourist in front of family.

Parisians, tourists soak up sun at beach on Seine, in its 9th year

Tropical fun and sun in heart of Paris
PARIS – Sand, palm trees, bikinis. Parisians can get their tropical fix without ever leaving the French capital.

“Paris Beach” has opened for action for the ninth year, with more than a ton of recycled sand poured on the quays of the Seine River. It was launched Tuesday and … Original article on : Parisians, tourists soak up sun at beach on Seine, in its 9th year.

For 3 months, World War II Museum to feature war dogs, war pigeons, war horses and war mules

World War II Museum features animals of war

NEW ORLEANS – Smoky the Yorkshire terrier, Lady Astor the pigeon and a host of horses and mules whose individual stories are lost to history are among war heroes and heroines featured in the latest exhibit at the National World War II Museum.
“Loyal Forces: The Animals of WWII” …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Fun along the Maine coast ends for Obamas after weekend of hiking, biking in national park

First family wraps up packed Maine holiday
BAR HARBOR, Maine – President Barack Obama and the first family had an energetic weekend vacation along Maine’s Atlantic coast.
The president, first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha boarded a small military jet serving as Air Force One and took off from the Bar Harbor …. Original source  : Fun along the Maine coast ends for Obamas after weekend of hiking, biking in national park.

Sarah Palin still a tourist draw for Alaska and her hometown

Palin still a draw for hometown, Alaska
JUNEAU, Alaska – A year after Sarah Palin’s abrupt resignation as Alaska governor, interest in her and the small town she put on the map hasn’t gone away.

While it’s not at the fever pitch it reached during Palin’s run for vice president, there remains a steady stream of pilgrims …. Source article  : Sarah Palin still a tourist draw for Alaska and her hometown.

Tripbase travel horoscopes: Vacations, dear traveler, lie not in yourself, but in your stars

From Tripbase, astrological guidance for travelers

I’m signed up to use 10 vacation days at Christmas, and I’m trying to decide what to do with it.
Because I’m a Virgo, it seems I should probably go somewhere remote. At least that’s what Tripbase.com tells me in its travel horoscope, a new feature that uses astrological readings to … Read more : Tripbase travel horoscopes: Vacations, dear traveler, lie not in yourself, but in your stars.

French flights back to normal after strike by air traffic controllers

French air traffic back to normal after strike

PARIS – Airplane travel is back to normal in France after a strike by air traffic controllers.
France’s civil aviation authority says strikers returned to work early Thursday. National carrier Air France says flights are operating as normal.
A day earlier, hundreds of flights in France were canceled and smaller … Original article on : French flights back to normal after strike by air traffic controllers.

Homeless increase on Hawaii’s beaches, creating politicized debate on shipping them out

Life’s a beach for some homeless in Hawaii

HONOLULU – Every morning, Tony Williams wakes to the sound of waves crashing on Hawaii’s famed Waikiki beaches and has a spectacular view of the Pacific. But he’s not paying a cent for his priceless vista.
Williams is among the growing number of homeless on Oahu taking advantage of … Original source on Gaea Times at : Homeless increase on Hawaii’s beaches, creating politicized debate on shipping them out.

Body found in California is identified as Swedish tourist who vanished during jog

Body identified as missing Swedish tourist

ESCONDIDO, Calif. – Authorities in California have confirmed that a body found in a ravine is that of a missing Swedish tourist.
Reza Lavasani Dana vanished on July 15 while jogging with a friend, and his body was found Monday.
The cause of death hasn’t been determined but authorities say they don’t … Read more »»».

Alaska kayak adventure: 5 days, 57 miles and close encounters with glaciers and orcas

Kayak adventure in Alaska: Wildlife and glaciers

VALDEZ, Alaska – We’re standing in a field of rocks in a dense fog, surrounded by icebergs stranded at low tide. This is the terminal moraine of Alaska’s Columbia Glacier – the rocky debris that was left when the glacier retreated – and it looks like the moon, all … Original article on : Alaska kayak adventure: 5 days, 57 miles and close encounters with glaciers and orcas.

Rare Crusader-era fresco from Jerusalem’s Garden of Gethsemane unveiled at Israeli museum

Rare Crusader-era fresco unveiled at Israel Museum

JERUSALEM – A rare Crusader-era fresco from Jerusalem’s Garden of Gethsemane has been unveiled to the public for the first time.
The fresco depicts the Deisis, a famous Biblical scene featuring Jesus, Mary and John the Baptist praying. It was discovered by chance in 1999 as officials worked to preserve …. Original source  : Rare Crusader-era fresco from Jerusalem’s Garden of Gethsemane unveiled at Israeli museum.

