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by Published on 05-23-2013 12:36 AM
The premiere art museum in Los Angeles, and indeed one of the finest in the world, the Getty exhibits an impressive collection of Rembrandt, Renoir, Van Gogh and other masters of pre-Twentieth Century art. The Center also features lectures, demonstrations, and presentations of theatre, film, and music. Its spectacular hilltop location, and its splendid architecture and grounds also add to the experience of a day at the museum. A second location, the Getty Villa, which was designed in the style of an Italian Villa in nearby Pacific Palisades, was actually the museum's original location, built at the home of J. Paul Getty. ...by Published on 05-22-2013 12:37 AM
There can be few more memorable ways to arrive in a city than heading south into New Orleans on the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway. Sitting 15 feet above Lake Pontchartrain, this spectacular highway stretches for 23.87 miles, making it the world's longest continuous bridge over water (there's a longer bridge in China but that includes sections over land and a tunnel). ...by Published on 05-21-2013 12:47 PM- Categories:
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Lottie just knows that Richard is about to propose when he asks her to meet him at a restaurant because he has something important to discuss. In fact, she is so sure she’s about to finally become engaged that she buys Richard an engagement ring. Imagine her surprise when Richard merely wants to discuss vacation plans, not honeymoon plans, just vacation plans. An argument ensues and Lottie is suddenly without a boyfriend much less a fiancé. That status doesn’t last very long ago, though, when old boyfriend, Ben, her teenage love from a summer spent on a Greek island appears and reminds her that they pledged to marry each other if neither had married by the time they were 30. The chemistry is still there and the two former teenage lovers decide to marry
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by Published on 05-21-2013 12:15 AM
This event is the only outdoor stair climb in the United States. It's known as "the 5K that feels like a 10K," though actually it is 4.5k. It's held the third Saturday of October and features nine staircases that take participants through scenic areas of historic Bisbee. You're guaranteed a workout whether you walk or run and a day of fun whether participant or observer! And, if climbing stairs is not for you, you can check out the craft beers at the Beer Fest that same weekend. ...by Published on 05-20-2013 12:36 PM- Categories:
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Anti-terrorist task force agent John Corey is in pursuit of another big cat, The Panther. Having killed the terrorist known as The Lion, he and his wife, FBI agent Kate Mayfield, are assigned the job of tracking down and eliminating the terrorist known as the Panther. Surprised when they are given this assignment, they soon realize that the government intends to use them as bait, since The Panther has sworn to find and kill them in retaliation for John’s killing The Lion. John had already been to Yemen investigating the U.S.S. Cole bombings so his return to The Panther’s home country appears reasonable. When John and Kate are required to undergo cultural sensitivity training before their departure for Yemen their teacher is Buckminster Harris or Buck, who is later revealed to be a senior operative with many years of experience in covert operations. Mystery and secrecy surround the mission from the moment they arrive in Yemen,
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by Published on 05-20-2013 12:39 AM
This beautiful building overlooks Salt Lake City from its prominent position high up on Capitol Hill and affords wonderful views of the surrounding mountains. Step inside and the interior is equally memorable, with majestic marble staircases and wonderful paintings of the state's early history. A major restoration project carried out between 2004-08 not only saw substantial renovation work (and reinforcement against earthquakes), but also added various touches that never made it from the original drawings due to budgetary constraints. ...by Published on 05-19-2013 12:21 PM- Categories:
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Sometimes loyalty, diligence and hard work are not enough. Libby Morgan wants so desperately to become partner in her law firm that she has ignored everything else in her life in her quest to accomplish her goal. Her inability to leave her work at the office and her refusal to have children have cost Libby her marriage, but she just knows her sacrifice is about to pay off when she’s called into her boss’s office. Sadly, although she’s a hard worker, she is not a rainmaker and since she doesn’t bring new business to the firm, instead of making her a partner they decide to let her
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by Published on 05-19-2013 12:02 AM
Almost a mile wide and 570 feet deep, this is an impact crater in the middle of the northern Arizona desert. During the 1960s, NASA astronauts trained here. The crater also has been used for other research. Visitors can view and touch meteorites found in the area and learn more about this fascinating subject in the Interactive Discover Center plus in the 10-minute film shown twice an hour. ...by Published on 05-18-2013 12:35 AM
The centerpiece of Temple Square is of course the extraordinary six-spired Salt Lake Temple, built here over the course of 40 years on the instruction of Brigham Young. While non-LDS members are not permitted to enter the temple, the external architecture alone makes it worth the visit. The South Visitor center provides an excellent introduction to the history of the Mormon church and the early pioneers who settled Utah. Other attractions include the historic Tabernacle, Assembly Hall and Beehive House. ...by Published on 05-17-2013 12:40 AM
Zane Grey spent time in the "Rim Country" from 1918-1929, building a cabin in the early 1920s in the national forest. Several of his many books were set in the area. The cabin burned in 1990 in the Dude fire. A replica was built on the grounds of the Rim Country Museum. Stop and see the setting for Zane Grey's books and the unique part in Western history this area played. Don't miss the exhibit in the museum on Leo the Lion, who crashed in a plane east of here and was rescued! ...
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Thread Starter: ringfireHi All Love the forum. This will be my first post but not my first road trip.For honeymoon done NY 5 days, flight to LV 5 days, Dodge Charger to HDam, then down to see Majove, Joshua Tree. Stayed in 29 palms then on to San Diego, loved the road trip, it gave the bug to come back & do it again. ...
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