The Treasure Box
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The Treasure Box provides local families and individuals with a great tool to assist in stretching monthly food budgets – a pre-assembled box of popular and nutritious grocery food items worth between $65-100 that can be purchased for only $30.
Each box contains 21-25 pounds of high quality, frozen foods including chicken, pork, beef or seafood, in addition to vegetables, fruit, a side dish and a dessert. A family of four can eat these delicious foods for nearly a week, while a senior citizen...
November 3rd, 2009 | Pam Nagata | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Food Savings, News, The Treasure Box
I-40 Traffic Alert for Travelers Heading to Western North Carolina
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If you have plans to visit Western North Carolina near the Tennessee border, be aware that a portion of I-40 at exit 451 has been closed due to a rockslide.
According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, it may take months to clean up the slide.
If you are heading to Haywood County on I-40 from Asheville and places east, you aren’t affected since exits 31, 27, 24 and 20 are opened. This only affects those who are traveling to Haywood County from Tennessee and other points west on...
October 27th, 2009 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: alert, featuredarticle, News, Road Trips, Things to do in North Carolina
News and Happenings from Around the Region
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News
Congratulations to Panama City Beach, Fla., and the Northwest Florida – Panama City International Airport. Southwest Airlines will begin operating eight daily flights through the airport starting May 18, 2010.
Five natural and historic sites in the U.S. were recently awarded the Phoenix Award from the Society of American Travel (SATW). The award recognizes individuals or organizations actively involved in conservation, preservation, beautification and anti-pollution campaigns to further...
October 25th, 2009 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: accomodations, deals, Events, News, packages, Travel in the South
Reagan Washington National Airport Named “The Best”
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Conde Nast’s annual Business Travel Awards just named Reagan National Airport (DCA) as the best domestic airport as voted on by business travelers.
The airport received high marks for safety and security (obviously due to the high security due to the volume of elected officials flying in and out), ease of access and transportation and access to connecting flights.
Washington’s main airport is not actually located in Washington, DC, but across the Potomac River in Arlington, Virginia, just...
October 22nd, 2009 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Announcements, featuredarticle, News
Hylton Performing Arts Center Sneak Peak
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The new Hylton Performing Arts Center at the Manassas campus of George Mason University is opening in May of next year, two years after the initial groundbreaking in April 2008.
I had a chance to wear a hard hat and take a behind-the-scenes guided tour of the still under construction facility with Jean Kellogg, the center’s new Executive Director. Jean comes to GMU from Chicago where she was the Education Director for Chicago’s famous Lyric Opera.
The new $63 million, four-story, 86,000...
October 17th, 2009 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: featuredarticle, News, The Arts
News and Happenings Around the Region
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News
Congratulations to downtown Houston’s Discovery Green. The park project was recently recognized with a LEED Gold Certification. The year-old site features a one-acre lake, a children’s playground area, gardens, two restaurants and much more.
And while speaking of accolades, the Tennessee Aquarium (Chattanooga) was awarded the 2009 National Media for Museum & Library Science. The reward is the highest honor for museums & libraries.
Did you know that Florida is still a popular...
October 12th, 2009 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Events, hotel packages, News, things to do in the South
2022 Winter Olympics in Denver?
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Since Chicago did not get the bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics, this means Denver could be a viable candidate for an upcoming Winter Olympics. Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter said that Denver is still very interested in bringing the Olympic games to our city.
When could we possibly see Denver put in a bid for such a huge event? The earliest we could bid for the Olympics is for the 2022. The USOC said that the U.S. can not bid on the 2018 Olympics because the deadline is October 15th, which is way too soon...
October 3rd, 2009 | thedenverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Events, featuredarticle, News
See Sydney For Free with Facebook Competition
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The See Sydney Facebook page is the ultimate resource for young Americans looking to visit this vibrant Australian city.
The page’s LifePoints application details some of the city’s most action-packed experiences, including climbing the harbour bridge, taking lessons with the Sydney Dance Company, and getting a birds-eye view of the city with Sydney Seaplane.
To celebrate See Sydney’s recent facelift, Tourism New South Wales is hosting the Sydney Life Points Contest. The major prize is a dream...
September 28th, 2009 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: competition, facebook, News, See Sydney
The Baianas of Santa Teresa
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Clad in their traditional white robes and cooking up delicious-smelling goodies in bubbling pots, the famous Baianas (natives of Bahia) of Santa Teresa are not hard to spot. Selling spicy savouries and oh-so-sweet treats, the Baianas add an exotic element to the boho neighbourhood’s lively dining scene.
There are two Bahian women with regular spots in the neighborhood, and their sweet or spicy goodies are an absolute treat. On weekend nights, one sets up her stall in front of the hugely popular...
September 27th, 2009 | therioguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Acaraje, Attractions, Bahian food, Family Friendly, News, Restaurants & Bars, santa teresa, vatapa
The Hives Play Barcelona’s La Mercè
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There are over a hundred concerts put on by the city for its biggest blow-out La Mercè, on now in Barcelona. Every year the city brings in a couple of major bands in additional to many lesser-known groups. This year The Hives is sure to be one of the main attractions of La Mercè and if you are interested in seeing this popular group, you best get to the venue early.
Music & La Mercè
The Hives will play near the Sagrada Familia in what was once a beer factory. The concert starts at 7:30pm,...
September 24th, 2009 | thebarcelonaguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, Events, News
A Journey With American Express
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I am so thrilled that so many of you have become regular readers of this site. On The Road was born out of a lifelong idea to share the places and things that I see and do. Kudos to the good Dr. for the great book, Oh The Places You Will Go, a true inspiration for this idea. As I travel, for business (as is usually the case) or for pleasure (too rarely) I must admit that am constantly amazed and inspired by all that life has to offer us. The ability to share that with an audience is truly energizing.
