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This month we highlight some of southwest Louisville's treasures. Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing is a historic site on the Ohio River where visitors can learn about the important role the river played in the lives of the people who brought this property to life by cultivating its fields and trading on the river. Dining at Mike Linnig's Restaurant.This month we highlight some of southwest Louisville's treasures. Riverside, the... more
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TRANSPORTING large, clunky bits of equipment has always posed a challenge. Roads and railways do not reach everywhere, and even if they did, many cumbersome and heavy constructions need to be hauled in pieces, only to be put together at the final destination. Aeroplane cargo faces even tighter restrictions on shape and size, not to mention the need for runways.
The company is developing a piloted dirigible capable of carrying loads of up to 150 tonnes over distances as great as 2,000km (1,240 miles) at a speed of 45 knots (83kph). This would permit the craft to transport not just hefty components, but entire buildings, to remote areas. http://www.makeahistory.com/index.php/submit-an-article/6354-skylifterTRANSPORTING large, clunky bits of equipment has always posed a challenge. Roads and... more
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Vodka tourism is also culture, at least in Finland! This time it's Erno's turn to choose the destination and because his spirit cellar is almost empty and the Finnish government is about to raise the tax on alcohol once again, we'll go from Finland to Tallinn, Estonia. It's time for a traditional Finnish booze cruise!Vodka tourism is also culture, at least in Finland! This time it's Erno's... more
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NTB has appointed Khagendra Thapamagar, the world’s tiniest man, as a goodwill ambassador to promote the tourism in Nepal. NTB appoints world’s shortest man to promote tourism in NepalNTB has appointed Khagendra Thapamagar, the world’s tiniest man, as a goodwill... more
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Vanguard correspondent Adam Yamaguchi talks about his travels to Greenland, one of the most remote and difficult destinations on the globe.
"Vanguard," airing weekly on Current TV Wednesdays at 10/9c, is a no-limits documentary series whose award-winning correspondents put themselves in extraordinary situations to immerse viewers in global issues that have a large social significance. Unlike sound-bite driven reporting, the show's correspondents, Adam Yamaguchi, Kaj Larsen, Christof Putzel and Mariana van Zeller, serve as trusted guides who take viewers on in-depth real life adventures in pursuit of some of the world's most important stories.
For more, go to http://current.com/vanguard.Vanguard correspondent Adam Yamaguchi talks about his travels to Greenland, one of the... more
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This month heats up as we highlight two annual must see summer events. We showcase Street Rod Nationals Plus, the world's largest automotive event with over 10,000 cars on display as well as the Kentucky State Fair with 11 days of fun-filled activities and events for the whole family. Dining at Dizzy Whizz and Dairy Kastle.This month heats up as we highlight two annual must see summer events. We showcase... more
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In this episode we explore downtown Louisville's walkability and connectivity. Nestled on the banks of the Ohio River downtown Louisville has loads of small-town charm, a cosmopolitan riverfront district, a diverse art scene, Museum Row, and a variety of dining experiences all within just a few city blocks. Dining at Ri Ra Irish Pub.In this episode we explore downtown Louisville's walkability and connectivity.... more
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Plymouth mobiles had been initial offered by Chrysler. It was founded throughout the year 1928 competing with other well known automobile manufacturers like Chevrolet and Ford.Plymouth mobiles had been initial offered by Chrysler. It was founded throughout the... more
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In this Travel Bug Robert episode, Robert eats at some Brussels restaurants and food stands. Like any large metropolitan city, Brussels offers a variety of cuisines. It's possible to get an affordable, traditionally Brussels meal at Tavern de Skieven Architek. The cheapest, fastest meal in Brussels is going to be found in Pita Alley, near La Grand-Place (guess what kind of food is served there). And a trip to Brussels wouldn't be complete without a Belgian waffle. So much sugar, and so much deliciousness.
