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<description><![CDATA[As a person that has traveled for the past 15 years, I have been blessed to be able to say that I have been all around the world and have been writing about everything that I have seen. I hope to share my experiences with you.]]></description>
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<title>Amsterdam, Netherlands - Rijksmuseum National Gallery</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The world-famous Rijksmuseum possesses an unparalleled collection of Dutch art from the 15th to the 19th century. It is the largest museum in the Netherlands and contains some 7 million items. Part of the museum is currently undergoing renovation.]]></description>
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<title>London, England - Knightsbridge</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:40:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Technically, Knightsbridge runs along the bottom of Hyde Park, from its east corner to Queen's Gate, and south to Brompton Road. But in the general imagination it figures larger, partly because it is often included with parts of Brompton and Belgravia, partly because there is so much conspicuous wealth. It has the most expensive real estate in the country. Flats in a new development designed by Richard Rogers at One Hyde Park cost tens of millions of pounds. For some of the area's residents, who include jet-setting footballers, sheikhs, hedge fund millionaires and celebrities in their ranks, Harrods is the local corner shop.]]></description>
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<title>Addictions Help - The Slow Descent Into Oblivion</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 08:02:04 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the problems with mapping out a typical history of alcoholism is the danger of someone examining it and stating categorically, "That surely isn't my history!" and then adding, "So, I'm not an alcoholic!" The facts are that each and every one of us is an individual, and few take the same path to any end. There are similarities, however, and I believe it is worthwhile to make an attempt to follow the slow but sure descent into the inferno.]]></description>
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<title>London, England - Harrods</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:41:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the world's most famous stores, Harrods has built its reputation on its Latin motto: "Omnia, omnibus, ubique" ("Everything, for everyone, everywhere") - Noel Coward was once given an alligator for Christmas, bought from Harrods' pet department. Far more than a shop, it is an experience. Spend enough time - and money here - and you can organise almost all your life.]]></description>
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<title>Amsterdam, Netherlands - Anne Frank Huis</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:35:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Anne Frank Stichting (foundation) was founded in 1957 to combat anti-Semitism and racism and to promote "the ideals set down in the diary of Anne Frank". Anne's greatest wish was to become a journalist and famous writer. Her diary was to serve as the basis for a book she hoped to publish entitled "the Secret Annexe".]]></description>
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<title>Venice, Italy - Ghetto</title>
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<description><![CDATA[This is a church built to impress. The Jesuits had a difficult relationship with the citizens of Venice who feared the order's close links with the Papacy. For decades after its formation, the Society of Jesus was not allowed to build a Venetian base. In 1714 Doge Giovanni Corner 11 relented and permission was given for a church in Cannaregio on the site of a 12th-century monastery that had belonged to the Order of the Crociferi.]]></description>
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<title>Paris, France - Place Des Abbesses</title>
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<description><![CDATA[After the din of the neighbouring place du Tertre, the tranquil place des Abbesses is the ideal place to pause, enjoy a coffee and take in the absorbing atmosphere of the area. One of Montmartre's prettiest squares, it is just a short walk from the Sacre-Coeur and Pigalle, and is a favoured Sunday morning haunt of local residents as well as visitors.]]></description>
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<title>NYC, New York - Trinity Church</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2010 08:45:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[At the western end of the mile-long (1.6km) stretch known as the Wall Street, named after the wooden wall built to protect Dutch colonialists from possible attack, lies the neo-Gothic Trinity Church. It may seem incongruous to find a place of worship in this den of capitalism, but there has been a church on this site since the end of the 17th century. Although now surrounded by the towering skyscrapers of financial institutions, Trinity stands stoically amid the hustle and bustle.]]></description>
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<title>Barcelona, Spain - The Museu De Cera and The Museu Frederic Mares</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Museu de Cera also known as the Barcelona wax museum sits just off Las Ramblas in a neoclassical stately home that belies its unremarkable contents. It's not exactly Madame Tussauds, but it is popular with kids and worth a visit if you have a family to entertain.]]></description>
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<title>London, England - Tate Britain</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:40:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[No gallery can rival Tate Britain for its collection of British art from 1500 to the present day - the closest, the Yale Center for British Art, can claim similar expansiveness but has less depth. Although intended as a national gallery of British art from its inception, when it opened in 1897 it was named after Henry Tate, the sugar millionaire. He paid for the building and kick-started the project with his collection of Victorian pictures.]]></description>
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<title>Venice, Italy - Gesuiti</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:33:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is a church built to impress. The Jesuits had a difficult relationship with the citizens of Venice who feared the order's close links with the Papacy. For decades after its formation, the Society of Jesus was not allowed to build a Venetian base.]]></description>
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<title>Paris, France - The Champs-Elysees</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:28:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Champs-Elysees is listed among the most famous thoroughfares in the world. This elegant avenue is 2km (1.2 mile) long and links the Arc de Triomphe at the place Charles de Gaulle to the place de la Concorde. The upper part of the avenue has offices, cafes, theatres, restaurants - most notably Fouquet's - and shops, while the lower part is bordered by chestnut trees, flower beds and grand buildings, such as the Grand Palais and Petit Palais.]]></description>
