Tagged With "Aerial Lift Bridge"
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April 1, 2018: New York at Night
Jonathan L shares photos of New York at night, when the familiar becomes different and new things become visible.
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Mall of the Emirates
We visit the Mall of the Emirates, one of the first mega-shopping malls built in Dubai and home of the world-famous indoor skiing venue, Ski Dubai.
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Pope says 'No selfies during Mass!'
The Pope, who's been known to pose with people on his trips, asks everyone, clergy included, to stop taking selfies during mass.
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North Korea opens second ski resort
With the Winter Olympics opening in South Korea, North Korea opens a new ski resort.
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June 8, 2018: Aerial views of Alnwick
Photographer Ian Cook shares some aerial photos of the Northumberland town of Alnwick.
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June 15, 2018: Aerial views of Bamburgh
Ian Cook shares some aerial views of the town of Bamburgh, including its famous castle.
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Northumbria Gliding Club, Hedley on the Hill, Northumberland.
Ian Cook shares some great photos of gliding on a crystal clear day in Northumbria.
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New lift pass links 23 ski resorts
New ski pass links up seven companies and 23 resorts for skiing across North America
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Escaped herd buffaloes traffic on the Autobahn
Escaped water buffalo block traffic on a busy highway for hours.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, December 12, 2013: Aerial Lift Bridge, Duluth, Minnesota
In today's highlighted photo one can see a freighter leaving the Duluth harbor, making its way underneath the Aerial Lift Bridge, past Canal Park, and heading out to Lake Superior. The second photo shows the road portion of the...
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Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit, Kennedy Space Center
Like many aging folks, the Space Shuttle Atlantis moved to Florida after being forcibly retired after 30 years of loyal service. Having completed 33 NASA space missions in its career, Atlantis has a new home and will have l-o-t-s of...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Dec. 26, 2013: Mall of America, Bloomington, Minnesota
The Mall of America, Minneapolis, Minnesota. As you can see in this photo, the Mall of America (which opened in 1992) has something for everybody. Activities include (just to mention a few) an amusement park (Nickleodeon...
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From Corfe Castle to Kingston Lacy - Part 2
When we last met " Brave Dame Mary", (Lady Mary Banks) in 1645, she had just been rudely ejected from her "palatial" apartments in Corfe Castle by a troop of Parliamentarian "Roundhead" soldiers having been betrayed by the foul Colonel Pitman (boo,...
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Banff National Park: Hiking up Tunnel Mountain
(Tunnel Mountain viewed from the Hoodoos Trail) As summer is upon us, I thought I'd feature another walk from the Canadian Rockies as our "hike of the week", this one directly accessible from downtown Banff on a...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 17th, 2014:Boeing Dreamliner
I've just had 2 flights on the Dreamliner and it's a vast improvement on what we've all been used to. After a 12 hour flight it wasn't an ordeal as I expected. The entertainment screen was full of tricks. You can connect your USB stick and watch...
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Berlin: Maglev train-to-the-(if it ever opens)-airport?
With opening date for Berlin's new airport pushed to 2018, a proposed new high-speed train might get to the airport before the planes.
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Cruising Casco Bay on the Mailboat
Perfect choice for a pleasant sunny day: a 3-hour cruise on the Maine cargo/passenger ferry that serves as a lifeline to Portland's islands.
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London's Tower Bridge, inside and out
One of the world's most recognizable bridges, London Bridge is a fooler: Under its "old stone tower" look is a modern steel bridge.
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January 9, 2017: Cafe Granja Viader, Barcelona
DrFumblefinger shares a lunch-time visit to a grand old cafe in Barcelona.
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Yet another "But the GPS said" story
Common sense trumps technology: Don't follow the GPS up a ski slope!
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Flamingos in the Camargue, France
Celebrating Nature on 7 Continents: Europe, part 2 - Flamingos in the Camargue, France. Kirsten Hines continues her series with a visit to a frenzied flamingo flock in France.
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Not a joke: Ride-on luggage is coming!
Not a joke, but maybe an impossible dream: Ride-on luggage to get you to your gate.
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The Falkirk Wheel, Scotland
The Falkirk Wheel is a unique rotating boat lift in Scotland, connecting the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal.
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Too hot to fly! Norwegian cancels summer Vegas flights
The airline's discount fill-the-seats plan has a problem with physics that make it harder for a heavy plane to take off in the heat.
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November 24, 2016: Enger Tower, Duluth, Minnesota
Built in 1939 atop Enger Hill, this five story tower provides visitors with a spectacular panoramic view of Duluth Minnesota and Superior Wisconsin.
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Top 7 Wheelchair Accessible Cities in the U.S.
For those who travel with four wheels, Samantha shares a list of several wheelchair friendly cities to visit.
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New Skybridge: the Thrill of Looking Down
A new pedestrian suspension bridge with glass floor panels opens next week in Tennessee—a thrill for those who like to look down.
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Gowanus Canal: Brooklyn's gritty secret
PHeymont takes a walk along the Gowanus Canal, a long-abused historic waterway, nearly hidden from sight but now a focus of developmen
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The Locks of the Rhine
PHeymont enjoyed his recent Rhine cruise, including the great locks that made it possible to rise over 800 feet between Rotterdam and Basel.
