Pride Parade Chicago 2010

Chicago (GaeaTimes.com) – On the last Sunday of June of every year, one of the well known parade shows is organized in Chicago. It is known as pride parade and this year it is for the 41st time. The parade was scheduled at noon. Various colors of social, cultural, athletic and political events have enriched …. Original article  : Pride Parade Chicago 2010.

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 this 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 source  : 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 …. Original source  : 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  : NC county may say whoa to increasingly popular wild horse tours along Outer Banks beaches.

Pride Parade Chicago 2010

Chicago (GaeaTimes.com) – On the last Sunday of June of every year, one of the well known parade shows is organized in Chicago. It is known as pride parade and this year it is for the 41st time. The parade was scheduled at noon. Various colors of social, cultural, athletic and political events have enriched … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Pride Parade Chicago 2010.

Walt Disney World begins offering pay-by-month option for Floridians’ annual park passes

Disney World selling passes on installment plan

ORLANDO, Fla. – Walt Disney World is now allowing Florida residents to spread the cost of an annual park pass out over 12 months.
The company won’t charge extra for the new installment plan, but the passes must be purchased online. Unlimited access to Orlando-area Disney parks costs $393 for …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Walt Disney World begins offering pay-by-month option for Floridians’ annual park passes.

Taste of Chicago 2010

Chicago (GaeaTimes.com) – Chicago food festival is one of the most attracting festivals in Illinois and is known as “Taste of Chicago”. The people of Chicago spend the most joyful time of the year during this massive festival. In this festival musical entertainment is also there to make the environment charming for everybody. Visitors have …. Source  : Taste of Chicago 2010.

Galleries mark new milestone for Cleveland art museum expansion and renovation

Ohio art museum expansion marks another milestone

CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Museum of Art has given some of its prized treasures more elbow room to show off.
Galleries housing Egyptian, Greek, Roman, early Christian, Byzantine and African art open Saturday. The new space marks another milestone in an eight-year, $350 million expansion and renovation that began in … Original source on Gaea Times at : Galleries mark new milestone for Cleveland art museum expansion and renovation.

Jobbie Nooner 2010

San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) – The annual Jobbie Nooner blast will be held today on Gull Island at the north end of Lake St. Clair. The party is especially known for heavy drinking and rewarding woman with plastic beads for baring their breasts. This special party is held every year around the automakers’ vacation for model … Read : Jobbie Nooner 2010.

Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art creates colorful Alexander Calder exhibit

Chicago’s MCA hosts summer-long Calder exhibit

CHICAGO – Colorful mobiles made from boldly painted sheet metal and steel wires will dangle above visitors’ heads this summer as the Museum of Contemporary Art displays an exhibit of 60 works by Alexander Calder.
But this Calder show, which debuts Saturday, doesn’t only feature the artist’s abstract pieces in the … Read more : Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art creates colorful Alexander Calder exhibit.

Flood-damaged railway to famed Incan citadel at Machu Picchu to be fully restored July

Full rail service to Machu Picchu resumes July 1

LIMA, Peru – PeruRail says train service to the famed Machu Picchu ruins will be fully restored July 1.
The popular 68-mile rail line from Cuzco is the only land route to the Incan citadel. The line was damaged by heavy rains in January that left hundreds of … Read more : Flood-damaged railway to famed Incan citadel at Machu Picchu to be fully restored July.

Jackson 5 exhibit opens at Motown museum in Detroit, includes photographs, awards and uniforms

Jackson 5 exhibit opens at Detroit’s Motown museum

DETROIT – A Jackson 5 exhibit has opened at the Motown Historical Museum in Detroit, marking the one-year anniversary this week of Michael Jackson’s death.
Starting Tuesday, the public is able to view photographs, awards and uniforms the group wore throughout its career.
Museum chief curator Lina Stephens says the … Read more : Jackson 5 exhibit opens at Motown museum in Detroit, includes photographs, awards and uniforms.

Travel spending rose in 1st quarter, led by lodging; airline prices rise at 13.3 percent rate

Government says travel spending rose in 1st qtr

WASHINGTON – Tourism spending rose at an annual rate of 3.9 percent during the first quarter, led by increased spending on hotels and other accommodations, according to a government report issued Tuesday.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis said the increase compared with a 1.5 percent drop during the fourth … Read : Travel spending rose in 1st quarter, led by lodging; airline prices rise at 13.3 percent rate.

Jackson 5 exhibit opens at Detroit museum with photos, costumes

Jackson 5 exhibit opens at Detroit museum
DETROIT – A Jackson 5 exhibit is now on view at the Motown Historical Museum in Detroit, marking the one-year anniversary this week of Michael Jackson’s death.

Photographs, awards and costumes are all on display in the show, which opened Tuesday.
Museum chief curator Lina Stephens says the exhibit celebrates the …. Original source  : Jackson 5 exhibit opens at Detroit museum with photos, costumes.

Smithsonian Folklife Festival on DC’s National Mall uses food to bridge cultural divides

Smithsonian Folklife Festival in DC starts June 24

WASHINGTON – The Smithsonian Institution is building its first tequila distillery on the National Mall. That’s right. The family friendly museum complex is preparing to brew booze. The catch is there won’t be a drop of tequila to drink.
The annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival, running June 24-28 and July … Read : Smithsonian Folklife Festival on DC’s National Mall uses food to bridge cultural divides.

Click-click: Historic wooden roller coasters near Pittsburgh attract coaster enthusiasts

Click of Pa. wooden coasters attracts enthusiasts

PITTSBURGH – For a city built on steel, some of the most sought- after attractions in Pittsburgh are actually made of wood.
Just ask the more than 400 members of the American Coaster Enthusiasts, who have come to Kennywood amusement park for the 7,000-member group’s annual convention. The highlight will …. Original source  : Click-click: Historic wooden roller coasters near Pittsburgh attract coaster enthusiasts.

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 …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Ringo Starr’s gold-plated snare drum to appear in special exhibition at NYC’s Met museum.

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.