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<title>Addictions Help - Signs and Symptoms of Alcoholism</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:16:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The symptoms of alcoholism are numerous. All alcoholics do not exhibit each and every symptom, just as every diabetic does not exhibit each and every sign of diabetes. I shall list some symptoms that I consider to be important.]]></description>
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<title>NYC, New York - TriBeCa</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The acronym stands for Triangle Below Canal Street, which makes its immediate neighbour hip SoHo. TriBeCa today is also synonymous with the Robert De Niro-initiated annual film festival, first started in 2002.]]></description>
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<title>Barcelona, Spain - Catedral</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 08:37:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of Spain's finest cathedrals, this Gothic masterpiece towers over the heart of the Barri G6tic and remains a magnet for visitors, with its bell tower, high altar and arches. Officially named Catedral de la Santa Creu i Santa Eulalia, it's affectionately known as "La Seu" after the otece in which it sits, or simply "Catedral".]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[The city's long and abiding interest in Russian culture and art was hallmarked by the opening of The Hermitage Amsterdam in 2004. Some of the finest collections from St Petersburg's Hermitage Museum in Russia are on loan and exhibited here. Part of the 17th-century Amstelhof complex on the banks of the Amstel river, the Neerlandia building is fine example of classic monumental architecture.]]></description>
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<title>Paris, France - La Seine Boat Trip</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:48:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the most pleasurable ways to see Paris is from the waters of the Seine. A number of companies run river cruises, almost all with commentary during the day, and most offer romantic after-dark trips lasting several hours that reveal the city in a different perspective. The most coveted place is on the top deck during an evening cruise, from where you can admire the subtly lit monuments, while inside you can enjoy a three- or four-course meal and fine wine inside.]]></description>
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<title>Venice, Italy - Campo Dei Mori</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:53:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the far north of Cannaregio sits an elongated square with a well-known house, Palazzo Mastelli. In the 12th century it belonged to three merchant brothers _ Robia, Sandi and Alfani Mastelli - who hailed from Morea (the Peloponnese). These medieval silk traders made this family palace their home. It is thought that in due course the campo in front of their home took on the brothers' nickname "Mori".]]></description>
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<title>Paris, France - Rue Du Cherche-Midi and Rue Vaxin</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:58:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A walk along the rue du Cherche-Midi will reveal some of the finest 18th-century domestic buildings in the city. Tall structures display a classic line of elaborately carved facade, arched windows and Juliet-style balconies. A statue of a centaur by the French sculptor Cesar stands at one end. This street is home to many Parisians, and is also the location for several fine specialist shops that have replaced the antiques merchants for which the street was once famous.]]></description>
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<title>Barcelona, Spain - Barri Gotic</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:04:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Gothic Quarter is Barcelona's historic heart. Despite its name, it's not all Gothic, and many of the Gothic-looking features in its narrow streets and historic buildings actually date from the 19th and 20th centuries. The area's origins, however, are even older - this is where the original Roman settlement of Barcino was built.]]></description>
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<title>Addictions Help - Alcoholism is a Disease</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:45:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The World Health Organization, the American Medical Association, the American Osteopathic Association, the American Hospital Association, to mention a few, all have acknowledged alcoholism as a disease. It is my opinion that the man in the street thinks this is just so much baloney, and, if put to a test, I'm sure he could come up with a more descriptive and colorful phrase.]]></description>
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<title>NYC, New York - SoHo</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:23:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[SoHo is one of the most attractive, vibrant areas of the city. It stands for South of Houston and is bordered by Lafayette Street on the east, 6th Avenue to the west and Canal Street to the south. Originally a slum where penniless artists took advantage of the loft spaces left by manufacturing warehouses, the area was threatened with demolition in the 1960s. ]]></description>
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<title>Amsterdam, Netherlands - Centraal Station</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Built in 1889 by P J H Cuypers and A L van Gendt, the red stone exterior is decorated in Gothic style with carvings, mosaic tiles and gold accents. Two majestic towers guard the entrance: the western tower bears a weather vane while the eastern tower carries a clock. Controversial when built, as it effectively cuts off the city from its own waterfront, the building was considered by some, particularly the Protestants, to be too decorative (or Catholic, in their view) in its Gothic embellishments, earning the building its nickname, the "French Convent". Cuypers also designed the Rijksmuseum, which stands like a mirror image on the other side of the city and came to be referred to locally as the "Bishop's House".]]></description>
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<title>London, England - St James's Park</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 08:22:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Looking at the blossoming shrubs, romantic lake and undulating paths of St James's Park, it's difficult to imagine it as marshy grazing land for pigs, but that's just what it was before Henry VIII fenced it in to make a deer park in the 1530s. The oldest of London's nine royal parks, St James's Park is a wonderful open space in which to relax and unwind in the heart of the capital. Take a deckchair for the afternoon: listen to the band that plays daily at lunchtime or in the early evening between June and August; tour with...]]></description>
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<title>Addictions Help - What Does Alcohol Do to Your Body?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 09:18:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most people who drink too much are worried about what alcohol does to their body. I think it is very important, but I don't think that this knowledge stops many from pursuing their wanton ways. I've seen too many people - threatened with certain death if they kept up the pace - cut down for a period, but not for long. Nonetheless, I feel it necessary to point out some irrevocable facts and leave the rest to the individual.]]></description>