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July 26, 2019: Rotterdam Bridges
Sailing through Rotterdam's harbor early in the morning, PHeymont was struck by calm water, two bridges and a bridge that really isn't.
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Canada gets a real gut-wrench coaster
Canada will get its first-ever free-flying roller coaster at Quebec's La Ronde Six Flags amusement park.
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Mountain Passes in Ladakh Lift Your Spirit High
“Mountains are calling, and I must go.” John Muir wrote down the feelings into words which we all feel after getting exhausted in the routine of daily life. We need an escape and what could be better than the cold desert of Indian, Ladakh. Whether it’s the beauty of mountains, thrill, adventure and wanderlust, Ladakh keeps everything at upscale. Every mountain pass in Ladakh comes with new challenges, and every turn is a new victory. There is a common saying about Ladakh “A place where the...
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The Top Five Hottest Reasons For Visiting Glasgow, Scotland
Glasgow Scotland should be put on your list of things to do shortly. From culture to architecture, music, pubs, clubs and breathtaking loch-side adventures just 40 minutes from the city Centre...read on to uncover the renaissance that is unravelling in this vibrant city! Hot Reason Number 1 - Arts Culture and Festivals The art and cultural collections in the city have international reach, and the town proudly boasts Robert Burns, Charles Rennie Mackintosh and a couple of Turner prize...
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Cragside, near Rothbury, Northumberland
Ian Cook shares a series of beautiful series of photos and the interesting story of a Victorian estate in Northumberland.
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The North Yorkshire Coast
Paul Hunter shares some beautiful images of the lovely coastal landscapes near his home in North Yorkshire.
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Hi Everybody! I'm new here.
Just found this site via Facebook. Some good stuff here, especially the blogs about cell phones. I also like the Cuba photos, but can't get to Cuba until they lift the embargo. I live in SoCal, so if anyone has any questions about...
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Venice's ban on huge cruise ships suspended
The ban on huge cruise ships in the Venetian lagoon, ordered by the Italian government in January has been suspended by a regional court in the Veneto—Venice's region—on grounds that there aren't any reasonable alternatives. The ban was...
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Happy Birthday, Eiffel Tower!
Happy Birthday to one of the world’s most famous structures! The Eiffel Tower was officially completed 125 years ago today, on March 31, 1889, just in time for its role as the grand entrance to the Universal Exposition that opened on May 6 th ,...
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Persian Water Wheel (Sakia), Rajasthan, India
While on tour in India, DrFumblefinger stopped to see how the ox-drawn waterwheel still has a role to play in Indian agriculture.
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Living in the Now - My First Skydive
Shannon was approaching 40, and looking for an experience that would blur the line between herself and the world. Was skydiving the answer?
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Toyota's new dream: a flying car
Toyota's filed a patent design for a possible future car, but it's a long way from that to a realistic product. For now, admire a Prius with a stack of wings!
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Dec. 1, 2018: Niagara Parks Whirlpool Aerial Car
The Niagara Whirlpool is an area of intensely turbulent water in the Niagara Gorge, below the Falls. It can been viewed from this antique aerial car ride.
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Visiting Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi
Love beautiful racing cars? Then you should visit Ferrarri World in Abu Dhabi. Rafia Irfan tells you about the experience.
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Winter is coming - best places for snowbirds
Snowboarding, being one of the most exciting sports there is, enjoys the ever-growing popularity all over the world. Every year, more and more people are getting to know the perks of this unique sport and once they have tasted it, they are enchanted by it for good. Why snowboarding, of all sports? Even though skiing is an older sport than snowboarding with a long tradition, it looks like snowboarding has gained even bigger popularity in the recent years, mostly because there are some...
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5 Promising Cities in the World for Talented Young Go-Getters
Young people have different perspectives about great places to live when compared with other age groups. When you’re young, you often have a somewhat ambitious and innovative mindset that is fueled by the opportunity to develop personally and professionally, find new experiences and have the chance to interact with different cultures and interesting people. Now, where are the best places to find all of that? Tokyo, Japan Japan’s capital, Tokyo is a densely populated metropolis, so huge it’s...
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Hamburg: Art and Architecture Walk
From Day One of our visit, it was clear that Hamburg is a city with lots of interesting buildings and outdoor art to reward a walk anywhere in the city.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, December 20, 2014: Buxton Mill
It's also fun and interesting to read an area's industrial history from its buildings. The projection above the windows, easily matched elsewhere, is the clue to large-scale milling—a way to lift sizable loads to the top to allow gravity to play a role in processing. As Garry points out, there are similarities to buildings used for similar purpose everywhere!
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Re: Dec. 17, 2015 - Genghis Khan, Mongolia.
The statue is built on top of a Museum. The Country removed its Communist Government in 1989 - which is when construction started. It was completed in 2008 Visitors to the statue can walk through the statue to the head of the horse There is also a lift / elevator if you are not inclined to tackle the steps.
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Re: December 26, 2015: Beadnell, Northumberland
England is so very pretty from the air! I'm enjoying this aerial series from Northumberland.