Get more travel tips and videos at www.travelbugrobert.com.In this Travel Bug Robert episode, Robert eats at some Brussels restaurants and food... more
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In an effort to prepare the UK's hospitality industry for an influx of foreigners during the 2012 Olympic Games, VisitBritain has issued a comprehensive guide to dealing with difficult tourists. Although the tips were compiled by natives of those countries, and are likely intended to cement Britain's reputation as the politest place on earth, the sometimes-bizarre list may perhaps serve to reinforce stereotypes and even offend the very people they were designed to protect.
Among the gems of wisdom:...
http://talkingskull.com/article/visitbritain-issues-bizarre-guidelines-for-dealing-with-touristsIn an effort to prepare the UK's hospitality industry for an influx of foreigners... more
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In this Travel Bug Robert episode, Robert travels to Bruges' Half Moon Brewery. The brewery has a wonderful tour, which is spoken in English, French, and Dutch--one of the benefits to visiting a multilingual country. It probably doesn't hurt this is a top tourist destination for the international traveler. The tour covers how beer is made, as well as the history of the brewery and Bruges' history with beer. Like, apparently in the middle ages, a peasant's meal was a glass of beer because it was cheaper than bread. Those must have been some fun afternoons in the fields. And just wait until you get to the end of the tour. You're going to flip out.
Get more travel tips and videos at www.travelbugrobert.comIn this Travel Bug Robert episode, Robert travels to Bruges' Half Moon Brewery.... more
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In this Travel Bug Robert Episode, Robert stops for some food in Bruges, Belgium. You don't have to eat at the overpriced restaurants in the Market Square to have an authentic Belgian meal in Bruges. Pas Partout will serve up traditional food at half the cost. And making a "Golden Triangle" picnic and eating it in Astrid Park is a great way to spend a long summer night.
Get more travel tips and videos at www.travelbugrobert.com.In this Travel Bug Robert Episode, Robert stops for some food in Bruges, Belgium. You... more
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Mangroves disappearing faster than land-based forests
By Matthew Knight, for CNN
July 16, 2010 11:17 a.m. EDT
Photo: A mangrove forest at the Danau Sentarum National Park in West Kalimantan on Indonesian Borneo island.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
* Mangroves disappearing faster than land-based forests according to new U.N. report
* An estimated 35,000 hectares of mangrove have been destroyed since 1980
* Preserving mangroves can sustain local fishing and timber industries, report author says
London, England (CNN) -- The destruction of the world's mangrove forests is happening up to four times faster than the world's land-based forests, according to a new United Nations report.
A study commissioned by the U.N. Environmental Program (UNEP) reports that one fifth (around 35,500 square kilometers) of the world's mangroves -- forests straddling both land and sea -- have been lost since 1980.
Although the study reports that annual destruction has slowed to 0.7 percent a year, the authors of the "World Atlas of Mangroves" report warn that continued coastal destruction and shrimp farming could cause financial and ecologic havoc.
Studies estimate mangroves generate between U.S.$2000 to $9000 per hectare annually from fishing -- much more than the aquaculture, agriculture and tourism, which the U.N. says are the biggest drivers of mangrove loss.
Achim Steiner, UN Under-Secretary General and Executive Director, UN Environment Program (UNEP), said in a statement: "This atlas brings our attention onto mangroves and puts them up front and central, plotting where they are, describing where they have been lost, and underlining the immense costs those losses have had for people as well as nature."
Mangroves cover around 150,000 square kilometers and are found in 123 countries worldwide. The biggest concentration (21 percent) of the world's mangroves is in Indonesia, with Brazil home to around nine percent and Australia, seven percent.
Mark Spalding, lead author of the report and senior marine scientist with The Nature Conservancy, told CNN: "The value of mangroves has been hugely overlooked. Mangroves are incredibly valuable, left standing."
Preserving the environmental diversity of mangroves is essential to maintaining what Spalding calls "the real hard dollar values" for the people who live near them and depend on their survival.
Apart from providing a degree of coastal protection for communities - there is evidence that mangroves reduced the impact of the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004 - mangroves are also of vital economic importance to locals.