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<title>Paris, France - Musee National De Cluny</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 08:55:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is one of the treasures of Paris that every visitor should see. Dating from the 1500s and built to designs inspired by the Abbot Jacques d'Amboise, the museum is beautifully preserved and one of the finest examples of 16th-century domestic architecture in France.]]></description>
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<title>NYC, New York - Nolita - Little Italy</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 11:28:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Nolita stands for North of Little Italy, stretching from Houston Street in the north to Kenmare Street in the south, and Lafayette Street in the west to Bowery in the east. This area was widely regarded as part of Little Italy until recent decades when it started to lose its Italian identity following the steady relocation of Italian-Americans to outer boroughs.]]></description>
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<title>Venice, Italy - Ca D'Oro</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 10:27:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Goldleaf, ultramarine and vermillion were the most expensive pigments at the time, and the man who commissioned the palace, Procuratore Marino Contarini, was showing off his wealth. The Contarinis were one of Venice's most successful patrician families. Between 1043 and 1676 they provided eight doges for the Republic. ]]></description>
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<title>Barcelona, Spain - Poble Espanyol</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 07:26:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An open-air architectural museum, El Poble Espanyol was built in 1929 for the Barcelona International Exhibition. It was intended to last just six months and its permanent status is a testament to its huge success and popular demand. The museum has been open ever since, except during the civil war, when it was used as an internment camp for prisoners. Traffic-free, and set in the tranquil greenery of Montjuilc, it's a pocket of calm away from the buzz of the city, although it has been dismissed by some as little more than a paid-entry shopping mall.]]></description>
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<title>London, England - St James's Church - Piccadilly</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:52:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Two men's names crop up repeatedly in relation to the making of 17th-century London: Inigo Jones (1573-1652) and Christopher Wren (1632-1723). The Richard Rogers and Norman Foster of their day, they dominated architecture. ]]></description>
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<title>Amsterdam, Netherlands - Bijbels Museum</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:32:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This atmospheric setting provides a home for the unique collection of one of the Netherlands' oldest museums, with its well-preserved kitchen, ceilings painted with mythological figures, and a large garden. Displays include archaeological finds, old bibles dating from the 15th century, and models of ancient temples. There are various artifacts from ancient Egypt, centuries-old models of the temple of Solomon and Herod, and religious objects from the Judeo-Christian tradition.]]></description>
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<title>NYC, New York - National Sports Museum</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 11:00:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The first-ever museum dedicated to sports opened in April 2008, slightly delayed from its estimated opening date of November 2006. This 100,000 sq-ft (9,290sq m) world-class museum, developed in the former Cunard Passenger Ship Line building yard at a cost of $93 million, will house interactive sports exhibits for all ages and cover sports worldwide. Founded by Philip Schwalb, its mission is to celebrate the history of all sports and their significance in our lives and culture, on local, national and global levels.]]></description>
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<title>Addictions Help - What Happens When You Drink?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 11:08:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What happens when you drink alcohol? How does the body handle it? Why do you get drunk? ]]></description>
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<title>Barcelona, Spain - Placa D'Espanya</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 09:44:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Placa Espanya's true grandeur is often lost under the smog and noise of heavy traffic. But if you manage to come here late in the evening or on a Sunday, you can appreciate better this impressive, albeit ostentatious, mishmash of architecture. ]]></description>
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<title>Winnipeg, Manitoba - Cycling in Manitoba</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 09:03:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Enjoy cycling in Manitoba as a solitary pursuit, in the company of friends and family, or through the activities of clubs and organizations across the province. Get involved in all aspects of riding, including recreational day rides, long distance touring, mountain biking and racing. Involvement encompasses activities out of the saddle, including social events, race officiating, safety advocacy and education.]]></description>
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<title>Amsterdam, Netherlands - Begijnhof</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 17:57:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Begijnhof, although centrally located in one of the busiest shopping areas on the Spui, offers an unexpected oasis of rest and tranquility. In 1346, a group of pious lay women came to Amsterdam to form a religious community. ]]></description>
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<title>Paris, France - The Institut Du Monde Arabe</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 15:35:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the most innovative buildings in Paris is the Institut du Monde Arabe. Great expanses of geometrically patterned glass and aluminum adorn it. It was built in 1987 by architect Jean Nouvel (and Architecture Studio), whose aim was to create a monument that displayed a synergy between Arab and Western culture. ]]></description>
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<title>London, England - Thames River</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 15:32:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you had visited London as late as the 1960s, the river would have been busy with vessels of all sizes, particularly beyond Tower Bridge. The Thames, a 337km (21 a-mile) river linking the Cotswolds with the open sea near Southend in Essex, was still the city's lifeblood. It had been that way since the Romans built their first major settlement on its edge in AD 50. When London celebrated the millennium in 2000 with three major new attractions along the water - Tate Modern, the Millennium Bridge and the London Eye - it was another sign that the Thames was again coming into its own.]]></description>
