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Archive for October 2007

October 31st, 2007

Have a Monster of a Halloween!

Party down with all your monster friends, and enjoy a safe, but fun-filled Halloween!
 
Photo credit:  wikipedia
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October 30th, 2007

Halloween Around b5media

I’ve been blogging about Halloween events around the world all month long.  It’s time to check in with the other b5media Travel & Culture bloggers to see what they have to say about this fall holiday.
From Ruth at Lets Visit Asia:  Halloween at Hong Kong Disneyland.
From Paul at Starked SF:  Trick or Treat with a […]

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October 29th, 2007

Still Time to Plan a Fall Foliage Drive

It’s not too late to take in this year’s beautiful colors of fall. 
The unseasonably warm weather in most parts of the country has delayed the burst of color of the fall foliage.  In talking to friends around the country, it seems that we are a week or two behind the normal foliage schedule.  That’s certainly […]

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October 29th, 2007

Matchbook Monday: Segafredo Cafe

Today’s matchbook is from Segafredo Cafe in Miami Beach.
My visit to Segafredo was not a good one.  I found it to be overpriced, with seriously flawed service.  Or should I say, non-existent service.  You can read about that dismal experience here.
Some co-workers tried it earlier this year, and said that the while the prices were still high, […]

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October 28th, 2007

Back to Basics: Traveling With Your Jewels

Jewelry can make an outfit, no doubt about it.  But when your traveling, bringing your precious jewelry along means giving a lot of thought to keeping it safe.
My first recommendation is simple:  leave the good stuff at home.  Whether it’s expensive gold and stones, or heirloom pieces, there are too many risks of it going […]

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October 27th, 2007

World Series Continues at Coor’s Field

The World Series heads to Coor’s Field in Denver.  The Rockies have their work cut out for them if they want to return to Boston.
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October 26th, 2007

There’s Witchiness in Salem

I couldn’t let a Halloween season go by without writing something about what’s happening in Salem, Massachusetts.
Last year I gave you an overview of how this witchy town celebrates the harvest and Halloween — it’s a month long event.  And I’ve also written about the infamous Witch Trials.
This year, I wanted to focus on […]

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October 25th, 2007

Visit 191 Countries While in New York City

United Nations Day, October 24th, was first declared in 1948, and honors the anniversary of the effective date of the Charter of the United Nations.  This day is devoted to promoting and celebrating the aims and achievements of the U.N. 
The United Nations Headquarters is located along the East River, at 760 United Nations Plaza, on […]

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October 24th, 2007

Rockies vs. Red Sox at Fenway

Today is the first game of the 2007 World Series.
The opening game between the Colorado Rockies and the Boston Red Sox will be held at Fenway Park, home of the Green Monster.
Go Sox!  Go Rockies!
Photo credit:  Aidan C. Siegel
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October 23rd, 2007

A Haunting Evening Onboard the RMS Queen Mary

The Queen Mary has long been thought to be haunted, and it’s sailing history is rich in unexplained events and activities.  The ship is now permanently docked in Long Beach, California, as is operated as a hotel and museum. 
Employees and guests have frequently reported paranormal activity aboard the ship, and psychics have concurred […]

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