Tagged With "1970 Dodge Challenger R/T"
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Boeing, Airbus and Bombardier?
Canadian Bombardier is trying to break into the narrow-body passenger jet market controlled by Boeing and Airbus . Their CS100 is scheduled to be released in the second half of this year and t heir longer CS300 is to follow six months...
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A summer trip to Valencia, Spain
Last Summer, in 2014, I went on an internship program in Valencia, Spain. My internship took place in a nice hotel near the center of the town and lasted 3 months. While I was there I could visit and enjoy many touristic points while also...
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Dreamliners are Driving Boeing's Growth in 2015
Boeing deliveries rose 14 percent the first quarter of 2015 compared to the first quarter last year. That growth was driven mostly by increases in 787 and 737 production. The delivery of 30 787 Dreamliners in 2015 is a highlight .Boeings bet big...
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Will Social Media Change Spring Break?
The Nikki Beach hotel on the island of Phucket in Southern Thailand faced severe criticism when posting the above photo on their Facebook page showing a baby elephant near a pool with party goers and one riding on top. Read more:...
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Pompeii frescoes, stolen in 1957, return to Italy
Three frescoes, missing from Pompeii since 1957 have turned up in the U.S., and been returned to Italy. They are part of a larger trove; a number of other pieces have already been recovered. These three apparently spent the past almost-60 years...
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The Colby Trophy Room, Museum of Science, Boston (Where Gumbo was #116)
Gumbo was visiting the interesting Museum of Science in Boston. It's especially a great museum to explore with children, but fun for everyone! There are many fascinating exhibits and demonstrations that take a full day to...
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Norwegian Cruise Lines Wants $4 More a Day Per Passenger
Norwegian Cruise Lines' chief executive officer, Frank Del Rio, goal is to double per share income and return on invested capital in three years. To do that ,he wants to increase profits from existing ships and curtail discounts .Mainly he...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, March 12, 2015: King Kamehameha Statue, Kapaau, Hawaii Island, Hawaii
King Kamehameha I (1758 - 1819) conquered the Hawaiian Islands and united them to formally establish the Kingdom of Hawai ʻ i in 1810, thus founding the Kamehameha Dynasty. By developing alliances with the major Pacific colonial powers, Kamehameha...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, April 23, 2015: The 1903 Wright Flyer, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Washington, D.C.
I heard a joke once that said "Y'know the Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C.? They actually have stuff in there!" Case-in-point, the 1903 Wright Flyer. Many reproductions of the Wright Flyer have been made, but this is...
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The Lure of Stonehenge
Kirsten Hines shares thoughts and memories, and great photos of a visit to Salisbury Plain.
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September 26, 2017: Saltburn by Night.
Night views of Saltburn give a different outlook to this Victorian North Yorkshire coastal town. Photos by Paul Hunter.
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May 11, 2017: Spring Ice Storm, Thunder Bay, Ontario
It's spring, and if you live in the Great White North, you never know what type of weather Mother Nature will spring on you.
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Why Zurich Is The Place To Be In Summer
Roger T makes an excellent case why Zurich (especially during its short but beautiful summer) should be on your travel list!
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House panel votes big changes for FAA
The House Transportation Committee is working on the FAA appropriation bill, and is proposing a slew of new rules to go with it.
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Río Piedras and The University of Puerto Rico
Jonathan L takes us on a visit to the University of Puerto Rico, and the town and market of Rio Piedras.
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Oysters R in Season—in vending machine!
A pair of oyster farmers in western France have come up with a 24/7 self-service option for their customers.
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Ala Moana Center, Waikiki: World's Largest Open-Air Mall
Samantha takes us to Hawaii's biggest shopping mall, which is also the largest open air mall anywhere.
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Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh (Where Gumbo was #209)
Gumbo was visiting George G's home city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specifically the Carnegie Science Center.
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The Burgess Shale, Stanley Glacier, Kootenay National Park (Where Gumbo was #211)
Gumbo was visiting the fossil rich deposits of the Burgess Shale. These are at a newly discovered site in the Stanley Glacier basin of Kootenay National Park.
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Saltburn by the Sea, North Yorkshire
Paul Hunter has visited Saltburn since his childhood, and finds it still holds its Victorian charm.
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Panmure Island Lighthouse, Prince Edward Island
Travel Rob shows us a lighthouse in P.E. I. with one of the most spectacular views he's ever seen.
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Majorca: A haven for abandoned inflatables
With families abandoning hundreds of water toys when vacation's over, a Majorca hotel has found them a home...and plenty of publicity
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French Innovation: Are you ready for flavored oysters?