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<title>Venice, Italy - Arsenale</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 15:03:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For hundreds of years Venice's Arsenale was the ship-manufacturing centre of the Adriatic. At the height of the Republic's power in the 16th century this was the biggest shipyard in the world, employing 16,000 people and able to turn out a sea-going vessel in 24 hours. Venice relied totally on her formidable sea-power, which defeated the mighty Ottoman Empire at the Battle of Lepanto.]]></description>
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<title>Amsterdam, Netherlands - Amsterdam Historisch Museum</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 10:51:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The rich and varied history of Amsterdam occupies a former children's home built in the 17th century. The focus is largely on the 17th century and the trades that made Amsterdam the richest city in the world at the height of its Golden Age. The original children's home on the site dated from 1579, part of St Lucy's Convent, and was demolished when the current orphanage building was constructed in the 17th century. The building had been in use as a home for children until the 20th century. In 1975 the Amsterdam Historisch Museum moved into the premises.]]></description>
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<title>NYC, New York - National Museum of the American Indian</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 10:00:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is the first museum dedicated entirely to Native American history, performing arts and culture. The museum examines the influence of immigrants on American Indian culture, as well as their own centuries-old traditions. Most of its exhibits have been assembled by the wealthy patron George Gustav Heye.]]></description>
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<title>Venice, Italy - Torre Dell'Orologio (St Mark's Clock Tower)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Built between 1496 and 1499 by Mauro Codussi with father and son Gian Paulo and Gian Carlo Rainieri supplying the clock mechanism, St. Mark's Clock Tower is one of a number of large public astronomical timepieces erected throughout Europe during the 14th and 15th centuries. Local folklore has it that immediately after the unveiling, the makers had their eyes gouged out so they could never reproduce their work, but the less dramatic truth is they were rewarded with a generous pension.]]></description>
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<title>NYC, New York - City Hall and Civic Center</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 14:58:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The grand buildings in the Civic Center neighborhood take care of the business of running New York. At the center of the operation is City Hall, the seat of government since 1812. This area formed the northern boundary of the city in the 1700s before Chinatown sprang up. ]]></description>
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<title>Barcelona, Spain - The Museu Nacional D'Art De Catalunya (MNAC)</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 12:24:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC) Catalunya's national art museum sits in an imposing neo-baroque palace - the Palau Nacional - originally constructed for the 1929 Exhibition. Now it houses an enormous collection of art in all its forms: sculpture, painting, drawing, engraving, poster art, photography and even ancient coins, with exhibits spanning the centuries- from the 12th to the 20th.]]></description>
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<title>Help With Addictions - How Does Alcohol Affect You?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 15:27:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The chemical formula of alcohol is C2 H50H. It is a clear, colorless, volatile liquid with practically no odor and a "burning" taste. When ingested, it is broken down into a substance called acetal-dehyde, then on to acetic acid, and finally carbon dioxide and water. ]]></description>
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<title>Paris, France - Tour Eiffel</title>
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<description><![CDATA[With more than 6.7 million visitors every year, the Tour Eiffel is possibly the most popular landmark in Paris. As you stand underneath and gaze at the enormous structure, or look across the Palais de Chaillot that passes below the tower to the Champ de Mars and the Ecole Militaire on the other side, the Tour Eiffel's pre-eminence becomes evident. The tower was built for the Exposition Universelle of 1889, and was considered by many to be an apt monument to celebrate the centenary of the French Revolution.]]></description>
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<title>London, England - National Gallery</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 15:14:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Although the National Gallery's collection is relatively small - around 2,500 items - this is very much a case of "less is more" - it provides a concise and richly rewarding survey of Western European painting from 1250 to 1900. For 20th- and 21 st-century works you need to visit the two Tates.]]></description>
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<title>Winnipeg, Manitoba - Prairie Vegetation and Climate</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Manitoba's vegetation reflects the general physiographic regions and responds to local influences such as climate, soils, and topography. Cyclists will not see the tundra around the Hudson Bay, although northern cycling routes cross boreal or coniferous forests. Mixed deciduous-coniferous, deciduous forests and aspen parkland (aspen groves mixed with grasslands or fields) in southwestern and central Manitoba, travel past rare remnant tall-grass and mixed-grass prairie among the croplands.]]></description>
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<title>Winnipeg, Manitoba - Landforms in Manitoba</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:22:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Manitoba is Canada's 'keystone' province, set in the heart of the country. Although it represents only 6.5% of Canada's area, Manitoba sprawls over 650,000 square kilometers. Within these boundaries is a wide diversity of landscapes and ecosystems. The variety and beauty of Manitoba are among its assets as a province.]]></description>
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<title>Barcelona, Spain - The Fundacio Joan Miro and the Jardi Botanic</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:40:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This homage to Catalan painter and sculptor Joan Mire, regarded as one of Spain's greatest artists, is among Barcelona's best-loved museums and was founded by the artist himself in 1975. Mire's surrealism, abstract forms and primary colours are displayed here with a real sense of his strong Catalan identity.]]></description>
