Tagged With "Bristol CT"
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September, 3 2017 - Bristol TN/VA
In Bristol, crossing the street can mean crossing the line: the border runs down the street! Jonathan L reports.
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TSA signs off on 'no unpacking' scanners
Good news for air travelers: TSA has signed off on new scanners, tested recently, that could speed up scanning and end the 3-1-1 liquid system.
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AA, Delta try new tech to speed the lines
TSA, Delta and American are trying out new equipment and procedures to make that darn airport line move a little faster.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 24, 2015: A special Fourth of July celebration in Bristol, RI
The beautiful waterfront town of Bristol, RI, has a lot to be proud of. Here—in this picture-perfect port town—the oldest continuous Fourth of July celebration in the nation is celebrated earning the city its nickname...
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American Clock and Watch Museum - Bristol CT
Starting in the late 1700's Western Connecticut was the center of clock making in the United States. That history is wonderfully shown by the American Clock and Watch Museum in Bristol CT, just west of Hartford. This museum contains a full...
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Wadsworth Atheneum - Hartford CT
Main Building of the Wadsworth Atheneum - opened 1844 When I travel, I love finding small art museum with good collections. The Wadsworth Atheneum is one of my favorite finds. Opened in 1842, the Atheneum is the oldest public art museum in the...
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Aer Lingus adds 3 U.S. cities to its network
Aer Lingus is expanding its roster of U.S. cities with service to Dublin, adding new routes to Los Angeles, Newark and Hartford, CT. It's Aer Lingus' biggest one-time expansion since it first started flying trans-Atlantic in 1958. Aer Lingus...
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TSA chief says big speedups coming to airport scanning
TSA's chief promises significant changes in scanning and screening technology to keep the lines moving.
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TSA ready for big move to CT scanners
TSA is getting ready to move CT scanning of bags from test to regular practice, hopefully speeding up the lines.
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Viking (not that Viking) ship sails into Mystic Seaport
The largest Viking longship of modern times has completed its expedition and docked at Mystic, CT after crossing the Atlantic and visiting North America.
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If Marie Antoinette had dogs...
At €50 a day, the Hotel Bristol in Vienna treats dogs and cats like royalty.
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43 million to hit the road for July 4
AAA expects record travel this coming weekend, as lower gas prices and an extended weekend send 43 million Americans on the road.
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New airport scanners may end all that unpacking
New scanners, using a different technology, will let us leave our gear and liquids in the bag and speed up scanning. They're in live trials now.
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TSA invites passengers into its lab
TSA has created a testing lab for new screening systems at Las Vegas's airport, and is live-testing new procedures on selected passengers.
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Good news: TSA goes big on CT scanners
New technology that can let you leave laptop and liquids packed is moving from the test stage to front line at airports—hopefully one near you.
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UK sets a date for 3D scanners
UK's Transport Secretary says all major airports will have CT scanners within 3 years.
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PEZ Visitors Center, Orange, Connecticut
Jonathan L takes us on a nostalgic day trip to visit the PEZ Visitors center in Orange, Connecticut
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April 7, 2019: Yale University
Jonathan L had the chance to walk around Yale University this month.
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Visiting the Alhambra
Where do you begin writing about the Alhambra? It's one of the most famous places in the world, yes. It has a history that is both shorter than one might expect, and more complex. A residence, a fortress, a monument, a museum...no easy description....
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Viking ship follows trail of Leif Eriksson
On a quest to follow the route of Leif Eriksson to North America, the world's largest modern Viking ship sets sail this week.
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Aer Lingus sees more green in America
Aer Lingus, now part of the same holding company as British Air, sees a future with more service to more American cities.
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Norwegian plans denser service on U.S. routes
Norwegian plans to continue growing its North American routes, but with more flights rather than more routes.
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Oct. 24, 2018: Amazing Tree in Hartford, CT
While traveling through Connecticut to see the State Capitol, I saw this amazing tree. Being from southern California the falls colors still excite me, and this one was truly amazing. Sadly, pictures don't do it justice.
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Virginia Museum of History and Culture, Richmond
George G reveals the amazing variety of objects, art and more that are on view in Virginia's history museum.
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Alice Neel at The Met Museum
Jonathan L visits The Met for an exhibit of paintings by Alice Neel
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From Where I Sit: A Gallery of Benches
In a recent Gumbo blog , Jonathan L. pointed out that travelers (and locals) need a place to rest from time to time while visiting or going about daily life...and part of the need is what's called—logically—street furniture. (Above,...
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6 Tips for Planning a Wondrous Family Christmas Vacation
Some suggestions for making your Christmas Holiday trip an unforgettable one (sponsored content)
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Coming soon: Faster airport security
New scanners arriving soon for TSA checkpoints will eliminate the need to remove many items from bags before scanning.
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The Mark Twain House, Hartford, Connecticut
Jonathan L reveals that Gumbo has spent the week visiting The Mark Twain House, in Hartford CT
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Winner: Beans and National Parks
A promo for a bean company and the National Parks Foundation includes camping in a 'glamping' van made up as a can.
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New TSA scanners holding up the line?
TSA's new scanners, designed to demand less of travelers, appear to be more demanding of time
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Schiphol gets new high-speed scanners
New higher speed scanners for both people and carry-ons should speed up going through security at Amsterdam's big airport
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"Poo-Powered" buses debut in Bristol, Oslo
Yes, the headline's real...buses powered by human waste are on the road, one in Bristol, and more than 100 in Oslo. They're diesel buses, powered by methane, the same as the natural gas-powered buses elsewhere...except that the methane in this case is processed from human waste by local sewer-treatment plants.