National Park Service says DC’s cherry blossoms will likely bloom earlier than expected

Cherry blossoms to bloom early in DC
WASHINGTON – Warm weather this past weekend is going to bring Washington’s famous cherry blossoms a few days early.

The National Park Service revised its prediction for blooming dates Monday. Chief horticulturist Robert DeFeo is now predicting the peak blooming will be April 1 to April 4. Earlier he predicted …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : National Park Service says DC’s cherry blossoms will likely bloom earlier than expected.

University of Iowa Museum of Art to open exhibit on hip-hop’s early years

University of Iowa hosts hip hop exhibit
IOWA CITY, Iowa – An exhibit chronicling moments in hip-hop’s early years will soon go on display.

The University of Iowa Museum of Art is hosting an exhibit called “Two Turntables and a Microphone: Hip-Hop Contexts featuring Harry Allen’s ‘Part of the Permanent Record: Photos from the Previous Century.’”
It opens …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

British Airways and Unite no closer to resolving dispute as strike enters third day

British Airways strike enters 3rd and busiest day

LONDON – British Airways and the union representing its cabin crew were no closer to resolving a dispute over pay and conditions Monday as a strike that has grounded thousands of flights entered its third – and busiest – day.
Operations at the airline were put under more strain … Original article on : British Airways and Unite no closer to resolving dispute as strike enters third day.

Lufthansa pilots threaten 4-day strike in mid-April as talks with airline falter

Lufthansa pilots threaten new 4-day strike

BERLIN – Pilots at Deutsche Lufthansa AG are threatening to stage a new four-day strike in mid-April after their union and the airline failed to resolve a dispute over pay and job security.
The Cockpit union said Monday that it had called a walkout at all German locations from April 13-16.
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No surprises: How to make sure your vacation rental doesn’t disappoint

Tips to ensure vacation rentals don’t disappoint

Here are a few tips from the Better Business Bureau, travel experts and seasoned renters to make sure you don’t get burned when you rent a home for your vacation.
-Get a written agreement spelling out terms and conditions. Never wire money or write a personal check. Plastic is the …. Original article  : No surprises: How to make sure your vacation rental doesn’t disappoint.