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<title>London, England - Houses of Parliament</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For many, Big Ben - as the clock tower is commonly and mistakenly known (it is actually the name of the bell within) - is London's most iconic image. A symbol of the Houses of Parliament, it conjures up the chambers of debate below, in which 646 Members and more than 700 Lords and Bishops noisily pursue the business of government. The nation waits for it to strike midnight on 31 December to celebrate the start of each new year. Protesters against the state occasionally try to scale its 96m (315 feet) - and sometimes succeed.]]></description>
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<title>History of Alcohol Law</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:13:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Interested in history? Not many people are, but it helps to know a little bit about the history of alcohol. Booze has been with us about as long as people have. It is mentioned in the "Code of Hammurabi," which is the first known recorded set of laws. I have no idea whether the code records anything about "contingency fees."]]></description>
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<title>NYC, New York - Battery Park</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:15:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The area at the southern tip of Downtown Manhattan has undergone rapid urbanization and remodeling in the last few decades. The excavation works in the 1960s to build the deep foundations for the World Trade Center, destroyed by terrorists on 11 September, 2001, created enough granite blocks of earth to form 22 acres (9ha) of new land, which became home to the Battery Park City and the World Financial Center. ]]></description>
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<title>Amsterdam, Netherlands - Amstelkring Museum</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:29:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Appearances are often deceptive. What appears from the outside as one of many 17th-century merchant's houses situated along an Amsterdam canal, holds a fascinating secret inside. Upstairs in the loft is a dazzling chapel with a beautifully painted ceiling, pews, altar, an organ and a tiny confessional, with seating for 150 people. The three upper floors of the house were converted to a secret place of worship known as "Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder" (Our Lord in the Attic) as a result of the Protestant Reformation when life became difficult for Catholics. Churches were whitewashed and stripped of any decoration and convents were closed.]]></description>
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<title>Barcelona, Spain - The Castell De Montjuic and the Drassanes</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:55:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sitting atop Montjuic, this 18th-century castle is accessible by cable car from the Estaci6 Parc Montjuic, which connects to the unicular (cog railway) and has spectacular views of the city. This former military prison has a long and bloody history. It was here that the former President of Catalunya, Uuis Companys, was executed following his extradition by the Nazis from Paris where he was in exile.]]></description>
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<title>Paris, France - Palais De Chaillot</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:10:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One spot in Paris never fails to attract photographers - whether professionals or amateurs - and this is the terrace between the two wings of the semicircular Palais de Chaillot. Superb views from here extend over the Jardins du Trocadero, past the fountains and lake, and across the Seine to the Tour Eiffel.]]></description>
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<title>London, England - Buckingham Palace</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:04:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As the principal residence of the reigning British monarch, Buckingham Palace is a relatively modern fixture. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were the first to move there, in 1837. However, the site, once marshy countryside, has been in and out of royal hands since the 11th century.]]></description>
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<title>Venice, Italy - Basilica Di San Marco</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:58:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Venice's most visited sight was originally the doge's private chapel, but since 1807 it has been, deservedly, the city's cathedral church. Its makeup is an eclectic mix of cupolas, spires, sculpture and mosaics, leading Mark Twain to compare it to "a vast warty bug taking a meditative walk". ]]></description>
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<title>Addictions Help - Alchohol is a Drug</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:35:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I'm not exactly a fanatic on statistics. Ever hear the story of the two statisticians in World War I? They were infantry rifle- men at the front, and one day they spotted an enemy crawling a few hundred yards away. One said to the other, "Watch me plug this guy!" He carefully aimed and fired.]]></description>
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<title>Paris, France - An Online Guided Tour of France</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 09:27:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With a history spanning centuries, fabulous architecture from the medieval and baroque periods to the modern day, and a multicultural society that offers art, music and theatre, endless sporting opportunities and high cuisine, Paris beckons all. For the 2 million-plus residents it offers a great lifestyle, but even if you are visiting for a weekend, it can be magical. For those who simply want to relax and absorb the atmosphere for a few days, enjoy the public parks, shop for designer fashions or study the architecture, Paris will not fail to enchant you.]]></description>
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<title>Amsterdam, Netherlands - Online Guided Tour</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:48:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The rich history of Amsterdam has always been connected to water. From the first fishing settlement located on the marshy land at the mouth of the Amstel River, to the pumping windmills used to drain the polders, to the necessity of building and maintaining a system of protective dykes. Bold adventurers crossed the oceans in search of trade and, consequently, the construction of the magnificent canals and stately homes in the 16th and 17th centuries was financed, in part, by the wealth brought to the city by seafaring traders.]]></description>
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<title>Barcelona, Spain - An Online Guided Tour of Barcelona</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[From its privileged natural position lodged between sea and mountains to the eye-popping, man-made architecture that spans the centuries from the courts of the Catholic kings, from the cathedrals of Gaudf to the sensuously evocative Torre Agbar skyscraper by Jean Nouvel, there is nothing shy about Barcelona. Indeed such is its appeal that the world's leading designers and architects clamour to work here...]]></description>
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<title>New York City, New York - An Online Guide</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:52:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The major sights pull in millions from around the world, keen to soar to the top of the Empire State Building or gaze at the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island. Yet there are also some wonderful parts of Manhattan off the tourist trail that are waiting to be discovered.]]></description>
