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 >>.