"There are a lot of fish that depend on mangroves - mud crabs, oysters, mussels - and there are also a lot of fish that don't seem to be connected to the mangroves but actually are. These fishing industries employ a lot of people," Spalding said.
The U.N. say estimate that mangrove-related species support 30 percent of all fish catch and almost 100 percent of shrimp catch in South-East Asian countries. Mangroves and associated habitats in Queensland, Australia are thought to support 75 percent of commercial fisheries species.
The forestry aspect of mangroves is also important economically.
The wood is dense, rot and termite resistant, Spalding says, making it good for use as timber or as charcoal - it makes some of the best charcoal in the world, he says.
"It's highly productive so you can continue to harvest it, which is rare," Spalding said.
It's taken Spalding five years to piece together the "World Atlas of Mangroves" and despite the findings, he remains positive that mangroves can be preserved.
"My sense is that we can turn this around into a good story," Spalding said.
"Knowing what we know now, mangroves can be restored and help us fight climate change," he said. They are incredibly resilient eco-systems, he says, which aren't bothered by increasing temperatures.
"These are habitats that are going to be around with us if we just look after them and the economic benefits will just accrue. There has been sustainable use of mangroves in Bangladesh and other parts of Asia for over a century."Mangroves disappearing faster than land-based forests
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This is a rather nice video with a home-made feel to it. It presents a quick view of the American Museum of Natural History in New York, starting on the subway platform (filled with lots of beautiful tile art, all of which I've photographed and shared on my blog). The AMNH is a scientific research and education institution, with collections of more than 32 million specimens and artifacts.This is a rather nice video with a home-made feel to it. It presents a quick view of... more
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In this Travel Bug Robert episode, Robert travels to the Cork Butter Museum in Cork, Ireland. Museum curators rarely base exhibitions solely around dairy products, which makes the Cork Butter Museum unique, 'cause everything is about butter. The museum follows the history of butter in Cork, from the days of Irish kings to preindustrial manufacturing to the 20th Century when dairy farmers had to market their product to the world in the changing global economy. Learning about Cork's butter history provides a wonderfully unusual approach into learning about the entire history of Cork. The only downside: no butter samples.
Get more travel tips and videos at www.travelbugrobert.com.In this Travel Bug Robert episode, Robert travels to the Cork Butter Museum in Cork,... more
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For the first time after 40 years the undergroud of Colosseum will open again. Since August the third order of the Flavian Amphitheatre will be opened, too, so it will be possibile to look at the city of Rome from above. Until September it will be possible to visit the Colosseum until midnight on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
http://www.inaltreparole.net/en/travels/colosseonuoviambientiaperti270610.htmlFor the first time after 40 years the undergroud of Colosseum will open again. Since... more
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In this Travel Bug Robert episode, Robert travels to the world famous Blarney Castle, just outside of Cork, Ireland. The attraction is much more than just kissing the Blarney Stone. Sure, the top reason people visit this place is to kiss the Blarney stone, but there's Blarney Castle itself, which is pretty cool, and acres of lovely grounds surrounding the castle. Rock Close is especially interesting to explore. Make a day of it on your vacation (or holiday as the Irish would say) and picnic in the outdoors. You won't be disappointed.
Get more travel tips and videos at www.travelbugrobert.com.In this Travel Bug Robert episode, Robert travels to the world famous Blarney Castle,... more
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Great owners, great staff and the best food in Bloorcourt Village! Even the patio, huge new LCDTV and air conditioning is awesome. Akbar, Billy & Mohsen's is a must have lamb, souvlaki, all day breakfast, and try the huge double burger with cheese with a side of onion rings...wow, you'll honestly love it.
Akbar, Billy, Mohsen's is dependable and excellent quality food. It's at 748 Dovercourt Rd only about 50 steps from Bloor street west right across the street from Pizza, Pizza. You can't miss the blue patio tables and chairs!Great owners, great staff and the best food in Bloorcourt Village! Even the patio,... more
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