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<title>Venice, Italy - Tour of Venice</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 09:53:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What makes Venice even more remarkable is just how many of these buildings there are. Palaces are crammed against each other and churches appear around every corner.]]></description>
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<title>London, England - A Guide to London</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:42:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Britain let go of its empire 50 years ago and other centres of influence have come to the fore, but, if the capital is anything to go by, the country has a lot more to contribute yet. London remains a political, economic and cultural powerhouse and visitors will find it buzzing with activity, wealth and choice. Nowhere is the sense of possibility more noticeable than in the new developments that dot the Thames, from the iconic British Airways London Eye, past the revamped South Bank arts centre to the spectacular Tate Modem, and on to the new financial centre of Docklands.]]></description>
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<title>Paris, France - Les Invalids</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:18:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A wide, impressive facade, a glistening dome said to be covered with 550,000 leaves of gold and an extensive cobbles courtyard skirting huge triangular lawns make Les Invalides (or Hotel des Invalides, as it is often called) an appropriate spot for the final resting place of one of France's greatest personalities. Napoleon Bonaparte, one of the most prominent generals during the French Revolutions, and Emperor of France for 10 years from 1804 (and again briefly in 1815) was laid to rest here.]]></description>
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<title>London, England - The Banqueting House</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:14:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Banqueting House is all that remains of Whitehall Palace, the sovereigns main London residence for most of the 16th and 17th centuries. Intricately linked to three of Britain's most powerful Institutes - the Church, the monarch and the state - its fate tells the story of the shifting dynamics between them.]]></description>
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<title>Amsterdam, Netherlands - The Ajax</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:24:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ajax Amsterdam is a Dutch football club based in Amsterdam playing in the Dutch first division. Its name comes from Greek mythology, Ajax was one of the most valiant heroes of the Trojan War. It is one of three big clubs in the country with Feyenoord and PSV Eindhoven. The Ajax accomplishments include winning all three European trophies (the Champions League, UEFA Cup and European Cup Winners' Cup), a record that only FC Barcelona, Juventus and Bayern Munich have equaled.]]></description>
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<title>London, England - Apsley House</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Apsley House (Wellington Museum) offers a glimpse into early 19th century London in more ways than one. A rare preserved example of an English aristocrat's town house of that period, it was the home of one of Britain's most extraordinary men: an outstanding soldier and statesman, the 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-18520).]]></description>
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<title>Paris, France - Champ De Mars</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:28:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The large expanse of lawns at the Champ de Mars, dotted with colorful flowerbeds, provide the perfect setting to admire the view below the Tour Eiffel, all the way to the Palais de Chaillot and the fountains of the Jardins de Trocadero. On the opposite side of the tower, in sharp contrast is the austere facade of the ecole Militaire, designed by Jacques-Ange Gabriel.]]></description>
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<title>Vancouver, British Columbia - The Vancouver Sky Train</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:32:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Vancouver Sky Train is a network of LRT's operating on two lines in Vancouver (British Columbia, Canada). It uses technology called Advanced Rapid Transit (ART) created by Bombardier, with fully automated trains running principally on airlines (hence its name). There have never been any derailments or collisions since its commissioning. The system uses the same linear induction motor as the Scarborough RT in Toronto, the Putra LRT in Kuala Lumpur, the Detroit People Mover and the AirTrain JFK in New York.]]></description>
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<title>Housing Tips - Installing Carpet &amp; Carpet Pads</title>
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<description><![CDATA[There are various factors to consider when you're shopping for carpeting and planning to do the installation yourself. Fiber content, type of pile, and durability are material factors to look at when selecting a particular carpet. The best carpets have been traditionally made from wool or a mixture of wool and a percentage of man-made fiber. Wool carpet is quite expensive, but with blends of nylon, polypropylene, acrylic, rayon, and polyester, modern carpeting has been designed to combat things such as stains, wear, and high costs. If the installation involves seams, consider hiring a professional.]]></description>
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<title>Winnipeg, Manitoba - The University of Winnipeg</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:35:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The University of Winnipeg is a Canadian public university located in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba. The university offers programs mainly in the undergraduate level, although some programs of the post graduate type and a continuing education program are available. The University of Winnipeg was founded in 1938 following the merger of Manitoba College (founded 1871), Yellow College (founded 1875) and Wesley College (founded 1888), to form the United College (university College), it is an affiliated university to the University of Manitoba.]]></description>
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<title>Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Lyon Dubai City</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:59:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Lyon Dubai City is a large project developed by the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The expected completion time is set for 2016-2017. The project requires the merging of Dubai and Lyons, and many partnerships between the two cities. Construction is expected to begin in 2010.]]></description>
