Tagged With "station"
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December 11, 2017: Flying A Gas Station, Truckee
A nicely refurbished service station in Truckee, California, is featured in today's Pic of the Day.
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May 23, 2018: Thomson, Georgia Train Station
Samantha shares her visit to the Old Georgia Railroad Railway Train Station, formally known as the Thomson Georgia Train Station Depot.
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Coastal California: Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Officially called the Pigeon Point Light Station, it’s been my sentinel, standing at the edge of my personal territory, telling me I’m nearing, or leaving, my family on the coastside of the Bay Area, south of San Francisco. I...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct 7th, 2014: Grand Central Oyster Bar, New York
A visit to New York City is a must on anyone's travel itinerary or wish list. Whether you go for the architecture, the history, the nightlife or to just soak in the whole atmosphere of the place, it is certainly an unforgettable...
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Underground Art: A Times Square Subway Gallery
"Underground Art" usually brings to mind images of rebellious artists challenging the norms of the art world of whatever year, but in this case—and many others—the meaning is literal, and the works are in the subway. Of course, New York is...
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The Spires of Stockholm: Where Gumbo Was #42
Jonathan L and Mac sniffed out the puzzle picture as a view of Stockholm Cathedral, with the Stampen jazz club in the foreground. I'd hoped the English Happy Hour sign might be a little misleading, but apparently not. The puzzle picture is in...
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Gallery: Union Station, Los Angeles
The last of the great urban rail terminals to be built, Los Angeles Union Station is celebrating its 75th anniversary this years. It's not the largest of big city terminals; the age of the automobile was well under way, and the aviation age was...
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More WiFi in NYC Subway...soon...maybe.
NYC Transit officials are ready to announce Phase 2 of a plan that will eventually provide WiFi and cell service in all 277 underground stations in the system. The expansion will add 11 more stations in Manhattan including major hubs such as Grand...
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"Doggie-Door" makes lockers easier to use
A Japanese company's come up with a way to let you add and remove items from the locker you've stored your luggage in.
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Walking LA - Downtown LA
To see the best of Downtown Los Angeles you don't need a car. Get out and walk the streets.
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Anheuser Busch Brewery Lights in St. Louis, Missouri
Holiday lights are a tradition in many places. Here, Samantha takes us to see one of her favorite displays.
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Montpelier, Home of President Madison
George G shares details of a visit to Montpelier, the home of President James Madison and his spouse, Dolly Madison, in Orange County, Virginia.
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McAdam Railway Station, New Brunswick, Canada
Gumbo was found at one of the most interesting train stations in the world. Find out more!
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Alternative London Tube Maps.
More from Londonist, and these I love. Called Alternative London Tube Maps, the first maps Ghost Stations, the disused and abandoned stations. The other, maybe a bit more useful as we can actually visit these, Coffee Shops,...
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Tunnel of Love? Paris Mayor Candidate has plans for "Ghost Stations"
One of the candidates in Paris' upcoming mayoral election is pushing to make public spaces of several unused Metro stations--a gallery in one, a swimming pool in another, a disco...well, you get the idea...and for the details, click HERE .
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Grand Central Terminal, New York (Where Gumbo Was #164)
Gumbo was visiting New York City's Grand Central, one of the classics of the heyday of trains, and still a thriving center for local and commuter trains.
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Bah! Humbug! DJ hijacks station to play Last Christmas 24 times in a row
It's nearly Christmas time, and for many of us that means a non-stop barrage of holiday music, but Joe Kohlhofer, a DJ at Austria's Antenne Carinthia station took it to the extreme by playing the same song 24 times in a row. The station was buried in complaints after the young DJ announced that he felt people were not in the proper Christmas spirit and that he would therefore play Wham's 'Last Christmas' for his entire two-hour show. Station officials were unable to stop him, because he had...
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Jan. 31, 2016: Spuyten Duyvil Train Station
An empty train station on a cold day. A great chance to take some photos
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Lost in transition? Tokyo station app can help
Tokyo's giant rail and subway stations, Shinjuko and Tokyo Station can be a puzzle even for locals who need to switch among many different lines...and for visitors it's even worse. But a new app is designed to save the day for both. Released last year for Tokyo station, it now covers Shinjuku as well, and works in either English or Japanese. It uses positioning beacons inside the stations to help the app show you where you are and where you have to go. You are represented by a bright blue...
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Space tourist shares his travel snaps
British astronaut Tim Peake has been busy with his cameras on the International Space Station...you can see his snaps on an interactive map.
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Nov. 8, 2018: Milano Centrale railway station
DrFumblefinger shares some views of Milan's busy Central train station, an example of "Fascist Architecture".
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Oaso Station, Saitama Prefecture, Japan (Where Gumbo was #288)
Gumbo was at Oaso Station on the Chichibu Railway in Japan
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Re: Road Trip, More Day 2: Point Cabrillo Light Station
Interesting article; fantastic photos!!
