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Fort Walsh: Horses, Whiskey, and Murder
South West of Maple Creek, Saskatchewan Canada is a national historic site that not many know exists. However, the events that occurred in this area changed life on the Canadian Prairies forever. South West of Maple Creek, Saskatchewan Canada is a national historic site that not many know exists. However, the events that occurre... more
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Cypress Hills Alberta: A Wild Outdoor Adventure or a Relaxing Retreat
This rugged wilderness offers the peace of the forest with the pleasure of a luxury spa and lodge for an unforgettable vacation.
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Most 'Walkable' U.S. City: SF Is A Step Ahead
The city by the bay is the most "walkable" in the nation, according to rankings set for release today by WalkScore.com, a service designed to help those seeking a less automobile-dependent life. The distinction encompasses a host of environmental, health and economic advantages.
WalkScore, a division of Seattle software company Front Seat, evaluated the 40 largest U.S. cities based on residents' proximity to grocery stores, coffee shops, restaurants, movie theaters and other amenities. Hills were not taken into account in the rankings, just distance and concentration.
San Francisco scored an 86 out of 100, besting New York's 83 and Boston's 79. Seventeen of San Francisco's neighborhoods ranked 90 or above - considered a "walker's paradise" - including Chinatown, the Mission, Nob Hill and Haight-Ashbury. The city by the bay is the most "walkable" in the nation, according to rankings set for release today by WalkScore.com, a service desi... more -
Bike Music Festival VIdeo
Promoting all kinds of goodness - San Francisco
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Temporary parks dominate parking spaces across the U.S.
PARK(ing) Day, a collaboration between San Francisco nonprofits Rebar and Public Architecture and the national Trust for Public Land is an event during which more than 40 cities across the country have seen countless groups take over parking spaces and turn them into an extremely wide variety of interpretations of the "public park."
PARK(ing) Day is a wonderful chance to spread the message that urban environments don't have to be a never-ending field of concrete and steel, and that even if you don't have a traditional garden, you shouldn't feel cut off from a life with green things.
On this third PARK(ing) Day--the first occurred in 2005 when Rebar set up a temporary park in a single San Francisco parking spot--the creative spirit is definitely in the air, and it's not just ordinary citizens who are getting involved.
In a way, PARK(ing) Day was a dress rehearsal for what Public Architecture hopes will be a series of permanent installations set up in urban streets.
Of course, even PARK(ing) Day had its rules. Those who had commandeered parking spaces had to pay the meters. At one point, at McLaughlin's sustainable rooftop garden, a couple of her colleagues noticed that a meter maid was coming.
"We'd better feed the meter," they said urgently.
But over at the temporary beauty salon, where there weren't any meters, but where the space was in a one-hour parking zone, Cara Buglil said the meter maid was simply driving by and honking happily at her and her fellow cosmetologists.
PARK(ing) Day, a collaboration between San Francisco nonprofits Rebar and Public Architecture and the national Trust for Public Land i... more -
I hate to heart PARIS: Cheap Seducers!
Marlène is a cool 36 year-old woman who enjoy living in Paris.
But still, she admit that sometimes, the most romantic city in the world is not-so-lovable!
Here's why... Marlène is a cool 36 year-old woman who enjoy living in Paris. ... more -
Bush May Ease Clean Air Rules For Nat'l Parks
The Bush administration is on the verge of implementing new air quality rules that will make it easier to build power plants near national parks and wilderness areas, according to rank-and-file agency scientists and park managers who oppose the plan.
The new regulations, which are likely to be finalized this summer, rewrite a provision of the Clean Air Act that applies to "Class 1 areas," federal lands that currently have the highest level of protection under the law. Opponents predict the changes will worsen visibility at many of the nation's most prized tourist destinations, including Virginia's Shenandoah, Colorado's Mesa Verde and North Dakota's Theodore Roosevelt national parks.
The rewriting of air-quality rules would ease the way for the construction of 33 coal-fired power plants within 186 miles of 10 national parks, including Great Smokey Mountains, left, according to the National Parks Conservation Association.
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Lookin'@Louisville - City of Parks - Episode 10
From Louisville’s historic parks designed by the renowned Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of American landscape design, to a new system of parks being planned through the ambitious City of Parks initiative and bike paths, Louisville’s parks and recreation programs offer something for everyone. Dining at Cycler's Cafe. From Louisville’s historic parks designed by the renowned Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of American landscape design, to a new sys... more
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Rejoice! Summer movies in the park are back.