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<title>Las Vegas, Nevada - Circus Circus</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:46:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Circus Circus, was the first hotel to invest in games for the whole family. It offers circus performances several times a day and an amusement park, the Adventuredome, built alongside the hotel, which is the largest amusement park in the world. Circus Circus is the only Strip casino to accommodate the camper with 399 places in it's parking lot reserved for them. It also contains meeting rooms provided for 800 people, and three swimming pools.]]></description>
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<title>Addictions Help Articles - Video Game Addiction</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:31:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The video game addiction is a psychological disorder characterized as an irresistible and obsessive desire to play video games. The addiction to video games result in the players behavior as being repetitive and compulsive, as in pathological gamblers or consumers of psychoactive substances.]]></description>
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<title>Amsterdam, Netherlands - Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:11:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Near Artis zoo, Hortus Botanicus is a wonderful botanical gardens founded in 1682, and one of the oldest of it's kind in the world. It now boasts more than 6,000 plants from around the planet, growing in it's gardens and greenhouses.]]></description>
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<title>Venice, Italy - Santi Giovanni E Paolo</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:21:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While Venice is best known for its Renaissance and baroque architecture, it also boasts some stunning Gothic churches. Of these "Zanipolo" (in the Venetian dialect) is one of the best, along with its contemporary, the "Frari".]]></description>
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<title>NYC, New York - Little Italy</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:20:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Little Italy, which formed the backdrop for the celebrated film The Godfather, is still seen as a romantic area of the city by many. Although much smaller now than it was in the 1970s due to a dwindling population, it's intrinsic Latin character is still palpable, particularly in its quaint streets and the delis and cafes where you can gorge on home-made breads, pastas, sausages and cheese.
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<title>London, England - The Burghers of Calais</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The bronze Burghers of Calais near the Houses of Parliament, as well as being one of the 19th century's greatest pieces of sculpture, also captures the love-hate relationship that England and France engaged in for generations. The sculpture illustrates a moment in 1347, during the Hundred Years War, when the English monarch Edward III laid siege to the French port of Calais. After 11 months, with the people on the verge of starvation, six of the town's leaders offered themselves as hostages tot he king in return for sparing their fellow citizens.]]></description>
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<title>Paris, France - The Conciergerie</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:44:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If the French Revolution is a period of history that fascinates you, then a trip to the Conciergerie is a must. This former palace became Paris' first prison, where thousands were jailed in the late 18th century, most of whom were executed by guillotine.]]></description>
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<title>Barcelona, Spain - The Parc De La Ciutadella</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:44:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This 75 acre park in the centre of Barcelona was created for the purpose of nature, recreation and culture, and is a good place to spend an afternoon, with plenty to see and do. The landscaped gardens are home to the Barcelona city zoo, the Catalonia Parliament and the museums of zoology, natural history and modern art...]]></description>
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<title>Plasma Screen Technology</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:35:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Plasma screen technology and plasma screens allow the image to be seen clearly from up, down, left or right. They are particularly suitable for all environments subject to electrical interference, such as power facilities, factories, ships, power stations and hospitals. The plasma screen is much more versatile than traditional CRTs or projectors.]]></description>
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<title>European Rail - General Information</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:23:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It all began in France in 1540. The first railway appeared. The use of horse-cart on rails in wood was invented. The railroad, as we know it today, uses iron for the wheels and rail, was invented in Europe. The first steam locomotive to operate on rails was built by Richard Trevithick in 1804 and tested in Wales.]]></description>
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<title>Legal Penalties For Drug Possession in Canada</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Since 1997, cannabis is governed by the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. According to this law, unauthorized possession, trafficking, possession for the purpose of trafficking, production, import and export are deemed illegal. The penalties are different depending on the offense. However, the law leaves much power to judges to impose the sentence.]]></description>
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<title>Amsterdam, Netherlands - Cultural Information</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Amsterdam is the birthplace of many musical groups and theater groups such as the Amsterdam Theater Group, the National Dance Theater and the renowned Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (which takes its name from the Centennial Concert Hall which is renowned for its sound quality). Another, is the new Muziektheater theater, better known as the Stopera. A little further south in Stopera along the Amstel River, is another theater, older but equally famous called the Square. The last great theater hall to be open is the Muziekgebouw which is located north of the city It is known across the world for its acoustic qualities.]]></description>
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<title>London, England - The Geography of the Capital of the United Kingdom</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 14:36:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[London is situated in south-east England, 45 kilometres west of Thames and covers an area of 1 579 square kilometres. This places the city as one of the largest cities in the world. The altitude varies from sea level to 245 m at Biggin Hill.]]></description>
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<title>Portland, Oregon - History of the Portland Trail Blazers</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 10:57:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers came into the NBA in 1970. The franchise name means "pioneer", in reference to explorers who conquered the West in the nineteenth century. The team played its first season with the rookie Geoff Petrie at the controls. The early years of the franchise were a struggle, but the franchise changed with the arrival of Bill Walton in 1974. In his first season with the club, the Blazers won 11 more games than the previous season.]]></description>