Young whale dies in collision with cruise ship in Alaska

Cruise ships strikes whale in Alaska
JUNEAU, Alaska – A Princes Cruises ship operating in Alaska has fatally struck a whale near Juneau.

Princess Cruises says the dead whale became stuck at the bow of the Sapphire Princess, and the vessel was stopped south of Douglas Island until the carcass could be removed Wednesday afternoon.
Princess spokesman Kirby … Read more »»».

Largest traveling exhibition of mummies visits Milwaukee this December

Milwaukee museum hosts mummies exhibit
MILWAUKEE – The largest traveling exhibition of mummies ever assembled is coming to Milwaukee later this year.

“Mummies of the World” will be at the Milwaukee Public Museum from Dec. 17 through May 30.
It features a collection of 150 real human and animal mummies and objects from South America, Europe, Asia, Oceania … Read : Largest traveling exhibition of mummies visits Milwaukee this December.

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Orders 40 New Coaches

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Crowds inside a metro train in New Delhi is set to become a thing of the past as soon as the announcement made by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation comes into effect. Going by the new announcement, each metro train in New Delhi will now have six coaches to its …. Original source  : Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Orders 40 New Coaches.

DMRC On Expansion Spree

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- DMRC is gearing up for meeting the increasing rush of commuters that is likely to happen at the upcoming Commonwealth Games. The experience of travel in packed trains during rush hours is soon going to become a thing of the past for the residents of the capital. It has been … Read more : DMRC On Expansion Spree.

NYC Greeter program, oldest of 16 volunteer tour groups worldwide, in danger of losing funds

Volunteer greeters offer free tours of hometowns

Naila Qureshi has lived in Houston for 14 years, but she didn’t notice how green her city was until she started showing around visitors from foreign countries two years ago.
Qureshi is executive director of the Houston Greeters, one of 16 organizations around the world dedicated to offering visitors free …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

D-Day Dentures: Winston Churchill’s false teeth sold for $23,722 at auction in England

Churchill’s choppers sold at auction in England

LONDON – A partial set of dentures used by former British leader Winston Churchill – described as the teeth that saved the world – sold at auction Thursday for 15,200 pounds ($23,723.)
The upper dentures, one of several sets specially made for the wartime prime minister, were crucial for maintaining …. Original article  : D-Day Dentures: Winston Churchill’s false teeth sold for $23,722 at auction in England.

‘Kingdom Of Dreams’ now Open for Visitors

GURGAON, INDIA (GaeaTImes.com) — Kingdom of Dreams is a mega project in Gurgaon, under the joint venture of Wizcraft and Apra Group. It is a permanent structure having culture, arts, crafts and food boulevard designed by the famous Bollywood set director Omung Kumar.
One of the three parts of this structure named The Cultural Gully, has …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : ‘Kingdom Of Dreams’ now Open for Visitors.

Obamas carry out Friday night mission _ to spy museum

Obama visits spy museum
WASHINGTON – It’s hard to travel incognito when you’re the president – even on a mission to a spy museum.
President Barack Obama, his wife Michelle and daughter Sasha made a Friday night visit to the International Spy Museum in downtown Washington. Obama, wearing jeans, a casual …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Obamas carry out Friday night mission _ to spy museum.

Great white shark sightings close Cape Cod beach; 1 spotted near large group of people on sand

Great white shark sightings close Cape Cod beach

CHATHAM, Mass. – Officials have closed five miles of a Cape Cod beach after a spotter pilot saw three more great white sharks, including one swimming about 100 yards from a party on the sand.
Harbormaster Stuart Smith tells The Boston Globe on Friday the isolated South Beach in …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Great white shark sightings close Cape Cod beach; 1 spotted near large group of people on sand.

Exhibit brings luxuries from the heart of Beijing’s Forbidden City courtyards to the US

Luxuries from China’s Forbidden City to travel US

BEIJING – Deep in a long-forgotten corner of the Forbidden City and up a twisting stairway are four sets of twin doors, shut for more than eight decades. They reveal rare sweeping views to the north, south, east and west above the golden-tiled rooftops of the imperial palace.
The … Read more >>.