Beginning tomorrow evening movie nights in Dolores park are back in full swing.
The kick-off feature is good ol' Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
Come see some cinema under the stars... Hallelujah!
*Film starts @ 8pm
*Get there @ 7pm to claim some real estate Beginning tomorrow evening movie nights in Dolores park are back in full swing. ... more -
Jens Jensen Harmonious World
Jens Jensen was the nation's first great conservationist, a poet of the prairie, maker of public parks and prophet of conservation. His vision lives on in today's urban conservation movement. He was the Al Gore of his time.
This amazing film is coming in late 2008 to PBS.
Jens Jensen was the nation's first great conservationist, a poet of the prairie, maker of public parks and prophet of conservation. H... more -
Dutch to legalize gay sex in public park
Dutch council officials will permit gay sex in public areas but fine dog owners who let their pets off the leash in Amsterdam's Vondelpark...I have nothing against gays...but HOW is that ok?!
Dutch council officials will permit gay sex in public areas but fine dog owners who let their pets off the leash in Amsterdam's Vondel... more -
Voice of God to yell at British park-goers
Eight CCTV cameras have been connected to their own loudspeaker system. The voice of a camera operator will boom out across each park to tell off those causing a nuisance, committing low level crime and anti-social behaviour. Eight CCTV cameras have been connected to their own loudspeaker system. The voice of a camera operator will boom out across each park... more
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Roosevelt Franklin presents... LES R.I.P.
LES R.I.P is a continuation of my interview with Junior where he speaks more on the effects of gentrification of the Lower East Side. Half music video, it?s also a look back at the way the neighborhood used to be.... graffiti, a secret history of Hip-Hop, the homeless situation, the rich political and cultural gumbo that made the LES unique...
www.gforcestudioz.com LES R.I.P is a continuation of my interview with Junior where he speaks more on the effects of gentrification of the Lower East Side. ... more -
Roosevelt Franklin presents... Junior (Native New Yorker)
Junior: Native New Yorker is another mini-doc about this older brother I know who used to live in Tompkins Square Park during the ?homeless situation? of the late 80?s-early 90?s in NYC. He now works for the Parks Dept. as a manager in Washington Square Park. Nicknamed ?The Mayor Of Tompkins Square Park? and featured in stories on the front page of the NY Times, CBS News and the Village Voice, he?s an urban legend in his own right. Junior: Native New Yorker is another mini-doc about this older brother I know who used to live in Tompkins Square Park during the ?h... more
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Killing Them Softly (With Silencers)
Colorado Rocky Mountain National Park officials announced plans to thin the elk herd by taking them out with sniper rifles and subsonic rounds. This way, they won't associate dying with humans, which is good, I guess, since posing with the elk is a huge draw to the park. Colorado Rocky Mountain National Park officials announced plans to thin the elk herd by taking them out with sniper rifles and subsoni... more
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We need our wide open spaces.
Good for the mind, body and soul... not to mention the environment, our cities, and our communities.
"It was heartening to hear the health secretary, Alan Johnson, recently set out his plans to create "fit towns", which will feature improved parks and green spaces. As Britain's obesity epidemic shows no sign of abating, it's never been more important for people to have access to good quality, safe and attractive parks where they can take part in free, enjoyable and healthy activities."
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Blood Diamonds Are Out, Vacation Diamonds Are In.
When you absolutely need to know where your ice came from, go to Murfreesboro, Arkansas. "The Crater of Diamonds park is the world's only diamond-producing site open to the public and visitors can keep the stones they dig up. The largest diamond ever found in the United States, the 40-carat white diamond named Uncle Sam, was unearthed in 1924 at the Murfreesboro park." When you absolutely need to know where your ice came from, go to Murfreesboro, Arkansas. "The Crater of Diamonds park is the world's o... more
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Interactive Golden Gate Park Map
Did you know there's a golf course in GGP? Fly casting pools? Lawn Bowling courts? That and more on this simple interactive map that's perfect for planning your afternoon in the park. It's a little dated, but cool nonetheless. Did you know there's a golf course in GGP? Fly casting pools? Lawn Bowling courts? That and more on this simple interactive map that's... more
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