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<title>Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The Dubai International Film Festival</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:19:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) was launched in December 2004 under the theme "Bridging Cultures. Meeting Minds", highlighting the willingness of organizations to promote the film through understanding and mutual respect between different communities and nations.  In 2006, the festival had launched the Muhr Award for excellence in Arab cinema, in order to acknowledge the Arab filmmakers of the world both regionally and internationally. In 2008, the Muhr Award have been expanded to include films from Africa and Asia.]]></description>
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<title>Chicago, Illinois - The Planning and Building of the Sears Tower</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:14:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In 1969 Sears, Roebuck & Company was by far the largest retail business in the world with approximately 350 000 employees. Sears decided to unite its thousands of employees scattered throughout Chicago into a single building in the west of the city. The company was built on an area of 279 000 square metres, with predictions of future expansion. The architects Skidmore, Owings and Merrill knew that the building would become one of the highest skyscrapers in the world.]]></description>
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<title>How to Install Fargo Cabinets</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Whether you're remodeling or building from scratch, if you want base cabinets or wall cabinets, installing Fargo cabinets in your kitchen or any room in your home can be hassle-free, with some simple tips and tools.   First, you'll need to gather the tools. Make sure you have a pencil, level, tape measure, stud finder, 2-inch cabinet or wood screws, a putty knife or wedges, clamps that fit around the closet, and cordless drill or screwdriver, plus a small board. Once all your tools are gathered, it is time to begin.]]></description>
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<title>Calgary, Alberta - Arts and Entertainment</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:09:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium is located in Calgary, is an installation of 113 000 m3 designed for performing arts. The auditorium is one of two twin auditoriums in the province, the other being located in Edmonton, and the two are nicknamed "The Jube" by local residents. The auditorium seats 700 and it was opened in 1957 and has hosted hundreds of musicals, plays and other productions by local and international companies. On an annual basis, more than 850 000 visitors visit the place. The Jube is home to the Alberta Ballet, Calgary Opera, the Kiwanis Music Festival held annually on Remembrance Day.]]></description>
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<title>Reactions to the Fall of the Berlin Wall</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:06:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The division of Europe into two blocks had become a fact. The opening of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of communist regimes in Central Europe that followed have shocked the Western world. Few specialists understood the movements of eroding communist regimes. Only, some observers felt that the contagion of freedom, after the changes in Poland and Hungary, would also win over the Germans.]]></description>
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<title>New York City, New York - Queens</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:50:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The largest of New York's boroughs at 112 square miles, Queens was once a farming area for Dutch and English settlers. It's hard to imagine the fields and woodlands today, as this sprawling area of the city, which borders Brooklyn, is densely populated with the city's highest number of first-generation immigrants.]]></description>
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<title>Barcelona, Spain - Montserrat</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The strange rounded fingers of the holy Montserrat mountain, just under an hour's drive northwest of Barcelona, can be seen for miles around, as it rises to 1,235 meters. It's an iconic, sacred mountain for the Catalans, who come here to kiss the hand of the Black Virgin, a 12th century statue of the Virgin Mary. Supposedly this statue was found miraculously in a cave.]]></description>
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<title>Banff, Alberta - Lake Louise</title>
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<description><![CDATA[In 1882, Aboriginal guides lead Tom Wilson, a worker for Canadian Pacific (CP), to a lake which was called Emerald Lake. In 1884, the lake took the name of Lake Louise, in reference to the Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939), fourth daughter of Queen Victoria and wife of Governor General, Marquis of Lorne. The people from the region, however, continued to call it the "lake of little fishes."]]></description>
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<title>A Summary of the History of Amsterdam</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:41:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Built in the thirteenth century, Amsterdam was originally a fishing village. It takes its name from a dam (Dam in Dutch), which was built on the Amstel river. Amsterdam got city status in 1300 or 1306, and became an important commercial place, dealing mainly with the Hanseatic cities.]]></description>
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<title>Venice, Italy - Burano</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Just like Venice itself, Burano is not one island but an archipelago linked by bridges. It lies at the northern end of the Lagoon and was probably first settled by the Romans. The island's current population arrived from Altino in the 6th century, fleeing barbarian mayhem on the mainland.]]></description>
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<title>What is Hemp?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:39:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Hemp, also known under its Latin name Cannabis is a plant species of the Cannabaceae species. It is currently the only species legally accepted in today's society. Hemp was widely used in the past. However, it has gradually been banned or heavily regulated in the twentieth century due to its psychoactive properties.]]></description>
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<title>Napoleon Bonaparte's Life in European History</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:27:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Napoleon Bonaparte, born 15 August 1769 in Ajaccio, Corsica, died on 5 May 1821 on the island of Saint Helena, was First Consul, then Emperor of the French. He was a conqueror of Europe.  A general of the French Revolution of 24 years, he accumulated spectacular victories in Italy during the campaign in Egypt, then took power by coup d'etat in November 1799.]]></description>
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