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Re: "Lactation Station" joining airport amenities
It will probably come as a shock to Americans to see babies being breast fed in public in the UK. What's acceptable - or not - varies throughout Europe. But in the UK, breast fed babies are getting the best from their Mother. And don't even think about airing your opinion if you don't like it ! The Equality Act 2010 has made it illegal for anyone to ask a breastfeeding woman to leave a public place.
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Re: "Lactation Station" joining airport amenities
Actually, we have laws like that, too. What I thought significant here is not just privacy if the family prefers, but also the facility for pumping.
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Re: "Lactation Station" joining airport amenities
Yes, we have such laws; but more often than not women are being asked to go to the ladies restroom (not always sanitary) or elsewhere if she does breastfeed in public. There was a story just last week about a women being asked to "cover up" with a blanket on an airline: http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/10/...-incident/index.html This of course is just one example of many in the news lately.
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Re: "Lactation Station" joining airport amenities
In general, I think this is a non-issue. As with any public behavior, it can be accomplished in a way so as not to offend even the most delicate of sensibilities, if that's what the parties on both sides want. When I was an infant, my mother traveled from California to Louisiana with a newborn on a troop train and gave me some very good advice for maintaining privacy in public. I was also on the road with a new baby for the first few months of his life and with the aid of a light blanket...
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Re: "Lactation Station" joining airport amenities
There's a real problem, and it has a number of parts. First, there are some who need reminding that nursing is normal...and some of those complain loudly (happened in my presence on a bus last week) even though nothing was exposed. But the point of the lactation station, I think, touches the other horn of the dilemma. Some families feel that, even covered by a blanket, that they are the object of unwanted attention, and prefer some privacy...and the lactation station is a lot better solution...
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Re: "Lactation Station" joining airport amenities
I wasn't saying the stations are a bad idea. But simply commenting on the ensuing mention of laws. I maintain my position that they're legislating common sense. Some people will complain about free ice cream, given the opportunity.
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After reading the CNN article TravelGirlJenn has brought to our attention then the Nursing Pod must be given the praise it deserves. The majority of passengers on that flight were in support of that poor mother - just the few causing distress. Maybe we do need legislation to stop dinosaurs. They aren't offended. They just choose to complain.
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I do think it *should* be a non-issue. It does frustrate me that it is an issue--both sides are sometimes at fault, as you indicate PortMoresby. Often, I think many cry fowl even when nothing is exposed. I think I saw more exposure at the Oscars this year than the average breast feeding woman. Those pods are definitely a good idea and hopefully they will provide the privacy and bonding time mothers and her infant(s) need. With that being said, if there is a long flight, mom or the baby(s)...
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Re: "Lactation Station" joining airport amenities
Ah, yes...the Oscars. Might have been better to put most of the guests and presenters in pods...so many of the costumes just begged the question: Haven't any of them read "The Emperor's New Clothes?" Does no one dare to tell a dressmaker/designer "No, not on me!" Uh, oh...looks like someone woke up grouchy! And will also complain that the presenters, skilled actors all, and used to crafting affecting and convincing performances...seem not to have rehearsed and to be unable to read lines well...
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Re: "Lactation Station" joining airport amenities
I haven't watched the Oscar in years. Was there breast-feeding on them this year? Might have to tune in next year Understand all points on this issue. Breast feeding is important and should be encouraged. And it can be done with discretion.
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Re: Bah! Humbug! DJ hijacks station to play Last Christmas 24 times in a row
Look at all the free publicity he got the station and taking complaint calls on air was ingenious! George Michael should come on the show for an interview.
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Re: Union Square Holiday Market - Annual New York Tradition
Thanks Samantha - I enjoyed my time visiting this Blog. I love Markets.
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Re: Anheuser Busch Brewery Lights in St. Louis, Missouri
Oh so festive!! Photos are so beautiful!
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Re: Anheuser Busch Brewery Lights in St. Louis, Missouri
Looks like a wonderful setting to enjoy the Christmas Holidays. But to get into the European style of celebrating you should extend your Christmas through to New Year and enjoy 10 days of goodwill to all men !
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Re: Anheuser Busch Brewery Lights in St. Louis, Missouri
Thanks Marilyn. I appreciate that, especially coming from you Have a great weekend.
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Re: Anheuser Busch Brewery Lights in St. Louis, Missouri
I like that idea Garry. I think I will take those ten days and spend them in Hawaii
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Re: Anheuser Busch Brewery Lights in St. Louis, Missouri
Hi DrFumblefinger, it was a great time. A little cold, but the fire and the beer kept us warm, lol. Hope to get to do it again sometime in the future. Thanks for the comment.
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Re: Walking LA - Downtown LA
This is a great piece! I love walking around Downtown LA. Little Tokyo has really changed over the years and for the last 5 or 6 years is a very trendy spot. I love the Central Library too. So many neat places.
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Re: Walking LA - Downtown LA
Excellent photo feature! I'll bet a lot of LA residents don't know about some of these places let alone tourists. Thank you for such a fantastic report!
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Re: Walking LA - Downtown LA
I've been one of those "Gotta have a car" people, but I might have to change my mind! Thanks for a new perspective on a puzzling city!