A French oyster farmer is selling oysters infused with fruit, wine and spice flavors, and has plans for more. R they in season?
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Dec. 6, 2017: St. Bartholomä Church on Königssee, Germany
George G shares a photo of a lovely church on the Königssee in Germany.
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Diamond Head State Monument, Oahu (Where Gumbo Was #230)
Gumbo was visiting Oahu's most famous landmark, Diamond Head, an extinct volcanic crater adjoining Honolulu. Our puzzle clues took us up the path to the rim of the crater, with its splendid views of Oahu and especially Waikiki beach.
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Car Emblems and Hood Ornaments
DrFumblefinger became intrigued by the emblems and ornamentation of some of the old cars he saw when he visited the National Automobile Museum in Reno
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It was inevitable: Brand-name masks
Now, for a price, you can wear favorite characters on your face. Some may think it's just ducky, but others might find it Goofy.
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EU starts to OK airline bailouts
Air France has been approved by the EU for €7 billion in government loans and guarantees, and other governments and airlines may follow suit.
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Tips for Your First White Water Rafting Trip
Darren shares some reasons and background on whitewater rafting (sponsored content)
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The Many Lives of Brooklyn's Industry City
PHeymont visits a Brooklyn phoenix. After 125 years, the the world's first integrated industrial park and transport park lives on.
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Union Square Holiday Market - Annual New York Tradition
Samantha and her husband spent some time in New York City last Christmas. It was magical and they loved walking around the Union Square Holiday Market. It is a New York City tradition.
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Tacoma: Making your own Christmas ornaments
Join Kai Rambow on a visit to a colorful workshop where participants make their own glass Christmas tree ornaments.
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Hearst Castle (Where Gumbo was #356)
Gumbo was visiting Hearst Castle, the famous publisher's favorite place, and now open to the public.
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NYC Transit Museum: An urban railfan's heaven
Housed in an old subway station in Downtown Brooklyn, the Transit Museum tells as much about the city's history as it does about trains.
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New York City in the time of COVID
Jonathan L takes us on a tour on Manhattan at the start of the COVID-19 crisis.
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Calgary's Central Library (Where Gumbo was #346)
Gumbo was visiting the new Central Library in Downtown Calgary. A popular building, it opened to the public almost one year ago.
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Lambertville, New Jersey (Where Gumbo Was #345)
Jonathan L explores Lambertville NJ, where Gumbo was this week
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Rainbow City coming to Shreveport, LA
A whimsical collection of air-filled sculptures is coming to Shreveport, Louisiana as it tours the world.
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Taos: Celebrating American and Native culture and art
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of Taos and Taos Pueblo in New Mexico.
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Stockholm's City Hall (Where Gumbo was #360)
Gumbo was visiting Stockholm's interesting and unusual City Hall. The building features several interesting spaces but is best know as the place of the Nobel prize dinner is held every year.
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A Final Walk in Tierra del Fuego National Park
DrFumblefinger explores Lapataia Bay. The southern end of the PanAm highway is located here, and the Bay is within a stone's throw of the Chilean/Argentinian border, a border that has long been disputed.
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April 27, 2020. 1930 Ford Model A, Calgary
The second car made by Ford, replacing the very popular and long-lived Model T. The Model A sold almost 5 million units in its four year run.
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The Battery, New York City
The Battery is the gateway to the Statue of Liberty and Staten Island, but Jonathan L shows us how much more it is
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Only a Taste of Amsterdam
Amsterdam has too much good food of too many kinds to 'do' in a day, but PHeymont enjoyed his food tour nonetheless!
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As climate changes, snowless ski resorts
The continuing rise in temperatures is depriving ski resorts of consistent snow in the Alps.
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Seven ways to make Your Trip Unforgettable
Monica suggests ways you can make your next trip a smoother one (sponsored content)
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Travel for Garden Lovers, Part II
If you missed it, begin with 'Travel for Garden Lovers: Part I' . To recap: Gardens and their houses have often been the focus of my travels, in Europe and the United States. Searching online recently, looking...
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Gasoline Alley: Rides from 1907 - 1917
Besides its collection of antique gasoline pumps and signs, Calgary's Gasoline Alley museum has a fascinating assortment of cars and trucks! Many of these are unique, at least in my experience, as they were mostly collected...
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Gasoline Alley: Rides from 1918 - 1928
Our visit to Gasoline Alley in Calgary continues. We've previously looked at this fine museum's collection of antique gasoline pumps and vehicles from 1907 - 1917 . Today our tour continues with my favorite cars and trucks from...