We...
September 23rd, 2009 | jonah | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: american express, enthusiast, jonah, membership rewards, News, planeteye, platinum card, us open tennis
Edinburgh News Round-Up
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It’s a quiet month as per normal here in Edinburgh, so I thoughth we’d take a minute to share what’s going on elsewhere regarding our wonderful city. Happy Reading!
Bike racks at the Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh Love suggests you stop and do some shopping at the Cinnamon Stick. Looks like a nice little place!
Check out this wonderful early morning photo from the Edinburgh Day by Day blog.
Want to hear a ghost story? Check out this Noisy Neighbours post from Edinburgh’s...
September 22nd, 2009 | Andy Hayes | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: links, News, round-up
Casa das Histórias Paula Rego – New House-Museum at Cascais
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Paula Rego, one of the best Portuguese painters didn’t like the word museum and so it was named Casa das Histórias (House of memories). Projected by the architect Eduardo Souto Moura, this museums shows some of the work the artist has been developing for the last 20 years.
Opened since 18th of Septembre in Cascais, this museum pretends to show Paula Rego’s art and her inspirations. This 750 sq meters space houses permanent and temporary expositions, a cafeteria, a bookstore and an auditorium....
September 22nd, 2009 | Alexandre Kühl Oliveira | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, artist, Attractions, museums, News, Outdoors & Recreation, paintor, Paula Rego, The Arts
ALERT: Santa Ana Conditions on the Way
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“It never rains in Southern California……” la la la. And that ain’t good! We have more Santa Ana-like weather on the way and Los Angeles County–in fact all of Southern California–is very, very, VERY dry.
Temperatures, expected to peak on Tuesday, will rise to triple digits and the humidity level will likely plummet to a single digit. And the winds will push in from the northeast. Combine the three elements for one potentially deadly combination.
Red-flag warnings...
September 21st, 2009 | M. L. Johnson | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: emergency, News, red-flag warning, Santa Ana
Euro Talk
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This morning all tourists and Amsterdammers went to Vondelpark, or so it seemed, because I couldn’t find an empy seat. That’s why I joined an elderly couple who scunched up to make room for me. They introduced themselves as Bill and Jennie from California, on their first European trip.
We watched mothers in inline skates pushing prams. Grandpas racing each other in mobility scooters and toddlers on the run. Birds and parrots also enjoyed the park. Green-yellow parrots screeched in the...
September 21st, 2009 | Marianne Crone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: News
New at the Zoos: Condors and Snow Leopards
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No, they are not enclosed together-although that could indeed be interesting. The condors are in Santa Barbara and the snow leopards live in L.A.
Unveiled at the Los Angeles Zoo on September 10th were two rare snow leopard cubs, a brother and his sister. It is thought that snow leopards number fewer than 7,000. Their home turf is in the rugged terrain of the remote mountains of Asia, where their abundant fur and wraparound tails can keep them warm at brisk minus-40 Fahrenheit temps. It’s not...
September 20th, 2009 | M. L. Johnson | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, California condor, endangered animals, Family Friendly, Los Angeles Zoo, News, Santa Barbara Zoo, snow leopard, zoos
2009 Vancouver Peace Summit: Education of the Heart
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“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” Dalai Lama
On September 27th and 29th and impressive collection of world renown leaders and peace keepers will be in Vancouver as Vancouver welcomes the Dalai Lama at the 2009 Vancouver Peace Summit presented by the Dalai Lama Centre for Peace and Education
The Summit opens on Sunday September 27 at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, University of B.C. Michaelle Jean, the Governor General of Canada will open the Summit. ...
September 20th, 2009 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, dialogues, education, Events, international, meeting, News, peace
Bakfiets Wheel Wanted
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This is a bakfiets. The original bakfiets is a cargo bike, a trike with a wooden box on the front.
Bakfiets
The modern version of a bakfiets is a roomy three-wheeler in which mum and dad transport their kids.
Modern version of a bakfiets
Watch out for them in Amsterdam. The good old cargo trike is still there. Two-wage earners with kids have almost reinvented them. September is a good month to spot them. Mothers use them to take the kids to school. Fathers do the same. Student have them to move...
September 20th, 2009 | Marianne Crone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: bike, cargo trike, News, trike
A Fish Called Avalon Cooks Up an Industry Special
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In these times, few areas are more challenged than the hospitality industry and the wide-range of people who work in it. So what better idea, than for one Miami area landmark seafood establishment to acknowledge the strengths of their colleagues with a special seasonal menu.
Every Monday, beginning on September 28, executive chef Brian Cantrell of A Fish Called Avalon invites those in the bar, nightclub, hotel and restaurant industries to experience the restaurant’s award-winning cuisine. A Fish...
September 19th, 2009 | themiamiguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: News, Restaurants & Bars
10 Things to Do in Chicago This Fall
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While summer has the claim to be the season for Chicago’s outdoor festivals, the fall is also prime time for festivals, parades, concerts, and more. In fact, many Chicagoans say autumn is one of the city’s best seasons. Consider this your guide to some of Chicago’s most popular fall events, listed in order of date.
1. Harvest Fest – live music and local foods and drinks; Sept. 18 – 20, 1900 W. Belmont Avenue, 773-665-4682.
2. Guinness Oyster Festival – known for its...
September 18th, 2009 | Lisa Davis | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, Bars and Clubs, books, Chicago, Events, fall events, festival, free, Halloween, kid friendly, music, News, parades, Performing Arts - Theater & Dance, Thanksgiving, top ten
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